33rd week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220257361 | VASCULAR PROSTHESIS WITH FENESTRATION RING AND METHODS OF USE - The vascular prosthesis includes a luminal graft component having at least one fenestration. At least one fenestration ring borders the at least one fenestration and is fixed to the luminal graft component. The fenestration ring includes a main component with two opposing ends and a connecting component. The diameter of the fenestration ring can expand upon insertion of a branch prosthesis through the fenestration ring during implantation at a surgical site. The vascular prosthesis can be implanted in a patient to thereby treat, for example, an arterial aneurysm, spanning a region of an aneurysm that includes at least one arterial branch. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257362 | CONNECTIVE-TISSUE BODY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - In a connective-tissue body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, comprising a biological tissue including collagen, a fine surface layer formed more finely than the inside thereof is provided on the surface of the connective-tissue body. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257363 | BIFURCATED STENT GRAFTS, STENTS, AND METHODS - A stent includes a first wire and a second wire. The first wire is helically wound along an axis of a main body portion of the stent and along an axis of a first branch portion of the stent. The second wire is helically wound along the axis of the main body portion of the stent and along an axis of a second branch portion of the stent. The first wire and the second wire ar encapsulated in a graft member. A method for making a stent includes winding a first wire helically along a main body portion of a bifurcated mandrel and a first leg portion of the bifurcated mandrel. The method further includes winding a second wire helically along the main body portion of the bifircated mandrel and a second leg portion of the bifurcated mandrel. The first and second wires can be laminated within a graft material. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257364 | Covered Stent and Preparation Method Therefor - A covered stent comprises a radially compressible inner stent and an outer stent covering the inner stent, the inner stent comprises an inner support skeleton and an inner coating film arranged on the inner support skeleton; and the outer stent covering the inner stent, wherein the outer stent covers at least part of the inner stent, the outer stent comprises an outer support skeleton and an outer coating film arranged on the outer support skeleton, one end of the outer coating film is hermetically connected to the inner coating film, and the resilience of the outer coating film is greater than that of the inner coating film. The inner covering film is relatively soft. The outer covering film can rebound quickly, the outer stent effectively fills the gap between the inner stent and the wall of the lumen, so as to prevent inner leakage. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257365 | IMPLANT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF NIPPLE-AREOLA COMPLEX, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention relates to: an implant for the reconstruction of the nipple-areola complex; and a method for producing same. The implant for the reconstruction of the nipple- areola complex according to the present invention can be implanted along a central axis inside autologous tissue during nipple-areola complex reconstruction surgery to form a normal nipple-areola complex shape. In addition, the nipple-areola complex implant according to the present invention, due to being formed of a porous structure, has similar flexibility to normal nipple-areola complex tissue, and exhibits a high engraftment rate with autologous tissues since the surrounding tissue can permeate into the implant through the voids thereof following implantation. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257366 | IMPLANTS WITH SYMMETRIC SHAPE - Implants having symmetry are described. The implant may comprise a biocompatible material and have at least two planes of symmetry, including symmetry about an equator of the implant. The implant may be a body contouring implant, wherein a posterior side of the implant is symmetric about the equator to an anterior side of the implant. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257367 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE HAVING LOCKING FEATURE - An implantable prosthetic valve can include a frame movable between a radially compressed and a radially expanded configuration. The frame can include a first strut having a first locking feature disposed on a radially facing inner surface of the strut and a second strut having a second locking feature disposed on a radially facing outer surface of the strut. The first and second locking features can engage each other so as to allow pivoting of the first and second struts relative to one another in a first direction upon radial expansion of the frame and resist pivoting of the first and second struts relative to one another in a second direction to resist radial compression of the frame. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257368 | TRICUSPID REGURGITATION SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING POSITION-FIXING TUBE - The present disclosure relates to a tricuspid regurgitation surgical instrument having a position-fixing tube that is for temporarily treating tricuspid regurgitation, and more particularly, to a tricuspid regurgitation surgical instrument having a position-fixing tube that is a surgical instrument temporarily inserted into an orifice of the tricuspid valve to check whether right-sided heart failure has occurred, which may occur when tricuspid regurgitation is treated using a permanent method in a patient with tricuspid regurgitation, and that has a position-fixing tube inserted into a coronary sinus so that a blocking part configured to block the orifice of the tricuspid valve penetrates a plane similar to a plane of leaflets of the tricuspid valve and has a penetration angle which allows the blocking part to efficiently block the orifice of the tricuspid valve. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257369 | TELESCOPING PROSTHETIC VALVE WITH RETENTION ELEMENT - An implantable device is disclosed. The device includes a leaflet frame subcomponent and an anchor frame subcomponent that are configured to be delivered in a series configuration and subsequently nested or telescoped in-situ. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257370 | PROSTHETIC VALVE FOR AVOIDING OBSTRUCTION OF OUTFLOW - A prosthetic mitral valve may be anchored in a native mitral valve. The prosthetic mitral valve preferably has a large anterior prosthetic leaflet that spans the entire width of the native anterior leaflet and the anterior prosthetic leaflet moves away from left ventricular outflow tract during systole to create a clear unobstructed outflow path. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257371 | MEW TISSUE SCAFFOLD - The disclosure relates to a melt electrowritten soft tissue scaffold and methods of making the same. The scaffold has a body having a first region comprising a first set of fibres and a second set of fibres, the first region being anisotropic. The first set of fibres are arranged approximately parallel relative to one another, each fibre of the first set of fibres has a serpentine arrangement forming peaks and troughs, the first set of fibres has a first Young's modulus. The second set of fibres are arranged approximately parallel relative to one another, the second set of fibres being arranged transversely relative to the first set of fibres, each fibre of the second set of fibres has a serpentine arrangement forming peaks and troughs, the second set of fibres has a second Young's modulus. The first Young's modulus is unequal to the second Young's modulus. In some embodiments the body further comprises a second region extending from the first region. The second region supports the first region. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257372 | IMPLANT, DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD OF DELIVERING AN IMPLANT - The present invention relates to an implant for placement in a cardiac vessel, the implant being able to be expanded from an un-deployed state to an expanded state in which the implant has a larger outer diameter than in the storage state, the implant having a main body with first and second ends and a central portion arranged between the first and second ends, the central portion of the implant having a larger outer diameter than the first and second ends of the implant when the implant is in the expanded state. The invention further relates to a delivery device for an implant and to a method of delivering an implant. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257373 | ANCHOR FOR PROSTHETIC CARDIAC VALVE DELIVERY DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - A device for treating a diseased native valve in a patient is provided, the device including a frame structure and a plurality of leaflets. The device can further include a spiral anchor configured to extend around an outer circumference of the frame structure, the spiral anchor comprising a spiral portion and a proximal portion that extends radially outwards relative to a circumference of the spiral portion. Other embodiments and methods of use are also provided. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257374 | Mitral Stent - The invention relates to a self-expendable stent for placement at a mitral annulus that is self-expandable from an undeployed state to a deployed state comprising a stent frame having at least a first section and a second section arranged at a longitudinal axis of the stent, wherein the stent frame is formed by a plurality of endless arms, the arms being connected to one another at connection points forming a web-like structure with diamond-shaped cells; a dry valve made out of bovine pericardium arranged at least at the second section of the stent with the dry bovine pericardium being configured to be rehydrated with a solution, a skirt surrounding the dry valve and comprising at least one of bovine pericardium and polyester, and wherein, in the expanded state, a maximum outer diameter of the first section is larger than a maximum outer diameter of the second section, and wherein at least at a transition between the first section and the second section some of the endless arms extend outwardly beyond the web-like structure to form a hook, which faces the first section. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257375 | MECHANICALLY EXPANDABLE HEART VALVE WITH LEAFLET CLAMPS - A frame for a prosthetic heart valve includes a plurality of strut members arranged to form an annular main body of the frame and coupled together by pivot joints. The main body of the frame is radially collapsible to a collapsed configuration and radially expandable to an expanded configuration, and has an inflow end and an outflow end. The frame includes a plurality of leaflet clamps disposed on an exterior of the frame, each of the leaflet clamps including a pair of strut members pivotably coupled to the strut members of the frame, the leaflet clamps being movable between an open position corresponding to the collapsed configuration of the frame and a closed position corresponding to the expanded configuration of the frame. Motion of the frame between the collapsed configuration and the expanded configuration causes corresponding motion of the leaflet clamps between the open position and the closed position. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257376 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE WITH UPPER SKIRT - A prosthetic heart valve includes a valve ring, which includes metal segments, and which is cylindrical when in an expanded state. A valve ring fabric sleeve is coupled to the valve ring. A leaflet frame is disposed within the valve ring. A plurality of prosthetic leaflets are coupled to the leaflet frame. An upper skirt includes an upper skirt fabric, coupled to the valve ring fabric sleeve; and a flexible upper skirt frame, coupled to the upper skirt fabric such that the upper skirt fabric separates a downstream end of the upper skirt frame from an upstream end of the metal segments of the valve ring. When the prosthetic heart valve is in an expanded state, the upper skirt extends radially outward from the valve ring in an upstream direction and is configured to rest against an atrial surface of the heart. Other embodiments are also described. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257377 | HEART VALVE ANCHORING DEVICE - The present invention relates to an anchoring device ( | 2022-08-18 |
20220257378 | Annuloplasty Device - An annuloplasty device is disclosed comprising first and second support rings having a coiled configuration, an elongate element to apply a force onto retention units and being movable between a first state and a second state, at least part of the first and second support rings comprises an interior channel to contain the elongate element, wherein, in the first state of the elongate element, the retention units have a retracted position, in which the retention units are arranged radially within an outer surface of the first and/or second support rings, wherein, in the second state of the elongate element, the retention units have an expanded position, in which the retention units protrude from the outer surface of the first and/or second support rings. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257379 | VALVES AND DELIVERY APPARATUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIC FIBER SENSORS - The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for measuring expansion diameter, radial force exerted against surrounding tissue, and pressure recovery across prosthetic heart valves, during valve implantation procedures. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257380 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FUSION OF ANATOMICAL JOINTS - The present disclosure relates to improved plate and screw systems for use in fusion and other surgical procedures, which improve the ability to effectively affix adjacent bodies without gapping or experiencing loss of compression over time. The systems include plates having armatures configured to receive bushings, the bushings configured to pivot and rotate and thereby permit a greater degree of orientation of corresponding screws placed through the bushings. In embodiments, the bushings comprise anti-rotation elements which lock the bushings in a desired orientation. Methods for use of the components described herein are also disclosed. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257381 | PLUG-SHAPED IMPLANT FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND REGENERATION OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE IMPLANT - An implant for the replacement and regeneration of biological tissue in the shape of a plug, comprising a base section ( | 2022-08-18 |
20220257382 | PLUG-SHAPED IMPLANT FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND REGENERATION OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE IMPLANT - A non-biodegradable implant for the replacement and regeneration of biological tissue in the shape of a plug, comprising a base section ( | 2022-08-18 |
20220257383 | COMPUTER-ASSISTED CRANIOPLASTY - Provided is a surgical method. The method includes detecting a location of a reference unit having a trackable element with a detector, the detector configured to provide at least one signal corresponding to a detected location of at least the reference unit's trackable element, wherein the reference unit is associated with a location of an anatomical feature of a being's anatomy; accessing a computer-readable reconstruction of the being's anatomy, the computer-readable reconstruction of the being's anatomy having a first updatable orientation, wherein the first updatable orientation is updated in response to the at least one signal; accessing a computer-readable reconstruction of an implant having a second updatable orientation; detecting a location of a pointer tool comprising a trackable element with the detector, the detector further configured to provide at least one other signal corresponding to a detected location of at least the pointer tool, wherein the pointer tool is associated with a location of an anatomical feature of interest; accessing at least one computer-readable reconstruction of a trace, the trace corresponding to a geometry of the anatomical feature of interest based on updated detected locations of the pointer tool; superimposing the at least one updatable, computer-readable trace on the second computer-readable reconstruction of the implant. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257384 | METHOD FOR DESIGNING A JOINT PROSTHESIS - A method for designing a two-part joint prosthesis ( | 2022-08-18 |
