Patents Issued in August 1, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190231588
    Abstract: Disclosed are an inserter and an inserter kit for an intrauterine system. The inserter comprises an insertion tube having a first end and an opposite second end, wherein the first end is operable to removably receive the intrauterine system and a handle having a first end portion and an opposite second end portion, the first end portion of the handle is coupled to the second end of the insertion tube. The handle comprises a handling mechanism for controlling movement of the insertion tube with respect to the intrauterine system. The inserter also comprises an indicating mechanism operatively arranged in connection with the insertion tube and the handle, the indicating mechanism is communicably coupled to the handling mechanism and is operable to provide indicative signals corresponding to operational stages of the inserter. The indicative signals comprise at least one light signal and the indicating mechanism comprises a power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: BAYER OY
    Inventors: Joonas MIKKONEN, Tero JALKANEN, Mikko VIRTANEN, Taina TJÄDER, Karym EL SAYED
  • Publication number: 20190231589
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a body temperature controlling system comprising at least one member receiving a flow of gas from at least one blower in communication with said at least one member, said at least one member directing said flow of gas onto a wearer thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Anthony J. Cesaroni
  • Publication number: 20190231590
    Abstract: A laser system is calibrated with a tomography system capable of measuring locations of structure within an optically transmissive material such as a tissue of an eye. Alternatively or in combination, the tomography system can be used to track the location of the eye and adjust the treatment in response to one or more of the location or an orientation of the eye. In many embodiments, in situ calibration and tracking of an optically transmissive tissue structure such as an eye can be provided. The optically transmissive material may comprise one or more optically transmissive structures of the eye, or a non-ocular optically transmissive material such as a calibration gel in a container or an optically transmissive material of a machined part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Bruce Woodley, Javier Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20190231591
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for image-guided delivery of therapeutics to an eye. An optical coherence tomography (OCT) imager is configured to produce at least one OCT image of the eye. A therapeutic delivery system is configured to deliver a therapeutic to the eye through a distal end of a delivery mechanism. A system control is configured to determine a position of the distal end of the delivery mechanism and control the therapeutic delivery system according to at least the determined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Sunil K. Srivastava, Justis P. Ehlers, Yuankai K. Tao
  • Publication number: 20190231592
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing coupled to a medicament container, which is coupled to a needle. An injection assembly is disposed within the housing and includes an energy storage member and an actuation rod. A distal end portion of the actuation rod is disposed within the medicament container. The energy storage member can produce a force on a proximal end portion of the actuation rod sufficient to move the distal end portion of the actuation rod within the medicament container. This can convey at least a portion of a substance from the medicament container via the needle when a distal tip of the needle is disposed within a first region of a target location. The force is insufficient to move the distal end portion of the actuation rod within the medicament container when the distal tip of the needle is disposed within a second region of the target location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: CLEARSIDE BIOMEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Rafael Victor ANDINO, Vladimir ZARNITSYN, Jesse YOO, Christopher John BROOKS, Trent John KAHUTE, Justin William ARSENAULT, David Jackson TRETTIN, Andrew Kent BAUER, Stephanie Elaine LEWIS
  • Publication number: 20190231593
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide hydrodissection and/or PCO prevention or reduction in a patient undergoing eye surgery. In one embodiment, the invention is a surgical device for cutting and excising a portion of tissue, for example in performing a lens capsulotomy. A capsulotomy tip is inserted into an eye through an incision in the surface of the eye. The capsulotomy tip includes a suction cup to provide suction to the lens capsule. Then suction is applied via the suction cup to secure the capsulotomy tip to the eye. In some embodiments, after the capsulotomy tip is secured to the lens capsule, a cutting element of the capsulotomy tip is used to cut a tissue of the eye. Fluid is pushed through the capsulotomy tip and the capsulotomy tip is removed from the eye. Moreover, disclosed is an intraocular lens (IOL) to be used in conjunction with the surgical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher Guild Keller, Thomas Haynes McGaffigan, Kevin L. Waltz, Thomas Milton McNicholas
  • Publication number: 20190231594
