20th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170136183 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE HAVING AN ACTIVATING MECHANISM - The invention relates to medicament delivery device ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170136184 | NEEDLE ASSISTED INJECTION DEVICE HAVING REDUCED TRIGGER FORCE - An injector includes a trigger mechanism including: a trigger member disposed about an axis having an aperture and a protrusion, and a ram assembly having a ram configured to pressurize a medicament container for expelling a medicament therefrom, the ram assembly further having a trigger engagement member configured to engage the aperture of the trigger member when the trigger member is in a pre-firing condition; an energy source associated with the ram for powering the ram to expel the medicament; and a user-operable firing-initiation member having an aperture engaged with the protrusion of the trigger member and operable for causing an axial translation of the trigger member in a proximal direction from the pre-firing condition to a firing condition in which the trigger engagement member is released from the retaining portion to allow the energy source to fire the ram. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136185 | INJECTION SYSTEM - A smart injection system that promotes patient safety includes, among other things, a smart stem that allows for measuring the location of the injection relative to the patient's face and/or the amount of medication injected into the patient. In addition, the smart stem has medication cartridge verification and injector verification features. The smart stem wirelessly transmits the measure data to a processing system. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136186 | Drug Delivery Device - The present invention is generally directed to a drug delivery device for selecting and dispensing a number of user variable doses of a medicament. The device comprises a housing ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170136187 | Stoppers Used in Pre-Filled Syringes - A stopper adapted for attachment with a plunger rod for use within a syringe barrel is disclosed. The stopper includes a main body defining an open rearward end and a closed front end. The open rearward end is adapted to receive a front forward end attachment portion of the plunger rod. The stopper also includes a core member integrally formed with the main body adjacent the closed front end. The core member includes a nose portion having a conical tip configured for entering an outlet opening of the syringe barrel. The closed front end of the stopper has a profile configured to cooperate with an internal surface of the syringe barrel wall to prevent reflux and reduce dead space within the barrel. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136188 | INJECTION DEVICE WITH TORSION SPRING ATTACHMENT, AND ASSEMBLY METHOD - The present invention is generally directed to an injection device for setting and dispensing a number of user variable doses of a medicament and a method of assembling same. The injection device comprises a housing ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170136189 | AUTOINJECTOR HAVING A SETTABLE DOSE - An autoinjector comprises a housing, a product container, a displaceable needle protection sleeve, a plunger rod displaceable by a preloaded discharge spring, a dose setting element with at least two different rotational positions relative to the housing, and a dosing sleeve. The dosing sleeve or the plunger rod has a dose selection stop, and the other has at least one dosing stop. By rotating the dose setting element, the dosing sleeve or the plunger rod is rotated relative to the other. Upon displacement of the needle protection sleeve, the spring displaces the plunger rod, whereby, if the dose setting element is in the first rotational position, the dose selection stop and the first dosing stop strikes against each other, and, if the dose setting element is in the second rotational position, one of the dose selection stop and the first dosing stop is or can be moved past the other. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136190 | Differential gear mechanism for a drug delivery device and drug delivery device - The invention is directed to a differential gear mechanism ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170136191 | INJECTION NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to an injection needle assembly having opposite distal and proximal ends, and wherein the assembly comprises an injection needle having proximal and distal pointed ends, wherein the distal pointed end is arranged to penetrate a membrane arranged at the proximal end of a medicament container; a tubular needle holder comprising distal engagement means and proximal engagement means; a tubular cap comprising proximal outer engagement means and proximal inner engagement means; a tubular needle cover comprising first engagement means arranged to cooperate with the proximal engagement means, and second engagement means arranged to cooperate with the proximal outer engagement means of the cap; characterized in that said needle cover is arranged to be displaced from a first position wherein the second engagement means and the proximal outer engagement means prevents the needle cover and the needle holder to be axially displaced by a linear displacement, to a second position wherein the needle cover and the needle holder are distally displaced, and wherein the proximal inner engagement means of the cap and the distal engagement means of the needle holder prevents the needle holder to be proximally displaced but allows the needle cover to be distally displaced. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136192 | Injection Device Having Needle Shield Locking - An injection device for expelling a dose of drug from a held cartridge ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170136193 | NEXT GENERATION ELECTRONIC VAPOR DEVICE - Provided are systems, methods, and electronic vapor devices that integrate advanced monitoring, communication, and functionality within electronic vapor devices. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136194 | ELECTRONIC VAPOR DEVICE ENABLED AROMATIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - Provided are systems, methods, and electronic vapor devices configured to integrate advanced aromatic creation and distribution functionality via electronic vapor devices. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136195 | SYSTEMS FOR LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY - This invention relates to a surgical smoke evacuation system for use in removing gases and smoke created in surgical procedures form within an insufflated surgical cavity. Such a system comprises a discharge assembly adapted to form a gases path, and having an end which in use is located within said surgical cavity so that gases and/or surgical smoke inside said cavity can pass out of said cavity and through said discharge assembly along said gases path, a flexible discharge limb having an operational site end and an outlet end, and a self-supporting wall defining a gases flow passage between said operational site end and said outlet end, in use said open operational site end sealingly connected to said discharge assembly so that said gases and/or surgical smoke can pass out of said discharge assembly and into said discharge limb, a filter connected in use to the outlet end of the discharge limb, at least part of said wall of the discharge limb formed from a breathable material, said breathable material allowing the passage of water vapour through the wall of the discharge limb without allowing the passage of liquid water or surgical smoke or other gases. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136196 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR VAPORIZATION AND INHALATION OF ISOLATED SUBSTANCES - A dose unit comprising at least one isolated bioactive agent applied on a carrier material in thermal contact with an electrically heating element configured to vaporize a pre-determined amount of the agent for pulmonary delivery thereof is provided herein, as well as devices for effecting vaporization and pulmonary delivery of the isolated agent, and methods for preparing the dose unit, controllably releasing the agent therefrom, methods for pulmonary delivery thereof and methods of treatment of medical conditions treatable by pulmonary delivery of the isolated bioactive agent. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136197 | DEVICE - A device for sealing a tracheostoma in a patient, comprising a seal member for insertion through the tracheostoma to the trachea, which in a first configuration can form a seal by being pulled against the tracheostoma, and which in a second configuration can be removed from the trachea through the tracheostoma. Preferably, the seal member comprises a disc having a predetermined line of weakness, and a first thread attached to the disc, wherein the disc can be broken along the predetermined line of weakness by pulling the thread. There is also disclosed a kit comprising the device and an external cover, a method of constructing the device, and a method of sealing a tracheostoma in a patient, comprising inserting the sealing member through the tracheostoma into the patient's trachea, and pulling the sealing member to form a seal against the tracheostoma. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136198 | REMOTE RESPIRATORY THERAPY DEVICE MANAGEMENT - A system and method for updating patient devices is disclosed. The patient devices ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170136199 | APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING A CRICOTHYROTOMY/TRACHEOTOMY AND METHOD THEREFOR - A device and method for performing a cricothyrotomy and/or a tracheotomy has an outer cannula. An inner cutting cannula is positioned within the outer cannula. An actuator is coupled to a proximate end of the inner cutting cannula. The actuator keeps the inner cutting cannula in a retracted position within the outer cannula when the actuator is not activated and an extended position where a distal end of the inner cutting cannula extends out of the outer cannula with a force for the distal end of the inner cutting cannula to penetrate one of a cricothyroid membrane or tracheal wall when the actuator is activated. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136200 | MODULAR PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE WITH CHAMBER AND NASAL PILLOWS ASSEMBLY - A patient interface device includes a cushion member, a frame member, and nasal pillows. A first side of the cushion member forms a seal with a patient's mouth. The nasal pillows are structured to form a seal with the patient's nares. The nasal pillows are attached to the frame member. The frame is attached to a second side of the cushion member. The frame member includes a connecting portion, a first aperture, and a second aperture. The nasal pillows include a first nasal pillow element and a second nasal pillow element. The first nasal pillow element is at least partially removably disposed in the first aperture. The second nasal pillow element is at least partially removably disposed in the second aperture. The connection portion is connected to the second side of the cushion member. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136201 | DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING A PATIENT INTERFACE ON THE USERS HEAD - Disclosed is a spring arrangement for elastically supporting a patient interface on a patient, wherein a spring body is provided, said spring body having a base structure, which is connected to the patient interface via connecting elements, wherein, starting from the base structure, inner walls and outer walls are arranged in an inclined state in relation to an axis extending in the spring direction, and wherein the walls, at least in part, form a honeycomb structure, and having a bearing surface, at least part of which extends parallel to the base structure, wherein the bearing surface is spaced apart from the base structure by at least two honeycomb structures. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136202 | APPARATUS FOR FLUID TUBE - A fluid tube is disclosed herein. The breathing circuit tube has a wall which comprises a hollow geometry. The wall defines a passageway with a central longitudinal axis therethrough. The wall is expandable and contractible to adjust a diameter and a length of the passageway. The wall includes one or more corrugations that expand and contract to adjust the diameter and length of the passageway. The corrugations extend between terminal end portions of the wall. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136203 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INCREASING BROWN ADIPOSE TISSUE ACTIVITY DURING SLEEP - A method and system is provided for increasing brown adipose tissue deposits and activity by breathing air from a CPAP machine having a chiller which cools the air to less than 55° F. before discharge from the CPAP mask to the person's lungs while sleeping. The cool air increases brown adipose tissue development and activity, thereby increasing caloric expenditures, so as to lead to weight loss and other health benefits. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136204 | CONSUMER MIGRAINE RELIEF DEVICE FOR USE WITH BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - The migraine treatment device of the preferred embodiments includes a threaded fitting designed to thread onto a beverage container; a valve coupled to the threaded fitting; a nozzle coupled to the valve, where the nozzle opening is smaller than the size of a human nostril; where at least some of the gas in the beverage container is one or more of: a) carbon dioxide, b) nitric oxide, c) nitrous oxide, d) an acidic gas, e) a gas that reacts with moisture to create acid, and f) an acidic vapor. The migraine treatment device is preferably designed to deliver gas into the nasal passageway of a user, where the gas is capable of reacting with moisture to create an acid so that the acid activates a sensation in the nerves of the nasal passageway, causing a reduction in a user's discomfort due to at least one of headaches and migraine headaches. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136205 | POSITIVE EXPIRATORY PRESSURE DEVICES WITH FLUTTER VALVE - A positive pressure airway device for providing resistance in an air pathway for a patient exhaling. The device includes a central tube region, a inspiratory air passageway for passing air into the central tube region when a patient breathing through the device inhales, and an expiratory air passageway for passing air out of the central tube region when a patient breathing through the device exhales, A valve in the expiratory air passageway allows air to flow out only when a patient using the device exhales with an expiratory air pressure greater than a selected pressure, and includes a stopper and a coil spring with an interior portion that is free from any structure that would inhibit the “side-to-side” movement of the spring within the housing. The stopper has a cone-shaped air-stopping surface providing a valve angle that is different from, and is preferably slightly less than, the valve-seat angle. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136206 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND ARTICLES FOR ENHANCING WELLNESS ASSOCIATED WITH HABITABLE ENVIRONMENTS - Environmental characteristics of habitable environments (e.g., hotel or motel rooms, spas, resorts, cruise boat cabins, offices, hospitals and/or homes, apartments or residences) are controlled to eliminate, reduce or ameliorate adverse or harmful aspects and introduce, increase or enhance beneficial aspects in order to improve a “wellness” or sense of “wellbeing” provided via the environments. Control of intensity and wavelength distribution of passive and active Illumination addresses various issues, symptoms or syndromes, for instance to maintain a circadian rhythm or cycle, adjust for “jet lag” or season affective disorder, etc. Air quality and attributes are controlled. Scent(s) may be dispersed. Hypoallergenic items (e.g., bedding, linens) may be used. Water quality is controlled. Noise is reduced and sounds (e.g., masking, music, natural) may be provided. Passive and active pathogen controls are employed. Controls are provided for the occupant and/or facility personnel, as is instruction, and surveys, including assessing wellness. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136207 | CATHETER, CATHETER PRODUCTION MOLD, CATHETER PRODUCTION METHOD - A catheter includes: an outer tube; an inner tube provided inside of the outer tube; and a branched part that separates the outer tube and the inner tube from each other on a first end side thereof, wherein a ratio between cross-sectional areas of a first lumen formed at least by inside of the outer tube and outside of the inner tube and a second lumen formed within the inner tube is set such that a ratio between cross-sectional areas of the outer tube and the inner tube in the branched part is equal to or greater than the ratio between the cross-sectional areas of the first lumen and the second lumen in a state where the inner tube is arranged inside of the outer tube in a length direction in which the outer tube and the inner tube extend. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136208 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MEDICAL LONG BODY - A method of manufacturing a medical elongated body including an inner layer, an outer layer covering the outside of the inner layer, and a reinforcement body provided between the inner layer and the outer layer. The method includes an inner layer forming step of forming the inner layer, a reinforcement body forming step of forming the reinforcement body on an outer peripheral surface of the inner layer after the inner layer forming step, a cooling step of cooling at least a predetermined spot of the inner layer after the reinforcement body forming step, and an annealing step of annealing the reinforcement body which overlaps the predetermined spot of the inner layer cooled by the cooling step. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136209 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DRAINING AND ANALYZING BODILY FLUIDS - Systems, devices and methods for draining and analyzing bodily fluids are disclosed in which a drainage assembly is configured to prevent negative pressure build-up. The drainage assembly generally includes a catheter which may include a drainage lumen, a reservoir, a venting mechanism in fluid communication with the drainage lumen and a positive pressure lumen, and a controller. The venting mechanism may further include a valve which is configured to maintain a closed position, as well as a vent in fluid communication with the valve, where the venting mechanism is configured to inhibit wetting of the vent from fluid within the drainage lumen | 2017-05-18 |
