Patents Issued in November 7, 2024
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Publication number: 20240366442Abstract: A wheelchair accessible autonomous vehicle with improved interoperability between the ingress/egress doors, wheelchair access device, non-ingress/egress doors, and wheelchair securement system. Safety interlocks for those components may be automatically engaged and disengaged by vehicle computing systems during ingress and egress of a wheelchair based on input from one or more perception sensors associated with the vehicle, the ingress/egress doors, the non-ingress/egress doors, the wheelchair access device, the wheelchair securement system, and the wheelchair.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Michael Pugh, William Ott, Adam Wojdyla, Daniel Tallitsch
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Publication number: 20240366443Abstract: A chair is disclosed having a chair frame and a seating surface having a first side surface movably coupled to the frame, and a second side surface coupled to the frame. The first side surface is independently moveable relative to the second side surface. Each of the first side surface and the second side surface define a front end of the seating surface and a back end of the seating surface. A first actuator is coupled to the frame, where the first actuator is configured for operative communication with the first side surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventor: Dane Rustad
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Publication number: 20240366444Abstract: An assistive mobility device comprising a seat and knee pad, the knee pad arranged to lift a person in a kneeling position into said seat and stabilize said person in said seat, maintaining supportive contact with the person's legs. The seat and knee pad each have an independent rotational tilt adjustment and can be raised and lowered together. The seat and knee pad are attached to a tiltable frame that can rotate the seat and knee in unison.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2023Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Devin Hamilton, Robert S Karz
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Publication number: 20240366445Abstract: A proning device includes a conformable structure that adapts to the shape of a subject, surrounded by a shell that imparts a substantially elliptical cross-sectional shape to an exterior of the device to facilitate rotation of the subject within the device when the device is wrapped around the subject. A low-friction interface may also be provided to further facilitate rotation of the subject. The device advantageously reduces staffing needs for proning a subject while facilitating extended proning and periodic re-orientation of the subject. Also disclosed herein are methods for making and using such a proning device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Farokh R. Demehri, Heung Bae Kim, Brianna L. Slatnick, Robert W. Crum, Kyle C. Wu, Alexander Yang, Steven J. Fishman
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Publication number: 20240366446Abstract: A patient support apparatus, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, etc., includes a control panel having a touchscreen display adapted to display a plurality of screens thereon. A controller automatically displays a lock screen on the display after a period of non-use and prevents the user from navigating to a different screen until the user drags a slider icon across the display and thereafter continues to press down on the slider icon for a predetermined time period. The controller may alternatively, or additionally, be adapted to display a litter frame tilt angle on the lock screen. The controller may alternatively, or additionally, display a motion control screen that includes a first lock indicator when a first motion control is in a locked state, and that adds a second lock indicator when a user presses on the first motion control while it is in the locked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Sujay Sukumaran, Madhu Thomas, Seyed Behrad Ghodsi, Christian Fulljames, Daniel Dehoog, Berkay Güncan, Donna-Marie Robertson, Xianyu Shea, Paul Bradford, Teresa L. Miller
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Publication number: 20240366447Abstract: A locking mechanism of a tube side rail locks all vertical braces of the tube side rail in the raised position. The tube side rail comprises a handle and the vertical braces safely support a patient on a hospital or emergency patient support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: LINET SPOL. S R.O.Inventor: Pavel Coupek
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Publication number: 20240366448Abstract: A patient support, such as a bed, a cot, a stretcher, or the like, for supporting an occupant includes sensors adapted to detect a status of the patient support, such as the width of the width-adjustable patient support component or the locked or unlocked state of the patient support component. A control system for the patient support is configured to determine if the patient support is in an unacceptable status, such as an unacceptable width configuration or an unlocked state, based on the sensed status. The control system is adapted to issue an alert or take action or prompt a caregiver to take an action if the patient support status is unacceptable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Jason J. Connell, Joseph Steven David Elku, Jeffrey C. Shiery, Madhu Thomas, Jason J. Cerny, Carlos Vicente, Cory P. Herbst, Alexis Huizar, Mohamad Kashen, Xianyu Shea, Marco Constant
