Patents Issued in September 20, 2018
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Publication number: 20180264268Abstract: An electrically powered device (160) including an insertion component (165) for insertion into the ear cavity of a user, the device (160) including at least one inductor (170) operatively connected to a control circuit (175), the control circuit (175) providing electrical energy to the at least one inductor (170) wherein the insertion component (165) includes the at least one inductor (170) such that when in use, the at least one inductor (170) is in close proximity to the inner ear of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: GSMO PTY LTD.Inventor: George Robert Braun
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Publication number: 20180264269Abstract: A device comprises an implantable pulse generator having a plurality of stimulator outputs and a plurality of neutral electrodes. A lead splitter is configured to electronically map the stimulator outputs to the plurality of neutral electrodes. The present invention generally relates to implanted neurostimulation systems and, more particularly, to a lead splitter for neurostimulation systems and methods to increase the number of effective output channels of a single or multi-channel neurostimulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: ImThera Medical, Inc.Inventor: Paul M. Meadows
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Publication number: 20180264270Abstract: IMD devices and treatment methods are discussed and disclosed. An IMD having a lead adapted for placement in an internal thoracic vein (ITV) of a patient may be employed to facilitate atrial sensing. Devices may be used to communicate with one another, such communication configured to allow pacing therapy to a heart of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: BRENDAN EARLY KOOP, PRAMODSINGH HIRASINGH THAKUR, QI AN
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Publication number: 20180264271Abstract: Casings for retaining adapter connector modules and implantable electrical devices, and adapter assemblies for retaining implantable medical devices, include first and second opposing plates spaced apart by a gap configured to retain the devices such that sides of the devices are in confronting engagement with the first and second plates when placed the device is held in the gap. The first and second plates may be biased towards one another to assist in retaining the device in the gap. The device and adapter connector module may be arranged such that their thicknesses do not overlap. For example, the device and adapter connector module may be arranged such that a bottom perimeter edge of the adapter connector module abuts or is spaced apart from a top perimeter edge of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Maurice Verbeek, Ralph Leinders
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Publication number: 20180264272Abstract: A leadless pacing device may include a power supply for providing a power supply voltage, a housing having a first end and a second end with a side extending between the first end and the second end, and a set of electrodes supported by the housing and in communication with the power supply. When leadless pacing device is disposed within a coronary sinus of a patient's heart, the housing may facilitate blood flow across the housing. The housing may include fixing members extending radially outward from the side of the housing to engage a wall of the coronary sinus and expand the coronary sinus to allow blood to flow past the housing. In some cases, the housing may have a recess along a length thereof that allows blood to flow past the housing. The recess may include a groove, a flat feature, or other feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: BENJAMIN J. HAASL, ALLAN CHARLES SHUROS, LILI LIU, G. SHANTANU REDDY
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Publication number: 20180264273Abstract: A leadless pacing device may include a power supply providing a power supply voltage, a housing having a first end, a second end, and a side extending between the first end and the second end, and a set of electrodes supported by the housing and in communication with the power supply. The housing may be angled to follow a contour of a patient's heart when the housing is positioned within the coronary sinus of the patient's heart. In some cases, an angled portion of the housing may include a smooth-curve. In some cases, an angled portion of the housing may include a first portion of the housing and a second portion of the housing at an angle of less than one-hundred-eighty degrees with respect to the first portion of the housing. One or more of the electrodes may be exposed on a concave side of the angled housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: BENJAMIN J. HAASL, ALLAN CHARLES SHUROS, LILI LIU, G. SHANTANU REDDY
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Publication number: 20180264274Abstract: A leadless pacing device may include a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and a set of one or more electrodes supported by the housing. The housing may include a first portion and a second portion, with a guide wire port extending through the second portion. A guide wire lumen may extend through the second portion of the housing and the guide wire port may be located at a proximal end of the guide wire lumen. An exposed electrode may be located on a side of the housing that is opposite a side on which the guide wire port is located. The leadless pacing device may include a fixing member on the housing and extending radially from the housing. The leadless pacing device may further include a proximal member extending proximally from a proximal end of the housing. The proximal member may be elongated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: BENJAMIN J. HAASL, DANA SACHS, ALLAN CHARLES SHUROS
