Patents Issued in July 29, 2021
  • Publication number: 20210228390
    Abstract: A one-arm implement for a user with a disabled arm includes: a) a work function implement having an elongated pole with an upper section and a lower section, including a handle portion, and having a work function tool located at its distal end; b) a forearm receptacle located on the upper section of the pole; c) a hand grip located on the upper section of the pole and positioned downwardly from the forearm receptacle; d) at least one foot push plate located on at least one of: the lower section of the pole; and the work function tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Leslie G. Shepherd
  • Publication number: 20210228391
    Abstract: Disclosed is a brace for treating an injury of the distal radio-ulna joint of an individual. The brace may include a semi-rigid support member having a concave surface configured to extend longitudinally over a distal radius of the individual adjacent the individual's distal radio-ulna joint, and at least one retaining arm configured to be wound about the individual's arm to engage with an outer surface of the support member. The at least one retaining arm is formed from a resilient material such that tightening of the retaining arm about the individual's arm applies pressure to the distal radio-ulnar joint to alleviate pain and discomfort experienced therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Dynacore Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Nicholas Criticos, Benjamin Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20210228392
    Abstract: A knee brace includes a flexible sleeve made of a flexible fabric; a memory device configured to store a reference configuration of the flexible sleeve; a first sensor configured to detect a configuration of the flexible sleeve; and a sleeve tightening mechanism configured to adjust a tightness of the flexible sleeve. A controller is configured to receive an output signal representing, or indicative of, the detected configuration from the first sensor, compare the detected configuration with the reference configuration, and control the sleeve tightening mechanism based on a result of a comparison of the detected configuration of the flexible sleeve and the reference configuration of the flexible sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Bharath Heggadahalli
  • Publication number: 20210228393
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes (a) modeling a first internal force applied to a model of a user's joint based on a first external force externally applied to the joint at a first position; (b) modeling a second internal force applied to the model based on a second external force externally applied to the joint at a second position unequal to the first position; (c) comparing the first and second modeled internal forces; and (d) stimulating the user based on the comparison. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Larry J. Kirn
  • Publication number: 20210228394
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments contained herein include garments having biomechanical components including neurobands, posture mounts, expansion panels, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: William J. Schultz, Michael Morganti
  • Publication number: 20210228395
    Abstract: The disclosed device is an abdominal, adjustable belt for use during exercises. The belt is preferably made from a nylon “plush” fabric for the outer surface and neoprene lining for the inner surface. The belt is to be worn directly on a wearer's skin or over a thin shirt, with the neoprene/nylon combination intended to generate profuse perspiration during workouts. The belt is preferably tightened around the waist using a combination of overlapping bands, with each band intending to sculpt a separate section of the waistline. The bands utilize the hook and loop clasp, which securely grips onto the plush surface. Since the outer shell is entirely plush, the 10 dimeter of the interlocking belts surrounding the user's waist are infinitely adjustable. The belt's bottom contour is pointed downward and is intended to cover and compress the lower abdomen. Both the outer and the inner surfaces of the belt are highly elastic and expand under stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Orealys M. Lugo-Alayon
  • Publication number: 20210228396
    Abstract: An orthopedic neck brace has right and left sliding pivots that couple a torso rest with a chin support. Over a wide range from relatively long necks to relatively short necks, the sliding pivots tend to raise and lower the chin piece vertically, which automatically keeps the chin support at a right angle to the rest of the brace, and prevent undesirable sagittal offsets. Preferred embodiments combine the sliding pivots with a rack and pinion neck height adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Erik Zimmer, Jozsef Horvath
  • Publication number: 20210228397
