Patents Issued in July 30, 2020
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Publication number: 20200238082Abstract: Multiple designs, systems, methods and processes for control using electrical signals recorded from clinically paralyzed muscles and nerves are presented. The discomplete neural prosthesis system and method for clinically paralyzed humans utilizes a controller. The controller is adapted to receive a volitional electrical signal generated by the human that is manifest below the lesion that causes the clinical paralysis. The controller uses at least the volitional electrical signal to generate a control signal that is output back to a plant to change the state of the plant, which in one aspect is one or more of the user's paralyzed muscles to achieve a functional result or to devices in the environment around the user that are adapted to receive commands from the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Christa Wheeler Moss, Paul Hunter Peckham
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Publication number: 20200238083Abstract: A system for electrical ventilation stimulation of a patient including an implantable nerve stimulator including a stimulation circuit and a pulse generator that produces biphasic charge-balanced pulses to stimulate a phrenic nerve, an external digital programming device having near field communication transmission and a digital interface, and wherein the external digital programming device is used to control settings of the implantable nerve stimulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2018Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Alexey REVINSKI, Kirby D. GONG, Emma S. CRIPE, Michelle WANG, Matthew R. GLUCKSBERG, Debra E. WEESE-MAYER, Anthony CHIN
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Publication number: 20200238084Abstract: Methods and systems for treating sleep apnea using electrical stimulation to a patient's upper and/or lower respiratory nerve or muscle are described. A stimulation regimen can be used to achieve upper airway patency and/or rhythmic air flow in a coordinated fashion during sleep. In some cases, diaphragm activity is monitored to determine whether sufficient upper airway patency and/or rhythmic air flow is achieved and maintained. The stimulation regimen may be adjusted based on the diaphragm activity. In some cases, the system includes modularized components so that the components can be customized to an individual's needs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: Anthony R. IGNAGNI
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Publication number: 20200238085Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing pulmonary inflammation and/or increasing bronchial compliance in a patient utilize transcutaneous stimulation of neural structures in a region of an ear of a patient delivered by an auricular stimulation device having an in-ear component with a first electrode disposed in a patient's ear and an earpiece component with a second electrode placed around the auricle. A pulse generator may control delivery of therapy by delivering both a first series of stimulation pulses to the first electrode for stimulating a first neural structure(s) and a second series of stimulation pulses to the second electrode for stimulating second neural structure(s). The first and second electrodes are in non-piercing contact with tissue on and/or surrounding the ear. The systems and methods may be used to treat viral or bacteria infections, such as SARS, MERS, or COVID-19.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Navid Khodaparast, Alejandro Covalin
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Publication number: 20200238086Abstract: Devices and methods to deliver microcurrent stimulation therapy to the human body, when connected to a micro-stimulation current-generating apparatus. The method of applying microcurrent stimulation therapy to key points around the eye for treatment of problems such as macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, optic neuritis and other eye-related or nerve-related conditions, as well as other diseases, such as Bell's Palsy, requiring localized stimulation to the eyes and/or on other body parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Blair P. Mowery, Marshall T. Masko, John B. Jarding, Gary A. Tapp
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Publication number: 20200238087Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, systems and methods for managing pain of a subject. A system includes one or more physiological sensors configured to sense a physiological signal indicative of patient brain activity. The physiological signals may include an electroencephalography signal, a magnetoencephalography signal, or a brain-evoked potential. The system may extract from the brain activity signal one or more signal metrics indicative of strength or pattern of brain electromagnetic activity associated with pain, and generate a pain score using the one or more signal metrics. The pain score can be output to a patient or a process. The system may select an electrode configuration for pain-relief electrostimulation based on the pain score, and deliver a closed-loop pain therapy according to the selected electrode configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Elizabeth Mary Annoni, Jianwen Gu, Rosana Esteller, Bryan Allen Clark, Pramodsingh Hirasingh Thakur, Kyle Harish Srivastava
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Publication number: 20200238088Abstract: A cochlear implant including a cochlear lead, a housing, a magnet apparatus located within the flexible housing and including a first partial disk shaped magnet member and a second partial disk shaped magnet member spaced apart from the first partial disk shaped magnet member, an antenna within the housing, and a stimulation processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: James George Elcoate Smith, Sung Jin Lee
