32nd week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220249795 | METHOD FOR CONCENTRATING OXYGEN INSIDE A MASK - A system for concentrating oxygen inside a mask with filters is provided. The system comprising a mask body having a contoured shape that fits above the patient's nose and mouth; filters which allow gasses but not contaminants to pass through; a port with detachable cap for gas sampling; an inlet port connected which can be open to room air or attached to standard oxygen tubing or a ventilator circuit. The mask may be worn with or without an oxygen source. The mask body is firmly sealed against the patient's face with the filters functioning to prevent microbial contamination of the environment while concentrating oxygen within the lumen of the mask. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249796 | A METHOD OF ADMINISTERING NITRIC OXIDE GAS - The disclosure relates to methods of producing nitric oxide (NO) gas that is administrable without specialized equipment and does not provide nitrogen dioxide (NO | 2022-08-11 |
20220249797 | VARIABLE THROAT JET VENTURI - A variable throat jet venturi for delivering ventilation gas to a patient includes a jet nozzle, a deformable throat body arranged to receive ventilation gas output by the jet nozzle and defining a gas inlet and a gas outlet, and a housing containing the deformable throat body. The housing may define an entrainment opening which is open to ambient air and a pilot pressure port for pressurizing a plenum between an outer wall of the deformable throat body and an inner wall of the housing. A pilot pressure line may be fluidly coupled to the pilot pressure port. A controller may be programmed to energize the pilot pressure line to constrict the deformable throat body during an exhalation phase of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) therapy. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249798 | TUBE DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An apparatus may include: processing circuitry; a humidifier configured to humidify breathable gas; an air delivery N tube configured to pass the humidified breathable gas to a patient interface, the air delivery tube including a heating element, a sensor configured to measure a property of the breathable gas, and a connector having a plurality of electrical tube contacts at least a portion of which are coupled to the heating element and the sensor; and a contact assembly including a plurality of electrical apparatus contacts configured to electrically couple the plurality of electrical tube contacts to the processing circuitry. The processing circuitry may be configured to determine a type of air delivery tube coupled to the humidifier based on (1) which electrical apparatus contacts are coupled to the heating element and/or the sensor, and/or (2) electrical characteristic measured via one or more electrical apparatus contacts. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249799 | METHOD FOR ANESTHETIZING THE LIPS - The invention relates to a method for anesthetizing a patient's lips prior to a cosmetic procedure, such as lip augmentation or enhancement. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249800 | STIMULATING AN AGE REGRESSION EXPERIENCE - A method comprising stimulating an age regression experience in a human subject. Presenting, for the subject's attention, an audio relaxation program to induce a hypnogogic state in the subject and while the subject is in the hypnogogic state, presenting a visual stimulus and an audio stimulus corresponding to an earlier experience in the subject's life. An apparatus comprising an audio-video module to simulate an age regression experience in a human subject. The audio-video module includes an audio component to present an audio relaxation program to induce a hypnogogic state in the subject, and while the subject is in the hypnogogic state, present an auditory stimulus corresponding to an earlier experience in the subject's life and a video component to present a visual stimulus corresponding to the earlier experience. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249801 | BREATHING MEDITATION INDUCTION DEVICE COMBINED WITH HEADPHONES FOR SENSING BRAIN WAVE SIGNALS, BREATHING MEDITATION INDUCTION SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING AND STORING BRAIN WAVE SIGNALS BY USING SAME, AND SYSTEM FOR BRAIN WA VE SIGNAL MANAGEMENT THROUGH MIDDLE MANAGER - A breathing meditation inducing device combined with headphones capable of measuring EEG, including a main body mounted on the user's face, and a control box electrically coupled to the main body and providing a driving signal to the main body is provided where the main body includes first and second opening and closing means for opening and closing the nostril of the user's nose, first and second driving means for driving the first and second opening and closing means, respectively, and mounting means for mounting the main body on the face In the headphone and breathing meditation inducing device capable of EEG measurement, characterized in that the control box is further provided with a memory card holder for inserting a memory card, the headphone installation part has an inner surface. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249802 | Systems, Methods And Articles For Enhancing Wellness Associated With Habitable Environments - Environmental characteristics or scenes of habitable environments (e.g., hotel or motel rooms, spas, resorts, cruise boat cabins, offices, hospitals and/or homes, apartments or residences, or other spaces or sub-spaces) are controlled to facilitate certain activities of a user in the environment by increasing focus, preparing for sleep, directing movement, masking ambient noise, and improving air quality, among others. Controllable characteristics include, for example, lighting, CO | 2022-08-11 |
20220249803 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VISUAL CORTEX TARGETING AND TREATMENT - Disclosed are systems and methods for a computerized framework that detects medical conditions within patients and dynamically effectuates a treatment. The disclosed framework is configured for controlling computerized medical equipment by analyzing data associated with a patient, determining underlying conditions of the patient, then automatically causing such equipment to output electronic stimuli that can address the medical condition(s) detected. The framework can determine a correlation between a patient's attributes, electronic data of a condition of a patient and a medical disorder, and cause a medical device to treat and monitor improvements of the condition and disorder. The framework can be configured to focus in on particular body parts of a patient that have been identified as a body part that enables treatment as well as a part that facilitates the most efficient treatment for a recovery. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249804 | Deflectable Sheath With Inflatable Balloon - A steerable intravascular catheter includes a handle assembly having opposed proximal and distal end portions and defining a longitudinal axis therebetween. An elongated sheath extending from the distal end portion of the handle assembly has opposed proximal and distal end portions, and includes a tubular body wall forming a central lumen for accommodating the introduction of a device and a fluid lumen radially outward from and parallel to the central lumen. The distal end portion of the elongated sheath is deflectable relative to the proximal end portion of the elongated sheath. A rotatable actuation assembly is associated with the handle assembly for controlling deflection of the distal end portion of the elongated sheath. An inflatable occlusion balloon is positioned on an outer surface of the distal end portion of the elongated sheath. The fluid lumen of the elongated sheath is in fluid communication with an interior of the balloon. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249805 | CATHETER COMPRISING COMBINED VALVE AND SENSOR - An intermittent urinary catheterisation assembly (1) comprising an intermittent urinary catheter (3) comprising a conduit (11) extending longitudinally within the tube. The assembly further comprises a measuring system (4) configured to measure at least a pressure in the conduit and/or in a space in communication with the conduit. The measuring system comprises at least one valve element (37) in fluid communication with the conduit when the signal processing device is secured in relation to the intermittent urinary catheter. A cut-off element (41) configured to switch from a closed state to an open state. The measuring system further comprises at least one sensor element configured to measure a parameter indicative of the pressure applied to the cut-off element when the cut-off element switches from the closed state to the open state. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249806 | MAGNETIC SYSTEM FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF OBJECTS IN A BIOLOGICAL LUMEN - Remotely-controllable internal devices for insertion into a biological lumen and similar spaces within biological organisms; and magnetic systems for remote control thereof. Embodiments include mechanisms for linear motion within a lumen, mechanisms for payload release of therapeutic, diagnostic, and examination materials, and anchoring mechanisms for affixing a device to the outer wall of a lumen for a variety of medical and biological purposes. Related embodiments provide additional features including gradual payload release and reversibly-anchoring mechanisms Different functionalities (motion, payload release, anchoring) are independently-controllable through embodiment configurations featuring differing magnetic force thresholds and orthogonally-oriented magnetic responses. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249807 | MEDICAL DRESSING FOR SECURING A TUBIFORM COMPONENT OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical dressing for securing a tubiform component of a medical device is provided. The dressing includes a body having first and second major surfaces, a first flap, a first lateral extension extending in a first direction away from the first flap and a second lateral extension extending in a second direction, opposite the first direction, away from the first flap. The dressing further comprises an adhesive disposed on the second major surface of the first flap, the first lateral extension, and the second lateral extension. Optionally, the medical dressing further comprises a second flap, a third lateral extension extending in a third direction away from the second flap, and a fourth lateral extension extending in a fourth direction opposite the third direction, away from the second flap. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249808 | ANTIMICROBIAL LIGHT-EMITTING PERCUTANEOUS SITE DRESSING - An antimicrobial light dressing device, system and method for a percutaneous treatment that bathes a treatment region around the percutaneous insertion with an antibacterial illumination source for preventing pathogens around the insertion from entering via the dermal puncture created by the insertion. The antimicrobial light dressing device combines a circumferential body centered around the insertion, and an arrangement of LEDs around the body that focus the light around the insertion and onto a therapeutic region of the insertion. An opening in the circumferential body has an articulated protrusion for offsetting a medicinal vessel such as an IV tube off the skin surface to avoid blocking light to an area under the vessel. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249809 | NEEDLE POSITION INDICATOR - A catheter system having one or more needle position indicators to assist an operator in withdrawing the introducer needle to a “parked” position, as part of a catheterization procedure, wherein the needle position indicator provides a visual indication to the operator. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249810 | INTRAVENOUS CANNULA - The present disclosure discloses an intravenous cannula that includes a catheter hub and tubular valve member adapted to allow a needle member to pass through. The valve member is defined with slits that allow the needle to pass through. Further, a valve closure member and needle guard assembly are provided, both adapted to close passage for fluid flow and prevent blood flow from the punctured vein of a subject. The needle guard assembly includes a body portion. A safety clip locks onto a flange defined in the body, and in a biased condition allows a needle to extend through the body and hub. Upon withdrawal of the needle from a proximal end of the hub, a safety pin disengages from the flange and arrests the tip portion of the needle within the device, thereby preventing needle prick injury upon withdrawal of the needle member from the hub. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249811 | MAGNETIC CATHETER SYSTEM AND METHODS - A catheter system may include a needle assembly coupled to a catheter adapter. The needle assembly may include a housing, an introducer needle, a distal opening, a first magnet, and a second magnet. In response to proximal withdrawal of the introducer needle, the first magnet may move towards the second magnet, which may block the distal opening and/or prevent blood from leaking out the distal opening. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249812 | BALLOON FOR EXPANDING AN ORIFICE - A balloon is disclosed for expanding an orifice. The balloon comprises a hollow body having a head. The body is closed at a distal end and open at a proximal end. The head extends from the distal end. The balloon also comprises a hollow neck positioned between the open proximal end and the distal end of the body. In the balloon, a wall thickness of the neck is greater than a wall thickness of the head. In a variation, the balloon can be configured such that, when the balloon is inflated, the head expands in a radial direction greater than in the longitudinal direction and a diameter of the body remains approximately constant during inflation. Also disclosed is a system for expanding an orifice. The system includes such a balloon and an inflation device for inflating the balloon. Also disclosed is a kit comprising the system and a container. Further, disclosed is a mould and a method for forming the balloon. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249813 | DETACHABLE BALLOON EMBOLIZATION DEVICE AND METHODS - A balloon embolization apparatus, system and method include a detachable balloon device mounted to the distal end of a catheter or microcatheter. The balloon device includes an elongated cannula having first and second axial lumens defined in the cannula, one lumen which allows for travel over a wire, an inflatable balloon disposed on the cannula, and a valve sleeve disposed between the balloon and the cannula. An inflation port on the cannula allows fluid to be introduced to the balloon via a channel in the catheter. The valve sleeve includes a vent offset from the inflation port in the cannula. The valve sleeve allows the introduced fluid to inflate the balloon, but prevents the fluid from escaping, thereby forming a check valve. Once inflated, the catheter is detached from the balloon apparatus. When the catheter is withdrawn, the balloon remains in place to allow for embolization. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249814 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATING A DISEASE WITH BIOTHERAPEUTICS - This disclosure features methods and devices for treating diseases with orally-delivered biotherapeutics. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249815 | INNER EAR DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - An implantable device for delivering a therapeutic agent to treat an ear of a patient includes a body having a distal end region and a proximal end region. The body defines, at least in part, a reservoir configured to contain the therapeutic agent. The device includes a shaft attached to the distal end region of the body and a lumen extending through the shaft having at least one inlet at a proximal end region in fluid communication with the reservoir and at least one outlet at a distal end region. Upon implantation of the body in a region of the ear, a length of the shaft is sufficient to extend from the body to at least the round window membrane of the ear. The device is configured to deliver the therapeutic agent to the ear from the reservoir via passive diffusion. Related devices and methods are described. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249816 | OBLONG SHAPED MEDICINAL DISPENSER - A medicinal applicator that is defined by a base, a medicinal cream receiving port in the base, and a shaft extending along a shaft axis from the base and terminating at an applicator tip is useful in smearing medicinal cream in a person's colon. There is at least one exit aperture located along a portion of the shaft through which the cream can exit. The medicinal applicator has an unobstructed pathway is in communication with the receiving port and the exit aperture in addition to a stop plate that extends radially from the base delineating the base from the shaft. The shaft's outer shape is defined by an oblong cross section that is uniform along the entire length of the shaft. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249817 | MICROROBOTS WITH DISTRIBUTED ACTUATION - Described herein are unit cells including a base plate; a top plate; and a lumen extending longitudinally from the base plate to the top plate, the lumen defined by a side wall formed from a plurality of cojoined panels extending between a bottom surface of the top plate and a top surface of the base plate. The unit cell can be magnetically actuatable, such that the unit cell can be reversibly transitioned between a contracted configuration, an extended configuration, or a combination thereof using an applied magnetic field. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249818 | CLINICAL AND/OR CONSUMER TECHNIQUES AND DEVICES - The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for delivering and/or receiving a substance or substances such as blood, from subjects, e.g., from the skin and/or from other tissues of the body. In some cases, the device may contain a substance transfer component such as needles or microneedles, which can be inserted into the skin or another organ to deliver and/or receiving fluid or other substances from the subject. In some embodiments, the device may include an activator constructed and arranged to insert one or more substance transfer components into the skin or other organ. In certain cases, the device may also include a storage chamber for receiving a fluid received from the subject. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249819 | MICRONEEDLES, AND METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A microneedle with very high drug loading is described, and comprises a base and a penetrating tip, the tip having a dimension ranging from about 50 nm to about 50 μm, wherein at least 80% of the microneedle by volume consists of heat-meltable active pharmaceutical ingredient (v/v). The meltable active pharmaceutical ingredient is characterised by being heat-meltable (i.e. it can be heated to a molten form), is solid at 25° C., and has an ability to form a glassy, amorphous form following melting by heating and cooling with a glass transition temperature greater than 25° C. A method of fabricating a microneedle comprises the steps of providing a microneedle micromold comprising a micromold substrate and one or more holes in the upper surface of the micromold substrate, wherein the interior surface of the hole in the micromold substrate defines an exterior surface of the microneedle, moulding a meltable drug in the microneedle micromold to form a microneedle, and separating the microneedle from the microneedle micromold. Microneedles of the invention may incorporate up to 99% drug or more. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249820 | A DISSOLVABLE MICRONEEDLE - The present invention relates to a dissolvable microneedle comprising needles made of a water-soluble material assembled on one side of a base, which is a sheet material having liquid-permeable cavities, wherein the needles being assembled to the base such that bottom portion of the needles is directly connected to the base, the connection of the bottom portion of the needle s to the base forming through a structure in which the bottom portion of the needles penetrates into the base ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249821 | TECHNOLOGIES FOR NEEDLES WITH MICROCHANNELS - An apparatus for delivering an agent to a target recipient includes a planar substrate having a first surface and a second surface, a reservoir defined in the first surface of the planar substrate, and a plurality of microstructures projecting from the second surface of the planar substrate. Each of the plurality of microstructures includes a delivery channel that extends from the reservoir to a channel opening defined in an exterior surface of the microstructure. In some embodiments, a needle with microchannels can be fabricated using a silicon wafer. A primary channel is etched into the wafer, and then a second silicon wafer can be bonded on top of the initial wafer. Microchannels can be formed from the primary channel to a surface of the wafer using deep reactive ion etching. The diameter of the microchannels may be chosen for drug delivery. The illustrative diameter of the microchannels is 4 micrometers. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249822 | Applicator for Intradermal Microneedle Patches - The present disclosure relates to applicators for microneedle array patches and methods of application of microneedle array patches to a skin surface. The applicator can include a shaft having an opening at a first end for affixing a microneedle array patch, a plunger positioned substantially within the shaft, a loading mechanism operably associated with the plunger within the shaft, and a force applicator. The method can include affixing the microneedle array patch to a first end of a plunger of a microneedle array patch applicator, loading the plunger and the affixed microneedle array patch to a loaded position, positioning the opening against the skin region of the individual and operating the force applicator to release the plunger. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249823 | VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE AND METHOD - The present disclosure concerns a vascular access device ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249824 | WINGED NEEDLE SET SECUREMENT - A connector to secure a winged needle set to a catheter assembly may include a male luer lock. The male luer lock may include a tapered male discharge nozzle and a locking ring surrounding the tapered male discharge nozzle. The locking ring may be internally threaded. The connector may include a septum configured to prevent flow through the tapered male discharge nozzle. The connector may include an arm, which may include a first end, a second end, and a hinge portion disposed between the first end and the second end. The first end may be coupled to the male luer lock. In response to the hinge portion moving from an open position to a closed position, the arm may be configured to secure the winged needle set to the connector. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249825 | COLLAPSIBLE VALVE - A collapsible valve comprising a first portion with at least one dimple in a side thereof, and a second portion, the second portion being narrower than the first portion and arranged along an axial dimension of the first portion, the second portion including a cut therein. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249826 | IMPROVED THREE-WAY CONNECTOR - A three-way connector ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249827 | HOLDING DEVICE AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED STOPCOCK ACTUATION - A holding device ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249828 | EXTENSION TUBE CLAMP PROVIDING POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT - An extension set may include a clamp, which may include a housing and an actuator. The actuator may be movable between a raised position and a depressed position with respect to the housing. The actuator may include a bump profile. The extension set may include an extension tube, which may be disposed within the housing. The extension tube may include a loop. In response to movement of the actuator between the raised position and the depressed position with respect to the housing, the bump profile may progressively clamp the extension tube along the loop. The loop may facilitate an increased fluid volume flowing distally towards a catheter in response to actuating the clamp. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249829 | MAGNETIC PROPULSION AND BEARING FOR A HEMODYNAMIC SUPPORT PUMP - Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards apparatuses, systems, and methods that may include a blood pump. The blood pump may include a magnetic field source and an impeller assembly. The impeller assembly includes an impeller and a driven magnet. The driven magnet is longitudinally offset and distally disposed relative to the magnetic field source, and the driven magnet is rotatable and longitudinally controlled by the magnetic field source. The driven magnet includes a distal side, the distal side faces the impeller. The blood pump further includes a bearing assembly near the distal side of the driven magnet. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249830 | Percutaneous Blood Pump Systems and Related Methods - A percutaneous trans-valvular blood pump system including a pump subsystem, catheter, and sheath is described. The pump subsystem includes a plurality of impeller pump assemblies arranged in tandem within a cannula portion of the catheter. The impeller pump assemblies are configured to operate in parallel so that blood pumped through one pump does not enter another pump. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249831 | Axial Compression Apical Cuff Attachment Assembly, System and Method - An apical cuff axial compression assembly including a ring member for coupling an apical cuff of a Ventricular Assist Device pump, to left ventricular apical tissue. Tissue anchors are employed to engage with the ring member and the apical cuff to exert direct or axial compression of the ring member to the apical cuff and to the left ventricular apical tissue. A first variant includes an axial compression ring and a plurality of openings to accommodate the tissue anchors. A second variant includes a segmented axial compression ring composed of a plurality of arcuate members, which may be contiguous or joined to each other or not. Each of the plurality of arcuate members has at least one tissue anchor opening passing there through. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249832 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR STABILIZING A USER'S BODY DURING DETECTED FALL EVENTS - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for more accurate remote monitoring of a user's body to stabilize the user during fall events and to thereby prevent the user from falling. In some embodiments, a wearable device comprising a power source, one or more sensors configured to monitor a user's COG (COG), at least one plurality of electrodes, a communications interface and a control device is provided. The wearable device is configured to apply electrical pulses according to defined electrical pulse stimulation protocols via the electrodes to target muscle groups of the user's body, causing those target muscle groups to contract and thereby stabilize the user's body during a fall event. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249833 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION THERAPY - Systems, devices and methods are provided for transcutaneously delivering energy impulses to bodily tissues for therapeutic purposes, such as for enhancing the body's bone healing process in spinal fusion patients. A therapeutic stimulator system comprises a housing for an energy source and a signal generator. The system further includes one or more electrodes coupled to the signal generator. A processor is coupled to the housing and configured to determine usage levels of the signal generator and/or motion data of the housing. The system may include a mobile device that allows the patient to input user status data, such as pain levels, and compare the user status data with the usage levels and/or the motion data, thereby improving patient compliance with a prescribed therapy regimen. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249834 | Stretchable Cuff Device - The invention features a cuff device comprising a support having a first end, a second end and an elongated body in between; connection means for electrical, magnetic and/or fluidic magnetic connection with external devices; at least one of i) an electrode and/or electronic component operatively connected with said connection means configured to electrically interface with a biological tissue and ii) a channel having an inlet, an outlet and an elongated body in between operatively connected with said connection means via said inlet and configured to fluidically interface with a biological tissue via said outlet; and at least one buckle configured to receive said first end and permit the sliding therein of said elongated body so to close and lock the cuff electrode device at desired positions, characterized in that said support is stretchable. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249835 | SUBSTERNAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEM - Implantable cardiac pacing systems and methods for providing substernal pacing are described. In one example, a cardiac pacing system includes a pacemaker implanted in a patient and an implantable medical electrical lead. The implantable medical electrical lead includes an elongated lead body having a proximal end and a distal portion, a connector configured to couple to the pacemaker at the proximal end of the elongated lead body, and one or more electrodes along the distal portion of the elongated lead body, wherein the distal portion of the elongated lead body of the lead is implanted substantially within an anterior mediastinum of the patient and the pacemaker is configured to deliver pacing pulses to a heart of the patient. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249836 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR UNATTENDED TREATMENT OF A PATIENT - An unattended approach can increase the reproducibility and safety of the treatment as the chance of over/under treating of a certain area is significantly decreased. On the other hand, unattended treatment of uneven or rugged areas can be challenging in terms of maintaining proper distance or contact with the treated tissue, mostly on areas which tend to differ from patient to patient (e.g. facial area). Delivering energy via a system of active elements embedded in a flexible pad adhesively attached to the skin offers a possible solution. The unattended approach may include delivering of multiple energies to enhance a visual appearance. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249837 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR STABILIZING A USER'S BODY DURING DETECTED FALL EVENTS - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for more accurate remote monitoring of a user's body to stabilize the user during fall events and to thereby prevent the user from falling. In some embodiments, a wearable device comprising a power source, one or more sensors configured to monitor a user's COG (COG), at least one plurality of electrodes, a communications interface and a control device is provided. The wearable device is configured to apply electrical pulses according to defined electrical pulse stimulation protocols via the electrodes to target muscle groups of the user's body, causing those target muscle groups to contract and thereby stabilize the user's body during a fall event. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249838 | Electrical Stimulation Device - Included are a plurality of electrodes for measuring myoelectric potential and a cloth for holding the plurality of electrodes fixed to the cloth on the surface of the body of a target person. The electrical stimulation application device includes a designation circuit configured to designate from the plurality of electrodes an electrode at which myoelectric potential is measured and an application circuit configured to apply an electrical stimulus to the electrode designated by the designation circuit. The designation circuit designates, for example, an electrode at which a myoelectric potential higher than a preset reference value is measured, from the plurality of electrodes. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249839 | USER INTERFACE FOR NEUROSTIMULATION WAVEFORM COMPOSITION - An example of a system for programming a neurostimulator may include a storage device and a user interface. The storage device may be configured to store waveform building blocks. The user interface may include a display screen, a user input device, and an interface control circuit. The interface control circuit may include a waveform composer configured to allow for composition of one of more building blocks and composition of a pattern of neurostimulation pulses using selected one or more waveform building blocks. The waveform composer may include a library controller and waveform building block editors. The library controller may be configured to display a library management area on the screen. The displayed library management area allows a user to manage the stored waveform building blocks. The waveform building block editors may each be configured to allow the user to compose a type of the waveform building blocks. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249840 | Treatment of Acute Medical Conditions - Electrical stimulation of neural activity in the neural innervation of the spleen that is associated with neurovascular bundles provides a useful way to treat acute medical conditions, such as trauma, hemorrhaging, shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), severe respiratory distress syndrome (SARS), and coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). | 2022-08-11 |
20220249841 | ELECTRODE - A device, system and method for the delivery of electrical stimulation for the treatment of acute or chronic pain and/or for the improvement of body function. There is described a neuromodulation electrode device including a substrate having a skin-facing surface and an electrode having at least one convex active surface projecting from the skin-facing surface of substrate for applying an electrical stimulation signal. A conductive gel layer having an electrode portion overlies the convex active surface(s) of the electrode. The substrate is formed of a conductive gel or the conductive gel layer further includes a substrate portion overlying the skin-facing surface of the substrate. The device further includes an isolating frame surrounding the perimeter of the electrode to provide electrical isolation between the electrode and the conductive gel substrate or from the substrate portion of the conductive gel layer. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249842 | BIOSTIMULATOR FEEDTHROUGH HAVING INTEGRATED ELECTRODE CUP - A leadless biostimulator, and an electrical feedthrough assembly for use therewith, are described herein. The leadless biostimulator comprises an electrode body including a cup having an electrode wall extending distally from an electrode base around an electrode cavity, an electrode tip mounted on a distal end of the electrode body, and a filler in the electrode cavity between the electrode base and the electrode tip, wherein the filler includes a therapeutic agent. The electrode tip is configured to be placed in contact with target tissue to which a pacing impulse is to be transmitted by the leadless biostimulator. A pin extends proximally from the electrode base, wherein the pin is configured to be into contact with an electrical connector of an electronics assembly within a housing of the leadless biostimulator, and wherein the electrical feedthrough assembly is configured to be mounted on the housing of the leadless biostimulator. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249843 | THERAPEUTIC STIMULATOR SYSTEM - Systems, devices and methods are provided for transcutaneously delivering energy impulses to bodily tissues for therapeutic purposes, such as for enhancing the body's bone healing process in spinal fusion patients. A therapeutic stimulator system comprises a housing for an energy source and a signal generator. The system further includes one or more electrodes coupled to the signal generator. A processor is coupled to the housing and configured to determine usage levels of the signal generator and/or motion data of the housing. The system may include a mobile device that allows the patient to input user status data, such as pain levels, and compare the user status data with the usage levels and/or the motion data, thereby improving patient compliance with a prescribed therapy regimen. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249844 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRAINING A MACHINE LEARNING MODEL FOR USE BY A PROCESSING UNIT IN A COCHLEAR IMPLANT SYSTEM - An exemplary system is configured to maintain data representative a machine learning model for use in a cochlear implant system and train the machine learning model. The training may include applying audio content as a training input to the machine learning model, the machine learning model configured to apply a machine learning heuristic to the audio content to output an electrical signal representative of the audio content; applying the electrical signal to a brain processing model, the brain processing model configured to output synthesized audio content representative of the electrical signal; generating an error metric representative of a difference between the audio content and the synthesized audio content; and feeding back the error metric into the machine learning model, the machine learning model configured to use the error metric to adjust the machine learning heuristic applied to the audio content. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249845 | Neuronal Communication System - A system for providing neuronal stimulation signals configured to elicit sensory percepts in the cortex of an individual, comprising means for obtaining spatial information relating to the actual or planned position of a neuronal stimulation means relative to afferent axon(s) targeting sensory neuron(s) in the cortex of the individual and means for determining a neuronal stimulation signal to be applied to the afferent axon(s) via the neuronal stimulation means based at least in part on the obtained spatial information. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249846 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION MODULATION - Techniques, systems, and devices are disclosed for delivering stimulation therapy to a patient. In one example, a medical device determines a first set of stimulation parameters that define entrainment stimulation pulses configured to entrain electrical activity in a patient. The medical device may control a stimulation generator to generate the entrainment stimulation pulses according to the first set of stimulation parameters. The medical device may further determine a second set of stimulation parameters that define at least one desynchronization stimulation pulse configured to disrupt at least a portion of the electrical activity entrained by the entrainment stimulation pulses. The medical device may subsequently control the stimulation generator to generate the desynchronization stimulation pulse(s) according to the second set of stimulation parameters. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249847 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING A VOLUME OF ACTIVATION USING A COMPRESSED DATABASE OF THRESHOLD VALUES - A system for estimating a volume of activation around an implanted electrical stimulation lead for a set of stimulation parameters includes a display; and a processor coupled to the display and configured to: receive a set of stimulation parameters including a stimulation amplitude and a selection of one of more electrodes of the implanted electrical stimulation lead for delivery of the stimulation amplitude; determine an estimate of the volume of activation based on the set of stimulation parameters using the stimulation amplitude and a database including a plurality of planar distributions of stimulation threshold values and a map relating the planar distributions to spatial locations based on the one or more electrodes of the implanted electrical stimulation lead selected for delivery of the stimulation amplitude; and output on the display a graphical representation of the estimate of the volume of activation. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249848 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FEEDBACK CONTROL OF NEURAL STIMULATION - A method of controlling a neural stimulus by use of feedback. The neural stimulus is applied to a neural pathway in order to give rise to an evoked action potential on the neural pathway. The stimulus is defined by at least one stimulus parameter. A neural compound action potential response evoked by the stimulus is measured. From the measured evoked response a feedback variable is derived. A feedback loop is completed by using the feedback variable to control the at least one stimulus parameter value. The feedback loop adaptively compensates for changes in a gain of the feedback loop caused by electrode movement relative to the neural pathway. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249849 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS USED TO DETECT, CHARACTERIZE OR AVOID ATRIAL OVERSENSING WITHIN A HIS IEGM - Certain embodiments of the present technology described herein relate to detecting atrial oversensing in a His intracardiac electrogram (His IEGM), characterizing atrial oversensing, determining when atrial oversensing is likely to occur, and or reducing the chance of atrial oversensing occurring. Some such embodiments characterize and/or avoid atrial oversensing within a His IEGM. Other embodiments of the present technology described herein relate to determining whether atrial capture occurs in response to His bundle pacing (HBP). Still other embodiments of the present technology described herein relate to determining whether AV node capture occurs in response to HBP. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249850 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH THAT DETECT ATRIAL CAPTURE AND AV NODE CAPTURE RESPONSIVE TO HIS BUNDLE PACING - Certain embodiments of the present technology described herein relate to detecting atrial oversensing in a His intracardiac electrogram (His IEGM), characterizing atrial oversensing, determining when atrial oversensing is likely to occur, and or reducing the chance of atrial oversensing occurring. Some such embodiments characterize and/or avoid atrial oversensing within a His IEGM. Other embodiments of the present technology described herein relate to determining whether atrial capture occurs in response to His bundle pacing (HBP). Still other embodiments of the present technology described herein relate to determining whether AV node capture occurs in response to HBP. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249851 | ENDOSCOPIC SYMPATHECTOMY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for controlled sympathectomy procedures is disclosed. A system for controlled micro ablation procedures is disclosed. Methods for performing a controlled surgical procedure are disclosed. A system for performing controlled surgical procedures in a minimally invasive manner is disclosed. An implantable device for monitoring and/or performing a neuromodulation procedure is disclosed. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249852 | ENCAPSULATION OF EXTERNAL COMPONENTS IN ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - An implantable medical device is described. The implantable medical device includes an enclosure for receiving and hermitically sealing active components. A header is connected to the enclosure and encloses other components of the device. A communications antenna is encapsulated in a bio-compatible material and connected to an exterior surface of the enclosure. The communications antenna is electrically connected to the active components via an access window of the header. The access window is backfilled after the connections are made. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249853 | Implantable Pulse Generator Having Rectangular Shock Waveform - The present invention relates an implantable pulse generator comprising an electric circuit, wherein the electric circuit comprises: a primary energy store, at least one secondary energy store, and a control unit, wherein the control unit is configured to activate an electric switch in the electric circuit in such a way that, in a first interval of a first phase of a pulse delivery, the primary energy store is discharged via a therapeutic current path, and to activate an electric switch in the electric circuit in such a way that, in a second interval of the first phase of the pulse delivery, the secondary energy store is discharged via the therapeutic current path, wherein the primary energy store and the at least one secondary energy store are fixedly connected, or connectable, in series, and wherein the implantable pulse generator is designed to deliver a shock having an approximately rectangular pulse waveform. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249854 | MODULAR INGRESS PROTECTED ELECTRODE SYSTEM FOR A WEARABLE DEFIBRILLATOR - A modular waterproof therapeutic electrode component for preventing water ingress and for easy servicing. The component comprises a substrate comprising a conductive surface, a reservoir of conductive fluid mounted on the substrate, a reusable waterproof enclosure comprising circuitry, the reusable waterproof enclosure comprising circuitry configured to be removably coupled to the substrate, and a fluid deployment device in electrical communication with the circuitry and mounted on the substrate, the fluid deployment device configured to cause the reservoir to release the conductive fluid onto the conductive surface to reduce electrical impedance between the conductive surface and skin of a subject. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249855 | IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR (ICD) SYSTEM INCLUDING SUBSTERNAL LEAD - Substernal implantable cardioveter-defibrillator (ICD) systems and methods for providing substernal electrical stimulation therapy to treat malignant tachyarrhythmia, e.g., ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF) are described. In one example, an implantable cardioveter-defibrillator (ICD) system includes an ICD implanted in a patient and an implantable medical electrical lead. The lead includes an elongated lead body having a proximal end and a distal portion, a connector at the proximal end of the lead body configured to couple to the ICD, and one or more electrodes along the distal portion of the elongated lead body. The distal portion of the elongated lead body of the lead is implanted substantially within an anterior mediastinum of the patient and the ICD is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a heart of the patient using the one or more electrodes. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249856 | METHOD OF TREATING TUMORS AND CAUSING FULL REGROWTH AND REGENERATION OF TISSUE - The method of treating tumors and causing full regrowth and regeneration of tissue provides for the treatment and removal of tumors through application of a static magnetic field to flesh containing a tumor, as well as quickly and effectively healing, regenerating and regrowing the tissue following treatment of the tumor. At least two magnets are positioned within a treatment region adjacent to the tumor. Flesh containing a tumor is clamped between a first annular magnet and a second annular magnet, such that the flesh is sandwiched therebetween, with each of the first and second annular magnets surrounding the tumor. Treatment of the tumor causes the tumor to become necrotic and separate from the flesh. The application of the static magnetic field is further found to effect enhanced healing, regeneration and regrowth of the tumor-free tissue. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249857 | AESTHETIC METHOD OF BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURE TREATMENT BY MAGNETIC FIELD - Systems and methods for treating a body region are provided herein. A treatment device for treating a body region is provided, and may include a first applicator and a second applicator. The first and second applicators are held on the body region by a belt. The first applicator may include a first magnetic field generating device and a radiofrequency electrode. The second applicator may include a second magnetic field generating device. The first and second magnetic field generating devices may each generate a time-vary magnetic field with a plurality of sequential magnetic impulses to cause muscle contraction in the body region. The radiofrequency electrode may provide radiofrequency waves causing heating of tissue within the body region. The treatment device may further include an energy storage device and a switching device. The switching device my discharge energy from the energy storage device to the first or the second magnetic field generating device to generate the time-vary magnetic field. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249858 | MAGNETIC STIMULATION DEVICE - A magnetic stimulator includes a magnetic core, conductors, and a casing. The magnetic core includes a body portion, and leg parts that protrude in the same direction from the body portion. The conductors are wound in a coil manner respectively around the leg parts. The casing is a container for housing the magnetic core and the conductors. The leg parts of the magnetic core are formed such that cross-sectional areas thereof that are parallel to a plane which simultaneously crosses the leg parts gradually decrease from base parts on the body portion side toward tips. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249859 | FORMULATION AND DEVICE FOR COSMETIC TREATMENT OF ONYCHOMYCOSIS - A method of treating a fungal infection of the nails is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the treatment method comprises applying a formulation directly to a nail, wherein the formulation comprises bleaching and moisturizing agents to improve cosmetic appearance of the nail. In another embodiment, the treatment method comprises a formulation applied directly to a nail, wherein the formulation is subsequently exposed to a light source to improve efficacy of the formulation applied to the nail. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249860 | EXTERNAL AUDITORY CANAL PHOTOBIOMODULATION DEVICE - A photobiomodulation device may include a housing configured to be inserted into an external auditory meatus of a human ear, at least a one irradiation source coupled to the housing such that at least a portion of a radiation emitting surface thereof faces at least a portion of dermis of the external auditory meatus of the ear beneath which at least one of an arterial branch and a peripheral nerve branch of at least one cranial nerve is located, and an electrical circuit carried by the housing and configured to control the at least one radiation source to irradiate the at least one of the arterial branch and the peripheral nerve branch of the at least one cranial nerve through the at least a portion of dermis of the external auditory meatus of the ear. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249861 | Selective laser stimulation of corneal stem cells - Apparatus ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249862 | VITAMIN D SYNTHESIS AND STERILIZATION CONTROL DEVICE AND VITAMIN D SYNTHESIS AND STERILIZATION CONTROL METHOD OF VITAMIN D SYNTHESIS AND STERILIZATION CONTROL DEVICE - A vitamin D synthesis and sterilization control device according to an embodiment may include a first light source configured to irradiate light for synthesizing vitamin D in the body of a user, a second light source configured to irradiate light for sterilizing a bathroom, a first sterilizing water discharging unit configured to discharge a low-concentration sterilizing water for washing the user, a second sterilizing water discharging unit configured to discharge a high-concentration sterilizing water for cleaning the bathroom, a sensor unit configured to detect whether the user is in the bathroom, and a control unit configured to generate an operation command for controlling at least one of the first light source, the second light source, the first sterilizing water discharging unit and the second sterilizing water discharging unit to operate based on the detection result on whether the user is in the bathroom. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249863 | DYNAMIC DOSING SYSTEMS FOR PHOTOTHERAPY AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Dynamic dosing systems for phototherapy and associated devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a dynamic dosing phototherapy system can include a self-service phototherapy kiosk (“SPK”) configured to emit UV radiation, a user interface communicatively coupled to the SPK, and a dynamic dosing system communicatively coupled to the user interface and the SPK. The dynamic dosing system can determine initial, user-specific parameters specific to define a first individual phototherapy protocol, and then determine adjustments to the initial parameters and the first individual phototherapy protocol based on user inputs related to erythema response to a previous phototherapy treatment session. The SPK can deliver UV radiation to a user in accordance with the first individual phototherapy protocol and/or an adjusted, second phototherapy protocol that takes into account the user's erythema response. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249864 | METHOD BY WHICH BRAIN WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RECOVERS FROM BRAIN WAVE DAMAGE BY USING OPTOGENETICS - The present disclosure relates to a method for restoring brainwave impairment in Alzheimer's brain using optogenetic technology. The method for restoring brainwave impairment in Alzheimer's brain according to the present disclosure can restore brainwave impairment in Alzheimer's brain to a normal level by specifying inhibitory neurons associated with brainwave impairment in Alzheimer's disease and selectively activating impaired neurons through optical stimulation rather than electrical stimulation. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249865 | PULSE APPLICATION METHOD AND PULSE APPLICATION DEVICE - A pulse application method includes: setting a wavelength of light within a range in which a temperature rise width of collagen fibers in living tissue when the light is applied to the living tissue is larger than a temperature rise width of water containing cells that are contained in the living tissue and that are present around the collagen fibers; and applying a pulse of light with the set wavelength to the living tissue to heat the living tissue. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249866 | PATIENT-SPECIFIC IMMOBILIZATION STRUCTURE AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FABRICATION THEREOF - Systems and methods are provided for modelling and fabricating a patient-specific immobilization support. Image data is obtained for characterizing an exposed surface of a body portion and a support structure employed to support the body portion during imaging. The image data is processed to determine a position and orientation of the support structure based on spatial features of the support structure, and surface data associated with the exposed surface of the body portion is segmented from the image data. The segmented surface data and the position and orientation of the support structure are employed to generate a digital model of a patient-specific immobilization structure that is attachable to the support structure for immobilizing the body portion between the patient-specific immobilization structure and the support structure. Prior to fabricating the patient-specific immobilization structure, an initial digital model may be modified, optionally according to beam parameters associated with a treatment plan. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249867 | INDEPENDENT STEREOTACTIC RADIOTHERAPY DOSE CALCULATION AND TREATMENT PLAN VERIFICATION - The present disclosure is directed towards a treatment planning system for use in a stereotactic radiotherapy system. In particular, the disclosed systems and methods may be used for generating a treatment plan and/or verifying an existing treatment plan. Moreover, the disclosed systems and methods may be suitable for use in a clinical setting. A method for verifying a treatment plan of a stereotactic radiotherapy device may include the steps of receiving a treatment plan, generating a second treatment plan by applying a modified monte-carlo method to regions of interest in the treatment plan, and identifying discrepancies between the received treatment plan and the generated second treatment plan. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249868 | RADIOTHERAPY PLAN PARAMETERS WITH PRIVACY GUARANTEES - Techniques for producing segmentation with privacy are provided. The techniques include receiving a medical image; processing the medical image with a student machine learning model to estimate radiotherapy plan parameters, the student machine learning model being trained to establish a relationship between a plurality of public training medical images and corresponding radiotherapy plan parameters, the radiotherapy plan parameters of the plurality of public training medical images being generated by aggregating a plurality of radiotherapy plan parameter estimates produced by: processing the plurality of public training medical images with a plurality of teacher machine learning models to generate sets of radiotherapy plan parameter estimates; and reducing respective dimensions of the sets of radiotherapy plan parameter estimates or medical images, the radiotherapy plan parameters of the plurality of public training medical images being perturbed in accordance with privacy criteria; and generating a radiotherapy treatment plan based on the estimated radiotherapy plan parameters. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249869 | METHOD TO SELECT RADIATION DOSAGE FOR TUMOR TREATMENT BASED ON CELLULAR IMAGING - Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for radiation treatment of tumors based at least in part on patient-specific imaging information. The methods, systems and apparatuses include computer programs encoded on computer-readable media. The methods include acquiring imaging information relating to a target to be treated. The imaging information is non-anatomic imaging information relating to the target acquired from at least one imaging marker that reflects at least one of the metabolic, physiological and histological features of the target. The methods further include computing a radiation dose based at least on the imaging information. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249870 | MULTI-LEAF COLLIMATOR FOR RADIOTHERAPY APPARATUS AND RADIOTHERAPY APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A multi-leaf collimator comprises a plurality of pairs of leaves, leaves of each pair being disposed oppositely from each other. Each pair of leaves comprises a first leaf and a second leaf which are configured to move oppositely relative to each other. In a first plane perpendicular to an isocenter plane of the radiotherapy apparatus and parallel to a direction of leaf movement, the first leaf and the second leaf are capable of moving to a closed position, where end surfaces of the first leaf and the second leaf are embedded with each other at the closed position. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249871 | COLLIMATOR AND ENERGY DEGRADER FOR A PARTICLE THERAPY SYSTEM - An example system includes a particle accelerator to produce a particle beam to treat a patient and a carrier having openings including a first opening and a second opening. The carrier is made of a material that inhibits transmission of the particle beam and the carrier is located between the particle accelerator and the patient. A control system is configured to control movement of the particle beam to the first opening to enable at least part of the particle beam to reach the patient, to change an energy of the particle beam while the particle beam remains stationary at the first opening, and to control movement of the particle beam from the first opening to the second opening. The example system also includes an energy degrader that includes at least some boron carbide. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249872 | DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR MONITORING A TREATMENT OF A BODY PART OF A PATIENT WITH PARTICLES | 2022-08-11 |
20220249873 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ISOCENTER CALIBRATION - The present disclosure is related to systems and methods for isocenter calibration. The method includes providing a phantom including a first member and a second member with a fixed position relationship. The method includes acquiring, using a first device, at least one first image of the first member of the phantom. The method includes determining, based on the at least one first image, a first position relationship between a first isocenter of the first device and the first member. The method includes acquiring, using a second device, at least one second image of the second member of the phantom. The method includes determining, based on the at least one second image and the fixed position relationship, a second position relationship between a second isocenter of the second device and the first member. The method includes determining, based on the first position relationship and the second position relationship, a third position relationship between the first isocenter and the second isocenter. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249874 | A COMPACT DOSIMETRIC DATA COLLECTION PLATFORM FOR A BREAST CANCER STEREOTACTIC RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM - The present disclosures describes a remotely controlled stereotactic radiotherapy system. The system may include a gamma-ray irradiation system for radioablation of a target region of human tissue, the system having an irradiating unit configured to produce a radiation field, and a processor remote from the gamma-ray irradiation system configured to control the dosage and position of the radiation field applied to the target region. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249875 | SONOTRODE - Disclosed are devices suitable for treatment of subcutaneous tissue by transdermally-inducing ultrasonic vibrations in subcutaneous tissue and/or transdermally delivering energy with electromagnetic radiation such as light to subcutaneous tissue. In some embodiments, the treatment of subcutaneous tissue is effective in reducing the amount of subcutaneous fat therein. In some embodiments, transdermal radiation-delivery of energy and transdermal induction of ultrasonic vibrations in subcutaneous tissue can be performed simultaneously, alternatingly or in an unrelated fashion. In some embodiments, the device simultaneously transdermally-induces both ultrasonic transverse and ultrasonic longitudinal vibrations in subcutaneous tissue. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249876 | ULTRASOUND DEVICE WITH ATTACHABLE COMPONENTS - A handheld ultrasound device and corresponding methods, including devices and methods used for rejuvenating the vulvovaginal area of the user. In general, the handheld ultrasound devices include a device body coupled to an acoustic coupler and a handle. The device body further includes internal components including an ultrasound transducer, an energy delivery element, and circuitry for controlling the ultrasound output. In particular examples, the methods of using the handheld ultrasound device include engaging the tissue in and around the vulvovaginal area with the energy delivery element, applying ultrasound energy to the vulvovaginal tissue from the energy delivery element and through the acoustic coupler, and affecting a measurable parameter associated with vulvovaginal rejuvenation. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249877 | MACROCYCLIC KETONE AS MALODOR COUNTERACTING INGREDIENT - The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns malodor masking compositions and/or ingredients, as well as method for counteracting or masking malodors and perfuming compositions having odor masking properties. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249878 | RESPIRATOR - The present invention provides a respirator. The respirator ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249879 | ORO-NASAL INTERFACE DEVICE INCLUDING A FILTRATION AND DISINFECTION SYSTEM - An oro-nasal interface device includes: a facemask; an intake tube with an inner surface made from a reflective material; an exhaust tube; an intake disinfection unit located at a first end of the intake tube, the intake disinfection unit housing: a battery-powered intake fan in fluid communication with the intake tube that, in operation, creates a positive pressure air flow through the intake tube into the facemask; an intake high-efficiency particulate air filter in fluid communication with the intake tube that filters air passing through the intake tube prior to reaching the facemask; and an intake UV radiation source acting on the air passing through the intake tube prior to reaching the facemask; and an exhaust high-efficiency particulate air filter in fluid communication with the exhaust tube that filters air passing through the exhaust tube after leaving the facemask. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249880 | Low Pressure Alarm for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus - A self-contained breathing apparatus including a face mask, an air tank for storing and delivering pressurized air, a pressure reducer for reducing the pressure of pressurized air delivered by the air tank to a breathable pressure, wherein the pressure reducer comprises a pressure reducer inlet that is in communication with an air tank outlet, an alarm system including an alarm system inlet that is in communication with a pressure reducer outlet, wherein a first air path connects the pressure reducer outlet to the alarm system inlet, and wherein the alarm system further comprises an alarm system outlet, and a second air path including an second air path inlet in communication with the alarm system outlet and a second air path outlet in communication with the face mask. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249881 | FACE MASK - A face mask configured to be worn by a user covering the mouth and nose thereof wherein the face mask inhibits inhalation of airborne pathogens and further directs exhaled air outside of the face mask. The present invention includes a membrane member that covers the nose and mouth area of the face of the wearer. A dividing membrane is present wherein the dividing membrane divides the cavity or void between the membrane member and the face into an upper portion and a lower portion. The nose is disposed in the upper portion and the mouth is disposed in the lower portion. An exhalation tube is present in the lower portion and includes a mouthpiece for a user to engage therewith. A user will inhale utilizing their nose and exhale with their mouth through the exhalation tube wherein the second end of the tube expels air outside of the face mask. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249882 | Construction Hard Hat With Integrated Air Circulation, Camera, Display and Face Mask - A hard hat style helmet includes a powered and filtered air intake and distribution system. The air distribution system directs filtered air into a breathing mask structured and located to cover a wearer's mouth and nose. The helmet includes wireless telecommunication features and a speaker and microphone to enable hands-free voice calling. The helmet also includes a camera for transmitting the wearer's field of view. The helmet also includes a transparent display inside the wearer's field of view and another display outside the wearer's field of view. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249883 | RESPIRATOR - The present invention provides a respirator. The respirator ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249884 | FACEPIECE FILTER HAVING OFFSET LAYERED FEATURES - A facepiece comprising a main body having a geometry configured to fit on a human face and cover the human's mouth and nose is provided. The main body defines an interior cavity between the main body and the human's face. The facepiece also includes one or more straps extending from the main body and configured to extend around the ears or head of a human such that the main body is held on the human's face. The main body includes a filter defining a plurality of airflow torture paths extending therethrough between the interior cavity and an external environment. The filter includes three or more layers of airflow path defining features, each airflow path defining feature providing a passageway for air to pass therethrough. The path defining features in adjacent layers are fluidly coupled but offset to form the airflow torture paths. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249885 | PATHOGEN CAPTURE USING ACTIVE SURFACE MODIFICATION - Fabrics, such as employed in air filters, facemasks, garments, or PPE, are coated with pathogen-binding agents, such as chemicals that bind to protein-encapsulated airborne pathogens. Some of these pathogen-binding agents include multifunctional chemicals that bind to the fabrics and to exposed proteins and/or glycans on the pathogens. Some of these pathogen-binding agents include multifunctional silanes. Some of these pathogen-binding agents include multifunctional phosphanes or phosphonates. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249886 | TREE SADDLE - A tree saddle includes a first panel having first and second ends with a body portion disposed therebetween, and a second panel having first and second ends with a body portion disposed therebetween. One or more connecting members operably couple the first and second panels to one another. A magnetic coupling system includes a first magnetic array disposed on the first panel, and a second magnetic array disposed on the second panel. The first magnetic array is magnetically coupled to the second magnetic array when the tree saddle is in a coupled condition. The first magnetic array is uncoupled from the second magnetic array when the tree saddle is in an uncoupled condition. The tree saddle includes a first profile when the tree saddle is in the uncoupled condition that is greater than a second profile of the tree saddle when the tree saddle is in the coupled condition. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249887 | HARNESS SPACER, HARNESS INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF ATTACHING A HARNESS SPACER - A harness spacer includes a base having a first outer slot, a second outer slot, and a central slot, wherein the first outer slot, the second outer slot, and the central slot form an H-shape, a first arched member extending from the base and creating a first opening, and a second arched member extending from the base and creating a second opening, wherein the base is composed of a pliable material. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249888 | Multiple Self-Retracting Lanyard, Single Brake Fall Protection Systems and Methods - Fall protection systems and methods for a load in an elevated position include at least two self-retracting lanyards configured to be removably coupled to the load. The at least two self-retracting lanyards are associated with a single braking system that arrests movement of the at least two self-retracting lanyards when the single braking system mechanically senses that a speed of any one of the at least two self-retracting lanyards has increased to a threshold brake speed that indicates the load is falling from the elevated position. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249889 | Put It Out - “Put It Out” is an essential device for home cooks and student cooks to professional chefs, young and old to put out stove top grease fires fast, easy, safe, without fear, and no mess. The “Put It Out” will expand your limitations to operate and enjoy your cooking experience even if a stove top grease fire may arise. Easy to use, just turn the burner off and safely place the “Put It Out” over the grease fire and watch the grease fire be smothered and contained | 2022-08-11 |
20220249890 | Fire Extinguishing Range Assembly - A fire extinguishing range assembly includes a range has an oven is integrated therein and a plurality of burners. An oven temperature sensor is integrated into the range and a burner temperature sensor is integrated into the range. A fire extinguisher is integrated into the range and the fire extinguisher contains a fire retardant. The fire extinguisher is actuated when either of the burner temperature sensor or the oven temperature sensor senses a temperature that exceeds a pre-determined temperature. A plurality of nozzles is strategically distributed around the range. Each of nozzles is in fluid communication with the fire extinguisher thereby facilitating each of the nozzles to spray the fire retardant when the fire extinguisher is actuated to extinguish a fire that is burning in or on the range. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249891 | BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY RACK COMPRISING SAME BATTERY MODULE, AND POWER STORAGE DEVICE COMPRISING SAME BATTERY RACK - A battery module includes a battery cell, a module case configured to accommodate the battery cell and a fire extinguishing unit mounted to penetrate into the module case and connected to a fire extinguishing tank unit containing a fire extinguishing agent to directly inject the fire extinguishing agent into the module case when a thermal runaway or fire occurs at the at least one battery cell. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249892 | FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM WITH A LEARNING MODE - A fire detection and suppression system includes a fire suppression system configured to suppress a fire, an ambient temperature sensor, one or more temperature sensors, and a controller. The ambient temperature sensor measures an ambient temperature. The one or more temperature sensors are configured to measure a hazard temperature. The controller is configured to receive ambient temperature readings from the ambient temperature sensor and hazard temperature readings from the one or more temperature sensors over a learning time period. The controller is configured to determine one or more characteristic values based on the received ambient temperature readings and the hazard temperature readings over the learning time period. The controller is configured to use the one or more characteristic values to detect a fire condition. The controller is configured to activate the fire suppression system in response to detecting the fire condition. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249893 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION BY COUPLING FIRE DETECTION WITH BUILDING SYSTEMS - An integrated fire suppression system includes a plurality of fire detection systems. Each of the fire detection systems is individually addressable. A control system is communicatively coupled to each of the fire detection systems. A plurality of building systems is communicatively connected to the control system. The plurality of building systems includes at least one of a fire suppression system, an alarm system, a heating ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system, a building power supply system, and a building security system. The control system is configured to provide a localized response to a fire detection by at least one fire detection system in the plurality of fire detection systems, the localized response being a response in at least one of the plurality of building systems. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249894 | KITS AND KIT COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF USING KITS AN KIT COMPONENTS TO DISPOSE OF LIQUID PHARMACEUTICALS AND DISSOLVED SOLID PHARMACEUTICALS, REGULATED WASTES, AND OTHER NON-REGULATED WASTES - Methods of disposing of pharmaceuticals including liquid pharmaceuticals and dissolved solid pharmaceuticals are disclosed. The methods relate to depositing one or more liquid pharmaceuticals into or onto a substrate that includes (a)(i) fibers, or (ii) both fibers and foam, and (b) activated carbon. The substrate adsorbs active pharmaceutical ingredients and absorbs a carrier liquid to facilitate safe disposal of the one or more liquid pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceutical disposal kits suitable for disposing of liquid pharmaceuticals and dissolved solid pharmaceuticals are also disclosed. The pharmaceutical disposal kits include a substrate that (1) includes (a)(i) fibers or (ii) both fibers and foam, and (b) activated carbon, and (2) is capable of adsorbing active pharmaceutical ingredients and absorbing a carrier liquid to facilitate safe disposal of the one or more liquid pharmaceuticals. | 2022-08-11 |