Patents Issued in February 9, 2021
  • Patent number: 10912663
    Abstract: A method of treatment of nasal conditions comprising: delivering an expandable structure in a crimped configuration to a nasal lumen; expanding the expandable structure within the nasal lumen to a stable expanded configuration; removing the structure from the nasal lumen, after a time period, where removing comprises causing the structure to self-crimp. The expandable structure optionally comprises: a first shape memory (SM) portion which is in a strain-induced state; and a second portion which resists expansion of said structure due to said first portion, over a plurality of different expansion states of said first portion. Optionally, the properties of the second portion vary over its cross section. For example an outer surface and/or peripheral layer may have desirable environmental resistance properties and/or a frame may have desirable mechanical properties, for example a high creep resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: S.T.S. Medical Ltd.
    Inventors: Eitan Yaniv, Gady Har-El, Gregory Frenklach, Joseph Flomenblit, Lena Shlossberg
  • Patent number: 10912664
    Abstract: A stent has a tubular shaped framework that includes a plurality of vertices that are each defined by a pair of struts. A plurality of induction responsive muscles are associated, respectively, with one of the plurality of vertices by being attached to each strut of a pair of struts. The induction responsive muscles have a relaxed state at body temperatures, and have a contracted state at an elevated temperature greater than body temperature. If the stent has an initial unsatisfactory implant orientation or position or other expansion irregularity, the application of an electromagnetic induction field may be applied to temporary 11 reduce the diameter of the stent to adjust its positioning and/or orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Woong Kim
  • Patent number: 10912665
    Abstract: A catheter configured to carry one or more stents and having an inflatable balloon for expanding a stent surrounding the balloon. The catheter is characterized in having a positioner for moving the one or more stents relative to the balloon from a first position in which the stent does not surround the balloon to a second position in which the stent surrounds the balloon. Also disclosed is a method for deploying a stent at a desired location in the vascular system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: J.W. Medical Systems Ltd.
    Inventor: Israel S. Chermoni
  • Patent number: 10912666
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a leg exoskeleton configured to aid motion (e.g., walking) of a user in need thereof. In particular, the exoskeleton includes a belt configured to attach the exoskeleton to the waist of a user. The exoskeleton further includes a leg frame configured to attach to at least one leg of the user through a hip attachment mechanism on the belt. Finally, the exoskeleton includes an energy storage subsystem that is configured to store and release energy as the user walks, particularly aiding the user in the forward motion of the leg when walking. Methods of using the leg exoskeleton are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Jessica Zistatsis, Jeffrey Bergeson, Alex Gong, Kira Neuman, Daniel Parrish
  • Patent number: 10912667
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a brace which includes an actuator. The actuator provides movement of the arm and shoulder, abduction movement, so that during recovery from shoulder surgery, the shoulder and arm movement may be supported in increased range of motion positions. This may be done with a single brace rather than requiring multiple braces during the recovery process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventors: George Sickles, Steve Farmer
  • Patent number: 10912668
    Abstract: A device allowing the creation of an alimentary bolus flow between two stomas, including means forming a pump; first/second sealed connection means capable of connecting the suction opening to an upstream/downstream stoma located on the abdominal wall of a patient; and first and/or second anti-reflux means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: CENTRE HOSPITALIER REGIONAL UNIVERSITAIRE DE LILLE
    Inventors: Régis Logier, Jean-Pierre Sozanski, Jean-Robert Nzamush Elepan Mabla
  • Patent number: 10912669
    Abstract: An electric bed includes: a bed body, a plurality of bed planks, a driver for driving the head bed plank to rotate, a monitoring module, a driving module and a wireless communication module. When the monitoring module detects that the user is snoring, the driving module controls the driver to drive the head bed plank to rotate to an anti-snoring position. When the symptoms of snoring weaken or stop, the driving module controls the driver to drive the head bed plank to restore to an initial position. The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the driving module. The wireless communication module is wirelessly connected to an intelligent terminal. The user sets an anti-snoring program into the intelligent terminal, and then the intelligent terminal transmits the anti-snoring program to the wireless communication module, and the wireless communication module sends an application situation of the anti-snoring function to the intelligent terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Keeson Technology Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Huafeng Shan, Hui Cao, Qun Yu
