25th week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 12 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190184132 | BODY PILLOW AND VIDEO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - In an exemplary embodiment, a body pillow | 2019-06-20 |
20190184133 | Over-the-Needle Catheter Insert - The present disclosure is directed to an over-the-needle (OTN) catheter assembly having a structural member configured therein. The OTN catheter assembly includes a catheter coaxially mounted onto a needle. In one embodiment, the structural member includes a coil insert that is embedded into an interior wall of the catheter, thereby preventing kinking of the catheter when being inserted within a patient. In another embodiment, the structural member may be a separate and removable coil insert that is inserted into the catheter after the OTN catheter assembly has been placed in a targeted site within the patient and the needle is removed. In a further embodiment, the structural member may be a separate and removable solid insert having a blunt distal end that is inserted into the catheter after the OTN catheter assembly has been placed in a targeted site within the patient and the needle is removed. Thus, the structural member is capable of advancing the catheter to one or more targeted sites within the patient, if desired, without causing further discomfort to the patient. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184134 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY HAVING COUPLEABLE PORTIONS AND METHODS OF USE - A catheter assembly includes a flexible catheter having a lumen, a hub having a body including a proximal end and a distal end, the body defining a passageway extending from the proximal end to the distal end, the hub being coupled to one end of the catheter, and the passageway of the hub being in fluid communication with the lumen of the catheter, and a coupler including a base coupleable to and detachable from the hub, the base being coupled to at least one introducer assembly, each of the at least one introducer assembly including a port, a tubing and a hollow needle. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184135 | CATHETER - A catheter having a catheter shaft and a tip. The catheter shaft includes an inner layer, a first reinforcing layer disposed around an outer periphery of the inner layer, an intermediate layer, a second reinforcing layer disposed around an outer periphery of the intermediate layer, and an outer layer that covers the second reinforcing layer. The tip includes a proximal end portion that extends in an axial direction of the catheter and is joined to at least the intermediate layer and the outer layer, between the first reinforcing layer and the second reinforcing layer. The proximal end portion increases the joining strength between the intermediate layer and the tip and the joining strength between the outer layer and the tip. As a result, it is possible to prevent the tip from easily detaching from the catheter shaft. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184136 | METHOD FOR ASPIRATION OF BILE - Methods, apparatuses and systems are described for providing access to a body lumen. The access system may include an access catheter with a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the access catheter and a stylet configured to fit within the lumen of the access catheter. The stylet may include a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the stylet and a piercing tip at the distal end of the stylet configured to protrude from the distal end of the access catheter. The access system may be advanced adjacent to the body lumen and the piercing tip of the stylet may pierce the wall of the body lumen by advancing the stylet and the access catheter together. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184137 | SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADVANCING AN ARTICLE ALONG A PATH - Provided is a system for advancing an article along a path. The system may include a head member; a dispatching member, and an eversion sleeve configured with an inverted portion having a sleeve end configured to be fixed to the dispatching member. The system may also include an everting portion configured for articulating to the head member and an un-inverted portion configured to extend from the everting portion towards the dispatching member, at least partially within the inverted portion. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184138 | CATHETER WITH BIASED AND DISCRETE DEFLECTION CHARACTERISTICS AND RELATED METHODS - A deflectable catheter with biased deflection characteristics has an elongated catheter body having a micro-injection molded spine that is configured with a center core, outwardly extending opposing struts, and one or more sets of longitudinally-aligned and discrete fins, wherein the struts resist deflection of the spine in a first plane and bias deflection of the spine in a second plane, wherein parameters of the discrete fins define deflection characteristics of the spine in the second plane. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184139 | Socketed Portal Anchors and Methods of Using Same - Anchors for securing a medical device relative to a body portal, wherein the anchors may accommodate most any implantation trajectory through the portal. Such anchors may further secure the device along any such trajectory without imparting undesirable biasing forces that may shift the device from its intended implanted location. In some embodiments, the anchor is configured as a burr hole anchor including a spherical member contained in a socket of the anchor such that orientation of the spherical member is permitted about three mutually perpendicular axes. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184140 | APPARATUS FOR USE WITH CATHETERS - An apparatus comprising a first component; a second component; and a locking element adapted to selectively couple the first and second components together, wherein the locking element is rotatable between a first position and a second position, wherein the apparatus is adapted to secure a catheter between the first and second components when the locking element is in the first position, and wherein the catheter is removable from the apparatus when the locking element is in the second position. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184141 | LOW PROFILE PASSIVE PROTECTOR FOR AN I.V. CATHETER - A low-profile universal passive protector is provided for an IV catheter comprising a hypodermic needle and a catheter. An elongate sheath defines a sheath cavity and a longitudinal axis. A slider is connected to the hypodermic needle and is movable along the sheath between first and second positions for withdrawing the needle into the sheath. A finger-press plate is coupled to the sheath and extends beyond the slider in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to define a plate height. A flashback body is coupled to the slider in a manner such that the flashback body and slider collectively define a cavity in fluid communication with the hypodermic needle. The flashback body is sized and configured to extend from the slider in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to define a flashback body height that is less than the plate height. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184142 | GUIDEWIRE ASSEMBLY WITH OFFSET CORE WIRES - An apparatus and method of manufacture includes a helical wire coil body having a proximal body end portion and a distal body end portion that extend along a longitudinal coil axis. The apparatus also includes a non-extensible, core wire assembly configured to inhibit longitudinal elongation of the helical wire coil body along the longitudinal coil axis. The core wire assembly has a first core wire and a second core wire respectively extending from the proximal body end portion toward the distal body end portion. The second core wire proximally terminates relative to the first core wire such that the distal body end portion is more flexible than the proximal body end portion. The first and second core wires transversely overlap to provide a collective column strength to the helical wire coil body along the longitudinal coil axis. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184143 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR ACCESSING AND/OR TREATING THE NEURAL VASCULATURE - Medical devices and methods for making and using a medical device are disclosed. An example medical device may include a guidewire for accessing and treating a region of the neural vasculature. The guidewire may include an elongate shaft having a distal end region. The elongate shaft may include an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member. The inner tubular member may have a plurality of openings formed therein. The outer tubular member may have a plurality of slots formed therein. An occlusive balloon may be coupled to the distal end region of the elongate shaft and disposed about at least some of the plurality of openings. The inner tubular member may define a lumen in fluid communication with the occlusive balloon through the plurality of openings. The tip member may be coupled to the distal end region of the elongate shaft. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184144 | THERAPEUTIC AGENT PREPARATIONS FOR DELIVERY INTO A LUMEN OF THE INTESTINAL TRACT USING A SWALLOWABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention provide swallowable devices, preparations and methods for delivering drugs and other therapeutic agents within the GI tract. Many embodiments provide a swallowable device for delivering the agents. