40th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210308434 | DRAINAGE DEVICE COMPRISING A FILTER CLEANING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a filtering device for removing particles from a bodily fluid of a patient, the filtering device being implantable in the patient's body. The device has a tube forming a main fluid passageway for bodily fluid, through which the bodily fluid of the patient passes when the tube is implanted in the patient, a filter connected to the tube and a filter cleaning device for cleaning the filter by moving particles collected by the filter out of the fluid passageway, wherein the filter cleaning device is adapted to replace the first filter in the fluid passageway with a second filter, thereby moving the particles collected by the first filter out of the fluid passageway. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308435 | GUIDEWIRE FOR DILATING EUSTACHIAN TUBE VIA MIDDLE EAR - A guidewire includes a guidewire shaft and an inflatable element arranged at a distal end of the guidewire shaft. At least a portion of the guidewire shaft is formed of metal, and the guidewire shaft includes a lumen that fluidly communicates with an interior of the inflatable element. The inflatable element is operable to transition between a deflated state in which the inflatable element is configured to pass through an isthmus of a Eustachian tube (ET), and an inflated state in which the inflatable element is configured to dilate the ET. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308436 | COMPLETE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT CLEANSING SYSTEM AND ITS USE - The present invention discloses a four-way complete cleansing system for the entire upper respiratory tract (upper airway) and the process of how to use this advanced system to perform a complete cleansing of the upper airway of a human. The device is equipped with two one-way valves and at least two exchangeable tips for an effective upper airway cleansing. The composition of the cleansing solution comprises a chemical compound or an herb extract or the combination having at least one of the cleansing activities against viruses, bacteria, fungi, inflammatory factors, allergens, and promoting membrane healing or immunomodulating, for the treatment and prevention of a respiratory tract disease of a human. The present invention also provides a process for cleansing the hard-to-reach upper respiratory tract, such as sinus, of a mammal to reduce the load of the pathogen, to reduce the amount of inflammatory mediators, to heal pathological changes, and collectively to treat a disease of a mammal, such as nasal allergy or the common cold. This invention also provides a new method of treating a variety of human respiratory tract diseases without adverse effects. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308437 | APPLICATOR FOR DELIVERY OF A PRODUCT THERETHROUGH - The present disclosure provides applicators adapted to or configured to deliver a product therefrom. The applicators can be particularly designed for delivery to certain body parts of the human body, such as to the vaginal area. The applicator can comprise a housing formed of a substantially continuous wall extending along a longitudinal housing axis between a base end and an application end, the substantially continuous wall defining: a base segment extending from the base end toward the applicator end; a delivery segment extending from the applicator end toward the base end; and a compression segment interconnecting the base segment and the delivery segment. The housing can define a substantially hollow interior configured for retaining a product for delivery through the delivery segment. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308438 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING LIQUID MEDICAL SUBSTANCES | 2021-10-07 |
20210308439 | Microneedle structure for intradermal injection - A microneedle for intradermal injection or diagnostics, constructed as a protrusion above a substrate and whose shape is defined by a pair of vertical side surfaces, configured to be symmetrical about a vertical plane of symmetry and to meet along a vertical leading edge, and by an inclined surface, intersecting the side surfaces, the microneedle also including a vertical bore, located centrally between the two side surfaces and substantially near the leading edge, | 2021-10-07 |
20210308440 | DEVICE COMPRISING MICRONEEDLES FOR SKIN-COLORING - A device for delivering to the skin, scalp, or lips a skin-coloring cosmetic composition, in particular for correcting a skin color disorder or performing a permanent or long-lasting make-up that includes a base carrying a plurality of resorbable microneedles for delivering the composition. The device being having a length (L | 2021-10-07 |
20210308441 | REVERSIBLE ROTARY TATTOO MACHINE - The present invention provides an improved reversible rotary tattoo machine, wherein in one aspect a machine is provided that in some embodiments will present a reversible motor coupled to a housing and a linking member secured to the housing along with a drive element received by the housing which is in pivoted communication with the linking member where the drive element includes at least a first rotating member having an asymmetrical outer surface which oscillates the drive element during operation of the reversible motor. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308442 | STRIP PACKAGE FOR ANTISEPTIC CAP - A syringe assembly includes (1) a syringe barrel defining a chamber; (2) a plunger mounted in the chamber and moveable with respect to the barrel; and (3) a cap assembly containing a cap and an absorbent material is removably attached to the plunger. A strip package includes at least two cap assemblies. Each of the cap assemblies includes a cap holder and an antiseptic cap positioned in the cap holder. The antiseptic cap includes a sidewall defining a chamber and an antiseptic substance within the chamber. A strip extends over at least two cap assemblies. The strip includes a first seal engaged to the cap holder and a second seal engaged to the antiseptic cap. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308443 | Reversible Sterile Connection System - Sterile connection systems and methods are disclosed. The systems and methods allow for connection of the facing ends of plastic tubing defining flow paths without welding or tube cutting. The two ends may be disconnected, re-sterilized and subsequently reused to make a new sterile connection. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308444 | INTRAVASCAULAR BLOOD PUMPS AND METHODS OF USE - Devices for moving blood within a patient, and methods of doing so. The devices can include a pump portion that includes an impeller and a housing around the impeller, as well as a fluid lumen. The impeller can be activated to cause rotation of the impeller and thereby move fluid within the fluid lumen. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308445 | VAD WITH INTRA-HOUSING FLUID ACCESS PORTS - A blood pump including a housing having an inflow tube defining a major axis spanning through the inflow tube and a flow path spanning along the major axis, a rotor disposed within the inflow tube, the rotor and the inflow tube defining a gap therebetween, a stator surrounding the inflow tube and the rotor, and the housing defining an access conduit spanning through the inflow tube and the stator transverse to the major axis, the access conduit being in communication with the gap. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308446 | Treating Autoimmune Diseases Using an Alternating Electric Field to Reduce the Proliferation of T-Cells - Damage from autoimmune diseases can be prevented or minimized by positioning a plurality of electrodes in or on a subject's body, and applying an AC voltage between the plurality of electrodes so as to impose an alternating electric field through the tissue that is being attacked by the autoimmune disease and/or draining lymph nodes associated with that tissue. The frequency and field strength of the alternating electric field are selected such that the alternating electric field inhibits proliferation of T cells in the tissue to an extent that reduces damage that is caused by the autoimmune disease. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308447 | IMPLANT TOOL AND IMPROVED ELECTRODE DESIGN FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURE - Devices and methods of use for introduction and implantation of an electrode as part of a minimally invasive technique. An implantable baroreflex activation system includes a control system having an implantable housing, an electrical lead, attachable to the control system, and an electrode structure. The electrode structure is near one end of the electrical lead, and includes a monopolar electrode, a backing material having an effective surface area larger than the electrode, and a releasable pivotable interface to mate with an implant tool. The electrode is configured for implantation on an outer surface of a blood vessel and the control system is programmed to deliver a baroreflex therapy via the monopolar electrode to a baroreceptor within a wall of the blood vessel. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308448 | A NEUROPROSTHETIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUBSTITUTING A SENSORY MODALITY OF A MAMMAL BY HIGH-DENSITY ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF A REGION OF THE CEREBRAL CORTEX - A neuroprosthetic system for substituting a sensory modality of a mammal by electrical stimulation of a region of the cerebral cortex corresponding to the neural modality to be substituted. The system includes at least one sensor for generating a sensed data feed by sensing a neural modality to be substituted, an electrode unit including a plurality of three-dimensional arrays of flexible electrode shafts for implantation of a region of the cerebral cortex, a rigid electrode support structure for guiding the flexible electrode shafts into the region of the cerebral cortex and for retraction after implantation, a driving unit for electrically driving the electrode, a recording unit, and a processing unit for analysing sensed data feed for providing stimulation patterns for electrically driving groups of electrical contacts of the electrode unit corresponding to subsets of locations in the region of the cerebral cortex, for substituting the sensory modality. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308449 | Neural Stimulation Dosing - Applying therapeutic neural stimuli involves monitoring for at least one of sensory input and movement of a user. In response to detection of sensory input or user movement, an increased stimulus dosage is delivered within a period of time corresponding to a duration of time for which the detected sensory input or user movement gives rise to masking, the increased stimulus dosage being configured to give rise to increased neural recruitment. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308450 | MEDICAL DEVICES FOR ELECTROPORATION - A medical device comprising a tube, a first electrode and a second electrode, and a structure at a distal portion of the tube, the structure defining a first section and a second section, wherein the first and second sections are configured to be filled with a conductive medium, wherein the first electrode is contained within the first section, and the second electrode is contained within the second section, and wherein the structure includes a central barrier separating the first section from the second section, and the central barrier is insulative. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308451 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING MICROSCOPIC RESIDUAL TUMORS REMAINING IN TISSUES FOLLOWING SURGICAL RESECTION - This invention concerns treating apparently normal tissue surrounding sites of cancerous tumors so as to reduce both the probability of a recurrence of cancer at and near the site of a cancerous tissue, and to reduce the amount of apparently healthy tissue that is usually excised along with the tumor, thereby providing a substantial benefit to the cancer patient by eliminating or delaying tumor recurrence and sparing normal tissue for its functionality and for avoiding unnecessary disfigurement. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308452 | MODULATED WAVEFORM TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - A microcurrent treatment device has one or more electrodes or emitters configured for electrical communication with the surface of a subject's skin. A voltage or current supply is adapted to generate an electrical waveform or other energetic waveform for application to the skin surface, via the one or more electrodes or emitters, and a controller is configured to modulate the waveform. The controller can modulate consecutive pulses of the waveform so that the pulse width, period, frequency, amplitude or integrated amplitude of the consecutive pulses varies in a predefined, random, pseudorandom, or other aperiodic manner, or so that the pulses exhibit a degree of statistical randomness, over a predefined period. The period can cover a set of consecutive pulses defining a treatment cycle, or a continuous subset of consecutive pulses defining one or more phases of a treatment cycle. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308453 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING RESPIRATORY FUNCTION - In one embodiment, an assessment system includes an electrical stimulation device configured to generate current, stimulation electrodes configured to apply the current generated by the electrical stimulation device to a neck of a subject at a location that results in stimulation of a phrenic nerve of the subject, a movement sensor configured to sense movement of an upper abdomen of the subject caused by twitching of a diaphragm of the subject responsive to the stimulation of the phrenic nerve, and a controller configured to receive data sensed by the movement sensor, analyze the received data to evaluate the activity of the diaphragm, and generate an assessment of the subject's respiratory function or phrenic nerve. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308454 | STIMULATION FOR TREATING SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING - A device for treating sleep disordered breathing includes a stimulation element to stimulate an airway patency related nerve. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308455 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER USING ALTERNATING ELECTRIC FIELD GENERATION - Various embodiments of a system and method for the treatment of brain cancer using a subdurally -implanted alternating electric field generation apparatus are disclosed herein. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308456 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING OR AFFECTING NEURAL STIMULATION EFFICIENCY AND/OR EFFICACY - Systems and methods for enhancing or affecting neural stimulation efficiency and/or efficacy are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system and/or method may apply electromagnetic stimulation to a patient's nervous system over a first time domain according to a first set of stimulation parameters, and over a second time domain according to a second set of stimulation parameters. The first and second time domains may be sequential, simultaneous, or nested. Stimulation parameters may vary in accordance with one or more types of duty cycle, amplitude, pulse repetition frequency, pulse width, spatiotemporal, and/or polarity variations. Stimulation may be applied at subthreshold, threshold, and/or suprathreshold levels in one or more periodic, aperiodic (e.g., chaotic), and/or pseudo-random manners. In some embodiments stimulation may comprise a burst pattern having an interburst frequency corresponding to an intrinsic brainwave frequency, and regular and/or varying intraburst stimulation parameters. Stimulation signals providing reduced power consumption with at least adequate symptomatic relief may be applied prior to moderate or significant power source depletion. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308457 | Treatment of Headaches by Electrical Stimulation - A system is provided that includes a patch, which includes a plurality of electrodes and is configured to be coupled to a subject. A mobile device includes a computer processor configured to receive, from a remote server, stimulation parameters derived from processing by the remote server of results from electrostimulation treatment of headaches of a plurality of other subjects; receive an input from a subject; and, in response to the input, while the patch is coupled to the subject, wirelessly communicate a control signal that causes the electrodes to apply stimulation to the subject using the received stimulation parameters as default stimulation parameters for the stimulation. Other embodiments are also described. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308458 | CARDIAC CONDUCTION SYSTEM ENGAGEMENT - Systems and methods are described herein for determining whether a patient's cardiac conduction system or portions thereof are engaged by cardiac conduction system pacing therapy. One or more local metrics of electrical heterogeneity information may be generated based on surrogate cardiac electrical measured using a plurality of local external electrodes, which may be used to determine whether the patient's cardiac conduction system is engaged. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308459 | STIMULATION TO GUIDE PHYSICAL THERAPY - The invention generally relates to methods for guiding physical therapy to a subject. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve providing stimulation to a subject's central nervous system to modulate one or more signals sent to or from a plurality of target regions of the subject. Methods of the invention further involve assessing the response of the plurality of target regions to the stimulation to determine if there is a differential response among the target regions to the stimulation, and providing focused physical therapy to at least one of the target regions based on the assessment of the response of the plurality of peripheral target regions to the stimulation. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308460 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATION TO TREAT TREMOR - A peripheral nerve stimulator can be used to stimulate a peripheral nerve to treat essential tremor, Parkinsonian tremor, and other forms of tremor. The stimulator can have electrodes that are placed circumferentially around the patient's wrist or arm. Specific nerves in the wrist or arm can be targeted by appropriate spacing of the electrodes. Positioning the electrodes on generally opposing sides of the target nerve can result in improved stimulation of the nerve. The stimulation pattern may alternate between the nerves. Improved stimulation algorithms can incorporate tremor feedback, external data, predictive adaptation, and long-term monitoring data. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308461 | COMPACT HEARING AIDS - The present disclosure relates to compact hearing aids, components thereof, and support systems therefor, as well as methods of insertion and removal thereof. The compact hearing aids generally include a sensor, such as a microphone, an actuation mass, an energy source for providing power to the compact hearing aid, a processor, and an actuator enclosed in a housing that is designed to be inserted through the tympanic membrane during a minimally-invasive outpatient procedure. In operation, the microphone receives sound waves and converts the sound waves into electrical signals. A processor then modifies the electrical signals and provides the electrical signals to the actuator. The actuator converts the electrical signals into mechanical motion, which actuates the actuation mass to modulate the velocity or the position of the tympanic membrane. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308462 | IMPLANTABLE CLOSED-LOOP NEUROMODULATION DEVICE, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USE - Described herein are implantable closed-loop neuromodulation devices, systems that includes such devices and an interrogator configured to emit ultrasonic waves that power the device, methods of using such devices and systems, and methods of modulating neural activity. The implantable device can include one or more curved members extending from a body. The curved members are configured to at least partially circumscribe a nerve, and include one or more electrode pads. The body includes an ultrasonic transducer configured to receive ultrasonic waves and convert energy from the ultrasonic waves into an electrical energy; and a computational circuit configured to receive a detection signal based on a detected electrophysiological signal, generate a stimulation signal based on the detection signal, and operate the electrode pads of to emit an electrical pulse to the nerve based on the stimulation signal. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308463 | MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY - The techniques of the disclosure describe example medical devices, systems, and methods for delivering electrical stimulation therapy to a patient. In one example, a medical device selects subsets of a plurality of therapy parameter sets that define electrical stimulation therapy, each subset including at least one therapy parameter set and less than all of the therapy parameter sets. Further, the medical device delivers, via a plurality of electrodes, electrical stimulation therapy according to each subset via a respective set of electrodes different from sets of electrodes of each other subset of the therapy parameter sets. The medical device iteratively delivers the electrical stimulation therapy according to the subsets of the therapy parameter sets via the respective sets of electrodes. Further, the medical device selects at least one subset of the therapy parameter sets that treat a condition of the patient for defining subsequent delivery of electrical stimulation to the patient. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308464 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING NEUROMODULATION - A system for neuromodulation, at least including a timeline definition module configured to define a timeline in which neuromodulation may be provided; A timeline dividing module for dividing the timeline into a series of time slots; several neuromodulation entities, each entity being capable to claim at least one slot exclusively for providing neuromodulation. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308465 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ATRIOVENTRICULAR BLOCK - A medical device includes a motion sensor configured to sense a motion signal. The medical device includes a control circuit configured to determine at least one ventricular event metric from the motion signal sensed over multiple of atrial cycles, determine that the ventricular event metric meets atrioventricular block criteria and generate an output in response to determining the atrioventricular block. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308466 | BIOSTIMULATOR HAVING LOW-POLARIZATION ELECTRODE(S) - A biostimulator, such as a leadless pacemaker, having electrode(s) coated with low-polarization coating(s), is described. A low-polarization coating including titanium nitride can be disposed on an anode, and a low-polarization coating including a first layer of titanium nitride and a second layer of platinum black can be disposed on a cathode. The anode can be an attachment feature used to transmit torque to the biostimulator. The cathode can be a fixation element used to affix the biostimulator to a target tissue. The low-polarization coating(s) impart low-polarization to the electrode(s) to enable an atrial evoked response to be detected and used to effect automatic output regulation of the biostimulator. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308467 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH PRESSURE SENSOR - An implantable medical device (IMD) is configured with a pressure sensor. The IMD includes a housing and a diaphragm that is exposed to the environment outside of the housing. The diaphragm is configured to transmit a pressure from the environment outside of the housing to a piezoelectric membrane. In response, the piezoelectric membrane generates a voltage and/or a current, which is representative of a pressure change applied to the housing diaphragm. In some cases, only changes in pressure over time are used, not absolute or gauge pressures. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308468 | FLEXIBLE COMPLEMENTARY METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR PROBES FOR CHRONIC, LARGE-SCALE NEURAL STIMULATION AND RECORDING - Systems and methods for providing neural stimulation and recording on a subject using flexible complementary CMOS probes are provided. Disclosed systems can include a flexible probe adapted for insertion into a portion of a brain of the subject, the flexible probe comprising a tail portion and a head portion. The tail portion can include a plurality of electrodes configured to be coupled to the brain and a plurality of front-end amplifiers. Each of the plurality of front-end amplifiers can be configured to amplify a signal received from a corresponding electrode of the plurality of electrodes. The head portion can include one or more inductors configured to enable two-way communication with a wireless reader through a near-field inductive link. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308469 | GARMENT FOR POSITIONING MIDFIELD TRANSMITTER RELATIVE TO IMPLANTED RECEIVER - Systems, devices and methods to facilitate wireless interaction between an implantable therapy delivery device and an external transmitter device are provided. In an example, the systems, devices, and methods discussed herein include or use a garment for receiving and positioning an external transmitter device proximal to an implanted device, and the external transmitter device includes a midfield device configured to provide one or more signals to manipulate evanescent fields outside of tissue to generate a propagating and focused field in the tissue. In an example, the garment includes a receptacle configured to receive and retain the external transmitter device near a tissue interface, and the garment further includes a dielectric portion provided between the receptacle and the tissue interface. In an example, the dielectric portion has a relative permittivity that is approximately the same as the relative permittivity of air. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308470 | REMOTE FOLLOW-UP METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR LEADLESS PACEMAKER SYSTEMS - Described herein are methods, devices, and systems for providing an implantable leadless pacemaker (LP) with a remote follow-up capability whereby the LP can provide diagnostic information to an external device that is incapable of programming the LP, wherein the LP includes two or more implantable electrodes used to output both pacing pulses and conductive communication pulses. Such a method can include the LP monitoring for a presence of one or more notification conditions associated with the LP and/or associated with a patient within which the LP is implanted, and the LP periodically outputting an advertisement sequence of pulses, using at least implantable electrodes of the LP, irrespective of whether the LP recognizes the presence of at least one notification condition. The method can also include the LP recognizing the presence of at least one notification condition, and based thereon, the LP also outputting a notification sequence of pulses. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308471 | REMOTE FOLLOW-UP METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR LEADLESS PACEMAKER SYSTEMS - Described herein are methods, devices, and systems for providing an implantable leadless pacemaker (LP) with a remote follow-up capability whereby the LP can provide diagnostic information to an external device that is incapable of programming the LP, wherein the LP includes two or more implantable electrodes used to output both pacing pulses and conductive communication pulses. Such a method can include the LP monitoring for a presence of one or more notification conditions associated with the LP and/or associated with a patient within which the LP is implanted, and the LP periodically outputting an advertisement sequence of pulses, using at least implantable electrodes of the LP, irrespective of whether the LP recognizes the presence of at least one notification condition. The method can also include the LP recognizing the presence of at least one notification condition, and based thereon, the LP also outputting a notification sequence of pulses. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308472 | BIOSTIMULATOR HAVING LOW-POLARIZATION ELECTRODE(S) - A biostimulator, such as a leadless pacemaker, having electrode(s) coated with low-polarization coating(s), is described. A low-polarization coating including titanium nitride can be disposed on an anode, and a low-polarization coating including a first layer of titanium nitride and a second layer of platinum black can be disposed on a cathode. The anode can be an attachment feature used to transmit torque to the biostimulator. The cathode can be a fixation element used to affix the biostimulator to a target tissue. The low-polarization coating(s) impart low-polarization to the electrode(s) to enable an atrial evoked response to be detected and used to effect automatic output regulation of the biostimulator. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308473 | Implant and Method for Assembling an Implant - The disclosure relates to an implant comprising a housing, in which there are arranged an energy store and an electronics module, wherein a feedthrough to an electrode connection device is formed on the housing, wherein a first contact forms an electrical connection between the energy store and the electronics module, wherein a second contact forms an electrical connection between the electronics module and the feedthrough, and wherein the first contact and the second contact are oriented in the same contact direction. A method for assembling an implant is also disclosed. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308474 | ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FOR DETECTING AND QUANTIFYING FUSION - Disclosed are systems, devices and methods that produce at least two distinct temporal components from two distinct endocardial electrogram (EGM) signals collected concurrently, determines a non-temporal 2D characteristic representative of the cardiac cycle to be analyzed, from the variations of one of the temporal components as a function of another of the temporal components and comparing the characteristic of the current cycle to two reference characteristics previously obtained and stored, one in a situation of complete capture and the other in a situation of spontaneous rhythm. Respective values of similarity descriptors are derived of these two comparisons, which are used to calculate a metric quantifying a fusion rate. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308475 | WEARABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR (WCD) SYSTEM HAVING MAIN UI THAT CONVEYS MESSAGE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICE THAT AMPLIFIES THE MESSAGE - In embodiments, a Wearable Cardiac Defibrillator (WCD) system is configured to be worn by an ambulatory patient. The WCD system includes a main user interface (UI) output device that can output an image, sound or vibration as a main message about a condition of the patient or the WCD system. The patient may further carry a peripheral device that can also output an image, sound or vibration as a peripheral message about the condition. The peripheral message may mirror the main message at least in part, amplify it, and so on. The availability of the peripheral message provides the patient with the opportunity to better perceive the main message, and the flexibility to receive and react to it discreetly, learn more about the condition, and so on. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308476 | CANCER TREATMENT DEVICE - Provided is a cancer treatment device which includes a first electrode and a second electrode, which are electrically connected to a signal generator and face each other with a target area therebetween, and a temperature sensor which is electrically connected to the signal generator and disposed adjacent to the target area. A cancer cell is present in the target area. The signal generator applies an AC voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode to generate an electric field between the first electrode and the second electrode. The signal generator changes an intensity of the electric field on the basis of a temperature detected from the temperature sensor. Each of the first electrode and the second electrode includes a ferroelectric material doped with manganese. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308477 | Method and wearable device to stimulate positive DNA gene expression and other positive biological processes and mitigate negative DNA gene expression and other negative biological processes in order to improve health and wellness - This present invention is a novel method and wearable device for stimulating positive DNA gene expression and mitigating negative DNA gene expression in order to improve health and wellness. The invention's unique characteristics include the application of multiple modalities, their unique configuration for safe, low-power application, the wearable device's unique arrangement in a flat, flexible configuration for elastic contouring with comfort required for an extended period of wearing, and the ability to optimize and personalize the parameters and mixing among such modalities. The invention further combines biometric feedback data with Artificial Intelligence analytic capabilities, to facilitate the identification and characterization of DNA resonant frequencies, and associated “stimulus-response” modeling associated with such biological interactions. The present invention will provide unique guidance to discover the optimal input-output parameters to actively control DNA and gene expression with a prescriptive approach to selectively activate certain positive expressions and to selectively suppress certain negative expressions. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308478 | SYSTEM FOR INDUCING AN ELECTRIC FIELD IN A CONDUCTING MEDIUM, ESPECIALLY FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - The subject of the invention is a system for inducing an electric field in a conducting medium, especially for medical applications. The system according to the invention induces a flow of electric current through objects located in the conducting medium ( | 2021-10-07 |
20210308479 | Inductive Applicator Coil Arrangement for Therapeutically Treating Human and Animal Bodies - An apparatus for providing pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) treatment that comprises an enclosure; one or more first electrically-conductive loops connected to one or more corresponding signal generators configured to generate one or more PEMF signals at the one or more first electrically-conductive loops; one or more second electrically-conductive loops each connected to a respective tunable non-active circuit, the one or more second electrically-conductive loops being arranged at a predetermined distance from the one or more first electrically-conductive loops within the enclosure to form an array, each tunable non-active circuit having at least one variable capacitor for tuning each of the one or more second electrically-conductive loops to the one or more PEMF signals. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308480 | LIGHTING ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a lighting assembly which comprises a lighting device for emitting blue light, and a controller for operating the lighting device, the controller being designed to adjust the melanopic effect factor of the blue light. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308481 | BRAIN WAVE AND CELL ACTIVITY CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD BASED ON LIGHT STIMULATION, AND DEVICE FOR IMPROVEMENT, PREVENTION, OR INCREASE IN BRAIN FUNCTION - To provide a brain wave and cell activity control device and method based on light stimulation in which light having a specific wavelength, such as violet light, is irradiated using continuous light or a specific blinking frequency, and a device for improvement, prevention, or increase in brain function. The above-described problem is solved by a brain wave and cell activity control device, based on light stimulation, that controls brain waves or cell activity by irradiating light having a specific wavelength onto a subject using continuous light or a specific blinking frequency. The brain wave and cell activity control device comprises a light source that irradiates the light having a specific wavelength using continuous light or a specific blinking frequency, and a control unit that controls an emission of light that induces specific brain waves, the brain waves of the subject having received the light being the same or substantially the same as, or different from a frequency of the light in an irradiation state. At this time, the light is preferably violet light, and the irradiation state of the light is preferably continuous light or a blinking frequency greater than 0 Hz and less than or equal to 150 Hz. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308482 | PHOTOBIOMODULATION THERAPY TO TREAT A DEGENERATIVE CONDITION OF THE RETINA AND/OR THE OPTIC NERVE - Photobiomedulation therapy (PBMT) can be applied to the eye to treat optical neuritis, a sign of multiple sclerosis (MS). The light of PBMT can be directed into the eye, regardless of the position of the eye, by a device that includes an array of light delivery devices and a heat sink lens. The device can be placed proximal to the eye to direct the light into the eye. The light can have one or more wavelengths from 400-1100 nm and can be applied in at least one of a pulsed operating mode, a continuous operating mode, and a super-pulsed operating mode through the light source device to the skeletal muscle. The light signal is applied for a time sufficient to stimulate a phototherapeutic response in the retina and/or the optic nerve. PBMT applied in this manner provides a noninvasive, safe and effective treatment for optic neuritis. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308483 | PATIENT SUPPORTS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENTS - A patient supporting device includes: a base; a positioner; a platform having a first end and a second end; and a controller; wherein the positioner is operable by the controller to place the platform at one of a first plurality of possible positions or at one of a second plurality of possible positions, wherein in any of the first plurality of possible positions, the second end of the platform is closer to one of a left side and a right side of a treatment machine; wherein in any of the second plurality of possible positions, the second end of the platform is closer to another one of the left side and the right side; and wherein a size of a first spatial region defined by the first plurality of possible positions is different from a size of a second spatial region defined by the second plurality of possible positions. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308484 | SURGICAL TISSUE SAMPLING AND CANCER DETECTION - A catheter treatment apparatus comprises an elongate tubular member and an expandable support. The expandable support comprises a radioactive substance to treat cancerous tissue and is configured to expand from a narrow profile for insertion to a wide profile to engage and treat tissue remaining after resection. The expandable support can be sized to fit within a volume of removed tissue to place the radioactive substance in proximity to the capsule and remaining tissue, to spare the capsule and proximate nerves and vessels to treat tissue in proximity to the capsule. The elongate tubular member may comprise a channel such as a lumen to pass a bodily fluid such as urine when the expandable support engages the tissue to treat the patient for a plurality of days. The treatment apparatus can be used to resect and diagnose tissue concurrently. Based on the diagnosis, targeted segmental treatment may be given. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308485 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTON THERAPY TREATMENT PLANNING WITH PROTON ENERGY AND SPOT OPTIMIZATION - Embodiments of the present invention disclose methods and systems for proton therapy planning that includes proton energy and spot optimization that discretizes layers and spots using an optimization algorithm to produce an optimal distribution of layer energies and spots with a relatively smooth dose distribution. The treatment planning algorithms disclosed herein can freely choose the number of spots and the energy levels of the spots. In this way, each spot can be treated as its own layer and is not constrained by the requirements of other spots/layers. Thereafter, the spots defined by the algorithm can be sorted in a list according to energy levels/depth, and the spots can be grouped into blocks according to intensity and location. The blocks can be assigned energy levels based on the corresponding spots, such as an average of all the spots associated with the block. The blocks then are used as the energy layers applied by the proton therapy treatment system. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308486 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCANNING PATTERN OPTIMIZATION FOR FLASH THERAPY TREATMENT PLANNING - Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for proton therapy planning that maximize the dose rate for different target sizes for FLASH therapy treatment are disclosed herein according to embodiments of the present invention. According to embodiments, non-standard scanning patterns can be generated, for example, using a TPS optimizer, to maximize dose rate and the overall FLASH effect for specific volumes at risk. The novel scanning patterns can include scanning subfields of a field that are scanned independently or spiral-shaped patterns, for example. In general, spot locations and beam paths between spots are optimized to substantially achieve a desired dose rate in defined regions of the patient's body for FLASH therapy treatment. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308487 | ADVERSARIAL PREDICTION OF RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT PLANS - Systems and methods are disclosed for generating radiotherapy treatment machine parameters based on projection images of a target anatomy. The systems and methods include operations including receiving a set of pairs of image data for each gantry angle of a radiotherapy treatment machine, wherein each pair of the set of pairs comprises a given projection image that represents a view of an anatomy of a subject from a given gantry angle and a given graphical aperture image of multi-leaf collimator (MLC) leaf positions at the given gantry angle based on the given projection image; training a generative adversarial network (GAN) model based on the set of pairs of image data for each gantry angle; and using the trained GAN model to predict an aperture image of MLC leaf positions for a desired gantry angle based on a projection image that represents a view of an anatomical region of interest. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308488 | ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF TREATMENT USING IMAGING OF PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO RADIATION THERAPY - Edema in tissue of a patient undergoing a course of radiation therapy or treatment can be estimated based on one or more MRI measurements used to measure changes in fluid content of various tissues. A correlation between observed changes in edema and one or more delivered fractions of radiation can be used to drive one or more clinical actions. Methods, systems, articles of manufacture, and the like are described. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308489 | Ionizing-Radiation Beamline Monitoring System - Embodiments are directed generally to an ionizing-radiation beamline monitoring system that includes a vacuum chamber structure with vacuum compatible flanges through which an incident ionizing-radiation beam enters the monitoring system. Embodiments further include at least one scintillator within the vacuum chamber structure that can be at least partially translated in the ionizing-radiation beam while oriented at an angle greater than 10 degrees to a normal of the incident ionizing-radiation beam, a machine vision camera coupled to a light-tight structure at atmospheric/ambient pressure that is attached to the vacuum chamber structure by a flange attached to a vacuum-tight viewport window with the camera and lens optical axis oriented at an angle of less than 80 degrees with respect to a normal of the scintillator, and at least one ultraviolet (“UV”) illumination source facing the scintillator in the ionizing-radiation beam for monitoring a scintillator stability comprising scintillator radiation damage. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308490 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOTION TRACKING IN RADIATION THERAPY - A system for radiation therapy may obtain a plurality of sets of motion data each of which corresponds to one of a plurality of motion phases of a subject. A set of motion data corresponding to a motion phase may include first physiological motion data and second physiological motion reflecting a physiological motion during the motion phase. The first physiological motion data and the second physiological motion data may be collected via a medical imaging device and a first motion sensor, respectively. The system may also direct a radiotherapy device to deliver a radiation treatment to the subject according to a treatment plan. During the radiation treatment, the system may obtain target physiological motion data reflecting the physiological motion of the subject, the target physiological motion data being collected via a second motion sensor; and adjust the treatment plan to adapt to the physiological motion of the subject. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308491 | THERAPY APPARATUS FOR TREATING TISSUE BY THE EMISSION OF REMOTE CROSSED FOCUSED ULTRASOUND WAVES - A therapy apparatus for treating tissue by the emission of focused ultrasound waves, including: | 2021-10-07 |
20210308492 | ANTIPERSPIRANT AND DEODORANT COMPOSITIONS FOR INCREASED SKIN LUBRICITY - A method of removing hair from an underarm comprising the steps of applying an antiperspirant or deodorant composition to the underarm and shaving the underarm with a razor; wherein said antiperspirant or deodorant composition comprises a component selected from the group consisting of an antiperspirant active, a deodorant active, an odor masking fragrance, and combinations thereof; and wherein the composition comprises from about 3% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of a blend of a nonvolatile, low viscosity silicone emollient and a high molecular weight silicone polymer. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308493 | REUSABLE LIGHTWEIGHT RESPIRATOR MASK - A respirator mask is described that includes a facepiece defining a hinge region. The facepiece is configured to create a seal with a face of a user. First and second mask substrates are spaced apart from one another and positioned on opposite sides of the hinge region. First and second filters are positioned adjacent the first and second mask substrates, respectively. First and second filter caps are configured to secure the first and second filters, respectively, to the facepiece. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308494 | PERSONAL SAFE BREATHING DEVICE - Described are concepts that generally relate to a personal positive pressure purified air environment for airplane travel. Simply put, certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to connecting a tube to an airplane air vent at one end and a clear plastic hood, mask, or helmet at the other end. The clear plastic hood, mask, or helmet all have an exit path for the air to flow out. In relation to the clear plastic hood embodiment, it is envisioned that the clear plastic hood can simply drape over person's head with the hood's opening at or above a person shoulder while positive pressure from the filtered air constantly flows out from the hood's opening. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308495 | FACE MASK SYSTEM WITH CONDITION INDICATOR - A face mask system is provided that includes a face mask and an indicator. The indicator is arranged with the face mask. The indicator may be configured to indicate the face mask is no longer recommended for use following a first level of exposure of the face mask to ultraviolet light. In addition, or alternatively, the indicator may be configured to change its appearance when a first number of treatment cycles have been performed on the face mask using the ultraviolet light. In addition, or alternatively still, the indicator may be configured to visually indicate a mechanical property of the face mask is preserved following another level of exposure of the face mask to the ultraviolet light. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308496 | RESPIRATORY MASK - The multifunctional respiratory mask according to the invention for separating fine dust, pollen and/or viruses from breathing air has a shielding device that forms an outer and/or inner air chamber in the face region of a wearer and shields it from the environment against fine dust, pollen and/or viruses. In addition, a forehead bracket is provided having a housing arranged in the region of the forehead of the wearer and having two holding brackets, each formed laterally thereon, in the manner of eyeglass temples. A connecting line connects the housing with the air chamber closest to the face of the wearer, wherein at least one blower integrated into an air duct, a power supply, and a textile filter element are arranged in the housing. In addition, a metal plate filter element is arranged in the air duct, which forms a filter unit with the textile filter element, wherein the metal plate filter element and the textile filter element are arranged to be individually exchangeable in the housing and the power supply applies a voltage to the metal plate filter element by means of a switch or disconnects it therefrom and/or, when switched on, heats it to a temperature of at least 60° C. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308497 | Multi-Layer Face Mask - A face mask has a first woven filter layer comprising a first yarn and a second woven filter layer comprising a second yarn. The second yarn is disposed at a non-right and non-parallel angle relative to the first yarn. The second woven filter layer is stitched to the first woven filter layer. A third woven filter layer with a third yarn can be added with the third yarn at a non-right and non-parallel angle relative to both the first yarn and second yarn. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308498 | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - Personal protective systems for filtering incoming air flow to the user are provided. The personal protective systems include head gear shaped to be worn over the head of a user, a tube having a first end operatively connected to the head gear and a second end operatively connected to an air supply unit, where the air supply unit is configured to propel filtered air through the tube to the head gear, thereby creating an overpressure inside the head gear and protecting the user from transmission of harmful airborne particles. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308499 | POWERED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR - An air purification system is provided. A visor portion is configured to secure to a head of a user and maintain a field of vision for the user. An air delivery portion is configured to draw in air from an external environment. A disposable barrier hood is configured to cover at least the visor portion. The visor portion defines a breathing outlet to exhaust the drawn-in air in proximity to a breathing area for consumption by the user. The disposable barrier hood fluidly isolates the breathing area from the external environment. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308500 | ULTRAVIOLET DECONTAMINATING MASK - An inlet chamber defines a flow passage leading into a breathing chamber. A first check valve is located between the inlet chamber and the breathing chamber. The first check valve is configured to allow air flow from the inlet chamber into the breathing chamber. A second check valve is located between the breathing chamber and an exhaust chamber. The second check valve is configured to allow air flow from the breathing chamber into the exhaust chamber. An ultraviolet light source is configured to administer a dose of ultraviolet light sufficient to decontaminate gas flowing through either the inlet chamber, the exhaust chamber, or both. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308501 | RESPIRATOR FILTER - A respirator or mask includes a filtration medium including a fabric which is a non-woven or knit fabric having a mixture of natural and synthetic fibres. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308502 | IMPROVEMENTS TO FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT - There is provided fall protection equipment, such as a self-retracting lifeline (SRL), including features that enable the SRL to determine a worker's location and a map of a surface on which the worker is working. There is also provided an SRL having a lifeline with a distal end for connection to a user, at least one sensor adapted to determine the tension in the lifeline, and a computing device comprising a processor and a memory. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308503 | BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR FALL ARREST SYSTEM - A brake plate of a fall arrest system is provided for protecting users during a fall. The brake plate comprises a body having a central opening. The central opening defines an inner circumference of the body. The brake plate comprises a plurality of ratchet gear teeth disposed along the inner circumference of the body. Further, the brake plate comprises at least two slots on the body, wherein the at least two slots are disposed diametrically opposite to each other. Each of the at least two slots is curved and extends along a portion of an outer circumference of the body. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308504 | FIRE EXTINGUISHING CAPSULE - A sealable capsule configured to contain one or more fire extinguishing materials is provided. The sealable capsule can include an upper and a lower shell, an internal bladder and a mechanism for releasing the fire extinguishing materials. The upper shell can include a valve, one or more through-holes filled and sealed with a corresponding number of plugs, and one or more rods, each extending from the plug to an internal plate of the releasing mechanism. The upper shell can be configured to contain a first fire extinguishing material, and the lower shell can include a membrane configured to contain a second fire-extinguishing material. The bladder can be coupled to the internal plate and to the upper and lower shells, such that the bladder is positioned within the capsule in a first position when the capsule is prepared for use and in a second position when the capsule has been activated. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308505 | Fire Detection in Thermal Images - One or more thermal images containing pixel-by-pixel radiation intensity data in two or more wavelength bands can be processed to accurately determine the location of fire within the image(s), regardless of the radiation-scattering effects of smoke. First, all pixels having radiation intensities above a fire threshold in the longer-wavelength band are classified as being aflame. Second, a threshold curve defining a fire threshold in the shorter-wavelength band is applied to the pixels, and those having radiation intensities above the fire threshold in the shorter-wavelength band are classified as being aflame. Third, at least the second group of pixels above is tested to see if each pixel classified as being aflame is part of a group of adjoining pixels which were all classified as being aflame, and if so, each such pixel is reclassified as not being aflame unless it also falls within the first group of pixels above. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308506 | Wide-Area Fire-Retardant System Using Distributed Dense Water Fogger - A wide-area wildfire suppression system uses a network of geographically distributed water sprayers, and includes at least one wind sensor and a fire-suppression controller communicatively coupled to the water sprayers and the at least one wind sensor. The at least one wind sensor detects wind direction and communicates wind-direction information to the fire-suppression controller, which uses the wind-direction information to activate at least one of the water sprayers upwind of an asset or area to be protected. Parameters of the water spray, such as flow rate, droplet size, spray pattern, spray direction, spray elevation, or aeration, can be adapted based on wind direction or wind speed, | 2021-10-07 |
20210308507 | Wide-Area Fire-Retardant System Using Distributed Dense Water Fogger - A wide-area wildfire suppression system uses a network of geographically distributed water sprayers, and includes at least one wind sensor and a fire-suppression controller communicatively coupled to the water sprayers and the at least one wind sensor. The at least one wind sensor detects wind direction and communicates wind-direction information to the fire-suppression controller, which uses the wind-direction information to activate at least one of the water sprayers upwind of an asset or area to be protected. Parameters of the water spray, such as flow rate, droplet size, spray pattern, spray direction, spray elevation, or aeration, can be adapted based on wind direction or wind speed, | 2021-10-07 |
20210308508 | FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A fire suppression apparatus for a vehicle includes: a docking unit disposed on an exterior panel of a vehicle body, the exterior panel configured to cover an interior space of the vehicle wherein the docking unit comprises a hole through which a fire-fighting hose or a spray nozzle, which is connected to the fire-fighting hose, for supply of fire-fighting water pass to be coupled to the docket unit; a supply pipe having a first end connected to the docking unit; and a nozzle assembly arranged in the interior space in the vehicle and connected to a second end of the supply pipe, the nozzle assembly being configured to spray the fire-fighting water, which is supplied through the supply pipe from the fire-fighting hose or the spray nozzle, in order to respond to the outbreak of a fire in the interior space of the vehicle. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308509 | EXPLOSION-PROOF ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to an explosion-proof arrangement ( | 2021-10-07 |