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for automated fine adjustment of an ophthalmic surgery support in which an eye tracking system detects a detectable position of an eye. The direction and distance the support must be adjusted for the eye to be centered may be determined based on the detectable position. A control signal is generated and transmitted to a control device that adjusts the position of the support to center the eye. The disclosure further provides a method for automated fine adjustment of a support, which includes detecting a detectable position of an eye, determining whether the eye is centered in relation to the center of the detection field of an eye tracking system based on the detectable position, determining a direction and a distance the detectable position must be adjusted to be centered, and generating and transmitting a control signal to adjust the position of the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Mario Abraham, Michael Wittnebel
  • Publication number: 20190231595
    Abstract: The present invention is a sleep mask with many unique features including tension reduction from the securing bands, a light blocking pillow, ergonomic/pre-curved shaping, an eye space, ear comfort features, slip over comfort which can account for various hair styles and various head positions of the wearer, and therapeutic, beauty and relaxing features. The overall experience for the wearer is an extraordinary fit due to data and design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Catherine S. Holtz, Elizabeth A. Daily
  • Publication number: 20190231596
    Abstract: The present invention provides a customizable ear insert for fitting within a user's outer ear or ear canal or both and methods therefor. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a customizable ear insert having: a body formed of photocurable polymer, the body having a first shape configured for insertion into the outer ear canal of a user; a light source, the light source positioned adjacent the body, and wherein the body can be cured into a second shape by application of light generated by the light source, the second shape snugly conforming to the interior surface of the user's outer ear or ear canal or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel BLUMER, Navi COHEN
  • Publication number: 20190231597
    Abstract: A method for external ear canal pressure regulation to alleviate one or more symptoms associated with a disorder or treat one or more disorders, the method including providing a fluid transfer device which generates a fluid flow of a fluid through an earplug, the earplug having an earplug external surface configured to sealably engage an external ear canal wall as a barrier between an external ear canal pressure and an ambient pressure; sealably engaging the earplug of the fluid transfer device with the external ear canal wall as the barrier between the external ear canal pressure and the ambient pressure; and operating the fluid transfer device to generate the fluid flow of the fluid through the earplug to achieve an external ear canal pressure differential between the external ear canal pressure and the ambient pressure effective to alleviate a disorder symptom or treat a disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: David Brice Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20190231598
    Abstract: A garment using a phase change material that change phase from solid to liquid at a low or high temperatures situated within a gel matrix. The phase change material may be used after surgical procedures to reduce swelling, edema and bruising. The gel matrix allows the material of the present invention to maintain a conformable and elastic form at room temperature. This invention provides the novelty of a low or high temperature phase change material that is conformable to surfaces or volumes of varying geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Alps South, LLC
    Inventor: Aldo Laghi
  • Publication number: 20190231599
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Anthony C. Dagger, Nicholas Charlton Fry, John Kenneth Hicks, Elizabeth Mary Huddleston, Marcus Damian Phillips, Carl Saxby, Raymond M. Dunn
  • Publication number: 20190231600
    Abstract: A dressing for treating a tissue site with negative pressure includes a manifold having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The dressing also includes a first layer adjacent to the first surface and a second layer adjacent to the second surface. The first layer and the second layer each include a polymer film. The dressing also includes a plurality of fluid restrictions in the polymer film adjacent to at least the first surface, and a plurality of bonds between the first layer and the second layer. The plurality of bonds defines separable sections of the manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, David George WHYTE
  • Publication number: 20190231601
    Abstract: A dressing for treating a tissue site with negative pressure may comprise a tissue interface comprising a three-dimensional textile of polyester fibers and a polymer coating on the polyester fibers. In some examples, the three-dimensional textile may be a three-dimensional weave of polyester fibers, and the polymer coating may be hydrophobic. In more particular embodiments, the polymer coating may be silicone or polyethylene, for example. The dressing may additionally include a drape disposed over the tissue interface and a port fluidly coupled to the tissue interface through the drape. The tissue interface may be applied over a tissue site, and therapeutic levels of negative pressure may be applied to the tissue site through the tissue interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON
  • Publication number: 20190231602
