49th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210379362 | Treating Autoinflammatory and Mitochondrial Diseases Using an Alternating Electric Field - Autoinflammatory and mitochondrial disorders can be treated 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 affected by the autoinflammatory or mitochondrial disease. The frequency and field strength of the alternating electric field are selected such that the alternating electric field inhibits inflammation or mitochondrial disorders in the tissue. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379363 | WEARABLE CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATION SYSTEM WITH ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES HAVING PILLOW STRUCTURE - In embodiments, a wearable cardiac defibrillation (WCD) system includes one or more flexible ECG electrodes. The WCD system may have a support structure that is dimensioned to be worn so as to press the electrodes towards the body of the patient. The electrodes may be made from appropriate material so as to flex in order to match a contour of the body of the patient. An advantage over the prior art is that the flexible electrode may make better electrical contact with the patient's skin, and therefore provide a better ECG signal for the WCD system to perform its diagnosis. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379364 | SUBSTERNAL PLACEMENT OF A PACING AND/OR DEFIBRILLATING ELECTRODE - New methods for implanting a cardiac therapy system include implanting a lead of the system substernally anterior of the heart without attaching to the myocardium or pericardium. An illustration includes placement of an anchor beneath the sternum in the vicinity of one of the sternal angle, a location superior of the ventricles, the area bounded by the 2nd or 3rd ribs, and level with the aortic arch. A tension element or tether is attached to the anchor and a lead is introduced over the tension element or tether and secured in a desired position relative to the anchor. Other examples also include implantation, sub sternally, of a lead without the use of a pre-tunneling tool or sheath over the lead itself, for example by using an advancing tool for pushing the lead into position. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379365 | COCHLEAR IMPLANTS INCLUDING ELECTRODE ARRAYS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A method of forming a cochlear implant electrode array includes positioning a contact array assembly, which includes at least one carrier and a plurality of contacts on the at least one carrier, in a mold, removing at least a portion of the at least one carrier from the mold without removing the plurality of contacts from the mold, and introducing resilient material into the mold after the at least a portion of the at least one carrier has been removed to form a flexible body. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379366 | DELIVERY OF IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATORS - An implant that includes an electrode is advanced to a nerve of a subject using a tube. The tube and the implant are arranged at a nonzero angle with respect to a skin surface of the subject, and the implant is passed distally from an opening of the tube, in a vicinity of a portion of the nerve. A longitudinal axis of the implant is realigned to become generally parallel with the skin surface, by proximally withdrawing the tube from the subject. Other embodiments are also described. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379367 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEAD - An implantable medical lead comprising one or more tines configured to extend and/or retract from a lead body. The implantable medical lead includes a torque member within the implantable medical lead and configured to rotate a drive shaft within the implantable medical lead. The drive shaft is threadably engaged with an interior surface of the implantable medical lead and configured to convert the rotation into a lateral translation of the drive shaft. The one or more tines are configured such that the lateral translation of the torque member laterally translates the one or more tines. The one or more tines are each electrically connected to a conductor extending through a lumen of the implantable medical lead and electrically isolated from each other. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379368 | Array operative to perform distributed/patterned sensing and/or stimulation across patient bodily section - An electrical stimulation system includes a sheath that includes conductive points that are operative to facilitate electrical stimulation to a bodily portion of a user. Drive-sense circuits (DSCs) generate electrical stimulation signals based on reference signals and provide those electrical stimulation signals via electrodes to the conductive points of the sheath. The electrical stimulation signal is coupled into respective locations of the bodily portion of the user that are in proximity to or in contact with the conductive points of the sheath. In addition, the DSCs sense, via the conductive points of the sheath and via the electrodes, changes of the electrical stimulation signals based on coupling of them into the respective locations of the bodily portion of the user. The DSCs provide digital signals that are representative of the changes of the electrical stimulation signals to one or more processing modules that includes and/or is coupled to memory. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379369 | DISC THERAPY - Apparatus is provided for treating an intervertebral disc of a subject, the apparatus including: at least one intra-pulposus exposed electrode surface, which is configured to be implanted in a nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc; and one or more extra-pulposus exposed electrode surfaces, which are configured to be implanted outside the nucleus pulposus, in electrical communication with the intervertebral disc. Control circuitry is electrically coupled to the at least one intra-pulposus exposed electrode surface and one or more extra-pulposus exposed electrode surfaces. The control circuitry is configured to drive fluid and introduce nutritional substances into the intervertebral disc, by applying a voltage between the at least one intra-pulposus exposed electrode surface and the one or more extra-pulposus exposed electrode surfaces. Other embodiments are also described. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379370 | Devices And Methods For The Mitigation Of Non-Analyte Signal Perturbations Incident Upon Analyte-Selective Sensor - Devices and methods to mitigate the erroneous signal imparted by physical and/or chemical process incident upon analyte-selective electrochemical sensors that are non-analyte-related in origin are disclosed herein. A sensing system featuring at least one of an analyte-selective sensor and at least one of an analyte-invariant sensor. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379371 | Respiration Monitoring Sensor for a Laryngeal Pacemaker - A laryngeal pacemaker is configured for external placement on skin of a patient to produce respiration stimulation signals. An implantable stimulation electrode delivers the respiration stimulation signals to adjacent target neural tissue for vocal fold abduction during respiration of the recipient patient. A triaxial accelerometer produces a body motion signal reflecting energy expenditure of the recipient patient. A respiration sensor includes a flexible skin-transferrable printed tattoo electrode having a tetrapolar configuration for impedance pneumography measurement to produce a sensed respiration signal for the laryngeal pacemaker. The respiration sensor is configured for transfer and release by guided placement from a sensor applicator to the skin at the angulus sterni of the recipient patient. And the laryngeal pacemaker is configured to interpret the body motion signal and the sensed respiration signal to make a real time determination of respiratory phase and frequency for adaptively adjusting the respiration stimulation signals accordingly. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379372 | PORTABLE AND WEARABLE HAND-GRASP NEURO-ORTHOSIS - A portable and wearable hand-grasp neuro-orthosis is configured for use in a home environment to restore volitionally controlled grasp functions for a subject with a cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). The neuro-orthosis may include: a wearable sleeve with electrodes; electronics for operating the wearable sleeve to perform functional electrical stimulation (FES) and electromyography (EMG), the electronics configured for mounting on a wheelchair; and a controller configured for mounting on a wheelchair. The controller controls the electronics to read EMG via the sleeve, decode the read EMG to determine an intent of the user, and operate the electronics to apply FES via the sleeve to implement the intent of the user. The neuro-orthosis may restore hand function. The controller may include a display arranged to be viewed by the subject, for example mounted on an articulated arm attached to the wheelchair. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379373 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEADS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEADS FOR SACRAL MODULATION THERAPY - An implantable medical lead for sacral modulation therapy is disclosed. The implantable medical lead includes a lead body having a distal portion. An electrode is electrically coupled to the lead body and configured to generate a stimulation field or to sense electrical fields. A fixation mechanism is coupled to the distal portion. The fixation mechanism is configured to anchor the implantable medical lead against an interior wall of a blood vessel. The electrode can effect the stimulation field from within the vessel to stimulate a selected sacral nerve or sense electrical signals such as muscle or nerve responses. Guided implantation of the medical lead or other medical leads through the body to a nerve of interest for neurostimulation via remote sensor is also disclosed. