Patents Issued in January 11, 2024
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Publication number: 20240009030Abstract: Rather than rely solely upon pupillary occlusion or tracking of eye movement to protect the fundus from accidental exposure to electromagnetic radiation, the present invention also utilizes an electromagnetic radiation pathway with a profile such that the energy density at the iris is greater than the energy density at the posterior portion of the eye. This disparity in energy density allows for efficacy at the anterior iris treatment site, without injury to the fundus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Gregg HOMER
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Publication number: 20240009031Abstract: A micro-device for corneal cross-linking treatment includes a body including an outer portion and an inner portion. The inner portion is coupled to the outer portion which is disposed about a periphery of the inner portion. When the body is against an eye surface, the outer portion contacts the eye surface and the inner portion defines a chamber over a cornea of the eye. The micro-device includes an illumination system including a micro-optical element and an optical fiber. The micro-optical element includes micro-LEDs configured to direct photoactivating light through the inner portion to the cornea of the eye when the body is positioned against the surface of the eye. The photoactivating light generates cross-linking activity with a cross-linking agent applied to the cornea. The optical fiber couples the micro-optical element to a light source and includes a surface configured to reflect the photoactivating light to the micro-optical element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Desmond Christopher Adler, Reza Zadno, Paul Bavier, David C. Iannetta, Jun Zhang
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Publication number: 20240009032Abstract: Disclosed is a handheld laser probe for laser thermal conjunctivoplasty, the handheld laser comprising: a forceps; and a line focused laser light source coupled to the forceps, wherein the forceps are configured to grasp a conjunctival fold and hold the fold in a light beam of the line focused laser, and wherein the line focused laser beam is configured to uniformly heat the conjunctival fold held in the forceps. Disclosed are systems for laser thermal conjunctivoplasty including the handheld laser. Disclosed are methods of conjunctivoplasty using the handheld laser probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Oregon Health & Science UniversityInventors: David Huang, Gangjun Liu, Jianlong Yang, Stephen Pflugfelder
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Publication number: 20240009033Abstract: For the purposes of working on eye tissue, an ophthalmological apparatus comprises a laser source that is configured to produce a pulsed laser beam, a focusing optical unit that is configured to focus the pulsed laser beam into the eye tissue, and a scanner system for deflecting the pulsed laser beam onto work target points in the eye tissue. A circuit controls the scanner system in such a way that the scanner system guides the pulsed laser beam into work trajectories that extend next to one another, in order, initially, to produce cut trajectories, separated by remaining tissue bridges, of a tissue cut to be undertaken in an area and in order, thereafter, to guide the pulsed laser beam in the remaining tissue bridges between the cut trajectories in order to complete the tissue cut.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Christian Rathjen
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Publication number: 20240009034Abstract: An embodiment includes an auto-darkening apparatus for supporting welding performed by a human welder. The auto-darkening apparatus includes a housing configured to be removably installed into a welding helmet. The auto-darkening apparatus also includes an ADF lens assembly configured to transition from an un-darkened state to a darkened state in response to light from an arc being formed between a welding electrode and a work piece during a welding process. The auto-darkening apparatus further includes a magnification assembly integrated with the ADF lens assembly within the housing. The magnification assembly is configured to provide magnification of light coming through the ADF lens assembly. The magnification is continuously user-adjustable from a defined lower level of magnification to a defined upper level of magnification.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Eric G. Stewart, Paul H. Rumpke
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Publication number: 20240009035Abstract: In some embodiments, a wound dressing that incorporates a number of sensors or sensors separate from the wound dressing can be utilized in order to monitor characteristics of a wound as it heals or to identify one or more risk factors or conditions that may precipitate a wound. In some implementations, a wound dressing configured to be positioned in contact with a wound includes a substantially flexible substrate supporting one or more sensors. The one or more sensors can include temperature sensors, conductivity sensors, multispectral optical measurements sensors, sensors, pressure sensors, colorimetric sensors, optical sensors, ultraviolet (UV) sensors, or infrared (IR) sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Varuni Rachindra Brownhill, Nicholas John Collier, James Christopher Frake, Victoria Hammond, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, Allan Kenneth Frazer Grugeon Hunt, Gordon John Leather, Simon Mark Norman, Charlotte Urwin
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Publication number: 20240009036Abstract: The invention relates to a patch for covering a body site, such as the anus, to a method for applying the patch, and to the use of the patch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Selina JAKUMEIT