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Publication number: 20240366449Abstract: An inflatable support for lifting and supporting a patient, comprising two aligned and spaced apart inflatable cells with a central channel between the cells; and a connection sheet attached to an upper sheet of each inflatable cell and extending across the central channel. The inflatable support may be snugly received in a bag, and the invention relates also to a kit comprising an inflatable support and bag; and to a system comprising multiple inflatable supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Ross Allsopp, Joseph COWAN, Lee QUICKMIRE, Nicholas SCARD
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Publication number: 20240366450Abstract: A method of manufacturing a patient transfer system including obtaining an inflatable device, where the device includes a top sheet of material and a bottom sheet of material connected to the top sheet of material defining a cavity therebetween to be inflated. The device further includes a plurality of passages in the bottom sheet extending from the cavity to an exterior of the device, where the passages are configured to permit air to pass from the cavity to the exterior of the device. The device also including a plurality of inflation-limiting members connecting the top sheet and bottom sheet, and an input configured for receiving air to inflate the device. The method further includes providing an absorbent body pad with the inflatable device, the absorbent body pad configured to be positioned between the top sheet of material and a patient positioned on the inflatable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: Sage Products, LLCInventors: Ryan A. Alvarez, David P. Beck, Jay Roberts, Michael J. Rigoni, Garret W. Sweetwood, Hester C. Fletcher, Thomas Keaty, JR., Gregory T. Davis, Paul H. Hanifl
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Publication number: 20240366451Abstract: A patient transfer device (10) and a method of controlling the patient transfer device is provided. The patient transfer device (10) comprises a chassis (100) having a plurality of wheels (110) and a vertically extending support structure (200). The patient transfer device (10) further comprises one motorized wheel (210).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: Arjo IP Holding AktiebolagInventors: Jörgen JÖNSSON, Mathieu NADEAU, Anders LUNDQUIST, Alexandre GIRARD, Philippe-Olivier PROVOST, Donatien CALLON DE MONET DE LAMARCK
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Publication number: 20240366452Abstract: An inflatable device for lifting a patient includes an inflatable body having a top sheet and a bottom sheet attached along opposing side edges and forming at least one cavity there between, and a plurality of connecting members extending outwardly from the opposing side edges of the inflatable device. The inflatable device is configured to be inflated while being lifted by the hoist.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: Sage Products, LLCInventors: Curtis L. Hollabaugh, Michael P. Flores, Daniel R. Ulreich, Corey A. Bochat
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Publication number: 20240366453Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus for a surgery table utilizing a platform having first and second end portions. First and second end supports are used to mount the platform which is adjusted by a carriage having a pawl operator. The carriage includes studs having support surfaces for the platform. A tower utilizing a gear rack interacts with the carriage pawl operator to position the platform relative to the first and second end support of the surgery table.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Stephen Hoel, Stephan Schmid
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Publication number: 20240366454Abstract: A vacuum pad may include a first layer, a top layer that at least partially forms a top surface of the vacuum pad, a plurality of holes extending through the top layer into an interior space located between at least a portion of the first layer and at least a portion of the top layer, an outlet tube in fluid communication with the interior space, a raised barrier that surrounds the plurality of holes, a plurality of dividers located in the interior space that extend along the first layer from a first end of the respective divider located adjacent to the outlet tube, and at least one spacer located in the interior space that has a different shape than the plurality of dividers. The vacuum pad may include at least one channel and at least one collection area located in the interior space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: ORLANDO HEALTH, INC.Inventors: Teresa Lance, Neeraj Desai, Neil Whitehouse, Michael J. Schmidt, Riham Mikhail Hanna, Anthony Mango, Evan Anthony Mulone, Luis Ruben Marquez, David Anthony Lefort, Breno Cloutier Dobal, Emily Frier, Izayha Woods, Khanh Tran, Jung Woo Lee, Sonia Alvarez
