Patents Issued in March 18, 2021
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Publication number: 20210077301Abstract: A goggle for use in snowsports comprises a body (14) and a detachable lens assembly (12), magnets or magnetic elements being provided on the lens assembly (12) and magnets or magnetic elements being provided in corresponding positions on the body (14), for detachably holding the lens assembly (12) to the body (14), at least one tongue (34) extending from the rear surface (36) of the lens assembly (12) on each lateral side (18, 54) of the lens assembly (12), each tongue (34) extending in a direction substantially behind the lens assembly (12), into the body (14) when the lens assembly (12) is fitted to the body (14), and an aperture (42, 66) extending through each tongue (34), and at least one moveable clip (72) being provided on each lateral side (18, 54) of the body (14), each clip (72) being movable between a released position and an engaged position, each clip (72) including a retaining finger (82) which in the engaged position passes into the aperture (42, 66) in the tongue (34), preventing detachment ofType: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: Matteo Marconi
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Publication number: 20210077302Abstract: A multi-layer dressing for treating tissue with negative pressure, instillation, or both. In some embodiments a first layer may be formed from reticulated foam having a series of holes. A second layer disposed adjacent to the first layer may be formed from a perforated polymer. The dressing may optionally include a third layer formed from a soft polymer, such as a silicone gel. The third layer may also have perforations or apertures. The third layer is generally oriented to face a tissue site, and may be disposed adjacent to the first layer so that the first layer is disposed between the third layer and the first layer. The perforations or apertures in the third layer may be registered with one or more perforations in the first layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Christopher Allen CARROLL, Justin RICE, Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON
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Publication number: 20210077303Abstract: A bandage with a center that elevates over an open wound or desired portion of skin to be covered which forms a dome that has tiny vent holes to allow air inside. The dome allows fresh air to the wound while it is still protected from harmful bacteria, infections, virus' or disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: Kevin X Jackson
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Publication number: 20210077304Abstract: Provided herein are smart functional fabrics and therapeutic/diagnostic garments which utilize flexible wireless electronic devices to enhance functionality, for example, by measuring key therapy parameters and providing data to clinicians, and methods utilizing such devices. The provided methods are designed to avoid patient discomfort and decrease harm or irritation caused by garments which utilize bulkier, more rigid sensors. Additionally, the described devices are multiplexed to allow for sensing of multiple parameters of therapeutic interest and combinations of measured data for new clinical metrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Shuai XU, In Hwa JUNG, John A. ROGERS
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Publication number: 20210077305Abstract: A compression bandage in the form of a knit obtained with warp knit technology, formed of synthetic yarns and composed of two textile surfaces having the same or different textile structure, linked together by spacer threads, each surface has elastic yarns, and the spacer threads of the knit are multifilaments. The knit has longitudinal elongation measured as per standard EN 14704-1 of between 30 and 160% and threshold shear stress equal to or higher than 2800 Pa and/or conformability equal to or lower than 65 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: URGO RECHERCHE INNOVATION ET DEVELOPPEMENTInventors: Céline COHADE, David GRANGE, Magali ROBLOT, Serge LECOMTE
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Publication number: 20210077306Abstract: An absorbent article includes a first waist region, a second waist region, and a crotch region disposed between the first and second waist regions. The article further includes a chassis comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet; and an ear. The ear includes a laminate having a first nonwoven and second nonwoven and an elastomeric material sandwiched between said first and second nonwovens. The laminate comprises a plurality of ultrasonic bonds. The article has a fastening system is joined to the ear; and the ear has a Length Ratio of 3 or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Urmish Popatlal DALAL, Todd Douglas LENSER, Joerg MUELLER
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Publication number: 20210077307Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatuses for manufacturing absorbent articles, wherein discrete zones of protrusions may be formed on a substrate. In some configurations, the protrusions may be formed as hooks. When forming the discrete zones of protrusions, localized speed variances may be imparted to the advancing substrate to ensure the adequate time to form the protrusions is provided. As such, protrusions may be formed on portions of the substrate that have been temporarily stopped or slowed to relatively slow speeds. The substrates with zones of protrusions may then be incorporated into products, such as assembled absorbent articles, so as to place the protrusions in desired positions on the absorbent articles. As such, the methods and apparatuses herein allow for the use of hook forming techniques on substrates in article manufacturing processes that provide flexibility in such configurations without sacrificing desired manufacturing speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Michael Devin Long, Uwe Schneider
