Patents Issued in January 24, 2019
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Publication number: 20190022406Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a device for providing light to the surface of a subject, comprising an array of a plurality of light emitting modules, wherein the plurality comprises four light emitting modules, each module of the plurality is flexibly connected to another module of the plurality, and two of the modules of the plurality comprise a polygonal perimeter having 4, 5, or 6 major sides, a light source, and a longest apex-to-apex dimension for a module of 5-50 millimeters, and, optionally, a non-adherent member configured to be adjacent to the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Samuel L. Hill, Gary S. Rogers, Patrick J. McMullan
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Publication number: 20190022407Abstract: A system for treating a patient during radiation therapy includes range compensators. Each of the range compensators shapes a distribution of a dose delivered to the patient by a beam emitted from a nozzle of a radiation treatment system. A positioning component holds the range compensator in place relative to the patient such that the range compensator lies on a path of the beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Eric Abel, Corey Zankowski
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Publication number: 20190022408Abstract: An intracavity balloon catheter may include a flexible catheter and a balloon provided on a distal end of the flexible catheter. The balloon may be inflatable with the introduction of fluid into the balloon from the flexible catheter. The balloon may be composed of a plurality of sections, including a center section and side sections. The inflated balloon may have shapes such as cylindrical, semi-cylindrical, or pillow shape. The intracavity balloon catheter may further include a securing device, such as a positioning ring, for securing the position of an inserted intracavity balloon catheter. This securing device may be composed of two, matable components with a passage extending through. The flexible catheter may be insertable into the passage. Tabs may be provided, either on one of the components or on a locking mechanism provided between the components, to prevent sliding of an inserted flexible catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Fernando Plata
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Publication number: 20190022409Abstract: Radiation treatment planning includes determining a number of beams to be directed into a target, determining directions (e.g., gantry angles) for the beams, and determining an energy level for each of the beams. The number of beams, the directions of the beams, and the energy levels are determined such that the beams do not overlap outside the target and the prescribed dose will be delivered across the entire target.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Reynald Vanderstraten, Eric Abel, Christel Smith, Anthony Magliari, Timo Koponen, Josh Star-Lack
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Publication number: 20190022410Abstract: Apparatus for delivering brachytherapy to a target tissue region includes an elongate body including a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a tissue tract and carrying a plurality of elongate members including pathways for receiving a source of radiation. The elongate members are movable between collapsed and expanded configurations. During use, a tract is created through tissue, and the elongate body carrying the elongate members is advanced through the tract into a target location with the elongate members in the collapsed configuration. The elongate members are directed to the expanded configuration at the target location, and radiation is delivered to treat tissue at the target location, e.g., by introducing one or more radiation sources along the pathways.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: George D. Hermann, Eduardo Chi Sing, Gail S. Lebovic, Mark A. Cole, Mark A. Ritchart, Than Nguyen
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Publication number: 20190022411Abstract: Methods for treating tumors by administering FLASH radiation and a therapeutic agent to a patient with cancer are disclosed. The methods provide the dual benefits of anti-tumor efficacy plus normal tissue protection when combining therapeutic agents with FLASH radiation to treat cancer patients. The methods described herein also allow for the classification of patients into groups for receiving optimized radiation treatment in combination with a therapeutic agent based on patient-specific biomarker signatures. Also provided are radiation treatment planning methods and systems incorporating FLASH radiation and therapeutic agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Renate Parry, Eric Abel, Swati Girdhani, Stanley Mansfield, Patrick Kupelian, Depak Khuntia
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Publication number: 20190022412Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a lung of a patient. One embodiment of a method comprises positioning a leadless marker in the lung of the patient relative to the target, and collecting position data of the marker. This method further comprises determining the location of the marker in an external reference frame outside of the patient based on the collected position data, and providing an objective output in the external reference frame that is responsive to movement of the marker. The objective output is provided at a frequency (i.e., periodicity) that results in a clinically acceptable tracking error. In addition, the objective output can also be provided at least substantially contemporaneously with collecting the position data used to determine the location of the marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Edward J. Vertatschitsch, Steven C. Dimmer, Timothy P. Mate, Eric Meier, Keith Seiler, J. Nelson Wright
