Patents Issued in January 16, 2024
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Patent number: 11872398Abstract: A method for designing a patient-customized EA or selecting an existing EA that fits the patient best includes segmenting shapes of SOIs of the cochlea in a pre-operative CT image using a shape model; defining a 3D curve of interest within the shape model of the SOIs as a sequence of points-; automatically transforming the defined 3D curve to the pre-operative CT image so as to obtain a structure curve in the cochlea; determining a length and curvatures of the structure curve at the sequence of points; and designing a patient-customized EA or selecting an existing EA based on the determined length and curvatures of the structure curve such that after the EA shape model, which estimates the resting state shape of the EA, is rigidly registered to the structure curve in the cochlea, the EA shape model has a registration error smaller than a preset value.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITYInventors: Jack H. Noble, Robert F. Labadie, Benoit M. Dawant
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Patent number: 11872399Abstract: Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) or Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) can be treated using high frequency (HF) electrostimulation. This can include selecting or receiving a subject presenting with RLS or PLMD. At least one electrostimulation electrode can be located at a location associated with at least one of, or at least one branch of, a sural nerve, a peroneal nerve, or a femoral nerve. HF electrostimulation can be delivered to the subject, which can include delivering subsensory, subthreshold, AC electrostimulation at a frequency that exceeds 500 Hz and is less than 15,000 Hz to the location to help reduce or alleviate the one or more symptoms associated with RLS or PLMD. A charge-balanced controlled-current HF electrostimulation waveform can be used.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: NOCTRIX HEALTH, INC.Inventor: Shriram Raghunathan
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Patent number: 11872400Abstract: An implantable wireless lead includes an enclosure, the enclosure housing: one or more electrodes configured to apply one or more electrical pulses to a neural tissue; a first antenna configured to: receive, from a second antenna and through electrical radiative coupling, an input signal containing electrical energy, the second antenna being physically separate from the implantable neural stimulator lead; one or more circuits electrically connected to the first antenna, the circuits configured to: create the one or more electrical pulses suitable for stimulation of the neural tissue using the electrical energy contained in the input signal; and supply the one or more electrical pulses to the one or more electrodes, wherein the enclosure is shaped and arranged for delivery into a subject's body through an introducer or a needle.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Curonix LLCInventors: Laura Tyler Perryman, Patrick Larson, Chad Andresen
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Patent number: 11872401Abstract: A stimulation device includes an adaptor component. The adaptor component couples a percutaneous lead to the stimulation device. The stimulation device may apply a stimulation signal to target tissue via the adaptor. A surgeon may place the stimulation device in a container and the adaptor component may be disposed outside of the container. Methods describe prolonged stimulation of target tissue via a stimulation device. The prolonged stimulation may be applied during and after a surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: CHECKPOINT SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Kevin Scanlan, Eric R. Walker, Leonard M. Cosentino
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Patent number: 11872402Abstract: This disclosure is directed to devices, systems, and techniques for determining one or more phase relationships. A medical device system includes a memory and processing circuitry in communication with the memory. The processing circuitry is configured to receive a plurality of electrical signals which indicate a phase relationship between two or more tissue regions within a target area of neural tissue of a patient. Additionally, the processing circuitry is configured to determine, based on the plurality of electrical signals, the phase relationship between the two or more tissue regions, and compare the phase relationship with a target phase relationship for the two or more tissue regions within the target area. The processing circuitry is further configured to determine, based on the comparison, one or more parameters of stimulation for delivery to the patient and cause a therapy delivery circuit to determine the stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Jadin C. Jackson, Abbey Beuning Holt Becker
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Patent number: 11872403Abstract: Systems and methods for cardiac pacing during a procedure are disclosed and may include an external pulse generator (EPG) for connecting to a lead. A remote-control module (RCM) wirelessly connected to the EPG may include user inputs to control the EPG. A central processing unit (CPU) with a memory unit for storing code and a processor for executing the code may be included where the CPU is connected to the EPG and RCM. The code may control the EPG in response to user input from the RCM. The CPU may be disposed in the EPG or the RCM, or an interface module (IM) configured to communicate between an otherwise conventional EPG and the RCM. The executable code may perform a continuity test (CT) routine, a capture check (CC) routine, rapid pacing (RP) routine, and/or a back-up pacing (BP) routine, in response to user input from the RCM.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Solo Pace Inc.Inventor: David V. Daniels
