Patents Issued in February 15, 2024
  • Publication number: 20240050264
    Abstract: Provided is a liquid capture device (10) for bodily excreta comprising a collection bag (14), comprising a collar portion (15) and a bag portion, and a holder (12) adapted to support the collection bag in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Keith BINDING, Sarah LEATHER
  • Publication number: 20240050265
    Abstract: A urinary collection device includes an outer surface and a generally fluid-permeable core that communicates fluidically with an aspiration tube. The outer surface includes an obverse opening to allow urine to flow into the fluid-permeable core when the device is positioned supralabially. On the reverse may be an actuatable fastener configured to retain the device in a reverse-folded intralabial position. In this manner the device may be placed supralabially or intralabially for urine collection as appropriate. The core may include a first knit fabric layer and a second knit fabric layer joined by a plurality of fibers, the fibers being oriented generally to extend from an obverse to a reverse position to thereby result in flow channels through the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Saul Godinez, Allison Peterson
  • Publication number: 20240050266
    Abstract: An approach is disclosed for transmitting customizable audio signals through teeth activated by pressure. An intraoral apparatus is provided with a pressure switch controlled by receiving pressure. The pressure switch holds a state where the state is one of on and off. The intraoral apparatus includes a power source, an audio element, a control element, and a bone conduction element. A customizable audio signals is received by the audio element. When pressure is received by the pressure switch when the state is off, the control element can be charged from the power source with a charge. The charge enables sending the customizable audio signal through the bone conduction element. In some configuration the charge is needed, as without the charge the customizable audio signals is not transmitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Gwo-Tzong Hwang
  • Publication number: 20240050267
    Abstract: An approach is disclosed for transmitting customizable audio signals through teeth. An intraoral apparatus is provided with a teeth movement detection element to detect teeth movement. The apparatus holds a state where the state is one of on and off. The apparatus includes a power source, an audio element, a control element, and a bone conduction element. A customizable audio signals is received by the audio element. When teeth movement is detected when the state is off, the customizable audio signals are transmitted through the bone conduction element for a period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Gwo-Tzong Hwang
  • Publication number: 20240050268
    Abstract: A custom fit tongue training appliance for training the tongue of a patient with a speech disorder or orthodontic conditions is disclosed. The appliance comprises a shell which covers the upper teeth having a labial side and a lingual side, a platform, an aperture, and protrusions. The appliance provides a tactile cue to train the tongue for proper lingual resting posture that promotes beneficial myofunctional habits and improves speech quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Janine Cline
  • Publication number: 20240050269
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provides a cryogenic physical therapy cabin for home use, which includes a thermal insulation cabin body, an electronically controlled cabin door, a sensing module, a refrigeration module, a heating module and a programmable controller, wherein the sensing module, the refrigeration module and the heating module are arranged inside the thermal insulation cabin body, and the programmable controller is electrically connected with the sensing module, the refrigeration module, the heating module and the electronically controlled cabin door respectively; the sensing module is configured to acquire sensing data and send the sensing data to the programmable controller; the programmable controller is configured to control opening and closing of the electronically controlled cabin door based on an operation instruction issued by a first user and/or the sensing data; the programmable controller is further configured to control the refrigeration module to perform refrigeration ope
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Zhigang Long
  • Publication number: 20240050270
    Abstract: The embodiments of the invention provide an intelligent shared cryogenic physical therapy system, including cryogenic physical therapy devices, human-machine interaction devices and a server. The server is configured to acquire target location information and recommend a cryogenic physical therapy device based on a relationship between the target location information and pre-recorded location information of each of the cryogenic physical therapy devices; and send a use request to a human-machine interaction device when a target cryogenic physical therapy device is selected and it is determined that the account balance meets a fee deduction condition. The human-machine interaction device can acquire the use request and generate the control instruction. A programmable controller of the cryogenic physical therapy device is configured to control the physical therapy module to perform an operation indicated by the control instruction when receiving the control instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Zhigang Long
