Patents Issued in April 25, 2019
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Publication number: 20190117462Abstract: System and method for generating patterns P of aiming and treatment light on target eye tissue (e.g. the retina) of a patient's eye. The system includes light sources for treatment and aiming light, a scanner for generating patterns of spots of the generated light, a controller, and a graphic user interface that allows the user to select one of several possible spot patterns, adjust the spot density and/or spot size, and apply patterns with fixed or varied density. The patterns can be formed of interlaced sub-patterns and/or scanned without adjacent spots being consecutively formed to reduce localized heating. Partially or fully enclosed exclusion zones within the patterns protect sensitive target tissue from exposure to the light.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Topcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Haydn MORDAUNT, George MARCELLINO, Michael W. WILTBERGER, Justin HENDRICKSON, Katrina BELL, Dan E. ANDERSEN
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Publication number: 20190117463Abstract: Eyewear is provided that has one or more lenses and a shield, the shield comprising a material that resists the passage of solids and liquids there through, and the shield is formed with one or more adjustable sections that allow one or more vents to be formed in said shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Dan W. Freeman
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Publication number: 20190117464Abstract: Provided is an antimicrobial dressing, which includes: a first cover member having a plurality of pores formed therein and contacting a wound; an antimicrobial membrane that is made by accumulating nanofibers containing a water-soluble polymer that is dissolved in an exudate secreted from the wound, a synthetic polymer, and an antimicrobial substance released due to dissolution of the water-soluble polymer, the antimicrobial membrane being laminated on the first cover member and having a plurality of pores formed therein; and a second cover member laminated on the antimicrobial membrane and having a plurality of pores formed therein and exposed to an external air.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: In Yong SEO, Seung Hoon LEE, Song Hee KOO, Ji Hyun LEE
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Publication number: 20190117465Abstract: A wound dressing that includes a contact layer having walls defining a plurality of perforations and a debriding matrix including a polymer and at least one debriding agent is provided herein. Systems, methods and kits using the wound dressing for debriding a tissue site are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Sandra N. OSBORNE, Christopher A. CARROLL
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Publication number: 20190117466Abstract: A dressing for managing an incision and surrounding tissue where edema and swelling may be present post-operation. The dressing may maximize coverage of area in articulating joints, such as a knee or elbow, while allowing for substantial range of motion. In some embodiments, the dressing may comprise an adhesive border configured to be adhered to skin around an articulating joint, a skin-interfacing fabric for minimizing skin irritation, a foam body for manifolding negative pressure and absorbing exudate and other body fluids, and a thin polymer film cap for sealing the assembly so negative pressure can be maintained throughout the dressing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Richard Marvin KAZALA, JR., Larry Tab RANDOLPH, Luke PERKINS, Enrique L. SANDOVAL
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Publication number: 20190117467Abstract: A method and device for promoting functional restoration of a user body part, having a material capable of generating a distributed pressure, within a pressure range, to the user body part in a concentric design to relieve pain, amplify strength and accelerate functional restoration, in the field of therapy, apparatus for physical training and medicine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Yvonne Darlene Cagle
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Publication number: 20190117468Abstract: A smart diaper system includes a diaper body adapted to be worn by a user and an absorbent pad coupled to the diaper body. The system further includes a wireless communication device fixedly attached to the diaper body and a base station device in wireless communication with the wireless communication device, the base station device configured to determine a distance between the wireless communication device and the base station device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Hoo-min D. TOONG
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Publication number: 20190117469Abstract: An elastic material according to embodiment 1 comprises an elastic film 2, non-woven fabric 3 laminated on both surfaces of the elastic film 2, and crimped parts 4 where the non-woven fabric 3 and elastic film 2 are crimped and indented, the crimped part 4 is prepared with a plurality of vertical emboss 5 formed on a first line and a plurality of non-vertical emboss 6 formed on a second line beside the first line in a direction diagonally intersecting the MD direction of the elastic film, wherein the vertical emboss 5 is a long lengthy shape in a direction orthogonal to the MD direction, the first line and second line are alternately arranged, and at least a part of the intervals of adjacent vertical emboss 5 on the same line are smaller than the intervals of non-vertical emboss 6 on the same line.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Kioshi Kunihiro