    Abstract: A shoulder-immoblizing apparatus includes a forearm sling. The forearm sling is configured to receive an elbow, forearm and wrist of a first arm of a user and includes a first fastener configured for fastening a posterior strap to a proximal portion adjacent to the elbow, a second fastener configured for fastening an anterior strap to a distal portion adjacent to the wrist, and a contralateral strap holder. The contralateral strap holder includes a circumferential shoulder strap configured to wrap around a shoulder of a second arm of the user to form a substantially ellipsoid opening that seats against a pectoral region, a scapular region and one of an underarm region or a lateral outside portion of the shoulder of the user's second arm. The posterior and anterior straps each have swivel fasteners rotatably coupled to respective posterior and anterior portions of the circumferential shoulder strap. Related methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Richard E Gildersleeve, Tara VandenBerg, Thomas Bradley Edwards, Sumant G. Krishnan, Lan Franklin, David Orr
  • Publication number: 20210228398
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional condom that enables a patient with erectile dysfunction to have normal sexual intercourse and, more particularly, to a condom including a micro-needle (13) provided on an inner surface of an upper portion (10), wherein the micro-needle (13) contains a drug (P) that is an erection-inducing substance. According to the present invention, patients, including those for whom pharmacotherapy is not possible due to side effects or due to a lack of therapeutic effect, may resolve erectile dysfunction without the use of painful injection therapy, by simply wearing the condom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: UFU HEALTH CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kyung Jin CHUNG
  • Publication number: 20210228399
    Abstract: An ostomy pouch includes an outer wall (12) having an inlet opening (24) and a filter (20), the outer wall defining an interior volume (14), an internal wall structure (16) disposed within the interior volume, a one-way valve (22) connected to the internal wall structure, and a path (18) formed by the internal wall structure, the path having an opening (28) at one end and the one-way valve at another end, wherein the filter is positioned within the path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Hollister Incorporated
    Inventors: William GIVENS, Adel M. SADIK
  • Publication number: 20210228400
    Abstract: Examples relate to systems, devices, and methods for removing fluid from a fluid collection device using a portable vacuum source operably coupled thereto. The fluid collection devices include urine collection devices shaped to complement the female or male anatomy near the respective urethras and the vacuum source is operably coupled to the fluid collection device via one or more sections of conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Jason Iain Glithero
  • Publication number: 20210228401
    Abstract: A male urinary incontinence device comprising a top end portion, a bottom end portion and an intermediate portion for containing at least a part of a penis, the top end portion comprising an inlet through which the penis can be entered, the inlet being provided with a cuff member. The cuff member comprises a membrane provided with a through-going aperture, and a first collar provided around the aperture, the first collar extending axially away from a first surface of the membrane, and a second collar provided around the aperture, the second collar extending axially away from a second surface of the membrane. The membrane and the first and the second collar are configured to allow elastic expansion of the aperture to fittingly engage with the penis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Kim Becker, Kristoffer Zeuthen, Marie Bay Borg
  • Publication number: 20210228402
    Abstract: A male urinary incontinence device comprising a proximal wall and a distal wall, the proximal wall comprising an aperture for receiving a penis therethrough. The distal wall and the proximal wall combine to define a top end portion and a bottom end portion of the device, wherein an edge portion of the proximal wall and an edge portion of the distal wall at the bottom end portion of the device are sealed together. The proximal wall and the distal wall at the top end portion of the device combine to define an openable door configured to be sealingly shut to close the door in a splash-proof manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Kim Becker
  • Publication number: 20210228403
    Abstract: An embodiment herein relates to a wearable device comprising three strips of medical-grade, hypoallergenic adhesive wherein two of the strips lie above and below the mouth, and the third strip connects the first two and bridges the gap across the lips, keeping them closed. The strips are connected by hook and loop attachments, allowing them to be removed and reattached as needed when used. The wearable device may have additional features, included but not limited to being reusable, containing electrodes to stimulate muscles, various sensors, a handheld device, added ointment or skin-absorbed medication, a nasal dilator, different colors, and/or cloth padding for added comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Jessi WARING
  • Publication number: 20210228404