  • Publication number: 20240050271
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present application disclose a cryogenic physical therapy cabin and a cryogenic physical therapy cabin system. The cryogenic physical therapy cabin includes: a cabin body; a cabin door, which is hinged with the cabin body to form at least one sauna room; a refrigeration module, which comprises an evaporator arranged on an inner wall of the cabin body; an air outlet module, which is arranged on the cabin body and includes fan blades and a fan electrically connected to the fan blades, wherein the fan is configured to drive the fan blades to rotate to generate a circulating airflow inside the sauna room; and a main control module, which includes a controller electrically connected to the fan and the refrigeration module, wherein the controller is configured to receive a user adjustment instruction and adjust operation states of the air outlet module and the refrigeration module according to the user adjustment instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Zhigang LONG
  • Publication number: 20240050272
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for manipulating the temperature of a surface are provided. Devices of the present disclosure may include a thermal adjustment apparatus, such as a controller in electrical communication with one or more thermoelectric materials, placed adjacent to the surface of skin. The device may generate a series of thermal pulses at the surface, for providing an enhanced thermal sensation for a user. The thermal pulses may be characterized by temperature reversibility, where each pulse includes an initial temperature adjustment, followed by a return temperature adjustment, over a short period of time (e.g., less than 120 seconds). The average rate of temperature change upon initiation and upon return may be between about 0.1° C./sec and about 10.0° C./sec. In some cases, the average rate of the initial temperature adjustment is greater in magnitude than the average rate of the return temperature adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: EMBR Labs IP LLC
    Inventors: Matthew J. Smith, Samuel Shames, Michael Gibson, David Cohen-Tanugi
  • Publication number: 20240050273
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to an ophthalmic surgical probe for extrusion. In certain embodiments, the probe includes a beveled probe tip that increases the area of vacuum generation at a target site without increasing probe gauge, thus facilitating improved tissue engagement. In certain embodiments, the probe further includes one or more texturized surfaces for improved “grabbing” and manipulation of target tissues, and/or one or more surfaces formed of polymeric materials to reduce unwanted damage and enhance the safety of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Paul R. Hallen, Firas Rahhal, Steven T. Charles
  • Publication number: 20240050274
    Abstract: A device includes an eye penetration member extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a body defining a lumen for receiving a liquid column and including at least one port extending to the lumen. The distal end is configured for insertion into the vitreous humor of an eye. A pressure modulation system is in fluid communication with the lumen and includes a low frequency modulation mechanism and a high frequency modulation mechanism that cooperate to draw vitreous humor into the lumen and liquefy the vitreous humor. The high frequency pressure modulation imparts acoustic pressure modulation to the liquid column at the proximal end of the eye penetration member which is transferred to the distal end of the eye penetration member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Alexandre Tumlinson, Dimitri Azar
  • Publication number: 20240050275
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a fluid collection box for phacoemulsification surgery, including a case composed of a front plate, a body, and a rear plate. The case communicates with a waste liquid bag. The body has a perfusion passage and a suction passage that are disposed independently. The perfusion passage is a sealed circulation cavity defined by a cover and the body. The circulation cavity communicates with a first connection port and a second connection port on the body for perfusion. There is a gap between the cover and the body. Connection and disconnection of the perfusion passage is controlled by pressing the cover. The suction passage is a pipeline that communicates a third connection port with the waste liquid bag, and performs perfusion by a peristaltic pump. The suction passage further communicates with a negative pressure regulating loop, to regulate pressure within the suction passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Innolcon Medical Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiaohe Yuan, Wei Luo, Zhongyu Yan, Zhenzhong Liu
  • Publication number: 20240050276