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Publication number: 20240009037Abstract: A plaster for fixing a drainage tube is provided, which fixes the drainage tube that is inserted into a patient's body and discharges liquid inside the patient's body to the outside of the patient's body. The plaster includes a plurality of support pads attached to the patient's body to be spaced apart from each other, each of the plurality of support pads having a certain thickness; a support band fixed to respective upper surfaces of the support pads to cover the skin; and a plurality of holders detachably coupled to an upper surface of the support band to hold and fix the drainage tube. The plaster for fixing a drainage tube maintains a stable fixation state by blocking longitudinal movement of the drainage tube as well as lifting of the drainage tube, and protects the skin from a 3-way valve to prevent pain even when the skin is pressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Ji Youn SIM, Dong Jin CHANG
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Publication number: 20240009038Abstract: Absorbent structures and methods of manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing may comprise, directing a stream of particles toward a layer, spraying the stream with a first adhesive, the first adhesive contacting the stream at a first contact point, spraying the stream with a second adhesive, the second adhesive contacting the stream at a second contact point, the first contact point being different from the second contact point, depositing the intermixed particles, first adhesive, and second adhesive onto the layer, and covering the mixture of the particles, the first adhesive, and the second adhesive with a second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2020Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Bradley W. Schoon, Daniel T. Labash, Mark J. Beitz, David G. Biggs, Kate T. Bowen, Michelle L. Graverson, Andrew T. Baker
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Publication number: 20240009039Abstract: Absorbent articles comprising apertured regions and methods of manufacture and registration are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of registering webs comprises moving first and second webs in a machine direction, capturing a first image comprising a portion of the second web, filtering the captured first image to determine one or more regions of the captured first image having a light transmittance value greater than the transmittance threshold value, modifying the captured first image with a dilation morphological operation, determining a feature of interest, determining a first difference value comprising a difference in location between the feature of interest and a reference feature of the captured first image or the modified captured first image, adjusting a speed of the second web in the machine direction, and coupling the first web and the second web together.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2020Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Max S. Liedl
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Publication number: 20240009040Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a gastrointestinal delivery device of a chitosan dressing, where the delivery device is capable of stop bleeding, in particular in connection with TURP procedures. The delivery device may be used in all gastrointestinal bleeding applications and can be used with a biocompatible, foldable, thin profile, chitosan dressing. Various aspects of the device and its uses are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Simon J. McCarthy, Mattie R. Jones, Hua Xie
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Publication number: 20240009041Abstract: Absorbent articles comprising elastic waist members and methods of manufactured are disclosed. In an embodiment, an absorbent article may comprise a chassis including an absorbent body and a body facing surface. The article may further comprise a first adhesive disposed on the body facing surface of the chassis and an elasticated waist member coupled to the body facing surface of the chassis by the first adhesive. The article may still further comprise a second adhesive disposed on the elasticated waist member and a waist region covering material coupled to the elasticated waist member by the second adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: KyungSik Jang, Alexey Markin, JaeYoung Yoo, Marta Embid
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Publication number: 20240009042Abstract: A strip having a weakened region that defines first and second segments on either side thereof. The first and second segments include corresponding first and second sanitary napkins.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Thomas E. Devlin
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Publication number: 20240009043Abstract: The dry erase board for use with a stretcher or hospital bed comprises a dry erase board, a dry erase marker, non-erasable indicia, a mount, and a digital clock. The dry erase board may be coupled to a patient conveyance using the mount. The non-erasable indicia may be adapted to provide a plurality of prompts for caregivers to write information relevant to the care of a patient on the dry erase board using the dry erase marker. The digital clock may conveniently display the time of day. As non-limiting examples, the patient conveyance may be a stretcher or hospital bed. As a non-limiting example, the layout, phrases, and keywords of the non-erasable indicia may be associated with the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: MEGAN RUSSELL