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Publication number: 20190117470Abstract: A reusable diaper assembly includes a diaper that may be worn on a child. A first mating member is coupled to the diaper and a second mating member is coupled to the diaper. A first fastener is coupled to the diaper and the first mating member is matable to the first fastener to retain the diaper on the child. A second fastener is coupled to the diaper and the second mating member is matable to the second fastener to retain the diaper on the child. An absorbing unit is removably coupled to the diaper. The absorbing unit is comprised of a fluid absorbent material to absorb waste from the child. Moreover, the absorbing unit is selectively removed from the diaper to be disposed of when the absorbing unit becomes soaked with the waste. In this way the diaper may be re-used.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Cherry Ferguson
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Publication number: 20190117471Abstract: A multi-piece diapering system is based on a removable, disposable absorbent channel insert diaper having hydrophobic interior leg gathers and a water impermeable backer, but without waist tabs or bands or elastic to secure the channel to the user and optionally without leg cuffs. The absorbent channel insert may be used in a single-use disposable diaper to allow such disposable diaper to be re-used multiple times by replacing the channel insert diaper when soiled. The absorbent channel insert diaper may also be used with underwear as the supporting shell, or with other exterior diaper shells or base layer diapers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: James Roy Brownlee
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Publication number: 20190117472Abstract: A topsheet for use with an absorbent article is provided and comprises a first layer and a second layer. The first layer may be a spunlace nonwoven and may comprise at least 15% by weight of natural fibers by total weight of the first layer. The first layer may comprise a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of apertures. The first layer and the second layer may be in contact with each other between the majority of the protrusions. The second layer may have a plurality of apertures at least partially aligned with the apertures of the first layer. The first layer may have a minimum CD strength of at least 3N/(5 cm), according to the Tensile Strength Test Method.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Gueltekin ERDEM, Rodrigo ROSATI
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Publication number: 20190117473Abstract: A topsheet for use in an absorbent article is provided and has at least a first layer. The first layer comprises at least 15% by weight of natural fibers by total weight of the first layer. The first layer has a plurality of apertures. The first layer comprises land areas between the plurality of the apertures. The contact angle on the land areas of the first layer between the plurality of the apertures is more than 70°, according to the Contact Angle Test Method. The topsheet has a run-off of less than 40%, according to the Run-off Test Method.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Rodrigo ROSATI, Gueltekin ERDEM, Cornelia SPRENGARD-EICHEL, Luigi DI GIROLAMO-GALASSO, Andrea Lieselotte BENNER
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Publication number: 20190117474Abstract: A liquid permeable substrate for an absorbent article is disclosed. The substrate includes a first layer including a hydrophobic material and a second layer including a hydrophilic material. The first layer is joined to the second layer. The substrate includes a plurality of recesses, a plurality of projections, and a plurality of land areas. The land areas surround at least a majority of the plurality of projections and a plurality of the recesses. The plurality of recesses, the plurality of projections, and the plurality of land areas together form a first three-dimensional surface on a first side of the substrate and a second three-dimensional surface on a second side of the substrate. The substrate has an overall z-directional height in the range of about 1000 ?m to about 6000 ?m according to the Overall Substrate Height Test.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Olaf Erik ISELE, Jörg ENDRES, Gueltekin ERDEM, Rodrigo ROSATI, Paul Thomas WEISMAN, Sharon Ann YOUNG, Mike P. PURDON
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Publication number: 20190117475Abstract: An absorbent hygiene article for placement in underwear is provided, including a liquid permeable topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The topsheet is of a translucent material and is provided with a colored pattern defining at least one background region and at least one colored region having a first inherent color. The topsheet-facing side of the backsheet has a second color; and a background region located in an inner area has a higher L*-value than a background region located in the edge area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAGInventors: Marcus RUDÉN, Stina LINDLÖF, Peter RÖNNBERG
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Publication number: 20190117476Abstract: An absorbent article has a front side, a back side, a longitudinal axis and includes a liquid permeable topsheet on the wearer-facing side, a liquid impermeable backsheet on the garment-facing side, and an absorbent core between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes a core wrap having a top side and a bottom side, an absorbent material having a deposition area between the top side and the bottom side of the core wrap, and at least two channels substantially free of absorbent material within the deposition area. In a first type of channels, the top side and the bottom side of the core wrap are bonded to each other. In a second type of channels, the top side and the bottom side of the core wrap are not bonded or are less bonded to each other than in the first type of channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Ernesto Gabriel Bianchi