    Abstract: A method of altering a refractive property of a crosslinked acrylic polymer material by irradiating the material with a high energy pulsed laser beam to change its refractive index. The method is used to alter the refractive property, and hence the optical power, of an implantable intraocular lens after implantation in the patient's eye. In some examples, the wavelength of the laser beam is in the far red and near IR range and the light is absorbed by the crosslinked acrylic polymer via two-photon absorption at high laser pulse energy. The method also includes designing laser beam scan patterns that compensate for effects of multiphone absorption such as a shift in the depth of the laser pulse absorption location, and compensate for effects caused by high laser pulse energy such as thermal lensing. The method can be used to form a Fresnel lens in the optical zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Georg Schuele, Alexander Vankov, Jenny Wang, David A. Dewey, Tianheng Wang, Michael Wiltberger, Mihai State, Phillip Gooding
  • Publication number: 20240050277
    Abstract: Goggles are described as including an outrigger, an elastic band, and one or more cages. The elastic band is coupled to the cage, which may then be disposed within an opening of the outrigger. Thus, the elastic band may be coupled to the outrigger and, accordingly, to the goggle frame, through cage. Such a configuration may allow for the elastic band to have a stronger and more compact coupling to the outrigger and/or goggle frame. The cage may comprise metal or another material stronger than the material of the goggle frame and/or the outrigger. Furthermore, the cage may be more compact (e.g., narrower) than a typical connection while maintaining or improving strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Michael D. YOUNG
  • Publication number: 20240050278
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an automatic darkening filter 20 which is suitable for darkening for protection from light, in particular from high intensity light, with a simplified set-up, as well as to a set-up device 40 for setting up parameters of a such filter 20. The present disclosure also relates to a system 100, 100? comprising such an automatic darkening filter 20 and such a set-up device 40, in particular a welding device 110. The present disclosure furthermore relates to a method for setting up such an automatic darkening filter 20 as well as to a headgear 10 with such an automatic darkening filter 20 and to a welding device 110 with such a set-up device 40.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Christian A. Ripken, Markus Glocker
  • Publication number: 20240050279
    Abstract: A hearing protection assessment module for a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) device. The module includes an ambient sound receiver that receives an indication of an ambient sound. The module also includes an experienced sound receiver that receives an indication of an experienced sound, wherein the experienced sound is a sound experienced by a user while wearing the PPE in the environment with the ambient sound. The module also includes a Field Attenuation Rating (FAR) calculator that, based on the ambient and attenuated sound indications, calculates a personal attenuation rating for the PPE device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Hamer, Magnus S. Johansson, Cameron J. Fackler
  • Publication number: 20240050280
    Abstract: A wound treatment system can include control circuitry configured to provide a drive signal to a wound dressing. The wound dressing can be configured to perform wound treatment based upon the drive signal. Prior to performing the wound treatment, the control circuitry can be paired with the wound dressing. The wound dressing can be configured to function only when connected to particular control circuitry after pairing of the wound dressing and the control circuitry. Further, based on pairing the wound dressing and the control circuitry, a timer can be initialized such that the wound dressing can be configured to function prior to the timer reaching a lifetime threshold and the control circuitry can be configured to disable the wound dressing, via a fuse, upon the timer reaching the lifetime threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Edward Yerbury Hartwell, Felix Clarence Quintanar, Neill John Rawson
  • Publication number: 20240050281
    Abstract: Method for the manufacture of a wound care product in which a fabric containing hydroactive constituents, in particular fibres, is processed, whereby the processing of the fabric comprises the application of an antimicrobial means onto the hydroactive constituents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Tina Leeb, Milijana Roljic, Christopher Panhölzl, Stefanie Schipali, Wolfgang Harreither, Patricia Buchegger
  • Publication number: 20240050282
    Abstract: A wound dressing for use in negative pressure wound therapy includes: a wound contacting layer; a spacer layer; a hydrophilic absorbent layer positioned above the wound contacting layer; a cover layer comprising a cover layer aperture; a sealing layer adhered to the cover layer, the sealing layer comprising a sealing layer aperture, the sealing layer aperture being in fluidic communication with the cover layer aperture; and a filter element arranged to cover the sealing layer aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Abbas Hallaj Karladani, Mehdi Jafar Ozoomchi, Parisa Hallaj Karladani
