30th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180207384 | Cushion for Breathing mask and Breathing mask - A cushion for a breathing mask and a breathing mask. The cushion includes a connection portion for connecting to a frame or an elbow assembly of the breathing mask; a face contact portion for getting in contact with the face of a patient, wherein the face contact portion is formed by a thin membrane; and a support portion which is connected between the connection portion and the face contact portion, wherein the face contact portion has an external extension portion which extends from the support portion to the exterior of the cushion and an internal extension portion which extends from the outer circumference side of the external extension portion to the interior of the cushion in at least partial area. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207385 | HEADGEAR ASSEMBLY - A headgear assembly for retaining a respiratory mask on a user's face includes arrangements or components that allow for variation in a size of the headgear assembly. In some configurations, the headgear assembly includes one or more hubs, each of which are configured to connect a top and rear strap together. The size of the headgear assembly can be determined by the size or configuration of the hub. In other configurations, the headgear assembly comprises one or more spacer elements within one or more straps of the headgear. The size of the headgear assembly can be determined by the size of the spacer element or a relative position between the strap and the spacer element. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207386 | CAPNOXYGEN MASKS - An oxygen mask configured for CO2 sampling and oxygen delivery, the oxygen mask having an oxygen inlet, a nasal breath-sampling element and a breath sampling port configured to receive breath samples, sampled by the breath-sampling element, wherein the breath-sampling element is configured to reduce dilution of exhaled breath by the delivered oxygen. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207387 | FLUID COUPLING CONDUIT FOR A PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE - A fluid coupling conduit is for a patient interface device. The fluid coupling conduit includes a body including: an inlet end structured to receive a flow of breathing gas, an outlet end fluidly coupled to the inlet end, and a middle portion disposed between the inlet end and the outlet end, the middle portion including a rim defining a relief aperture provided in an aperture plane. The fluid coupling conduit further includes a blocking member substantially disposed in the relief aperture, a number of openings being formed between the blocking member and the rim. The rim includes a number of protrusions extending transversely to the aperture plane. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207388 | TRACHEAL HUMIDIFICATION DEVICE - Some embodiments of the invention include a tracheal humidification device. The tracheal humidification device may include a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion may include a tracheostomy connection port formed to couple with a tracheostomy connection tube; and a heat moisture exchanger port formed to couple with a heat moisture exchanger. The second body portion may be coupled with the first body portion, for example, rotatably coupled. The second body portion may include a nebulizer port formed to couple with a nebulizer and having a closable seal that is closable when the nebulizer is not coupled with the nebulizer port; and a suction port having a closable cap. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207389 | EXHALATION PORT - Several embodiments of exhalation ports for use respiratory systems are described. Some of the embodiments provide an elongate body defining a lumen through which gases may flow. A plurality of tapered openings is arranged on a portion of the elongate body and configured to vent gases. A shroud extends from the elongate body and surrounds one or more of the plurality of tapered openings. The exhalation port is arranged to removably connect in-line with a circuit for delivering gases to a patient. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207390 | INHALER DEVICE FOR INHALABLE LIQUIDS - The present invention provides a new inhaler device for the storage and administration of inhalable liquids to a patient offering one or more advantages or improvements over known inhalers, particularly inhalers for the delivery of halogenated volatile liquids such as methoxyflurane for use as an analgesic. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207391 | PNEUMATIC SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLED OXYGEN DELIVERY - A pneumatic system for delivering oxygen to a subject, including an oxygen supply channel having an inlet, a patient delivery outlet and an exhaust; and a flow control element configured to control the flow from the oxygen inlet to the patient delivery outlet, or to the exhaust; wherein inhalation by the patient causes the flow control element to assume a first position, allowing oxygen to flow from the oxygen inlet to the patient delivery outlet; and wherein exhalation by the patient causes the flow control element to assume a second position, directing oxygen flow from the oxygen inlet to the exhaust. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207392 | Sleep-aiding Apparatus - An embodiment of the utility model disclosed a sleep-aiding apparatus, which comprises a surface case of the body and a bottom case of the body fastened with each other. The top of the surface case of the body is provided with a primary light-emitting spot, a switch button connected with the primary light-emitting spot, and a secondary light-emitting ring provided around the switch button; the bottom case of the body is provided with a PCB circuit board which is connected with the light-emitting spot, the switch button and the secondary light-emitting ring on the surface case of the body; LED lamp beads acting as the carrier are provided in the primary light-emitting spot and the secondary light-emitting ring, and light guide surfaces capable of releasing red lights having optical wavelengths ranging from 4 to 20 microns are provided outside the primary light-emitting spot and the secondary light-emitting ring; innovation of the technical solution has broken through the restriction on the energy products such as necessity of being attached to a body and used within a close range so as to be influenced by the frequency vibration, the use of red lights of 630 nm as the carrier for conducting the energy can make use of the energy of the optical wavelength ranging from 4-20 micrometers more efficiently, conveniently and flexibly. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207393 | CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING SLEEP ENVIRONMENT - The present disclosure relates to a technology for a sensor network, machine to machine (M2M), machine type communication (MTC) and internet of things (IoT). The present disclosure can be utilized for intelligent services (smart homes, smart buildings, smart cities, smart cars or connected cars, health care, digital education, retail trading, security and safety-related services, etc.) based on the technology. A control method of a control device for managing a user's sleep environment according to the present invention may comprise the steps of: obtaining sleep-related information of the user on the basis of user sensing data sensed by a sensor; and controlling, on the basis of the sleep-related information, a first wavelength band output of at least one electronic device comprising a light source. The present invention may also include other embodiments, not limited to the above embodiment. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207394 | Aromatherapy Vaporization Device - A novel aromatherapy vaporization device is disclosed having a heating chamber first portion for receiving of phyto material and a heating chamber second portion. In a first mode of operation phyto material is loaded into the heating chamber first portion having a first conductive heating element disposed therein and in a second mode of operation an angle of a hinge is varied that brings the heating chamber second portion in proximity to the heating chamber first portion. In the second mode of operation electrical current flows from a first battery to a first conductive heating element and the phyto material is heated to a predetermined temperature and vapor is emitted from the heating of the phyto material and is captured in the heating chamber second portion and flows through a heating chamber first portion aperture and propagates through a fluid pathway for inhalation from an inhalation aperture. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207395 | EXPANDABLE SHEATH - Disclosed herein are expandable introducer sheaths and methods of making and using the same. The sheaths minimize trauma to a patient's vasculature by allowing for temporary expansion of a portion of the sheath to accommodate passage of a delivery system for a cardiovascular device, then return to a non-expanded state after the passage of the device. The sheath includes an elongated annular member having longitudinally extending channels that facilitate the sheath's temporary expansion. The channels are positioned in such a way that, upon expansion, they enable the movement of protruding contact surfaces toward the inner and outer surfaces of the annular member, reducing friction between the surface and the passing device. Some embodiments of the expandable sheath include an elastic outer layer that pushes the protruding contact surfaces back towards their original positions after the passage of the device. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207396 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH LOW AXIAL SLIDING FRICTION - Sliding friction between a catheter and a guiding core is reduced by a rotating inner catheter member ( | 2018-07-26 |