    Abstract: A dressing for treating tissue with negative pressure may be a composite of dressing layers, including a release film, perforated gel layer, a perforated polymer film, a manifold, and an adhesive cover. A method of manufacturing the dressing may comprise providing a first layer, such as the gel layer, on a substrate, perforating the first layer on the substrate to create a plurality of apertures in the first layer, and creating an index of the plurality of apertures in the first layer. A laser can be calibrated based on the index. A second layer, such as the polymer film, may be coupled to the first layer, and a plurality of slots can be cut in the second layer with the laser. Each of the slots can be cut through one of the apertures in the first layer based on the index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, John ELWOOD
  • Publication number: 20190231603
    Abstract: A medical dressing is provided. The dressing has a central portion and a border portion, and comprises a backing layer, an adhesive body contact layer and a pad arranged in the central portion between the backing layer and the adhesive body contact layer. The pad is symmetric about a longitudinal center line and the dressing comprises a lobed portion on each side of the center line. The central portion of the dressing has a tensile strength in the longitudinal (y) direction of at least 60 N, preferably at least 70 N at an elongation of 25%, as measured by the test method ASTM D 882-12. The medical dressing may be used for pressure ulcer prevention, such as at the sacrum region of a human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Patrick Rodzewicz, Jenny Flach, Maria Gustin Bergström, Karin Östan, Sandra Tillman, Angelica Andresen, Anita Haraldsson Hedbratt
  • Publication number: 20190231604
    Abstract: Medical articles comprising a conformable wound dressing and delivery system. The wound dressing generally comprises a backing having a first major surface and a second major surface, an adhesive on the second major surface of the backing, and an absorbent pad proximate the second major surface of the backing. The backing extends beyond the perimeter of the absorbent pad, typically beyond the entire perimeter of the pad. The perimeter of the wound dressing has a concave feature that exhibits a local minimum. An axis extends from the local minimum to the perimeter of the wound dressing opposite the local minimum. The carrier overlies at least a portion of the backing on each side of the axis but does not overlie the backing along the axis. The wound dressing is especially designed for use on round or irregular shaped body parts, such as an elbow or heel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: DAVID R. HOLM, RICHARD L. JACOBSON, KEVIN G. LUNDQUIST, JAMES M. SIERACKI
  • Publication number: 20190231605
    Abstract: A compression garment is disclosed. The garment can include a body dimensioned to wrap at least partially around a length of a torso of a user. A plurality of tension bands can be positioned along the body. The garment can include at least one shoulder strap, wherein the shoulder strap is operable to wrap over the shoulder of the user to hold the garment in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: MEDI USA, L.P.
    Inventors: Moses LIPSHAW, Thomas RICHARDSON, Dean BENDER, Karen LYNCH, Kevin LARMER
  • Publication number: 20190231606
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing an elastic composite structure for an absorbent sanitary product includes an anvil with weld pattern comprising at least one anchoring region and at least one deactivating region. The anchoring region includes anchoring welds that form anchoring bonds that fuse facing web layers and anchor elastic thread(s) in position relative to the facing web layers. The deactivating region includes a break bar constructed to sever the thread(s). A method of manufacturing the elastic composite structure includes positioning a tensioned elastic thread between web layers, fusing the web layers to form an anchored zone that includes anchoring bonds that fuse the web layers and anchor the tensioned elastic thread therebetween, and cutting the thread to form a deactivated zone between adjacent portions of the anchored zone that is free of tensioned threads. The method further includes fusing the web layers within the deactivated zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Earl Andrews, David Edward Schuette, Jeffrey Wayne Fritz, Justin Marshall Lafferty
  • Publication number: 20190231607
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing an article including an absorbent body includes: first and second rolls, in cooperation with each other, for trimming a continuous laminate to be the absorbent body so as to successively form the narrowed portions along the continuous laminate; a third roll for rotating in contact with the second roll to receive the continuous laminate from the second roll; and a separating cutter for successively severing the continuous laminate being carried by the third roll into units of individual articles, thereby obtaining the absorbent body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Kouji UTANI, Daisuke INOUE
  • Publication number: 20190231608
