31st week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190231538 | Method of designing and positioning a medical implant and an implant comprising a positioning mark - The present invention relates to a method for designing an implant comprising designing a contour curvature of the implant so that an articulating surface of the implant is designed to correspond to a simulated healthy articulating surface of a damaged articulating surface of a joint. The implant is provided with at least one positioning mark designed to be used for determining the orientation in which the implant is to be placed in a recess made in a damaged articulating surface of a joint. Further, the present invention relates to methods for positioning and inserting a medical implant in a recess. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231539 | ACETABULAR JOINT PROSTHESIS - An acetabular joint prosthesis may be designed to replace an acetabular articular surface. The prosthesis can include an acetabular cup, an augment, and an augment-securing mechanism configured to secure the augment to the cup. The mechanism can be reconfigured between an unlocked configuration in which a slider is slidable along a guide feature and a locked configuration in which the slider or guide feature is in an expanded form such that the slider is fixed in place relative to the guide feature. An unlocked configuration may include the augment-securing mechanism allowing rotation between the augment and the cup, with the augment being securable to the augment in multiple rotational positions. Also, the prosthesis may be configured to facilitate actuation between the unlocked and locked configurations, including moving an instrument to the prosthesis in an access direction that is substantially perpendicular to a rim of the cup. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231540 | ARTIFICIAL HIP JOINT STEM AND STEM PROVIDING METHOD - An artificial hip joint stem is used to replace the damaged femoral head or acetabulum and includes a stem body having a head fixing part, which fixes a head, and an operating space horizontally opened at the upper side thereof. A head insertion hole connects to the operating space. A screw part is inserted into the head insertion hole. An operation converting part is inserted into the operating space to vertically move by the screw part when the operation converting part is connected to the screw part. A fixing bracket is inserted into the operating space such that the screw part is fixed to rotate without changing the depth thereof. A variable operating part is inserted into a supporting surface of the stem body to adjust a horizontal width by means of the operation converting part. A movable pin fixes the variable operating part to the operation converting part. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231541 | ELBOW PROSTHESIS - A joint prosthesis is provided and may include first and second stem structures and first and second bearing members. The first stem structure may include a generally U-shaped portion having first and second legs. The second stem structure may include first and second bearing surfaces. The first bearing member may be removably coupled to the first leg and may include a first laterally facing bearing surface rotatably contacting the first bearing surface. The second bearing member may be removably coupled to the second leg and may include a second laterally facing bearing surface rotatably contacting the second bearing surface. The first laterally facing bearing surface may be disposed between the first leg and a first lateral side of the second stem. The second laterally facing bearing surface may be disposed between the second leg and a second lateral side of the second stem. The second lateral side may oppose the first lateral side. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231542 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING GENDER SPECIFIC PHARMACEUTICALS - The present disclosure provides a system of gender specific pharmaceuticals. The system includes a first package of a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a second package of a pharmaceutical for use by a female. The first package includes a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a first label coupled to the first package, wherein at least one of the first package and first label includes a male specifier and a recommended male dosage. The second package includes a pharmaceutical for use by a female and a second label coupled to the second package, wherein at least one of the second package and second label includes a female specifier and a recommended female dosage. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231543 | HUMERAL ARTHROPLASTY - Arthroplasty components include an articular surface and a bone-facing surface. The bone-facing surface includes a concave arrangement of planar surfaces which converge as they approach a middle portion of the articular surface. Instruments and implantation methods are also disclosed. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231544 | PROSTHESIS FOR A FRACTURED LONG BONE - The invention concerns a prosthesis comprising: a stem part comprising: a rod, configured for being inserted into a medullary cavity of a diaphyseal fragment of a fractured long bone, for securing the stem part to the diaphyseal fragment, and an epiphyseal end, fixedly secured to the rod by means of at least one linker leg of the stem part, so that a gap is formed between the epiphyseal end and the rod along said at least one linker leg; and an implant distinct from the stem part and comprising: an internal part located at least partially within the gap, and at least one fastener for fastening epiphyseal fragments of the fractured long bone to the stem part, said at least one fastener being secured to the internal part. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231545 | ARTHROPLASTY PROSTHESES WITH MULTI-AXIS FIXATION - Arthroplasty components include an articular surface and a bone-facing surface. In some examples, the bone-facing surface bears at least one anchoring element adapted for an oblique implantation trajectory. The anchoring element includes a reinforcement plate, a dowel, and surface features. Each surface feature resists forces acting along a different direction. In other examples, the bone-facing surface bears anchoring elements that deform along the primary or longest axis of the anchoring element during insertion. In yet other examples, the bone-facing surface is enlarged relative to the articular surface so that at least a portion of the perimeter of the articular surface is circumscribed by the perimeter of the bone-facing surface. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231546 | IMPLANT FOR SEALING A DEFECT IN THE ANULUS FIBROSUS OF AN INTERVERTEBRAL DISC - The invention relates to an implant ( | 2019-08-01 |
20190231547 | PROSTHETIC DISC FOR INTERVERTEBRAL INSERTION - A prosthetic disc for insertion between adjacent vertebrae includes a core having upper and lower curved surfaces, upper and lower plates, and peripheral restraining structure on at least one of the upper plate, the lower plate and the core. Each plate has an outer surface which engages a vertebra and an inner curved surface which slides over the curved surface of the core. The peripheral restraining structure serves to hold the core against a curved surface of at least one of the plates during sliding movement of the plates over the core. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231548 | EXPANDING FUSION CAGES - Expandable fusion cages are disclosed which may be expandable in two substantially mutually perpendicular directions. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231549 | SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE - Devices and methods for orthopedic support are disclosed. The device can have a first rigid section hingedly attached to a second rigid section. The device can be curved or rotated around obstructions along an access path to a target site. The device can be delivered to an intervertebral location in a patient. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231550 | MOBILE CAGE SYSTEM FOR RESTORING MOTION KINEMATICS OF THE SPINE - A mobile cage system for restoring motion kinematics of the spine featuring a pair of opposing caps that form a cavity and a nucleus disposed in the cavity. The system allows for motion of the caps relative to the nucleus. The mobile cage system provides sufficient support so as to eliminate the need for incorporation of a metal plate or rod and pedicle screws that may be used for spinal fusions. The mobile cage system of the present invention also prevents vertical collapse of the vertebrae and complete bone fusion, and the mobile cage system helps preserve intervertebral motion of the spine. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231551 | SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM - A spinal fixation system includes an expandable disc replacement body and an adjustment mechanism. The expandable disc replacement body includes a first wall, a second wall, a hinge connecting the first wall and the second wall, and a first bone-screw receiving section at a proximal end of the first wall. The adjustment mechanism is positioned between the first wall and the second wall, and an angle between the first wall and the second wall can be varied by movement of the adjustment mechanism. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231552 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE - An expandable intervertebral fusion device is provided including a core, an upper endplate for contacting a first vertebral body and a lower endplate for contacting a second vertebral body. The expandable intervertebral fusion device is configurable in a first state, a second state and a third state. In the first state, the upper and lower endplates are generally planar to one another and define a first height. In the second state, the upper and lower endplates remain generally planar to one another and define a second height greater than the first height. In the third state, a lordotic angle is defined between the upper and lower end plates. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231553 | BONE FUSION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A bone fusion method, system and device for insertion between bones that are to be fused together in order to replace degenerated discs and/or bones, for example, the vertebrae of a spinal column. The bone fusion device comprises a frame and one or more extendable plates that are able to be angled, rotatable, adjustable, and have top profiles designed to correct and/or match the replaced discs/bones. The bone fusion device is able to be inserted between or replace the vertebrae by using a minimally invasive procedure wherein the dimensions and/or other characteristics of the bone fusion device are selectable based on the type of minimally invasive procedure. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231554 | IMPLANT WITH INTERNAL SUPPORT MEMBERS - An implant includes a central wall extending from a first side of a peripheral frame portion to a second side of the peripheral frame portion, and a first helical bone contacting member attached at the central wall and disposed within the superior half of the implant. The implant further includes a first support member attached at the central wall at a junction coincident with the first helical bone contacting member and extending to a central region of the implant internal to the first helical bone contacting member. In addition, the implant includes a non-helical bone contacting member extending from a portion of the first support member that is disposed internal to the first helical bone contacting member. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231555 | SIDE POCKET SPINAL FUSION CAGE - A spinal implant is provided including an upper surface, a lower surface, a front surface and a back surface, two side surfaces extending between the upper surface and the lower surface, the two side surfaces extending between the front surface and the back surface and an opening positioned closer to the back surface than the front surface. The opening is provided to contain graft material that spans between a cortical rim of the upper vertebral body and the cortical rim of the lower vertebral body. The method includes packing the opening with graft material, wherein the graft material spans between the decorticated cortical rim of the upper vertebral body and the decorticated cortical rim of the lower vertebral body. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231556 | RADIALLY EXPANDABLE SPINAL INTERBODY DEVICE AND IMPLANTATION TOOL - A spinal interbody device includes a base link comprising a first end and a second end, the base link including a cutout extending through the base link between the first end and the second end; a linkage including a first link having a first end coupled to the first end of the base link and a second end, the first link including a first aperture extending through the first link and defining a first longitudinal axis; and a second link having a first end coupled to the second end of the first link and a second end coupled to the second end of the base link, the second link including a second aperture extending through the second link and defining a second longitudinal axis. The base link and the first and second links define top and bottom surfaces configured to engage adjacent portions of bone, and first and second sides extending between the top and bottom surfaces. When the linkage is movable relative to the base link between a collapsed position and an expanded position, wherein when in the expanded position, an unobstructed line of sight is provided through the cutout and the first aperture along the first longitudinal axis and through the cutout and the second aperture along the second longitudinal axis. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231557 | Spinal Fixation Device - A spinal fixation device includes an outer housing and an end plate assembly coupled with the outer housing. The outer housing defines an aperture and a longitudinal axis. At least a portion of the end plate assembly is slidably received within the outer housing. The end plate assembly includes a first end plate configured to engage a vertebral body, wherein the end plate assembly is selectively movable between a first position in which the first end plate is spaced apart from the outer housing and a second position in which the first end plate is adjacent the outer housing. Further, the first end plate is selectively adjustable to an angular orientation of a plurality of angular orientations with respect to the longitudinal axis of the outer housing. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231558 | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING AN ACETABULAR PROSTHETIC COMPONENT - An orthopaedic surgical instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes an impactor head and a suction cup coupled to the impactor head. The suction cup including a distal opening that is defined by an outer rim positioned proximal of the impaction surface of the impactor head. The suction cup is configured to engage the orthopaedic prosthetic component to couple the impactor head to the orthopaedic prosthetic component. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231559 | Thermally Securing Morse Taper - An articular ball impactor having a heat resistant material used during “heat shrink fit” process for providing secure fixation of Morse taper components in modular orthopedic implants. The female Morse component of the articular ball is heated by electromagnetic unit providing thermal expansion. Subsequently, it is impacted over the male Morse taper component and then cooled by commonly used sterile irrigation fluid allowing the female Morse component to shrink thus providing considerable compression, fit and significant reduction of micromotion that has been so widely responsible of fretting and mechanical corrosion. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231560 | PROSTHETIC KNEE JOINT - A prosthetic knee joint includes an upper part, a lower part which is arranged pivotably to the upper part, a fastening device arranged on the upper part for a proximal prosthetic element, a fastening device arranged on the lower part for a distal prosthetic element, a four-limbed joint system with four linkages articulatedly fastened to each other, which are each pivotable to each other around a pivot axis, wherein the upper part is arranged on the joint system. The joint system may be mounted pivotably on the lower part from a starting position counter to a spring force during a stance phase flexion, and the action line of the spring force may be aligned such that a moment acting against an inflexion of the joint system is present. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231561 | PROSTHETIC FOOT, AND PROSTHESIS FOR A LOWER EXTREMITY - A prosthesis foot is provided with a structural component with proximal connecting device for fixing the prosthesis foot to a lower leg tube, lower leg shaft or a prosthesis knee joint, wherein the proximal connecting device is designed as a joint or comprises as at least one joint. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231562 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ORTHOPEDIC JOINT DEVICE, AND ORTHOPEDIC JOINT DEVICE - The invention relates to a method for controlling an orthopaedic joint device of a lower extremity. The joint device has an upper part ( | 2019-08-01 |
