Tourniquet Patents (Class 606/203)
  • Patent number: 12096944
    Abstract: A hemostatic device is worn on a hand having a site where bleeding is to be stopped and includes a pressing member that applies a compression force to the site. The hemostatic device further includes a cover configured to be worn on a thumb and a dorsal side of the hand, and a linear member having a first end connected to the cover and configured to secure the cover to the hand when a second end thereof is attached to the cover. The cover has a hole which surrounds a portion of the linear member and the pressing member is disposed on a distal side of the cover relative to a virtual line passing through the hole and the connection portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tomomi Yamada, Yo Higashi
  • Patent number: 12042154
    Abstract: Present invention is directed to a tourniquet having a base including at least first and second sections and having a cap attached to one of the sections. A compression strap is attached to the base and extends across the base. A windlass handle is provided and includes a strap aperture through which the compression strap is threaded through and stitched to itself. A locking strap extends across and is attached to the cap. A handle stop engages the locking strap such that the handle stop freely slides along the handle strap. A strap connector assembly is provided and includes a buckle frame and a self-cinching sliding arm transversely extending from a first side of the buckle frame to a second opposing side of the buckle frame, a sliding arm configured to slide along the buckle frame. A buckle connector is attached to the compression strap to engage the buckle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Tactical Medical Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Ross A. Johnson, Richard Alan Hester, Cory S. Hulsey
  • Patent number: 12029435
    Abstract: Described embodiments provide systems and methods for a tourniquet system compression device. The compression device includes a spooling mechanism, a ratchet release, a safety release, and a profile surface. The spooling mechanism includes a first side loading configured to receive a first tourniquet strap, and a second side loading slot configured to receive a second tourniquet strap. The ratchet release disengages a ratchet gear from a pawl. The safety release prevents the ratchet gear from disengaging with the pawl when the safety release is active. The profile surface generates a pressure profile against a subject. The compression device includes a fixed end of webbing. The compression device is coupled to the webbing. The spooling mechanism is configured to gather the webbing. The compression device includes a preset pressure profile. The compression device includes a fixed end fitting. The compression device is configured for side entry loading of the webbing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: ARMR Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Yegor Podgorsky, Chibueze Joseph Ihenacho, Andrew Stephens
  • Patent number: 12004753
    Abstract: A tourniquet for occluding blood flow to a limb is improved by the addition of proximal and distal strain gauges. The proximal strain gauge may be monitored under conditions of total blood flow occlusion for time-varying signals indicative of volumetric limb changes arising from the subject's blood flow in the proximal section of the limb. Upon a change in limb occlusion pressure, the signals from the proximal strain gauge can be observed to change also, and the working pressure in the tourniquet can be adjusted safely in response. Automated control systems may further use inputs from a distal strain gauge and/or from a sensor that detects induced pressure changes within the tourniquet to improve the control of the tourniquet working pressure during operation to avoid unwanted blood flow past the tourniquet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Marturion Electronics Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Barr, James S. Stewart, Christopher Green, Ashish Shah
  • Patent number: 11974757
    Abstract: An anti-hemorrhage device, and an anti-hemorrhage kit, includes a rigid platform and a compression device adjustably secured to the rigid platform. The kit also includes a gastroesophageal aortic occlusion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Jeffrey Stephen Plott, Kevin R. Ward
  • Patent number: 11940092
    Abstract: A modular mounting system includes a panel with a hexagonal array of primary apertures each of which has at least three planes of symmetry. Each of the primary apertures is separated from an adjacent primary aperture by a secondary aperture comprising an elongated opening having a length that is greater than the width of a PALS strap. A mounting system comprising a backing plate, an optional separate indexing plate and a front mounting bracket can be assembled to the panel to provide a rigid attachment between the equipment and the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Inventor: Greg Foutz
  • Patent number: 11864772
    Abstract: Disclosed is a tourniquet, comprising a fixing module, a hemostasis module, and an indication module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: ENODAR MEDICAL (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dawei Zhu, Bifeng Shen, Lianghui Fu, Xinyu Shen, Minjie He
  • Patent number: 11865291