  • Publication number: 20240050283
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatuses for manufacturing absorbent articles, wherein discrete zones of protrusions may be formed on a substrate. In some configurations, the protrusions may be formed as hooks. When forming the discrete zones of protrusions, localized speed variances may be imparted to the advancing substrate to ensure the adequate time to form the protrusions is provided. As such, protrusions may be formed on portions of the substrate that have been temporarily stopped or slowed to relatively slow speeds. The substrates with zones of protrusions may then be incorporated into products, such as assembled absorbent articles, so as to place the protrusions in desired positions on the absorbent articles. As such, the methods and apparatuses herein allow for the use of hook forming techniques on substrates in article manufacturing processes that provide flexibility in such configurations without sacrificing desired manufacturing speeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Devin LONG, Uwe SCHNEIDER
  • Publication number: 20240050284
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatuses for manufacturing absorbent articles, wherein discrete zones of protrusions may be formed on a substrate. In some configurations, the protrusions may be formed as hooks. When forming the discrete zones of protrusions, localized speed variances may be imparted to the advancing substrate to ensure the adequate time to form the protrusions is provided. As such, protrusions may be formed on portions of the substrate that have been temporarily stopped or slowed to relatively slow speeds. The substrates with zones of protrusions may then be incorporated into products, such as assembled absorbent articles, so as to place the protrusions in desired positions on the absorbent articles. As such, the methods and apparatuses herein allow for the use of hook forming techniques on substrates in article manufacturing processes that provide flexibility in such configurations without sacrificing desired manufacturing speeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Devin LONG, Uwe SCHNEIDER
  • Publication number: 20240050285
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles having a waist gasketing element, with the gasketing element having an adhesive zone and one or more adhesive-free zones. At least a portion of the waist gasketing element is adhesively attached to a chassis of the absorbent article. Additionally, a portion of the waist gasketing element is mechanically attached to a portion of the absorbent article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Jeromy Thomas RAYCHECK, Thorsten RINNERT, Urmish Popatlal DALAL, Darren Lee GOAD, Michael Brian QUADE, Jason Edward NAYLOR, Uwe SCHNEIDER, Thomas F. GROSS
  • Publication number: 20240050286
    Abstract: The invention relates to an absorbent article for external use. More specifically, the invention relates to a folded absorbent article having wings and a lotion pattern comprising lotion pattern area(s) disposed on the inner side edges of the wings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Fatma Oya AYTUERK, Naka SEIDEL, Arnaldo Rafael MILLAN MALPICA
  • Publication number: 20240050287
    Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a liquid pervious topsheet (300), a liquid impervious backsheet (200), an absorbent core positioned between the liquid pervious topsheet and the liquid impervious backsheet, said absorbent core comprising a bottom core wrap, a top core wrap and absorbent material between the bottom core wrap and the top core wrap, and a capillary acceleration sheet between the absorbent core and the liquid pervious topsheet (300); wherein the absorbent material comprises superabsorbent particles and optionally cellulosic fluff pulp, wherein the absorbent material is arranged such that one or more channels are formed, wherein less absorbent material per surface area is present in the one or more channels compared to an area around the one or more channels, wherein preferably substantially no absorbent material is present in the one or more channels, wherein the bottom core wrap has a basis weight which is larger than the basis weight of the top core wrap and/or larger than the basis weight of th
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Tom Derycke, Steven Smet, Bart Van Malderen
  • Publication number: 20240050288
    Abstract: A durable absorbent pant is disclosed. The pant includes an outer pant structure and a gusset assembly disposed at least partially in a crotch portion. The gusset assembly includes an absorbent layer, a barrier layer beneath the absorbent layer, and an edge barrier overlying portions of a wearer-facing surface of the gusset assembly along a perimeter edge of the gusset assembly, and effectively continuing over and around the perimeter edge to an outward-facing surface of the gusset assembly. The edge barrier may be formed of a liquid impermeable edge sealing strip material joined to the barrier layer, or, the edge barrier may be formed of an extension of the barrier layer. The gusset assembly may be affixed within the crotch portion by various disclosed mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Ashley BASIUS, Yoel EYAL, Eiro FUKUDA, Jessica HEMMER, Cassandra SEPELLO, Madeleine Claire TEPE MISLEH, Ellen Kramer Der KRIKORIAN