20190231563 | Interchangeable Pump-Lock For Prosthetic Socket And Method Of Use - An interchangeable lock-pump prosthetic system that includes a universal dummy, vacuum pump, and mechanical lock. Each of the three objects have similar geometries for the purpose of fitting into a prosthetic, whereupon a user may for instance, swap the vacuum pump with the lock, depending on the needs of the user and without changing to a separate prosthetic. The universal dummy is an inactive component and acts as a placeholder during manufacturing of the socket, for the eventual inclusion of the vacuum pump or mechanical lock. The vacuum pump is a pressure dependent object that acts to remove any residual air between the socket and the elastomeric liner. The lock takes advantage of a mechanical locking pin which receives a properly configured liner, thus securing the user within the prosthetic socket. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231564 | UNCAGING STENT - A stent (scaffold) or other luminal prosthesis comprising circumferential structural elements which provides high strength after deployment and allows for scaffold to uncage, and/or allow for scaffold or luminal expansion thereafter. The circumferential scaffold may be formed from degradable material, or may be formed from non-degradable material and will be modified to expand and/or uncage after deployment. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231565 | TUBULAR SLEEVE AND SYSTEM FOR THE ATRAUMATIC TREATMENT OF HOLLOW ORGANS - The invention relates to a tubular sleeve for the atraumatic treatment of hollow organs, wherein the sleeve is folded in an initial state and can be unfolded in order to lie against an inner wall of a hollow organ in a final state. The sleeve is characterized in that the sleeve is formed of an outer wall and an inner wall, which are arranged concentrically to each other, wherein the outer wall and the inner wall are tightly connected to each other at ends thereof in such a way that an approximately tubular compartment is formed in the region between the outer wall and the inner wall and the folding of the sleeve is directed about a sleeve longitudinal axis. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231566 | MEDICAL DEVICE RELEASE SYSTEM - A medical device system may include an elongate shaft having a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end, a release wire disposed within the lumen of the elongate shaft configured to releasably attach a medical device to the distal end of the elongate shaft, and a securement member fixedly attached to the proximal end of the elongate shaft and to a proximal end of the release wire. A proximal portion of the securement member may be configured to translate proximally away from the proximal end of the elongate shaft upon application of a proximally-directed force to the proximal portion of the securement member while the elongate shaft is maintained in a fixed position, wherein the proximal portion remains connected to the proximal end of the elongate shaft after proximal translation away from the proximal end of the elongate shaft. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231567 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING AIR FROM MEDICAL DEVICES - Systems and methods are provided for removing air from a medical device, such as a stent-graft and/or its delivery device. In an exemplary embodiment, the stent-graft or its delivery system or both are exposed to perfluorocarbon, by immersing the stent-graft or flushing the delivery device to remove air from the stent-graft. Optionally, the stent-graft and/or delivery system may be flushed multiple times, e.g., with perfluorocarbon before or after flushing with carbon dioxide, saline, a bio-inert gas, and the like. Thereafter, the stent-graft may be introduced into a patient's body and deployed at a target location, such as the site of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231568 | Delivery System For Radially Constricting A Stent Graft And Method Of Use - A stent graft delivery system includes a handle, a guidewire catheter extending distally from the handle, at least one tube, and at least one wire extending through the at least one tube, wherein each wire of the stent graft delivery system is configured as a loop at the distal end of the tube. The stent graft delivery system can be employed to implant stent grafts in a patient to thereby treat, for example, an aortic aneurysm spanning a region of an aorta that includes at least one arterial branch. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231569 | DRIVERS AND SET FOR THE INSERTION OF CONNECTABLE IMPLANTS - The invention relates to a set of drivers for the insertion and connection of implants in conduits exhibiting a bifurcation, a main driver having an internal sheath provided with an atraumatic tip and an axial hole, an external sheath, a main implant disposed between the sheaths, the external sheath being provided with a groove along a part of its length, the internal sheath having a lateral hole facing said groove, said main implant having a window aligned with the lateral hole, the main driver having an extractable complementary sheath, a first end of which passes through the lateral hole, the window and the groove, a secondary driver having an internal secondary sheath provided with a secondary atraumatic tip which has a secondary axial hole, an external secondary sheath, a secondary implant disposed between the secondary internal and external sheaths, a main guide intended to be fitted in the axial hole in order to guide the main driver, a secondary guide passing through the bifurcation in order to be fitted in the complementary sheath in order to position the main driver and/or in order to guide the secondary driver. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231570 | Inflatable Structure With Braided Layer - A balloon for medical treatments such as percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), delivery of a vascular stents or stent grafts, employs reinforcement materials that are patterned so as to promote consistent folding of the balloon. Also disclosed are methods and apparatus for biocidal treatment using a balloon, including balloons with fiber fabric reinforcements. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231571 | Delivery System And Method To Radially Constrict A Stent Graft - A delivery system includes a handle, a guidewire catheter, a nose cone at the distal end of the guidewire catheter that with the guidewire catheter defines an opening concentric with the guidewire catheter, a plurality of wires that extend distally from the handle and essentially parallel with and distributed radially about the guidewire catheter and a stent graft. The wires each extend between a portion of the stents and wall of the stent graft, whereby the stent graft is radially constrained until the wires are retracted. The delivery system can be employed in methods of treating arterial disease, such as aortic aneurysms. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231572 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ANCHORING IN THE STOMACH AND THE DUODENUM - A suprapyloric anchor assembly includes an antral cap having at least three stabilizing members configured to reside in an antrum and engage tissue circumscribing a pyloric valve. A duodenal member is configured to reside at least partially in a duodenal bulb, and one or more tethers connect the antral cap to the duodenal member. The tether(s) is/are configured to allow passage of stomach contents through the pyloric valve. Optionally, one or more gastric balloon(s) may attached to the suprapyloric anchor and be inflated with the gastric cavity. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231573 | SYSTEM TO ASSIST WALKING - The invention relates to a system to assist walking in spinal cord injured people, who preserve hip flexion capacity, comprising a pair of KAFO-type orthoses with: (a) an angular actuator ( | 2019-08-01 |