  • Patent number: 10912670
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral appliance, and more specifically, to an oral appliance enabling comfortable oral motor exercises while being effectively fastened to teeth by applying differing degrees of fastening to teeth to its incisor part and molar part. In the oral appliance and method for manufacturing the same according to the present invention, different degrees of fastening are applied to the incisor part and the molar part, thereby minimizing the user's inconvenience that arises when the user moves mouth while keeping the oral appliance stably fastened to the teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventors: Young Hyon Park, Hyun Jin Choi, Jun Young Park, Jun Won Park
  • Patent number: 10912671
    Abstract: Polymeric articles, such as condoms or gloves, including a decoration, are described. The polymeric article includes at least two polymeric layers, and a decoration. The decoration is at least one of a polymeric film, a decal or a temporary tattoo disposed between the at least two polymeric layers. Methods for manufacturing polymeric articles including a decoration are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Lifestyles Healthcare PTE. Ltd.
    Inventors: K C Nguyen, Beng Sim Chuah, Chayaporn Pongthanomsak, Chintana Netrung, Matthew Groskorth, Utain Pattanapradit, Paul D'Aguiar
  • Patent number: 10912672
    Abstract: The electronically regulated temperature compression device is a brace that applies pressure to an appendage. The electronically regulated temperature compression device applies heat therapy and cooling therapy to the appendage. The temperature of the selected therapy is electronically regulated and controlled. The electronically regulated temperature compression device uses a refrigerant-based heat exchange mechanism during the therapy process. The electronically regulated temperature compression device comprises a composite textile, plurality of fasteners, and a controller. The plurality of fasteners attaches the composite textile to the appendage of the patient. The plurality of fasteners controls the pressure applied by the composite textile to the appendage. The composite textile is a temperature controlled textile used to generate a heat exchange between the electronically regulated temperature compression device and the appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventors: William Jones, Deborah Jones
  • Patent number: 10912673
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present specification provide surgical methods and apparatuses to deploy at least one stent through an optic nerve sheath in order to maintain an opening/fenestration for intracranial fluid egress. The surgical method creates a fenestration, an opening, a slit, or a hole, through an optic nerve sheath of a human patient. The fenestration is created in a minimally invasive manner using an applicator, such as an endoscopic visualization apparatus, that includes a stent or shunt for deploying through the fenestration. The presently disclosed specification is indicated to treat papilledema and/or intracranial hypertension and to deliver therapeutic compositions through the optic nerve sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventors: Syed Khizer Rahim Khaderi, Tsontcho Ianchulev
  • Patent number: 10912674
    Abstract: A system for preparing an intraocular lens (IOL) injector for receipt of an IOL. A manifold mates with an injector cartridge and easily distributes a lubricating agent to a load chamber of the cartridge. The IOL is then transferred into the load chamber. The cartridge may be rotatably coupled to the handpiece, and then converted from a preparation and load position to a delivery position. The manifold may remain external to the load chamber or fit within the load chamber and include a handle that remains outside. One or more internal channels in the manifold lead from one or more inlet ports to surfaces in the load chamber than contact the IOL.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas E. Martin, Renee Van Dorne
  • Patent number: 10912675
    Abstract: A glaucoma drainage implant comprising a pressure relief valve via which aqueous humor can be drained. The pressure relief valve has a pressure relief flap which is movably connected with a base plate of the implant, which is to be embedded in a sclera, wherein the pressure relief flap has an actuation area by means of which the pressure relief flap can be mobilized non-invasively during a post-operative healing phase or thereafter. The actuation area is preferably designed as a thermomechanically active area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: ROWIAK GmbH
    Inventor: Holger Lubatschowski
  • Patent number: 10912676