    Abstract: A pessary device has a support portion, a stem and a loop attached to the stem to facilitate manipulation and control of the pessary device. The loop portion is flexible and provides a hole for receipt of a finger of the person inserting or removing the pessary device. The loop portion preferably includes a taper and/or a dimpled end to facilitate the use of a finger or an applicator for insertion of the device deeper into the vagina.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Reia, LLC
    Inventors: Kaitlin E. Maier, Ariana M. Sopher, Meegan P. Daigler
  • Publication number: 20210228405
    Abstract: This disclosure provides an apparatus for a thermoelectric (TE) contrast therapy device and related methods. The thermoelectric contrast therapy device includes a control node (610) and a plurality of thermoelectric nodes (605). The control node electrically and mechanically connected to the plurality of thermoelectric nodes, the control node configured to direct the heating and cooling functions as well as timing functions. Each of thermoelectric nodes includes a thermoelectric module (105) structured with a supply side (115) and a waste side (120), a phase change material (110), a reservoir (725), a thermal sink (320), a spreader (125) and a controller (1010). The thermoelectric contrast therapy device pre-charges (1105) the PCM contained in the reservoir; provides (910) opposite heating and cooling functions using the supply side and the waste side of the thermoelectric module; and directs, using the controller, the heating and cooling functions as well as timing functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Joshua Edward Moczygemba
  • Publication number: 20210228406
    Abstract: Hyperthermia system for raising the body temperature of the body of an individual to a predetermined target temperature Tb and for stabilizing the body temperature at the target temperature Tb, including: a thermally insulated cabinet for receiving the individual, equipped with channeling means to channel fluids into the body of the individual; at least one thermal device to raise the body temperature of the individual, when placed inside said cabinet, and to subsequently maintain the target temperature Tb of the individual; one or more devices for heating fluids to be channeled into the body of the individual via the channeling means; one or more sensors to monitor the temperature and/or heat flux of the individual; and a controller to control the at least one thermal means and the one or more devices for heating fluids. The sensors are connected to the controller to provide temperature values and/or heat flux values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: ELMEDIX NV
    Inventors: Johan VAN DEN BOSSCHE, Liesbet CONINGS, John-Paul BOGERS
  • Publication number: 20210228407
    Abstract: A thermal control unit supplies temperature controlled fluid to one or more thermal pads used to control the temperature of a patient. The thermal control unit includes a fluid outlet, fluid inlet, heat exchanger, pump, and a controller. The controller receives first and second data from at least two different sources to determine if the patient is shivering or not. The two different sources may include a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature of the fluid, a temperature sensor adapted to detect a temperature of the patient, a tissue oxygenation sensor, a vibration/motion sensor, a thermal image sensor, an electromyograph, and/or other sensors. In some embodiments, the thermal control unit takes one or more automatic actions in response to detection of patient shivering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory S. Taylor, Marko N. Kostic, Marco Constant, Christopher John Hopper
  • Publication number: 20210228408
    Abstract: The disclosure teaches methods of utilizing precisely engineered biodegradable drug delivery systems to treat ocular conditions. In aspects, the disclosure provides methods of treating elevated intraocular pressure with intracameral implants administered to the anterior region of an eye. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of lowering intraocular pressure in a subject, by administering intracameral implants that maintain a multi-month sustained level of travoprost acid in the aqueous humor of said subject' eye, which is at least 8× lower than the EC50 values of travoprost acid on its molecular target, but yet still achieves clinically significant lowering of IOP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Tomas Navratil, Sanjib Das, Andres Garcia, Janet Tully
  • Publication number: 20210228409
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for laser photocoagulation of the retina, comprising: a photocoagulation laser (1); an optical path (5) connecting the upstream photocoagulation laser (1) to a downstream laser outlet opening (6) intended to be positioned in front of the retina; an adaptive optical element (9) positioned in the optical path and configured to modify the wavefront of the laser beam being propagated in the optical path, in order to compensate for aberrations of the eye that occur as far as the retina; a position control loop (10) controlling a first actuator (14) positioned in the optical path downstream of the adaptive optical element in order to control the position of the laser outlet opening relative to the retina to be treated; and at least one imaging device (8) configured to obtain an image of the retina diverted from the optical path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicants: QUANTEL MEDICAL, OFFICE NATIONAL D'ETUDES ET DE RECHERCHES AEROSPATIALES (ONERA)