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for sealing medical devices, particularly during intravascular access, are disclosed herein. Some aspects relate to a hemostatic valve for sealing a wide range of medical devices, such as catheters, wires, embolectomy systems. The valve can include an elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a central lumen extending therebetween. A reinforcement structure extends along at least a portion of the elongate member and is coupled to the elongate member. A shell defining a first aperture and a second aperture may be included, which first and second apertures can be fluidly coupled by the elongate member. A tensioning mechanism is coupled to the shell and to the elongate member, the tensioning mechanism can be moveable between a first configuration wherein the tensioning mechanism is collapsed and the central lumen is sealed and a second configuration wherein the central lumen is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Inari Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin E. Merritt, John C. Thress, Paul Lubock
  • Patent number: 11839454
    Abstract: A cuff for monitoring physiological cycles has an exterior and interior surface and securing means. The cuff consists of a body having an upper curve, a lower curve and a height (CH) therebetween. A sensor adhered with a flexible protective overlay to the interior surface is in communication with a microprocessor storage means. The microprocessor storage means can be within the cuff or separate therefrom with communication between the sensor and the storage means being wireless or through a communication member. A locking tab, having a width less than the body, extends from one side of the body. A slot retaining area extends from the body on a side opposite the locking tab and contains a slot dimensioned to receive the locking tab. A pull tab is adjacent the slot retaining area opposite the body. The pull tab shares a base with the slot retaining area and has a top line and an end width less than the width of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Caretaker Medical, LLC
    Inventor: Martin Baruch
  • Patent number: 11826054
    Abstract: A radial compression band is configured to provide hemostatic compression to an arterial access site on the arm of a wearer. The radial compression band includes an elongated arm band that presents an arm opening sized to receive the arm. The arm band presents proximal and distal margins, with the arm opening being defined between the margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Medical Ingenuities, LLC
    Inventor: Richard F. Corrigan, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11779345
    Abstract: Tourniquets have an elongated body having opposed first and second anchor locations, a strap having a body end connected to and extending from the first anchor location of the body, the strap having a free end, the second anchor location of the body having an adjustor buckle defining a passage receiving an intermediate portion of the strap between the body end and the free end, the adjustor buckle configured to resist movement of the strap through the passage in response to tension applied between the body and the portion of the strap extending toward the body end, and to enable movement of the strap through the passage in response to tension applied between the elongated body and a tail portion of the strap extending from the intermediate portion to the free end, the elongated body having a tightener, and the tail portion being connected to the elongated body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventor: Shane Michael Wagner
  • Patent number: 11730487
    Abstract: A vascular hemostasis system includes a first compression member and a second compression member separated from the first compression member to create a body part receiving space that is adapted to receive a body part having a vascular opening in need of hemostasis. A compression mechanism connects the first compression member to the second compression member, and the compression mechanism is configured to selectively move the first compression member towards or away from the second compression member to adjust the size of the space and thereby provide varying amounts of compression to the body part. An optional control system includes a detecting system, such as a pulse sensor, and a controller. The controller may be adapted to control the compression mechanism in response to the detecting system. In one version, the compression mechanism includes a locking mechanism that can selectively prevent the first compression member from moving away from the second compression member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Mohammad Reza Rajebi
  • Patent number: 11701126
    Abstract: A device for use in preventing stroke is provided. The device may include an expandable member that expands from a non-expanded configuration to an expanded configuration. The expandable member is located at a neck of a patient. An associated method is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Zhadkevich
  • Patent number: 11697011
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for sealing medical devices, particularly during intravascular access, are disclosed herein. Some aspects relate to a hemostatic valve for sealing a wide range of medical devices, such as catheters, wires, embolectomy systems. The valve can include an elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a central lumen extending therebetween. A reinforcement structure extends along at least a portion of the elongate member and is coupled to the elongate member. A shell defining a first aperture and a second aperture may be included, which first and second apertures can be fluidly coupled by the elongate member. A tensioning mechanism is coupled to the shell and to the elongate member, the tensioning mechanism can be moveable between a first configuration wherein the tensioning mechanism is collapsed and the central lumen is sealed and a second configuration wherein the central lumen is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Inari Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin E. Merritt, John C. Thress, Paul Lubock
  • Patent number: 11697012
