Patents Issued in April 2, 2020
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Publication number: 20200100916Abstract: A method of performing an orthopaedic surgical procedure. The method includes using a measuring instrument to size orthopaedic components.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: MICHAEL REEVE
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Publication number: 20200100917Abstract: Apparatus and Method for Hip Surgery. An adjustable trial femoral head (400) for assessing anteversion of an acetabular cup relative to a pelvis of a patient are described. The adjustable trial femoral head comprises a spherical body (402) having a bore extending along a polar axis of the spherical body and configured to receive a free end of a femoral neck. A visual alignment guide (420) is mounted on the at least partially spherical body and the orientation of the visual alignment guide relative to the spherical body is adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: LEWIS BUTLER, STEPHANIE PRINCE, DUNCAN YOUNG
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Publication number: 20200100918Abstract: A garment containing a pocket and loop to securely hold a single length of padding with bilateral breast mound prostheses for the mastectomy patient or other is disclosed. The garment includes a front layer, a middle section with a loop and a back layer. The single length of padding with bilateral breast mound prostheses is securely placed into the pocket and loop component of the garment. The garment is also able to take on various forms in order to securely hold two separate breast mound prostheses if desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Nicole Elisabeth Marie Mommers-McCaffrey
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Publication number: 20200100919Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a knee joint power generation device based on bidirectional ball screw drive, and belongs to the field of biomechanical energy harvesting. The power generation device converts the rotary motion of the knee joint during human movement into a linear motion of the rope by the rope driving device, and then converts the linear motion into a rotary motion through a bidirectional ball screw to directly act on the motor, thereby converting the human biological energy into electric energy in the whole process to achieve power generation. The power generation device of the disclosure can meet the requirements of normal power generation during high-speed running and low-speed walking, has long-term high-efficiency and stable performance, can be easily worn on different people, has light overall weight and costs less loss of human walking metabolism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Caihua XIONG, Zhongkui HUANG, Jun FAN, Wenbin CHEN
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Publication number: 20200100920Abstract: A liner for a prosthesis, wherein the liner is made of a liner material and comprises a proximal opening for accommodating an amputation stump, a distal end, a longitudinal direction, which extends from the proximal opening to the distal end, and an auxetic material The auxetic material is a two-dimensional-auxetic material, which is arranged in such a way that an extension of the liner in the longitudinal direction leads to an expansion of a diameter of the liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: Ottobock SE & Co. KGaAInventor: Lars Benjamin FINKE
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Publication number: 20200100921Abstract: An implantable system includes cells that produce and release a therapeutic agent, or agents, to a host in need. The system can include cells capable of eluting therapeutic agents in response to changing physiological conditions within a host. The system may comprise naked cells, encapsulated cells, or a mixture of non-encapsulating and encapsulated cells. The system may also comprise cells, and/or cell groups, of different origins. The implantable device may be placed intra-vascular, within bone marrow, within soft tissue, in the peritoneal cavity, or intra-hepatic, etc. The system can be comprised of a stent, or like devices. Such stents and like devices may optionally include port(s), catheter(s), and containment envelope systems for holding the above cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Patricia G. Rojo
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Publication number: 20200100922Abstract: Provided is a ureteral stent (=50) including a bladder portion (=52) positioned in a bladder of a patient, a kidney portion (=54) positioned in a kidney and ureteral passageway of the patient, and one or more tethers (=56) coupling the bladder portion to the kidney portion. The ureteral stent allows urine to pass around a blockage, and allows a ureter orifice connecting the ureteral passageway to the bladder to move between a compressed state and an uncompressed state to prevent or minimize urinary reflux, flank pain, blood in the urine, etc., while allowing the bladder portion to move freely in the bladder to prevent the bladder portion from irritating the trigone muscle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Lee E. Ponsky, Dean Secrest
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Publication number: 20200100923Abstract: Delivery devices and vascular devices are described for addressing a target site within a body lumen. The delivery device includes one or more ultrasound transducers positioned to transmit and receive ultrasound signals so as to provide an image of an interior of the patient's blood vessel within which the vascular device is disposed in real time, as the procedure is taking place. Using the images provided by the ultrasound transducers, the longitudinal and rotational position of the delivery device (and the vascular device constrained therein) may be adjusted to align the vascular device with the patient's vasculature. In some examples, the vascular device being delivered includes fenestrations, whereas in others the vascular device integral branch grafts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Jeko Metodiev MADJAROV
