14th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160095982 | Pin head structure of Safety Syringe - A needle head structure of a safety syringe includes a protecting cover, a first sleeve, a second sleeve, a syringe holder and a plunger. The first sleeve, second sleeve and syringe holder are structures with mutually latched embedding protrusion and latch portion. The plunger includes a guide channel, and is operated with the syringe holder to reduce a remaining liquid. The first sleeve, second sleeve and syringe holder are latched with one another to fix an end of the syringe holder. After the use of the syringe, a first sleeve is pulled towards a an end to link the second sleeve, so that the first sleeve is latched to an end of the second sleeve, and the other end of the second sleeve is fixed to the syringe holder, so as to provide a convenient operation to users and reduce the risk of being pierced by the needle head structure accidentally. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095983 | AUTOMATIC NEEDLE APPARATUS - An automatic needle device comprises a body into which a needle assembly and needle are mounted. The device also includes a needle guard to cover the needle until it is used and to lock over the needle after use so the needle is not re-exposed. The locking is accomplished with a coil spring action locking device. A container for holding the automatic needle device also facilitates the viewing of the distal end of the needle prior to use on a patient. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095984 | DEVICES FOR INJECTION AND DOSING - Injection devices are provided which include a handpiece capable of housing a cartridge containing an injectable composition, and a head coupled to the handpiece and housing a plurality of retractable needles and a dosing mechanism. Methods of treating skin surfaces are also provided. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095985 | DELIVERY TOOL OF A VISCOELASTIC SYRINGE ASSEMBLY - A delivery tool connectable with a syringe can be used to deliver a viscoelastic solution. The tool includes a first segment, a second segment and an inner lumen defined by the first and second segments. A distal portion extends from the second segment in a curved manner. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095986 | FLUID TRAP AND METHOD OF SEPARATING FLUIDS - A fluid trap apparatus includes an inlet configured to receive a flow of composite fluid into the apparatus. The composite fluid contains at least a first fluid and a second fluid. An outer wall defines an interior chamber. A flow diffuser is interposed within the interior chamber. The flow diffuser directs the flow of the composite fluid to circulate through the interior chamber. The first fluid and the second fluid separate as the composite fluid circulates through the interior chamber. A method of separating a first fluid from a second fluid includes introducing a flow of composite fluid into a separate chamber. A pressure gradient is created within the separation chamber. A flow diffuser is interposed in a flow path between an inlet and an outlet. The flow diffuser directs the flow of the composite fluid within the separation chamber. The first fluid and the second fluid are separated. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095987 | FLUID CONDUIT ASSEMBLY WITH GAS TRAPPING FILTER IN THE FLUID FLOW PATH - A fluid delivery system and a fluid conduit assembly suitable for use with the system are disclosed herein. The system includes a fluid infusion pump and a fluid conduit assembly coupled to the pump to deliver medication fluid to a user. The fluid conduit assembly includes a structure defining a flow path for the medication fluid, and a gas trapping filter coupled to the structure and positioned in the flow path. The gas trapping filter functions to filter particulates from the medication fluid and retain gas bubbles from the medication fluid. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095988 | Plug for Placing on a Connection Element of a Medical Syringe - The invention relates to a plug for placing on a connection element ( | 2016-04-07 |
20160095989 | NASAL DELIVERY DEVICES - A nasal delivery device for and method of delivering substance to a nasal cavity of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a container-receiving unit comprising a container chamber for receiving a substance-containing container which contains substance to be delivered to the nasal cavity of the subject, the container chamber including an inlet and an outlet; a nosepiece unit including a nosepiece for fitting to a nasal cavity of the subject and being in fluid communication with the outlet of the container chamber; a mouthpiece unit including a mouthpiece in fluid communication with the inlet of the container chamber and through which the subject in use exhales, such as to entrain substance from the container and deliver the same through the nosepiece; and moisture-mitigation means for mitigating an effect of moisture in an exhaled breath on the entrainment of substance from the container, which means are provided, for example, by providing the container in a replaceable container-containing member, by a pressure-sensitive valve which normally closes the fluid connection between the container chamber and the mouthpiece, and a temperature regulator upstream of the container chamber. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095990 | MOUTHPIECE COVER FOR AN INHALER - A mouthpiece cover for an inhaler is disclosed. The mouthpiece cover is designed for use with a dry powder inhaler and is provided with structural features to prevent a patient from inhaling the cover. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095991 | DOSE COUNTER FOR A METERED-DOSE INHALER - A dose counter for counting doses of medicament dispensed by or remaining in a metered-dose inhaler. The dose counter includes: a rotatably mounted gear wheel having a circular arrangement of ratchet teeth; a display coupled to the gear wheel, the display having a visible array of dose counting indicia indexable in response to rotary motion of the gear wheel; and an actuator mechanism having a driver for rotatably driving the gear wheel in response to the dispensation of a medicament dose, the driver being arranged to engage the ratchet teeth of the gear wheel. The actuator mechanism includes a pivotally mounted lever having an input portion. The lever is arranged to amplify a linear stroke at the input portion such that a linear stroke of the driver exceeds the linear input stroke. By amplifying the stroke, the risk of undercounting due to insufficient stroke length may be reduced. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095992 | Adapter, Inhalation Device, and Atomizer - An inhalation device includes: a chamber for intermediate storage of an aerosol, a first connection for a nebuliser that produces the aerosol, a second connection on a patient side for delivering the aerosol, and a third connection for breathable air, where the chamber is fluidically connected in a valve-free manner on an inlet side to the first connection when the nebuliser is attached, and the chamber is connected to the third connection in parallel on the inlet side via an inlet valve so that the breathable air from the third connection flows into the chamber. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095993 | NASAL DELIVERY DEVICE - A delivery device ( | 2016-04-07 |
20160095994 | Hypoxic Breathing Apparatus and Method - A breathing apparatus includes a breathing mask, hose, and first housing in fluid communication with the hose and breathing mask. The first housing has first and second chambers which are separated by a barrier comprising a carbon dioxide scrubber. The breathing apparatus is configured to conduct hypoxic therapy and tailor the therapeutic session to the patient while collecting data about patient response. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095995 | BITE BLOCK - A bite block and methods of use thereof are disclosed. The bite block includes a body and a tube clamp attached thereto. The bite block may be configured to encompass a tube such as an endotracheal tube and another medical device such as a body temperature probe, and to protect the mouth of an intubated patient from clenching damage. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095996 | NASAL INTERFACE - Nasal interface systems and related components. An embodiment of the system employs a nasal interface comprised of a base portion and a soft pad portion. The base portion employs one or more side-entry fluid supply hoses and flow redirection structure which gently and quietly redirects the flow of incoming fluid to avoid the creation of noise. One or more fluid supply hoses are connected to the one or more inlets, preferably by releasable engagement structure. The nasal interfaces of the invention are sleek, unobtrusive, visibly attractive and avoid exposure of expelled gases toward partners of the wearer. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095997 | Methods, Systems and Devices for Non-Invasive Open Ventilation for Treating Airway Obstructions - A system for reducing airway obstructions of a patient may include a ventilator, a control unit, a gas delivery circuit with a proximal end in fluid communication with the ventilator and a distal end in fluid communication with a nasal interface, and a nasal interface. The nasal interface may include at least one jet nozzle, and at least one spontaneous respiration sensor in communication with the control unit for detecting a respiration effort pattern and a need for supporting airway patency. The system may be open to ambient. The control unit may determine more than one gas output velocities. The more than one gas output velocities may be synchronized with different parts of a spontaneous breath effort cycle, and a gas output velocity may be determined by a need for supporting airway patency. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095998 | Informative Accessories - An optimized system for providing medical support to a patient is disclosed. The system has a plurality of modular components that may be assembled to create a connection between a support machine and the patient wherein at least one of the modular components comprises an information tag for the storage of data and at least one of the modular components comprises an information sensor for the reading and transmission of the data. Once read and transmitted by the sensor, the data may be used to optimize the operation of the support machine. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095999 | APPARATUS FOR HUMIDIFYING A RESPIRATORY GAS - An apparatus for delivering pressurized, humidified breathable gas to a patient having a sleep-related disorder includes a CPAP unit with a blower configured to generate a flow of pressurized breathable gas. The Apparatus also includes a liquid storage container configured to hold a body of liquid. The liquid storage container has a gas feed opening, a gas discharge opening and a humidifying region above a metallic heat conducting material. In addition, the apparatus includes a support housing integrated directly into the CPAP unit and having a receiving space configured to removably receive the liquid storage container. The liquid storage container is structured such that when the liquid storage container is received by the support housing, the gas feed opening aligns with and engages with an ending portion of a gas feed flow path defined by the support structure and the gas discharge opening aligns with and engages with a beginning portion of a gas discharge flow path defined by the support structure so that the liquid storage container fluidly connects the gas feed flow path and the gas discharge flow path. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096000 | MICROPUNCTURE VASCULAR ACCESS SET - A vascular access device includes a sheath body defining an outer surface and a lumen extending between a first end of the sheath body and a second end of the sheath body. The sheath body has a length of at most 7 cm. Further, the sheath body has a vessel opening defined through the first end in communication with the lumen and an access opening defined through the second end in communication with the lumen. A plurality of perfusion windows extend between and are open to the lumen and the outer surface of the sheath body, each of the plurality of perfusion windows being located within about 3 cm of the first end of the sheath body. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096001 | DELIVERY CATHETER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed herein is a delivery catheter for implanting a leadless biostimulator. The delivery catheter includes a shaft and a tubular body having a lumen and an atraumatic end. The atraumatic end includes at least one of a braided, woven or mesh construction configured to facilitate the atraumatic end changing diameter. When a distal portion of the shaft is coupled to a proximal region of the leadless biostimulator, at least one of distally displacing the tubular body relative to the shaft or proximally displacing the shaft relative to the tubular body causes the leadless biostimulator to be received in the volume of the atraumatic end and the atraumatic end to encompass the leadless biostimulator. Conversely, at least one of proximally displacing the tubular body relative to the shaft or distally displacing the shaft relative to the tubular body causes the leadless biostimulator to exit the volume of the atraumatic end. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096002 | Segmented Catheter Structure and Improved Catheter Tip and Related Systems, Methods, and Devices - Certain embodiments herein relate to an extension catheter for positioning through a conventional guiding catheter into the vasculature of a patient, the extension catheter having a distal tubular member and a proximal elongated shaft coupled to the distal tubular member, wherein the proximal shaft has a length or section containing at least one discontinuous or segmented structure, and further wherein such structures that can be modified or varied to modify the torsional compliance characteristics of the device. Further embodiments relate to a multi-layer catheter having a protective wrap at or near the distal end of the catheter. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096003 | Advanced Electromagnetic Motion and Tracking Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter System with Extended Endovascular Applications - A method of inserting a catheter and catheter placement apparatus that were designed for improving the safety and efficiency in the placement of a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) implant are described. The invention enables placement of the catheter into the body while the catheter is maintained in a sterile environment. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096004 | Steerable Catheter With Flexing Tip Member - A steerable catheter device includes a catheter body, a flexing tip member coupled to a distal end of the catheter body and having a wall with a first plurality of arcuate slits and a second plurality of arcuate slits, the first and second plurality of slits being diametrically opposed and alternating with each other, and an actuator that bends the flexing tip member, wherein at least a portion of the catheter body includes a braided sheath, and wherein each of the first and second plurality of slits has two ends and a center positioned midway between the two ends, and wherein all of the first plurality of slits have centers positioned along a first axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the catheter body and all of the second plurality of slits have centers positioned along a second axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the catheter body. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096005 | HYBRID INTRODUCER - A hybrid introducer and its use are provided. In one form, a method includes one or more of the following steps: feeding a guidewire through a hybrid introducer into a scope, the hybrid introducer including a proximal thumb advance portion and a distal tapered portion coupled to the proximal thumb advance portion; removing the proximal thumb advance portion; and feeding an accessory instrument through the distal tapered portion into the scope. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096006 | REMOVABLE COVERS FOR DRUG ELUTING MEDICAL DEVICES - The present disclosure includes an expandable medical device and outer sheath combination. The outer sheath is capable of being split to form multiple sheath sections that may be peeled back to expose a portion or all of the expandable medical device. The medical device, as well as the outer sheath, may include one or more therapeutic agents for delivery to a treatment area within a patient. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096007 | Anti-Extravasation Surgical Portal Plug - The devices and methods shown provide for the minimization of extravasation during arthroscopic surgery. The anti-extravasation surgical portal plug allows a surgeon to drain excess fluids from the soft tissue surrounding the surgical field during arthroscopic surgical procedures. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096008 | IMPLANTABLE FLOW CONNECTOR - A system for coupling a first space within a body of a patient with a second space within the body of the patient including a flow connector insertable into the first and second spaces within the body and having a conduit having a wall forming a lumen therein and first and second orifices. A first retention member is engageable with a first portion of the first space within the body and has a first opening, and the flow connector is positioned within the first opening. A second retention member is engageable with the second space within the body, the second retention member has a second opening and the flow connector is positioned within the second opening. The second retention member interlocks with the first retention member. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096009 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR URETHRAL TREATMENT - A dilation device for an intrabody lumen, for example, a urethra partially occluded by an enlarged prostate in the form of a curved element configured to be implanted around the lumen and add resilience to the lumen, and a method for dilating such a lumen by implanting a dilation device around the outside of the lumen with at least part of the dilation device embedded in surrounding, thereby preventing clinically significant compression of the lumen. Also, an implantation device for such a dilation device in the form of a mounting device configured to carry the dilation device; and a releasably attached movable holder, with the mounting device and holder configured to deliver the dilation device though a working channel to a desired position in a lumen, and to implant the dilation device through a wall of the lumen to a position surrounding the lume. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096010 | APPLICATOR FOR APPLICATION OF A FLUID SUBSTANCE WITHIN A BODY CAVITY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An applicator device for applying a fluid substance within a body cavity includes an applicator body for insertion into the body cavity. A chamber within the applicator body holds the fluid substance. A plunger applies pressure to the fluid substance in the chamber when pushed into the chamber, and creates suction when withdrawn. Lateral openings are each provided with one-way valves that enable outflow of the fluid substance through the opening from the chamber to an outer surface of the applicator when the pressure is applied by the plunger, and inhibit inflow of a fluid through the opening from outside the applicator into the chamber when the suction is created by the plunger. A stopping structure inhibits pushing motion at a stop position, enables motion past the stop position when an additional pushing force is applied, and enables withdrawal through the stop position without interference. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096011 | CHEMOTHERAPY MEDICATION HOLDER - A chemotherapy medication holder is worn discretely to secure a patient's chemotherapy medications close to their body without hindering their range of motion. The chemotherapy medication holder comprises an elongated strap, where the elongated strap fastens around a user; a fastener at each end of the elongated strap, where the fasteners enable size adjustments of the elongated strap for a comfortable fit; a pocket coupled to the elongated strap, where the pocket receives a container of chemotherapy medication; and a tubing pocket against the pocket, where the tubing pocket receives one or more tubes from the container of chemotherapy medication. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096012 | Modified Electrode Lead for Cochlear Implants - An implantable electrode arrangement for a cochlear implant system is described. The arrangement includes a flexible intracochlear electrode array having an outer surface with electrode contacts for applying cochlear stimulation signals to target neural tissue within the implanted cochlea. A flexible extracochlear electrode lead is coupled at a lead proximal end to an implanted signal processor that provides the cochlear stimulation signals, and connected at a lead distal end to a proximal end of the electrode array. A lead holder is connected to the lead distal end and has an initial shape. The lead holder is malleable and adapted to be intra-surgically deformed into and retain a new desired shape so as to secure the lead distal end at the electrode opening into the implanted cochlea and decouple post-surgical mechanical strain at the lead distal end from the electrode array. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096013 | Steerable Stylet - A stylet for inserting an electrode array into a cochlea includes a first sensor insertable within a lumen of the electrode array and sensitive to force applied by a lumen wall to the first sensor and a first actuator adapted to move the electrode array in response to the force sensed by the first sensor. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096014 | TEETH SURFACE STAIN REMOVING APPARATUS AND TEETH SURFACE STAIN REMOVING METHOD - A teeth surface stain removing apparatus removes stains on a teeth surface, and includes a sheet member capable of being attached to the teeth surface via an adsorptive member for adsorbing the stains, a teeth surface electrode disposed at a part of the sheet member, the part being attached to the teeth surface, and a charge supplier supplying negative charges to the teeth surface electrode in a state where the sheet member is attached to the teeth surface. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096015 | ELECTRODE INTRODUCER DEVICE - A method of generating an electric field in a target region of a patient includes inserting a set of electrodes having respective distal ends enclosed within a single elongate introducer shaft having a distal tip, into the vicinity of the target region; extending at least a pair of the electrodes to an extended position such that the electrode distal ends are deflected away from a longitudinal axis of the shaft in such a way that at least one planar projection taken in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of a distance between a pair of distal ends of the electrodes is larger than a maximal extent of a cross-section of the introducer shaft, the cross-section taken in a plane perpendicular to the a longitudinal axis at a distal end of the introducer shaft; and applying one or more electric pulses to the target tissue through the electrodes. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096016 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING INFLAMMATION BY NEUROMODULATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG - Described herein are devices, systems and method of treating inflammation by vagus nerve stimulation and the delivery of an anti-inflammatory drug. In particular, described herein are methods of treating inflammation including the steps of stimulating a subject's inflammatory reflex to inhibit the immune response and administering an anti-inflammatory drug. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096017 | EXTREMELY LOW DUTY-CYCLE ACTIVATION OF THE CHOLINERGIC ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PATHWAY TO TREAT CHRONIC INFLAMMATION - Described herein are systems and methods for applying extremely low duty-cycle stimulation sufficient to treat chronic inflammation using feedback to adjust the off times between stimulations. In particular, the feedback include an assessment of the level of inflammation by the patient or the healthcare provider, or by measure the level of an inflammatory analyte or biomarker, or by detecting nerve activity correlated with inflammation. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096018 | HEARING SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a hearing system. The hearing system comprises an implantable device configured to be implanted under the skin of a wearer and an external device configured to be positioned at an ear of the wearer. The external device comprises a transmit system configured to generate a wireless signal for being transmitted to the implantable device. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096019 | Template for Bilateral Symmetric Stimulator Fixation/Implantation - A bilateral hearing implant surgical template arrangement is described. An adjustable headpiece with left and right sides fits over the head of a surgical patient. There are left and right implant stimulator templates, each configured to conform against an underlying side of the patient's head and each connected to a corresponding left and right side of the adjustable headpiece by an adjustable connection. Each adjustable connection is configured to allow adjustment of the position of the implant stimulator template with respect to the adjustable headpiece so as to define stimulator implantation sites at symmetric locations on each side of the patient's head. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096020 | FITTING BILATERAL HEARING PROSTHESES - Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and computing devices for fitting bilateral hearing prostheses. An example method includes sending a signal to a first hearing prosthesis and a second hearing prosthesis. The signal causes the first hearing prosthesis to deliver a first stimulus to a body part in a left auditory pathway of a user. The signal also causes the second hearing prosthesis to deliver a second stimulus to a body part in a right auditory pathway of the user. The first stimulus and the second stimulus cause the user to perceive a sound and are delivered simultaneously. The method also includes receiving an indication of a perception of the sound by the user. The method further includes determining an adjustment to at least one of the first stimulus or the second stimulus based on the perception of the sound by the user. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096021 | ELECTRONIC STIMULATION SYSTEM AND DEVICE THEREOF FOR DORSAL ROOT GANGLION - An electronic stimulation device for electrically stimulating at least one dorsal root ganglion with relative low pain sensations without generating relative much sensations of paresthesia comprises at least one electronic stimulation unit. The electronic stimulation unit includes at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode, and it delivers a high-frequency electrical stimulation signal to impel the first electrode and the second electrode to generate an electric field. The frequency of the high-frequency electrical stimulation signal ranges from 200 kHz to 1000 kHz. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096022 | ELECTRONIC STIMULATION SYSTEM AND DEVICE THEREOF FOR DORSAL ROOT GANGLION - An electronic stimulation device for electrically stimulating at least one dorsal root ganglion with relative low pain sensations without generating relative much sensations of paresthesia comprises at least one electronic stimulation unit. The electronic stimulation unit includes at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode, and it delivers a high-frequency electrical stimulation signal to impel the first electrode and the second electrode to generate an electric field. The range of the electric field covers the dorsal root ganglion, and the electric field strength ranges from 100 V/m to 1000 V/m. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096023 | MEDICAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A medical electronic device comprises at least a battery module, a detector for detecting the remaining battery of the battery module to generate a detection signal, a processor generating a first status information according to the detection signal, a transceiver and a function circuit. The processor transmits and receives the first status information and the control signal by the transceiver. The function circuit is electrically connected to the processor and at least an electrode. The electrode extends outward from the medical electronic device. According to the control signal, the processor controls the function circuit to output an electrical stimulation signal with default stimulation frequency, stimulation cycle and stimulation intensity to the electrode. The voltage of the electrical stimulation signal ranges from −10V to −1V and from 1V to 10V, and the frequency of the electrical stimulation signal is between 200 KHz and 800 KHz. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096024 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NEUROSTIMULATION THERAPY - The present disclosure pertains to methods, devices and systems for neurological regulation. The methods, devices and systems described herein are useful, for example, in the treatment of conditions of the bladder such as overactive bladder. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096025 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION USING FEEDBACK TO ADJUST STIMULATION PARAMETERS - An electrical stimulation system includes a control module that provides electrical stimulation signals to an electrical stimulation lead coupled to the control module for stimulation of patient tissue. The system also includes a sensor to be disposed on or within the body of the patient and to measure a biosignal; and a processor to communicate with the sensor to receive the biosignal and to generate an adjustment to one or more of the stimulation parameters based on the biosignal. The adjustment can be configured and arranged to steer the electrical stimulation signals to stimulate a region of the patient tissue that is different, at least in part, from a region of the patient tissue stimulated prior to the adjustment. Alternatively or additionally, the biosignal is indicative of a particular patient activity and the adjustment is a pre-determined adjustment selected for the particular patient activity. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096026 | COMPRESSIBLE DEVICE - An electro-stimulation device for the treatment of anterior and posterior pelvic floor muscle dysfunction is reversibly compressible and is fully self-contained. The device requires no external power sources or control and may be inserted into the vagina or anus through the use of an applicator. In the compressed state the device may be of tampon proportions and after use may easily be removed. The device utilizes a compressible electrode component. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096027 | WIRELESS DELIVERY OF TRANSCUTANEAOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION (TENS) TREATMENTS - A method and system for performing transcutaneaous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) via a portable mobile device. The TENS system includes a wireless radio, a microcontroller, and a switch. The wireless radio is compliant with a wireless networking standard, and is configured to wirelessly receive, in accordance with the wireless networking standard, instructions derived from a first treatment plan selected from one or more treatment plans, wherein each treatment plan of the one or more treatment plans respectively specifies characteristics of an electrical current including a desired pulse and timing associated with the treatment plan. The microcontroller is configured to process the instructions derived from the first treatment plan, and output settings specific to the processed instructions. The switch is configured to, based on the settings specific to the processed instructions, deliver the electric current to the patient at the desired pulse and timing as specified by the first treatment plan. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096028 | External Charger for an Implantable Medical Device System Having a Coil for Communication and Charging - Disclosed in an improved medical implantable device system including an improved external charger that is able to communicate with an external controller and IPG using the communication protocol (e.g., FSK) used to implement communications between the external controller and the implant. The external controller as modified uses its charging coil to charge the implant, and also to communicate with the other devices in the system. As such, the external charger is provided with transceiver circuitry operating in accordance with the protocol, and also includes tuning circuitry to tune the coil as necessary for communications or charging. Communication or charging access to the charging coil in the external charger is time multiplexed. The disclosed system allows charging information to be provided to the user interface of the external controller so that it can be reviewed by the user, who may take corrective action if necessary. Also disclosed are schemes for synchronizing and arbitrating communications between the devices in the system. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096029 | BUTTSTOCK - A buttstock includes a main body and a protecting member. The main body includes a shell member and an automated external defibrillator disposed in the shell member. The protecting member is movably connecting with the shell member of the main body so as to move relative to the shell member between a first position and a second position, wherein the protecting member shields the automated external defibrillator at the first position and exposes the automated external defibrillator at the second position respectively. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096030 | PULSED GRADIENT FIELD METHOD TO COUNTERACT A STATIC MAGNETIC FIELD FOR MAGNETIC PARTICLE FOCUSING - Disclosed embodiments provide an apparatus and method that produce a magnetic field gradient configured to counteract effects of a static magnetic field such that the combination of the two fields may be applied to one or more magnetic particles to manipulate the magnetic particle(s). | 2016-04-07 |