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for sealing medical devices, particularly during intravascular access, are disclosed herein. Some aspects relate to a hemostatic valve for sealing a wide range of medical devices, such as catheters, wires, embolectomy systems. The valve can include an elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a central lumen extending therebetween. A reinforcement structure extends along at least a portion of the elongate member and is coupled to the elongate member. A shell defining a first aperture and a second aperture may be included, which first and second apertures can be fluidly coupled by the elongate member. A tensioning mechanism is coupled to the shell and to the elongate member, the tensioning mechanism can be moveable between a first configuration wherein the tensioning mechanism is collapsed and the central lumen is sealed and a second configuration wherein the central lumen is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Inari Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin E. Merritt, John C. Thress, Paul Lubock
  • Patent number: 11684372
    Abstract: Disclosed is an intelligent femoral artery hemostasis device by compression, including a main body capable of automatic compression. The main body includes a compression mechanism and a pressing plate mechanism successively provided from bottom to top; a lift regulator is provided between the support column and the compression mechanism; the compression mechanism is further provided with a detector for bleeding detection; and the main body is further integrated with a power supply module, an operation module and a central processing module. This invention realizes automatic bleeding detection and automatic pressurizing, and ensures the integration and compactness of the device. The power supply module, the operation module and the central processing module are integrated in the main body, avoiding external connecting wires and making it convenient to use the device when the tourniquet works in a twining working condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Henan Junankang Medical Equipment Sales Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Zhigang Dou
  • Patent number: 11684373
    Abstract: A tourniquet is described that includes an outer strap that runs from a first end to a second end having a buckle. An inner strap is routed within the outer strap over a portion of its length and runs through a windlass, which is used to tighten the tourniquet. The inner strap is secured to the outer strap at a position spaced away from the first end of the outer strap and is also secured to the buckle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Inventor: Derek Parsons
  • Patent number: 11607228
    Abstract: A hemostasis pressure device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the hemostasis pressure device includes a reusable component and a disposable cuff. The disposable cuff includes a pre-inflated pad configured to be placed at an access site on a patient. A knob secured to the reusable component is configured to control the pressure applied to the pre-inflated pad, providing incremental, fine-tuned control of pressure applied to the access site to achieve patent hemostasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: CORDIS US CORP.
    Inventor: Nicholas Andrew DeSantis
  • Patent number: 11504136
    Abstract: A tourniquet with a twisting assembly including a base part having a plurality of teeth arranged in a circle; and a twisting part adapted for rotating relative to the base part and the twisting part having a windlass portion. A portion of a strap can be operatively connected to the windlass portion such that when the windlass portion is rotated, the portion of the strap is twisted. The twisting assembly is adapted to allow movement of the twisting part away from close engagement with the teeth of the base part to allow rotation of the twisting part in one rotational direction relative to the base part. The twisting assembly is adapted to cooperatively allow movement of the twisting part into close engagement with the teeth of the base part to prevent rotation of the twisting part in the opposite rotational direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: RCR Medical Products LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Rankins, III, Adam Cole Ewing
  • Patent number: 11471167
    Abstract: A self-releasing tourniquet apparatus comprises an elongate strap and a housing. The strap has a first end and a second end and a plurality of holes arranged at substantially regular intervals along its length. The first end of the strap is connectable to the housing. The housing includes a projecting element sized to be received in one of the plurality of holes on the strap. The housing includes means for moving the projecting element from a first position to a second position after a predetermined period of time, and also includes timer means for measuring the predetermined period of time. In use, the strap is tensioned around a patient's limb when the projecting element is in the first position, and tension is released when the projecting element is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventor: Mark Jessup
  • Patent number: 11369387
    Abstract: A tourniquet assembly for providing additional comfort when giving blood includes a pad which is comprised of a flexible material. The pad has a first side, a second side and a perimeter edge extending between the first and second sides. The perimeter edge includes a front edge, a rear edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The pad is elongated and has a longitudinal axis extending through the first and second lateral edges. A band is coupled to the second side of the pad. The band extends along the longitudinal axis. The band is comprised of a flexible material and is wrapped around a limb to secure the pad to a person's limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventor: Eric Nivens
  • Patent number: 11324515