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Publication number: 20200100924Abstract: A stent delivery system can include a core member, first and second restraints, and a stent engagement component. The core member can have a distal segment. The first and second restraints can be coupled to the core member distal segment and axially spaced apart from each other to provide an axial gap. The first and second restraints can each have an outer profile that tapers radially inwardly in directions away from the gap. The stent engagement component can be at least partially disposed in the axial gap between the first and second restraints such that the component is slidably and rotatably coupled to the core member distal segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Kenneth Brown, Ghislain Sema, Michael Losordo, Evan Epstein, Gabriel Newell, Andy Huynh, Lawrence Farhat
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Publication number: 20200100925Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obesity are provided. More particularly, intragastric devices and methods of fabricating, deploying, inflating, monitoring, and retrieving the same are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Betty Wong, Neil R. Drake, Sheldon Nelson, Daniel J. Proctor, Kate Sapp, Eleanor McCarthy
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Publication number: 20200100926Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obesity are provided. More particularly, intragastric devices and methods of fabricating, deploying, inflating, monitoring, and retrieving the same are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Neil R. Drake, Antonio C. Llevares, Sheldon Nelson, Daniel J. Proctor, Andrew P. Rasdal, Keoni John Sundseth, Amy D.L. VandenBerg, Betty Wong
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Publication number: 20200100927Abstract: This document presents a footwear article that covers the foot and ankle of the wearer. The footwear object protects the wearer's feet and ankle while improving blood circulation, and supporting the toes, arches, and ankles of the wearer. The footwear object is manufactured of layered fabrics that are knitted and/or woven from both man-made and natural fibers. The footwear object has portions providing compression, padding, and grip to provide support and prevent injury to the wearer's feet and ankles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: Gryppers, Inc.Inventors: Jamelle Brian Eugene, Precious Wilson
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Publication number: 20200100928Abstract: An ankle brace includes a main body configured to receive a foot of a wearer and an ankle stay coupled to the main body. The ankle stay includes a superior anterior section, an intermediate anterior section, and an inferior anterior section. The superior anterior section is configured to be disposed anteriorly relative to the ankle of the foot of the wearer, and the superior anterior section includes a first convex edge facing in an anterior direction and a first concave edge facing in a posterior direction. The intermediate anterior section is configured to be disposed inferiorly relative to the ankle of the foot of the wearer. The intermediate anterior section includes a second convex edge facing in the posterior direction and a second concave edge facing in the anterior direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: William Best, Blaze Best, Bastien Jourde
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Publication number: 20200100929Abstract: An ankle brace includes a main body that is configured to receive a foot of a wearer. The main body has a first side portion and a second side portion opposite the first side portion. An adjustable stirrup assembly is coupled to the main body. The adjustable stirrup assembly includes an inner stirrup and an outer stirrup. The inner stirrup is configured to underlie the sole of the foot of the wearer. The inner stirrup includes a first inner stirrup strap and a second inner stirrup strap. The first inner stirrup strap is coupled to the first side portion of the main body. The second inner stirrup strap is coupled to the second side portion of the main body, and the second inner stirrup strap detachably couples to the first inner stirrup strap. The outer stirrup at least partially underlies the inner stirrup.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Blaze Best
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Publication number: 20200100930Abstract: A leg restraint system to hold a person's thighs together while seated with bent legs, including a strap having a first strap end and a second strap end, a buckle, the buckle having a first latchable end and a second latchable end, wherein the first latchable end is affixed to the first strap end and the second latchable end affixed to the second strap end, one or more keepers configured to gather the first strap end and a second strap end, a bungee binder, the bungee binder configured to hold the strap in a stored position and, thus, functions to be easily used to carry or transport the leg restraint system and utilize the leg restraint system to clasp, cinch, and hold a seated passengers bent legs in parallel and prevent their bent legs from spreading to a V-spread and encroaching on another adjacent traveler's designated leg space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Henry L. GILBERT, Jr.
