Patents Issued in January 2, 2024
  • Patent number: 11857442
    Abstract: A system for treating a bifurcation includes first and second delivery catheters, each having an expandable member and a stent. The stent on the second delivery catheter has a side hole. A portion of the first delivery catheter is disposed under a portion of the stent on second delivery catheter. The first delivery catheter is slidable relative to the second delivery catheter, and the first delivery catheter passes through the side hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Advanced Bifurcation Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Bourang, Mehran Khorsandi
  • Patent number: 11857443
    Abstract: Some implementations of an endovascular device include a stent graft with an expandable tubular metallic frame and a covering material disposed on at least a portion of the metallic frame. The stent graft defines a lumen therethrough. In a particular embodiment, a first balloon is disposed around an outer periphery of the stent graft, a second balloon is disposed around the outer periphery of the stent graft and spaced apart from the first balloon, and a third balloon is disposed within the stent graft lumen between the first balloon and the second balloon. The third balloon can be inflated to fully or partially occlude the lumen. The first and second balloons can be individually inflated to fully or partially shunt blood flow from a blood vessel through the stent graft. In some embodiments, sensors and an automated control unit are included to automate the operations of the endovascular device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Jason N. MacTaggart, Alexey Kamenskiy
  • Patent number: 11857444
    Abstract: An improved medical device reduces the loss of longitudinal length during expansion of a stent-graft from a compressed state to an expanded state. For example, the stent-graft is placed over a cover that provides resistance to expansion of the balloon during inflation, which reduces longitudinal compressing forces exerted on the stent-graft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Jane K. Bohn, Cody L Hartman, Deenu G. Kanjickal, Bret J. Kilgrow, Joseph B. Koenig, James J. Nickerson, Thomas G. Triebes
  • Patent number: 11857445
    Abstract: Systems and methods for effecting bariatric procedures are disclosed. Each system includes an instrument, a control valve and, optionally, a suction controller. The instrument is in the form of an elongated, flexible sizing tube having a distal end portion including a plurality of apertures. The control valve enables suction to be applied to the patient's stomach via the apertures to drain gastric fluids and to bring adjacent portions of the patient's stomach into engagement with the sizing tube to provide a visually perceptible delineation line along which a portion of the stomach may be resected, sealed and tested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Boehringer Laboratories LLC
    Inventors: Christopher L. Radl, Trevor Smith, John Karpowicz, Allison Lloyd
  • Patent number: 11857446
    Abstract: Examples include an upper joint arm for engaging a wearer's upper torso, connected to a first positive-locking element, and include a lower joint arm for engaging the wearer's upper leg body, and have a force application lever with a second positive-locking element, and a a mechanical energy store between the force application lever and the second joint arm. The first and second positive-locking element are aligned on a common axis, and are axially movable for engagement and disengagement. A safety device provides, in a mechanical engaging of the first and second positive-locking element, a corrective rotating of one or both the positive-locking elements. This rotation adjusts initial misalignments of the first positive-locking element and the second positive-locking element. The first positive-locking element and second positive-locking element, when engaged, transfer swivelling of the first joint arm relative to the second joint arm into a charging-discharging of the mechanical energy store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAA
    Inventors: Markus Tüttemann, Carsten Vogel, Oliver Mizera
  • Patent number: 11857447
    Abstract: A single-splint or two-splint device may be slid onto the finger(s) of a person to help reduce a finger fracture. The device may include a ring coupled to the single or double-splint. The ring may also be coupled to a connector that connects the ring to a wrist band to hold the splinted finger(s) in a desired flexion. Modular pads may also be used across various spaced-apart surfaces of the splint(s) to increase comfort while maintaining stability should swelling increase or decrease. Various combinations of right and left-hand splints of different sizes may even be provided in a kit, with pads of different thicknesses also being provided in the kit. The kit may also include the ring, connector, and wrist band in some examples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Robert MacArthur
  • Patent number: 11857448
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for an orthopedic device. In one embodiment, the orthopedic device includes a first panel defining opposed first and second sides; a second panel having a first end secured to the first side of the first panel along a seam, and a second end securable to the second side of the first panel at a location site; and a first strap having a first end secured to the first side of the first panel along the seam and laying under the second panel, and a second end securable to the second side of the first panel at the location site. The orthopedic device may include a dynamic force strap that includes three ends, that collectively helically extend between upper and lower portions of the orthopedic device and connect to the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE LP
    Inventor: Arni Thor
  • Patent number: 11857449
    Abstract: A knee brace includes: an elastic sleeve; first and second stiffening members coupled together to crisscross to form an X-shape, and secured to a medial side of the sleeve; third and fourth stiffening members similarly coupled together and secured to a lateral side of the sleeve; and a plurality of slits in the sleeve into a corresponding pockets that receive a thermal pack. The thermal packs and pockets are triangular shaped, with two triangular-shaped pockets on the medial side of the sleeve, and two on the lateral side, each disposed in a respective triangular shape positioned between the x-shape of the stiffening members. The pairs of stiffening members are either: fixedly coupled together to store energy when the user bends at the knee, and to expend the stored energy to assist in lifting the user upward; or pivotally coupled together to pivot according to movements of the wearer's knee joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Preferred Prescription, INC.
