12th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200086055 | Medicament Delivery Device - A medicament delivery device comprising: a housing arranged to contain a medicament container with a piston for sealing the medicament container and displacing the medicament; a medicament delivery mechanism arranged to push the piston to displace the medicament when activated; and a driving mechanism connected to the medicament delivery mechanism such that when the medicament delivery mechanism is activated, the driving mechanism converts linear motion of the medicament delivery mechanism into torque so as to rotate a rotation member. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086056 | Syringe Assembly with Inverse Delivery - A reduced profile syringe assembly is provided that includes an overall profile that is substantially similar to a profile of a syringe barrel. The syringe assembly includes a plunger rod that is significantly disposed within the syringe barrel when filled for use, with the plunger rod adapted to be retracted from the syringe barrel during dispensing of contents of the syringe barrel. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086057 | SYRINGE PLUNGER WITH DYNAMIC SEAL - A plunger, a syringe, and a method of making a plunger and a syringe are disclosed. The plunger includes a support ring and a cover disposed over and coupled to the support ring. A cavity defining a predetermined volume is defined between the support ring and the cover. The syringe includes a barrel defining an inner wall and the plunger inserted therein. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086058 | MINI SYRINGE - A mini syringe includes a tubular base member, a microneedle unit including a microneedle device and a compressible pharmacy housing device and mounted in the bottom side of the base member, a plunger mounted in the base member and pressable to compress the pharmacy housing device, and an adjustment cover threaded onto the base member for controlling the moving distance of the plunger in a micro-adjustable manner. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086059 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING ADMINISTERING OF MEDICATION BY MEDICATION INJECTION DEVICES - A method of manufacturing a plunger head for a medication injection device includes assembling at least a portion of a first component, assembling at least a portion of a second component, and assembling the first component into a cavity of the second component. The first component has a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end being configured for insertion into a barrel of the medication injection device before the proximal end, and the first component houses at least one electronic component. The second component is configured to at least partially surround the first component and to separate the first component from a medication contained within the barrel of the medication injection device. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086060 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE WITH DOSE KNOB CLUTCH - An assembly for a drug delivery device and an associated drug delivery device are provided. The device has a drug delivery device housing and a medicament contained in the drug delivery device housing. A clutch is established between the dose knob and the dial link to prevent inadvertent proximal axial movement of the lead screw away from the cartridge piston, which can lead to dosing inaccuracies. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086061 | Syringe Devices, Components of Syringe Devices, and Methods of Forming Components and Syringe Devices - A syringe device includes a syringe barrel and piston having a fluid passageway extending from a vial port. Another syringe device includes a syringe barrel, a piston sleeve and an insert. A channel extends along a side of the insert. A valve controls fluid communication between the channel and the syringe barrel. Another syringe device has a syringe barrel, a piston sleeve and an insert. A valve controls fluid communication between a compartment within the insert and the syringe barrel. A method of preparing a medication includes providing a component within a syringe barrel and another component within a compartment of a piston insert. A seal is over-molded onto a tip of the insert and an end of a piston sleeve. The sleeve is rotated relative to the insert to establish fluid communication between the compartment and the barrel chamber. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086062 | NEEDLE COVER - A needle protection device ( | 2020-03-19 |
20200086063 | Syringe Exchange Device - A device configured to receive and safely store a plurality of used needle-containing medical apparatus such as syringes, IV catheter introducers, bodily fluid collection devices and blood collection tube holders and to dispense a sterile medical apparatus having the same or a similar shape, size and configuration as that deposited into the device. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086064 | SYRINGE ADAPTER FOR MEDICATION - Improved apparatus for use with medication in fluid form, which is particularly beneficial for medications having a relatively high viscosity. The disclosed syringe adapter has an opening that is relatively large, as compared to a conventional needle, and thus affixing the disclosed syringe adapter to a syringe improves syringeability of higher-viscosity medications. Some embodiments feature a lateral extension that prevents inserting the syringe adapter too far into a medicine bottle, and some embodiments feature a component that assists in firmly grasping. When the disclosed syringe adapter is affixed to a pistol-grip or tab-handled syringe, the medication withdrawn into the pistol-grip syringe can be more easily administered from the syringe barrel. In some embodiments, the syringe adapter will be replaced with a needle prior to injecting the medication, while in some other embodiments, the needle is affixed to the in-place syringe adapter for the injection. In yet other embodiments, the needle is affixed to a needle holder that, in turn, is affixed to the in-place syringe adapter for the injection. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086065 | SPACER FOR A SYRINGE - A spacer for a syringe for manual injection includes a mount section, a flange section and a stopper section. The mount section is adapted to be coupled to a distal end of a syringe body of the syringe. The flange section includes a contact face adapted to contact a skin surface of a patient. The stopper section has a bore extending between the mount section and the flange section wherein the stopper section is adapted to define an injection depth of a needle when being attached to the distal end of the syringe body of the syringe and extending through the bore of the stopper section. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086066 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SENSOR-ENHANCED NEEDLE PLACEMENT - The invention features devices that measure the pressure of an injection or intrinsic physiologic pressures generated and measures the fluid content, e.g., blood content, of aspirated fluid during medical interventions requiring hypodermic needles, e.g., fluid sampling or medical injection procedures. The devices feature pressure and fluid content, e.g., blood, sensors that trigger indicators to alert the user of an issue during the procedure(s). The invention features a flexible cover for devices of the invention to facilitate introduction of a device into a sterile field. The invention also provides methods of using such devices and covers. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086067 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE, ATOMIZING ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An electronic cigarette, an atomizing assembly, and a method of manufacturing an atomizing assembly. The atomizing assembly includes a liquid absorbing unit and a heating unit. The liquid absorbing unit is configured to absorb and store liquid and the liquid absorbing unit forms an atomizing channel therein and includes an atomizing surface on which the liquid is atomized and volatilized. The atomizing surface defines a boundary of the atomizing channel through which the smoke flows. The heating unit is configured to atomize the liquid and includes a buried portion and an embedded portion connected to each other. The embedded portion is embedded in the liquid absorbing unit and is internally tangent to the corresponding atomizing surface. The buried portion is wrapped in the liquid absorbing unit, wherein a predetermined distance is designed between the buried portion and the corresponding atomizing surface in a radial direction of the atomizing channel. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086068 | HEATER ASSEMBLY AND AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE COMPRISING SAME - A heater assembly includes a heater extending to correspond to at least a part of a length of a cigarette and comprising one end to be inserted into the cigarette and configured to generate heat when electricity is applied; a first cover coupled to the heater to maintain a position with respect to the heater and comprising one surface that faces toward the end of the heater and extends outward from the heater; and a second cover coupled to another end of the heater and supporting another surface of the first cover facing toward the other end of the heater. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086069 | AEROSOL DELIVERY SYSTEMS - There is provided an electronically controlled, motor-driven, breath actuated metered dose inhaler for delivering aerosolized medicament or other matter to a user. The inhaler may comprise a base housing including a motor-driven actuator and other system components and a removable aerosol cartridge insertably receivable in the base housing. The inhaler may be paired with a smart phone or other client computing device to provide additional functionality, such as to provide instructional information and feedback regarding usage of the inhaler, to generate and display dosage tracking information, and to provide alerts and reminders to a user of the inhaler or others. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086070 | NEBULIZER UNIT WITH EXCHANGABLE MOUTHPIECE - A nebulizer unit includes a housing, an aerosol generator, and an exchangeable mouthpiece. The aerosol generator is supported within the housing by a sealing ring and a retaining structure, and includes an outlet end having an integrally formed mouthpiece connector. The exchangeable mouthpiece is configured to be received by the mouthpiece connector. One side of the mouthpiece includes at least one air channel, each air channel having a first end that opens into an aerosol chamber. The aerosol chamber is delimited at an end face by the aerosol generator and circumferentially by the mouthpiece connector and the mouthpiece. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086071 | RESPIRATORY MASK - Herein disclosed is a respiratory mask comprising a nose cushion assembly. The nose cushion assembly comprises a base body and a buffering piece. The base body is defined as having a base intake portion and a base connection portion. The base body comprises an air routing piece disposed at the inside of the base body and having a partitioning wall and a wall connection piece. The inside of the partitioning wall encloses an air intake zone. The wall connection piece is disposed outside the partitioning wall and connects with the base intake portion. Between the partitioning wall and the base intake portion there is defined an air outtake zone. The air intake zone is approximately at the center of the base intake portion. The buffering piece connects with the base connection portion and encloses a nose containing room, which in turn connects with the inside of the base body. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086072 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO PROVIDE BREATHING SUPPORT - A ventilator, or a breathing assistance apparatus, is disclosed to ventilate patients who may have breathing difficulties, said device comprising a inspiratory pressure control duct configured to be immersed in a first body of fluid; a positive end-expiratory pressure control duct configured to be immersed in a second body of fluid; at least one valve connected to the peak inspiratory pressure control duct and to the positive end-expiratory pressure control duct, and at least one controller communicably connected to the valve to control rate of cycling of the valve, thereby controlling number of breaths per minute, and to control the duration of peak inspiratory pressure also known as inspiratory time. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086073 | HUMIDIFIER RESERVOIR - A reservoir configured to retain a volume of liquid for use in an apparatus for humidifying a flow of pressurised air comprises a base portion and a lid portion. The reservoir may be configured to improve its level of thermal contact to the heater plate using the flow of pressurised air. The reservoir may be configured to improve thermal contact between the reservoir and the heater plate by pre-compression upon engagement of the reservoir with the humidifier. The reservoir may comprise a removable intermediate portion, which may include the inlet tube and/or the outlet tube, for improved access for cleaning. The reservoir may also be configured to prevent overfilling. Overfill prevention features in the reservoir may include defined flow egress paths and/or formation of air locks. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086074 | POSITIVE EXPIRATORY PRESSURE DEVICES WITH FLUTTER VALVE - A positive pressure airway device for providing resistance in an air pathway for a patient exhaling. The device includes a central tube region, a inspiratory air passageway for passing air into the central tube region when a patient breathing through the device inhales, and an expiratory air passageway for passing air out of the central tube region when a patient breathing through the device exhales, A valve in the expiratory air passageway allows air to flow out only when a patient using the device exhales with an expiratory air pressure greater than a selected pressure, and includes a stopper and a coil spring with an interior portion that is free from any structure that would inhibit the “side-to-side” movement of the spring within the housing. The stopper has a cone-shaped air-stopping surface providing a valve angle that is different from the valve-seat angle so that either laminar or oscillating flow may be obtained. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086075 | DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOW-COST BREATHING SUPPORT DEVICE - Respiratory diseases affect a large part of world population, especially in developing world. In this invention, we present a breathing support system to provide life-saving support to such patients. The system automates and regulates the use of a bag valve mask (commonly known as an ambu bag). The system uses mechanical actuators, sensors and a smart feedback control mechanism to automate and regulate the operation of the ambu bag to implement core functions of mechanical ventilation for life-saving applications. The system can also be used to provide better breathing support to newborns (e.g. to prevent hypoxia). The system can be used to save hundreds of thousands of lives in the developing world, in emergencies and during transportation globally. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086076 | BIOMETRIC FEEDBACK AS AN ADAPTATION TRIGGER FOR ACTIVE NOISE REDUCTION, MASKING, AND BREATHING ENTRAINMENT - Aspects of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for closed-loop sleep protection and/or sleep regulation. According to an aspect, a biosignal parameter and ambient noise are measured. The biosignal parameter is used to determined sleep condition of a subject. The sleep condition is determined based on one or more of personalized sleep data or historical sleep data collected using a subset of society, or both. Based on the sleep condition, an arousal threshold is determined. Based on the ambient noise and the determined sleep condition, one or more actions are taken to regulate sleep and avoid sleep disruption by using sound masking or ANR | 2020-03-19 |
20200086077 | DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING THERAPY - A system and methods for remote Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy include performing, at therapist and client computing platforms, steps of: receiving an EMDR message indicating a position a bilateral simulation (BLS) element, wherein the BLS element is at least one of a visual, an audio, and a tactile element, and wherein the indicated position is a screen position of a visual element, or a right or left position of an audio or tactile element; and responsively presenting, on the respective computing platform the BLS element at the indicated position; and performing on the EMDR server steps of: establishing connections with the therapist and client computing platforms; and broadcasting simultaneously, over the first and second connections to both the therapist and client computing platforms, the EMDR message. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086079 | Methods, Medical Devices and Kits for Modifying the Luminal Profile of a Body Vessel - Methods of modifying the luminal profile of a body vessel are described. An example method comprises advancing a cannula out of the distal end of a catheter disposed within the lumen of a body vessel of an animal and toward a target site on the wall of the body vessel; passing contrast dye through the cannula toward the target site; simultaneously continuing the advancing and passing until the distal end of the cannula punctures the inner layer of the wall of the body vessel at the target site; and passing a bulking agent through the cannula and into a space between connective tissue layers surrounding the vessel wall at the target site. Medical devices, medical device assemblies, and kits are also described. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086080 | Catheter Tray, Packaging System, and Associated Methods | 2020-03-19 |
