Patents Issued in April 30, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200129317
    Abstract: Intravascular delivery system for deployment of a therapeutic device, such as a stent, in a controlled and robust manner is supported by a lockable balloon catheter equipped with a locking mechanism configured to lock in vivo to a delivery component, such as a guidewire. The lockable balloon catheter can be controllably transitioned between a locked and an unlocked modes of operation by inflation/deflation of the balloon of the lockable balloon catheter. Being in the locked mode of operation, the lockable balloon catheter facilitates delivery of the therapeutic element along the delivery component to a target site while enhancing the stability of the delivery component, especially near the target site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: VISHAL GUPTA
  • Publication number: 20200129318
    Abstract: A method for performing a medical procedure may comprise advancing a first device through a first body lumen. A distal portion of the first device may include a magnet. The method may further comprise advancing a second device through a second body lumen. The second device may include a magnetic field sensor. The method may further comprise_receiving a signal from the magnetic field sensor. The signal may be indicative of a magnetic field measured by the magnetic field sensor. The method may further comprise, if the received signal matches a magnetic field of the magnet, identifying a position of the magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: George Wilfred DUVAL, Peter L. DAYTON, Evan WILDER
  • Publication number: 20200129319
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a knee joint brace and a knee joint supporting method using the same. The knee joint brace includes: a support frame including two support stands, the two support stands being arranged in parallel with and spaced from each other; at least one adjusting band connected to the support frame; a rotating dual-disc disposed on each of the two support stands, each of the two support stands being capable of bending about the rotating dual-disc; and a supporting band disposed at one end of the support frame and configured to support the support frame in an extending direction of the support stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Hongyang YU
  • Publication number: 20200129320
    Abstract: A smart gear apparatus is provided. The smart gear apparatus includes wearable material, a smart material pad and a control element. The smart material pad is integrated with or at least partially encased in the wearable material and includes smart material having a variable hardness and a control element. The control element is operably coupled to the smart material pad and is configured to adjust the variable hardness of the smart material thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Al Chakra, Yuk L. Chan, JIAN JUN WANG
  • Publication number: 20200129321
    Abstract: The present invention provides a combination of a splint and a pillow for use in treating and immobilizing a patient. The combination includes a first portion encased in an airtight container and a second portion also encased in an airtight container. The first portion and the second portion are interconnected by an air flow valve having a air flow regulator for controlling airflow between the portions. The first portion may include bean-bag or similar splint and the second portion includes a foam component. The two portions share the same air such that when the first portion is inflated, the second portion is deflated. Wherein, upon opening of the airflow regulator, the air pressure passes between the first portion, deflating the first portion, into the second portion, thus inflating the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Theodoor Christian Boezaart, Andre Boezaart
  • Publication number: 20200129322
    Abstract: Disclosed is a male urinary flow directing device for involuntary and hygiene protection during urination. The device includes a hollow tubular body, a perforation line and an absorbent moisture collecting liner. The hollow tubular body extends between first and second end portions thereof, and defines a diameter thereof, and an inner circumferential profile along the first end portion. The hollow tubular body includes a plurality of foldable lines across which the hollow tubular body is folded to be formed. The perforation line is formed along the first end portion and extends across one of a foldable line. The liner is coupled along the inner circumferential profile. The hollow tubular body is wearable, and to fit various sizes is tearable along the perforation line to expand or converge the diameter. The liner along the first end portion absorbs urination drops while the hollow tubular body is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: HARRISON BERT LEUCKEL
  • Publication number: 20200129323
    Abstract: Domed articles are disclosed with reinforcements and adaptations for adhesively-applying them to a person's body while sleeping, to deter against the person from assuming an undesirable sleeping posture, which may include a posture that is commonly associated with louder and more dangerous snoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Jennifer Sparr
  • Publication number: 20200129324