    Inventor: Brandon Solotoff
  • Patent number: 11857450
    Abstract: A strap attachment for attaching a strap to a frame member in an orthopedic device including a retainer; a cable connected to the retainer having at least one segment arranged to be adjustably connected to a frame of a device; a connector securable to an end portion of the at least one segment of the cable, the connector arranged to engage the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF
    Inventors: Ryan Bakker, Scott Seligman, Jared Olivo
  • Patent number: 11857451
    Abstract: A shapable posture training device is disclosed herein. The posture training device can be shaped by hand to fit a wide variety of body shapes and postures and may address a variety of posture conditions. A shapable posture training device may include a pliable chassis configured to be worn against a thoracic spine region. The pliable chassis may include a shapable member that can be bent and shaped by hand. The pliable chassis may include a first rod receiver disposed in the pliable chassis and a second rod receiver disposed in the pliable chassis. The shapable member may extend from the first rod receiver to the second rod receiver. The shapable member may be bendable to alter alignment of a first centerline of a first bore of the first rod receiver and a second centerline of a second bore of the second rod receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: BAKBON LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Lee Craytor, Marc Andrew Hanchak, Peter Schuyler Livingston
  • Patent number: 11857452
    Abstract: An anti-ligature restraint device is provided. The device includes a tub secured to a mounting location. A sealing element is inserted into the tub. The sealing element includes a restraint element slot to which a restraint is secured when the device is in an open position. The sealing element is disposed entirely with the tub in the closed position. A spring within the tub provides resistance to the sealing element as it is pushed into the tub and rotated to secure the sealing element within the tub. A lid lock secures the sealing element in the closed position. The device may be used in the concrete floor of a hospital room. In the open position, the device secures patient restraints. In the closed position, the device is flush with its mounting surface and locked, thereby preventing patient tampering or access to harmful elements thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Indnrn Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew Nuzer
  • Patent number: 11857453
    Abstract: In general, the present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing ostomy faceplates in proximity to negative pressure wound devices. This may be achieved, for example through the use of an ostomy appliance or faceplate with a non-circular flange for attachment of a bag or pouch. In accordance with some embodiments, this non-circular flange may be substantially “D”-shaped, and/or have at least one substantially straight edge. In some embodiments, the ostomy faceplate may itself be noncircular and/or “D”-shaped; may include a cutting guide for cutting materials used with an NPWD; may contain an asymmetrically located aperture; and/or may comprise one or more tapered edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Sanguine Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Rosemary Granet, Paul Jason Granet, Gregory M. Murphy
  • Patent number: 11857454
    Abstract: In general, the present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing ostomy faceplates configured to be positioned in close proximity to an incision, roll, crease, or fold. Embodiments of the present invention may include an ostomy appliance or faceplate with a non-circular flange for attachment of a bag or pouch. In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, the non-circular flange may include at least one substantially straight edge. The substantially straight edge may comprise a single line, or multiple lines or curves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Sanguine Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Rosemary Granet, Paul Jason Granet, Gregory M. Murphy
  • Patent number: 11857455
    Abstract: A reusable menstrual discharge collection device is described comprising: dual durometer article that forms a menstrual discharge disc-shaped collection device with a half spherical dome catch where the half spherical dome catch includes a continuous circumferential top and bottom portion, and wherein the continuous top portion is attached to a continuous uniform flexible hinge that is placed along an entire circumferential uniform upper portion of the half spherical dome catch and wherein the hinge also forms a base for and is connected to a 360-degree continuous uniform circumferential rim section such that the hinge allows the half spherical dome catch to be in both an inverted use position/configuration that allows movement of the catch toward the rim section allowing for adjustability to fit multiple cervix physiologies and the elongated configuration allows for ease of manufacturing and cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Elizabeth Thornton, Andrew Powell
  • Patent number: 11857456
    Abstract: Methods and systems herein relate to receiving dentition data of a patient; processing the dentition data in a server to determine a vertical displacement and a forward mandibular position to enable the patient to breathe during sleep by opening the airway of the patient; and forming a homogeneous dental appliance via direct manufacture using the processed dentition data, the vertical displacement and the forward mandibular position, the dental appliance including a lower dental tray and an upper dental tray, the lower dental tray inclusive of a pair of vertical displacement bite pads with the vertical displacement and a first pair of button protrusions, the upper dental tray inclusive of a second pair of button protrusions, the first pair of button protrusions and the second pair of button protrusions providing the forward mandibular position when two elastic bands are attached to connect the upper dental tray and the lower dental tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Lee Frantz, Donald E. Frantz
