Patents Issued in December 17, 2019
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Patent number: 10507120Abstract: The present invention involves systems and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments, including the use of neurophysiology-based monitoring to: (a) determine nerve proximity and nerve direction to surgical instruments employed in accessing a surgical target site; (b) assess the pathology (health or status) of a nerve or nerve root before, during, or after a surgical procedure; and/or (c) assess pedicle integrity before, during or after pedicle screw placement, all in an automated, easy to use, and easy to interpret fashion so as to provide a surgeon-driven system.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: James E. Gharib, Allen Farquhar, Norbert F. Kaula, Jeffrey J. Blewett, Eric Finley, Scot Martinelli
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Patent number: 10507121Abstract: Described is a system for decoding recorded signals into movement commands of a prosthetic device. Using a biomechanical model and physical action data, biological signal data is related to kinetic data. The physical action data can include position, joint angle, speed, and acceleration of a part of a limb. The biological signal data can include recorded neural signals and recorded muscle signals. The kinetic data can include force, power, torque, and stress. Based on the relationship between the biological signal data and the kinetic data, control commands are generated to achieve an intended position and/or movement of a prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: Heiko Hoffmann, Vincent De Sapio, Darren J. Earl
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Patent number: 10507122Abstract: Urological (prostatic) implant, system, and method for retracting or/and supporting periurethral tissue enclosing a prostatic urethra along lengths of prostate lobes, for example, in BPH patients. Prostatic implant includes independently actuatable distal retractor incorporating craniolateral corners and proximal retractor incorporating caudolateral corners. Retractors may be connected via elongated spine member, and formed as paired curved wing-liked structures having interconnecting members. May further include tissue support members extending between elongated edge members connecting retractors to spine member, and tissue support members extending between elongated edge members and spine member. Tissue support members are sized and configured for supporting portions of prostatic lateral lobes when spine member engages anterior interlobar groove extending between prostatic lateral lobes, and when elongated edge members engage posterolateral interlobar grooves.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: BUTTERFLY MEDICAL LTD.Inventor: Yehuda Bachar
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Patent number: 10507123Abstract: A stent includes a first longitudinally extended cylinder having a C-shaped cross-section and a second longitudinally extended cylinder having a C-shaped cross-section. The first cylinder includes a plurality of first longitudinal struts and an array of first radial struts extending between the first longitudinal struts. The second cylinder includes a plurality of second longitudinal struts and an array of second radial struts extending between the second longitudinal struts. The first cylinder and the second cylinder are configured to form a dense mesh structure when assembled. When assembled, the second cylinder may be disposed in the first cylinder. The first cylinder may overlap with the second cylinder to form the dense mesh structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: MONARCH BIOSCIENCES, INC.Inventor: Vikas Gupta
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Patent number: 10507124Abstract: The invention relates to medical devices and methods of using them. The devices are prostheses which can be percutaneously deliverable with (or on) an endovascular catheter or via other surgical or other techniques and then expanded. The prostheses are configured to have a lattice resistant to dilation and creep, which is defined by a plurality of openings. The prosthesis may also optionally have a stent disposed proximal to the lattice. In exemplary embodiments, the fluoropolymer is expanded polytetrafluoroethylene. The composite materials exhibit high elongation while substantially retaining the strength properties of the fluoropolymer membrane. In at least one embodiment, the lattice is made of a composite material that includes a least one fluoropolymer membrane including serpentine fibrils and an elastomer. A lattice including a generally tubular member formed of a composite material including a least one fluoropolymer membrane containing serpentine fibrils and an elastomer is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Joseph R. Armstrong, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Mark Y. Hansen, William D. Montgomery, Wendy J. Terry
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Patent number: 10507125Abstract: The invention relates to a stent for transluminal implantation in hollow organs, in particular in blood vessels, ureters, esophagi, colons, duodena, or bile ducts, comprising a substantially tubular body, which can be transferred from a compressed state having a first cross-sectional diameter into an expanded state having an enlarged second cross-sectional diameter, wherein the stent comprises a plurality of cells, which are defined by bordering elements formed by the tubular body. The stent is distinguished in that some of the cells are extended in the longitudinal direction of the stent in comparison with the remaining cells in order to form a slanted end face of the stent.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Medfirst AGInventors: Harald Fischer, Ernst Nennig