  • Publication number: 20240050289
    Abstract: A disposable wearing article that is easy to tear along the side seals with transverse ripping hardly occurring upon taking off the article. The disposable wearing article has side seals, each of which has a first line of first melt bonded areas and non-melt-bonded areas alternately arranged in the front-back direction, each of the first melt-bonded areas having a shape elongated in the front-back direction, the first line being positioned on the innermost side in the width direction of the side seal, and a second line of second melt-bonded areas arranged at intervals in the front-back direction, each of the second melt-bonded areas having a shape elongated in the front-back direction, the second line being positioned adjacent outward in the width direction of the first line with a non-melt-bonded zone intervening therebetween, the non-melt-bonded zone extending continuously in the front-back direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: DAIO PAPER CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takeshi MINAMI
  • Publication number: 20240050290
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for producing recycled pulp fibers such that articles using the recycled pulp fibers can easily achieve a uniform whiteness and users are not prone to feel psychological resistance to articles using the recycled pulp fibers. This method is described below.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Takayoshi Konishi, Toshio Hiraoka, Noritomo Kurita
  • Publication number: 20240050291
    Abstract: Nonwoven webs having excellent fluid handling characteristics are disclosed. The nonwoven webs are made from a combination of binder fibers and structure fibers. The nonwoven webs can be made exclusively from polyolefin polymers without having to contain polyester fibers. Although the webs can be used in numerous applications, the nonwoven materials are particularly well suited as a surge layer in an absorbent article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Roger Quincy, Steven C. Lavy, Carl Wust
  • Publication number: 20240050292
    Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles, wherein the one or more absorbent articles are sealed within the package is disclosed. The package includes a plurality of panels, including a consumer-facing panel; a plurality of seals included by at least a portion of the plurality of panels. Each of the plurality of seals has adhesive disposed in a seal area. One or more of the plurality of seals has an adhesive area which is greater than its corresponding seal area. The package material has natural fibers and a basis weight of between 50 gsm to 120 gsm, as determined via ISO 536 as modified herein. And, the package material is recyclable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Michael REMUS, Edward Daniel THEISS, III, Michael Wayne TAYLOR, Michaela Monika CZUPIK, Emily Charlotte BOSWELL, Benjamin Jacob CLARE, Patti Jean KELLETT, Peter KRAMKOWSKI, Ilana Jessica KRAUSE, Lee Matthew ARENT
  • Publication number: 20240050293
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a disposable absorbent hygiene product including a chassis having first and second end portions and a central portion extending therebetween, a liquid permeable topsheet facing the body of a wearer, a liquid impermeable backsheet facing away from the body of the wearer, a pair of side portions extending on each side of the first end portion in a transversal direction to fasten the absorbent hygiene product to the waist of the wearer, and at least one fastener arranged on at least one of the side portions or the second end portion of the disposable absorbent hygiene product to fasten the absorbent hygiene product to the waist of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Essity Hygiene and Health Aktiebolag
    Inventors: Gunnel ELGLUND, Anders SILFVERSTRAND, Jeanette GRIMBERG
  • Publication number: 20240050294
    Abstract: Disclosed is an array 1 of wearable articles 20, each article comprising a main body 38 and a ring-like elastic belt 40 comprising a front belt and a back belt wherein at least the front belt or the back belt is an elastic member having an elastic member width in the transverse direction and a non-elastic region; wherein a first elastic member of a first article comprises a first non-elastic region; a second elastic member of a second article comprises a second non-elastic region; a third elastic member of a third article comprises a third non-elastic region; wherein the elastic member width of the first, second, and third elastic members are the same; and the first, second, and third non-elastic regions are different from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Koichi MORIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20240050295
    Abstract: The disclosed device is a wheelchair that is capable of being converted into a bed and visa versa. The device is also able to transfer patients from it unto another surface, such as a bed or an examination table. The device may be used as a rescue apparatus to lift patients that fell on the ground. The mobility device may additionally have hygienic openings to enable a rider to relieve him or herself without needing to be lifted or transferred off the mobility device. The device is fully motorized, with all functions capable of being performed at the touch of a button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Henry H. Bilge, Ecrin Z. Bilge, Selin Bilge, Michael Kaplan