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Publication number: 20180264275Abstract: An implantable medical device that includes electrical circuitry for providing a therapy to a patient. The device also includes a housing forming an inner chamber that is adapted for receiving, at least a portion of the electrical circuitry. The device further includes a thermally conductive material that is configured to disperse heat from a first portion of the implantable medical device that is located in proximity to a heat generating component of the electrical circuitry, to a second portion of the implantable medical device that is not located in proximity to said heat generating component. The thermally conductive material is a discrete component separate from the electrical circuitry and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Jay H Eiger
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Publication number: 20180264276Abstract: A device for conveying power from a location external to a subject to a location within the subject may include a flexible carrier and an adhesive on a first &de of the carrier. A coil of electrically conductive material may be associated with the flexible carrier. A mechanical connector may be associated with the carrier opposite the adhesive, wherein the mechanical connector is configured to retain a housing and permit the housing to rotate relative to the flexible carrier. At least one electrical portion may be associated with the carrier in a manner permitting electrical connection to be maintained between the flexible carrier and the housing as the housing is rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Adi Mashiach, Tim Ruytjens
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Publication number: 20180264277Abstract: An implementation provides a system that includes: a control module including a first antenna, the control module configured to generate a first radio frequency (RF) signal and transmit the first RF signal using the first antenna; an implantable lead module including a second antenna and at least one electrode configured to stimulate excitable tissue of a subject; and a relay module configured to receive the first RF signal; generate a second RF signal based on the first RF signal, the second RF signal encoding a stimulus waveform to be applied by the at least one electrodes of the implantable lead module to stimulate the excitable tissue of the subject; and transmit the second RF signal to the implantable lead module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Laura Tyler Perryman, Chad Andresen
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Publication number: 20180264278Abstract: A computing device executes a software program that communicates various deep brain stimulation (DBS) routines to a neurostimulator. The software program generates a graphical user interface (GUI) that receives inputs that are indicative of a patient's response to the various DBS routines. The GUI further includes a representation of each of one or more electrode leads that are connected to the neurostimulator. Based on the patient response inputs, one or more symbols that are indicative of an effectiveness of the stimulation routines are displayed at positions on the lead representations that correspond to parameters of the stimulation routines.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Fabio Laghi
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Publication number: 20180264279Abstract: A wearable cardioverter defibrillator system includes a support structure that a patient can wear. The system also includes electrodes that contact the patient, and define two or more channels from which ECG signals are sensed. A processor may evaluate the channels by analyzing their respective ECG signals, to determine which contains less noise than the other(s). The analysis can be by extracting statistics from the ECG signals, optionally after first processing them, and then by comparing these statistics. These statistics may include tall peak counts, amplitudes of peaks compared to historical peak amplitudes, signal baseline shift, dwell time near a baseline, narrow peak counts, zero crossings counts, determined heart rates, and so on. Once the less noisy signal is identified, its channel can be followed preferentially or to the exclusion of other channels, for continuing monitoring and/or determining whether to shock the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Jaeho Kim, Joseph L. Sullivan, Robert Marx
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Publication number: 20180264280Abstract: An ordering conditioner, including: a seat body, having a connection portion, one end of the connection portion in connection with a front end of the seat body, another end of the connection portion a rear end thereof; a first bowl, configured on the front end of the seat body, a first magnetic element configured on an inner bottom of the first bowl, the first magnetic element having an N pole and S pole, the S pole of the first magnetic element in connection with the inner bottom of the first bowl; and a second bowl, configured on the rear end of the seat body, a second magnetic element configured on an inner bottom of the second bowl, the second magnetic element having an N pole and S pole, the N pole of the second magnetic element in connection with the inner bottom of the second bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Chih-Chung Yeh