  • Patent number: 11857457
    Abstract: A device for alleviating obstructive sleep apnea, comprising: a base fitted and fixed to an user's head and having a passage portion; an adjustment element extending into the passage portion and undergoing relative displacement therein; a locking element disposed at the passage portion, wherein an user uses the locking element to fix the adjustment element in place to limit the relative displacement of the adjustment element; a suction member undergoing relative displacement relative to the passage portion together with the adjustment element and having a channel, wherein the channel extends into the adjustment element, undergoes relative displacement in the adjustment element, and connects to a tongue fixing portion disposed at the front end of the user's tongue; and a negative pressure source being mounted on the base and in communication with the channel, providing a negative pressure to the user's tongue in contact with the tongue fixing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: GOOD NEWS MEDICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chin-Chi Lin
  • Patent number: 11857458
    Abstract: A freezable insert includes a mold having at least six (6) cylindrical forms and a corresponding number of flexible plastic handles which upon insertion into each form containing a non-toxic freezable substance creates at least six (6) frozen cylindrical forms each particularly suitable for removably insertion into a vagina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Nicholas A Ball
  • Patent number: 11857459
    Abstract: A drug applicator for a system for ultrasound-enhanced delivery of at least one drug to a target site in a intraocular space, the system comprising a signal generating unit operationally connected to an ultrasound transducer, wherein the drug applicator comprises at least one space hold the drug, is made from a low ultrasound attenuation material, is configured to provide low ultrasound loss coupling of the system to the sclera, and is configured to be mechanically coupled to the system and further configured to be coupled to the ultrasound transducer with low ultrasound loss. The signal generating unit and/or the ultrasound transducer are configured to emit an ultrasound wave form in at least one application cycle, the application cycle comprising at least one ultrasound emitting event with a time duration TA and a waiting period with a time duration TW.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: SONIKURE HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Wai Leung Langston Suen, Sin Hang Sarah Cheung, Jan Frederik Engels
  • Patent number: 11857460
    Abstract: Systems and methods for accessing Schlemm's canal, for delivering a fluid composition therein, and for tearing the trabecular meshwork. The fluid composition may be a viscoelastic fluid that is delivered into the canal to facilitate drainage of aqueous humor by disrupting the canal and surrounding trabeculocanalicular tissues. The systems described here may be configured to cut or tear the trabecular meshwork with the body of an elongate member located within Schlemm's canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: SIGHT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: David Y. Badawi, Daniel O'Keeffe, Paul Badawi
  • Patent number: 11857461
    Abstract: This invention is in the field of medical intervention related to the lacrimal system. The invention relates to a lacrimal system device or system and methods of using the device for drug delivery to the eye, sinuses and/or periocular tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATE
    Inventors: Malik Y. Kahook, Andrew Schieber
  • Patent number: 11857462
    Abstract: An imaging system includes an eye interface device, a scanning assembly, a beam source, a free-floating mechanism, and a detection assembly. The eye interface device interfaces with an eye. The scanning assembly supports the eye interface device and scans a focal point of an electromagnetic radiation beam within the eye. The beam source generates the electromagnetic radiation beam. The free-floating mechanism supports the scanning assembly and accommodates movement of the eye and provides a variable optical path for the electronic radiation beam and a portion of the electronic radiation beam reflected from the focal point location. The variable optical path is disposed between the beam source and the scanner and has an optical path length that varies to accommodate movement of the eye. The detection assembly generates a signal indicative of intensity of a portion of the electromagnetic radiation beam reflected from the focal point location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: AMO Development, LLC
    Inventors: Georg Schuele, Phillip Gooding
  • Patent number: 11857463
    Abstract: Transcorneal and fiberoptic laser delivery systems and methods for the treatment of eye diseases wherein energy is delivered by wavelengths transparent to the cornea to effect target tissues in the eye for the control of intraocular pressure in diseases such as glaucoma by delivery systems both external to and within ocular tissues. External delivery may be affected under gonioscopic control. Internal delivery may be controlled endoscopically or fiberoptically, both systems utilizing femtosecond laser energy to excise ocular tissue. The femtosecond light energy is delivered to the target tissues to be treated to effect precisely controlled photodisruption to enable portals for the outflow of aqueous fluid in the case of glaucoma in a manner which minimizes target tissue healing responses, inflammation and scarring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Michael S. Berlin
  • Patent number: 11857464