    Abstract: A portable device for the thermal medical treatment of skin allows a treatment attachment to be coupled to a mobile data-processing unit, preferably a smartphone or a tablet, via an interface, wherein a housing of the treatment attachment which extends over the treatment attachment is provided with a heating element directly underneath the surface facing away from the data-processing unit in the coupled state, the heating element being coupled to a temperature sensor, wherein the heating element, with the interposition of a control unit, is connected to the electrically conductive interface or, via a Bluetooth connection, to the data-processing unit in such a way that the heating element is supplied with power via one or more rechargeable batteries integrated into the data-processing unit in such a way that the heating element can be heated to a temperature predefined via the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: KAMEDI GMBH
    Inventors: Christof REUTER, Stefan HOTZ, Armin MEYER, Lukas Heinrich LIEDTKE
  • Publication number: 20200129325
    Abstract: A single-use infection control system for a forced air warming machine having hosing connected to the machine including: a closable container having a chamber to receive the machine, the container constructed from air permeable material that prevents infectious airborne particles from entering the chamber; a sleeve having a first end and a second end, the first end engaged to an aperture on the container and the sleeve surrounding the hosing; and a filter cap constructed from the air permeable material, disposed at the second end and covering an opening of the hosing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Care Essentials Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Abhay Sinha, Ishan Sinha
  • Publication number: 20200129326
    Abstract: A blanket for forced air warming of a patient, the blanket including a non-air permeable outer layer an air permeable inner layer contactable to the patient; the outer layer and inner layer defining an inflatable chamber, the inflatable chamber allowing egress of the forced warming air through the inner layer; wherein in use, the inflated chamber provides visual transparency of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Care Essentials Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Abhay Sinha, Ishan Sinha
  • Publication number: 20200129327
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical device for treating, preventing or ameliorating an eye condition. The device comprises a cover, at least a portion of which comprises an antimicrobial agent and is at least partially filled with temperature control means. In use, the cover is arranged to contact a subject's eye and/or a surrounding area thereof, and the temperature control means is configured to modulate the temperature of the cover to thereby treat, prevent or ameliorate the eye condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Susan Grant, Adam Wymer, Sam Wymer
  • Publication number: 20200129328
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for body temperature management using a heat exchange device carrying a heat transfer medium to heat or cool a desired, focused portion of a patient's body. In accordance with certain aspects of the invention, the heat exchange device includes a steerable tip that may be manipulated via a steerable control apparatus to route the device through the patient's body to the intended location of treatment. Methods of using such heat exchange device to effect temperature management of the patient's organs are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Bingren HU, Chunli LIU
  • Publication number: 20200129329
    Abstract: A device for machining an object by laser radiation, by photodisruption. The device includes an observation device for imaging the object and a laser scanning device by which the laser radiation is passed over a predetermined sector of the object for scanning the sector. The device includes the observation device with a first lens for imaging the object; the laser scanning device with a second lens, through which the laser radiation is guided, in which both lenses with regard to the dimension of the regions to be produced in the images and/or with regard to their focal intercept are different from each other. The device alternately images the respective region of the object in a first operating mode by the first lens and in a second operating mode by the second lens. It is thus possible to use in both operating modes a lens adapted to the intended imaging purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Marco HANFT, Dirk MUEHLHOFF, Mario GERLACH, Elke EBERT
  • Publication number: 20200129330
    Abstract: A phacoemulsification needle can include a head with a lumen, a shaft with a lumen, and a hub with a lumen, wherein the lumen diameter increases from the head to the hub. In some embodiments, the head of the phacoemulsification needle can be tapered such that the proximal end of the head is wider than the distal end of the head. In some embodiments, the distal end of the head has a beveled tip. In some embodiments, the sides of the head can be tapered and hexagonal, square, or triangular in cross-section. In some embodiments, the phacoemulsification needle can decrease the amount of ultrasonic energy, aspiration rate, or vacuum needed during phacoemulsification of a cataract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Douglas John Mastel
  • Publication number: 20200129331
    Abstract: Medical devices and methods for removing a predetermined shape of soft tissue from a target tissue layer, thereby leaving a matching channel with predetermined geometry and orientation in the target tissue layer, are described. The medical device comprises coaxial outer and inner elongated members extending along axis X; said outer member comprises an open distal side and a first distal part configured for sticking to said target tissue layer during forward axial movement; said inner member comprises a second distal part configured to rotate and project distally through said open distal side to cut said predetermined shape of the soft tissue from the target tissue layer and create said channel formed as a hole across the target tissue layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Gilad Lavi, Yoseph Glovinsky, Vadim Shmukler, Nir Israeli