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Publication number: 20190022413Abstract: Edema in tissue of a patient undergoing a course of radiation therapy or treatment can be estimated based on one or more MRI measurements used to measure changes in fluid content of various tissues. A correlation between observed changes in edema and one or more delivered fractions of radiation can be used to drive one or more clinical actions. Methods, systems, articles of manufacture, and the like are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: ViewRay Technologies, Inc.Inventor: James F. Dempsey
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Publication number: 20190022414Abstract: Edema in tissue of a patient undergoing a course of radiation therapy or treatment can be estimated based on one or more MRI measurements used to measure changes in fluid content of various tissues. A correlation between observed changes in edema and one or more delivered fractions of radiation can be used to drive one or more clinical actions. Methods, systems, articles of manufacture, and the like are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: ViewRay Technologies, Inc.Inventor: James F. Dempsey
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Publication number: 20190022415Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for real-time control of a charged particle pencil beam system during therapeutic treatment of a patient. In an aspect, the present disclosure is directed to measuring an actual shape, an actual intensity distribution, and an actual location at isocenter of the charged particle pencil beam. The actual data is compared to model treatment data in real time to determine if a statistically significant variance occurs in which case the charged particle pencil beam can be stopped mid-treatment for correction and/or analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Raymond Paul Boisseau, William P. Nett, John S. Gordon, Sashidar Kollipara, Yuriy Kozlov
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Publication number: 20190022416Abstract: In various embodiments, a radiation therapy method can include loading a planning image of a target in a human. In addition, the position of the target can be monitored. A computation can be made of an occurrence of substantial alignment between the position of the target and the target of the planning image. Furthermore, after the computing, a beam of radiation is triggered to deliver a dosage to the target in a short period of time (e.g., less than a second).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Christel Smith, Corey Zankowski, Jan Hein Timmer, Wolfgang Kaissl, Deepak Khuntia, Eric Abel, Josh Star-Lack, Camille Noel
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Publication number: 20190022417Abstract: Presented systems and methods facilitate efficient and effective monitoring of particle beams. In some embodiments, a system comprises a primary particle beam generator that generates a primary particle beam, and a monitoring component that monitors the primary particle beam. The monitoring component comprises: a reaction component that is impacted by the primary particle beam, wherein results of an impact include creation of secondary photons; a detection component that detects a characteristic of the secondary photons; and a primary particle beam characteristic determination component that determines a characteristic of the primary particle beam based upon the characteristic of the secondary photons. The characteristic of the primary particle beam can include a radiation dose measurement and dose rate. The reaction component can include a foil component. A resolution time of less than a nano second can be associated with detecting the secondary photon characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Juergen Heese
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Publication number: 20190022418Abstract: Real-time X-ray dosimetry sensing in intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT). According to one aspect, a treatment head comprises at least one X-ray component configured to facilitate generation of therapeutic radiation in the X-ray wavelength range. A resilient balloon is disposed over the treatment head and configured for receiving therein a fluid to facilitate X-ray treatment of a tumor cavity. A plurality of X-ray sensing elements is disposed at a plurality of locations distributed on the interior or exterior of the resilient balloon and configured for sensing X-ray radiation emanating from the treatment head. A control system is provided that is responsive to data received from the X-ray sensing elements to determine a magnitude of X-ray radiation detected at each of the X-ray sensing elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Kalman Fishman
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Publication number: 20190022419Abstract: A portal imaging device is used to determine an amount of radiation that is delivered to at least one point while administering a radiation treatment therapy to a patient. Upon detecting that the amount of radiation that is delivered to that at least one point exceeds a predetermined amount of radiation (for example, a planned amount of radiation per the radiation treatment plan), administration of radiation treatment therapy to the patient can be automatically halted.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Risto Ahonen, Esa Kuusela, Tuomas E. Torsti
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Publication number: 20190022420Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for quality assurance for verification of radiation dose delivery in arc-based radiation therapy devices using a 3D gamma evaluation method.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Lasse Heikki TOIMELA, Janne NORD
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Publication number: 20190022421Abstract: Abeam shaping assembly for neutron capture therapy includes a beam inlet, a target having nuclear reaction with an incident proton beam from the beam inlet to produce neutrons forming a neutron beam defining a main axis, a moderator adjoining to the target, a reflector surrounding the moderator, a thermal neutron absorber adjoining to the moderator, a radiation shield arranged inside the beam shaping assembly and a beam outlet. The neutrons are moderated to epithermal neutron energies. The reflector leads the neutrons deviated from the main axis back, and a gap channel is arranged between the moderator and the reflector. The thermal neutron absorber is used for absorbing thermal neutrons so as to avoid overdosing in superficial normal tissue during therapy. The radiation shield is used for shielding leaking neutrons and photons so as to reduce dose of the normal tissue not exposed to irradiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Yuan-Hao Liu, Pei-Yi Lee
