Introduced here are approaches to gleaning insights into patient mobility through the analysis of usage of pressure-mitigation systems (or simply "systems"). A system can include one or more controller devices (or simply "controllers") and one or more pressure-mitigation devices, each of which includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a living body and an object, a controller can circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device to shift the force that is applied by the object to the living body. Insights can be gleaned through analysis of usage of pressure-mitigation devices by patients. For example, if a pressure-mitigation device is deployed on a surface of an object and a patient is situated thereon, insights into mobility of the patient can be gleaned by monitoring usage of the pressure-mitigation device, and these mobility insights may lead to insights into health of the patient.
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A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
A61B 5/11 - Mesure du mouvement du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci, p. ex. tremblement de la tête ou des mains ou mobilité d'un membre
A61G 7/018 - Mécanismes de commande ou d'entraînement
A61G 13/10 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires
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Produits et services
(1) Medical information; medical analysis services for diagnostic and treatment purposes of patients; medical analysis services for the treatment of patients in determining a health state of a patient based on movement; telemedicine services; telemedicine services for remotely determining a health state of a patient based on movement; healthcare services in the nature of managing blood flow through a living body through the controlled alleviation of pressure applied thereto; healthcare services in the nature of managing patients with impaired mobility; healthcare services in the nature of detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring disorders affecting patient movement and mobility
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
(1) Medical information; medical analysis services for diagnostic and treatment purposes of patients; medical analysis services for the treatment of patients in determining a health state of a patient based on movement; telemedicine services; telemedicine services for remotely determining a health state of a patient based on movement; healthcare services in the nature of managing blood flow through a living body through the controlled alleviation of pressure applied thereto; healthcare services in the nature of managing patients with impaired mobility; healthcare services in the nature of detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring disorders affecting patient movement and mobility
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
(1) Medical information; medical analysis services for diagnostic and treatment purposes of patients; medical analysis services for the treatment of patients in determining a health state of a patient based on movement; telemedicine services; telemedicine services for remotely determining a health state of a patient based on movement; healthcare services in the nature of managing blood flow through a living body through the controlled alleviation of pressure applied thereto; healthcare services in the nature of managing patients with impaired mobility; healthcare services in the nature of detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring disorders affecting patient movement and mobility
5.
DIMENSIONALLY-BASED APPROACHES FOR CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING PRESSURE-MITIGATION APPARATUSES
Disclosed devices for pressure mitigation include dynamic therapy through inflation/deflation of chambers over time, while minimizing bunching or wrinkling of deflated material. The chambers are formed (e.g., via interconnections, sidewalls) in a deflated state of the device, in which the device is in a substantially two-dimensional form. When inflated, the chambers are expanded from their default two-dimensional or compact state to an enlarged three-dimensional or expanded state. Thus, when deflated, the chambers return to their original form, leaving no excess material that may bunch or wrinkle.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems (or simply “systems”) that are designed to manage the flow of fluid into pressurizable devices, each of which includes at least one inflatable chamber. A pressure-mitigation system can include a controller device (or simply “controller”) that can be fluidically coupled to pressurizable devices via separate fluid interfaces. Notably, the controller may be able to independently manage the flow of fluid through these fluid interfaces. Accordingly, the controller may cause the chambers of a first pressurizable device to be controllably inflated in accordance with a first programmed pattern and cause the chambers of a second pressurizable device to be controllably inflated in accordance with a second programmed pattern.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a “structure”). A controller device (or simply “controller”) can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof.