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Patent number: 10507126Abstract: An endoscope (1) having an operating handle comprising a handle housing (2) and an insertion tube (3) extending from said handle towards a distal end of the endoscope (1) and terminating in a tip part (4) at the distal end of the endoscope (1). The endoscope (1) comprises a tool operating member (22) for operating a tool (55) at the tip part (4). A control means connects the tool operating member (22) and the tool (55), so as to allow movement (55) of the tool in response to activation of said tool operating member (22). Also disclosed is an endoscope including a grasping tool and a method of removing a stent from a patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Kaspar Matthison-Hansen, Thomas Bachgaard Jensen, Jakob Bønnelykke Kristensen, Sebastien Seguy
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Patent number: 10507127Abstract: This invention relates to an expanded device and its uses in human medical care, which include, inter alia, appetite suppression in a subject in need thereof and kits comprising thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: EPITOMEE MEDICAL LTD.Inventors: Nir Betser, Valery Artmanov, Ran Kapri
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Patent number: 10507128Abstract: A reduced absorption device may include a proximal anchor and a distal sleeve including a frame and a membrane. The membrane may include a plurality of porous regions, and each porous region may be configured to align with a corresponding region of an intestine configured to absorb nutrients.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: John A. Hingston, Gene T. Storbeck, Jeri Ann Hiller, Kathleen Corcoran, Kali L. Manning, Selina M. Merkling, Gary Dean Roye, Sivamainthan Vithiananthan, Beth Ryder
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Patent number: 10507129Abstract: The pelvic fracture splint includes a first portion having a first end and an opposing second end and a second portion having an opening defined therein, the second portion extending downward from the first portion of the pelvic fracture splint substantially at the mid-section of the first portion. The pelvic fracture splint also includes a plurality of strips (preferably three strips) selectively fastening the opposing ends of the first portion and the second portion of the pelvic fracture splint to secure the pelvic fracture splint around the person's waist or hips and groin. The first portion includes a plurality of splints (rigid supports, preferably six in number) vertically positioned along the first portion at spaced apart positions. The opening in the second portion of the pelvic fracture splint may have a triangular shape to avoid placing any unnecessary pressure on the person's genitals.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Inventor: Mohammed Saad Farhan Alazmi
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Patent number: 10507130Abstract: A shoulder and arm support for supporting either the left shoulder and arm or the right shoulder and arm of a patient. The support includes a case which has a shoulder strap secured thereto and a body strap secured thereto. The case has an interior compartment in which a resilient cushion and an air inflatable bladder are positioned. The case includes an outer panel which is pivotally secured to the upper panel of the case and which is pivotally movable between first and second positions. The inflation of the bladder causes the outer panel to be moved from its first position to its second position. The exterior surface of the upper panel has a plurality of arm straps adjustably positioned thereon.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: PMI 20-90, LLCInventor: Scott E. Strasburger
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Patent number: 10507131Abstract: A DVT and temperature therapy system. A temperature therapy blanket includes a fluid bladder for delivering hot and/or cold therapy to a patient. The temperature therapy blanket may also include an air bladder for providing compression. The DVT system functions independently of the temperature therapy. This Abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an Abstract that allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain subject matter of the technical disclosure. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: ThermoTek, Inc.Inventors: Overton L. Parish, Niran Balachandran, Tony Quisenberry
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Patent number: 10507132Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for topical administration of ophthalmic compositions in a dropwise manner, preferably for topical administration of ophthalmic compositions comprising semifluorinated alkanes (SFAs). Further, the present invention relates to the use of said methods in the prevention or treatment of ocular diseases or disorders or any symptoms or conditions associated therewith. In a further aspect, the present invention relates to a kit comprising a drop dispenser at least partially filled with a liquid composition for the use in such a method and directions for use of said drop dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: NOVALIQ GMBHInventors: Gesche Graf, Yasin Ahmed, Stephanie Legner, Philip Kemp