    Abstract: A delivery system is disclosed which can be used to deliver an ocular implant into a target location within the eye via an ab interno procedure. In some embodiments, the implant can provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and the suprachoroidal or supraciliary space while in an implanted state. The delivery system can include a proximal handle component and a distal delivery component. In addition, the proximal handle component can include an actuator to control the release of the implant from the delivery component into the target location in the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Alcon Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Schaller, David Lari, Luke Clauson, Nathan White, Richard S. Lilly, Matthew Newell, Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed
  • Patent number: 10912677
    Abstract: A system and method for treating target tissue including a light source for generating a beam of light, a plurality of optical fibers, a deflection device configured to selectively deflect the light beam into the input ends of the optical fibers, one optical fiber input end at a time, and a probe having a tip with the output ends of the optical fibers and configured for insertion into target tissue. The probe tip is configured to sequentially project spaced apart spots of the light beam from the output ends as the deflection device deflects the light beam into the optical fibers. One or more moving or static deflecting optics at the probe tip can be used to statically or dynamically deflect the beam exiting the optical fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: TOPCON MEDICAL LASER SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: David H. Mordaunt, Dan E. Andersen
  • Patent number: 10912678
    Abstract: A laser indirect ophthalmoscope (LIO) apparatus for photomedical treatment and/or diagnosis is presented. The LIO apparatus allows multiple spot ophthalmic surgery to be performed in a wider range of patient positions and less intrusively than currently available methods. The LIO apparatus utilizes a separate or integral beam multiplier that generates one or more optical beams via spatial and/or temporal separation, and an optical system that conditions and directs the one or more optical beams to a target to form a pattern. The LIO apparatus includes a headset, and is therefore wearable by the user (e.g., a physician).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: TOPCON MEDICAL LASER SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Dan E. Andersen, David H. Mordaunt
  • Patent number: 10912679
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for visualizing and treating an injury, wound or skin using a visual tourniquet and skin patch system made of transparent materials. The inventive bandage system is capable of applying pressure while absorbing bodily fluids away from the wound or skin and providing support for the application of one or more medicaments or a combination of treatment gas and/or medicine. The inventive bandage system enables the practitioner to visually inspect and measure the size of the wound over time without removing or touching the bandage or tourniquet thereby reducing pain and contamination of the wound bed. One embodiment of the inventive bandage system continuously controls the wound bed temperature thereby reducing pain and inhibiting bacterial growth. Other embodiments of the inventive bandage system are used as a visual tourniquet to apply a combination of pressures to a wound or skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Clear Care Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Robert Zawoy, Elaine Buice-Satterfield, Lou Wood, Michael Alan Fisher
  • Patent number: 10912680
    Abstract: A releasable medical drape, and systems and methods having the same, includes at least a liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable layer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and a soft-gel layer having a plurality of apertures. The soft-gel layer is configured to be disposed adjacent to a tissue site. A portion of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer extends through the plurality of apertures in the soft-gel layer to contact the tissue site. The soft-gel layer forms a good seal with the tissue site and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer extending through the plurality of apertures forms a firm—but releasable—coupling with the tissue site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson, Li Yao
  • Patent number: 10912681
    Abstract: A sheet conveyance device for conveying, along a conveyance path, a sheet in which a given region from an obverse surface toward a reverse side thereof is composed of a non-woven fabric, and a powder supply device for supplying a powder to at least a partial zone of the sheet, are provided. Further, a fiber-raising device for raising fibers in at least part of the powder supply zone of the sheet is provided on the conveyance path at a position upstream of the powder supply device in a conveyance direction of the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: ZUIKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hideyuki Nakamura, Yukihiko Fujita
  • Patent number: 10912682