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Publication number: 20200238089Abstract: Techniques for facilitating telemetry between a medical device and an external device are provided. In one example, a medical device includes a classification component and a communication component. The classification component is configured to determine a classification for data generated by the medical device. The classification component is also configured to determine an urgency level for an advertising data packet based on the classification for the data. The communication component is also configured to broadcast the advertising data packet for the medical device at a defined beaconing rate based on the urgency level for the advertising data packet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Wade M. Demmer, Charles R. Gordon, Matthew R. Yoder, Val D. Eisele, Matthew L Hanly, James R Peichel, Nicholas C. Wine, Ryan D. Wyszynski, Eric R. Williams
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Publication number: 20200238090Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing including a bore and a housing groove within the bore and located on an inner surface of the housing; and a coil spring located within the housing and mounted within the housing groove, wherein the housing groove has a non-uniform radius such that the coil spring defines zones of relative low contact force and zones of relative high contact force.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: William J. Linder, James Blilie, Scott Dahl, Arthur J. Foster, Keith R. Maile
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Publication number: 20200238091Abstract: An implantable medical device comprising a housing having an outer surface; and protrusions disposed on the outer surface, where the plurality of protrusions are configured to reduce at least one of rotational, translational, and lateral movement of the implantable medical device within a patient's tissue after implantation in the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Jean M. Bobgan, David P. Stieper
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Publication number: 20200238092Abstract: A connector arrangement (3) for establishing a two-pole electric contact between components of an implantable medical device (4) includes: a first connector portion (1) including a first contact element (11) and a pin receptacle (12); and a second connector portion (2) including a second contact element (21) and a contact pin (22). The connector arrangement (3) is configured to assume a connected state wherein the first contact element (11) is in contact with the second contact element (21) and the contact pin (22) is received in the pin receptacle (12). At least a part of the first connector portion (1) and/or at least a part of the second connector portion (2) is mounted on a printed circuit board (41).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Martin Henschel, Kathy Hartmann-Bax, Torsten Oertmann
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Publication number: 20200238093Abstract: The present technology generally includes devices, systems, and methods for providing electrical stimulation to the left ventricle of a human heart in a patient suffering from Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB). In particular, the present technology includes an implantable receiver-stimulator and an implantable controller-transmitter for leadless electrical stimulation of the heart. The receiver-stimulator can include one or more sensors capable of detecting the electrical conduction of the heart and the receiver-stimulator can be configured to pace the stimulation of the left ventricle based off the sensed electrical conduction to achieve synchronization of the left and right ventricles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Steven Kim, Parker Willis
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Publication number: 20200238094Abstract: An implantable leadless cardiac pacing device and associated delivery and retrieval devices. The implantable device includes a docking member extending from the proximal end of the housing of the implantable device configured to engage with the delivery and/or retrieval device to facilitate delivery and/or retrieval of the implantable leadless cardiac pacing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.Inventors: BRIAN L. SCHMIDT, BENJAMIN J. HAASL, KEITH R. MAILE, DANA SACHS
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Publication number: 20200238095Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to implantable medical devices including a power subunit with a first biocompatible electrically conductive shell configured for direct contact with an in vivo environment. In some embodiments a lithium anode can be disposed within the first biocompatible electrically conductive shell in direct electrical communication with a feedthrough pin, wherein the feedthrough pin is electrically isolated from the first biocompatible electrically conductive shell. A cathode can also be disposed within the first biocompatible electrically conductive shell and can be in direct electrical communication with the first biocompatible electrically conductive shell. The first biocompatible electrically conductive shell has a positive electrical potential. The implantable medical device further includes an electronics control subunit with a control circuit disposed within a second biocompatible electrically conductive shell. Other embodiments are included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Troy Anthony Giese, Ignacio Chi, Michael J. Root, Larry Michael Killeen