    Abstract: A wearable device comprises a tourniquet configured to occlude blood flow in an artery of a wearer. The tourniquet comprises at least one base plate; two anchor points connected to one of the at least one base plate and configured to anchor a first end of one of two laces; a tunnel strap comprising two lace guides connected to a first end of the tunnel strap, each configured to guide one of the two laces; and a tightening mechanism connected to one of the at least one base plate and comprising a spool configured to accept a second end of each of the two laces, and a knob configured for manually winding a portion of at least one of the two laces onto the spool. The wearable device comprises a wearable item quick release connector connected to the tourniquet, and configured to removably connect to a wearable item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Johnny Xavier Carabajal
  • Patent number: 11298105
    Abstract: A tissue positioning system for contouring a patient tissue volume includes an axially displaceable interface having a surface configured to engage a breast or other tissue volume. A low pressure source applies a partial low pressure to the surface of the displaceable interface to secure the tissue volume to the surface, and the axially displaceable interface is biased to pull and contour the tissue volume when the tissue volume is secured to the surface. The axially displaceable interface is typically mounted on a telescoping support and the biasing is provided by the same low pressure used to secure the tissue volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Delphinus Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Ho, Peter Littrup, Nebojsa Duric
  • Patent number: 11298139
    Abstract: A tourniquet belt system is provided. The tourniquet belt system includes a belt strap component which includes a front layer and a rear layer. The front layer and the rear layer are coupled to each other using a belt strap fastening mechanism. The tourniquet belt system further includes a tourniquet component, concealed between the front layer and the rear layer, which includes a tourniquet layer secured to an inner portion of the belt strap component and which runs along a length of the belt strap. The tourniquet belt system additionally includes a tightening rod. A portion of the tourniquet layer is coupled to the tightening rod for decreasing a length of the tourniquet layer within the belt strap component. The tourniquet system further includes a buckle component, which includes a buckle fastening mechanism and a ratchet mechanism configured to secure the belt strap component around a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Inventor: Eric Matthew Voros
  • Patent number: 11291461
    Abstract: The tourniquet device includes a pressure plate, a winding rod, a control rod, a dial, a locking rod, and a strap. The winding rod and has a ratchet at one end. A ratchet is provided around a bottom end of the control rod engaging the ratchet of the winding rod. The dial is fixedly joined to the control rod, and locking holes are provided on the bottom side of the dial. The locking rod is for locking the dial. The strap has a first end fixedly connected to a buckle and a second end threaded through the slits of the pressure plate and then through the buckle and back. A fastener patch is attached to the strap, and a tightening band has a first end fixedly joined to the strap between the buckle and the fastener patch and a second end is threaded through the slit of the winding rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: DE XING MEDICAL TREATMENT AND INSTRUMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Te-Hsin Hsiao
  • Patent number: 11278295
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is generally directed to a device that can be used as a tourniquet cuff for effective blood draws and IV insertion. The disclosed device assists skilled medical professionals in locating a vessel and inserting an intravenous tube, catheter, and/or blood drawing needle therein. Particularly, the device includes a cuff that wraps around at least a portion of a patient limb (e.g., an arm). The cuff is secured on the patient's limb with a plurality of straps that are tightened and secured about the circumference of the cuff. When the device is configured on the limb of a patient, the patient's blood vessels immediately engorge with blood. In this way, the vessels can be clearly visualized by or felt by a medical professional. As a result, blood can easily and efficiently be drawn and/or an IV successfully inserted without multiple attempts at finding the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Inventor: Crystal McCorkell
  • Patent number: 11272852
    Abstract: A method of determining blood pressure measurements includes inflating a cuff, receiving an indication of pressure inside the cuff during inflation, determining a blood pressure based at least in part on the received indication, assigning a confidence level to the blood pressure, and determining whether the confidence level satisfies a threshold confidence level. Based at least on a determination that the confidence level satisfies a threshold confidence level, the method can include causing a display to display the blood pressure. Based at least on a determination that the confidence level does not satisfy a threshold confidence level, the method can include deflating the cuff, receiving an indication of pressure inside the cuff during deflation, determining another blood pressure, and causing a display to display a blood pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Marcelo Lamego, Massi Joe E Kiani, Ken Lam, Cristiano Dalvi, Hung The Vo
  • Patent number: 11272941
