Patents Issued in May 10, 2018
-
Publication number: 20180125689Abstract: The disclosed electrical stimulation system generates interventions to assist patients in complying with a diet. The wearable device includes a microprocessor, electrical stimulator and at least one electrode configured to deliver electrical stimulation to the epidermis, through a range of 0.1 mm to 10 mm or a range of 0.1 mm to 20 mm of the dermis, of a T2 dermatome to a T12 dermatome or meridian of the patient, a C5 to a T1 dermatome across the hand and/or arm, and/or the upper chest regions. The device is adapted to provide electrical stimulation as per stimulation protocols and to communicate wirelessly with a companion control device configured to monitor and record appetite patterns of the patient and generate interventions. The control device is also configured to monitor, record, and modify stimulation parameters of the stimulation protocols.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Raul E. Perez, Peter I. Hong, Steven Diianni, Luis Jose Malave, Brad Stengel
-
Publication number: 20180125690Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obesity are provided. More particularly, intragastric devices and devices for inflating and methods of fabricating, deploying, inflating, monitoring, and retrieving the same are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Neil R. Drake, Daniel J. Proctor, Madeline Campbell
-
Publication number: 20180125691Abstract: A medical device may include a tubular sleeve configured for implantation in a body lumen, the sleeve having a first configuration with a first rigidity and a second configuration with a second rigidity greater than the first rigidity, the sleeve including: a flexible membrane defining an interior lumen; and a channel extending along the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Martyn G. FOLAN, David R. Wulfman, Damien V. Nolan, Martin Hynes, Matthew Montague, Thomas M. Keating, Adeniyi O. Aremu
-
Publication number: 20180125692Abstract: Provided is a motion assist device that can minimize the number of actuators that are required for assisting a certain mode of motion of the user while allowing a greater freedom of motion beside from the motion which the motion assist device is designed to assist. A power transmission mechanism for the device includes a belt drive mechanism which is incorporated with a differential mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Toru TAKENAKA, Kei SHIMADA
-
Publication number: 20180125693Abstract: A knee brace assembly comprising a sleeve and a buttress attached to the sleeve and configured to be positioned against a knee of the wearer. The buttress is configured to be positioned proximate a patella of the wearer and configured to provide support to the patella of the wearer. The knee brace includes a wrap having a first end defining an upper tab and lower tab, and a second end defining an upper and lower tab. The wrap is sized to extend around the leg of the wearer. The upper tab of the first end is configured to attach to the upper tab of the second end, and the lower tab of the first end is configured to attach to the lower tab of the second end, such that the wrap is operable to form a compressive fit around the sleeve and buttress.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: William Best, Thierry Petelle
-
Publication number: 20180125694Abstract: A stretchable band placed over the 4th and 5th fingers resting between the base of the fingers and/or over or just at the knuckles of these fingers, that is used to support and/or stabilize these fingers while using a computer mouse, and/or other electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Kecia Elette Flournoy
-
Publication number: 20180125695Abstract: A surgical restraint device includes an elongate strap member having a widened pad end and an attachment end. An adhesive layer is affixed to one side of the widened pad end that is formed of a hypoallergenic material for selective engagement to skin of a patient. A peel-off layer releasably covering the adhesive layer to selectively expose the adhesive layer before use. At least one aperture formed in the attachment end accepts engagement to a hooking member presented on a surgical patient support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: Concepto LLCInventor: Sambhu N. Choudhury
-
Publication number: 20180125696Abstract: A multilayer film includes an outer foam layer and a gas barrier layer. The multilayer film may also include at least one tie layer and at least one inner layer, and can be configured to have various film layer constructions. For example, the multilayer film can be configured as a five-layer, six-layer, or seven-layer films. The multilayer film can provide unique texture, softness, quietness, gas barrier properties, light weight and low cost per volume. Further, one or more layers of the multilayer film can contain a vinyl-bond rich triblock copolymer to provide sound absorbing properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Moh-Ching Oliver Chang
-
