52nd week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210402169 | CATHETER FOR INTRAVASCULAR BLOOD PUMP - An intravascular blood pump (P) comprises a catheter ( | 2021-12-30 |
20210402170 | CANNULLA FOR INTRAVASCULAR BLOOD PUMP - A method of manufacturing a cannula ( | 2021-12-30 |
20210402171 | APPARATUS, CONTROL DEVICE, KIT FOR SUPPORTING THE HEART ACTION, INSERTION SYSTEM, AND METHOD - The present invention relates to an apparatus ( | 2021-12-30 |
20210402172 | PREDICTIVE THERAPY NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEMS - Systems, devices, and methods for electrically stimulating peripheral nerve(s) to treat various disorders are disclosed, as well as signal processing systems and methods for enhancing diagnostic and therapeutic protocols relating to the same | 2021-12-30 |
20210402173 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR NERVE STIMULATION - Methods and devices for stimulating a nerve in a patient include emitting an electrical signal near a spinal nerve within the patient. The electrical signal is generated within the housing and comprises bursts of pulses. Each burst of pulses comprises a burst period and a constant period, Each burst period comprises 2 to 20 pulses and at least a portion of each constant period comprises zero pulses. At least one of the pulses has a duration of about 50 microseconds to about 1000 microseconds. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402174 | LIGHT TOUCH THERAPUETIC EARBUDS - The present invention discloses a wireless and self-contained earbud device that delivers an electronic signal to a precise and self-locating position within bilateral conchae in both ears of a human user. The earbud device comprises an earpiece housing and an electronics housing including a waveform source for generating a constant electronic signal. The electronics housing is included inside the earpiece housing and communicates wirelessly with one or more devices of a user. The constant electronic signal is transmitted from the electronics housing and is communicated to a precise and self-locating position within bilateral conchae in each ear of the user who is wearing the therapeutic earbud device for treating heroin addiction. The earbud device is made of a foam-like material that is self-fitting in the user's ear regardless of shape or size. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402175 | Implantable Electrode Lead with Active Fixation - An implantable extravascular electrode lead, having a proximal end and a distal end, comprises an electrode lead body that extends from the proximal end of the electrode lead to the distal end of the electrode lead, a connecting device arranged at the proximal end of the electrode lead body, and a fixing device arranged in the distal region of the electrode lead body or at the distal end of the electrode lead body. Once the electrode lead has been inserted into an extravascular region of a patient, the fixing device is actively actuatable from outside the body for fixing the electrode lead to patient body tissue. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402176 | Multi-Electrode Array with Unitary Body - An electrode array system includes a unitary body forming a plurality of apertures, and a plurality of continuous conductive elements at least partially encapsulated within the unitary body. The continuous conductive elements include/form a plurality of contacts, a plurality of electrode sites configured to couple with neural tissue (e.g., a spinal nerve or peripheral nerve), and a plurality of interconnects extending between the plurality of contacts and the plurality of electrode sites. The plurality of electrode sites are aligned with the plurality of apertures, and the plurality of apertures expose the plurality of electrodes. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402177 | ELECTRICAL-STIMULATION DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF AND ELECTRICAL-STIMULATION SYSTEM - An electrical stimulation device includes an electrical stimulation signal generating circuit. The electrical stimulation signal generating circuit has a first channel for providing a first electrical stimulation signal and a second channel for providing a second electrical-stimulation signal. A time difference exists between the first electrical-stimulation signal provided by the first channel and the second | 2021-12-30 |
20210402178 | Apparatus and Method for Treating Cancer Cells and Bacteria in Mammals Including Humans - Bacteria, cancer cells, fungus and other harmful cells located beneath the surface of a mammal body can be effectively destroyed by passing an electrical current through the area to be treated. Electrodes are positioned on either side of the area to be treated, for example, gums, fingers, arms, legs, feet and torso, and an electric current is caused to flow between the electrodes and through the area to be treated. The electric current will destroy the bacteria, cancer cells, fungus or other harmful cells. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402179 | Flexible Transducer Arrays with a Polymer Insulating Layer for Applying Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) - Described herein are devices for applying an alternating electric field to a living subject or an in vitro medium at a frequency between 100 kHz and 500 kHz. Also described herein are methods of using the described devices for applying an AC electric field to a target region comprising rapidly dividing cells, e.g., cells associated with a variety of disorders or conditions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402180 | FORMULATING, TRACKING, DISPLAYING, AND USING ELECTRICAL MUSCLE STIMULATION (EMS) INTENSITY VALUES - Described herein are techniques, devices, and systems for formulating, tracking, displaying, and using electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) intensity values that are meaningful and intuitive. Electrical impulses may be delivered via multiple electrodes of an EMS suit in accordance with pulse intensity settings, the pulse intensity settings comprising multiple channel intensity values associated with multiple channels. Each channel intensity value can be multiplied by a predefined number to generate displayable channel intensity values, and a global intensity value can be derived from the displayable channel intensity values. The global intensity value can be presented on a display, such as by presenting the global intensity value as a graphic overlaying media content featuring an instructor conducting a workout session. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402181 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF PAIN RELATED TO LIMB JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY - It has been discovered that pain felt in a given region of the body can be treated by stimulating a peripheral nerve at a therapeutically effective distance from the region where pain is felt to generate a comfortable sensation (i.e., paresthesia) overlapping the regions of pain. A method has been developed to reduce pain in a painful region following limb joint replacement by stimulating a peripheral nerve innervating the painful region with an electrode inserted into tissue and spaced from the peripheral nerve. This method may be used to help alleviate postoperative pain in patients following total knee arthroplasty surgery or other limb joint replacement surgeries. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402182 | TREATMENT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A system for delivering treatment to a biological subject, the system including: at least one substrate including a plurality of microstructures configured to breach a stratum corneum of the subject; at least one sensor operatively connected to at least one microstructure, the at least one sensor being configured to measure response signals from the at least one microstructure; at least one treatment delivery mechanism operatively coupled to at least one microstructure to deliver treatment via at least one microstructure; and, one or more electronic processing devices that are configured to control the at least one treatment delivery mechanism to thereby deliver treatment to the subject at least partially in accordance with the measured response signals. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402183 | Electrostimulation Device - An output selection unit is provided between one or more output units and a plurality of electrodes. The output selection unit is configured to freely switch a combination of the electrodes constituting an electrode pair connected to the output unit. A control unit sends a selection signal to the output selection unit to indicate the combination of the electrodes constituting the electrode pair connected to the output unit. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402184 | KLOTHO MODULATION - Described is a low voltage, pulsed electrical stimulation device for upregulating expression of klotho, a useful protein, by tissues. Also described are methods of enhancing expression of klotho in cells. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402185 | ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION OF BALANCE PROSTHESIS RECIPIENT - Presented herein are techniques for stimulating a balance prosthesis recipient based on one or more motion signals and a classification of the type of activity in which the recipient is currently participating. More specifically, a balance prosthesis system is configured to monitor the motion of at least part of a recipient's body and to determine an activity classification for the recipient (e.g., determine the “class” or “category” of the recipient's real-time motion). The recipient's motion and the activity classification are used to generate stimulation signals for delivery to the recipient. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402187 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR MANAGING STIMULATION PARAMETERS FOR AN IMPLANT - An apparatus external to a patient and communicatively coupled to an implant within the patient is disclosed. The apparatus identifies a tentative stimulation parameter adjustment constraint and an absolute stimulation parameter adjustment constraint for a stimulation parameter associated with the implant. The apparatus also determines an impedance of an electrode implanted within the patient and coupled with the implant. Based on the impedance of the electrode, the apparatus automatically adjusts the stimulation parameter within a range between a present value and a first value defined by the tentative stimulation parameter adjustment constraint. Additionally, based on user input manually provided by the patient, the apparatus further adjusts the stimulation parameter within a range between the first value and a second value beyond the first value and defined by the absolute stimulation parameter adjustment constraint. Corresponding apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402188 | DEVICE AND METHOD MODULATING NERVE OF A PATIENT BY PROVIDING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - Disclosed is a device for modulating a nerve of a patient by applying electrical stimulation to the nerve of the patient. The device includes a stimulation module that applies a signal to the nerve of the patient, and a controller that controls a signal to be applied to the stimulation module, wherein the signal to be applied to the stimulation module includes pulse bursts and a direct current (DC) waveform. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402189 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING INTERFERENCE IN STIMULATION TREATMENT - Systems and methods are provided for reducing stimulation interference between two stimulation modules positioned on a user's body, which may be used in stimulation systems without a central treatment controller. Systems and methods are also provided for stimulation treatment using multiple independent stimulators wirelessly managed by a remote management device. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402190 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A CARDIAC SENSING CONTROL PARAMETER - A medical device processor is configured to receive a first cardiac electrical signal sensed from a first sensing electrode vector, receive a second cardiac electrical signal sensed from a second sensing electrode vector different than the first sensing electrode vector, and construct a third cardiac electrical signal from the first cardiac electrical signal and the second cardiac electrical signal. In some examples, the system determines sensed cardiac events according to at least one setting of a cardiac event sensing threshold control parameter from at least the third cardiac electrical signal and may determine at least one acceptable setting of a sensing control parameter based on the determined sensed cardiac events. The processor may generate an output representative of the determined sensed cardiac events. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402191 | IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR WITH SUTURE HOLES, METHODS FOR IMPLANTING THE SAME, AND ENCAPSULATION OF EXTERNAL COMPONENTS IN ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - An implantable pulse generator is provided that includes a power source, a wireless communication component configured to facilitate wireless communication with a non-implanted device and pulse-generating circuitry connected to the power source. The pulse-generating circuitry can be configured to identify, based on wireless communication with the non-implanted device, temporal and amplitude characteristics for electrical pulse stimuli and to trigger electrical output stimuli having the temporal and amplitude characteristics. The implantable pulse generation can further include one or more lead connections—each being shaped to engage a lead and electrically connected to the pulse-generating circuitry to enable the lead to deliver at least part of the electrical output stimuli triggered by the pulse-generating circuitry. The implantable pulse generator can further include one or more suture-engagement components, each including one or more holes each having a diameter that is at least 0.1 mm and less than 5 mm. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402192 | IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR FOR PROVIDING A NEUROSTIMULATION THERAPY USING COMPLEX IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENTS AND METHODS OF OPERATION - Embodiments are directed to an implantable medical device comprising therapeutic stimulation circuitry for controlling delivery of a medical therapy to a patient, the therapeutic stimulation circuitry having at least one lead having electrodes for delivering the medical therapy, The implantable medical device further comprises measurement circuitry for determining characteristics of the at least one lead, a processor for controlling the IMD according to executable code, and memory for storing data and executable code, wherein the executable code comprises instructions for causing the processor to receive a plurality of voltage measurements associated with the electrodes, and calculate values for an impedance model of the electrode/tissue interface. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402193 | CARDIAC PACING SYSTEM AND PACEMAKER FIXING DEVICE - A cardiac pacing system and a pacemaker fixation device are disclosed. The pacemaker fixation device includes a ring-shaped stent and at least one contractible member. The ring-shaped stent is configured to load a leadless pacemaker and easily fix it at a target site in a patient's body reliably without dislodgement. A connecting element in the contractible member can be reliably connected to an external mechanism, thus facilitating retrieval and removal of the cardiac pacing system with an increased success rate. During implantation, the contractible member can be adapted by operating the external mechanism to adjust the pacing location for the leadless pacemaker, thus allowing the operator to easily determine the best pacing location that can result in enhanced pacing performance of the leadless pacemaker. Further, the leadless pacemaker may be fixed in the atrium in order to pace the atrium, thus reducing non-physiological pacing with atrioventricular desynchronization. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402194 | Method For Implanting A Medical Device In The Body Tissue Of A Human Or Animal Patient - A device that is implantable in body tissue of a human or animal. The device is comprised of a header comprising at least one terminal adapted for removable connection to a lead and an open ended case closed by a plate to form a housing. The housing is comprised of a surrounding edge wall joined to a first side wall and a second side wall opposed to the first side wall. At least a first suture port extends through the edge wall and the second side wall but not the first side wall at an upper edge region of the housing. A second suture port may extend through the surrounding edge wall and the second side wall but not the first side wall in a similar manner. A third suture port may extend through the header. The three suture ports may define a triangular attachment configuration. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402195 | INTRACARDIAC DEFIBRILLATION CATHETER - An intracardiac defibrillation catheter has improved operability when a distal end portion of the catheter having a first DC electrode group is inserted into a coronary sinus. The defibrillation catheter includes an insulating tube member having a distal end side tube and a proximal end side tube, a handle connected to a proximal end of the tube member, a first DC electrode group having a plurality of electrodes mounted at the distal end side tube, and a second DC electrode group having a plurality electrodes spaced apart toward a proximal end side from the first DC electrode group and mounted at the distal end side tube. The catheter performs defibrillation in a cardiac cavity by applying voltages having polarities that differ from each other to the first DC electrode group and the second DC electrode group. Bending rigidities of a catheter shaft increases stepwise from the distal end to the proximal end. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402196 | WEARABLE MEDICAL (WM) SYSTEM MONITORING ECG SIGNAL OF AMBULATORY PATIENT FOR HEART CONDITION - In embodiments, a wearable medical (WM) system includes ECG electrodes, and a support structure that can be worn by an ambulatory patient so as to maintain the ECG electrodes on the patient's body. When thus maintained, the ECG electrodes can be configured to sense an ECG signal of the ambulatory patient. The WM system further includes a memory that stores a reference template, and an output device. The reference template can be made from one or more early portions of the ECG signal of the patient. Then later portions of the ECG signal are sensed and compared against the reference template, to determine if there is a specific problem. If it is so determined, the output device can output an alert. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402197 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND RESPONDING TO P-WAVE OVERSENSING IN A CARDIAC SYSTEM - A cardiac medical system, such as an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) system, receives a cardiac electrical signal by and senses cardiac events when the signal crosses an R-wave sensing threshold. The system determines at least one sensed event parameter from the cardiac electrical signal for consecutive cardiac events sensed by the sensing circuit and compares the sensed event parameters to P-wave oversensing criteria. The system detects P-wave oversensing in response to the sensed event parameters meeting the P-wave oversensing criteria; and adjusts at least one of an R-wave sensing control parameter or a therapy delivery control parameter in response to detecting the P-wave oversensing. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402198 | PROSTATE AND HEMORRHOID TREATMENT DEVICE - A device for treating the prostate and hemorrhoids is proposed, the device including: an anal insertion part including a body module including a first rechargeable battery charged when DC power is applied therein, a first wireless communication device wirelessly transmitting and receiving an electric signal, and an output circuit outputting a current according to the electric signal output from the first wireless communication device, a plurality of electrodes provided in a direction perpendicular to the body module and installed apart along a longitudinal direction on an outer circumferential surface to receive the current applied thereto, and a probe module including a vibrating element installed therein to generate vibration when the current is applied, a heating element generating heat, and a magnet installed at an upper end therein to generate a magnetic force; and a controller provided with a second rechargeable battery, a second wireless communication device, and a control module. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402199 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ONCOMAGNETIC TREATMENT - To disrupt mitochondrial function in certain cells, controlling hardware causes a magnet to oscillate so as to generate an oscillating magnetic field. The oscillating magnetic field is applied to a volume of tissue including cells with degraded mitochondria to trigger apoptosis in the cells with degraded mitochondria. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402200 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODULATION OF TRACTS IN NERVOUS TISSUE - An apparatus and method for generating magnetic field changes that more accurately conform to the tracts and regions of the brain that includes at least two coils for generating magnetic fields. Timing and/or phase of the magnetic fields generated by the at least two coils establishes relative perceived motion and/or directionality within the nervous tissue | 2021-12-30 |
20210402201 | MEDICAL TREATMENT EQUIPMENT, MEDICAL TREATMENT SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT EQUIPMENT, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CONTROL PROGRAM FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT EQUIPMENT - To provide medical treatment equipment, a medical treatment system, a control method for the medical treatment equipment, and a non-transitory storage medium storing a control program for the medical treatment equipment that can perform an optimal treatment in accordance with a state of the affected area. Medical treatment equipment acquires measurement information from a bending sensor of a sensor unit attached to the knee region of a user, evaluates a movable range of the knee region based on the measurement information (step S | 2021-12-30 |
20210402202 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PHOTOTHERAPY - An implantable phototherapy device includes a power receiver element configured to receive power from an external power transmitter, a light delivery element powered by the power receiver, and configured to deliver phototherapy to a target treatment area, and a tether element is coupled to the light delivery element and the power receiver element. The tether element is configured to deliver power between the power receiver element and the light delivery element. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402203 | WAVELENGTH CONVERSION DEVICE - A wavelength conversion device disclosed adopts a drive gear and driven gear as a main transmission structure, and disposes optical fiber plugs at a center of the driven gear. When a central shaft of the driven gear is unmovable, the rotation of the drive gear will drive the driven gear to rotate, and the rotation of driven gear will drive the optical fiber insertion rod to move up and down, thereby completing an insertion-extraction operation of the optical fiber insertion rod. When the central shaft of the driven gear is movable, i.e., when the optical fiber plugging rod is completely above the baseplate, the driven gear is locked with the optical fiber plug and thus they both cannot be rotated about their own axis, the driven gear will drive the fiber displacement plate to rotate along the drive gear under the action of the drive gear, thereby realizing the rotational translation of the optical fiber plugs, and reaching the switching wavelengths of laser at the optical fiber output interface. The wavelength conversion device is simple and easy for ordinary medical personnel to operate, thereby promoting the development of laser therapeutic instruments in the medical field. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402204 | Breast Care Device - A therapeutic device is placed over the breast and improves the quality of breastfeeding experience, aiming to heal and treat specific ailments nursing mothers encounter. The breast care device allows the user to maintain treatment while allowing for mobility during therapy. One aspect of the breast care device is made to contain and distribute therapeutic fluids, which are known to soothe breast pain, nipple cracks, anatomical variations, thrush, bites, milk blister, and other ailments. Another aspect of the breast care device contains an array of light elements for the purpose of light therapy, aiming to soothe the same ailments. The final aspect of the breast care device can contain a variety of electrical components, such as rollers for massage, vibration mechanisms for therapy, or ultrasound for imaging or therapy. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402205 | METHOD FOR INCREASING BLOOD FLOW AND METABOLIC RATE OF EYE FUNDUS - A method for increasing the blood flow and metabolic rate of the eye fundus by (1) irradiating the eye fundus through the pupil by using red light or near-infrared light in a certain wavelength range, a certain energy density range and a certain irradiation time range; (2) once irradiation is complete, repeating the irradiating at intervals of a certain time range, using red light or near-infrared light in the same wavelength range and the same energy density range to irradiate the eye fundus through the pupil. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402206 | ORGANIC ELECTRIC FIELD LIGHT-EMITTING SHEET FOR USE IN LIGHT COSMETOLOGY OR LIGHT THERAPY - The present invention provides a light cosmetology or light therapy light-emitting sheet having excellent conformability to the skin and excellent wearing feeling. The present invention relates to a light cosmetology or light therapy organic electroluminescence sheet used in light cosmetology or light therapy application, the organic electroluminescence sheet including an organic electroluminescence device having a structure in which multiple layers are laminated on a sheet-like flexible substrate and having a thickness of 10 to 100 μm. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402207 | DISPOSABLE FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICE - A disposable and flexible electronic device for photobiomodulation of biological tissues, particularly applied as a bandage in several formats, in either domestic or clinical applications, biostimulating or biomodulating biological tissues, for healing wounds and treating inflammation, edema and pain. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402208 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TREATMENT FOR A SKIN CONDITION USING A TRACER - A device and method for treating a skin condition is provided. The device may include an applicator arrangement applying a composition to skin. The composition comprising an active ingredient for treating the skin condition and a tracer. The device may also include a detector arrangement obtaining image data corresponding to an image of an area of skin. The device may further include a processing arrangement analyzing the image data to determine whether an artifact corresponding to the skin condition is detected at a location within the imaged area of the skin and to determine an amount of the tracer detected from the location, the processing arrangement directing the applicator arrangement to apply the composition to the location when the artifact is detected and the amount of the tracer is less than a predetermined threshold level. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402209 | LASER TREATMENT OF SKIN LESIONS UNDER DERMAL VASOCONSTRICTION - A method for treating a skin lesion can include lowering a temperature of a treatment site to a temperature range sufficient to induce vasoconstriction in a dermis of the treatment site and administering a laser light through a medium to the skin lesion while maintaining the temperature of the treatment site within the temperature range. The medium can include a first portion and a second portion, where the laser light is transmitted through the first portion and the second portion sequentially, the second portion includes a contact surface for contacting the treatment site, and the second portion has a higher thermal conductivity than the first portion. The method can further include identifying the skin lesion and analyzing one or more characteristics of the skin lesion. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402210 | MULTI-CHANNEL BIOACTIVE LIGHTING - The present disclosure provides bioactive lighting systems suitable for generating white light. The lighting systems has lighting channels configured to produce white light having a color point and a spectral power distribution. The combination of emissions from selected channels results in white light having adjusted color points. The system is controlled to selectively increase or decrease CSE and to selectively provide LRNE. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402211 | LIGHT-HYDROGEN THERAPY INCLUDING LIGHTING MODULE, LIGHTING APPARATUS, AND LIGHTING METHOD FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE PATIENTS - Provided is a light-hydrogen therapy including a lighting module, a lighting apparatus and a lighting method. The process of operation is to continuously or discontinuously emit near infrared rays or visible red light to the lower back part of a human head and next to the human neck, while in combination with drinking hydrogen water with dissolved hydrogen of 0.1 ppm to 6 ppm in a container or inhaling a hydrogen gas with 0.1% to 3.8% hydrogen in a container, to improve the body functions of PD patients. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402212 | ANTI-MICROBIAL PHOTOBIOMODULATION SUBSTRATE - A method includes applying a substrate containing light emitting devices to an individual's body part and controlling the light emitting devices to deliver light in an antimicrobial amount to the body part, wherein the light has a wavelength in the range of 400 nm to 1300 nm and an irradiance of from 2 mW-100 mW/cm2. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402213 | MULTIMODAL PROTON THERAPY TREATMENT PLANNING SYSTEM - A treatment planning system for generating a plan for treatment with charged particles beams, of a target tissue including tumoral cells enclosed within a peripheral surface, which is surrounded by healthy cells the plan including N fractions of irradiation including irradiation of volumes including tumoral cells and healthy cells at a conventional dose deposition rate, irradiation of volumes including tumoral cells and healthy cells at an ultra-high dose deposition rate, wherein an equivalent healthy fraction dose does not exceed a maximum equivalent healthy fraction dose for preserving the healthy cells after each fraction, and a total equivalent healthy dose delivered to and cumulated in a volume of a healthy tissue at the end of N fractions does not exceed a maximum equivalent healthy dose for preserving the healthy cells at the end of the N fractions. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402214 | CHARGED PARTICLE TREATMENT PLANNING SYSTEM WITH PBS BEAMLETS SEQUENCE OPTIMIZED FOR HIGH DOSE DEPOSITION RATE - A treatment planning system for generating a plan for treatment by radiation with charged particles beams applied by pencil beam scanning onto a target tissue comprising tumoral cells is provided. The treatment planning system performs a dose definition stage defining the doses to be deposited within the peripheral surface, a beam definition stage defining positions and dimensions of the beamlets of the PBS during the at least one high rate fraction, the beams definition stage including a dose rate definition stage comprising at least one high rate fraction, and a beamlets scanning sequence stage defining a scanning sequence of irradiation of the beamlets. The beamlets scanning sequence stage optimizes a time sequence of beamlets emission such that at the end of a fraction j, a dose is deposited onto at least a predefined fraction of each specific volume at a mean deposition rate superior or equal to a predefined value. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402215 | STREAMLINED, GUIDED ON-COUCH ADAPTIVE WORKFLOW - Systems and methods for implementing an adaptive therapy workflow that minimizes time needed to create a session patient model, select an appropriate plan for the treatment session, and treat the patient. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402216 | UTILIZING AN OFFSET MULTI-LEAF COLLIMATOR TO IMPROVE DOSE CONFORMALITY AND HOMOGENEITY - A radiation delivery system includes a radiation source to generate a radiation beam to deliver to a target and a multi-leaf collimator (MLC) operatively coupled to the radiation source, wherein the MLC is offset to shift the MLC in a direction relative to a line from the radiation source to a point of interest to cause projections of the radiation beam to be shifted based on the offset. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402217 | NEUTRON CAPTURE THERAPY SYSTEM - A neutron capture therapy system is provided, including a neutron generating device and a beam shaping assembly. The neutron capture therapy system further includes a concrete wall forming a space for accommodating the neutron generating device and the beam shaping assembly and shielding radiations generated by the neutron generating device and the beam shaping assembly. A support module is disposed in the concrete wall, the support module is capable of supporting the beam shaping assembly and is used to adjust the position of the beam shaping assembly, and the support module includes concrete and a reinforcing portion at least partially disposed in the concrete. The neutron capture therapy system designs a locally adjustable support for the beam shaping assembly, so that the beam shaping assembly can meet the precision requirement, improve the beam quality, and meet an assembly tolerance of the target. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402218 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THERMAL BRONCHIOPLASTY TO REDUCE COVID-19-INDUCED RESPIRATORY DISTRESS AND TREAT COVID-19-DAMAGED DISTAL LUNG REGIONS - Apparatus and methods for deactivating pulmonary nerves extending along the main bronchi of a mammalian subject to reduce ARDS effects by advancing an ultrasound transducer into the right and subsequently left main bronchus. The ultrasound transducer emits circumferential ultrasound so as to heat a circumferential tissue volume encompassing the right and left main bronchus. The energy of <10 W acoustic for <5 sec will not be sufficient to cause tissue necrosis but sufficient to inactivate nerve conduction. This treatment can be performed without locating or focusing on individual pulmonary nerves. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402219 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A WORKING DEVICE OR RESCUE DEVICE, AND WORKING DEVICE OR RESCUE DEVICE - A method for operating an electromechanical or electrohydraulic working device or rescue device is performed by an operator person and can be used autonomously. The working/rescue device includes a cutting tool having two cutting tool halves movable toward and away from one another and define a virtual cutting plane by their movement. The working/rescues device includes a housing; an electric motor; a pump or mechanical transmission, each driven by the electric motor for actuating the tool insert. An exchangeable rechargeable electrical energy source is in/on a device side of the working/rescue device and includes a housing. During operation of the working/rescue device, orientation of the working/rescue device is sensed and the relationship between the angular position of the working/rescue device cutting plane and the force applied by the cutting tool to the object to be cut is established and the working/rescue device is controlled in dependence on the relationship. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402220 | OXYGEN SELF-RESCUER AND PROCESS FOR AN OXYGEN SELF-RESCUER - An oxygen self-rescuer ( | 2021-12-30 |