    Abstract: A device that holds a radial sheath, catheter or similar structure in place during surgical procedures. The device has a strap configured to fit around a patient's wrist and a two-part section that includes a sheath holder or clamp. The clamp is configured to accept a free end of the sheath or other device and to allow the physician access to the open end of that sheath so that they can insert instruments through it. The second section contains a compression device that, when positioned over the puncture site, can be expanded such that it provides pressure and patent hemostasis to the site to stop bleeding. Adhesive surfaces with peel away releasable liners on one or more surfaces of the device allow the flap featuring the compression balloon to be folded over onto the flap containing the sheath clamp and hold it in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Inventor: William P Buchanan
  • Patent number: 11259794
    Abstract: A suture construction and method for forming a suture construction is disclosed. The construction utilizes a suture having an enlarged central body portion defining a longitudinal passage. First and second ends of the suture are passed through first and second apertures associated with the longitudinal passage to form a pair of loops. Portions of the suture lay parallel to each other within the suture. Application of tension onto the suture construction causes constriction of the longitudinal passage, thus preventing relative motions of the captured portions of the suture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin T. Stone, Jason D. Meridew
  • Patent number: 11253268
    Abstract: A junctional tourniquet apparatus and related methods of use. An exemplary tourniquet has an inverted cone shape, wherein a narrower end has a mushroom shaped base that is pressed against a compression target and a broader end has a plurality of pass-through slots for straps. Another exemplary tourniquet has a broad plate component and a handle component. The handle component has a mushroom shaped base on a first end and a handle on a second end. The handle component passes through the center of the plate component with threads that allow the handle component to compress a target by twisting the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Joseph Thomas Burkart, Danielle E. Cafasso, Robert Henry Hayford, Huckelberry Finne, Jose Ramirez Vargas, Michael P. Abbott
  • Patent number: 11246602
    Abstract: Pressure wraps include an elongated elastic strap and an adjustable loop formed in the elongated elastic strap. The elongated elastic strap is wrapped around a subject to form a plurality of loops, and provides selectively variable amounts of pressure depending on the amount of tension applied to the elongated elastic strap as the loops are formed around the subject. The size of the adjustable loop is configured to be selectively varied via an adjustment component. Pressure wraps may include a plurality of discrete regions of hooks compatible with the pile of the elongated elastic strap, which are configured to inhibit unintentional unwrapping during application. A securement is configured to secure the distal end of the elongated elastic strap to an intermediate portion of the strap, thereby securing the pressure wrap with respect to the subject. The securement may include a manipulatable fastener and/or an automatic fastener for securing the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Inventor: Samuel Slishman
  • Patent number: 11234708
    Abstract: The present invention relates a tourniquet, where tightening of the tourniquet is performed by linear motion by pulling a pull-cord. The tourniquet comprises a tensioning device and a strap. The first end of the strap is coupled to the tensioning device. The second end of the strap is wrapped around a limb and fixed to the tensioning device. The tightening of the tourniquet is achieved by pulling a pull-cord. Linear motion by the pull-cord is translated into winding up the strap inside the tensioning device, and thereby achieving a time-effective tightening of the tourniquet without the need of high forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Inventor: Gard Fostad Moe
  • Patent number: 11219749
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to balloon catheter assemblies. The balloon catheter assemblies can include a hub, an elongated member, and an inflation balloon. The balloon catheter assemblies can also include a support wire having a proximal end that is longitudinally displaceable within a sleeve that is disposed in the catheter hub. A distal end of the support wire may be coupled to the inflation balloon at one or more positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron J. Hopkinson, Barton P. Gill, Kevin Oberg, Hugh W. Goldston
  • Patent number: 11207077
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for junctional hemorrhage control and pelvic stabilization are provided. The hemorrhage control plate includes a baseplate and a bulbous node extending outwardly. It is positioned against a patient's body such that it aligns with an artery. It is used in connection with a tourniquet to occlude blood flow at a junctional hemorrhage site. The device includes tabs to attach to the tourniquet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: ALPHAPOINTE
    Inventors: Christopher B. Kosiorek, Esra Abir, Christian D. Reid, Jon R. Mattson, Christopher J. Murphy, Corey F. Russ, Ryan Williams
  • Patent number: 11141108
    Abstract: Example headsets and methods for gathering electroencephalographic signals are disclosed herein. An example headset includes an adjustment assembly including a first support to be disposed on a first side of a head of a person and a second support to be disposed on a second side of the head of the person. The example headset also includes an adjustor operatively coupled to the first support. Further, the example headset includes an electrode strip and a tension strap having a first end operatively coupled to the adjustor and a second end operatively coupled to the second support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: NIELSEN CONSUMER LLC