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Publication number: 20240009044Abstract: An automatic braking device for a manually propelled vehicle such as a standard wheelchair. The device is configured to substantially lock the wheel thus preventing the vehicle from rolling backwards when the occupant—while attempting to exit the vehicle—for example forgets to lock a standard brake of the vehicle, thereby preventing the sometimes-serious fall of the occupant. The impeding of the backward rotation of the wheel and/or substantially preventing of the wheel from so rotating is carried out with the use of a flexible leg of the brake pad, repositionable with respect to the stationary plate of the brake pad during the wheel rotation. The device is cooperated with the wheel of the vehicle to not interfere with the intentional movement of the wheelchair in any direction, nor does it interfere with the typical locking mechanism of the standard wheelchair.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Melvin G. Hector, John Ryan Hector
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Publication number: 20240009045Abstract: A powered midwheel drive wheelchair includes a chassis, a seating system attached to the chassis, the seating system configured to move between a seated position and a standing position, a pair of drive wheels, a pair of front swing arms pivotally connected to the chassis, and front support wheels attached to a respective one of the front swing arms, wherein each front swing arm is configured to pivot relative to the chassis between a first position, where the front support wheel is at its uppermost position in relation to the chassis, and a second position, where the front support wheel is at its lowermost position in relation to the chassis, and wherein the front swing arms are configured to pivot to the first position in response to the seating system transitioning to the standing position, whereby the chassis is configured to tilt forward in relation to the floor surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Herbert Van De Wal, Anton Danielsson, Ulrik Löfvander
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Publication number: 20240009046Abstract: A patient bed has a siderail that is movable to a raised position elevated over a central region of a mattress of the patient bed for use as part of a patient lift of the patient bed. In a lowered position, the siderail blocks egress of a patient from the mattress. In the raised position of the siderail, a sling arm is coupleable to the siderail and a sling is coupleable to hooks of the sling arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Robert M. Zerhusen, Richard H. Heimbrock, Mark Chiacchira, Nicholas A. Mann, David C. Newkirk
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Publication number: 20240009047Abstract: Provided is a mattress that enables promoting breathing in a supine position. The mattress includes: a pair of ilium support portions arranged below respective parts conforming to at least widthwise outer portions of iliac crests of a pair of ilia of a pelvis for individually supporting parts conforming to the pair of ilia from below; and a sacrum adaptation portion arranged between the pair of ilium support portions and located below a sacrum between the pair of ilia of the pelvis. The pair of ilium support portions and the sacrum adaptation portion have such a configuration that a body pressure onto the sacrum adaptation portion is lower than a body pressure onto the pair of ilium support portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Ikuo TORATANI
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Publication number: 20240009048Abstract: A patient support system includes a patient support apparatus and a powered device mounted relative to the patient support apparatus and an electrical circuit to power the powered device, with the electrical circuit having a wireless power receiver to inductively couple to and transfer electrical energy from a wireless power transmitter when the wireless power receiver is in proximity to the wireless power transmitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Clifford Edwin Lambarth, Chad Conway Souke, Michael Joseph Hayes, Aaron Douglas Furman, Martin Plante
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Publication number: 20240009049Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat can be configured to releasably secure to a top of a bed assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, David Marquette, John Terech, Robert Vidojevski
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Publication number: 20240009050Abstract: A medical lift-assistance device includes a bracket, a variable assist mechanism, a lifting arm, and a pad sub-assembly. The variable assist mechanism has a strut attached to the bracket and a height-adjustment feature including a lower end, an upper end, and an attachment location between the lower end and the upper end. Here, the distal end of the strut is attached to the height-adjustment feature at the attachment location. The variable assist mechanism also includes a first gear, a first axle, a first rotational axis extending along the first axle, and a first rotational direction. The first gear is rotatably attached to the first axle. The variable assist mechanism also includes a second gear, a second axle, a second rotational axis extending along the second axle, and a second rotational direction. Here, the second gear is rotatably attached to the second axle and engages the first gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Marlene Seltzer, John Farris, Michael R. Gruizinga, Simon P. Warnos, Jacob DeWind, Robert Feeman, Robert A. Long
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Publication number: 20240009051Abstract: A system and method for positioning an article under a person are provided. The system includes an apparatus having a first cover structure and a second cover structure, each having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface is movable in a first direction and the second surface moves in a second opposite direction. A coupling structure couples the first cover structure and the second cover structure, spacing them to enable the article to be positioned therebetween. The first and second directions of the first and second cover structures are substantially aligned. Movement of the first surfaces of the first and second cover structures in the first direction causes the second surfaces of the first and second cover structures to move the article positioned therebetween in the second direction by the second surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Stephen Douglas BEED, Paul LAPSTUN