20200086081 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING MEDICAL DEVICES AND PORTIONS OF MEDICAL DEVICES - Methods for making medical devices and portions of medical devices (e.g., intravascular catheters, catheter shafts, and tubular guiding members) are provided. Example methods may include providing a first ribbon comprising one or more thermoplastic materials and a piece of shrink tubing defining a shrink tube lumen and forming a first assembly by positioning the first ribbon inside the shrink tube lumen and urging the first ribbon to assume a tubular shape in which the first ribbon defines a ribbon lumen. A second assembly may be formed by loading an inner tubular member over a mandrel and forming or placing a support structure over an outer surface of the inner tubular member. A third assembly may be formed by inserting the second assembly into the ribbon lumen defined by the first ribbon of the first assembly. The third assembly may be heated to a process temperature. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086082 | DEFLECTABLE GUIDE - Described herein are devices and methods for guide catheters having one or more regions of increased flexibility. A flexibility region comprises one tubular segment of the guide catheter with a non-linear longitudinal seam between two non-concentric layers of material having different durometers. A non-linear seam, such as a zig-zag or sinusoidal configuration, permits controlled compression of lower durometer material between portions of higher durometer material. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086083 | INTRA-VENTRICULAR INFUSION AND EVACUATION CATHETER FOR TREATMENT OF INTRACEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE (ICH) - A method of treating an anatomical cavity of a patient comprises introducing an infusion/aspiration catheter into the patient, such that a plurality of arms of the catheter reside within the anatomical cavity, delivering a fluid into the at least one of a connector, such that fluid exits the at least one fluid port of at least one of the arms, thereby infusing the anatomical cavity with the fluid, and aspirating the fluid into the at least one fluid port of at least one of the arms, such that the fluid exits the connector(s). | 2020-03-19 |
20200086084 | FOSSA OVALIS PENETRATION | 2020-03-19 |
20200086085 | ORIENTABLE CATHETER, DEVICE AND METHOD OF SURGICAL INTERVENTION - An orientable catheter ( | 2020-03-19 |
20200086086 | Intravascular Imaging System with Force Error Detection and Remediation - An intravascular imaging system includes a catheter with an elongate outer sheath and a torque cable axially translatable and rotatable in the elongate outer sheath, a pullback and rotation unit for axially translating and rotating the torque cable, a sensor configured to provide an output indicative of an axial force exerted by the torque cable on a rotor in the pullback and rotation unit, and a controller configured to cause the pullback and rotation unit to operate in a remedial mode if the output exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086087 | TORQUE-BASED CATHETER ARTICULATION - A robotic surgical system configured for the articulation of a catheter comprises an input device, a control computer, and an instrument driver having at least one motor for displacing the pull-wire of a steerable catheter wherein the control computer is configured to determine the desired motor torque or tension of the pull-wire of a catheter based on user manipulation of the input device. The control computer is configured to output the desired motor torque or tension of the pull-wire to the instrument driver, whereby at least one motor of the instrument driver implements the desired motor torque to cause the desired pull-wire tension to articulate the distal tip of the catheter. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086088 | CATHETER ANCHORING DEVICE - Embodiments include a catheter anchoring device for securing a percutaneous medical catheter inserted at a skin puncture site to a skin of a body. The catheter anchoring device may include a catheter capture portion coupled to a skin attachment portion. The catheter capture portion may be configured to engage with a portion of the catheter protruding from the skin when the catheter is subcutaneously placed in a body. The skin attachment portion may be configured to adhesively attach the anchoring device to the skin, wherein the skin attachment portion is primarily attached to the skin overlaying and lateral to the subcutaneously located catheter. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086090 | TUBE ELEMENT - A tube element for a device for introduction into a body passage comprises a first tube element end and a second tube element end, wherein a longitudinal dimension is formed between the first and second tube element end. The tube element has a sheath comprising an outer wall and an inner wall. A cross-sectional element is arranged between the first and second tube element ends. The cross-sectional element contains a plurality of opening arrangements. Each opening arrangement comprises a first opening containing an insert element and a second opening, the internal pressure of which can be changed by a pressure changing means. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086091 | GUIDEWIRE CLAMP AND INTRODUCER - A guidewire for medical procedures can be maintained in a coiled configuration with a clamp. Multiple clamped and coiled guidewires may be stored in a fluid-filled, storage bowl concurrently. Different clamps may have different colors to differentiate the clamps and clamped guidewires. The clamps may be markable to provide additional differentiation. The clamps can further comprise a guidewire introduction funnel and/or a guidewire torquer. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086092 | GUIDEWIRE RETAINERS FOR USE WITH CATHETERS AND RELATED METHODS AND KITS - Guidewire retainers for use with catheters and related methods and kits are disclosed. According to an aspect, a guidewire retainer includes a body that defines an interior space therein and an opening at one end that provides passage from an exterior of the body to the interior space. The interior space can be shaped and sized for holding an end of a guidewire. The guidewire retainer also includes a locking mechanism configured to close the body for attaching the body to the end of the guidewire. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086093 | CHEMICAL ABLATION AND METHOD OF TREATMENT FOR VARIOUS DISEASES - Embodiments of the present invention provide a device and a method for treating at least one of hypertension, pulmonary arteries, diabetes, obesity, heart failure, end-stage renal disease, digestive disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, urological disease, cancers, tumors, pain, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by delivering an effective amount of a formulation to a tissue. In embodiments of the present invention, the formulation may include at least one of a gas, a vapor, a liquid, a solution, an emulsion, or a suspensions of one or more ingredients. In embodiments of the present invention, amounts of the formulation and/or energy are effective to injure or damage tissue, nerves, and nerve endings in order to relieve disease symptoms. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086094 | DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTABLE FLOW CONNECTOR - A delivery system for delivering an implant to a first space within a body of a patient including an elongate delivery member having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a lumen and a receiving area, the receiving area dimensioned for receipt of the implant. A deforming member is movable with respect to the delivery member from a first position to a second position to apply a force to the implant to deform the implant positioned in the receiving area of the delivery member. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086095 | RIBBED DILATOR TIP - A dilator tip may include an elongated tubular member defined by a circumferential wall and having a distal tip region and a proximal end, and a plurality of ribs extending longitudinally between the distal tip region and the proximal end. The plurality of ribs may extend radially outward from the elongated tubular member, and the plurality of ribs may be spaced apart circumferentially. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086096 | URETHRAL BALLOON DILATOR CATHETER - A medical device for dilating urethral strictures comprises a urethral catheter disposed inside a slidable sheath. The device includes a localizing balloon and one or more dilating balloons capable of expanding radially outward to mechanically expand the urethral stricture. In certain embodiments, the device is adjustable in order to position the location of the one or more dilating balloons of the device relative to the urethral stricture of a patient. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086097 | PUMP SPRAY OR PRESSURIZED AEROSOL DEVICE WITH APPLICATOR ARM - A spray device for dispensing a product includes a canister, a wand attached to the canister by a ball joint, a manually actuatable valve connecting the canister to the wand for dispensing a product through a nozzle at a free end of the valve. The wand may be telescoping. Applicator attachments are provided for securing to the free end of the wand for varying the delivery. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086098 | LIQUID MEDICINE SUPPLY DEVICE (as amended) - A medical liquid supply device that includes: a container including a containing portion with a mouth ( | 2020-03-19 |
20200086099 | DERMAL ADHESIVE PATCH - A dermal adhesive patch is provided. The dermal adhesive patch according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is adhered to skin through an ampoule containing a mixing ingredient, a drying ingredient, a viscosity control ingredient, and a moisturizing ingredient. The dermal adhesive patch comprises: a support body; and a membrane layer formed as a nanofiber web having pores to block moisture and to allow air to pass through the membrane layer, and detachably laminated on one surface of the support body. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086100 | METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING A MEDICAMENT SUITABLE FOR TREATING A MIGRAINE OR CLUSTER HEADACHE - A method for administering a medicament to a patient includes placing a fluid delivery apparatus with the medicament in contact with a portion of the skin of said patient. A flow rate of the medicament from the fluid delivery apparatus is adjusted such that the medicament is delivered to the patient for a predetermined time period. The fluid delivery apparatus includes a controller assembly having a body component defining an axis and a plunger component slidably coupled to the body component. The plunger is positionable between a first position in which the plunger is nearest to the body component and a second position in which the plunger component is furthest from the body component. A bias assembly is positioned between the body component and the plunger component. The bias assembly is configured to apply a two stage force profile to the plunger component. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086101 | SWELLABLE ADHESIVE NEEDLES - This disclosure relates to swellable needles that include a proximal end portion and a swellable distal end portion. Upon exposure to a liquid, the needles are configured to undergo a shape change from a first configuration in which the width of the needle is tapered from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion to a second configuration in which the distal end portion is more swollen than the proximal end portion. The swellable needles can be double layer swellable needles or single material swellable needles. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086102 | DEVICE FOR TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF ACTIVE MOLECULES, USES OF THE DEVICE AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE DEVICE AND ITS COMPONENTS - The object of the present invention is a device ( | 2020-03-19 |
20200086103 | TATTOOING NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - An improved tattooing needle assembly and support assembly for the needle assembly are provided. The needle assembly includes a needle component extending through a main case into an aperture assembly. The needle component is configured to reciprocate between a stowed configuration, in which a tip of the needle component is positioned within the aperture assembly, and a deployed configuration, in which the tip extends beyond the aperture assembly. A tattooing machine causes the needle component to move to the deployed configuration while opposed magnets bias the needle component back towards the stowed configuration. Using a needle protection sleeve, the needle assembly can be removed from and/or installed onto a tattooing machine without requiring a user to come into direct contact with the needle assembly. By securing the needle protection sleeve to a support assembly, the removal and/or installation of the needle assembly becomes a one-hand operation. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086104 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR ULTRASONIC TARGETED DRUG DELIVERY IN CYSTIC FLUIDS, SUCH AS THE CEREBROSPINAL FLUID, USING BUOYANCY SPECIFIC DRUG CARRIERS - A method for delivering drugs into cystic fluid, the method comprising injecting a drug delivery system (DDS) into a cystic fluid space at an injection site, the DDS comprising at least one therapeutic agent encapsulated in biodegradable polymers, applying ultrasonic energy proximal to the injection site, and controlling the at least one of buoyancy, delivery location, mixing, and dispersion of the DDS to a targeted area using the ultrasonic energy. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086105 | Assemblies for Identifying a Power Injectable Access Port - A method of performing a power injection procedure, including taking an x-ray of a subcutaneously implanted access port in a patient to determine whether the access port includes a radiographic feature indicating that the access port is suitable for flowing fluid at a rate of at least about 1 milliliter per second through the access port. The access port defines one or more fluid reservoirs, each fluid reservoir accessible through a cannula-penetrable septum. The method further includes identifying the indicating radiographic feature on the x-ray, and in accordance with the presence of the indicating feature on the x-ray, flowing a fluid through the access port at a rate of at least about 1 milliliter per second. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086107 | MAGNETICALLY CONNECTED MEDICAL TUBING - The invention provides systems and methods for reducing injury to patients by dislodgement of implanted or attached medical tubing. The inventive systems and methods provide medical tubing with a releasable magnetic connection. When a stretching force is applied to the medical tubing that would cause the implanted or attached portion to be pulled or separated from the patient, the medical tubing instead separates at the point of the releasable magnetic connection, preventing the force from reaching the portion of the tubing implanted in or attached to the patient, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the patient. The releasable magnetic connection allows the tubing to be easily reconnected once the stretching force on the tubing has been terminated. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086108 | VAGAL NERVE STIMULATION TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION ASSOCIATED WITH AN ANEURYSM - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for reducing inflammation associated with an aneurysm in a patient. The methods comprise transmitting impulses of energy non-invasively to selected nerve fibers, particularly those in the vagus nerve. Vagus nerve stimulation is used to modulate the release of neurotransmitters in the brain and to reduce inflammation that may lead to the formation, growth, rupture or hemorrhage of an aneurysm. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086109 | NEUROMODULATION DEVICE - A neuromodulation apparatus for stimulating neural activity in a renal nerve of a patient is provided, the apparatus comprising a transducer Patient for applying a signal to the renal nerve so as to produce a physiological response. Methods of treating sleep apnoea are also provided, including methods using the neuromodulation apparatus. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086110 | ELECTRICAL INHIBITION (EI) UTERINE PACEMAKER FOR CONTROLLING PRETERM UTERINE CONTRACTIONS AND PRETERM BIRTH - In an aspect of the present disclosure, a system and method for controlling uterine contractions is disclosed including receiving data from at least one sensor by a wireless apparatus inserted into the patient's vagina adjacent the cervix. The data includes an indication that a contraction of the uterus is imminent. The method further includes in response to receiving the data, causing a generator circuit of the wireless apparatus to supply electrical energy to an energy applicator of the wireless apparatus that is configured to apply the supplied electrical energy to the uterus of the patient via the cervix of the patient to control contractions of the patient's uterus. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086111 | DEVICE IMPLANTATION USING A CARTRIDGE - A system and method for implanting devices into biological tissue (e.g., brain tissue). The system may include a biocompatible probe, an integrated circuit (IC) chip tethered to the probe, a cartridge comprising a temporary attachment surface by which the probe is removably coupled to the cartridge and a fastener for removably coupling the IC chip to the cartridge, a needle to reversibly engage with the probe, a robotic arm to hold the needle, a camera, and a microprocessor controller. The microprocessor controller may control the robotic arm and the needle using the to remove the probe from the temporary attachment surface using the needle, pierce the biological tissue with the needle and the probe, withdraw the needle while leaving the probe within the biological tissue; and detach the IC chip from the cartridge, leaving the IC chip with the biological tissue, the IC chip still tethered to the probe. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086112 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SPECIALIZING, MONITORING, AND/OR EVALUATING THERAPEUTIC NASAL NEUROMODULATION - Devices, systems, and methods for specializing, monitoring, and/or evaluating therapeutic nasal neuromodulation are disclosed herein. A targeted neuromodulation system configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, an evaluation/modulation assembly at a distal portion of a shaft and including a plurality of electrodes. The electrodes are configured to emit stimulating energy at frequencies for identifying and locating target neural structures and detect the resultant bioelectric properties of the tissue. The system can also include a console that maps locations of the target neural structures. The evaluation/modulation assembly can then apply therapeutic neuromodulation energy in a highly tailored neuromodulation pattern based on the mapped locations of the target neural structures. Accordingly, the system provides therapeutic neuromodulation to highly specific target structures while avoiding non-target structures to reduce collateral effects. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086113 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIRECTED PROPAGATION OF NEURAL STIMULATION - A neural stimulation system delivers neural stimulation to a target nerve with control of direction of propagation of evoked neural signals in one or more fiber types of the target nerve using electrode configuration, thereby providing effective therapy while minimizing unintended effects. In various embodiments, mechanical parameters of a multi-polar electrode are determined to provide directed propagation of the neural stimulation by effecting neural conduction block in or near the stimulation site. In various embodiments, the electrode includes a cathode for evoking action potentials and a plurality of anodes for blocking the propagation of the evoked action potentials in specified direction(s) and fiber type(s) while minimizing the formation of virtual cathodes. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086114 | DEVICES FOR DELIVERING NEUROREGENERATIVE THERAPY - Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for the treatment of injured peripheral nerves or other tissue using electrical stimulation. The systems can be used either in intraoperative or peri-operative settings and incorporate the use of either a plurality of monopolar electrodes with a patch used as return or a plurality of bipolar electrodes such as a cuff. The systems can provide hands-free delivery of electrical stimulation therapy over a predetermined set of time. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086115 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PERFORM STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL CHANGE TO JOINT CAPSULE, TENDON, AND LIGAMENT - A method of treating connective tissue by applying a DC current to the tissue in the absence of intentionally heating the tissue. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086117 | POWER ELEMENT FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A power element for an implantable medical device is described. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086118 | System and Method to Modulate Phrenic Nerve to Prevent Sleep Apnea - An implantable medical device for treating breathing disorders such as central sleep apnea wherein stimulation is provided to the phrenic never through a transvenous lead system with the stimulation beginning after inspiration to extend the duration of a breath and to hold the diaphragm in a contracted condition. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086119 | CONTROLLER FOR NERVE STIMULATION CIRCUIT AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed is a voltage monitoring circuit for use in detecting if a voltage supplied to current-generating circuit is sufficient to allow the current-generating circuit to produce a desired current. In one embodiment the circuit is designed for use in an implantable device that is configured to deliver therapeutic pulses to a patient. The voltage monitoring circuit is configured to produce a signal if a supplied voltage is insufficient to allow a current-generating circuit to deliver a requested current to a set of electrodes. In one embodiment, the voltage monitoring circuit detects a change in a difference between the voltage at a node in the current-generating circuit and the supplied voltage. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086120 | NANOPARTICLES FOR USE FOR ENHANCING BRAIN PERFORMANCES OR FOR TREATING STRESS - The present invention relates to the medical field, in particular to the enhancement of brain performances and to the treatment of pathological stress. More specifically the present invention relates to a nanoparticle or nanoparticles' aggregate for use in enhancing brain performances or in prevention or treatment of pathological stress in a subject when the nanoparticle and/or nanoparticles' aggregate is exposed to an electric field, wherein the nanoparticle's or nanoparticles' aggregate's material is selected from a conductor material, a semiconductor material, an insulator material with a dielectric constant ε | 2020-03-19 |
20200086121 | RELAY INTERFACE FOR CONNECTING AN IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICE TO AN EXTERNAL ELECTRONICS DEVICE - An interface relay system for use with a fully implantable medical devices that permits transcutaneous coupling of the implanted medical device to a consumer electronics device. In one embodiment, coupling the implanted medical device to the external electronics device provides a back-up source of power for operating the implanted medical device. In another embodiment, coupling the implanted medical device to the external electronics device allows for providing unidirectional and/or bidirectional data transfer between the devices. In one arrangement, the consumer electronics device may be connectable to a communications/data network to allow for network communication between the implantable medical device and a remote processing platform/server. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086122 | CONTINGENT CARDIO-PROTECTION FOR EPILEPSY PATIENTS - Disclosed are methods and systems for treating epilepsy by stimulating a main trunk of a vagus nerve, or a left vagus nerve, when the patient has had no seizure or a seizure that is not characterized by cardiac changes such as an increase in heart rate, and stimulating a cardiac branch of a vagus nerve, or a right vagus nerve, when the patient has had a seizure characterized by cardiac changes such as a heart rate increase. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086123 | INTERLEAVED MULTI-CONTACT NEUROMODULATION THERAPY WITH REDUCED ENERGY - A medical device for generating electrical stimulation of a patient includes: a pulse generator configured to generate current pulses for electrical stimulation of the patient, and at least one electrode lead configured to be connected to the pulse generator. The electrode lead has a plurality of electrode contacts for delivering the current pulses to tissue of the patient. The pulse generator is configured to generate the current pulses with a rate in the range from 1 Hz to 100 kHz, and the individual current pulse has a pulse width in a range from 10 μs to 10 ms. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086124 | INTERLEAVED MULTI-CONTACT NEUROMODULATION THERAPY WITH REDUCED ENERGY - A medical device for electrical stimulation of a patient. A pulse generator generates current pulses for the electrical stimulation. An electrode lead with a plurality of electrode contacts delivers the pulses to tissue of the patient. The pulse generator repeatedly delivers a current pulse between two electrodes forming a first group and delivers a charge balancing current pulse after each current pulse between the electrodes of the first group. The respective current pulse is separated from the succeeding charge balancing current pulse by an inter pulse interval. The respective current pulse has an amplitude with the same absolute magnitude as the succeeding charge balancing current pulse, but is of opposite sign. The pulse generator delivers between each current pulse and the succeeding charge balancing current pulse a current pulse between two further electrodes forming a second group of electrode contacts of the plurality of electrode contacts. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086125 | Multi-Electrode Implantable Stimulator Device with a Single Current Path Decoupling Capacitor - Disclosed herein are circuits and methods for a multi-electrode implantable stimulator device incorporating one decoupling capacitor in the current path established via at least one cathode electrode and at least one anode electrode. In one embodiment, the decoupling capacitor may be hard-wired to a dedicated anode on the device. The cathodes are selectively activatable via stimulation switches. In another embodiment, any of the electrodes on the devices can be selectively activatable as an anode or cathode. In this embodiment, the decoupling capacitor is placed into the current path via selectable anode and cathode stimulation switches. Regardless of the implementation, the techniques allow for the benefits of capacitive decoupling without the need to associate decoupling capacitors with every electrode on the multi-electrode device, which saves space in the body of the device. Although of particular benefit when applied to microstimulators, the disclosed technique can be used with space-saving benefits in any stimulator device. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086126 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING MODULATED SUB-THRESHOLD THERAPY TO A PATIENT - A neuromodulation system configured for providing sub-threshold neuromodulation therapy to a patient. The neuromodulation system comprises a neuromodulation lead having at least one electrode configured for being implanted along a spinal cord of a patient, a plurality of electrical terminals configured for being respectively coupled to the at least one electrode, modulation output circuitry configured for delivering sub-threshold modulation energy to active ones of the at least one electrode, and control/processing circuitry configured for selecting a percentage from a plurality of percentages based on a known longitudinal location of the neuromodulation lead relative to the spinal cord, computing an amplitude value as a function of the selected percentage, and controlling the modulation output circuitry to deliver sub-threshold modulation energy to the patient at the computed amplitude value. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086127 | Systems and Methods for Cooperative Invasive and Noninvasive Brain Stimulation - Methods and systems for optimizing invasive and noninvasive brain stimulation are described herein. In a particular embodiment, methods and systems for a combinatorial, iterative approach to modify behavior are presented wherein deep brain stimulation (DBS) and other brain stimulation therapies are implemented in combination with monitoring the brain activity of an individual to optimize the effectiveness of the combinatorial approach to modify behavior. Methods described herein are iterative and systems described herein are utilized in iterative fashion. In a particular embodiment, modifying behavior provides a therapy for an individual in need thereof. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086128 | PLATFORM FOR SECURE COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEDICAL DEVICE - A communication platform at least partially implements secure communications between a medical device and a trusted authority (TA) service provider. The secure communications prevent access to the secure communications by the communication platform while permitting access to the secure communications at the medical device and/or at the trusted authority service provider. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086129 | ENHANCED IMPLANT-TO-IMPLANT COMMUNICATIONS USING ACCELEROMETER - Embodiments described herein relate to implantable medical devices (IMDs) and methods for use therewith. Such a method includes using an accelerometer of an IMD (e.g., a leadless pacemaker) to produce one or more accelerometer outputs indicative of the orientation of the IMD. The method can also include controlling communication pulse parameter(s) of one or more communication pulses (produced by pulse generator(s)) based on accelerator output(s) indicative of the orientation of the IMD. The communication pulse parameter(s) that is/are controlled can be, e.g., communication pulse amplitude, communication pulse width, communication pulse timing, and/or communication pulse morphology. Such embodiments can be used to improve conductive communications between IMDs whose orientation relative to one another may change over time, e.g., due to changes in posture and/or due to cardiac motion over a cardiac cycle. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086130 | MRI-COMPATIBLE CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATOR - A magnetic-resonance-imaging-compatible (MRI-compatible) cardiac defibrillator includes: a defibrillator generator; first and second electric wires, each being electrically connected to said defibrillator generator; first and second defibrillation pads, each being electrically connected to a respective one of said first and second electric wires; and a low pass filter electrically connected between said defibrillator generator and said first and second electric wires to prevent a noise in an MRI image caused by a radiofrequency interference from the defibrillator as well as protect a patient and the defibrillator from MRI radiofrequency imaging signals, wherein said low pass filter has a cutoff frequency set such that differential mode noise at an MRI Larmor frequency is in an attenuated band while a system-test signal by said defibrillator generator is in a pass band of said low pass filter. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086131 | STACKABLE CAPACITOR FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A capacitor for an implantable medical device has a housing. The housing has a first outer side and a second outer side facing away from the first outer side. The two outer sides are connected to one another via a lateral outer side of the housing running in a circumferential direction of the housing. The lateral outer side has a straight first portion and an arcuate second portion. The first portion has two end regions, which are connected to one another via a middle region of the first portion. The end regions are each connected to the second portion. The capacitor has an electrical terminal arranged on the middle region of the first portion of the lateral outer side, which electrical terminal has two contact surfaces for electrically contacting the capacitor. A capacitor assembly and an implantable medical device are formed with the above describe capacitor. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086132 | Integrated Pump Control For Dynamic Control Of Plasma Field - A pump and pump controller which uses an algorithm to quickly achieve and maintain a stable plasma field in a surgical site are provided. The algorithm calculates an electrical characteristic value to determine if the suction rate by the pump should be increased or decreased to achieve a stable plasma field. A method of using such a pump and pump controller is also provided. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086133 | VALIDATION, COMPLIANCE, AND/OR INTERVENTION WITH EAR DEVICE - Some embodiments relate to ear-mountable devices with one or more sensors and both input and output capabilities. Such ear-mountable devices may validate behaviors, biometrics, and/or environmental conditions by generating a signal indicative of the same at an ear of the user and then determining the behaviors, biometrics, and/or environmental conditions based on the signal. Such ear-mountable devices may determine compliance of a user by outputting, through an audio output device of the ear-mountable devices, a compliance message to evoke a target behavior in the user, monitoring behavior of the user through a sensor of the ear-mountable device, and determining compliance of the user with the target behavior based on the monitoring. Such ear-mountable devices may implement intervention by determining a state of a user, determining whether the state warrants an intervention or treatment, determining a specific intervention or treatment to administer when warranted, and administering the specific intervention or treatment. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086134 | PHOTOBIOMODULATION THERAPY TO REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF FIBROMYALGIA - Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) can be applied to a tender area on a subject's body to treat fibromyalgia. A light source device can be contacted to a subject's skin proximal to a tender area on the subject's body. A light signal (with wavelengths from the red to infrared part of the spectrum) can be applied in at least one of a pulsed operating mode, a continuous operating mode, and a super-pulsed operating mode through the light source device to the tender area. The light signal is applied for a time sufficient to stimulate a phototherapeutic response in the tender area to treat fibromyalgia. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086135 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIRECTING LIGHT INTO A PATIENTS EYE - Disorders of the eye can be treated by photobiomodulation therapy according to a device designed to direct light into a patient's eye, no matter the configuration of the eye. The device, including a printed circuit board that includes an array of light delivery devices and a heat sink lens, can be placed proximal to the patient's eye. The light delivery devices can be powered to generate light. The light can be directed into the patient's eye regardless of a position of the patient's eye. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086136 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT USING A SERIES OF PULSED LASERS - Embodiments of systems and methods for medical treatment using a series of pulsed lasers are disclosed. In an example, a system for medical treatment includes a laser source, an optical module, and a controller coupled to the optical module. The laser source is configured to generate a series of pulsed lasers. The optical module is configured to provide a series of focused laser spots on a patient based on the series of pulsed lasers. The controller is configured to control the at least one of the optical module and a stage for holding the patient to move the series of focused laser spots on the patient to form a scan pattern. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086137 | PET CARE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PET CARE DEVICE - A pet care device may include a removable or swappable care tool mounted on a head. The head may include a sterilizer and a sensor to determine what kind of care tool is mounted. A controller may identify the type of care tool mounted on the head based on a sensing value of the sensor and control the sterilizer based on the identified care tool. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086139 | COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF GLIOBLASTOMA - This invention concerns methods of treating a patient diagnosed with glioblastoma comprising administering to said patient a therapy comprising an effective amount of an anti-VEGF antibody and a chemotherapeutic. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086140 | MULTI-IMAGER COMPATIBLE ROBOT FOR IMAGE-GUIDED INTERVENTIONS AND FULLY AUTOMATED BRACHYTHERAPY SEED - Featured is a robot and a needle delivery apparatus. Such a robot comprises a plurality of actuators coupled to control locating any of number of intervention specific medical devices such as intervention specific needle injectors. Such a robot is usable with image guided interventions using any of a number of types of medical imaging devices or apparatuses including MRI. The end-effector can include an automated low needle delivery apparatus that is configured for dose radiation seed brachytherapy injection. Also featured is an automated seed magazine for delivering seeds to such an needle delivery apparatus adapted for brachytherapy seed injection. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086141 | POLYMERIC RADIATION-SOURCES - A polymeric radiation-source with customized geometries to maximize receipt of radiation into treatment areas that is formed from either radioisotopes molecularly bonded to a polymer or radioisotopes encased within a polymer. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086142 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ION RADIOTHERAPY - A method of performing dose calculations for ion radiotherapy compensating for tissue in which the density within a voxel may be inhomogeneous by approximating a portion of the voxel as an air cavity. For each dose voxel, the voxel is inscribed in a three-dimensional grid comprising a number of cells and the propagation of ions through the voxel is calculated based on the cell pattern in the at least one cell overlapping the voxel. Preferably, the voxel is inscribed in the three-dimensional grid in such a way that it overlaps at least one cell fully. Each cell comprises a first portion representing a first density corresponding to a density of a tissue and a second portion representing a second density corresponding to the density of air, the first and second portions forming a cell pattern. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086143 | RADIATION THERAPY SYSTEM - A radiation therapy medical apparatus is disclosed. The medical apparatus comprises: a base; a cylindrical gantry, peripherally and rotatably supported by the base; a radiation therapy assembly, comprising an arm and a radiation head, wherein one end of the arm is fixed to a first position on a first side of the gantry and the other end thereof is extended outwardly, and the radiation head is fixed to the other end of the arm; an imaging assembly, mounted to a second side of the gantry opposite to the first side, and configured to be a first balanced weight part for balancing the radiation therapy assembly; and a counterbalance, fixed to the second side of the gantry, and configured to cooperate with the imaging assembly to prevent the gantry from turnover under action of the radiation therapy assembly and configured to dynamically balance with the radiation therapy assembly with respect to a rotation axis of the gantry. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086144 | LOW ENERGY ELECTRON BEAM RADIATION SYSTEM THAT GENERATES ELECTRON BEAMS WITH PRECISELY CONTROLLED AND ADJUSTABLE PENETRATION DEPTH USEFUL FOR THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS - The present invention provides electron beam therapies with improved feedback control that delivers controlled and adjustable doses of electron beam radiation to variable shallow depths with little radiation exposure to both nearby tissues and tissues below the target. In order to control radiation to accurately penetrate to shallow depths and to allow the radiation to be adjusted to other depth settings in very small or even continuous increments, the present invention senses a plurality of different electron beam characteristics and then uses these to derive a composite characteristic, or analog, of the electron beam energy. The composite analog provides a strong correlation to energy that allows this precision. In another aspect, the present invention relates to implementing this feedback control by adjusting power levels used to establish the electron beam. In other embodiments, feedback control adjusts absorbing components with variable electron beam absorption depending on how such components are presented to the electron beam. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086145 | HIGH-INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PIEZOELECTRIC DRIVING DEVICE USED IN THE SAME - A high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) device and a method for controlling the piezoelectric driving device achieve accurate and stable control as to movement of a transducer and a treatment position by use of a piezoelectric driving device configured to have a compact size in accordance with a great reduction in the size of a handpiece. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086146 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPENING OF A TISSUE BARRIER IN PRIMATES - Systems and methods for cavitation-guided opening of a targeted region of tissue within a primate skull are provided. In one example, a method includes delivering one or more microbubbles to proximate the targeted region, applying an ultrasound beam, using a transducer, through the skull of the primate to the targeted region to open the tissue, transcranially acquiring acoustic emissions produced from an interaction between the one or more microbubbles and the tissue, and determining a cavitation spectrum from the acquired acoustic emissions. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086147 | COMPOSITION OF DIGESTIVE ENZYMES AND APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS - The present invention relates to a composition, particularly a composition comprising digestive enzymes and appetite suppressant. The composition can be used for reducing appetite, inducing weight loss and/or promote food digestion in a subject in need thereof. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086148 | FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM | 2020-03-19 |