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Publication number: 20180264281Abstract: Disclosed is a microwave output method and apparatus for thermotherapy. The microwave output method may include performing a forward analysis using a mapping model corresponding to a target point of an object, performing a reverse analysis based on forward analysis data for the forward analysis, and outputting a signal to the target point from each of a plurality of antennas based on reverse analysis data for the reverse analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Jang Yeol KIM, Seong-Ho SON, Soon Ik JEON, Bo Ra KIM, Kwang Jae LEE
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Publication number: 20180264282Abstract: Nasal colonisation with pathogenic bacteria continues to present challenges for patients undergoing surgical procedures, and the physicans that treat them. Many physicians and scientists have discussed different ways to improve nasal decolonization in the last 100 years. Various embodiments include a medical kit composed of items specifically tailored to assist in the photo-biologic eradication of bacteria in the human nares.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Eric Bornstein
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Publication number: 20180264283Abstract: An irradiation device for insertion into an orifice of the body to provide photodynamic therapy comprises: a housing moulded from a resilient material and adapted to be fully inserted and secured in the orifice, the housing enclosing an LED lamp system 22 and a power source 41 for powering the LED lamp system 22; wherein the device is independently operational while located in the orifice; characterized in that: the housing comprises a first housing part 2 for holding the power source 41 and a second housing part 4 for holding the LED lamp system 22, the first and second housing parts 2, 4 being separable and being preferably formed separately from the LED lamp system 22; and in that the first housing part 2 consists of a chamber 6 for holding the power source 41 and an opening 26 into the chamber 6 is provided through a resilient opening part 8, wherein the chamber 6 is closed when the first housing part 2 is joined to the second housing part 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Morten Groseth
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Publication number: 20180264284Abstract: Ocular devices are provided for placement in the upper fornix of the eye and having a body that encompasses a low-level light source, an energy source, a microcontroller, and an antenna for delivering a programmable, fade in-out, light therapy regimen to treat neurological and ophthalmic diseases and disorders. In one embodiment the ocular device delivers a programmable green light therapy to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) and retinal hypoxia during the nocturnal period, that is, when these risk factors are at their highest level especially in glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy patients.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: MICHEL ALVAREZ, DENIS FLANDRE
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Publication number: 20180264285Abstract: A breast cup system for improving breast health and anaerobic cell apoptosis includes a breast cup configured to vascularly isolate a breast from the body thereof via an onset of a tourniquet-like suction (TSO) applied to the breast. The suspension of vascular circulation in the breast enables a hyperthermic isolation therein via retaining indigenous heat or applied external heat. A microcontroller is configured to control the TSO and various thermic devices and electromagnetic radiation (EMR) applied to the breast via the breast cup to create the hyperthermic isolation sufficient to cause apoptosis of anaerobic cells therein. The system further includes a heat transfer detection of anaerobic cell apoptosis based on a ratio of an amount of heat transferred from the breast cup over a period of time through the breast relative to a heat transfer through a healthy breast tissue of a same mass over a same period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Rodney D. Smith
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Publication number: 20180264286Abstract: Provided in the present disclosure is a treatment planning method comprising, acquiring a preset dose distribution scheme; generating a plurality of radiation dose distribution schemes according to a preset algorithm and equipment parameters of a radiotherapy system, wherein the equipment parameters of a radiotherapy system comprises one or more of the radiation energy, parameters of radiation field, radiation angle, dose distribution at different radiation angles, and radiation time; comparing the plurality of radiation dose distribution schemes to the preset dose distribution scheme, to determine at least one radiation dose distribution scheme that is closest to the preset dose distribution scheme; and making a treatment plan according to the determined radiation dose distribution scheme.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Haifeng Liu
