38th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220296386 | Spinal Interbody Devices with Density Gradients and Associated Methods - An interbody device configured for insertion between adjacent vertebrae includes a body comprising and exterior surface and an interior surface defining a cavity. The body comprises a visualization window extending between the exterior surface and the interior surface, where the visualization window comprises a lattice of radiopaque structures. A density of the lattice in a central region of the visualization window is less than in the density of the lattice in an outer region of the visualization window such that the visualization window is radiolucent through the central region. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296387 | CORTICAL RIM-SUPPORTING INTERBODY DEVICE AND METHOD - An inflatable central distractor is inserted in to a disc space between two vertebral endplates. A perimeter balloon is inserted into the disc space in such a manner as to surround the central inflatable distractor. The perimeter balloon and the central inflatable distractor are simultaneously expanded such that as the central inflatable distractor expands the perimeter balloon surrounds the central inflatable distractor and such that the central inflatable distractor and the perimeter balloon, when expanded, contribute to forcing adjacent vertebral endplates apart. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296388 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRAINING AND USING AN IMPLANT PLAN EVALUATION MODEL - Systems and methods for training an implant plan evaluation model is provided. A first implant plan option having a first set of parameters and a second implant plan option having a second set of parameters may be received. The first set of parameters and the second set of parameters may be inputted into a model configured to score the first implant plan option based on the first set of parameters and the second implant plan option based on the second set of parameters. The score of the first implant plan option and the score of the second implant plan option may be compared. when the score of the second implant plan option is higher than the score of the first implant plan option the model may be adjusted to score the first implant plan option higher than the second implant plan option. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296389 | SET OF TOOLS FOR INSTALLING AN IMPLANT - A set of tools for installation of a stem implant into a bone comprises a stem-shaped priming tool ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296390 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC HIP AND SHOULDER JOINT BALANCING USING FUNCTIONAL STABILITY MEASUREMENTS - A system for orthopedic surgery comprising a client device and a plurality of position sensor units configured to communicate position information wirelessly to the client device. Each of the position sensor units comprising an anchoring means for attaching position sensor units to bone. The system further comprising an adjustable cutting block comprising an attachment portion having a recess therein for attaching the cutting block to a first of the plurality of sensor units, a cutting block portion having a second recess for attaching the cutting block to a second of the plurality of sensor units and an aperture extending through the cutting block portion for guiding a bone cutting instrument, and an intermediate portion coupling the attachment portion and the cutting block portion to each other, wherein the cutting block is therewith configured to adjustably set an orientation of the cutting instrument. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296391 | PARTIAL HAND PROSTHESIS - A prosthetic device and approach for amputee remediation addresses partial or complete replacement of digits, and leverages the use of the remaining functional digits for directing operation of the prosthetic digits. A complete prosthetic digit replaces an amputated digit from actuated movement driven by an adjacent functional digit. A partial amputation leverages residual movement from the remaining digit portion as input to an actuator for amplifying the intent of the input through a motorized actuator to impart movement to the prosthetic digit. A wrist harness supports the apparatus of partial and complete prosthetic digits as a single appliance. A variable compression feature augments tension on the wrist harness to tightly engage the prosthetic appliance to the wrist to offset a gripping load on the prosthetic digits. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296392 | ARTIFICIAL HAND WITH EXTENDABLE DIGITS - An artificial hand suitable for use in humans and robots, includes at least one finger member and at least one thumb member, which is actuated by bending the at least one joint by the motor unit; said finger member comprising one proximal and one middle phalanx consisting of two subparts each, said thumb member comprising one proximal and one middle phalanx consisting of two subparts each, and said two-piece proximal and middle phalanges comprise at least one connection means in grooves extending longitudinally therein, increasing lengths of said proximal and middle phalanges by enabling the two pieces to be set apart from each other. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296393 | MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED PROSTHETIC ANKLE SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR AND TERRAIN ADAPTATION - A prosthetic ankle includes a pair of prosthetic members movably coupled together to allow movement of the pair of prosthetic members with respect to one another. A hydraulic actuator or damper including hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic chamber is coupled to one of the pair of prosthetic members. A hydraulic piston is movably disposed in the hydraulic chamber and coupled to another of the pair of prosthetic members. A hydraulic flow channel is fluidly coupled between opposite sides of the chamber to allow hydraulic fluid to move between the opposite sides of the chamber as the hydraulic piston moves therein. A voice coil valve is coupled to the hydraulic flow channel to vary resistance to flow of hydraulic fluid through the flow channel, and thus movement of the piston in the chamber, and thus influencing a rate of movement of the pair of prosthetic members with respect to one another. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296394 | PROSTHETIC COVER - The present disclosure relates to a tube-shaped cover for covering an amputation stump, wherein the cover has at least one open end for introduction of said amputation stump, wherein the cover comprises an elastic textile material in the shape of a tube; a friction increasing material arranged to be in contact with the amputation stump; and a moisture absorbing and/or moisture transferring material, preferably wherein the moisture absorbing and/or moisture transferring material is a moisture absorbing material. The present disclosure also relates to a kit comprising a cover according to the present disclosure and a sleeve configured to create a seal between an upper edge of a prosthetic socket and an amputation stump covered by said cover. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296395 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF BLOOD PRESSURE - Apparatus and methods are described including an implantable device having first and second longitudinal ends, the device having a length of less than 80 mm when the device is unconstrained. The device includes struts arranged such that, when the device is unconstrained, along a continuous portion of the device having a length that is at least 5 mm, a maximum inter-strut distance defined by any set of two adjacent struts is more than 1.5 times as great as a maximum inter-strut distance defined by any set of two adjacent struts within longitudinal portions of the device within 3 mm of the longitudinal ends of the device. Other applications are also described. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296396 | MEDICAL IMPLANTABLE DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A medical device that includes a body and a polymer matrix over the body. The polymer matrix includes a plurality of fibers defining a plurality of pores to permit tissue growth therethrough. The medical device includes a bio-adhesive coating at least partially covering the polymer matrix. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296397 | HYBRID STENT - A stent includes a high radial/crush force segment and a highly flexible segment. In an aspect, a plurality of first ring struts connected such that each of the plurality of first rings comprises a sinusoidal pattern having a plurality of apices and troughs, each first ring connected to an adjacent first ring by at least one connector. The connector extends from a ring strut of the first ring from a position near an apex of the first ring to a ring strut of the adjacent first rings near an apex of the adjacent ring, and a second stent segment comprises a plurality of second rings connected to one another to form a series of second rings | 2022-09-22 |