Publication number: 20180125697Abstract: The present invention relates to fluid flow diversion in medical procedures, and, more particularly, to a valve assembly for preventing retrograde flow of urine from a collection device into a urinary catheter so as to reduce the risk of and/or prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). The valve assembly of the present invention is a discrete, stand-alone valve assembly configured to provide a fluid connection between a urinary catheter (e.g., Foley catheter), and a collection device (e.g., urine drainage bag) or the tubing for coupling the catheter to the collection device. The valve assembly is configured to permit antegrade flow of urine from the catheter into the collection device, while preventing retrograde flow of urine (e.g., backflow) from the collection device into the catheter, thereby reducing the risk of CAUTI.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: David Ferrera
-
Publication number: 20180125698Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed that involve a fistula-isolating device for use when reduced pressure is applied to a wound bed having a fistula. In one instance, the fistula-isolating device includes an adjustable passageway member and a perimeter member that contracts under reduced pressure and that automatically accommodates wound beds of different heights. In another instance, the fistula-isolating device involves a body shaped as a frustro-conical body that is readily sized for different depth wound beds. Other systems, methods, and devices are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Colin John Hall, Richard Paul Mormino
-
Publication number: 20180125699Abstract: According to some embodiments of the invention, an anchoring system includes a sleeve having an inner surface defining a first lumen, a first annular sealing mechanism disposed at a proximal end of the sleeve, and a second annular sealing mechanism disposed at a distal end of the sleeve. The anchoring system further includes a pressure tube in fluid connection with an outer surface of the sleeve, a sheath in mechanical connection with the sleeve, the sheath forming a second lumen, the second lumen being in fluid connection with the first lumen, and open-cell foam disposed on the outer surface of the sleeve. Application of negative pressure to the pressure tube causes a seal to form between the first and second annular sealing mechanisms and an inner surface of a tissue cavity. Application of negative pressure to the pressure tube also creates a frictional force that resists displacement of the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: Savage Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kenton D. FONG, Jan LEE, Jeffrey W. ETTER
-
Publication number: 20180125700Abstract: One variation of a method—for controlling a breathing mask comprising a flow control module configured to mate to nostrils of a user and comprising an actuator configured to adjust obstruction to airflow out of the flow control module—includes: accessing a wake alarm time; accessing a sleep delay duration; at a first time, receiving an indicator that the user is preparing for sleep; in response to receiving the indicator, triggering the actuator to transition from a minimum-restriction position toward a maximum-restriction position at a second time succeeding the first time by the sleep delay duration, the actuator minimally obstructing airflow out of outlet port in the minimum-restriction position and maximally obstructing airflow out of outlet port in the maximally-restriction position; and, prior to the wake alarm time, triggering the actuator to transition back to the minimum-restriction position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Curtis Ray, Michael Ray, Robert Ray
-
Publication number: 20180125701Abstract: A device reduces breathing obstructions of a user. A base member removably couples to the upper or lower jaw of the user. An elastic support member couples to the base member and includes at least one contact surface for contacting at least one region of tissue. The elastic support member moves between a retracted state and a deployed state. In the retracted state, the at least one contact surface spatially separates from the at least one region of tissue. In the deployed state, at least a portion of the elastic support member extends such that the at least one contact surface contacts the at least one region of tissue preventing at least partial collapse of at least a section of the upper airway. A control unit actuates an electro-mechanical drive arrangement to move the elastic support member between the retracted and deployed states.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Noam HADAS
-
Publication number: 20180125702Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical cooling device for cooling at least one infusion fluid(s) comprising at least one Peltier element (10) having a cooling side (11) and a heating side (12) and being adapted and/or arranged to provide a first cooling power, at least one cooling duct (2) which is provided in, at and/or in the vicinity of the cooling side (11) of the Peltier element (10), the cooling duct (2) having an input port (21) where the infusion fluid enters and/or approaches the cooling side (11) of the Peltier element (10) or the vicinity thereof and an output port (22) where the infusion fluid exists or departs the cooling side (11) of the Peltier element (21) or the vicinity thereof and at least one further cooling stage (30) being adapted and/or arranged to generate a second cooling power which is adapted and/or arranged for cooling the heating side (11) of the Peltier element (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: seiratherm GmbHInventors: Matthias ROTH, Thomas REICHTHALHAMMER
-