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
A61J 7/04 - Dispositions pour l'indication ou le rappel du moment où l'on doit prendre des médicaments, p. ex. distributeurs programmés
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
G16H 20/13 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des médicaments ou des médications, p. ex. pour s’assurer de l’administration correcte aux patients delivrés par des distributeurs
G16H 20/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies ou des activités physiques, p. ex. la physiothérapie, l’acupression ou les exercices
G16H 40/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
G16H 40/67 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement à distance
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10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
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44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Downloadable software for use with medical devices for the
prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers; downloadable
software for receiving, processing, transmitting and
displaying data; downloadable software for use with medical
devices for establishing healthy blood flow and promoting
circulatory and pulmonary health; downloadable software for
use with medical devices for air exchange and delivering
pressure to prevent vascular compression; downloadable
software for patient management, insights, and history and
tracking patient movement and mobility; computing device for
managing inflation of a medical device to be situated
beneath a living body; computing device for managing
inflation of a medical device to alleviate pressure applied
to a living body by an underlying structure;
electromechanical controller for controlling inflation of a
multi-chamber device situated beneath a living body in
accordance with a programmed pattern; electromechanical
controller for controlling inflation and deflation of a
device with multiple chambers. Inflatable pads, hospital bed support, and patient support
surfaces used for enhancing tissue perfusion; medical
devices for controlling air pressure in inflatable pads and
surfaces for hospital beds used for enhancing tissue
perfusion; medical devices for prevention and treatment of
pressure ulcers; medical devices for establishing healthy
blood flow and promoting circulatory and pulmonary health;
medical devices for air exchange and delivering pressure to
prevent vascular compression; medical devices for tracking
patient movement and mobility. Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for
monitoring and operating medical equipment; providing
technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the
nature of diagnosing problems with medical equipment;
software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for
use with medical devices for establishing healthy blood flow
and promoting circulatory and pulmonary health; software as
a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use with
medical devices for air exchange and delivering pressure to
prevent vascular compression; software as a service (SAAS)
services featuring software for use with medical devices for
patient management, insights, and history and tracking
patient movement and mobility. Medical information; medical analysis services for
diagnostic and treatment purposes of patients; medical
analysis services for the treatment of patients in
determining a health state of a patient based on movement;
telemedicine services; telemedicine services for remotely
determining a health state of a patient based on movement;
healthcare services in the nature of managing blood flow
through a living body through the controlled alleviation of
pressure applied thereto; healthcare services in the nature
of managing patients with impaired mobility; healthcare
services in the nature of detecting, diagnosing, and
monitoring disorders affecting patient movement and
mobility.
9.
PRESSURE-MITIGATION APPARATUS WITH PHYSICAL POWER PORTS FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO ANCILLARY ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a "structure"). A controller device (or simply "controller") can be fluidly and electrically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers and a physical power port integrated adjacent to the chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device and electrical current through the physical power port. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof. The physical power port may supply electrical power to one or more ancillary electronic devices to track ambulation, monitor vital signs, or any combination thereof.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a “structure”). A controller device (or simply “controller”) can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof.
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
A61J 7/04 - Dispositions pour l'indication ou le rappel du moment où l'on doit prendre des médicaments, p. ex. distributeurs programmés
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
G16H 20/13 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des médicaments ou des médications, p. ex. pour s’assurer de l’administration correcte aux patients delivrés par des distributeurs
G16H 20/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies ou des activités physiques, p. ex. la physiothérapie, l’acupression ou les exercices
G16H 40/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
G16H 40/67 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement à distance
11.
METHODS FOR CONTROLLING AND MONITORING INFLATABLE PERFUSION ENHANCEMENT APPARATUSES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS
Introduced here are methods, apparatuses, and systems for mitigating the contact pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, a controller can vary the contact pressure on the human body by controllably inflating one or more chambers, deflating one or more chambers, or any combination thereof. By monitoring the pressure in each chamber over time, the controller can also gain an enhanced understanding of movement(s) performed by the human body when positioned on the pressure-mitigation apparatus.