20220296398 | CONTROLLABLE PIERCING SIDE-BRANCH STENTS - Side-branch, piercing stents and corresponding methods are provided. The stent body has apically controllably movable leaves that have a closed state and an open state, and at least one of the leaves has an apical piercing tip that is controllably moveable from a contracted state to an extended, piercing state, in which it pierces an apically adjacent element such as a main stent graft, an aneurism or a blood vessel, creates an opening therein, enables insertion of the apical tip of the side -branch stent and allows for spreading the leaves to anchor them within the element and ensure blood flow between the volume of the element and the side branches. Controlling element(s) control the movements of the tip(s) and the leaves to enable controlled and accurate positioning of the side-branch stent, its attachment to the main element and its anchoring therein. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296399 | CONSTRAINING MECHANISMS FOR SELECTIVE DEPLOYMENT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward medical device deployment apparatuses, systems and methods. The apparatuses, systems and methods may include at least one constraining fiber arranged about a circumference of the medical device and a warp knit configured to separate to deploy the medical device to at least one intermediate constrained configuration and to a fully deployed configuration. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296400 | STENT SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT APPARATUS FOR BIFURCATED LESION - A deployment apparatus and method for deploying one or more stents to a bifurcated vessel is provided. The invention is particularly suited for T-type bifurcated vessels where a side branch extends from a main branch. The deployment apparatus has a primary inflatable portion for engagement within the main branch and a secondary inflatable portion for engagement within the side branch. A main stent is arranged on the primary inflatable portion and radially expanded within the main branch while the secondary inflatable portion maintains registration with the side branch. A side branch stent is then arranged on the secondary inflatable portion and expanded within the side branch while the primary inflatable portion maintains registration with the expanded main stent. A bifurcated stent system suitable for bifurcated lesions is also provided comprising a side branch stent with a shaped end designed to engage a similarly shaped side opening in a main stent. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296401 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR STENT GRAFT EXTRACTION - A device for extracting an endovascular stent graft from a vessel including a cylindrical body and an opening formed in the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has a first open end, a second open end, and a sidewall surrounding a hollow bore of the cylindrical body. The opening is formed in the sidewall between the first open end and the second open end forming a first ring portion at the first open end and a second ring portion at the second open end. Additionally, a diameter of the first open end is greater than a diameter of the second open end. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296402 | WEIGHTED ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS - in some implementations, an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) may include a brace configured to support an ankle and a foot. The brace may include a foot portion to house the foot and a leg portion, extending upward from the foot portion, to house a leg. The AFO may include a weight compartment formed on or affixed to the leg portion of the brace, wherein the weight compartment is configured to house one or more weighted objects. In some implementations, an AFO attachment may include a plastic material formed into a curve with a limited range of flexibility, wherein the plastic material is configured to be attached to an AFO. The AFO attachment may include a weight compartment formed on or affixed to the plastic material, wherein the weight compartment is configured to house one or more weighted objects. Methods for making an AFO and AFO attachment are also disclosed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296403 | HAND SUPPORT AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A hand support including a base component arranged for securing to at least a portion of a hand, an anchor element adjustably connected to the base component and arranged for grasping a thumb, and a counterforce device connecting to the base component and the anchor element. The counterforce device arranged to generate a counterforce in combination with or against the base component and anchor element. The hand support may be arranged to provide traction for an extended period to remedy complications of the hand and associated joints. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296404 | Back Brace Belt and Apparatus and Method of Belt Length Adjustment Therefore - A back brace includes: a back plate; left and right cord plates each slidably mounted to left and right sides of the back plate, respectively, and to which first and second flexible belt members are respectively secured; and a cord guide arrangement for each plate to particularly direct first and second cords. Each of the left and right cord plates include a pair of concentric cord guides, each of which are formed of a circular segment that is 180 degrees or less. The first cord is selectively wound around the pair of concentric cord guides on the upper portions of the left and right cord plates, while the second cord is selectively wound around the pair of concentric cord guides on the lower portion of the cord plates, so pulling on the cords provides a mechanical advantage to buckle the plate to exert a compressive force on the patient's torso. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296405 | PERI-PELVIC POST-OPERATIVE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A support assembly ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296406 | AUTOMATED CATHETER AND CHEST TUBE DEVICES AND RELATED SYSTEMS - Automated catheter and automated chest tube systems and devices. In some embodiments, the automated, or smart, catheter and chest tube of the present disclosure includes a housing for containing one or more collection reservoirs for collecting fluid, a flexible tube used to drain the fluid from either the bladder, chest cavity, or other appropriate bodily region, and a measuring device to measure the amount of fluid flowing through the flexible tube and into the collection reservoir(s). In some embodiments, the smart catheter and chest tube of the present disclosure includes one or more processors, one or more transmitters, and one or more receivers to transmit and receive data regarding the volume and other characteristics of the fluid collected in the reservoirs and to receive commands for performing various functions. The alarms are triggered when certain predetermined liquid volume thresholds are exceeded or not exceeded. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296407 | Ostomy Bag Assembly - An ostomy bag assembly for facilitating an ostomy bag to be drained without disconnecting the ostomy bag from a catheter includes an ostomy bag that has an inlet tube and a drain valve. An air freshening layer is provided that surrounds the ostomy bag. The air freshening layer is infused with a chemical deodorant to conceal odors associated with ostomy bags. A cover is positioned around the ostomy bag and the cover is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to contain leaks from the ostomy bag. A support is provided that removably engages the sleeve for hanging the sleeve from a structure. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296408 | FLUID COLLECTION ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A REUSABLE FLUID IMPERMEABLE BARRIER AND AT LEAST ONE SINGLE USE WICKING CARTRIDGE - An example fluid collection assembly includes a reusable fluid impermeable barrier that is configured to be reusable and at least one single use wicking cartridge that may not configured to be reusable. The reusable fluid impermeable barrier defines an chamber therein. The reusable fluid impermeable barrier and the single use wicking cartridge are configured to have the single use wicking cartridge disposed in a chamber defined by the reusable fluid impermeable barrier. The fluid collection assembly may also include at least one tube that is at least partially disposed in the chamber or otherwise in fluid communication with the chamber. The tube is configured to remove other bodily fluids (e.g., urine) from the chamber. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296409 | APPLICATOR FOR A MENSTRUAL DEVICE - A menstrual disc applicator that is configured to hold a menstrual device in a folded configuration to allow for insertion of the disc into the fornix. Many applicators are configured to not only insert the disc but to provide rotation such that it sits properly in the vaginal fornix. Some applicators may have spring like mechanisms to help move the disc into the proper position while others may have contoured elements that better conform to the anatomy to allow for proper insertion and placement of the disc. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296410 | ANTI SNORING APPARATUS - A mouthpiece apparatus used to reduce snoring. The mouthpiece includes a body that is sized and shaped for location in a human mouth. The maxillar and mandibular sets of teeth press against two exterior walls that are interconnected by a connecting sidewall. An interior strengthening matrix is located between the inner walls of the body. The inner walls of the body face each other so that the strengthening matrix allows communication between the exterior walls and allows movement of the body when the set of teeth move relative to each other. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296411 | APPLICATOR FOR A PESSARY DEVICE - An applicator for inserting a pessary, the applicator including a barrel and a plunger. The barrel having an upper chalice shaped opening having a first diameter at the top most edge and a second diameter at an intermediate location lower than the top most edge. The first diameter is larger than the second diameter. The plunger is configured to at least partially receive a pessary and is telescopically received in the barrel. The plunger is configured and arranged to eject the pessary from the barrel upon telescopic movement of the plunger within the barrel towards the top most edge. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296412 | THERMOTHERAPY PACK FOR THE GROIN - Disclosed is a therapy pack for applying thermotherapy to a user's groin for treatment of various conditions or injuries, and to aid in surgical recovery. The therapy pack has an insulated side and an uninsulated side, a two-lobed shape with a soft outer border, and contains a quantity of thermal storage material. The therapy pack also includes one or more window(s) without thermal storage material to reduce proximity of the material to genitalia. Embodiments include a three-window version and a single window version. Embodiments also include the use of one or more supplemental therapy pack(s) and a cover. Also disclosed is a method of using the therapy pack to apply thermotherapy to the male groin. Embodiments of the method include applying the therapy pack with the insulated side facing the user's skin, followed by applying the pack with the uninsulated side facing the skin. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296413 | Targeted Temperature Management Pad Design - Disclosed herein is a system, apparatus and method directed to an orientable and resizable targeted temperature management (TTM) pad. The system, apparatus and method pertain to a medical pad for exchanging thermal energy between a TTM fluid and a patient. The pad can include a fluid containing layer for containing the TTM fluid, a patient contact surface to facilitate thermal energy exchange with the patient, a central trunk structure, and at least two wings branching from the central trunk structure. The fluid containing layer can be configured for circulating the TTM fluid within the fluid containing layer. The patient contact surface can be disposed at least on part of the central trunk structure. The at least two wings can be configured to be wrapped around a portion of a body of the patient. The central trunk structure may be positioned beneath the patient. The wings may be trimmed, reducing the pad's size. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296414 | Facilitated Kinking Fold Pads - Disclosed herein is a system, apparatus and method directed to reducing patient contact area of a medical pad for exchanging thermal energy between a targeted temperature management (TTM) fluid and a patient. The system, apparatus and method pertain to a medical pad that includes a fluid containing layer for containing the TTM fluid and a patient contact surface. The fluid containing layer is configured for circulating the TTM fluid within the fluid containing layer. The patient contact surface defines a patient contact area to facilitate thermal energy exchange with the patient. The pad can be segmented into a main pad section and one or more foldable sections configured to be folded by a user, thereby reducing the patient contact area. The circulation of the TTM fluid within the fluid containing layer may be constricted by a fold of the one or more foldable sections while folded. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296415 | SUCTION FORCEPS - Microsurgical suction forceps are well suited to intraocular procedures including macular and WM peeling. At least one hollow member includes a jaw surface with one or more micromachined apertures in communication with a source of suction having a suction pressure that is sufficient to enhance the adhesion of tissue against the first jaw surface, but insufficient to intentionally draw the tissue into the apertures. The jaw surfaces may be elongated, having a length that exceeds their width, or the jaw surfaces may be disposed on the distal ends of members that are bent outwardly then toward one another such that the opposing jaw surfaces form a pincer configuration. The apertures are laser-drilled or otherwise micromachined, and at least the distal ends of the members may be constructed in piecewise fashion and joined together. The forceps may be disposable and provided in sterile packaging ready for use. Methods of use are also disclosed. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296416 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CREATING A CHANNEL IN SOFT TISSUE - Medical devices and methods for removing a predetermined portion of soft tissue from a target tissue layer, thereby creating a channel between two side walls of the target tissue layer, are described. The medical device is a cutting tool comprising: an elongated round body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a uniform outer cross-section at a proximal side thereof; a cutting portion at a distal side of the elongated body, comprising at a distal end thereof a cutting edge of a first cross-section being smaller than said outer cross-section, and a distally and continuously decreasing outer cross-section; and a chamber extending along the longitudinal axis inside the cutting tool from said cutting portion, the chamber having dimensions enabling storing of the removed soft tissue portion inside the chamber thereby providing a validation to the channel creation. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296417 | NON-DEGRADING SWELLABLE POLYMERS AS MATERIALS FOR BIOMEDICAL DEVICES - Disclosed herein are medical devices, such as intraocular shunts, that are made from materials comprising non-degradable, swellable polymer hydrogels, and methods of making and using the same. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296418 | METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING A LASER BEAM OF A LASER PROCESSING SYSTEM, DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY AND LASER PROCESSING SYSTEM - The claimed embodiments relate to methods for characterizing a laser beam ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296419 | WELDING HELMET - A welding helmet includes at least one helmet shell, fixing elements, a glare shield device and at least one protective screen spaced therefrom, and at least one display device for presenting data in the field of view of a welder, the at least one display device being arranged in the edge region of the field of view in the intermediate space between the glare shield device and the protective screen. The glare shield device has at least one cut-out in the area of the at least one display device. Because there is no glare shield device in the region of the display device, the view of the display device is not impeded by the glare shield device. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296420 | PUSH-IN EARPLUG AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME USING A MANDREL - A push-in earplug is provided. The push-in earplug comprises an elongate core comprising a core material. The push-in earplug also comprises an outer layer comprising a foam material, the outer layer covering at least a portion of an outer surface of the elongate core. The push-in earplug also comprises a channel extending through the elongate core from a first end of the elongate core to the second end of the elongate core. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296421 | EYEWEAR HEARING PROTECTION SYSTEMS - The present disclosure describes eyewear hearing protection systems and eyewear attachable hearing protectors. In one example, an eyewear hearing protection system can include a lens portion that includes a lens to be positioned in front of an eye of a user. A head support can extend back from the lens portion. An earplug dock can be positioned or positionable on the head support. An earplug can be attractable to and dockable on the earplug dock. In another example, an eyewear attachable hearing protector can include an earplug dock including an attachment portion to attach to a head support of an eyewear, and an earplug that is attractable to and dockable on the earplug dock. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296422 | Wound Closure Systems for Reducing Surgical Site Infections Comprising Incision Drapes Filled with Releasable Antimicrobial Agents - A surgical incision drape, comprises a flexible substantially flat areal substrate having an upper side and an opposing tissue-facing side, having a longitudinal axis and a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the tissue-facing side; at least one hollow microtubular compartment containing a flowable medical agent, said hollow microtubular compartment positioned to intersect the longitudinal axis and embedded into the substrate or positioned on the substrate. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296423 | Wound Closure Systems for Reducing Surgical Site Infections Comprising Incision Drapes Filled with Releasable Antimicrobial Agents - A surgical incision drape, comprises a flexible substantially flat areal substrate having an upper side and an opposing tissue-facing side, having a longitudinal axis and a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the tissue-facing side; at least one hollow microtubular compartment containing a flowable medical agent, said hollow microtubular compartment positioned to intersect the longitudinal axis and embedded into the substrate or positioned on the substrate. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296424 | System and Method for Personalized Implantable Scaffolds for Wound Healing - A system and method for development of personalized implantable scaffolds for wound healing. The process involves 3D scanning or 3D imaging of wounds to create 3D images which are post processed using CAD modeling software to generate 3D models of the wounds for integration with 3D, 4D, 5D, or 6D printers. Using biocompatible materials, scaffolds specific to the wounds create a personalized fit. The scaffolds can be integrated with wound healing components, cells and sensors for real-time monitoring of the local environment to promote healing. The developed personalized scaffolds for wounds have great potential to significantly reduce healthcare costs and patient treatment time. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296425 | Superabsorbent Dressing With Felted Foam Layers - A dressing includes a first felted foam layer, a superabsorbent material printed on the first felted foam layer, and a second felted foam layer coupled to the first felted foam layer. The superabsorbent material is confined between the first felted foam layer and the second felted foam layer. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296426 | WOUND DRESSING - A wound dressing comprising a component wherein said component comprises a planar backing sheet and a yarn wherein the yarn extends through the planar backing sheet from the first side of the sheet to form a plurality of tufts on the second side of the planar backing sheet. Also disclosed is a component comprising an elastomeric planar backing sheet and an absorbent yarn and a component comprising a planar backing sheet and a monofilament yarn wherein in each case the yarn extends through the planar backing sheet from the first side of the sheet to form a plurality of tufts on the second side of the planar backing sheet. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the components, a wound dressing or a negative pressure apparatus comprising the components and a method of treating a wound using said wound dressing or negative pressure apparatus comprising the components. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296427 | A SECUREMENT DEVICE - The securement device eliminates the drawbacks of prior venous cannulas securement method by providing various plates, substrates and adhesive layers in the securement device which secures the article firmly onto the underlying substrate arresting movement in all axis that does not need any additional form of securement. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296428 | COMPRESSION BANDAGE WITH OPTIMIZED SURFACE - A compression bandage formed by a knit obtained by warp stitch technology, based on synthetic yarns which is made up of two textile surfaces whose textile structure is identical or different connected to each other by spacer yarns. Each textile surface has elastic yarns and the spacer yarn being a monofilament. The knit has a longitudinal elongation measured according to standard EN 14704-1 of between 30 and 160%. The textile surface which comes into contact with the skin has synthetic multifilament yarns, the filaments of which have a count of between 1.2 and 5 dtex and the number of filaments is between 15 and 150, and a dynamic coefficient of friction measured according to standard EN ISO 8295 greater than or equal to 0.25 and less than or equal to 1.2. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296429 | APPENDAGE GARMENT WITH ENHANCED TRACTION - A multifunctional piece of athletic and/or work wear is presented. When worn as a compression sleeve to play rugby, American football and other ball-carrying sports (with oblong or round balls), or when worn to carry objects during physical labor, an object contact surface positioned on the inner forearm of the sleeve can grip the carried object with increased friction while an outside facing surface of the sleeve can be smooth to deflect defenders or objects that may impact the sleeve, can be padded to protect from impacts, can provide protection from contusions and lacerations, and/or can provide active cooling. The garment can further include static or dynamic readable symbols or images woven or knitted into the garment (rather than printed or fused onto the garment). | 2022-09-22 |
20220296430 | TRANSVERSELY EXTENSIBLE CONTINUOUS ELASTIC LAMINATE, AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A transversely extensible continuous elastic laminates includes a continuous elastic tape sandwiched between two continuous webs, and at least one row of tabs extending transversely outside the two webs, wherein the tabs are made of a non-woven material and have respective micro-hook pads integrally formed in the non-woven material forming the tabs and completely surrounded by a portion of a flat surface of the respective tabs. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296431 | TRANSVERSELY EXTENSIBLE CONTINUOUS ELASTIC LAMINATE, AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A transversely extensible continuous elastic laminates includes a continuous elastic tape sandwiched between two continuous webs, and at least one row of tabs extending transversely outside the two webs, wherein the tabs are made of a non-woven material and have respective micro-hook pads integrally formed in the non-woven material forming the tabs and completely surrounded by a portion of a flat surface of the respective tabs. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296432 | MENSTRUAL DEVICE AND APPLICATOR SYSTEM - A menstrual device having a storage volume. The menstrual device has a frame and a fluid barrier seal layer attached to the exterior surface of the frame. The menstrual device has an expanded configuration that includes an at rest configuration and a deployed configuration. The menstrual device has a compact configuration where the menstrual device is confined to a size, shape and/or geometry smaller than an expanded configuration such that it can be more easily inserted into the body. The menstrual device in a compact configuration is contained within an applicator, where the applicator assists in ejecting the menstrual device into the body. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296433 | PROTECTIVE RING FOR TAMPON APPLICATOR - A tampon applicator system includes a body and a protective ring extending outward from the body. The body includes a pinch zone and an opening. The pinch zone is disposed on the body below the protective ring and on an opposite side of the body from the opening. The protective ring is configured to protect the pinch zone from exposure on the opposite side of the protective ring. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296434 | TAMPON PRODUCT INCLUDING APPLICATOR HAVING COMPONENTS MOLDED OF PULP-BASED COMPOSITE - A tampon applicator assembly is disclosed. The applicator assembly may include a barrel portion, a grip portion and an ejection plunger configured to slide coaxially within one or both the barrel portion and the grip portion. One or more of the barrel portion, grip portion and ejection plunger may be molded from a molding composite comprising cellulose fibers. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296435 | Novel Absorbent Wound Dressing Construct That Allows Wound Fluid Assessment In Use - A wound dressing includes a hydrophilic foam layer, a plurality of wicking strips, and a drape layer. The hydrophilic foam layer is configured to engage a wound bed and has a first side and a second side, the second side configured to face the wound bed. The plurality of wicking strips also have a first side and a second side, the second side configured to face the first side of the hydrophilic foam layer. The drape layer also has a first side and a second side, the second side configured to face the first side of the plurality of wicking strips. One or more of the plurality of wicking strips also have a removable tab, wherein the tab extends beyond a periphery of the wound dressing. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296436 | MEDICAL ARTICLES WITH RADIO OPAQUE PATTERNS - Absorbent medical articles include a first absorbent layer with a radio opaque element located on the surface of the first absorbent layer. The radio opaque element has at least one segment that is non-linear and has at least one vertex, the vertex defines an angle of at least 15° and less than 165°. The radio opaque element may be a continuous or discontinuous element. The absorbent medical article may include additional absorbent layers. The radio opaque element makes the absorbent medical article detectable if left inside a patient. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296437 | TRANSVERSELY EXTENSIBLE CONTINUOUS ELASTIC LAMINATE, AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A transversely extensible continuous elastic laminates includes a continuous elastic tape sandwiched between two continuous webs, and at least one row of tabs extending transversely outside the two webs, wherein the tabs are made of a non-woven material and have respective micro-hook formations integrally formed in the non-woven material forming the tabs. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296438 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING WATER-ABSORBING RESIN - Provided is a method for producing an absorbent article comprising a water-absorbing resin having an excellent initial water absorption speed under load even substantially without adding a liquid permeability enhancer. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296439 | ABSORBENT BODY AND SANITARY MATERIAL PRODUCT - Provided is an absorbent article that has an excellent capability of quickly absorbing a large amount of urine and the like, while preventing loss of the absorbing polymers to the outside of the absorbent article where the absorbent article comprises a first nonwoven fabric and a second nonwoven fabric between which a water-absorbing polymer group is placed, in which the surface of the first nonwoven fabric on the side of the water-absorbing polymer group has openings. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296440 | Absorbent Composites - Absorbent composite are provided that include a nonwoven top layer having hydrophilic fibers and an absorbent core directly or indirectly attached to the nonwoven top layer, the absorbent core comprising a plurality of layers including (i) at least one physically entangled nonwoven layer, and (ii) at least one bonded carded nonwoven layer and/or at least one thermal bonded high-loft nonwoven layer, in which the absorbent composite includes (i) a composite-rate of absorption of less than 8 seconds for a 5 ml liquid sample as determined by D824-94, and (ii) a composite-run-off value of less than 15% as determined by ISO 9073-11. The absorbent composites may include an optional film layer attached to the absorbent core layer. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296441 | TRACKED VEHICLE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF REDUCED MOBILITY PERSONS - This tracked vehicle for the transportation of at least one reduced mobility person comprises an endless track drive ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296442 | ANTI-TIP WHEELCHAIR - There is described a wheelchair comprising a wheelchair frame, a pair of drive wheels configured to contact a ground surface when the wheelchair is in use, each drive wheel rotating about an axis of rotation, at least one front wheel mounted to a front-end portion of the wheelchair frame, and an anti-tip assembly mounted to a rear-end portion of the wheelchair frame, which anti-tip assembly includes at least one pivot arm that is supported onto the rear-end portion of the wheelchair frame so as to be pivotable with respect to the wheelchair frame about a pivot axis. The pivot arm includes a drive wheel attachment point coinciding with the axis of rotation and providing attachment of at least one of the drive wheels and a wheelchair frame attachment point coinciding with the pivot axis and providing attachment of the pivot arm to the rear-end portion of the wheelchair frame. The anti-tip assembly further comprises a rear wheel that is provided at a distal end of the pivot arm, rearward of the drive wheels, and that is configured to contact the ground surface when the wheelchair is in use. The anti-tip assembly is configured to allow the wheelchair frame to tilt backwards into a predetermined stable titled position with the at least one front wheel in a raised position above the ground surface, while the drive wheels and the rear wheel remain in contact with the ground surface. In one embodiment, the pivot arm is attached, via the wheelchair frame attachment point, to a bracket of the wheelchair frame, which bracket is provided with an arcuate opening configured to allow passage of a drive wheel axis of the drive wheel, which drive wheel axis is coupled to the pivot arm, via the drive wheel attachment point, the arcuate opening defining a predetermined range of pivoting movement of the pivot arm with respect to the wheelchair frame. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296443 | Hydro Wash Bed - The Hydro Wash Bed allows people physically incapacitated who cannot access normal means of bathing or washing to have a bath. The Hydro Wash Bed is made of lightweight plastic that has two handles which sits on four moveable rubber wheels. The Hydro Wash Bed tilts up and down, folds up and down and tilts side to side. The Hydro Wash Bed has sprayers that will allow clean water to be pumped in from an existing faucet and allow dirty water to be removed through a drain. The Hydro Wash Bed folds so that storage is easy. The Hydro Wash Bed can be used in medical facilities for people unable to independently take a bath or shower and homes for elderly people unable to access their own bathrooms. The Hydro Wash Bed is lightweight plastic that is easily wiped down for sanitary and germ control and elimination purposes. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296444 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH DYNAMIC CONTROL PANELS - A patient support apparatus, such as a bed, cot, recliner, operating table, stretcher, or the like, includes a control panel with multiple controls for controlling functions of the patient support apparatus. A control system disables at least a first control and changes an illumination state of a backlight when the patient support apparatus is in a particular state. In some embodiments, the particular state is the arming of an exit detection system and/or the deactivation of a brake on the patient support apparatus. The particular state may also or alternatively be tied to a particular mode of the patient support apparatus, such as a diagnostic mode, a maintenance mode, and/or a normal mode. The control system may also never illuminate a first icon on the patient support apparatus if it was initially configured in a particular manner, such as being intended for sale in a particular geographic market. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296445 | Energy Storage Device Management For A Patient Support Apparatus - A system is provided that comprises a patient support apparatus and a unit being independent from the patient support apparatus. The patient support apparatus comprises a support structure having a base and a patient support surface for a patient. The patient support apparatus also comprises an electrical distribution system, one or more electrical devices, and an energy storage device (ESD) configured to store energy to power the one or more electrical devices through the electrical distribution system. The unit is configured to autonomously interact with the patient support apparatus to remove the ESD from the patient support apparatus and/or to place a replacement ESD on to the patient support apparatus. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296446 | LIFT CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR LIFTING DEVICES AND LIFTING DEVICES COMPRISING THE SAME - According to embodiments, a method for operating a lifting device monitoring with a control unit, monitoring current supplied to the lift actuator when the lift actuator is actuated; discontinuing the current supplied to the lift actuator when the current exceeds a current threshold value; determining an accumulated number of overload stops based on the current supplied to the lift actuator; determining at least one operating characteristic of the lifting device and an operating time of the lifting device as the lifting device is actuated; determining an accumulated load-time parameter for the lifting device based on the at least one operating characteristic and the operating time; and uploading, with a transceiver, at least one of the accumulated number of overload stops and the accumulated load-time parameter to at least one of the computer, the network, and the data storage device. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296447 | PATIENT CARE DEVICE WITH RETRACTABLE HEATER ELEMENT - An infant care device and, more particularly, an apparatus for providing the combined functions of an infant incubator and a radiant infant warmer and which includes a radiant heater assembly contained within a housing and mechanisms and methods to quickly reduce the heating from the radiant heater assembly when the infant care device is quickly converted from an open infant radiant warming device to an enclosed incubator. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296448 | SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH A MAIN BODY WHICH HAS AN UNDERCUT - A supply system ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296449 | TREATMENT DEVICE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING HEADREST ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED FILTER ASSEMBLY - A headrest assembly for supporting a head or face of a user of a treatment device includes a headrest and a filter assembly. The headrest is configured to support the head or face of the user. The filter assembly is coupled to the headrest. The filter assembly includes a filter connector that is selectively coupled to the headrest, and a filter body that extends in a generally downward direction away from the filter connector. The filter body can extend in a generally downward direction away from an inner edge or an outer edge of the filter connector. The filter body includes sides and a base that cooperate to define at least a portion of a filtering cavity that is configured to be positioned substantially directly below the head or face of the user when the head or face of the user is supported by the headrest. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296450 | LIMB SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES - A height-adjustable support for supporting various bodily limbs over a wide range of limb positions, and in hospital rooms, doctors' offices, or other compact environments. The device permits a medical procedure to be performed by a single person while the device supports the limb. The device includes a rigid base, at least one support mounted to the base to extend therefrom, and a cradle mounted on the support, the cradle defining a surface configured to support a limb of a patient. The supports may be adjustable in length, and the cradle may be adjustable in angular position. The cradle may be U-shaped or otherwise concavely-shaped, and may be linked with a cushioning material. A cover may be provided, and the cover and/or cradle may be configured with complementary fasteners for releasably attaching the cover to the cradle, so that the cover may be discarded after each use. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296451 | SOFT EXOSKELETON WEARABLE DEVICE FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER (TMD) REHABILITATION - Disclosed is an exoskeleton wearable device configured to push a condyle out from a glenoid structure of a skull made of two bellows shaped actuators each having an elliptical cross-section; an upper part configured to be fixed on a forehead of a patient and provide a base for the two bellows shaped actuators; and a lower part configured to be fixed on a mandible of the patient and substantially static to the mandible but moveable in a horizontal plane and a vertical plane with respect to the upper part. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296452 | KNEE REHABILITATION MACHINE WITH MULTI-POSITION SYNCHRONOUS FORCE APPLICATION - The present disclosure relates to a knee rehabilitation machine with multi-position synchronous force application, comprising a bottom box, a vertical box, and a suspension box. The vertical box is vertically arranged at an end of the bottom box, and an upper end of the vertical box is horizontally fixed with the suspension box. A pressing unit swing lever mechanism is arranged in the bottom box, and a vibration unit, a pulling unit, and a transmission mechanism of a pressing unit are arranged in the vertical box. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296453 | FINGER MOTION RAIL FOR CARRYING OUT A CONTINUOUS, PASSIVE AND/OR ACTIVELY ASSISTED MOVEMENT OF A FINGER AND/OR A THUMB OF A PATIENT, AS WELL AS A THERAPEUTIC DEVICE COMPRISING A FINGER MOTION RAIL OF THIS TYPE - A finger motion rail, and a therapeutic device with a finger motion rail for carrying out a continuous, passive and/or actively assisted movement of a finger and/or thumb. A multi-joint hinge, arranged laterally alongside a finger and/or thumb, for flexion of a metacarpophalangeal joint. The multi-joint hinge is operatively connected via a first connection lever, at least one second connection lever and at least one connection joint, to a mechanism also arranged laterally alongside the respective finger and/or thumb, for flexion of a proximal interphalangeal joint and/or a distal interphalangeal joint. The finger motion rail and therapeutic device is configured as robust against the effect of compressive, tensile and torsional forces, with respect to a longitudinal axis of the finger motion rail, and it permits precise and interference-free execution of an anatomically natural, automated finger movement, for increased chance of successful therapy and the service life of the device. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296454 | LENGTH ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR A FINGER MOTION RAIL, LENGTH-ADJUSTABLE FINGER MOTION RAIL, AND THERAPEUTIC DEVICE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE LENGTH-ADJUSTABLE FINGER MOTION RAIL OF THIS TYPE, AND METHOD FOR LENGTH ADJUSTMENT - A length adjustment device for a finger motion rail of a therapeutic device, a finger motion rail having such a length adjustment device, a therapeutic device having such a finger motion rail, and a method for adjusting the length of a finger motion rail on a therapeutic device for carrying out a continuous, passive and/or actively assisted movement of a finger and/or a thumb of a hand. The length adjustment device and adjustment method having a finger motion rail that is automatically moved along an adjustment rail by a drive on a therapeutic device and allows the finger motion rail to be fixed on the adjustment rail and therefore on the therapeutic device at a desired position in order to then be able to carry out a continuous, passive and/or actively assisted movement of a finger and/or of a thumb of a hand in a stable position. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296455 | CLOTHING ITEM - A clothing item, in particular a belt, with at least two actuators for triggering tactile stimuli for a person wearing the clothing item, wherein the at least two actuators are or can be connected to a control unit for actuating the actuators, the control unit is formed to activate the at least two actuators within the scope of at least two activation patterns, and the at least two activation patterns are assigned to different action instructions for the person wearing the clothing item, which action instructions can be output to the person wearing the clothing item via the activation of the activation patterns, wherein the at least two activation patterns include the combined activation of the at least two actuators at different parts of the body that are distinguishable for the person wearing the clothing item. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296456 | MUSCLE THERAPY DEVICE - A muscle therapy device is provided. The muscle therapy device includes a substantially ring-shaped member. The muscle therapy device further includes first and second protrusion members that are coupled to the substantially ring-shaped member and extend radially inwardly from the substantially ring-shaped member. The first protrusion member has a first length, and the second protrusion member has a second length greater than the first length. The muscle therapy device further includes first and second tip members being coupled to the first and second protrusion members, respectively. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296457 | ELASTIC ELECTRIC-HEATING CUPPING JAR - An elastic electric-heating cupping jar includes a hollow convoluted jar body made of an elastic material, and further includes an electric heating device, where the electric heating device includes an electric heating wire and a connection fixture that are electrically connected to each other; the connection fixture includes a circuit board and a pluggable port; two poles of the electric heating wire and a wire connecting end of the pluggable port are electrically connected to the circuit board; and the electric heating device is encapsulated in a wall at a plane of a maximum jar body diameter, a center of the electric heating wire is located on or near an axial cross section with the maximum jar body diameter, and the pluggable port faces toward an outer surface of the jar body and is electrically connected to a controller outside the jar body and/or an external power supply. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296458 | SOMATOSENSATION DEVICE FOR LOSS OF FEELING IN THE FOOT - A device can comprise a force actuation system at least partially disposed in a shoe assembly. The force actuation system can be a passive or active actuation system. The force actuation system can be configured to determine the foot pressure during use of the device. The device can further comprise a force indication system including a plurality of force sensors and a light array, each force sensor disposed in an insole assembly and the light array mounted to the person. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296459 | FLOWER-SHAPED MASSAGER HAVING TRANSPARENT HOUSING - A flower-shaped massager having a transparent housing includes an upper housing, a lower housing, a main frame and a silicone cover. The main frame is connected to the upper housing and the lower housing. The silicone cover is sleeved on an outside of the upper housing and an outside of the lower housing. An upper end of the silicone cover has a silicone suction opening arranged on the main frame and set inside the upper housing. The main frame is provided with a drive motor, a transmission component, an eccentric wheel, a simulated tongue and a battery. The drive motor and transmission component are connected to the main frame. One end of the drive motor has a motor output shaft. The eccentric wheel is connected to the transmission component and connected to the motor output shaft. The transmission component is connected to the silicone suction and the simulated tongue respectively. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296460 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DEVICES BASED ON ACCUMULATION OF INPUT - A system is disclosed. The system has an accessory control module, comprising computer-executable code stored in non-volatile memory, a memory for storing instructions and a processor for executing the instructions, a user device of a user, and an accessory configured to communicate with the user device. The accessory control module, the memory and the processor, the user device, and the accessory are configured to accumulate receipt of one or more input parameters, determine whether an accumulation satisfies a preset condition, wherein the preset condition includes at least one of a preset receiving quantity of the one or more input parameters, a preset receiving sum of values of the one or more input parameters, or a preset time duration of the accumulation, and in response to the accumulation satisfying the preset condition, send a control signal to actuate the accessory to perform a series of predefined acts, wherein the series of predefined acts is configured to sexually stimulate the user. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296461 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DEVICES USING AN ALARM - A system is disclosed. The system has an alarm control module, comprising computer-executable code stored in non-volatile memory, and an accessory including an accessory processor and an accessory memory. The alarm control module and the accessory are configured to control the accessory processor to execute on a first plurality of programming instructions stored by the accessory memory, the first plurality of programming instructions controlling the accessory and including one or more alarm clocks, and when the one or more alarm clocks that are preset in the accessory are activated, drive the accessory. Driving the accessory includes performing one or more predefined sexual stimulation acts to stimulate a human user of the accessory. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296462 | GYNECOLOGICAL DEVICE, SYSTEM & METHOD OF USING - A gynecological device that corrects a vaginal opening that is large or stretched out without requiring surgery. The stretchable gynecological device includes a main body having a front surface, a rear surface, a first end, a second end, a first edge, a second edge, and an adhesive on the rear surface of the main body. The gynecological device also includes at least two arms having a front surface, a rear surface, a first end, a second end, a first edge and a second edge that extend outwardly from the second edge of the main body. An adhesive is on the rear surface of the arms. To apply the gynecological device, the arms are firmly pressed down to the vaginal vestibule bilaterally, the main body is then pulled up above the clitoral hood and then applied and pressed down across the lower abdomen towards the anterior superior iliac spines. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296463 | PORTABLE PERCUSSIVE MASSAGE DEVICE - A percussive massage device may include a housing having a housing interior. A motor may be positioned in the housing interior and may include a rotatable motor shaft having a motor axis. A battery may be positioned in the housing interior. A switch may be configured to activate the motor. A reciprocating shaft may operatively be connected to the rotatable motor shaft. The reciprocating shaft may include a distal end and is able to reciprocate in response to rotation of the rotatable motor shaft. A vent may extend through a vent opening in the housing to provide ventilation to the housing interior. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296464 | AUTOMATIC CHEST COMPRESSION DEVICE TORSO SUPPORT PLATFORM - A rigid back member of an automatic mechanical chest compression device is secured to a torso support platform. The torso support platform includes a main support strap immediately below where the rigid back member is secured to the torso support platform, and an upper support strap above where the rigid back member is secured to the torso support platform. The torso support platform tapers towards the top at approximately where a patient's shoulders are located when properly secured to the torso support platform. Additional straps may also be utilized, for example, shoulder straps extend over the shoulders of the patient and are secured to the torso support platform at a point below the patient's armpits, or straps that extend from the tapered section and secure to the automatic mechanical chest compression device. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296465 | HEALTH-CARE DEVICE - A health-care device includes a work piece having an operating end and a opposite working end to perform a health-care work on a specific part or an acupoint of a body part of a user; a work body at its lower part the operating end is mounted so that a specific working relationship between the working end and the specific part or the acupoint is maintained; and a device positioning piece connected to the work body for maintaining a specific positional relationship between the working end and the specific part or the acupoint. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296466 | Stimulating acupuncture meridians through touching images on a smart phone with imprinted acupuncture meridian endogenous frequencies. - The invention allows the imprinting or stimulating of acupuncture meridians for 5 to 10 minutes through touching, with an index finger for 30 seconds to 2 minutes, a displayed image on a smartphone of reflected scattered light modulated by a magnetic field at the acupuncture meridian endogenous frequencies. The image of reflected scattered light modulated by acupuncture endogenous frequencies can be photographed by a smartphone digital camera on a white card adjacent to a low frequency voice coil with the endogenous frequencies energizing the coil. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296467 | Catheter Tray, Packaging System, and Associated Mehtods | 2022-09-22 |
20220296468 | PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE SYSTEM - A pharmaceutical dosage system includes a blister pack and a plurality of dosage forms contained by the blister pack. The dosage forms are to be consumed in an up-titration process. Only one single dosage form of the plurality of dosage forms is consumed on a given day throughout the up-titration process whereby dosages increase over the course of a multi-day period of time. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296469 | DEVICE CONTAINER - Device containers, such as therapeutic kit containers, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a device container comprises a first member configured to releasably hold a syringe barrel, a second member configured to releasably hold a vial, wherein the second member is coupled to the first member by a first hinge, and a third member configured to releasably hold a vial adapter, wherein the third member is coupled to the second member by a second hinge. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296470 | Closure for Medicament Container - The present disclosure relates to a closure cap for sealing an outlet end of a barrel of a medicament container, the outlet end having a radially widened rim and the outlet end being sealable by an elastomeric seal, wherein the elastomeric seal comprises a flange portion configured to abut in a longitudinal direction with the outlet end, the closure cap comprising: a cap body comprising a retainer portion and a fastening portion, wherein the retainer portion is configured to engage with the elastomeric seal, wherein the fastening portion comprises a resiliently and radially deformable fastener comprising a snap feature configured to releasably engage with the radially widened rim of the outlet and, and wherein a longitudinal distance between the retainer portion and the snap feature is sized to receive the radially widened rim and the flange portion of the elastomeric seal between the retainer portion and the snap feature. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296471 | ADAPTER FOR A FLUID TRANSFER DEVICE - An adapter ( | 2022-09-22 |