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Publication number: 20180264287Abstract: A treatment bed arranged in a tip direction of an irradiation nozzle and constructed movably, a treatment information system that manages prescription data, a treatment control system that receives a target position stored in the treatment information system to cause a main display system to display the target position, a pendant to input a movement command for the treatment bed, the main display system that receives the target position of the treatment bed from the treatment control system and displays an actual position of the treatment bed, and a patient positioning support system that calculates correction values for the target position thereof to provide the correction values to the treatment control system and the pendant are included, wherein the treatment control system sends the target position thereof to the treatment information system at a period shorter than an operation sequence thereof and stores initial values to be sent in advance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Daisuke ONO, Takayoshi MATSUSHITA, Isao FURUSE, Takao KIDANI
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Publication number: 20180264288Abstract: An object positioning apparatus comprising: a radiographic image input interface configured to acquire a radiographic image that is generated by causing a fluoroscopic imaging apparatus to image an object and includes a first region and a second region, the first region depicting an index region for positioning of the object, the second region depicting a non-index region other than the index region; and a positioning processor configured to perform the positioning of the object by performing matching processing between a previously generated reference image and the first region that is specified from the radiographic image based on three-dimensional model information of the non-index region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions CorporationInventors: Yukinobu Sakata, Yasunori Taguchi, Ryusuke Hirai, Keiko Okaya, Shinichiro Mori
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Publication number: 20180264289Abstract: The invention comprises a method and apparatus for treating a tumor with positively charged particles, comprising the steps of: (1) transporting the positively charged particles sequentially from an accelerator, along a beam transport path, through a nozzle system, and along a treatment beam path and (2) while scanning the treatment beam path along each of a set of vectors for treating the tumor, on average for the set of vectors, intentionally deviating the treatment beam path from a current vector of the set of vectors off of the current vector by at least one-eighth of a treatment beam diameter at least once for every twenty movements of the treatment beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Susan L. Michaud, W. Davis Lee
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Publication number: 20180264290Abstract: A proton beam therapy system with a cantilever gantry. The cantilever gantry has one end portion (the fixed end portion) affixed to an external structure that supports the weight of the gantry. The remainder of the gantry is suspended and the free end portion is coupled to a beam nozzle. A main bearing is coupled to the fixed end portion and enables the gantry to rotate in a full range of 360° around the iso-center. A large counterweight can be disposed in the fixed end portion to keep the system center of mass close to the bearing. The gantry may have a monocoque housing, including a cantilever section enclosing the magnets and other components of the gantry beamline and a drum section on which the bearing is placed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Rizwan HASSAN, Juergen SCHULTHEISS, Lorenzo Miguelino MARTE, Jean-Paul Etienne SIER, Michael POIER
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Publication number: 20180264291Abstract: An ultrasound system for an ultrasound therapy (ablation or hyperthermia) of a region of interest comprising: a patch comprising a two-dimensional array of ultrasonic transducers (preferably CMUTs) arranged on a support, wherein a plurality of the transducers is adapted to operate in a variable frequency range; a transducer controller means adopted to activate at least two groups of the plurality of the transducers in the array for a transmission of the ultrasound signals, wherein each of the at least two groups: is arranged in a pattern; and operates at a frequency different from other group's frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: DEBBIE REM-BRONNEBERG, AALDERT JAN ELEVELT, SERGEI SHULEPOV
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Publication number: 20180264292Abstract: This invention relates to skincare compositions, in particular compositions effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris, and to methods of treatment of the skin that involve the application of such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise salicylic acid or a salt thereof in combination with at least two actives selected from the group consisting of lactic acid or a salt thereof; glycyrrhizinic acid or a salt or a derivative thereof; bisabolol; cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide; allantoin; niacinamide; and epilobium angustifolium extract.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Carolyn Buckley, Stuart Jackson, Neil Kilcullen, Diane Marie Pavis