20170136210 | NON-FOULING, ANTI-MICROBIAL CATHETER - The disclosed non-fouling, antimicrobial catheters release a therapeutically effective amount of silver ions in response to an electrical current to prevent, inhibit, or reduce bacteria or fungi from passing through the catheter into the body of a subject, for example passing through the urethra and into the bladder via the gap between the external surface of the catheter and the urethral wall. The release of silver ions in response to the electrical current also inhibits, reduces, or prevents microbes from passing through the catheter into the subject via the internal features of the catheter. The release of silver ions also reduces, inhibits or prevents microbes from colonizing and developing a fibrous matrix on the exterior surface of the catheter (also known as biofilm). Microbes on the catheter or in the tissue of a subject in contact with the catheter are killed by the ionic silver. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136211 | CATHETER STIFFNESS ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A catheter stiffener adjustment system including a first member with an outer diameter and having at least three first segments with at least one joint enabling the segments to bend relative to each other, and a second member having an inner diameter defining a passageway through which the first member is movable relative to the second member. The second member has at least three second segments with at least one joint enabling the segments to bend relative to each other. In a first position, the first segments and the second segments are alignable substantially in phase to generate a first flexure condition. In a second position, the first segments and the second segments are alignable substantially out of phase to generate a second, stiffer flexure condition. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136212 | Transcarotid Neurovascular Catheter - An interventional catheter for treating an artery includes an elongated body sized and shaped to be transcervically introduced into a common carotid artery at an access location in the neck. The elongated body has an overall length such that the distal most section can be positioned in an intracranial artery and at least a portion of the proximal most section is positioned in the common carotid artery during use. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136213 | DEVICE FOR REDUCING AXIAL SHORTENING OF CATHETER OR SHEATH DUE TO REPEATED DEFLECTION - A deflectable medical device incorporates a strut that is configured to reduce or eliminate axial shortening of the deflectable portion of the medical device, for example, the deflectable distal end portion of a catheter or access sheath. The strut may is coaxially disposed in the medical device in the section that is contemplated to undergo the repeated deflection. The strut provides improved column strength and axial restoration. The strut may be stent-like device, an elongate device having opposing ends coupled by a connecting lattice involving a plurality of helical connecting elements or a tube having a plurality of circumferentially-extending slots arranged in longitudinally-extending rows. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136214 | INTRAVENOUS SPLINT COVER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An intravenous splint cover may include a main body, a pair of opposing securing members, and a splinting member. The main body may be rectangular shaped and have a bottom portion and a top portion. The pair of opposing securing members may be rectangular shaped and be connected to and extend outwardly from the main body and have a bottom portion and a top portion. The splinting member may be rectangular shaped and be carried by the bottom portion of the main body and extend outwardly from the main body to create an elevated portion of the main body. The bottom portions of the pair of opposing securing members may have an adhesive material applied thereto. The bottom portion of the main body that does not carry the splinting member may have an adhesive material applied thereto. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136215 | SECUREMENT DEVICE FOR POLYMER TUBING AND POLYMER COATED CABLES - A securement device for catheter tubes and polymer coated cables includes a base mounted on a support surface, and male and female straps, the male straps having locking members that mate with corresponding apertures in the female straps. The male and female straps connect to a base via fixed ends of the respective male and female straps, and each of the fixed ends comprises a curved portion configured to orient the corresponding unsecured strap substantially parallel to the base. Each of the fixed ends of the male straps mate with a recess in the fixed ends of the corresponding female strap, thereby forming a crease for seating the tube or cable being secured. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136216 | PROTECTIVE COVER, METHODS OF MAKING AND USING A PROTECTIVE COVER AND KITS HAVING A PROTECTIVE COVER - A protective cover for an affected area of a patient, particularly associated with an insertion site of a catheter or other puncture or opening in a patient's skin, comprising a body portion including an aperture, and a window portion, wherein the body portion and window portion each optionally comprises an antimicrobial composition. Aspects of the present invention provide articles, systems and kits for covering an incision, wound or catheter insertion site with a protective cover, and methods of using and making the protective cover. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136217 | NEEDLE DEVICES WITH DUAL DIAMETER CANNULA AND RELATED METHODS - A needle device includes a catheter tube attached to a catheter hub, a needle attached to a needle hub, and a needle guard. The catheter hub has an interior cavity and a projection extending from an interior surface in the interior cavity. The needle projects through the catheter tube and has a needle tip extending out a distal end of the catheter tube in a ready position, a proximal end attached to a needle hub, and a shaft having a shaft diameter region, a reduced diameter region, and at least one transition region between the shaft diameter region and the reduced diameter region. The needle guard has a proximal wall and two arms extending distal the proximal wall. The two arms press against the shaft in the ready position and secure the needle tip in the protective position. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136218 | SHEATH - The present application includes a sheath that is suitable for use in a variety of medical procedures. In one or more implementations, the sheath includes a shunt member, and a curvable portion. The curvable portion may be configured in various orientations to facilitate an intervention, such as a hemodialysis intervention, or the like, by an operator. The curvable portion may be configured to bend between a substantially straight configuration and a curved configuration. In implementations, the sheath may be configured to have detachable and/or interchangeable components (e.g., shunt member, curvable portion, etc.). | 2017-05-18 |