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a built-in detection device and a detection method thereof for disposable diapers which relates to the technical field of intelligent diapers and includes a circuit substrate attached inside the diaper and an alarm module placed outside the diaper, wherein the circuit substrate is provided with a core circuit region, a temperature sensor, a urine-wet sensor group and a bioelectrogenesis module. The core circuit region includes a power management module, a data acquisition module and a wireless transmitting module. The data acquisition module is electrically connected to the power management module, the urine-wet sensor group, the wireless transmitting module, and the temperature sensor, respectively. The power management module is electrically connected to the bioelectrogenesis module. The wireless transmitting module is connected to the alarm module in wireless transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Chengdu Fanmi Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhuodong Li, Xiaobo Wang, Zhongke Wang, Bo Lai, Hao Qu, Shuai Wang
  • Publication number: 20190231609
    Abstract: A sanitary fluid capture system allows for better fluid transfer to an absorbent pad. The system places moisture capturing and transferring materials in contact with the source of the fluids. Absorbent material forms a basin to capture excess fluid flow while it is sequestered by the absorbent materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Gokulakrishnan Sankar
  • Publication number: 20190231610
    Abstract: An absorbent article has a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction perpendicular to each other, and includes a waist part along the lateral direction. The waist part includes nonwoven fabric and a plurality of stretchable members. In a state in which the waist part is extended along the lateral direction, an opening is formed in the waist part between stretchable members that are adjacent in the longitudinal direction. A high density region exists longitudinally between the opening and one of the adjacent stretchable members. An external region exists longitudinally between the high density region and another one of the adjacent stretchable members. The high density region has a predetermined lateral length. A density of fibers of the nonwoven fabric in the high density region is larger than in the external region. A part of an edge of the opening includes a portion in which fibers are not fused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Kunihiko KATSURAGAWA
  • Publication number: 20190231611
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article that comprises a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels substantially free of superabsorbent polymers. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap channels defined by the absorbent core. The absorbent article may comprises a liquid distribution system (LDS) that defines one or more channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Donald Carroll ROE, Kathy Quinlan AMES-OOTEN, Julia BOESEL, Barry Robert FEIST, Nelson Edward GREENING, II, Carsten Heinrich KREUZER, Cornelia Beate MARTYNUS, Marie Brigid O'REILLY, Sandra SAUTTER, Beate SIMON, Lutz STELZIG, Rachael Eden WALTHER
  • Publication number: 20190231612
    Abstract: A topsheet for use with an absorbent article is provided and comprises a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is a spunlace nonwoven and comprises at least 15% by weight of natural fibers by total weight of the first layer. The first layer comprises a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of apertures. The first layer and the second layer are in contact with each other between the plurality of the protrusions. The second layer has a plurality of apertures at least partially aligned with the apertures of the first layer. The first layer has a minimum CD strength of at least 3N/(5 cm), according to the Tensile Strength Test Method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Gueltekin ERDEM, Rodrigo ROSATI
  • Publication number: 20190231613
    Abstract: A multi-component topsheet for an absorbent article includes a first discrete substrate forming about 80% or more of an outer perimeter of the topsheet and a second discrete substrate wherein about 80% or more of an outer perimeter of the second discrete substrate is joined to the first discrete substrate, wherein the topsheet has a single layer of substrate in about 75% or more of the total area of the topsheet and a dual layer of substrate in about 25% or less of the total area of the topsheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Amy Lynn TALLY, Theresa Lynn GALIE, George Christopher DOBRIN, Olaf Erik Alexander ISELE
  • Publication number: 20190231614
    Abstract: An underpants-type disposable diaper has a display sheet containing a resin film between an inner member and at least one of a front side outer member and a back side outer member. A cover nonwoven fabric is provided with a plurality of holes having intervals and penetrating a front and a back is interposed from at least a crotch side edge of an outer member overlapping the display sheet to a side of a waist opening between the display sheet and a liquid impervious sheet. An internal surface and an external surface of the cover nonwoven fabric are bonded to facing surfaces, respectively, through a hot melt adhesive. Compatibility between prevention of deterioration of appearance of the display sheet and prevention of a decrease in air permeability is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Daio Paper Corporation
    Inventors: Aya Ide, Yoshitake Ishikawa, Yosuke Mori
  • Publication number: 20190231615
    Abstract: A medical device including a plasma-treated porous substrate that is functionalized to provide a hydrophilic surface, and a process for preparing such a medical device, are disclosed. The method includes plasma treating at least a portion of a surface of a porous substrate with a gas species selected from oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and combination thereof. The gas species is configured to functionalize the surface of the medical device and form a hydrophilic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Gerald Hodgkinson