20190231574 | TRUNK SUPPORTING EXOSKELETON AND METHOD OF USE - An exoskeleton includes two torque generators, thigh links, and a supporting trunk rotatably coupled to the thigh links. When a wearer bends forward in the sagittal plane such that the supporting trunk extends beyond a predetermined angle A with respect to vertical, at least one of the torque generators imposes a resisting torque between the supporting trunk and a corresponding thigh link, thus imposing a force onto a wearer's trunk and thighs to aid in supporting the wearer in a bent position. The exoskeleton may include an active or passive means for actuating the torque generators. When the supporting trunk does not extend beyond the predetermined angle A, the torque generators do not impose resisting torques between the supporting trunk and thigh links during the entire range of motion of the thigh links, thus enabling a wearer to walk, run, and sit without constraint while in a substantially upright position. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231575 | BRACE AND A METHOD OF FITTING A BRACE | 2019-08-01 |
20190231576 | Body Tension Band - A tension band is provided comprising multiple straps coupled end to end using tension control systems. The tension control systems comprise a tension adjustment mechanism, such as a reel, and a tension member, such as a cable which spans the coupled ends of straps. Each tension control system can be operated independently of the other to draw together or separate further apart, the coupled ends of straps, in order to increase or decrease band tension and thereby selectively apply more or less pressure to different regions of the body part the tension band is wrapped around. The tension bands disclosed may be used around the head, pelvic/hip (sacroiliac) region or lower (lumbosacral) back region of a subject in need of pain relief and to provide support and/or strengthen those areas of the body. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231577 | SACRUM PRESSING TOOL AND SACRUM PRESSING UNIT - Provided is a sacrum pressing tool that can provide improvement in transmission function between the upper body and the lower body, thus improving the motor function, through stabilization of the sacrum per se at the time of not only body rest, but also body movement or physical exercise. The sacrum pressing tool includes a solid pillar-like base, and a pair of protruding portions protruding in left-right symmetry from opposed side portions of the base. A width between outer side faces of the pair of protruding portions is set smaller than a width between a pair of the superior posterior iliac spines, so that pressing faces of the pair of protruding portions press a sacrum solely. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231578 | CUSTOMIZED SPLIT INSOLE FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS - An inventive custom made split insole for use by diabetic patients, split into zones for normal and flat foot persons and five zones for high arch foot persons where these splits have projections which are hexagonal or oval in shape and have specific dimensions and specific spacing but are of uniform height and elasticity. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231579 | WRINKLE PREVENTING DEVICE - A wrinkle prevention device is provided. The wrinkle prevention device includes a headband providing mini-pillows that can be selectively placed along the headband so as to minimize their bulk when preventing wrinkles during a restful sleep. The mini pillows are dimensioned and adapted to lift the side of a user's face off their preferred pillow. The headband may have an elastic portion for both providing a comfortable fit along as a non-slip surface preventing the mini pillows for moving during sleep. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231580 | ADJUSTABLE CONVEXITY OSTOMY BARRIER - An ostomy barrier appliance for attaching an ostomy appliance to peristomal skin surrounding a stoma is provided. The ostomy barrier appliance includes a skin barrier, an inlet opening for receiving a stoma, and a convexity adjusting device arranged adjacent the skin barrier. The convexity adjusting device is configured to adjust the convexity of the skin barrier. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231581 | MULTILAYER FILM INCLUDING FOAM LAYER AND OSTOMY PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM - An ostomy appliance includes a multilayer composite film comprising at least one foam layer. An outer foam layer can function as a skin contact layer providing comfort and softness characteristics that are comparable to a nonwoven comfort layer. Preferably, at least one foam layer includes a vinyl-bond rich triblock copolymer and provides sound absorbing properties. The multilayer composite film can also include at least one layer comprising a filler to further enhance sound absorbing properties. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231583 | FLUENCY AID - The present disclose provides a fluency aid comprising: a masking signal generator; a switch operable to switch the masking signal generator between an ON state and an OFF state, wherein, when in the ON state, the masking signal generator is operable to generate a masking signal; a sound generator operable to receive the masking signal from the masking signal generator and generate a masking sound for output to a user of the fluency aid; and a voice detector operable to detect a voice of the user, wherein the masking signal generator is operable to generate the masking signal at least until the voice of the user is detected by the voice detector. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231584 | FLUENCY AID - According to one or more examples of the present disclosure there is provided a fluency aid comprising: an altered auditory feedback, AAF, generator operable to receive an input signal derived from speech of a user and to apply a predefined variation to the input signal in order to generate a feedback signal for providing altered auditory feedback to the user, wherein the AAF generator is further operable to automatically change a property of the variation that is applied to the input signal. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231585 | FLUENCY AID - The present disclosure relates to a fluency aid comprising: a first microphone; a second microphone; and an altered auditory feedback, AAF, generator operable to receive a first input signal derived from sound detected by the first microphone and to generate a feedback signal for providing altered auditory feedback to a user of the fluency aid; wherein the fluency aid is configured such that a second input signal derived from sound detected by the second microphone bypasses the AAF generator. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231586 | FLUENCY AID - The present disclosure relates to a fluency aid comprising: a pacing signal generator operable to output a signal for generating, at regular time intervals, an audible sound; and a controller operable, in response to a voice being detected by a voice detector, to control the pacing signal generator such that the output signal causes the audible sound to continue, stop or fade. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231587 | Applicator Device - The present invention relates to an applicator for placing and positioning an object, such as a medical or veterinary device or treatment, within an orifice of a human or animal body. More specifically, the invention relates to an applicator for placing and positioning a pessary within the vagina and to kits comprising the applicator and a pre-loaded pessary. The invention also relates to methods of placing and positioning a pessary within the vagina and to methods for treating stress urinary incontinence in a woman in need thereof. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231588 | INSERTER FOR AN INTRAUTERINE SYSTEM - Disclosed are an inserter and an inserter kit for an intrauterine system. The inserter comprises an insertion tube having a first end and an opposite second end, wherein the first end is operable to removably receive the intrauterine system and a handle having a first end portion and an opposite second end portion, the first end portion of the handle is coupled to the second end of the insertion tube. The handle comprises a handling mechanism for controlling movement of the insertion tube with respect to the intrauterine system. The inserter also comprises an indicating mechanism operatively arranged in connection with the insertion tube and the handle, the indicating mechanism is communicably coupled to the handling mechanism and is operable to provide indicative signals corresponding to operational stages of the inserter. The indicative signals comprise at least one light signal and the indicating mechanism comprises a power source. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231589 | Body Temperature Controlling System - The present invention is directed to a body temperature controlling system comprising at least one member receiving a flow of gas from at least one blower in communication with said at least one member, said at least one member directing said flow of gas onto a wearer thereof. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231590 | LASER EYE SURGERY SYSTEM CALIBRATION - A laser system is calibrated with a tomography system capable of measuring locations of structure within an optically transmissive material such as a tissue of an eye. Alternatively or in combination, the tomography system can be used to track the location of the eye and adjust the treatment in response to one or more of the location or an orientation of the eye. In many embodiments, in situ calibration and tracking of an optically transmissive tissue structure such as an eye can be provided. The optically transmissive material may comprise one or more optically transmissive structures of the eye, or a non-ocular optically transmissive material such as a calibration gel in a container or an optically transmissive material of a machined part. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231591 | IMAGE-GUIDED DELIVERY OF OPHTHALMIC THERAPEUTICS - Systems and methods are provided for image-guided delivery of therapeutics to an eye. An optical coherence tomography (OCT) imager is configured to produce at least one OCT image of the eye. A therapeutic delivery system is configured to deliver a therapeutic to the eye through a distal end of a delivery mechanism. A system control is configured to determine a position of the distal end of the delivery mechanism and control the therapeutic delivery system according to at least the determined position. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231592 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OCULAR INJECTION - An apparatus includes a housing coupled to a medicament container, which is coupled to a needle. An injection assembly is disposed within the housing and includes an energy storage member and an actuation rod. A distal end portion of the actuation rod is disposed within the medicament container. The energy storage member can produce a force on a proximal end portion of the actuation rod sufficient to move the distal end portion of the actuation rod within the medicament container. This can convey at least a portion of a substance from the medicament container via the needle when a distal tip of the needle is disposed within a first region of a target location. The force is insufficient to move the distal end portion of the actuation rod within the medicament container when the distal tip of the needle is disposed within a second region of the target location. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231593 | HYDRODISSECTION AND POSTERIOR CAPSULE OPACIFICATION PREVENTION DURING CAPSULOTOMY PROCEDURE - Embodiments of the invention provide hydrodissection and/or PCO prevention or reduction in a patient undergoing eye surgery. In one embodiment, the invention is a surgical device for cutting and excising a portion of tissue, for example in performing a lens capsulotomy. A capsulotomy tip is inserted into an eye through an incision in the surface of the eye. The capsulotomy tip includes a suction cup to provide suction to the lens capsule. Then suction is applied via the suction cup to secure the capsulotomy tip to the eye. In some embodiments, after the capsulotomy tip is secured to the lens capsule, a cutting element of the capsulotomy tip is used to cut a tissue of the eye. Fluid is pushed through the capsulotomy tip and the capsulotomy tip is removed from the eye. Moreover, disclosed is an intraocular lens (IOL) to be used in conjunction with the surgical device. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231594 | AUTOMATED FINE ADJUSTMENT OF AN OPHTHALMIC SURGERY SUPPORT - The present disclosure provides a system for automated fine adjustment of an ophthalmic surgery support in which an eye tracking system detects a detectable position of an eye. The direction and distance the support must be adjusted for the eye to be centered may be determined based on the detectable position. A control signal is generated and transmitted to a control device that adjusts the position of the support to center the eye. The disclosure further provides a method for automated fine adjustment of a support, which includes detecting a detectable position of an eye, determining whether the eye is centered in relation to the center of the detection field of an eye tracking system based on the detectable position, determining a direction and a distance the detectable position must be adjusted to be centered, and generating and transmitting a control signal to adjust the position of the support. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231595 | ERGONOMIC SLEEP MASK - The present invention is a sleep mask with many unique features including tension reduction from the securing bands, a light blocking pillow, ergonomic/pre-curved shaping, an eye space, ear comfort features, slip over comfort which can account for various hair styles and various head positions of the wearer, and therapeutic, beauty and relaxing features. The overall experience for the wearer is an extraordinary fit due to data and design. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231596 | CUSTOMIZABLE EAR INSERT - The present invention provides a customizable ear insert for fitting within a user's outer ear or ear canal or both and methods therefor. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a customizable ear insert having: a body formed of photocurable polymer, the body having a first shape configured for insertion into the outer ear canal of a user; a light source, the light source positioned adjacent the body, and wherein the body can be cured into a second shape by application of light generated by the light source, the second shape snugly conforming to the interior surface of the user's outer ear or ear canal or both. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231597 | METHOD FOR EXTERNAL EAR CANAL PRESSURE REGULATION TO ALLEVIATE DISORDER SYMPTOMS - A method for external ear canal pressure regulation to alleviate one or more symptoms associated with a disorder or treat one or more disorders, the method including providing a fluid transfer device which generates a fluid flow of a fluid through an earplug, the earplug having an earplug external surface configured to sealably engage an external ear canal wall as a barrier between an external ear canal pressure and an ambient pressure; sealably engaging the earplug of the fluid transfer device with the external ear canal wall as the barrier between the external ear canal pressure and the ambient pressure; and operating the fluid transfer device to generate the fluid flow of the fluid through the earplug to achieve an external ear canal pressure differential between the external ear canal pressure and the ambient pressure effective to alleviate a disorder symptom or treat a disorder. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231598 | Phase Change Material For Medical And Cosmetic Applications - A garment using a phase change material that change phase from solid to liquid at a low or high temperatures situated within a gel matrix. The phase change material may be used after surgical procedures to reduce swelling, edema and bruising. The gel matrix allows the material of the present invention to maintain a conformable and elastic form at room temperature. This invention provides the novelty of a low or high temperature phase change material that is conformable to surfaces or volumes of varying geometry. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231599 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND CLOSING WOUNDS WITH NEGATIVE PRESSURE - The present invention relates to a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231600 | Systems, Apparatuses, And Methods For Negative-Pressure Treatment With Reduced Tissue In-Growth - A dressing for treating a tissue site with negative pressure includes a manifold having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The dressing also includes a first layer adjacent to the first surface and a second layer adjacent to the second surface. The first layer and the second layer each include a polymer film. The dressing also includes a plurality of fluid restrictions in the polymer film adjacent to at least the first surface, and a plurality of bonds between the first layer and the second layer. The plurality of bonds defines separable sections of the manifold. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231601 | PEEL AND PLACE DRESSING FOR NEGATIVE-PRESSURE TREATMENT - A dressing for treating a tissue site with negative pressure may comprise a tissue interface comprising a three-dimensional textile of polyester fibers and a polymer coating on the polyester fibers. In some examples, the three-dimensional textile may be a three-dimensional weave of polyester fibers, and the polymer coating may be hydrophobic. In more particular embodiments, the polymer coating may be silicone or polyethylene, for example. The dressing may additionally include a drape disposed over the tissue interface and a port fluidly coupled to the tissue interface through the drape. The tissue interface may be applied over a tissue site, and therapeutic levels of negative pressure may be applied to the tissue site through the tissue interface. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231602 | Methods For Manufacturing And Assembling Dual Material Tissue Interface For Negative-Pressure Therapy - A dressing for treating tissue with negative pressure may be a composite of dressing layers, including a release film, perforated gel layer, a perforated polymer film, a manifold, and an adhesive cover. A method of manufacturing the dressing may comprise providing a first layer, such as the gel layer, on a substrate, perforating the first layer on the substrate to create a plurality of apertures in the first layer, and creating an index of the plurality of apertures in the first layer. A laser can be calibrated based on the index. A second layer, such as the polymer film, may be coupled to the first layer, and a plurality of slots can be cut in the second layer with the laser. Each of the slots can be cut through one of the apertures in the first layer based on the index. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231603 | MEDICAL DRESSING - A medical dressing is provided. The dressing has a central portion and a border portion, and comprises a backing layer, an adhesive body contact layer and a pad arranged in the central portion between the backing layer and the adhesive body contact layer. The pad is symmetric about a longitudinal center line and the dressing comprises a lobed portion on each side of the center line. The central portion of the dressing has a tensile strength in the longitudinal (y) direction of at least 60 N, preferably at least 70 N at an elongation of 25%, as measured by the test method ASTM D 882-12. The medical dressing may be used for pressure ulcer prevention, such as at the sacrum region of a human body. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231604 | CONFORMABLE WOUND DRESSING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - Medical articles comprising a conformable wound dressing and delivery system. The wound dressing generally comprises a backing having a first major surface and a second major surface, an adhesive on the second major surface of the backing, and an absorbent pad proximate the second major surface of the backing. The backing extends beyond the perimeter of the absorbent pad, typically beyond the entire perimeter of the pad. The perimeter of the wound dressing has a concave feature that exhibits a local minimum. An axis extends from the local minimum to the perimeter of the wound dressing opposite the local minimum. The carrier overlies at least a portion of the backing on each side of the axis but does not overlie the backing along the axis. The wound dressing is especially designed for use on round or irregular shaped body parts, such as an elbow or heel. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231605 | A COMPRESSION GARMENT - A compression garment is disclosed. The garment can include a body dimensioned to wrap at least partially around a length of a torso of a user. A plurality of tension bands can be positioned along the body. The garment can include at least one shoulder strap, wherein the shoulder strap is operable to wrap over the shoulder of the user to hold the garment in position. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231606 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ELASTIC COMPOSITE STRUCTURE FOR AN ABSORBENT SANITARY PRODUCT - An apparatus for manufacturing an elastic composite structure for an absorbent sanitary product includes an anvil with weld pattern comprising at least one anchoring region and at least one deactivating region. The anchoring region includes anchoring welds that form anchoring bonds that fuse facing web layers and anchor elastic thread(s) in position relative to the facing web layers. The deactivating region includes a break bar constructed to sever the thread(s). A method of manufacturing the elastic composite structure includes positioning a tensioned elastic thread between web layers, fusing the web layers to form an anchored zone that includes anchoring bonds that fuse the web layers and anchor the tensioned elastic thread therebetween, and cutting the thread to form a deactivated zone between adjacent portions of the anchored zone that is free of tensioned threads. The method further includes fusing the web layers within the deactivated zone. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231607 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An apparatus for manufacturing an article including an absorbent body includes: first and second rolls, in cooperation with each other, for trimming a continuous laminate to be the absorbent body so as to successively form the narrowed portions along the continuous laminate; a third roll for rotating in contact with the second roll to receive the continuous laminate from the second roll; and a separating cutter for successively severing the continuous laminate being carried by the third roll into units of individual articles, thereby obtaining the absorbent body. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231608 | BUILT-IN DETECTION DEVICE AND DETECTION METHOD THEREOF FOR DISPOSABLE DIAPERS - The present invention discloses a built-in detection device and a detection method thereof for disposable diapers which relates to the technical field of intelligent diapers and includes a circuit substrate attached inside the diaper and an alarm module placed outside the diaper, wherein the circuit substrate is provided with a core circuit region, a temperature sensor, a urine-wet sensor group and a bioelectrogenesis module. The core circuit region includes a power management module, a data acquisition module and a wireless transmitting module. The data acquisition module is electrically connected to the power management module, the urine-wet sensor group, the wireless transmitting module, and the temperature sensor, respectively. The power management module is electrically connected to the bioelectrogenesis module. The wireless transmitting module is connected to the alarm module in wireless transmission. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231609 | WOMAN SANITARY FLUID CAPTURE SYSTEM - A sanitary fluid capture system allows for better fluid transfer to an absorbent pad. The system places moisture capturing and transferring materials in contact with the source of the fluids. Absorbent material forms a basin to capture excess fluid flow while it is sequestered by the absorbent materials. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231610 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article has a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction perpendicular to each other, and includes a waist part along the lateral direction. The waist part includes nonwoven fabric and a plurality of stretchable members. In a state in which the waist part is extended along the lateral direction, an opening is formed in the waist part between stretchable members that are adjacent in the longitudinal direction. A high density region exists longitudinally between the opening and one of the adjacent stretchable members. An external region exists longitudinally between the high density region and another one of the adjacent stretchable members. The high density region has a predetermined lateral length. A density of fibers of the nonwoven fabric in the high density region is larger than in the external region. A part of an edge of the opening includes a portion in which fibers are not fused. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231611 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH CHANNELS - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article that comprises a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels substantially free of superabsorbent polymers. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap channels defined by the absorbent core. The absorbent article may comprises a liquid distribution system (LDS) that defines one or more channels. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231612 | TOPSHEET COMPRISING NATURAL FIBERS WITH GOOD MECHANICAL STRENGTH - A topsheet for use with an absorbent article is provided and comprises a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is a spunlace nonwoven and comprises at least 15% by weight of natural fibers by total weight of the first layer. The first layer comprises a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of apertures. The first layer and the second layer are in contact with each other between the plurality of the protrusions. The second layer has a plurality of apertures at least partially aligned with the apertures of the first layer. The first layer has a minimum CD strength of at least 3N/(5 cm), according to the Tensile Strength Test Method. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231613 | MULTI-COMPONENT TOPSHEETS - A multi-component topsheet for an absorbent article includes a first discrete substrate forming about 80% or more of an outer perimeter of the topsheet and a second discrete substrate wherein about 80% or more of an outer perimeter of the second discrete substrate is joined to the first discrete substrate, wherein the topsheet has a single layer of substrate in about 75% or more of the total area of the topsheet and a dual layer of substrate in about 25% or less of the total area of the topsheet. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231614 | Underpants-Type Disposable Diaper - An underpants-type disposable diaper has a display sheet containing a resin film between an inner member and at least one of a front side outer member and a back side outer member. A cover nonwoven fabric is provided with a plurality of holes having intervals and penetrating a front and a back is interposed from at least a crotch side edge of an outer member overlapping the display sheet to a side of a waist opening between the display sheet and a liquid impervious sheet. An internal surface and an external surface of the cover nonwoven fabric are bonded to facing surfaces, respectively, through a hot melt adhesive. Compatibility between prevention of deterioration of appearance of the display sheet and prevention of a decrease in air permeability is achieved. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231615 | HYDROPHILIC MEDICAL DEVICES - A medical device including a plasma-treated porous substrate that is functionalized to provide a hydrophilic surface, and a process for preparing such a medical device, are disclosed. The method includes plasma treating at least a portion of a surface of a porous substrate with a gas species selected from oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and combination thereof. The gas species is configured to functionalize the surface of the medical device and form a hydrophilic surface. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231616 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article includes: a front waist portion extending along the lateral direction; a back waist portion extending along the lateral direction; and a crotch portion provided between the front waist portion and the back waist portion. A lateral end portion of the back waist portion on a one side and a lateral end portion of the front waist portion on the one side are joined by a first joining portion. The back waist portion has a fastening portion provided on another side in the lateral direction, and the fastening portion is capable of being fastened to the front waist portion when putting on the absorbent article. The front waist portion has a target region to which the fastening portion is to be fastened, and a lateral end of the target region on the one side is located on the one side relative to a lateral central position of the crotch portion. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231617 | MOBILITY ASSISTANCE VEHICLE DESIGNED TO NEGOTIATE OBSTACLES - The invention mainly concerns a mobility assistance vehicle ( | 2019-08-01 |
20190231618 | WHEELCHAIR - A wheelchair includes right and left side frames and a connection unit connecting the side frames to each other. The side frames each include a unit fixture for detachably fixing the connection unit. The connection unit is selectable from a foldable connection unit connecting the right and left side frames with a distance therebetween changeable or a non-foldable connection unit connecting the right and left side frames with the distance therebetween kept constant. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231619 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING A WHEELCHAIR - Systems and methods for configuring a wheelchair are provided. One embodiment of a method includes receiving a passenger-specific setting for the wheelchair, determining that a chair component of the wheelchair is removably coupled to a power base component, and in response to determining that the chair component and the power base component are coupled, communicating the passenger-specific setting to the chair component. In some embodiments, in response to receiving the passenger-specific setting, implementing the passenger-specific setting, where implementing the passenger-specific setting includes altering a physical property of the wheelchair. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231620 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS - A patient support includes a frame and a mattress supported by the frame. The frame includes a deck support and a deck supporting the mattress. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231621 | MOTOR-DRIVING MECHANISM AND MOTOR-DRIVEN FURNITURE - A motor-driving mechanism includes a motor and a lifting lever. The lifting lever is rotatable between a lifted position and a lowered position, and includes first section and a second section. The first section is pivotably connected to the motor. The second section is connected to the first section in such a way that the first section and the second section as a whole are drivable by the motor to rotate in a first direction from the lowered position toward the lifted position, and the first section is drivable by the motor to rotate relative to the second section in a second direction from the lowered position toward a third position while the second section remains at the lowered position, the second direction being opposite to the first direction. A motor-driven bed utilizing the motor-driving mechanism is also disclosed. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231622 | LIFT MECHANSIM - A lift mechanism. The lift mechanism includes a base configured to support the lift mechanism in an upright position. A neck is upstanding from the base. A lift bracket is coupled to the neck. A coupling bracket includes a U-shape having a base and arms extending from opposing ends of the base. The base is coupled to the lift bracket. A linear actuator is configured to move the lift bracket up and down along the neck. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231623 | PERSON LIFTING APPARATUSES INCLUDING LIFTING STRAPS AND METHODS OF OPERATION - A person lifting apparatus includes a strap movement system. The person lifting device includes a housing and a lifting strap feeding device located in the housing. The lifting strap feeding device includes a motor connected to a drum and a lifting strap wound on the drum. A sensor provides a signal indicative of force on the lifting strap. A controller receives the signal from the sensor. The controller controls operation of the motor based on the signal. A user input is used to place the strap movement system in a fast mode during which the controller speeds up operation of the motor from a normal operating speed. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231624 | System And Methods For Supporting And Positioning A Person - A system for supporting and positioning a person. A flexible cover layer defines a support surface for the person, and a formable layer is coupled to the flexible cover layer. The formable layer includes a sealed bladder adapted to be in fluid communication with a vacuum source, and particles disposed within the sealed bladder. The system is operable in a first configuration in the absence of the vacuum, and a second configuration in the presence of the vacuum. In the first configuration, the particles are substantially movable relative to one another such that a contour may be provided to the support surface. In the second configuration, substantially immovable relative to provide rigidity to the formable layer to maintain the contour. A controller coupled to sensors may control the vacuum source to move said system between the first and second configurations. Methods of supporting and positioning the person are also disclosed. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231625 | CENTRAL PROCESSING DEVICE AND CENTRAL PROCESSING METHOD FOR MONITORED-PERSON MONITORING SYSTEM, AND MONITORED-PERSON MONITORING SYSTEM - A central processing device and a central processing method performs: storing a record format that is created in accordance with a type of nursing care, and is designed for inputting details of nursing care as a nursing care record; and, when receiving a type notifying communication signal for issuing a notification of a type of nursing care in a nursing care record from a terminal device, returning a format notifying communication signal containing the record format corresponding to the type of nursing care contained in the type notifying communication signal, to enable the terminal device to input the details of the nursing care for each of the monitored persons while changing the monitored persons. A monitored-person monitoring system according to the present invention includes the central processing device. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231626 | Airway Bridge and Method for Using the Same - A device and method for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a patient. The device is an extendable airway bridge which is initially in a collapsed or storage configuration. The airway bridge is made of a lightweight, inexpensive material such as high strength cardboard. Upon use, the airway bridge is unfolded and then fixed into an operating configuration through a number of hook and latch fabric portions or an adhesive or glue. Once in the operating configuration, the patient is laid onto the airway bridge which holds the patient in a position so as to prevent occlusion of the patient's oral airway. CPR may then be performed on the patient. After use, the airway bridge may be released and then brought back into the collapsed or storage configuration or, alternatively, simply disposed of. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231627 | PROGRAMMABLE EXAMINATION AND PROCEDURE TABLES AND CHAIRS - The disclosed technology relates to examination or procedure tables and chairs which can be moved into positions in more efficient and desirable ways to better meet the needs of the patient and medical service providers. In particular, a plurality of actuators which cause the seat, leg rest and foot rest of the disclosed technologies to move may, if desired, be independently programmed to provide mechanically independent movement of the seat, leg rest and foot rest to desirable positions needed to provide ease of entry or transfer by the patient to the equipment including positioning the highest portion of the seat to a home or patient entry position no more than nineteen inches from the floor. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231628 | FULL-SIZED AND KEEPSAKE-SIZED CREMATION URNS - A combination of a full-sized cremation urn and a keepsake-sized cremation urn comprises a full-sized container sized and configured to receive therein cremation remains of a deceased, the container including an externally threaded neck defining an opening and an internally threaded lid for closing the opening, and a keepsake-sized container sized and configured to receive therein only a portion of the cremation remains of the deceased, the container including a base plate, an upstanding externally threaded cylinder attached to the base plate and defining an opening, and an internally threaded lid for closing the opening. The full-sized container lid and the keepsake-sized container lid are substantially identical. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231629 | SEATED INVERSION TABLE - A seated inversion table has a support frame assembly, two hand rest assemblies, a seat assembly, and a foot-clamping frame assembly. The support frame assembly has fixing portions. Each hand rest assembly is pivotably mounted on the support frame assembly and has a hand rest and a controlling set. The controlling set is securely mounted on the hand rest and selectively fixed on the fixing portions. The seat assembly is pivotably mounted on the support frame assembly. The foot-clamping frame assembly is mounted on the support frame assembly. When the controlling assemblies are fixed on the fixing portions, the seated inversion table cannot be tilted. When the controlling assemblies are not fixed on the fixing portions, the seated inversion table can be tilted. Thus, the user can adjust the angle of the seated inversion table when sitting on the seated inversion table rather than leave the seated inversion table. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231630 | NATURAL ASSIST SIMULATED GAIT THERAPY ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a natural gait therapy device having an adjustable gait timing linkage assembly configured to operate an adjustable knee support assembly and an adjustable height foot assembly to simulate a normal walking pattern for a user based on characteristics of the user. In an illustrative example, the adjustable gait timing linkage assembly includes a chain sprocket configured to adjust a degree of heel lift and a length to the point of the heel lift during a normal walking simulation. In some embodiments, a gait stride adjustment assembly may adjust a stride length to accommodate different sized users. The gait stride adjustment assembly may advantageously contribute to the natural walking pattern simulation. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231631 | PRESSURE SENSING WALKING AID - The present invention provides a pressure sensing walking aid that in some embodiments will provide a visual display for displaying the pressure data associated with a pressure sensor measuring a load supported by a walking device such as a walking aid, cane, crutch, walker or shoe. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231632 | LOCOMOTION AID - The invention relates to a locomotion aid ( | 2019-08-01 |
20190231633 | Heel Protector and Corresponding Rehabilitation Systems and Methods for Using the Same - A heel protector ( | 2019-08-01 |
20190231634 | TREATMENT UNIT AND MASSAGE MACHINE - A treatment unit includes a treatment part including a treatment element, a first drive unit including a swash plate eccentric cam and a second drive unit including an eccentric cam. One of the first drive unit and the second drive unit is connected to the treatment part, and the other one of the first drive unit and the second drive unit is connected to the one of the first drive unit and the second drive unit. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231635 | Therapeutic, Fitness, and Sports Enhancement Device - A therapeutic, fitness, and sports enhancement device which includes a cylindrically shaped body having a predetermined density and predetermined diameter, the body including a plurality of projections of a predetermined shape. One or more of the predetermined density and the predetermined diameter in combination with the predetermined shape of the projections optimize mobilization of soft tissue structures of the human body. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231636 | Ladder-Style Modular Self-Massage Apparatus - A self-massage apparatus includes opposed first and second rails, each having a first end, an opposed second end, and a length extending therebetween. A plurality of ball assemblies having opposed first and second ends spans the opposed rails and spaces the first and second rails apart from each other by a fixed distance. Each of the ball assemblies is one of an axle, or an axle, a ball mounted on the axle, and spacers flanking the ball, or an axle and balls mounted on the axle. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231639 | SHOCKWAVE GENERATING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A shockwave generating device and system and in particular to such a device and system in which the mechanical energy stored in a spring is utilized to generate a shockwave. | 2019-08-01 |
20190231640 | CPR FEEDBACK SYSTEM PROGRESSIVELY DIMINISHING TARGET COMPRESSION DEPTH TO PREVENT OVER-COMPRESSION - A CPR feedback system, software and methods are provided. A top height sensor can be used to track the height of the patient's chest during the CPR chest compressions, by detecting a top aspect of its location. A depth module may generate, from a detected top aspect, a depth value for a depth reached by a current compression. A counter may determine a compressions number, e.g. for the current compression. A memory may store a depth variable that can return different target values for the target depths of individual compressions. A user interface has an output device that may output an indication for the rescuer, which reflects how well the depth value of the current compression matched a corresponding target value for it. The target values may be set so as to follow a preset profile, or change according to optional measurements of force and other parameters. | 2019-08-01 |