20220257385 | TALUS IMPLANT - At least one embodiment comprises a talus implant comprising: a body section; a neck section; a crown, wherein the crown is positioned at a top portion of the body section; at least one wing coupled to the body section, wherein the wing extends out from the body section. At least one embodiment further comprises at least one screw hole positioned in at least one of the neck section and the body section. In at least one embodiment the outer surface of the implant is polished. In at least one embodiment a portion of the outer surface is polished while a portion of the outer surface is roughened. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257386 | OBLIQUE SPINAL FUSION CAGE - The present invention provides an oblique spinal fusion cage capable of executing a surgery even when there are a psoas muscle and a peritoneum along an operation route, which is performed in a direction inclined from a flank. The oblique spinal fusion cage has a curved shape as a whole so as to be stably seated in a space between vertebral bodies irrespective of a skill level of an operator, thereby preventing a medical accident that may occur in the patient. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257387 | BONE GRAFT DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A bone graft delivery system includes a rasp having an elongate body extending between a proximal end and a distal end, a lumen extending through the elongate body and configured to receive bone graft material, a rasping surface removably couplable to the distal end of the elongate body and configured to decorticate bone material of a patient, and one or more openings configured to deliver bone graft material from the lumen. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257388 | HIP JOINT INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - A surgical instrument for operating hip joint osteoarthritis in a human patient is provided. The hip joint comprises an acetabulum, being a part of the pelvic bone, and a caput femur, being the proximal part of the femoral bone. The surgical instrument is adapted to assist in the operating of the hip joint osteoarthritis from the abdominal side of the pelvic bone of said human patient. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257389 | Kinetic Sensing, Signal Generation, Feature Extraction, And Pattern Recognition For Control Of Autonomous Wearable Leg Devices - An autonomous wearable leg device employs an array of sensors embedded along a support area, whereby a controller can generate a controlling command and send a controlling command to a prosthetic, orthotic, exoskeletal or wearable component to thereby control the prosthetic, orthotic, exoskeletal or wearable component. A method for controlling autonomous wearable device collects kinetic signals from an array of sensors embedded in a prosthetic, orthotic or exoskeletal component, wherein all values are extracted from at least one feature of the collected kinetic signals, which are applied to a controller that generates a controlling command that is sent to the prosthetic, orthotic exoskeletal component to thereby control the prosthetic, orthotic or exoskeletal component during a portion of a gait cycle. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257390 | MODULAR DEVICE & INTERFACE DESIGN - Herein described is an osseointegrated interface device for engagement with an amputated limb including the skin comprising: a cap portion engageable with an osseointegrated device; wherein the cap portion comprises a surrounding flange; and wherein in use the surrounding flange receives the skin of the amputated limb at a distance spaced from the osseointegrated device. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257391 | ADJUSTABLE SOCKET SYSTEM - An adjustable prosthetic socket includes proximal and distal ends and an axis extending between the proximal and distal ends. A distal base is adapted to support a distal portion of a residual limb and is located at the distal end of the socket. First and second spines extend upward from the distal base that define at least part of a circumference of the socket about the axis. A proximal support is connected to the second spine and arranged to distribute pressure from the second spine over a portion of the residual limb. A tensioning system is operatively connected to the first and second spines and arranged to selectively adjust the circumference of the socket. The tensioning system includes a dial tensioner connected to the first spine. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257392 | Devices and Methods for Treating Aneurysms and Other Vascular Conditions - An embolization device has a metal stent structure, and a plurality of fiber strands attached to the outer surface of the metal stent structure. An intermediate transition structure can also surround the metal stent structure, with the plurality of fiber strands is attached to an outer surface of the intermediate transition structure. In use, the embolization device is first delivered to the location of an aneurysm, and then a stent-graft is introduced into the lumen of the embolization device and expanded for deployment inside the lumen of the embolization device. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257393 | STENT - A stent comprises a wire that is woven into a tubular fence forming a stent body, a plurality of tubular units connected around a longitudinal center axis of the stent body, and a plurality of connecting locations configured to connect adjacent ones of the plurality of tubular units and arranged along a plurality of circumferences with respect to the longitudinal center axis of the stent body. The plurality of circumferences include a first circumference having a first radius and a second circumference having a second radius, and the first radius is different from the second radius in length. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257394 | IMPLANTABLE STENT - Implantable stents that include strips that are each comprised of main struts connected by first connectors, and adjacent strips are connected by second connectors. The strut connectors have a structure, including areas of expanded or reduced width or thickness, to account for venous applications. When used for venous applications, the stents convey benefit from configurations that improve flexibility (due to the greater elasticity of venous applications) while maintaining enough stiffness to resist pressure on the venous structure in selected areas (such as for the May-Thurner syndrome). The stents include particular structural characteristics that are particularly advantageous for (although not limited to) venous applications. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257395 | STENT - A fully absorbable stent for treating lesions in vessels in the body has a flexible covering and expandable belts. The device is formed from very low inflammation response materials that are fully absorbed in 3 to 12 months. The expandable belts provide radial forces for keeping the vessel open following balloon angioplasty. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257396 | MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Medical device delivery devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. According to some embodiments, a medical device delivery system includes a core member and a coupling assembly positioned about the core member. The coupling assembly may include an engagement member having projections configured to engage a medical device and a release member that is movable between a compressed configuration and an expanded configuration. A medical device can extend along the core member such that, when the release member is in the compressed configuration, the projections of the engagement member engage the medical device and when the release member is in the expanded configuration, the release member prevents the projections from engaging the medical device and/or facilitates expansion of the medical device. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257397 | INTERVENTIONAL INSTRUMENT THAT IS CONVENIENT TO POSITION, AND MACHINING METHOD AND INTERVENTIONAL SYSTEM - Disclosed is an interventional instrument that is convenient to position, comprising a support ( | 2022-08-18 |
