Miscellaneous Patents (Class 128/897)
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Patent number: 11191599Abstract: A flexible surgical tool system comprising a multi-degree-of-freedom mechanical arm, the flexible surgical tool, the remote control device and a controlling computer is provided. A method for controlling the same with motion constraints is also provided. The method can comprise: obtaining a target posture of the surgical actuator, a current posture of the surgical actuator and bending angle values of the sections of the flexible surgical tool. A desired velocity of the surgical actuator and a motion limitation condition can be obtained. Joint velocity of the multi-degree-of-freedom mechanical arm and bending velocity of the sections of the flexible surgical tool can be obtained. A target joint position value of the multi-degree-of-freedom mechanical arm, a target bending angular value of the sections of the flexible surgical tool, and transmitting them to a corresponding controller to drive each section can be obtained. The above operations can be repeated.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: BEIJING SURGERII TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Kai Xu, Jiangran Zhao, Zhengchen Dai, Zhixiong Yang, Zhijun Zhu, Bo Liang
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Patent number: 11193795Abstract: A system comprises first and second rotating magnetic field transmitter assemblies positioned in a planar arrangement. The first and second rotating magnetic field transmitter assemblies are each configured to generate a rotating magnetic field. In certain embodiments, the system further comprises a housing assembly and the first and second rotating magnetic field transmitter assemblies are positioned within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, IncInventors: Daniel J. Foster, Matthew Hein, Roger N. Hastings
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Surgical robot system for stereotactic surgery and method for controlling stereotactic surgery robot
Patent number: 11179219Abstract: A surgical robot system for stereotactic surgery, according to the present disclosure, may include: a stereotactic surgery unit to move and rotate a surgical instrument; a controller to receive the first imaging data that represents a three-dimensional image of a surgical portion that includes a surgical target; one or more markers to be attached to, or disposed near, the surgical portion; an imaging unit to create the second imaging data that represents a three-dimensional external image of the surgical portion; and a tracking unit to track the positions and postures of the imaging unit and the markers. The controller may create the coordinate conversion relationships for converting a coordinate from the first coordinate system of the first imaging data into the fourth coordinate system of the stereotactic surgery unit and control the stereotactic surgery unit by using the coordinate conversion relationships above.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: KOH YOUNG TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Eun Hyoung Seong, Young Sik Kwon, Jae Heon Chung -
Patent number: 11175522Abstract: A system to prevent motion sickness to at least one passenger in a moving vehicle, comprising: at least one liquid crystal film; at least one power dimmer apparatus operative to provide AC current to said at least one liquid crystal film; at least one sensor operative to sense the motion of said vehicle; at least one non-transitory computer-readable medium for producing a signal for activating and deactivating said at least one liquid crystal film in a certain frequency by means of said at least one power dimmer apparatus; wherein said activating and deactivating said at least one liquid crystal film is done in form of visual cues directly coordinated by motion sensory inputs provided by said at least one sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2017Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: GAUZY LTD.Inventors: Eyal Peso, Adrian Lofer, Omry Ben Ezra
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Patent number: 11173058Abstract: A stent is disclosed that has an elongated body composed of a bioabsorbable polymer having a proximal end, a distal end, two open spiral channels formed on the exterior surface of the body to provide fluid communication between the proximal end and the distal end. The stent also has a central lumen open at the proximal and distal ends of the stent for the passage of a guide wire. A method for using the stent and a kit containing the stent are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Q3 MEDICAL DEVICES LIMITEDInventor: Eric K. Mangiardi
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Patent number: 11176444Abstract: Disclosed herein are platforms, systems, devices, methods and media for model optimization and data analysis using machine learning. Input data can be processed and analyzed to identify relevant discriminating features, which can be modeled using a plurality of machine learning models. A computing device can be configured with one or more optimized models for categorizing input data.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: COGNOA, INC.Inventors: Dennis Wall, Sharief Khalil Taraman, Brent Vaughan, Abdelhalim Abbas
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Kit, method and apparatus for surgical simulation and/or fine motor skill training for surgical work