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Patent number: 10507133Abstract: An injectable securement device includes one or more sutures and a bolster housed inside an elongate element, and may be part of a system that also includes one or more fastening elements and an elongate element. Injecting a suture tie/knot can be accomplished outside the eye without the need for performing the action of tying within the eye.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATEInventor: Jeffrey Olson
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Patent number: 10507134Abstract: This disclosure relates to a tissue separation system to separate the posterior vitreous cortex from the inner limiting membrane in the eye, and to the separation of other body tissues. A system includes a flexible elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end. The flexible elongate member is coupled to a fluid reservoir and has a lumen configured to deliver fluid from the reservoir for use in a surgical procedure and further includes a pump system coupled to the proximal end of the flexible elongate member and to the fluid reservoir, configured to pressurize the fluid to a pressure suitable for separating tissues. The system also includes a control system arranged to control the pump system to provide a series of pulses of fluid through the flexible elongate member and out from the distal end thereof to suitably separate the tissues during the surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Novartis AGInventor: Steven T. Charles
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Patent number: 10507135Abstract: The present invention relates to an ophthalmic treatment apparatus and to a treatment beam radiating method for the apparatus. The ophthalmic treatment apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a beam generating unit for generating a treatment beam; a beam delivery unit for delivering the treatment beam generated by the beam generating unit to the retinal region of an eyeball; an image unit for forming an image of the retinal region of the eyeball in the horizontal direction with respect to the plane of the focal spot of the treatment beam guided by the beam delivery unit; and a control unit for controlling the beam delivery unit such that the location of the plane of the focal spot can be adjusted based on the curvature of the retinal region of the eyeball imaged by the image unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: LUTRONIC VISION INC.Inventors: Tae Ho Ha, Sang Hoon Lee
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Patent number: 10507136Abstract: An ophthalmic laser processing apparatus comprises: a laser device that outputs a pulsed laser beam towards an eye; an image capturing device that captures an image of the eye and provides image data; and a control device that detects eye movement based on the image data and controls the beam focus based on a predetermined eye processing pattern and the eye movement. The apparatus further comprises a visualization device controlled by the control device to output a visualization of a graphical illustration. The graphical illustration represents at least one of (a) a value of an eye parameter determined on the basis of the image data; (b) a frequency distribution of a value of an eye parameter determined on the basis of the image data; and (c) a range of values of a pupil diameter determined on the basis of the image data.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2014Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Sissimos Lemonis, Peter Riedel, Mario Abraham
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Patent number: 10507137Abstract: A system for indicating a direction to a user is disclosed. The system may include a first unit and a second unit to be worn proximate to a first ear and a second ear of the user respectively. The system may indicate a direction to the user through tactile sensations delivered proximate to the ears of the user by the first and second units. The system may also include microphones to aid in determining the direction of a source of a sound and the system may indicate the determined direction, thereby allowing the user to localize the sound. The system may also function as hearing aids. The system may aid individuals with hearing disabilities by alerting them to the direction of the source of a sound.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Inventor: Karl Allen Dierenbach
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Patent number: 10507138Abstract: An earmuffs system for noise reduction including an external microphone used in combination with active noise cancellation technology for the reduction of wind or other noises typically experienced while riding a vehicle such as a motorcycle, snow machine or ATV, the earmuffs system including a first earmuff including a first speaker and a first microphone therein; a second earmuff electrically coupled to the first ear muff, the second ear muff including a second speaker and a second microphone therein; noise cancellation circuitry for receiving first sounds from the first microphone and the second microphone and processing the first sounds by in part canceling the first sounds to form a first sound output that is provided from the first speaker and the second speaker; a third microphone placed external to the first earmuff, the third microphone supplying second sounds for the first speaker to output as a second sound output without the second sounds undergoing noise cancellation processing; and a fourth micrType: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Inventor: Alvin J. Halfaker
