34th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220265994 | Pump-Valving Assembly for a Pulsatile Fluid Pump - A pump-valving assembly for a pulsatile fluid pump includes a pumping chamber, an inlet port, and an outlet port. The pump-valving assembly further includes an inlet ball check-valve assembly, first and second tapered tracts disposed between the inlet port and the pumping chamber, an outlet ball check-valve assembly, and third and fourth tapered tracts disposed between the pumping chamber and outlet port. The first tapered tract expands in cross sectional area from the inlet port to the inlet ball check valve assembly, and the second tapered tract decreases in cross sectional area from the inlet ball check valve assembly to the chamber. The third tapered tract expands in cross sectional area from the chamber to the outlet ball check valve assembly and the fourth tapered tract decreases in cross sectional area from the outlet ball check valve assembly to the outlet port. | 2022-08-25 |
20220265995 | Electrical Stimulation Device and Method - An embodiment electrical stimulation device includes a designation circuit configured to designate an electrode at which myoelectric potential is measured from the plurality of electrodes for measuring myoelectric potential in the state in which the plurality of electrodes are fitted on the surface of the body of a target person. The electrical stimulation device also includes an application circuit configured to apply an electrical stimulus to the electrode designated by the designation circuit. The designation circuit designates, for example, an electrode at which a myoelectric potential higher than a preset reference value is measured, from the plurality of electrodes. The electrical stimulation device may also include a storage circuit configured to store identification information for identifying an electrode targeted for application. The application circuit applies an electrical stimulus to an electrode designated by the designation circuit from electrodes identified in accordance with identification information stored in the storage circuit. | 2022-08-25 |
20220265996 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DAMAGED TISSUE - A therapeutic apparatus for treating damaged tissue on a limb or body of a subject includes a wearable adapted to cover and be secured to the limb or body of a subject over damaged tissue. The wearable being configured to reduce pressure on the damaged tissue and adapted to deliver one or more treatments selected from the group consisting of heat, oxygen, electrical current, and light to the damaged tissue. | 2022-08-25 |
20220265997 | TETHER ASSEMBLIES FOR MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS - In some examples, a tether head assembly of a delivery system includes an inner retainer and an outer retainer that defines an aperture comprising a receptacle configured to receive an attachment member of a medical device, a passageway, and a groove. The inner retainer is movable within the groove between a second position in which the passageway is dimensioned to receive the attachment member and a first position in which the passageway is dimensioned to prevent passage of the attachment member. In some examples, a tether handle assembly defines a channel, a force transmitter within the channel, a slidable member partially received within a first end of the channel and a button partially received within a second end of the channel. Distally-directed force applied to the button may cause the force transmitter to apply proximally-directed force to the slidable member, moving the slidable member and an attached pull wire proximally. | 2022-08-25 |
20220265998 | Connectors For High Density Neural Interfaces - The present disclosure relates to connectors for high density neural interfaces and methods of microfabricating the connectors. Particularly, aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a connector having a main body, a first plug extending from the main body, a flexible bridge extending from the main body or the first plug, and a second plug extending from the flexible bridge. This structure allows for the main body, the first plug, and the second plug to be arranged in tandem on a longitudinal axis of the main body, which enables the connector to be passed through a narrow diameter cannula. This structure also allows for the first plug and the second plug to be arranged in a spread out orientation, which enables the connector to be electrically connected with a neurostimulator. | 2022-08-25 |
20220265999 | Selective Electrical Modulation of Neural Populations - Methods of providing electrical neural modulation to a patient's brain are disclosed herein. The methods involve differentially modulating two or more target regions of the brain. For example, a first target region may be provided with an electrical neural modulation signal that activates that target region while a second target region is provided with an electrical neural modulation signal that suppresses or deactivates that target region. As the implantable pulse generators (IPGs) described herein include independent current sources, such differential modulation can be provided with a single IPG. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266000 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION OF THE NUCLEUS BASALIS OF MEYNERT - A method of stimulating the nucleus basalis of Meynert (NBM) includes implanting an electrical stimulation lead in a lateral-to-medial trajectory into a brain of a patient, wherein the electrical stimulation lead includes electrodes and at least one of the electrodes is disposed adjacent to or within the NBM of the patient; and delivering electrical stimulation to the NBM through at least one of the electrodes. Other methods include implanting multiple electrical stimulation leads in or near the NBM. Instead of, or in addition to, electrical stimulation leads, optical stimulation leads can be used to stimulate the NBM. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266001 | LOW-PROFILE INTERCRANIAL DEVICE WITH ENHANCING GROUNDING TO ENSURE PROPER IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENTS - A low-profile intercranial device adapted for housing a functional neurosurgical implant in manner providing for convenient and reliable grounding to ensure proper impedance measurements includes a static cranial implant including a base cranial implant member including an outer first surface, an inner second surface, and a recess shaped and dimensioned for receiving a functional neurosurgical implant. The low-profile intercranial device includes a plurality of fluid passageways extending between the inner second surface and the recess allowing for the flow of bodily fluid between an external environment of the base cranial implant member and a cavity defined by the recess. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266002 | COMBINATION IMPLANT SYSTEM WITH REMOVABLE EARPLUG SENSOR AND IMPLANTED BATTERY - Cochlear implant systems can comprise an implantable subsystem comprising a cochlear electrode, a stimulator, a battery, and a first near field communication interface positioned subcutaneously proximate an ear canal. Cochlear implant systems can further comprise a removable earplug comprising a sensor, a second near field communication interface, and a signal processor. The removable earplug can be inserted into an ear canal to align the first and second near field communication interfaces. Once aligned, the battery can provide electrical power to the removable earplug via the near field communication interfaces. The signal processor can receive input signals from the sensor of the removable earplug and generate a stimulation signal representative of the auditory signals. The signal processor can communicate the stimulation signal to the stimulator via the near field communication interfaces. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266003 | SUBCUTANEOUS IMPLANTATION MEDICAL DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE PARASTERNAL-ANTERIOR ELECTRODES - A subcutaneous implantable medical device and method (SIMD) provided. A pulse generator (PG) is configured to be positioned subcutaneously within a lateral region of a chest of a patient. The PG has a housing that includes a PG electrode. The PG has an electronics module. An elongated lead is electrically coupled to the pulse generator. The elongated lead includes a first electrode that is configured to be positioned along a first parasternal region proximate a sternum of the patient and a second electrode that is configured to be positioned at an anterior region of the patient. The first and second electrodes are coupled to be electrically common with one another. The electronics module is configured to provide electrical shocks for antiarrhythmic therapy along at least one shocking vector between the PG electrode and the first and second electrodes. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266004 | ATTENUATION OF MAGNETIC FIELD FOR CARDIAC IMPLANTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Disclosed are magnetic field shielding devices designed to attenuate magnetic fields that may interact with or otherwise have an adverse effect on implantable electronic devices. The magnetic field shielding devices may comprise a diverting or shielding material that is designed to shield implantable electronic devices from electromagnetic impulses and unwanted magnetic fields | 2022-08-25 |