    Inventors: Yakob Badower, Bradley R. Lawrence, Marcos Male, Marko Jovanovic, Jakob Olrik
  • Patent number: 11083467
    Abstract: A hemostatic device includes a band for wrapping around a puncture site of a wrist, a mechanism for securing the band to the wrist in a wrapped state, an inflatable portion connected to the band and inflated by being injected with air, a tube body that communicates between an inflatable space of the inflatable portion and an outside, and a cover portion that covers the tube body in the inflatable portion, in which the tube body has a hole portion that opens in the inflatable portion, the cover portion has a communication portion that is disposed to cover the hole portion and allows communication between the hole portion and the inflatable portion by being positioned to overlap the hole portion, and the tube body is movable relative to the cover portion so that a positional relation between the communication portion and the hole portion is controllable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kenichi Hazama, Ryosuke Maeda, Junichi Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 11026697
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for specific shapes and combinations of the compression members amenable to the safest, yet most effective compression of the carotid and vertebral arteries aimed at prevention of embolic stroke. An associated method of achieving an optimal compression of said arteries for the purpose of stroke prevention is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Zhadkevich
  • Patent number: 11020305
    Abstract: An apparatus for placing pressure on a plurality of trigger points includes a support, a first pressure element, and a second pressure element. The first pressure element is carried by the support. The second pressure element is carried by the support. The first pressure element is moveable with respect to the support, and the second pressure element is moveable with respect to the support. The first pressure element and the second pressure element are also moveable with respect to each other. The support has a length so that the support can be attached around a lower portion of the trunk of a human body. The first pressure element and the second pressure element are shaped to apply an external force to at least two portions of the human body proximate to where a psoas muscle, an Iliacus muscle, and a rectus femorus muscle intersect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventor: David Lunsford
  • Patent number: 10945741
    Abstract: This invention presents a non-pneumatic tourniquet device designed for quick, easy application to an injured digit, such as a finger or a toe. One preferred embodiment comprises a frame, which is affixed to a flexible layer or membrane, and allows for an opening for the insertion of the injured digit through the device. This easy to use apparatus temporarily checks the bleeding or blood flow by applying an external pressure or a compression to the blood vessels in an appendage and also allows for exsanguination of the injured area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: PRECISION MEDICAL DEVICES, LLC
    Inventors: William J. Green, Ted J. Brackett
  • Patent number: 10905361
    Abstract: A radial check device, system, and related methods are provided for accessing ulnar and/or radial flow and producing documentation or electronic records of such assessment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: PROMEDICA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
    Inventor: Periakaruppan Kasi Ramanathan
  • Patent number: 10743888
    Abstract: A point specific junctional tourniquet is provided having a rotational variable height adjustable point specific compression device including an upper housing, a lower housing rotationally nested within the upper housing and a base with an integral belt/strap guide and a belt/strap having a medical clasp, wherein for height adjustment of said upper housing and pressure form, the user grips the upper housing and the lo Aver housing and rotationally twists the two gripped housings causing the height to increase and after the optimum height is reached, depending upon the injury or wound, the assembled rotational variable height adjustable point specific compression device is secured in place and pressure is applied using the belt/strap, held in place within the belt/strap guide. The point specific junctional tourniquet is provided with a smartphone application for use in emergency situation events as required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Inventor: John D. Haeussinger
  • Patent number: 10722246
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for obtaining patent hemostasis of the radial artery by compressing the uninstrumented ulnar artery to increase radial artery flow. The device comprises a band having an inflatable bladder for applying blunt pressure to the ulnar artery. The method comprises applying a pressure to the homolateral ulnar artery and applying a pressure to the radial artery at the access site to obtain hemostasis at the access site. The method further comprises administering an anticoagulant to a patient at a dose ranging from about 20 units per kg of body weight to about 30 units per kg of body weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: VASOINNOVATIONS INC.
    Inventor: Samir Bipin Pancholy
  • Patent number: 10716576
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for obtaining patent hemostasis of the radial artery by compressing the uninstrumented ulnar artery to increase radial artery flow. The device comprises a band having an inflatable bladder for applying blunt pressure to the ulnar artery. The method comprises applying a pressure to the homolateral ulnar artery and applying a pressure to the radial artery at the access site to obtain hemostasis at the access site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: VASOINNOVATIONS INC.