    Abstract: An absorbent article (200) includes an absorbent body (23) provided at a front and rear direction range including a crotch portion (C2), and a topsheet (22) that covers a top side of the absorbent body (23), wherein a slit (40) with a predetermined width is formed in the absorbent body (23) at least at the crotch portion (C2) to extend in a front and rear direction, and wherein the topsheet (22) includes a fall-in portion (30) that is fallen in the slit (40) of the absorbent body (23), and convex portions (31) are provided at least at a part of the fall-in portion (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: DAIO PAPER CORPORATION
    Inventor: Aya Takahashi
  • Patent number: 10912683
    Abstract: A sheet-like article (1) for an absorbent article of the invention includes a plurality of absorbent units (4), each including: a long base portion (2); and water-absorbent polymer particles (3) that are fixed to a surface of first side of the long base portion (2). In the sheet-like article (1), the absorbent units (4) are arranged such that the longitudinal direction thereof is oriented in one direction. When the water-absorbent polymer particles (3) absorb a liquid, the water-absorbent polymer particles (3) swell beyond the lateral side edge portions (2s), of the long base portion (2), that extend along the longitudinal direction, and a position, in the thickness direction, of each long base portion is varied from the position thereof before absorbing the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenji Kobayashi, Bin Latif Muhamad Nor Salehuddin, Ryota Kuramae, Aiko Onda
  • Patent number: 10912684
    Abstract: An absorbent article having a pair of longitudinal edges, front and rear transverse edges, a front end region, a rear end region, and a central region disposed between the front and rear end regions. The absorbent article has a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, a pair of outwardly convex longitudinal central channels formed at least in the central region. The traversal distance of the pair of outwardly convex longitudinal central channels decreases towards both ends of the channels to define a central closed area. The absorbent article has a rear channel defining a rear closed area in the rear end region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Yoko Munakata, Kiyoe Ohba
  • Patent number: 10912685
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base having a length and including a plurality of caster wheels enabling movement of the patient support apparatus across a floor surface. An auxiliary wheel support structure is secured to the base and rotatably supports at least one non-castered auxiliary wheel. A drive mechanism including a motor may be configured to drive the auxiliary wheel. A braking system including at least one brake member may be configured to apply a braking force to decelerate the auxiliary wheel and is movable between a first position wherein the at least one brake member is disengaged from the auxiliary wheel and a deployed position wherein the at least one brake member is frictionally engaged with the auxiliary wheel to restrict rotation of the auxiliary wheel. The braking system may be configured to synchronize the braking forces applied to first and second auxiliary wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: William Dwight Childs, Anish Paul
  • Patent number: 10912686
    Abstract: A wheelchair dolly is provided. The wheelchair dolly includes two spaced apart frame elements, each movable in concert between a folded position and an extended position for supporting two or more wheelchairs for transportation. Each frame element may serially provide a front, middle and rear sections, wherein the front and middle sections are pivotal about a distal end of the rear section for moving between the extended and folded positions. The rear sections may each provide a rear wheel and a handle portion interconnected by a brake system for selectively braking the rear wheels. Bracing and crossbars may secure the frame elements in their spaced apart arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventors: Pearce J. Pierce, Jason C. Vilardi
  • Patent number: 10912687
    Abstract: The embodiments described and claimed herein are a restraint system for securing a gurney in a vehicle. In one embodiment, a conventional antler and rail-type gurney restraint system is improved by the addition of a center latch restraint that engages with a latch member secured by a support bracket to the underside of the gurney. In one configuration, the latch member enters into engagement with the center latch restraint through lateral movement of the control end of the gurney. In that respect, the EMT may use the same autonomic movements used with the conventional antler and rail-type system to secure the gurney in the vehicle. Optionally, one or more of the gurney occupant restraint belts are directly connected to the support bracket, whereby occupant loads during an accident will bypass the gurney and occupant head excursions can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Valeda Company, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Girardin, Paul Edward Slevinsky, Mark Easton, Gareth Holloway, Robert Andrew Cumming