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Produits et services
Downloadable software for use with medical devices for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers; downloadable software for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data; downloadable software for use with medical devices for establishing healthy blood flow and promoting circulatory and pulmonary health; downloadable software for use with medical devices for air exchange and delivering pressure to prevent vascular compression; downloadable software for patient management, insights, and history and tracking patient movement and mobility; computing device for managing inflation of a medical device to be situated beneath a living body; computing device for managing inflation of a medical device to alleviate pressure applied to a living body by an underlying structure; electromechanical controller for controlling inflation of a multi-chamber device situated beneath a living body in accordance with a programmed pattern; electromechanical controller for controlling inflation and deflation of a device with multiple chambers. Inflatable pads, hospital bed support, and patient support surfaces used for enhancing tissue perfusion; electronic devices for controlling air pressure in inflatable pads and surfaces for hospital beds used for enhancing tissue perfusion; medical devices for prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers; medical devices for establishing healthy blood flow and promoting circulatory and pulmonary health; medical devices for air exchange and delivering pressure to prevent vascular compression; medical devices for tracking patient movement and mobility; none of the aforesaid goods being equipment for use emergency response personnel. Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for monitoring and operating medical equipment; providing technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems with medical equipment; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use with medical devices for establishing healthy blood flow and promoting circulatory and pulmonary health; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use with medical devices for air exchange and delivering pressure to prevent vascular compression; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use with medical devices for patient management, insights, and history and tracking patient movement and mobility. Medical information; Medical analysis services for diagnostic and treatment purposes of patients; medical analysis services for the treatment of patients in determining a health state of a patient based on movement; telemedicine services; telemedicine services for remotely determining a health state of a patient based on movement; healthcare services in the nature of managing blood flow through a living body through the controlled alleviation of pressure applied thereto; healthcare services in the nature of managing patients with impaired mobility; healthcare services in the nature of detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring disorders affecting patient movement and mobility.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
(1) Downloadable software for use with medical devices for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers; downloadable software for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data; downloadable software for use with medical devices for establishing healthy blood flow and promoting circulatory and pulmonary health; downloadable software for use with medical devices for air exchange and delivering pressure to prevent vascular compression; downloadable software for patient management, insights, and history and tracking patient movement and mobility; computing device for managing inflation of a medical device to be situated beneath a living body; computing device for managing inflation of a medical device to alleviate pressure applied to a living body by an underlying structure; electromechanical controller for controlling inflation of a multi-chamber device situated beneath a living body in accordance with a programmed pattern; electromechanical controller for controlling inflation and deflation of a device with multiple chambers.
(2) Inflatable pads, hospital bed support, and patient support surfaces used for enhancing tissue perfusion; medical devices for controlling air pressure in inflatable pads and surfaces for hospital beds used for enhancing tissue perfusion; medical devices for prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers; medical devices for establishing healthy blood flow and promoting circulatory and pulmonary health; medical devices for air exchange and delivering pressure to prevent vascular compression; medical devices for tracking patient movement and mobility. (1) Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for monitoring and operating medical equipment; providing technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems with medical equipment; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use with medical devices for establishing healthy blood flow and promoting circulatory and pulmonary health; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use with medical devices for air exchange and delivering pressure to prevent vascular compression; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use with medical devices for patient management, insights, and history and tracking patient movement and mobility.
(2) Medical information; medical analysis services for diagnostic and treatment purposes of patients; medical analysis services for the treatment of patients in determining a health state of a patient based on movement; telemedicine services; telemedicine services for remotely determining a health state of a patient based on movement; healthcare services in the nature of managing blood flow through a living body through the controlled alleviation of pressure applied thereto; healthcare services in the nature of managing patients with impaired mobility; healthcare services in the nature of detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring disorders affecting patient movement and mobility.
14.
PRESSURE-MITIGATION APPARATUS WITH WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR ANCILLARY ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a "structure"). A controller device (or simply "controller") can be fluidly and electrically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers and a wireless power transmission system integrated adjacent to the chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device and electrical current through the wireless power transmission system. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof. The wireless power transmission system may generate an electromagnetic field to emit electrical power to one or more ancillary electronic devices to track ambulation, monitor vital signs, or any combination thereof.
