Patents Issued in June 20, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190184176
    Abstract: An electrical stimulation system for use with a plurality of electrodes implanted within a tissue region comprises a neurostimulator configured for delivering electrical stimulation energy to the plurality of electrodes in accordance with a set of stimulation parameters, thereby injecting a charge into the tissue region, a control device configured for receiving user input to modify the set of stimulation parameters, and controller/processor circuitry configured for, in response to the user input computing a charge injection metric value as a function of a physical electrode parameter and an electrical source parameter for a first set of the electrodes, wherein the electrode set comprises at least two electrodes, comparing the computed charge injection metric value to a safety threshold value, and performing a corrective action based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Gustav Karl Steinke, Michael A. Moffitt
  • Publication number: 20190184177
    Abstract: In at least one example, a medical device is provided. The medical device includes at least one therapy electrode, at least one acoustic sensor, and at least one processor coupled with the at least one therapy electrode and the at least one acoustic sensor. The at least one processor is configured to deliver at least one pacing pulse via the at least one therapy electrode and to analyze processed acoustic data to determine whether the at least one pacing pulse resulted in capture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shane S. Volpe, Gregory R. Frank, Thomas E. Kaib, Steven J. Szymkiewicz, Gary A. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20190184178
    Abstract: Implantable medical devices including interconnections having strain-relief structure. The interconnections can take the form of flexible circuits. Strain relief gaps and shapes are integrated in the interconnections to relieve forces in each of three dimensions. In some examples, the region of an interconnection which couples with a component of the implantable medical device is separated by a strain relief gap from a connection to a second component and/or a location where the flex bends around a corner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, Moira B. Sweeney, James E. Blood, Robert A. Jones, John E. Hansen, Keith R. Maile
  • Publication number: 20190184179
    Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) includes a heterogeneous housing configured to receive and store one or more components of the IMD. The housing includes an intrinsically non-conductive and non-magnetic base material and at least one dopant with a property of at least one of electrical conductance and magnetic permeability. The base material and the dopant form a first region of the housing including a first skin depth and a second region of the housing including a second skin depth different than the first skin depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Stahmann, Keith R. Maile, Moira B. Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20190184180
    Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a therapeutic pseudo-constant DC current in an implantable stimulator using pulses whose positive and negative phases are not charge balanced. Such charge imbalanced pulses act to charge any capacitance in the current path between selected electrode nodes, such as the DC-blocking capacitors and/or any inherent capacitance such as those present at the electrode/tissue interface. These charged capacitances act during quiet periods between the pulses to induce a pseudo-constant DC current. Beneficially, these DC currents can be small enough to stay within charge density limits and hence not corrode the electrode or cause tissue damage, and further can be controlled to stay within such limits or for other reasons. Graphical user interface (GUI) aspects for generating the charge imbalanced pulses and for determining and/or controlling the pseudo-constant DC current are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Tianhe Zhang, G. Karl Steinke, Matthew L. McDonald
  • Publication number: 20190184181
    Abstract: A device and method are described for transmitting tissue conductance communication (TCC) signals. A device may be is configured to establish a transmission window by transmitting a TCC test signal at multiple time points over a transmission test period to a receiving device and detect at least one response to the transmitted TCC test signals performed by the receiving device. The IMD is configured to establish the transmission window based on the at least one detected response so that the transmission window is correlated to a time of relative increased transimpedance between a transmitting electrode vector and receiving electrode vector during the transmission test period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Yanzhu ZHAO, Yong K. CHO, Michael D. EGGEN, Wei GAN, Kathryn HILPISCH, Srikara V. PEELUKHANA, Darrell J. SWENSON, Joshua J. BLAUER
  • Publication number: 20190184182
    Abstract: Disclosed is a plug-in accessory for operating a mobile device as an external controller for an Implantable Medical Device (IMD). The accessory includes a connector insertable into a port on the mobile device. Accessory circuitry can be powered by a battery or by the mobile device. An application on the mobile device in conjunction with the accessory configures the mobile phone for immediate use as an IMD external controller. When the accessory is inserted into the port or a switch on the accessory pressed, the application operates to validate the accessory; to unlock the phone; to secure the mobile device; and to render a graphical user interface on the mobile device for communicating with the IMD. The accessory can additionally include telemetry circuitry and an antenna for communicating with the IMD, rather than using short-range communication means provided in the mobile device itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel Aghassian