  • Publication number: 20200129332
    Abstract: An implantable glaucoma shunt for treating glaucoma in an eye is disclosed herein. The glaucoma shunt may comprise a plurality of strips adapted to be positioned on a sclera of the eye and an elastomeric drainage tube having an outflow end connected to the plurality of strips and an opening thereof. The drainage tube may have an open lumen and a length sufficient to extend into the anterior chamber of the eye. The plurality of strips may be substantially parallel with one another or the plurality of strips may diverge from one another. In an embodiment, the disclosed glaucoma shunt may be manufactured by removing material from a prior-art type glaucoma shunt. The disclosed glaucoma shunt may be inserted via an insertion tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Marrie Van Der Mooren, Theophilus Bogaert
  • Publication number: 20200129333
    Abstract: Devices, methods and kits are described for reducing intraocular pressure. The devices include a support that is implantable within Schlemm's canal and that may restore or maintain at least partial patency of the canal without substantially interfering with transmural or transluminal fluid flow across the canal. The devices utilize the natural drainage process of the eye and may be implanted with minimal trauma to the eye. Kits may include a support and an introducer for implanting the support within Schlemm's canal. Methods may include implanting a support within Schlemm's canal, where the support is capable of restoring or maintaining at least partial patency of the canal without substantial interference with transmural or transluminal fluid flow across the canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: David Y. BADAWI, Paul BADAWI
  • Publication number: 20200129334
    Abstract: An ophthalmic device including a cannula having a cannula distal end, a lumen, and one or more orifices coupled to the lumen is provided. The cannula is configured to deliver a fluid. A sleeve is disposed around the cannula and has a sleeve distal end. A handle is coupled to the sleeve and the cannula, the handle having an actuator. An internal mechanism is coupled to the actuator and configured to retract the sleeve relative to the cannula. The internal mechanism includes a follower fixedly coupled to the sleeve and moveable between distal and proximal positions, and a release member movable between an activated position and a release position. The release member is coupled to the actuator and configured to release a force that urges the follower from the distal position to the proximal position when the release member moves from the activated position to the release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Malik Y. KAHOOK, Eric PORTEOUS, Carlos A. MENDOZA
  • Publication number: 20200129335
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for ocular treatment are provided. The apparatus can comprise a microcannula having a proximal end, a distal end, a cavity, and a central longitudinal axis. The apparatus can include a handle coupled to the proximal end of the microcannula. The apparatus can include multiple orifices extending circumferentially about the microcannula distal end, each of the orifices defining a channel extending transverse to the central longitudinal axis, and one or more grooves about a circumference of the microcannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Malik Y. KAHOOK
  • Publication number: 20200129336
    Abstract: A laser eye surgery system used to treat vitreous bodies includes a laser source, a ranging subsystem, an integrated optical subsystem, and a patient interface assembly. The laser source produces a treatment beam that includes a plurality of laser pulses. The ranging subsystem produces a source beam used to locate one or more structures of an eye. In some embodiments, the ranging subsystem includes an optical coherence tomography (OCT) pickoff assembly that includes a first optical wedge and a second optical wedge separated from the first optical wedge. The OCT pickoff assembly is configured to divide an OCT source beam into a sample beam and a reference beam. The integrated optical subsystem is used to scan the treatment beam and the sample beam. In other embodiments, Purkinje imaging, Scheimpflug imaging, confocal or nonlinear optical microscopy, ultrasound, stereo imaging, fluorescence imaging, or other medical imaging technique may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Georg Schuele, Phillip H. Gooding, Alexander Vankov, Michael W. Wiltberger
  • Publication number: 20200129337
    Abstract: A microsurgical device and methods of its use can be used for treatment of various conditions including eye diseases, such as glaucoma, using minimally invasive surgical techniques. A dual-blade device can be used for cutting the trabecular meshwork (“TM”) in the eye. The device tip provides entry into the Schlemm's canal via its size (i.e., for example, 0.2-0.3 mm width) and configuration where a ramp elevates the TM away from the outer wall of the Schlemm's canal and guides the TM to first and second lateral elements for creating first and second incisions through the TM. The dimensions and configuration of the blade is such that an entire strip of TM is removed without leaving TM leaflets behind and without causing collateral damage to adjacent tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Malik Y. KAHOOK
  • Publication number: 20200129338