Patent number: 11170664Abstract: A method, apparatus and kit can be configured to facilitate improvements in fine motor skills of a user. The fine motor skills can be practiced in a way that also allows the user to better appreciate depth perception and other issues associated with manipulation of objects by use of hand operated tools while the user views an image of such activity via imaging provided by a camera sensor connected to a display device. In some embodiments, a case can be provided that is moveable from a closed position to an open and standing position to facilitate activities that allow a user to improve his or her fine motor skills and other related skills (e.g. depth perception appreciation). Such skill improvement can help a user improve their ability to perform surgical operational tasks or other fine motor related tasks.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Inventors: Noel Jabbour, Micah Milad Jabbour, Nathan Nabil Jabbour -
Patent number: 11154440Abstract: A patient litter basket spin control assembly for use on a patient litter basket is provided. The assembly comprises thruster unit for discharging an air stream and is mounted on the patient litter basket. At least one sensor is associated with the thruster unit for sensing rotational movement or spin of the patient litter basket, and a power source is provided for powering the thruster unit and the sensor. A clamp member mounts on the patient litter basket and releasably receives the thruster unit. The sensors modulate the force of the air stream from the thruster unit so that the air stream counters the rotational movement of the patient litter basket to stabilize the patient litter basket by preventing the spin.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Inventor: Nelson Tyler
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Patent number: 11110035Abstract: A portable medicament case that includes a medicament provided in a package, and first and second housing members that are configured to form a medicament package receiving cavity when joined together. Each housing member including a mating member that is configured for engagement with the other housing member in order to join the first and second housing members together in a sealed configuration that prevents moisture or contaminants from entering into the cavity. Also, a magazine containing a plurality of medicament cases for administration of medicaments to a group of people, and a method of administering medications to mass casualties of multiple persons that are in need thereof. The medicaments are rapidly disintegratable and can include a dye that stains the person's mouth so that medical personnel can determine who has been treated with the medicament.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: GRAM TACTICAL LLCInventors: James William Staggs, Scott Gordon Rhodes, Brian Cummings
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Patent number: 11105792Abstract: A system for detecting halitosis is disclosed that comprises a gas sensor (116) for generating a sensor signal signalling the detection of compounds indicative of halitosis exhaled through an oral cavity; an image sensor (114) for capturing an image (500, 510) of a dental condition and/or tongue condition in said oral cavity; and a processor (110) communicatively coupled to the gas sensor and the image sensor and adapted to process the sensor signal and the image in order to determine if in case of the sensor signal signalling the presence of a compound indicative of halitosis, said halitosis originates from said oral cavity by determining the dental condition and/or tongue condition in said image. A method for detecting halitosis and a computer program product implementing the method are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Rim Helaoui, Amir Hussein Rmaile, Radu Serban Jasinschi, Ronaldus Maria Aarts, Caifeng Shan, Jayprakash Patel, Marinus Karel Johannes De Jager
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Patent number: 11096659Abstract: The present invention relates to a monitoring apparatus (101) for monitoring an ablation procedure. The monitoring apparatus (101) comprises an ultrasound signal providing unit for providing an ultrasound signal that depends on received echo series of an object (4) that is ablated. The monitoring apparatus (101) further comprises an ablation depth determination unit (103) for determining an ablation depth from the provided ultrasound signal. The ablation depth can be determined directly from the ultrasound signal and is an important parameter while performing an ablation procedure. For example, it can be used for determining the progress of ablation within the object (4) and for determining when the ablation has reached a desired progression.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Erik A. Harks, Szabolcs Deladi, Jan F. Suijver, Ladislav Jankovic, Yan Shi, Wouter H. Rensen, Maya E. Barley, Nijs C. Van Der Vaart
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Patent number: 11051967Abstract: A process for treating femoral fractures in children includes diagnosing a patient with a femoral shaft fracture and enclosing the affected limb in a splint. The process further includes scanning the unaffected limb with a three-dimensional scanner and obtaining measurements of the unaffected limb that may be used to form a brace for the affected limb. In addition, the process includes fabricating an orthosis to support the affected limb based on the scan and measurements taken of the unaffected limb, and applying the orthosis to the affected limb.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: DF2, LLCInventors: Andrea Kramer, David Speers