20170136219 | BALLOON ANGIOPLASTY CATHETER COATING TO ENCOURAGE VESSEL REPAIR AND FURTHER REDUCE RESTENOSIS - A method for treating a target vascular portion of a subject including: providing an angioplasty balloon system including a balloon carrying a first therapeutic agent and a second therapeutic agent on a surface of the balloon, wherein the first therapeutic agent is an anti-proliferative or anti-mitotic agent and the second therapeutic agent is a drug that aids in vascular healing on a surface of the balloon; positioning the balloon proximate the target vascular portion; expanding the balloon to engage the target vascular portion; thereby delivering at least a portion of the active agent to the target vascular portion; and withdrawing the balloon from the subject. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136220 | OCCLUSION PERFUSION CATHETER - Catheters for occluding, visualizing, irrigating, evacuating, and delivering agents to a treatment area are disclosed. The catheters comprise a catheter body comprising five lumens, first and second occlusion balloons coupled to the catheter body, an optional space-occupying balloon coupled to the catheter body and disposed between the first and second occlusion balloons, and an optional visualization means that enables visualization between the first and second occlusion balloons. Methods for using these catheters are also disclosed. A method comprises inflating the first and second occlusion balloons, inflating the space-occupying balloon, allowing fluid to exit via an evacuation lumen, optionally irrigating or aspirating to facilitate fluid exit via said lumen, and delivering an agent to a treatment area via the agent lumen. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136221 | CATHETER AND SHUNT SYSTEM INCLUDING THE CATHETER - In one embodiment of the invention a catheter ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170136222 | A CONNECTABLE CATHETER - There are provided a connectable catheter system, device and methods of use thereof. The connectable catheter system, comprising: an intermediary catheter comprising an external section and a tip section, the tip section is configured to be inserted into a body of a subject; and a reconnectable indwelling stent comprising a connecting section and a target section, the target section being configured to be located within a body of the subject, wherein the connecting section of the reconnectable indwelling stent is configured to reversibly connect, within the subject body, to the tip section of the intermediary catheter to form a continuous conduit between the intermediary catheter and the reconnectable indwelling stent. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136223 | DRUG-IMPREGNATED ENCASEMENT - A drug-impregnated sleeve for encasing a medical implant is provided. In one embodiment, the sleeve may include a body made of a biologically-compatible material that defines an internal cavity configured to receive the medical implant. In one embodiment, the biologically-compatible material is bioresorbable. The body may include a plurality of apertures, such as perforations or holes, extending from the cavity through the body. The sleeve may further include a first end, a second end, and a drug impregnated into the resorbable sheet. In one possible embodiment, the first end of the sleeve may be open for receiving the medical implant therethrough and the second end may be closed. The implant may be encased in the sleeve and implanted into a patient from which the drug is dispensed in vivo over time to tissue surrounding the implantation site. In one embodiment, the body is made from at least one sheet of a biologically-compatible material. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136224 | Apparatus and Method for Promoting Fluid Uptake Into an Implant - The invention pertains to apparatuses, means and methods to promote uptake of fluids into a reservoir of an implantable drug delivery system though a porous membrane. Embodiments of the invention promote fluid uptake by creating a pressure differential between the reservoir of the drug delivery device and the environment of the device after implantation, for instance a subcutaneous pocket. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136225 | SHEATH FOR SEALED ACCESS TO A VESSEL - A sheath for producing a fully sealed access to the interior of a vessel of an animal or human body comprises a base sheath having a tubular body defining a pass-through channel. The base sheath is adapted to be inserted into the vessel through a vessel aperture. The sheath further comprises an expansion device which is adapted to cooperate with the base sheath such that the outer diameter of the sheath increases in the region of the vessel aperture with the sheath in a stationary position in the vessel and upon actuation of the expansion device. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136226 | VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention generally relates to device and system for facilitating vascular access into a vessel of a patient and to a method of using such a device or system. In one embodiment, the vessel is a vein and the device is used to facilitate obtaining a blood sample. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136227 | POSITIVE BOLUS CLAMP - A clamp for clamping flexible tubing is disclosed. The clamp includes a body having a first portion, a second portion, a first passage through the first portion, and a second passage through the second portion. The first passage is configured to compress a first length of the flexible tubing. The second passage is configured to compress a second length of the flexible tubing that does not overlap the first length. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136228 | CUTANEOUS DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR A PULSE GENERATOR FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - A substantially planar device intended to be secured to the skin of a user is disclosed. The device includes components and electrical connection means defining at least one rigid zone of the device. The electrical connection means have, in the plane of the device, a surface corresponding to at least one component and the means are disposed such as to cover the at least one component in order to protect the component mechanically. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136229 | CUTANEOUS ELECTRODE DEVICE AND ELECTROSTIMULATION DEVICE INCLUDING SAID ELECTRODE DEVICE - A cutaneous electrode device intended for being connected to an electrical pulse generator including a planar body and an electrically insulating material on which at least one electrode, at least one means for connecting to the electrical pulse generator and at least one conductive element electrically connecting said electrode to said connection means are formed. The at least one electrode ends at an inner surface of the body and the at least one connection means ends at an outer surface of the body. The body also has at least one projecting portion that is mechanically connecting an electrode and a connection. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136230 | ENHANCED OUTER SHEATH FOR EXTRACTION DEVICE - A device for extracting an elongated implanted structure from an obstruction within a vessel of a patient includes an inner sheath assembly and an outer sheath assembly. The inner sheath assembly includes an inner sheath and a tip, each having a passageway therethrough for receiving the implanted structure. The tip is configured for cutting and/or disrupting the implanted structure from the obstruction. The outer sheath assembly includes an outer sheath and a tip, each having a passageway therethrough for receiving the inner sheath assembly. The outer surface of this tip includes a plurality of raised elements circumferentially disposed therealong. The raised elements are configured for stabilizing the tissue of the vessel as the device is advanced through the vessel. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136231 | INTERVENTIONAL MEDICAL SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A shaft of an interventional medical system catheter has a distal end formed by opposing elastically deformable retention features that protrude into a lumen of the shaft, and that define an expandable distal opening of the lumen. The retention features secure an implantable medical device to the catheter by an interlocking engagement within a gap defined by a necked-in portion of a device holding member. Each retention feature includes a distal-facing surface defining the distal opening, and, when an elongate release member of the catheter, which extends within the shaft lumen, applies a push force against proximal-facing surfaces of the features, the distal opening expands from a constricted to an open configuration, wherein the open configuration allows passage of the device holding member through the distal opening, and the constricted configuration allows for the interlocking engagement with the device. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136232 | INHIBITION OF IMPLANT MIGRATION - An electrostimulator implant comprises (i) an implant body, the implant being injectable into tissue of a subject along a longitudinal axis of the implant body, (ii) first and second electrodes, disposed on respective first and second portions of the implant body; (iii) circuitry, disposed inside the implant body, and configured to drive the electrodes to apply current to the tissue; and (iv) a mesh, disposed over at least 50 percent of the implant body, and configured to serve as an anchor of the implant. Other embodiments are also described. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136233 | LEADLESS CARDIAC STIMULATION SYSTEMS - Various configurations of systems that employ leadless electrodes to provide pacing therapy are provided. In one example, a system that provides multiple sites for pacing of myocardium of a heart includes wireless pacing electrode assemblies that are implantable at sites proximate the myocardium using a percutaneous, transluminal, catheter delivery system. Also disclosed are various configurations of such systems, wireless electrode assemblies, and delivery catheters for delivering and implanting the electrode assemblies. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136234 | REMOTE PROGRAMMING OF MRI SETTINGS OF AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A system including an implantable medical device (IMD) configured to be programmed with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) settings for use during an MRI scan, a server configured to receive MRI settings associated with the IMD, and configured to store the MRI settings associated with the IMD, and a portable retrieval programmer. The portable retrieval programmer includes a housing configured for portability by a user, a first communication module in the housing configured to communicate with the server to retrieve the MRI settings associated with the IMD, and a device communication module connectible to and disconnectible from the housing and configured to communicate with the IMD to retrieve the identity data and program the IMD with the MRI settings. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136235 | THERAPEUTICALLY APPLICABLE MULTICHANNEL DIRECT CURRENT DELIVERY DEVICE - A direct current delivery device includes a direct current source or a device for connecting to a direct current source, and a first electrode and a second electrode for connecting to the direct current source, wherein the first electrode is configured as a plurality of needles and the second electrode is configured as a planar electrode, as a needle or a plurality of needles directly connected to one another in an electrically conductive manner. The direct current delivery device includes one or more devices configured to maintain the current intensity constant during the individual delivery of direct current through the needles of the first electrode. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136236 | SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTING, ACTIVATING, AND OPERATING AN IMPLANTABLE BATTERY - Apparatus, systems, and methods for the treatment of bone, cartilage and other types of hard tissue. The treatments, which are suitable for extended treatment, include the treatment and prevention of pathologies through the controllable use of silver, iron, zinc, or magnesium ions. These pathologies may include a pathology which is at least partially induced or aggravated by an infectious disease, for example a bacterial disease. In this case the electrically released ions are silver ions, which are known to have antibacterial properties. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136237 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY APPLICATOR FOR PERSONAL AESTHETIC SKIN TREATMENT - An apparatus for safe personal aesthetic skin treatment including a carrier with a plurality of voltage applying electrodes arranged so that at least one electrode operative to contact the skin at any one time, an electrode-to-skin contact detecting mechanism, and a controller communicating with and operative to receive information from the mechanism regarding the status of the electrode-to-skin contact and limit the number of simultaneously activated electrodes such as to enable safe skin treatment and avoid skin ablation. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136238 | TREATMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES WITH DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION - Techniques using electrical stimulation for treating an Autoimmune Disease by means of an implantable pulse generator and at least one electrode. An electrode lead is surgically implanted in a region of the insular cortex to deliver electrical stimulation. The at least one electrode lead and implantable pulse generator contain features that allow the electrical stimulation to be directed to specific volumes of the insular cortex, and ensure that non-therapeutic volumes do not receive electrical stimulation. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136239 | An Implantable Stimulation Device - A conductive implantable stimulation device for implantation at the head of a subject to treat a neurological disease, comprising a first passive conductive member, wherein the first member is sized and configured for being implanted under the skull bone of the patient, and wherein the first member comprises a conductive interface adapted for extracranial stimulation. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136240 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING OR TERMINATING EPILEPTIC SEIZURES - A method and apparatus for preventing or terminating seizures, by stimulating a brain with at least two implanted electrodes, each implanted in a different one of at least two regions of the brain, with a frequency to emulate and/or disrupt neuronal synchrony. Upon detecting a potential or actual seizure occurrence, the frequency is electrically applied to the brain upon the detection to preempt or terminate the potential or actual seizure occurrence. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136241 | PRIORITIZED PROGRAMMING OF MULTI-ELECTRODE PACING LEADS - Various techniques are disclosed for facilitating selection of at least one vector from among a plurality of vectors for pacing a chamber of a heart. In one example, a method includes presenting, by a computing device, a plurality of criteria by which each of the plurality of vectors may be prioritized, selecting at least one criterion from among a plurality of criteria by which each of the plurality of vectors may be prioritized, measuring the at least one selected criterion for each of the plurality of vectors, and automatically prioritizing, by the computing device, the plurality of vectors based on the measurement of the at least one selected criterion. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136242 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLOSED LOOP CONTROL TO ENSURE A CONSTANT CURRENT OUTPUT WITH A CHANGING LOAD RESISTANCE - A closed loop control system automatically ensures that an output of a device is constant. The system can receive an input to set a fixed value for a variable (e.g., a current, a heart rate, a tissue perfusion, an ion level, etc.), and this variable can be delivered to a feedback component. The system can also include the device to deliver the variable to a load. The feedback component can be coupled to the delivery device to sample the output of the delivery device at different times. Based on the sampling, the feedback component can vary a property of the delivery device related to the delivery of the variable to the load to ensure that the variable remains constant at the fixed value. In some instances, the system can be implemented as a stimulator that delivers the constant current of a current source and has a low output impedance of a voltage source. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136243 | USE OF STIMULATION PULSE SHAPE TO CONTROL NEURAL RECRUITMENT ORDER AND CLINICAL EFFECT - A method, electrical tissue stimulation system, and programmer for providing therapy to a patient are provided. Electrodes are placed adjacent tissue (e.g., spinal cord tissue) of the patient, electrical stimulation energy is delivered from the electrodes to the tissue in accordance with a defined waveform, and a pulse shape of the defined waveform is modified, thereby changing the characteristics of the electrical stimulation energy delivered from the electrode(s) to the tissue. The pulse shape may be modified by selecting one of a plurality of different pulse shape types or by adjusting a time constant of the pulse shape. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136244 | IMPLANTABLE ELECTRICAL STIMULATOR WITH DEFLECTING TIP LEAD - In some examples, an implantable medical device includes an implantable housing, a neurostimulator within the housing, a plurality of electrodes, an implantable lead coupled to the housing, and an actuator formed with the housing. The implantable lead includes at least one electrode of the plurality of electrodes and one or more conductors coupling the at least one electrode to the neurostimulator. The actuator is configured to cause at least a portion of the implantable lead to deflect. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136245 | WIRELESS CARDIAC PACEMAKER WITH CERMET ELECTRODE - One aspect relates to a device including a hollow body, an inner volume and a surrounding volume. The inner volume includes an electronic component and the hollow body encloses the inner volume and includes a first component, a second component and an electrode. The first component is electrically conductive and the second component electrically insulates the electrode from the first component. The electrode includes a cermet, connects the inner volume to the surrounding volume in an electrically conductive manner, and includes a contact surface. The contact surface contacts eukaryotic tissue and has a maximum distance from the electronic component of less than 80 mm. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136246 | MULTIMODAL NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for performing a neurostimulation trial comprises an external trial stimulator capable of delivering stimulation energy to a plurality of electrodes carried by one or more stimulation leads. The external trial stimulator is configurable to operate in a plurality of stimulation energy delivery modes to respectively emulate one of different neurostimulator types. The system may further comprise a programmer capable of configuring the external trial stimulator to operate in one of the stimulation energy delivery modes. The programmer may be capable of generating a first programming screen capable of allowing a first set of stimulation parameters to be defined for the first neurostimulator type, and a second programming screen capable of allowing a second set of stimulation parameters to be defined for a second neurostimulator type. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136247 | POINT-AND-CLICK PROGRAMMING FOR DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION USING REAL-TIME MONOPOLAR REVIEW TRENDLINES - A system and method for selecting leadwire stimulation parameters includes a processor iteratively performing, for each of a plurality of values for a particular stimulation parameter, each value corresponding to a respective current field: (a) shifting the current field longitudinally and/or rotationally to a respective plurality of locations about the leadwire; and (b) for each of the respective plurality of locations, obtaining clinical effect information regarding a respective stimulation of the patient tissue produced by the respective current field at the respective location; and displaying a graph plotting the clinical effect information against values for the particular stimulation parameter and locations about the leadwire, and/or based on the obtained clinical effect information, identifying an optimal combination of a selected value for the particular stimulation parameter and selected location about the leadwire at which to perform a stimulation using the selected value. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136248 | MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH MULTIPLE COMMUNICATION MODES - Medical device systems and methods with multiple communication modes. An example medical device system may include a first medical device and a second medical device communicatively coupled to the first medical device. The first medical device may be configured to communicate information to the second medical device in a first communication mode. The first medical device may further be configured to communicate information to the second medical device in a second communication mode after determining that one or more of the communication pulses captured the heart of the patient. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136249 | DECIDING ON PATIENT ELECTRIC SHOCK THERAPY - Systems, devices, software and methods are provided, for making a decision as to whether to administer an electric shock to a patient. The decision can be made differently, depending on whether the patient has already been shocked or not. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136250 | Providing Life Support - Systems and methods of providing life support are provided. A life support system includes a first life support device that has a control unit and is configured to apply a life support protocol to a subject. The first life support device also includes a memory unit that can store life support protocol information, and the control unit can provide the life support protocol information to a second life support device. The control unit can also receive operating instructions from the second life support device based on the life support protocol information, and can implement the operating instructions. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136251 | WEARABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR (WCD) SYSTEM MAKING SHOCK/NO SHOCK DETERMINATIONS BY AGGREGATING ASPECTS OF MULTIPLE PATIENT PARAMETERS - In embodiments, a WCD system includes one or more transducers that may sense patient parameters from different parts of the patient's body, and thus render physiological inputs from those parameters. First aspects and second aspects may be detected from the physiological inputs. An aggregated first aspect may be generated from the detected first aspects, and an aggregated second aspect may be generated from the detected second aspects. An aggregate analysis score may be determined from the aggregated first aspect and the aggregated second aspect. A shock/no shock determination may be made depending on whether or not the aggregate analysis score meets an aggregate shock criterion. Accordingly, such a WCD system can make shock/no shock determinations by aggregating aspects of multiple patient parameters. Accordingly, multiple inputs are considered in making the shock/no shock determination. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136252 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING PLASMA, SYSTEM FOR GENERATING PLASMA AND METHOD FOR GENERATING PLASMA - A device for generating plasma ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170136253 | Cold Plasma Treatment Devices and Associated Methods - A cold plasma treatment device for delivery of a cold plasma to patient treatment area. Gas is fed to a gas compartment where it is energized by an electrode coupled to a pulse source to thereby generate a cold plasma. A dielectric barrier is sandwiched between the gas compartment and the electrode to form a dielectric barrier discharge device. The cold plasma exits the gas compartment via a bottom member having a plurality of holes. Gases that can be used include noble gases such as helium or combinations of noble gases. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136254 | NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT OF BRONCHIAL CONSTRICTION - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for treating bronchial constriction related to asthma, anaphylaxis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The treatment comprises transmitting impulses of energy non-invasively to selected nerve fibers that are responsible for smooth muscle dilation. The transmitted energy impulses, comprising magnetic and/or electrical, mechanical and/or acoustic, and optical and/or thermal energy, stimulate the selected nerve fibers. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136255 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS) TO A PATIENT - Apparatus for applying Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to a patient, wherein the apparatus comprises:
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20170136256 | QUICK DETACHABLE MAGNETIZED BODY WEAR - A magnetized body wear is configured to be worn on a body part of a user, for example, worn on the wrist or ankle of the feet. The magnetized body wear comprises multiple magnetized spheres coated with a covering material, where the magnetized spheres are removably attached to each other to define a closed loop. One selected pair of the magnetized spheres is detached to open the closed loop and to allow the attached magnetized spheres to be worn and attached around the body part. The closed looped magnetized spheres worn on the body part optimizes bodily conditions of the user. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136257 | A SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE FOR LOCALLY TREATING SKIN - A skin treatment device ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170136258 | PAMS TECHNOLOGY-BASED SKIN ADHESIVE-TYPE LOW LEVEL LIGHT IRRADIATOR SYSTEM USING MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a photo-activated modulation of smooth muscle (PAMS) technology-based skin adhesive-type low level light irradiator system using a mobile communication device. The present invention can monitor and control the charging state of a battery embedded in a skin adhesive-type low level light irradiator, which is adhered to a specific skin area of a human body using medical double-sided tape and emits and radiates visible light for a given time period, thereby inducing a bioactive substance, such as nitric oxide, to be secreted from an internal organ or tissue of the human body which is connected to the light irradiated skin area by a peripheral nerve, in real time and wirelessly using a mobile communication device. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136259 | LIGHTING SYSTEM, OPERATION DEVICE, AND LIGHT IRRADIATION METHOD - A lighting system includes: an illumination light source which irradiates a user with illumination light; a user interface which receives a user operation; a controller which controls an amount of light of the illumination light source and an irradiation period of the illumination light source; and a storage which stores characteristic information having a negative correlation between the amount of light and the irradiation period. When the user interface receives a user operation which specifies a value of one of the amount of light and the irradiation period, the controller determines a value of the other according to the characteristic information and controls the illumination light source according to the specified value of the one of the amount of light and the irradiation period and the determined value of the other. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136260 | BEVERAGE MADE UP OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS IN COMBINATION WITH A TRANSPARENT CAN THAT CAN BE LIT UP - The present invention relates to an herbal extract beverage that in combination with a clear LED lit container will affect the individual's mood depending on the color of light used, the herbal extract compositions used and the wavelength and wavelength frequency of the light used. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136261 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF OBJECTS IN A RADIATION ROOM FOR RADIATION THERAPY - At least one laser line is projected onto a surface of a patient located on a patient table, and is detected. An evaluation and control apparatus determines initial coordinate points along a laser line projected onto the surface of the patient during an initial radiation procedure based on measurement values associated with the at least one laser line detected through an initial real-time triangulation process. The initial coordinate points are compared with target coordinate points for patient positioning. Whether or not an impermissible deviation exists between the initial coordinate points and the target coordinate points is determined, and a corrective action is executed based on the determination that an impermissible deviation exists. Determining updated coordinate points occurs while corrective action is being executed, and a warning signal is emitted based on the updated coordinate points. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136262 | OPTICAL WATER SURFACE DETECTOR AND METHOD - A device and method to be used in the calibration process for a linear accelerator (LINAC). The optical water surface detector device allows the accurate determine of the height of the water surface in a tank. The device housing includes a light source and a light receiver. The housing can also include a circuit board. The device is mounted on an arm attached to a vertical position mechanism mounted within the tank. The light source within the device is controlled by a main control unit which also receives signals from the receiver and determines the amount of light striking the receiver. The control unit also controls the position of the vertical position mechanism and thus the arm on which the device is mounted. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136263 | CIRCUMFERENTIAL NECK TONING METHOD - A method of toning skin on a human patient's neck. The method includes applying a beam to an exterior surface of a portion of the skin of the neck. The beam comprises at least one of infrared light waves, ultrasound waves, and low fluence radiofrequency waves. The beam is configured to tone the portion of the skin. The portion may include a posterior portion of the skin of the neck. In such embodiments, the beam tones the posterior portion causing the posterior portion to pull on and tighten an anterior portion of the skin. The portion of the skin may include a circumferential portion that extends circumferentially completely around the neck. The skin is divisible circumferentially around the neck into a plurality of sections that each extend only partway around the neck. The beam may be applied to each of the plurality of sections separately. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136264 | MONITORING AND TREATING PAIN WITH EPIDERMAL ELECTRONICS - Systems and methods are described for monitoring, treating, and preventing a pain state of an individual. In an aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, a deformable substrate; a sensor assembly coupled to the deformable substrate, the sensor assembly including a motion sensor and a physiological sensor, the sensor assembly configured to generate one or more sense signals based on detection of a movement of the body portion by the motion sensor and a physiological parameter of the body portion by the physiological sensor; a processor including circuitry configured to identify a physiological state of the individual subject based on at least one of the movement of the body portion or the physiological parameter; and an effector operably coupled to the processor and configured to affect the body portion responsive to control by the processor. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136265 | MONITORING AND TREATING PAIN WITH EPIDERMAL ELECTRONICS - Systems and methods are described for monitoring, treating, and preventing a pain state of an individual. In an aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, a deformable substrate; a sensor assembly coupled to the deformable substrate, the sensor assembly including a motion sensor and a physiological sensor, the sensor assembly configured to generate one or more sense signals based on detection of a movement of the body portion by the motion sensor and a physiological parameter of the body portion by the physiological sensor; a processor including circuitry configured to identify a physiological state of the individual subject based on at least one of the movement of the body portion or the physiological parameter; and an effector operably coupled to the processor and configured to affect the body portion responsive to control by the processor. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136266 | TISSUE STABILIZATION FOR THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND - A device including a focused ultrasound probe, a first balloon, and a second balloon. The first balloon can be located at least partially inside the second balloon. The inner balloon can be configured to act as a fluid interface, a mechanism for cooling, and a mechanism for changing tissue depth of a focal point of the probe. The second balloon can be filed with a thermosensitive hydrogel configured to turn from a fluid at room temperature to a gel at physiologic temperatures. The first and second balloons can be configured to create a fluid interface between the probe and targeted tissue of a patient. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136267 | EMERGENCY ENTRANCE TOOL - An emergency entrance tool including a body having a first end and a second end and between the ends is a middle section adapted to be readily held by hand. The first end is configured in generally an S-curve shaped portion and terminates with the sides of the S-curve shaped portion meeting at approximately a point. The second end is configured in the shape of one more hooks. Methods for using the emergency entrance tool to gain entrance to “in swing” and “out swing” doors are also provided. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136268 | POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR - A personal powered air respirator, for example a welding or spraying helmet ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170136269 | BREATHING SYSTEM AND SEAT FOR AIRCRAFT CREW MEMBER OR PASSENGER - A breathing system for an aircraft crew member or passenger comprises a face-fitting device ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170136270 | RESPIRATOR WITHOUT BREATHING RESISTANCE - The present invention relates to a respirator without breathing resistance, which has an air inlet duct that passes through an inside and an outside of the respirator and that has asymmetrical electrodes and particle capturing plates formed on an inner surface of the air inlet duct; ozone removing element that removes ozone generated by micro-plasma; and high voltage dc-dc converter that provides high voltage to the asymmetrical electrodes. It employs asymmetrical electrodes and particle capturing plates to filter air without generating breathing resistance. When the respirator according to the present invention is used, safety of a wearer may be maintained in accordance with an environment and breathing may be smoothly performed even while introduction of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores, fine dust, or the like included in air may be effectively blocked. Accordingly, the respirator may be widely utilized to maintain the safety of the wearer in various environments. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136271 | PERSONAL AIR FILTRATION DEVICE - The invention provides a personal filtration apparatus with a multi-stage filter. In some embodiments each section can be individually replaced for reduced cost | 2017-05-18 |