    Abstract: A composite material is described, which is of particular use in wound treatment, and to a method for producing said composite material is also described. The composite material has a first foam layer having a first hydrophilic polyurethane foam material, and, in immediate contact therewith, a second foam layer having a second hydrophilic polyurethane foam material, which second hydrophilic foam material is different from the first hydrophilic foam material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Eric S. Gardiner, Magnus Paledzki, Jason Raymond Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200129339
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sterilized medical dressing for treating wounds comprised of a polymer sponge containing an antimicrobial agent and a silicon adhesive secured to the dressing surface. The dressing can be exposed initially to gamma radiation and later sterilized by ethylene oxide or alternatively it can be sterilized by ethylene oxide and later irradiated by gamma radiation. z The sponge dressing can also contain at least one biofilm reducing agent, at least one chelating agent and an ionic and non-ionic surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: HYDROFERA, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Drury, John E. O'Gara, Christopher Hanson, John Mantese
  • Publication number: 20200129340
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wound healing PVA sponge dressing using negative capillary pressure of the dressing material together with auxiliary negative pressure for wound treatment. The PVA sponge dressing is pretreated with gram positive and gram negative biocidal dyes for insertion into or over a wound. A negative pressure pump is mounted to the PVA sponge dressing to produce additional capillary pressure for withdrawing fluid or water vapor from the sponge dressing and a cover is mounted over the sponge material and negative pressure pump forming a unitary sealed package for placement over a wound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: HYDROFERA, LLC.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Drury, Christopher Hanson, John E. O'Gara, Alysha De Silva
  • Publication number: 20200129341
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for treating a tissue site are described. In some embodiments, the system may include a pouch having an upstream layer, a downstream layer, and an absorbent member enclosed between the upstream layer and the downstream layer. The upstream layer and the downstream layer may each include a hydrophobic side and a hydrophilic side. The hydrophilic side of both the upstream layer and the downstream layer may be positioned facing the absorbent member. The hydrophobic side of both the upstream layer and the downstream layer may form a portion of an exterior surface of the pouch such that fluid incident on the pouch is distributed laterally along the exterior surface of the pouch before being absorbed by the absorbent member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Daniel John COULTHARD, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Christopher Brian LOCKE
  • Publication number: 20200129342
    Abstract: Provided herein is a device for ventilating an orthopedic cast. The device includes (a) an air-pump; and (b) a flexible tubing connected to the air-pump; such that the flexible tubing is insertable into the space between the orthopedic cast and the body of the wearer of the orthopedic cast. The air-pump permits air to be forced into the flexible tubing to ventilate the space between the orthopedic cast and the body of the wearer of the orthopedic cast through an opening in the flexible tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Riley SHOVE
  • Publication number: 20200129343
    Abstract: A system and method for producing a disposable undergarment, with the lateral edges of the undergarment bonded by means of an ultrasonic horn. When a blank is formed for an individual undergarment, the lateral edges of opposing edges of the blank will form the seam. When the edges are sealed together, a seam is formed. The individual undergarments may be later separated along the seams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: David E. Schuette, Joram L. McClurg, Jon A. Pelland, Jeffrey W. Fritz, Daniel A. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20200129344
    Abstract: The Present invention comprises of a packet filled with wet wipes configured on the front or back of the diaper. The placement device make it convenient to change a diaper. The diapers would have wet wipes in a removable foil packet, it would be waterproof to keep the moisture from drying out, the packet contains four or five wipes and ready for immediate use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Marva Joy Kelly, Dianna Lureen Kelly, Lorna Lilieth Kelly, Marjorie Delarene Kelly
  • Publication number: 20200129345
    Abstract: A nonwoven web for use in an absorbent article is described. The nonwoven web has first and second nonwoven layers. The first nonwoven layer has a first plurality of fibers, an additive disposed, at least in part, on a portion of the first plurality of fibers, a first side and an opposing second side, wherein second side has a plurality of discontinuities. The second nonwoven layer has a second plurality of fibers, a first surface and an opposing second surface, and a plurality of tufts extending through at least a portion of the discontinuities in the first nonwoven layer, wherein the second nonwoven layer is attached to the first nonwoven layer such that at least a portion of the second plurality of fibers are in liquid communication with the first nonwoven layer, wherein the first nonwoven layer is hydrophobic and the second nonwoven layer is hydrophilic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: John Lee Hammons, Kelyn Anne Arora, Dean Larry DuVal, Stephanie Michelle Niezgoda, Rajeev Chhabra
  • Publication number: 20200129346