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Publication number: 20200238096Abstract: A natural and sustainable material is derived from the nut of the tagua palm tree that may be fashioned into devices for humans and animals. A pulverized and reconstituted material is disclosed herein that is also treated with a low temperature atmospheric plasma treatment. In an embodiment, a biocompatible carrier gas is ionized to form a biocompatible atmospheric plasma stream. Material, such as nano-scale powdered hydroxyapatite, is introduced into the plasma stream, which is then applied to the natural nut material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: Frederick R. Guy
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Publication number: 20200238097Abstract: This invention is a wearable neurostimulation device which transmits selected patterns of low-intensity electromagnetic energy into a person's head for therapeutic purposes. This device can include a wearable ring and/or band which at least partially encircles a person's head and has flexible electroconductive prongs and/or teeth which protrude into and/or under the person's hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Medibotics LLCInventor: Robert A. Connor
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Publication number: 20200238098Abstract: A method, apparatus and a system for thermally-assisted pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation for treatment of osteoarthritis in the knee are disclosed. A multi-coil applicator is adapted for positioning around the knee. A first coil is positioned on the top of the knee and provides electric field stimulation in the plane of the patella to stimulate the patella cartilage. Second and third coils are rectangular coils wrapped up below and above the knee respectively. The coils in the wrapped position generate a magnetic field along the knee axis and provide high amplitude of the electric field stimulation of the femoral and tibial cartilages in the plane of tibial plateau. Resistive heaters and free wheel diodes can be provided to the applicator to supply uniform thermal stimulation around the knee joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Victor I. Chornenky, Ali Jaafar
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Publication number: 20200238099Abstract: Disclosed is a pump-less light-based biomedical apparatus and method for dispensing drug formulations and compounds to simulate the operation of a human pancreas without the drawbacks of an electromechanical pump-based design. Drug formulations dispensable by the method contain at least one photoswitchable molecular switch compound (such as azobenzene) whose structure and amounts of dosage released are controllable by light wavelength and intensity. Drug formulations are dispensed based on light generated by a set of LED arrays that includes blue LED's as directed by a closed-loop feedback control system within a control computer. The control system monitors multiple sensors, including a continuous blood glucose monitoring sensor, and performs control-system calculations based on sensor inputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Midwest Business Associates, Inc.Inventors: Rama Madugula, Anup Sabharwal, Sankar Majeti, Murty Madugula
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Publication number: 20200238100Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for selectively providing laser induced optical breakdown (LIOB) of absorptive targets in biological media. For example, LIOB may be used as part of tissue therapy, such as cosmetic therapy associated with tattoo removal. In some implementation, a system for selectively providing LIOB includes a field generator configured to generate a field and to apply the field through a portion of a biological medium. The system also includes a light source configured to deliver laser light to the portion of the biological medium during application of the field. Application of the field to the biological medium induces movement of free electrons within the portion of the biological medium which may reduce or slow the formation of vacuoles in the biological medium responsive to the laser light.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Christopher C. CAPELLI, Walter KLEMP, David ROBERTSON
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Publication number: 20200238101Abstract: The invention relates to a glasses provided with a light source for illuminating at least a portion of the eye of a subject wearing the glasses and relates to a system comprising such a glasses. The invention further relates to a system comprising the glasses of the invention and further comprising an external device provided with a processor as well as a computer program which, in use, causes the processor to control the at least one light source in the glasses in accordance with a predetermined program, wherein preferably the desired program is chosen by a wearer of the glasses. The invention also relates to a glasses case. The invention also relates to the glasses of the invention for use in a method of treatment of Parkinson's Disease by phototherapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Chrono Eyewear B.V.Inventor: Antonius Maria Cornelis Schoutens
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Publication number: 20200238102Abstract: A system and method is provided for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guided respiratory gated radiotherapy using a respiratory motion model. MRI-guided respiratory gating is performed with a continuously updated model that represents a patient's internal anatomy as a mathematical function of an external respiratory surrogate. The motion model may be built and updated by acquiring images of a tissue in a subject and measuring, using the images, a position of the tissue in the images to determine motion of the tissue. The surrogate respiratory signal is acquired contemporaneously with acquiring the images. Motion of the tissue and the surrogate respiratory signal are correlated to create the motion model for the subject and gating a radiotherapy system may then be based upon the motion model. A multi-planar model-based respiratory gating may also be performed by sequentially imaging a stack of adjacent slice positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: James M. Lamb, John S. Ginn, Daniel A. Low