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Patent number: 11037681Abstract: An apparatus and method for informed personal-well-being decision making that provides a user with alerts and information, focused on health and wellness, on items they choose for possible consumption. Some embodiments include optical, sonic, smell and other sensors, communications with databases that identify ingredients and effects on health and well-being, as well as user inputs. From user input, GPS, local conditions and alerts, some embodiments determine information specific to the user and their environment. By using established, and creating new, databases, some embodiments compile, compare, transmit and store data on various consumables. Some embodiments provide access to information on the companies, manufacturers, and various other components in an item's trip from dirt to table. Some embodiments establish methods and procedures to ascertain both the point-of-origin and where the consumable has traveled.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Food2Life, LLCInventors: Fazal Wala, Alexander B. Lemaire, Charles A. Lemaire
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Patent number: 11026594Abstract: A medical system comprises a surgical device including a tracking system disposed along a length of an elongate flexible body of the surgical device.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Duindam, Prashant Chopra, Tao Zhao
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Patent number: 11013554Abstract: Devices and systems for the selective positioning of an intravascular neuromodulation device are disclosed herein. Such systems can include, for example, an elongated shaft and a therapeutic assembly carried by a distal portion of the elongated shaft. The therapeutic assembly is configured for delivery within a blood vessel. The therapeutic assembly can include one or more energy delivery elements configured to deliver therapeutic energy to nerves proximate a vessel wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: MEDTRONIC ARDIAN LEXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventor: Paul Coates
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Patent number: 11017898Abstract: A method and system that allows various sensor types to be connected to common input ports of a patient monitor. The system includes a data acquisition module that identifies the type of sensor connected to each one of a plurality of input ports. Once the sensor type has been identified, the data acquisition module configures amplification circuits and input circuits such that the output signal from the sensor is properly received and amplified within the patient monitor. The properly amplified output signal from the sensor, along with a sensor identifier, is supplied to a controller of the patient monitor. In this manner, the patient monitor can identify the type of sensor connected to each input port and properly display the conditioned output signal from the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2013Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: David George Hernke
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Patent number: 10980419Abstract: An implantable position detecting system is configured to detect a position of an implantable device with respect to a body structure. The system includes at least one proximity measuring transducer configured to be implanted on the body structure a distance from the implantable device, the at least one proximity measuring transducer being configured to receive energy from an external electromagnetic field generated by an external sensing interface, wherein the at least one proximity sensor is configured to emit an emitted signal responsive to the electromagnetic energy and to receive distance information comprising a sensing signal that is responsive to the distance from the implantable device.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: ORTHODX INCInventors: John D. Lucey, Paul Ierymenko
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Patent number: 10980695Abstract: A wearable thorax percussion device for dislodging mucous buildup in the airways of a human patient, the device comprising frame elements and electromechanical actuators retained by the frame elements to intermittently percuss the thorax, and an electronic controller and power source for generating and modulating an electrical signal to energize the actuator. The frame elements may be interconnected by a garment, or fasteners and elastic or adjustable strapping.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Hill-Rom Services Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Marten Jan DeVlieger, Mark Sasha Drlik, Ryan David Lee
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Patent number: 10966871Abstract: A vacuum bandage is provided for use with a wound having a wound surface. The bandage is connectable to a vacuum source and includes a wound dressing member having a wound contacting surface, a top surface, and a port configured for communication with the vacuum source. The wound dressing member further includes holes in the wound contacting surface configured for communication with the wound surface of the wound and a passageway between the port and each hole. The vacuum bandage further includes a pack adjacent to the top surface of the member. The pack may include an aperture positioned about the port.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Lockwood, Robert Petrosenko