Publication number: 20180125703Abstract: The present application relates to systems and methods for altering the core body temperature in a mammalian body. For example, a method may include maintaining the patient in a general anesthetic state by administration of at least an anesthetic agent to the patient, wherein the anesthetic agent prevents vasoconstriction of AVAs in the patient's glabrous tissue. The method may also include applying a warming stimulus selectively to glabrous tissue of the hands, feet or face of the patient during the general anesthetic maintenance. In another exemplary method, the vasodilation of AVAs in the patient is triggered via a physical stimulus; the glabrous tissue of the patient is warmed; general anesthesia is administered to the patient; and said vasodilation and said warming are maintained during at least a portion of the administration of general.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Kenneth R. Diller
-
Publication number: 20180125704Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-part safety closure for a hot-water bottle. The multi-part safety closure for a hot-water bottle comprises: at least one closure part (4) having an external screw thread (12) for screwing into an internal screw thread of a hot-water bottle and having a first force transmission element (6) for transmitting momentum for screwing the closure part (4) into an internal screw thread of a hot-water bottle (14) for sealing said bottle (14) in a water-tight manner and for unscrewing the closure part (4) from an internal screw thread (17) of a hot-water bottle (14); and a manual actuating element (2) having a second force transmission element (8) for introducing into the closure part (4) the momentum required to screw and unscrew the closure part (4) into and from an internal screw thread (17) of a hot-water bottle (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Benjamin OHMER, Volker Junior, Laura Diez, Anja Krautter
-
Publication number: 20180125705Abstract: A catheter has a hollow conduit through which working fluid from a heat exchange system flows. The conduit in turn is configured to extend along a longitudinal central axis in a continuously varying non-constant azimuthal orientation so that it defines a non-round enclosed passageway through which blood can flow to exchange heat through a wall of the conduit with the working fluid flowing within the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Alex L. Lim
-
Publication number: 20180125706Abstract: A system includes a heat exchange catheter line assembly configured to convey working fluid circulating to and from at least one heat exchange element on an intravascular heat exchange catheter. The system also includes a heat exchange system that itself includes a processor and is configured for fluidly communicating with the heat exchange catheter line assembly to exchange heat with the working fluid. A near filed communication (NFC) member associated with the heat exchange system and an NFC element associated with the heat exchange catheter line assembly are also included. The NFC member is configured to provide the processor with a signal representative of whether the NFC member detects the NFC element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Jeremy T. Dabrowiak, James Palazzolo, Richard A. Helkowski
-
Publication number: 20180125707Abstract: Embodiments of the present specification provide surgical methods and apparatuses to deploy at least one stent through an optic nerve sheath in order to maintain an opening/fenestration for intracranial fluid egress. The surgical method creates a fenestration, an opening, a slit, or a hole, through an optic nerve sheath of a human patient. The fenestration is created in a minimally invasive manner using an applicator, such as an endoscopic visualization apparatus, that includes a stent or shunt for deploying through the fenestration. The presently disclosed specification is indicated to treat papilledema and/or intracranial hypertension and to deliver therapeutic compositions through the optic nerve sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Syed Khizer Rahim Khaderi, Tsontcho Ianchulev
-
Publication number: 20180125708Abstract: An ophthalmological laser therapy device including a laser system, an x-y scanner, collecting optics and a z-scanner. The invention also relates to a method for processing a tissue of an eye by a therapeutic laser beam of an ophthalmological laser therapy device. The invention provides an ophthalmological laser therapy device and a corresponding method which permit, with minimal engineering complexity, a very quick positioning of the laser spot in a large volume region, in particular in a large x-y region perpendicular to the optical axis. The problem is also solved by a method for processing a tissue of the eye or a material located in an eye using an ophthalmological laser therapy device, wherein each sub-section of the tissue of the eye is processed using a corresponding positioning or the device for the adjustable redirecting of the laser beam in an image field of the collection optics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: Carl Zeiss Meditec AGInventors: Beate BÖHME, Marco HANFT, Thomas NOBIS
-