  • Patent number: 10912688
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes a frame, a seat attached to the frame, a first forward wheel on a first side of the frame and a second forward wheel on a second side of the frame, a first rearward wheel on the first side of the frame and a second rearward wheel on the second side of the frame, a first drive wheel on the first side of the frame positioned intermediate between the first forward wheel and the first rearward wheel and a second drive wheel on the second side of the frame positioned intermediate between the second forward wheel and the second rearward wheel, and actuators to independently control the vertical position of the first forward wheel relative to the frame, the vertical position of the second forward wheel relative to the frame, the vertical position of the first rearward wheel relative to the frame, the vertical position of the second rearward wheel relative to the frame, the vertical position of the first drive wheel relative to the frame and the vertical position of the second drive wheel relati
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignees: The United States Government As Represented By The Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Pittsburgh—Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education
    Inventors: Rory Alan Cooper, Hongwu Wang, Cheng-Shiu Chung, Jorge Luis Candiotti, Garrett G. Grindle, Jonathan L. Pearlman, Brandon Joseph Daveler
  • Patent number: 10912689
    Abstract: The disclosure provides an assist wheel including a wheel, a handrim, an elastic component, two contact components, a driving assembly, two film sensors. The wheel is configured to be rotatably disposed on a wheelchair frame. The handrim is disposed on the wheel and rotatable with respect to the wheel. Two opposite ends of the elastic component are respectively connected to the wheel and the handrim. The two contact components are respectively disposed on the wheel and the handrim. The driving assembly is configured to be fixed to the wheelchair frame. The two film sensors are disposed on the driving assembly and respectively pressed by the two film sensors. Each of the two film sensors is configured to generate a sensor value. The controller is configured to receive the sensor values from the two film sensors and signal the driving assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chia-Jui Hu, Zeng-Lung Huang, Tien-Ho Gau, Chou-Zong Wu
  • Patent number: 10912690
    Abstract: A suspension for a vehicle is provided. The suspension includes, for example, a frame, at least one drive assembly and at least one caster pivot arm. The at least one drive assembly and the at least one caster pivot arm are pivotally connected to the frame at a common pivot axis such that the drive assembly and the front caster pivot arm are pivotable relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Bekoscke, Damon Jurkiewicz
  • Patent number: 10912691
    Abstract: A configurable assistive device comprising: a platform; at least three wheels; and, at least three independent leg mechanisms, each respective leg mechanism coupled to the platform and a respective one of the at least three wheels, each respective leg mechanism configured to move the platform relative to the respective wheel for positioning the platform at an elevation and for inclining the platform to an inclination to configure the assistive device into one of a plurality of configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: 9302204 CANADA INC.
    Inventors: Eugene Cherny, Evelio Goderich, Dmitry Paltsev, Gennadiy Lisnyak
  • Patent number: 10912692
    Abstract: A standing-up assistance method and apparatus may measure a pressure applied to a part of a body of a user, acquire information about a torque corresponding to the measured pressure, and provide an assistance force to the body of the user based on the information about the torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kyung-Rock Kim
  • Patent number: 10912693
    Abstract: A patient support system for supporting a patient includes a core support structure which includes supportive foam. The support structure has an upper surface and a lower surface. A radar apparatus, including at least one antenna situated beneath the upper surface and spatially separated therefrom, is adapted to emit a pulse which travels through the support structure and is reflected, by either the upper surface or a surrogate thereof, as a reflected signal back to the radar antenna. The emitted pulse and reflected signal comprise a ranging signal. The patient support system also includes circuitry that determines a life parameter of the core support structure as a function of at least the ranging signal. The patient support system also includes an RFID tag having a memory. The RFID tag is in communication with the circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Baker, Frank E. Sauser
  • Patent number: 10912694