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Publication number: 20210077308Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for forming tampons, which comprises a plurality of processing drums 2, 4, 5.1, 5.2 for forming a tampon from band-form material. It also comprises at least one transfer station 7 for continuously transferring a preform from a first processing drum 2, 4, 5.1, 5.2 to a second processing drum 4, 5.1, 5.2. The invention also relates to a method for forming a tampon from band-form material, wherein transfer from a first processing drum to a second processing drum takes place by means of a continuously rotating transfer wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Ruggli Projects AGInventors: Samuel SCHULER, Marco AUER
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Publication number: 20210077309Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a sanitary product including a back sheet having an outer surface and an inner surface, a core and a front sheet joined with a joining periphery in a sandwich structure with the core fully positioned within the joining periphery. The core positioned between the back sheet and the front sheet with the inner surface of the back sheet facing the core. The sanitary product further including a long direction, a perpendicular short direction and a product periphery, wherein the back sheet includes a printed circuit, a stiffener two through-going incisions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: Per Kammeyer
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Publication number: 20210077310Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a sanitary product including a back sheet having an outer surface and an inner surface, a core having a core back side, and a front sheet 106 joined with the back sheet through a joining periphery in a sandwich structure with the core fully positioned within the joining periphery and between the back sheet and the front sheet The inner surface of the back sheet facing the core back side. The sanitary product further including a long direction, a perpendicular short direction and a product periphery including a printed circuit, a stiffener, two through-going incisions and an intersecting cut.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: Per Kammeyer
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Publication number: 20210077311Abstract: A liquid measurement article includes an absorbent wicking layer and a marking cluster having at least one mark whose location on the article is calibrated to correspond to a particular quantity of liquid having been deposited on the article at a liquid receiving site thereof and having wicked toward the mark. A label associated with at least one of the marks indicates the particular quantity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Comparone, Edward Koors
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Publication number: 20210077312Abstract: Disclosed is a diaper for sensing urine and feces including a waterproof cover, an absorbing layer located on the inner side of the waterproof cover, and a lining layer located on the inner side of the absorbing layer, wherein the lining layer includes multiple conductive sensing lines positioned on the inner surface of the lining layer that makes contact with the human body, wherein the conductive sensing lines are arranged spaced apart from each other, wherein at least one of the electrical resistance, capacitance, and inductance between the conductive sensing lines changes upon contact between the conductive sensing lines and urine or feces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Kwonhee KIM, Soowon CHAE
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Publication number: 20210077313Abstract: A sensor for monitoring wetness in a diaper or other absorbent article includes a housing that attaches to the absorbent article. The sensor may include inner and outer housing portions that capture an edge of the absorbent article between the housings. The sensor may include contacts that electrically connect with a pair of contact strips embedded in the absorbent article. The distance between the embedded strips may vary depending on the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may include multiple pairs of contacts that are spaced apart to match the distance between the contact strips for the variously sized absorbent articles. In this way, depending on the pair of contacts connected to the contact strips, the sensor may indicate the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may have a housing with a cavity and a lid that closes the cavity. The lid may be secured with a latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Alyssa Kurt, Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus, Derrick Roemisch, Karolina Blaszczuk, Michelle Christiansen, Jeremy Stephen Fogel, William Bowser, Morgan Uridil, Cole Fuerste
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Publication number: 20210077314Abstract: A sanitary pad, including an elongated body having an arcuate anterior end and a pointed posterior end. A first absorbent region of the elongate body is adapted, when the sanitary pad is used, to extend over the perineal region of a user's body, and a second region of the elongate body is adapted, when the sanitary pad is used, to extend over the anal region of a user's body. A pair of wings, adapted, when the sanitary pad is in use, to wrap around the user's underpants, extend perpendicularly outwardly from a midpoint of the elongated body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: Mbali Ncube
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Publication number: 20210077315Abstract: An absorbent article includes a chassis comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and at least one elastically elongatable panel joined to the chassis. The elastically elongatable panel includes an ultrasonically bonded stretch laminate. The stretch laminate has at least one cover layer; and an elastomeric film having two surfaces and a skin on at least one of the surfaces. The stretch laminate has a first zone that is not elastically extensible along a stretch direction and a second zone that is elastically extensible along the stretch direction; and at least a portion of the skin of the elastomeric film is located in the first zone and wherein said portion of the skin has a plurality of wrinkles and the wrinkles have furrows.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Marcus SCHÖNBECK, Henner SOLLMANN, Georg BALDAUF, Urmish Popatlal DALAL, Miguel Alberto HERRERA, Erica Lynne LOCKE