Publication number: 20180125709Abstract: A device for assisting the placement of drops in the eyes includes a pair of sunglasses having left and right dark tinted lenses; each of the lenses has an aperture formed therethrough for alignment with the left and right eyes when the sunglasses are worn by the user. An insert is fitted within each aperture with the use of an adhesive or by snap-fit attachment. Each insert includes an annular rim on the exterior surface of the lens surrounding the aperture and providing a seat for receipt of an eye dropper nozzle therein. Each insert may further include a tubular extension that passes through the aperture to approximately the thickness of the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Henry Schiffer
-
Publication number: 20180125710Abstract: The present invention includes a device for effecting deformation of a sclera of an eye, including an expandable, mesh tube having holes dispersed through an entire surface thereof and with first and second tapered ends, and inserted unexpanded to deform the sclera when expanded. A central portion is intrascleral, with the first and second tapered ends external to the sclera on top of an intact scleral surface to deform during expansion, and simultaneously causes the sclera to be deformed so that the sclera moves towards the inside of the eye while simultaneously causing the sclera to move towards the outside of the eye. The mesh tube includes struts, connecting points of the struts are of different sizes, the first and second tapered ends and the connecting points within the tapered ends are thicker than the connecting points of the mesh tube, and the mesh tube includes fixation tabs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Ira H. Schachar, Ronald A. Schachar
-
Publication number: 20180125711Abstract: A surgical device and procedure are provided for smoothly and easily accessing tissue to perform microsurgery, including a capsulotomy of a lens capsule of an eye. The device includes a handpiece with a tip for insertion into an incision in the cornea of the eye. A sliding element is disposed within the handpiece and a suction cup is mounted to the sliding element. The sliding element can be translated to move the suction cup into and out of the handpiece. A compression mechanism associated with the suction cup and the handpiece compresses the suction cup for deployment through the tip of the handpiece. The suction cup can expand inside the anterior chamber into a cutting position on the lens capsule. A cutting element mounted to the suction cup is used to cut a portion of the lens capsule and to remove the portion from the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Christopher Guild Keller
-
Publication number: 20180125712Abstract: A dual blade device and method useable for performing an ab interno procedure within a human eye to remove a strip of trabecular meshwork tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: John T. Sorensen, Michael Mittelstein, Soheila Mirhashemi
-
Publication number: 20180125713Abstract: A steerable laser probe may include a handle having a handle distal end and a handle proximal end, a plurality of actuation controls of the handle, a housing tube having a housing tube distal end and a housing tube proximal end, and an optic fiber disposed within an inner bore of the handle and the housing tube. An actuation of an actuation control of the plurality of actuation controls may gradually curve the housing tube. A gradual curving of the housing tube may gradually curve the optic fiber. An actuation of an actuation control of the plurality of actuation controls may gradually straighten the housing tube. A gradual straightening of the housing tube may gradually straighten the optic fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: Katalyst Surgical, LLCInventors: Gregg D. Scheller, Matthew N. Zeid
-
Publication number: 20180125714Abstract: A system for fragmenting an eye lens nucleus has a first laser radiation source 30, configured to irradiate the eye lens nucleus with first radiation 32 suitable for Brillouin spectroscopy; an apparatus 36 for performing Brillouin spectroscopy with radiation scattered back from the eye lens nucleus in order to acquire Brillouin scattering measured data; a processing unit 50 in or from which correlations between Brillouin scattering measured data and parameters of a second radiation 52 suitable for fragmenting the eye lens nucleus 12 are stored or derived; and a second laser radiation source 44 having radiation guiding means 40, configured to irradiate the eye lens nucleus 12 with the second radiation with the parameters correlated with the Brillouin scattering measured data of the irradiated eye lens nucleus 12, in order to fragment the eye lens nucleus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Theo SEILER, SR., Theo Guenther SEILER, JR., Stefan SEILER
-
Publication number: 20180125715Abstract: The magnifying system (5) of the protective mask (1) according to the invention occupies a first more central portion of the visual field of the user with a minimum focussing distance equal to or less than 10 meters. The screen (3) covers the eyes of the user allowing a more peripheral vision. The screen (3) and the sealing system, together with other possible components of the mask, form a casing that completely encloses and isolates from the external environment the user's eyes and the area of the face adjacent to the eyes, forming a barrier that prevents solid or liquid projections such as, for example, solid fragments, splashes, drops or aerosol particles to penetrate into the mask (1, 1?) and reach the user's eyes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Dario Bellussi