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Patent number: 10507139Abstract: The present disclosure provides, inter-alia, an apparatus for wound-dressing. In particular, embodiments of the disclosure provide a wound-dressing apparatus comprising a wrapping element and a pad element, wherein the pad element is foldable and comprises at least one removable portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: FIRST CARE PRODUCTS LTD.Inventors: Emanuel Keinan, Roee Madai
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Patent number: 10507140Abstract: A combination therapy pad that includes a first layer and a second layer operatively coupled to the first layer. A fiber-optic array is disposed between the first layer and the second layer. A third layer is operatively coupled to the first layer. The third layer includes a vacuum tube in fluid communication with a vacuum source and a therapeutic fluid tube in fluid communication with a therapeutic fluid source. The third layer provides at least one of vacuum therapy and therapeutic fluid treatment to a wound area.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: ThermoTek, Inc.Inventor: Tony Quisenberry
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Patent number: 10507141Abstract: Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed towards wound dressings comprising a liquid and gas permeable transmission layer, an absorbent layer for absorbing wound exudate, the absorbent layer overlying the transmission layer, a gas impermeable cover layer overlying the absorbent layer and comprising a first orifice, wherein the cover layer is moisture vapor permeable. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLCInventors: Julie Allen, Ben Alan Askem, Sarah Jenny Collinson, Philip Gowans, Steven Carl Mehta, Derek Nicolini, Carol Zagrabski
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Patent number: 10507142Abstract: A fiber assembly including fibrils including a fibril which is a part of a fiber extending in a direction of thickness of the fiber assembly and including a network structure formed with a binding portion resulting at least any from binding between fibrils and binding between a fibril and a fiber in at least any end portion in the direction of thickness of the fiber assembly and a liquid absorbent sheet-like article including the same as well as a fiber assembly which is excellent in diffusion of a liquid particularly at a surface and absorption thereof in the inside and includes fibrils and a liquid absorbent sheet-like article including the same as well as a method of manufacturing the fiber assembly can be provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: KURARAY KURAFLEX CO., LTD.Inventors: Tooru Ochiai, Yasurou Araida, Sumito Kiyooka
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Patent number: 10507143Abstract: Excretion by a diaper wearer in a diaper is predicted by providing in or on the diaper on the wearer an excretion detector capable of detecting excretion by the diaper wearer and a motion sensor capable of detecting movements of the diaper wearer. The sensor continuously detects and at least temporarily records movements of the diaper wearer, and these detected movements are analyzed to determine movement patterns. Then, on detection of excretion by the detector, a movement pattern immediately preceding the detection of excretion is stored or flagged as a critical movement pattern. Thereafter each time movements matching the critical movement pattern are detected, a signal is sent to a user.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: REIFENHAEUSER GMBH & CO. KG MASCHINENFABRIKInventors: Bernd Kunze, Philipp Pomp, Thomas Fett, Andreas Roesner
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Patent number: 10507144Abstract: An absorbent structure for an absorbent article, comprising a first substrate and an absorbent layer supported thereon, said absorbent layer comprising an absorbent material comprising a superabsorbent polymer material; wherein said absorbent structure comprises a fiberized net structure to at least partially immobilize said absorbent layer onto said first substrate, and whereby said fiberized net structure has a storage modulus (G?) at 21° C. of greater than about 1.2×106 Pa.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gabriele Stiehl, Matthias Morand
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Patent number: 10507145Abstract: Powered patient support apparatuses—such as beds, cots, stretchers, or the like—include a plurality of user controls that allow a caregiver to control the steering and/or driving of one or more powered wheels from multiple different locations around the patient support apparatus (e.g. head end, foot end, and/or the sides). The control is carried out by force sensors that detect both an orientation of the applied forces and a magnitude of the applied forces. Translational and/or rotational movement is effectuated, depending upon the magnitude and direction of the forces, as well as the physical location of the applied force relative to a reference point on the support apparatus, such as the center. One or more object sensors may also be included in the support apparatus to assist in steering and/or navigating.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Richard Thomas DeLuca, Richard A. Derenne