  • Publication number: 20190184183
    Abstract: A system and method for selecting leadwire stimulation parameters includes a processor iteratively performing, for each of a plurality of values for a particular stimulation parameter, each value corresponding to a respective current field: (a) shifting the current field longitudinally and/or rotationally to a respective plurality of locations about the leadwire; and (b) for each of the respective plurality of locations, obtaining clinical effect information regarding a respective stimulation of the patient tissue produced by the respective current field at the respective location; and displaying a graph plotting the clinical effect information against values for the particular stimulation parameter and locations about the leadwire, and/or based on the obtained clinical effect information, identifying an optimal combination of a selected value for the particular stimulation parameter and selected location about the leadwire at which to perform a stimulation using the selected value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen Carcieri, Dean Chen, Michael A. Moffitt
  • Publication number: 20190184184
    Abstract: The disclosure describes techniques for associating therapy adjustments with posture states using a timer. The techniques may include detecting a patient adjustment to electrical stimulation therapy delivered to the patient, sensing a posture state of the patient, and associating the detected adjustment with the sensed posture state if the sensed posture state is sensed within a first period following the detection of the adjustment and if the sensed posture state does not change during a second period following the sensing of the sensed posture state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventor: Dennis M. Skelton
  • Publication number: 20190184185
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are implantable medical devices and systems, and methods for used therewith, that selectively perform atrial overdrive pacing while an intrinsic atrial rate of a patient is within a specified range. Such a method can involve measuring intervals between a plurality of intrinsic atrial depolarizations that occur during a specified period, and classifying intrinsic atrial activity as stable or unstable based on the measured intervals. In response to classifying the intrinsic atrial activity as stable, atrial overdrive pacing is performed. In response to classifying the intrinsic atrial rate as unstable, atrial overdrive pacing is not performed (i.e., is abstained from being performed). Over time, effectiveness of performing atrial overdrive pacing using various different atrial interval shorting deltas are recorded in a log and updated, and the log is used to determine a preferred rate at which to perform atrial overdrive pacing for various different measured intervals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventor: Xing Pei
  • Publication number: 20190184186
    Abstract: A medical equipment management system is described that includes a database including status and software information for medical equipment, a user interface configured to display at least one summary level indicator comprising a summary level status indicator for at least one group of the medical equipment, wherein the group of medical equipment corresponds to a user-defined geographic region, and a computer located remotely from the medical equipment and communicatively coupled to the user interface and the database, the computer configured to establish a communicative connection with the medical equipment, receive status updates from the medical equipment, update the status information in the database based on the status updates, receive a request to access the database, and provide the updated status information for the group of medical equipment to the user interface, wherein the summary level status indicator at the user interface is based on the updated status information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Ziad F. Elghazzawi, Ian B. Durrant, Henry Clay Constantine, III
  • Publication number: 20190184187
    Abstract: Disclosed is a plasma treatment apparatus that includes a cover attached to a body part, a plasma generation unit that generates plasma and provides the plasma to the cover, a gas supply unit that supplies a source gas for generating the plasma to the plasma generation unit, and an exhaust unit that exhausts an exhaust gas from the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: FEAGLE CO., LTD
    Inventors: Hyunyoung LEE, Jeonghae CHOI, Yeonsuk SONG
  • Publication number: 20190184188
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a portable magnetic field therapy system for treatment of diseases and adverse health conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: John T. Butters, Bennett M. Butters, Mike Ammerman, Scott Conway, Robert Fish, Larry Hood, Jared Nathanson, Kevin Oberkramer, Kathryn Kukulka, Andrew March
  • Publication number: 20190184189
    Abstract: A method using a receiving substrate and a target substrate having a photon-transparent support, a photon absorbent interlayer coated on the support, and a tissue-implantable particle on top of the interlayer opposite to the support. A source of photon energy is directed through the transparent support so that the photon energy strikes the interlayer. A portion of the interlayer is energized by absorption of the photon energy. The energized interlayer causes a transfer of the particle across a gap between the target substrate and the receiving substrate and embedding of the particle into the receiving substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Bradley R. Ringeisen, Peter K. Wu
  • Publication number: 20190184190