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Publication number: 20190022422Abstract: Presented systems and methods facilitate efficient and effective monitoring of particle beams. In some embodiments, a radiation gun system comprises: a particle beam gun that generates a particle beam, and a gun control component that controls the gun particle beam generation characteristics, including particle beam fidelity characteristics. The particle beam characteristics can be compatible with FLASH radiation therapy. Resolution control of the particle beam generation can enable dose delivery at an intra-pulse level and micro-bunch level. The micro-bunch can include individual bunches per each 3 GHz RF cycle within the 5 to 15 ?sec pulse-width. The FLASH radiation therapy dose delivery can have a bunch level resolution of approximately 4.4×10??6cGy/bunch.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Mark Everett Trail, James Edward Clayton
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Publication number: 20190022423Abstract: A method for delivering therapeutic radiation to a target includes positioning a multi-aperture collimator on the skin within a trajectory of orthovoltage x-rays directed at the target, thus generating an array of minibeams, each of width between 0.1 mm to 0.6 mm. The skin is irradiated with the array. An effective beam of therapeutic radiation, which may be a solid beam, is delivered to the target at a predetermined tissue depth by merging adjacent orthovoltage x-ray minibeams sufficiently to form the effective beam. The effective beam may be formed proximal to the target. The depth at which the effective, preferably, solid, beam is formed is controlled by varying one or more of the spacing of the minibeams in the array, the minibeam width, the distance from the x-ray source to the collimator, and the x-ray source spot size. Planar minibeams can be arc-scanned while continuously modulating beam shape and intensity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: F. Avraham Dilmanian, Sunil Krishnan, John Gordon Eley
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Publication number: 20190022424Abstract: A focused ultrasound stimulation apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a transducer which outputs low intensity/high intensity ultrasound, an acoustic lens which is placed in close contact with a user's skin and is customized to focus the ultrasound onto a target focal point, and a fixture for fixing the transducer and the acoustic lens to each other. The acoustic lens is customized using a 3-dimensional (3D) printer based on the pre-captured user's cranial shape, to focus the ultrasound a desired focus target for each user, thereby improving accuracy compared to conventional ultrasound stimulation apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Hyung Min KIM, Ki Joo PAHK, Inchan YOUN, Seung-Jong KIM, Yoha HWANG
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Publication number: 20190022425Abstract: One embodiment involves modifying neural transmission patterns between neural structures and/or neural regions in a noninvasive manner. In a related exemplary method, sound waves are directed toward a first targeted neural structure and characteristics of the sound waves are controlled at the first target neural structure with respect to characteristics of sound waves at the second target neural structure. In response, neural transmission patterns modified to produce the intended effect (e.g., long-term potentiation and long-term depression of the neural transmission patterns). In a related embodiment, a transducer produces the sound for stimulating the first neural structure and the second neural structure, and an electronically-based control circuit is used to control characteristics of the sound waves as described above to modify the neural transmission patterns between the first and second neural structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Karl Deisseroth, M. Bret Schneider
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Publication number: 20190022426Abstract: An example method includes applying ultrasound waves to a particular portion of a nervous tissue. The ultrasound waves are pulsed at a pulse repetition frequency. The method further includes detecting an electrical signal originating from at least the particular portion of the nervous tissue. The method further includes extracting a component of the electrical signal that oscillates at an oscillation frequency that is equal to (a) the pulse repetition frequency, (b) a subharmonic frequency of the pulse repetition frequency, or (c) a harmonic frequency of the pulse repetition frequency. The method further includes processing the extracted component to obtain one or more components that oscillate at respective frequencies that are unequal to the pulse repetition frequency. Systems and computer readable media related to the example method are disclosed herein as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTONInventors: Pierre D. Mourad, Felix Darvas
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Publication number: 20190022427Abstract: Described herein is an implantable device having a sensor configured to detect an amount of an analyte, a pH, a temperature, strain, or a pressure; and an ultrasonic transducer with a length of about 5 mm or less in the longest dimension, configured to receive current modulated based on the analyte amount, the pH, the temperature, or the pressure detected by the sensor, and emit an ultrasonic backscatter based on the received current. The implantable device can be implanted in a subject, such as an animal or a plant. Also described herein are systems including one or more implantable devices and an interrogator comprising one or more ultrasonic transducers configured to transmit ultrasonic waves to the one or more implantable devices or receive ultrasonic backscatter from the one or more implantable devices. Also described are methods of detecting an amount of an analyte, a pH, a temperature, a strain, or a pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Michel M. Maharbiz, Jose M. Carmena, Mekhail Anwar, Burak A. Ozilgen, Dongjin Seo, Federica Fava