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Patent number: 10507146Abstract: The sitting to standing lift chair is useful for the elderly and physically impaired when transitioning from a sitting position to a standing position, or vice versa. The chair includes a seat bottom, a seat back rotatably attached to the rear edge of the seat bottom, armrests attached to side edges of the seat back, hand grips on the armrests, a headrest and a footrest rotatably attached to the front edge of the seat bottom. A base and a bottom elevated platform support the other chair components and provide an adjustable height for the chair. The seat bottom is supported on the bottom elevated platform using a sitting to standing mechanism, which provides for raising and lowering the seat bottom while keeping the seat back vertical. Three control switches operate motors for controlling the height of the chair, the position of the footrest and the sitting to standing mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Inventors: Aliah M. Z. F. M. Alhajery, Alaa K H. M. Abdullah, Hasna F. F. F. S. Alajmi, Munirah S. E. A. A. Alburaidi
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Patent number: 10507147Abstract: This disclosure describes certain exemplary embodiments of a patient support having a plurality of vertically-oriented on substantially can-shaped inflatable bladders. In one embodiment, the patient support includes a support layer positioned above the vertical bladders. In another embodiment, the patient support includes a high air loss device. In still another embodiment, the patient support includes a pneumatic device located within the patient support.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: John A. Bobey, Gregory W. Branson, Rebecca A. Ginther, Reza Hakamiun, Charles A. Lachenbruch, Jonathan H. Mueller, Sohrab Soltani, Bradley T. Wilson, Stephen L. Douglas, Kenith W. Chambers, Rachel H. King, Eric R. Meyer, Christopher R. O'Keefe, Richard B. Stacy, Thomas E. Uzzle
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Patent number: 10507148Abstract: A bed is provided. The bed may include a lift system which raises and lowers a support deck of the bed. The lift system may include multiple individually actuatable lift systems. The bed may include a powered bed mover system.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: KAP Medical, Inc.Inventors: Michael Karl Johnson, Taylor Allen Ressel
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Patent number: 10507149Abstract: A nursing bed including a bed body, provided with a plurality of combined bed boards, at least one of the plurality of combined bed boards being provided with one or more pressure sensors, and a comparator, connected to the one or more pressure sensors. The comparator is configured to compare pressure data transmitted by the one or more pressure sensors with a predetermined pressure value and output a warning signal when the pressure data transmitted by the one or more pressure sensors is greater than or equal to the predetermined pressure value. A timer, is connected to the comparator, and with respect to each of the pressure sensors, configured to start timing when the warning signal is received and output an alarm signal when a preset time is reached, and an alarm device, is connected to the timer, and configured to give an alarm after the alarm signal is received.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.Inventor: Jinglu Bai
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Patent number: 10507150Abstract: The invention is directed to an intensive use furniture component having a sealing connection on a mounting surface for sealingly attaching to a floor or wall to prevent liquid from seeping under or behind the furniture component. The furniture component is formed by an outer shell having a side wall extending generally perpendicular to the mounting surface. A mounting flange is disposed adjacent the sidewall. A bolt hole is formed in the mounting flange. The sealing connection comprises a caulk channel formed as a channel in the mounting surface for receiving a bead of caulk to fill the seam between the mounting surface and the wall or floor to prevent fluid from seeping past the caulk channel to a space adjacent the interior mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Norix Group, Inc.Inventors: Richard B. Karl, Scott Karl, Kurt Staskon
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Patent number: 10507151Abstract: A patient support apparatus that comprises a frame and a side rail mounted to the frame. The side rail comprises a side rail body and a pair of arms mounting the side rail body for rotational movement relative to the frame. The pair of arms has a pair of upper pivot connections connected to the side rail body and a pair of lower pivot connections for mounting to the frame. The upper pivot connections couple to a timing link.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Brian J. Tessmer, Christopher Ryan Sweeney, Jeffrey C. Shiery, Michael T. Brubaker, Dickson J. Brubaker, Dan George Parker
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Patent number: 10507152Abstract: An assistive device having: a chassis; a handle assembly pivotally attached to said chassis, said chassis comprising a handle chassis portion for receiving a handle assembly and a platform chassis portion extending from said handle chassis portion with a standing platform; a locking mechanism operable to place and lock said handle assembly into a plurality of positions; a lever mechanism coupled to said locking mechanism to actuate said locking mechanism; and wherein said plurality of positions correspond to one of a loading position, an upright position and a storage position.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Blue Orchid Care Inc.Inventor: Sina Afshani