    Abstract: An absorbent pad includes an absorber, a hook member and a hook member fixing region. The hook member has a front-back length between 20 and 50 mm and a width between 10 and 20 mm. The hook member includes a collection of hook pieces that are detachably hooked on a wearing article. The hook member fixing region has a front-back length between 20 and 50 mm and a width between 30 and 70 mm. A plurality of the hook members are fixed in parallel with an interval on the hook member fixing region of less than 50 mm in width. The hook member fixing regions are located on a surface of the absorbent pad facing a wearing article at locations of a front end and a back end of the absorber and at a center of the absorbent pad in a left-right direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Atsuko Shirai
  • Publication number: 20200129347
    Abstract: An absorbent article having a main body having a liquid-permeable topsheet, a liquid-impermeable backsheet and an absorbent core sandwiched between the topsheet and the backsheet is disclosed. The main body has longitudinal and transversal axes. The article has two wings extending asymmetrically outward from a crotch portion of the main body with respect to the longitudinal axis. The wings each have a means for fastening them to a garment when folded over the main body towards the longitudinal axis. The fastening means for each wing are offset from each other in the longitudinal direction. A method for manufacturing the absorbent article is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Essity Hygiene and Health Aktiebolag
    Inventors: Philip Blomström, Peter Rönnberg
  • Publication number: 20200129348
    Abstract: Absorbent articles having components bearing graphics printed using particular inkjet ink compositions and fluid sets are disclosed. The aqueous inkjet ink compositions may have a dynamic viscosity ?5 centipoise (5 mPa-sec) at 25° C., and include: (a) a polymer-dispersed pigment colorant at 0.9-6 weight %; (b) a composition consisting of one or more compounds represented by the following Structure (I): HO—CH2—CH2—R??(I) wherein R may be a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy group, at 0.5-2 weight %; and (c) a water-soluble humectant, co-solvents, or both, at 20 weight %. Each colorant may have a 50th percentile particle diameter ?70 nm and a 95th percentile particle diameter ?150 nm. Replenishment or maintenance fluids containing a Structure (I) compound may also be used. Methods for printing using the aqueous inkjet ink compositions and the fluid sets are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Clarissa Maldonado, Douglas E. Bugner, Wayne Cook, Allan Sowinski
  • Publication number: 20200129349
    Abstract: A cot can include a support frame that extends between a front end and a back end. A front leg and a back leg can be slidingly coupled to the support frame. A front actuator can be coupled to the front leg and slide the front leg to retract and extend the front leg. A back actuator can be coupled to the back leg and slide the back leg to retract and extend the front leg. One or more processors can execute machine readable instructions to receive signals from one or more sensors indicative of the front end of the cot and the front leg. The one or more processors can actuate the back actuator to extend the back leg to raise the back end of the cot, when the front end of the cot is supported by a surface and the front leg is retracted a predetermined amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas V. Valentino, Matthew Palastro, Zhen Y. Shen, Timothy R. Wells, Timothy Paul Schroeder, Joshua James Markham, Robert L. Potak
  • Publication number: 20200129350
    Abstract: A ramp system comprising a cradle adapted to be received in a vehicle storage area, a first ramp member defining a first top surface and comprising a proximal end hingeably connected to a distal end of the cradle, and a second ramp member defining a second top surface, the second ramp member being separate from the first ramp member. In use, the first ramp member is pivotable between a first position and a second position wherein the first ramp member is oriented towards the ground surface and the second ramp member is movable between a first position and second position wherein the second ramp member is oriented towards the ground surface. In the second positions, the first and second top surfaces of the first and second ramp members define rolling surfaces allowing a wheelchair to roll over the first and second surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Paul Collett
  • Publication number: 20200129351
    Abstract: An occupant support includes a framework which includes a frame, an orientation adjustable deck section supported by the frame, and a lockable gas spring whose components include a piston assembly coupled to one of the frame and the deck section and a cylinder coupled to the other of the frame and the deck section. The piston assembly includes a piston and a connecting rod. The piston divides the interior of the cylinder into an isolated compartment and a non-isolated compartment. The non-isolated compartment has an inlet and an outlet. An outflow check valve resists fluid flow out of the non-isolated compartment and admits ambient fluid into the non-isolated compartment. An inflow check valve resists fluid flow into the non-isolated compartment and enables fluid flow out of the non-isolated compartment. A turbine receives fluid which flows out of the non-isolated compartment. An electrical generator is coupled to the turbine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Neal Wiggermann
  • Publication number: 20200129352
