Patents Issued in December 3, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200376283
    Abstract: A two-part NMS-test bench is provided with which instruments, generator voltages, and surgery modes can be evaluated with regard to neuromuscular stimulations. By separating the NMS-test bench in a first part for application of the instrument and in the second part for evaluation of the physiological effect on nerves, a measurement free of artifacts is possible. The spatial and timely separation of the RF-application from the recording of the compound action potentials makes RF-disturbances ineffective. The electrical signals gained in the instrument test chamber can be pre-processed. The recorded electrical signals emitted from the instrument can be evaluated at the nerve model an arbitrary number of times. The variance involved with the recording of compound action potentials during direct use of the instrument can thus be minimized. The separated test of the signals at the nerve model avoids thermal damage of a prepared nerve and falsification of measurement results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Markus Enderle, Ulrich Biber, Ovidiu Jurjut
  • Publication number: 20200376284
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for determining heart arrhythmias based on cardiac activity that includes under control of one or more processors of an implantable medical device (IMD) configured with specific executable instructions to obtain far field cardiac activity (CA) signals at electrodes located remote from the heart, and obtain acceleration signatures, at an accelerometer of the IMD, indicative of heart sounds generated during the cardiac beats. The IMD is also configured with specific executable instructions to declare a candidate arrhythmia based on a characteristic of at least one R-R interval from the cardiac beats, and evaluate the acceleration signatures for ventricular events (VEs) to re-assess a presence or absence of at least one R-wave from the cardiac beats and based thereon confirming or denying the candidate arrhythmia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Jong Gill, Gene A. Bornzin
  • Publication number: 20200376285
    Abstract: A wearable cardiac defibrillator (“WCD”) system may include a support structure that a patient can wear, an energy storage module that can store an electrical charge, and a discharge circuit that can discharge the electrical charge through the patient so as to shock him or her, while the patient is wearing the support structure. Embodiments may actively take into account bystanders, both to protect them from an inadvertent shock, and also to enlist their help. In some embodiments, the WCD system includes a speaker system and a memory. Prompts have been saved in advance in the patient's own voice, and stored in the memory. In case of an emergency, the prompts may be played by the speaker system in the patient's own voice, and heard by a bystander.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: West Affum Holdings Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Sullivan, David Peter Finch, Phillip Dewey Foshee, Isabelle Banville, Richard C. Nova, Krystyna Szul, Daniel Finney, Laura Marie Gustavson, Gregory T. Kavounas
  • Publication number: 20200376286
    Abstract: A system for providing remote assistance to a caregiver during a medical event includes a computer tablet with a transmitter/receiver to communicably couple the tablet with a remote computing system associated with central caregivers, physiological sensors for collecting patient information, and a defibrillator configured to couple to the sensors and including a transmitter/receiver to communicably couple the defibrillator and tablet, and a processor to receive the patient information from the sensors, provide the patient information for display, and communicate the patient information to the tablet, the tablet being configured to generate a user alert for communications with the remote system based on a signal indicating that resuscitative treatment of the victim is being administered, the signal including the patient information received from the sensors, and the user alert including a request for a confirmation to initiate communications with the remote system, and, in response, establish communications wi
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Ziad F. Elghazzawi
  • Publication number: 20200376287
    Abstract: The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, is directed to a method for preserving or promoting oral tolerance in a subject in need thereof, including modulating neurons in the mid-posterior region of the insular cortex (mpIC). Further provided is a method for increasing TGF-? signaling in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Asya ROLLS, Maria KROT, Hilla AZULAY-DEBBY
  • Publication number: 20200376288
    Abstract: A wearable article can include one or more sensors configured to sense one or more of pressure, force, acceleration, and/or tissue activity. The wearable article can also include one or more stimulators configured to generate a magnetic field and positioned to apply the magnetic field to a tissue of a user, i.e., when worn, for treating the tissue after a predetermined pressure, force, acceleration, and/or tissue activity is sensed by the one or more sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: WetWare Biosystems LLC