    Abstract: The present application relates to a method of identifying data for producing user-customised goggles, which contacts the face of the user defined by a contacting surface on said face, when the user uses said goggles, the method comprising the steps of receiving an input of 3D-data defining the contour of the face of the user and defining the dimension of the face of the user at least in an area around the eyes of the user, identifying contact areas on the contacting surface, and providing structure-data based on said input of 3D-data and said contact areas, where the structure-data is used for designing at least the part of said goggles, which is adapted to contact the face of the user. The application further relates to a system for producing a pair of user-customised goggles, a pair of user-customised goggles, and a user contacting structure of a pair of user-customised goggles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: THEMAGIC5 INC.
    Inventors: Bo Haaber, Anders Dalsgaard
  • Patent number: 11857465
    Abstract: A collapsible air isolation apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a collapsible frame including a base and a set of rigid panel or soft elements at least partially enclosing a volume of space, where each of the set of rigid or soft panel elements is foldably hinged to at least one of the base or another of the rigid or soft panel elements, and where at least one panel element of the set of rigid or soft panel elements includes an open space for mounting a motor for moving air. The apparatus may include mounting system attached to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Michael Bardo
  • Patent number: 11857466
    Abstract: A table system for use with an imaging device includes a base portion that supports the table system over a support surface, a patient support including a platform for supporting a patient in a standing position and a bed for supporting the patient in a lying position, a linkage portion coupled between the base portion and the patient support that is pivotable with respect to both the base portion and the patient support, a first drive mechanism that drives the pivoting of the patient support with respect to the linkage portion, and a second drive mechanism that drives the pivoting of the linkage portion with respect to the base portion, the first and second drive mechanisms moving the patient support between a vertical position in which the platform is substantially parallel to the support surface and a horizontal position in which the bed is substantially parallel to the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Mobius Imaging, LLC
    Inventor: Russell Stanton
  • Patent number: 11857467
    Abstract: A surgical table includes a sagittal adjustment device for manipulating the position of a patient. The surgical table includes a base portion including an upper surface for spacing the sagittal adjustment device from the ground. The sagittal adjustment device includes a first support portion and a second support portion. The first and second support portions are supported by and moveable over the upper surface of the base portion. The first and second support portions each include an upper surface configured to support portions of the body of the patient thereon. One of the first and second support portions is pivotally attached to the base portion, and moveable between a first position and a second position. The pivotal movement between the first and second positions of the one of the first and second portions serves in repositioning the body of patient to manipulate the spine of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Beale, Keith E. Miller, Harold S. Taylor, Robert Andrew Fields
  • Patent number: 11857468
    Abstract: Disclosed is a funerary capsule for viewing and transporting dead bodies, including: a casket for containing the body, provided with a side wall and with a closing lid; a bag for containing the body, which can be placed in the casket. The casket includes a hinge for the side wall and the lid, adapted to allow the movement thereof by rotation, and where the bag includes handles and closing ties to facilitate insertion of the body into the casket, extraction therefrom and loading thereof into the crematory, wherein the casket includes rotation hinges of pivot type, adapted to allow reversible lifting of the related side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: SHUTTLE INNOVATION DI ERIO ZANON
    Inventor: Erio Zanon
  • Patent number: 11857469
    Abstract: A device for transporting a coffin is described, composed of a supporting frame approximately covered by the coffin, comprising a plurality of sliding shelves (1, 2) used to increase the extension of the supporting frame with respect to the area covered by the coffin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Adrian Jonel Marin, Viviana Muo'
  • Patent number: 11857470
    Abstract: Wheeled vehicles, such as wheelchairs, that are adapted to traverse obstacles are provided. The wheeled vehicles include a frame, drive wheels, front anti-tip wheels positioned in front of the drive wheels and rear anti-tip wheels positioned behind the drive wheels. One exemplary vehicle includes front anti-tip wheels supported by rigid arms that are fixed to the frame and drive assemblies that are independently suspended from the frame. Another exemplary vehicle includes a linkage that links the front and rear anti-tip wheels, such that movement of one of the front or rear anti-tip wheel relative to the frame causes movement of the other wheel relative to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Robert L. Cuson, Robert A. Bekoscke, Daniel J. Stothard
  • Patent number: 11857471
    Abstract: A seat cushion assembly includes a base defining a leg support and a support portion recessed relative to the leg support, and an air pad assembly positioned on the recessed support portion, the air pad assembly including a plurality of independent air support zones that are configured to be separately inflated and deflated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: PERMOBIL, INC.