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Publication number: 20240009052Abstract: A system for facilitating medical examinations, including autopsies, that includes a corpse-receiving station and an organ dissecting station. The corpse-receiving station and organ dissecting station are arranged so their longest length dimensions are oriented substantially perpendicularly to form an L-shape when viewed from overhead. The corpse-receiving station being configured and equipped to be selectively height-adjustable so as to eliminate the necessity for pathologists and technicians having to lift a corpse and the need for step-stools. The organ dissecting station is configured and equipped to be selectively height-adjustable and selectively adjustable laterally with respect to its base to enable 360-degree access to a corpse residing on the corpse-receiving station to greatly lessen un-necessary walking and essentially eliminating hazards associated with biological fluids falling onto the floor surface of the work area.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Russell H. McElroy
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Publication number: 20240009053Abstract: A method for performing a surgical procedure includes: positioning a patient in a surgical patient interface device that includes: a base, a platform coupled to the base, and a first abutment and a second abutment each coupled to the platform; rotating the platform between a first position and a second position, where, in the first position, the platform extends in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first and second abutments are separated by a first distance, and in the second position, the platform extends in a substantially vertical direction relative to the base; adjusting one or both of the first and second abutments relative to the platform such that, in the second position, the first and second abutments are separated by a second distance different from the first distance; and accessing a target portion of skin of the patient for the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
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Publication number: 20240009054Abstract: A patient operating table includes a support mattress with a plurality of pads. The plurality of pads includes a central pad located to support a midsection of a patient's body. The central pad includes an outer shell with a seam that has a hermetic seal and defines a cell therein. A support frame is integrally connected to the central pad. A central pedestal is located under the central pad and carries the support mattress on a base frame. A heating element and a hygroscopic substance is located in the cell. A conduit extends from the heating element and through the outer shell at a sealing ring that is connected to the outer shell with a hermetic seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: David Hitchcock, Mark Watercutter, Georg Köllner, Dieter Ceglarz, Ryan Matthew Rasmussen
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Publication number: 20240009055Abstract: 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 26, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Engle Dental Systems, LLCInventor: David MAYNARD
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Publication number: 20240009056Abstract: A funerary method includes disposing a deceased adult human body in supine position on an insert having side walls and end walls. The method further includes providing the insert on a tray having two end panels and a plurality of side panels affixed to a bottom panel, and inserting a first edge of a first fabric segment between a side panel of the tray and a side wall of the insert. The first fabric segment is used to cover at least a portion of a top edge of at least the first side wall of the insert and at least a portion of the deceased human body, such that the deceased human body is sufficiently visible for identification. Thereafter, the insert and the deceased human body are removed from the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Justin F. Davis, Gerald H. Davis
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Publication number: 20240009057Abstract: A stimulation system for a wearable article comprises an actuator controllable to deliver a mechanical stimulus to a muscle of a wearer of the article, and one or more electrodiagnostic sensors operable to sense muscle activity from a wearer. The actuator may comprise a structure formed of piezoelectric nanofiber mesh. Also described is a wearable article, a method of delivering a stimulus to a muscle and a method of manufacturing an actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Laura SALISBURY
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Publication number: 20240009058Abstract: An exercise assistance device may include: a proximal support part for supporting a proximal portion of a user; a distal support part for supporting a distal portion of the user; an actuator, which is connected to the proximal support part and generates power; a driving frame for transmitting the power from the actuator to the distal support part; a slider housing, which is connected to the distal support part and has a sliding space; a slider that is slidable in the sliding space; a connector for connecting the slider and the driving frame; and a plurality of balls, which are accommodated in the slider, can rotate by at least two degrees of freedom with respect to the slider, and can make point-contact with the slider housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Kuemjong BAE