    Inventor: Bradley Richard Smith
  • Publication number: 20200376289
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implantable light therapy device which emits visible light in a specific wavelength band for a predetermined time period according to symptoms of a disease in a state in which the implantable light therapy device is fixed to a disease site, which occurs in tissue or an organ in the human body due to inflammation to suppress or reduce inflammation inducers (for example, interleukin 1 beta (IL-1?) and interleukin 18 (IL-18)). When the inflammation inducers (for example, IL-? and IL-18) in a disease site generated due to the inflammation in the tissue or the organ of the human body are suppressed or reduced according to the present invention, inflammatory diseases (for example, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, pancreatitis, rheumatoid arthritis) may be treated or prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Nam Gyun KIM, Kyoung Jun Park
  • Publication number: 20200376290
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implantable light therapy device which emits visible light in a specific wavelength band for a predetermined time period according to symptoms of a disease in a state in which the implantable light therapy device is fixed to a disease site, which occurs in tissue or an organ in the human body due to inflammation to suppress or reduce inflammation inducers (for example, interleukin 1 beta (IL-1?) and interleukin 18 (IL-18)). When the inflammation inducers (for example, IL-1? and IL-18) in a disease site generated due to the inflammation in the tissue or the organ of the human body are suppressed or reduced according to the present invention, inflammatory diseases (for example, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, pancreatitis, rheumatoid arthritis) may be treated or prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Nam Gyun KIM, Kyoung Jun PARK
  • Publication number: 20200376291
    Abstract: Photobiomedulation therapy (PBMT) can be applied to a dystrophic muscle to delay dystrophy progression. A light source device can be contacted to a subject's skin proximal to a dystrophic muscle or muscle group. A light signal (with wavelengths from the red to infrared part of the spectrum) can be applied in at least one of a pulsed operating mode, a continuous operating mode, and a super-pulsed operating mode through the light source device to the dystrophic muscle or muscle group. The light signal is applied for a time sufficient to stimulate a phototherapeutic response in the dystrophic muscle or muscle group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Douglas JOHNSON, Max KANARSKY, Ernesto LEAL-JUNIOR
  • Publication number: 20200376292
    Abstract: Dynamic dosing systems for phototherapy and associated devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a dynamic dosing phototherapy system can include a self-service phototherapy kiosk (“SPK”) configured to emit UV radiation, a user interface communicatively coupled to the SPK, and a dynamic dosing system communicatively coupled to the user interface and the SPK. The dynamic dosing system can determine initial, user-specific parameters specific to define a first individual phototherapy protocol, and then determine adjustments to the initial parameters and the first individual phototherapy protocol based on user inputs related to erythema response to a previous phototherapy treatment session. The SPK can deliver UV radiation to a user in accordance with the first individual phototherapy protocol and/or an adjusted, second phototherapy protocol that takes into account the user's erythema response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: William Alexander Moffat, Sen Wen, Linda Cox Arnsdorf, Eben Lynn Falconer Calhoun
  • Publication number: 20200376293
    Abstract: The invention describes method for delivering and positioning radio-isotopes. The method uses encapsulating free flowing medicament into a vehicle and positioning the vehicle into the body. Also provided is a system for delivering and positioning radio-isotopes into the body, the system comprising fluid radio-isotope encapsulated in a material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Arnold HERSKOVIC
  • Publication number: 20200376294
    Abstract: The invention describes method for delivering and positioning radio-isotopes. The method uses encapsulating free flowing medicament into a leak proof vehicle and positioning the vehicle into the body. Also provided is a system for delivering and positioning radio-isotopes into the body, the system comprising fluid radio-isotope encapsulated in a leak proof material and/or absorbable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Arnold HERSKOVIC
  • Publication number: 20200376295
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (2) and a method (100) for determining at least one final two-dimensional image or slice for visualizing an object of interest in a three-dimensional ultrasound volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: SUBHENDU SETH, PALLAVI VAJINEPALLI, ACHYUTA AICH