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Publication number: 20180264293Abstract: Impact tools are described herein. An example embodiment of an impact tool includes a core and a plurality of projections. The core is formed of a first material that has a first specific gravity and each projection is formed of a second material that has a second specific gravity. The plurality of projections is configured on the core such that at least two projections intersect a first hypothetical plane disposed on the first side of the core and at least two projections intersect a second hypothetical plane disposed on the second side of the core and that is opposably facing the first side. Each of the first and second hypothetical planes is disposed a distance from the central lengthwise axis of the core that is greater than the radius of the core and less than the sum of the radius of the core and the length of a projection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Uniqative LLCInventors: David Krueger, Robert Jacksy
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Publication number: 20180264294Abstract: An improved fit and function mask type apparatus. The mask system incorporates a flexible outer body constructed of fabric that provides the general shape and structure of the mask. The upper portion of the mask features a three-dimensional nose pocket that is integrated into the mask and is made from a separate piece of material. This upper nose pocket structure has no seam where it contours over the nose. The material in the structure past the Apex of the nose is split and then joined together to form a seam. This seam extends downward from the contoured section and in front of the nose. The non-seamed and seamed material selectively form an enclosed three-dimensional pocket with the necessary volume, shape and contour to accommodate the nose from the Dorsal Area to the Apex of the nose. An arched shaped bendable metal structure spans the nose pocket and attaches on both sides of the nose pocket to provide adjustability for different sized and shaped noses.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Jeffrey Dennis Hancock, Christopher Nielson Schenck
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Publication number: 20180264295Abstract: A fall protection permanently embedded safety anchor comprises a unitary housing having outwardly diverging side walls and an interior cavity. Opposed apertures in the side walls receive a uniformly curved retaining bar, the ends of which extend outside the cavity and are embedded in the concrete. The anchor may be easily installed stored and transported and installed in the field. The side walls terminate in an outwardly extending collar that receives a cover that is flush with the surrounding concrete surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Roland Salm
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Publication number: 20180264296Abstract: Described herein are energy absorbing apparatuses and methods of their use that utilize varying energy absorbing relationships between the apparatus members to absorb an energy input. The energy absorbing process occurs via a material forming process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Andrew Karl Diehl, Dave Walters
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Publication number: 20180264297Abstract: The present invention is directed to an anchor for anchoring to an elevated worksite. The anchor includes a shock absorbing portion configured to progressively distort under sudden loading, the shock absorbing portion having one or more serpentine shaped members each defining one or more serpentine shaped curves visible from a front view of the shock absorbing portion, the shock absorbing portion having a curved profile defining one or more curves visible from a side view of the shock absorbing portion. The curved profile is configured to progressively distort under sudden loading so as to provide a first level of shock absorption, and the serpentine shaped curves are configured to progressively distort under sudden loading to provide a second level of shock absorption.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Arvo Poldmaa, Daniel Poldmaa
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Publication number: 20180264298Abstract: A firestopping sleeve positionable usually in walls which is self-adjusting and includes a sleeve defining an access corridor extending longitudinally therewithin with at least one firestopping pad positioned therein. The sleeve has an access corridor extending therethrough for receiving wall penetrating cables which are firestopped therearound by the pad. A projecting block is attacked to the pad for providing self-adjusting and sealing capability of the device, to prevent air or smoke leaks around the cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Julio Lopes, Joel Mermoud
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Publication number: 20180264299Abstract: An automatic smoke/carbon monoxide evacuation system for a building having at least one existing ventilation fan and at least one ventilation passageway to outside the building is provided. The system includes a microprocessor and a smoke/carbon monoxide sensor coupled to the microprocessor and configured to detect presence of smoke/carbon monoxide and send a trigger signal to the microprocessor in response to detecting smoke/carbon monoxide. A power switch is coupled to the existing ventilation fan and is configured to automatically connect the existing ventilation fan to a power source in response to the trigger signal, so that the ventilation fan rotates at a high speed to ventilate the detected smoke/carbon monoxide via the existing ventilation passageway. An alarm device is further communicably coupled to the microprocessor and is configured to issue an alarm in response to the trigger signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Dan Combe