20210308510 | MONITOR COVER AND LIGHTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A device including a monitor assembly having an outlet configured to selectively distribute a fire suppressant there from, the outlet being pivotal about a first axis and a second axis, a cover coupled to the monitor assembly, and a light assembly coupled to the cover. The light assembly illuminates indicia on a lens of the light assembly. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308511 | FIRE SUPPRESSANT DEVICE AND METHOD, INCLUDING EXPANSION AGENT - A device for suppressing and/or extinguishing a fire associated with a container may include a housing defining a hollow sleeve and a column configured to be received within the hollow sleeve. The column may define a first chamber, a second chamber, at least one aperture, and a piercing end configured to pierce a barrier. The first chamber may be configured to receive an expansion agent, and the second chamber may be configured to receive a fire extinguishing agent. The device may be configured such that upon activation of the expansion agent, the column extends from the housing so as to enable the piercing end to penetrate the container and to enable the fire extinguishing agent to be delivered into an interior of the container via the at least one aperture. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308512 | DECOMPOSITION PROCESSOR, DECOMPOSITION PROCESSOR MOUNTED VEHICLE, AND DECOMPOSITION METHOD - In order to attain an efficient decomposition process by water plasma, a decomposition processor includes a water plasma generator which is configured to inject water plasma, from the injection port, by arc discharge generated between negative and positive electrodes; and a supply device configured to supply a decomposition target object to a water plasma jet stream injected from the water plasma generator, wherein the decomposition target object is decomposed by the water plasma. The supply device has a nozzle for providing the decomposition target object from a tip, and the negative electrode, the injection port, the positive electrode and the nozzle are arranged in that order along the center axis line of the injection port. The tip of the nozzle is placed inside of the water plasma jet stream. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308513 | VORTEX WATER FLOW GENERATOR, WATER PLASMA GENERATOR, DECOMPOSITION PROCESSOR, DECOMPOSITION PROCESSOR MOUNTED VEHICLE, AND DECOMPOSITION METHOD - In order to stabilize injection of water plasma, a vortex water flow generator forms a vortex water flow for passing arc discharge. The vortex water flow generator includes a cylindrical portion configured to form a vortex water flow along an inner circumference, a first middle partition and a second middle partition protruding from the inner circumference of the cylindrical portion. The first middle partition and the second middle partition respectively have an opening to include a center axis line position of the cylindrical portion. An opening of the second middle partition on the side of the positive electrode is larger than an opening of the first middle partition on the side of the negative electrode. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308514 | Exercise Machine with Electromagnetic Resistance Selection - An exercise machine with electromagnetic resistance selection for changing exercise resistance settings by engaging more or fewer resistance biasing members using a electromagnets. An example implementation includes a movable carriage configured to move substantially along the length of one or more rails. A plurality of resistance biasing members are removably attachable between a stationary biasing member bracket affixed to the machine structure and the movable carriage. A controller changes the resistance settings against the movable carriage by electrically attaching or detaching any preferred number of resistance biasing members between the machine structure and movable carriage. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308515 | DEVICE FOR INCREASED LOADING WHILE RUNNING OR SPRINTING - The invention is a training device that operates to make runners run faster. More particularly, the training device uses increased loading as an athlete moves it from one point to another either by running or by walking. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308516 | WEIGHT RACK SYSTEM AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A weight rack system, comprising: at least one upright component provided with at least one cut-out on a front of the at least one upright, wherein the upright component is formed from a single sheet and is of unitary construction. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308517 | BARBELL WEIGHT RETAINING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF USE - An apparatus for securing weighted plates to a barbell or dumbbell, and a method of using said apparatus, are provided. A mounting subassembly includes an actuator for expanding and retracting the mounting subassembly, and a mount for securing the mounting subassembly to an edge of a sleeve or handlebar of the barbell or dumbbell. A weight retaining mechanism is disposed about the mounting subassembly in a collapsed state. Weighted plates may be placed over the mounting subassembly and weight retaining mechanism on the barbell or dumbbell sleeve when both are in their retracted and collapsed states, respectively. The weight retaining mechanism is expandable to a diameter larger than the barbell or dumbbell sleeve via engagement of the actuator to expand the mounting subassembly. The weight retaining mechanism may then slide up the sleeve, and rest against the weighted plates to secure them in place on the barbell or dumbbell. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308518 | METHODS OF ASSEMBLING EXERCISE APPARATUS - A rowing exercise apparatus has a linkage assembly that is provided in two boxes. One box includes a forward frame member, a crank rotatably mounted on the forward frame member, and a forward portion of a seat supporting link operatively connected to the crank. Another box includes a rearward frame member, a rocker link pivotally mounted on the rearward frame member, and a rearward portion of the seat supporting link operatively connected to the the rocker link. The linkage assembly is made suitable for use by rigidly connecting the two frame members to one another and by rigidly connecting the two portions of the seat supporting link to one another. At least one bracket is rigidly interconnected between the two portions of the seat supporting link. One such bracket is welded onto a rearward end of the forward portion of the seat supporting link to underlie and directly support a proximate end of the rearward portion of the seat supporting link. A seat is mounted on the seat supporting link for movement through at least one elliptical path as the linkage assembly moves through cycles relative to the rigidly interconnected frame members. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308519 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING SAME - An exercise apparatus includes a user supporting member having a beam member at one end and a U-shaped member at an opposite end. At least one bracket is rigidly interconnected between the beam member and the U-shaped member. One such bracket is welded onto a middle portion of the U-shaped member to underlie and directly support a proximate end of the beam member. At least one bolt extends through the beam and the bracket to establish a rigid connection therebetween. In a preferred application, a seat is mounted on the user supporting member, and the user supporting member is part of a linkage assembly operatively connected to a frame to move the seat through at least one elliptical path. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308520 | APPARATUS FOR HUMAN GAIT MANIPULATION - A treadmill may be configured for gait training and/or therapy with attachable/detachable barriers affixable to a belt and/or with a vertical obstacle module and/or with sensor systems, but without requiring hoists, harnesses, attachments to the treadmill or base, or frame, and/or excessively high treadmill frames, such as those that exceed the height of the person on the treadmill. The barriers on the belt are configured to modify movement of only one foot of a person on the treadmill. The treadmill may use a single, integral belt. Methods of gait training and/or therapy may involve such treadmills without excessive expense and without excessive modification of standard treadmill equipment. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308521 | ATHLETIC TRAINING DEVICE FOR STRIDE TRAINING - An athletic training device comprises a wheeled frame, and a rotatable platform disposed on a top of the wheeled frame. The wheeled frame comprises an elongated frame body having a front end and a rear end, wherein a front wheel assembly is disposed at the front end of the frame body, and a rear wheel assembly is disposed at the rear end of the frame body. The rotatable platform is configured to support a user's food during usage of the athletic training device, and may have a substantially planar upper surface portion for placement of the user's foot. The rotatable platform is mounted to the frame body by a pivoting mechanism so that the rotatable platform freely rotates upon the frame body. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308522 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME ENVIRONMENTALLY NORMALIZED ENDURANCE ATHLETIC TRAINING AND COMPETITION - A near real-time GPS and computer-implemented system and method for measuring the physical capability of an athlete in an athletic endurance event and displaying, in near real-time, performance parameters after adjustment by at least one environmental normalization factor. The system and method performs the following steps in a specially programmed computer in near real-time: accepting near real-time data input from at least one sensor taken from the group of heart rate monitor for measuring an individual athlete's heart rate and a GPS device for determining distance traveled by the athlete in a time period, accepting environmental data correlated to the factor in near real-time, the data being accepted from at least one of a remote transmitter or a measurement device worn or carried by the athlete, computationally adjusting the athlete's measured actual performance by means of at least one environmental normalization factor taken from the group of temperature, humidity and elevation, wind, air density, and elevation change (hills), to compute an environmentally normalized performance value, dynamically recalculating said normalized performance values in near real-time based on additional environmental data accepted at subsequent times during said performance, and providing an indication in near real-time to the athlete during said performance regarding whether the current performance is within specified limits as compared to the normalized performance values for the individual athlete including adjustment by said normalized environmental factor to allow the athlete to take timely action during said performance to improve his or her performance. The system and method also enables virtual real-time events where environment normalization displays real-time progress/results for participants in different environments while they compete in the same event. The system and method normalizes the results from users participating at high altitude versus those a lower altitude (along with wind, temperature, elevation change, etc.) so that all participants effectively compete on a virtual “level playing field” during the event. Environment normalization can validate or certify real-time that performance data submitted during virtual racing events are valid based on the athletes actual environment normalized potential. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308523 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BICYCLE FITTING - A method for bicycle fitting includes receiving evaluation factors based on one or more scenario parameters; positioning at least one of a saddle and a handlebar to one or more positions when a user is pedaling; determining values for the evaluation factors according to data received from one or more sensors at the one or more positions; and processing the values to identify one or more recommended positions for the saddle or the handlebar. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308524 | STRENGTH TRAINING WORKOUT TRACKING DEVICE AND METHOD - A strength training grip device including at least two joined segments, the joined segments dimensioned to at least partially surround a handlebar of a weight training equipment. Each segment includes an inner surface and at least one force sensor disposed across the inner surface, the at least one force sensor to measure force in at least one direction. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308525 | INCREASING ACCURACY IN WORKOUT AUTODETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Devices, systems, and methods can be used including receiving motion data, categorizing the motion data into portions of a minute that indicate activity or a workout, and automatically determining an accurate number of active minutes for an individual. Multiple data streams may be analyzed and de-duplicated, such that an accurate metric may be computed and reported to an individual. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308526 | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A display apparatus includes a controller for obtaining image information using an image obtainer; obtaining body images of a user based on the received image information; receiving menu information of at least one of a somatotype mode or an exercise purpose through an inputter; obtaining parameters for each part of a body based on the obtained body image; adjusting at least one of the obtained parameters for each part of the body based on the received menu information; changing an image for each part of the body among the body images based on the adjusted parameter; and displaying the changed image through a screen. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308527 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE IN GERIATRIC AND SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS - Methods and kits for a dance and exercise program demonstrated to improve quality of life, as measured by interest, depression and anxiety, in geriatric and special needs populations are provided. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308528 | WEIGHT-MACHINE APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING VOICE-CONTROLLABLE RESISTANCES FOR STRENGTH TRAINING - Disclosed herein is a weight-machine apparatus for facilitating voice-controllable resistances for strength training, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the weight-machine apparatus may include an electromechanical assembly, at least one voice sensor, a processing device, a storage device, and a power source. Further, the electromechanical assembly may include an electrically powered force-generating component and a force-receiving component. Further, the at least one voice sensor may be configured for detecting at least one voice sample. Further, the processing device may be communicatively coupled with the at least one voice sensor and the electrically powered force-generating component. Further, the storage device may be communicatively coupled with the processing device. Further, the power source may be electrically coupled with the electrically powered force-generating component, the processing device, the at least one voice sensor, and the storage device. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308529 | SYSTEMS FOR PROTECTING CLIMBING DEVICES - A system for protecting a climbing device from contacting a wall includes a barrier device defining an eyelet, an anchor anchored to the wall, and a cord. The barrier device is configured to wrap around the climbing device such that the barrier device extends between climbing device and the wall and forms a sleeve that encircles the climbing device. The barrier device protects the climbing device from the wall. The cord extends through the eyelet and is coupled to the barrier device and the anchor such that the barrier device is anchored to the wall and in a desired position relative to the wall. The barrier device is configured to move relative to the climbing device, and the cord limits movement of the barrier device relative to the climbing device. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308530 | SWIMMING GOGGLE STRUCTURE - A swimming goggle structure comprises a frame. The frame includes a left frame, a right frame, and a bridge frame for connecting the left frame and the right frame. The lens of the swimming goggle structure is provided with a side-view lens portion for the wearer to observe the side view. Therefore, the visual field of the swimming goggles is more broadened, and the wearer can see a wider range when swimming, thereby improving the swimming experience. In addition, the wearer can know the dangerous situation in the water in time through the side-view lens portion, so as to avoid dangers in time and improve the safety of swimming. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308531 | GOLF BALL - An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having improved ball speed or aerodynamic performance on a rainy day or the like by controlling the formulation of the paint film. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a golf ball body and a paint film covering the golf ball body, wherein a paint film surface of the golf ball has a water contact angle A | 2021-10-07 |
20210308532 | BUOYANT HIGH COEFFICIENT OF RESTITUTION (CoR) GOLF BALL INCORPORATING AERODYNAMICS TARGETING FLIGHT TRAJECTORY - Buoyant dimpled golf ball having CoR ≥0.810, specific gravity <1.00 g/cc, initial velocity ≥250 ft/s, first aerodynamic coefficient magnitude between about 0.25 and about 0.30 and first aerodynamic force angle between about 29 degrees and 34 degrees at Reynolds Number of 230000 and spin ratio of 0.085; and second aerodynamic coefficient magnitude between about 0.26 and about 0.31 and second aerodynamic force angle between about 31 degrees and 36 degrees at Reynolds Number of 180000 and spin ratio of 0.101. Golf ball may additionally have third aerodynamic coefficient magnitude between about 0.27 and about 0.32 and third aerodynamic force angle between about 34 degrees and 39 degrees at Reynolds Number of 133000 and spin ratio of 0.133; and fourth aerodynamic coefficient magnitude between about 0.33 and about 0.38 and fourth aerodynamic force angle between about 38 degrees and 43 degrees at Reynolds Number of 89000 and spin ratio of 0.183. | 2021-10-07 |
20210308533 | PROCESSING POST-INDUSTRIAL AND POST-CONSUME sR WASTE STREAMS AND PREPARATION OF POST-INDUSTRIAL AND POST-CONSUMER PRODUCTS THEREFROM - A system for and method of, processing post-consumer and post-industrial waste streams, producing active ingredients for waste stream processing, processing aqueous waste streams, preparing and collecting a multi-purpose chemical precursor, removing phosphates, nitrates, heavy metals, and other contaminants from aqueous waste streams, collecting and processing a post-consumer and post-industrial product from aqueous waste streams, administering and positioning assets and processes associated with waste stream processing, and scheduling operations for sub-systems of the system. | 2021-10-07 |