20180207397 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVAL OF BLOOD AND THROMBOTIC MATERIAL - A system for aspirating thrombus includes an aspiration catheter including a supply lumen and an aspiration lumen each extending within an elongate shaft, and an opening at or near the distal end of the supply lumen, the opening configured to allow the injection of pressurized fluid into the aspiration lumen at or near the distal end of the aspiration lumen when the pressurized fluid is pumped through the supply lumen, a tubing set including tubing and having a distal end configured to couple to the aspiration lumen of the aspiration catheter and a proximal end configured to couple to a vacuum source, a tubing compression element configured to externally engage the tubing of the tubing set, and an activation interface configured to activate the tubing compression element to compress the tubing at a location between the proximal end of the tubing set and the distal end of the tubing set. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207398 | CLOSED SYSTEM FOR UMBILICAL VEIN ACCESS - Methods and devices are configured for accessing an umbilical vein of a human. The umbilical vein catheter includes a proximal access port that is closed with a septum. The septum provides a closed system to reduce the risk of air embolism and intraluminal infection via the catheter. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207399 | Single Operator Intracranial Medical Device Delivery Systems and Methods of Use - A rapid exchange microcatheter for accessing the intracranial neurovasculature. A side opening through the sidewall is located a first distance proximal to the distal-most tip. A proximal opening located proximal to the side opening is a second distance from the distal-most tip. A distal, reinforced catheter portion extends between a distal end region to a point near the side opening. A proximal, reinforced catheter portion extends a distance from a point near the side opening towards the proximal end of the catheter body. The side opening is positioned within a gap between a proximal end of the distal reinforced catheter portion and a distal end of the proximal reinforced catheter portion. A payload of a cerebral treatment device is housed within the lumen proximal to the side opening. Related devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207400 | MAGNETICALLY GUIDED CATHETER WITH CONCENTRIC NEEDLE PORT - A catheter for ablation, mapping, injection, and directional control by an external magnetic system has a catheter body, an intermediate section, and a tip section having a tip electrode with an omnidirectional distal end and a concentric needle port. The tip electrode houses a magnetic device and a position sensor in an integrated configuration that facilitates a path in the tip section for extension and retraction of a component, including an injection needle, with reduced stress and friction. The integrated configuration is an efficient use of space in the tip electrode that allows the tip section to carry both the position sensor and the necessary volume of magnetic or magnetizable material to accomplish magnetic navigation. The catheter also includes a very soft and flexible intermediate section and an even softer and more flexible distal transitional section carrying additional magnetic members to facilitate remote magnetic navigation. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207401 | TRACHEOSCOPE PULL WIRE CONTROL MECHANISM - A tracheoscope pull wire control mechanism includes a rotating wheel pivotally arranged inside a handle; a holding cavity is formed on an upper portion of the rotating wheel; a spring and a brake block are arranged in the groove, such that a connection rod of the control piece above the handle passes through a long slotted hole at a position opposite to the handle, and is clamped and linked with the brake block; and the near ends of the two pull wires are extended and are combined on the rotating wheel of the control mechanism. The positioning structure can be operated with a single hand, which is different from the conventional two-hand control manner; and the operation efficiency and the convenience are improved. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207402 | SHAFT AND HANDLE FOR A CATHETER WITH INDEPENDENTLY-DEFLECTABLE SEGMENTS - An elongate medical device with independently-deflectable segments and a handle for manually deflecting those segments can include a shaft having a distal segment and proximal segment, at least one proximal segment deflection wire adapted to deflect the proximal segment, at least one distal segment deflection wire adapted to deflect the distal segment independent of the proximal segment, and a handle portion. The handle portion may comprise a first manual actuation mechanism coupled to the at least one distal segment deflection wire and a second manual actuation mechanism coupled to the at least one proximal segment deflection wire. Actuation of the first manual actuation mechanism may impart a tensile force on the distal segment deflection wire to cause the distal segment to deflect, and actuation of the second manual actuation mechanism may impart a tensile force on the proximal segment to cause the proximal segment to deflect. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207403 | TRACHEOSCOPE - A tracheoscope includes a handle having a control mechanism; one end of the handle is connected with a plug-in type screen, and the other end of the handle is combined with a catheter; the far end of the catheter is provided with a hose part including a main elastic spring ring inside, and the farthest end of the catheter is combined with a probe provided with a shooting module and luminophors inside; two pull wires are arranged in the catheter; and the near ends of the two pull wires are extended and are combined on the control mechanism, and the far ends of the two pull wires are respectively arranged in two small elastic spring rings in a penetration manner and are fixed. The probe can be stably combined with the shooting module and the luminophors, so the shooting stability is improved. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207404 | DEFLECTABLE CATHETER WITH A FLEXIBLY ATTACHED TIP SECTION - A catheter for mapping and/or ablating a region of the heart includes an intermediate section that is connected to a tip assembly at a preset angle by a flexible preshaped section that is more flexible than the intermediate section. The flexible section may absorb displacement force applied to the tip assembly, such as when the tip assembly encounters uneven tissue surface, without displacing the intermediate section. The flexible section prevents excessive force from being applied to the tip assembly, reducing the risk of any of the following: a) mechanical perforation, b) steam pop, c) burying the tip assembly in the myocardium resulting in high temperatures, low energy delivery, thrombus formation and char formation. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207405 | Anchor Systems and Methods - Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that receives a medical instrument (such as a catheter or the like) and secures the instrument in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some circumstances, the anchor device may allow the anchor device to be used after medical instrument is already in place without the need for a second penetration point for the anchor device. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207406 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly includes: a catheter; a hollow inner needle that is removably disposed in the catheter and has a lumen through which a guide wire is insertable; a needle hub that is fixed to a proximal end portion of the inner needle; and a guide member that is attachable to a proximal end portion of the needle hub and configured to guide the guide wire towards the inner needle. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207407 | GUIDE WIRE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF GUIDE WIRE - A guide wire has an elongated core portion, a resin coating layer including a resin material and covering a distal portion of the core portion, and a metallic tubular member that has a lumen into which the core portion is inserted, and that is disposed so as to be in contact with at least a portion of a proximal end of the resin coating layer. The tubular member is formed in a state where the lumen is reduced in diameter by cold forging, and at least a portion of an inner surface forming the lumen has a compressive bonding surface which is compressively bonded to an outer surface of the core portion. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207408 | INFLATABLE MEDICAL BALLOON WITH VARIABLE PROFILE - An apparatus for performing a medical procedure includes a balloon with a variable profile. The balloon includes at least one inflatable chamber occupied by a fluid, such as air, and solids, such as generally spherical balls. When the chamber is inflated, the solids are spaced apart as a result of their ability to move or flow, but when the chamber is evacuated, the solids become compacted and prevent it from fully collapsing. The balloon may have a plurality of inflatable chambers with solids in different arrangements to achieve different objectives during the medical procedure, such as for example stent deployment. For example, one chamber may be expanded while the other is restrained to alter the balloon geometry, such as for providing focused force or permitting perfusion. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207409 | CERVICAL CANAL DILATION DEVICE - There is provided a cervical canal dilator device having a hollow shaft having proximal and distal ends. The shaft is covered on an end portion of the distal end by a slidable protective sleeve. There is at least one inflatable dilating balloon formed on the distal end of the shaft. There is at least one tube extending internally along the shaft and connected to the at least one balloon for inflation thereof, the tube having a connection port on the proximal end of the shaft. A camera is situated at the tip of the distal end of the shaft and a plurality of ejection orifices are formed on the shaft, adjacent to the camera, and anywhere else along it. The shaft is inserted into a patient's cervical canal while viewing the canal via the camera for guidance, and safe and easy placement of the hollow shaft during the insertion, and where the at least one balloon is inflated by introducing a substance via the connection port, the inflated balloon causing dilation of the cervical canal, the shaft being removed from the patient when the cervical canal is dilated. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207410 | BALLOON WRAPPING APPARATUS AND BALLOON WRAPPING METHOD - A balloon wrapping apparatus and a balloon wrapping method are disclosed by which a balloon can be accurately positioned in relation to a pleating section and to a folding section. The balloon wrapping apparatus for wrapping a balloon of a balloon catheter provided with the balloon at a distal portion of an elongated shaft includes: a pleating section having a plurality of blades aligned with space parts therebetween in a circumferential direction, and forms the balloon with wing shapes projecting in radial directions by clamping the balloon in the space parts by moving rotationally the blades; and a folding section having a plurality of blades aligned in a circumferential direction, and that folds the wing shapes formed in the balloon in the circumferential direction by moving rotationally the blades; and a support base that supports a part of the shaft which part is on a proximal side of the balloon. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207411 | METHOD OF OPERATING AN INTEGRATED BALLOON CATHETER INFLATION SYSTEM - An inflation system having two pressure vessels integrated into a balloon catheter. A pressurized chamber and a vacuum chamber are integrally attached to proximal end of the balloon catheter and activated by a common valve or switch. Pressure or vacuum is selectively transmitted to the balloon depending on the valve/switch position. The working fluid may be air, or a combination of air and saline with an intermediate piston/cylinder assembly. The balloon catheter may be a part of a heart valve delivery system with a balloon-expandable heart valve crimped onto the balloon. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207412 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HYDROCEPHALUS - Systems and methods for implanting an endovascular shunt in a patient is disclosed. The system having an expandable anchor configured for being deployed in a dural venous sinus of a patient at a location distal to a curved portion of a wall of an inferior petrosal sinus (IPS) of the patient; an elongate guide member coupled to, and extending proximally from, the anchor; a shunt delivery catheter having a first lumen configured to receive the guide member, and a second lumen extending between respective proximal and distal openings in the shunt delivery catheter, the shunt delivery catheter further having a penetrating element coupled to a distal end of the catheter; and the system further having a guard at least partially disposed over, and movable relative to, the penetrating element. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207413 | METERED DOSE TOPICAL APPLICATOR - A topical applicator of the propel/repel type includes a reservoir, an attachable applicator cap, and a metered dosing system. The reservoir is suitable for mixing a topical formulation of multiple constituents using an electronic mortar and pestle and is closed using the applicator cap. Alternatively, the reservoir may be prefilled with a ready-to-use cream and medicament formulation, then sealed with a removable seal. The topical applicator can include a fast purge feature that overrides the metered dosing system to facilitate removal of air from the reservoir. The topical applicator can also include a one-way ratcheting feature to prevent reverse movement (repel) of the metered dosing system. Metered doses can be dispensed through holes in the applicator cap by rotating a knob, which has detent positions that correspond to discrete doses, and which provides audible and tactile feedback. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207414 | NAIL PENETRATION DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF ANTI-FUNGAL TREATMENTS - The present invention provides a nail penetration device for delivery of an antifungal treatment. Also provided are methods for introducing an antifungal treatment to an infected tissue, along with nail fungus treatment kits. Such a device is useful for treatment of fungal infection. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207415 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MICRONEEDLE - The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a microneedle enabling product quality and efficiency in production to be improved by reducing the time needed for spotting a viscous material. The method for manufacturing a microneedle, according to the present disclosure, comprises the steps of spotting a viscous material on a plurality of spots on a film by supplying the viscous material to the upper surface of the film by means of a plurality of through-holes provided on an injection plate, elongating the viscous material spotted on the film; and coagulating the elongated viscous material. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207416 | MEDICAL TUBING ORGANIZER - A medical tubing organizer includes a base defining a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction being defined as substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, and a vertical direction being defined as substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal and lateral directions. A tube retainer is positioned on a top of the base and configured to receive a medical tube that extends along the lateral direction. The tube retainer is further configured to adjust between a free flow state and a retention state, wherein, in the free flow state, the tube retainer is configured to enable movement of the medical tube in the lateral direction and resist movement in the longitudinal direction, and in the retention state, the tube retainer is configured to resist movement in the lateral, longitudinal, and vertical directions. A connector is positioned on the base for selectively coupling the medical tubing organizer to a structure. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207417 | SELF-ALIGNMENT MECHANISM FOR IMAGING CATHETER AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY - A self-aligning system for coupling a catheter to a rotational drive assembly includes a catheter and a drive assembly. The catheter includes an elongate catheter body, a rotatable driveshaft extending within the elongate catheter body, a connector at a proximal end of the elongate catheter body, and a keyed feature extending from an outer diameter of the connector. The drive assembly includes a motor configured to rotate the driveshaft, a receiving tube with a distal opening configured to receive the connector, and a channel on an inner surface of the receiving tube, the channel including two opposing curved walls that are angled towards a substantially straight section. The keyed feature is configured to slide against one of the opposing curved walls and into the substantially straight section to rotationally align the proximal end of the catheter with the drive assembly. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207418 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A medical connector includes: a male connector portion that is connectable to a closed female connector portion of another medical connector, the closed female connector portion comprising an opening formed on a top wall, and a valve body blocking the opening and having a slit, an outer peripheral edge portion of the valve body being secured to the top wall; wherein the male connector portion includes: a tubular body having an outer diameter equal to or less than a length that is twice a distance between a center of a top surface of the valve body and an end of the slit that is radially furthest from the center, the tubular body being insertable into the slit, a limiting portion configured to limit an insertion depth of the tubular body, a sealing portion configured to surround the slit, and a locking portion. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207419 | IMPLANTABLE FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT LEADS AND METHODS OF USE - Devices, systems and methods are provided for stimulation of tissues and structures within a body of a patient. In particular, implantable leads are provided which are comprised of a flexible circuit. Typically, the flexible circuit includes an array of conductors bonded to a thin dielectric film. Example dielectric films include polyimide, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) or other biocompatible materials to name a few. Such leads are particularly suitable for stimulation of the spinal anatomy, more particularly suitable for stimulation of specific nerve anatomies, such as the dorsal root (optionally including the dorsal root ganglion). | 2018-07-26 |
20180207420 | Method and apparatus for treating skin - A method and a device for treating at least a part of an individual's skin having a natural first polarization state. The method comprises the steps of applying at least two electrodes on the individual's skin at a distance from each other, and supplying a direct current to said electrodes to form an electrical potential difference between said electrodes on said part of the skin in order to bringing said part of the skin into a second polarization state, which is different from the first. The part of the skin is then suitable subjected to further treatment for example using cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. The invention can be utilized in the field of cosmetics and for therapy, and it can be used e.g. for accelerating skin care processes. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207421 | DEVICE FOR RADIO-FREQUENCY SKIN TREATMENT - The invention relates to a device ( | 2018-07-26 |
20180207422 | Instrument for regulating vital energy zen qi - The invention discloses an device for regulating vital energy—Zen Qi ( | 2018-07-26 |
20180207423 | METHOD FOR DOWNSAMPLING A SIGNAL OUTPUTTED BY AN ASYNCHRONOUS SENSOR - Disclosed is a method for processing asynchronous signals generated by a light sensor, the sensor having a matrix of pixels, the method including: —receiving the asynchronous signals, each signal being associated with a pixel in a group of pixels in the matrix, each signal including successive events issued by the associated pixel; —upon an occurrence of an event in one of the asynchronous signals, updating an integration value associated to the group by adding an additive value to the integration value; —if the integration value is greater than a predetermined threshold, generating an event in an outputted asynchronous signal. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207424 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR LOW CURRENT NEURAL MODULATION - A device may include an implantable circuit and at least one pair of implantable electrodes, in electrical communication with the implantable circuit. The circuit and the electrodes may configured for implantation in a subject in the vicinity of a nerve. The circuit may be configured to deliver to the electrodes an electrical signal having a current less than about 1.6 milliamps, and the electrodes may be configured to emit an electric field such that a portion of the field lines extend along a length of the nerve such that the delivery of the electrical signal of less than about 1.6 milliamps causes modulation of the nerve. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207425 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STIMULATION-RELATED VOLUME ANALYSIS, CREATION, AND SHARING - A computer implemented system and method facilitates a cycle of generation, sharing, and refinement of volumes related to stimulation of anatomical tissue, such as brain or spinal cord stimulation. Such volumes can include target stimulation volumes, side effect volumes, and volumes of estimated activation. A computer system and method also facilitates analysis of groups of volumes, including analysis of differences and/or commonalities between different groups of volumes. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207426 | TEMPORAL CONFIGURATION OF A MOTION SENSOR IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Methods and devices for configuring the use of a motion sensor in an implantable cardiac device. The electrical signals of the patient's heart are observed and may be correlated to the physical motion of the heart as detected by the motion sensor of the implantable cardiac device in order to facilitate temporal configuration of motion sensor data collection that avoids detecting cardiac motion in favor of overall motion of the patient. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207427 | LEADLESS DEVICE WITH OVERMOLDED COMPONENTS - An electronics module for use in an Implantable Medical Device (IMD) may include a plurality of electrical components connected to form a circuit that includes a terminal and a potting material that supports the plurality of electrical components. The plurality of electrical components and the potting material together form a circuit sub-module in which the terminal is accessible from outside of the circuit sub-module. A metallic layer that conforms to an outer surface of the circuit sub-module is provided thereon such that the terminal is accessible from outside of the metallic layer. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207428 | ENCAPSULATED FILTERED FEEDTHROUGH FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - An encapsulated filtered feedthrough assembly for an implantable medical device including a ferrule, an electrical insulator coupled to the ferrule, a printed circuit board (PCB), a feedthrough conductor extending through the electrical insulator and the PCB, and a capacitor coupled to the PCB. The encapsulated filtered feedthrough assembly can include a mold defining an opening and located with respect to the printed circuit board such that at least a portion of the capacitor is positioned within the opening. A first non-conductive material can underfill the capacitor and a second non-conductive material can be backfilled into the mold to encapsulate the capacitor. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207429 | IMPLANTED ELECTRODE CONFIGURATION FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSING AND TISSUE CONDUCTANCE COMMUNICATION - In some examples, the disclosure describes an implantable medical device comprising a plurality of electrodes, sensing circuitry configured to sense a physiological electrical signal via the plurality of electrodes, and communication circuitry configured to transmit and/or receive a transconductance communication signal via the plurality of electrodes, wherein at least one electrode of the plurality of electrodes comprises a lower-capacitance portion and a higher-capacitance portion. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207430 | DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR LEADLESS CARDIAC DEVICES - Delivery devices, systems, and methods for delivering implantable leadless pacing devices are disclosed. An example delivery device may include an intermediate tubular member and an inner tubular member slidably disposed within a lumen of the intermediate tubular member. A distal holding section may extend distally of a distal end of the intermediate tubular member and define a cavity therein for receiving an implantable leadless pacing device. The device may be configured to enable fluid flushing of the delivery device prior to use, to remove any air from within the device as well as providing the option of fluid flow during use of the delivery device. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207431 | TRANSCUTANEOUS POWER CONVEYANCE DEVICE - Some embodiments of the present disclosure may include a device for conveying power from a location external to a subject to a location within the subject The device may include a flexible carrier, an adhesive on a first side of the carrier, a coil of electrically conductive material associated with the flexible carrier, and a mechanical connector extending from a second side of the carrier opposite the adhesive. The mechanical connector may be configured to he received by and retained by a receiver associated with a housing configured for mounting on the carrier. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207432 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO AUTOMATICALLY MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL STIMULATION INTENSITY - Tissue stimulation systems generally include a pulse generating device for generating electrical stimulation pulses, at least one implanted electrode for delivering the electrical stimulation pulses generated by the pulse generating device, and a programmer capable of communicating with the pulse generating device. Stimulation pulses may be defined by several parameters, such as pulse width and amplitude. In methods of stimulating the tissue with the stimulation system, a user may adjust one of the parameters such as pulse width. The programmer may automatically adjust the pulse amplitude in response to the change in pulse width in order to maintain a substantially constant effect of the stimulation pulses. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207433 | INTRA-BODY DEVICE COMMUNICATION WITH REDUNDANT MESSAGE TRANSMISSION - Implantable medical devices (IMD), such as but not limited to leadless cardiac pacemakers (LCP), subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators (SICD), transvenous implantable cardioverter defibrillators, neuro-stimulators (NS), implantable monitors (IM), may be configured to communicate with each other. In some cases, a first IMD may transmit instructions to a second IMD. In order to improve the chances of a successfully received transmission, the first IMD may transmit the instructions several times during a particular time frame, such as during a single heartbeat. If the second IMD receives the message more than once, the second IMD recognizes that the messages were redundant and acts accordingly. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207434 | LEADLESS IMPLANTABLE DEVICE WITH DETACHABLE FIXATION - An implantable medical device (IMD) may include a fixation module, and a device module that is configured to be releasably connected to the fixation module. The device module may have a proximal end and a distal end, and may include a power source and a controller that is operably coupled to the power source. The controller may be configured to sense cardiac electrical activity via two or more electrodes and/or deliver pacing pulses via two or more electrodes. The device module may include a first part of a releasable connector while the fixation module may include a second part of the releasable connector, wherein the first part of the releasable connector and the second part of the releasable connector cooperate to releasably connect the device module with the fixation module. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207435 | MOBILE DEFIBRILLATOR FOR USE WITH PERSONAL MULTIFUNCTION DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - A portable defibrillator system includes a personal multifunction device and a portable defibrillator device for delivering a dose of electric current to a heart for ending the dysrhythmia and allowing the heart to re-establish a normal sinus rhythm. A portable defibrillator case contains defibrillation circuitry supporting the generation and transmission of a dose of electric current. A set of charging pads electrically connect to the portable defibrillator case for communication of the dose of electric current and sensing from the patient responses to said electric current. A first set of communication circuitry communicates between the defibrillation circuitry and a personal multifunction device. A second set of communication circuitry communicates between the defibrillation circuitry and the set of charging pads. The portable defibrillator case, set of charging pads, and first and second sets of communication circuitry are of a size similar to the size of the personal multifunction device. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207436 | NOISE DETECTION AND FREQUENCY DETERMINATION IN AN EXTRA-CARDIOVASCULAR IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR SYSTEM - An extra-cardiovascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator is configured to store a cardiac signal segment in response to sensing a cardiac event and obtain a notch filtered signal segment by notch filtering the cardiac signal segment. The ICD determines a count of crossings of the notch filtered signal segment by the cardiac signal segment and determines whether electromagnetic interference (EMI) is present in the cardiac signal segment based on a value of the count. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207437 | DETECTION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE IN A CARDIAC ELECTRICAL SIGNAL BY AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) starts a timer set to a time interval in response to a cardiac electrical signal crossing a noise threshold amplitude and resets the timer to the time interval in response to each crossing of the noise threshold amplitude by the cardiac electrical signal that occurs prior to the time interval expiring. A control circuit of the ICD determines a parameter of the behavior of the timer and identifies a sensed cardiac event as an electromagnetic interference (EMI) event based on the parameter. The ICD may detect EMI in response to the EMI event and withhold a tachyarrhythmia detection or therapy in response to EMI detection. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207438 | BRASSIERE APPARATUS FOR PROPAGATING THERAPEUTIC ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS - A brassiere is configured to administer electromagnetic therapy to treat a cancerous tumor within a breast. The brassiere includes at least one cup, the cup within its walls at least two magnetic coils (also referred to herein as solenoid coils). Each solenoid coil is energized, when in therapeutic operation, with a distinct time-domain signal. The time domain signal consists of a series of summed sinusoidal waves from a power supply. The coils are oriented within the wall of the cup such that for any two coils a first magnetic coil and a second magnetic coil are oriented relative to each other so as to be nonparallel. The purpose of having two distinct coils is to focus resultant magnetic fields such that at a tumor site within a volume of breast tissue the cup encloses to form a local maximum formed by superposition within the cancerous tumor. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207439 | BALL CAP APPARATUS FOR PROPAGATING THERAPEUTIC ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS - A head covering garment is configured to administer electromagnetic therapy to treat a cancerous tumor within a brain. The head covering garment includes a crown, which contains within its walls at least two magnetic coils (also referred to herein as solenoid coils). Each solenoid coil is energized, when in therapeutic operation, with a distinct time-domain signal. The time-domain signal consists of a series of summed sinusoidal waves from a power supply. The coils are oriented within the wall of the solenoid assembly such that for any two coils a first magnetic coil and a second magnetic coil are oriented relative to each other so as to be nonparallel. The purpose of having two distinct coils is to focus resultant magnetic fields such that at a tumor site within the brain encloses to form a local maximum formed by superposition within the cancerous tumor. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207440 | Connector for deploying an energy transmission medium, in particular optical fiber - The present invention discloses a connector for deploying an energy transmission medium, comprising a cylindrical tube and a telescopic arrangement comprising a fixed tube attached to and penetrating a sealed first end of the cylindrical tube, leaving a tunnel connecting an inner space of the cylindrical tube and the environment, and a sliding tube slidably engaged with the fixed tube and affixed with at least one energy transmission medium having a front end extending through out of the sliding tube towards a second end of the cylindrical tube and a tail end connected to an energy source coupler. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207441 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING LIGHT THERAPY TO CURVED AND LARGE SURFACES - A system and method are disclosed that use a flexible guide (flap) and a scanning method to control the delivery of light dose to a treatment area. This approach overcomes the non-reliable delivery of light dose with a flap that conforms to the target area. Dosimetry control can be improved through the use of a computer controlled motor to move the laser fibers at known speed over the target tissue. In some embodiments, treatment time is reduced and illumination of large surfaces is achieved by using multiple fibers to deliver the light simultaneously. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207442 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING DOSE LIGHT TO TISSUE - A system and method for interstitial photodynamic light therapy (I-PDT) of a tissue. A plurality of light-transmitting catheters (LTCs) are provided and placed in the tissue according to a pre-determined treatment plan, wherein an LTC includes a first treatment fiber disposed therethrough, and an LTC includes a dosimetry fiber disposed therethrough. A dose light is provided to the tissue by way of the first treatment fiber according to the pre-determined treatment plan. Light received at the dosimetry fiber is measured using a spectrometer in operable communication with the dosimetry fiber. One or more properties of a photosensitizer in the tissue are determined. The treatment plan is modified based on the properties of the photosensitizer, and an updated dose light is provided to the tissue by way of the first treatment fiber according to the modified treatment plan. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207443 | Light Irradiation Device for Teeth Whitening - The irradiation portion of the light irradiation device for teeth whitening irradiates mixed light in which far infrared rays and visible light are mixed. Visible light has a wavelength of 430 nm or more and 490 nm or less. Inside the irradiation portion, an LED which emits far infrared rays and/or an LED which emits visible light are provided. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207444 | TREATMENT APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR TREATMENT APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a treatment apparatus and a control method for the treatment apparatus, and provides a treatment apparatus and a control method for the treatment apparatus, the treatment apparatus comprising: a treatment unit for transferring therapeutic energy at a preset period to a treatment position; a temperature measurement unit for measuring a temperature of the treatment position at a period different from the period at which the therapeutic energy is transferred; and a control unit for controlling an operation of the treatment unit on the basis of a result of measurement by the temperature measurement unit. The present invention enables a user to control a treatment content while accurately understanding the temperature of the treatment position, and thus can improve a treatment effect while preventing thermal damage to tissue. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207445 | SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING CIRCADIAN RHYTHM RESPONSIVE TO IDENTIFIED FUTURE EVENTS - A method is for dynamically adjusting a circadian rhythm of an observer via a user device that includes control circuitry and an associated memory. The method includes identifying future events to precondition for and determining a preconditioning schedule for at least one of the identified future events. Determining the schedule includes determining a preconditioning schedule for at least one of the identified future events, including identifying a circadian shift needed, to the circadian rhythm of the observer, for the at least one identified future event, determining a timeframe for preconditioning, determining a per-day shift needed based upon the identified circadian shift needed and the determined timeframe, and determining if the needed per-day shift exceeds a threshold. Upon a determination that the per-day shift exceeds the threshold, the method includes setting the preconditioning schedule responsive to the determination and operating the light source to emit light based upon the preconditioning schedule. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207446 | Phototherapy Device - A phototherapy device comprising an outer garment wrap and a lamp assembly. The outer garment wrap has an inner surface. The lamp assembly has a base layer and a frame defining a plurality of inner chambers. A LED lamp assembly is positioned within each of the plurality of inner chambers. The lamp assembly is positioned on the inner surface of the outer garment wrap. A protective lamp envelope for receipt of the lamp assembly and attachment thereof to the outer garment wrap is likewise disclosed. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207447 | THERAPY FOR GLIOBLASTOMA MULTIFORME - The invention provides a therapy method for glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). The therapy method uses a low-dose radiation to realize GBM tumor cell-targeted radiotherapy via sequentially administration of radiation enhancer-incorporated nanocarriers, 5-aminolevulinic acid, therapeutic ultrasound and therapeutic radiation. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207448 | GANTRY IMAGE GUIDED RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM AND RELATED TREATMENT DELIVERY METHODS - Imaging guided radiation treatment apparatus and methods are described. A method includes processing a first population of x-ray cone beam projection images to compute therefrom a time sequence of sliding-window tomographic image volumes characterized in that each subsequent member of the time sequence is computed using at least one same x-ray cone beam projection image as used in computing at least one previous member of the time sequence. The method also includes operating an IGRT apparatus to deliver treatment radiation to the target based at least in part on a comparison between at least one of the time sequence of sliding-window tomographic image volumes and a pre-acquired image data set. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207449 | Medical Source of Neutrons, Nuclear Reactor for a Medical Neutron Source, and Method of Application of a Medical Neutron Source - A coolant having a set temperature is fed into the nuclear reactor core of a medical neutron source, which is in a subcritical state. The nuclear reactor core is transitioned from the subcritical state to a critical state until the nominal power of the nuclear reactor is achieved. A neutron output channel is opened in order to conduct a neutron therapy session, and the operation of the reactor is maintained at nominal power while the neutron therapy session is conducted. At the end of the session, the neutron output channel is closed at the same time as the reactor core is transitioned to a subcritical state. The temperature of the coolant entering the core is maintained unchanged and equal to a set temperature, both when the core is transitioned to a critical state and during the operation of the nuclear reactor at nominal power. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207450 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY ACTIVATING AFFERENT NERVE FIBERS - Implementations described herein include a device including a stimulation transducer operably coupled to a stimulation controller. The stimulation transducer focally delivers energy to a target tissue at a selected depth below the surface of the skin of a subject and the stimulation controller generates a signal indicating a selected pulse intensity, a selected pulse duration, and a selected treatment session duration sufficient to heat the target tissue to a temperature from 40 to 45 degrees Celsius via application of energy by the stimulation transducer. When the stimulation transducer receives the signal from the stimulation controller, the stimulation transducer focally delivers energy having the selected pulse intensity, the selected pulse duration, and the selected treatment session duration to heat the target tissue to selectively and reversibly activate afferent nerve fibers having thermo-sensitive ion channels to send sensory information to the central nervous system without causing any permanent changes to the target tissue. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207451 | CORE STABILIZED MICROCAPSULES, METHOD OF THEIR PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides core-stabilized microcapsules, wherein said core comprises at least one active agent encapsulated within a inorganic oxide shell, processes for their preparations, comparisons comprising them and uses thereof. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207452 | COMBAT VEHICLE RESCUE TOOL - A combat vehicle rescue tool for operating a combat lock to open a door of a combat vehicle by engaging an exterior mechanical rescue coupler includes a handle having a first end extending in to a first forked arm and a second forked arm. A selectable angle end wrench includes a box wrench which is sized to fit an exterior mechanical rescue coupler of a combat vehicle door. The selectable angle end wrench has a pair of face surfaces. A rectangular stem of the end wrench has at least three angled faces on a rectangular stem end opposite to the box wrench. A detent mechanism engages each of the at least three angle faces and the pair of face surfaces to set a predetermined angle of the selectable angle end wrench with respect to a long axis of the handle. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207453 | FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE HOOD AND GLOVES WITH REGENERATED CELLULOSE FIBER - A firefighter protective hood that protects the coat/helmet/self-contained breathing apparatus facepiece interface area of a user, and a firefighter protective glove that protects the hand and wrist of the user are provided. The firefighter protective hood and glove respectively include a hood-shaped structure and a glove-shape structure. The hood-shaped structure and the glove-shaped structures each include a body-contacting layer made of a fabric of flame-retardant regenerated cellulose fibers. The structure and composition of the body-contacting layer promote comfort of the user and evaporative cooling. Outer layer(s) extend outwardly over the body-contacting layer and act as thermal and mechanical barriers. The combination of such layers allows maintaining relatively high perspiration transmission and evaporation, and substantially good thermal and mechanical properties. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207454 | Breath Diverting Mask Assembly - A breath diverting mask assembly for inhibiting condensation from forming on a windshield includes a mask that is selectively worn when a vehicle is driven. An exhaust unit is fluidly coupled to the mask to direct exhaled breath away from a windshield in the vehicle. In this way the exhaled breath is inhibited from condensing on the windshield thereby promoting unobstructed vision through the windshield. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207455 | CONTROLLED DESCENT SELF-RETRACTING LANYARD - A self-retracting lanyard including a main body and a retractable line. The retractable line is coupled to the main body so as to be extendible and retractable relative to the main body and to be restricted from extending relative to the main body in response to a user of the self-retracting lanyard falling. The self-retracting lanyard further includes a manual control operable by the user to initiate controlled descent of the retractable line relative to the main body. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207456 | Fluid supply conduit - Methods and systems for fluid supply. In one example, a system includes a conduit for supplying pressurized fluid therethrough and having a proximal end configured for being connected to a fluid source and a distal end with a supply outlet for dispensing said fluid in a first direction. The conduit further includes at least one jet outlet configured to provide a jet fluid flow in a second direction other than the first direction, exerting thereby thrust on at least a portion of said conduit in a third direction. And a tilting mechanism configured to tilt said at least one jet outlet thereby adjusting said third direction. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207457 | CELLULAR GLASS SYSTEM FOR SUPPRESSION OF VAPORIZATION, FIRE AND THERMAL RADIATION FROM LIQUID HYDROCARBONS - A passive fire suppression system including at least one tapered cellular glass block and having a cap with a tapered shape disposed on the top of the at least one cellular glass block. The passive fire suppression system allows drainage from the upper surface to the bottom of the system. The drainage is beneficial for both environmental conditions such as rain as well as for incidents where combustible liquids are spilled on the top surface of the system. Therefore, the system will not only shield any combustible materials that are under the system but will also quickly drain any combustible liquids that may spill onto the top of the system to the lower surface. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207458 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COMPRESSED AIR FOAM FOR FIRE FIGHTING AND FIRE FIGHTING APPARATUS - The application relates to a method for producing compressed air foam for fire-fighting, wherein the method comprises the following steps: supplying a mixture of water and foaming agent via a supply line ( | 2018-07-26 |
20180207459 | FLUID CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROJECTING A FLUID - A nozzle for use in dispensing a fluid, such as water or a foaming agent to extinguish a fire, comprises a longitudinal body that comprises a plurality of helical shaped cam paths. The cam paths allow the operator of the nozzle to adjust a flow setting for the nozzle by moving a flow adjustment mechanism that is operatively associated with the cam paths. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207460 | "TRF" (True UHP nozzle , RUFF, fire) nozzle - A complete Ultra High pressure (UHP) nozzle is coupled to a fluid source. A fluid management system comprised of an engine driven, UHP pump, connected to an UHP hose line. The fluid discharged from the UHP nozzle will deliver the optimum fluid droplet size allowing for the optimum disruption of the fire (science) triangle. The optimum fluid droplet size (diameter) greater than, or equal to, ˜70-160 microns, addressing the fire suppression stages, resulting in the effective and efficient fire attack, suppression, and overhaul. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207461 | FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WITH MULTI-DIRECTIONAL PASS THROUGH NOZZLE - A fire suppression system for a gas turbine engine includes a fire suppressant delivery circuit, a first nozzle and a multi-directional nozzle. The fire suppressant delivery circuit includes and extends between an upstream inlet and a downstream distal end. The first nozzle is fluidly coupled with the fire suppressant delivery circuit and is disposed at the downstream distal end. The multi-directional nozzle is fluidly coupled with the fire suppressant delivery circuit and is configured serially inline between the upstream inlet and the first nozzle. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207462 | FOAM TEST SYSTEM FOR FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE - Systems and methods for determining the accuracy of a foam addition system on a firefighting vehicle are disclosed. The methods may include measuring the amount of a test water stream flowing through a foam metering device. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207463 | PORTABLE EXERCISE APPARATUS - A portable exercise apparatus configured to attach to a vertical structure. The apparatus includes a top strap attached to a hook and a bottom strap attached to a hook, the top strap and bottom strap can be wrapped around the vertical structure and secured at the apparatus. The apparatus can be secured tightly against the vertical structure so it will not slip downward. A bar which can be perpendicular to a length of a body of the apparatus can be used for performing exercises such as pull-ups and/or chin-ups. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207464 | TRAINING SYSTEM FOR HIGH JUMP IMPROVEMENT - A training system for high jump performance that includes a landing platform with adjustable legs supporting the landing platform, where the adjustable legs are adapted to vary the height of the landing platform. A trainer places the landing platform in a high jump training environment and engages an athlete in a series of jump attempts, where the height of the landing platform is adjusted to provide for increased performance by the athlete. Preferably, the adjustable legs include a support brace and each leg rests on a footing. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207465 | Lacrosse Training Device - A sports training apparatus for practicing lacrosse comprising an elongate rigid member extending along a length between first and second ends, first and second stops secured to the elongate rigid member, and a slidable mass on the elongate rigid member, slidable along the elongate rigid member between the first and second stops. A kit for retrofitting a lacrosse stick for practicing lacrosse comprising first and second stops, securable to a lacrosse stick; and a slidable mass, having a passage along an axis there through. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207466 | WEARABLE RESISTIVE DEVICE FOR FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING - A wearable device that enables adjustable resistance to the extremity of a user using an attachment system and associated eddy current braking system. The wearable resistive device can be used for physical therapy made necessary due to weakness caused by neuromuscular diseases, such as stroke and cerebral palsy, orthopedic disorders, general disuse, or even for overall fitness. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207467 | ACTIVE EXERCISE APPARATUS FOR LOWER LIMBS - The present invention is intended to provide an active exercise apparatus for lower limbs that allows a user to perform on a floor lower limb active exercise highly effective in preventing thrombosis. An active exercise apparatus for lower limbs | 2018-07-26 |