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Publication number: 20210077316Abstract: An absorbent article includes a chassis comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and at least one elastically elongatable panel joined to the chassis. The elastically elongatable panel includes an ultrasonically bonded stretch laminate. The stretch laminate includes a first nonwoven and a second nonwoven, and an elastomeric film sandwiched between the first and second nonwovens. The elastomeric film has two surfaces and a skin on at least one of the surfaces. The stretch laminate further incudes a first zone and second zone. In the second zone, the laminate is elastically extensible in a stretch direction. In the first zone, the laminate is unactivated and the elastomeric film comprises activation stripes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Marcus SCHÖNBECK, Henner SOLLMANN, Georg BALDAUF, Urmish Popatlal DALAL, Miguel Alberto HERRERA, Erica Lynne LOCKE
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Publication number: 20210077317Abstract: An absorbent article includes a chassis comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and at least one elastically elongatable panel joined to the chassis. The elastically elongatable panel includes a stretch laminate having layers that are joined by ultrasonic bonding. The stretch laminate has at least one cover layer, an elastomeric film attached to the cover layer, the elastomeric film having two surfaces and a skin on at least one of the surfaces. The stretch laminate has at least one anchoring zone and at least one stretch zone. A portion of the skin is located in the anchoring zone and has a plurality of wrinkles, and the wrinkles have furrows.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Marcus SCHÖNBECK, Henner SOLLMANN, Georg BALDAUF, Urmish Popatlal DALAL, Miguel Alberto HERRERA, Erica Lynne LOCKE
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Publication number: 20210077318Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable diaper including a pair of leak-proof cuffs (6) provided respectively to both lateral sides of an absorbent assembly (5) along the longitudinal direction. Each leak-proof cuff (6) includes: an inwardly-oriented portion (63) wherein a leak-proof-cuff-forming sheet material (61) is arranged from a lateral side edge (43) of an absorbent core toward the absorbent member's inner side in the width direction; a fold-back portion (64) where the sheet material (61) is folded back toward the absorbent member's outer side in the width direction, the fold-back portion being located above the absorbent member (4); and an outwardly-folded portion (65) ranging from the fold-back portion (64) to a free end (6b) of the leak-proof cuff. The outwardly-folded portion (65) has a length, in the width direction, that is longer than the length of the inwardly-oriented portion (63), and a plurality of elastic members (62) are fixed in a stretched state to the outwardly-folded portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: KAO CORPORATIONInventors: Izumi KOYAMA, Hiroko KAWAGUCHI
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Publication number: 20210077319Abstract: An absorbent core comprising: a front portion; a back portion; a middle portion position between the front portion and the back portion; and a longitudinal axis extending along a length of said core and crossing said front, middle and back portions, the absorbent core having a width extending perpendicular to said length and a perimeter comprising at least two opposing ends and at least two opposing sides positioned between said ends, said core comprising an absorbent material sandwiched between upper and lower layers of said core wherein the absorbent core comprises at least one interconnected channel substantially free of absorbent material and with at least portions thereof extending along both the length and the width of said core arranged to form an open end proximal to the front portion and a closed end proximal to the back portion and wherein said channel is formed by mechanically bonding said upper layer directly to said lower layer at a plurality of distinct bonding sites, wherein each channel portioType: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Ainas WEBER, Nathalie VAN SANDE, Dries COBBAERT
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Publication number: 20210077320Abstract: A method of making an absorbent composite that includes a first fabric, a second fabric, and particles positioned between the two fabrics and absorbent articles made from the absorbent composite. The particles are secured between the two fabric using adhesive, thermal plastic or combinations thereof. The fabrics are bonded together in a manner that limits particle movement between the fabrics. The bond pattern may define pockets or other shapes. In applications in which the bond pattern forms pockets, the particles may be positioned in the pockets. The particles may be SAP particles or other particles with advantageous properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: DSG Technology Holdings Ltd.Inventors: Patrick King Yu Tsang, Kuo-Shu Edward Chang, Andrew C. Wright
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Publication number: 20210077321Abstract: A gown dispenser system has a plurality of gowns, each having a back region, the gowns folded and stacked back region facing up, such that, pulling on the back region of a gown on top of the stack removes that gown from the stack and exposes the back region of the next gown in the stack, an enclosure containing the stack of gowns, the enclosure having an opening exposing the back region of the gown at the top of the stack, enabling a user to grasp the exposed back region and pull the topmost gown from the enclosure, exposing the next gown in the stack. Gowns are drawn from the enclosure one-at-a-time, at need.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: GownUP Inc.Inventor: Neil Andrew Louwrens