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Publication number: 20190117477Abstract: An absorbent article has a front side, a back side, a longitudinal axis, a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet and an absorbent core between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes a first type of channels and a second type of channels. The first type of channels have bonds with a Static Peel Force Time which is higher than the Static Peel Force Time of the second type of channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Ernesto Gabriel BIANCHI
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Publication number: 20190117478Abstract: An absorbent article has a front side, a back side, a longitudinal axis, a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet and an absorbent core between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes a first type of channels, wherein the top side and the bottom side of the core wrap are bonded to another, and a second type of channels, wherein the top side and the bottom side of the core wrap are not bonded or are less bonded to one another in this second type of channels than in the first type of channels. The absorbent material may also include cellulose and superabsorbent particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Ernesto Gabriel BIANCHI
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Publication number: 20190117479Abstract: An array of disposable absorbent articles is described herein. The array has a first plurality of absorbent articles and a second plurality of absorbent articles. Each of the first plurality and second plurality of absorbent articles have absorbent cores having patterned end edges each having a plurality of inflection points.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Lauren Jane Lacy, Amit Kaushik, Emma Lynn Sartini, Matthew Steven Ritter, Andrew Saska
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Publication number: 20190117480Abstract: Various fastening tape closure assemblies are described. The closure tapes are useful in the manufacture of disposable articles, and particularly disposable diapers. The closure tapes generally include a fastening component, an extension component, and a bonding component. The tape systems provide a new folding configuration and reduced adhesive along a face of the extension component. Also described are disposable articles utilizing the tape closure assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Bert BOGAERTS, Johan VAN STEEN, Anne VERHAERT
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Publication number: 20190117481Abstract: Absorbent article suppressing occurrence of malodor after use while preventing a rash on a wearer's skin. The absorbent article includes an absorbent body, and a fumaric acid-supported sheet disposed on a skin surface side of the absorbent body. The fumaric acid-supported sheet is a sheet which supports fumaric acid particles having an average particle diameter of 30 ?m or less, and/or a sheet in which at least a part of constituent fibers is coated with fumaric acid. When being in contact with the body fluid or the like, fumaric acid is not immediately but slowly dissolved so that alkalization at the area around fumaric acid can be prevented over a long period of time. In addition, fumaric acid has an action of inhibiting proliferation of putrefactive bacteria and, therefore, can prevent occurrence of malodor from the absorbent article having absorbed the body fluid or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: LIVEDO CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshihisa Ota, Motoko Nishida
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Publication number: 20190117482Abstract: The medical bed has a frame formed at least from two parallel side members secured to a chassis. The chassis has two symmetrical assemblies, each having at least one first arm. A first end of which is mounted so as to rotate with respect to the frame on a first axis parallel to the plane formed by the frame and perpendicular to the side members. Each assembly has at least one second arm; a first end is mounted so as to rotate with respect to the frame on a third axis parallel to the first axis while a second end is mounted so as to rotate with respect to the first arm on a fourth axis parallel to the first axis. There is a mechanism for moving each assembly in translation with respect to the frame between at least one retracted position and a deployed position of the rolling base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: William BIHR
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Publication number: 20190117483Abstract: An adjustable patient support apparatus comprises a base, a support frame, and a patient support deck. The patient support deck comprises articulating deck sections, such as a leg section, seat section, and a back section pivotally coupled together. One or more actuators may be configured to move the leg and/or back section between a lowered position and one or more raised positions. The seat section may include one or more articulating seats to assist with ingress and egress from the patient support apparatus. The one or more seats may be articulated manually or electrically via a lever or actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Brian J. Tessmer, William V. Bleeker, Connor F. St. John, John P. Zerbal, Justin R. Murray
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Publication number: 20190117484Abstract: An electric bed includes a base, a back frame, and a butt frame. The rear end of the back frame is attached to the base, and the back frame is swingable relative to the base by the driving of a first actuator. The butt frame is located in back of the back frame. The rear end of the butt frame is attached to the base, and the butt frame is swingable relative to the base by the driving of a second actuator. As a result, the electric bed of the invention enables the user to change the posture thereof between sitting and flat lying postures through the swinging of the back frame, and effectively supports the waist of the user through the swinging of the butt frame, so that the user can maintain the posture thereof conforming to ergonomics, thereby prevented from hurt on the waist.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Chuan-Hang SHIH