20180207468 | EXERCISE MACHINE WITH MULTI-FUNCTION WHEEL BRAKE ACTUATOR AND OVER CENTER LOCKING MECHANISM - An exercise machine, such as indoor cycle, includes a multi-function wheel brake actuator. A braking force is induced on a wheel by finely or coarsely adjusting the brake actuator. The brake actuator may include a knob whereby a user may finely adjust the braking force on the wheel and a lever to actuate interval settings whereby the brake actuator provides set positions of braking resistance. The lever may include a spacer to reduce friction of the lever. The exercise machine may further include a pop-pin assembly with an over-center cam mechanism to clamp members together. The pop-pin assembly also includes a fine adjustment to adjust the clamping force. Implementations of the pop-pin assembly may be arranged to apply the clamping force by pivoting a lever of the pop-pin assembly either toward or away from the members being fixed. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207469 | PILATES REFORMER - Some embodiments are directed to an exercise apparatus having a frame comprising a first end, a second end and two generally horizontal frame members extending from the first end to the second end, a carriage supported by the horizontal frame members, the carriage being configured to translate along at least a portion of a length of the horizontal frame members and having a planar support surface, a first set of springs supported by the carriage, the first set of springs being configured to extend toward at least the first end of the frame, and a convertible platform positioned adjacent to at least one of the first and second ends of the frame. A vertical height of the convertible platform is adjustable from a first, platform or carriage height position to at least a second, chair position relative to a ground surface. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207470 | Exercise Wedge and Method of Use - A portable exercise device designed to efficiently and safely exercise the gluteal, hamstring and calf muscles. The exercise device is an inclined platform with an elongated resistance band attached to both sides, providing resistance from the sides platform. An additional raised support is provided on the inclined platform, as well as resistance originating from within the platform, which optimizes the concentric and eccentric phase of every squat and lunge for maximal strength and hypertrophy of the muscles. The combination of the inclined platform with resistance from the sides and from the platform itself allows the user to conduct a variety of exercises for strengthening the muscles of the lower body. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207471 | TRAINING SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING THE MUSCLE STRENGTH - Training system, comprising: at least one bottle ( | 2018-07-26 |
20180207472 | Portable Exercise Device - A weighted dumbbell having a housing | 2018-07-26 |
20180207473 | ADJUSTABLE PULL DOWN EXERCISE BAR - A pivotally adjustable pull bar for attachment to an exercise apparatus. The pull bar has handles carried on a handle shaft that are pivotally adjustable about a longitudinal axis of the pull bar. The adjustment permits the pull bar to be configured for a variety of pulling exercises to develop muscle groups based on the orientation of the handles relative to the pull bar. The handle shaft and handles may also be pivoted to a stowed position where the handles are folded inwardly to the center of the bar, thereby reducing the length of the bar for shipping and transport. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207474 | ELLIPTICAL TRAINER - An elliptical trainer includes a base and a movement unit. The base includes a stem formed thereon and two longitudinal bars, with each of the longitudinal bars comprising a track. The movement unit includes a sleeve supported on the stem, two bushing halves inserted in the sleeve, a shaft sandwiched between the bushing halves, two cranks connected to two opposite ends of the shaft, a first pedal including an end connected to one of the cranks, a second pedal including an end connected to the other crank, a first caster connected to an opposite end of the first pedal and movable to and fro along the track of the first longitudinal bar, and a second caster connected to an opposite end of the second pedal and movable to and fro along the track of the second longitudinal bar. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207475 | Device for Training of Oral Motor Musculature and the Use Thereof - The present invention relates to a device for training of oral motor musculature comprising a mouthpiece being assembled on a handle, said mouthpiece comprising at least one opening; each opening being surrounded by a closed frame structure. The mouthpiece might have different shapes. Further, the present invention relates to the use of a device for training of oral musculature. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207476 | HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE AEROBIC STEP - A height-adjustable aerobic step is disclosed. The lower half of each supporting leg is disposed with a first positioning portion having two parallel first lateral plates and at least one first seizure portion on at least one first lateral plates, and the upper half of one extending leg is disposed with a second positioning portion which pivotally connects to the first positioning portion for the extending leg to be folded inwardly, or unfolded into a straight line with the supporting leg to elevate the height of rectangular step platform. The second positioning portion has two parallel second lateral plates which are respectively corresponding to and placed adjacent to the two first lateral plates, and sides of at least second lateral plates are disposed with at least one second seizure portion corresponding to the first seizure portion for fixing the position of the extending leg at different angles. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207477 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR EXERCISING A LIMB OF A USER - At least one elastic link may be simultaneously coupled to two different portions of a limb of a user in order to provide resistance to the limb when the limb attempts to change the distance between the two different portions of the limb. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207478 | MOTION ANALYSIS DEVICE, MOTION ANALYSIS METHOD, PROGRAM, AND MOTION ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A motion analysis device analyzing a swing using an exercise apparatus, includes an acquisition section that acquires outputs from an inertial sensor, and a detection section that detects collision of the exercise apparatus with the ground by using at least an acceleration output among the outputs from the inertial sensor. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207479 | Biometric Monitoring System - Biometric information is monitored for a user. Current activity is identified for the user. The biometric information for the user from an activity tracking device for the user is monitored while a current activity occurs. An alert is generated when the biometric information is out of a desired range for the current activity. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207480 | ATHLETE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS FOR MANAGING STATE OF ATHLETE IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROTECTOR WORN BY ATHLETE, ATHLETE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND ATHLETE MANAGEMENT METHOD USING SAME - Provided is an apparatus for managing a player with a guard including a sensor sensing a vital information of a player to calculate an injury risk of the player to thereby manage a condition of the player, the apparatus including: a communication unit receiving the vital information from the guard and transmitting the injury risk to the guard; a memory storing a program calculating the injury risk to manage the condition of the player; and a processor connected to the communication unit and the memory to execute an operation implemented by the program, in which the program may include instructions using the vital information and pre-stored vital recovering ability data of the player to calculate the injury risk of the player. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207481 | Biometric Monitoring System - A method for monitoring biometric information for a user is provided. The method comprises a computer system identifying current activity for the user. The computer system monitors the biometric information for the user from an activity tracking device for the user while a current activity occurs. Finally, the computer system generates an alert when the biometric information is out of a desired range for the current activity. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207482 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXERCISE MONITORING COMBINING EXERCISE MONITORING AND VISUAL DATA WITH WIRELESS DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for a wireless exercise monitoring system for interactively monitoring an aspect of exercise, sports, or fitness utilizing a wearable device, such as a watch, eyewear, or smart apparel. The device is equipped with, or connected to, a digital camera. Sensors integrated with, or wirelessly connected to, the wearable internet device record physiological data during exercise and data measuring the amount of exercise performed. The data and visual images from the camera are transmitted to one or more internet servers, and may be shared with other mobile internet devices. | 2018-07-26 |
20180207483 | Activity Monitoring, Tracking and Synchronization - A physical activity monitoring method and system may include a competition component requiring users to compete based on various metrics. The challenge may be device-specific, activity type-specific, user-type specific and the like. In some examples, the users' performance might only affect the status of the competition if the user synchronizes the information to an activity monitoring system. | 2018-07-26 |