20220266005 | Wireless Iontophoresis Patch And Controller - An iontophoresis system for positioning against skin of a subject is disclosed. The iontophoresis system can comprise at least one vessel having a solvent therein. An anode apparatus can couple to the at least one vessel. The anode apparatus can comprise a first reservoir configured to receive the solvent from the at least one vessel so that, when received into the first reservoir, the solvent makes contact with the skin of the subject, and a first electrode positioned above the first reservoir. A cathode apparatus can couple to the at least one vessel. The cathode apparatus can comprise a second reservoir configured to receive the solvent from the at least one vessel so that, when received into the first reservoir, the solvent makes contact with the skin of the subject, and a second electrode positioned above the second reservoir. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266006 | METHOD FOR ELECTROPORATION CONTROLLED BY ELECTRICAL IMPEDENCE MEASUREMENTS - The present invention provides a system and method for measuring the impedance of one more target cells before and after an electroporation protocol has been applied to the cells. The result of the impedance measurement provides a feedback control that can be implemented during and/or after the electroporation protocol to customize the electrical treatment for a particular target cell or cellular tissue. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266007 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SENSING AND STIMULATION - A system for stimulating body tissue may include a stimulation lead, sensors, and a control unit. The stimulation lead may include one or more energy sources. The control unit may include a processor and non-transitory computer readable medium, and an interface (e.g., touch screen interface) for receiving user inputs and communicating information to the user. The sensors may be configured to provide impedance measurements to the control unit. The control unit may calculate lung gas distributions and/or generate an image modeling lung gas distributions. Stimulation delivered by the stimulation may be adjusted based on the impedance measurements. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266008 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING PAIN - A method and apparatus using high voltage and low amperage to control and reduce pain by applying an electrical stimulus to a patient. A generator module selectively generates a desired electrical stimulus to the patient via leads in electrical connection with the outputs of the generator module and connected to respective electrodes for attaching to at least one anatomical feature of a body of the patient, to administer the electrical stimulus. Duration, voltage and current circuits are included in the generator module for selectively establishing duration, voltage and current of the electrical stimulus. Respective duration, voltage and current slide switches manually adjust the respective duration, voltage and current circuits between a low level and a high level. A scale indicates the levels of duration, voltage and current such that low levels are indicated at a bottom of the scale and high levels are indicated at a top of the scale. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266009 | USING IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES TO AUGMENT NONINVASIVE CARDIAC MAPPING - An example method includes establishing a communications link between an electrophysiology (EP) monitoring system and an implantable medical device (IMD). IMD electrical data is received at the monitoring system via the communications link. The IMD electrical data may be synchronized with EP measurement data to provide synchronized electrical data based on timing of a synchronization signal sensed by an IMD electrode and/or EP electrodes. The method also includes computing reconstructed electrical signals for locations on a surface of interest within the patient's body based on the synchronized electrical data and geometry data. The geometry data represents locations of the EP electrodes, a location of the IMD electrode within the patient's body and the surface of interest. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266010 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROMOTING VOIDING IN SUBJECTS WITH UNDERACTIVE BLADDERS - This present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for the treatment of conditions pertaining to bladder control. In particular, the present disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods directed to the application of electrical stimulation to the proximal urethra and associated nervous tissue to elicit voiding contractions that normalize bladder function. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266011 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PERIPHERAL NEUROMODULATION OF THE LEG - In some embodiments, systems and methods can include a wearable device with an electrically conductive skin interface that excites the underlying nerves from a transcutaneous surface stimulator. The device may be sized for a range of user sizes with stimulation electrodes positioned to target the appropriate nerves, such as the saphenous and/or posterior tibial nerves. The therapy may be adjusted based on leg restlessness or movement. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266012 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PERIPHERAL NEUROMODULATION - In some embodiments, systems and methods can include a wearable device with an electrically conductive skin interface that excites the underlying nerves from a transcutaneous surface stimulator. The device may be sized for a range of user sizes with stimulation electrodes positioned to target the appropriate nerves, such as the peroneal, femoral, saphenous and/or tibial nerves. The stimulation may include burst stimulation, and involve receiving an input relating to autonomic nervous system activity of the patient. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266013 | REDUCED POWER CONSUMPTION FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY - Devices, systems, and techniques are described for adjusting therapy parameters defining electrical stimulation therapy. An example system includes a stimulation generator comprising a voltage stack configured to provide a stack voltage based on a multiplier of a battery voltage and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry receives a first set of parameter values that use a first stack voltage of the voltage stack to provide a first electrical stimulation defining a first therapy. The processing circuitry also determines, based on a second stack voltage lower than the first stack voltage, a second set of parameter values that define a second electrical stimulation, the second set of parameters defining a lower amplitude of electrical stimulation. Additionally, the processing circuitry controls the stimulation generator to deliver the second electrical stimulation according to the second set of parameter values using the second stack voltage of the voltage stack. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266014 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION OF THE NUCLEUS BASALIS OF MEYNERT - A system for stimulation of a nucleus basalis of Meynert (NBM) of a patient includes an implantable electrical stimulation lead including electrodes and configured for implantation of at least one of the electrodes adjacent to or within the NBM of the patient; and an implantable pulse generator coupleable to the implantable electrical stimulation lead and configured for delivering electrical stimulation to the NBM through at least one of the electrodes of the implantable electrical stimulation lead, the implantable pulse generator including at least one processor configured to, upon user request, during an initial stimulation period, which is at least 1 month in duration and has a start and an end, increase over time at least one of a duration or an amplitude of the electrical stimulation from an initial value at the start of the initial stimulation period to a final value at the end of the initial stimulation period. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266015 | NON-INVASIVE NERVE STIMULATION WITH MOBILE DEVICE - Devices, systems and methods for treating various disorders and medical conditions through noninvasive stimulation of a nerve. A system comprises a stimulator including an electrode configured to contact an outer skin surface of a patient and an energy source coupled to the housing, The energy source generates an electrical impulse and the stimulator transmits the electrical impulse from the electrode transcutaneously through an outer skin surface of the patient to a selected nerve within the patient. The system further includes an application on a mobile device that receives data from a remote source. The mobile device couples to the stimulator and the application causes the mobile device to transmit the data to the stimulator. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266016 | RECHARGE SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTABLE BATTERY - Systems including a rechargeable energy storage device can include a temperature sensor and a controller configured to receive temperature information representative of a temperature proximate the rechargeable energy storage device. The controller can be configured to receive or determine a second charging parameter associated with the charging of the rechargeable energy storage device, such as charging duration, and compare the temperature or the second parameter to a corresponding threshold. If the parameter associated with the charging the rechargeable energy storage device (e.g., charging duration and/or the temperature information) exceeds the corresponding threshold, the controller can reduce the amount of electrical current provided to the rechargeable energy storage device during charging. This can enable charging the rechargeable energy storage device at a maximum rate without exceeding thermal dose safety standards associated with charging the rechargeable energy storage device. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266017 | Systems and Methods For Movement Modulation of a Body Part of a Subject - A method for modulating a movement of a body part comprising: acquiring movement event data relating to the body part during a movement event, the movement event data including: a movement event parameter requiring modulation, a trigger value representative of a first time point in the movement event, and a target value representative of desired movement at a second, later, time point in the movement event; acquiring in real-time current movement data associated with a current movement event of the body part, the current movement data including current values of the movement event parameter; analyzing the current movement data to determine presence of the trigger value in the current movement event; and in response to identification of the trigger value in the current movement data, causing a brain stimulation assembly to apply a predetermined modulation signal to a brain motor region of the subject to cause the modulation of the body part towards the target value at the second time point in the current movement event. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266018 | SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR - Embodiments of the disclosure include systems and method for spinal cord stimulation. A spinal cord stimulator may comprise a pulse generator comprising electronic circuitry configured to generate output current; at least one lead in communication with the generator and configured to extend into the epidural space of a patient's spinal column; at least one electrode contact located proximate to a distal end of the at least one lead and configured to provide electric stimulation to a portion of a patient's spinal cord; and at least one sensor located along the at least one lead configured to determine a distance between the at least one lead and a surface of the patient's spinal cord, wherein the generator receives the determined distance, and wherein the generator is configured to adjust the stimulation provided by the at least one electrode contact based on the determined distance. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266019 | PERSONALIZED NETWORK SEARCHING - Personalized network searching, in which a search query is received from a user, and a request is received to personalize a search result. Responsive to the search query and the request to personalize the search result, a personalized search result is generated by searching a personalized search object. Responsive to the search query, a general search result is generated by searching the general search object. The personalized search result and the general search result are provided to a client device, an advertisement is selected based at least in part upon the personalized search object, and the advertisement, the personalized search result, and the general search result are displayed. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266020 | PERSONALIZED NETWORK SEARCHING - Personalized network searching, in which a search query is received from a user, and a request is received to personalize a search result. Responsive to the search query and the request to personalize the search result, a personalized search result is generated by searching a personalized search object. Responsive to the search query, a general search result is generated by searching the general search object. The personalized search result and the general search result are provided to a client device, an advertisement is selected based at least in part upon the personalized search object, and the advertisement, the personalized search result, and the general search result are displayed. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266021 | Methods and Systems for Treating Osteoarthritis Using an Implantable Stimulator - A method of treating osteoarthritis includes an implantable stimulator generating stimulation sessions at a duty cycle that is less than 0.05 and applying the stimulation sessions by way of the central electrode and the annular electrode to a location within a patient that includes at least one of an acupoint labeled ST35, an acupoint labeled EX-LE-4, or a location on a line that intersects the acupoints labeled ST35 and EX-LE-4. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266022 | Neural Feedback Assisted DBS - Methods and systems for using sensed evoked neural responses for informing aspects of neurostimulation therapy are disclosed. Electrical signals may be recorded during the provision of electrical stimulation to a patient's neural tissue. The electrical signals may be processed and analyzed using one or more classification criteria to determine if the electrical signals contain a neural response of interest. Examples of such neural responses include evoked neural responses that are oscillatory and/or resonant in nature. If the electrical signals include such responses of interest, one or more features may be extracted from the signals and used as biomarkers for informing aspects of neurostimulation therapy, such as directing lead placement, optimizing stimulation parameters, closed-loop feedback control of stimulation, and the like. Various methods and systems described herein are particularly relevant in the context of multi-site stimulation paradigms, such as coordinated reset neuromodulation. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266023 | DEVICE FOR ASSESSMENT OF BRAIN SIGNALS - A method for assessment of brain signals of a patient includes determining, by one or more processors, a cluster of neural data occurring at a brain of the patient and outputting, by the one or more processors, a request for a user to provide patient state information for the cluster of the neural data in response to determining that the cluster of the neural data is occurring at the brain of the patient. The method further includes associating, by the one or more processors, the patient state information with the cluster of the neural data to generate patient assessment information and outputting, by the one or more processors, the patient assessment information. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266024 | NEUROSTIMULATION DEVICE WITH RECORDING PATCH - The present disclosure describes systems and methods for recording electrical activity, such as local field potentials. The system can include a recording patch that is placed inline between an implanted neurological lead and an implantable pulse stimulator. The recording patch can include recording and amplification circuitry that detects, records, and amplifies electrical activity (also referred to as signals) from a target site. The system can be used to select over which of the lead's electrodes therapeutic stimulations are delivered. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266025 | POSTURE STATE DEFINITION CALIBRATION - Devices, systems, and techniques for calibrating posture state definitions are described. In one example, a system includes a memory configured to store a plurality of posture state definitions defining a plurality of posture states. The system may also include processing circuitry configured to receive a request to update the plurality of posture state definitions, responsive to receiving the request, and obtain sensor data for one posture state of the plurality of posture states, wherein the sensor data generated while a patient is in the one posture state. The processing circuitry may also determine a difference between the sensor data and a posture state definition of the posture state definitions corresponding to the one posture state, update, based on the difference, the plurality of posture state definitions, and store the updated plurality of posture state definitions in the memory. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266026 | ELECTRODE CHARACTERIZATION FOR PROGRAMMING GUIDANCE - A system includes processing circuitry configured to determine, for each electrode combination of a plurality of electrode combinations, a metric based on a sensed electrical signal from the electrode combination. The processing circuitry is further configured to determine, for each electrode of a plurality of electrodes, a subset of electrode combinations of the plurality of electrode combinations, each electrode combination of the subset of electrode combinations comprising the electrode, wherein the subset of electrode combinations comprises at least two electrode combinations. The processing circuitry is further configured to determine, for each electrode of the plurality of electrodes, a composite metric based on the metrics of the subset of electrode combinations. The processing circuitry is further configured to determine, select, based on the composite metrics of the plurality of electrodes, at least one electrode for at least one of sensing electrical signals or delivering electrical stimulation. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266027 | Closed Loop Control in Spinal Cord Stimulation - Methods and systems for using sensed neural responses for informing aspects of stimulation therapy are disclosed. For example, features of evoked neural responses, such as evoked compound action potentials (ECAPs) can be used for closed-loop feedback control of stimulation parameters. Aspects of the disclosed methods and systems can differentiate between changes in the sensed neural responses that are caused by the environment at stimulating electrodes and changes in the neural responses that are caused by the environment at sensing electrodes. Embodiments determine changes in the morphology of the neural responses, which morphology changes indicate a degree of change in the stimulating environment. Algorithms and systems for assigning and tracking likelihoods for underlying electrode-tissue changes based on sensed neural responses are disclosed. The feedback control modality may be updated based on such likelihoods. Also disclosed are methods and systems for determining which features of evoked neural responses are more sensitive to changes in the stimulating environment and less sensitive to changes in the sensing environment. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266028 | ELECTRIC STIMULATION SYSTEM - An example method of cycling electric stimulation includes delivering, via an implantable device, electric stimulation to a patient in accordance with a first therapy program; monitoring, via the implantable device and while the electric stimulation is being delivered in accordance with the first therapy program, a biomarker; and responsive to determining the biomarker satisfies a threshold, delivering, via the implantable device, electric stimulation to the patient in accordance with a second therapy program that is different than the first therapy program. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266029 | NEUROSTIMULATION USING TIME-INTERLEAVED CASCADE OF BIPOLAR ELECTRODE COMBINATIONS - An example method of delivering electrical stimulation includes obtaining, by an implantable medical device (IMD) connected to a lead carrying a plurality of electrodes, one or more stimulation parameters; and delivering, by the IMD and based on the one or more stimulation parameters, electrical stimulation therapy via the plurality of electrodes, wherein delivering the electrical stimulation therapy comprises scanning delivery of the electrical stimulation therapy through different pairs of electrodes of the plurality of electrodes. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266030 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING - A neuromodulation system is provided herein. The system can include a neuromodulation device, an electronics package, which can be part of the neuromodulation device; an external controller; a sensor; and a computing device. The neuromodulation device can include a neuromodulation lead having a lead body configured to be bent to a desired shape and to maintain that shape in order to position the electrodes relative to neural and/or muscular structures when fully deployed. The neuromodulation device can also include an antenna including an upper and a lower coil electrically connected to each other in parallel. The computing device can execute a closed-loop algorithm based on physiological sensed data relating to sleep. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266031 | DYNAMICALLY OPTIMIZED NEURAL SENSING - An example method includes determining, by an implantable medical device (IMD), an electrode of a plurality of electrodes of a lead to be used to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient at a particular time; selecting, by the IMD and based on the determined electrode, a set of electrodes of the plurality of electrodes; and sensing, by the IMD and via the selected set of electrodes, electrical signals of the patient at the particular time. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266032 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY - A medical device for providing electrical stimulation to a brain of a patient includes one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to determine a first set of parameters of a first electrical signal that is delivered via a first electrode configured to apply electrical stimulation to a first region of the brain and to determine a second set of parameters of a second electrical signal based on the first set of parameters. The second electrical signal is delivered via a second electrode configured to apply electrical stimulation to a second region of the brain. The one or more processors are further configured to deliver, with the first electrode, the first electrical signal having the first set of parameters and to deliver, with the second electrode, the second electrical signal having the second set of parameters. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266033 | DIRECTIONAL STIMULATION PROGRAMMING - Devices, systems, and techniques are disclosed for managing electrical stimulation therapy and/or sensing of physiological signals such as brain signals. For example, a system is configured to receive, for each electrode combination of a plurality of electrode combinations, information representing a signal sensed in response to first electrical stimulation delivered to a patient via a lead, wherein the plurality of electrode combinations comprise different electrode combinations comprising electrode disposed at different positions around a perimeter of the lead implanted in the patient. The system may also be configured to determine, based on the information for each electrode combination of the plurality of electrode combinations, values for a threshold at different locations around the perimeter of the lead and determine, based on the values for the threshold, one or more stimulation parameter values that at least partially define second electrical stimulation deliverable to the patient via the lead. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266034 | CARDIAC EVENT SENSING IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An implantable medical device performs a method that includes detecting a cardiac event interval that is greater than a P-wave oversensing threshold interval. In response to detecting the cardiac event interval greater than the P-wave oversensing threshold interval, the device determines the amplitude of the sensed cardiac signal and withholds restarting a pacing interval in response to the amplitude satisfying P-wave oversensing criteria. A pacing pulse may be generated in response to the pacing interval expiring without sensing an intrinsic cardiac electrical event that is not detected as a P-wave oversensing event. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266035 | SHORT PULSE WIDTH SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION - A stimulation engine configured to identify a fault condition in an implantable lead, including a regulator configured to deliver an electrical pulse between at least two electrodes of the implantable stimulation lead, and a sensing module configured to detect at least an initial voltage and a subsequent voltage between the at least two electrodes at different times during delivery of the electrical pulse, and compare at least the subsequent voltage to a defined threshold value representing an expected voltage at the same time during the electrical pulse to determine the presence of a fault condition. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266036 | SYSTEM FOR CONDUCTION SYSTEM PACING IMPLANTATION - A medical system including processing circuitry configured to operably couple to an imaging device configured to generate an image of an apparatus within a heart of a patient. The apparatus may be configured to establish conduction system pacing (CSP) of the heart using the electrode. The processing circuitry is configured to receive image data representative of the generated image from the imaging device and generate an output readable by a clinician indicating a likelihood of successful conduction system pacing based on electrode position data indicative of a position of the electrode within the heart. The processing circuitry is configured to determine the likelihood of success using a machine learning algorithm trained with a training data set indicative of successful electrode placements within an anatomical heart. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266037 | MULTI-MODE ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - Methods and systems can facilitate identifying effective electrodes and other stimulation parameters, as well as determining whether to use cathodic and anodic stimulation. Alternately, the methods and systems may identify effective electrodes and other stimulation parameters based on preferential stimulation of different types of neural elements. These methods and systems can further facilitate programming an electrical stimulation system for stimulating patient tissue. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266038 | COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED SIGNAL ANALYSIS FUNCTIONALITY - A cochlear implant and analysis system includes a stimulator, an input source, a signal processor, a wireless communication interface, and an external device. The system can receive an acoustic stimulus, generate an input signal representative thereof, and apply a transfer function to the input signal to generate and output a stimulation signal to the stimulator. The signal processor can receive an analysis input indicating a first signal for analysis and generate an analysis signal based on the received analysis input. The first signal can be an input signal from an input source or a result of one or more processing steps. The signal processor can output the analysis signal to the wireless communication interface with the wireless communication interface configured to output a signal representative of the analysis signal to an external device. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266039 | MEDICAL DEVICE PATIENT TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION BASED ON SENSED EVENT - A system that includes a movement sensor configured to be implanted within a patient and generate a movement signal and processing circuitry configured to be implanted within the patient and configured to: receive the movement signal from the movement sensor and determine that the movement signal is representative of a communication from the patient. Responsive to determining that the movement signal is representative of the communication, the processing circuitry may cause an alert associated with the communication to be output to the patient. The processing circuitry may also perform an action requested by the communication. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266040 | MEDICAL DEVICE PATIENT ALERT BASED ON SENSED EVENT - Processing circuitry of a medical device configured to determine that a condition occurred. The condition may be associated with at least one of a patient or an implantable medical device. Responsive to determining that the condition occurred, access instructions stored at a memory for selecting an alert mode from a plurality of alert modes, then select the alert mode based on the condition. Responsive to selecting the alert mode, output, in the selected alert mode, a notification that indicates the condition occurred. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266041 | MEDICAL DEVICE PATIENT ALERT USING HOUSING STIMULATION BASED ON SENSED EVENT - An implantable medical device that includes a memory, stimulation circuitry configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient, and processing circuitry operably coupled to the memory. The processing circuitry is configured to: control the stimulation circuitry to output electrical stimulation therapy to a patient via a first electrode combination and control the stimulation circuitry to output a notification stimulation via a second electrode combination and interleaved with the electrical stimulation therapy. The notification stimulation may include an intensity above a perception level of the patient, and the second electrode combination may include an electrode disposed at an implant site of the implantable medical device. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266042 | WEARABLE DEFIBRILLATOR WITH OUTPUT STAGE HAVING DIVERTING RESISTANCE - In embodiments, an external defibrillator has an electrical circuit with a special output stage for the high-voltage defibrillation pulse. The output stage includes switches that can turn on for delivering the pulse, and off during all other times. The output stage also includes a diverting resistance to divert electrical current that could leak into the patient while a capacitor is being charged. An optional detector may notify if a component is malfunctioning. An advantage can be that an external defibrillator may be created according to embodiments that uses, in its output stage, semiconductor switches instead of relays. As semiconductor switches weigh less and occupy less volume than relays, an external defibrillator according to embodiments may have less weight and volume. Especially in wearable defibrillator applications, less weight means less effort to carry and less volume means easier concealment under clothing. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266043 | PERMISSION-BASED CONTROL OF INTERFACING COMPONENTS WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE - Disclosed are embodiments directed to security methods applied to connections between components in a distributed (networked) system including medical and non-medical devices, providing secure authentication, authorization, patient and device data transfer, and patient data association and privacy for components of the system. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266044 | IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT ARCHITECTURE - A lead impedance stimulation architecture and a dual current source and sink methodology to output a biphasic current pulse and measure a resulting induced voltage across the stimulation electrodes to determine lead impedance. A common mode capacitance on the electrode interface may have little impact on the stimulation architecture of this disclosure allowing for fast voltage rise time and consistent and accurate impedance measurement. In addition, the dual source and sink includes a monitor circuit on each of the source and the sink circuitry. In the event of an open circuit indicating a lead breakage, loose connection, lead migration, insulation leak, and so on, the monitor circuit may provide an output to indicate specifically which electrode is unable to reach the correct current stimulation amplitude. In this manner the techniques of this disclosure, may also detect a lead break in a single lead impedance measurement. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266045 | Therapy Electrode Mesh Interface for Wearable Cardiac Therapeutic Devices - A wearable cardiac therapeutic device for improved skin comfort when worn by a patient includes a therapy electrode configured to deliver therapeutic electrical pulses to a patient's heart; and a support garment configured to support and hold the therapy electrode against the patient's body. The support garment includes a support pocket disposed on an inside surface of the support garment for supporting the therapy electrode; and a mesh interface formed as part of the support pocket. The mesh interface is configured to facilitate electrical contact between the therapy electrode and the patient's skin. The mesh interface includes a first surface oriented toward the therapy electrode; a second surface oriented toward the patient's skin; a plurality of dielectric fibers comprising a nonmetallic material; and a plurality of conductive fibers or particles. The plurality of dielectric fibers and the plurality of conductive fibers or particles are interspersed to form a plurality of conductive pathways extending through the mesh interface, the plurality of conductive pathways being configured to conduct the therapeutic electrical pulses through the mesh interface from the therapy electrode to the patient. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266046 | APPARATUS FOR SYSTEMIC HUMAN ENHANCEMENT FROM ADMINISTRATION OF FREQUENCY THERAPY INCLUDING ENHANCED STEM CELL AND GENETIC THERAPY AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - A systemic human repair and enhancement system that provides stem cell therapy utilizing an apparatus and methods for administering a treatment schedule of non-invasive and drug-free narrow and specific 0.6180 Hz frequency continuous sine wave therapy to the patient's cells. The frequency therapy may be in-vivo and in-vitro applications. The frequency therapy stimulates systemic stem cell production, particularly at a tissue sites having loss of function due to a condition, aging, damage, and or disease. The frequency therapy system encompasses a narrow and specific ultra-low continuous sine wave frequency stimulation therapy that produces one or more of the enhanced cell production, release, viability, proliferation, migration and or engraftment of the human patient's own genetically compatible stem cells, and the therapy enhances the stem cell's secretions thereby safely enhancing the secretion's therapeutic effects during stem cell therapy and simultaneously systemically enhancing the patient's pre-existing cells and tissues. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266047 | SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE FOR THERMOTHERAPY - The present invention is to solve the problems of the prior arts as described above and to achieve a more effective skin treatment effect by thermal therapy, wherein radio-frequency electrical energy is transferred to electrodes in contact with the skin and heat is applied to tissue under the skin by electric fields formed by the electrodes. The skin treatment device for thermotherapy according to the present invention has advantages in that it is possible to provide various operation modes such as an operation mode for skin beauty effects and an operation mode for reducing body fat by controlling a depth for generating heat under the skin by changing the positions of the bipolar electrode-pairs of the electrodes in contact with the skin, | 2022-08-25 |
20220266048 | MICROWAVE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A microwave system comprises: a microwave generator; a controller configured to control the microwave generator to generate microwave energy having a selected operational frequency or range of frequencies; a microwave cable configured to deliver the microwave energy to a microwave antenna extending from or coupled to a distal end of the microwave cable; and the microwave antenna, the microwave antenna comprising a plurality of slots distributed along a portion of the microwave antenna, wherein a width of the slots varies with distance along the portion of the microwave antenna. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266049 | Handheld LED therapy device - A handheld LED therapy device, includes a main controlling module and an LED therapy module. The LED therapy module includes a multilight cup comprising a LED therapy light of at least one light color, the main controlling module is connected to the LED therapy light, and the main controlling module can operate a controlling operation to the LED therapy light. The present disclosure emits light of at least one color, to beautify the skin of human body, promote the metabolism and circulation of subcutaneous tissue, increase collagen, accelerate the repair of damaged tissues, relieve pain, accelerate cell renewal and repair, functioning in therapy, meeting people's requirements of beauty therapy effects and vision. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266050 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR REPAIR OF A SELECTED BLOOD VESSEL OR PART THEREOF AND RAPID HEALING OF INJURED INTERNAL BODY CAVITY WALLS - In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a catheter having a catheter body, a light emitter disposed at a distal end of the catheter body, and a fluid conduit coupleable to a source of fluid. The fluid conduit configured to discharge fluid from the source via the conduit and out a distal end of the catheter body. A spacing member is disposed at the distal end of the catheter body and can be moved between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. In the expanded configuration, the spacing member is disposed about the light emitter. The spacing member is at least partially transmissive and/or transflective of light emitted from the light emitter. The apparatus configured to be inserted at least partially into a body lumen, to discharge fluid into the body lumen, and to emit light from the light emitter to illuminate an interior wall of the body lumen. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266051 | WEARABLE BIOPHOTONIC SYSTEMS - The present technology relates to a biophotonic system comprising at least one chromofilm; and a light-emitting support operably connectable to the chromofilm. Operable connection of the light-emitting support and the at least one chromofilm allows for the light-emitting support to illuminate the at least one chromofilm. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266052 | ATTACHABLE TIP FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC HAND PIECE - A system for the surface and subsurface delivery of therapeutic and cosmetic agents. The system includes a disposable attachable tip that can be pre-filled with medications or cosmetics and attached to hand pieces including electromagnetic and mechanical energy hand piece devices. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266053 | PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE - A phototherapy device includes a laser light source | 2022-08-25 |