  • Publication number: 20200376296
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for determining actual points along a positively charged particle beam path and/or vectors of the charged particle beam path, where the determined points and vectors aid tomographic construction of a three-dimensional image of a tumor and surrounding tissue. Further, the determined points and vectors of the positively charged particle beam are used in beam control safety, to modify a tumor treatment plan in real time, and/or in combination with co-gathered X-ray images to form a hybrid proton tomography—X-ray three-dimensional image. Preferably, common elements, such as an injector, accelerator, beam transport system, and/or patient positioning system are used for both tumor treatment and tumor imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Vladimir Balakin
  • Publication number: 20200376297
    Abstract: Apparatus for improving image guidance in radiation therapy applications are described. In one aspect, a patient support with integrated radiopaque markers is described. In another aspect, a bite block with integrated sensors, radiopaque markers, or both, is described. The integrated sensors may include a radiation detector, a pH sensor, or both. Radiation detectors that may be used include a dosimeter. As an example, the dosimeter may include a film dosimeter, an ion chamber dosimeter, a diode dosimeter, or other suitable dosimeters and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Aman Anand, Martin Bues, Samir H. Patel, Tania Jain
  • Publication number: 20200376298
    Abstract: A device and a process for performing high temporal- and spatial- resolution MR imaging of the anatomy of a patient during intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to directly measure and control the highly conformal ionizing radiation dose delivered to the patient for the treatment of diseases caused by proliferative tissue disorders. This invention combines the technologies of open MRI, multileaf-collimator or compensating filter-based IMRT delivery, and cobalt teletherapy into a single co-registered and gantry mounted system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: James F. Dempsey
  • Publication number: 20200376299
    Abstract: A system and a method for brachytherapy treatment are provided, in which tracking data is used to reconstruct one or more guide wires employed for positioning one or more in vivo dosimetry (ID) measurement devices used to measure the radiation emitted by one or more sources of radioactive radiation. The reconstruction enables a positioning of the measurement device without the necessity of tracking the measurement device directly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: GUILLAUME LEOPOLD THEODORUS FREDERIK HAUTVAST, DIRK BINNEKAMP
  • Publication number: 20200376300
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe systems and methods for providing proton therapy treatment using a beam line where the ESS is reduced or eliminated. For multi-room configurations, a beam line is included having quadrupole and steerer magnets to align and focus a particle beam extracted by an accelerator and guided by a bend section. A degrader is disposed between the bend section and the treatment room, and the energy analyzing functionality is performed by the gantry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Manuel BENNA, Vladimir ANFEROV, Andrii RUSANOV
  • Publication number: 20200376301
    Abstract: Provided are a radiotherapy device and system. The device includes: a fixed machine frame, a rotary machine frame, an imaging device and a treatment couch disposed on a side of the fixed machine frame. The treatment couch can move away from or close to the fixed machine frame along a first direction. The rotary machine frame is rotatably connected to the fixed machine frame provided with a treatment source; and the imaging device includes a ray emitter and a detector which are disposed oppositely, the ray emitter and/or the detector are/is disposed on the fixed machine frame, and rays emitted by the ray emitter are received by the detector after passing the affected part of patient, for capturing images of the affected part of the patient. The imaging device and the radiotherapy device are integrally designed, thereby effectively improving the locating accuracy of radiotherapy device, and improving effects of radiotherapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Haifeng Liu, Peng Zan
  • Publication number: 20200376302
    Abstract: A local fat destroying method of the present invention includes: preparing a hypotonic solution; injecting the hypotonic solution into a local fat tissue using a multi-needle; expanding the fat cells while the hypotonic solution injected into the fat tissue is injected into the fat cells by an osmotic pressure phenomenon; and destroying the expanded fat cells by ultrasonic waves by applying the ultrasonic waves to the fat tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: MyoungSeok CHOI
  • Publication number: 20200376303