20210402221 | DESICCANT POUCH FOR FACE COVERINGS - The present invention provides a desiccant pouch for use with a face covering. In one embodiment the desiccant pouch has a desiccant layer having a first side and a second side, a filter layer attached to the first side of the desiccant layer, and a carrier attached to the second side of the desiccant layer. In another embodiment, the desiccant pouch has a desiccant layer having a first side and a second side, a first carrier attached to the first side of the desiccant layer, and a second carrier attached to the second side of the desiccant layer. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402222 | MASK APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A mask apparatus includes a mask body, a fan module, a seal that defines a breathing space, a pressure sensor coupled to the mask body and configured to sense an air pressure in the breathing space, and a controller coupled to the mask body and configured to control a rotation speed of the fan module based on the air pressure. The controller is configured to determine a breathing cycle based on a maximum pressure value and a minimum pressure value among air pressure values sensed by the pressure sensor, determine a time difference between a maximum time point and a minimum time point, determine an expected time point of inhalation in a subsequent breathing cycle based on the breathing cycle and the time difference, and increase the rotation speed of the fan module based on a current time corresponding to the expected time point of inhalation. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402223 | MASK APPARATUS - A mask apparatus including a mask body that defines a communication hole, a sensor mounting portion that extends from a front surface of the mask body, that surrounds the communication hole, and that defines an installation space therein, a seal coupled to a rear surface of the mask body and configured to define a breathing space between the mask body and a user, a pressure sensor accommodated in the installation space and configured to sense air pressure inside the breathing space that is in communication with the communication hole, and a film disposed in the installation space and configured to restrict permeation of moisture from the breathing space into the installation space through the communication hole. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402224 | Quick Fit Face Respirator Mask - A mask comprising a mask frame, a nose mount, a removable filter stand off support arm, a plurality of removable temple support arms, where each temple support arm has an attachment mechanism to easily attach or detach one or more of the temple support arms to or from the mask frame, a filter rim for attaching a filter to the interior, exterior or both the interior and exterior of the mask frame, and a plurality of removable filter clips for attaching the filter to the filter rim. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402225 | PROTECTIVE HEAD COVERING - A protective mask is provided. A protective head covering for reducing exposure to contamination and infection for a user, comprising a fabric affixed to a perimeter of a frame such that the frame and the fabric enclose the user's face. A face shield housed in the frame. An adjustment apparatus affixed to the frame such that the frame may be reshaped. One or more exterior pores affixed to an exterior of the frame and a filtering mechanism housed within the one or more exterior pores. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402226 | MASK/RESPIRATOR WITH MICROPHONE - A mask or respirator that fits over a user's mouth and nose, comprising a material that covers the user's nose and mouth, and a means to incorporate wired microphones, wireless microphones, and other devices. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402227 | COMBINATION FACE SHIELD AND FILTERING MASK SYSTEM - A protective face shield integrated with filtering mask and retainer band is provided. Proper fit and function of the integrated system is obtained by use of anchors on the protective shield and the retainer strap. These anchors properly position the filtering mask on the users face, maintaining proper fit around the user's face. The retainer strap maintains proper tension of the filtering mask against the users face, providing proper seal and maximizing user comfort. Unbuckling the retainer strap allows the face shield with filtering mask to be tilted up out of the way when not in use, while still mounted on the head. This integrated system provides the desired protection of face shield and filtering mask while significantly improving user comfort, reducing risk of cross-contamination from handling the filtering mask, and allowing a variety of filtering masks to be donned, doffed, and stored with the face shield. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402228 | Strap-Free Disposable Face Mask - A single-use face mask for protectively covering a user's respiratory breathing openings includes a face-covering material dimensioned to cover the user's breathing openings and extending therefrom to an annular marginal edge portion for positioning over the user's face at positions beyond the breathing openings, an annular strip of medical-grade adhesive on the inner surface positioned at a marginal edge portion near and along the annular edge, the medical-grade adhesive selected to hold the face-covering material in substantially fixed position on the user's face, the adhesive-bearing marginal edge portion being recessed sufficiently from the annular edge of the material to facilitate gripping of the material along the annular edge for conveniently peeling the single-use mask from the user's face. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402229 | MASK APPARATUS - A mask apparatus includes a mask body and a mask body cover coupled to the mask body. The mask body includes a front surface, a rear surface, and a pair of air ducts disposed at left and right sides of the front surface. The mask body is configured to mount a pair of fan modules at suction sides of the pair of air ducts. The mask body cover covers the pair of air ducts and the pair of fan modules. The mask body defines a cover coupling groove along an edge of the mask body, and the cover coupling groove is coupled to an edge of the mask body cover. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402230 | RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE, COUGH AND SNEEZE, AEROSOL CONTAINMENT APPARATUS - A rapidly deployable, pressure sealed, cough and sneeze aerosol, containment apparatus to substantially eradicate the cold, the flu, and Covid-19. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402231 | STORAGE RECEPTACLES WITH FIRE SUPPRESSION - An example apparatus includes a cabinet body and a first storage receptacle at the cabinet body. The first storage receptacle is to temporarily store an electronic device. The apparatus further includes a second storage receptacle at the cabinet body. The second storage receptacle is to temporarily store another electronic device. The second storage receptacle is separate from the first storage receptacle to prevent physical access to the first storage receptacle through the second storage receptacle. The apparatus further includes a fire suppression mechanism to independently suppress a fire in the first storage receptacle or a fire in the second storage receptacle. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402232 | DISCHARGE OF LOW STABILITY FIRE SUPPRESION AGENT IN AIRCRAFT CARGO BAY - A fire suppression method and system in an aircraft involves a pressurized first-stage agent, and a pressurized second-stage agent. The first-stage agent or the second-stage agent includes trifluoromethyl iodide (CF | 2021-12-30 |