20220257398 | VASCULAR PROSTHETIC DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - Methods for delivering a vascular prosthesis to a treatment site of a subject include advancing the vascular prosthesis, rotating a proximal handle in a first direction about a handle body, shifting the position of a first locking component securing the proximal handle to the push rod from a first position to a second position, rotating the proximal handle in a second direction, releasing the proximal end of the prosthesis from the apex delivery device, shifting the second locking component to disengage the push rod from the handle body; and withdrawing the push rod and the guidewire catheter from within the prosthesis, thereby delivering the vascular prosthesis to the treatment site. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257399 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING VOLUME OF POTENTIAL SLEEVE IN A SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY - One or more medical devices may be provided that may be used, for example, in bariatric surgery including a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Occlusion devices can be integrated with a catheter or tube to occlude one or more proximal or distal landmarks of a stomach and a stapling guide may be used to occlude a lateral boundary of the stomach to define a cavity. A volume of the potential resultant sleeve may be determined by inserting fluid or gas into the catheter or tube, measuring pressure, and calculating the volume of the cavity. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257400 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PERFORMING SURGERY USING LAPLACE'S LAW TENSION RETRACTION DURING SURGERY - Disclosed are embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method for performing a sleeve gastrectomy. The apparatus can include a bougie for insertion into an interior of a stomach, the bougie having a proximal bougie end and a distal bougie end, an inflation lumen having a proximal lumen end and a distal lumen end, the inflation lumen extending from the proximal bougie end through the distal bougie end, a fluid delivery system coupled with the proximal lumen end, the fluid delivery system being operably configured to deliver positive pressure in a predetermined positive pressure range into the stomach, and a monitor coupled with the proximal lumen end operably configured for the monitoring of pressure or volume within the stomach. The bougie can be operably configured to define a resection line for the sleeve gastrectomy when the predetermined positive pressure range is achieved within the stomach. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257401 | CLOSURE FOR AN ORTHOSIS - The invention relates to a closure for an orthosis, in particular a quick closure for an orthosis, having an attachment part ( | 2022-08-18 |
20220257402 | CABLE KNEE BRACE SYSTEM - It is the object of the invention to provide a knee bracing system that bolsters the body's natural ligaments, and accommodates user's with different natural Q-angles, to reduce the knees proneness to injury or re-injury. The invention is a cable system that acts much like the body's natural way that resists the forces that cause excessive joint movement and injury to the ACL and or MCL. As the leg travels through the range of motion the cables provide external hyper extension, bending, and rotation support preventing the tibia bone from moving forward (hyper extending) or twisting (lateral rotation) and or laterally bending with respect to the femur. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257403 | KNEE BRACE AND LEG BRACE - A shank outer link moves away from a thigh outer link in the longitudinal direction of the shank outer link and the shank outer link is drawn forward in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shank outer link relative to the thigh outer link as a knee joint of a user is extended. A shank inner link moves away from a thigh inner link in the longitudinal direction of the shank inner link and the shank inner link is drawn forward in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shank inner link relative to the thigh inner link as the knee joint of the user is extended. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257404 | GARMENT FOR PROMOTING POST-SURGICAL RECOVERY - A compression fabric garment with a low vertical profile, composed from comfortable and breathable compressive fabric, with high-strength polymer quick-release tension bands, and antimicrobial fabric portions is disclosed. Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a post-surgical compression garment for relief after open-heart surgery, mastectomy, abdominal surgery, or other surgery, equipped with at least one quick-release tension band to apply tension laterally across the body where the front of the garment is configured to flip downwards to provide quick access to a chest, or other, surgical incision site without fully removing the garment. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257405 | AN OSTOMY APPLIANCE - A base plate ( | 2022-08-18 |
20220257406 | BODILY FLUID COLLECTION DEVICE AND METHODS - A bodily fluid collection device is described and comprises an annular rim, a film reservoir, and a drawstring. Methods of collecting bodily fluids are also described. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257407 | FLUID COLLECTION DEVICES, SYSTMES AND METHODS - Examples relate to devices, systems, and methods for fluid collection such as urine. The fluid collection device is shaped to complement the female anatomy or male anatomy near the urethra. The fluid impermeable coating of the fluid collection device is sized and shaped to provide a soft, smooth, and compliant outer surface for the fluid collection device. The fluid collection device may be coupled to a vacuum source via one or more sections of conduit. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257408 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING A PATIENT'S MANDIBLE IN RESPONSE TO SLEEP APNEA STATUS - Systems, methods, devices, and apparatus for positioning a patient's mandible in response to sleep apnea status are provided herein. In one aspect, a system for monitoring and treating sleep apnea in a patient comprises one or more sensors configured to monitor the patient for symptoms associated with sleep apnea; an intraoral appliance worn by the patient, one or more processors, and memory comprising instructions executable by the one or more processors to cause the one or more processors to: receive a set of sensor data from the one or more sensors, detect, using a machine learning algorithm, onset of a sleep apnea event based on the set of sensor data, and transmit a control signal to the intraoral appliance to cause the intraoral appliance to displace a lower jaw of the patient from a first position to a second position in order to treat the sleep apnea event. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257409 | STRUT ASSEMBLY FOR ORAL APPLIANCE - A strut assembly for an oral appliance for the treatment of sleep apnea in a user includes a unitary body formed from a polymeric material. The unitary body includes an anterior end and a posterior end. A posterior projection is connected to the posterior end and an anterior projection is connected the anterior end. The unitary body, the posterior ball and the anterior protrusion integrally and monolithically formed. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257410 | Method and System for Increasing Beneficial Bacteria and Decreasing Pathogenic Bacteria in the Oral Cavity - A method and system for increasing beneficial bacteria populations in a subject's oral cavity and decreasing pathogenic bacteria to address a variety of diseases and conditions, thereby enhancing a person's oral and overall health, including through the use of oral strips that adhere to surfaces in the oral cavity and that include at least one of xylitol, | 2022-08-18 |
20220257411 | COLD AIR THERAPY DEVICE, METHOD OF APPLYING A COOLED AIR FLOW AND USE OF AN AIR DISINFECTION DEVICE - The present invention provides a cold air therapy device ( | 2022-08-18 |
20220257412 | PERINEAL THERMAL PACK WITH IMPROVED LIQUID CONTAINMENT - Devices for providing thermal therapy to the perineal and rectal areas of a patient are described. The device is particularly useful for containing gushing lochia flow. Different embodiments of the device can be used to provide either hot or cold therapy to the patient. The inventive thermal pack of the current invention comprises a thermal pouch, pad and a backing layer. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257413 | CUTTING DEVICE WITH OPTICAL COUPLER INCLUDING A POLARISATION CORRECTOR - The present invention relates to a cutting device comprising: a laser source ( | 2022-08-18 |