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Publication number: 20210077322Abstract: A weight sensing pad assembly includes a pad that is comprised of a resiliently compressible material. The pad is positionable beneath a mattress of an ambulance gurney. In this way the pad is exposed to the weight of a patient lying on the ambulance gurney. An electronic scale is integrated into the pad to sense the weight of the patient when the patient lies on the ambulance gurney. The electronic scale displays weight indicia comprising numbers communicating the weight of the patient in kilograms. In this way the electronic scale facilitates emergency responders to accurately determine medication dosages that are based on the patient's weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: Christopher Mooney
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Publication number: 20210077323Abstract: A system for controlling a wheelchair is disclosed. The system includes an input device that includes a shaft element, a base element, and one or more annular elements. A lower distal end of the shaft element is coupled to the base element, and the shaft element is configured to pivotally move about the lower distal end of the shaft element. A first annular element of the one or more annular elements is circumferentially disposed around the shaft element. The first annular element is coupled to the base element, and the first annular element is configured to rotate about the shaft element. The input device is configured to generate one or more input signals based on a position of the first annular element and a pivotal movement of the shaft element. The one or more input signals are configured to cause a controller to set an operation mode of the wheelchair.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Lee, Douglas A. Moore
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Publication number: 20210077324Abstract: A wheelchair comprising a support frame (200), a seat frame (210), which is connected movingly in its front part to the support frame (200), and is connected in its rear part to the support frame (200) via a spring shock absorbing mechanism in the form of a torsion beam (105) connected to the rear axle (101) of the wheelchair, via at least one connecting element (104) allowing for immobilization of the connection between the torsion beam (105) and the rear axle (101), wherein at least one end of the torsion beam (105) is fixedly connected to the lever (110) which is pivotally connected to the connector (120) connected to the rear part of the seat frame (210), furthermore, the ends of the torsion beam are pivotally supported by the slide sleeves (103) located in the brackets (102) mounted on the rear axle (101).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Przemyslaw Misztela, Sebastian Zawalski, Adam Szymczak, Bichel Mogens Lauritsen
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Publication number: 20210077325Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of positioning a patient. The patient is provided on a support surface, an inflatable positioning mattress disposed between the patient and the support surface. Air flow into the inflatable positioning mattress is initiated to inflate the inflatable positioning mattress. A downward force is applied on the inflatable positioning mattress proximate to a first side of the support surface. A portion of the inflatable positioning mattress proximate to a second side of the support surface is raised. At least one wedge is positioned beneath the inflatable positioning mattress. Subsequently, the patient is lowered onto the at least one wedge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: D.T. Davis Enterprises, LTD., d/b/a Hovertech InternationalInventor: David T. Davis
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Publication number: 20210077326Abstract: The present invention particularly is an automated turning system for an immobile person and is aimed to reduce or avoid bedsores. The invention allows for appropriate turning of the immobile person on a regular schedule as well as when the system detects circumstances where pressure sores are likely to occur. The system can be adapted for use with an existing bed or can be manufactured together with a bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Yi Xiong GOH, Tristan Claude BERRY, Jannatul NAEEM
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Publication number: 20210077327Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a patient repositioning sheet including an inflatable sheet having a lower layer and an upper layer that are urged apart with inflation of the inflatable sheet. The patient repositioning sheet further includes at least one inflatable support, such as an inflatable wedge. The inflatable wedge has a wedge surface that extends obliquely to the upper layer of the inflatable sheet with the inflatable wedge inflated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Alyssa Kurt, Morgan Uridil, Stephen Kaidantsis, Vincent Hahn, Drew Phalen
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Publication number: 20210077328Abstract: An overhead subject lift includes a lift assembly configured to be movably engaged with an overhead rail, the lift assembly including a coupler for coupling a subject to the lift assembly, an extendable member coupled to the coupler, an actuator for moving the coupler and the extendable member, and a sensor that detects a position of at least one of the extendable member and the coupler in at least one of a lateral direction and a longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Liko Research & Development ABInventor: Jesse Newman