  • Publication number: 20190231616
    Abstract: An absorbent article includes: a front waist portion extending along the lateral direction; a back waist portion extending along the lateral direction; and a crotch portion provided between the front waist portion and the back waist portion. A lateral end portion of the back waist portion on a one side and a lateral end portion of the front waist portion on the one side are joined by a first joining portion. The back waist portion has a fastening portion provided on another side in the lateral direction, and the fastening portion is capable of being fastened to the front waist portion when putting on the absorbent article. The front waist portion has a target region to which the fastening portion is to be fastened, and a lateral end of the target region on the one side is located on the one side relative to a lateral central position of the crotch portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Kyota SAITO, Jirapa CHANGCHAROEN, Sarinee PICHADKITJAWAT
  • Publication number: 20190231617
    Abstract: The invention mainly concerns a mobility assistance vehicle (1) designed to negotiate obstacles (33, 35) while keeping the attitude of same horizontal, comprising a mechanical structure (2) supporting at least one seat (3), control means (19), at least four articulated legs (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) and equipped with motorised wheels, characterised in that: i. each first segment (7a-7d) is mounted on one of the lateral sides (200) of the mechanical structure (2) by a motorised articulation (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d), each opposing lateral side (200) being linked to at least two legs (6a-6d), and in that, ii. the control means (19) are capable of controlling the motorised articulations (9a -9d, 10-10d) of the legs (6a-6d) separately from each other, in particular when said legs (6a-6d) are raised successively in order to negotiate an obstacle (33, 35) in a permanently stable situation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Christophe Cazali
  • Publication number: 20190231618
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes right and left side frames and a connection unit connecting the side frames to each other. The side frames each include a unit fixture for detachably fixing the connection unit. The connection unit is selectable from a foldable connection unit connecting the right and left side frames with a distance therebetween changeable or a non-foldable connection unit connecting the right and left side frames with the distance therebetween kept constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Hidenori UEDA, Masatsugu TAKANABE
  • Publication number: 20190231619
    Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring a wheelchair are provided. One embodiment of a method includes receiving a passenger-specific setting for the wheelchair, determining that a chair component of the wheelchair is removably coupled to a power base component, and in response to determining that the chair component and the power base component are coupled, communicating the passenger-specific setting to the chair component. In some embodiments, in response to receiving the passenger-specific setting, implementing the passenger-specific setting, where implementing the passenger-specific setting includes altering a physical property of the wheelchair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas A. Moore
  • Publication number: 20190231620
    Abstract: A patient support includes a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Douglas J. MENKEDICK, Steven A. DIXON, Irvin J. VANDERPOHL, III, John B. WILKER, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190231621
    Abstract: A motor-driving mechanism includes a motor and a lifting lever. The lifting lever is rotatable between a lifted position and a lowered position, and includes first section and a second section. The first section is pivotably connected to the motor. The second section is connected to the first section in such a way that the first section and the second section as a whole are drivable by the motor to rotate in a first direction from the lowered position toward the lifted position, and the first section is drivable by the motor to rotate relative to the second section in a second direction from the lowered position toward a third position while the second section remains at the lowered position, the second direction being opposite to the first direction. A motor-driven bed utilizing the motor-driving mechanism is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Klaus Bellingroth
  • Publication number: 20190231622
    Abstract: A lift mechanism. The lift mechanism includes a base configured to support the lift mechanism in an upright position. A neck is upstanding from the base. A lift bracket is coupled to the neck. A coupling bracket includes a U-shape having a base and arms extending from opposing ends of the base. The base is coupled to the lift bracket. A linear actuator is configured to move the lift bracket up and down along the neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Scott Duane Stafford
  • Publication number: 20190231623
    Abstract: A person lifting apparatus includes a strap movement system. The person lifting device includes a housing and a lifting strap feeding device located in the housing. The lifting strap feeding device includes a motor connected to a drum and a lifting strap wound on the drum. A sensor provides a signal indicative of force on the lifting strap. A controller receives the signal from the sensor. The controller controls operation of the motor based on the signal. A user input is used to place the strap movement system in a fast mode during which the controller speeds up operation of the motor from a normal operating speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Liko Research & Development AB