20220296472 | STORAGE CONTAINER FOR A STORAGE AND DISPENSING STATION - A storage container for a storage and dispensing station for small piece goods, in particular drugs or dietary supplement products, is provided. The storage container includes a housing with an on the inside circular cylindrical section, a separating device arranged in the on the inside circular cylindrical section including a base body and multiple channels, the channels being open to the outer periphery of the separating device and each channel having a peripheral wall and two radial walls, and a retainer. At least one radial wall and/or the peripheral wall includes a depression and/or an elevation to reduce a contact area between a small piece good and the channel wall, the shape and size of the depression/elevation being selected in such a way that an electrostatic attraction between the small piece good and the channel wall is reduced. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296473 | MEDICINE DISPENSING APPARATUS - A medicine dispensing apparatus includes: a hopper that receives a medicine and causes the medicine to proceed to a guiding port; a holding section that is provided to the hopper and holds the medicine; and a delivering section that is provided to the hopper and delivers the medicine held by the holding section to the guiding port. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296474 | MEDICATION VERIFICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A medication dispensing system includes an automated dispensing device that includes cells with electronically activated locks. The device is configured to detect when medication counts in the cells fall below predetermined thresholds. The system further includes a plurality of first electronic devices that are associated with some of the cells and that have imagers. In response to any of the medication counts in the cells being below the predetermined threshold, the automated dispensing device is configured to automatically send a replenishment needed notification to the first electronic device associated with the cell. That first electronic device is configured to transmit a picture of a medication to a second electronic device. In response to a positive verification by a user of the second electronic device that the medication in the picture is the correct medication, the second electronic device is configured to transmit an unlock signal to the automated dispensing device. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296475 | METHOD AND PRODUCT FOR A CUSTOMIZED 3D PRINTED NIPPLE FOR BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS - A feeding device includes a fluid reservoir and a nipple configured to be attached to the fluid reservoir. The nipple includes a body portion defining a compartment configured to contain a liquid so as to mimic a feel of a mother's breast. The body portion comprises a nipple tip comprising a fluid outlet. The nipple includes a base member attached to the body portion, the base member including an attachment portion configured to attach the nipple to the fluid reservoir. The base member comprises a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir. The nipple includes a fluid passageway extending through the compartment from the fluid inlet to the nipple tip, where the fluid passageway allows fluid to flow from the fluid reservoir to the fluid outlet. A valve member positioned on the base member adjusts a flow rate of fluid from the fluid reservoir into the fluid passageway. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296476 | DENTAL POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITION - A dental polymerizable composition includes a first agent containing a (meth)acrylate, a thiourea derivative, a vanadium compound, and a β-diketone, and a second agent containing a (meth)acrylate and an organic peroxide. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296477 | STABILIZED AMORPHOUS CALCIUM MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE PARTICLE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to a particle composition comprising XRD amorphous calcium magnesium phosphate particles and a method for manufacturing such a composition. The XRD amorphous calcium magnesium phosphate particles are spherical particles with a hollow core. The particle-containing paste may be used in dental products such as toothpaste to treat dentin hypersensitivity by mineralizing and occluding exposed dentin tubules. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296478 | Single Use Topical Solution Assembly - A single use topical solution assembly for single use hand sanitizing includes a capsule that is comprised of rupturable material. In this way the capsule can be ruptured by squeezing between a user's hands. A topical solution is contained within the capsule. The topical solution is released from the capsule when the capsule is ruptured. In this way the topical solution can sanitize the user's hands when the capsule is squeezed between the user's hands. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296479 | SKINCARE REJUVENATION COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A skincare rejuvenation composition, adapted at least for tactile use, consists essentially of a skincare rejuvenation ingredient, a skin exfoliation ingredient, an acidity balancing ingredient, a sunscreen composition and an emulsifier. The skincare rejuvenation ingredient has a first weight percentage, the skin exfoliation ingredient has a second weight percentage, and the acidity balancing ingredient has a third weight percentage, whereby each of the first weight percentage, the second weight percentage, and the third weight percentage are substantially equal. As an example, the skincare rejuvenation ingredient may be retinol, the skin exfoliation ingredient may be glycolic acid, and the acidity balancing ingredient may be hyaluronic acid. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296480 | TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising a mixture of erythrulose and a C4-6alkyl glycerine as well as to the use of said mixture for the reduction and/or prevention of microbial growth. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296481 | 1,3-BUTYLENE GLYCOL PRODUCT - Provided is a high-purity 1,3-butylene glycol product that is colorless and odorless, unlikely to be colored over time, and furthermore, unlikely to cause acid concentration increase over time in a state containing water. A 1,3-butylene glycol product, having, according to a gas chromatographic analysis performed under predetermined conditions, a peak ratio of 2000 ppm or lower appearing in a relative retention time ranging from 1.6 to 1.8, provided that the relative retention time for a peak of 1,3-butylene glycol is 1.0. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296482 | SYNTHESIS AND PURIFICATION OF CANNABIGEROL AND ITS APPLICATION - The present invention relates to a method for producing cannabigerol and purifying it from a reaction mixture. The present invention also relates to the cosmetic use of cannabigerol for the inhibition of tyrosinase activity and/or the reduction of melanin production in the skin, in particular for reducing pigmentation of the skin, preferably for the improvement of the appearance of the skin in case of hyperpigmentation, lentigo or vitiligo. Furthermore, the present invention relates to cannabigerol for use in a therapeutic method for the inhibition of tyrosinase activity and/or the reduction of melanin production in the skin, preferably for use in a therapeutic method for the treatment and/or prevention of malign skin disorders, in particular skin cancer. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296483 | Composition Containing a Cellulose Derived Capsule With a Sunscreen - A sunscreen composition comprised of one or more sunscreen active agents encapsulated in a cellulose derived capsule wherein the composition can contain one or more additional agents. A sunscreen composition can be mixed with a bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, gel, soap, cream, hand sanitizer, spray or mousse and can be used by an individual during their normal hygiene processes, such as during a shower or bath or while applying a body product to their skin or hair. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296484 | USE OF POLYHYDROXYAROMATIC COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF FIBROUS AMINO ACID BASED SUBSTRATES - This invention relates to the use of polyhydroxyaromatic compounds for the treatment of fibrous amino acid based substrates, preferred hair, new polyhydroxyaromatic compounds, aqueous compositions comprising the polyhydroxyaromatic compounds, cosmetic compositions comprising the polyhydroxyaromatic compounds, in particular hair care compositions, and a process for the treatment of hair comprising the use of said cosmetic compositions. | 2022-09-22 |
20220296485 | COMPOSITIONS FOR SUNSCREEN COMPOUNDS AND METHODS THEREOF - Disclosed herein are methods of making and using sunscreen compositions comprising at least one UV absorbing conjugate compound. The present disclosure comprises compositions comprising at least one UV absorbing conjugate compound that reflects and/or absorbs UV radiation, such as UV-A, UV-B and/or both UV-A and UV-B, that are not absorbed by, transmitted across and/or transported from the surface of the subjects body to the interior of the body or circulatory system of the subjects body. | 2022-09-22 |