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379374 | NERVE STIMULATION FOR TREATING MIGRAINE AND OTHER HEADACHE CONDITIONS - Systems and methods are disclosed for the treatment and prevention of migraine and other headache conditions, and more specifically to systems and methods of treating and preventing migraine and other headache conditions through noninvasive peripheral nerve stimulation. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379375 | SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYARRHYTHMIA DISCRIMINATION - Techniques are described for discriminating SVT and, in particular, rapidly conducting AF. The techniques include detecting an onset of a fast rate of ventricular events sensed from a cardiac electrical signal and detecting a pause in the fast rate of ventricular sensed events. A threshold number of ventricular event intervals required to detect a ventricular tachyarrhythmia is detected with each of the threshold number of ventricular event intervals being less than a tachyarrhythmia detection interval. Detection of the ventricular tachyarrhythmia and an electrical stimulation therapy for treating the ventricular tachyarrhythmia are withheld in response to at least the pause being detected. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379376 | Pacemaker operative to deliver impulses of pace signal and sense cardiac response via single conductor of pacemaker lead - A pacemaker system includes a drive-sense circuit (DSC) operably coupled to a pacemaker lead. The DSC generates a pace signal including electrical impulses based on a reference signal. The DSC provides the pace signal via the pacemaker lead to an electrically responsive portion of a cardiac conductive system of a subject to facilitate cardiac operation of a cardiovascular system of the subject. The DSC senses, via the pacemaker lead, cardiac electrical activity of the cardiovascular system of the subject that is generated in response to the pace signal and electrically coupled into the pacemaker lead and generates a digital signal that is representative of the cardiac electrical activity of the cardiovascular system of the subject that is sensed via the pacemaker lead. The DSC provides digital information to one or more processing modules that includes and/or is coupled to memory and that provide the reference signal to the DSC. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379377 | Current source drive-sense circuit (DSC) serviced pacemaker - A pacemaker system includes a drive-sense circuit (DSC) operably coupled to a pacemaker lead. The DSC generates a pace signal including electrical impulses based on a reference signal. The DSC provides the pace signal via the pacemaker lead to an electrically responsive portion of a cardiac conductive system of a subject to facilitate cardiac operation of a cardiovascular system of the subject. The DSC senses, via the pacemaker lead, cardiac electrical activity of the cardiovascular system of the subject that is generated in response to the pace signal and electrically coupled into the pacemaker lead and generates a digital signal that is representative of the cardiac electrical activity of the cardiovascular system of the subject that is sensed via the pacemaker lead. The DSC provides digital information to one or more processing modules that includes and/or is coupled to memory and that provide the reference signal to the DSC. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379378 | Biometric Sensor - An access control unit having a novel structure and arrangement, including a first layer comprising an electrostimulation contact interface, a second layer including a biometric sensor coupled to the electrostimulation contact interthce, and a third layer including a microprocessor unit in communication with the electrostimulation contact interface. The second layer is sandwiched between the first layer and the third layer. The electrostimulation contact interface comprises one or more anode/cathode arrays configured to deliver neurostimulative excitations to the electrostimulation contact interface to elicit behavior modification. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379379 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - A system, method, and apparatus for treating a medical condition by applying transcutaneous electrical stimulation to a target peripheral nerve of a subject. Electrical stimulation is applied to the peripheral nerve via a stimulation electrode pattern under closed-loop control in which EMG responses are monitored and used to adjust stimulation parameters. In response to detecting an unacceptable recording, electrical stimulation is applied to the peripheral nerve under open-loop control. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379380 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING FUNCTION OF SPINE STABILIZATION MUSCLES ASSOCIATED WITH A SPINE SURGERY INTERVENTION - A method for enhancing muscle function of skeletal muscles in connection with a planned spine surgery intervention in a patient's back is provided. The method includes implanting one or more electrodes in or adjacent to tissue associated with one or more skeletal muscles within a back of a patient, the one or more electrodes in electrical communication with a pulse generator programmed for enhancing muscle function of the one or more skeletal muscles. Electrical stimulation is delivered, according to the programming during a time period associated with the planned spine surgery intervention, from the pulse generator to the tissue associated with the one or more skeletal muscles via the one or more electrodes, thereby improving neuromuscular control system performance of the one or more spine stabilizing muscles in connection with the planned spine surgery intervention to reduce the patient's recovery time associated with the planned spine surgery intervention. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379381 | Method and System for Automated Neuromodulation through Machine Learning - An automated neuromodulation system which uses patient feedback during a training phase in combination with machine learning to automatically provide optimal nerve stimulation parameters based on the patient's needs without patient input. The automated neuromodulation system generally includes a lead which is implanted in a patient for treatment of a wide range of conditions, such as chronic pain. The patient is provided with a remote control through which the patient may provide either positive or negative feedback relating to how the patient is responding to electrical stimulation in different situations. A control unit monitors feedback from the patient as well as information and data from the time of feedback, such as the patient's position, orientation, speed of movement, or other considerations. Using machine learning, the control unit may process the feedback and data to formulate an optimized neuromodulation protocol and criteria which may be automatically applied to the patient. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379382 | METHODS FOR TREATING THE SYMPTOMS OF NOCTURIA - Methods for treating nocturia in a person are provided. The methods include assessing and identifying a person suffering from nocturia. A neurostimulator having a processor is connected to an electrical generator. The processor receives sensed data from the person and includes a sleep stimulation protocol. A determination is made as to whether the sensed data in cooperation with the sleep stimulation protocol indicates that a trigger event has occurred which defines a nocturia condition. When a trigger event has been determined, a therapy regimen provides electrical or magnetic stimulation to the leg of the person between the ankle and knee according to the sleep stimulation protocol. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379383 | SUPERVISOR FOR IMPLANTABLE STIMULATION DEVICES - This disclosure relates to implantable neuro stimulation devices with a feedback loop to control an amount of energy delivered into a neural tissue based on a measured evoked neural response. Stimulation electrodes deliver stimulation energy to neural tissue. A microprocessor performs closed-loop control of the stimulation energy based on a feedback signal that is indicative of an evoked neural response. A supervisor is connected to the feedback signal and detects malfunction of the stimulator based on the feedback signal. The supervisor is also connected to the stimulator to provide a status signal to the stimulator and changes the status signal to indicate malfunction upon detecting malfunction based on the feedback signal. The microprocessor adjusts the control of the stimulation energy in response to the status signal from the supervisor indicating malfunction. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379384 | Adjustment of Stimulation in a Stimulator Using Detected Evoked Compound Action Potentials - An Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) or External Trial Stimulator (ETS) system is disclosed that is capable of sensing an Evoked Compound Action Potential (ECAP), and (perhaps in conjunction with an external device) is capable of adjusting a stimulation program while keeping a location of a Central Point of Stimulation (CPS) constant. Specifically, one or more features of measured ECAP(s) indicative of its shape and size are determined, and compared to thresholds or ranges to modify the electrode configuration of the stimulation program. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379385 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A STIMULATION THRESHOLD FOR CLOSED LOOP SPINAL CORD STIMULATION - System and methods are provided for determining a stimulation threshold for closed loop spinal cord stimulation (SCS). The system and methods provide a lead coupled to an implantable pulse generator (IPG). The system and methods deliver SCS pulses from the IPG to the lead electrodes in accordance with an SCS therapy and determine an evoked compound action potential (ECAP) amplitude based on an ECAP waveform resulting from the SCS therapy. The system and methods increase the SCS therapy by increasing at least one of an amplitude, a duration, and number of the SCS pulses associated with the SCS therapy. The system and methods also include iteratively repeat the delivering, determining and increasing operations until the ECAP amplitude exhibits a downward trend divergence. The system and methods define a stimulation threshold based on the ECAP amplitude at the trend divergence. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379386 | Method and Device for Controlled Neural Stimulation - A neurostimulation device has at least three stimulation electrodes configured to deliver an electrical stimulus to neural tissue. A control unit is configured to deliver a first stimulus phase in which a first stimulus electrode delivers a supra-threshold stimulus component, returned by at least two other of the stimulation electrodes. The control unit is further configured to deliver at least a second stimulus phase in which at least two of the stimulus electrodes deliver a sub-threshold stimulus component, returned by the first stimulus electrode. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379387 | EXTRA-CARDIOVASCULAR CARDIAC PACING SYSTEM - An extra-cardiovascular medical device is configured to select a capacitor configuration from a capacitor array and deliver a low voltage, pacing pulse by discharging the selected capacitor configuration across an extra-cardiovascular pacing electrode vector. In some examples, the medical device is configured to determine the capacitor configuration based on a measured impedance of the extra-cardiovascular pacing electrode vector. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379388 | Integrated System to Assist Cardiovascular Functioning with Implanted Cardiac Device and Sensor-Enabled Wearable Device - This invention is a system to assist human cardiovascular functioning which integrates the operation of an implanted cardiac device and a wearable device with an arcuate array of biometric sensors. Analysis of data from the biometric sensors on the wearable device is used to automatically adjust and optimize the operation of the implanted cardiac device. This system can work as a closed loop system for assisting and improving human cardiovascular functioning. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379389 | SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING VENTRICULAR REFRACTORY PERIODS - A system is provided for controlling a left univentricular (LUV) pacing therapy using an implantable medical device (IMD). The system also includes one or more processors configured to determine an atrial-ventricular (AV) conduction interval (AR | 2021-12-09 |
20210379390 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR POWER REDUCTION FOR ARRHYTHMIA DETECTION - A medical device and method conserve electrical power used in monitoring cardiac arrhythmias. The device includes a sensing circuit configured to sense a cardiac signal, a power source and a control circuit having a processor powered by the power source. The control circuit is configured to operate in a normal state by waking up the processor to analyze the cardiac electrical signal for determining a state of an arrhythmia. The control circuit switches from the normal state to a power saving state that includes waking up the processor at a lower rate than during the normal state. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379391 | PATIENT REMOTE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE WITH A NERVE STIMULATION SYSTEM - A neurostimulation system having an external or an implantable pulse generator programmed to innervate a specific nerve or group of nerves in a patient through an electrode as a mode of treatment, having a patient remote that wirelessly communicates with the pulse generator to increase stimulation, decrease stimulation, and provide indications to a patient regarding the status of the neurostimulation system. The patient remote can allow for adjustment of stimulation power within a clinically effective range and for turning on and turning off the pulse generator. The patient remote and neurostimulation system can also store a stimulation level when the pulse generator is turned off and automatically restore the pulse generator to the stored stimulation level when the pulse generator is turned on. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379392 | A PREDICTIVE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR A DISTRIBUTED POPULATION OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR DEVICES - A predictive diagnostic system (10) for a distributed population of automated external defibrillator (AED) devices comprises a plurality of AEDs (12) and a remote service provider (RSP) computer (14) configured to receive and transmit information pertaining to periodic AED self-tests. Each AED (12 | 2021-12-09 |
20210379393 | ELECTROTHERAPEUTIC WAVEFORM AND PULSE GENERATION AND DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - Electrotherapy waveform and pulse generation and delivery systems, methods and devices are described, such as for generation and delivery of defibrillation or pacing electrotherapeutic waveforms to patients, using open or closed loop current control. An example system includes a power supply, a therapeutic current control network and a controller. A therapeutic current control network may include at least one current control switch and a resonant tank. During delivery of an electrotherapeutic waveform to a patient with optional closed loop current control, the controller may compare a signal associated with a determined or estimated current provided to the patient with a signal associated with a reference waveform. Based at least in part on the comparison, the controller may adjust operation of the at least one current control switch of the therapeutic current control network in adjusting delivery of the electrotherapeutic waveform to the patient to correspond with the reference waveform. The system may utilize one or more of soft switching, wide bandgap materials and a bidirectional power supply. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379394 | RESPIRATION PROMOTING APPARATUS AND USE THEREOF - A respiration promoting apparatus and a method for promoting respiration for coordinately stimulating two Phrenic nerves of a patient for activating a diaphragm of the patient including a first coil unit and as second coil unit. The first coil unit is configured to be positioned at the patient to stimulate a first Phrenic nerve of the patient. The second coil unit is configured to be positioned at the patient to stimulate a second Phrenic nerve of the patient. The first coil unit has a non-flat first coil winding formed from a conductive elongate component, and the second coil unit also has a non-flat second coil winding formed from a conductive elongate component. A control unit coordinatedly provides current through the first coil winding and the second coil winding such that the first and second Phrenic nerves are stimulated, and a diaphragm of the patient is homogeneously activated. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379395 | Treatment Method and Treatment System - A treatment method and a treatment system capable of effectively irradiating an antibody-photosensitive substance bound to a tumor cell with a near-infrared ray. The treatment method for irradiating the antibody-photosensitive substance bound to the tumor cell membrane in the tumor cell with the near-infrared ray includes: intravenously administering the antibody-photosensitive substance; percutaneously puncturing a tumor or a vicinity of the tumor with a hollow outer needle, while percutaneously acquiring and checking an ultrasound image; making an inner needle having a plurality of sharp inner needle tips protrude from the outer needle, and puncturing the tumor or the vicinity of the tumor with the inner needle tips; and irradiating the antibody-photosensitive substance bound to the tumor cell membrane with the near-infrared ray from an optical fiber inserted into the inner needle after 12 hours to 36 hours from the intravenous administration. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379396 | TREATMENT METHOD AND TREATMENT SYSTEM - A treatment method and a treatment system for irradiating the antibody-photosensitive substance bound to the tumor cell membrane in the tumor cell with the near-infrared ray includes: intravenously administering the antibody-photosensitive substance; inserting an endoscope from a mouth, a nose, or an anal and allowing the endoscope to reach a vicinity of a tumor; making a tubular elongated tube, in which a lumen is formed, protrude from the endoscope; bringing the elongated tube into contact with the tumor while checking an image obtained by the endoscope; allowing an optical fiber inserted into the lumen of the elongated tube to reach an inside or the vicinity of the tumor; and irradiating the antibody-photosensitive substance bound to the tumor cell membrane with the near-infrared ray from the optical fiber after 12 hours to 36 hours from the intravenous administration. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379397 | UV-Mask for Crosslinking Treatment of Keratoconus - A UV-mask for treating keratoconus. The UV-mask could be made by having an image representing a surface of the patient's cornea with a topography map indicating an area of abnormal corneal thickness. The image is printed onto a sheet. The sheet is cut on or around the area of abnormal corneal thickness to create a transparent window in the sheet. The sheet is further cut on or around the corneal surface to result in a UV-mask. Also disclosed is a UV-mask for use in UV-irradiation treatment of keratoconus. Also disclosed are methods of treating keratoconus in an eye of a patient using a UV-mask. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379398 | TREATMENT METHOD AND TREATMENT SYSTEM - A treatment method and a treatment system capable of effectively irradiating an antibody-photosensitive substance bound to a tumor cell with a near-infrared ray. The treatment method includes: intravenously administering the antibody-photosensitive substance; inserting a guide wire and a catheter into a main artery of an organ having the tumor cell; removing the guide wire; inserting an optical fiber into the catheter and advancing the optical fiber to a target position while checking a position of the optical fiber with an orientation marker disposed on the optical fiber; and irradiating the antibody-photosensitive substance bound to a tumor cell membrane with the near-infrared ray from the optical fiber while reducing an influence of blood in the artery on the near-infrared ray after 12 hours to 36 hours from intravenous administration. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379399 | LENS WITH ASYMMETRIC PROJECTION TO TREAT ASTIGMATISM - A stimulus is configured to treat astigmatism with changes in retinal thickness, independently of, or in combination with, treatment for myopia. In some embodiments, a stimulus pattern is arranged with respect to an astigmatic axis of the eye to decrease ocular growth in relation to the astigmatic axis. In some embodiments, the apparatus is configured to direct light to regions of retina outside the macula in relation to the astigmatic axis of the eye. In some embodiments, the intensity is modulated to provide the effect. A lens, such as a contact lens or spectacle lens may be configured with a plurality of light sources, such as projection units having a light source and focusing optics that work together to project anteriorly or posteriorly defocused images onto the retina at locations eccentric to the fovea. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379400 | ILLUMINATION DEVICES FOR INDUCING BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS - Illumination devices for impinging light on tissue, for example within a body cavity of a patient, to induce various biological effects are disclosed. Biological effects may include at least one of inactivating and/or inhibiting growth of one or more pathogens, upregulating a local immune response, increasing endogenous stores of nitric oxide, releasing nitric oxide from endogenous stores, and inducing an anti-inflammatory effect. Wavelengths of light are selected based on intended biological effects for one or more of targeted tissue types and targeted pathogens. Light treatments may provide multiple pathogenic biological effects, either with light of a single wavelength or with light having multiple wavelengths. Devices for light treatments are disclosed that provide light doses for inducing biological effects on various targeted pathogens and tissues with increased efficacy and reduced cytotoxicity. Particular illumination devices are disclosed that provide safe and effective treatments for upper respiratory tract infections, including coronaviridae and orthomyxoviridae. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379401 | DEVICE FOR STIMULATING THE MEIBOMIAN GLANDS - The device for stimulating the Meibomian glands comprises a cap ( | 2021-12-09 |
20210379402 | PARTICLE BEAM THERAPY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A particle beam therapy apparatus has a position and posture setter that moves a movable body, that is at least one of the irradiation nozzle and the treatment table. A movement path of the movable body is determined when adapting the positional posture of the movable body from one condition among a plurality of prescribed conditions to another condition. An evaluation value is obtained for adapting the positional posture of the movable body to each of a plurality of prescribed conditions. This evaluation value is for a case of moving the movable body according to the movement path. A setting order is determined for adapting the positional posture of the movable body to each prescribed condition based on the evaluation value; and the positional posture of the movable body is adapted to each of the plurality of prescribed conditions by moving the movable body according to the determined movement path. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379403 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MAINTAINING FUNCTIONING DRAINAGE BLEBS ASSOCIATED WITH MINIMALLY INVASIVE MICRO SCLEROSTOMY - Methods, systems, and compositions for maintaining functioning drainage blebs to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) of an eye being treated for glaucoma. The methods, systems, and compositions feature the combination of a minimally invasive micro sclerostomy (MIMS) procedure and the application of beta radiation to a target area. The beta radiation can function to inhibit or reduce the inflammation and/or fibrogenesis that typically occurs after a MIMS procedure and leads to hole and/or bleb failure. By reducing inflammation and/or fibrogenesis, the MIMS holes and/or blebs can remain functioning appropriately. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379404 | USING REINFORCEMENT LEARNING IN RADIATION TREATMENT PLANNING OPTIMIZATION TO LOCATE DOSE-VOLUME OBJECTIVES - A reinforcement learning agent facilitates optimization of a radiation-delivery treatment plan. The reinforcement learning agent is configured to generate a radiation-delivery treatment plan that can exceed the quality of a plan or plans employed to train the reinforcement learning agent. The reinforcement learning agent is trained to evaluate a radiation-delivery treatment plan that is output by an optimization software application, modify one or more dose-volume objective parameters of the evaluated radiation-delivery treatment plan, and then input the modified radiation-delivery treatment plan to the optimization software application for further optimization. The reinforcement learning agent adaptively adjusts the one or more dose-volume objective parameters based on an action policy learned during a reinforcement learning training process. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379405 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING IRRADIATION TIME OPTIMIZATION FOR INTENSITY MODULATED PROTON THERAPY DURING TREATMENT PLANNING WHILE MAINTAINING ACCEPTABLE IRRADIATION PLAN QUALITY - A computer implemented method of determining a resultant treatment plan for a proton radiation therapy system based on given dose volume constraints, wherein the resultant treatment plan is optimized for treatment time comprises accessing the dose volume constraints and range information, wherein the range information indicates acceptable deviations from the dose volume constraints. Based on the proton radiation therapy system, the method further comprises accessing machine configuration information comprising a plurality of machine parameters that define a maximum resolution achievable in irradiating a patient. Further, the method comprises iteratively adjusting the plurality of machine parameters to values which decrease the maximum resolution and simulating a plurality of candidate treatment plans to generate a plurality of treatment plan results, wherein each treatment plan result comprises: a respective treatment time and a respective plan quality. Finally, the method comprises selecting a resultant treatment plan with the shortest treatment time. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379406 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AUGMENTED REALITY IN RADIOTHERAPY - A method is provided of producing an optical filter. The method comprises depositing a first mirror layer onto a substrate; depositing an insulating layer on the first mirror; exposing at least some of a plurality of portions of a surface of the insulating layer to a dose of energy; developing the insulating layer in order to remove a volume from the at least some of the plurality of portions of the insulating layer, wherein the volume of the insulating layer removed from each portion. is related to the dose of energy exposed to each portion, and wherein a remaining thickness after the removal of the volume from each portion of the insulating layer is related to the dose of energy exposed to each portion. The method further comprising depositing a second mirror layer on the remaining thickness of each of the plurality of portions of the insulating layer. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379407 | LIVE VIEW CAMERA FOR RADIATION THERAPY - An apparatus for use with a medical system, the medical system comprising a medical device configured to treat and/or image a patient, includes: a camera configured to capture an image of a first mirror, wherein the image of the first mirror contains an image of at least a part of the patient and/or an image of at least a part of the medical system; wherein the camera comprises electronics that are not radiation-hard. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379408 | METHOD FOR INCREASING VIABILITY OF CELL BY IRRADIATING CELL WITH ULTRASONIC WAVES AND ULTRASONIC IRRADIATION APPARATUS USING SAME - Disclosed are a method for increasing the viability of a cell by irradiating the cell with ultrasonic waves, and an ultrasound irradiation apparatus using same, wherein in a state where each of ultrasonic parameters is preconfigured in a predetermined range, the ultrasonic irradiation apparatus places an ultrasonic generation unit within a threshold range from the epidermis of an object to irradiate the epidermis of the object with ultrasonic waves, the ultrasonic parameters include at least a pressure of ultrasonic waves and a duty percentage of the ultrasonic waves, the pressure of the ultrasonic waves is 0.5 MPa to 1 MPa, and the duty percentage of the ultrasonic waves is 1% to 5%. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379409 | SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS - A topical skin care composition including an effective amount of palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, retinol, and a base that includes botanical oils is disclosed. The botanical oils include sesame oil, | 2021-12-09 |