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Publication number: 20190117485Abstract: A hospital bed provides improved handling of non-ambulatory patients and others who cannot easily be moved, such as to a hospital room toilet. The hospital bed includes a flexible mattress and a belt attached to the flexible mattress ends. The hospital bed frame has a pallet for supporting the flexible mattress and a chute attached to the frame beneath the pallet that receives the end of the flexible mattress. Multiple rollers direct the flexible mattress and belt. A motor supplies rotational force to one of the rollers and one of the rollers also provides for bending the flexible mattress to enter the chute, so that the end of the flexible mattress is guided underneath the pallet. A system includes the hospital bed with a detachable sanitary station. The sanitary station includes a toilet top and unites with the bed to deliver the patient to a position atop the toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: C J Phillips
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Publication number: 20190117486Abstract: A foldable, portable disability bed support which has a portion disposable under a mattress and a vertical post for use in self-supporting a disabled person. The bed support includes a base connector to which the vertical post is attached. The base connector is adapted to accept attachment of the base arms in either an operative position or in a folded position in which the base arms lie alongside the support post.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: David Stratton, Rodney Brooke
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Publication number: 20190117487Abstract: A system is provided that comprises a patient support apparatus and a unit being independent from the patient support apparatus. The patient support apparatus comprises a support structure having a base and a patient support surface for a patient. The patient support apparatus also comprises an electrical distribution system, one or more electrical devices, and an energy storage device (ESD) configured to store energy to power the one or more electrical devices through the electrical distribution system. The unit is configured to autonomously interact with the patient support apparatus to remove the ESD from the patient support apparatus and/or to place a replacement ESD on to the patient support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Michael J. Hayes, Daniel V. Brosnan, Annie Desaulniers, Aaron D. Furman, Alexey Titov, Ming Chen, Krishna S. Bhimavarapu
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Publication number: 20190117488Abstract: Provided is a medical device whereby a burden placed on a patient in spinal deformity surgery is alleviated while facilitating the surgery. A medical device in which a chest unit 5A for supporting the chest of a patient 2 and a pelvic unit 5B for supporting the pelvis of the patient 2 are disposed side by side on a base 10, the medical device being provided with a first shifting device 15, 16 for shifting the chest unit 5A in a first direction closer to or away from the pelvic unit 5B, and a second shifting device 25, 46 for shifting either the chest unit 5A or the pelvic unit 5B in a horizontal direction orthogonal to the first direction with respect to the other of the chest unit 5A or the pelvic unit 5B.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Sohei EBARA
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Publication number: 20190117489Abstract: A patient support apparatus is defined that includes a patient support having one or more pads for supporting a patient's torso and hip in a generally horizontal orientation. At least one, elongated leg support extends from the patient support. The leg support is movable through a generally horizontal plane. A portion of the leg support is declinable and inclinable from the horizontal plane. A traction device is connected to the leg support. The traction device is attachable to a patient's leg and operable to exert a traction force on the patient's leg along an axis of the traction device. The traction device is connected to the leg support by a slide assembly and the traction device can be secured stationary relative to the leg support or the traction device can slide relative to the leg support.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: American Sterilizer CompanyInventors: Christopher D. Labedz, Lance Clark Bellows, Yury Keselman, Jeff M. Kalman, Paul D. Stephens
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Publication number: 20190117490Abstract: A boot stirrup for use with a surgical table is provided. The boot stirrup includes a support arm, a surgical boot, and a lockable joint coupled to the support arm and the surgical boot. The support arm is configured to couple to a surgical table for movement about a plurality of axes relative to the surgical table. The surgical boot is configured to support and/or immobilize the foot and leg of the patient. The lockable joint is configured to selectively permit movement of the surgical boot relative to the support arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Joshua J. Moriarty, Jesse S. Drake
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Publication number: 20190117491Abstract: A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient supports in an approximated position during such movements. A longitudinal translator provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. A patient trunk translator provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the patient supports are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Roger P. Jackson, Lawrence E. Guerra, Trevor A. Waggoner