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Patent number: 10959823Abstract: Implants for the treatment of pelvic support conditions and methods of implementing the same. The implants comprise relatively soft, flexible bodies and relatively strong arms extending in predetermined orientations therefrom. Methods and devices for placing the implants minimize trauma to the pelvic floor and provide well-anchored support to pelvic organs without interfering with sexual or other bodily functions.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Caldera Medical, Inc.Inventors: Stéphane Gobron, Anand Vemuri
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Patent number: 10952770Abstract: An implantation tool (2) for implanting a totally implantable device (1) in the body of a human or animal, comprising an axially hollow needle (13) connected to a supply conduit (16) for a fluid injectable from said needle (13) for the creation of a tissue swelling (4), into which said device (1) is introducible, a longitudinal containment body (6) having inside it an axial cavity along which the needle (13) is slidingly guided, and a pulling element (11) disengageably engaged to said containment body (6) for drawing and releasing said device (1) in said tissue swelling (4).Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: MedAutonomic S.r.L.Inventors: Valerio Cigaina, Paolo Fabris, Simone Cigaina
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Patent number: 10953242Abstract: An intervention system employs an interventional device (10), and a sensor wire (20) manually translatable within a lumen (11). The intervention system further employs a reconstruction controller (44) for reconstructing a shape of the interventional tool (10) responsive to a sensing of a manual translation of the sensor wire (20) within the lumen (11) (e.g., a EM sensor being attached to/embedded within a guide wire), and for determining a reconstruction accuracy of a translation velocity of the sensor wire (20) within the lumen (11) to thereby facilitate an accurate reconstruction of the shape of the interventional tool (10). The reconstruction accuracy may be determined by the reconstruction controller (44) as an acceptable translation velocity being less than an acceptable threshold, an unacceptable translation velocity being greater than an unacceptable threshold, and/or a borderline translation velocity being greater than the acceptable threshold and less than the unacceptable threshold.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Shyam Bharat, Ehsan Dehghan Marvast, Cynthia Ming-Fu Kung, Jochen Kruecker, Ananth Ravi, Niranjan Venugopal
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Patent number: 10932827Abstract: A guide assembly includes a spinal screw assembly having a bone screw and a spinal rod holder; and a spinal rod guide having first and second elongated arc portions defining a pair of longitudinal slots extending along the first and second arc portions, each of the first and second arc portions further defining at least one recess extending transversely from each of the longitudinal slots, the at least one recess configured to receive at least a portion of a reduction tool to enable reduction of a spinal rod received within the spinal rod holder.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: LIFE SPINE, INC.Inventors: Michael S. Butler, Danish Siddiqui, Daniel Predick
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Patent number: 10918770Abstract: A method of irradiating a wound that includes positioning a wound insertion foam within a wound cavity of a wound and covering the wound insertion foam using a wound sealing layer. The method further includes pumping fluid from the wound cavity using a drain tube sealed within the wound cavity and coupled to a vacuum source, and irradiating the wound using a light diffusing optical fiber that is optically coupled to a therapeutic light source and includes light scattering structures distributed along the light diffusing optical fiber. A portion of the light diffusing optical fiber is positioned within a wound tissue region of the wound, the wound cavity, or both, such that light emitted by the therapeutic light source enters the light diffusing optical fiber, scatters outward from the light diffusing optical fiber, and irradiates the wound tissue region, a wound cavity surface of the wound, or both.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2016Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Edward John Fewkes, Stephan Lvovich Logunov, Cynthia Jean Wilson
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Patent number: 10898709Abstract: A device for treating sleep disordered breathing includes a stimulation element to stimulate an airway-patency-related nerve.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Darrell Wagner, Quan Ni, John Rondoni, David Dieken