    Inventors: Ross Peyton, Conor Sullivan
  • Patent number: 11857472
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes a seating portion on which a wheelchair user sits, a body frame that supports the seating portion, a pair of rear wheels and a pair of front wheels rotatably supported by the body frame, and a seat back portion capable of changing the inclination angle with respect to the seating portion. The wheelchair includes push-along handle portions as engaging portions capable of fixing the seat back portion to a side sill as a vehicle body member that forms a door opening of the vehicle when the seat back portion is tilted backward of the wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takashi Iwase, Isao Toda
  • Patent number: 11857473
    Abstract: A seat for a mobility device accommodating flexibility, personalized comfort, and transportability. The seat can include a button push means to enable movement of a height-adjustable armrest. The seat back can fold upon the seat for transportability. The seat cushion and armrest cushion can be removably mounted and separately replaceable. The seat can be mounted upon various types of devices, including, but not limited to, wheelchairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Matthew A. Norris, Trevor A. Conway, Paul R. Curtin, Dale B. McGrath, Zachary E. Cranfield, Alexander D. Streeter
  • Patent number: 11857474
    Abstract: A bed that is movable from a low position to a high position with a tailored actuator load output is provided. The bed has a main frame between two bed ends. An end lift assembly is provided on each end to raise and lower the bed. Each end lift assembly has a wheel frame, a wheel assembly, a support frame, a load transfer assembly and an actuator. The load transfer assembly has one or more pivot arms and one or more cam arms. The cam arm (or arms) is connected to the main frame. One end of the pivot arm (or arms) is pivotally connected to the support frame. The other end of the pivot arm is pivotally connected to the actuator in a single arm embodiment and are connected to a cross member that is pivotally connected to the actuator in a multiple pivot arm embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: GF Health Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Lucas Edgerton, Jr., Scott Christopher Neuman
  • Patent number: 11857475
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a detachable commode. The detachable commode may comprise a commode storage bracket, a commode, and a pail. The commode storage bracket may be coupled to the underside of the bed frame of a bed. The commode may be stored under the bed supported by the commode storage bracket. The commode may be removed from the commode storage bracket when needed. The commode may hold the pail such that the commode may be operable as a toilet. The commode may be adapted for a patient to sit on a seat of the commode and while urinating and/or defecating into the pail. As non-limiting examples, the bed may be a hospital bed and the commode storage bracket may be added onto the bed or may be built into the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Diana M. Carrano, Helen Kachere
  • Patent number: 11857476
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a molded, hollow, ligature resistant wardrobe comprising a ligature resistant top portion, a ligature resistant coat hanger support and a shelf. A door may be attached to enclose a storage shelf and the igature resistant coat hanger support. The igature resistant coat hanger support having a closed hanger hook engagement recess to prevent providing a ligature tie off point. The ligature resistant top portion may have a sloping shape extending from a back to a front.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Norix Group, Inc
    Inventors: Richard Karl, Scott Karl, Kurt Staskon
  • Patent number: 11857477
    Abstract: Technologies are provided for determining a likelihood or risk of a human patient for developing pressure injury based on patterns of movement by the patient determined using a specialized measurement support surface. Some embodiments automatically ascertain whether patterns of movements of a human subject, whose weight is supported on the support surface, exhibit sufficient frequency and variability of activity such as will confer either certain health benefits or expose the individual to certain health risks, such as development of pressure ulcers in the load-bearing skin and soft tissues. If the determined patterns manifest such features associated with benefits or risks, then a notification may be provided for the patient to move; for instance, to the patient or a caregiver. In some embodiments, a notification may be provided at an irregular time intervals within-day intervals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas S. McNair
  • Patent number: 11857478
    Abstract: There is provided a lifting robot suitable for lifting and transferring a person. Especially there is provided a patient lift apparatus with collapsible vertical and horizontal columns that allows the apparatus to change its height and width. Specifically there is provided a patient lifting robot having a frame for lifting and carrying persons. The frame has adjustable length and width, since the frame comprises two vertically collapsible columns for adjusting the height of the frame, and one horizontally collapsible beam for adjusting the width of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Blue Ocean Robotics, ApS