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Publication number: 20200100931Abstract: Thermoresponsive skin barrier assemblies are disclosed. One such wound treatment assembly includes a pump configured to expel a biosealant to a pump output port when subjected to a thermal stimulus, and an adhesive substrate layer for covering the wound. The adhesive substrate layer includes a conduit configured to transport the biosealant from the output port to the wound. The assembly further includes a control module in signal communication with a wound leakage sensor configured to activate a heating element disposed in proximity to the pump when wound leakage is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey Norman Schoess, Kannan Sivaprakasam
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Publication number: 20200100932Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for controlled delivery of a therapy, such as a stimulant, to a mouth of a subject via an oral device positioned in a secured configuration in the mouth. At least one of a tongue position stimulator (TST) and tongue position sensor (TSE) is provided, according to certain aspects. According to another aspect, a stimulus is delivered to the mouth and/or tongue via a mouthpiece secured to the subject's teeth. In another regard, a stimulus is delivered that generates a natural response to eliminate or reduce sleep disorders, such as for example at least one of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Christopher Hermanson, Amit Rajguru
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Publication number: 20200100933Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods to non-invasively determine whether a patient has an autonomic dysfunction. In some implementations, the autonomic dysfunction can be a neurological dysfunction. The system can measure a patient's autonomic nervous system response to a stimulus. The stimulus can be a thermal stimulus, such as a cold temperature. The system can apply the thermal stimulus to an extremity of the patient, such as the patient's hand or arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: Cornell UniversityInventor: Barry Kosofsky
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Publication number: 20200100934Abstract: A lightweight, portable, cost-effective skin-cooling device is adapted for use with a coolant spray in an existing canister having a rim surrounding a push-activated spray tube. The apparatus comprises a housing with an inlet end that snaps onto the existing canister, an outlet end with a skin-contacting component, and a pushbutton. A tubular structure, disposed within the housing, includes an inlet end configured to engage with the push-activated spray tube of the canister, and an outlet end directed toward the skin-contacting component supported over the outlet end of the housing. Depressing the pushbutton causes the inlet end of the tubular structure to depress the push-activated spray tube, thereby causing the coolant spray to be carried though the tubular and out the outlet end thereof to cool the skin-contacting component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Anthony Ariano, Ben Spitalnick, Keith Matthew Seibert
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Publication number: 20200100935Abstract: A method and apparatus in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention includes applying adhesive onto skin of a human subject. An applicator is then brought into contact with the adhesive such the adhesive is disposed between the applicator and the subject's skin. The applicator is activated to cool a tissue region via the subject's skin, via the heat-transfer surface of the applicator, and via the adhesive. While the tissue region cools, the adhesive also cools, thereby reversibly strengthening adhesion between the subject's skin and the heat-transfer surface and forming a strong bond therebetween. The strengthened adhesion inhibits any movement of the applicator relative to the skin. After cooling the tissue region, the adhesive is warmed, thereby weakening the adhesion which allows the heat-transfer surface of the applicator to be easily separated from the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Leonard C. DeBenedictis, Like Zeng, George Frangineas, Jr., Joel N. Jimenez Lozano
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Publication number: 20200100936Abstract: An exothermic natural massage shell includes a natural bivalve shell comprising a first half and a second half adhered together with an adhesive to form a hollow chamber. An aperture is formed in the first half to provide a portal to the hollow chamber of the bivalve shell. A reactant is disposed inside the hollow chamber of the bivalve shell. The reactant may be a reactive powder mixture disposed inside a fluid-permeable pouch. Combining the reactant with an activator inside the hollow chamber of the bivalve shell causes an exothermic reaction that heats the bivalve shell and maintains the bivalve shell at a substantially constant elevated temperature for a duration of time. The adhesive adhering the first shell half to the second shell half includes a first elastomeric polymer bonding agent with balanced coefficient of expansion properties and a second flexible resin sealant that makes the adhesive moisture-proof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: FOREVER YOUNG INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Daniel L. YOUNG