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Publication number: 20200238103Abstract: A radiation dose received by a patient from a radiation therapy system can be verified by acquiring a cine stream of image frames from an electronic portal imaging device (EPID) that is arranged to detect radiation exiting the patient during irradiation. The cine stream of EPID image frames can be processed in real-time to form exit images providing absolute dose measurements at the EPID (dose-to-water values), which is representative of the characteristics of the radiation received by the patient. Compliance with predetermined characteristics for the field can be determined during treatment by periodically comparing the absolute dose measurements with the predetermined characteristics, which can include a predicted total dose in the field after full treatment and/or a complete irradiation area outline (CIAO). The system operator can be alerted or the irradiation automatically stopped when non-compliance is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Christof BALTES, Todd HOLMES
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Publication number: 20200238104Abstract: A computer program product, method, system and device that acquires, by a radiation detector, exit radiation measurement information during delivery of patient treatment. Patient anatomy information is also received and a radiation detector response calibration is determined utilizing at least the exit radiation measurement information, the patient anatomy information, and at least a portion of a radiation treatment plan.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Sun Nuclear CoporationInventors: Amir Ramezanzadeh Moghadam, Jakub Kozelka
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Publication number: 20200238105Abstract: Systems and methods for determining beam asymmetry in a radiation treatment system using electronic portal imaging devices (EPIDs) without implementation of elaborate and complex EPID calibration procedures. The beam asymmetry is determined based on radiation scattered from different points in the radiation beam and measured with the same region of interest ROI of the EPID.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Reto ANSORGE, Mathias LEHMANN, Stefan J. THIEME-MARTI
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Publication number: 20200238106Abstract: A radiation therapeutic head, a collimator assembly, and a control method of a radiotherapeutic equipment are provided. The therapeutic head includes: a source carrier; first radiation sources for focusing therapy and a second radiation source for conformal therapy that are disposed on the source carrier; a switch body located on an emitting side of the first and second radiation sources and provided with through holes therein, the switch body being configured to control alignment of the through holes with the first and second radiation sources to allow the emission of rays from the first and second radiation sources; and a collimator assembly, the collimator assembly further includes a carrier; a focusing collimator and a multi-leaf collimator disposed on the source carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Shiqun XIAO, Haifeng LIU
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Publication number: 20200238107Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention relate to a method of treating pulmonary hypertension comprising: introducing a catheter device comprising one or more energy emitting transceivers into the pulmonary artery lumen; positioning the one or more transceivers within the left, right and/or main pulmonary artery at a location which is in between the first bifurcation of the left pulmonary artery and the first bifurcation of the right pulmonary artery; and thermally damaging nerve tissue by emitting energy having parameters selected to damage nerves only within a distance window of between 0.2 mm and 20 mm from the intimal aspect of the pulmonary artery wall when the one or more transceivers are positioned at the selected location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Sonie Vie Ltd.Inventors: Or SHABTAY, Lilah MARZIANO, Dalit SHAV
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Publication number: 20200238108Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sweet steviol glycoside compounds, particularly rebaudioside B, in sweetening compositions. Sweetening compositions comprising selected amounts of rebaudioside B have been shown to possess favorable flavor profiles when compared to other high intensity sweetener compounds and are useful in the preparation of consumables.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLCInventors: John R. Bridges, Alfred Carlson, Penelope A. Patton, Joshua N. Fletcher
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Publication number: 20200238109Abstract: Portable containment device having a chamber which further includes a first end, a second end, and a vertical wall, wherein a filter is arranged at the second end to entrap airborne particles emitted into an opening formed at the first end of the portable containment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: Timothy S. Gallagher
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Publication number: 20200238110Abstract: A support assembly for a self-contained breathing apparatus includes a back frame for supporting the self-contained breathing apparatus on a user's back, the back frame having upper and lower regions, a waist pad removably attached to the lower region of the back frame, and a first elongate securing member arranged to removably secure the back frame to the waist pad, wherein the first elongate securing member is configured to allow the waist pad to move within a predetermined range of motion with respect to the back frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Darrill L. Plummer, Robert D. Williams, Jhansi R. Arikatla, Elliott Chase Miller, Joseph S. Toro, Jason R. Cannon