    Abstract: A phosphor-containing drug activator activatable from a Monte Carlo derived x-ray exposure for treatment of a diseased site. The activator includes an admixture or suspension of one or more phosphors capable of emitting ultraviolet and visible light upon interaction with x-rays, wherein a distribution of the phosphors in the diseased target site is based on a Monte Carlo derived x-ray dose distribution. A system for treating a disease in a subject in need thereof, includes the drug activator and a photoactivatable drug, one or more devices which infuse the photoactivatable drug and the activator including the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier into a diseased site in the subject; and an x-ray source which is controlled to deliver the Monte Carlo derived x-ray exposure to the subject for production of ultraviolet and visible light inside the subject to activate the photoactivatable drug and induce a persistent therapeutic response, the dose comprising a pulsed sequence of x-rays delivering from 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicants: IMMUNOLIGHT, LLC, DUKE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Harold WALDER, Frederic A. BOURKE, Zakaryae FATHI, Wayne BEYER, Mark OLDHAM, Justus ADAMSON, Paul YOON
  • Publication number: 20190184191
    Abstract: A method of irradiating spinal tissue with red light, comprising: inserting a cannulated device defining a bore into the spinal column, wherein the bore contains an optically transparent substrate adapted to emit red light, and transmitting red light through the substrate to intermittently irradiate tissue within the spinal column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Mohamed Attawia, Thomas M DiMauro, Jeffrey K Sutton
  • Publication number: 20190184192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a light treatment apparatus and a method of controlling the same, and provides to a light treatment apparatus and a method of controlling the same, including: a treatment light irradiating unit for irradiating a treatment region with treatment light a plurality of times while moving on the treatment region; a sensing unit for detecting movement information of the treatment light irradiating unit; and a control unit for controlling an irradiation pattern of the treatment light based on the detected movement information such that an irradiation area of the treatment light to be irradiated from the treatment light irradiating unit overlaps at least in part with an irradiation area of the treatment light which is previously irradiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Won Joong KIM, Jong Tae KIM
  • Publication number: 20190184193
    Abstract: In accordance with various aspects of the present teachings, systems and methods for applying treatment energy, e.g., electromagnetic radiation such as laser radiation in the visible and near infrared wavelengths, to body areas having bulges and fat deposits, loose skin, pain, acne and/or wounds. In some aspects, the systems and methods can enable relatively lengthy treatments to be performed by having the practitioner set-up and/or start the treatment, thereafter allowing the treatment to proceed safely and effectively without the continued presence of the practitioner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Cynosure, LLC
    Inventors: James Boll, Rafael Armando Sierra, Elizabeth Kneen Winter, Allan Cameron, Adrian Mark West, Kevin Young, Bo Chen
  • Publication number: 20190184194
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the circadian input of a light source includes selecting a circadian input to be measured based on an action spectrum corresponding to a wavelength sensitivity of photoreceptors for a circadian regulation system, where the circadian input is configured to stimulate a retinaldehyde photopigment, and for measuring spectral intensity across the action spectrum to determine the circadian input of the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: GEORGE BRAINARD, GENA GLICKMAN
  • Publication number: 20190184195
    Abstract: A portable device for the decontamination of a breast. The aim of the device is to reduce the risk of mastitis, even when the patient has a medicament incompatibility. For this purpose, the invention includes a decontamination unit which decontaminates the breast at least by means of a physical method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Peter Hartmann, Michael Larsson, Kuno Limacher, Jerome Bernhard, Lukas Christen, Simona Wiedmer, Daniel Napoletano
  • Publication number: 20190184196
    Abstract: Dosing regimens, methods of treatment, controlled release formulations, and combination therapies that include an HDAC inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: David J. Loury, Joseph J. Buggy, Tarak D. Mody, Erik J. Verner, Norbert Purro, Sriram Balasubramanian
  • Publication number: 20190184197
    Abstract: A radiotherapy system is configured to determine in vivo dose deposition of a radiotherapy treatment beam. The system includes the following components. A bi-planar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus comprising a pair of spaced apart magnets. One of the magnets includes a hole proximal the centre thereof. A treatment beam source configured to generate a radiotherapy reatment beam. The treatment beam source is positioned to transmit the treatment beam through the hole in the magnet. A patient support configured to position a patient with the system so that a treatment target is proximal the treatment beam. A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) detector configured to obtain PET data of the treatment beam impacting the patient. The PET detector is positioned so that a transverse section of the patient that includes the treatment target lies between opposing portions of the PET detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: B. Gino FALLONE, Brad MURRAY
  • Publication number: 20190184198