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Publication number: 20180264300Abstract: A flame arrester 10, the flame arrester 10 having a housing 2 in which there is provided a flame arrester element 3 and into which extends a conduit 1, a portion of the conduit being at least partially surrounded by the flame arrester element 3 and wherein the conduit 1 has a principal flow axis extending along the conduit for flow of gas into or out of the flame arrester 10 and the flame arrester element 3 has a principal flow axis for flow of gas out of or in to the flame arrester 10, the principal flow axis along said portion and the principal flow axis through the flame arrester element 3 extending in opposite directions and wherein the conduit 1 has a cross sectional area A and, at a working surface, the flame arrester element 3 has a cross sectional area of A or above.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Daomin HONG, Lewis BINGHAM
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Publication number: 20180264301Abstract: An extendible firefighting nozzle and supply mechanism for use in penetrating materials and debris for fighting concealed fires in, for example, coal supply, bulk wood chip and combustible grain silo fire incidents. The system includes three primary components to deliver firefighting foam, water and/or inert gas to the fire area. The components include a distribution manifold, a sectional delivery piping extension and interchangeable spray nozzles that are tailored to the specific need. The manifold is a length of piping having handles for the operator to grip and reliably use the system, a hammer cap that allows the user to employ a sledge hammer or impact driver to assist in driving the system into the debris pile or fire area and an output end that interfaces with a nozzle of any number of extension pipes. The interface is modular and threaded using NPTM threading to allow extensions to be added or removed depending on the depth of penetration required.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Keith Grant, Loren Rideout
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Publication number: 20180264302Abstract: A fire extinguishing system valve (1) comprising a housing (2, 3) which has a fluid inlet chamber (8), a fluid outlet chamber (9) and a closing body (4a) reciprocable between a blocking state and a release state, wherein the fluid inlet chamber (8) and the fluid outlet chamber (9) are separated from each other in the blocking state and communicate with each other in fluid-conducting relationship in the release state. At least one pressure sensor (6) is integrated in the housing (2, 3).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: MINIMAX GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Matthias POHL
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Publication number: 20180264303Abstract: Disclosed is a mixture comprising the compound trans-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and at least one additional compound selected from the group consisting of HFOs, HFCs, HFEs, CFCs, CO2, olefins, organic acids, alcohols, hydrocarbons, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and others such as methyl formate, formic acid, trans-1,2 dichloroethylene, carbon dioxide, cis-HFO-1234ze+HFO-1225yez; mixtures of these plus water; mixtures of these plus CO2; mixtures of these trans 1,2-dichloroethylene (DCE); mixtures of these plus methyl formate; mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+CO2; mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFO-1225yez+CO2; and mixtures with cis-HFO-1234ze+HFC-245fa. Also disclosed are methods of using and products of using the above compositions as blowing agents, solvents, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellant compositions, fire extinguishing and suppressant compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: MARK L. ROBIN, KONSTANTINOS KONTOMARIS
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Publication number: 20180264304Abstract: An exercise and flexibility assessing apparatus includes a handle having a flexible member opening and a latch opening formed therein. A shaft support is mounted in the handle. The shaft support has a first wall and a second wall, distal from the first wall. A spool is rotatably mounted between the first wall and the second wall. A flexible member with indicia for assessment has a first end fixedly connected to the spool and a second end extending outwardly from the handle through the flexible member opening. A latch mechanism has an activating portion that extends outwardly of the spool toward the latch opening and a latching portion pivotally engaging the first wall. The latching portion is movable between a first position wherein the spool is rotatable with respect to the handle and a second position wherein the spool is fixed with respect to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Michael Pollock
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Publication number: 20180264305Abstract: A cycling resistance apparatus includes an adjustment mechanism configured to be attached to a frame, such as a stationary frame or the frame of a bicycle, and a magnet assembly attached to the adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism is configured to position magnets of the magnet assembly at an active position so that a face of each magnet is positioned within a diameter of a bicycle tire and within a width of the bicycle tire, so as to be adjacent an electrically conductive rim of the bicycle wheel. When in the active position, the one or more magnets of the magnet assembly induce eddy currents in the electrically conductive rim of the wheel to provide resistance against rotation of the wheel in the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: ANDREW JAMES MICHAEL BUCKRELL, ARTHUR WILLIAM HARE, SEAN DANIEL PETERSON