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Patent number: 10898072Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a system for evaluating reliability of results in a visual reaction test taken by a user. Method steps with following phases are repeated several times: A visual test stimulus with a recognisable value is shown to the user, at a stimulus time-point; The user reports when she recognises the stimulus value, at a reporting time-point; A variable and relatively short delay time is inserted between the visual stimuli; Reaction times between the stimulus time-points and the reporting time-points are recorded; Step times are calculated as a sum of the delay time and reaction time for each step. Correlation between step times and delay times or correlation between reaction times and delay times is compared with predefined correlation values for reliability and thereby the level of reliability of the results is determined.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Ocuspecto OyInventors: Tapio Mantysalo, Markku Leinonen, Jaakko Suominen, Iris Tigchelaar, Pekka Jarvinen, Elias Maatta, Kaisa Penttila, Roope Kuutti, Samuli Lahdenpera
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Patent number: 10881319Abstract: An apparatus for treating dizziness comprises an input unit configured to input a type of dizziness suffered by a patient, a storage unit configured to store different treatment methods respectively corresponding to different types of dizziness, an operation unit configured to search for a treatment method corresponding to the diagnosed type of dizziness among the treatment methods stored in the storage unit based on the diagnosed type of dizziness, and an output unit configured to output the searched treatment method for the inputted type of dizziness to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Seoul National University HospitalInventors: Myung-Whan Suh, Jun Ho Lee, Seung Ha Oh, Chiheon Kwon, Joong Woo Ahn, Yunseo Ku, Hee Chan Kim
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Patent number: 10881519Abstract: A mosaic implant (2010) comprises a mesh support frame comprising a plurality of polygonal support rings (2040 A, B, C) connected by a plurality of struts (2014), and a plurality of mosaic plates (2012). The support rings are positioned within the mosaic plates; the struts extend between adjacent plates. An implant (1510) for filling a bore hole comprises a plate (1512) and a support frame (1520) having a central portion (1522) located at least partially within the plate, a polygonal outer rim (1524) having a plurality of fastening points for attaching the implant to bone surrounding a bore hole, and a plurality of arms (1530) extending between the central portion and the outer rim. The plurality of arms extend inwardly and downwardly away from the outer rim such that the central portion is located below the plane of the outer rim and the upper surface of the plate is flush with or slightly above the upper surface of the outer rim.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2015Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: OSSDSIGN ABInventors: Thomas Engstrand, Jan Bohlin, Jonas Åberg, Håkan Engqvist
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Patent number: 10869745Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tissue matrix products. The products can include tissue matrices that have openings such as holes or perforations located at certain positions to improve various functions without substantial loss of strength or other important properties. The openings can facilitate implantation of the tissue matrices in surgical procedures thereby speeding operation times and potentially improving surgical results.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: LifeCell CorporationInventors: Dennis Y. Lee, Jennifer Lynn Steinkoenig, Israel James Jessop, Alexander Ringo
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Patent number: 10866783Abstract: The following invention is a vocally activated control system for controlling an apparatus in a surgical setting, the system comprises: a. a voice sensor configured to detect vocal commands generated by surgeons during surgery; b. a signal transmitter connected to the voice sensor, the transmitter is configured to convert a vocal command into a transmittable signal and transmit it; c. a processor connected to a signal transmitter configured to receive a transmittable vocal signal, the processor is configured to convert a vocal signal to a predetermined set of operative instructions associated with the apparatus, the predetermined set of operative instructions comprising at least one instruction; and d. control means connected to the processor and apparatus; the control means is configured to receive a predetermined set of operative instructions and to cause the apparatus to operate accordingly; Said voice sensor and said transmitter are integrated within a wearable element.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Transenterix Europe S.a.r.l.Inventors: Gal Atarot, Motti Frimer, Tal Nir, Lior Alpert
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Patent number: 10842591Abstract: A biopsy marker having a spring-loaded anchor. The biopsy marker includes an insertion orientation and an anchored orientation. In the insertion orientation, the biopsy marker is manipulated under force to reduce the lateral span/cross-sectional area of the marker. In the anchored orientation, the biopsy marker is released and free to actively spring into a configuration in which the lateral span/cross-sectional area is greater than the lateral span/cross-sectional area of the biopsy marker when in the insertion orientation. In an embodiment, the spring-loaded anchor is configured to spring about a predefined rotational axis. An embodiment of the biopsy marker may be comprised of a single wire construction.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Med-Genesis, LLCInventor: Frederick Ahari