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable device such as a capsule for delivering drugs into the intestinal wall or other GI lumen. Embodiments also provide various drug preparations that are configured to be contained within the capsule, advanced from the capsule into the intestinal wall and degrade to release the drug into the bloodstream to produce a therapeutic effect. The preparation can be operably coupled to delivery means having a first configuration where the preparation is contained in the capsule and a second configuration where the preparation is advanced out of the capsule into the intestinal wall. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for the delivery of drugs which are poorly absorbed, tolerated and/or degraded within the GI tract. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184145 | Implants for Localized Drug Delivery and Methods of Use Thereof - Provided herein is an implant for delivering a hydrophobic active agent to a target tissue. The implant may include a scaffold defining a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the scaffold is substantially impermeable to a hydrophobic active agent, and a silicone tubing having a wall permeable to the active agent, wherein a first length of the silicone tubing is affixed to the first surface of the scaffold, wherein the two ends of the silicone tubing extend from the first surface, and wherein a path outlined by a second length of the tubing within the first length is circuitous. Also provided is a method of using the implant to locally deliver a hydrophobic active agent to a target tissue, and kits that find use in performing the present method. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184146 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING A SURGICAL PREPARATION - A device used for applying an antiseptic preparation, such as an antibiotic solution or water, or all other substance deemed necessary in treating a wound prior to arrival at a hospital or other treatment facility or for continuing wound therapy and maintenance while hospitalized, in an out-patient facility or at home. A loose-fitting bag is provided which encloses the wound by securing the open end(s) to the patient by closing means. The bag further includes ports or resealable flaps that allow access to the wound for treatment and cleaning while containing all fluids resulting therefrom. A high friction scrub surface is provided in the bag. A method and apparatus are also provided for wound maintenance with a lavage system. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184147 | SOLVENT-CAST MICROPROTRUSION ARRAYS CONTAINING ACTIVE INGREDIENT - In an aspect of the invention, an array of microprotrusions is formed by providing a mold with cavities corresponding to the negative of the microprotrusions, casting atop the mold a first solution comprising a biocompatible material and a solvent, removing the solvent, casting a second solution atop the first cast solution, removing the solvent from the second solution, and demolding the resulting array from the mold. The first solution preferably contains an active ingredient. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184148 | MICROPROJECTION APPLICATORS AND METHODS OF USE - Applicators for a microprojection array and methods of using the applicators are described. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184149 | MICRONEEDLE PATCH AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A microneedle patch includes: a patch layer which is a flat layer; and a microneedle which is disposed on one surface of the patch layer, includes an air-pocket therein, and formed of a polymer having at least one of swellability and solubility. The air-pocket is disposed in a lower end of the microneedle which is in contact with the patch layer. The patch layer includes a needle layer on one surface of the patch layer, and the microneedle is disposed on an opposite surface to one surface of the needle layer which is in contact with the patch layer. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184150 | BLOOD CIRCUIT ADAPTER SET AND BLOOD CIRCUIT - An adapter set that is attached to artery-side and vein-side shunt connectors-that are provided on a blood circuit. The adapter set includes: an artery-side adapter that has one end thereof connected to the artery-side shunt connector, has the other end thereof connected to a drainage port that is provided on the outside of the blood circuit, and thereby connects the artery-side shunt connector and the drainage port fluid tight; and a vein-side adapter that has one end thereof connected to the vein-side shunt connector, has the other end thereof connected to a supply port that is provided on the outside of the blood circuit, and thereby connects the vein-side shunt connector and the supply port fluid tight. The structure of the other end of the artery-side adapter and the structure of the other end of the vein-side adapter are different. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184151 | VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM WITH CONNECTOR - A connector for fluidly coupling proximal and distal tubular segments of a fluid conduit is provided. In one embodiment, the connector can include a connector body having an outer surface defining a first outer perimeter and an inner surface defining a lumen. The connector can also include a connecting device having an open configuration and a plurality of closed configurations. The connecting device can include first and second members configured to engage each other to secure the fluid conduit to the connector. The connecting device can also include a plurality of closed configurations for securing fluid conduits of different sizes. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184152 | MALE CONNECTOR, MEDICAL DEVICE, AND CONNECTION METHOD - A male connector is connectable to a female connector and includes: a flow path tubular member that has an opening at an end portion; a valve body that closes the opening; a housing main body; and a moving body that moves with respect to the housing main body and deforms the valve body so as to change a mode between a first mode in which the opening is closed by the valve body and a second mode in which the opening is open from the valve body. The moving body includes a locking portion that locks the female connector in a state in which the valve body and an elastic valve body of the female connector abut on each other. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184153 | Oral Mucosal Electroporation Device and Use Thereof - The present invention relates to electroporation (EP) devices that are able to generate an electroporation causing electrical field at the mucosal layer, and preferably in a tolerable manner. Further, it includes the generation of a protective immune response, cellular and/or humoral, using the oral EP device along with a genetic construct that encodes an immunogenic sequence. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184154 | APPARATUS FOR THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OF TISSUE INJURIES - An apparatus ( | 2019-06-20 |
20190184155 | A Fixation Component for Insertion Tools for Minimally Invasive Cochlear Implants - An implantable electrode arrangement for a cochlear implant system is described. A retraction limiter fits around and securely engages a portion of the distal end of an electrode lead. The retraction limiter includes flexible retraction limiting projections longitudinally distributed along its outer surface. An insertion tube fits around the electrode array and the retraction limiter and engages against the outer surface of the patient cochlea at a cochlear opening. An insertion plunger fits within the insertion tube and engages against the proximal end of the retraction limiter. The insertion plunger slides within the insertion tube to push against the proximal end of the retraction limiter to push the electrode array through the cochlear opening into the patient cochlea. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184156 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF AN ORAL CAVITY - A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing direct current electricity and methods for manufacturing the same. Electrodes are used to deliver a direct current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184157 | Electrical stimulation control circuit and control method thereof - An electrical stimulation control circuit including a pulse generator, a processing circuit and an electrode is provided. The pulse generator is configured to generate a switching signal. The processing circuit generates an energy signal according to the switching signal. The electrode is configured to contact the skin of a living body and includes a first comb electrode and a second comb electrode. The first comb electrode receives the energy signal and includes a plurality of first electrodes. The first electrodes are electrically connected to each other and extended along a first direction. The second comb electrode receives a ground signal and includes a plurality of second electrodes. The second electrodes are electrically connected to each other and extended along a second direction opposite to the first direction. The first electrodes and the second electrodes are arranged in a staggered manner and electrically insulated from each other. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184158 | INFECTION FIGHTING BIORESORBABLE POLYMER DEVICE FOR MEDICAL IMPLANTS - A method of preventing infection resulting from implanting a medical device. The method includes installing a polymer device at least substantially within a subcutaneous pocket formed to contain a housing of the medical device, and installing the medical device housing in the subcutaneous pocket. The polymer device includes a bioresorbable polymer structure and an antimicrobial agent configured to elute from the polymer structure. The polymer device covers less than about 20% of the surface area of the medical device housing. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184159 | LAYERED MIDFIELD TRANSMITTER WITH DIELECTRIC TUNING - Systems, devices, and methods are discussed herein for wirelessly transmitting power and/or data to an implanted device, such as an implanted electrostimulator device. In an example, the subject matter includes a layered transmitter device with multiple conductive planes and excitation features. The transmitter device can be tuned to identify and apply device parameters for efficient wireless communication with a deeply implanted device. The transmitter is generally configured for midfield powering applications by providing signals that give rise to propagating signals inside of body tissue. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184160 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TEMPORARY, INCOMPLETE, BI-DIRECTIONAL, ADJUSTABLE ELECTRICAL NERVE BLOCK - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can provide an incomplete nerve block to a patient. In some instances, the incomplete nerve block can be bi-directional. In other instances, the incomplete nerve block can be adjustable. The system can include a waveform generator that can provide temporary electrical nerve conduction block to a nerve using an electrode. The electrode can include at least one contact. The temporary electrical nerve conduction block can block conduction in less than 100% of the fibers within the nerve located in close proximity to or being surrounded by the electrode. The temporary electrical nerve conduction block does not cause intentional damage to neural tissue as mode of action to achieve the incomplete nerve block. A complete recovery of nerve conduction can be expected post application of the incomplete nerve block. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184161 | MINIATURE IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATOR SYSTEM FOR SCIATIC NERVES AND THEIR BRANCHES - This application describes a miniature implantable neurostimulator system for sciatic nerves and their branches. The implanted miniature neurostimulator is implanted in the leg and stimulates these nerves for the treatment of urinary or bowel incontinence. The miniature implantable neurostimulator has a low duty cycle permitting a small size with medically-acceptable longevity. The system includes a wireless programmer and patient-activated key fob. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184162 | NON-INVASIVE MAGNETIC OR ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION TO TREAT GASTROPARESIS, FUNCTIONAL DYSPEPSIA, AND OTHER FUNCTIONAL GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for treating or preventing gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia, and other functional gastrointestinal disorders. The methods comprise transmitting impulses of energy non-invasively to selected nerve fibers, particularly those in a vagus nerve. The methods provide damaged interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) with trophic factors via vagal afferent nerve fibers, thereby reversing ICC damage, and as a consequence improving gastric motility. The methods also increase levels of inhibitory neurotransmitters in the brain so as to decrease neural activity within the area postrema, or they deactivate a resting state neural network containing parts of the anterior insula and anterior cingulate cortex, which will thereby reduce abnormal interoception and visceral hypersensitivity. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184163 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING PULSED ELECTRIC FIELDS TO SKIN TISSUE - Systems and methods for controlling a tissue of a subject using applied pulsed electric fields. The system includes an electrode assembly configured to engage a skin tissue of a subject to deliver a series of electric field pulses to the skin tissue and a user input configured to receive an operational instruction for the series of electric field pulses. The system also includes at least one processor configured to access the operational instruction received by the user input and, using the operational instruction, create an electric field profile to be generated by the electrode assembly about the skin tissue of the subject to control a fibroblast characteristic while preserving a vascular perfusion in at least a portion of the skin tissue. The processor is also caused to control the electrode assembly using the electric field profile to deliver the series of electric field pulses to control the fibroblast characteristic. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184164 | SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYARRHYTHMIA DISCRIMINATION - Techniques are described for discriminating SVT and, in particular, rapidly conducting AF. The techniques include detecting an onset of a fast rate of ventricular events sensed from a cardiac electrical signal and detecting a pause in the fast rate of ventricular sensed events. A threshold number of ventricular event intervals required to detect a ventricular tachyarrhythmia is detected with each of the threshold number of ventricular event intervals being less than a tachyarrhythmia detection interval. Detection of the ventricular tachyarrhythmia and an electrical stimulation therapy for treating the ventricular tachyarrhythmia are withheld in response to at least the pause being detected. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184165 | RETINAL IMPLANT FIXATION - A method is provided for implanting, in an eye of a subject, an implantable retinal stimulator having (i) an electrode array including electrodes; (ii) a plurality of photosensors; and (iii) driving circuitry, configured to drive the electrodes to apply currents to a retina of the eye. A surface of the retina is contacted with a tissue-contact surface of an anchoring-element-receiving portion of a frame. Subsequently, the frame is anchored to the retina by penetrating scleral tissue of the subject by advancing an anchoring element through an opening defined by the anchoring-element-receiving portion of the frame and into the scleral tissue such that the anchoring element secures the frame to the retina. Subsequently, using the frame, the implantable retinal stimulator is positioned in an epi-retinal position such that the electrode array penetrates the retina. Other embodiments are also described. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184166 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR NEUROMODULATION - Systems, methods, and devices for neuromodulation are described herein. For example, a method for modulating inflammatory processes of a subject is described. The method can include stimulating the subject's vagus nerve to activate an efferent pathway, and stimulating the subject's vagus nerve to inhibit neural activity. Pairing activation of the efferent pathway and inhibition of neural activity can enhance an anti-inflammatory response of the subject. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184167 | NEUROMODULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSITIONING BETWEEN PROGRAMMING MODES - An external control device and method for programming an implantable neuromodulator coupled to an electrode array implanted adjacent tissue of a patient having a medical condition. Electrical modulation energy is conveyed to tissue of the patient in accordance with a series of modulation parameter sets. The patient perceives paresthesia in response to the conveyance of the electrical modulation energy to the tissue in accordance with at least one of the modulation parameter sets. One of the modulation parameter set(s) is identified based on the perceived paresthesia. Another modulation parameter set is derived from the identified modulation parameter set. Electrical modulation energy is conveyed to the tissue of the patient in accordance with the other modulation parameter set without causing the patient to perceive paresthesia. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184168 | NEUROMODULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSITIONING BETWEEN PROGRAMMING MODES - An external control device, neuromodulation system, and method of providing therapy to a patient using an implantable neuromodulator implanted within the patient. Electrical modulation energy is delivered from the neuromodulator to the patient in accordance with the pre-existing modulation program when in one of the super-threshold delivery mode and the sub-threshold delivery mode. Operation of the neuromodulator is switched to the other of the super-threshold delivery mode and the sub-threshold delivery mode. A new modulation program may be derived from a pre-existing modulation program, and the neuromodulator may deliver the electrical modulation energy to the patient in accordance with the pre-existing modulation program during the other of the super-threshold delivery mode and the sub-threshold delivery mode. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184169 | NEUROMODULATION USING STOCHASTICALLY-MODULATED STIMULATION PARAMETERS - An example of a system may include an electrode arrangement and a neuromodulation device configured to use electrodes in the electrode arrangement to generate a neuromodulation field. The neuromodulation device may include a neuromodulation generator, a neuromodulation control circuit and a storage. The storage may include a stochastically-modulated neuromodulation parameter set and the stochastically-modulated neuromodulation parameter set may include at least one stochastically-modulated parameter. The controller may be configured to control the neuromodulation generator using the stochastically-modulation parameter set to generate the neuromodulation field. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184170 | NEURAL BLOCKING THERAPY - A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating a variety of conditions include treating a disorder associated with neural activity near a region of a brain. In such condition, the method includes placing an electrode to create a field near said region, creating said field with parameters selected to at least partially block neural activity within said field. For treating a tissue sensation, the method includes identifying a target area of tissue to be treated and placing an electrode to create a field near the target area, and creating the field with parameters selected to at least partially block neural activity within the target area. For treating a condition associated with neural activity of a spinal cord, the method includes placing an electrode to create a field near a nerve associated with the spinal cord, and creating the field with parameters selected to at least partially block neural activity within the nerve. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184171 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLINICAL EFFECT-BASED NEUROSTIMULATION - This document discusses, among other things, systems and methods for delivering electrostimulation to specific tissue of a patient. An example of a system can receive a three-dimensional voxelized model representing a plurality of regions each specified as a target region or an avoidance region. The system includes control circuitry to determine a metric value using the voxelized model. The metric value indicates a clinical effect of electrostimulation on the plurality of regions according to a stimulation current and a current fractionalization. The control circuitry can determine a desired stimulation current that results in a first metric value satisfying a clinical effect condition. The system can generate a stimulation configuration including the desired stimulation current and the current fractionalization corresponding to the first metric value, and deliver tissue stimulation according to the stimulation configuration. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184172 | TREATMENT OF CARDIAC DYSFUNCTION - Modulation, preferably inhibition, of neurosignaling of a cardiac-related sympathetic nerve in the extracardiac intrathoracic neural circuit is effective in stabilizing cardiac electrical and/or mechanical function, thereby providing ways of treating or preventing cardiac dysfunction such as arrhythmias. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184173 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING NOISE IN AN ELECTRIC WAVEFORM FOR NEURAL STIMULATION, BLOCK, OR SENSING - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system that can prevent unintended signal components (noise) in an electric waveform that can be used for at least one of neural stimulation, block, and/or sensing. The system can include a signal generator to generate a waveform that includes an intended electric waveform and unintended noise. The system can also include a signal transformer device (e.g., a very long wire) comprising a first coil and a second coil. The first coil can be coupled to the signal generator to receive the waveform and remove the unintended noise from the electric waveform. The second coil can pass the electric waveform to an electrode. The second coil can be coupled to a capacitor that can prevent the waveform from developing noise at an electrode/electrolyte interface between an electrode and a nerve. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184174 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STIMULATION-RELATED PATIENT POPULATION VOLUME ANALYSIS AND USE - A computer implemented system and method facilitates a cycle of generation, sharing, and refinement of volumes related to stimulation of anatomical tissue, such as brain or spinal cord stimulation. Such volumes can include target stimulation volumes, side effect volumes, and volumes of estimated activation. A computer system and method also facilitates analysis of groups of volumes, including analysis of differences and/or commonalities between different groups of volumes. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184175 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STIMULATION-RELATED VOLUME ANALYSIS, CREATION, AND SHARING WITH INTEGRATED SURGICAL PLANNING AND STIMULATION PROGRAMMING - A computer implemented system and method facilitates a cycle of generation, sharing, and refinement of volumes related to stimulation of anatomical tissue, such as brain or spinal cord stimulation. Such volumes can include target stimulation volumes, side effect volumes, and volumes of estimated activation. A computer system and method also facilitates analysis of groups of volumes, including analysis of differences and/or commonalities between different groups of volumes. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184176 | MANAGEMENT OF STIMULATION SAFETY LIMITS IN A NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM - An electrical stimulation system for use with a plurality of electrodes implanted within a tissue region comprises a neurostimulator configured for delivering electrical stimulation energy to the plurality of electrodes in accordance with a set of stimulation parameters, thereby injecting a charge into the tissue region, a control device configured for receiving user input to modify the set of stimulation parameters, and controller/processor circuitry configured for, in response to the user input computing a charge injection metric value as a function of a physical electrode parameter and an electrical source parameter for a first set of the electrodes, wherein the electrode set comprises at least two electrodes, comparing the computed charge injection metric value to a safety threshold value, and performing a corrective action based on the comparison. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184177 | PACING DEVICE WITH ACOUSTIC SENSOR - In at least one example, a medical device is provided. The medical device includes at least one therapy electrode, at least one acoustic sensor, and at least one processor coupled with the at least one therapy electrode and the at least one acoustic sensor. The at least one processor is configured to deliver at least one pacing pulse via the at least one therapy electrode and to analyze processed acoustic data to determine whether the at least one pacing pulse resulted in capture. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184178 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES WITH FLEXIBLE INTERCONNECT HAVING STRAIN RELIEF - Implantable medical devices including interconnections having strain-relief structure. The interconnections can take the form of flexible circuits. Strain relief gaps and shapes are integrated in the interconnections to relieve forces in each of three dimensions. In some examples, the region of an interconnection which couples with a component of the implantable medical device is separated by a strain relief gap from a connection to a second component and/or a location where the flex bends around a corner. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184179 | HOUSING FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An implantable medical device (IMD) includes a heterogeneous housing configured to receive and store one or more components of the IMD. The housing includes an intrinsically non-conductive and non-magnetic base material and at least one dopant with a property of at least one of electrical conductance and magnetic permeability. The base material and the dopant form a first region of the housing including a first skin depth and a second region of the housing including a second skin depth different than the first skin depth. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184180 | Use of Charge Imbalanced Pulses in an Implantable Stimulator to Effect a Pseudo-Constant DC Current Bias - Techniques are described for providing a therapeutic pseudo-constant DC current in an implantable stimulator using pulses whose positive and negative phases are not charge balanced. Such charge imbalanced pulses act to charge any capacitance in the current path between selected electrode nodes, such as the DC-blocking capacitors and/or any inherent capacitance such as those present at the electrode/tissue interface. These charged capacitances act during quiet periods between the pulses to induce a pseudo-constant DC current. Beneficially, these DC currents can be small enough to stay within charge density limits and hence not corrode the electrode or cause tissue damage, and further can be controlled to stay within such limits or for other reasons. Graphical user interface (GUI) aspects for generating the charge imbalanced pulses and for determining and/or controlling the pseudo-constant DC current are also provided. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184181 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH ADAPTIVE TIMING FOR TISSUE CONDUCTION COMMUNICATION TRANSMISSION - A device and method are described for transmitting tissue conductance communication (TCC) signals. A device may be is configured to establish a transmission window by transmitting a TCC test signal at multiple time points over a transmission test period to a receiving device and detect at least one response to the transmitted TCC test signals performed by the receiving device. The IMD is configured to establish the transmission window based on the at least one detected response so that the transmission window is correlated to a time of relative increased transimpedance between a transmitting electrode vector and receiving electrode vector during the transmission test period. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184182 | Plug-In Accessory for Configuring a Mobile Device into an External Controller for an Implantable Medical Device - Disclosed is a plug-in accessory for operating a mobile device as an external controller for an Implantable Medical Device (IMD). The accessory includes a connector insertable into a port on the mobile device. Accessory circuitry can be powered by a battery or by the mobile device. An application on the mobile device in conjunction with the accessory configures the mobile phone for immediate use as an IMD external controller. When the accessory is inserted into the port or a switch on the accessory pressed, the application operates to validate the accessory; to unlock the phone; to secure the mobile device; and to render a graphical user interface on the mobile device for communicating with the IMD. The accessory can additionally include telemetry circuitry and an antenna for communicating with the IMD, rather than using short-range communication means provided in the mobile device itself. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184183 | POINT-AND-CLICK PROGRAMMING FOR DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION USING REAL-TIME MONOPOLAR REVIEW TRENDLINES - A system and method for selecting leadwire stimulation parameters includes a processor iteratively performing, for each of a plurality of values for a particular stimulation parameter, each value corresponding to a respective current field: (a) shifting the current field longitudinally and/or rotationally to a respective plurality of locations about the leadwire; and (b) for each of the respective plurality of locations, obtaining clinical effect information regarding a respective stimulation of the patient tissue produced by the respective current field at the respective location; and displaying a graph plotting the clinical effect information against values for the particular stimulation parameter and locations about the leadwire, and/or based on the obtained clinical effect information, identifying an optimal combination of a selected value for the particular stimulation parameter and selected location about the leadwire at which to perform a stimulation using the selected value. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184184 | ASSOCIATING THERAPY ADJUSTMENTS WITH POSTURE STATES USING A STABILITY TIMER - The disclosure describes techniques for associating therapy adjustments with posture states using a timer. The techniques may include detecting a patient adjustment to electrical stimulation therapy delivered to the patient, sensing a posture state of the patient, and associating the detected adjustment with the sensed posture state if the sensed posture state is sensed within a first period following the detection of the adjustment and if the sensed posture state does not change during a second period following the sensing of the sensed posture state. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184185 | SYSTEMS AMD METHODS FOR SUPPRESSING AND TREATING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND ATRIAL TACHYCARDIA - Disclosed herein are implantable medical devices and systems, and methods for used therewith, that selectively perform atrial overdrive pacing while an intrinsic atrial rate of a patient is within a specified range. Such a method can involve measuring intervals between a plurality of intrinsic atrial depolarizations that occur during a specified period, and classifying intrinsic atrial activity as stable or unstable based on the measured intervals. In response to classifying the intrinsic atrial activity as stable, atrial overdrive pacing is performed. In response to classifying the intrinsic atrial rate as unstable, atrial overdrive pacing is not performed (i.e., is abstained from being performed). Over time, effectiveness of performing atrial overdrive pacing using various different atrial interval shorting deltas are recorded in a log and updated, and the log is used to determine a preferred rate at which to perform atrial overdrive pacing for various different measured intervals. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184186 | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICING - A medical equipment management system is described that includes a database including status and software information for medical equipment, a user interface configured to display at least one summary level indicator comprising a summary level status indicator for at least one group of the medical equipment, wherein the group of medical equipment corresponds to a user-defined geographic region, and a computer located remotely from the medical equipment and communicatively coupled to the user interface and the database, the computer configured to establish a communicative connection with the medical equipment, receive status updates from the medical equipment, update the status information in the database based on the status updates, receive a request to access the database, and provide the updated status information for the group of medical equipment to the user interface, wherein the summary level status indicator at the user interface is based on the updated status information. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184187 | PLASMA TREATMENT APPARATUS - Disclosed is a plasma treatment apparatus that includes a cover attached to a body part, a plasma generation unit that generates plasma and provides the plasma to the cover, a gas supply unit that supplies a source gas for generating the plasma to the plasma generation unit, and an exhaust unit that exhausts an exhaust gas from the cover. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184188 | CONTROLLER AND FLEXIBLE COILS FOR ADMINISTERING THERAPY, SUCH AS FOR CANCER THERAPY - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a portable magnetic field therapy system for treatment of diseases and adverse health conditions, such as cancer. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184189 | LASER INDUCED BALLISTIC PARTICLE IMPLANTATION TECHNIQUE - A method using a receiving substrate and a target substrate having a photon-transparent support, a photon absorbent interlayer coated on the support, and a tissue-implantable particle on top of the interlayer opposite to the support. A source of photon energy is directed through the transparent support so that the photon energy strikes the interlayer. A portion of the interlayer is energized by absorption of the photon energy. The energized interlayer causes a transfer of the particle across a gap between the target substrate and the receiving substrate and embedding of the particle into the receiving substrate. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184190 | PHOSPHOR-CONTAINING DRUG ACTIVATOR ACTIVATABLE BY A MONTE CARLO DERIVED X-RAY EXPOSURE, SYSTEM CONTAINING THE ACTIVATOR, AND METHODS FOR USE - A phosphor-containing drug activator activatable from a Monte Carlo derived x-ray exposure for treatment of a diseased site. The activator includes an admixture or suspension of one or more phosphors capable of emitting ultraviolet and visible light upon interaction with x-rays, wherein a distribution of the phosphors in the diseased target site is based on a Monte Carlo derived x-ray dose distribution. A system for treating a disease in a subject in need thereof, includes the drug activator and a photoactivatable drug, one or more devices which infuse the photoactivatable drug and the activator including the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier into a diseased site in the subject; and an x-ray source which is controlled to deliver the Monte Carlo derived x-ray exposure to the subject for production of ultraviolet and visible light inside the subject to activate the photoactivatable drug and induce a persistent therapeutic response, the dose comprising a pulsed sequence of x-rays delivering from 0.5-2 Gy to the tumor. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184191 | RED LIGHT IMPLANTS FOR TREATING OSTEOPOROSIS - A method of irradiating spinal tissue with red light, comprising: inserting a cannulated device defining a bore into the spinal column, wherein the bore contains an optically transparent substrate adapted to emit red light, and transmitting red light through the substrate to intermittently irradiate tissue within the spinal column. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184192 | LIGHT TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a light treatment apparatus and a method of controlling the same, and provides to a light treatment apparatus and a method of controlling the same, including: a treatment light irradiating unit for irradiating a treatment region with treatment light a plurality of times while moving on the treatment region; a sensing unit for detecting movement information of the treatment light irradiating unit; and a control unit for controlling an irradiation pattern of the treatment light based on the detected movement information such that an irradiation area of the treatment light to be irradiated from the treatment light irradiating unit overlaps at least in part with an irradiation area of the treatment light which is previously irradiated. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184193 | Systems and Methods of Unattended Treatment - In accordance with various aspects of the present teachings, systems and methods for applying treatment energy, e.g., electromagnetic radiation such as laser radiation in the visible and near infrared wavelengths, to body areas having bulges and fat deposits, loose skin, pain, acne and/or wounds. In some aspects, the systems and methods can enable relatively lengthy treatments to be performed by having the practitioner set-up and/or start the treatment, thereafter allowing the treatment to proceed safely and effectively without the continued presence of the practitioner. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184194 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING CIRCADIAN INPUT - A method and apparatus for determining the circadian input of a light source includes selecting a circadian input to be measured based on an action spectrum corresponding to a wavelength sensitivity of photoreceptors for a circadian regulation system, where the circadian input is configured to stimulate a retinaldehyde photopigment, and for measuring spectral intensity across the action spectrum to determine the circadian input of the light source. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184195 | PORTABLE APPARATUS FOR DECONTAMINATION OF A BREAST - A portable device for the decontamination of a breast. The aim of the device is to reduce the risk of mastitis, even when the patient has a medicament incompatibility. For this purpose, the invention includes a decontamination unit which decontaminates the breast at least by means of a physical method. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184196 | FORMULATIONS OF HISTONE DEACETYLASE INHIBITOR AND USES THEREOF - Dosing regimens, methods of treatment, controlled release formulations, and combination therapies that include an HDAC inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are described. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184197 | REAL-TIME MRI-PET-GUIDED RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM WITH DOSE-DEPOSITION VERIFICATION - A radiotherapy system is configured to determine in vivo dose deposition of a radiotherapy treatment beam. The system includes the following components. A bi-planar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus comprising a pair of spaced apart magnets. One of the magnets includes a hole proximal the centre thereof. A treatment beam source configured to generate a radiotherapy reatment beam. The treatment beam source is positioned to transmit the treatment beam through the hole in the magnet. A patient support configured to position a patient with the system so that a treatment target is proximal the treatment beam. A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) detector configured to obtain PET data of the treatment beam impacting the patient. The PET detector is positioned so that a transverse section of the patient that includes the treatment target lies between opposing portions of the PET detector. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184198 | MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A medical apparatus according to an embodiment includes an acquirer, a corrector, an identifier, and an output controller. The acquirer is configured to acquire a fluoroscopic image of an object from an imager. The corrector is configured to correct an image of one or more predetermined regions used for identifying a target position of the object in the fluoroscopic image based on one or more correction values but does not correct an image of at least a part of a region out of the predetermined region in the fluoroscopic image. The identifier is configured to identify the target position based on an image corrected by the corrector. The output controller is configured to output an irradiation permission signal to a therapeutic device which irradiates the object with a therapeutic beam based on the target position identified by the identifier. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184199 | MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A medical apparatus according to an embodiment includes an acquirer, an identifier, and a controller. The acquirer acquires a fluoroscopic image of an object from an imager which performs imaging by irradiating the object with an electromagnetic wave to generate the fluoroscopic image. The identifier identifies a target position of the object in the fluoroscopic image. The controller outputs an irradiation permission signal to a therapeutic device which irradiates the object with a therapeutic beam in a case where the target position identified by the identifier is settled within an irradiation permission range. The controller is configured to cause the imager to stop performing irradiation of the electromagnetic wave and cause the acquirer to stop acquiring the fluoroscopic image, in a case where a first switch is operated, and the controller is configured to cause the imager to stop performing irradiation of the electromagnetic wave and maintain a state in which the acquirer is capable of acquiring the fluoroscopic image, in a case where a second switch is operated. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184200 | MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A medical apparatus according to an embodiment includes an acquirer, an identifier, an output controller, a display controller, and an input operation acquirer. The acquirer acquires a fluoroscopic image of a object from an imager which performs imaging by irradiating the object with an electromagnetic wave to generate the fluoroscopic image. The identifier identifies a target position of the object in the fluoroscopic image. The output controller outputs an irradiation permission signal to a therapeutic device which irradiates the object with a therapeutic beam when the target position identified by the identifier is settled within an irradiation permission range. The display controller causes a display to display an interface image for receiving an instruction to start each of a preparation stage of a therapy and an irradiation stage of the therapeutic beam. The input operation acquirer acquires details of an input operation performed by a user in the interface image. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184201 | GANTRY FOR PARTICLE THERAPY AS AN ARM ROTATING IN THE LONGITUDINAL PLANE - A system for particle beam therapy has an adjustable gantry for beam delivery to a patient site. The gantry has a beam coupling section, a first beam bending section with beam deflection and/or focusing magnets. A beam transport section receiving the particle beam from the first beam bending section and guiding the particle beam to a second beam bending section. The beam exits at a window of a beam nozzle. A patient table/chair is rotatable in the horizontal plane or in a plane being parallel to the horizontal plane and optionally being adjustable vertically. The gantry is supported by a tilting mechanism allowing the gantry to be tilted vertically by an angle Φ | 2019-06-20 |
20190184202 | Hand-held Battery-Operated Therapeutic Ultrasonic Device - The present invention is a portable hand-held battery-operated therapeutic ultrasonic device that is specifically designed for clinical applications in muscle and joint pain management. The present invention generates stepwise high resolution, high frequency microprocessor-based signal to drive piezo-crystals for applying on the skin of the user. It makes use of a novel electronic driving technology that enables it to generate therapeutically combinations of acoustic intensities from 0 to 2 W/cm | 2019-06-20 |