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Publication number: 20210077329Abstract: Disclose herein are embodiments related to a delivery system for performing a minimally invasive procedure, the system including one or more station legs configured to attach to an operating surface and a cross-beam connected to the one or more station legs and running from 0° to 45° relative to a top of the operating surface, wherein a distance between the operating surface and the cross-beam is adjustable. Additionally, an embodiment may have a first arm connected to the cross-beam, a second arm connected to the first arm, and an axial member connected to the second arm, the axial member comprising an axial joint. The delivery system may then be configured to advance to an internal target site using the axial joint while maintaining a stationary trajectory in relation to the internal target site with the delivery system trajectory is modifiable at the target site.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: VALCARE, INC.Inventors: Nadav YELLIN, Samuel M. SHAOLIAN, Matan GEDULTER, Boaz SCHWARZ, Tsahi GRIMBERG
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Publication number: 20210077330Abstract: A clamping assembly for adjustably connecting a device to a rail, including a clamp body, rail interface mechanism, and support mechanism for the device. The rail interface mechanism attaches to rails of various heights and thicknesses with a single user control activation. The rail interface mechanism includes at least one flanged fixed upper jaw, a rail clamp control comprised of a threaded vertical axle terminating in a pin end, a flanged lower jaw constrained to slidable vertical motion along an internal face of the clamp body by the pin end of the vertical axle, and two angled wedges that can be extended and retracted horizontally.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Daniel Zahynacz
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Publication number: 20210077331Abstract: The present solution is generally directed to a patient positioning system used to position body parts, such as a knee, during a medical or surgical procedure. Further, the present solution is generally directed to a system and method for establishing and tracking virtual boundaries, and controlling a patient positioning system to adjust those virtual boundaries to facilitate an automated surgery procedure. Further, the present solution is generally directed to the synergistic combination of an autonomous patient positioning sub-system with a robotic surgical manipulator sub-system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: ORMONDE M. MAHONEY
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Publication number: 20210077332Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure a dental chair a chair assembly configured to support a patient. The dental chair also includes a traverse motion assembly coupled to the chair assembly that move the chair assembly in a forward-backward direction. The dental chair also includes a sensor assembly having a rod rotatably fixed to the traverse motion assembly. The rod defines a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a rod cross-sectional shape. The dental chair also includes a sensor assembly is configured to obtain data indicative a distance of linear movement of the chair assembly along the forward-backward direction between.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Engle Dental Systems, LLCInventor: David MAYNARD
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Publication number: 20210077333Abstract: A positioning device includes a base extending in a horizontal plane, a support post extending along a vertical axis, a detachable headrest subassembly attached to an end of the support post opposite the base, an arm rest subassembly attached to the support post between the headrest subassembly and the base, a thoracic support subassembly attached to the support post between the armrest subassembly and the base, A thoracic support cushion is attached to the support post by a bar. The attachment is reconfigurable to vary an orientation and location of the cushion with respect to the vertical axis, a footrest subassembly attached to the support post between the thoracic support subassembly and the base, and a digital device holder attached to the positioned device by a flexible arm, the flexible arm configured to support a digital device in view of the patient during use of the positioning device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Dileep Kumar, Saleem Sayani, Muhammad Abdul Muqeet, Hafiz Imtiaz Ahmed, Faizan Khan
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Publication number: 20210077334Abstract: A knee replacement therapy unit comprising a base board configured to be attached with a chair; a winch having a crank, the winch attached to the base board and configured to wind a cable thereon; and a feed mechanism attached to the base board and configured to receive a cable therethrough from the winch.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: DYNASPLINT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Michael GEORGE, George HEPBURN, Russell VEDELOFF
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Publication number: 20210077335Abstract: An assist device includes: a first harness to be fitted to at least one of a shoulder region and a breast region of a user; a second harness configured to be fitted to one of a leg region and a waist region, of the user; a belt body provided so as to extend to the first harness and to the second harness along a back side of the user; an actuator provided in one of the first harness and the second harness; and a controller performs operation control of the actuator. The actuator winds a part of the belt body and unwinds the part of the belt body. The controller performs the operation control of the actuator based on a posture change of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: JTEKT CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshitaka YOSHIMI, Kazuyoshi OHTSUBO, Tomoki ARAI, Hiromichi OHTA