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Publication number: 20240366455Abstract: Surgical operation unit with a front side (2) and an air flow unit (40). A filter unit (60a, 60b) is present for filtering air entering the air flow unit (40) during operation, and the front side (2) has at least one opening (16) and a cover (22), covering at least part of the opening (16). The air flow unit (40) has at least one air outlet opening (48) for directing an air flow (F) from the air flow unit (40) over the cover (22) into a clean air area (O; I). An air flow parameter sensor (11; 12) is positioned downstream from the at least one air outlet opening (48), and a control unit (15) is connected to the air flow parameter sensor (11; 12) and arranged to process a sensor signal received from the air flow parameter sensor (11; 12).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: Surgicube IP B.V.Inventor: Gerrit Jan Vijfvinkel
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Publication number: 20240366456Abstract: Provided is an instrument capable of promoting muscle stretching and increasing a range of motion of a joint. The instrument according to the present invention includes: a main body portion; a pressing portion that is provided to protrude from the main body portion, and a vibration applying unit that generates vibration, in which by grasping the main body portion with one hand, the pressing portion is configured to be brought into contact with skin on a Pacinian corpuscle present in the palm to press the Pacinian corpuscle while transmitting vibration to the Pacinian corpuscle, and the pressing portion can accurately be brought into contact with the Pacinian corpuscle to apply an appropriate pressure to the Pacinian corpuscle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Hisayo SUGAO, Shinjiro YAMADA
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Publication number: 20240366457Abstract: A rehabilitation apparatus includes: a right movable unit (Ka) to be coordinated with a right hand (Ha); a left movable unit (Kb) to be coordinated with a left hand (Hb); a right motor (Ma) configured to turn the right movable unit (Ka); a left motor (Mb) configured to turn the left movable unit (Kb); and a control unit including motor controlling device for controlling the right motor (Ma) and the left motor (Mb). The motor controlling device is configured to cause bilateral control to be performed, in which, when the right motor (Ma) is rotated by an external force of the right hand (Ha) or when the left motor (Mb) is rotated by an external force of the left hand (Kb), similarly to one motor rotated by this external force, another motor is electrically rotated so as to follow the one motor, in a direction reverse to a rotation direction of the one motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Kazuaki Ozeki, Eisuke Takebe, Minoru Hiyama, Tasuku Miyoshi, Shinichi Izumi
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Publication number: 20240366458Abstract: The present disclosure provides an assistive device and a control method thereof. The assistive device is adjustable for fitting different user. The control method of the assistive device is used for aiding user with moving and training.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: MING-CHANG TENG, KUAN-CHUN SUN, YI-JENG TSAI
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Publication number: 20240366459Abstract: Disclosed herein is an orthopedic device and methods to aid in reducing weight or pressure on a portion of a subject's knee while maintaining stability and normal gait patterns following injury or surgery. Certain embodiments include a main shaft for use in an orthopedic device, wherein the main shaft includes a curved portion. In embodiments, the curved portion cures outwardly in the walking direction. The curvature can comprise a curvature that is consistent with the maximum knee flexion angle that is observed during the loading phase of the normal gait cycle. In embodiments, the device further comprises a handle portion and a foot, wherein the main shaft is disposed between the handle portion and the foot. Additional aspects include a method of promoting the healing or recovery in a subject following injury or surgery of the knee using any one or more of the orthopedic devices disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Charles R. Kaelin, JR., Gary D. Renfro
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Publication number: 20240366460Abstract: A handheld Braille assembly includes a cylinder that has a lower end and an upper end. The cylinder has a communication pad that is integrated into the cylinder. The communication pad is strategically located on the cylinder to rest in the palm of the user's hand. The communication pad has a plurality of Braille dots integrated into the communication pad to touch the user's palm when the cylinder is gripped. A communication unit is integrated into the cylinder to vibrate the respective Braille dots according to a pre-determined sequence for communicating instructions to the user. A feedback stick extends away from the upper end of the cylinder wherein the feedback stick is configured to be touched by the user. The communication unit vibrates the feedback stick in a predetermined sequence of vibrations to communicate which of the operational sequences the communication unit has been actuated to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventor: Darrien Stolzenburg- Martin