    Inventors: Christian CHABRIER, Serge MEIMON, Patrice GAYOT, Cyril PETIT, Pedro BARACAL DE MECE, Benjamin WASSMER
  • Publication number: 20210228410
    Abstract: This patent discloses an apparatus that protects a user's eyes from the dangerous particulates in the atmosphere. A high efficiency filter is utilized in conjunction with goggles or eye glasses to prevent dangerous particulates in the environment from reaching the compartment of air that touches the eyeballs. This apparatus is designed to help mitigate the spread of the Corona Virus outbreak.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: David Byron Douglas, Robert Edwin Douglas
  • Publication number: 20210228411
    Abstract: Systems and methods can be employed for facilitating access and procedures in the outer, middle, and inner ear in order to diagnose or treat ear disorders including, but not limited to hearing loss and excessive ear wax. In some examples, the systems and methods include instruments and techniques that facilitate trans-tympanic membrane or trans-fibrous ring access to the middle ear. The systems and methods can also be used to improve accessibility for various otological surgical procedures, such as, but not limited to, cholesteatoma removal, tympanic membrane repair and ossicular chain repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Eugene de Juan, Signe Erickson, Charles Limb, Vrad Levering
  • Publication number: 20210228412
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods can be employed to facilitate performing procedures in the outer, middle, and/or inner ear in order to diagnose and/or treat disorders including, but not limited to, hearing loss and other ear disorders. For example, this document describes devices, systems and methods that include instruments and techniques to minimize the invasiveness and/or to enhance the efficacy of procedures that are performed in the outer, middle, and/or inner ear spaces such as mastoidectomy, tympanoplasty, cholesteatoma treatments, otosclerosis treatments, and Eustachian tube treatments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Eugene de Juan, Hugo Peris, Signe Erickson, Vrad Levering, Nikhil Talreja
  • Publication number: 20210228413
    Abstract: The present application relates to a battery-powered electronic device, such as an electronic hearing protector, with switchable electrical contacts. The device includes a housing enclosing the battery and an electronics assembly. The electronics assembly is powered by the battery, and the electronics assembly comprises a processor controlled by updatable software. The device further includes a first electrical contact that is a ground line; a second electrical contact that is a data programming line in a first state, and that is a charging voltage line in a second state; and a third electrical contact that is a clock line in a first state, and that is a charge enable line in the second state. The first, second and third electrical contacts are accessible from outside the housing. A switch enclosed by the housing changes the second electrical contact between the first state and the second state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: David L. Albean
  • Publication number: 20210228414
    Abstract: A method for external ear canal pressure regulation to alleviate one or more symptoms associated with a disorder or treat one or more disorders, the method including providing a fluid transfer device which generates a fluid flow of a fluid through an earplug, the earplug having an earplug external surface configured to sealably engage an external ear canal wall as a barrier between an external ear canal pressure and an ambient pressure; sealably engaging the earplug of the fluid transfer device with the external ear canal wall as the barrier between the external ear canal pressure and the ambient pressure; and operating the fluid transfer device to generate the fluid flow of the fluid through the earplug to achieve an external ear canal pressure differential between the external ear canal pressure and the ambient pressure effective to alleviate a disorder symptom or treat a disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: David George, David Brice Sullivan, George Buckler
  • Publication number: 20210228415
    Abstract: A wound closure includes one or more bandages. The one or more bandages include a first bandage and a second bandage. Each of the first bandage and the second bandage include a skin attachment portion having a skin fastener for attaching the bandages to a subject. Each of the first bandage and the second bandage include a closure portion having a closure fastener for attaching the closure portions with one another. The skin fastener and closure fastener may comprise an adhesive. The bandages may comprise a leg for folding over, and attaching to, the attached closure portions to form a secured folded closure. The secured folded closure may be folded generally flat against, and secured with, one of the skin attachment portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Hunter Scott Lett, Ricky L. Ledkins