    Abstract: A fluid source comprises a connector assembly for connecting a fluid supply device to either a first therapy device or to a second therapy device. A controller automatically provides a first configuration of a user interface associated with a first therapy when a supply connector is operatively coupled to the first therapy device and provides a second configuration of the user interface associated with a second therapy, different than the first configuration, when the supply connector is operatively coupled to the second therapy device. A hanger assembly is provided to hang the fluid source on different support structures. The fluid source also comprises a housing with a watershed region to shed liquid away from the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Michael Paul, Seyed Behrad Ghodsi, Bradley Sommer
  • Publication number: 20200129353
    Abstract: A remote management, control and alert system for a medical air alternation mattress provided in the present disclosure comprises an integration and connection between internal and external devices/units. An internal pressure control device connected with at least one air inflation/deflation unit which connects with a plurality of air cushion units in an air mattress for regulated pressure of the air cushion units in the air mattress through the air inflation/deflation unit in a controlled manner; furthermore, the pressure control device is further connected with a manipulation device to operate or analyze the data processing device through the manipulation device, for controlled regulation of pressures in all parts of the air mattress. These aforementioned internal devices/units are then in turn connected to and integrated with an external managing device allowing the user to control, monitor and receive alert notifications for the entire integrated system or systems to which it is connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Ming-Tso Su
  • Publication number: 20200129354
    Abstract: Pool access lift, for wheelchair users or persons with reduced mobility who cannot use the ladder. The lift interfaces with the edge of the pool and operates in vertical movement, bringing users to a buoyancy condition. It may be used by wheelchair users (access is possible while the user is in the wheelchair and does not need to change seat). When ascending, the user may return to the wheelchair and rise to the level of the surrounding area, without any help from qualified operators of any machinery. —It provides autonomy to users, who do not need further assistance in relation to any of their transports. Autonomy is very important to people with reduced mobility. —It is anchored outside the pool. Thus, the pool must not be emptied (which considerably saves money and time, with particular reference to hotels).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: NIKOLAOS IOANNOU
  • Publication number: 20200129355
    Abstract: A transfer apparatus includes a support with first and second longitudinal sections. A port is provided for inflating the support to transfer a patient or other body. A selective coupling extends between the longitudinal sections to attach the sections together for the transfer of the body on the support, and to at least partially detach the longitudinal sections for removal after the transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Aaron J. Emerson, Matthew Rust
  • Publication number: 20200129356
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein concern a distraction system for use with a surgical table having a table portion and a base portion. The distraction system includes a pair of arms rotatably connectable to the base portion at a proximal end portion of each arm. A pair of telescopically adjustable support posts extend upwardly from corresponding arms. Each arm rotates about a vertically oriented axis to provide tor hip adduction and abduction of a patient's leg. Each support post extends from a linear bearing attached to the corresponding one of the pair of arms for movement along the arm to facilitate applying traction to a patient's leg. The system can also include a table extension attachable to the table portion and a friction pad mounted on the table extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Robin Shandas, Omer Yehezkel Mei-Dan, Jacob Segil, Jennifer Wagner
  • Publication number: 20200129357
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dental care unit (1) comprising a frame part (2), a support construction (5, 7) for supporting instruments related to dental care (6) and, on the other hand, an operating light (8) arranged to be used in connection with dental care, which operating light (8) is arranged to produce a desired light pattern at a desired distance from the operating light (8). A camera arrangement is arranged to this operating light (8) which comprises at a distance from each other two optical cameras (85), which are integrated as to be both structural and functional part of the operating light (8) of the dental care unit (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Kustaa NYHOLM, Christian DE GODZINSKY
  • Publication number: 20200129358
    Abstract: A dental cabinet assembly includes a stationary support defining a rotational axis. At least one cabinet is coupled with the stationary support and is configured to pivot about the rotational axis relative to the stationary support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Robert A. Shaffer
  • Publication number: 20200129359
    Abstract: A mobile inverted pendulum includes a step on which a foot of a rider is placed, a vibration applying device that applies vibration to the step, and a vibration control unit that controls operation of the vibration applying device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hiroshi HIRAIWA, Takeshi KAMA, Yusuke HARA, Takahiro SHIGA
  • Publication number: 20200129360