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Publication number: 20240366461Abstract: An apparatus can include a left cover, sized and shaped to fit over a left eye of a patient to define a left cavity between the left cover and an anterior surface of the left eye and a right cover, sized and shaped to fit over a right eye of the patient to define a right cavity between the right cover and an anterior surface of the right eye. The apparatus can include a left pressure source to apply a left working fluid to the left cavity, the left pressure source capable of generating a left cavity pressure including a left negative gauge pressure and a right pressure source to apply a right working fluid to the right cavity, the right pressure source capable of generating a right cavity pressure including a right negative gauge pressure, where the right pressure source can be separate from the left pressure source.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: John Berdahl, George Tsai
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Publication number: 20240366462Abstract: A sleeve-type air pulse massager comprises a front cover, a rear cover, and an upper cover. The front and rear covers interlock to form the massager's outer shell. The outer shell is a cavity structure with an opening at the upper end and hollow inside. The upper cover is placed over the cavity's opening. Inside the cavity, there are a motor mount, a double-headed motor, a PCBA board, a battery, and an air pulse component. The double-headed motor is fixedly mounted on the motor mount. The PCBA board and battery are located on either side of the motor mount, and the PCBA board is electrically connected to both the battery and the double-headed motor. One end of the air pulse component is connected to the output end of the double-headed motor, while the other end is fixed through the upper cover at the opening of the massager's upper end.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2023Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventor: Changbao Yin
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Publication number: 20240366463Abstract: A blood flow stimulating device comprising: a boot (101) including a sole (111) and an upper; a sock (11) disposed within the boot (101); and a bladder (19) disposed within or on the sock (11), wherein the bladder (19) is configured to undergo repeated inflation and deflation so as to stimulate blood flow in a wearer of the blood flow stimulating device, wherein the sock (11) further includes a toe region (1002), a heel region (1001) and a raised portion (1003) between the toe region (1002) and the heel region that (1001), in use, reduces the distance between the sock (11) and a foot of a wearer of the blood flow stimulating device at the raised portion of the sock.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventor: Leslie F. Lindsay
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Publication number: 20240366464Abstract: The invention is directed to a therapeutic compression system including an apparatus to reduce bleeding and assist recovery post-dialysis at a needle access site. The therapeutic compression apparatus includes a bladder having a transparent portion to visualize the needle access site as well as an elongated tab as part of the hook and loop portion for self-application by the user or patient. The therapeutic compression apparatus includes compression not just on the needle access site but alongside the site for increased and faster recovery. The transparent portion of the bladder may be in the shape of a circle, oval, kidney, elongated kidney, square, rectangle, “U”, “C”, and other known shapes depending on the needle access site(s) of the patient during and after dialysis treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: Sun Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Sundaram Ravikumar, Guy Orborne, Vikram RAVIKUMAR, HARRY ALLAN ALWARD
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Publication number: 20240366465Abstract: Apparatus for use by a person is disclosed and comprises: a body having a collapsed position adapted for insertion into a tightly clenched fist of the person and an expanded position which closely approximates the natural shape of the metacarpal arch of the person; and a mechanism which causes the body to move between the collapsed and expanded positions in a slow, oscillating manner. The movement of the body is such that the body directs extension of all finger joints along their normal, biomechanically correct axes of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: John Abramowicz, Caroline Quartly
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Publication number: 20240366466Abstract: A reciprocally-driven massage therapy apparatus includes a base unit operable to rest on or mount to a surface that is external to the apparatus. A reciprocal drive unit is mounted to the base unit, the reciprocal drive unit including a reciprocally-driven member. A massage therapy implement is disposed on the reciprocally-driven member and arranged to stroke back and forth to apply cyclic therapeutic touching to a user's body part during use of the apparatus. The base unit may include an adjustable ballast operable to apply a stabilizing force that enhances stability of the apparatus. The reciprocal drive unit may be wirelessly controllable and the massage therapy implement may have wirelessly controllable motorized components for delivering massage therapy functions. A multi-function wireless remote control device may be provided that selectively controls the reciprocal drive unit and the massage therapy implement's motorized components.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2023Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventor: Francois Hacquard