    Abstract: A medical apparatus according to an embodiment includes an acquirer, a corrector, an identifier, and an output controller. The acquirer is configured to acquire a fluoroscopic image of an object from an imager. The corrector is configured to correct an image of one or more predetermined regions used for identifying a target position of the object in the fluoroscopic image based on one or more correction values but does not correct an image of at least a part of a region out of the predetermined region in the fluoroscopic image. The identifier is configured to identify the target position based on an image corrected by the corrector. The output controller is configured to output an irradiation permission signal to a therapeutic device which irradiates the object with a therapeutic beam based on the target position identified by the identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Shinichiro MORI, Keiko OKAYA, Ryusuke HIRAI, Fumi MARUYAMA, Koki YANAGAWA
  • Publication number: 20190184199
    Abstract: A medical apparatus according to an embodiment includes an acquirer, an identifier, and a controller. The acquirer acquires a fluoroscopic image of an object from an imager which performs imaging by irradiating the object with an electromagnetic wave to generate the fluoroscopic image. The identifier identifies a target position of the object in the fluoroscopic image. The controller outputs an irradiation permission signal to a therapeutic device which irradiates the object with a therapeutic beam in a case where the target position identified by the identifier is settled within an irradiation permission range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Shinichiro Mori, Koki Yanagawa, Ryusuke Hirai, Shinya Fukushima, Yasushi Iseki, Keiko Okaya
  • Publication number: 20190184200
    Abstract: A medical apparatus according to an embodiment includes an acquirer, an identifier, an output controller, a display controller, and an input operation acquirer. The acquirer acquires a fluoroscopic image of a object from an imager which performs imaging by irradiating the object with an electromagnetic wave to generate the fluoroscopic image. The identifier identifies a target position of the object in the fluoroscopic image. The output controller outputs an irradiation permission signal to a therapeutic device which irradiates the object with a therapeutic beam when the target position identified by the identifier is settled within an irradiation permission range. The display controller causes a display to display an interface image for receiving an instruction to start each of a preparation stage of a therapy and an irradiation stage of the therapeutic beam. The input operation acquirer acquires details of an input operation performed by a user in the interface image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Shinichiro MORI, Keiko Okaya, Ryusuke Hirai, Koki Yanagawa, Fumi Maruyama, Yasushi Iseki
  • Publication number: 20190184201
    Abstract: A system for particle beam therapy has an adjustable gantry for beam delivery to a patient site. The gantry has a beam coupling section, a first beam bending section with beam deflection and/or focusing magnets. A beam transport section receiving the particle beam from the first beam bending section and guiding the particle beam to a second beam bending section. The beam exits at a window of a beam nozzle. A patient table/chair is rotatable in the horizontal plane or in a plane being parallel to the horizontal plane and optionally being adjustable vertically. The gantry is supported by a tilting mechanism allowing the gantry to be tilted vertically by an angle ?1?[?90°; +90°]. A rotation mechanism is disposed in a way that the second beam bending section and the beam nozzle are rotatable by an angle ?2?[?180°; +180°] around a direction given by the angle ?1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Paul Scherrer Institut
    Inventors: JACOBUS MAARTEN SCHIPPERS, ALEXANDER GERBERSHAGEN
  • Publication number: 20190184202
    Abstract: The present invention is a portable hand-held battery-operated therapeutic ultrasonic device that is specifically designed for clinical applications in muscle and joint pain management. The present invention generates stepwise high resolution, high frequency microprocessor-based signal to drive piezo-crystals for applying on the skin of the user. It makes use of a novel electronic driving technology that enables it to generate therapeutically combinations of acoustic intensities from 0 to 2 W/cm2 and with 80-85% efficiency. It is a lightweight device and can be programmed wirelessly by a physician/professional to be used at home by a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Gholam Hossein ZERESHKIAN, Jahangir TAVAKKOLI, Kevin ROD
  • Publication number: 20190184203
    Abstract: Methods for non-invasive fat reduction can include targeting a region of interest below a surface of skin, which contains fat and delivering ultrasound energy to the region of interest. The ultrasound energy generates a thermal lesion with said ultrasound energy on a fat cell. The lesion can create an opening in the surface of the fat cell, which allows the draining of a fluid out of the fat cell and through the opening. In addition, by applying ultrasound energy to fat cells to increase the temperature to between 43 degrees and 49 degrees, cell apoptosis can be realized, thereby resulting in reduction of fat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Michael H. Slayton, Peter G. Barthe
  • Publication number: 20190184204
    Abstract: A system for delivering drugs or other molecules to the brain comprises an ultrasound imaging transducer configured to image structures such as the circle of Willis within a patient's head by way of a low attenuation acoustic window. The system includes a processor configured to register the ultrasound images to previously obtained images which also include the structures. The system includes ultrasound transducer elements operable to deliver ultrasound energy to a target region to cause the blood brain barrier to open. The system may include a drug delivery system that may be operated to deliver a drug to the patient in coordination with opening the blood brain barrier, Coordinates of the target region relative to the ultrasound imaging transducer are determined using registration information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Cordance Medical Inc.