    Abstract: A ventilation system includes a plurality of air tubes within the sheet all of which are interconnected to a manifold. The topside surface of the air tubes comprises a plurality of nozzles which communicate with the outside environment of the sheet. The sheet is configured to create a positive flow of air through each nozzle when the manifold is connected to the exhaust portion of a blower. The system also includes means for administering a scented material in the flow of air generated by the blower. The blower motor may be operated by remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventor: Ed Baksh
  • Patent number: 10912695
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an operating table with an operating table column and a patient bearing surface arranged on the operating table column, wherein the operating table column comprises a column cladding with at least two rigid components arranged one above the other. The operating table column is designed and configured so that all movable parts of the operating table running inside the operating table column are completely covered laterally. An intermediate space extends from the upper edge of the two components of the column cladding arranged one above the other as far as the patient bearing surface, the intermediate space being a bellows-free space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: MAQUET GMBH
    Inventors: Rolf Revenus, Peter Harlacher
  • Patent number: 10912696
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes an operating table column head assembly, a patient support surface assembly that is movable relative to the operating table column head assembly, and an actuating cylinder configured to move the patient support surface assembly relative to the operating table column head assembly, the actuating cylinder including a piston rod. A first gear rack is attached to the operating table column head assembly and a second gear rack is attached to the patient support surface assembly. A gear assembly is disposed on the piston rod of the actuating cylinder. The gear assembly engages with the first gear rack and the second gear rack. The first gear rack and the second gear rack move in substantially opposite directions relative to the gear assembly, when the actuating cylinder is actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: MAQUET GMBH
    Inventors: Martin Staudinger, Guido Koch
  • Patent number: 10912697
    Abstract: An operating table includes a column, a hydraulic unit positioned in the column, and a patient supporting surface connected to the column. The operating table also includes a first pair of hydraulic cylinders for adjusting a portion of the supporting surface relative to a remainder of the supporting surface, and the supporting surface is hydraulically connected to the hydraulic unit only by a single supply line and a single return line extending between the supporting surface and the hydraulic unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: MAQUET GMBH
    Inventor: Martin Staudinger
  • Patent number: 10912698
    Abstract: A surgical table attachment for providing hyperextension of the hip joint during direct anterior approach without need for lowering the distal end of the operating table. The attachment will allow external rotation as well as adduction for better exposure of the proximal end of the femur. It further allows for motorized traction of the lower extremity controlled by the operating surgeon. The inventive device conveniently incorporates a femoral elevator mechanism that will raise the proximal end of the femoral bone for better visualization through the wound and easier reduction of the implant. The device is easily used with any conventional surgical table and can made from radiolucent material allowing intraoperative X-ray control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventor: Zafer Termanini
  • Patent number: 10912699
    Abstract: A method of securing a patient onto an operating table when the patient is in a position such as the trendelenburg position and apparatus therefor including a kit. A viscoelastic pad is used to support and hold a patient on a medical procedure table during a medical procedure performed while the table, and thus the patient lying thereon, is in an inclined position, such as the Trendelenburg position. The viscoelastic pad has characteristics which promote a minimization of pressure forces on the patients body, as well as promote a secure cushioning and holding of the patient in a desired position on the table, in order to minimize injury to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventors: Alessio Pigazzi, Glenn Keilar
  • Patent number: 10912700
    Abstract: A vibrating fat eliminating device includes a vibrating mainbody, a chair body and a positioning unit. The vibrating mainbody includes a fixing notch and an upper surface, wherein the fixing notch is disposed on the upper surface. The chair body is detachably disposed on the vibrating mainbody and includes a supporting frame and a cushion, wherein the supporting frame is disposed on the upper surface, the cushion is disposed on the supporting frame, and the supporting frame includes a connecting portion having a through hole. The positioning unit passes through the through hole and is connected to the fixing notch correspondingly, wherein the chair body is detachably disposed on the upper surface via the positioning unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventor: Lung-Fei Chuang