  • Publication number: 20240050296
    Abstract: A multi-position airflow control assembly includes a valve body fluidly connected to at least three inflation zones of a cushion, a control assembly partially received by the valve body, the control assembly including a seal member, and an actuation assembly operably connected to the seal member and configured to rotate the seal member relative to the valve body between at least a first position and a second position. In the first position, the seal member is configured to fluidly isolate the at least three inflation zones from each other. In the second position, the seal member is configured to group the at least three inflation zones into a first group of inflation zones being fluidly connected, and a second group of inflation zones being fluidly connected, the first group of inflation zones being fluidly isolated from the second group of inflation zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: David Hopp, Kevin Meier, Ross Peyton, Steven DuFresne
  • Publication number: 20240050297
    Abstract: A wall bed system has a wall frame secured to a wall and a door frame supporting a mattress to pivot on the wall frame between an enclosed vertical storage position and a horizontal working position for sleeping. The wall frame has a header frame member fastened to the wall, two side frames mounted on opposing ends of the header frame member, and a top frame mounted between the tops of the side frames. One or more of the top frame, the side frames, and the door frame is a modular frame formed of metal frame members surrounding one or more frame openings and one or more finishing panels of finishing material releasably mounted within the one or more frame openings. Perimeter edges of the finishing panels are concealed by the metal frame members to enable a finished appearance even when the panels are cut from various sheet materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Einar Solmundson, Robert Kenneth Enns
  • Publication number: 20240050298
    Abstract: A lift, a head support, and methods for use thereof for use with a surgical frame are provided. The lift and the head support can be used with the surgical frame that is capable of reconfiguration before, during, or after surgery. The surgical frame can include a main beam that can be rotated, raised/lowered, and tilted upwardly/downwardly to afford positioning and repositioning of a patient supported thereon, and the lift and the head support can be used in lifting the patient from a table/gurney and positioning the patient with respect to the main beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Roy K. Lim, Matthew M. Morrison, Richard A. Hynes, Olumide O. Aruwajoye
  • Publication number: 20240050299
    Abstract: An infant incubator and a process for regulating an environment of an incubator. The incubator includes a chamber that is formed when a hood is secured to a base. The infant rests atop a variable temperature mattress within the chamber. The base includes a water circuit, which includes a pump, a water heater, a temperature sensor, and at least one nebulizer. A mixing manifold is secured within the base, which includes the at least one nebulizer, at least one inlet fan and at least one air heater. Water heated by the water heater is nebulized into water particles via the at least one nebulizer and the nebulized water particles are combined with the heated air within the mixing manifold. The combined nebulized water particles and heated air are introduced into the chamber at a controlled rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Robert E. Hoerter, William C. Arbaugh, II, Adrian B. Van Bakel
  • Publication number: 20240050300
    Abstract: A patient securing overlay is provided that includes a sheet of fabric for supporting a patient's torso on a surgical table. The sheet of fabric has an upper surface configured to face the patient and a lower surface configured to face a surgical table mattress or underbody support. The sheet of fabric includes friction enhancing elements applied to at least a portion of the upper surface thereof. The sheet of fabric can include an extension at a foot end of the sheet of fabric that provides material to be tucked under a foot end of the surgical table mattress or underbody support for securing the foot end of the sheet of fabric to the surgical table mattress or underbody support. The extension can include one or more friction enhancing elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Scott D. Augustine
  • Publication number: 20240050301
    Abstract: Hardware for a casket comprises a clevis having a pair of side walls, a back wall adapted to be attached to the casket shell wall, a pair of tabs each of which extends laterally outwardly from a respective one of the side walls and each of which is spaced forwardly from the rear wall, an arm pivoted at an upper end to the clevis, and a decorative ear having a downwardly facing recess in a lower edge thereof and a pair of tapered resilient arms each of which is located on a respective side of the recess, each resilient arm having a laterally inwardly projecting tab on a lower free end thereof, each resilient arm becoming progressively thicker from the free end toward a base thereof as measured in a direction generally normal to the casket shell wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Travis Drew, Ilija Rojdev, Greg Wray