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Publication number: 20190117492Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating inflammatory symptoms associated with plantar fasciitis in a foot. The method involves stretching gastrocnemius and soleus muscles associated with the foot by placing the sole of the foot on an inclined ramp surface and cooling at least one portion of the sole of the foot. The method may further involve providing localized pressure to at least one portion of the plantar fascia, and to a portion of the foot below the toes, to cause dorsiflexion thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Susan V. Nielsen
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Publication number: 20190117493Abstract: An assistance apparatus includes a first and second wires coupling an upper-body belt and a left knee belt to each other on or above a front and back parts of a body of a user, respectively, a third and fourth wires coupling the upper-body belt and a right knee belt to each other on or above the front and back parts, respectively, a motor, a first sensor that detects at least tensions of the first and third wires, and a control circuit. The control circuit controls the motor to generate, when the first wire is broken, in the second wire, a tension less than a tension of the second wire during no break in the first wire, and to generate, when the third wire is broken, in the fourth wire, a tension less than a tension of the fourth wire during no break in the third wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: KENTA MURAKAMI, STEPHEN WILLIAM JOHN, HIROKI TAKEUCHI, SHINOBU ADACHI
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Publication number: 20190117494Abstract: Presented is a massaging device (100) having a massaging surface comprising a plurality of massaging elements (101, 102, 103) moveable relative to each other; characterized in that: the massaging surface is adapted such that when applying the massaging surface to a skin surface (111) and moving the massaging elements (101, 102, 103) relative to each other, two differently directed forces are simultaneously exercised by the massaging elements (101, 102, 103) on the skin surface (111) thereby causing simultaneous pinching and stretching of the skin surface (111) present in between the massaging elements (101, 102, 103).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: ROBERT GODLIEB, MICHEL VAN ES
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Publication number: 20190117495Abstract: An air absorbing and discharging massager, comprising: a housing, an air pump, a solenoid valve, a PCB board and a silicone massaging case connected to the air pump through a nozzle rack; the air pump connected to the solenoid valve. The air pump and the solenoid valve controls the silicone massaging case to absorb or release air so as to obtain a squeezing and inflating massage effect; the nozzle rack includes a filter screen. A user is covered by the massage cavity and uses an air pump and a solenoid valve to realize an air absorbing and releasing action, so that the massage cavity can be squeezed or inflated, and the user can receive a comfortable massaging and stimulating feeling.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Guozhu ZHANG
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Publication number: 20190117496Abstract: An adjustable girth dildo, consisting of a multilayered cylindrical shaft with a proximal end and a distal end. The dildo consists of layers, which can be applied or removed, allowing for increase or decrease adjustments to the girth of the cylindrical shaft. Apart from having these layers, the dildo can have two applicable embodiments. In the first embodiment, all layers of the dildo from the distal end to proximal end are hollow, like a snorkel with two openings at each end, for the ability to breathe through. In the second embodiment, the innermost layer of the dildo that runs the length of the cylinder is solid, while each additional layer has one opening at the proximal end, without the ability to breathe through.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Lukasz Dobosz
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Publication number: 20190117497Abstract: An example skin cleanser includes an exterior covering, such as a silicone exterior covering, with at least one textured portion for transmitting vibrational tapping to the skin of a user. The skin cleanser includes at least one motor for generating vibrations that are transmitted to the skin. The textured portion includes touch-points that transmit the vibrations to the skin in contact with the textured portions. The touch-points may include thicker and thinner formations to provide firmer or softer vibrations to the skin. The skin cleanser includes at least one sensor configured to collect data relating to moisture levels of the skin. The skin cleanser also includes an interface configured to transmit information to other devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Filip Sedic
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Publication number: 20190117498Abstract: A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (“CPR”) device comprising a chest compression mechanism, a support structure, and a plurality of inflatable support pads. The chest compression is mechanism configured to deliver CPR chest compressions to a patient. The support structure comprises a base member configured to be placed underneath a patient, and a leg configured to support the chest compression mechanism at a distance from the base member. The plurality of inflatable support pads are disposed at a junction between the leg and the base member. The plurality of inflatable support pads are configured to provide lateral support to a patient's chest during use of the CPR device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Erik von Schenck, Anders Nilsson, Marcus Ehrstedt, Anders Jeppsson, Bjarne Madsen Härdig