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Publication number: 20240366467Abstract: A device (1) for deflecting and focusing shock waves, a utilisation of a device (1) for deflecting and focusing shock waves, and a method of focusing and deflecting a shock wave are proposed, wherein the device (1) comprises at least one applicator (2), with at least one applicator (2) having at least one application surface (8) and a shock wave being capable of being emitted from at least one application surface (8) in a thrust direction, and at least one reflector (3), with at least one reflector (3) having at least one reflection surface (9) and a focal point (11) on which shock waves may be focused by the reflection surfaces (9), with the focal point (11) not being located in a thrust direction, whereby the primary shock wave may, in particular, be prevented from impinging on the tissue to be treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Konrad Nover, Felix Dieffenbacher, Peter Vallon
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Publication number: 20240366468Abstract: Various examples are provided related to single or multisensory stimulation to improve patient experience and tolerability during awake or minimal sedation procedures. In one example, a system includes a vibratory array including first and second vibration sources coupled to an adjustable support structure for positioning about a procedure site; and a control unit communicatively coupled to the first and second vibration sources. Vibrational frequency of the vibration sources is controlled by the control unit. The multisensory system can also include an AR headset and a computing device to provide content on the AR headset. In another example, a method for stimulation during an awake or minimal sedation procedure includes providing a vibratory array; positioning the vibration sources on an individual about a procedure site; and adjusting the vibrational frequency of the vibration sources based upon stress, pain, discomfort, and/or anxiety level of the individual during the procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Claudia N. Gutierrez, Logan F. McColl, Zoe Roecker
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Publication number: 20240366469Abstract: Devices that can provide a compressive force and a vibratory force to treat an area are described. In some configurations, the devices can include a substrate that can provide the compressive force and multiple independently controllable actuators that can provide the vibratory force to treat swelling, lymphedema or other conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Tara Newberry, Leah Thomas, Laura Wenger, Seth Jarvis, Christopher Arena, Andre Muelenaer
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Publication number: 20240366470Abstract: Acupuncture needles may be used for piercing tissue with less trauma than may occur when employing larger gauge needles. However, because acupuncture needles are fabricated and packaged differently than are larger gauge needles, acupuncture needles may be less compatible with certain manufacturing processes. Needle assemblies compatible with manufacturing processes may comprise a continuous support material having a plurality of apertures defined therein, and a first injection molded coupler that surrounds a proximal portion of an acupuncture needle and connects the acupuncture needle to a first location upon the continuous support material, such that the acupuncture needle is held in a pre-determined orientation with respect to a longitudinal axis of the first injection molded coupler. The acupuncture needles in adjacent apertures may also be spaced apart substantially uniformly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Hyun Cho, Yi Wang
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Publication number: 20240366471Abstract: Methods for stabilizing an Fc-containing protein preparation in an aqueous solution are provided herein. The disclosed methods can stabilize the Fc-containing protein in a drug product, especially for liquid formulations, by using phenol or benzyl alcohol as preservatives.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Xiaolin Tang, Leonid Breydo, Julie Porter