20190184203 | ENERGY BASED FAT REDUCTION - Methods for non-invasive fat reduction can include targeting a region of interest below a surface of skin, which contains fat and delivering ultrasound energy to the region of interest. The ultrasound energy generates a thermal lesion with said ultrasound energy on a fat cell. The lesion can create an opening in the surface of the fat cell, which allows the draining of a fluid out of the fat cell and through the opening. In addition, by applying ultrasound energy to fat cells to increase the temperature to between 43 degrees and 49 degrees, cell apoptosis can be realized, thereby resulting in reduction of fat. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184204 | ULTRASOUND GUIDED OPENING OF BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER - A system for delivering drugs or other molecules to the brain comprises an ultrasound imaging transducer configured to image structures such as the circle of Willis within a patient's head by way of a low attenuation acoustic window. The system includes a processor configured to register the ultrasound images to previously obtained images which also include the structures. The system includes ultrasound transducer elements operable to deliver ultrasound energy to a target region to cause the blood brain barrier to open. The system may include a drug delivery system that may be operated to deliver a drug to the patient in coordination with opening the blood brain barrier, Coordinates of the target region relative to the ultrasound imaging transducer are determined using registration information. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184205 | ULTRASOUND PROBE FOR TISSUE TREATMENT - A method and system for providing ultrasound treatment to a tissue that contains a lower part of dermis and proximal protrusions of fat lobuli into the dermis. An embodiment delivers ultrasound energy to the region creating a thermal injury and coagulating the proximal protrusions of fat lobuli, thereby eliminating the fat protrusions into the dermis. An embodiment can also include ultrasound imaging configurations using the same or a separate probe before, after or during the treatment. In addition various therapeutic levels of ultrasound can be used to increase the speed at which fat metabolizes. Additionally the mechanical action of ultrasound physically breaks fat cell clusters and stretches the fibrous bonds. Mechanical action will also enhance lymphatic drainage, stimulating the evacuation of fat decay products. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184206 | EXTRACORPOREAL THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND FOR PROMOTING ANGIOGENESIS - Systems and methods can include wearable, non-invasive ultrasound modalities for treating a variety of medical conditions, including but not limited to peripheral vascular disease. The modality could be therapeutic ultrasound (TUS), and be configured to promote angiogenesis within a patient via stimulation of cavitation and shear stress, among other mechanisms. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184207 | ULTRASOUND PROBE FOR TREATING SKIN LAXITY - A probe for ultrasound treatment of skin laxity are provided. Systems and methods can include ultrasound imaging of the region of interest for localization of the treatment area, delivering ultrasound energy at a depth and pattern to achieve the desired therapeutic effects, and/or monitoring the treatment area to assess the results and/or provide feedback. In an embodiment, a treatment system and method can be configured for producing arrays of sub-millimeter and larger zones of thermal ablation to treat the epidermal, superficial dermal, mid-dermal or deep dermal components of tissue. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184208 | ULTRASOUND PROBE FOR TREATMENT OF SKIN - Methods and systems for treating skin, such as stretch marks through deep tissue tightening with ultrasound are provided. An exemplary method and system comprise a therapeutic ultrasound system configured for providing ultrasound treatment to a shallow tissue region, such as a region comprising an epidermis, a dermis or a deep dermis. In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, a therapeutic ultrasound system can be configured to achieve depth with a conformal selective deposition of ultrasound energy without damaging an intervening tissue. In addition, a therapeutic ultrasound can also be configured in combination with ultrasound imaging or imaging/monitoring capabilities, either separately configured with imaging, therapy and monitoring systems or any level of integration thereof. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184209 | HAIR TREATMENT AGENT WITH ANTI-DANDRUFF ACTION - The present disclosure concerns a hair treatment agent that contains, in a cosmetic support—with respect to its weight—
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20190184210 | System and Method for the Pulsed Release of Oxygen for Personal Use - A system and method for periodically releasing oxygen rich gas for inhalation by a user. A container is filled, at least in part, with oxygen gas. The container has a release valve that can be used to selectively release some of the oxygen gas from the container. An activation unit is provided that is connected to the container. The activation unit operates the release valve at a selected rate. Each periodic pulse contains a volume of the oxygen gas released over a first period of time. The first period of time is preferably no longer than the time it takes a user to take a breath. The periodic pulses are spaced to correspond to the rate of respiration or some multiple thereof. A dispenser is provided that directs the oxygen gas into a place where it can be inhaled. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184211 | BREATHING BAG FOR A CLOSED-CIRCUIT RESPIRATOR AS WELL AS CLOSED-CIRCUIT RESPIRATOR - A breathing bag ( | 2019-06-20 |
20190184212 | HOUSING OF A CLOSED CIRCUIT BREATHING APPARATUS | 2019-06-20 |
20190184213 | HARNESS AND BELT - A wearable harness system manually configurable as a belt and a climbing harness includes an elongated flexible belt body portion having a first end and a second end defining a front belt surface and a rear belt surface, a buckle attached to the first end, a pair of elongated leg straps attached to the rear belt surface, each of which configured to form a loop around each leg of a user, and an opening provided on the rear belt surface to form a pocket along a length of the elongated flexible belt body portion to store a portion of the pair of elongated leg straps. The wearable harness system may enable the users to conceal a portion of the pair of elongated leg straps inside the pocket prior to using the wearable harness system as the belt for fastening around a clothing item worn over a waist of the user. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184214 | EMERGENCY EGRESS SYSTEM AND ANCHOR ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - An anchor assembly configured for receiving therein and gripping a wall is provided. The anchor assembly comprises first and second anchor arms pivotable between a collapsed, storage position and an open, operable position in which the anchor arms define therebetween a clamping area for receiving the wall. Each of the anchor arms has a bent shape which is open in the operable position toward the clamping area. Distal ends of the anchor arms comprise first and second contact arrangements configured for bearing on the wall during use. The first anchor arm comprises a coupling arrangement facilitating coupling thereto an external cable assembly. The anchor assembly is configured such that, when the wall is received within the clamping area and the contact arrangements bear against an opposite face of the wall, a force is applied to the anchor assembly away from the clamping area biasing the contact arrangements toward the wall. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184215 | FIRESTOP COLLAR - A firestop collar ( | 2019-06-20 |
20190184216 | OVEN APPLIANCE AND A FLAME ARRESTER FOR AN OVEN APPLIANCE - An oven appliance and flame arrester therefore are provided herein. The flame arrester may include a first member and a second member. The first member may extend in a lateral direction along a portion of the opening. The first member may define a chamber aperture extending along an arrest axis in fluid communication with the cooking chamber. The second member may extend from the first member and away from the cooking chamber. The second member may define an intake aperture extending non-parallel to the arrest axis. A fluid passage may be defined between the first member and the second member in fluid communication between the intake aperture and the chamber aperture. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184217 | FIRE SENSOR, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A fire sensor, fire sensing apparatus and a fire sensing system are disclosed. The fire sensor includes a layer of fibers arranged to cross one another at intersections. The fibers have an electromagnetic property which is changeable upon contact with fire and they are individually connectible to a detector of fire sensing apparatus to detect any change in the electromagnetic property. A change in electromagnetic property detected at any intersection of two fibers will indicate a fire at the location of that intersection. A movement of that location across the sensor will indicate the direction of travel of the fire. The sensing system is capable of sending alerts and extinguishing the fire. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184218 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF LOW CLEARANCE STORAGE FIRE PROTECTION - A fire protection system includes a plurality of fluid distribution devices coupled to the fluid supply pipes to define four fluid distribution devices above a floor. The fluid distribution devices generate a spray pattern overlapping one another to define a rectangular fluid distribution area 2.5 ft. The rectangular area having a first pair of edges extending parallel to the fluid supply pipes and a second pair of edge extending perpendicular to the first edge. The fluid distribution devices are axially aligned above a corner of the rectangular area, the fluid distribution area defined by a grid of one square foot areas totaling an area no more than 12 ft.×8 ft., the rectangular area of fluid distribution having a total fluid density of at least 60 gpm/sq. ft., the rectangular area including a first zone of fluid distribution of a 4 ft.×4 ft. area. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184219 | METHOD FOR BIODEGRADING HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBON PYRENES WITH HALOPHILIC BACTERIA - A method and composition for biodegrading or bioremediating a pyrene or other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (“PAH”) with one or more bacteria of the genus | 2019-06-20 |