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Patent number: 10507153Abstract: Examples of a module for housing unrelated electronic and electromechanical equipment for use during surgery. The module can include a lower section and a tower-like upper section. The lower section can house unrelated electronic and electromechanical equipment. The tower-like upper section can be located on top of the lower section. A water-resistant cowling can enclose at least a portion of the lower section and the tower-like upper section. A cartridge containing one or more ultraviolet-C producing lights can be protectively housed within the tower-like upper section. The cartridge containing one or more ultraviolet-C producing lights can be configured to emerge upward from a top of the tower-like upper section to substantially seat itself on the top of the tower-like upper section when activated allowing the ultraviolet-C light to disinfect the patient and staff-contacting upper surfaces of the equipment in the operating room.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Augustine Biomedical + Design, LLCInventors: Scott D. Augustine, Susan D. Augustine, Garrett J. Augustine, Brent M. Augustine, Ryan S. Augustine, Randall C. Arnold
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Patent number: 10507154Abstract: A method for exercising a joint and a limb of a patient. The method includes supporting the limb at an angle with an actuation arm of an exercise device. The actuation arm is rotatable about a rotation axis and includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is movable in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis. The method further includes restricting movement of the second portion of the actuation arm and a foot plate at a distal end of the second portion in the direction perpendicular to the rotation axis unless force exerted on the foot plate by the patient exceeds a predetermined force as measured by a foot plate load cell.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Inventor: Paul Ewing
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Patent number: 10507155Abstract: A neuromuscular plasticity apparatus is utilized to exercise a stretch reflex circuit which can reduce tremors and improve balance. The apparatus drives a user's extremity at a frequency to emulate the tremor. An apparatus includes a user interface that may be driven in a rotational and/or linear motion by an electric motor. The user interface may rotate about a rotational axis by a coupler bit that is interchangeable to change the offset distance. The motion may be set to substantially the same as the tremor frequency. A user engages with the user interface to drive an extremity, such as an arm, leg or head to reduce the severity of the tremor and/or improve balance. Muscle tone is improved and tremor is suppressed for a protracted period. The apparatus may be used to exercise and improve balance reflex circuits, the principle difference being the sensory neurons that are stimulated.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Inventor: Gaetano Cimo
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Patent number: 10507156Abstract: A load detecting device includes a sole shape portion that is formed along a shape of a sole of a walk trainee, and on which the sole gets, a flare portion that is formed so as to project outside the sole shape portion, a first load sensor that is provided at the sole shape portion and detects the load of the sole shape portion, and a second load sensor that is provided at the flare portion and detects the load of the flare portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Yoshinori Fujikake
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Patent number: 10507157Abstract: An environment assembly and interface for constructing trajectory (1) in the environment, the trajectory construction interface (1) including a mapping (2a) of the environment, the environment including at least one object, wherein the trajectory construction interface (1) includes: a memory (2) in which is stored the mapping (2a); a system for real-time calculation (6); a system for determining position of a user (3); a system for determining real azimuth of the user (4); a system for indication by haptic stimulation of the position of the at least one object (7), said system for indication of the position of the at least one object (7) being controlled by the system for real-time calculation (6); and a system for indication by haptic stimulation of the actual azimuth of the at least one object (8), said system for indication of the actual azimuth being controlled by the means of real-time calculation (6).Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Inventor: Yannick Vaillant
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Patent number: 10507158Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame having a patient support deck. A footboard is removably coupled to the frame. A compression therapy module is located inside the footboard or is mounted to a foot section of the frame. A sleeve port is pneumatically coupled to the compression therapy module and is located on the foot section. The sleeve port is configured for attachment to at least one tube extending from a compression sleeve worn on a limb of a patient. Control circuitry is coupled to the frame and is operable to control functions of the patient support apparatus and to control the compression therapy module. A graphical display screen is coupled to the control circuitry and displays user inputs that are selected to control functions of the patient support apparatus and the compression therapy module.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David J. Brzenchek, Richard J. Schuman, Sr., Jonathan D. Turner, James L. Walke, Richard H. Heimbrock, Robert M. Zerhusen, Thomas M. Gillis