    Abstract: An apparatus for assisting physical movement is provided. The apparatus for assisting physical movement includes a body wearing unit put on a specific body of a user, a strap linked to one side of the body wearing unit, a strain sensor provided on the strap to measure a tension applied to the strap, and a strap driving unit linked to the strap to wind or unwind the strap depending on rotation. The strap driving unit rotates in a stationary state such that a reference tension having a specific intensity is applied to the strain sensor, and rotates in a specific direction as the applied tension to the strap becomes higher or lower the reference tension depending on movement of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: NEOFECT Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyeon Jae JU, Young Geun CHOI, Min Jae PARK
  • Publication number: 20200129361
    Abstract: A lower support type rehabilitation device for fingers is disclosed. It comprises a cover plate having a hand covering portion and a plurality of through holes; a plurality of finger supports disposed to the hand covering portion, each having a first finger base, a second finger base pivotally connected to the first finger base, two side arms and a beam disposed on the first finger base; and a traction device disposed on the hand covering portion and having a first processing module, a plurality of driving modules electrically connected to the first processing module, a plurality of pulling ropes connected to the plurality of driving modules and a plurality of pressure sensors electrically connected to the first processing module, wherein each of the plurality of pulling ropes passes through one of the plurality of through holes for fixing to the beam of the first finger base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: YANG-KUN OU, CHUN-CHIH CHEN, YU-LING WANG, YU-NING HUANG
  • Publication number: 20200129362
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an assistive glove for daily activities of stroke patient which comprises a main body, a first pulling member, a second pulling member, and plural circular strings. The main body comprises a thumb sleeve, at least one finger sleeve a palm portion connected to the thumb sleeve and the at least one finger sleeve by one side and a wrist portion connected to another side of the palm portion. The first pulling member and the second pulling member are disposed on the palm portion and having a first hook and at least one second hook corresponding to the thumb sleeve and the at least one finger sleeve. The plural circular strings are hung on the first hook and the at least one second hook and fixed to the thumb sleeve and the at least one finger sleeve respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: YANG-KUN OU, YA-LIN CHEN, CHIEN-WEI FU, YI-HSUAN LIU, YING-NING TSENG, YOU-SHAN LI
  • Publication number: 20200129363
    Abstract: Disclosed is a finger rehabilitation exercise guide apparatus, which is driven through a linear actuator to have a compact layout in an outer surface direction from an operation direction and is configured in such a way that a position of a prismatic joint in an inner surface layout of the operation direction is changeable by a designer, and as necessary, one prismatic joint, one revolute joint, and a link having opposite ends connected with a corresponding prismatic joint and revolute joint are replaced with one pin-in-slot joint while freely changing the position of the prismatic joint, to realize a small number of components and to precisely guide movement of the wearer's finger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Seok Won Kang, Jung Ho Kim, Yoon Young Kim
  • Publication number: 20200129364
    Abstract: A finger joint rehabilitation exercise aid part includes a rubber part, at least one small bracket, one middle bracket and one large bracket. The small bracket, the middle bracket and the large bracket are fixed on the rubber part. A front end of the rubber part is provided with a finger sheath, and the patient's finger can reach into the finger sheath. As such, according to the finger joint rehabilitation exercise aid part, the rubber part is sheathed on the patient's finger, the power source is fixed by means of the small bracket, the middle bracket and the large bracket fixed on the rubber part. The rubber part is forced by the power source to bend and straighten and drives the patient's fingers to perform exercise at the same time, thus helping patients perform rehabilitation training.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicants: BEIJING HENGTONG XINJIA TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO, LTD., ZHONGSHAN CHANGYAO MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO, LTD.
    Inventors: Keqiang YANG, Zhenwei MAO, Keijiron YAMAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20200129365
    Abstract: The inventive concept relates to an upper-limb rehabilitation robot that includes a finger exercise device that is mounted on the back of a patient's hand and that exercises a finger of the patient for rehabilitation, a wrist exercise device that is provided on a wrist of the patient and that exercises the wrist of the patient, and an upper-limb exercise device that is spaced apart from the wrist exercise device and that exercises an upper limb of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: NEOFECT Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Jae PARK, Hyeon Jae JU, Young Geun CHOI
  • Publication number: 20200129366
    Abstract: A handle of a walker capable of determining use intent includes at least one movable member; fixed members slidingly coupled to the at least one movable member respectively; and pressure sensors disposed at joints between the fixed members and the at least one movable member respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Yi-Hsi Huang, Shiou Hui Yang