20220266054 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING SKIN APPEARANCE - The disclosure herein relates to methods for improving the appearance of skin, in particular facial skin. The method disclosed herein are designed to reduce the appearance of various skin conditions such as melasma, fine lines, and ruddiness due to natural aging and photoaging. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a thee step process comprising light therapy, chemical peel, and dermaplane for improving the appearance of facial skin. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266055 | NON-ABLATIVE RESURFACING OF SOFT TISSUES - The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for generating a laser pulse sequence for application to a predetermined target tissue. Means are provided for setting a cumulative fluence F | 2022-08-25 |
20220266056 | Light Therapy System - A plurality of light emitting components are disclosed disposed about a flexible substrate shaped to approximate a portion of the human body. The flexible substrate has a plurality of slots that allow portions of the substrate to flex to accommodate different shaped portions of the human body. A shell is disposed atop the flexible substrate and is biased in a first position to have an internal volume. The shell has a plurality of slots allowing portions of the shell to flex to increase or decrease the internal volume of the shell. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266057 | TOUCHLESS-SWITCH SKIN SANITIZING SYSTEM-UVC FAR LIGHT - A touchless skin sanitization system, device and method. The sanitizing device is configurable to sense an object and radiate the sensed object with UV light for a predetermined amount of time. A touchless switch activates the sanitizing device upon sensing the object, while a timer deactivates the sanitizing device after the predetermined amount of time. The sanitizing device provides an outer cover adapted to move between a closed condition and an open condition for maintenance. The outer cover is also adapted to mount the sanitizing device in a downward orientation relative to the UV radiating device. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266058 | Systems and Methods for Creating Radiation Shields - A method for creating or evaluating a radiation shield for a radiation therapy treatment can include receiving, using one or more computing devices, three-dimensional (3D) imaging data, generating, using the one or more computing devices, a 3D volume of a portion of patient from the 3D imaging data, determining, using the one or more computing devices, a region of interest for receiving radiation therapy for the 3D volume of the portion of the patient, generating, using the one or more computing devices, a 3D model of a radiation shield from the 3D volume of the portion of the patient and the region of interest, the 3D model having an inner surface that contours an exterior surface of the 3D volume, and causing, using the one or more computing devices, a 3D printer to construct a radiation shield from the 3D model of the radiation shield. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266059 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SHAPING THE RADIATION DISTRIBUTION PROFILE OF A PROTECTED RADIATION SOURCE USED FOR TREATING MEDICAL CONDITIONS - A method and system may include a therapeutic agent having a radioactive source enclosed by a container. The container may be placed within a cavity of a medical device for treating animal tissue. The method and system allows a radioactive source to be manufactured in such a manner so as to control and spatially modulate the delivery of radiation doses to a treatment area of animal tissue, such as for tissue of humans. From the container, radiation doses and/or a radiation field are produced by the radiation source. The geometry and size of the radiation doses are controlled by the geometry of the container and the geometry of the radiation source as well as the type, number, and geometry of holes/slots in either the source material and/or a surface of the container. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266060 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR FIDUCIAL REGISTRATION OF INTRAORAL POSITIONING DEVICES FOR RADIATION THERAPY OF HEAD AND NECK CANCER - A method and apparatuses are disclosed for registration of the patient's head and oral cavity for radiation therapy treatment of head and neck cancer. The method and apparatuses comprise an intraoral positioning device (IPD) positioned in a patients mouth. The IPD incorporates fiducials embedded in or on an IPD. The fiducials function as markers for tracking and radiation beam direction. These fiducials may be incorporated manually, using 3D printers, or a combination of both. The fiducials allow better registration of the radiation therapy during treatment and from treatment to treatment, and also allows adaptive adjustment during radiation therapy to minimize the effects of patient movement. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266061 | RADIATION THERAPY SYSTEM, AND OPERATION PROCEDURE OF POSITIONING DEVICE THEREOF - Provided is an operation procedure of a positioning device of a radiation therapy system. The radiation therapy system includes a radiation generation device used to generate therapeutic radiation, an irradiation chamber used to accommodate an irradiation subject receiving the radiation, a management chamber used to achieve irradiation control, and a support device used to transport and support the irradiation subject. The support device includes a support member supporting the irradiation subject, an adjustment assembly for adjusting a spatial position of the support member, and a joining assembly fixedly connecting the support member and the adjustment assembly together in a detachable manner. The support member at least includes a first support member and a second support member having a different size and/or shape from the first support member. The invention allows switching between support members having different sizes and/or shapes according to an actual use requirement. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266062 | PARTICLE BEAM TREATMENT APPARATUS - A particle beam treatment apparatus that irradiates an irradiation target with a particle beam includes: a hollow rotary shaft including a hollow portion; an electromagnet that controls the particle beam in the hollow portion, the rotary shaft being rotatable by a power source; and a support portion that rotatably supports the rotary shaft, the rotary shaft including a first opening portion, the hollow portion being accessible to a worker through the first opening portion. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266063 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING ELASTICITY WITH IMAGING OF ULTRASOUND MULTI-FOCUS SHEARWAVES IN MULTIPLE DIMENSIONS - Embodiments of a dermatological cosmetic treatment and/or imaging system and method adapted to alter placement and position of multiple (e.g., two or more) cosmetic treatment zones in tissue from ultrasound beams from a transducer, simultaneous multi-focus therapy at multiple depths, and/or dithering ultrasound beams from a transducer to alter placement and position of multiple cosmetic treatment zones in tissue. The system can include a hand wand, a removable transducer module, and a control module. In some embodiments, the cosmetic treatment system may be used in various cosmetic procedures. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266064 | COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - A method of treating skin is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising | 2022-08-25 |