    Inventor: Bhaskar Ramamurthy
  • Publication number: 20190184205
    Abstract: A method and system for providing ultrasound treatment to a tissue that contains a lower part of dermis and proximal protrusions of fat lobuli into the dermis. An embodiment delivers ultrasound energy to the region creating a thermal injury and coagulating the proximal protrusions of fat lobuli, thereby eliminating the fat protrusions into the dermis. An embodiment can also include ultrasound imaging configurations using the same or a separate probe before, after or during the treatment. In addition various therapeutic levels of ultrasound can be used to increase the speed at which fat metabolizes. Additionally the mechanical action of ultrasound physically breaks fat cell clusters and stretches the fibrous bonds. Mechanical action will also enhance lymphatic drainage, stimulating the evacuation of fat decay products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Michael H. Slayton, Peter G. Barthe, Inder Raj S. Makin
  • Publication number: 20190184206
    Abstract: Systems and methods can include wearable, non-invasive ultrasound modalities for treating a variety of medical conditions, including but not limited to peripheral vascular disease. The modality could be therapeutic ultrasound (TUS), and be configured to promote angiogenesis within a patient via stimulation of cavitation and shear stress, among other mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Babak Nazer, John F. Migliazza
  • Publication number: 20190184207
    Abstract: A probe for ultrasound treatment of skin laxity are provided. Systems and methods can include ultrasound imaging of the region of interest for localization of the treatment area, delivering ultrasound energy at a depth and pattern to achieve the desired therapeutic effects, and/or monitoring the treatment area to assess the results and/or provide feedback. In an embodiment, a treatment system and method can be configured for producing arrays of sub-millimeter and larger zones of thermal ablation to treat the epidermal, superficial dermal, mid-dermal or deep dermal components of tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Peter G. Barthe, Michael H. Slayton, Inder Raj S. Makin
  • Publication number: 20190184208
    Abstract: Methods and systems for treating skin, such as stretch marks through deep tissue tightening with ultrasound are provided. An exemplary method and system comprise a therapeutic ultrasound system configured for providing ultrasound treatment to a shallow tissue region, such as a region comprising an epidermis, a dermis or a deep dermis. In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, a therapeutic ultrasound system can be configured to achieve depth with a conformal selective deposition of ultrasound energy without damaging an intervening tissue. In addition, a therapeutic ultrasound can also be configured in combination with ultrasound imaging or imaging/monitoring capabilities, either separately configured with imaging, therapy and monitoring systems or any level of integration thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Peter G. Barthe, Michael H. Slayton, Inder Raj S. Makin
  • Publication number: 20190184209
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a hair treatment agent that contains, in a cosmetic support—with respect to its weight— a) from about 0.05 to about 5.0% by weight of zinc oxide, b) from about 0.05 to about 3.00% by weight of at least one anti-dandruff substance that is different from a), c) from about 0.10 to about 10.00% by weight of at least one saturated or unsaturated, straight-chained or branched C10-C24 carboxylic acid, and d) from about 0.01 to about 5.00% by weight of at least one amino acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Schroeder, Rene Krohn
  • Publication number: 20190184210
    Abstract: A system and method for periodically releasing oxygen rich gas for inhalation by a user. A container is filled, at least in part, with oxygen gas. The container has a release valve that can be used to selectively release some of the oxygen gas from the container. An activation unit is provided that is connected to the container. The activation unit operates the release valve at a selected rate. Each periodic pulse contains a volume of the oxygen gas released over a first period of time. The first period of time is preferably no longer than the time it takes a user to take a breath. The periodic pulses are spaced to correspond to the rate of respiration or some multiple thereof. A dispenser is provided that directs the oxygen gas into a place where it can be inhaled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventor: Otto J. Placik
  • Publication number: 20190184211
    Abstract: A breathing bag (1) for a closed-circuit respirator (100) has a bag component (2), which encloses an inner volume (3). The bag component (2) can reversibly assume at least one unfolded state (4) and a folded-in state (5). The bag component (2) encloses a larger inner volume (3) in the unfolded state (4) than in the folded-in state (5). Moreover, a closed-circuit respirator (100) is provided, having at least one counter-lung, a filter device, an oxygen source as well as a housing. The counter-lung, the filter device and the oxygen source are arranged in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventor: Christian WILHELM
  • Publication number: 20190184212