-
Publication number: 20180125716Abstract: A display device and an operating method thereof are provided. The display device may include: a display; a camera; a memory configured to store one or more instructions; and a processor configured to execute the instructions to obtain an image captured by the camera, transform the image based on visual condition information of a user, the visual condition information including information about a type of visual impairment of the user, and display the transformed image on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung-hoon CHO, Yong-nam KIM, Seung-chan KIM
-
Publication number: 20180125717Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods to regulate pressure in earplug are disclosed. Some embodiments provide auditory attenuation and others may further include communications capability. The devices and apparatus are well-suited for use by divers and pilots in particular.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Tyson LAWRENCE
-
Publication number: 20180125718Abstract: An inline storage-and-liquid-processing pouch for use with body fluids from a patient is presented that involves introducing body fluids into a first chamber in the storage-and-liquid-processing pouch and flowing air through a second chamber. The chambers are separated by a high-moisture-vapor-transfer-rate member. The air flow in the second chamber enhances liquid removal from the first chamber across the high-moisture-vapor-transfer-rate member. Other systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Richard Daniel John COULTHARD, Christopher Brian LOCKE
-
Publication number: 20180125719Abstract: A system for providing a force to a desired area on a curved body part of a person includes a dressing assembly shaped and configured to be placed on the desired area of the person, a releaseable circumferential member surrounding the curved body part that holds the dressing assembly against the desired area, a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal over the dressing assembly and the person's skin, and a reduced-pressure subsystem for providing a reduced pressure to the dressing assembly. When reduced pressure is supplied, the system generates the force against the desired area on the curved body part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Robert Peyton WILKES, Justin Alexander LONG, Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR.
-
Publication number: 20180125720Abstract: A backing sheet for use in a wound dressing, comprising a semipermeable continuous film laminated to an adhesive-coated apertured layer, wherein the apertured layer comprises a solid substrate coated with a medically acceptable adhesive. Also provided is a method of making a backing sheet for use in a wound dressing, said method comprising the steps of: forming an adhesive-coated apertured layer by coating a medically acceptable adhesive onto an apertured solid substrate, followed by laminating the adhesive-coated apertured layer to a semipermeable continuous film.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: William PIGG
-
Publication number: 20180125721Abstract: The present invention relates to a wound dressing composition for use as or in a wound dressing and to methods of making the wound dressing composition. The wound dressing composition comprises an absorbent material, an adhesive material and an anchor material attached to the absorbent material and the adhesive material. The anchor material is operable to maintain a link between the absorbent material and the adhesive material when the wound dressing composition is wet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Andrew Hoggarth, Ander Bugedo, Craig Hardy
-
Publication number: 20180125722Abstract: The present invention relates to a wound dressing composition for use as or in a wound dressing and to methods of making the wound dressing composition. The wound dressing composition comprises wicking material, and superabsorbent material that is punched into the wicking material. The action of punching the superabsorbent material into the wicking material acts to significantly increase the rate of absorption of the combination materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Andrew Hoggarth, Ander Bugedo, Craig Hardy
-
Publication number: 20180125723Abstract: An electrically-heatable plaster that comprises a self-adhesive skin contact layer, an electrically-conductive textile fabric in which electrically-conductive fibres are in contact with one another, as a heating element, and optionally at least one active substance, as well as to a method for production and the use of same for local heat therapy and/or transdermal application of active substances.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AGInventor: Peter KLAFFENBACH
-
Publication number: 20180125724Abstract: An absorbent tampon is disclosed herein. The absorbent tampon has a fiber integrated primary absorbent member having an insertion end and a withdrawal end disposed opposite the insertion end, a top portion and a bottom portion as determined by the Secondary Desorption Performance method, and a secondary absorbent member attached to the primary absorbent member and extending outboard of the withdrawal end of the primary absorbent member. The tampon exhibits a wet weight percentage fluid in the bottom portion of at least about 60 percent when measured in accordance with the Secondary Desorption Performance method.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Henry A. Brown, Ryo Minoguchi, Lymarie Semidey-Flecha, Gerard A. Viens