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Publication number: 20200238111Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, textile, and mask for reducing the inhalation of pollutants. The composition includes an aqueous solution of an inorganic iodide compound, a metal phthalocyanine, and a polymeric binder. The inorganic iodide can be cuprous iodide, the metal phthalocyanine can be iron phthalocyanine, and the polymeric binder can be polyvinylpyrrolidone or polyvinyl alcohol. This pollutant-inactivating composition neutralizes pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, volatile organic compounds and other unpleasant airborne agents, without requiring elevated temperatures or bulky canisters containing adsorbents. Optionally, a humectant can also be incorporated into the coating solution to retain moisture in the active filter matrix, which enhances the activity of the composition to inactivate oxidizing gases and other toxic constituents of air pollution.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Innonix Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Wylie Wing Nien O, Neal George Stewart, Reid Warren von Borstel
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Publication number: 20200238112Abstract: A system for delivering a fire suppression agent to an obstructed cooking appliance is disclosed, which includes a fuel delivery path extending from a source of cooking fuel to a burner of the cooking appliance, a source of fire suppression agent selectively in fluid communication with the fuel delivery path, and a valve assembly associated with the fuel delivery path and the source of fire suppression agent, wherein the valve assembly is configured to control the delivery of fire suppression agent to the burner of the cooking appliance and shut off the burner from the source of cooking fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2018Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Carrier CorporationInventor: Thomas Kjellman
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Publication number: 20200238113Abstract: A system and method for deployable barrier, deployed along a surface that can include: a receptacle that includes a set of walls that are at least partially made of a flexible material and that define at least one sub-channel extending along a length of the receptacle, and the receptacle comprising an inlet to the at least one sub-channel; wherein the receptacle can be arranged in a collapsed configuration; and a filler material that when introduced into the at least one sub-channel through the inlet expands the receptacle into a deployed configuration and thereby forming a barrier with an expanded form. The deployable barrier can have applications and customized features for fire containment and mitigation, flood containment, and/or other applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: William Glaser
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Publication number: 20200238114Abstract: A fire-fighting terminal, establishing a communication connection with at least one fire-fighting server, and comprising at least one firefighter; an acquisition unit configured for collecting image information of the fire-fighting equipment; a detecting unit configured for detecting physical information of the fire-fighting equipment; and a communication unit configured for communicating with the fire-fighting server. A fire-fighting server and a fire-fighting monitoring device are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: SHIH-CHENG WANG
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Publication number: 20200238115Abstract: A vehicle includes a turntable rotatably coupled to a chassis, a platform coupled to the turntable, and a railing coupled to the platform. A control console includes a base section coupled to the turntable and spaced from the railing and a movable section that is movably coupled to the base section. An access opening is defined between the railing and the base section. The platform is accessible by an operator through the access opening. The movable section of the control console is selectively repositionable relative to the base section between a stowed position and an operating position. An operator interface of the movable section is configured to be accessed by the operator when the movable section is in the operating position. The movable section of the control console extends across the access opening when in the operating position, thereby limiting operator accessibility through the access opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Eric R. Linsmeier, Russ Litscher
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Publication number: 20200238116Abstract: A portable water storage system for draining and refilling building fire protection systems is provided. The system includes a tank for storing fire protection system water, a hose connecting the building fire protection system to the tank. A vacuum pump is configured to draw a low pressure on the fire protection system. A water pump is configured to return the water of the fire protection system from the tank to the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Jason Payton, Mike Payton, Tim Duquette