  • Patent number: 10912701
    Abstract: This disclosure includes manipulating apparatuses and related methods. Some manipulating apparatuses include an actuator having a semi-rigid first segment, a semi-rigid second segment, and one or more flexible cells disposed between the first segment and the second segment, where the actuator is configured to be coupled to a fluid source such that the fluid source can communicate fluid to vary internal pressures of the one or more cells, and where each cell is configured such that adjustments of an internal pressure of the cell causes angular displacement of the second segment relative to the first segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Muthu Wijesundara, Wei Carrigan, Mahdi Haghshenas Jaryani
  • Patent number: 10912702
    Abstract: The proposed method is intended for rhythmic stimulation of neurotrophic reflexes to simultaneous stretching of muscles in various sections of spine, joints of limbs and in the main muscles of a human body. The aforesaid method can be implemented by employing an exercise machine that provides for mechanical anti-phase oscillations of lodgments affecting various sections of the body and limbs without considerable movements of the neck-and-head lodgment in the vertical direction. The upper body and the lower limbs make in-phase reciprocal movements, while the pelvic area makes movements anti-phase relative thereto. A support for the neck-and-head part is installed to allow supporting natural movements of the head in the course of the aforesaid movements of the upper body. The design of the exercise machine is described in detail herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventor: Larisa Semenovna Grigoreva
  • Patent number: 10912703
    Abstract: A rolling walker comprises a frame, a seat supported by that frame, and a backrest supported by the frame. By one approach the backrest is configured to selectively move between a first position that provides back support for a person sitting in the seat facing in a forward direction and a second position that provides back support for a person sitting in the seat facing in a rearward direction. If desired, this backrest can be comprised of a material (such as a memory foam material) that biases the backrest towards that first position when the backrest is in the first position and that biases the backrest towards the second position when the backrest is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Margaret M. Andersen
  • Patent number: 10912704
    Abstract: An intermittent pneumatic compression system provides exhaust between a wrap and patient's leg, avoids tubes and is operable on a conventional battery. The system allows true portability while improving patient discomfort, reducing fall risks, and providing desired therapeutic and prophylactic compression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Innovamed Health LLC
    Inventors: Turner Lucas Zeutzius, Wade Williams, Joseph Zeutzius
  • Patent number: 10912705
    Abstract: A retractable massage roller includes two end caps and multiple ring-shaped unit bodies arranged along an axial direction, the two end caps being respectively connected to outermost two unit bodies of the multiple unit bodies. Every three adjacent unit bodies are connected through multiple connecting rods, the multiple connecting rods are independent of the three adjacent unit bodies, each connecting rods is movably disposed on and passes through the three adjacent unit bodies and the three adjacent unit bodies are capable of sliding on the multiple connecting rods. Outermost two unit bodies of the three adjacent unit bodies are respectively positionally-limited at two ends of each connecting rod through first limiting mechanisms, when the retractable massage roller is in a stretched state. Every two adjacent unit bodies of the multiple unit bodies are positionally-limited through second limiting mechanisms, when the retractable massage roller is in a contracted state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: NANTONG AVEC HEALTH FITNESS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: Shujun Qin
  • Patent number: 10912706
    Abstract: An example tail assembly includes a bodily insertion device that extends along a longitudinal axis from a base to a tip. A shackle is secured to the base and includes a pair of spaced apart arms. The example tail assembly also includes a tail having an eyelet, and a rod inserted into respective openings in the spaced apart arms. The rod is inserted through the eyelet between the respective openings, thereby securing the tail to the bodily insertion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventors: Joshua Raab, Alma Raab
  • Patent number: 10912707