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Publication number: 20240366472Abstract: A package arrangement is provided. The package arrangement includes a package including a compartment defined by a wall. The wall includes a flexible portion. The compartment stores a beneficial agent. The compartment at least partially collapses in response to applied pressure. The compartment is hermetically sealed in a storage configuration. The package includes a rigid insert including a conduit in fluid communication with the compartment. The rigid insert is positioned inside the compartment and includes an insert coupling portion. The package arrangement further includes a rigid frame containing part of the compartment within the rigid frame. The rigid frame includes a frame coupling portion. The insert coupling portion exerts pressure on the frame coupling portion through the flexible portion to restrict motion of the rigid insert relative to the rigid frame. The flexible portion hermetically seals a proximal portion of the conduit in the storage configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Amir Genosar, Greg Langley, Rick Levaughn, Andrew Fish, Eric Sugano, Erik Hoenes, Dean Carpenter, Dominic Aiello, Justin Chatroop, Nick Lucarelli
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Publication number: 20240366473Abstract: A sterile container, in particular for medical use or storage of medical products or articles, includes a tray with an external base surface and a lid with an external top surface. At least one slide support element is attached to the tray or to the lid. The sterile container is stackable with a second sterile container that is identical to the sterile container. The slide support element acts as a spacer and slide rail to prevent direct contact between facing base surfaces and top surfaces when handling or stacking the sterile containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2023Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Matthias Henke, John Wallace, Martin Machill, Philipp Bohnenstengel, Matthias Schweizer
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Publication number: 20240366474Abstract: Disclosed herein are glass pharmaceutical vials having sidewalls of reduced thickness. In embodiments, the glass pharmaceutical vial may include a glass body comprising a sidewall enclosing an interior volume. An outer diameter D of the glass body is equal to a diameter di of a glass vial of size X as defined by ISO 8362-1, wherein X is one of 2R, 3R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, 15R, 20R, 25R, 30R, 50R, and 100R as defined by ISO 8362-1. However, the sidewall of the glass pharmaceutical vial comprises an average wall thickness Ti that is less than or equal to 0.85*s1, wherein s1 is a wall thickness of the glass vial of size X as defined by ISO 8362-1 and X is one of 2R, 3R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, 15R, 20R, 25R, 30R, 50R, and 100R as defined by ISO 8362-1.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Connor Thomas O'Malley, Sinue Gomez-Mower, Weirong Jiang, Joseph Michael Matusick, Christie Leigh McCarthy, Steven Edward DeMartino, John Stephen Peanasky, Shivani Rao Polasani, James Ernest Webb, Michael Clement Ruotolo, Jr., Bryan James Musk, Jared Seaman Aaldenberg, Eric Lewis Allington, Douglas Miles Noni, Jr., Amber Leigh Tremper, Kristen Dae Waight, Kevin Patrick McNelis, Patrick Joseph Cimo, Christy Lynn Chapman, Robert Anthony Schaut, Adam Robert Sarafian
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Publication number: 20240366475Abstract: A medicine bottle with an outlet needle includes a main bottle body, an end of the main bottle body being provided with an outlet needle, the outlet needle communicating with an inner cavity of the main bottle body; further includes a sub-bottle body, an end of the sub-bottle body being connected with an end cover, the end of the sub-bottle body corresponding to the end cover having a male-connection structure, an end of the main bottle body away from the outlet needle having a female-connection structure, the male-connection structure being adapted to the female-connection structure, a connection between the sub-bottle body and the main bottle body being a fixed and sealed connection after the end cover is removed and the male-connection structure of the sub-bottle body is connected to the female-connection structure of the main bottle body, the sub-bottle body communicating with the inner cavity of the main bottle body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventor: Peng Wang
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Publication number: 20240366476Abstract: A sterile closed system (20, 120) is provided that includes an airtight enclosure (40), an infusion-bag receptacle (44), medication-preparation tubing (48), one or more medication-preparation-tubing valves (50, 250), and an infusion-bag seal (46), which is configured to make an airtight seal with respective external surfaces of a medication port (36) and an IV tubing port (34) of an infusion bag (32). A medication-vial port (33) is configured to be sealingly coupled to a medication vial (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: Rambam MedTech Ltd.Inventors: Salim HADAD, Zvi LEFEL
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Publication number: 20240366477Abstract: An infant teething device having a one-piece construction. In one embodiment, the teething device resembles a wine bottle opener, featuring a handle and a transverse screw member extending from the middle of the handle. A cork stopper is integrally attached to the bottom end of the screw member. The teething device can be easily gripped by an infant using the handle, screw, or cork stopper. Furthermore, the device is infused or coated with a flavoring substance to provide a pleasant taste experience during teething. The teething device can be made from silicone, natural rubber, or thermoplastic elastomers, and is non-toxic, BPA-free, and compliant with safety regulations. In other embodiments, the cork stopper is hollow with an opening on its bottom surface, allowing the cork stopper to be filled with a chilled and flavored substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventor: Kristina Chapman