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Publication number: 20200238117Abstract: A tissue digester system includes a container for housing a digestion chamber having an exterior vessel for holding digestor fluid and an interior vessel, the container extending from a first end to a second end, the interior vessel having perforations and having baffles extending from an interior surface of the interior vessel; a lid secured to the exterior vessel and to provide access to the digestion chamber; one or more heating elements positioned to apply heat to the digestion chamber; a motor engaged with the interior vessel and to create rotational movement of the interior vessel; a control system, having a temperature controller; and a movement controller; the control system is to rotate the interior vessel and heat the digestion chamber based on user commands; and the digestion chamber is to break down remains through application of the digestor fluid to the tissue remains.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: Philip Mason
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Publication number: 20200238118Abstract: In one aspect, a composition for decomposing pharmaceutically active agents comprises an oxidizer comprising a permanganate, and an isocyanurate; and an immobilizer. In another aspect, a composition comprises up to 50 wt. % of an oxidizer comprising potassium permanganate and sodium dichloroisocyanurate dehydrate, wherein the wt. % is based on a total weight of the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Justin Stas, Yizhong Wang, Evan Boyst, Venkata S. Reddy Channu, Emma Leishman
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Publication number: 20200238119Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a plurality of support bars that may be fitted to the corner of a trampoline frame to provide increased stiffness for the trampoline frame. The support bars may be placed over or in the vicinity of the trampoline's legs to create a zone of increased stiffness. The support bars may also serve as an entry point to the trampoline such that the trampoline user need not stand on the trampoline's suspension system (e.g., helical springs) in order to enter the trampoline. The user may be protected from the support bars by the use of an edge pad filled with an energy absorbing material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: Thomas Hagel
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Publication number: 20200238120Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a series of tensioning straps that are applied to the trampoline frame under tension. The tensioning straps serve to stiffen the trampoline frame which improves performance. The tensioning straps may be improved via the application of various sideways straps as well. The tensioning straps and the sideways straps may reside in channels or loops on the trampoline edge pad in order to further secure the edge pad in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Thomas Hagel, Kerstin Dahlin, Henrik Grundström
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Publication number: 20200238121Abstract: It is a main purpose of this invention to provide for a mode changing mechanism for use with a pole. A “J” shaped locking/un-locking mechanism is provided on an outer ring of the invention, which enables a user to select between a fixed and a rotating mode for the pole. A switch positioned in the “J” shaped groove enables the alternation between the fixed configuration and the rotating configuration of the pole. The rotating configuration enables the pole to rotate freely and the fixed configuration does not allow the pole to rotate. The pole is mechanically fastened to an inner ring. The inner ring is configured to rotate around an axis member fastened to a base plate of the mechanism. An outer ring is concentrically positioned outside the inner ring, the outer ring having the “J” shaped groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: Frederic Poulin-Simard
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Publication number: 20200238122Abstract: An electric generator which can be coupled to an exercise machine is described. The electric generator is connected to a power grid. Using the mechanical movements of the exercise machine, the generator can produce and feed electricity into the grid, thereby creating a decentralized grid system which is immune to node failures. The generator can communicate with a smart device of a user. The generator can inform the user of the amount of electricity generated by the user while working out. The generator or an application of the smart device can communicate this data to a service provider. Using this data, the service provider can pay the user for the electricity generated. In particular, the service provider can utilize a cryptocurrency to reward the user for the human generated electricity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: Peter A. Gish
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Publication number: 20200238123Abstract: A device and method for exercising that includes a main axle, a cord spool attached to the main axle, a cord wrapped around the cord spool, resistance modules, and a resistance selector. The drum of each resistance module attaches to the main axle. The drum of each resistance module is attached to a spring configured to resist the cord being pulled from the cord spool. The drums of the resistance modules are configured with engagement patterns that allow for the drums of adjacent resistance modules to couple together. The resistance selector determines how many resistance modules are coupled together. The resistance level of the device can be adjusted to the desired resistance level by coupling together the desired number of resistance modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: Keph SHERIN