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Publication number: 20240009059Abstract: This program for controlling a device for assisting movement of a part of interest of a subject is executed in a computer system including a processor unit. The program causes the processor unit to perform: receiving a first signal when the subject is attempting to move the part of interest with a first movement, the first signal indicating at least a first biological signal when the subject is attempting to move the part of interest with the first movement, an unassisted movement range of the part of interest when the subject is attempting to move the part of interest with the first movement, and the magnitude of force when the subject is attempting to move the part of interest with the first movement; selecting a mode for controlling the device on the basis of the received first signal; and controlling the device in the selected mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Meltin MMI Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masahiro KASUYA, Tatsuya SEKI
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Publication number: 20240009060Abstract: A lower back pain treatment device includes a seat for sitting a patient thereon, the seat including a bottom part that is opposed to a sacrum and a coccyx of the patient and extends from a dorsal side to a ventral side of the patient, and a pair of side parts each of which is opposed to corresponding one of a pair of hipbones of the patient. The lower back pain treatment device includes a connecting part serving as a linking mechanism for linking the movement of the bottom part and the movement of the side parts. Action of the linking mechanism makes it possible to pressedly move the sacroiliac joint of the patient from a dorsal side to a ventral side, to move the front end upward, and to pressedly move up the tip of the coccyx toward the ventral side.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Hideo NAGATA
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Publication number: 20240009061Abstract: Provided are a wearable device for providing a wear detection function and an operation method of the wearable device. The wearable device may include driving modules for generating torque applied to a user's body, leg driving frames for relaying the generated torque to the user's legs, thigh fasteners that are respectively connected to the leg driving frames and for fixing the leg driving frames respectively to the user's legs, a sensor module for obtaining sensor data including motion information of the leg driving frames, and a control module for controlling the wearable device based on the sensor data. The control module is configured to perform a test to determine whether the wearable device is properly worn on the user's legs. In the test, the control module is further configured to control the driving modules to generate test torque and determine whether the test is passed based on the sensor data obtained after the test torque is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Kiwan LEE, Mijeong KIM, Jeongrae KIM, Jungpil YU, Sukhoon SONG, Chiyoung AHN
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Publication number: 20240009062Abstract: A convertible walker is provided. The convertible walker can have a wheelchair configuration and a walker configuration to allow a user to alternately sit and stand, and can include a frame supporting an upper rest and a lower rest. A fall seat can be provided that is coupled to the lower rest and rotatable relative to the upper rest. The fall seat can break the fall of a user by rotating via the falling action of the user. In both the wheelchair and walker configurations, a torso support can retain the user in the convertible walker.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Leo HARDEN, Jerrell HARDEN, Russell HARDEN, Floyd HICKS
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Publication number: 20240009063Abstract: Walkers to assist movement of a person through spaces of varying dimensions are provided. Users may easily adjust the width of the devices to enable them to travel through narrow passageways such as aisles in airplanes. Users may also easily store these devices in small spaces through mechanisms that allow for collapsing of the walkers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: HENRY R. KAUFMAN, BARRY WOLFENSON, PAOLO TREVISAN, STEFANO LUPPI, ARTUR TCHOUKANOV, THOMAS LE, FRANCISCO BARBOZA
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Publication number: 20240009064Abstract: Walking frame (10) with wheels (12) comprising a support frame (11) provided with tubular elements (13) with which respective wheels (12) are associated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Claudio Rosin
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Publication number: 20240009065Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for exercising an eyeball, in which a geared motor (20) is mounted on an upper end of a column (11) of a stand (10), an output shaft (21) of the geared motor (20) is inserted into a hole (31) formed at one end of a rotating arm (30), a connecting shaft (35) is mounted on a free end of the rotating arm (30) in parallel with the output shaft (21), the connecting shaft (35) is inserted into an upper horizontal shaft hole 41 of a balance weight (40) through a bearing (50), a magnet (60) is mounted on a front of the balance weight (40), and an iron plate (76) attached to a case 75 of a smartphone (70) is attached to the magnet (60).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Hee Joon YOUN