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Patent number: 10828401Abstract: Embodiments of a negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods for operating the systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system includes a pump assembly, canister, and a wound dressing configured to be positioned over a wound. The pump assembly, canister, and the wound dressing can be fluidically connected to facilitate delivery of negative pressure to a wound. The system can be configured to efficiently deliver negative pressure in continuous and intermittent modes. The system can also be configured to gradually ramp up and down to set pressure values. The system can also be configured to detect and indicate presence of certain conditions, such as low pressure, high pressure, leak, canister full, and the like. Detection and indication of the presence of at least some of these conditions can be enabled and disabled.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: William W. Gregory, William Joseph Jaecklein, Felix C. Quintanar, Matthew T. Smith
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Patent number: 10820644Abstract: Systems and methods of improving new age healing techniques. Personal effects including solids understood by practitioners of new age healing techniques to have vibrational qualities that are thought to improve health of body and mind. Personal effects including conductive elements coupling one or more solids to each other and to the user/wearer of the personal effect to improve the benefits to that user/wearer. Methods of improving health involving personal effects of the inventive subject matter.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Inventor: Kimberly Marie Sarubbi
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Patent number: 10820643Abstract: Systems and methods of improving new age healing techniques. Personal effects including solids understood by practitioners of new age healing techniques to have vibrational qualities that are thought to improve health of body and mind. Personal effects including conductive elements coupling one or more solids to each other and to the user/wearer of the personal effect to improve the benefits to that user/wearer. Methods of improving health involving personal effects of the inventive subject matter.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Inventor: Kimberly Marie Sarubbi
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Patent number: 10825567Abstract: An apparatus and method for informed personal-well-being decision making that provides a user with alerts and information, focused on health and wellness, on items they choose for possible consumption. Some embodiments include optical, sonic, smell and other sensors, communications with databases that identify ingredients and effects on health and well-being, as well as user inputs. From user input, GPS, local conditions and alerts, some embodiments determine information specific to the user and their environment. By using established, and creating new, databases, some embodiments compile, compare, transmit and store data on various consumables. Some embodiments provide access to information on the companies, manufacturers, and various other components in an item's trip from dirt to table. Some embodiments establish methods and procedures to ascertain both the point-of-origin and where the consumable has traveled.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Food2Life, LLCInventors: Fazal Wala, Alexander B. Lemaire, Charles A. Lemaire
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Patent number: 10817048Abstract: A method for rendering views to an output device in a vehicle, including receiving vehicle data from a first frame of reference. The first frame of reference is defined by the vehicle relative to an exterior environment of the vehicle. The method includes determining vehicle occupant action data based on the vehicle data associated with a vehicle occupant of the vehicle in a second frame of reference different than the first frame of reference. The method including generating a view based on the vehicle data and a model, the model including one or more components that define the view, wherein generating the view includes modifying one or more components of the model according to the vehicle occupant action data. The method including rendering the view to the output device by controlling the output device to update display of the view according to the modified one more components of the model.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Arthur Alaniz, Joseph Whinnery, Robert Wesley Murrish, Michael Eamonn Gleeson-May
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Patent number: 10806943Abstract: A device for repetitive nerve stimulation for development of muscle using inductive magnetic fields, having a stimulation coil replaceably attached to a stand and accommodated in a plastic housing, and a pulse generator for electrically actuating the stimulation coil.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: BTL Medical Technologies S.R.O.Inventor: Tobias Sokolowski