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Publication number: 20200238124Abstract: An apparatus for aerial exercise and enjoyment of a user while suspended from a support structure is provided. The apparatus includes a main support, at least one support hanger, a pair of branches, and at least one user support attachment. The at least one support hanger connects a first and second location of the support structure to an upper portion of the main support. A lower portion of the main support is rotatably connected to the upper portion. The pair of branches extend from the lower portion and are configured to receive the at least one user support attachment. Each user support attachment includes an interior portion containing a padding material. The at least one user support attachment may be a pair of looped leg or arm straps, a shoulder harness, or a seat. Each looped leg strap of the pair of looped leg straps includes a foot platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Framauro Perez, Eoghan Doyle
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Publication number: 20200238125Abstract: A direct drive resistance system for exercise machines having a weighted moment arm that is lifted and lowered by a lifting moment arm, which is moved by a force transfer assembly, which is operatively connected to a rotary component of an exercise machine, such that when the exercise machine is activated the force transfer assembly, the lifting moment arm, and the weighted moment arm move concurrently to create a resistance force to the motion of the exercise machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Product Design Innovations, LLCInventor: Joseph K. Ellis
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Publication number: 20200238126Abstract: A weightlifting system for hanging band technique is used to enable barbell-based strength training with a unique weight deployment that provides an advantageous muscular stimulus. The system is also configured to facilitate weight loading onto a barbell sleeve for workouts. The system includes a plurality of suspended weights. The plurality of suspended weights is a set of heavy plates that hang to connect to a barbell to enable performance of barbell exercises. Each of the plurality of suspended weights includes a length-adjustable elastic band, a roller, a U-shaped bracket, and a weight assembly. The length-adjustable elastic band enables the desirable oscillations and unbalance that provides the necessary muscular stimulation. The roller rotates relative to the U-shaped bracket. The U-shaped bracket supports both the roller and the weight of the weight assembly. The weight assembly provides the gravitational resistance necessary for assisting in exercises.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: Karl Anderson
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Publication number: 20200238127Abstract: A sled for use in exercise which is pushed by a portion of a user's torso. The device has an extension member extending outwardly from a frame. A pusher member for receiving a portion of the user's torso is mounted to the end of the extension member, the frame has a lift device for reversing the direction of travel. A disc brake provides variable resistance to movement. A strain gauge sensor is used to provide performance information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: Michael A. Wehrell
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Publication number: 20200238128Abstract: An exercise machine is disclosed. The exercise machine comprises a tension generating device. The exercise machine comprises a translatable arm mount coupled to the tension generating device. The exercise machine comprises an arm coupled to the translatable arm mount. The exercise machine comprises a cable coupled to the tension generating device via the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Michael Valente, Aly E. Orady
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Publication number: 20200238129Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting and varying indoor bicycle trainer pedaling resistance in varying manner to replicate the effects of increased system inertia. The method uses a high-resolution position detection method to correlate crank acceleration and deceleration to resistance level. The effects of inertia are replicated by limiting acceleration of the crank by application of increased resistance unit resistance and deceleration via reduction of the resistance applied to pedaling. Thus, the decreased magnitude of acceleration events imitates the effects an increased system mass (inertia) perceived by the rider, enhancing “road feel”, which is synonymous with the feeling of accelerating one's own inertia while cycling outdoors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Arthur William HARE, Andrew James Michael BUCKRELL
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Publication number: 20200238130Abstract: An exercise device includes a frame, handlebars supported by the frame, and a computing device. The handlebars include a yoke that is movable relative to the frame, a biasing element positioned between the yoke and the frame, and a sensor configured to measure a movement of the yoke.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Ryan Silcock, Darren C. Ashby, Spencer Jackson, Blaine Dye
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Publication number: 20200238131Abstract: The present invention provides a walking machine, relating to the technical field of fitness equipment, solving the technical problem existing in the prior art that the walking machine is low in overall safety and large in occupied space since a motor and a roller of the walking machine are exposed outside a frame. The walking machine comprises a base, a walking mechanism, a driving mechanism and a transmission mechanism connected with the driving mechanism, wherein the walking mechanism comprises a walking belt and a walking board for supporting the walking belt, the walking board is fixedly connected with the base, the transmission mechanism comprises at least three rollers rotatably provided on the frame, the front end and the rear end of the walking board are provided with a roller, respectively, a roller is provided below the roller at the front end of the walking board.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: Yunxia Zhao