  • Publication number: 20210228416
    Abstract: Devices and methods for wound treatment are disclosed. A chamber may define a treatment space having an interior engineered surface including a plurality of structures configured to provide pathways for the distribution of negative pressure and to exert mechanical stress on a wound. In some specific embodiments, the devices and methods may treat wounds on the head, neck, and face. One or more tubes may be in fluid communication with the treatment space to facilitate the application of negative pressure, the introduction of therapeutic agents, and the removal of wound material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Elof Eriksson, Michael Broomhead
  • Publication number: 20210228417
    Abstract: A medical dressing comprising a backing layer and a self-supporting substrate. The backing layers form a perimeter around the self-supporting substrate and holds the self-supporting substrate in place on a wound. The medical dressing forms a sealed environment surrounding the wound such that a negative pressure can be maintained in the sealed environment through the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Phong VanThanh Ha, Richard L. Jacobson, Donald G. Peterson, Karen M. St. Sauver
  • Publication number: 20210228418
    Abstract: One example embodiment includes a pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape includes a fabric. The fabric includes a weave of fibers, where the fibers include an elastic fiber covered by a covering material. The fabric also includes a first end and a second end, where the second end is opposite the first end. The fabric further includes one or more rounded corners. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape also includes a longitudinal cut in the fabric. The longitudinal cut passes through at least a portion of the fabric and extends from the first end to a predetermined distance from the second end. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape also includes adhesive on a first surface of the fabric, where the adhesive is configured to adhere the fabric to a human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Reed Quinn
  • Publication number: 20210228419
    Abstract: An orthopedic cast ventilator apparatus and related methods are provided. The cast ventilator includes an air pump disposed within a housing connected to an air delivery cuff via tubing. The air pump draws air into the air mover through a primary air filter and through an air intake aperture. The air pump also pumps air out through a discharge port in the housing, through a length of tubing, through a secondary air filter, and into an air delivery cuff. The cleaned air fills two arms of the air delivery cuff and is forced out through cuff discharge ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Philip Ziebert
  • Publication number: 20210228420
    Abstract: An absorbent article having longitudinal cuffs of improved structure is disclosed. The improved cuffs may be elasticized by a plurality of elastic strands that are substantially greater in number, closer in spacing, lower in pre-strain, and lower in decitex, or any combination of these, as compared with those in conventional articles. This combination of features results in ruffles or gathers of cuff material joined to the elastic strands that are substantially greater in machine-direction frequency and substantially lesser in z-direction amplitude, than those in conventional articles. As a result, the cuff structure lies more closely and evenly against the wearer's skin, has an improved, more cloth-like appearance, provides improved gasketing, and provides improved wearer comfort, as compared with cuff structures in conventional articles. A method for manufacturing articles with such cuff structures, utilizing a warp beam as a supply mechanism, is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Brandon Ellis Wise, Gary Dean LaVON, Uwe SCHNEIDER
  • Publication number: 20210228421
    Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a medical sponge for orthopedic treatment by unilateral pressing, which relates to compaction of medical sponges. The method includes a pressing machine that includes a bottom bracket, two vertical support rods, a middle support, a U-shaped support, a drive assembly and two film pressing assemblies. The two vertical support rods are fixed vertically on both ends of the bottom bracket, respectively. The middle support is fixedly arranged on a middle of an upper side of the bottom bracket, and the U-shaped support is fixedly arranged on a top of the middle support. The drive assembly is fixedly arranged on the U-shaped support. The two film pressing assemblies are fixedly arranged between two outer sides of the U-shaped support and the two vertical support rods, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Yu JIANG, Zhaomin ZHONG, Guoxing ZHU, Chenye YUAN, Lina CHEN
  • Publication number: 20210228422