-
Publication number: 20180125725Abstract: The present invention provides a tampon pledget with one or more of the following properties: increased absorbency rate; high absorbent capacity and fluid retention; rapid expansion potential; and ease of ejection of the pledget from the applicator. Surprisingly, the one or more properties are achieved by using a modified dual cross-pad, folded, compressed tampon pledget design.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Keith Edgett, Robert Jorgensen, Eugene Dougherty, Yinka Abdul
-
Publication number: 20180125726Abstract: An insertion end for a tampon applicator assembly. The insertion end has an insertion tip region and optionally an inflection region. The insertion end of the tampon applicator assembly is unique in one or more ways, including one or more of the following: having a unique degree of closure, an inflection region length that is different than an insertion end region length, petal slits that form a tear-drop shape, petals having multiple radii of curvature, the insertion end having a unique radius of curvature, the insertion end having a unique part thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Sezen Buell, Kyle Hillegass
-
Publication number: 20180125727Abstract: The invention relates to a swab system including a sample tube, which is closed at the front end and open at the rear end, and a swab. The swab has an elongated tubular swab rod, wherein the swab rod is provided with a sample-gathering means at the front end of the swab rod and a gripping piece at the rear end of the swab rod. The gripping piece closes the rear open end of the sample tube in an accurately fitting manner and is equipped with a closing cap for covering the gripping piece in a sealed manner. The gripping piece has an internal taper of a Luer connection, wherein the internal taper of the Luer connection has a fluid connection to the tubular swab rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: GERHARD HARTWICH
-
Publication number: 20180125728Abstract: A crotch member of a disposable under garment is joined to central portions of a symmetrical ventral member and a symmetrical dorsal member. A crotch side edge of the ventral member includes a recessed line symmetrically recessed toward a waist side edge between a center line and left and right end portions of the ventral member. The recessed line includes bottom portions each closest to the waist side edge located at a position closer to the left and right end portions than the center line. A crotch side edge of the dorsal member include a protruding line symmetrically protruding away from a waist side edge between a centerline and left and right end portions of the dorsal member. The protruding line includes top portions farthest away from the waist side edge located at a position closer to the centerline than the left and right end portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Munetada Matsumiya, Atsuko Shirai
-
Publication number: 20180125729Abstract: A membrane for skin comprising a plurality of randomly oriented core-shell nanofibers is provided in the present invention, where each of said core-shell nanofibers comprises at least an active-ingredient-loaded polymeric core and a non-polymeric shell consisting of active ingredients only surrounding the core. Related fabrication method of said membrane is also provided in the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Ho Wang TONG, Connie Sau Kuen KWOK
-
Publication number: 20180125730Abstract: A wicking and absorbent liner (liner) and a method for wicking, absorbing, and releasing menstrual flow and/or other bodily fluids is provided by this invention. The liner has fluid permeable body-facing and garment-facing surfaces, and one or more fluid absorbent core layers. The liner is designed to use in conjunction with sanitary napkins, cloth menstrual pads, panty liners, menstrual panties, and/or other absorbent feminine hygiene items (absorbent feminine hygiene items). The liner is designed and configured to fit between the genital area of a woman and the body facing surface of an absorbent feminine hygiene item.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Flechelle Morin
-
Publication number: 20180125731Abstract: A gown dispenser system has a plurality of gowns, each having a back region, the gowns folded and stacked back region facing up, such that, pulling on the back region of a gown on top of the stack removes that gown from the stack and exposes the back region of the next gown in the stack, an enclosure containing the stack of gowns, the enclosure having an opening exposing the back region of the gown at the top of the stack, enabling a user to grasp the exposed back region and pull the topmost gown from the enclosure, exposing the next gown in the stack, and an interface mechanism attached to the enclosure, enabling the enclosure to be suspended on a substantially vertical surface, with the opening facing outward from the substantially vertical surface. Gowns are drawn from the enclosure one-at-a-time, at need.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Neil Andrew Louwrens
-