    Inventor: Christopher Yeckel
  • Publication number: 20190231624
    Abstract: A system for supporting and positioning a person. A flexible cover layer defines a support surface for the person, and a formable layer is coupled to the flexible cover layer. The formable layer includes a sealed bladder adapted to be in fluid communication with a vacuum source, and particles disposed within the sealed bladder. The system is operable in a first configuration in the absence of the vacuum, and a second configuration in the presence of the vacuum. In the first configuration, the particles are substantially movable relative to one another such that a contour may be provided to the support surface. In the second configuration, substantially immovable relative to provide rigidity to the formable layer to maintain the contour. A controller coupled to sensors may control the vacuum source to move said system between the first and second configurations. Methods of supporting and positioning the person are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick Lafleche, Justin Jon Raymond
  • Publication number: 20190231625
    Abstract: A central processing device and a central processing method performs: storing a record format that is created in accordance with a type of nursing care, and is designed for inputting details of nursing care as a nursing care record; and, when receiving a type notifying communication signal for issuing a notification of a type of nursing care in a nursing care record from a terminal device, returning a format notifying communication signal containing the record format corresponding to the type of nursing care contained in the type notifying communication signal, to enable the terminal device to input the details of the nursing care for each of the monitored persons while changing the monitored persons. A monitored-person monitoring system according to the present invention includes the central processing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Konica Minolta, Inc.
    Inventors: Masashi NISHIKADO, Shoji KOGO
  • Publication number: 20190231626
    Abstract: A device and method for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a patient. The device is an extendable airway bridge which is initially in a collapsed or storage configuration. The airway bridge is made of a lightweight, inexpensive material such as high strength cardboard. Upon use, the airway bridge is unfolded and then fixed into an operating configuration through a number of hook and latch fabric portions or an adhesive or glue. Once in the operating configuration, the patient is laid onto the airway bridge which holds the patient in a position so as to prevent occlusion of the patient's oral airway. CPR may then be performed on the patient. After use, the airway bridge may be released and then brought back into the collapsed or storage configuration or, alternatively, simply disposed of.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Steve Islava
  • Publication number: 20190231627
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to examination or procedure tables and chairs which can be moved into positions in more efficient and desirable ways to better meet the needs of the patient and medical service providers. In particular, a plurality of actuators which cause the seat, leg rest and foot rest of the disclosed technologies to move may, if desired, be independently programmed to provide mechanically independent movement of the seat, leg rest and foot rest to desirable positions needed to provide ease of entry or transfer by the patient to the equipment including positioning the highest portion of the seat to a home or patient entry position no more than nineteen inches from the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Baker, Brad H. Baker, Darren D. Waters
  • Publication number: 20190231628
    Abstract: A combination of a full-sized cremation urn and a keepsake-sized cremation urn comprises a full-sized container sized and configured to receive therein cremation remains of a deceased, the container including an externally threaded neck defining an opening and an internally threaded lid for closing the opening, and a keepsake-sized container sized and configured to receive therein only a portion of the cremation remains of the deceased, the container including a base plate, an upstanding externally threaded cylinder attached to the base plate and defining an opening, and an internally threaded lid for closing the opening. The full-sized container lid and the keepsake-sized container lid are substantially identical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Kristine Ann Reynolds, Christopher M. Wessel
  • Publication number: 20190231629
    Abstract: A seated inversion table has a support frame assembly, two hand rest assemblies, a seat assembly, and a foot-clamping frame assembly. The support frame assembly has fixing portions. Each hand rest assembly is pivotably mounted on the support frame assembly and has a hand rest and a controlling set. The controlling set is securely mounted on the hand rest and selectively fixed on the fixing portions. The seat assembly is pivotably mounted on the support frame assembly. The foot-clamping frame assembly is mounted on the support frame assembly. When the controlling assemblies are fixed on the fixing portions, the seated inversion table cannot be tilted. When the controlling assemblies are not fixed on the fixing portions, the seated inversion table can be tilted. Thus, the user can adjust the angle of the seated inversion table when sitting on the seated inversion table rather than leave the seated inversion table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Yi Tzu CHEN