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Publication number: 20190117499Abstract: Embodiments of a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (“CPR”) device are disclosed. A CPR device can include a compression mechanism configured to perform successive CPR compressions on a chest of a patient, the compression mechanism including a support portion configured to be placed underneath a patient, a piston, and a contact surface configured to make contact with the chest at a first orientation with respect to the support portion; and a controller communicatively coupled with the compression mechanism. The controller can be configured to receive at least one input and determine whether the first orientation of the contact surface should be adjusted based on the at least one input. The controller can further, responsive to a determination that the first orientation of the contact surface should be adjusted, cause the contact surface to move so that the contact surface makes contact with the chest at a second orientation with respect to the support portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Bjarne Madsen Härdig, Marcus Ehrstedt
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Publication number: 20190117500Abstract: Described are a device and method for detecting cerebral perfusion in a subject's head during a cardiac crisis. Embodiments of the device include a neurological status evaluation apparatus having a signal generator configured to generate an electromagnetic signal at one or more frequencies, a transmitting antenna coupled to the signal generator and configured to transmit the electromagnetic signal, and a receiving antenna positioned proximate to the transmitting antenna such that an evaluation space is defined between the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna. In embodiments, the subject's head does not contact the transmitting antenna or the receiving antenna. The receiving antenna receives a modulated electromagnetic signal after propagating through the subject's head. The neurological status evaluation apparatus further includes a signal analyzer coupled to the receiving antenna, wherein the signal analyzer receives and samples the modulated electromagnetic signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: George Jerome Shaw, Joseph Korfhagen
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Publication number: 20190117501Abstract: A Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (“CPR”) device can include a compression mechanism configured to perform successive CPR compressions on a chest of a patient, the compression mechanism including a piston and a contact member attached to the piston, the contact member configured to make and maintain contact with the chest at a first position and a first orientation. The CPR device can also include a controller communicatively coupled with the compression mechanism, the controller configured to: receive at least one input; determine whether the piston should be adjusted based on the at least one input; and responsive to a determination that the piston should be adjusted, cause the piston to move so that the contact member makes and maintains contact with the chest at a second position and a second orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: FRED WILLIAM CHAPMAN, ERIK VON SCHENCK, ANDERS NILSSON, SARA LINDROTH, THOMAS FALK, GREGORY T. KAVOUNAS
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Publication number: 20190117502Abstract: A patient support apparatus for releasably securing a chest compression system for providing automatic chest compressions. A patient support surface of the patient support apparatus is sized to support a back plate of the chest compression system and at least a majority of the patient. A harness assembly includes at least one retention strap coupled to each of opposing lengthwise sides of the frame, and a coupler near an end of each of the retention straps. The couplers releasably engage complementary couplers of the chest compression system when the back plate is positioned on the patient support surface. A tension adjustment mechanism is coupled to the retention straps to selectively adjust tension of one or more of the retention straps to secure the chest compression system to the patient support apparatus when the couplers are coupled to the complementary couplers of the chest compression system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Stryker CorporationInventors: Michael Arbuck, Erik von Schenck
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Publication number: 20190117503Abstract: A chest compression device with a chest compression belt assembly including guards and sensors operable with a control system to control operation of the system depending on detection of proper installation of the guards.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.Inventors: Anna G. Prestezog, David T. Lawrence
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Publication number: 20190117504Abstract: A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) chest compression device, including a chest compression component structured to deliver chest compressions to a patient, and a controller electrically coupled to the chest compression component. The controller operates the chest compression component to switch between operating at least in a first mode for a first time period and a second mode for a second time period. The first mode includes compressing a chest of a patient at a first rate of compressions, at a first depth for each compression, and a first duty cycle, and the second mode includes compressing a chest of a patient at a second rate of compressions, at a second depth for each compression, and a second duty cycle, at least one of the second rate, the second depth, and the second duty cycle is different from the first rate, the first depth, and the first duty cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Erik von Schenck, Anders Nilsson, Thomas Falk