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Patent number: 11872404Abstract: Methods and devices for providing noninvasive electrotherapy and electrical stimulation are described herein. In one aspect, a device for noninvasive electrotherapy includes wireless communication circuitry configured to receive pulse generation control signals wirelessly transmitted from a computing device. The device can include pulse generation circuitry configured to deliver electrical waveforms according to instructions encoded in the pulse generation control signals. The computing device can include a cellular telephone device, a portable media player, a personal digital assistant, a tablet computer, or an internet access device.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Thomas Jerome Bachinski, Michael Wayne Moore, Joseph Winn, Jay Dave, David Orr, Dain Silvola
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Patent number: 11872405Abstract: A feedthrough assembly includes: a ferrule; an insulating structure; and a seal fixedly securing the insulating structure within the ferrule, the seal comprising a glass and single-phase particulate dispersed therein; wherein the glass includes: 25% to 40% B2O3; 0 to 25% CaO; 0 to 25% MgO; 0 to 25% SrO; 0 to 10% La2O3; 5% to 15% SiO2; and 10% to 20% Al2O3; wherein all percentages are mole percentages of the glass.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Brad C. Tischendorf, Andrew J. Thom
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Patent number: 11872406Abstract: An ambulatory medical device includes two or more response mechanisms; a memory storing an active operation mode parameter identifying an active operation mode from a plurality of operation modes; a controller connected with the two or more response mechanisms; and a therapy manager component executable by the controller and configured to identify the active operation mode, detect a physiological parameter indicative of a health disorder of the patient, request that the patient change the state of one of the two or more response mechanisms in response to detection of the physiological parameter, monitor the state of each of the two or more response mechanisms within a first predetermined period, and delay therapy to the patient in response to detection of a first change in the state of one of the two or more response mechanisms within the predetermined period and identification of a first mode as the active operation mode.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas E. Kaib, Marshal W. Linder
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Patent number: 11872407Abstract: An apparatus for generating signal waveform for biological stimulation capable of generating and outputting a biological stimulation signal wave, from a signal existing in the external environment, reflected from the signal, which includes a signal input unit for inputting an external signal from the external environment and an output waveform generation unit for generating and outputting a first biological stimulation signal wave modulated with at least one of a frequency component, an envelope component and an amplitude component included in the external signal acquired by the signal input unit and/or synchronized with an output timing of the external signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignees: NIPRO CORPORATION, HARADA ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Toshizo Ishikawa, Shigenori Tominaga, Yoshihiko Sano, Masahide Harada
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Patent number: 11872408Abstract: A cochlear implant hearing aid system is disclosed. The cochlear implant hearing aid system comprises an external part. The external part includes a sound pickup unit configured to pick up sound from the environment and a sound processing unit configured to process said sound. The cochlear implant hearing aid system further comprises an implant part. The implant part includes an implant processing unit and a plurality of cochlea stimulation electrodes for stimulation of a cochlea of a user. The cochlear implant hearing aid system further comprises a near-infrared transmitter configured to transmit a near-infrared wave. The cochlear implant hearing aid system further comprises a near-infrared receiver configured to receive said near-infrared wave.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Oticon Medical A/SInventors: Søren Kamaric Riis, Thomas Lunner, Dorothea Wendt, Bradford Backus
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Patent number: 11872409Abstract: A template assembly including a first grid (22) for placement on a first side of a body organ, defining a plurality of apertures (329) adapted to receive elongate applicators (410), a second grid (24) for placement on a second side of a body organ, defining a plurality of apertures (34), adapted to receive applicators passing through apertures of the first grid and the body organ and at least one frame (26) defining a large hole (72), positioned between the first and second grids and configured to grasp the body organ.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: ALPHA TAU MEDICAL LTD.Inventors: Ofer Magen, Niv Dana, Sagy Tal, Amnon Gat, Robert Den