    Abstract: A device for applying pieces to absorbent articles includes a supporting shaft rotating an axis; anvils rotating about the axis; a cutting unit operating with an anvil contact surface defining a cutting station for cutting a web into pieces; pads, each having a retaining surface for a piece, are moved about the axis for conveying a piece from the cutting station to a releasing station for release onto a substrate. Each pad rotates for varying the orientation from the cutting station, where the larger side of the pad is parallel to feed of the web, to the releasing station, where the larger side of the pad is transversal to the feed of the receiving substrate, and vice versa. Each pad translates parallel to the pad axis, away from and towards the shaft axis. Each pad has an oscillating movement about its own axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Giacomo NOFERINI, Federico TORDINI, Matteo PIANTONI
  • Publication number: 20210228423
    Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles suitable for providing leakage protection for users that experience relatively small to relatively large discharges of fluids wherein the article comprises a chassis which comprises a primary topsheet; a backsheet; an absorbent core having a front end portion, a central portion, and a rear end portion along its length, the core being disposed between the primary topsheet and the backsheet, and the article exhibits an article length of from about 371 mm to about 500 mm according to the Article Length Method; a dry pad thickness of between about 4.6 mm to about 12 mm according to a Pad Thickness Method; and an Energy of Recovery at a load of 30 ml of from about 4 mJ to about 11 mJ according to a Bunch Compression Method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen Lebeuf Hardie, Ronda Lynn Glassmeyer, Edward Paul Carlin
  • Publication number: 20210228424
    Abstract: A disposable wearable article has an elastic sheet stretchable structure in which a first and second sheet layer are bonded through joint holes penetrating an elastic sheet at a plurality of bonded portions arranged at intervals, wherein a part of the elastic sheet located in a stretchable region is printed with a first design, a part of the elastic sheet in the non-stretchable region is printed with a second design, the first design and the second design are the same when the stretchable and non-stretchable region are at an elongation at elastic limit, and a stretchable direction dimension of design elements of the first design when a stretch rate of the stretchable region is 130% or more is 80% or more of a stretchable direction dimension of design elements of the first design when the stretchable region is at the elongation at elastic limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Daio Paper Corporation
    Inventor: Arika Tsunoda
  • Publication number: 20210228425
    Abstract: An absorbent article (20, 20?) comprising a topsheet (58), a backsheet (42,60), and an absorbent core (62), and at least one nonwoven-nonwoven adhesive bond other than a core stabilization bond, wherein the adhesive of the adhesive bond has a Toughness of at least 11 MJ/m3, a Yield Stress of at least 0.7 MPa. The adhesive may further have a storage modulus G? of at least 7.5 MPa. These are as measured at 37° C. according to the methods described herein. The adhesive comprises at least 5% by weight of the adhesive of a tackifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Holger Beruda, Torsten Lindner, Matthias Morand, Thomas Tombuelt, Robert Haines Turner
  • Publication number: 20210228426
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for monitoring and treating a patient on route to a medical facility are disclosed. The system comprises a critical care unit; at least one patient monitoring device coupled to the critical care unit, wherein the critical care unit obtains physiological data about the patient from each patient monitoring device; at least one patient treatment device coupled to the critical care unit, wherein the critical care unit provides treatment instructions to each patient treatment device; a two way communications device coupled to the critical care unit; and a remote communications terminal in communication with the two way communications device. The critical care unit preferably sends the physiological data to the remote communications terminal and receives the treatment instructions from the remote communications terminal via the two way communications device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Athena GTX, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Darrah, Cesar Gradilla, John Elson, Gregory T. Darrah, Allen E. Brandenburg
  • Publication number: 20210228427
    Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose an extended wheel chair having a wheel chair and an attachment device. The wheel chair comprises a body having each of first body part and a second body part mounted over a frame on the wheel chair. The second body part comprises at least two pins and a flat plate. The wheel chair further comprises an attachment device to be mechanically locked to the body of the wheel chair. The attachment device comprises of a body provided with each of a first slot and a second slot. First pin of the at least two pins is engaged with the first slot and a second pin of the at least two pins is engaged with the second slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Sujatha Srinivasan, Swostik Sourav Dash, Vivek Sarda