    Abstract: The present invention discloses the functional drink and method for preparing the same, which is characterized in that: it is made of the main raw materials with the following weight ratios: Deerhorn Glue of 5-8 kg, Rehmannia Glutinosa Libosch of 0.4-0.7 kg, Radix Rehmanniae Preparata of 0.4-0.7 kg, Chinese Angelica of 0.4-0.7 kg, Herba Cistanches of 0.4-0.7 kg, Cuscuta Europaea of 0.4-0.7 kg, Ganoderma Lucidum of 1.8-4 kg, Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome of 0.7 kg, Ligustrum Lucidum of 0.5-0.8 kg, Tortoise Carapace and Plastron of 0.5-0.8 kg, Astragali Radix of 0.6 kg, Fructo-oligosaccharide of 7-9 kg and drinking water of 82.2 L; the “Jun” (emperor) medicinal herbs used in the present invention have the effect of tonifying the kidney and nourishing the essence of blood, and the “Chen” (minister) medicinal herbs have the effect of regulating bodily functions, and the “Zuo” (adjuvant) and “Shi” (courier) medicinal herbs have the effects of adjusting Qi and blood and coordinating various medicines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Lanqin Yang
  • Publication number: 20200376304
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hair modification system including a range of hair colour modifiers and associated hair modification process and regime. The invention has been developed primarily for use by hair care professionals in a salon environment, but is not limited to this particular field of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Ben Jan Cohen, Benny Risher, Kobi Bokshish
  • Publication number: 20200376305
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to personal protection systems against COVID-19 including face masks and methods, systems or devices of managing, regulating and/or filtering airflow during travel on an aircraft, train, or bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Noah Lang
  • Publication number: 20200376306
    Abstract: A respirator device having an elastomeric sleeve is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a respirator device as described herein includes a rigid nozzle element and a body including a receiver having an elastomeric sleeve. The elastomeric sleeve defines a channel, and the elastomeric sleeve is configured to deform around the nozzle element when the nozzle element is inserted into the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: David M. Blomberg
  • Publication number: 20200376307
    Abstract: An improved safety device for a self-contained breathing apparatus, and an improved self-contained breathing apparatus having thermal imaging capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Kaustubh Misra, Michael F. Becker, Henry A. Fonzi, III, David E. Garrett
  • Publication number: 20200376308
    Abstract: A device includes a base plate having multiple entry webbing slots, multiple exit webbing slots and multiple webbing transition slots. A ring connection element is integrated in the base plate. The ring connection element includes an opening configured for removably attachment with a ring device. A self-retracting device (SRD) connection is integrated with the ring connection element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Dancyger, Samuel Raymond Andrade
  • Publication number: 20200376309
    Abstract: A flame arrester/burner assembly with a multifarious arrester element for preventing deflagrations and extended endurance burning time (FABA-XT). The multifarious element flame arrester includes a pipe body having a first end and a second end, a first arrester element positioned within the pipe body adjacent the top end; a third arrester element adjacent the bottom end; and, a second arrester element positioned in the pipe body between the first arrester element and the second arrester element. The first, second, and/or third arrester elements may be of the same design or disparate designs. The FABA-XT of the present disclosure is an end-of-line burner element for use in VOC-Vapor Destruction Systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Dwight Brooker
  • Publication number: 20200376310
    Abstract: Operating a fire control system is described herein. One method includes receiving, at a gateway device, first operational data of a first format from a control panel, determining a model associated with the control panel based on the first operational data, wherein the model includes correlations between the first operational data and alarm information of a second format, receiving second operational data of the first format from the control panel, and determining alarm information of the second format associated with the second operational data based on the model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Jayaprakash Meruva, Rajesh Babu Nalukurthy, Vipindas E K, Amit Jain, Rich Lau, Jesse Otis
  • Publication number: 20200376311
    Abstract: Operating a fire control system is described herein. One method includes receiving, at a gateway device, first operational data of a first format from a control panel, determining a model associated with the control panel based on the first operational data, wherein the model includes correlations between the first operational data and alarm information of a second format, receiving second operational data of the first format from the control panel, and determining alarm information of the second format associated with the second operational data based on the model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Jayaprakash Meruva, Rajesh Babu Nalukurthy, Vipindas E K, Amit Jain, Rich Lau, Jesse Otis