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Publication number: 20240366478Abstract: The invention relates to portable devices for collecting small items of waste. A portable container is used, into which a disposable vessel, such as a cup, can be inserted and secured. The container consists of a rigid housing having upper and lower flip lids with seals. The upper lid further has a funnel opening, and the inside part of the container housing has a conical shape, the diameter of the lower inside part of the container housing being smaller than the diameter of the upper inside part, and also smaller than the diameter of the base of a disposable cup. The bottom of the lower part of the container housing has a hole, and the lower lid tightly closes the hole in the bottom of the container housing. The device makes it possible to collect small items of waste in a sealingly closable replaceable disposable vessel, while protecting same against deformation and damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventor: Talgat Kozhahanovich ZHUMANOV
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Publication number: 20240366479Abstract: A method of producing a dental composition in which a first component has a second component dispersed therein is provided. The first component is a paste including a first polymerizable monomer that is a liquid, the second component includes a solvent in which the first polymerizable monomer is insoluble, and the method includes a step of mixing the first component and the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Naoya FUNAYAMA, Makoto TAKAHASHI, Yuri FUKUYO, Toshiki MORI, Yuki KASAI
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Publication number: 20240366480Abstract: A deodorant composition may include a base. The deodorant composition may also include one of a deodorant and an antiperspirant distributed throughout the base. Additionally, the deodorant composition may include a tint mixture that mimics skin tone when distributed throughout the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: C'EST TOUT STUDIOInventor: Jozette Bateman
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Publication number: 20240366481Abstract: Methods for treating the dermal extracellular matrix to counteract aging uses a composition of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres and amino acids injected into the mesoderm. The compositions may include carboxymethylcellulose and hyaluronic acid. The compositions may also include vitamins, co-ezymes, and other nutrients. Treatment using the composition results in panfacial aesthetic improvements, reduced skin laxity, reduced wrinkle severity, reductions in hyperpigmentation, improvements in skin luminosity and subcutis thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventor: Shino Aguilera
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Publication number: 20240366482Abstract: An aqueous dentifrice formulation, comprising: a bioactive glass exhibiting at least one of: a hydrolytic resistance of glass grains (HGB) of at most 4, when measured by International Organization for Standardization section 719 (ISO 719); a weight loss of 5 wt. % or less after soaking 5 g of the bioactive glass in powder form in 100 mL of deionized water for 7 days at 37° C.; an XRD spectrum substantially free of crystalline phase after soaking 5 g of the bioactive glass in powder form in 100 mL of deionized water for 7 days at 37° C.; or any combination thereof; wherein, when the bioactive glass is contacted with artificial saliva, the bioactive glass forms a bioactive crystalline phase. A method of using the aqueous dentifrice formulation to remineralize enamel of the tooth, treat caries of the tooth, treat dentin hypersensitivity of the tooth, or any combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Erin Coon, Qiang Fu, Aize Li, Hugh Michael McMahon, Charisse Marye Spier, Nicholas Michael Stone-Weiss, Joanna E. Warzyszynska
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Publication number: 20240366483Abstract: The invention relates to a topical antimicrobial formulation comprising an acidic substance comprising at least one organic acid diluted in an aqueous solvent while having an action deleterious against microbes, said acidic substance having an acidity constant pKa that is less than 6, as well as: between 1% and 10% by weight of acidic substance in the INCI base; a basic substance the quantity of which in the formulation is such that the pH is comprised between the pKa of the acidic substance and 8; between 0.1% and 15% by weight of a booster substance capable of biochemically interacting with the membrane of the microbes to facilitate the deleterious action of the acidic substance, said booster substance comprising at least one compound in the INCI base selected from amphiphilic compounds, chelating compounds having an ability to associate with divalent ions or sterols, or polyphenolic compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventor: Nicolas Vidal