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Patent number: 10806942Abstract: A system and method for applying a low strength, low frequency magnetic field therapy to biological tissues. A coil is excited with a low frequency oscillating current, e.g., 10-1000 Hz. The coil is, e.g., 5-200 turns, having a diameter of 2-20 mm, and produces a magnetic field strength of about 0.01-5 mTelsa at a distance of 1 cm from the coil, or a cover over the coil, into the tissue. The current is preferably controlled by a smartphone or other programmable device controlled by a downloadable app in accordance with a PEMF program which may be separately downloaded or updated, and may be provided through an audio jack. Alternately, a digital interface and/or wireless interface may control the current. An app on the smartphone may be used to control the frequency, amplitude/envelope modulation, waveform, duration, etc. of the oscillation. The coil may be in mineral housing with a simple filter, and TRRS-type audio jack.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Inventor: Francis Hochstenbach
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Patent number: 10786626Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include measuring at least one effect of a combined bioactive agent and artificial sensory experience on an individual and/or modifying at least one of the bioactive agent or the artificial sensory experience at least partially based on the at least one effect.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLCInventors: Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Eric C. Leuthardt, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood
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Patent number: 10780201Abstract: In various aspects, the wound therapy apparatus disclosed herein includes a wound interface that defines an enclosed space over a wound bed that is fluid tight when secured to a skin surface around the wound bed. The wound therapy apparatus includes a control group that cooperates with the wound interface to regulate input of input fluid comprising a gas having an O2 concentration greater than atmospheric air into the enclosed space and to regulate the withdrawal of output fluid from the enclosed space in order to vary an actual pressure pa within the enclosed space generally between a minimum pressure pmin and a maximum pressure pmax, the minimum pressure pmin being less than ambient pressure pamb, in various aspects. The input of the gas having an O2 concentration greater than atmospheric air is sequential with withdrawal of the gas having an O2 concentration greater than atmospheric air, in various aspects. Related methods of use of the wound therapy apparatus are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2017Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Inventor: Edward D. Lin
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Patent number: 10780291Abstract: Provided herein is a multichannel Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (mTMS) coil device with two or more overlapping coil windings within a casing. The mTMS coil device is capable of adjusting parameters of the stimulation of magnetic and induced electric fields through the selective control of the multiple coil windings within the mTMS coil device. Additionally, provided are methods of operation including navigated TMS for adjusting parameters such as location, direction and/or orientation of magnetic and induced electric fields from mTMS coil devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Nexstim OyjInventors: Risto Ilmoniemi, Lari Koponen, Jaakko Nieminen, Gustaf Järnefelt
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Patent number: 10775851Abstract: A wearable memory aid or activity tracking device. The device includes a wristband having a plurality of buttons that may be manually articulated between first and second configurations or states to conveniently track the occurrence of events or to count activities. Activities or events may be tracked over any selected period of time, for example a day, a week, an hour, or other chronological time period. Alternatively, events may be tracked during an activity, for example, while at the gym, after school, during a golf hole, or the like. The device is suitable for use by people of any age.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Inventor: Sara Stewart
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Patent number: 10765880Abstract: A device for breaking down fatty tissue using inductive magnetic fields includes a stimulation coil replaceably attached to a stand and accommodated in a plastic housing, a variable-height pedestal, and a pivotable camera integrated in the stand for observing muscle contractions that are triggered. An operating console features control software for computer-aided optimization of one or more stimuli, and a pulse generator for electrically actuating a magnetic field coil. A spotlight may be included for correctly illuminating the area of the body captured by the camera. A method for breaking down fatty tissue is also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: BTL Medical Technologies S.R.O.Inventor: Tobias Sokolowski