  • Publication number: 20200376312
    Abstract: The invention relates to a water extinguishing system (1) with a fluid supply (20), a pump (30) and a test line (40) with an opening element (2) which is configured to open the test line (40) during a test run of the pump (30). According to the invention, the test line (40) further comprises a closing element (4) which is configured to close the test line (40) if the water extinguishing system (1) is triggered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Joachim BÖKE, Frank FRIEDE, Stephan BLUDAU
  • Publication number: 20200376313
    Abstract: The apparatuses and methods described herein refer generally to equipment that may be used for exercise. In one embodiment, a pad for user exercise is disclosed. The pad may comprise a base plate; a dome disposed above the base plate; and a center plate disposed beneath at least a portion of the dome and coupled to the base plate via at least one spring affixed to the base plate; wherein the center plate is configured to provide resiliency and bounce to the dome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: ENERGEEWHIZZ KIDS FITNESS LLC
    Inventors: Tiffanie Patrice Sperling, Dean Scott Simon
  • Publication number: 20200376314
    Abstract: An exercise device can include a handle having a handle axis and a handle weight. A head can be removably coupled to a distal end of the handle with a single fastener adjacent a proximal end of the head. The head can have a head weight and can be axe-shaped. A distal end of the head can be blunt. A portion of each of the proximal and distal ends can be planar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: CHOPFIT, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Spillman, Anna D. Cardinal, Deepak Selvaraj, Redza Shah, Paul T. Williams
  • Publication number: 20200376315
    Abstract: A modular play set including a support beam for supporting one or more play equipments therealong, two or more support assemblies each supporting an end of the support beam above a support surface, the support assemblies each including one or more upright poles having a lower end for engagement with the support surface and an upper end remote from the lower end, a lateral support structure engaging the upper end of each pole, the lateral support structure having a support beam connection for connecting to one end of one or more of the support beams and extending by a predetermined distance transverse to the or at least one of the support beams connected thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: VULY IP HOLDINGS NO. 2 PTY LTD
    Inventor: Joe ANDON
  • Publication number: 20200376316
    Abstract: The exercise device of the present invention has a first assembly with a first strap configured to encircle a user's first bodily appendage, such as a thigh or a foot, with the first strap having a first attachment ring. The exercise device also has a second assembly with a second strap configured to encircle a user's second bodily appendage, such as a foot, with the second strap having a plurality of second attachment rings. The exercise device also has one or more elastic resistance bands configured for connecting at one end to the first attachment ring and at an opposite second end to one of the plurality of second attachment rings. Exercises with the device have the user moving between starting positions and finishing positions against the resistance of the bands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Rebecca Shouhed
  • Publication number: 20200376317
    Abstract: An indoor exercise bicycle is disclosed having a magnetic brake. The magnetic brake system has a pair of parallel arms that moves along a track in a radial direction relative to the axis of the flywheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Ron Gibson, John Baudhuin
  • Publication number: 20200376318
    Abstract: An adjustably tensioned, transverse-suspended elastic element exercise device is disclosed. The transverse element is suspended between rigidly mounted frame or arm elements and sized so as to enable full range of motion exercises. The tension and height of the transverse elastic member can be adjusted to accommodate varying exercise levels and positions. The assembly may include handgrips and attachments to augment workouts. Electronic adjustability, metrics, programmability and Internet connectivity enhance the user experience. A method of using the device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Anthony DURKET
  • Publication number: 20200376319
    Abstract: Methods and systems are presented in which one or more heavy-duty straps are positioned in contact with a top and bottom of said door and engaged with a heavy mechanism exerting a static tension greater than 10 newtons. A user can exercise using removable extenders attached to any of several loops at various vertical positions, creating enormous leverage along the strap(s). Notwithstanding large kinetic energy imbued upon components during or after exercise as described herein, damage may be minimized by supplemental cushioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: HOME BODY FITNESS, INC.