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Publication number: 20240009066Abstract: The invention relates to the field of eye health, especially to devices and methods for extraocular muscle training. Extraocular muscle training device (1) comprises a laser device (2) configured to generate a laser beam (3), a manipulator (4) connected to the laser device (2) and configured to move the laser device (2) so that the laser point (33) of the laser beam (3) generated by the laser device (2) can be moved around onto the surface (9) in a predetermined pattern (10). During its use, the device (1) is positioned in proximity of the user (11); the laser beam (3) is generated onto a surface (9; 19) within the range of the vision field of the user (11); and the laser point (33) of the laser beam (3) is positioned in a predetermined pattern (10) so that the eyes of the user (11) may track the laser point (33).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Janis ZANDBERGS
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Publication number: 20240009067Abstract: A compression garment for circulatory-related disorder therapy includes a skin contacting layer, a second layer coupled to the skin contacting layer, and connectors disposed on the second layer. The skin contacting layer and the second layer form one or more macro-chambers. Each macro-chamber is partitioned into a plurality of micro-chambers. Each of the micro-chambers is in direct fluid communication with at least one other of the micro-chambers. Each of the connectors is configured to supply pressurized air directly into at least a corresponding one of the macro-chambers such that the pressurized air is delivered to at least one of the micro-chambers within the macro-chamber. The coupling of the skin contacting layer and the second layer is along a layer attachment profile that defines the macro-chambers and the micro-chambers. At least one of the micro-chambers is linked to another of the micro-chambers by way of a plurality of openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Dinesh Ramanan, Blythe Guy Rees-Jones, Tzu-Chin Yu, Matthew John Backler, Francis Eric Saunders
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Publication number: 20240009068Abstract: A textile sheet having a thermoplastic coating on an interior of the chamber. The left and right-side area of the chamber are folded inward, towards each other, in a V shape, with the point of the V directed to the interior of the chamber. The textile sheet is heat sealed at ends of the sheet to render the chamber airtight, forming a 4-layer structure in at least lateral portions of each of a first and second end of the chamber with on the left side of the chamber, in order, a top portion of the textile sheet, an upper portion of the V shape, a lower sheet portion of the V shape, and a bottom portion of the textile sheet and with on the right side of the chamber, in order, a top portion of the textile sheet, an upper portion of the V shape, a lower sheet portion of the V shape, and a bottom portion of the textile sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Athina Papadopoulou
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Publication number: 20240009069Abstract: Provided is a massage apparatus including: a leg massage unit that includes a first leg massage unit for massaging one of the legs of a user and a second leg massage unit for massaging the other one; an alignment sensor unit including a light emitting sensor provided in the first leg massage unit and a light receiving sensor provided in the second leg massage unit, which receives a signal from the light emitting sensor; and a control unit that controls the first and second leg massage units and the alignment sensor unit, wherein the first and second leg massage units are independently rotatable, and the control unit controls the alignment between the first and second leg massage units based on the signal received from the light receiving sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Se Jong KIM, Sun Mo YUN
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Publication number: 20240009070Abstract: A system for automated massage therapy that may include a vessel and a dome that create a cavity that may be pressurized, and the cavity includes motorized rotary sprocket, where the sprocket may include one or more wheels for providing peristaltic wave massage therapy. The system may be mounted on a rail that is mounted on a wall. The system may be controlled remotely or directly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Justin C. Yarro, Michael J. Brooking
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Publication number: 20240009071Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermotherapy device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a thermotherapy device which can receive a current from a power supply part even when a heating part for heating a ceramic part rotates together with the ceramic part. To this end, the thermotherapy device comprises: the ceramic part having an inner space formed therein; the heating part inserted in the inner space and having a heating element, generating heat so as to heat the ceramic part, and a transfer member transferring the heat generated by the heating element to the ceramic part; the power supply part supplying a current to the heating part; and a support part supporting the ceramic part, wherein the heating part can rotate relative to the power supply part such that the heating part rotates together with the ceramic part.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Dong Myoung Lee, Keun Young Paek, Sang Ho Choi
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Publication number: 20240009072Abstract: A system and method for automated generation of control signals for sexual stimulation devices from usage history and other data. The system and method involve analyzing historical usage and other data for a user for a device or devices, processing the data through machine learning algorithms, and generating new or recombined patterns of stimulation based on the outputs from the machine learning algorithms. The resulting automated control signals represent partially or fully customized stimulation for a given user which evolve over time as the user continues to use the device or devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Brian Sloan