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Publication number: 20240366484Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoprotective personal care composition, which provides high sun-protection factor along with very good photostability and sensorial properties that the consumer expects when such a composition is applied on the skin. This is achieved through a composition comprising a combination of an oil-soluble sunscreen, a water-soluble sunscreen, a non-ionic surfactant having an HLB value in the range of 9 to 20, fatty acid, humectant; and a polymer selected from one of more of dimethicone/vinyldimethicone crosspolymer and hydrophobically modified silica.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: Conopeo, Inc, d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Aditi Jayavant Kulkarni, Pooja Bhupesh KUNDU, Praful Gulab Rao LAHORKAR, Ankita Rutu PAWAR, Rajkumar PERUMAL, Ashish Anant VAIDYA
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Publication number: 20240366485Abstract: The present invention relates to potassium hydrogen alkylhydroxamate compounds and compositions and formulations comprising same, processes for preparing the inventive potassium hydrogen alkylhydroxamate compounds, as well as applications thereof including the use of the inventive compounds and compositions in formulations of products or components of products.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: Inolex Investment CorporationInventors: Michael J. Fevola, Zongyu Zhang, Robert J. Ferrara
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Publication number: 20240366486Abstract: Aspects disclosed herein include a material and formulations having the material, the material comprising functionalized artificial melanin nanoparticles, wherein: each functionalized artificial melanin nanoparticle comprises a surface functionalized with a modifier agent via a linker group; wherein the modifier agent comprises the linker group and a functional group attached to the linker group; and wherein the linker group is an amine group. Aspects also include a method of healing skin damage using the disclosed formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Nathan C. GIANNESCHI, Xuhao ZHOU, Navjit Kaur PAUL, Kurt Q. LU, Ummiye Venus ONAY, Dauren BIYASHEV, Spencer EVANS, Michael DEMCZUK
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Publication number: 20240366487Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include compositions and methods for treating, preventing, or improving dermatocosmetic conditions, the composition comprising topical formulations containing a combination of niacinamide and galactoarabinan.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventor: Jihoon P. Baek
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Publication number: 20240366488Abstract: The subject invention provides topical therapeutic compositions and methods of their use for promoting the growth of hair. The subject invention utilizes topical compositions comprising microbial growth by-products and pharmacologic or naturopathic hair growth promoters. In specific embodiments, the microbial growth by-products are biosurfactants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2023Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: SEAN FARMER, VICTOR A. PERONI
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Publication number: 20240366489Abstract: In one aspect, the invention pertains to a nail polish remover composition comprising a glycolipid to reduce the occurrence of dry and/or irritated skin as well as dry nails adjacent to the nails, and/or hydrate the skin and nails. The presence of glycolipids in the composition further facilitates wetting of the nail care product and removal of the product from the nail. In another aspect, the present invention pertains to a treatment composition and method of using such composition to hydrate nails and surrounding skin and/or treat a fungal infection of hands and feet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2023Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: LEE SPEIGHT, AYENDA ZEMAITIS, DANIEL HAGAMAN, SEAN FARMER
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Publication number: 20240366490Abstract: Compositions useful as dermal fillers and methods using such compositions to treat various skin and soft tissue conditions. The dermal fillers can comprise silk attached to hyaluronic acid using for example two cross linkers and can be used to treat of facial imperfections, facial defects, facial augmentations, breast imperfections, breast augmentations or breast reconstructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Elizabeta Pavlovic, Monica A. Serban, Xiaojie Yu, Nicholas J. Manesis
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Publication number: 20240366491Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the hair suitable for topical application, including a mixture of at least one microbial polysaccharide, at least one modified starch and at least one cationic surfactant, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, the composition being free of silicones and quaternary ammonium. The composition is particularly suitable for use as a conditioner for hair and/or scalp care.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventor: Sabine BIAIS