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Publication number: 20210077336Abstract: A human interface device is configured to be coupled to a trunk of a person and comprises a frame, a fabric coupled to said frame configurable to be under tensile forces, and a belt configured to be coupled to two side edges of said frame wherein when said belt is worn by said person, an area of said fabric will be pushed against the person's lower back conforming to the shape of the lower back of said person. In operation when said human interface device is worn by said person, the weight of any load coupled to or supported by said frame will be partially supported by the friction force between the area of said fabric which is pushed against the person's lower back, and the person's lower back allowing said person to carry said load.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Logan Van Engelhoven, Homayoon Kazerooni, James Hatch, Valantyn Joseph Sean Koziak, Minerva Pillai, John Jow Kuwata
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Publication number: 20210077337Abstract: This application relates to an information output apparatus including at least one information output unit. The information output unit includes a coil unit connected to a power source to allow an electric current to flow therethrough and a base unit formed to accommodate the coil unit. The information output unit also includes an expression unit formed and arranged to allow a user to sense the expression unit and a driving unit arranged in the base unit to be separated from the coil unit. The driving unit is adjacent to the coil unit to be driven by the electric current flowing through the coil unit to perform an angular or rotational movement so as to move the expression unit in a first direction towards the coil unit and an opposite direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Ju Yoon KIM, Ji Ho KIM, Hyeon Cheol PARK, Dong Soo KWON, Jun Yung KIM
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Publication number: 20210077338Abstract: The present invention provides a device comprising a housing assembly comprising a housing, a control means and a vibratory means; and a head assembly, wherein the housing assembly and the head assembly are separately formed and comprise complementary features that together form a releasable coupling means for coupling the housing assembly and the head assembly, wherein the vibratory means has a first vibration setting at which the vibratory means does not vibrate, a second vibration setting at which the vibratory means vibrates at between 100 and 200 Hz and a third vibration setting at which the vibratory means vibrates at between 200 and 300 Hz, and wherein the control means controls the level of vibration created by the vibratory means by switching the vibratory means between the first, second and third vibration settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: Sharon Hilditch
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Publication number: 20210077339Abstract: An adjustably tensioned roller massage system provides a pair of roller massage assemblies in opposed adjustable tensioned or spaced relation to allow engagement of each one of a pair of roller massage assemblies on a corresponding massageable portion of a body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Roll Recovery, LLCInventor: Jeremy J. Nelson
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Publication number: 20210077340Abstract: A universal tip adapter for a handheld massage therapy product is disclosed. The universal adaptor comprises a rigid body having a first end and a second end. The first end is formed with an internally threaded cavity for screwing with an external thread on the end of a handheld massage therapy product via a universal hub. The second end is formed with external threads for screwing with an internal threading of a massager head and/or consumer accessories, thereby enabling a user to securely and simply connect the universal adaptor to different massage heads and other consumer accessories to the massage therapy product. The second end of the universal adaptor is an external threaded section. The second end is configured to securely connect to the massager head and/or consumer accessories via the external threads. The universal adaptor is further configured to securely and simply connect to sexual pleasuring accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: Thomas F. Pepe
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Publication number: 20210077341Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of sexy toys, in particular to a sexy vibrating egg with a vagina-shrinking function. According to the sexy vibrating egg with the vagina-shrinking function of the present invention, by providing the electrode modules, the vagina or clitoris can be better stimulated, and in combination with the vibration caused by the eccentric block driven by the motor, a greater stimulation required by women can be met, thus better improving the effect of flirting between partners. In addition, the sexy vibrating egg can be used for vagina-shrinking training when it is turned off or turned on.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: YIQUN TANG
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Publication number: 20210077342Abstract: A multi-mode personal massaging including a sensor unit configured to detect one or more biofeedback signals from a user of a personal massaging device or a partner is disclosed. The system can further include a controller configured to analyze the one or more biofeedback signals, and determine one or more corresponding and modifiable outputs stored in a memory, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. The system can further include a massaging unit configured to output the one or more outputs determined by the controller, based on the one or more biofeedback signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Jonathan Daniel Driscoll, Tamara Beth Harrison