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Publication number: 20180264306Abstract: A Trunk Support Trainer (TruST) is a dynamic device that trains subjects to improve strength and coordination of the upper body, while seated, and facilitates the trunk to safely move beyond the region of stability. In embodiments, the device creates an ‘assist-as-needed’ force field to support postures beyond stable sitting positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Sunil K. AGRAWAL, Moiz KHAN
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Publication number: 20180264307Abstract: A sports swing muscle memory development device comprising attachment components, connection components, and resistance components to enable the development of swing relationship. Further embodiments allow for an adjustable swing relationship to further enhance the effectiveness of the sports swing muscle memory development device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: William Wallander
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Publication number: 20180264308Abstract: The present invention discloses an adjustable dumbbell, comprising a dumbbell bar, wherein the dumbbell bar comprises a rotatable handle having a support plate fixed at each end thereof, and the support plate is connected to a locating plate on which a plurality of sets of pin holes are formed; a weight plate holder, in which a pin cartridge is mounted, is arranged on an outside of the locating plate, heads of the locating pins are arranged correspondingly to the sets of pin holes on the locating plate, U-shaped separation ribs of the weight plate holder are plugged each to each between two adjacent weight plates of weight plate sets at both ends, and the weight plates of each weight plate set are arranged in a plurality of arc-shaped grooves of the base. According to the adjustable dumbbell, all the weight plates are placed on the base and may be attached or detached without manual removal, and the lifting weight can be adjusted only by rotating the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicants: ISPORT TECHNOLOGY (TIANJIN) CO., LTDInventor: Huaiqi Wang
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Publication number: 20180264309Abstract: Apparatus for performing a pull down exercise comprising: a frame, a seat, an input arm assembly interconnected to a resistance mechanism and a manually graspable mechanism disposed vertically above the user's trunk in a start sitting exercise position, the input arm assembly being pivotably mounted on the frame for back and forth travel along a generally forward to rearward direction and along a generally side to side direction orthogonal to the forward to rearward direction, the input arm assembly being rotatably pivotable around a first linear axis and a second linear axis in the respective directions on exertion by the user of a rearwardly downwardly directed force on the manually graspable mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Mark Buontempo
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Publication number: 20180264310Abstract: A multi-function hand weight includes a handle having a grip axis, a first end and a second end opposite the first end along the center axis. The handle includes a first handle compartment inside the handle and proximate the first end. The hand further includes a second handle compartment inside the handle and proximate the second end. A first stowage compartment is located on the first end of the handle. A first weight affixes to the first stowage compartment and creates a seal to close the first stowage compartment. A second weight affixes to the second stowage compartment and creates a seal to close the second stowage compartment. The handle and compartments together as a whole have the profile of a dumbbell weight. The multi-function hand weight is useful for discreetly carrying pet supplies.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Anthony Curole, Kristin Curole
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Publication number: 20180264311Abstract: The invention concerns a modular exercise system having a first support frame module having a plurality of frame members, each member being joined to an adjacent frame member and oriented in a common plane such that the first support frame is two-dimensional in form. The modular exercise system further requires a weight source mounted on the first support frame, a plurality of pulleys mounted to different frame members of the first support frame, and a cable running from the weight source over the pulleys to connect the weight source to one or more manual actuator for performing a resistance exercise in use. The first support frame has one or more attachment formation for selective attachment to one or more further support frame module. The further support frame module is also two-dimensional in form and attachable to the first support frame in an orientation within the common plane, wherein the further support frame module has one or more further manual actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: David Alexander Fowler