20220266065 | PREFABRICATED RETROFIT STACKABLE AND ATTACHABLE ESCAPE TOWER - Multi-story retrofitting building escape units. In aspects, the units are prefabricated and may be stacked. In embodiments, water or other fire-deterrent liquid or foam may be stored or delivered in tubular legs of the unit or tubes with in the legs. A hose or other mechanism to apply the water or other liquid is located in one more units. Each unit comprises stairs that link up with stairs on units above or below so occupants can climb down, for example, and emergency personnel can climb up, for example. In aspects, one or more walls of the unit are fire walls or otherwise fire-retardant, fire-proof, or fire-resistant. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266066 | VENTILATION APPARATUS FOR AIRCRAFT - There is provided an apparatus for preparing a ventilation gas mixture for pilots and crew of aircraft, the apparatus comprising a first gas mixer feed configured to receive exhaled air from a person, wherein the exhaled air comprises carbon dioxide, a second gas mixer feed configured to receive an air mixture comprising at least one gas, and a gas mixing device configured to receive the exhaled air and the air mixture from the first and second gas mixer feeds and combine the exhaled air with the air mixture in the gas mixing device to form a ventilation gas mixture. The apparatus further comprises a pressure adjuster configured to increase the pressure of the exhaled air in the first gas mixer feed so that it substantially matches the pressure of the air mixture in the second gas mixer feed. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266067 | SECOND STAGE REGULATOR FOR EMERGENCY BREATHING SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for emergency breathing systems in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In an embodiment, a second stage regulator includes a housing, a first nosepiece coupled to a first lever, a second nosepiece coupled to a second lever, a first spring located in the housing and coupled to the first nosepiece and the first lever, a second spring located in the housing and coupled to the second nosepiece and the second lever, a mouthpiece, and a coupler coupled to the housing, wherein the first spring and the second spring bias the first nosepiece and the second nosepiece towards each other. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266068 | Pathogen-Filtering Transparent Face Mask with an Air Impellor on the Back of the Head or Neck - This invention is a protective face mask with a transparent portion which covers a wearer's nose and mouth, air intake and air exhaust ports on the front of the mask, one or more air impellors on the back of the wearer's head or neck, and one or more air tubes which conduct air between the air impellor and the transparent portion of the mask. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266069 | Medical Grade Reusable and Washable Fabric/Cloth Face Mask - A medical grade reusable and washable fabric/cloth face mask comprising a plurality of filtration layers located between a first and last layer of top quality cotton, polyester or other suitable fabric. In at least one embodiment, the present invention consists of an N95 grade filter. In other embodiments, the face mask consists of a plurality of non woven polypropylene melt blown material. The invention provides a high level of filtration and can be washed and reused. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266070 | Mask and method for deactivating a pathogenic aerosol - A method for producing an improved mask or device for killing or deactivating pathogens, such as viruses. A mask or device produced in accordance with the method for producing. A method for killing, or making inviable, viruses, such as airborne viruses. A pathogen-deactivating assembly having two zones of hydrophilic particulate matter for deactivating a pathogenic aerosol. The two hydrophilic particulate matter zones are separated by a hydrophobic fibrous partition. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266071 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL TEST FIXTURE AND METHODS FOR TESTING RESPIRATORS - Implementations of the disclosure relate to apparatus and methods for supporting and testing respirators during testing operations. In one aspect, the respirators are tested to determine if the respirators meet a testing standard. In one implementation, a test fixture for supporting respirators during testing operations includes a fixture. The fixture includes a base portion, and a first protrusion including one or more first mounting surfaces disposed above the base portion. The fixture includes a second protrusion including one or more second mounting surfaces disposed above the base portion, and a backside surface that opposes the first protrusion and the second protrusion. The fixture includes a cavity disposed between the first protrusion and the second protrusion, and an aperture extending from the cavity and to the backside surface. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266072 | Safety Harness Assembly - A safety harness assembly includes a saddle which supports a person who is positioned in a tree. The saddle includes a primary support which is designed to hold at least | 2022-08-25 |
20220266073 | Sling Climbing Harness - The present invention is directed to a sling climbing harness for use in industrial and recreational activities where the climbing harness is worn by a user to securely attach themself to a safety rope or other device. The climbing harness provides a waistbelt and/or leg loops each including one or more adjustable spliced sling loops. Each of the one or more sling loops is a cord having a first end formed into a fixed loop and a second end passing through the fixed loop and spliced into an adjustable loop to form an adjustable locking connection. The user can then adjust each sling loop individually for a custom fitment of the waistbelt or leg loops of the present invention. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266074 | Anti-Torque Safety Hook - An anti-torque safety hook includes a main body, a gate member, and a detent member. The main body has a hook opening passing through the front and back sides thereof, a passage communicating to the right side of the hook opening, a female buckle arranged on the passage, a connection unit arranged below the hook opening, and an energy absorption area arranged on the left side of the hook opening. The gate member has a first end mounted on the main body and a second end comprising a male buckle, adapted for detachably coupled with the female buckle, so as to allow the gate member to open and close the passage. The detent member is coupled on the main body and maintained at a first position, so as for ensuring that the gate member closes the passage, while when the detent member is operated and switched to a second position, the safety is disarmed. The present invention mainly utilizes the detent member to ensure the gate member to close the passage. When the main body bears the designated torque, the energy absorption area allows the main body to distort in response while the gate member may still close the passage, so as to prevent the risk of decoupling and in order to meet the standard of ANSI/ASSP Z359.12-2019. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266075 | FALL-PROTECTION APPARATUS WITH MULTIMODAL INDUCTIVE SENSING - A fall-protection apparatus comprising at least one connector that comprises a resonant-frequency-shifting inductive sensing unit that is configured to detect whether the connector appears to be connected to a first item and is further configured to detect whether the connector appears to be connected to a second, different item. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266076 | HEMP INSULATION FIRE RETARDANT APPLICATOR AND METHOD - A device and a method for applying a liquid fire retardant onto hemp fibers and into hemp insulation batting using a multiple needle construction, which can act as an insulation substitute to be used in building structures that does not irritate the skin or contain harmful, toxic elements and is a quicker and a more efficient method with a reduction in drying time. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266077 | AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM COMPRISING A FLOW PATH EXTENDING THROUGH A PLURALITY OF STACKED CONTAINERS - An automated grid based storage and retrieval system includes a storage grid and a plurality of storage containers for storing product items therein. In the storage grid, the storage containers are stacked vertically in stacks arranged beneath openings of a grid-based rail system to provide storage columns of a storage volume. The storage volume includes a flow path extending through a plurality of the stacks. The flow path is formed by spacers positioned within the stacks. The spacers are configured to allow a fluid to flow through the spacer. Each spacer is stacked at a predetermined level between storage containers in a stack and adjacent another of the spacers in a neighboring stack to provide adjacent sections of the flow path. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266078 | FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE WITH WAX COATING - A bursting capsule, which includes a hollow cavity completely enclosed and delimited by a frangible vessel wall with a rupturing liquid disposed therein; an electrically conductive element disposed on an outside surface of the vessel wall; and a wax coating covering the electrically conductive element, is provided. The bursting capsule is typically part of a sprinkler head, which includes first and second electrical contact points in electrical contact with the electrically conductive element disposed on the vessel wall. The wax coating may completely encapsulate the electrically conductive element and the first and second electrical contact points. Fire protection devices and fire protection systems, which include the bursting capsule, are also provided. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266079 | FIRE SPRINKLER WITH PRE-DEFLECTOR FLOW SPLITTER - A fire protection sprinkler system and method includes a sprinkler which, in use, is operatively connected to a supply pipe. The sprinkler includes a nipple. A frame extends from the nipple. A duct passes through the nipple and frame creating a flow path for a water jet exiting the supply pipe. A deflector is mounted to the frame at a location spaced from the nipple. A splitter is disposed in the water flow path between the supply pipe and the deflector. The splitter separates the water jet into two distinct sub-jets before the water contacts the deflector. The splitter directs the two separate water streams onto the deflector so that less pressure is required resulting in more economical system smaller pipe size, less labor, etc. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266080 | Vertical Jump Measurement System - The invention comprises a plurality of indicator members rotatably coupled to an inner slide assembly, the inner slide assembly coupled to an inner channel member, the inner channel member further coupled to an outer channel member. In this configuration, system is mounted to a mounting surface through the outer channel member, the inner channel member is configured in a first state to freely traverse along a vertical axis of the outer channel member and in configured in a second state fixed at a single point on the vertical axis, and inner slide assembly is configured in a first state to freely traverse along a vertical axis of the inner channel member and in a second state fixed at a single point on the vertical axis. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266081 | FITNESS SYSTEM, FITNESS ASSEMBLY ARRANGEMENT AND FUNCTIONAL FITNESS ELEMENTS - A suspension training based functional fitness element ( | 2022-08-25 |