20210402233 | ATTIC VENT FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM - A system that deploys attic vent covers when there is the immediate threat of fire, as well as methods and device relating thereto, is disclosed. This system includes varied cover types and deployment methods to utilize with a range of attic vents found suitable for use in residential and commercial construction. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402234 | Systems and Methods for Improving Fire Safety in Agricultural Machinery - Systems for improving fire safety in agricultural machinery are configured for detecting, at least partially controlling, and/or suppressing adverse fire-related conditions. The adverse fire-related conditions can include sparks, embers, and/or flames in the agricultural machinery. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402235 | QUINT CONFIGURATION FIRE APPARATUS - A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose, a pump coupled to the chassis, a water tank coupled to the chassis, a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis, a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, and a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis. The center of gravity of at least one of the chassis, the body assembly, the pump, and the water tank are positioned to counterbalance a moment generated by a tip load with the ladder assembly extended to the horizontal reach of at least 90 feet. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402236 | Fire Suppression Apparatus, System, and Method - A fire suppression system has a fire suppression apparatus configured to be installed in a target object targeted for fire protection. The apparatus has a storage space containing fire suppression agent. A remote device is configured to wirelessly communicate with the apparatus. A first sensor is configured to measure the storage space pressure and to send a wireless signal to the remote device representing the measured pressure. Another feature of the target object is configured to wirelessly communicate with the remote device and the other feature is not targeted for fire protection. The other feature includes a second sensor configured to measure a characteristic of the other feature and to send a wireless signal to the remote device representing the measured characteristic. The fire suppression apparatus may resemble a traditional fire extinguisher or may have a storage vessel with an outer wall containing the suppression agent. The outer wall may be configured to rupture when exposed to a fire to discharge the agent. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402237 | FLUID CONTROL ASSEMBLIES FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - Automatic fluid control assemblies and methods for fire protection include an arrangement of electrically operated control points, a valve body and a controller to operate the fluid control assembly. The automatic fluid control assembly has an inlet, an outlet and a valve body to control flow between the inlet and the outlet. An electric latch includes a first electrically operated control point and a second electrically operated control point in fluid communication with a control line to control the flow of fluid from the inlet to the valve body and outlet. The methods of fluid control include controlling a plurality of electrically operated control points to perform any one of: a leak test, a trip test, a flow test, a water delivery test, and a validation test of a non-trip condition and a trip condition. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402238 | MEDICATION DISPOSAL APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - A medication disposal apparatus and method of use with multiple stages of conversion operable to render a controlled substance useless. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402239 | TRAMPOLINE - A trampoline having a frame and a jumping mat formed in a single piece from woven elasticated material. The trampoline has a flat base portion lower than the periphery of the jumping mat, and an integral side portion continuous with the base portion around the entire periphery thereof and extending to the periphery of the jumping mat. The jumping mat is connected to the frame by at least two biasing connectors to be supported under tension above ground or floor. The frame may include a first circumextending support coupled to the periphery of the jumping mat by at least one biasing connector to support the periphery of the jumping mat above the ground or floor. A circumextending safety enclosure net has first and second portions extending respectively above and below the level of the first circumextending support. the second portion extending to a second circumextending support forming part of the frame. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402240 | ADJUSTABLE PLAY SURFACES - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to adjustable and/or foldable play surfaces, that may include climbing surfaces, sliding surfaces, and/or other play structure surfaces. A foldable slide may comprise a slide surface; at least one side rail attached to the slide surface via at least one hinge, wherein the at least one side rail is configured to rotate with respect to the slide surface about the at least one hinge from a first position of the foldable slide to a second position of the foldable slide; and at least one attachment element configured to secure the at least one side rail into the second position. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402241 | Exercise Devices for Assisting a Person to Perform Bodyweight Exercises - A device for assisting a user in performing bodyweight exercises as well as being configured for performance of weight training cable exercises includes an upstanding frame having a first support bar and a second support bar that is parallel to but below the first support bar. The device also includes a pulley carrier assembly that is detachably coupled to both the first support bar and the second support bar and includes an elongated carrier that carries a first pulley and a spaced second pulley. A cable passes along the first pulley and the second pulley, the cable having a first end and an opposing second end and a counter-weight is coupled to a first end of the cable. Another device is provided for use along a single support bar. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402242 | Resistance Band Exercise Machine - One embodiment of a resistance band exercise machine ( | 2021-12-30 |
20210402243 | DUMBBELL - A dumbbell with a selectable number of weight disks includes a handle with pins projectable in opposing directions, a base assembly for accommodating two sets of weight disks standing upright, and having through-going openings. Neighbouring weight disks have mutually cooperating connecting arrangements which axially interconnect the weight disks but which permit radial separation. The projection lengths of the pins are stepwise selectable in order thereby to permit selection of the number of weight disks carried on the handle. The handle has, in opposing ends, connecting arrangements for interconnecting with the connecting arrangements of the innermost weight disks in the base assembly. Further, the space between the connecting arrangements of the handle is free through 360° about the handle throughout its entire length, the openings of the weight disks being centrally located. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402244 | TRAINING APPARATUS - A training apparatus having a frame with a pivot bearing on which a seat surface and/or a backrest are pivotably arranged, wherein the training apparatus has at least one actuator and a control unit with which the seat surface and/or the backrest are adjustable, wherein the at least one actuator is operatively connected to the frame and to the seat surface and/or to the backrest is disclosed. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402245 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL FITNESS SYSTEM FOR ROTATIONAL EXERCISE - An integrated fitness system including a slidable unit that is slidably attached to a column vertical to the ground and that has exercise units mounted thereon. The exercise units are disposable in any of a plurality of configurations and have arms that are rotatable in any of a plurality of planes. The exercise units can be positioned along the column at any of a plurality of heights by sliding the slidable unit along the column to allow a user to use the exercise units for both arm and leg exercises. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402246 | PHYSICAL TRAINING APPARATUS - A physical training apparatus includes a housing, a flywheel mechanism accommodated in the housing, the flywheel mechanism including a spindle, at least one flywheel mounted on the spindle and bearings to support the spindle in the housing, a windable pull element, such as a pull cord or band, which is arranged to be wound up the spindle and unwound from the spindle, and a handgrip attached to the pull element. The spindle includes a spindle end portion. The flywheel is exchangeably mounted on the spindle end portion against a stop located on the spindle. A fastening knob is releasably coupled to the spindle end portion and adapted to engage the flywheel and force it against the stop located on the spindle. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402247 | ELECTROMECHANICAL ROBOTIC MANIPULANDUM DEVICE - An electromechanical manipulandum device, comprising: a drive system comprising a plurality of electrical motors; an arm driveable by the drive system and having three degrees-of-freedom of motion; a capstan transmission for transmitting actuating force from the drive system to the arm; an end-effector coupled to the arm, the end-effector configured to engage a user and having at least three degrees-of-freedom of rotational motion; and a control system for controlling the drive system such as to provide a force to the end-effector in a selected direction. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402248 | Portable, multi-function fitness device. - A fitness device comprising a foldable base that hinges to an upright body with laterally folding arms. Extension bars extend out from the base to provide additional stability. A seat moves up and down in a channel in the body. An assortment of resistance bands can be attached to the base, the seat, or to the arms when they are extended. The seat can be removed from the channel and hung over the top of a door such that the resistance bands hang from above a user's head to provide additional exercises. The base folds in on itself and can rotate against the body, such that the device is easily transported. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402249 | Portable Rowing Machine - The present invention is a portable rowing machine that allows a user to perform rowing, skiing, paddling, or any other physical activities at any suitable location. The portable rowing machine contains a housing, a pulley, a flywheel, a planetary gear assembly, an anchor, a retraction mechanism, and a pull cord. The housing contains a central gear support. The pulley, the flywheel, the planetary gear assembly, and the retraction mechanism are positioned within the housing. The central gear support is positioned within the housing. The planetary gear assembly is positioned within the central gear support. The pulley and the flywheel are axially connected opposite to each other along the planetary gear assembly. The retraction mechanism is operatively connected to the pulley, where the retraction mechanism is configured to retract the pull cord into a spooled state around the pulley. The anchor is externally connected to the housing. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402250 | ROWING - Among other things, a rowing technology includes a first rowing machine having an electromagnetic brake providing a resistance to a rower of the machine in each rowing stroke of a series of rowing strokes of the rower An electronic controller causes the resistance of the electromagnetic brake to vary over each rowing stroke in a profile that emulates resistance to which another rower in a shell on water or on a second rowing machine is subjected in each rowing stroke of a corresponding series of rowing strokes. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402251 | STAIR STEP EXERCISE MACHINE - A manual stair step exerciser that simulates the exercise derived from climbing stairs including a support frame with a chain sprocket assembly having multiple equal spaced deployable steps thereon. A drive shaft pulley and belt assembly interconnects to an adjustable magnetic resistant fly wheel for sustained user step input of kinetic energy for sustaining self-propelled tread induced motion during exercise. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402252 | STEERING ASSEMBLY FOR A MOUNTED BICYCLE - A steering assembly for a mounted bicycle is disclosed herein. The steering assembly includes a support base and at least one omnidirectional roller assembly extending from a bottom surface thereof. The at least one omnidirectional roller assembly is operatively disposed in direct contact with a ground surface and is structured to facilitate movement of the support base along the ground surface in a plurality of different arcuate and linear paths to accommodate varying trail measurements of a bicycle. The varying trail measurements of the bicycle are defined by varying angles of the bicycle relative to the ground surface during operative use of the steering assembly. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402253 | System and Method of Using Two Exercise Machines - A system and method of using two exercise machines for performing a wide range of exercise movements that utilize both of the exercise machines in concert. The system and method of using two exercise machines generally includes first exercise machine and a second exercise machine which are used in concert to perform a wide range of exercise movements. The first exercise machine may include a track, a carriage movably connected to the track, and an end platform. The second exercise machine may include its own separate track, a carriage movably connected to the track, and an end platform. The exercise machines may be positioned side-to-side in parallel orientation such that an exerciser may perform various exercise moves by positioning different limbs on the respective carriages, end platforms, and/or tracks of the exercise machines, in addition to the surface underlying the exercise machines. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402254 | DIP APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS - A collapsible and portable dip apparatus may be structurally configured for use with one or more resistance bands for adjusting the intensity of exercises. Specifically, a dip apparatus according to the present teachings may include side structures that are pivotable towards a central support structure to reduce a footprint of the dip apparatus, e.g., for storage. Further, the side structures may include support bars that are structurally configured for engagement with a resistance band, where the support bars are located below gripping bars of the dip apparatus. To this end, the present teachings include an exercise system featuring the aforementioned dip apparatus and resistance bands, where a user can engage a resistance band with each of the side structures of the dip apparatus such that a user can place his/her knees on the resistance band for support when performing a dip exercise. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402255 | APPARATUS FOR NATURAL TORSO AND LIMBS TRACKING AND FEEDBACK FOR ELECTRONIC INTERACTION - An apparatus for natural torso and limbs tracking and feedback for electronic interaction with fall safety support. The apparatus comprises a body harness worn on the body of a user, a support structure designed to bear the weight of the user in the event of a stumble, trip, or fall, and a plurality of tethers attached at one end to the harness and at the other end to the support structure. One or more sensors are integrated into the system to measure aspects of the user's movement and used as input to control a computer system. In the event of stumble, trip, or fall, all of, or a portion of, the user's body weight is borne by the tethers as a safety mechanism to prevent injury. The system is designed to be used with virtual reality systems wherein the user's vision is blocked or obscured by a virtual reality visor. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402256 | TRAINING SYSTEM - A training system is provided herein that includes a training device and a timing device. The training device includes a frame, one or more pulleys operably coupled with the frame, and a cable routed through the one or more pulleys. The timing device is coupled to the training device and includes a housing operably coupled with the training device, a sensor configured to detect motion between a first position and a second position, and a computing system positioned within the housing and operably coupled with the sensor. The computing system is configured to calculate a time between the first position and second position. The calculated time is provided on one or more displays of the timing device. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402257 | Exercise Machine Adjustable Resistance System And Method - An exercise machine adjustable resistance system and method for efficiently varying the workout resistance for an exercise machine. The exercise machine generally includes a carriage movably positioned with respect to the at least one rail, a plurality of springs selectively connectable to the carriage to provide a resistance level to the carriage, a plurality of electrically actuated mechanical devices adapted to latch a corresponding one of the plurality of springs to the carriage when in the latch state and unlatch a corresponding one of the plurality of springs to the carriage when in the unlatch state and a control unit in communication with the plurality of electrically actuated mechanical devices to selectively control the state of each of the plurality of electrically actuated mechanical devices to be within the latch state or the unlatch state. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402258 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLIMATE CONTROL ROOM - Climate control room includes systems and sensors associated therewith. A further aspect includes programmed software instructions which include obtaining data of a user of the climate control room from the one or more sensors, raising a core body temperature of the user by a predetermined threshold based on the obtained data; and determining whether the core body temperature of the user has been raised by the predetermined threshold for a predetermined time period. The programmed software instructions may also set an ultraviolet light intensity level based on the obtained data. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402259 | PROGRESSIVE STRENGTH BASELINE - Controlling weight during a movement includes receiving a set of parameters comprising a nominal weight. It further includes detecting speed during a concentric phase. It further includes progressively adjusting weight during the concentric phase based on the detected speed and the nominal weight. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402260 | Swimming cap which prevents water from entering ears - A swimming cap which prevents water from entering ears has a swimming cap main body; the swimming cap main body has a left side and a right side, each of which is symmetrically provided with an ear enclosing part for accommodating a human ear; each of the ear enclosing parts has an outer wall which protrudes outwards from an outer wall of the swimming cap main body; each of the ear enclosing parts has an inner wall which forms an enclosing space for enclosing the human ear which protrudes outwards from an inner wall of the swimming cap main body; each of the enclosing spaces has an outer edge which is provided with a waterproof edge in shape of an inclined trumpet at a connecting portion with the swimming cap main body. The present invention is simple and compact in structure and highly practical. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402261 | GOLF BALL HAVING A SPHERICAL SURFACE IN WHICH A PLURALITY OF COMBINATION DIMPLES ARE FORMED - The present disclosure relates to a golf ball, wherein dimples having an extraordinary flight performance by combining the advantages of both circular dimples and polygonal dimples in the related art, in other words, by arranging the combined dimples that give depth to the face of the combined polygon and circle of the same center on the surface of the sphere, the trajectory is bent due to the influence of wind, which is a disadvantage of the conventional polygonal dimples. It is excellent in flight straightness by eliminating the effect, and when flying after hitting, the vertex region, which acts as a small bluff body, rotates and breaks the pressure in advance, causing a quick turbulent transition, and it becomes like an arc of a circular dimple instead of the sides of the general polygonal dimples. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402262 | GOLF BALLS HAVING LAYERS MADE OF SILICONE ELASTOMERS - Multi-layered golf balls having at least one layer made of a foamed silicone composition are provided. Multi-layered golf balls having at least one layer made of non-foamed silicone elastomer composition also are provided. For example, three-piece, four-piece, and five-piece golf balls containing different core and cover structures can be made. The foamed silicones have good thermal stability and durability without sacrificing resiliency. The non-foamed silicone elastomers have high elongation, tensile strength, chemical/fluid-resistance, and weatherability properties. These compositions can be used to form any layer, for example, core, intermediate, or cover, in the golf ball. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402263 | Stitchless Sportsball and Manufacturing Method Thereof - A method of manufacturing a stitchless sportsball includes the steps of: forming an integrated ball bladder; pre-making an integrated ball cover; cutting the integrated ball cover into a plurality of ball panels; and adhering the ball panels onto an outer spherical surface of the integrated ball bladder for encasing the integrated ball bladder within the integrated ball cover to form a sportsball and to form a plurality of ball channels on the sportsball. The integrated ball bladder includes an inflatable bladder encased in a reinforcing carcass in a stitch-less manner, wherein the inflatable bladder is vulcanized and integrally bonded with the reinforcing carcass for forming the integrated ball bladder in order to enhance a strength and roundness of the integrated ball bladder. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402264 | GOLF CLUB HEAD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A golf club head comprises a body including a top and a bottom and a hosel connected to the body. The body comprises a forward face defining a leading edge and an opposing rearward facing surface defining a trailing edge. At least one weight shifting element is positioned on the rearward facing surface. A sole extends between the leading edge and the trailing edge and defines a center portion, a first end surface and a second end surface. A static bounce angle is equal to an effective bounce angle when the center portion is square with the ground, and the effective bounce angle is greater than the static bounce angle when the center portion is not square with the ground and the second end surface is positioned away from the ground. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402265 | MULTI-MATERIAL IRON GOLF CLUB HEAD - Described herein is a tour iron having a golf club head with a faceplate, a body, and an insert. A sole, top rail, rear, and the faceplate enclose a cavity within the body. The cavity can house the insert. The insert can comprise a low-density material, allowing weight to be concentrated around the peripheral edge of the golf club head. The rear of the golf club head has an inflection seam running from the heel to the toe. The golf club head has an upper portion, above the inflection seam and a lower portion below the inflection seam. The lower portion can have a depth greater that the upper portion depth. The faceplate, body, and insert can be formed of different materials having different densities. The golf club head has a comparatively high moment of inertia and a low center of gravity. Other embodiments and methods are described herein. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402266 | GOLF CLUB HEADS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEADS - Examples of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a body portion of a golf club head may include a front portion. A face portion may be coupled to the front portion. The face portion may include a central strike portion and a perimeter. A plurality of projections may extend from the face portion to provide a ball striking surface for impacting a golf ball. The plurality of projections may be aligned in one or more directions across the face portion and may progressively increase in size in any direction from the central strike portion to the perimeter of the face portion. Other examples and examples may be described and claimed. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402267 | GOLF CLUB HEADS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEADS - Examples of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a top portion of a golf club head may include an alignment aid having a first plurality of strip portions and a second plurality of strip portions. Each strip portion of the first plurality of strip portions and each strip portion of the second plurality of strip portions have a quadrilateral shape with a diagonal side. The diagonal sides of the first plurality of strip portions are aligned with one another to generate a first focal axis and the diagonal sides of the second plurality of strip portions are aligned with one another to generate a second focal axis that meets with the first focal axis at a focal point. Other examples and examples may be described and claimed. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402268 | CUSTOMIZED GOLF PUTTERS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTING CUSTOMIZED GOLF PUTTERS - Customizable golf putters are disclosed. The putters include a putter face; a putter head that is configured to be reversibly connected to the putter face (with the putter head being selected from a plurality of different putter head styles); and a hosel that is configured to be reversibly connected to any of a plurality of hosel receiving channels that are accessible on a top surface of the putter head (the hosel) is also selected from a plurality of different hosel styles). The golf putters further include a threaded shaft connector that is configured to reversibly connect the hosel to a putter shaft. In addition, the golf putters include one or more peg fillers, which are configured to be inserted into empty hosel receiving channels. | 2021-12-30 |
20210402269 | Putter club head with radial face - A putter club head having a radial face to impact a golf ball above the equator of the golf ball. The club head having a recessed area formed in a front surface for receipt of an insert that can be either shaped by a 10.0 inch radius, or employ an insert constructed and arranged to form the 10.0 inch radius. The insert has a frontal surface that works in combination with a recessed area to cause an immediate golf ball roll upon impact. The radial impact face insert is releasably secured to the recessed area of the putter club head, allowing ease of substitution. The radial impact face insert can vary in materials of construction, wherein a golfer can employ the insert to accommodate various golfing conditions while maintaining a single putter club. | 2021-12-30 |