20220257414 | Direct selective laser trabeculoplasty - A system includes a radiation source, one or more beam-directing elements, and a controller. The controller is configured to cause the radiation source to emit one or more aiming beams at the beam-directing elements such that the aiming beams are directed, by the beam-directing elements, toward an eye of a patient, to verify that each of the aiming beams is properly directed by the beam-directing elements, and, in response to verifying that each of the aiming beams is properly directed by the beam-directing elements, to treat the eye by causing the radiation source to irradiate one or more target regions of the eye with respective treatment beams. Other embodiments are also described. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257415 | ADJUSTABLE LASER SURGERY SYSTEM - Systems and methods for adjusting an angle of incidence of a laser surgery system include a laser source to produce a laser beam and an optical delivery system to output the laser beam pulses to an object at an adjustable incident angle. A first rotator assembly receives the beam from the laser source along a first beam axis. The first rotator assembly rotates around the first beam axis and the first rotator assembly outputs the beam along a second beam axis different from the first beam axis. A second rotator assembly receives the beam from the first rotator assembly along the second beam axis. The second rotator assembly rotates around the second beam axis. The second rotator assembly follows the rotation of the first rotator assembly and the first rotator assembly is independent of the rotation of the second rotator assembly. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257416 | MEDICAL OPHTHALMIC DEVICE - A tool comprising a handpiece having a flattened cannulated tip that is adapted to receive flow from a pumping unit, in order to generate a jet of fluid suitable for procedures such “hydro-dissecting” cells in the eye. According to an embodiment of the invention, the tool comprises a visualization probe with at least one camera, wherein the sensor of the at least one camera is distally located at the tip of the tool to be inserted in to the eye for imaging from within the eye. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257417 | MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE INTRAOCULAR FLOW REGULATION - An implanted intraocular shunt can be manually manipulated, without surgical intervention, to modify the flow resistance of the shunt, thereby providing relief from high intraocular pressure while avoiding hypotony. For example, through application of pressure along a surface of the eye, a portion of the shunt can be displaced or separated relative to the shunt, thereby decreasing a flow resistance of the shunt. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257418 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CUTTING A CORNEA OR A CRYSTALLINE LENS - A device for cutting human or animal tissue including a femtosecond laser that can emit a L.A.S.E.R. beam in the form of impulses. The device directs and focuses the beam onto or into the tissue for the cutting thereof. The device further includes and element to shape the L.A.S.E.R. beam, positioned in the trajectory of the beam, and to modulate the energy distribution of the L.A.S.E.R. beam in the focal plane thereof, corresponding to the cutting plane. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257419 | LIMITED DEPTH CORNEAL PUNCH - A single-use adjustable depth trephine corneal punch device that allows a goal trephination depth of a donor cornea to be set and cut prior to a surgical procedure for cutting selected portions of an actual patient cornea. The corneal punch includes a punch block having a central well for receiving a donor cornea, a punch top mounted atop the punch block and having a central cylindrical opening coaxially aligned with the well, and means for cutting a selected portion of the donor cornea in the central well, wherein the means for cutting includes a punch blade mounted atop the punch top and through the opening for combined limited rotation less than about 312 degrees and limited axial movement from a reference or “start” point and into juxtaposed relation against the cornea and a limited axial downward movement during rotation wherein to make a shallow cut in the cornea. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257420 | Cover - A cover is disclosed. An airtight and watertight covering defines a space with at least one opening configured to circumferentially accommodate a portion of a body of a wearer and includes a flex layer including a plurality of resiliently elastic, malleable and deformable strands. A first gasket includes a malleable and resiliently deformable elastomer communicatively provided within an inner surface of the airtight and watertight covering within the space. The first gasket is configured to form an airtight and watertight seal against the portion of the body. The flex layer is deformable to allow the flex layer to transmute the magnitude of a force applied to the flex layer and to mitigate and to redirect the force respectively received against and away from the first gasket which thereby maintains the airtight and watertight seal against the portion of the body. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257421 | AUTOMATIC DARKENING FILTER WITH SIMPLIFIED SET-UP - The present disclosure relates to an automatic darkening filter | 2022-08-18 |
20220257422 | DRESSING FOR PROVIDING LOW OXYGEN ENVIRONMENT - A dressing includes an application site covering and an oxygen scavenger provided with or positioned with respect to the application site covering so as to remove oxygen from a volume beneath the application site covering and around an application site covered by the application site covering. The application site covering and the oxygen scavenger are configured to maintain gas pressure beneath the application site covering around the application site that is above a therapeutic negative pressure while the oxygen scavenger is consuming oxygen beneath the application site covering. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257423 | COMPOSITE DRESSINGS FOR IMPROVED GRANULATION AND REDUCED MACERATION WITH NEGATIVE-PRESSURE TREATMENT - A dressing for treating a tissue site with negative pressure may include a first layer having a first side, a second side, and fenestrations having a raised edge extending from the first side. The raised edge is configured to expand in response to a pressure gradient across the first layer. The dressing also includes a second layer adjacent to the first side. The second layer includes a manifold. The dressing also includes a cover coupled to the second layer opposite the first layer. The cover includes a polymer drape. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257424 | FLUID-MANAGING MEDICAL ADHESIVE ARTICLES WITH MICROSTRUCTURED SURFACES - Adhesive constructions include a mammalian skin surface and an adhesive article in contact with the mammalian skin. The adhesive article includes a substrate and an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer in contact with the mammalian skin is a microstructured surface with channels. At least one channel extends to at least one boundary of the adhesive layer. The microstructured surface is a permanently microstructured surface, such that the channels in the surface of the adhesive layer permit transport of fluid. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257425 | KINESIOLOGY SUPPORT TAPE - In one embodiment, an anatomical support device includes an elongate body. The elongate body includes a first portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and an oppositely positioned second end, a first wing extending transversely from the first portion, and a second wing extending transversely from the first portion. An adhesive material is positioned on at least a portion of one side of the elongate body. The elongate body is rigid in a first direction extending in-line with the longitudinal axis and is stretchable in a second direction extending transversely to the longitudinal axis. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257426 | EYELID CLOSURE PATCHES - The invention provides an eyelid closure patch comprising a main body comprising a front face and a back face, wherein one of the front face and back face comprises silicone adhesive at least partially covering the surface thereof, and wherein the main body comprises a semi-permeable or occlusive membrane. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257427 | Methods and Apparatuses for Making Elastomeric Laminates with Elastic Strands Unwound from Spools on Surface Unwinders - The present disclosure relates to methods for assembling elastomeric laminates, wherein elastic material may be stretched and joined with either or both first and second substrates. First spools are rotated to unwind first elastic strands from a first unwinder in a machine direction. The first elastic strands are positioned between the first substrate and the second substrate to form an elastomeric laminate. Before the first elastic strands are completely unwound from the rotating first spools, second spools are rotated to unwind second elastic strands from a second unwinder. Subsequently, the advancement of the first elastic strands from the first unwinder is discontinued. Thus, the elastomeric laminate assembly process may continue uninterrupted while switching from an initially utilized elastic material drawn from the first spools to a subsequently utilized elastic material drawn from the second spools. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257428 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT STRUCTURES INCLUDING FLEXIBLE MASKING MEDIA - Methods and apparatuses for forming fibrous web structures are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of forming a fibrous web comprises positioning a masking media over a foraminous forming member having a forming surface, the masking media producing covered portions and uncovered portions of the forming surface, applying vacuum pressure so as to draw air through the forming surface, depositing fibrous material onto the forming surface to form a fibrous web. The masking media may be flexible such that the at least one masking media is sucked tight to the forming surface and forms direct contact with the forming surface where vacuum pressure is applied, thereby preventing the fibrous material from flowing between the at least one masking media and the forming surface. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257429 | SMART SYSTEM OF DIAPER REPLACEMENT TIME ALERT WITH TEMPERATURE DETECTION SENSOR WITHOUT BODY CONTACT - This invention is a kind of alert diaper that can detect moisture and measure body temperature. The moisture detection sensor used in the invention consists of two sheet electrodes made of aluminum, which are placed on top of each other in layers and a layer of permeable and non-conductive fabric is located in the space between the electrodes. By exposing the moisture between the two electrodes, electric current is established between the two electrodes, and the current is detected by the circuit. There's also the ability to measure body temperature with a kind of infrared receiver sensor located outside the diaper. The sensor detects body temperature without contact with the body by receiving heat radiation emitted from the body. The information processed by the Bluetooth system is then displayed in application installed on mobile phone, PC and other devices equipped with the Bluetooth system. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257430 | TUNABLE ABSORBENT UNDERGARMENT - An absorbent undergarment with a tunable absorbent portion. The tunable portion being tunable to absorb and/or capture both fluid materials as well as more viscous, solid, and/or semi-solid materials. Thus, the undergarment affords the user improved wearability as well as comfort and avoids unwanted odors from exposed material. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257431 | DIAPER PANTS HAVING A WAISTBAND THAT PROVIDES SOFTNESS AND SKIN COMFORT - An absorbent garment that includes a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis. The absorbent garment also includes a front region, a back region and a crotch region, with the crotch region being disposed between the front region and the back region. The crotch region includes an absorbent assembly. The absorbent garment further includes a front panel in the front region, wherein the front panel includes an inner layer, an outer layer and a front longitudinal end; a back panel in the back region, wherein the back panel includes an inner layer, an outer layer and a back longitudinal end. The front panel and the back panel each include a stranded elastic area between their inner and outer layers. The front panel also includes a stretch banded area disposed between the inner and outer layers. The stretch banded area is disposed adjacent the front longitudinal end. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257432 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH WAIST GASKETING ELEMENT AND LEG CUFFS - A disposable absorbent article may include a chassis that includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; and a leg gasketing system and at least one waist gasketing element. The leg gasketing system may include an inner cuff and an outer cuff; the inner cuff may include an inner cuff folded edge and an inner cuff material edge and the outer cuff may include an outer cuff material edge such that the web of material is folded laterally outward to form the inner cuff folded edge. The leg gasketing system may also include a leg gasketing system pocket with an opening on an inboard longitudinal edge of the pocket. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257433 | HIP-TO-SIDE SILHOUETTES FOR BOXER BRIEF TYPE DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES AND ARRAYS - An absorbent article may have a Product Hip-to-Side Silhouette from 0.5 to about 1.8 and a Relaxed Product Side Length that is greater than about 65% of the Relaxed Product Length. An array of absorbent articles may have an Array Average Product Hip-to-Side Silhouette from about 0.5 to about 1.8. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257434 | Tuck and Fold Diaper with Leak Protection - A baby diaper includes an absorbent flap attached to the front panel and is foldable into the inside of the front top panel of the diaper, for example, tucked inside and around a baby boy's penis, to prevent baby boys from peeing out of the diaper and leaking onto their clothes and the environment. The absorbent flap extends along substantially an entire width of the front panel of the diaper to catch wetness along the entire frontal width and is preferably shaped to avoid irritation with the baby's legs. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257435 | COMPOSITE HAVING IMPROVED IN-PLANE PERMEABILITY AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING IMPROVED FLUID MANAGEMENT - The present disclosure features a feminine hygiene product, including a nonwoven layer including polymeric fibers and/or filaments; a crosslinked cellulose layer including crosslinked cellulose fibers; wherein the crosslinked cellulose layer is positioned opposed to the nonwoven layer (e.g., without an intervening layer different from the crosslinked cellulose layer and the nonwoven layer; in some embodiments, the crosslinked cellulose layer is immediately adjacent to the nonwoven layer); and an interfacial region between the nonwoven layer and the crosslinked cellulose layer, the interfacial region including physically entangled polymeric fibers and/or filaments from the nonwoven layer and crosslinked cellulose fibers from the crosslinked cellulose layer. The nonwoven layer and the crosslinked cellulose layer of the composite fabric are mechanically inseparable in a dry state. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257436 | My Intimates Period Pod - An article of manufacture for providing an emergency period hygiene garment is disclosed. A carrying pouch contains the components of the emergency period pod including an undergarment, a fabric cover-up, disposable sanitary wipes, and a sanitary napkin or tampon. The various components may be stored within the carrying pouch and carried by a woman for use during an unexpected start of her menstrual period. The undergarment is shown having a detachable side component with connection elements coupled to each side of the undergarment from its waist to the crotch allowing the undergarment to be separated from its front and rear portions for ease of removal. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257437 | HIP-TO-SIDE SILHOUETTES OF ADULT DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES AND ARRAYS - In one embodiment, an array of packages may comprise two or more different sizes of disposable absorbent articles. The Product Hip-to-Side Silhouette of a second absorbent article may be equal to or greater than a Product Hip-to-Side Silhouette of a first absorbent article. And, an Array Average Product Hip-to-Side Silhouette of first and second packages of the array may be from about 2.2 to about 6.0. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257438 | DEVICE FOR LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING A PERSON - A device for transporting a person, having a preferably concave support surface (S) extending in a longitudinal manner, on which a person can be transported, the support surface (S) having two lateral edges, and two longitudinal ends, the device further having gripping means of the device, and at least one coupling between each of the gripping means and each of the longitudinal ends, the device being such that the coupling has at least two coupling points including at least one pivot. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257439 | DEVICE FOR LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING A PERSON - A device for transporting a person, having two blades extending along a longitudinal axis between two ends and each having two edges, and two longitudinal ends, the blades configured to be assembled to each other in a reversible manner in an assembly position by a coupling between two edges, parallel to the axis, to form a concave support surface on which a person can be transported, the support surface having two longitudinal ends, formed by the association of the longitudinal ends of each blade, and two lateral edges, the device further has means for locking the assembly position, each of the locking means being able to be reversibly secured to the ends of the two blades, and able to form a locking of the blades in the assembly position, each of the locking means further forming a gripping portion when the locking means are secured and/or locked on the surface. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257440 | MOTORIZED PERSONAL TRANSPORTER - A personal transporter includes a seat, a frame having a base and a strut supporting the seat, hinged to the base and pivotable between an open configuration and a folded configuration, a pair of driving wheels and at least one non-driving wheel associated to the base defining, in use, three unaligned points on the ground, a pair of electric motors, a pair of control pedals, each associated to a respective electric motor to drive a respective driving wheel, and a support rod for supporting the strut in the open configuration, hinged to the strut and slidably mounted on the base in a guide. The base has a rear portion for supporting the at least one non-driving wheel and a pair of front portions, each hinged to the strut and integrally rotatable with a respective control pedal. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257441 | NURSING BED SYSTEM AND NURSING BED POSTURE CHANGING DEVICE - A nursing bed system includes a nursing bed and a nursing bed posture changing device. The nursing bed posture changing device includes care recipient data acquiring circuitry that acquires care recipient data containing at least one of voice data of a care recipient who lies on the nursing bed, and image data obtained by imaging the care recipient, bed posture information generating circuitry that generates bed posture mode information according to a demand by the care recipient based on the care recipient data, and posture changing circuitry that changes the posture of the nursing bed based on the bed posture mode information. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257442 | HOSPITAL BED HAVING DRAINAGE BAG SENSOR - A number of patient beds are disclosed. Some patient beds have siderails that are movable by a patient so that the patient can egress from the bed without interference from the siderails. Various caregiver control panels and patient control panels for controlling features and functions of a patient bed are also disclosed. For example, a cart with caregiver control inputs, including hand inputs on a graphical user interface (GUI) and foot inputs, is disclosed. Patient positioning and transfer devices are also disclosed. Various types of in-bed physical therapy devices are also disclosed. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257443 | BOOTH-TYPE MOBILE INFECTIOUS DISEASE CLINIC - The present disclosure relates to a booth-type mobile infectious disease clinic, and more particularly, to a mobile infectious disease clinic, which is a booth-type mobile infectious disease clinic which makes it possible to assemble and disassemble a large number of mobile infectious disease clinics, that allows a test subject to be tested by a healthcare provider using an infectious disease test kit while exposure of the body parts is minimized and the healthcare provider and the test subject are isolated in the booth-type mobile infectious disease clinic, that performs sterilization of an infectious disease using an ultraviolet C (UV-C) lamp to reduce the time taken for disinfecting the clinic, and that allows the light radiation intensity of the UV-C lamp to be adaptively adjusted according to the body temperature of the test subject. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257444 | TENT-TYPE MOBILE INFECTIOUS DISEASE CLINIC - The present disclosure relates to a tent-type mobile infectious disease clinic, and more particularly, to a mobile infectious disease clinic, which is a tent-type mobile infectious disease clinic that makes it possible to promptly install a large number of mobile infectious disease clinics due to having mobility and being easy to install and remove, that allows a test subject to be tested by a healthcare provider using an infectious disease test kit while the test subject is isolated in the tent-type mobile infectious disease clinic, the healthcare provider is outside the tent-type mobile infectious disease clinic, and exposure of the body parts is minimized, that performs sterilization of an infectious disease using an ultraviolet C (UV-C) lamp to reduce the time taken for disinfecting the clinic, and that allows the light radiation intensity of the UV-C lamp to be adaptively adjusted according to the body temperature of the test subject. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257445 | Normobaric Hypoxia Trainer - A normobaric hypoxia trainer including a training chamber, an intake fan for allowing ground level air to be introduced into the training chamber; an exhaust fan for removing air from the training chamber; a plurality of circulation fans for mixing interior air of the training chamber to create a uniform oxygen concentration within the training chamber; a nitrogen generation system, the nitrogen generating system including a plurality of polysulphone membrane cartridges for separating out nitrogen from air; a compressor for supplying compressed air to the nitrogen generation system; a pressure regulator for regulating the pressure of the compressed air; a heater for controlling temperature of the compressed air, the heated pressure regulated compressed air passing through the polysulphone membrane cartridges such that nitrogen can be separated out from the air; and, a flow controller for controlling flow rate of the separated nitrogen into the training chamber. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257446 | SUPPLY SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR SUPPLYING A MEDICAL DEVICE WITH A FLUID, COMPRISING A WIRELESS ACTUATING UNIT - A supply system ( | 2022-08-18 |
20220257447 | FUNERAL PRODUCTS AND PROCEDURES - The present invention includes a method of conducting a funeral service by supplying a decal to a funereal attendee for inscribing a handwritten memorial and affixing the decal to a burial receptacle such as a casket or urn. Preferably, the decal has a textured surface with a background depiction and has an adhesive that allows the decal to be removable. A relatively small decal is preferred such that many may be placed on a casket or urn. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257448 | PROGRAMMABLE MULTI-THERAPY INVERSION TABLE - An inversion table that incorporates additional therapies, such as massage, traction, and heat. Therapeutic elements of the inversion table may be programmable, so that settings are cycled automatically through preprogrammed patterns. The table may have one or more back massage elements that travel along tracks in the table to massage different portions of the back, and similar neck massage elements that massage different portions of the neck. Traction actuators may apply traction forces to the head and the legs. One or more heating pads may apply heat to any portion of the body. Settings for the therapeutic elements may be controlled by a processor that may execute stored therapy programs, or may respond to user input from a controller or a smartphone. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257449 | BODY TYPE ANALYSIS DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a body type analysis device and, particularly, to a body type analysis device comprising: a detection unit which is provided to be movable in the vertical direction on the back of a person undergoing detection, and which detects the vertebral line of the person undergoing detection; and a tracking unit for moving the detection unit in the straight vertical direction, wherein the detection unit comprises a center detection part for performing measurement in the range of the normal vertebral line, and at least one side detection part provided on each of the left and right sides of the center detection part so as to perform measurement in the range of the abnormal vertebral line, and the center detection part and the side detection part are provided to detect whether the spine is bent through the rotational angle of rotating in the anterior-posterior direction of the spine, and thus the present disclosure provides the advantages of reducing body type analysis time and enabling more accurate data to be ensured. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257450 | ROLLATOR - A rollator includes a collapsible frame supported on a plurality of wheels, a seat supported on the frame, a pair of handlebars, and a braking mechanism. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257451 | PNEUMATIC SOMATOSENSORY STIMULATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A device for providing tactile stimulation of a subject via a pulse of compressible fluid, typically for medical diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The device preferably includes a high pressure fluid source and a low pressure fluid source. A pressure valve selectively connects the pressure sources to an outlet conduit. The outlet conduit includes an applicator for directing pulses against the skin of a subject. The pulses may be applied via one applicator or a plurality of applicators, and may be applied in one pattern or several patterns at various application sites. A method of providing tactile stimulation is also disclosed. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257452 | MEDICAL DRAPE WITH PATTERN ADHESIVE LAYERS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A medical drape for use with a reduced pressure system for providing reduced pressure to a tissue site is described. In some embodiments, the drape may include a flexible film, and an adhesive layer coupled to the flexible film. The adhesive layer may include a first adhesive disposed on a first portion of the flexible film in a first pattern. The first adhesive can be configured to secure the flexible film proximate to the tissue site. The adhesive layer generally includes a second adhesive disposed on a second portion of the flexible film in a second pattern. The second adhesive can be configured to seal the flexible film proximate to the tissue site. The first pattern and the second pattern are preferably registered so that the first portion and the second portion are offset to cover substantially different portions of the flexible film. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257453 | MASSAGE MODULE AND MASSAGE APPARATUS COMPRISING SAME - A massage module according to an embodiment includes: a support plate including a circular opening therein; a massage body provided in the circular opening of the support plate; and a rotating mechanism for rotating the massage body relative to the support plate, wherein the massage body includes: a massage unit which provides a massage to a user through mechanical stimulation; a rotating plate provided to be rotatably moved relative to the support plate by the rotating mechanism; and a moving mechanism provided in the rotating plate to move the massage unit in a direction perpendicular to the rotation plane of the rotating plate. The rotating plate includes a through-opening through which the moving mechanism can pass, and the moving mechanism can pass through the through-opening to move the massage unit between a first position and a second position. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257454 | MASSAGE APPARATUS INCLUDING MASSAGE UNIT CAP ABLE OF PROVIDING FEELING OF WARMTH - The present disclosure provides a massage apparatus including a massage unit capable of providing a feeling of warmth and includes a body massage module which provides a massage function to at least a part of a user's body. The body massage module includes an actuator, which moves the body massage module, and a massage unit which mechanically stimulates the user's body. The massage unit includes a massage ball which provides a feeling of warmth to a user, and the massage ball includes a heating member, which adjusts a temperature of the massage ball, a support shaft member, which fixes the heating member, a cushion member, which surrounds the support shaft member and provides a feeling of a soft massage to the user, and an insert member which maintains a shape of the cushion member. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257455 | A Single Cavity Stimulation Device For Stimulating Various Parts Of The Body Using Suction And Vibrations - A single cavity stimulation device for stimulating various parts of the body using suction and vibrations having a waterproof housing with a power supply and a motor with a motor controller. An eccentric mechanism, a shaft and a vibration mechanism are also attached to the motor. A single flexible membrane comprising a chamber having a closed interior portion attached to the shaft and an open exterior portion for placing over a body part. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257460 | PERCUSSIVE THERAPY DEVICE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MODULES - A percussive therapy device includes a housing, an electrical source, a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, and a push rod assembly operatively connected to the motor and configured to reciprocate in response to activation of the motor. A massage attachment is removably received on a distal end of the push rod assembly at a first location. The percussive therapy device also includes an attachment module associated with the housing of the percussive therapy device at a second location. The second location is different than the first location. The attachment module is configured to provide an active effect. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257461 | Vibroacoustic Therapy Bed with Stowable Form Factor - A vibroacoustic therapy bed delivers a sensory experience using integrated vibrational transducers, sounds, lighting effects, and/or other sensory elements. The vibroacoustic therapy bed includes a series of interconnected base elements and a pad. The vibroacoustic therapy bed is configurable between a flat configuration in which the base elements support a user laying on the pad and a stowable configuration in which the base elements pivot with respect to each other utilizing hinge connectors to form a compact structure suitable for stowing. The base elements may furthermore include an isolation element for attenuating transfer of vibrational energy from the vibrational transducers to the ground. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257462 | VIBRATING GLOVE FOR STIMULATION - A vibrating glove comprises an elastic material based glove comprising a textured surface on the palm region and a plurality of finger portions having rugged surfaces, a plurality of vibration motors; a rechargeable port connected to a rechargeable battery; the plurality of vibration motors, the rechargeable battery connected to the rechargeable port, being positioned within the elastic glove under the outer cover, the rechargeable port connected to the recharagble battery is positioned near the wrist portion, a plurality of modes for vibration, an illuminating means, a vibration and illumination mode depending upon the mood of the user, to enjoy the simulation of the body part. | 2022-08-18 |
20220257463 | Vibration Inducing Sound Mat - A vibration inducing sound mat apparatus includes a first panel and a second panel, wherein the first panel has a first foam layer, a second rigid layer, a third foam layer, a fourth foam layer and a fifth foam layer. The second panel has a sixth foam layer, a seventh rigid layer, an eighth foam layer, a ninth foam layer and a tenth foam layer. The second rigid layer is under the first foam layer, and above the third foam layer, the fourth foam layer, and the fifth foam layer. The seventh rigid layer is under the sixth foam layer, and above the eighth foam layer, the ninth foam layer, and the tenth foam layer. The third foam layer and the eighth foam layer preferably are softer than each of the first foam layer, the fourth foam layer, the fifth foam layer, the sixth foam layer, the ninth foam layer, and the tenth foam layer; | 2022-08-18 |
20220257464 | DETECTION OF MYOCARDIAL CONTRACTIONS INDICATIVE OF PERFUSION - A system for assisting with a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) treatment being administered to a patient. In one aspect, the system includes electrodes to provide an ECG signal of the patient, one or more sensors configured to measure an intrinsic myocardial wall movement of the patient, and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to perform operations including: during the CPR treatment being administered to the patient, receiving an input from the sensor(s), processing the input from the sensor(s) and the ECG signal, determining, based on processing, whether the intrinsic myocardial wall movement is indicative of a perfusion movement of the patient's heart, and providing an indication to a user of the system based on the determination. | 2022-08-18 |