  • Publication number: 20240050302
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a walking aid with a small folded size, comprising inverted left and right U-shaped tubes. Left and right connecting pieces are hinged to front sides of the left and right U-shaped tubes respectively; the left connecting piece is connected with the right connecting piece through a connecting tube; first elastic sheets are mounted on an inner side of a front part of the left U-shaped tube and the right U-shaped tube as well, and each is provided with a first positioning column; limiting grooves, corresponding to the first positioning columns, are formed in outer sides of the left and right connecting pieces; and fixing sleeves are mounted on the front sides of the left and right U-shaped tubes respectively through rivets. The present invention is convenient to fold and stretch, good in use effect, very small in packaging size and saving in logistics cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Zhongshan Derui Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shixiong Liang, Xiang Yu
  • Publication number: 20240050303
    Abstract: A walking aid that assists a user in walking in an upright position. The walking aid may include a rear lower frame structure, a front lower frame structure, a first front wheel coupled to a first front lower frame member, a second front wheel coupled to a second front lower frame member, a first rear wheel coupled to the first rear lower frame member, a second rear wheel coupled to the second rear lower frame member, an upper frame structure comprising a first upper frame member, a second upper frame member, a first forearm support, and a second forearm support, a first pivot and latch mechanism pivotally coupling the first upper frame member and the first rear lower frame member together, and a second pivot and latch mechanism pivotally coupling the second upper frame member and the second rear lower frame member together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: A Better Walker, LLC
    Inventor: Jack Paul VanAusdall
  • Publication number: 20240050304
    Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for giving wayfinding signals to a Person with Reduced Mobility (PRM) toward a desired location, wherein the PRM is in a certain area and wherein the wayfinding signals are adapted to a disability of the PRM. Guiding the PRM can be implemented by wayfinding signal that can be delivered via a mobile device (MD) of the PRM or via one or more speakers or buzzers that are associated with the certain area. The certain area can be a mall, a train station, a vehicle, etc. When the PRM is a blind person, then the wayfinding signals can be audible signals that lead the user from a current location toward a desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: STEP-HEAR SYSTEMS LTD
    Inventors: Moshe KILIM, Ravit KREDI, Yishai HATZIR
  • Publication number: 20240050305
    Abstract: A massage chair relates to the technical field of passive exercise equipment. It includes a seat and a driving device arranged under the seat. The driving device includes a base plate, a connecting frame, an up-and-down vibration device and a four-bar linkage device. A connecting rod is fixed on the bottom of the seat, and the connecting rod is hinged with the connecting frame. The up and down vibration device and the four-bar linkage device are set on the base plate, and the bottom of the up-and-down vibration device is connected with the connecting frame. Through the setting of the up-and-down vibration device, the bottom bracket of the massage chair can drive the massage chair to realize the overall up-and-down vibration action. Meanwhile, the four-bar linkage device ensures that the seat can be stably supported by the connecting frame, and at the same time, the four-bar linkage device can ensure that the vibration frequencies at the four fulcrum positions are consistent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Bing Zhao, Haitang Lai, Cheng Fan, Fawen Luo
  • Publication number: 20240050306
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Brian Sloan
  • Publication number: 20240050307
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a drive mechanism and a massage device, and relates to the technical field of daily necessities. The drive mechanism includes a drive member, an active component and a support member; the active component is sleeved on the support member, and an inner wall of the active component resists to an outer wall of the support member; the drive member is in transmission connection with the active component, so as to drive the active component to make a straight reciprocating movement along an axis direction of the support member; and an outer diameter of the active component is increased or reduced along the movement of the active component. The technical problem that the massage device cannot achieve the simulated effect is solved in the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Chenggui Luo
  • Publication number: 20240050308