20160096031 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGE-DIRECTED NERVE GROWTH - Disclosed embodiments are directed to promoting nerve growth through one or more mechanisms using an apparatus to rapidly change magnetic fields. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096032 | Enhanced Spatial Summation for Deep-Brain Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation - Methods of stimulating a target deep brain region using multiple Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) electromagnets positioned over a predetermined cortical regions each having a first-order connection to a target deep brain region and applying TMS so that the applied TMS induces spatial summation and thereby modulation of the target deep brain region. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096033 | LIVING BODY STIMULATOR - Provided is a living body stimulator capable of bringing about a stable treatment effect through a light stimulation without increasing the temperature of an irradiation surface more than necessary. This invention is a living body stimulator for stimulating a living body through a light irradiation from a light source. This stimulator includes a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the irradiation surface in contact with the living body; and a brightness control unit for changing and controlling the brightness of the light source such that the temperature of the irradiation surface becomes not higher than 42° C., by receiving a detection output from the temperature sensor. The brightness control unit is capable of extending a period of irradiation from the light source in accordance with a decrease in the brightness thereof, when decreasing such brightness through a control regulation. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096034 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTOGENETIC THERAPY - Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096035 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTOGENETIC THERAPY - Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096036 | LIGHT-ACTIVATED CATION CHANNEL AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides compositions and methods for light-activated cation channel proteins and their uses within cell membranes and subcellular regions. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-activated cation channels to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides millisecond-timescale temporal control of cation channels using moderate light intensities in cells, cell lines, transgenic animals, and humans. The invention provides for optically generating electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells useful for driving neuronal networks, drug screening, and therapy. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096037 | METHODS USEFUL FOR REMODELING MAXILLOFACIAL BONE USING LIGHT THERAPY AND A FUNCTIONAL APPLIANCE - Methods are provided for regulating bone remodeling or tooth movement, comprising allowing a functional appliance to exert a force on oral or maxillofacial bone, muscle, or soft tissue, or one or more teeth of a patient in need thereof; and administering an effective amount of light to the oral or maxillofacial bone, muscle, or soft tissue, or one or more teeth, wherein the light is administered before, during, or after the force is exerted. Methods are also provided for regulating bone remodeling, comprising administering an effective amount of vitamin D to an oral or maxillofacial bone, muscle, or soft tissue, or to one or more teeth of a patient in need thereof; and administering an effective amount of light to the oral or maxillofacial bone, muscle, or soft tissue, or to the one or more teeth. Apparatuses useful for providing light therapy and/or vitamin D is also provided. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096038 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - A display device and a display system are disclosed. In one aspect, the display device includes a pixel unit including a first display area and a second display area, a controller configured to control the pixel unit to display a first image in the first display area and a second image in the second display area, a first polarization layer formed over the first display area and having a first polarization direction, and a second polarization layer formed over the second display area and having a second polarization direction different from the first polarization direction. The second image includes a light therapy image or an image adjusted for color blindness. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096039 | BRACHYTHERAPY APPLICATOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An applicator device is provided including a connecting unit. The connecting unit includes a first connector coupled to a first colpostat and a second connector coupled to a second colpostat. The first connector includes a first contact portion and a body portion, the first contact portion being immovably fixed to the body portion. The second connector includes a second contact portion and a third contact portion, the second contact portion being configured to contact and pivotally engage the first contact portion. The first connector further includes a fourth contact portion configured to contact the third contact portion. The second contact portion and the third contact portion are disposed between the first contact portion and the fourth contact portion, and the first contact portion are disposed in closer proximity to a point of delivery of a radiation source than the second, third, or fourth contact portions. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096040 | Laminated Needles and Methods of Making and Using Same - Laminated needle assemblies and methods of their manufacture and use are provided herein. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096041 | BRAKE BAR - A brake bar assembly having a U-shaped frame, a sliding friction bar positioned on the U-shaped frame near a closed end of the frame, a fixed friction bar attached to an open end of the U-shaped frame, and a lockable center bar assembly positioned on the U-shaped frame between the sliding friction bar and the fixed friction bar having a spring operated locking mechanism which allows the center bar to be releasably pivoted on the frame. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096042 | FACE SOAKING DEVICE - Face soaking devices and methods of use are described and disclosed. In some embodiments the device may comprise a vessel, a vessel neck gasket, and a breathing apparatus. The vessel may be configured to hold a liquid to submerge a face of a user or a portion thereof. The vessel neck gasket may be (removably) joined to the vessel. The vessel neck gasket may be configured to comfortably accommodate a portion of the user's neck. The breathing apparatus may be in removable contact with: the vessel, with a head rest subassembly, and/or with the user. The breathing apparatus may be configured to permit the user to breathe while the user's face may be submerged within the liquid. When the vessel may be filled with the liquid to at least a sufficient level, the user may soak the face or the portion thereof, such that the skin being soaked receives a benefit. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096043 | ROPING HARNESS - A belt of roping harness including flexible support strip designed to support dorsal part of user's body, adjustment device of the circumference of belt having first and second ends fixed to support strip in first and second positions, and at least three resistance threads each stitched onto adjustment device in specific third and fourth positions. At least one of the resistance threads presents longer length than the distance separating the third and fourth positions along the support strip. The belt also includes securing means of the resistance threads configured so as to secure the resistance threads with the support strip in manner separated from one another in orthogonal direction to longitudinal axis of the support strip. Also relates to a pair of leg loops including similar features. Finally it relates to roping harness including belt and/or pair of leg loops provided with the above-mentioned features. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096044 | Harness and Load Bearing Systems - One embodiment of the present invention is related to a harness system including a waist member and a leg loop member. The waist member is configured to encircle the naval region of the user and form a continuous loop. The leg loop member is configured to encircle the legs of the user. The leg loop member nay also be coupled to the waist member via a third loop. The leg loop member includes a continuous cord with at least two unbraided regions and at least one splice coupling. The unbraided regions are disposed between braided regions and are disposed on the leg loop member to correspond to the user's legs. The unbraided regions further comprise a plurality of separated strands oriented substantially parallel and equidistant to one another. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096045 | STEP UNIT WITH FALL ARREST CAPABILITY - A step unit with fall arrest capability is provided for use in climbing a utility structure. The step unit includes a bolt member having a shape of substantially an elongated solid cylinder and a fall arrest member integrally attached to the bolt member. The bolt member includes: a head section formed at one end portion; a thread section formed at the other end portion; and a shank section formed contiguous to the head section. The fall arrest member includes: a flange section integrally attached between the shank section and the thread section; and a loop section, one end portion of which is integrally attached to the flange section and the other end portion of which is integrally attached to the shank section, providing an opening for use as an anchorage of a fall arrest system. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096046 | STEP UNIT WITH FALL ARREST CAPABILITY - A step unit with fall arrest capability is provided for use in climbing, a utility structure. The step unit, includes a rod member and a step member. The rod member includes a first rod, a second rod and a connecting portion to form a shape of substantially a letter L, wherein the other end portion of the first rod has a threaded surface. The step member has a shape of a generally hollow cylinder having an internal cylindrical surface defining a bore longitudinally formed therethrough, the step member including: a head section at one end portion; a guide section at the other end portion; a shank section contiguous to the head section; a flange section integrally attached between the shank section and the guide section; and a loop section, one end portion of which is integrally attached to the flange section and the other end portion of which is integrally attached to the shank section, providing an opening for use as an anchorage of a fall arrest system. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096047 | FALL ARREST DEVICE - A fall arrest device configured for attachment to a step bolt is provided for use in climbing a utility structure. The fall arrest device includes: a tube member having a shape of generally a hollow cylinder having an internal surface defining a bore therethrough, wherein one end portion of the internal surface is threaded to provide an internal thread section; and a loop member having a shape of generally an open loop, each of two end portions of which is integrally attached to an outer surface of the tube member, providing an opening defined by the loop member and the tube member between the two end portions of the loop member. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096048 | SEALED SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINE - A self-retracting lifeline assembly ( | 2016-04-07 |
20160096049 | FIRE AND SMOKE CONTAINMENT AND EXTINGUISHING APPARATUS - Systems and methods for fire and smoke containment and extinguishing are described. Systems may include a fire and smoke containment and extinguishing apparatus including an open recess with one or more walls. The open recess may substantially prevent passage of fire, smoke and fumes. The apparatus may also include one or more seals for closing the open recess, and a fire extinguishing system. Methods for fire and smoke containment and extinguishment may include providing a fire and smoke containment and extinguishing system; inserting an item into the recess of the apparatus; closing the recess; and deploying the fire extinguishing system. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096050 | OVEN APPLIANCE AND A FLAME ARRESTER FOR AN OVEN APPLIANCE - An oven appliance with features for dissipating pressure increases in the cooking chamber of the oven without forcing open the oven door is provided. Such features include a flame arrester that dissipates pressure increases and quenches flames from the cooking chamber of an oven appliance. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096051 | Aircraft Fire Suppression System and Method - A fire suppression system for an aircraft having a compartment, the fire suppression system including an inert gas source in selective fluid communication with the compartment and a fire suppression agent source in selective fluid communication with the compartment, wherein an inert gas from the inert gas source and a fire suppression agent from the fire suppression agent source are at least partially combined to form a fire suppression mixture. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096052 | POSITIONABLE OUTLET FOR A WATER MONITOR - One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a water monitor with a stationary fluid inlet. A movable portion has a first piece rotatably coupled to the stationary portion and a second piece rotatably coupled to the first piece. The second piece has an inlet portion that extends through a second end of the first piece. The second piece couples with a power transmission disposed on a first side of the first piece, and couples with the first piece at a second side of the first piece. In this way, the power transmission can remain outside a path of fluid flow, and may be able to apply rotational force to the second piece to alter an elevation of the fluid outlet in the second piece. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096053 | FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPONENT INTEGRATION - One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a substantially automated fire suppression system, based on a distributed control communications network. The distributed system can comprise a communication network and at least two control components that are communicatively coupled with the communication network. A first control component can perform a first fire suppression operation, transmit first fire suppression operation data to the communication network, and receive second fire suppression operation data from the communication network. A second control component can perform a second fire suppression operation, transmit second fire suppression operation data to the communication network, receive first fire suppression operation data from the communication network, and alter the second fire suppression operation based at least upon the received first fire suppression operation data. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096054 | NETWORK CONTROLLABLE PRESSURE GOVERNOR - One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a fire apparatus pump pressure governor. The system may comprise a controller that is configured to receive from, and provide instruction or data to, other control devices to facilitate in controlling of the pressure of a fire apparatus pump and fluid supply, both to and from the pump. A method may be devised to facilitate in controlling the pump operations, and to report a status of the pump to other controllers within a network locally, communicatively coupled with the governor, along with other networks or devices that are remotely communicatively coupled with the fire apparatus. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096055 | Dual Sided Safety-Enhancing and Tensioned Parallel-Strap Strengthened Mesh Panel Arrays, For One or More Arrays and/or Series of Trampolines - Dual sided safety-enhancing mesh panel arrays are provided for use along bounding area perimeter-sides of a plurality of trampoline mats in one or more arrays or series of trampolines. Each mesh panel array comprises a reinforced perimeter interiorly supporting principally parallel, longitudinally-tensionable straps distributed laterally at generally evenly-spaced apart intervals, such that a mesh material secured intermediate parallel straps and upper and lower perimeter-side portions of the array forms each mesh panel. Longitudinally-tensionable straps each have an upper end coupled with an adjustable tensioner, and a lower end coupled with a lower adjustable-length coupling, providing a collective tensioning of the straps/array. Shaped arrangements of arrays are provided. In one embodiment a shaped array arrangement has exteriorly-adjacent planar padding protectively covered by an outwardly-extending mat flap portions. Additionally or alternatively a shaped array arrangement can have an exteriorly-adjacent sloped spring-cover eliminating unsafe seating, moving or standing next to an in-use trampoline. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096056 | Trampoline with Multi-Tone Radial Array - The present disclosure provides a trampoline. In an embodiment, the trampoline includes a frame, a jumping sheet, and a plurality of suspension members. The suspension members extend between the frame and the jumping sheet. The suspension members suspend the jumping sheet from the frame. The suspension members have an attribute and the suspension members are spaced apart around the frame. The plurality of suspension members form a multi-tone radial array that embodies at least two features for the attribute of the suspension members. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096057 | MOST FIT EXERCISE SLEDGE HAMMER WITH HEAD MOLDED TO AND THROUGH HANDLE - A hammer with an elongate handle having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end and a distal end; a protrusion mounted at the distal end of the handle having a pin and a notch therethrough oriented along a transverse axis relative to the longitudinal axis and a flexible generally geometrically uniform mass affixed to the handle at the distal end thereof. The mass is molded onto the distal end of the handle whereby at least part of the mass extends through and fully occupies a channel in the notch and cooperates with the pin to secure the mass to the handle. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096058 | Rocking Lever Platform Power Conversion Apparatus - A multi-functional apparatus, more specifically, the present invention is an exercise machine which is designed to elevate the user's heart rate, strength muscle and joint power and stretch the whole body by providing the user with resistance along a line of motion which by nature engages a plurality of muscle groups simultaneously. In addition, the present invention also embodies the machine being used as a hand powered water pump, air pump, and or electric generator. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096059 | Exercise Machine Carriage Handle System - An exercise machine carriage handle system for providing handles for an exerciser to grasp with their hands thereby expanding the type of exercises that may be performed. The exercise machine carriage handle system generally includes a frame having a track, a carriage movably connected to the track, a bias member connected between the frame and the carriage, a first handle connected to the carriage near the first side, and a second handle connected to the carriage near the second side. The first handle and second handle are adapted for grasping with a first hand and a second hand respectively of a user during the performance of an exercise on the exercise machine. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096060 | PILATES EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device includes a base frame having a first baseboard member, a second baseboard member, and a base pad disposed in between. The first baseboard member includes a first locking member disposed on a first headend of the first baseboard member, and the second baseboard member includes a second locking member disposed on a second headend of the second baseboard member. The exercise device further includes a pole frame having a top crossbar, a bottom crossbar, a first side pole, and a second side pole. The first lock member of the first baseboard member is inserted into a cross section of the first side pole and the second lock member of the second baseboard member is inserted into a cross section of the second side pole, such that the pole frame is interlocked with the base frame substantially perpendicularly. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096061 | PERSONAL EXERCISE SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A personal exercise system comprises an exercise bar having opposing end portions, a grip portion intermediate to the end portions wherein the grip portion is w-shaped, and an elongate resistance band removably secured to at least one of the end portions. Each end portion of the exercise bar includes a loop for accepting a fastener at the end of the elongate resistance band. The loop is operable to pivot about the longitudinal axis of the exercise bar. The system further includes at least one support member each having a groove for receiving an end portion of the exercise bar. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096062 | EXERCISE AND MASSAGE TREATMENT TABLE SYSTEM - An exercise and massage treatment table system that includes a housing unit mounted on a vertical surface. The housing unit accepts a massage table having foldable legs, headrests, and side platforms. The massage table may be stored in the housing unit or placed in a standing position. The housing unit may also include a storage unit or an exercise unit. The exercise unit may include a pair of cable and pulley systems mounted on vertical exercise tracks. The massage table may also include rotator discs in the upper surface for added rotational action during exercise. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096063 | EXERCISE EQUIPMENT ADAPTER - An exercise equipment adapter includes a first enclosure portion having a first divot portion and a second enclosure portion having a second divot portion. A hinge connection connects the first and second enclosure portions, the hinge connection arranging the first enclosure portion and the second enclosure portion in an open configuration and a closed configuration. In the closed configuration, the first enclosure portion and the second enclosure portion are mated to each other, forming an enclosure, and the first and second divot portions forming a cavity. A locking mechanism is configured to lock first enclosure to the second closure in the closed position and a handle is connected to at least one of the first and second enclosure portions. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096064 | TREADMILL WITH REMOVABLE HANDLES AND RELATIVE ASSEMBLY METHOD - Described is a treadmill ( | 2016-04-07 |
20160096065 | RESISTANCE TRAINING DEVICE - A game table for resistance training including walls defining a game space of the game table, wherein at least one of the plurality of walls is a side wall having a plurality of non-uniform diameter openings, a plurality of game table rods extending through the plurality of non-uniform diameter openings, wherein at least one foosmen is attached to each of the plurality of game table rods, and a resistance article at least partially wrapped around at least one of the plurality of game table rods, the resistance article having a tapered thickness, wherein the non-uniform diameter openings of the side wall is defined by a first section and a second section, the first section having a constant radius from a center point of the non-uniform opening, and the second section having a smaller radius than the constant radius of the first section, is provided. A resistance device is also provided. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096066 | SPORTS TRAINING AID - A sports training aid is configured to help improve a player's skills in the game of lacrosse. The sports training aid can embody a lacrosse stick with a head and shaft. In one implementation, the lacrosse stick includes one or more sensors that change state. A controller couples with the sensors to administer one or more training modes. Each training mode can cause the controller to associate the change in state of the sensors in response to movement of the head. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096067 | BASKETBALL NET WHICH DETECTS SHOTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE SUCCESSFULLY - A made-shot-detecting net system is configured to determine when a basketball passes through the net. The system uses a strand of conductive material that is laced through the net, an electrical property (e.g., resistance) of which changes (e.g., increases) as the net—and hence the strand of conductive material—is stretched. By filtering out steady-state components of a voltage signal obtained from the net, instances where the net is being stretched can be identified. A value obtained by integrating (i.e., summing) the voltage output over the course of a stretch event is compared to various thresholds to identify the nature of the event. In certain embodiments, the fact that a shot has been made is transmitted wirelessly to a basketball-performance tracking application running on a mobile electronic computing device. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096068 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING EVENT DATA - A computer-implemented method for determining a target situation in an athletic event. Positional information including the relative positions of a group of selected participants is initially received from a tracking system, and the aggregate motion of the selected participants is detected in real-time using the positional information. The target situation may be determined to have occurred when a change in the aggregate motion occurs in accordance with a predetermined characteristic during an initial time interval. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096069 | Cardio-Based Exercise Systems With Visual Feedback On Exercise Programs - In general, a computing device disposed in a cardio exercise machine receives data related to a fitness level of a user. The computing device selects a workout program based at least in part on the data. The operations of the cardio exercise machine are controlled based at least in part on the workout program. The computing device generates visual feedback based on at least one of the user's operation of the cardio exercise machine and the selected workout program measured against performance criteria. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096070 | TORQUE DETECTING ASSEMBLY - A torque detecting assembly connected to a torque acting assembly and a controller, the torque detecting assembly has a passive rotating member and a rotating angle detecting member. The passive rotating member is mounted on a pivot shaft of a torque bracket of the torque acting assembly and is capable of rotating synchronously with the pivot shaft and the torque bracket in an angular extent. The rotating angle detecting member is mounted on the torque acting assembly and is capable of detecting a signal according to rotating angle variation of the passive rotating member to calculate out a torque value. The torque detecting assembly may detect slight rotation of the passive rotating member and calculate out a corresponding torque value. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096071 | REAL-TIME EVENT MONITORING SYSTEM FOR BASKETBALL-RELATED ACTIVITIES - An event monitoring system for tracking, tabulating and displaying in real-time player and team performance statistics and events (such as scores, shot percentages, ball possessions, steals, rebounds and turnovers) during a basketball game or basketball-related activity involving a basketball goal, a plurality of players, and a basketball equipped with active or passive RFID tags. The system includes a plurality of wireless ball trackers worn on the wrists of participating players and officials, or attached to the goals, and a wireless mobile computing device with an event monitoring program and a set of data objects configured to store data representing current and historical events and performance statistics associated with the basketball activity and participants. The event and performance data may be displayed on a display screen associated with the mobile computing device in real-time and/or uploaded to and displayed on a connected scoreboard or cloud-based server. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096072 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING, TRACKING, AND VISUALIZING JOINT THERAPY DATA - A user rehabilitation system and method that includes authenticating a user with authentication information input, determining a therapy identification, providing a display of a therapeutic sequence of exercises wherein the therapeutic sequence of exercises includes a plurality of primitive motions, receiving a data stream from a motion-sensing device, analyzing the data stream and comparing the data stream to corresponding therapeutic exercises to identify a mistake when a comparison result is below a first threshold, updating a mistake counter when the comparing identifies that the user failed to perform a therapeutic exercise adequately, updating an alert counter when the mistake counter is above a second threshold, sending a first alert message to a medical professional when the mistake counter is greater than a third threshold, sending a second alert message to a caregiver when the alert counter is greater than an alert threshold, and recording an evaluation result. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096073 | GAME-BASED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION - A game-based method for physical rehabilitation that includes authenticating a user with authentication information input through a communication interface, identifying therapeutic movements by referencing a look-up table stored in a memory, the therapeutic movements being prescribed for the user or associated with a diagnosis of a predetermined physical condition, obtaining a user rehabilitation status stored in the memory, generating a game based on the therapeutic movements and the user status wherein the game includes controlling browsing of a map by detecting the therapeutic movements performed by the user, providing the game to the user, receiving a data stream from a motion-sensing device that monitors an actual movement of the user in correspondence to the therapeutic movements, analyzing the data stream to calculate information metrics that are associated with the correspondence of the actual movements to the therapeutic movements, and updating the user rehabilitation status based on the information metrics. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096074 | Athletic Performance User Interface - Athletic data may be recorded and displayed using a computing device such as a mobile communication device during performance of physical activity. In some examples, the device may provide options for defining and recording athletic activity performed by the user. Such options may include various content item selection and rendering controls. Additionally or alternatively, route selection and controls may be provided through the device. Recorded activity data may further be transmitted to a remote site through a network. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096075 | MODIFICATION OF AN EXERCISE PLAN - A method comprising determining an exercise plan for a user of an apparatus, entering a collaborative exercise session with a separate apparatus, determining a portion of the exercise plan that corresponds with a location of the user, causing display of an exercise indicator that indicates exercise instruction information that corresponds with the portion of the exercise plan, receiving exercise information from the separate apparatus based, at least in part, on the collaborative exercise session, modifying the exercise plan to generate a modified exercise plan based, at least in part, on the exercise information received from the separate apparatus, determining a portion of the modified exercise plan that corresponds with the location of the user, and causing display of another exercise indicator that indicates exercise instruction information that corresponds with the portion of the modified exercise plan is disclosed. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096076 | GOLF BALL - A golf ball | 2016-04-07 |
20160096077 | Golf Balls Containing Multi-Layered Cores With Foam Center and Thermoplastic Outer Layers - Golf ball multi-layered core sub-assemblies and the resulting golf balls are provided. The core structure includes a foam inner core (center); and intermediate and outer core layers. Foamed polyurethane is preferably used to make the inner core. The intermediate and outer core layers are preferably made from non-foamed thermoplastic compositions such as ethylene acid copolymer ionomers that are partially or highly neutralized, polyester-polyether block copolymers, polyether-amide block copolymers, and blends thereof. The core layers have different hardness and specific gravity levels. The ball further includes a cover having at least one layer. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096078 | GOLF BALL INCORPORATING AN INNERMOST HOLLOW PORTION - Golf ball incorporating a hollow innermost portion that is spherical or aspherical, and a shell layer that is at least partially non-continuous, having a plurality of hollow spaces therein that extend from the inner surface to an outer surface of the shell layer and are symmetrically spaced within the shell layer, wherein the non-continuous shell layer has a first hardness gradient from shell layer inner surface to outer surface of up to about 7 Shore C. An outer core layer has a second hardness gradient and is formed about the outer surface and within the plurality of hollow spaces. The outer core layer has a second inner surface having a second inner surface hardness that differs from the inner surface hardness. Thus, the second inner surface hardness and inner surface hardness may alternate symmetrically and circumferentially about the innermost hollow portion. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096079 | GOLF BALL - An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball showing improved durability by improving adhesion to a constituent member comprising a polyurethane in the golf ball. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a center and n envelope layers (n is a natural number of 1 or more) covering the center, wherein at least one envelope layer is a polyurethane envelope layer comprising a polyurethane as a principal component, and the polyurethane envelope layer and a constituent member adjacent to the polyurethane envelope layer are adhered with an adhesive resin composition, and wherein the adhesive resin composition comprises a base material including a urethane polyol and an epoxy resin, and a curing agent including a polyamine compound, and a content of the urethane polyol in the base material is 5 mass % or more and less than 40 mass %. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096080 | Football - A football that is substantially in the shape of a corn on the cob or a cooked ear of maize configured to be thrown similarly to a conventional football. The football includes a body portion having a blunt end that tapers towards a tapered end. An outer surface of the body portion includes a plurality of kernels aligned in a plurality of parallel rows that is configured to encircle the body portion. The blunt end includes a plurality of extensions that extend outwardly therefrom. Depending upon the embodiment, the extensions may include feathers having a stem and one or more vanes, or the extensions may include husk-like members. The extensions help to stabilize the football during flight and provide a fluttering appearance while the football is thrown. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096081 | GOLF CLUB HEAD OR OTHER BALL STRIKING DEVICE HAVING IMPACT-INFLUENCING BODY FEATURES - A ball striking device, such as a golf club head, has a face with a striking surface configured for striking a ball and a channel extending across a portion of the sole. The channel may be recessed from adjacent surfaces of the sole and have a depth of recession from the adjacent surfaces of the sole. The channel may have a cross-sectional profile that is asymmetric with a front wall and a rear wall where the front wall is longer than the rear wall. The channel may also have a center thickness that is different than a thickness at the heel and toe sides. | 2016-04-07 |