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Publication number: 20180264312Abstract: A multi-position stabilizing and strengthening apparatus for use in exercising different target joints is provided. The apparatus includes: a height-adjustable base and a first assembly including a track mounted to a portion of the base defining a movement pattern. The apparatus also includes a second assembly slidably mounted to the track to permit motion of the second assembly relative to the first assembly according to the movement pattern along the track and a third assembly including a tray sized to receive a portion of a limb and/or joint of a patient. The third assembly is rotatably mounted to the second assembly to permit relative in-plane rotational motion of the third assembly relative to the second assembly. The apparatus also includes a brace assembly fixedly mounted to the tray to receive portions of the patient's joint and/or limb, thereby securing the patient's joint and/or limb to the third assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Domenic J. Pompile, James Grant
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Publication number: 20180264313Abstract: The present invention consists essentially of a sloping grip. The grip includes a receiving portion into which the handle of a dumbbell, barbell, Olympic bar, or other weight can be inserted. The grip may be higher and wider at one end, and lower and narrower at the other end, changing the angle between the user's hand and the handle of the weight. The low end is configured to transition easily to the weight handle. The grip may be comprised of rigid materials, such as plastics or woods, substantially rigid materials, such as more flexible plastics, foams, and silicones, or more flexible materials such as less dense silicones, foams, and plastics. The grip may be substantially solid or substantially hollow, depending on materials used. The grip may be formed such that the slope made by the upper surface is anywhere from 1° to 89° to the plane of the weight handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Cole Boysen
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Publication number: 20180264314Abstract: A hand-foot composite motion exercise machine generally includes a supportive frame, a transmission unit, a crank means, and a pair of linkage units. The exercise machine allows a user to change the configuration of each linkage unit through a raising/lowering device and a displacing device, so as to adjust the motion path of a pedal provided at each linkage unit, and the force required for treading the pedal. In use, while a user steps on the pedals to exercise, each pedal can perform a substantially elliptical closed path, which is ergonomical so that the user can be protected from exercise injury.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Hai-Pin KUO
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Publication number: 20180264315Abstract: A curved treadmill has a frame assembly, a handrail assembly, and a belt assembly. The frame assembly has a support frame, two arced guide tracks, two cushions, multiple guide wheels, and multiple positioning wheels. Each arced guide track is concaved downward. The cushions are mounted on the arced guide tracks. The guide wheels are mounted on the support frame. The positioning wheels are mounted between two ends of the support frame. The belt assembly includes two connection belts and multiple pedals. The connection belts are wrapped around the guide wheels, and one side of each connection belt abuts the positioning wheels. The pedals are mounted on the connection belts and optionally abut the cushions. Therefore, with the cushions, impacts may be absorbed and noises may be reduced. Besides, by abutting the positioning wheels, the connection belt may not be distorted sideward, and the noises are reduced further.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Chih Liang Chen
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Publication number: 20180264316Abstract: Invented adjustable and portable wrist power exercising rod is a portable exercising equipment that is used for exercise all the wrist movement related muscles and griping strength. It possesses two exercising modes: waving-mode for exercising muscles for forearm pronation, supination, flexion, and abduction and twisting-mode for exercising hand griping and wrist bending. It also features exercising strength adjustability for different individuals to exercise at their levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Zhongshan Liu
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Publication number: 20180264317Abstract: A physical training system for pelvic floor muscle, wherein the physical training system for pelvic floor muscle is capable of providing at least one optional exercising setting to user for making the physical training system for pelvic floor muscle can guide the user to accomplish at least one exercising movement, wherein the exercising setting is selected from a group of exercising settings, wherein the group of exercising settings comprises an exercising movement setting, an exercising time setting, an exercising intensity setting, an exercising frequency setting, an exercising guidance setting, an exercising auxiliary setting and an exercising feedback setting, wherein the physical training system for pelvic floor muscle comprises a processor and a Client, wherein the processor is capable of providing at least one optional exercising setting to user, wherein the exercising settings are set to be displayed on the Client.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2015Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Jing YUAN, Chao LI, Zhu ZHANG, Junmin ZHANG, Yanwu ZHANG