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a wearable device for vibratory stimulation is presented. The wearable device includes a sensor configured to receive data and generate sensor output. The wearable device includes a processor in communication with the sensor and a memory communicatively connected to the processor. The memory includes instructions configuring the processor to receive the sensor output from the sensor. The processor is configured to determine a symptom of a movement disorder of a user based on the sensor output. The processor is configured to calculate a waveform output based on the symptom of the movement disorder. The processor is configured to command a transducer in communication with the processor to apply the waveform output to the user to reduce the symptom of the movement disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel Carballo, Allison Davanzo
  • Publication number: 20240050309
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an atomization device for a facial steamer, including a body, an atomization sheet, a heating mechanism, and an atomizing nozzle; the body is provided with a water inlet pipeline, a water outlet, and an inlet pressure balance channel; the heating mechanism is connected with the water outlet of the body; the atomization sheet is arranged between the water outlet and the heating mechanism; the atomizing nozzle is connected with a free end of the heating mechanism; the inlet pressure balance channel is communicated with the heating mechanism; a water storage cavity is formed in the body; and the water storage cavity is located on a balance path of the inlet pressure balance channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Shenzhen Aifan Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jianping LIU
  • Publication number: 20240050310
    Abstract: A bidet chair, having legs and a seat, for use in cleaning the body is disclosed. The seat has a spray port extending from the top side to the underside dimensioned to receive the face of a showerhead. Preferably a screen, extending completely or partially across the spray port prevents the showerhead from extending past the seat. A showerhead retaining member places the showerhead under the seat, positioning the face to expel water out the spray port. Preferably the seat also contains drain holes for water drainage during use. The showerhead retaining member can be a showerhead tray having a showerhead receiving area and support system to enable vertical movement of the showerhead tray. In another embodiment the showerhead retaining area can be a pair of rails to hold a retaining element containing the showerhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Bryce A. Dickinson
  • Publication number: 20240050311
    Abstract: An apparatus for sorting pills has a body defining a plurality of receptacles. A slide plate is positioned on the body. The slide plate defines a first plurality of openings. The slide plate is slidable relative to the body about and between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first plurality of openings are offset from respective receptacles of the plurality of receptacles so that the slide plate blocks the plurality of receptacles. In the second position, the first plurality of openings are aligned with respective receptacles of the plurality of receptacles so that pills can pass through the first plurality of openings and into the receptacles. A retaining plate retains the slide plate against the body. The retaining plate defines a slot, and the slide plate has a tab that extends through the slot and permits articulation of the slide plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Angel A. Avila
  • Publication number: 20240050312
    Abstract: A blister package for ophthalmic drugs that includes a base layer having a first side and a second side. At least one dome extends from the first side with each dome defining a cavity that receives a liquid drug dose. An intermediate layer extends over the second side of the base layer and covers each cavity. The intermediate layer includes an integrally formed nozzle aligned with each cavity. A removable layer extends over the intermediate layer and is releasable from the intermediate layer for uncovering each nozzle opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Stowe, Alexandre R. Tumlinson
  • Publication number: 20240050313
    Abstract: A package has a bag body, at least one mouth part member bonded to the bag body, and a contained product being a liquid housed in the bag body. The bag body is formed in a bag shape by using laminates each having a sealant layer and a water vapor barrier layer composed at least of a fluorine-based resin, and by bonding together the sealant layers opposing each other so that the sealant layers are to be located on the inside of the bag body. The mouth part member is sandwiched between the oppositely facing sealant layers and is bonded thereto. The volume V of the contained product housed in the bag body is 0.1-20 cm3, and the relation between the area S (cm2) where the bag body is in contact with the contained product housed in the bag body and the aforementioned volume V (cm3) satisfies 0.05?V/S?0.25 (formula (I)).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Atsushi Mio, Toyoaki Suzuki, Junpei Nomura, Kaho Toyabe, Hajime Okamoto