20220266082 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device is configured to detachably attached to weight plates and receive a pole that extends to a user end to enable movement of the pole to perform a variety of exercises. The exercise device couples to exercise plates with the shaft of the Y-shaped yoke extending through a plate aperture. A plate pin extends through a base washer and the base end head of the plate pin is retained by the base washer. The Y-shaped yoke has a first arm and a second arm that receives a pivot pin therethrough which also extends through the yoke connector aperture of the pivotable tubular receiver. A pole extends into the shroud of the pivotable tubular receiver and a pole lock secures the pole within the shroud. The pole can then be moved up and down, or pivoted about the pivot pin through the Y-shaped yoke and also rotated within the plate aperture to provide a wide range of motion. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266083 | MULTI-FUNCTION EXERCISE MACHINES WITH MECHANICAL PUSH AND PULL RESISTANCE - Exercise machines having a user support and at least one user engagement actuator assembly wherein motion of the at least one user engagement actuator assemblies is resisted in both the push and pull directions by the resisted rotation of a one-direction flywheel that is operatively engaged with a braking mechanism. The resistance of the push direction can be less, greater, or equal to the resistance of the pull direction. Each user engagement actuator assembly can be configured to create various unique push and pull exercise stations. Multiple exercise stations can be mounted on each machine that can be operated independently or concurrently. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266084 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL EXERCISE STATION AND ANCHOR SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a system and method for attaching exercise modalities such as elastic tubular resistance bands, elastic flat resistance loops, non-elastic suspension-type exercise systems in a plurality of different positions and orientations as well as other exercise, rehabilitation and stretching components that either require or benefit from a stationary anchor unit. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266085 | STRENGTH TRAINING APPARATUS - Embodiments of a strength training apparatus and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, a strength training apparatus may include a tower, a first arm and a second arm each pivotally coupled with the tower and each being configured to be selectively positionable independent of each other at multiple angles relative to each other, a first pulley coupled to an end of the first arm, a first cable extending through the first arm and the first pulley, a second pulley coupled to an end of the second arm, a second cable extending through the second arm and the second pulley, a magnetic mechanism coupled to the first cable and the second cable and configured to provide multiple levels of resistance to a user pulling on the first cable and/or the second cable, and a control panel located on the tower. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266086 | AUTOMATIC BODY POSITIONING EXERCISE SUPPORT SYSTEM - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a body positioning and support system having shoulder support surfaces (SSSs) and a lumbar support surface (LSS) offset downwards from a torso support surface (TSS). In an illustrative example, the TSS extends in a first plane along a longitudinal axis. An SSS may, for example, extend from each side of the TSS in opposite directions along a transverse axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis in the first plane. The LSS may, for example, be distal to the TSS. The SSSs may, for example, each be defined by a first offset from the first plane towards a base plane. The LSS may, for example, be displaced from the first plane towards the base plane by at least a second offset. A neck support surface may extend from a proximal end of the TSS. Various embodiments may advantageously automatically position and support (targeted) body anatomy. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266087 | PHYSICAL EXERCISE EQUIPMENT IN PARTICULAR FOR THE PILATES METHOD - An exercise equipment device comprises a frame provided with a first end, a second end and two side rails extending from the first end to the second end, a moving carriage supported by the side rails being configured to perform a movement in translation along at least one portion of a length of the side rails and having a planar support surface, a first set of springs supported by the carriage, the first set of springs being configured to extend toward at least the first end of the frame, two transverse crossmembers, and four profiled feet formed by a profile having a closed outer cylindrical peripheral casing and a cylindrical interior channel. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266088 | TOTAL BODY EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise machine for a total body workout includes a platform, a lower frame mounted over the platform, and an upper frame mounted to the lower frame. The platform includes recoiling shock absorbers such as springs. A lower drive assembly includes a pair of pedals mounted to the lower frame. An upper drive assembly includes a pair of handles mounted to the upper frame. A person for exercise can stand on the pair of peddles while grabbing the pair of handles. Thereafter, the person can rotate the pair of the peddles by legs and the pair handles by hands in the cycling motion. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266089 | Aquatic Exercise Apparatus and Method of Aquatic Exercising for Improving Mobility - Proposed are an aquatic exercise apparatus and a method for exercising aimed at improving mobility of a user by exercising in water. The apparatus consists of base support and a balance board, which is connected to the base support via a resilient body that allows tilting of the balance board in any direction and a mechanism that provides free rotation of the balance board. Exercising in water allow people with mobility deficits to perform exercises without a fear of falling, decreasing pain, and improving cardiovascular return. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266090 | ADJUSTABLE BALANCE BOARD TRAINING SYSTEM - A balance board system, comprising, a rotatable roller, a balance board having a lower surface that sits atop the rotatable roller and reciprocally rides on the rotatable roller, the balance board lower surface having a plurality of attachment points, a plurality of board connectors disposed at the plurality of attachment points, a plurality of stop connectors and a plurality of roller stops coupled to at least two of the plurality of stop connectors, the plurality of roller stops are attachable to the balance board at a respective one of the plurality of attachment points. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266091 | INTEGRATED SPORTS TRAINING - A sports training system that uses several inertia measurement units (IMUs) to measure a user's motion while performing an action during a sport such as a golfer swing. The IMUs can have additional sensors connected to improve the system's ability to detect flaws in the user's motion. Furthermore, the system uses machine learning to detect and determine flaw in a user's motion from the IMU data. The data can be collected and set up on a user device while an instructor device provides feedback on the type of flaws and recommendations to improve. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266092 | Cardiovascular Exercise Device, System and Method - A cardiovascular exercise device is provided. The cardiovascular exercise device is for use to administer an exercise program including shuttle runs. The cardiovascular exercise device includes: a tower placeable at a first location; a user input associated with the tower; a pacing bar arranged to display a target pace of a user for a shuttle run of a track distance from the first location; and a processor configured to operate an exercise program. The administration of the exercise program includes the steps of: receiving a signal from the user input; defining a repetition as the time between subsequent signals from the user input; and indicating pacing information to the user based upon this signal. | 2022-08-25 |
20220266093 | Workout Generation System and Method - A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for defining one or more physical identifiers for a user; defining one or more physical limitations for the user; defining workout criteria for the user; and generating an online exercise routine for the user based, at least in part, upon the one or more physical identifiers, the one or more physical limitations and the workout criteria. | 2022-08-25 |