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Publication number: 20210077343Abstract: A device for treating a user includes a housing having apertures. The housing has application areas including a convex top surface, a concave bottom surface, a convex rear surface, convex side surfaces and rounded protrusions extending away from the housing. A vibrational source is located in the housing to produce vibration at the application areas. A switch is in operative communication with the vibrational source to control operation of the vibrational source.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: MMJ LABS, LLCInventors: Amy Baxter, Robert E. Ratajczak, III, Brian VanHiel, Maureen E. Carroll
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Publication number: 20210077344Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for ultrasound imaging with real-time feedback for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compressions. Ultrasound images generated based on received echo ultrasound signals during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of a patient may be processed, and based on the processing of the ultrasound images, real-time information relating to the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be determined. Feedback for assisting in conducting the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be generated based on the information. The feedback may include information and/or indications relating to compressions applied during the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Carmit Shiran, Alex Sokulin, Dani Pinkovich, Cynthia A. Owen, Menachem Halmann, Antonio Fabian Fermoso, Mor Vardi
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Publication number: 20210077345Abstract: Systems and methods for airway management are provided. The airway management devices may be configured to align the oropharyngeal, laryngeal and tracheal axes of a person's head and/or support a neck region and chin and posterior mandibular region of a person. The airway management devices may provide forces similar to forces provided by a conventional head tilt chin lift maneuver and a conventional jaw thrust maneuver.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Sifferlin Conceptual Designs Company, LLCInventor: Daniel J. Sifferlin
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Publication number: 20210077346Abstract: A pedicure chair with a basin for receiving a quantity of water therein. An autofill system can be incorporated with the basin to automatically manage spillover. The auto fill system can have a controller, a water supply valve, and a water level sensor. The water level sensor can be a proximity sensor attached externally of the basin. The water level sensor can send a signal to a controller when the water level sensor detects a predetermined water level in the basin. The controller is configured to shut off the water supply to the basin by sending a signal to actuate the water supply valve. A steamer can be used with the pedicure chair to provide heat and a therapeutic steam bath.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Christopher L. Luong, Quang Nguyen, Long Luong
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Publication number: 20210077347Abstract: A handheld therapeutic apparatus and method of treatment are disclosed. In one example, the apparatus includes a valve system, a detachable gas cartridge housing unit that houses a gas cartridge or gas delivery from an outside gas cylinder in fluid communication with said valve system, a detachable treatment receptacle for the delivery of gas therapies is in fluid communication with said valve system, and a detachable nozzle in fluid communication with said valve system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Respiderm CorporationInventors: Tibor SALAMON, Nagy RIHÁRD, Hosszú GERGELY, Lászka NORBERT, Szakadati ZOLTÁN, Richard RIVERS
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Publication number: 20210077348Abstract: A genital steaming assembly includes a heating unit that is positionable on a support surface. A canister is removably coupled to the heating unit such that the canister is in thermal communication with the heating unit. Fluid is poured into the canister such that the heating unit can heat the fluid into a steam. A box is provided and the box is positionable over the heating unit for has a user to sit upon the box. The box has a steam opening therein to direct the steam onto the user's genitalia for therapeutic purposes. The box is collapsible between a deployed position and a collapsed position. Moreover, the box completely surrounds the heating unit to capture the steam for directing onto the user's genitalia.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Anjoli Headen, Angela Headen
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Publication number: 20210077349Abstract: This device is a handheld tool intended for use on one's self or another to provide various types of Massage therapy including: Direct Compression, Acupressure, Trigger Point Therapy, Muscle Scraping/Gua Sha, Lymphatic Drainage and Myofascial Release. The size and solid-body construction of this device make it easy to hold, easy to control, and quite durable. The unit is comprised of two distinct parts, a Knuckle Structure and a ball base. The Knuckle Structures are distributed around and embedded in the ball base in a tetrahedral arrangement. The Knuckle Structures emerge from the ball base at graduated heights allowing for varying depths of penetration of the Knuckle Structures which allows for a greater level of safety and control when providing Trigger Point Therapy, Cross Friction Massage, and compressive forms of Myofascial Release. The sides of the Knuckle Structures provide a rounded edge, especially well-suited for Muscle Scraping which are gentler than those currently offered in other devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: Morgan Fredrick Smith
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Publication number: 20210077350Abstract: An apparatus for treating dermatological tissue, including at least two pins configured to be inserted in dermatological tissue to deliver electromagnetic energy to target dermatological tissue, and an electrical signal generator electrically coupled to the at least two pins, and creating a pulsed electrical signal across the at least two pins.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Jongju Na, Merle Richman