    Inventors: Thomas A. Rubaek, John Ostergaard, Rune K. Larsen, Helle Gaub
  • Patent number: 11857479
    Abstract: A bedpan liner with drawstring including a liner assembly, a conduit assembly, and a drawstring assembly. The bedpan liner is a flexible liner The bedpan liner has a shape that conforms to the shape of a bedpan. The liner assembly includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion is used as a waste compartment. The conduit assembly includes a conduit, a first opening and a second opening. The drawstring assembly includes a drawstring. The drawstring is inserted into said first or second opening and goes through the conduit. The drawstring emerges from the first opening and second opening of the edge portion. The drawstring surrounds the edge of the bedpan liner. The conduit slidably contracts along said drawstring to close said liner to secure the bedpan liner during removal and disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Sylvia Johnson
  • Patent number: 11857480
    Abstract: A sexual stimulation device includes a ring structure, at least one first function member, at least one second function member and at least one battery. The ring structure has two opposite sides. The first function member is positioned at one side of the ring structure. The second function member is positioned at the other side of the ring structure. The battery is arranged in the first function member and/or the second function member. The first function member and the second function member collectively include N stimulation sources, wherein N is greater than or equal to 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Junpeng Wu
  • Patent number: 11857481
    Abstract: A percussive massage device includes a housing and a shaft configured to reciprocate linearly along a reciprocation axis. The shaft includes a distal end configured to electrically connect to a therapeutic attachment and a proximal end opposite the distal end. The percussive massage device includes a bracket that is immovable relative to the housing. The percussive massage device includes an electronics assembly including a controller located on an opposite side of the bracket from the shaft. The percussive massage device includes a coil spring extending from the bracket to the proximal end of the shaft and a cable that provides an electrical connection between the shaft and the controller. The cable includes a coil portion that follows the shape of the coil spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Therabody, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Cisneros, Zenger Zhou, Jaime Sanchez Solana, Eduardo Merino
  • Patent number: 11857482
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of massaging devices are disclosed herein. One exemplary embodiment includes a piston having a longitudinal axis, a massaging head connected to the piston, a motor located on a first side of the longitudinal axis and a handle located on a second side of the longitudinal axis. A drive mechanism for moving the piston and massage head is also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: HYPERICE IP SUBCO, LLC
    Inventors: Philip C. Danby, John Charles Danby
  • Patent number: 11857483
    Abstract: A sex toy with universal connecting structure may include an outer cup body, a sperm collection cup sleeve, an inner cup body, a guide part, a power part, an eccentric wheel transmission assembly and an electric control part, wherein the inner cup body is slidably connected the inside of outer cup body through the guide part, the sperm collection cup sleeve is positioned between the outer cup body and the inner cup body, the cup mouth of the sperm collection cup sleeve is hermetically connected with that of the outer cup body, and the outer cup bottom of the sperm collection cup sleeve is connected with the inner cup bottom of the inner cup body. Since the universal ball head piece matches the universal ball head hole, the inner cup body can rotate along the universal ball head hole while reciprocating along the guide part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Ciyi Huang
  • Patent number: 11857484
    Abstract: The invention relates to a crutch accessory set for two crutches, which comprises: in duplicate, a single- or multi-part cover by which an arm guiding portion and a gripping portion of a crutch can be completely or partially covered, and a container arrangement to accommodate small parts. The container arrangement is composed of two individual containers which can be releasably connected to one another by means of connecting elements, wherein, if the individual containers are separated from one another, in each case one of the two individual containers can be releasably fastened by means of the connecting element to a respective one of the two covers, for which purpose corresponding connecting elements are arranged on each cover. The invention further relates to a kit for persons with impaired mobility, comprising two crutches (forearm crutches), and to a crutch accessory set according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Barbara Demeter
  • Patent number: 11857485