    Inventor: Robert G. Evans
  • Publication number: 20200376320
    Abstract: A dumbbell with a weight adjusting mechanism, which utilizes an electric motor, a rack and pinion gear linkage driven by the motor, and photoelectric position detection assemblies, to control the movement of two racks inside the handle bar of the dumbbell. The two racks move simultaneously in opposite directions by the same distance in a precisely controlled manner based on position signals provided by the position detection assemblies. The racks extend and retract within a center channel formed by center openings of a plurality of aligned and axially engaged weight plates, so that a desired number of the weight plates will be lifted by the dumbbell handle. A control system controls the motor and communicates with a user via a user interface panel on the handle bar or an external handheld device wireless connected to the control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: IMPEX Fitness Inc.
    Inventor: Zhi Wang
  • Publication number: 20200376321
    Abstract: Provided herein are embodiments of a barbell spotting apparatus having all the benefits of a free-floating, unconstrained barbell in both the horizontal and vertical axes with the safety of a dedicated spotting mechanism, while addressing safety, noise, and space concerns raised by typical barbell apparatus. The embodiments herein permit a loaded barbell to be positioned in line with the axis of motion of the lift to be performed at both the beginning and end of the lift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Bradley Davis
  • Publication number: 20200376322
    Abstract: The present invention includes a rehabilitation apparatus that can assist a patient that has been impaired, injured/traumatized, or subject to degenerative conditions in his or her lower limbs. The apparatus may be designed to exercise the extension and flexion movements for a patient's leg after knee surgery. A thigh support link may be connected to an upper leg link, which is connected to a lower leg link for supporting the patient's leg during the extension and flexion range of movements. A foot plate with wheels may be connected to the lower leg link, and the wheels enable the foot plate to slide along a base as the patient moves in both directions. A sled or connector provides a flexible connection between the thigh support link and the base, which allows the thigh support link to travel along the base in conjunction with the foot plate wheels. The present invention provides adjustable, constant resistance as the extension and flexion exercises are done.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Jamie Alvarez
  • Publication number: 20200376323
    Abstract: A method of differentially tuning a lower limb muscle in a human in need thereof is provided. The method includes placement of at least two calibrated, differential disturbances or protuberances under the human's feet thereby tuning a lower limb muscle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Avi ELBAZ, Amit MOR
  • Publication number: 20200376324
    Abstract: Disclosed is a technical training garment configured for use with modular, interchangeable electronics and resistance modules. The garment provides resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion and tracks biomechanical parameters such as stride length, stride rate, angular velocity and incremental power expended by the wearer. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath or over conventional clothing. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training protocols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura
  • Publication number: 20200376325
    Abstract: An elliptical machine includes: a transmission mechanism disposed a the base, one end of the lateral swing track disposed on both sides is pivoted at the base, and each lateral swing track can swing laterally; a connecting rod and a stepping mechanism are disposed on both sides of the transmission mechanism, and the front end of the front connecting rod in each mechanism is pivotally connected to the base; a front end is connected to the rear connecting rod of the front connecting rod in a universal joint type, the rear connecting rod is disposed on the corresponding track; the rear connecting rod free end part is pivoted to the pedal. When the pedal is stepped on, the front connecting rod is reciprocally extended with the transmission mechanism, and the user can freely manipulate the swing angle of the lateral swing track through the lateral force applied to the pedal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Chao-Chi YU, Cheng-Ru YU
  • Publication number: 20200376326
    Abstract: An exercise machine with a slidable carriage and accessories providing for a plurality of exerciser positioning surfaces and gripping handles. The exercise machine generally includes one or more lifting handles for raising or lowering either end of the exercise machine with respect to a ground surface. The exercise machine may also include a plurality of wheels each including a ridge adapted to engage with a corresponding groove in a track of the exercise machine. The exercise machine may also include a handle including a pair of arms which are positioned at a distance just greater than a width of the carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Todd G. Remund, Samuel D. Cox, Andy H. Gibbs