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Publication number: 20200100937Abstract: A necklace to provide a cooling effect for a user, the necklace including a necklace main body to wrap around a neck of the user, a clasp disposed at a first end of the necklace main body, and a cooling device disposed at a second end of the necklace main body to connect to the clasp, the cooling device including a cooling device main body to contact a back of the neck of the user at back portion thereof, a sensor disposed on at least one of the cooling device main body and the necklace main body to sense a temperature of the neck of the user, a microprocessor to receive a signal from the sensor in response to the sensor sensing that the temperature of the back of the neck of the user has exceeded 98.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Barbie Patterson
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Publication number: 20200100938Abstract: A heat transfer device particularly structured for application of thermal therapy from a contact surface to internal structures of a human ear. A device may be passive (pre-cooled), active (thermoelectrically active), or include elements of both. A device may be structured to apply thermal treatment from a contact surface of a contact cavity only to a localized posterior area relative to the circumference of an ear. A device may include both of a contact cavity and a bulk cavity, with heat transfer media disposed in each cavity. Typically, a bulk cavity holds at least twice the media volume contained in a contact cavity. The cavities may be disposed in fluid communication, or separated by a barrier to permit only thermal communication there-between. When a barrier between cavities is present, a device may include different heat transfer media in each cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Curtis S. King
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Publication number: 20200100939Abstract: Reinforced esophageal heat transfer devices are disclosed. An example reinforced esophageal heat transfer device includes a distal end configured for nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal insertion into an esophagus of a subject, a proximal end including an inlet port and an outlet port, a heat transfer region between the distal end and the proximal end, one or more lumens configured for providing a fluid path for flow of a heat transfer medium to and from the heat transfer region, and one or more reinforcing elements configured for reinforcing the one or more lumens to enable the heat transfer medium to flow through the fluid path via negative pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Erik Kulstad, Frank E. Garrett, JR.
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Publication number: 20200100940Abstract: The disclosure herein provides ophthalmic surgical systems, methods, and devices. In one embodiment, a handheld medical instrument for surgical procedures comprises a body having an exterior surface shaped to be held and manipulated by a human hand; a surgical tool extending from a distal end of the body; and a pressure-sensitive button for controlling operation of the surgical tool, the pressure-sensitive button comprising an actuation surface positioned adjacent the exterior surface of the body, the pressure-sensitive button further comprising a pressure detection device, the pressure detection device configured to enable output of a signal for controlling a function of the surgical tool, the signal being proportional to a position of the actuation surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey David Brennan, Mark Humayun
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Publication number: 20200100941Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical instrument for cataract removal surgery includes a helical coil structure including a wire or elongated structure coiled in a plurality essentially similar diameter coils of 360-degree turns in a corkscrew having a coil diameter sufficiently small to fit within an incision of a human ocular lens capsule for entering the human ocular lens capsule during a cataract removal surgery. A pointed sharp end pierces and grasps a human ocular lens under the control of a surgeon upon being inserted in a human ocular lens capsule within said ocular lens capsule during a cataract removal surgery. The corkscrew structure firmly holds the human ocular lens and controls the position and movement of the human ocular lens during said cataract removal surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Thad Anthony Labbe
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Publication number: 20200100942Abstract: A hearing-protective earplug (1) with a resilient polymeric foam body (10) and with a grippable stem (110) that includes a forward portion (111) with an annular sleeve (112) that at least partially defines an open-ended, front-facing cavity (114) within which a rearward portion (21) of the resilient polymeric foam body resides.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Caitlin E. Meree, James P. Endle, Joshua M. Fishman, Hannah L. Mathers, Travis L. Potts, Joseph D. Rule, Richard J. Webb, Caroline M. Ylitalo