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Patent number: 10764554Abstract: A method for rendering views to an output device, including receiving vehicle data from a portable device. The vehicle data is from a frame of reference of an exterior environment of a vehicle. The method also includes receiving user data from a portable device. The user data includes a health data about a user from a frame of reference of an exterior environment of the vehicle. The method also includes generating a view based on the vehicle data, the user data and a model. The model includes one or more components that define the view. The method further includes determining a difference between the user data and the vehicle data. The method additionally includes rendering the view at a rendering speed to the output device by controlling the output device to update display of the view according to the determined difference. The rendering speed is based on the health data.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Arthur Alaniz, Joseph Whinnery, Robert Wesley Murrish, Michael Eamonn Gleeson-May
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Patent number: 10754421Abstract: A method for rendering views to an output device, including receiving vehicle data, the vehicle data associated with a vehicle, and receiving user data including a health data about a user. The method including generating a view based on the vehicle data and the user data. The method including determining a difference between the user data and the vehicle data indicative of a perspective based on motion of the vehicle. The method including rendering the view at a rendering speed to the output device by controlling the output device to update display of the view according to the determined difference, wherein the rendering speed is based on the health data.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Arthur Alaniz, Joseph Whinnery, Robert Wesley Murrish, Michael Eamonn Gleeson-May
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Patent number: 10751452Abstract: This invention provides wound healing systems, which delivers oxygen to the wound bed and applies negative pressure thereto, where the source of oxygen and negative pressure are simultaneously applied to distal sites of the dressing. Methods of treating wounds and methods of treating or preventing anaerobic infection of wounds using such systems are described.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Inventor: Moris Topaz
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Patent number: 10736675Abstract: An endosseous screw assembly for an internal fixation system, comprising: a stem extending longitudinally and having at least one threaded distal portion for allowing anchoring to a bone site of a patient; a connection sleeve suitable for introduction inside a connection hole of a fixation member; and a ring nut rotatably mounted on the connection sleeve. The ring nut may be threadably mounted on the connection sleeve and may comprise a rim with teeth designed to cooperate with a step formed on the fixation member, in the vicinity of the connection hole, so as to prevent rotation of the ring nut with respect to the fixation member when the connection sleeve is introduced into the connection hole of the fixation member. The ring nut may further comprise multiple deformable interference fit components which lie along a conical portion of the connection sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Orthofix S.R.L.Inventors: Denis Lorenzini, Federico Vicenzi
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Patent number: 10736497Abstract: A method and a system for anatomical site relocalisation using dual data synchronisation. Method for repositioning, possibly several times, at a specific location, which has been already explored during a first or “reference exploration”, a flexible endoscope during one or more successive endoluminal or extraluminal subsequent or “new exploration”, or similar procedures, wherein the repositioning is realized either manually, by a human user, or automatically, by a robotic system, from or by way of a synchronisation process between a “new exploration” flexible endoscope video and the “reference exploration” flexible endoscope video displayed in parallel on or in two different windows, on one or more screens.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignees: INSTITUT HOSPITALO-UNIVERSITAIRE DE CHIRURGIE MINI-INVASIVE GUIDEE PAR L'IMAGE, INSTITUT DE RECHECHE SUR LES CANCERS DE L'APPAREIL DIGESTIF—IRCADInventors: Stephane Nicolau, Anant Suraj Vemuri, Luc Soler, Jacques Marescaux
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Patent number: 10729579Abstract: Described are devices and methods for delivering a sheet of tissue into the eye in such a way that damage to the tissue is minimized, damage to the eye during insertion and manipulation of the tissue is minimized, and the tissue is released and delivered in a precise and controlled fashion.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: National Institutes of HealthInventor: Arvydas Maminishkis
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Patent number: 10725734Abstract: There is provided a voice input device including a processor configured to realize an address term definition function of defining an address term for at least a partial region of an image to be displayed on a display, a display control function of displaying the image on the display and temporarily displaying the address term on the display in association with the region, a voice input acquisition function of acquiring a voice input for the image, and a command issuing function of issuing a command relevant to the region when the address term is included in the voice input.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Shouichi Doi, Yoshiki Takeoka, Masayuki Takada