    Abstract: Housing (10) of a closed circuit breathing apparatus (200), includes a primary wall (20) covering a component space (30) for receiving breathing components (210) of the closed circuit breathing apparatus (200). A secondary wall (40) covers a device space (50) at least partly inside of the component space (30). The device space (50) is sealed by the secondary wall (40) against the component space (30). The device space (50) receives an electric device (100). The device space (50) includes a device opening (52) to the surrounding of the housing (10). The device opening (52) is for inserting the electric device (100).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: David CHEESMAN, James DOCHERTY, Conor CARR
  • Publication number: 20190184213
    Abstract: A wearable harness system manually configurable as a belt and a climbing harness includes an elongated flexible belt body portion having a first end and a second end defining a front belt surface and a rear belt surface, a buckle attached to the first end, a pair of elongated leg straps attached to the rear belt surface, each of which configured to form a loop around each leg of a user, and an opening provided on the rear belt surface to form a pocket along a length of the elongated flexible belt body portion to store a portion of the pair of elongated leg straps. The wearable harness system may enable the users to conceal a portion of the pair of elongated leg straps inside the pocket prior to using the wearable harness system as the belt for fastening around a clothing item worn over a waist of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventor: STEVEN HILL
  • Publication number: 20190184214
    Abstract: An anchor assembly configured for receiving therein and gripping a wall is provided. The anchor assembly comprises first and second anchor arms pivotable between a collapsed, storage position and an open, operable position in which the anchor arms define therebetween a clamping area for receiving the wall. Each of the anchor arms has a bent shape which is open in the operable position toward the clamping area. Distal ends of the anchor arms comprise first and second contact arrangements configured for bearing on the wall during use. The first anchor arm comprises a coupling arrangement facilitating coupling thereto an external cable assembly. The anchor assembly is configured such that, when the wall is received within the clamping area and the contact arrangements bear against an opposite face of the wall, a force is applied to the anchor assembly away from the clamping area biasing the contact arrangements toward the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Avner Farkash, Barak Farkash
  • Publication number: 20190184215
    Abstract: A firestop collar (10) for sealing of openings, especially of line penetrations (12), that pass through walls (11) or ceilings, has a frame (16) and a block (20) of optionally intumescent material disposed therein, and is characterized in that the frame (16) is of modular construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Herbert Muenzenberger, Hans Henning Artmann, Markus Koegler, Egon Berghofer
  • Publication number: 20190184216
    Abstract: An oven appliance and flame arrester therefore are provided herein. The flame arrester may include a first member and a second member. The first member may extend in a lateral direction along a portion of the opening. The first member may define a chamber aperture extending along an arrest axis in fluid communication with the cooking chamber. The second member may extend from the first member and away from the cooking chamber. The second member may define an intake aperture extending non-parallel to the arrest axis. A fluid passage may be defined between the first member and the second member in fluid communication between the intake aperture and the chamber aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Scott Johnson, Charles David Christensen Phillips
  • Publication number: 20190184217
    Abstract: A fire sensor, fire sensing apparatus and a fire sensing system are disclosed. The fire sensor includes a layer of fibers arranged to cross one another at intersections. The fibers have an electromagnetic property which is changeable upon contact with fire and they are individually connectible to a detector of fire sensing apparatus to detect any change in the electromagnetic property. A change in electromagnetic property detected at any intersection of two fibers will indicate a fire at the location of that intersection. A movement of that location across the sensor will indicate the direction of travel of the fire. The sensing system is capable of sending alerts and extinguishing the fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Arumugam Thinket SELVAN, Prakash HATTI
  • Publication number: 20190184218
    Abstract: A fire protection system includes a plurality of fluid distribution devices coupled to the fluid supply pipes to define four fluid distribution devices above a floor. The fluid distribution devices generate a spray pattern overlapping one another to define a rectangular fluid distribution area 2.5 ft. The rectangular area having a first pair of edges extending parallel to the fluid supply pipes and a second pair of edge extending perpendicular to the first edge. The fluid distribution devices are axially aligned above a corner of the rectangular area, the fluid distribution area defined by a grid of one square foot areas totaling an area no more than 12 ft.×8 ft., the rectangular area of fluid distribution having a total fluid density of at least 60 gpm/sq. ft., the rectangular area including a first zone of fluid distribution of a 4 ft.×4 ft. area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Manuel R. Silva, JR., Andrea L. Palmer, Krista N. Brouwer, Lauren A. Richard