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Patent number: 10507159Abstract: A massage system includes a seat having a first surface, a first massage assembly beneath the first surface and including a first matrix of inflatable bladders, and an interface including a touchscreen. The system further includes a controller displaying an image of the matrix on the touchscreen, receiving a touch input from the touchscreen, interpreting the touch input as an indication of a desired massage sequence, and causing the first massage assembly to implement the desired massage sequence.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeroen Lem, Amber LaVerne Hall, Brian Boland
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Patent number: 10507160Abstract: A massage apparatus includes a sealed bag including a single compartment containing one or more massage spheres, and one or more configuration strips. A configuration strip includes a piece of textile attached to an exterior side of the bag at one or more attachment points. A method for making a massage apparatus includes obtaining a piece of fabric, folding the fabric along a fold line, sewing a first seam along a first side adjacent to the fold line, sewing a second seam along a second side adjacent to the fold line, sewing a third seam along a third side opposite the fold line, reversing the bag through the gap such that the seams are located on the interior of the bag, inserting one or more massage spheres into the bag, sewing a fourth seam along the gap, and attaching one or more configuration strips to the exterior of the bag.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Circus Shark Productions, Inc.Inventor: David Losole
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Patent number: 10507161Abstract: A back plate for use with a CPR compression device can include first and second static attachment elements configured on first and second sides, respectively, to releasably connect to first and second legs, respectively. In addition, a bottom surface of the back plate can include a plurality of ribs that run from the first side to the second side in parallel to the third and fourth sides. The back plate also includes a hollow portion between the upper and bottom surfaces and the first, second, third, and fourth sides, and the ribs and third and fourth sides provide structural rigidity to the back plate. A plurality of openings along the third and fourth sides may be configured for strapping the back plate to a patient. Grooves may be configured on the top surface to hide sink marks on the top surface caused by the ribs on the bottom surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: JOLIFE ABInventors: Marcus Ehrstedt, Lars Anders Nilsson, Anders Jeppsson
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Patent number: 10507162Abstract: A massage bathing maintenance system suitable for a massage bathing equipment is provided. The system comprises at least one attached device, at least one slave control device, a master control device, and an analyzing unit. The at least one attached device is configured to actuate with regard to the massage bathing equipment. The at least one slave control device comprises a control unit configured to generate and transmit at least one actuating message according to at least one actuating-status of the at least one attached device. The master control device comprise a log-collecting unit configured to record the at least one actuating message of the at least one slave control device into a logs table. The analyzing unit is configured to analyze the at least one actuating message of the logs table so as to determine whether the actuation of at least one attached device is abnormal.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: DARTPOINT TECH. CO., LTD.Inventors: Chi-Lin Kang, Chung-Hsin Hsieh, Chao-Yuan Huang
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Patent number: 10507163Abstract: A method of manufacturing a PTP sheet for pharmaceutical drug packaging from which a solid pharmaceutical drug is easily taken out and in which a pocket portion is hard to be accidentally damaged. The PTP sheet has a first sheet from which a pocket portion capable of housing a solid pharmaceutical drug protrudes to the side of an upper surface and a second sheet which is stuck to a lower surface of the first sheet and which closes an opening of the pocket portion. The pocket portion has a peripheral wall portion having a peripheral surface continuous with the upper surface and a top portion having a top surface continuous with the peripheral surface of the peripheral wall portion. A wall thickness of the peripheral wall portion is smaller than a wall thickness of the top portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: NIPRO CORPORATIONInventors: Kazuaki Uetake, Naohisa Katayama