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Publication number: 20240009073Abstract: A hands-free vibrator for stimulating the clitoris is disclosed. The device comprises at least one vibration motor; a vibrator body with associated electronic setup, power supply and controller. The vibrating body comprises a hole and the body is designed as an oval, for positioning and holding of the vibrator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventor: Frederikke Emilie Leth
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Publication number: 20240009074Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system has an alarm control module, comprising computer-executable code stored in non-volatile memory, and an accessory including an accessory processor and an accessory memory. The alarm control module and the accessory are configured to control the accessory processor to execute on a first plurality of programming instructions stored by the accessory memory, the first plurality of programming instructions controlling the accessory and including one or more alarm clocks, and when the one or more alarm clocks that are preset in the accessory are activated, drive the accessory. Driving the accessory includes performing one or more predefined sexual stimulation acts to stimulate a human user of the accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: HYTTO PTE. LTDInventors: Dan LIU, Jilin QIU
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Publication number: 20240009075Abstract: A vertical vibration apparatus with heating function is provided. The vertical vibration apparatus with heating function includes a housing, an actuating device, a driving control unit, and a heating device. The actuating device is disposed in the housing. The driving control unit is disposed in the housing and is electrically connected to the actuating device. The driving control unit is configured to drive and control the actuating device to vibrate. The heating device includes a heating control unit and a heating plate. The heating control unit is disposed in the housing. The heating plate is disposed on a top surface of the housing and is electrically connected to the heating control unit. Therefore, the vertical vibration apparatus with heating function of the present invention can provide a vibration function and a heating function at the same time, so as to achieve a multi-function purpose.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Shang-wen SHIH, Xiong WANG
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Publication number: 20240009076Abstract: A chest compression device with a chest compression belt assembly including guards and sensors operable with a control system to control operation of the system depending on detection of proper installation of the guards.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: ZOLL Circulation, Inc.Inventors: Nikhil S. Joshi, Melanie L. Harris, Byron J. Reynolds, David T. Lawrence, Ian Smith, Dean W. Severns
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Publication number: 20240009077Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for serving beverage packagings (10), the arrangement comprising at least a storage chamber (120) for storing beverage packagings (10), a support element (210) with an upper surface, and a lifting unit (110) for lifting beverage packagings from the storage chamber. The lifting unit has an upper position and a lower position, wherein the lifting unit (110) is adapted to be lifted between said upper and lower positions manually by the user of the arrangement (100). The lifting unit (110) is arranged to lift a beverage packaging (10) from the storage chamber (120) onto said upper surface of the support element (210) when the lifting unit (110) is lifted from said lower position into said upper position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Sbar OyInventor: Pekka SALMI
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Publication number: 20240009078Abstract: A glass container is characterized by a longitudinal axis (Ltube) that passes through a center of a glass bottom of the glass container. For any cut surface of the glass container that is obtainable by cutting the glass container in a plane that includes the longitudinal axis Ltube, a minimum thickness (smin) and a maximum thickness (smax) of the glass bottom determined at any position having a distance d1/4 or less to the longitudinal axis Ltube and a thickness (sd1/4) is the thickness of the glass bottom determined at a position having the distance d1/4 to the longitudinal axis Ltube, the distance to the longitudinal axis Ltube in each case being determined in a direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis Ltube and thicknesses smin, smax and sd1/4 being determined in a direction that is parallel to longitudinal axis Ltube, with smax/smin being less than 1.8.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: SCHOTT Pharma AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Alexander Humbertjean, Tobias Wetzel, Hanspeter Kummer, Fatih Mutlu
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Publication number: 20240009079Abstract: A glass container includes a body region with a first end and a second end, the body region having an outer diameter (d1) and a glass thickness (s1), the body region being characterized by a longitudinal axis (Ltube) that passes through a center of the first and second end. When the glass container is standing on a support surface, h2 is the distance between the support surface up to the second end of the body region. The following condition is fulfilled: (A×X)/B=C. A is an axial load necessary to break the glass container to obtain fragments, X is a normalized area in cm2 defined as h2×d1×?+d12/4×?, B is a number of fragments of the glass container, and C is a fracture ratio. C is 40 N×cm2 or more and B is 30 or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: SCHOTT Pharma AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Andreas Langsdorf, Florian Maurer, Lucia Dessoy, Ina Syndikus, Alexander Humbertjean, Tobias Wetzel, Fatih Mutlu