  • Publication number: 20190231630
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a natural gait therapy device having an adjustable gait timing linkage assembly configured to operate an adjustable knee support assembly and an adjustable height foot assembly to simulate a normal walking pattern for a user based on characteristics of the user. In an illustrative example, the adjustable gait timing linkage assembly includes a chain sprocket configured to adjust a degree of heel lift and a length to the point of the heel lift during a normal walking simulation. In some embodiments, a gait stride adjustment assembly may adjust a stride length to accommodate different sized users. The gait stride adjustment assembly may advantageously contribute to the natural walking pattern simulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Alan Tholkes, DuWayne Dandurand
  • Publication number: 20190231631
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure sensing walking aid that in some embodiments will provide a visual display for displaying the pressure data associated with a pressure sensor measuring a load supported by a walking device such as a walking aid, cane, crutch, walker or shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: CHRISTIAN D. CAMPILII
  • Publication number: 20190231632
    Abstract: The invention relates to a locomotion aid (1) for people with limited mobility, comprising at least one frame (1?), frame legs (2) which are connected to the frame (V) at a first end (2?) and the second ends (2?) of which are equipped with casters (3), a hip lock or a lumbar lock (8) which is connected to the frame (1?) via a return mechanism (7) and via a mounting (6), and a seat (9) with an integrated brake triggering mechanism, wherein the seat (9) interacts with the hip lock (8), the return mechanism (7), which is in the form of a spring for example, and the mounting (6) when the seat is actuated by the person such that the brake triggering mechanism (5?) can be triggered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: OTTO-VON-GUERICKE-UNIVERSITAET MAGDEBURG
    Inventors: Anita HOEKELMANN, Susanne WEICHELT, Marcel PARTIE
  • Publication number: 20190231633
    Abstract: A heel protector (100) includes a leg engaging section (101) and a foot engaging section (102) intersecting at a heel receiver (103). The leg engaging section (101) and the foot engaging section (102) define a leg insertion aperture (104). The leg engaging section (101) defines at least one aperture (203) disposed in an ankle region (205) to permit a connection tube (1002) extending from an inflatable bladder (901) of a compression device (800) to pass therethrough. The heel protector (100) and compression device (800) work together as a rehabilitation system (1300).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Michelle Drey, Margaret Falconio-West, Bruce Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20190231634
    Abstract: A treatment unit includes a treatment part including a treatment element, a first drive unit including a swash plate eccentric cam and a second drive unit including an eccentric cam. One of the first drive unit and the second drive unit is connected to the treatment part, and the other one of the first drive unit and the second drive unit is connected to the one of the first drive unit and the second drive unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Nichimu Inada
  • Publication number: 20190231635
    Abstract: A therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device which includes a cylindrically shaped body having a predetermined density and predetermined diameter, the body including a plurality of projections of a predetermined shape. One or more of the predetermined density and the predetermined diameter in combination with the predetermined shape of the projections optimize mobilization of soft tissue structures of the human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Kipp K. Dye
  • Publication number: 20190231636
    Abstract: A self-massage apparatus includes opposed first and second rails, each having a first end, an opposed second end, and a length extending therebetween. A plurality of ball assemblies having opposed first and second ends spans the opposed rails and spaces the first and second rails apart from each other by a fixed distance. Each of the ball assemblies is one of an axle, or an axle, a ball mounted on the axle, and spacers flanking the ball, or an axle and balls mounted on the axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: GelliFlex Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Craig Olschansky, Aaron Moncur
  • Publication number: 20190231637
    Abstract: A cap assembly for removable attachment to a non-mechanized masturbation device is provided. The cap assembly comprises at least one moveable extension member, and at least one actuator adapted to move the extension member. The actuator may include a motor. The actuator is adapted to move the extension member in one or more selected directions, such that the extension member can contact an elastomeric gel provided as part of the non-mechanized masturbation device, and move a portion of the elastomeric gel to impart sensation to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: THIKA HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventor: Vivien Johan CAMBRIDGE