20190184220 | MODULAR STRUCTURES - A modular kit of parts creates structures to store and suspend equipment used for physical fitness. A structure can be created that can store fitness equipment such as exercise balls, dumb bells, kettle bells and the like. Further, the structure can incorporate exercise bars, and can store and deploy such equipment as suspension straps, punching bags, heavy bags, yoga straps, which are suspended from multi axial pivoting anchors that afford no frictional resistance when the equipment is utilized for exercise. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184221 | TRAY FOR HOLDING EXERCISE PUTTY AND PUTTY TOOLS - A tray for storing and organizing exercise putty and putty therapy tools includes a base and a cover. The base includes a plurality of receptacles in the form of recessed portions into which exercise putty and putty therapy tools are received. The recessed portions that define the tool receptacles are particularly shaped to conform to the shape of the tools that they hold. A therapeutic exercise kit includes the tray, exercise putty and putty therapy tools. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184222 | APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL EXERCISE - An apparatus for physical exercise comprising a resistance arrangement having at least one hydraulic cylinder adapted for providing resistance forces in at least a first and a second direction, the apparatus having a force transmission assembly through which the resistance forces are operable. The force transmission assembly having at least one actuation member being in operable engagement therewith and being adapted to transfer forces generated by a user in at least two directions of motion to the at least one hydraulic cylinder via the force transmission assembly. The resistance forces created by the at least one hydraulic cylinder opposing the user generated forces. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184223 | Joint Protective and Mildly Kinetic Barbell - The exemplary embodiments herein provide a mildly kinetic barbell having a flexible tube with a hollow center, a first end, and an opposing second end. The barbell preferably has a stiffening element within the hollow center, a first plate stopper attached to the flexible tube near the first end, and a second plate stopper attached to the flexible tube near the second end. The barbell may also have a first loading sleeve at the first end with a second loading sleeve at the second end. Some embodiments also include rack bumpers placed adjacent to the plate stoppers and/or a knurl positioned on a central portion of the flexible tube. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184224 | FOOT HARNESS FOR RESISTANCE EXERCISE - A foot harness for resistance exercises. The foot harness may comprise: a top strap, a bottom strap, a heel strap, and one or more attachment points. A first end of the top strap, first end of the bottom strap, and first end of the heel strap may be coupled to one another at a first juncture region. A second end of the top strap, second end of the bottom strap, and second end of the heel strap may be coupled to one another at a second juncture region. The top strap may be adapted to engage with an upper portion of a shoe. The bottom strap may be adapted to engage with a bottom portion of the shoe. The heel strap may be adapted to engage with a rear portion of the shoe. The attachment points may be disposed at the first juncture region and the second juncture region. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184225 | ERGONOMIC EXERCISE GRIP STRUCTURE WITH DETACHABLE STRAP AND METHOD OF USE - A versatile ergonomic exercise grip structure with a detachable strap which is applicable to cable attachments, machine attachments, barbells and dumbbells. The ergonomic exercise grip structure is comprised of parallel bars which may be used interchangeably as a grip or support as they evenly share the resistance between them and may engage the body at several points to enable the performance of multiple exercises in a manner that reduces joint strain and improves muscle isolation while being capable providing multiple forms of resistance. The detachable strap enables the performance of multiple exercises with the ergonomic exercise grip structure while serving as a cable attachment by itself. The various embodiments of the ergonomic exercise grip structure enable a trainee to perform multiple exercise in a safe effective manner while using a minimal amount of space. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184226 | Multiple Hand Angle Cable Attachment - A cable attachment handle for an exercise machine including a main mounting body defining a horizontal axis, a first stud extending from the main mounting body, a first handle mount rotatable about the first stud, a first handle extending from the first handle mount, a second stud extending from the main mounting body, a second handle mount rotatable about the second stud, a second handle extending from the second handle mount, and a cable attachment element affixed to the main mounting body between the first stud and the second stud. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184227 | EXERCISE DEVICE - A multipurpose exercise device having a base that rests on a support surface and a user platform upon which the user stands. The lower end of a perpendicular support post is mounted to the base to axially pivot thereon and the upper end of the post is pivotally mounted to the lower surface of the user platform. The user platform pivots with the support post in a horizontal plane parallel to the support surface and pivots on the support post in a vertical plane perpendicular to the horizontal support surface. Resistance elements are provided having one end mounted to the support post and the other end mounted to the base to control the velocity and angle of pivot of the user platform in the horizontal plane. Preferably, a plurality of resistance elements are provided having one end mounted to the base and the other end mounted to the user platform to control the velocity and angle of pivot of the user platform in the vertical plane. In use, the user stands on the user platform and performs exercise motions to propel the user platform to pivot in the horizontal plane and the vertical plane. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184228 | Step Platform - A step platform for aerobic exercise may include multiple layers. The top layer may include an elastic foam member that is configured to at least partially deform when stepped on by a user. The middle layer may include a rigid support member that is configured to at least partially maintain the shape of the foam member. The foam member may include a cover that wraps around the foam member and at least a portion of the support member to fasten the support member to the foam member. The bottom layer may include a base member having a support ridge configured to at least partially restrict deformation of the foam member in at least one direction. The base member may be connectable to the support member. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184229 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LOCATING A GOLF BALL - A method for locating a golf ball including changing a temperature of a golf ball from a first temperature to a second temperature before use or marking the ball by reflective (mirror) or fluorescent material (e.g., NIR-IR fluorescent dye). The temperature changed ball is struck. Using either a thermal imaging camera with an imaging processing unit or a near-infrared (NIR) imaging camera with an imaging processing unit to produce a digital image of a part of the golf course with a potential golf ball location. An image processing technique is applied to produce an enhanced image of the golf ball location. A thermal imaging camera and a NIR imaging camera for locating a golf ball are described. A non-transitory computer readable media is described. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184230 | Automatic Cycling Workout Detection Systems and Methods - Devices, systems, and methods can be used including receiving motion data including comparing time-stamped speed data with predetermined cycling speed ranges, categorizing the speed data into portions of a minute that indicate each of the predetermined cycling speed ranges, determining portions of a minute indicate a cycling activity has begun, determining portions of a later minute indicate a cycling activity has paused or ended, confirming a minimum time inactive indicating that a cycling activity has ended, and determining that a minimum time active has elapsed between the indication a cycling activity has begun and indication a cycling activity has ended such that a cycling activity is categorized as a cycling workout. | 2019-06-20 |
20190184231 | Selecting And Correlating Physical Activity Data With Image Data - Example embodiments may relate systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media configured to correlate image data of a user performing physical activity with data collected during the user's performance. Data may include sensor data measuring, force, acceleration, speed, and/or processed sensor data from one or more sensors. Certain embodiments may determine whether the user is within a performance zone based on user attributes. Correlation of the image data with physical activity data may be based, at least in part, whether the user is within a performance zone. | 2019-06-20 |