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Publication number: 20190022428Abstract: Described herein is an implantable device having a sensor configured to detect an amount of an analyte, a pH, a temperature, strain, or a pressure; and an ultrasonic transducer with a length of about 5 mm or less in the longest dimension, configured to receive current modulated based on the analyte amount, the pH, the temperature, or the pressure detected by the sensor, and emit an ultrasonic backscatter based on the received current. The implantable device can be implanted in a subject, such as an animal or a plant. Also described herein are systems including one or more implantable devices and an interrogator comprising one or more ultrasonic transducers configured to transmit ultrasonic waves to the one or more implantable devices or receive ultrasonic backscatter from the one or more implantable devices. Also described are methods of detecting an amount of an analyte, a pH, a temperature, a strain, or a pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Michel M. Maharbiz, Jose M. Carmena, Mekhail Anwar, Burak A. Ozilgen, Dongjin Seo, Federica Fava
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Publication number: 20190022429Abstract: Provided herein are oral care compositions comprising antifreeze proteins (AFPs) useful in methods of repairing or inhibiting dental erosion, promoting dental remineralization, and/or enhancing the anti-cavity effects of fluoride.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Nina Schneider, Thomas Subkowski, Stefan Jenewein, Marvin Karos, Claus Bollschweiler, Volker Wendel, Jianhong Qiu, LaTonya Kilpatrick-Liverman, Lynette Zaidel
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Publication number: 20190022430Abstract: An improved firefighter SCBA harness is provided. The harness has a backplate for supporting an air cylinder. A waist belt extends from the backplate to secure the backplate to a waist of a firefighter wearing the SCBA harness. Shoulder straps extend from a top of the backplate connecting to the waist belt. A seat harness extends from a bottom of the backplate to a front of the waist belt for positioning through the legs of a firefighter. A bailout cable kits provides a spool on the waist belt for extending a cable from the harness to enable the firefighter to perform a bailout, used in a retrieval or as a fall restraint. A battery powered winch may also be integrated in the harness.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Richard L. Denike
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Publication number: 20190022431Abstract: A power door opener including an actuator having a housing with an electrically powered actuator shaft that can be extended from a closed to an extended position. In one embodiment, a movable push plate is affixed to the actuator shaft and a fixed push plate is fixed in its position with respect to the housing. In the closed position of the actuator shaft, the fixed and movable push plates are aligned to form a combined edge for insertion into the space between a door and door jamb. The actuator shaft extends to move the movable push plate apart from the fixed push plate to spread the space and release the door from the door jamb. Alternatively, a double ended power door opener is located between opposite door jambs and the extending of the actuator shaft forces the door jambs apart to release the door from the door jamb.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: William Hickerson
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Publication number: 20190022432Abstract: A remotely controlled air supply assembly for simulating emergency situations includes a self-contained breathing apparatus, such as used by firemen and scuba divers. At least one governor is configured to fluidically couple to and position in-line with tubing of the self-contained breathing apparatus. The at least one governor is configured to modify airflow through the tubing. The at least one governor is configured to communicate wirelessly. A controller is wirelessly coupled to the at least one governor. The controller is positioned to communicate at least one command to the at least one governor to compel the at least one governor to modify the airflow through the tubing to simulate an emergency situation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Mathew Trowbridge
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Publication number: 20190022433Abstract: A powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR). The PAPR comprises an air pump comprising an electric motor, an eccentric venturi communicatively coupled to an air channel of the air pump, wherein the eccentric venturi comprises a first sensor port and a second sensor port, a differential air pressure sensor mechanically coupled to the first sensor port and the second sensor port, and a controller that is communicatively coupled to an electrical output of the differential air pressure sensor and to the electric motor, wherein the controller is configured to control the speed of the electric motor to maintain a predefined rate of flow of purified air based on the electrical output of the differential air pressure sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Julius Jancarik, Garaga Phani Kumar, Anjaiah Tumu, Jonathan Sugerman