  • Publication number: 20190184219
    Abstract: A method and composition for biodegrading or bioremediating a pyrene or other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (“PAH”) with one or more bacteria of the genus Halomonas or Idiomarina.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Alexis Mouanda NZILA, Assad Ahmed Mohammed Al-Thukair, Musa Mohammed Musa Musa, Fitri Budiyanto
  • Publication number: 20190184220
    Abstract: A modular kit of parts creates structures to store and suspend equipment used for physical fitness. A structure can be created that can store fitness equipment such as exercise balls, dumb bells, kettle bells and the like. Further, the structure can incorporate exercise bars, and can store and deploy such equipment as suspension straps, punching bags, heavy bags, yoga straps, which are suspended from multi axial pivoting anchors that afford no frictional resistance when the equipment is utilized for exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventor: RHODES WILKINSON
  • Publication number: 20190184221
    Abstract: A tray for storing and organizing exercise putty and putty therapy tools includes a base and a cover. The base includes a plurality of receptacles in the form of recessed portions into which exercise putty and putty therapy tools are received. The recessed portions that define the tool receptacles are particularly shaped to conform to the shape of the tools that they hold. A therapeutic exercise kit includes the tray, exercise putty and putty therapy tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventor: M. Gregory Minuto
  • Publication number: 20190184222
    Abstract: An apparatus for physical exercise comprising a resistance arrangement having at least one hydraulic cylinder adapted for providing resistance forces in at least a first and a second direction, the apparatus having a force transmission assembly through which the resistance forces are operable. The force transmission assembly having at least one actuation member being in operable engagement therewith and being adapted to transfer forces generated by a user in at least two directions of motion to the at least one hydraulic cylinder via the force transmission assembly. The resistance forces created by the at least one hydraulic cylinder opposing the user generated forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventor: STEVE SCOTT
  • Publication number: 20190184223
    Abstract: The exemplary embodiments herein provide a mildly kinetic barbell having a flexible tube with a hollow center, a first end, and an opposing second end. The barbell preferably has a stiffening element within the hollow center, a first plate stopper attached to the flexible tube near the first end, and a second plate stopper attached to the flexible tube near the second end. The barbell may also have a first loading sleeve at the first end with a second loading sleeve at the second end. Some embodiments also include rack bumpers placed adjacent to the plate stoppers and/or a knurl positioned on a central portion of the flexible tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventor: James Seitzer
  • Publication number: 20190184224
    Abstract: A foot harness for resistance exercises. The foot harness may comprise: a top strap, a bottom strap, a heel strap, and one or more attachment points. A first end of the top strap, first end of the bottom strap, and first end of the heel strap may be coupled to one another at a first juncture region. A second end of the top strap, second end of the bottom strap, and second end of the heel strap may be coupled to one another at a second juncture region. The top strap may be adapted to engage with an upper portion of a shoe. The bottom strap may be adapted to engage with a bottom portion of the shoe. The heel strap may be adapted to engage with a rear portion of the shoe. The attachment points may be disposed at the first juncture region and the second juncture region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Allan Kasner, Joshua Eric Dubin
  • Publication number: 20190184225
    Abstract: A versatile ergonomic exercise grip structure with a detachable strap which is applicable to cable attachments, machine attachments, barbells and dumbbells. The ergonomic exercise grip structure is comprised of parallel bars which may be used interchangeably as a grip or support as they evenly share the resistance between them and may engage the body at several points to enable the performance of multiple exercises in a manner that reduces joint strain and improves muscle isolation while being capable providing multiple forms of resistance. The detachable strap enables the performance of multiple exercises with the ergonomic exercise grip structure while serving as a cable attachment by itself. The various embodiments of the ergonomic exercise grip structure enable a trainee to perform multiple exercise in a safe effective manner while using a minimal amount of space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventor: James Leoniak