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Publication number: 20200100943Abstract: A wound cover device can comprise a backing, a micro-structure device, and one or more of a wound dressing and a skin replacement layer. The backing can be stretchable The micro-structure device can comprise a plurality of fasteners, such as micro-staples, micro-pins, micro-barbs and the like, that can be used to attach the wound cover device to tissue such as skin. The micro-structure device can be stretchable to stretch with the backing. The micro-structure device can be configured such that the fasteners are positioned in a two-dimensional pattern or fill-in an interior portion of the wound dressing or skin replacement layer. The fasteners of the micro-structure device can extend through the wound dressing or skin replacement layer. The micro-structure device can additionally be placed around a perimeter or edge region of the backing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Cheuk Yin Paul Leung, Ron Berenson
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Publication number: 20200100944Abstract: A wound or access location dressing device can be used with a transcutaneous medical device such as a cannula, a catheter, or other transcutaneous interventional device. The dressing device is formed at least partially of a flexible hydrophillic polyurethane matrix, an antimicrobial agent contained within or coupled to the matrix, and a hemostatic agent contained within or coupled to the matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Jiaye Jho
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Publication number: 20200100945Abstract: 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 to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Sean Albert, Ed Armstrong, Ken Beaudoin, Iain Michael Blackburn, Phil Bussone, Brendan Crawford, Robert Emmerson, Mike Ewaschuk, Stephen Gianelis, Andrew Goddard, Joseph Gordon, Mark Guarraia, Tim Johnson, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Andrew Linton, Dan Nelsen, Michael Salame, Tim Stern, Mark White
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Publication number: 20200100946Abstract: Provided are buffered adhesive compositions comprising a high molecular weight non-neutralized polymeric acid and a high molecular weight partially neutralized polymeric acid and products such as wound dressings and ostomy skin barriers incorporating the compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventors: JAN WOHLGEMUTH, METTE MAACK, CARSTEN RIKHOF, PETER SKOV, KRISTOFFER NIELSEN, PER LADEFOGED, KENNETH NIELSEN, MICHAEL TAYLOR, RICHARD MURAHATA
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Publication number: 20200100947Abstract: A method and system for creating a custom-fit orthopedic cast comprises obtaining at least one measurements taken from at least one image of a body part, selecting a template cast, modifying the template cast according to the measurements taken from the at least one image to generate a custom cast model and rendering a custom cast based on the custom cast model.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Alex Moon
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Publication number: 20200100948Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for printing and drying inks on substrates. Printing systems may include a metering device positioned between a printing station and a light source. During operation, the printing station deposits ink onto a substrate to define a printed region. And the light source directs infrared light onto the substrate to define an illumination zone. The printed region is advanced from the printing station to the metering device and from the metering device through the illumination zone, wherein the ink is dried with infrared light traveling from the light source, which also heats the substrate and changes the modulus of elasticity of the substrate. In turn, the metering device isolates the printing station from the change in the modulus of elasticity to help reduce phase shifts caused by changes in the modulus of elasticity resulting from heat in the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Kasey Marie Hudson
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Publication number: 20200100949Abstract: Garment-like absorbent articles are disclosed. The garment-like absorbent articles may include two nonwoven components that have coordinating and/or substantially similar repeat patterns of apertures and/or bonds. The two nonwoven components may also have certain repeat unit areas, repeat unit width, and repeat unit lengths to aid in softness and to provide improved aesthetic appearance to consumers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Alizha V. SMITH, Christopher S. CAMERON, Nayda Liz RAMOS MEDINA, Vanessa M. MELENDEZ, Brittany D. CANFIELD
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Publication number: 20200100950Abstract: A process and an apparatus for producing hygienic absorbent articles provided with at least one refastenable side seam from a chain of articles being formed having a first elastic sheet and a second elastic sheet, wherein the process and the apparatus are configured to perform operations on one or both of the elastic sheets in a cross direction, that is, with the elastic sheets parallel to the machine direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Gabriele SABLONE
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Publication number: 20200100951Abstract: A method of folding a pant-like disposable absorbent garment includes providing a garment defining first and second waist side regions, a waist center region positioned therebetween, and a crotch region longitudinally below the waist center region. In particular embodiments, the method further includes folding the garment along a transversely extending fold line so as to bring the crotch region into superposed relation with the waist center region; providing a chute having a floor and first and second side walls; urging the garment into the chute; and, while the garment is in the chute, folding the garment along longitudinally extending first and second fold lines so as to position the first and second waist side regions over the waist center region. The first and second fold lines are adjacent the first and second side walls, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Jason K. Sieck, Bradley W. Schoon, Brian R. Vogt, Steven Kolasinski