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Publication number: 20190022434Abstract: Breathing assembly for aircraft, comprising: breathing equipment for supplying breathing gas to a user, comprising: a breathing mask comprising a rigid support and a shell attached to the rigid support, a harness, a strap having a connecting portion attached to the harness, a retaining member attached to a retaining portion of the strap, a storage unit comprising: a housing having an opening, and a closure device comprising at least one door, a biasing device able to act on the door to move it away from the opening when the closure device is in the closed position, and an engagement part able to engage with the retaining member to oppose the action of the biasing device and hold the closure device in the closed position, when the breathing equipment is in its stored position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Jean-Philippe Sibuet, Luc Pecastaing
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Publication number: 20190022435Abstract: An escape pod includes a spherical survival chamber, a gimbal mechanism, and a spherical outer case body. The survival chamber is mounted on an inner side of the gimbal mechanism, and an outer side of the gimbal mechanism is mounted within the outer case body. Top and bottom ends of the outer case body are provided symmetrically with upper and lower connecting terminals. The outer case body includes a plurality of arc-shaped plates. Two ends of each arc-shaped plate are fixedly connected to the upper and lower connecting terminals respectively. An inner side of the arc-shaped plate is provided with a reinforcing framework. The reinforcing framework is formed of a plurality of arc-shaped steel pipes. Top and bottom ends of each arc-shaped steel pipe are connected to the upper and lower connecting terminals. One of the arc-shaped plates is provided with a pod door.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Shaochun Chen
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Publication number: 20190022436Abstract: The fixing buckle comprises first and second securing parts provided with coupling elements one of which defines a hook. A closure system is configured to define a first position preventing extraction of the first coupling elements from the second coupling elements and a second position allowing insertion and extraction of the first coupling elements. The closure system comprises first and second closure plates each having a first position obstructing the hook and a second position configured to remove the first coupling elements. The first position of the first closure plate is configured to prevent movement of the second closure plate from its first position to its second position. The second closure plate separates the first coupling elements and the first closure plate along an extraction channel defined by the hook.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: ZEDELInventor: Simon EMONIN
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Publication number: 20190022437Abstract: A connecting and anchoring device. A cable element terminates at opposite ends in respective gate and spine cable termination structures. A gate housing houses a gating portion of the cable element and includes a locking element. The device has a first configuration in which the termination structures are locked together and a second configuration in which the termination structures can be separated from one another by manipulating the locking element. The device in at least the first configuration defines a closed aperture. A spine housing houses a spinal portion of the cable element. The spine housing is attached to the base and the gate housing is pivotally connected to the base so that the gate housing can pivot relative to the spine housing so as to change the configuration of the connecting and anchoring device between the second configuration and a third configuration in which the aperture is open.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Ivan A.J. Kekahuna, Daniel Aleksovski, Sarah Rose Huntley-Horning, Brian John Bourquin
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Publication number: 20190022438Abstract: An improved safety system in accordance with the disclosed and claimed concept connects directly with the rail and advantageously provides both a fall resistance apparatus as well as a fall protection apparatus. The fall resistance apparatus provides a support that is movably situated on the rail and that can be manually grasped by the worker during the maintenance operation and which provides physical support in all directions to the worker. The fall resistance apparatus thus resists the likelihood that a fall will occur. In the unlikely event of a fall, the fall protection apparatus connects the worker directly to the rail and supports the worker from the rail at a location spaced above the floor, thus protecting the worker from injury in the event of a fall.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Westinghouse Electric Company LLCInventor: Thomas E. Heinen
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Publication number: 20190022439Abstract: A safety monitoring harness system for the protection of a climber comprising: said safety monitoring harness system comprising a base, a one or more tether assemblies, a retraction assembly, an alarm system, a strap length sensor assembly, and a power system. Said one or more tether assemblies comprising at least a first tether assembly and a second tether assembly. Said one or more tether assemblies each comprising a strap, and an anchoring hook. Said safety monitoring harness system is configured to selectively attach to said climber by: attaching a harness assembly to said climber, and securing said base to said harness assembly. A portion of said retraction assembly is enclosed within said base. Said retraction assembly are configured to selectively retract and release portions of said strap from within said base.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: James David Dillon, Emily Anne Brown, Anthony Kornegay, Adam Laubach, Trevor Lubianski, Reynaldo Martinez, Richard Hayden Meeks, Jarrett Pawelek