  • Publication number: 20210228428
    Abstract: A patient turning sheet includes a flexible rectangular bottom sheet that has a surface area sized to support the majority of the body of a person lying on the patient turning sheet. A flexible rectangular top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet and has a surface area less than the surface area of the bottom sheet. The top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet, offset toward the head end of the turning sheet to be positioned at the area of maximum contact and load of the patient on the turning sheet. A foam pad is disposed between the bottom sheet and the top sheet that is relatively less flexible than the bottom or top sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: James G. Spahn, Tyler K. Oehlman, Aaron D. Kadel, Gregory R. Konkle, Alex Opell, Joshua Richard
  • Publication number: 20210228429
    Abstract: A lumbar traction arrangement, comprising movement means arranged to receive a sitting person and arranged to allow movement of the person, and traction means operatively coupled to the movement means causing variable vertical traction to the person's lumbar during movement provided by the movement means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Jarkko Ojala, Kennet Törnroos
  • Publication number: 20210228430
    Abstract: An actuator system for an orthotic device includes an actuator assembly and a driven joint member. The driven joint member is connected remotely from the actuator assembly by flexible cabling to permit flexibility in positioning the driven joint member relative to the actuator assembly. The actuator system may include an actuator assembly having a motor and a first portion of a transmission assembly that provides a speed reduction of a motor speed to an output speed, and a driven joint member having an output portion of the transmission assembly and a connector component for connecting the driven joint member to a brace component of the orthotic device. The driven joint member including the output portion of the transmission assembly is connected remotely from the actuator assembly by flexible cabling that runs between the actuator assembly and the driven joint component, to permit flexibility in positioning the driven joint member relative to the actuator assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Ryan J. FARRIS, Spencer A. MURRAY, Geoffrey W. KENNARD
  • Publication number: 20210228431
    Abstract: Some implementations can include a mechanical passive exoskeleton for the support, endurance, and physical health of laboring workers, operators with reduced strength in extremities, and operators in need of assist when rising to a standing position. The exoskeleton can assist in bending, crouching, lifting, and other repetitive motions via resistance within the flex chain and flex cartridge assemblies and lumbar support from the resistive nested spinal assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Dorian Hunter Alberti
  • Publication number: 20210228432
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dual-receptacle carrier that is generally configured for attachment to a rollator or walker and that is configured to retain either a beverage or a mobile device, such as a cellular telephone. The device comprises a body, a base, and first and second opposing retention arm portions that are configured as a receptacle for a beverage. The first and second opposing retention arm portions and base include recesses that define a receptacle for an electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Todd Brockway, Emily Berman, Caren Wax, Tambra Martin, William Elliott Brooks, Robert W. Sheldon, Gregory J. Foster
  • Publication number: 20210228433
    Abstract: A rollator for mobility assistance to a user is provided. The rollator includes a chassis foldable in a compacted configuration, wheels rotatably mounted to the chassis, wheel braking assemblies engageable with the wheels, and a pair of handgrips mountable to the chassis and operatively connected to the chassis. Both handgrips have to be configured in a handgrip displacement configuration to configure the wheel braking assemblies into a displacement configuration of the wheels and wherein both wheel braking assemblies are simultaneously in the displacement configuration. The rollator can include a seat assembly which can be configured in a raised configuration and a seated configuration. In the seated configuration, a pressure equal to or greater than a seat pressure threshold has to be applied on the seat for the wheel braking assemblies to be configured in the displacement configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: 9208-5216 QUEBEC INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Landry, Michel Landry
  • Publication number: 20210228434