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Patent number: 11872410Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a strontium-90 sealed radiological or radioactive source, such as may be used with treatment of the eye or other medical or industrial processes. The sealed radiological source includes a radiological insert within an encapsulation. The encapsulation may include increased shielding in the center thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: QSA GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Mark G. Shilton, Mark W. Vose, Jason W. Bourn
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Patent number: 11872411Abstract: A newly developed algorithm and software can effectively and accurately predict the collisions for the accelerator, phantom, and patient setups, and can help physicians to choose the noncolliding and optimized beam sets efficiently via offering the ideal hits of planning target volume (PTV) and constraints of organ at risks (OARs).Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: Yu-Jen Wang
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Patent number: 11872412Abstract: A system and method for selecting a patient-specific frequency for ultrasound therapy of a target within the patient are provided. The method includes: (a) for at least one segment of an ultrasound transducer and for each of a plurality of ultrasound frequencies within a test range, sonicating the target and measuring a parameter correlated with an amount of ultrasound energy absorbed in the target; and (b) for each said at least one segment, selecting for subsequent ultrasound therapy, among the frequencies within the test range, a frequency corresponding to a value of the measured parameter that itself corresponds to a maximum amount of ultrasound energy absorbed in the target.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: INSIGHTEC, LTD.Inventors: Kobi Vortman, Shuki Vitek, Eyal Zadicario
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Patent number: 11872413Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a probe for the treatment of brain tissue using an assembly comprising the probe and an acoustic window (1), the probe (2) including a plurality of transducers (21) for generating ultrasound waves, the method comprising: —a phase of detection: •of the probe transducers situated above the cranium (4) of the patient, and •of the probe transducers situated above the acoustic window (1), so as to permit: •deactivation of the transducers situated above the cranium (4) of the patient, •activation of the transducers situated above the acoustic window (1).Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignees: ASSISTANCE PUBLIQUE HOPITAUX DE PARIS, SORBONNE UNIVERSITE, CARTHERAInventors: Alexandre Carpentier, Guillaume Bouchoux, Michael Canney, Francois Lacoste
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Patent number: 11872414Abstract: Disclosed are methods of producing ultrasound waves for providing sonodynamic therapy. The method includes coupling a sonodynamic therapy device with an array of piezoelectric transducer elements to a skin surface. A controller is configured to generate an electrical drive signal to produce ultrasound waves to activate a sonosensitizer in a treatment region without damaging healthy cells in the treatment region.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Alpheus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Vijay Agarwal, Braden Eliason, Jeremy Ling
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Patent number: 11872415Abstract: Device for shave-free trans-cranial focused ultrasound (FUS) treatment and method for using same, the device including a scalp cover having a first inlet configured to allow supply of a gas into the scalp cover, and an outlet configured to allow outflow of ambient air contained within the scalp cover when the gas is being supplied, such that the ambient air contained within the scalp cover is replaced by the supplied gas.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2018Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: John Moshe Gomori
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Patent number: 11872416Abstract: An example filter can include a pleated filter element and a preformed filter mounting element for mounting of the filter to a face piece or respirator. The filter can further include an air impermeable seal extending around a periphery of the filter, the air impermeable seal including and bonded by melted plastic material of the pleated filter element and melted plastic material of the preformed filter mounting element.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Moldex-Metric, Inc.Inventors: Mark Magidson, Crest Turdjian
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Patent number: 11872417Abstract: A facemask assembly and method of manufacturing the same includes a thermo-polymer strap along the nose and upper cheek areas that can be custom conformed by the wearer to create an effective seal in both those areas of the face plus can be flared inward/outward to enhance the seal below the chin. In some embodiments a snap-together, two-part framework is employed to increase the breathable filter surface area and bring such near the mouth and nose. In some embodiments, the facemask has a front clip component that enables inserting elastic tubing/strap adjustably below the nose or looped back and then also inserted below the mouth to create ear loops. In addition, the external front clip—pressing between the filter and the interior back frame—allows for the vertical adjustment of the strap/tubing to customize/optimize the facial seal.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Trion Mask, LLCInventor: Steve Waterford