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Publication number: 20190022440Abstract: A fire suppression system for an aircraft cargo compartment comprises a source of fire suppression agent, a supply line for conducting the fire suppression agent to the compartment, at least one first pressure sensor for sensing the pressure within the cargo compartment and at least one second pressure sensor for sensing the pressure in an area within the aircraft but external to the cargo compartment. The system further comprises a first, inlet valve permitting fluid communication between the area external to the cargo compartment and the cargo compartment, a second, outlet valve permitting fluid communication between the cargo compartment and an or the area external to the cargo compartment and a fan for extracting fluid from the cargo compartment through the outlet valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Adam Chattaway
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Publication number: 20190022441Abstract: A portable fire detection and suppression vehicle is provided. The portable fire detection and suppression vehicle includes a fire suppression sub-system. The portable fire detection and suppression vehicle also includes sensors. The portable fire detection and suppression vehicle receives an input from a control panel of a facility or a central station and determines a location to automatically travel to within the facility. The portable fire detection and suppression vehicle utilizes the sensors to detect a condition of the facility and outputs feedback based on the condition to the control panel or the central station.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Subrahmanyam Konduri, Pratibha Kothakota, Nikhil Reddy Mudireddy
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Publication number: 20190022442Abstract: A pendent fire protection sprinkler includes a sprinkler body having an inlet and an outlet that define a fluid passage and a sprinkler axis, a pair of frame arms that form a junction, a plug that seals the fluid passage, and a thermally responsive element provided between the plug and the junction, and configured to maintain the plug in the fluid passage prior to actuation of the sprinkler. A deflector, mounted to the junction, includes a planar central portion extending along a plane that is perpendicular to the sprinkler axis, as well as a first angled portion, a second angled portion, a third angled portion, and a fourth angled portion, each angled portion extending outwardly from a planar central portion. In addition, each of the first to fourth angled portions is bent away from the frame arms in the outlet direction from the plane of the planar central portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Juan Jimenez
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Publication number: 20190022443Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a mounting bracket including a main body and at least one support arm, the at least one support arm extending outward from the main body, the main body defining a mounting pad; and a clamp attached to the mounting pad. A sprinkler support assembly includes a ceiling system including a suspension frame and a grid support, the grid support extending laterally outward from the suspension frame; and a bracket assembly including a main body and at least one support arm, the main body attached to the grid support, the at least one support arm extending outward from the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
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Publication number: 20190022444Abstract: A fire detection device and method therefor are able to provide automatic activation so as to extinguish a fire. The fire detection can be rapid and temperature-based. In one embodiment, a heat collector can be provided to enhance thermal responsiveness. Activation of the fire detection device can be electrically induced to release an extinguishing agent at the fire. The activation can be protected such that it is durable and unaffected by vibrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Alan E. Thomas
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Publication number: 20190022445Abstract: Provided are a microorganism having activity in reducing a concentration of a fluorine-containing compound in a sample, a recombinant microorganism including a gene derived from the microorganism, and a method of reducing the concentration of the fluorine-containing compound in the sample by using the microorganism or recombinant microorganism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Yukyung Jung, Jongwon Byun, Taeyong Kim, Jinhwan Park, Seunghoon Song
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Publication number: 20190022446Abstract: An accelerated process for the complete destruction of a matrix material, such as a matrix material including cement and/or asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), is disclosed. The process comprises forming a slurry or suspension by combining the matrix material with an acid solution (including, for instance, acid waste, which can also be neutralized by the process), causing acid-based chemical reactions in the slurry that cause the destruction of the matrix material. Simultaneously to the chemical reactions, the slurry or suspension is subjected to cavitation, which synergistically cooperates with the chemical reactions to accelerate matrix material destruction. The matrix material can be ground and polarized prior to being submerged in the acid solution to form the slurry. The slurry can be subjected to hydrothermal treatment. Inert secondary raw materials (SRMs) that are non-hazardous to the environment and human health can be obtained from the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Bruno Vaccari, Tullia Zucca
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Publication number: 20190022447Abstract: This disclosure falls in the technical field of trampoline safety enclosures, and more particularly to trampolines including a support frame for a safety enclosure. A trampoline comprising a safety enclosure net is supported by furcated enclosure members, furcated at a furcation location above the level of the jumping mat. The safety enclosure is attached to a set of enclosure supporting members such that the supporting furcated members support the top of the safety enclosure. The disclosure also extends to furcated trampoline enclosure supporting members and method of supporting a trampoline enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Action Sports Equipment Pty Ltd.Inventors: Robert Brian Seaman, David Andrew Jones, Murray David Kirby Hunter, Lee David Blattmann