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Publication number: 20190117505Abstract: An example of a system for providing emergency care to a patient is described that includes a backboard arranged to support the patient, a chest compressor attached to the backboard and positioned to engage the patient at the chest, the chest compressor configured to provide multiple chest compression cycles to the patient, a cuirass attached to the backboard and positioned to engage the patient at the abdomen, the cuirass configured to generate negative pressure to pull outward on the abdomen and to provide multiple abdominal compression cycles to the patient and a controller including processors configured to: control the chest compressor to perform the multiple chest compression cycles according to a programmed sequence, control the cuirass to perform the multiple abdominal compression cycles according to the programmed sequence, and control the cuirass to generate the negative pressure to pull outward on the abdomen during the multiple abdominal compression cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Gary A. Freeman, Christopher L. Kaufman
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Publication number: 20190117506Abstract: A CPR device having a base member configured to be placed underneath a patient, a chest compression mechanism configured to deliver CPR chest compressions to a patient, a support leg configured to support the chest compression mechanism at a distance from the base member, a clamp mechanism coupled to the support leg, and a release mechanism coupled to the support leg and the clamp mechanism. The clamp mechanism may be configured to attach the support leg to a lock component of the base member in a latch-closed configuration and to release the support leg from the lock component in a latch-open configuration. The clamp mechanism may further be configured to transition from the latch-closed configuration to the latch-open configuration when the lock component of the base member impinges upon an external portion of the clamp mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Thomas Falk
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Publication number: 20190117507Abstract: A liner for use with a basin to contain a liquid features two bodies of flexible plastic which are joined at adjacent faces of the distinct plastic bodies so as to form an interface of the plastic bodies. The liner includes an air conduit adapted for guiding pressurized air substantially within the thickness of the bag from an air discharge apparatus, which generates the pressurized air, to the interior of the liner. A length of the air conduit is formed at the interface of the plastic bodies such that a circumferential wall of the length of the air conduit is defined in part by an inner face of each plastic body. The plastic body of the liner that is arranged to contact an inside face of the basin is substantially imperforate so as to isolate the liner interior, where the liquid is received, from the basin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Jeff Ta, Lan Van Ta
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Publication number: 20190117508Abstract: A beneficial body instrument includes a hook portion wrapped around an auricle to be detachably worn on the auricle, and magnetic stimulation portions provided at the hook portion to stimulate acupuncture points around the auricle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Avex Group Holdings Inc.Inventor: YASUKO KIMURA
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Publication number: 20190117509Abstract: To readily detect the taking-out of an object contained in a blister pack, there is provided a detection apparatus for detecting a timing at which a contained object is taken out from a blister pack including a plurality of containing portions and a plate-like portion that connects the plurality of containing portions. The apparatus includes a plate on which the blister pack is arranged, a plurality of light sources that emit light beams to the plurality of containing portions of the blister pack arranged on the plate, a plurality of sensors that receive the light beams emitted from the light sources, and also output electrical signals corresponding to light reception intensities, and a detector that detects the presence/absence of contained objects in the respective containing portions based on the electrical signals output from the plurality of sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Kazuki HIRAIZUMI, Junichi FUKUI, Kunihiro MUSASHI
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Publication number: 20190117510Abstract: A port is suitable for attachment to a container and suitable for being traversed by a needle used to transfer content between the inside of the container and the outside of the container, and includes a rigid annular body extending in a direction including a side wall surrounding a channel extending between an inner end and an outer end, the inner and outer ends being at opposite ends along the direction, the body being open at the ends, an overmolding member of thermoplastic elastomer including a sealing portion suitable for being traversed by the needle in a direction close to the direction, the needle passing through the inner and outer ends, the overmolding member sealing the channel in a fluidtight manner after withdrawal of a needle and further including an adhesion portion suitable for attaching the port to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Alain PALLARES, Ali BARHOUMI, Marie-Christine MENIER
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Publication number: 20190117511Abstract: A device for securely storing medication within a healthcare facility is provided. The device may include an enclosure sized and adapted to be mounted in a patient room of the healthcare facility, a door movable attached to the enclosure and having open and closed configurations, the door and enclosure defining a storage space for medication when in the closed configuration, at least one shelf provided in the enclosure, at least one tray attached to an inside surface of the door, a handle on the outside of the door, and a lock adapted to secure the door to the enclosure when in a locked configuration and allow access to the storage space when in an unlocked configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventor: Frantrice McMillan-Riley