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Patent number: 11872418Abstract: Provided is a Fall Arrest Staple that includes a slanted base with a flat welding surface and an integral ring section extending from the base that is constructed from aluminum with a maximum internal radii that is capable of accepting a small carabineer. The staple can be welded to an aluminum pole, such as a 4?OD×0.25? mast that is found on a ship. Advantages provided by the staple include the ability of welding in a perpendicular orientation to a ship deck (in the direction of a fall), welding to a curved aluminum backing plate, and the use of the staple with a curved backing plate that can be welded directly to a ship mast.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Donald A McFaddin
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Patent number: 11872419Abstract: A webbing for use in a fall protection device, such as a self-retracting lifeline having leading edge capabilities, is provided having a double cloth construction with the exterior of the webbing constructed of woven, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene yarns and having stuffer yarns positioned in the interior of the fabric, wherein the stuffer yarns are made of high-tenacity fibers, such as aramid fibers.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: OTEX SPECIALTY NARROW FABRICS, INC.Inventors: Mark M. Morgis, Kevin W. Raup
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Patent number: 11872420Abstract: A device for regulating breathing gas delivered to a user, comprising a gas circuit comprising a main line having at least an upstream end intended to be connected to at least one gas source and a downstream end intended to be connected to at least one user station such as a mask, the main line comprising at least one electromechanical control valve configured to regulate the gas pressure between the upstream and the downstream, the circuit comprising a secondary line comprising an upstream end intended to be connected to at least one gas source and a downstream end intended to be connected to the same user station(s), the secondary line comprising at least one auxiliary member for regulating the gas flow, the device comprising a switching system configured to control the flow of gas between the upstream and the downstream of the circuit via the main line or via the secondary line, characterized in that the auxiliary member for regulating the secondary line is a pneumatic pressure regulator.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour L'Etude Et L'Exploitation Des Procedes Georges ClaudeInventors: Aurelie Caillaud, Jean-Michel Cazenave, Alexandre Domenget, Alexandre Pentagora
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Patent number: 11872421Abstract: A fire protection system is provided for a space having a roof including a pitched portion and at least one end portion having a hip, sloping downward from an apex substantially coinciding with an end of the pitched portion toward an eave and extending outward toward the ends of the sides of the pitched portion. The hip may have a lower hip, including jack trusses, and an upper hip, including stepdown trusses. Within the upper hip, at least two rows of sprinklers may be placed, with a first row of sprinklers located substantially at the apex. The maximum allowable spacing between sprinklers in a direction perpendicular to the slope of the hip may be greater than a maximum allowable spacing between rows of sprinklers, i.e., in a direction parallel to the slope of the hip.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: VICTAULIC COMPANYInventors: John Desrosier, Kevin Desmond Maughan, Stephen J. Meyer, Thomas Edwin Archibald
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Patent number: 11872422Abstract: A wildfire suppression assembly for inhibiting the development of wildfires includes a tower that is located in a remote location and an arm that is pivotally coupled to the tower. A pump is integrated into the tower and the pump is fluidly coupled to a supply pipe to receive water from a below ground water supply. A spray pipe is coupled to the arm and the spray pipe is in fluid communication with the supply pipe to receive the water urged by the pump when the pump is turned on. A spray nozzle is fluidly coupled to the spray pipe to spray the water onto the remote location. In this way the spray nozzle inhibits the development of wildfires by keeping the moisture content of the remote location above a wildfire threshold.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: Kathy Kulanda
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Patent number: 11872423Abstract: Battery thermal suppression systems may be provided for battery arrays and/or traction battery packs. Exemplary thermal suppression systems may include one or more aerosol devices that are adapted to release aerosol particles that may be distributed over and/or around battery cells/battery arrays during battery thermal events, thereby mitigating thermal propagation. The aerosol devices may be active or passive devices and can be implanted at the battery array level, the traction battery pack level, or both.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Bhaskara Rao Boddakayala, Deborah Frances Mielewski, Adam Denlinger, Alper Kiziltas, Haibo Zhao