Publication number: 20180125732Abstract: The present invention is a Telescoping Litter/Portable Collapsing Stretcher idea, The stretcher would be collapse-able and “telescope” down into a smaller size when not in use. The stretcher has three main components. An internal support structure capable of telescoping into itself or collapsing onto itself, and with the ability to be “locked” and “unlocked” as needed. A removable outer shells or panels. A set of “spider straps” used to secure the patient to the stretcher. It would have hand holds and can be used with straps to hold a patient in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Robert Lauritano
-
Publication number: 20180125733Abstract: A wheelchair lifting system for transferring a wheelchair into and out of a vehicle includes a wheelchair that has a pair of rear wheels. A strap is provided and the strap may be manipulated. The strap is selectively extended through the spokes on each of the wheels. The strap engages the rim on each of the wheels to facilitate the wheelchair to be transferred into and out of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Sheree L. Locher
-
Publication number: 20180125734Abstract: A tracked mobility device includes a pair of track drives having a rear weight-bearing wheel assembly, a center weight-bearing wheel assembly, a forward weight-bearing wheel assembly, and a front roller assembly. The rear weight-bearing wheels, the center weight-bearing wheels, and the forward weight-bearing wheels are fixed to the frame at a height effective to cause the main weight-bearing surface to always have a “V”-shaped lower surface when viewed from the side. The center weight-bearing wheels, the forward weight-bearing wheels, and the front rollers are fixed to the frame at a height effective to cause that portion of each track drive always to have a “V”-shaped lower surface when viewed from the side. At least one powered drive wheel is provided, and at least one of the rollers is a tensioning roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Travis Underwood, Benjamin Robert Low
-
Publication number: 20180125735Abstract: Caskets, cap panel assemblies for a casket, and methods for manufacturing cap panel assemblies are described. A casket may include a casket shell, at least one casket cap pivotally mounted on the casket shell, and a cap panel assembly mounted in the at least one casket cap. The cap panel assembly may include a cap panel, a puffing member attached to each edge of the cap panel, and a cap panel insert. The cap panel insert is fastened to the cap panel using pins. The cap panel insert can include a frame, fabric, filler, and a backing board. The cap panel insert can include elastic or ribbon-shaped straps positioned on a front face of the cap panel insert. The elastic or ribbon-shaped straps can be positioned in a lattice or grid-like arrangement. The cap panel insert can include a mounting bracket or a screw and wire assembly for mounting the cap panel insert on a wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Michelle Helena DENK, Yves Joseph ALLARD, Ronald C. GEORGE
-
Publication number: 20180125736Abstract: A leg rehabilitation apparatus for neurological disease is capable of rehabilitating a diseased muscle around a foot of a neurological patient through muscle elevation stretching and eversion/inversion stretching. The apparatus includes a base frame for supporting a patient; a first plate installed to the base frame and having a structure such that the first plate is shaft rotatable to lift up a part of a toe; a second plate installed inside the first plate having a rotatable structure to enable a sole of the patient to perform inversion and eversion movements and to allow a side surface of the sole to move up and down; a driving unit for driving the first and second plates; a power transfer unit for transferring power of the driving unit to the first and second plates; and a control unit for controlling the driving unit (A) to stretch an ankle and the sole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Dae Hee KIM, Kap Ho SEO, Sung Ho PARK, Min Suck JUNG
-
Publication number: 20180125737Abstract: A gout pain relief and prevention strap system provides users with a bandage for preventing and reliving pain caused by gout arthritis. It allows wearers to sleep, walk, and perform other activities in a normal fashion without worry of pain. It offers a suitable alternative to modern medication such as pills and topical applications. This includes elastic or hook and loop fasteners which allow the bandage to be adjusted to a specific, desired size.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Pushpa Raje
-
Publication number: 20180125738Abstract: This document describes an exoskeleton device that includes a cable, a lever that is connected to the cable, a frame comprising a strut that redirects the cable toward the lever, wherein the frame is coupled to the lever by a rotational joint; and a motor that is connected to the cable and configured to cause the cable to provide a torque about the rotational joint, wherein the cable is configured to provide the torque by exerting a first force on the lever and a second force on the frame, and wherein the cable is further configured to provide the torque in a first rotational direction and is prevented from applying the torque in an opposite rotational direction to the first rotational direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Kirby Ann Witte, Rachel W. Jackson, Steven H. Collins