  • Publication number: 20200376327
    Abstract: An exercise system includes two or more exercise machines coupled together. Each exercise machine can include a modular exercise machine offering one or more unique exercise functions. To vary or change the exercise system, the exercise machines may decouple from each other and couple to a different exercise machine. Examples of the exercise machines include osteogenic, muscular hypertrophy and cardiovascular devices. These exercise systems enable modifications to the exercise machines for user rehabilitation. The exercise machines can monitor other exercise machines and provide feedback to a user through a computer display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Orthogenesys, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bissonnette, Philip Powers, James D. Steidl
  • Publication number: 20200376328
    Abstract: Among other things, a rowing exercise machine includes a movable inertial element, an eddy current brake coupled to the movable inertial element, a rowing grip coupled to the movable inertial element, and control circuitry coupled to the eddy current brake to cause a resistance to motion of the rowing grip during part of a rowing stroke. The resistance to motion of the rowing grip during the drive phase of the rowing stroke conforms to a target feel for a rower. The target feel corresponds to a feel for a rower of a target other rowing exercise machine or other target feel of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Bruce Smith, Klaus Heribert Renner, William Churchill Taliaferro Burke, Jose Oscar Mur-Miranda, Christopher Olin Evans
  • Publication number: 20200376329
    Abstract: The present disclosure regards a manual treadmill. The manual treadmill includes a continuous belt coupled to a frame and adapted for an operator walking or running thereon; a sensing apparatus, sensing a parameter and producing a corresponding speed signal corresponding to a current rotating speed of the continuous belt; an inputting apparatus, producing an indication signal corresponding to a target rotating speed of the continuous belt; a control unit, receiving the corresponding speed signal to get a current speed value, receiving the indication signal to get a target speed value, and producing a first control signal; and a resistance adjusting apparatus, producing a resistance to impede the rotation of the continuous belt; wherein the control unit controls the resistance adjusting apparatus using the first control signal to decrease (or increase) the resistance when the current speed value is lower (or higher) than the target speed value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Joe Chen
  • Publication number: 20200376330
    Abstract: A reaction force detection system for treadmills and detection method thereof is disclosed, wherein the system detects the current data generated by a user running on a treadmill comprising a running belt, a motor and an electronic circuit device by means of a current sensor, and then determines a current peak based on the current data, such that a ground reaction force peak can be determined according to the acquired current peak. Therefore, the present invention allows to determine the ground reaction force of the human body during running through the changes of the motor current signals inside the treadmill, such that these parameters can be further presented, analyzed, and stored in order to provide more scientific feedbacks for running trainings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Tzyy-Yuang SHIANG, Wen-Wen YANG, Wei-Han CHEN, En-Tzu WANG
  • Publication number: 20200376331
    Abstract: Provided is a stretching slider excellent in compactness and lightweightness and exhibiting high stability and slipperiness. A stretching slider 10 includes a plate-shaped member 11 having a first surface 11b as a front surface and a second surface 11a as a back surface and a plurality of ball rollers 13 provided on the second surface for moving the plate-shaped member in all directions along a horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Shigeo MORIDAIRA
  • Publication number: 20200376332
    Abstract: Climber exercise machine comprises a frame connected to a base through a base connection, the frame pivotable about the base connection. A right handle and a left handle are connected to respective right and left sides of the frame, the right handle moving within a first range of motion, the left handle moving within a second range of motion. A right pedal and a left pedal are connected to the respective right and left sides of the frame, the right pedal moving within a third range of motion, the left pedal moving within a forth range of motion. The right handle, the left handle, the right pedal, and the left pedal movable generally in the same plane. An angle between the frame and a plane parallel to an underside of the base is adjustable while the climber exercise machine is mounted by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Silver, Russell Sinacori