20210379410 | PERSONAL AIR STERILIZATION AND PURIFICATION DEVICE - Provided is a personal air sterilization and purification device, comprising: a purification device body, a filter element, a filter element cover, and a sterilization assembly, a notch being formed at an upper portion of the purification device body, a bottom of the notch being provided with a filter installation slot, a bottom of the filter installation slot communicating with an interior of the purification device body, the filter element cover being snapped onto the purification device body, the filter element cover matching the notch, a filtering space being formed between the filter element cover and the filter installation slot, the filter element being detachably installed at a bottom side of the filtering space, the filter element cover being arranged opposite to the filter element, and the sterilization assembly being fixedly installed inside the filter element cover. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379411 | BREATHABLE RESPIRATOR MASK WITH MULTIPLE LAYERED FILTERS - In an example, a respirator includes a respirator body having a distal portion and a proximal portion, the distal portion including a filter housing wall and an open distal end. The proximal portion includes a facial interface which is compliant and deformable from an undeformed state to a deformed state to conform to a facial contour of an individual. One or more filter frames are inserted into the distal portion and supported by the filter housing wall to separate filter media on opposite sides of at least one of the one or more filter frames. A filter cover is releasably attached to the open distal end to enclose the one or more filter frames and filter media, forming a filter housing. The one or more filter frames are removable from the distal portion and replaced into the distal portion to allow replacement of the filter media. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379412 | MASK APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A mask apparatus includes a mask body including a body front surface and a body rear surface configured to cover at least a portion of a user's face, a fan module disposed at the body front surface, a mask body cover that is coupled to the mask body and defines an inner space accommodating the fan module, a seal coupled to the body rear surface and configured to define a breathing space between the mask body and the user's face. The mask body defines an opening that passes through the mask body and that connects the inner space of the mask body cover to the breathing space. A pressure sensor is disposed in the opening and configured to sense air pressure in the breathing space. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379413 | DENTAL CONTAMINATE SHIELD - A contaminate shield for protecting dentists and patients from harmful emissions during dental procedures is disclosed. The contaminate shield can include apertures allowing the dentist to access the patient's mouth through the contaminate shield. Further, the contaminate shield can include an aperture connectable to an air exchange system that provides clean air to the patient or removes contaminated air expelled by the patient. Additionally, the contaminate shield can be secured to the patient's face such that it covers the patient's nose and mouth to provide a physical barrier between the patient and a dentist. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379414 | ELECTRONIC PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT (EPAR) INTEGRATION - A system, management device, SCBA and wearable device are provided. In one or more embodiments, a wearable device for use with a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is provided. The device includes device processing circuitry configured to: determine a wireless personal accountability report (PAR) signal has been received, and transition into an alarm state based on the received wireless PAR signal. The alarm state configured to trigger at least one notification while in the alarm state where the triggering of at least one notification is configured to recur until an indication is received. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379415 | MASK APPARATUS - A mask apparatus includes a mask body including an air duct and a fan module mounting portion disposed at a suction-side of the air duct, a fan module disposed at the fan module mounting portion, and a mask body cover that is coupled to the front surface of the mask body and covers the fan module and the air duct. The mask body cover defines an air suction hole configured to communicate air with a fan inlet, and the fan module has a first end inserted into the air duct and a second end coupled to the mask body. The fan module mounting portion includes a fan module coupling portion that protrudes from the front surface of the mask body and that couples the second end of the fan module to the mask body. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379416 | MASK APPARATUS - A mask apparatus includes: a mask body including an air duct disposed at a front surface of the mask body, a fan module disposed at the front surface of the mask body to correspond to a suction hole of the air duct, and configured to suction external air to supply the suctioned air to the air duct, and a mask body cover that is coupled to the front surface of the mask body and that covers the fan module and the air duct. An air passage through which air suctioned by the fan module flows is provided in the air duct, and an embossed portion is disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the air duct that is configured to be in contact with the air flowing through the air passage. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379417 | MASK APPARATUS - A mask apparatus includes a mask body configured to receive a battery at a center region of a front surface of the mask body, a plurality of electronic components that are disposed at the mask body and that include a pair of fan modules configured to be disposed at left and right sides of the battery, respectively, and a control module configured to be disposed between the battery and at least one of the pair of fan modules, and a mask body cover that is coupled to the mask body and covers the plurality of electronic components. The center region configured to receive the battery, the pair of fan modules, and the control module are arranged along a widthwise direction of the mask body. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379418 | MASK APPARATUS - A mask apparatus includes a mask body, a seal disposed at a rear surface of the mask body, a fan module disposed at a front surface of the mask body, and a mask body cover that covers the fan module and is coupled to the front surface of the mask body. The mask body includes an air duct configured to guide external air from the fan module to a breathing space inside the seal, and an air exhaust hole configured to discharge air exhaled into the breathing space to an outside of the mask body. An area of a duct outlet of the air duct is greater than an area of a duct inlet of the air duct. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379419 | MASK APPARATUS - A mask apparatus includes a mask body, a fan module configured to be disposed at a front surface of the mask body, a mask body cover that is coupled to the mask body and configured to cover the fan module and that includes a filter mounting portion, a seal that is disposed at a rear surface of the mask body and defines a breathing space therein, a filter configured to be disposed at the filter mounting portion, and a filter cover coupled to the filter mounting portion and configured to cover the filter from an outside of the mask body cover. The filter cover includes a front surface portion, and a side surface portion that is disposed rearward relative to the front surface portion and extends along an edge of the front surface portion, the side surface portion defining an air inlet. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379420 | Filtering face mask and respirator - A filtration mask protects the wearer against airborne hazards. The mask is reusable and may be used in a number of configurations. The mask includes filters located to the side and beneath the line of sight of the wearer. The filters may be tailored to the use and type of environmental hazard. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379421 | AIR STERILIZATION MASK - An air sterilization mask including main body and air sterilization component. Main body has accommodation space. Air sterilization component includes casing, airflow generating unit and light sterilizer. Casing has inlet end, outlet end, top opening, bottom opening and channel. Main body is selectively connected to one of inlet and outlet ends. Top opening is located on inlet end. Bottom opening is located on outlet end. Two opposite sides of channel are respectively in fluid communication with top opening and bottom opening. Accommodation space and outside environment are in fluid communication with each other via channel. Airflow generating unit is selectively disposed in one of inlet end, outlet end, and channel. Light sterilizer is disposed in casing and light emitted from light sterilizer is irradiated toward at least a part of channel. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379422 | Portable System for the Production of Oxygen - A portable oxygen generating system is provided that comprises a reaction chamber, a feed system for providing and controlling hydrogen peroxide solution to the reaction chamber, and a cooling/condensing system for cooling the hot oxygen and water vapor leaving the reactor and condensing and removing water. The portable chemical oxygen generation system produces humidified, breathable oxygen, that is substantially free of hydrogen peroxide and other contaminants, at a controlled flow and temperature over an extended period of time. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379423 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A RAPID MANUFACTURABLE FACE MASK ASSEMBLY - Various embodiments of a system and associated methods for a rapidly manufacturable face mask assembly are disclosed herein. The face mask assembly can be fabricated using methods and materials that are easily accessible and more quickly produced than traditional manufacturing methods. The main mask body is intended to be efficiently 3D printed, with the addition of a removable face seal made of silicone or other soft and flexible polymers. The mask body includes anchor points for various strap options, as well as a custom filter retainer that can be customized to accommodate the use of numerous different filter materials, while the face seal restricts airflow to intake only through the attached filter. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379424 | Smile-Through(TM) Transparent Smart Mask - This invention is a smart face mask for air filtration with a transparent mouth-covering portion, an active air filtration system which filters both air inflow and air outflow, an environmental or biometric sensor, and a smart control mechanism wherein the operation of the active air filtration system is automatically adjusted based on analysis of data from the sensor. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379425 | PERSONAL PROTECTION AND MONITORING - A personal protection device includes one or two elongate members for engaging into the nostrils of the nose of a user. The elongate members each includes gridded ports for allowing air to pass through the elongate member when breathing in and for allowing air to exit via the elongate member when breathing out. Sensors are placed in the air flow pathway to detect pathogen presence, and the primary air filter is positioned in the elongate member. In yet other embodiments, a disposable version is disclosed. The eyewear can also be used as part of an extended reality system, and when game playing, particularized scents can be rendered to the nose to enhance the gaming experience. In another aspect, systems and methods protect against pathogen by sampling an environment of a travel path with a plurality of pathogen detectors along the travel path to detect a presence of one or more pathogens, wherein at least one detector includes a nano-sensor with receptacles to bind to the pathogens and wherein the nano-sensor changes resistivity, inductance or capacitance upon pathogen binding; directing air towards said pathogen detectors; contact tracing a user mobile device having a mobile identification (ID) carried by each user, wherein the mobile device comprises a memory storing mobile IDs of all devices within a predetermined radius of the user mobile device; and performing deep learning with a neural network receiving data from the pathogen detectors and to the user mobile device to detect a presence of one or more pathogens. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379426 | CONNECTOR - A connector for use with a fall protection system includes a body, a gate, and a double action locking mechanism. The body includes a spine and two arms extending from the spine to form a gate opening, the arms defining axially aligned first and second apertures respectively. The gate is adapted and configured to move axially through the first and second apertures. In an open position, the gate extends through the first aperture, but a forward end of the gate is spaced rearwardly of the second aperture. In a closed position, the gate extends through the first aperture and the second aperture. The double action locking mechanism is adapted and configured to require application of two distinct and different forces to unlock the locking mechanism and permit the gate to move to the open position. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379427 | Rescue System - A rescue system for safely rescuing, in the long term, a person from a wind turbine, comprises a container that can be opened and is closed in a gas-tight manner, and a rescue device configured for rescuing the person from the wind turbine, wherein the rescue device is stored inside the container, and the container is filled with a protective gas, as a result of which the rescue device remains suitable for rescuing the person in the long term. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379428 | SELF-EXTINGUISHING, TOXIC GASES CONTAINMENT ENCLOSURE FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES - An enclosure for safe transportation and storage of a battery or a collection of batteries. The enclosure contains a plurality of batteries held together by a polymer structure, wherein the polymer structure contains s pockets capable of encapsulating at least one fire extinguishing fluid. Sensors deployed on a surface of each battery in the plurality of batteries are capable of monitoring surface temperature and volume expansion of each battery in the enclosure and providing signal output. The enclosure also contains a toxic gas release management and containment system. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379429 | Air Mover Device And Method For Firefighting - The invention includes an air mover device used for fire mitigation and protection. The core component is an air mover unit whose discharge airstream can be positioned using air rudders and/or a directional control assembly to provide air flows in optimum directions and capacity to counter unwanted fire progression or to promote fires in cases of back-burns. Additional support components include a power supply, its fuel source, a speed control mechanism for the air mover, an air mover inlet protective screen, a sparger unit to impart suppressant or retardant into the airstream, balancing feet, a removable nozzle, and instrumentation and controls to ensure function and safety of equipment and personnel. This device can be on a static or mobile platform, towed or self-propelled and can be locally or remotely controlled. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379430 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF FOREST FIRE - A forest fire spread prevention device as an automatic fire extinguishing device for a forest fire may suppress an occurrence of property loss and loss of lives by blocking the forest fire in the middle so that it does not spread to nearby private houses when a forest fire occurs. The forest fire spread prevention device can include a burlap bag-shaped outer skin member which is woven with a thermoplastic plastic tape having a melting point of 160 to 280° C. as a weft and a warp; and an inner skin member of a cylindrical container which is accommodated in the outer skin member and formed in a film shape prepared by extruding a thermoplastic plastic material having a thickness of 15 to 50 microns and a melting point of 110 to 130° C. in a cylindrical shape, and has an inner space filled with water. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379431 | AUTONOMOUS FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM & METHOD - An autonomous firefighting system is disclosed. The autonomous firefighting system may include a controller coupled to one or more unmanned aircraft, one or more unmanned vehicles, one or more valves of a water spraying system, or a combination thereof, and further coupled to one or more fire-associated risk surveillance assets (FARSAs). The controller utilizes the FARSA(s) to detect a fire-associated risk event, which may include an active or potential fire event, and subsequently creates and delivers instructions to the one or more unmanned aircraft, one or more unmanned vehicles, one or more valves of a water spraying system, or combination thereof for mitigating damage associated with the actual or potential fire-associated risk event. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379432 | Apparatus And System For Handling Dangerous Objects In A Closed Vehicle Cabin - An apparatus for handling dangerous objects in a closed vehicle cabin includes a retaining plate for fastening of the apparatus, a housing wall which is arranged on the retaining plate, which can be packed down and which is composed of a refractory material, and an opening frame which is connected at least to the housing wall and which has a closable opening, wherein the housing wall which can be packed down can be brought into a packed-down state and into an expanded state, wherein, in the folded-out state, the housing wall, together with the retaining plate and the opening frame, provides a cavity which can be reached from outside of the housing wall through the opening. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379433 | ADAPTER FOR CONCEALED SPRINKLER - A sprinkler adapter includes a first pipe receiver, a second pipe receiver, a channel, a first sprinkler port, and a second sprinkler port. The first pipe receiver couples with a first pipe. The second pipe receiver couples with a second pipe. The channel extends between the first pipe receiver and the second pipe receiver along a pipe axis. The first sprinkler port is fluidly coupled with the channel, couples with a first sprinkler, and defines a first port axis spaced from the pipe axis. The second sprinkler port is fluidly coupled with the channel, couples with a second sprinkler, and defines a second port axis spaced from the first port axis and the pipe axis. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379434 | FIRE EXTINGUISHING COMPOSITION - A fire extinguishing composition is described. The fire extinguishing composition comprises water in an amount of ≤75.0% by weight; a fire extinguishing salt in an amount of ≥15.0% by weight; and a film forming agent. Uses of the fire extinguishing composition and a fire extinguisher comprising the fire extinguishing composition are also described. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379435 | Portable Exercise Bar - A portable exercise bar is provided. The bar is particularly suited to individuals wishing to obtain balance and positional support during an exercise routine, especially routines involving the lifting and balancing of the user's legs. The bar is useful for practicing ballet and dance moves in temporary environments where there is a door that can be used for supporting the device. Thus, the bar is configured for secure, yet removeable, attachment to a common door. Further, the exercise bar of the present invention is lightweight and can be conveniently packed for modern travel needs. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379436 | EXERCISE MACHINE WITH PANCAKE MOTOR - An exercise machine is disclosed. The exercise machine comprises a pancake motor. The exercise machine comprises a torque controller coupled to the pancake motor. The exercise machine comprises a high resolution encoder coupled to the pancake motor. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379437 | Fitness Belt - The utility model relates to a fitness belt, which comprises a fixing ring, a pulling belt, pulling rings and belt buckles, the fixing ring is a ring buckle, a unidirectional buckle rod is provided on one side of the ring buckle, and the lower part of the ring buckle has a pulling belt through hole, the pulling belt passes through the pulling belt through hole of the ring buckle and is divided into a left support belt and a right support belt, and the ends of the left support belt and the right support belt away from the fixing ring are provided with a length adjustment structure. The length adjustment structure includes the belt buckle and a collar. The left support belt and the right support belt are hinged to the pulling rings through the belt buckles. The pulling rings have hand grip portions and pedal portions. The effect is to avoid cutting wounds and easy adjustment. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379438 | MOVEABLE RACK MOUNT APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A moveable rack mount apparatus for use with an exercise rack constructed of at least one rack tube configured with at least one rack hole, comprising: a tube passage sized and shaped for slidable passage therethrough of the rack tube; a reversible locking mechanism configured to engage the at least one rack hole of the rack tube when the rack tube is in the tube passage; at least one attachment hole for securing at least one of a plurality of interchangeable exercise-related attachments to the moveable rack mount apparatus. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379439 | Weighted Training Equipment - Training equipment includes a hollow shaft having a sidewall defining an internal cavity and at least one polymer material filling at least a portion of the internal cavity. The polymer material may fill the entire internal cavity of the hollow shaft. The polymer material may be a visco-elastic polymer material or polyurethane. A spacer or a filler may fill at least a portion of the internal cavity. A method of making weighted training equipment with a hollow shaft having a sidewall defining an internal cavity may include injecting a curable composition into at least a portion of the internal cavity. The method may further include curing the curable composition into a polymer material. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379440 | ADJUSTABLE KETTLEBELL DEVICE - An adjustable kettlebell device comprising a solid right circular frustum as a base, a post, a sleeve, one or more weight plates, one or more quick release clamps, and a removable handle. The post has an outer diameter compatible with standard weights, and a sleeve that slides over the post has an outer diameter compatible with Olympic weights. The handle is configured to facilitate an addition/removal of the weight plates, and may be swapped with different sized handles for use with different sized hands. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379441 | KNOCK DOWN SELECTORIZED DUMBBELL HAVING FASTENER AND TOOL FREE ASSEMBLY OF NESTED WEIGHTS - A selectorized dumbbell includes a horizontal stack of nested left weight plates and a horizontal stack of spaced right weight plates with the stacks being separated by a gap into which a handle may be inserted. A selector is movable into different positions relative to the handle to vary how many nested left and right weight plates from the stacks thereof are coupled to the handle to vary the exercise mass of the handle. Each left weight plate has a counterpart right weight plate counterpart which are coupled together by at least one interconnecting member having a first keyhole slot connection between the left end of the interconnecting member and the left weight plate and a second keyhole slot connection between the right end of the interconnecting member and the right weight plate. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379442 | EXERCISE DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE BASE - An adjustable exercise device includes a dumbbell having one or more weight members attached to a central handle member, and one or more weight elements attachable to the weight members, and a receptacle includes a housing, two casings engageable to the housing for receiving and engaging with the weight members, and one or more spacers detachably attached to the housing and engaged between the housing and the casings for receiving and engaging with the weight elements. The housing includes two anchoring members, and the casings each include an anchoring element for engaging with the anchoring members and for detachably attaching the casings to the housing. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379443 | Protective Cover for exercise equipment - The invention is directed to a protective cover for exercise equipment. The cover is of two ply construction and is comprised of an upper layer manufactured from a soft, absorbent fabric material such as terrycloth, and a bottom layer which is manufactured from a water-resistant material such as nylon fabric. The cover is easily secured to the corners of a weightlifting bench or similar surface, with nylon drawstrings, elastic cords, hook-and-loop fasteners, or some similar type of fastener. Preferably, the upper layer is removable for laundering purposes. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379444 | ANKLE EXERCISER - An ankle exerciser for exercising a user's ankles and includes a base, two pedals and two rotary units. The pedals and the rotary units are installed to the base. The rotary units are located between the base and the pedals so as to allow the pedals to be pivoted in multiple directions so as to stretch the ankles, and to keep ankles healthy. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379445 | GOLF BALL PLACEMENT SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A golf system. The golf system includes a computing device associated with a user at a playing surface having at least one landmark object. The computing device includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory may store processor-executable instructions that, when executed, configure the processor to: obtain topography data associated with a virtual golf hole for a virtual golf ball; determine a target destination location for the virtual golf ball on the playing surface based on the topography data and an anticipated virtual golf ball trajectory; and generating signals for communicating the target destination location and a ball placement location on the playing surface. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379446 | AUTOMATIC BALL MACHINE APPARATUS - A method and automatic ball machine comprise an imaging system, a ball launching system, a mobility system, and a controller. The imaging system produces image data related to an environment of the automatic ball machine including a player to receive a ball. The ball launching system launches the ball to place the ball at a location proximate to the player. The mobility system automatically moves the automatic ball machine about the environment to change a trajectory of the ball based on the image data. The controller detect a location of the automatic ball machine relative to the environment based on the image data, adjust the ball launching system to place the ball at the location proximate to the player based on the image data, and control the mobility system to automatically move the automatic ball machine about the environment based on the image data. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379447 | Interactive exercise apparatus - An interactive exercise apparatus includes a mirror display device, a control unit, and an identification unit. The mirror display device is able to reflect an image of a user and display workout information and video content with an exercise instructor performing an exercise for guiding the user to perform the exercise. The control unit is configured to control operation of the mirror display device. The identification unit is coupled to the control unit for identifying images of the user or exercise equipment. A workout list unit is coupled to the control unit for providing a list of fitness courses. The control unit is operable to control the mirror display device to show corresponding fitness courses for allowing the user to choose according to a movement posture of the user or exercise equipment the user used recognized by the identification unit. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379448 | SELF-RESCUE SWIM FIN BELT - In one aspect, the invention provides a swim fin comprising a foldable fin blade and foot enclosure, and means for releasably securing the foot of a user within said foot enclosure when in use for swimming. When not in use for swimming, the fin is collapsed to demonstrate a substantially flat form and releasably interconnected with another such swim fin to form a loop structure that can be worn as a belt or bandolier, or stored flat and carried within a fanny pack. The combination swim fin belt apparatus allows a user to carry a pair of swim fins conveniently, comfortably and unobtrusively while engaging in activities that take place on or near the water. The fins are thus immediately available to be deployed for swimming, in particular when the user unexpectedly needs to swim long distances or in challenging conditions without the aid of water safety devices. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379449 | GOLF BALL - In a golf ball having a rubber core of at least one layer and a cover of at least one layer encasing the core, at least one layer of the cover is formed of a resin composition that includes (A) polyurethane or polyurea, and (B) a thermoplastic polyester elastomer. Component (B) is included in a ratio of not more than 45 wt % of the overall amount of the resin composition, and the resin composition has a Shore D hardness of 42 or less and a rebound resilience of from 60 to 72%. The golf ball has an excellent controllability on approach shots, is able to maintain a good feel at impact and a good scuff resistance, and also has a good moldability. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379450 | CONSTITUENT MEMBER OF GOLF BALL - A constituent member of a golf ball comprising a vulcanized form of a rubber composition includes (a) a base rubber, (b) a co-crosslinking agent which is an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a metal salt thereof, (c) an organic peroxide, (d) water, (e) an antioxidant which is a benzoimidazole of the following general formula and/or a metal salt thereof, and (g-1) an organosulfur being alkylphenoldisulfide polymers represented by the specific chemical formula or (h) sulfur. When the rubber composition is used in constituent members of a golf ball, especially the core, the golf ball exhibits low spin properties on shots, resulting in an improved flight performance and enabling a good durability to be maintained. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379451 | DUAL CORE GOLF BALL INCORPORATING A SOLID SPHERICAL INNER CORE COMPONENT THAT IS IMMOVABLY CENTERED WITHIN THREE OUTER CORE COMPRESSION MOLDABLE PARTS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Dual core golf ball constructions achieving consistent and repeatable concentricity by incorporating/using an assembly of dual core components comprising a solid spherical inner core component and three outer core components that are collectively compression molded about the solid spherical inner core component to create an outer core layer thereabout. The three outer core components include a first half-shell, a second half-shell; and a ring-shaped securing plate such that the solid spherical inner core component is immovably centered within the outer core layer. Each of the first half-shell, the ring-shaped securing plate, and the second half-shell is comprised of the same rubber composition(s) and possess strong cohesive and adhesive bonds at parting lines between the three molded assembly parts and collectively create an outer core layer having one or more uniform property profile, such as a hardness gradient throughout, without interruption at parting lines between the three outer core components. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379452 | BALANCED BALL DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSING UNIT FOR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT - A football device includes an outer skin and an inner bladder to be inflatable and substantially resemble and perform like an actual football. The football device includes a sensor unit that can sense various performance metrics and wirelessly communicate data to another device such as a mobile device. To maintain a feel and performance as close to an actual football as possible, a battery powering the sensor unit is wirelessly recharged. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379453 | GOLF CLUB HEADS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEADS - Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion having a top portion, a bottom portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a front portion, a rear portion, and a body cavity. A solid wall structure may be located inside the body portion and spaced apart from an interior surface of the front portion to form a channel therebetween. The channel may include a lower channel region having a first maximum width, a middle channel region having a second maximum width, and an upper channel region having a third maximum width. The second maximum width may be greater than the first maximum width and greater than the third maximum width. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379454 | BASEBALL BAT - A hollow non-wood baseball or softball bat wherein the impact portion of the bat contains an inner multi-walled barrel that is positioned by means of a (i) foam insert, (ii) tube extending from the bat's knob, or (iii) line attached to the bat's knob and end cap and extending throughout the bat such that the inner barrel does not come into contact with the inside wall of the bat when the bat is at rest yet when swung the inner barrel is allowed to move so as to amplify the rebound effect given to the ball upon impact with the bat. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379455 | Collapsible Portable Sport Goal - This disclosure primarily concerns sports goals. In an aspect, some of these sports goals are collapsible and/or portable. In some novel configurations, a sports goal might be collapsible into an easily carried configuration without any need to disassemble its frame. In another configuration, a sports goal might have frame members that fold using a novel hinge mechanism that enables the plurality of frame members to collapse compactly. In another configuration, a sports goal might have a novel hinging extension mechanism to allow for larger goals to be more compactly collapsed for easier transport and storage or for alternate goal configurations to collapse down more compactly. In yet another configuration, a sports goal might have frame members that fold using a novel hinge mechanism that holds in its current configuration—open or collapsed—resulting in higher stability for both more rigorous play and easier transport and storage. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379456 | HEADS UP SPORTS TRAINING SYSTEM - The sports training system includes a first housing including a transmitter; a second housing including a receiver and a wireless communication module; a plurality of illuminating targets in communication with the wireless communication module; and a remote control in wireless communication with the transmitter, the receiver, and the plurality of illuminating targets. In operation, the transmitter projects a transmission and the receiver is positioned laterally away from the transmitter and receives the transmission. In response to an object passing between the transmitter and receiver, the receiver is blocked from receiving the transmission. In response to the receiver being blocked from receiving the transmission, a selected one of the targets illuminates. Input from the remote control controls operation of one of the transmitter, the receiver, or one of the plurality of illuminating targets. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379457 | Golfing Game Assembly - A golfing game assembly for playing miniature golf games includes a plurality of cups, a plurality of poles, and a plurality of spheres. Each cup is truncated frustrum shaped so that a base of the cup can be positioned on a surface with the cup being stabilized in an upright configuration. Each pole is selectively couplable to a respective cup so that the pole extends substantially vertically from the respective cup. The pole has a flag engaged thereto distal from the respective cup. The spheres are hollow, and each sphere has a plurality of orifices positioned therein. A respective sphere can be positioned on the surface distal from a respective cup. A user then is positioned to strike the sphere with a golf club in an attempt to propel the sphere into a respective cup. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379458 | STACKABLE CORNHOLE GAME BOARD - A game board for a cornhole game that can be stacked over another game board. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379459 | MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING DEVICE - In accordance with a version of the invention, a martial arts training device is provided which allows solitary training, particularly with regard to clinch training. In certain versions of the application, the martial arts training device generally comprises: a base assembly having a top; a primary spring affixed to the top of the base assembly, the primary spring having a top and a bottom; a torso body assembly; a vertical adjustment assembly adapted to vertically translate the torso body assembly between a downward position and an upward position; and at least one bidirectional spring-biased assembly for yieldably maintaining the torso body assembly in a default resting position. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379460 | HOCKEY TRAINING DEVICE - A hockey training device having a pair of posts extending vertically relative to the surface, a crossbar interconnecting the pair of posts, and a stick trainer pivotally coupled to the crossbar at a first end and extending to a blade at an opposing end. The stick trainer is pivotal between a first position where the blade is in contact with the surface and a second position where the blade is spaced apart from the surface. The stick trainer is preferably biased into the first position to simulate an opponent holding a stick. The pair of posts, the crossbar, and the stick trainer are at least partially covered by foam and may be detachable from each other transporting the device. A pair of supports having a series of spikes may be used to secure the device on an ice surface during use. | 2021-12-09 |
20210379461 | Ultra-Lightweight Golf Swing Training Aid - An ultra-lightweight device configured to be used on a variety of body locations during a golf swing. The training aid device includes a spherical body that attaches to the body (arms, legs, hips, feet) with an adjustable cloth loop. By maintaining requisite pressure and/or proper device orientation, the golf swing shall be improved. | 2021-12-09 |