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Patent number: 11872424Abstract: A system and method fare disclosed for inerting a protected space. Process water is delivered to an anode of an electrochemical cell where a portion of the process water is electrolyzed to form protons and oxygen. The protons are transferred across the separator to the cathode, and process water is directed through a process water fluid flow path including a first side of a membrane. Gas is transferred to a second side of the membrane to form a de-gassed process water on the first side of the membrane, and the de-gassed process water is recycled to the anode. Air is delivered to the cathode and oxygen is reduced at the cathode to generate oxygen-depleted air. The oxygen-depleted air is directed from the cathode of the electrochemical cell along an inerting gas flow path to the protected space.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan Rheaume, Peter A T Cocks
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Patent number: 11872425Abstract: Fire protection systems and methods having piping interconnections for connecting afire protection device to a fluid source. The piping interconnections include a branch connector connected to a pipe header. The branch connector includes a tubular member and an internal annular seal member housed in an internal gasket chamber of the tubular member. The tubular member includes an internal stepless surface between a terminal end of the tubular member and the internal gasket chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbHInventors: Shawn J. Feenstra, Gary William Pleyte, Derek John Scheffers
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Patent number: 11872426Abstract: A profile for a hose ramp, a hose ramp provided with one or more of these profiles and a method for constructing a hose ramp. The profile includes a housing with a bottom part which rests on a ground surface during use, a first outer end provided with a first exit plane, and a second outer end provided with a second exit plane. A channel extends through the housing from the first exit plane to the second exit plane and is configured for passage of a hose. The channel is substantially provided with an oval shape. The first exit plane is provided at a first angle to the bottom part and the second exit plane is provided at a second angle to the bottom part, and the first and second angle differ from each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: HYTRANS BEHEER B.V.Inventors: Jan Johannes Witvoet, Eelco Franciscus Zeinstra, Robert Dirk Hut
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Patent number: 11872427Abstract: A flexible dry sprinkler has an inlet having an inlet orifice, an outlet, a flexible tube having a first end attached to the inlet and a second end attached to the outlet, an inlet seal for sealing the inlet orifice, whereby, when the inlet seal releases, fluid is permitted to flow from the inlet orifice to the outlet through the flexible tube, and a yoke positioned in the inlet, the yoke having a plurality of spaced-apart legs that permit the fluid to flow passed the yoke toward the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Inc.Inventor: George S. Polan
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Patent number: 11872428Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems, and methods for providing and retrofitting sprinkler heads. with a solid one-piece Teflon saddle and a stainless steel washer to replace a Beryllium washer with Teflon tape on both sides in sprinkler heads. The Teflon saddle can be formed from one piece of Teflon having a cylindrical base and an upper cylindrical section having a raised cylindrical rim, the upper cylindrical section having a wider diameter than the cylindrical base, and narrow depth central opening in the upper cylindrical section. The upper cylindrical section can have a bottom edge having an incline between approximately 10 degrees to approximately 20 degrees running from an outer perimeter to an inner end.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: Gerhard Lapoehn
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Patent number: 11872429Abstract: Commissioning a fire system is described herein. One embodiment includes a non-transitory machine-readable medium having instructions stored thereon which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to receive an indicator of a particular fire control panel of a fire system installed in a building, and provide an interface via a display for configuring a gateway device associated with the fire control panel responsive to receiving the indicator, the interface including a plurality of portions, wherein each portion is configured to receive a respective descriptor corresponding to the fire control panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Deepika Sahai, Amit Jain, Karthik Kumar Davanam