    Abstract: A knee walker with four-wheel steering. The knee walker includes a frame, at least one front axle assembly, at least one rear axle assembly, a kneeling pad assembly, and a steering system. The steering system is configured to turn the rear axle assembly in the opposite direction from the front axle assembly. The opposing angles of the front and rear wheels enable the knee walker to perform tighter turns by eliminating rear wheel drag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: ROVER MOBILITY, LLC
    Inventor: Harry W. Jernigan, IV
  • Patent number: 11857486
    Abstract: A method for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) includes elevating the heart of an individual to a first height relative to a lower body of the individual. The lower body may be in a substantially horizontal plane. The method may also include elevating the head of the individual to a second height relative to the lower body of the individual. The second height may be greater than the first height. The method may further include performing one or more of a type of CPR or a type of intrathoracic pressure regulation while elevating the heart and the head. The first height and the second height may be determined based on one or both of the type of CPR or the type of intrathoracic pressure regulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Keith G. Lurie
  • Patent number: 11857487
    Abstract: An example system includes a first wearable computing device, and at least one additional wearable computing device. The first wearable computing device is configured to retrieve information regarding a series of tasks to be performed in treating a patient in cardiopulmonary arrest. The information includes, for each task, an indication of a user to perform the task, an indication of a time point to perform the task. The first wearable computing device is further configured identify one or more subsets of the information, and transmit each subset to a different corresponding one of the additional wearable computing devices. Each additional wearable computing device is configured to receive, from the first wearable computing device, at least one of the one or more subsets of the information, and output, for each task within a received subset, a corresponding prompt to perform the task at the respective time point associated with the task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Ximio Health Inc.
    Inventors: Beno Oppenheimer, Michael Dibenedetto
  • Patent number: 11857488
    Abstract: A method for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) includes elevating the heart of an individual to a first height relative to a lower body of the individual. The lower body may be in a substantially horizontal plane. The method may also include elevating the head of the individual to a second height relative to the lower body of the individual. The second height may be greater than the first height. The method may further include performing one or more of a type of CPR or a type of intrathoracic pressure regulation while elevating the heart and the head. The first height and the second height may be determined based on one or both of the type of CPR or the type of intrathoracic pressure regulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Keith G. Lurie
  • Patent number: 11857489
    Abstract: A sauna having heating and lighting elements includes control circuitry which links the sauna to a remote server. The remote server provides information and media files for presentation to a user and collects and stores user profile and usage information. Multiple saunas are be linked into a network or global infrastructure so that a user's profile and usage information follow the user to any sauna connected to the network. Collected data can be used by users to track individual usage and performance metrices, and by service providers to analyze usage data and information for operational and marketing purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Sunlighten, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Michael Zack, Mohsin Thara, William Rock
  • Patent number: 11857490
    Abstract: A negative-pressure cup structure includes a cup and a vibration generating mechanism. The cup has a chamber. Two ends of the cup are separately formed with an opening end and a closed end. The closed end is provided with a negative-pressure suction hole and an electric connection hole communicating with the chamber. A bar is extended from the closed end and located in the chamber. The vibration generating mechanism includes a box, a vibration member disposed in the box and a power connector electrically connected to the vibration member. The vibration generating mechanism is fixed in the chamber of the cup in a manner of the box and the bar being connected and the power connector being inserted to the electric connection hole. Therefore, the users may obtain a better vibrational sense.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: BIBOTING INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Po-Chang Liu, Chia-Hsueh Hsieh, Li-Pin Yuan
  • Patent number: 11857491
    Abstract: A single integrated cold therapy-compression therapy assembly combines a cold therapy module designed to apply cold therapy in a continuous mode and a compression therapy module designed to apply compression therapy in an intermittent mode to select body parts of a user in accordance with associated integrated therapeutic treatment protocols. The body part selected for therapy is dependent on the particular needs of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Breg, Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda Y Tian, Veronica M Mora, Michael G Johnson