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Publication number: 20200100952Abstract: A process and an apparatus for making a refastenable side seam of an hygienic absorbent article efficiently, without the need to remove scrap and which allows refastenable side seams to be obtained which are ergonomic, aesthetically pleasing, easily identifiable by the user and such that they do not reduce the wearability of the article. The disclosure also relates to a hygienic absorbent article provided with at least one refastenable side seam. The disclosure also relates to a process and an apparatus for carrying out one or more operations on elastic panels usable for making an hygienic absorbent article provided with at least one refastenable side seam.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Gabriele SABLONE
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Publication number: 20200100953Abstract: A wound cleansing assembly, which includes or is a wound cleansing cloth (1), having at least one carrier layer (2) and threads (3) disposed on the carrier layer (2) and protruding from the carrier (2), preferably made exclusively of synthetic fibers, preferably plastic fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: L&R USA, INC.Inventors: JOHANNES ENGL, ROBERT STROHAL
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Publication number: 20200100954Abstract: An underwear or incontinent device for children or adults is disclosed. The front portion of the underwear further includes a closable penile opening, such as a fly, which extends from the waist opening through the center of the front portion down into the crotch portion of the underwear. The opening is held closed by a hook and loop type fastener or the like. The penile opening comprises a pair of flaps which overlap each other in a closed position and which can be pulled apart to define an opened position and thus allow the user to urinate therethrough. The opening can then be closed and/or resealed. The penile opening can be advantageously formed without otherwise disturbing the secure attachment of the underwear around the user's waist. The underwear is therefore useful for purposes of potty training a male child or for protection of adult males having incontinence problems.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Mmoja Ajabu, Debra Harris
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Publication number: 20200100955Abstract: Garment-like absorbent articles are disclosed. The garment-like absorbent articles may include one or more nonwoven components that having repeating patterns of apertures and/or bonds. The nonwoven components may also have certain repeat unit areas, repeat unit width, and repeat unit lengths to aid in softness and to provide improved aesthetic appearance to consumers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Alizha V. SMITH, Christopher S. CAMERON, Nayda Liz RAMOS MEDINA, Vanessa M. MELENDEZ, Brittany D. CANFIELD
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Publication number: 20200100956Abstract: A nonwoven web for an absorbent article is provided. The nonwoven web comprises a first surface, a second surface, and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on the first surface or the second surface. The three-dimensional features comprise one or more first regions and a plurality of second regions. The one or more first regions are different than the plurality of second regions in a value of an average intensive property. The one or more first regions comprise a first line, a second line, and a third line extending at least partially intermediate the first line and the second line. The first line and the second line extend in substantially the same direction. The third line extends in a direction transverse to the first line and the second line.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Arman ASHRAF, Alizha V. SMITH, Christopher S. CAMERON, Nayda Liz RAMOS MEDINA, Vanessa M. MELENDEZ, Brittany D. CANFIELD
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Publication number: 20200100957Abstract: Apparatus is provided for a medical cutting device, specifically, a cast removal apparatus designed for the removal of orthopedic casts generally applied for immobilization, which apparatus comprises a temperature safety system and/or a burn reduction system. The use of any saw for cast removal creates a potential for patient discomfort and iatrogenic injury, including but not limited to burns which can leave unsightly scars and wound complications. The apparatuses presented comprise a housing for a temperature control system and motor, which motor can be controlled by the temperature control system to control a cast saw blade, with at least one temperature sensor to sense temperature information regarding at least one cutting region of the blade. The temperature information is used by the temperature control system to control the motor. The apparatuses presented comprise a burn reduction system with cast saw blade coolant or lubricant and coolant or lubricant applicators.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: Osteomechanics LLCInventor: Daniel Wiznia