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Patent number: 11872430Abstract: A supervised fire suppression system (10, 100) is disclosed that includes a discharge valve (14, 114) for controlling release of a fire extinguishing agent from a container (12), a control head (16, 116) operatively associated with the discharge valve for actuating the discharge valve in the event of a fire, wherein the control head may be removed from the discharge valve to facilitate inspection of the control head, and an internal supervisory switching device (130) mounted within the control head and configured to interact with the discharge valve to provide an indication that the control head has been removed from the discharge valve.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: UTC Fire & Security CorporationInventor: Thomas Kjellman
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Patent number: 11872431Abstract: A foldable exercise bar device is includes a bar, a first supporter, a second supporter and a base module. The base module includes a first base element connected to an end of the first supporter away from the bar, a second base element facing with the first base element and connected to an end of the second supporter away from the bar, two first bottom rods pivotablely connected to two opposite sides of the first base element, two second bottom rods pivotablely connected to two opposite sides of the second base element. The foldable exercise bar device can be change between a support state and a foldable state, and in the foldable state, the two first bottom rods and the two second bottom rods are rotated to be parallel to the second supporter, such that the foldable exercise bar device can occupy a small space to improve user experience.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: Qiangsong Liu
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Patent number: 11872432Abstract: An exercise device comprising an outer tube having a first end and an open second end. An inner tube has a first end fitting inside the open second end of the outer tube. Thus, the inner tube can slide inside the outer tube. Typically, from about 5 percent to about 30 percent of the inner tube will be inside the outer tube when the device is at rest (that is, no force is applied). When the user applies a force to the first end of the outer tube, the inner tube can slide inside the outer tube against force provided by a resistance device. Depending on the force applied, the inner tube can be inserted from about 10 percent to about 100 percent of its length inside the outer tube. The resistance device can be a spring, an elastic cord, magnetic repulsion, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: Chris Martin
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Patent number: 11872433Abstract: An inflatable unweighting enclosure for an exercise device is provided formed from a pair of opposing sheets attached to each other by a seam along a closed shape at their perimeter portions, each of which has a top region, an opposite base region, and central region. A trim path interrupts each articulated shape at the base region that defines a perimeter of a base opening for the enclosure when inflated, in which the base and base opening are substantially planar and the base perimeter defines an enclosure inlet. When inflated, the pair of flexible sheets expand laterally apart to define an enclosure inner space and form an elongate, disc-shaped structure interrupted by the base opening. The base opening attaches to a base support of the exercise device, which is shaped and sized to orient and support the enclosure vertically for providing unweighting to a user attached to a top opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Boost Treadmills, LLCInventors: Sean Tremaine Whalen, Thomas Jack Waldo Allen, Robert Tremaine Whalen, Gunnar Manglus, Kristjan Tiimus
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Patent number: 11872434Abstract: A torsion bar resistance unit and a variable resistance unit system having at least one selectably engageable torsion bar is disclosed. A resistance training machine having a plurality of selectably engageable torsion bars coupled to a lever is disclosed wherein a rotational resistance load is based on which of the plurality of torsion bars are rotatably locked and the force applied to the lever. Also disclosed is a user interface that allows a user to selectively engage any of the plurality of torsion bars, output the total resistance load and the translation distance on an output screen.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: Erik J Moyer
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Patent number: 11872435Abstract: A dumbbell with a selectable number of weight disks includes a handle with pins projectable in opposing directions, a base assembly for accommodating two sets of weight disks standing upright, and having through-going openings. Neighbouring weight disks have mutually cooperating connecting arrangements which axially interconnect the weight disks but which permit radial separation. The projection lengths of the pins are stepwise selectable in order thereby to permit selection of the number of weight disks carried on the handle. The handle has, in opposing ends, connecting arrangements for interconnecting with the connecting arrangements of the innermost weight disks in the base assembly. Further, the space between the connecting arrangements of the handle is free through 360° about the handle throughout its entire length, the openings of the weight disks being centrally located.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Personality Gym ABInventors: Tomas Svenberg, Per Höglund