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Patent number: 10507164Abstract: A coated glass container having a Type 1 chemical durability according to USP 660 (2011), a class A2 base resistance or better according to ISO 695, and a type HGB2 hydrolytic resistance or better according to ISO 719. The glass body having an interior surface and an exterior surface. A lubricous coating having a thickness of <100 microns positioned on the exterior surface. The portion of the exterior surface with the coating having a coefficient of friction that is at least 20% less than an uncoated glass container formed from the same glass composition and does not increase by more than 30% after undergoing depyrogenation at about 260° C. for 30 minutes. A horizontal compression strength of the coated glass container is at least 10% greater than an uncoated glass container formed from the same glass composition and is not reduced by more than 20% after heat treatment at about 260° C. for 30 minutes.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Theresa Chang, Paul Stephen Danielson, Steven Edward DeMartino, Andrei Gennadyevich Fadeev, Robert Michael Morena, Santona Pal, John Stephen Peanasky, Robert Anthony Schaut, Christopher Lee Timmons, Natesan Venkataraman, Ronald Luce Verkleeren
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Patent number: 10507165Abstract: A method of preparing a pharmaceutical product in a single multiple chamber flexible bag. A pharmaceutical product is introduced in a liquid state into a first chamber of the flexible bag through a first port. The pharmaceutical product is lyophilized within the first chamber of the flexible bag to provide a lyophilized pharmaceutical product. The flexible bag has a second chamber and the first chamber and the second chamber are separated by a breakable seal. The second chamber further includes a reconstituting solution for reconstituting the lyophilized pharmaceutical product in the first chamber. A user may apply pressure to the flexible bag to break the seal and mix the lyophilized pharmaceutical product and the reconstituting solution to order to administer the pharmaceutical product to a patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: ADIENNE Pharma & Biotech SAInventor: Antonio Francesco Di Naro
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Patent number: 10507166Abstract: In an apparatus and method of manufacturing a multi-column multi-medicine oral dissolving film according to the present invention, all processes from film feeding, medicine coating, and medicine drying to product packaging are implemented as continuous automation processes, and under the automation processes, different kinds of medicines are coated on a base film in multiple columns in a signal layer by using a plurality of nozzles supplied with the different kinds of medicines, so that it is possible to improve productivity through the automation processes, to ensure product quality due to efficiency during drying caused by maintaining the thickness of the product, and to provide a convenience in the case of taking various kinds of small-amount medicines at one time or in the case of separately and selectively taking different kinds of medicines.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: C. L. PharmInventors: Su Hak Heo, Gi Hwan Kim, Kang Mo Sung, Seok Hoon Chang
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Patent number: 10507167Abstract: Methods and systems are described for monitoring medication use with a home automation system. An example medication monitoring system includes a medication storage device, a proximity device, and a dispenser module. The medication storage device is configured to hold a plurality of medications. The proximity device is configured to detect an activity of a user relative to the medication storage device. The dispense module is configured to detect a pattern of the activity based on data received from the proximity device, and generate a notice. The notice may be generated if the pattern is broken. The notice may include a summary report on usage of the medication storage device. The notice may include an alarm if the medication storage device is, for example, tampered with or moved.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Bunker, Rongbin Lanny Lin, Harrison Taylor Jenkins
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Patent number: 10507168Abstract: The invention is concerned with a musical teether for infant. It has a body member including one or more regions or projections on which an infant can bite in use for soothing purpose and a musical unit. The body member is configured to receive or otherwise accommodate the musical unit which is removably engageable with the body member. The teether further has means for transmitting vibrational musical signal from the musical unit to the body member for onward transmission to teeth of the infant, then to jaw bones and skull of the infant, and then to ear bones of the infant, such that the infant can, while biting on the teeth, receive vibrational musical signal arisen from direct vibration on the ear bones of the infant.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: KAR KOI LEUNGInventor: Kar Koi Leung
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Patent number: 10507169Abstract: An aqueous gel mask composition is disclosed including a plurality of sodium alginates constituting, by weight, between 2.2% to 4.5% of the aqueous gel mask composition, and water, wherein the aqueous gel mask composition is reactive with an activator to form a continuous film. An aqueous gel mask kit is disclosed including the aqueous gel mask composition and an activator.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Jonathan James Faig, David Chan