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Publication number: 20190022448Abstract: A jump rope device including a rope portion, a first handle disposed on a first end of the rope portion, and a second handle disposed on a second end of the rope portion. A wireless speaker is disposed inside at least one of the first handle and the second handle. The wireless device is configured to connect to a music device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Eric Sandoval
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Publication number: 20190022449Abstract: A device for the therapeutic treatment and/or training of the lower extremities of a human having driven and controlled movement devices which are connected to a stationary frame and comprise holding members for fastening of one extremity. The holding members can be moved independently of one another along walking trajectories, wherein the movement devices each comprise a pivot arm pivotable into different elevations, the pivot arm being rotatably connected to one single sled on a linear track. A first rotational drive is attached to a single sled and is connected to the pivot arm for changing the elevation of the respective holding member. The pivot arm comprises a second rotational drive for changing the inclination of the respective holding member and the sled is connected to a linear drive for changing the longitudinal position of the respective holding member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Villa Melitta GmbHInventors: Rupert Waldner, Julius Michael Waldner, Christopher Tomelleri
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Publication number: 20190022450Abstract: The present invention refers to a process to manufacture a weighted material for sportswear and said obtained material, that includes metal spheres, one or more elastomers and a textile material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Sebastián MARTINOLI SANZ
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Publication number: 20190022451Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a bi-bell exercise device for low-impact exercises. The bi-bell can be used in place of a kettle bell, and has two handles and a selectively rotatable weight. The bi-bell can be used in a fixed configuration, where the weight does not move relative to the handles, or a rotating configuration, where the weight is free to rotate relative to a central post.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Larry Koenig
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Publication number: 20190022452Abstract: The described embodiments relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing linear tension to multiple areas of a person to improve training and exercise. The tension can be applied by cables supplied from cable spools that are attached within a resistance assembly. The resistance assembly can be worn as a backpack during exercises, thereby providing a portable means through which tension can be provided to the body. The cables from the resistance assembly can be attached to appendages such as the wrists and legs of the person, and the tension provided by the cables can be adjustable. For instance, the tension can be made non-uniform across the body in order to improve the person's ability to maneuver in situations where there is an imbalance of force on the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Christopher L. Tedesco, Stacy B. Griggs, Daniel L. Kimball, Richard M. Teachout, III
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Publication number: 20190022453Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for training the muscles of the upper torso and/or for relaxing the spinal column of a person, with a movable carriage for receiving the person, and with a guide path along which the movable carriage with the person is guided and moved in such a way that kinetic energy is applied at least intermittently to the person for distraction of the torso or of the spinal column of the person. According to the invention, provision is made that the person on the movable carriage is received on the support lying in a substantially horizontal position, that the hips, legs and/or feet of the person on the support are fixed with a fixing arrangement, and that the movable carriage, with the person lying on it, is moved substantially horizontally along the guide path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Elmar BUEHL
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Publication number: 20190022454Abstract: Exercise machine includes a base and a cushion. The cushion is slidably connected to the rotary rod. A left pedal and a right pedal are arranged at the front end of the base or at positions. A supporting rail is arranged on the base and has two sides respectively provided with guide grooves. A sliding frame is cooperatively disposed on the supporting rail and provided with left wheels and right wheels, which are respectively matched with the guide grooves. A left cross rod and a right cross rod respectively extend out from two sides of the supporting rod. A left pull rod and a right pull rod are respectively hinged to the end of the left cross rod and the end of the right cross rod. Elastic ropes are disposed between the left pull rod and the rotary rod, and also between the right pull rod and the rotary rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Yuzhi ZHOU
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Publication number: 20190022455Abstract: A conveyor chain which is designed to be used on a stepmill to form into steps on the side interacting with a user, and a stair climbing exercise device or “stairmill,” having a belt formed thereon. The belt being formed from a plurality of interconnected L-shaped elements each of the L-shaped elements having unequal arm and leg dimensions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Jared Kueker, Jordan Paulson, Nick Jansen, David Green, Yarnell Boyd, Richard Scherder, Frolian Delgado