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Patent number: 11872436Abstract: An exercise rack pulley system for providing a wide range of versatile arrangements of pulleys on an exercise rack. An example embodiment generally includes an exercise rack including one or more support members and arm members. One or more pulley units may be attached to one or more support members and/or arm members of the exercise rack. Each of the pulley units includes a bracket for attaching to the exercise rack and a frame for supporting a rotatable pulley. The frame is adjustably connected with the bracket such that each pulley unit may be adjusted between at least two positions, including a first position in which the frame is parallel with the bracket and a second position in which the frame is perpendicular with the bracket. A cable is routed through the pulley units and connected to a weight to accommodate a wide range of different types of exercises.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: PRx Performance, LLCInventors: Michael W. Nesemeier, Kathryn A. Johnson, Garrett A. Iverson, Alexander M. Johnson, Austin R. Birrenkott
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Patent number: 11872437Abstract: An alternate exercise adapter for exercise machines having an intended function is designed to be attached to an exercise machine in order to provide the option of performing alternative exercises beyond the intended function(s) of the exercise machine, thereby transforming the exercise machine (such as a rowing machine) into a multi-use, multi-purpose training device. The adapter may include a pulley mounted on a pivoting arm, affixed to mounting blocks for attaching the adapter to an exercise machine. By placing the exercise machine's drive chain or belt in the open-block pulley, the drive path may be altered, e.g. allowing the transfer of force in the vertical plane. This may allow a user to perform additional exercise movements (bicep curls, reverse bicep curls, shoulder front raises, high pulls, overhead presses, front squats, et. cetera), providing for alternate use of the exercise machine's resistance mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Rowdaptor, LLCInventor: Bradley Gresham
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Patent number: 11872438Abstract: A portable, handheld exercise device comprises a spherical outer shell with multiple parallel handles mounted to the outer surface thereof containing a rotating mass therein. An inner shell located within is spaced from but attached to the outer shell. A gyroscopic energy-generating structure (GEGS) is located within the inner shell. The GEGS comprises a rotating disc or a rotating mass configured to simulate a rotating disc. The rotating disc or a rotating mass is powered to spin around a rotational axis orientated in a preselected orientation to the multiple parallel handles. When the one or more handles of the exercise device are held by an individual the spinning characteristics of the rotating disc or mass creates a force against the user's hands. An internal or external controller allows the user to vary the spinning characteristics of the spinning mass and the level and intensity of the resultant exercise provided to the user in counteracting the forces created.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventors: John Hubble, Steven Christopher Polaski
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Patent number: 11872439Abstract: A resistive training device to be worn by a user can include a first and second skate device configured to be worn on the user's feet. The first and second skate device can include a first plurality of attachment mechanisms. The first plurality of attachment mechanisms can include an interior attachment mechanism; an exterior attachment mechanism; and a rear attachment mechanism. The resistive training device can also include a belt configured to be worn around the user's waist. The belt can include comprising a second plurality of attachment mechanisms which can include a left hip attachment mechanism; a right hip attachment mechanism; and a tailbone attachment mechanism. The resistive training device can also include a plurality of resistive elements. Each resistive element can be removably connected to one of the first plurality of attachment mechanisms and one of the second plurality of attachment mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Revathletic LLCInventors: Michael Robert Sirotka, II, Mary Descant Caldwell
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Patent number: 11872440Abstract: A supplemental multi-purpose exercise strap for customizing an exercise machine to accomplish a variety of exercises. The strap includes a center attachment member and a plurality of loop members. A first set of loop members is attached to the front of the strap and extend from the center of the strap towards the first end of the strap, while a second set of loop members is attached to the front of the strap and extend from the center of the strap towards the second end of the strap. The loop members are configured to accept a variety of exercise accessories and machines, which allows the strap to assist a user in accomplishing a wide variety of exercises.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: Michael Paliwoda