    Abstract: A massage device that includes a housing, an electrical input, a motor, a switch in electrical communication with the electrical input and the motor and configured to selectively provide power from the electrical input to the motor, an actuated output operatively connected to the motor and configured to reciprocate in response to activation of the motor, and a treatment structure operatively connected to a distal end of the actuated output. The actuated output is configured to reciprocate the treatment structure at a frequency of between about 15 Hz and about 100 Hz, and at an amplitude of between about 0.15 and about 1.0 inches. The combination of amplitude and frequency provides efficient reciprocation of the treatment structure such that the treatment structure provides therapeutically beneficial treatment to a targeted muscle of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: THERAGUN, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Wersland, Benjamin Nazarian, Geert Ensing, Guang Qing Li, Robert Firth, Andrew Linton, Andrew Cooper, Michael Waldron
  • Patent number: 10912708
    Abstract: A percussive massage device includes an enclosure having a cylindrical bore that extends along a longitudinal axis. A motor has a rotatable shaft that rotates about a central axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A crank coupled to the shaft includes a pivot, which is offset from the central axis of the shaft. A transfer bracket has a first end portion coupled to the pivot of the crank. A flexible transfer linkage has a first end coupled to a second end portion of the transfer bracket. A piston has a first end coupled to a second end of the transfer linkage. The piston is constrained to move within a cylinder along the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical bore. An applicator head has a first end coupled to a second end of the piston and has a second end exposed outside the cylindrical bore for application to a person receiving treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Hyper Ice, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Marton, Anthony Katz
  • Patent number: 10912709
    Abstract: A chest compression monitor for measuring the depth of chest compressions achieved during CPR. A displacement detector produces a displacement signal indicative of the displacement of the CPR recipient's chest toward the recipient's spine. A signaling mechanism provides chest compression indication signals prompting a CPR provider to provide a chest compression force at a desired depth and rate. The device is held to the dorsal surface of the hand during use and provides a display for feedback, which is readily visible to the CPR provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: ZOLL Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Mark H Totman, Timothy S McGough, David Barash
  • Patent number: 10912710
    Abstract: A microbubble device controller includes a box, and a first water pipe, a gas pipe and a bypass pipe installed in the box. The first water pipe is connected to a pump and has a first electromagnetic control valve to open or close the first water pipe. The gas pipe is connected to a gas source and the pump, and has a second electromagnetic control valve to open or close the gas pipe. The bypass pipe is connected to the first water pipe and has a pressure switch in telecommunication connection with the second electromagnetic control valve. The first electromagnetic control valve controls the first water pipe to be in the high flow state or a closed state to affect the bypass pipe. When the bypass pipe is in a high pressure state, the second electromagnetic control valve opens the gas pipe, or closes the gas pipe otherwise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Cashido Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Lung Chiu, Chih-Hsiang Chen
  • Patent number: 10912711
    Abstract: An induction heating system for a basin of a pedicure chair and a pedicure chair with one or more pumps and one or more heating sources are disclosed. A conducting object is located on an interior side of a first wall of the basin, with an induction heater located on the exterior side of the first wall. The conducting object is separated from the induction heater by a solid portion of the first wall. The induction heater is configured to generate a high frequency field that passes through the solid portion of the first wall and causes the conducting object to generate heat. A controller is configured to turn on/off the induction heater to maintain a desired temperature in the basin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Lexor, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Luong, Quang Nguyen, Thuong Pham
  • Patent number: 10912712
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for stimulating (e.g., noninvasively) a subject's inflammatory reflex are provided to reduce bleed time. The method may include the step of non-invasively stimulating the inflammatory reflex (e.g., the vagus nerve, the splenic nerve, the hepatic nerve, the facial nerve, and the trigeminal nerve) of a subject, such as by mechanical stimulation, in a manner which significantly reduces bleed time in the subject. Devices for non-invasively stimulating the inflammatory reflex may include a movable tip or actuator that is controlled to mechanically stimulate the ear. The devices may be hand-held or wearable, and may stimulate the cymba conchae region of the subject's ear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
    Inventors: Kevin J. Tracey, Howland Shaw Warren, Michael Allen Faltys, Carol Ann Amella, Christopher Czura, Jared M. Huston