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Publication number: 20200100958Abstract: Apparatus is provided for a medical cutting device, specifically, a cast removal apparatus designed for the removal of orthopedic casts generally applied for immobilization, which apparatus comprises a temperature safety system and/or a burn reduction system. The use of any saw for cast removal creates a potential for patient discomfort and iatrogenic injury, including but not limited to burns which can leave unsightly scars and wound complications. The apparatuses presented comprise a housing for a temperature control system and motor, which motor can be controlled by the temperature control system to control a cast saw blade, with at least one temperature sensor to sense temperature information regarding at least one cutting region of the blade. The temperature information is used by the temperature control system to control the motor. The apparatuses presented comprise a burn reduction system with cast saw blade coolant or lubricant and coolant or lubricant applicators.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: Osteomechanics LLCInventor: Daniel Wiznia
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Publication number: 20200100959Abstract: The disclosed personal assistive lift device is a self-operated device intended to a help a moderately disabled, yet still ambulatory, person regain a standing position after a fall. The disclosed personal assistive lift device includes a main leg and two support legs pivotably connected together, a seat movably affixed to the main leg, a handlebar positioned on a top portion of the main leg, and a module containing a gearmotor configured to move the seat along the main leg. A major advantage of the disclosed device is to allow the user to safely expand the range of activities and locations, whether indoor or outdoor, that the user can access.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: William F. HASKETT, Helmut KOCH
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Publication number: 20200100960Abstract: A modular system is usable to vary the conditions around a bed in a home to provide various levels of support for patients who are at home and have varying acuity of medical complications. The modular system allows the home bed to be temporarily adapted for medical care.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: David L. RIBBLE, Craig M. MEYERSON, Lori ZAPFE, John V. HARMEYER, Xuan TENG, Jotpreet CHAHAL, Thomas F. HEIL, Kirsten M. EMMONS, David L. BEDEL, Kenneth L. LILLY, Nicholas MANN
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Publication number: 20200100961Abstract: An electric bed comprises a main bed frame and a movable auxiliary bed frame, wherein the auxiliary bed frame is sequentially provided with a bottom plate, a base plate and a backing plate, the front end of the base plate is rotatably connected to the front end of the auxiliary bed frame, the rear end of the bottom plate is rotatably connected to the front end of the base plate, the front end of the backing plate is rotatably connected to the rear end of the base plate, a first electric telescopic rod and a second electric telescopic rod for driving the bottom plate and the backing plate to be unfolded and stored are provided between the bottom plate and the main bed frame and between the backing plate and the auxiliary bed frame, respectively, and a linkage member is provided between the bottom plate and the main bed frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Guohong Zeng
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Publication number: 20200100962Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a bed assembly. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a bed assembly that is compatible with a traditional consumer bed and can enhance the traditional consumer bed so it provides features of a traditional hospital bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: David L. RIBBLE, Craig M. MEYERSON, Lori ZAPFE, John V. HARMEYER, Xuan TENG, Jotpreet CHAHAL, Thomas F. HEIL, Kirsten M. EMMONS, David L. BEDEL, Kenneth L. LILLY, Nicholas MANN
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Publication number: 20200100963Abstract: A surgical table with independently extendable or foldable side extension platforms (side rails) allowing accommodation of patients with variable physical characteristics. Said surgical table side extension platforms may be operated manually or by electrical or pneumatic actuators and may be controlled by a local or a remote (wireline or wireless connected) controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Breanne O'Leary
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Publication number: 20200100964Abstract: A patient-support apparatus includes a first frame and a second frame movable relative to the first frame. The patient-support apparatus further includes an obstacle detection device and related method for detecting an obstacle between the first frame and the second frame of the patient-support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Michael BUCCIERI, James L. WALKE, Chris L. HILDENBRAND, John G. BYERS
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Publication number: 20200100965Abstract: This disclosure provides a patient support for supporting a patient. The patient support comprises a lattice of cells each having a base, a top disposed opposite the base, and one or more buckling elements having a thickness and extending from the base to the top to form a column.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Patrick Lafleche, Justin Jon Raymond, James K. Galer, Ross Jones