    Abstract: A bodyweight unloading locomotive device includes a frame mounted on wheels for locomotive movement. The frame has opposed left and right sides and a harness for supporting a user between the left and right sides. An unloading assembly is carried on each of the left and right sides, wherein the unloading assemblies each includes a sprung arm having a fixed end fixed to the respective left and right side, and an opposed free end. The assemblies further each include a cam assembly mounted on the free end of the sprung arm and a tether routed through the cam assembly and extending to the harness. Each of the unloading assemblies exerts an independent unloading force on the harness with respect to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Richard S. Burns, Andrew J.D. Burns
  • Publication number: 20210228435
    Abstract: A massage tool that provides ergonomic support to the user's hands and thumbs is disclosed. The tool may include a hand grip with a forward extending thumb portion. A series of massage ridges may be positioned beneath the thumb portion such that downward pressure applied to the thumb portion (e.g., by the user's thumb) may be transferred to the ridges to facilitate the massage. Two massage tools may be combined to form a combined massage tool assembly that may be used with two hands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Daniel Edward Carr
  • Publication number: 20210228436
    Abstract: A self-operated apparatus particularly adapted for massaging a user's wrist and forearm affected by repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome comprises two clamping arms hingedly joined at one end and provided with cooperating handles at the other ends. Rollers and balls are mounted on opposite median sections of the arms. The hinged ends of the arms are universally attached to a support that can be strapped over the user's thigh, whereby an arm can be adjustably clamped between the sets of rollers and balls by bringing the two handles together and the arm and wrist massaged by translating and rotating movements of the arm along an axis perpendicular to the mounting axes of the rollers and balls. Either of the arms may include a release operable between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the massaging member is removable from the arm and may be replaced by a different massaging apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Terry Cross
  • Publication number: 20210228437
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a pressure field stimulation device including a sheath having an integrated cup. The sheath and cup are together formed of (or consist of) a single piece of material. The pressure field stimulator has a cup and a driver, where the driver is configured to vary a volume of the cup. The pressure filed field stimulator has a housing that has an opening therein with an edge on which a portion of the cup rests when installed. The sheath is tightly bound to the housing such that a driver can make contact with the cup. In some embodiments, the pressure field stimulator has a shaft portion, which may include a second stimulation device. The sheath can be bound over the shaft portion as well as the pressure field stimulator housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Lora LeeAnne Haddock, Ada-Rhodes Short, Avery Smith, Kim Porter Henneman, Douglas S. Layman, Blake Michael Larkin, Brian Scott Gaza, Mark Hazelton, Mazie Houchens, Lola Vars
  • Publication number: 20210228438
    Abstract: An inflatable penile prosthesis can include, a reservoir, an inflatable member and a pump assembly. The pump assembly can include at least one valve comprising an entry portion, a middle portion, an exit portion, and exit tube interface, and a valve member. The exit portion can include a first landing portion including an interior portion, the interior portion of the first landing portion being semicircular about a longitudinal exit axis, the longitudinal exit axis extending through a center of the exit portion parallel to a direction that an exit tube interface extends from the exit portion, and a first channel portion adjacent to the first landing portion and including an interior portion, the interior portion of the first channel portion being farther from the longitudinal exit axis than the interior portion of the first landing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Edward DiLoreto, James Ryan Mujwid, John Anders Bostrom, Ryan Earl Fredrick
  • Publication number: 20210228439
    Abstract: The internal massager consists of a massage ball, a rod, a protecting cover and a handle. The preparation of the internal massager includes: welding the massage ball to one end of the rod first, tightly connecting the other end of the rod with the protecting cover, and then welding the handle to the side of the protecting cover away from the rod, thereby to produce an internal massager; the internal massager massages and stimulates the throat, esophagus, and rectocolic surfaces, which promotes the local or systemic nervous-humoral reactions, improves the immune function of the body, and promotes the recovery of chronic diseases and physical weakness. The internal massager provided by the present invention has a simple preparation method, and the prepared internal massager has a wide range of application, significantly stimulatory effects in vivo, and therefore it has promoting effects on the recovery of chronic diseases and physical weakness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Yu Liu