20170136272 | Fall Protection Apparatus with a Mast and a Boom - A fall protection apparatus includes a heavy support base with a pivotal mast having a top member for rotation around the axis of the mast carrying a series of booms pivotal about respective vertical axes, each having an end coupling member for receiving a fall restraint harness. Each boom is formed by a tube which fractures on a fall and an elongate stainless steel strap inside the tube which bends without fracturing. The mast includes a series of telescopic rectangular mast sections with a winch driven cable and pulley arrangement for extending the first section which acts to pull the second inner section to the extended position as the first inner section moves out of the outer section. Each section includes first and second pulleys mounted at the same face of the section with the cable located between the face of the section and the face of the next section, | 2017-05-18 |
20170136273 | FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - A fire suppression system includes a high pressure inert gas source configured to provide a first inert gas output and a low pressure inert gas source configured to provide a second inert gas output. A distribution network is connected with the high pressure inert gas source and the low pressure inert gas source to distribute the first inert gas output and the second inert gas output throughout a confined space. A volume reduction system is positioned within the confined space and includes a seal member. The seal member is selectively deployable between a first position and a second position to isolate a first volume of the confined space from a second volume of the confined space and reduce an amount of the first inert gas output and the second inert gas output required to respond to a fire threat within the confined space. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136274 | Installed Fire Fighting Apparatus For Flammable Objects - The installed fire fighting apparatus has one or more forwarding pipelines to transfer a fire extinguishing substance composition to a place of use, and one or more spreading devices connected to the output end of the forwarding pipeline, serving for directed discharge of the fire extinguishing substance composition and designed to be fixed to a flammable object. The apparatus includes a storage pipeline to store the fire fighting substance composition, comprising a pipeline with a cross-section exceeding the cross-section of the forwarding pipeline and closed at its ends or closed into itself like a loop, where the storage pipeline is equipped with a feeder pipe end with a pressure-tight shut-off device, a valve on the feeder pipe end, as well as a device to measure pressure in the interior space of the storage pipeline and a safety fitting, preferably a safety valve. The storage pipeline has a forwarding branch-off, to which branch-off the forwarding pipeline is connected by its input end. The forwarding pipeline has a flow control valve inserted both beside the branch-off location and at a distance therefrom, and a pressure release branch-off is fitted between the two flow control valves, where such pressure release branch-off is equipped with a shut-off valve. There is a fire extinguishing substance composition filled in the storage pipeline, which is a mixture of a fire fighting substance and a pressurized gas. The apparatus is fitted with at least two individual fire sensors designed to be located at various places of the flammable object and capable to distinguish fires according to extinguishing output demand. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136275 | DEVICE, METHOD FOR ADVERTISING, METHOD FOR RETROFITTING A DEVICE, CONSTRUCTION SET AND ARRANGEMENT - A device for displaying images or films includes a shell which is made of a translucent, flexible, air-tight and non-flammable material that delimits an interior space. The device further includes a fan for inflating the shell and a plurality of lights in the interior. A fire protection apparatus is provided which is configured to release a fire-extinguishing agent into the interior space if a fire is detected. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136276 | FIRE-FIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM - A control system for use with a fire-fighting device connected to a pump includes a user interface configured to receive a user-requested parameter of fluid, and a base component in communication with the user interface. The base component includes a programmable logic controller having predefined logic stored thereon. The base component automatically controls operation of the pump based on the predefined logic, the user-requested parameter of fluid, and at least two of: a first actuation state of a first valve configured to control a first flow of liquid from a storage tank at the fire-fighting device, a second actuation state of a second valve configured to control a second flow of liquid from a remote water source, a third actuation state of a third valve configured to control a third flow of liquid to a nozzle, a volume of water stored at the storage tank, and a water pressure associated with the remote water source. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136277 | A PLAYGROUND - The invention relates to a playground comprising a number of pillars of a circular cross sectional area, and a series of playground elements including floor panels and side panels, and a series of brackets for attachment of the playground elements to the pillars. The brackets comprise an element coupling portion adapted to be fastened to a playground element and a pillar coupling portion adapted to be fastened to a side portion of a pillar. Here, the pillar coupling portion comprising a contact face curved to lie against pillar and a boring for receiving a fastening member which is oriented such that the bracket when fastened to the pillar is attached by the fastening member inserted from the bracket and into the pillar in a radial direction of the pillar. The series of brackets comprises brackets with element coupling portions adapted to be fastened to each of the playground elements in the series of playground elements, and all the brackets in the series comprise essentially identical pillar coupling portions such that all the brackets are adapted to be attached to the pillars in the same way. The invention also relates to a method of assembling such a playground. The series of playground elements may include floor panels, side panels, a series of bars of predefined diameters and chains. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136278 | AN EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD OF EXERCISING USING SAID DEVICE - A mobile exercise device ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170136279 | CLIMBING WALL CONFIGURATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Climbing wall configuration systems and methods suitable for use with both traditional protection and a primary substructure of a climbing wall. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136280 | COMPREHENSIVE FITNESS EQUIPMENT LEG PRESS - The present invention relates to a comprehensive fitness equipment leg press allows a user to do a weight training leg press exercise for training a lower body from 10 kg to 200 kg by sitting on a bench pushing the footrest included in the footrest frame, which moves back and forth smoothly along a central frame for adjusting weight of the footrest frame. The comprehensive fitness equipment leg press comprises a hydraulic cylinder formed on a lower end of the bench without using 15 10 kg weights and a hydraulic cylinder rod connection installed on a body of a weight adjusting bar using the principle of the lever for adjusting weight of the footrest of the footrest frame. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136281 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus and a method of using the exercise apparatus are presented herein. The exercise apparatus includes a handle portion and at least two angularly spaced resistance elements which, in use, are attached to the handle portion for providing resistance to movement through a liquid. The method of using the exercise apparatus includes immersing the exercise apparatus in a liquid, holding a handle portion of the exercise apparatus and exercising by moving the exercise apparatus against resistance provided by the liquid. | 2017-05-18 |
20170136282 | RESILIENT EXERCISE ARTICLE - A resilient exercise article includes an outer surface defining an interior chamber. The article comprises outward being one of a spherical shape, an ovoid shape or a double ovoid shape, at least one circumferential groove defined in the outer surface, and a bore extending axially through the article. | 2017-05-18 |