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Patent number: 11872441Abstract: A rail system for an exercise machine which may be efficiently manufactured with different dimensions to suit different exercisers and exercise spaces. An exemplary embodiment includes a first rail, a second rail, a carriage movably connected to the first and second rails, at least one biasing member or elongated member adapted to be directly or indirectly connected to the carriage, and one or more spacers extending between the first and second rails. A lower member is connected between the rails beneath the spacers so as to enclose the space between the rails. The lower member includes a plurality of dividers defining channels in which elongated members or biasing members may extend. The spacers, rails, and lower member form a monorail configuration. The effective width of the monorail may be easily adjusted by simply using spacers having different widths, thus easing the manufacture of such exercise machines having different sizes.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Max Wunderlich
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Patent number: 11872442Abstract: The present utility model provides a water-magnetic double-resistance rowing machine, wherein a pullback device is in transmission connection with a rotating shaft of a damping water tank and a magnetic control wheel simultaneously, and through the cooperation of the damping water tank and the magnetic control wheel, the rowing machine has double resistance of water and magnetism, which can achieve greater exercise intensity.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignees: XIAMEN JINDONG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., ZHEJIANG FEIER INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO.Inventors: Shaoyuan Cai, Bihui Wang
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Patent number: 11872443Abstract: A gymnastic machine comprising a frame having a base, wherein said base comprises a first and a second longitudinal member, a closed-circuit sliding-belt associated with said base, arranged between said first and said second longitudinal member, on which a user can execute a gymnastic exercise, and a transmission assembly having an electric motor, configured to move said closed-circuit sliding-belt, wherein said gymnastic machine. The electric motor is arranged below said closed-circuit sliding-belt.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Technogym S.p.AInventors: Davide Gatti, Alessandro Del Monaco, Edoardo Maria Carrai
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Patent number: 11872444Abstract: A manual stair step exerciser that simulates the exercise derived from climbing stairs including a support frame with a chain sprocket assembly having multiple equal spaced deployable steps thereon. A drive shaft pulley and belt assembly interconnects to an adjustable magnetic resistant flywheel for sustained user step input of kinetic energy for sustaining self-propelled tread induced motion during exercise.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Stronger Brands Consulting, LLCInventors: Shawn Reed, David Weckerly, Charles Kennedy
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Patent number: 11872445Abstract: A fitness management method, a fitness management device, and a computer readable storage medium are provided. The method comprises the following operations: acquiring a health evaluation result and health planning information corresponding to a first user account currently logged in; generating a fitness project on the basis of the health evaluation result and the health planning information; determining whether a smart terminal is currently connected to a data network; if so, determining whether there is a target network fitness application matching the fitness project among the network fitness applications currently installed on the smart terminal; and if so, displaying a first startup selection interface of the target network fitness application.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: SHENZHEN SKYWORTH-RGB ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Yonglong Huang, Xian Wang
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Patent number: 11872446Abstract: A method for gait retraining of a runner includes: measuring acceleration data of at least one lower leg of the runner; diagnosing the acceleration data thereby determining a measure of the impact intensity of at least one external tibial shock; and providing real-time feedback to the runner by converting the measure of the impact intensity into distortion of music to a level which is perceived by the runner as a measure for the impact intensity. The conversion is done based on a predefined relationship between perceived distortion levels and imposed distortion levels, and the runner can reduce the distortion of the music by adjusting his or her gait.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: UNIVERSITEIT GENTInventors: Dirk De Clercq, Marc Leman, Joren Six, Valerio Lorenzoni, Joeri Gerlo, Pieter Van Den Berghe
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Patent number: 11872447Abstract: A ski exercise machine includes a main frame, a support rack mounted on the main frame, a rotation shaft module mounted on a top of the support rack, a movable step board mounted on a top of the rotation shaft module, an elastic unit mounted between the movable step board and the support rack, and at least one gyroscope mounted on the movable step board. The movable step board is movably pivoted and swung relative to the support rack. The at least one gyroscope detects and derives a swinging information of the movable step board when the movable step board is swung relative to the support rack.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: Yu-Lun Tsai