20200086149 | Smoke or Fire Barrier for a Clean Room - A smoke or fire barrier ( | 2020-03-19 |
20200086150 | EXPLOSION FLAP VALVE - An explosion isolation device is disclosed. The explosion isolation device may comprise a conduit having a flap configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position within the conduit, and a holding mechanism configured to hold the flap in the open position. The holding mechanism may be configured to release the flap in the event of an explosion and the flap may be configured to rotate into the closed position after it is released. The device may include a sensor and an actuator configured to actuate the holding mechanism when an explosion is sensed. The conduit may be vertical. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086151 | EMERGENCY STATION AND METHOD OF USE - An integrated, portable, battery-powered, variable-pressure electric liquid pump and power emergency station a chassis; an electrically powered, variable-pressure liquid pump carried by the chassis; one or more rechargeable batteries powering the variable-pressure liquid pump to transfer liquid at variable pressures; one or more AC outlets carried by the chassis and powered by the one or more rechargeable batteries to provide emergency back-up power during power outage; wherein the emergency station includes at least one hardware processor; and one or more software modules that, when executed by the at least one hardware processor, initiates at least one of wireless signaling and wire-based signaling to user-determined outboard equipment to activate user pre-selected functions. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086152 | METHOD FOR RESPONDING TO A FIRE-CRITICAL BATTERY STATE IN A VEHICLE, AND A VEHICLE DESIGNED TO CARRY OUT SUCH A METHOD - A method for responding to a fire-critical battery state in a motor vehicle having at least one battery, and a motor vehicle designed to carry out such a method. A battery temperature of the at least one battery of the motor vehicle is continuously detected by at least one temperature sensor. The method includes the following steps: Continuous detection of a temperature change in the battery based on the continuously detected battery temperature; verifying whether the detected temperature change exceeds a specified threshold defining a fire-critical battery state; and activating at least one vehicle function in order to perform a protective and/or warning measure by a control unit, if the fire-critical battery state is reached. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086153 | Fire Extinguishing and Suppression System for Vertical Walls - Systems and methods for extinguishing a fire on an exterior surface of a building are disclosed. A fire detection system identifies the presence of a fire and in response a valve is actuated to direct water through a fluid channel out of an orifice and onto an exterior surface of the building. The water is delivered such that it flows down the exterior surface without ejecting away from the building. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086154 | PUMP OPERATION PANEL SIMULATOR - A pump panel training device is provided and includes a plurality of simulated gages operable to imitate gages upon a fire truck pump panel, a plurality of simulated controls operable to imitate controls upon the fire truck pump panel, and a simulated water hose operable to imitate one of water temperature changes, water temperature pressure, and water hose vibration for the fire truck pump panel. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086155 | EXERCISE JUMPER - A jumper apparatus may include a ring, a set of poles along the ring and a pneumatic tube. Each pole of the set of poles may have a first axial end portion inwardly extending towards a centerline of the ring, a second axial end portion outwardly extending away from the centerline of the ring and a vertical portion connecting the first axial end portion and the second axial end portion. The ring is vertically located between the first axial end portion and the second axial end portion of each pole. The pneumatic tube may extend about the set of poles over the second axial end portion of each pole. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086156 | Training Tool and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A training tool is formed in an integrated loop-like shape, which presents a substantially-wide rectangular frame as a whole in plan view by a pair of first grip parts that are substantially parallel to and opposed to each other and a pair of second grip parts that are substantially parallel to and opposed to each other with a distance narrower than the distance between the first grip parts. The first grip parts are formed in a straight or gently curved shape, while the second grip parts are bent in an arc in front view and are narrowed toward the inner side of the rectangular frame in plan view so that the middle portions thereof approach each other. Furthermore, the training tool is formed with a mixed resin material containing 50-80% of elastomer and 50-20% of polypropylene. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086157 | TREADMILL WITH ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE - A treadmill includes a treadmill frame having a front end and a rear end opposite the front end; a front running belt pulley coupled to the treadmill frame at or near the front end; a rear running belt pulley coupled to the treadmill frame at or near the rear end; a running belt disposed about the front and rear running belt pulleys, the running belt adapted for rotation about the front and rear running belt pulleys and defining a non-planar running surface; and a brake coupled to the running belt and adapted to selectively restrict the speed of rotation of the running belt depending upon an established limit for the speed of the running belt. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086158 | QUICK-RELEASE EXERCISE MINI BANDS - A quick release mini band system for exercise. The system includes an elongated elastomeric band having a first end and a second end. A connector system includes a first connector structure attached to the first end of the band and a second connector structure connected to the second end of the band. The first and second connector structures are configured to releasably attach to each other in a closed state in which the band and connector system provide a closed mini band configuration having a circumferential dimension selected to encircle one or more body parts to provide a desired resistance level for resisting movement of the one or more body parts in an exercise application, and wherein the first and second connector structures are configured for detachment from one another to facilitate removal of the band from the one or more body parts. A method of use is disclosed. | 2020-03-19 |
20200086159 | WEARABLE ANCHOR FOR A THERAPY DEVICE - A wearable anchor having a support base, a locking mechanism, and a securing strap and which can be used to mechanically fix a therapy device a desired position relative to a user while performing desired therapy motions. The support base defines an arcuate body suitable to be placed against the thigh of the user, with the securing strap operating to hold it against the user's thigh. The locking mechanism employs a pair of slots positioned above the support base. In this regard, the locking mechanism provides a securing structure to which the cords can be fastened to, thereby allowing the therapy device to be fixed in place without requiring that the user manually hold the therapy device in place. As such, the user can more easily perform therapy motions which require the that the therapy device be held in place, such as static progressive stretch therapy motions. | 2020-03-19 |