    Inventor: Samir Bipin Pancholy
  • Patent number: 10711921
    Abstract: A reusable hose bundling sleeve having hooks and loops attached to an elongated section of material. The loops have a portion that extends beyond an edge of the elongated section and the portion of the loops has an identifiable portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventor: Bradley D. Barger
  • Patent number: 10709205
    Abstract: A cord lock device is provided, which includes a body having first and second faces, with a cord passage extending through the body between the first and second faces. First and second grip channels are formed in the first face and have respective first ends adjacent to the cord passage and second ends extending away from the cord passage. Each of the grip channels has a pair of grip teeth facing each other on opposite sides of the respective grip channel, ridges of the pairs of grip teeth extending from the first face toward the second face at an angle such that at the first face, the ridges are furthest from the cord passage, while at a point closest to the second face, the ridges are closest to the cord passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventor: Charles David Harris
  • Patent number: 10702281
    Abstract: Radial artery compression devices with an inflatable chamber and a substantially rigid frame are disclosed. The inflatable chamber of the radial artery compression devices can be inflated and then deflated according to a predetermined protocol. Some substantially rigid frames can form a wall of the inflatable chamber. Some substantially rigid frames can include indicia to facilitate positioning of the inflatable chamber relative to a puncture site of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Blaine Johnson, Tyler Rees, Kenneth Sykes, Randy Boyd, Tamara L. Newren
  • Patent number: 10695071
    Abstract: A portable compact tourniquet includes a pivot housing, a strap carriage that is linearly translatable relative to the pivot housing, and a screw assembly. When the screw assembly is operated, the strap carriage away from the pivot housing, thus tightening a tourniquet strap that is attached to the strap carriage and to the pivot housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Kevin R. Ward, Albert J. Shih, Jeffrey Stephen Plott, Thuan Doan
  • Patent number: 10653430
    Abstract: An arterial compression device having a band for securably fastening the arterial compression device around a wrist of a subject, a compression portion that is moveable so as to selectively apply pressure to the radial artery of the subject, and an aperture permitting access to the ulnar artery of the subject when the arterial compression device is securably fastened around the wrist of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: CORMED LIMITED
    Inventors: Adrian D. Brown, Jonathan C. Swift, Christopher Brown
  • Patent number: 10646232
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for regulating tourniquet cuff pressure to restrict blood flow penetration past the cuff based on a personalized restrictive pressure (PRP). The system includes mechanisms for estimating a limb occlusion pressure (LOP) by determining a minimum pressure at which arterial blood penetration past an applied tourniquet cuff is stopped and measuring a pulsation characteristic associated with the LOP. Thereafter, the system establishes a PRP by determining a second pressure that restricts but does not stop arterial blood penetration past the cuff and that corresponds to a second pulsation characteristic differing by a percentage from the pulsation characteristic associated with the LOP. During a limb-activity time period, the system maintains pressure in the applied tourniquet cuff near the PRP, thereby restricting but not stopping arterial blood penetration past the cuff during the activity time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Western Clinical Engineering Ltd.
    Inventors: James A. McEwen, Michael Jameson, Jeswin Jeyasurya, Kenneth L. Glinz
  • Patent number: RE50013
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for regulating tourniquet cuff pressure to restrict blood flow penetration past the cuff based on a personalized restrictive pressure (PRP). The system includes mechanisms for estimating a limb occlusion pressure (LOP) by determining a minimum pressure at which arterial blood penetration past an applied tourniquet cuff is stopped and measuring a pulsation characteristic associated with the LOP. Thereafter, the system establishes a PRP by determining a second pressure that restricts but does not stop arterial blood penetration past the cuff and that corresponds to a second pulsation characteristic differing by a percentage from the pulsation characteristic associated with the LOP. During a limb-activity time period, the system maintains pressure in the applied tourniquet cuff near the PRP, thereby restricting but not stopping arterial blood penetration past the cuff during the activity time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Western Clinical Engineering Ltd.
    Inventors: James A. McEwen, Michael Jameson, Jeswin Jeyasurya, Kenneth L. Glinz