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Medical information; Medical analysis services for diagnostic and treatment purposes of patients; medical analysis services for the treatment of patients in determining a health state of a patient based on movement; telemedicine services; telemedicine services for remotely determining a health state of a patient based on movement; healthcare services in the nature of managing blood flow through a living body through the controlled alleviation of pressure applied thereto; healthcare services in the nature of managing patients with impaired mobility; healthcare services in the nature of detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring disorders affecting patient movement and mobility
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Medical information; Medical analysis services for diagnostic and treatment purposes of patients; medical analysis services for the treatment of patients in determining a health state of a patient based on movement; telemedicine services; telemedicine services for remotely determining a health state of a patient based on movement; healthcare services in the nature of managing blood flow through a living body through the controlled alleviation of pressure applied thereto; healthcare services in the nature of managing patients with impaired mobility; healthcare services in the nature of detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring disorders affecting patient movement and mobility
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10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
downloadable software for use with medical devices for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers; downloadable software for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data; downloadable software for use with medical devices for establishing healthy blood flow and promoting circulatory and pulmonary health; downloadable software for use with medical devices for air exchange and delivering pressure to prevent vascular compression; downloadable software for patient management, insights, and history and tracking patient movement and mobility; computing device, namely, electric pressure sensors, active-body sensing electronics, and recorded pressure-management and pressure-mapping software for managing inflation of a medical device to be situated beneath a living body; computing device, namely, electric pressure sensors, active-body sensing electronics, and recorded pressure-management and pressure-mapping software for managing inflation of a medical device to alleviate pressure applied to a living body by an underlying structure; electromechanical controller for controlling inflation of a multi-chamber device situated beneath a living body in accordance with a programmed pattern; electromechanical controller for controlling inflation and deflation of a device with multiple chambers Inflatable pads, hospital bed support, and patient support surfaces used for enhancing tissue perfusion; electronic devices for controlling air pressure in inflatable pads and surfaces for hospital beds used for enhancing tissue perfusion; medical devices for prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers; medical devices for establishing healthy blood flow and promoting circulatory and pulmonary health; medical devices for air exchange and delivering pressure to prevent vascular compression; medical devices for tracking patient movement and mobility Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for monitoring and operating medical equipment; providing technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems with medical equipment; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use with medical devices for establishing healthy blood flow and promoting circulatory and pulmonary health; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use with medical devices for air exchange and delivering pressure to prevent vascular compression; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use with medical devices for patient management, insights, and history and tracking patient movement and mobility Medical information; Medical analysis services for diagnostic and treatment purposes of patients; medical analysis services for the treatment of patients in determining a health state of a patient based on movement; telemedicine services; telemedicine services for remotely determining a health state of a patient based on movement; healthcare services in the nature of managing blood flow through a living body through the controlled alleviation of pressure applied thereto; healthcare services in the nature of managing patients with impaired mobility; healthcare services in the nature of detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring disorders affecting patient movement and mobility
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Medical information; Medical analysis services for diagnostic and treatment purposes of patients; medical analysis services for the treatment of patients in determining a health state of a patient based on movement; telemedicine services; telemedicine services for remotely determining a health state of a patient based on movement; healthcare services in the nature of managing blood flow through a living body through the controlled alleviation of pressure applied thereto; healthcare services in the nature of managing patients with impaired mobility; healthcare services in the nature of detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring disorders affecting patient movement and mobility
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10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
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44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Downloadable software for use with medical devices for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers; downloadable software for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data; downloadable software for use with medical devices for establishing healthy blood flow and promoting circulatory and pulmonary health; downloadable software for use with medical devices for air exchange and delivering pressure to prevent vascular compression; downloadable software for patient management, insights, and history and tracking patient movement and mobility; computing device, namely, electric pressure sensors, active-body sensing electronics in the nature of electrical sensor apparatus for sensing the presence or absence of individuals or objects by contact or pressure, and recorded pressure-management and pressure-mapping software for managing inflation of a medical device to be situated beneath a living body; computing device, namely, electric pressure sensors, active-body sensing electronics in the nature of electrical sensor apparatus for sensing the presence or absence of individuals or objects by contact or pressure, and recorded pressure-management and pressure-mapping software for managing inflation of a medical device to alleviate pressure applied to a living body by an underlying structure; electromechanical controller for controlling inflation of a multi-chamber device situated beneath a living body in accordance with a programmed pattern; electromechanical controller for controlling inflation and deflation of a device with multiple chambers Inflatable pads, hospital bed support, and patient support surfaces used for enhancing tissue perfusion; electronic devices for controlling air pressure in inflatable pads and surfaces for hospital beds used for enhancing tissue perfusion; medical devices for prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers; medical devices for establishing healthy blood flow and promoting circulatory and pulmonary health; medical devices for air exchange and delivering pressure to prevent vascular compression; medical devices for tracking patient movement and mobility Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for monitoring and operating medical equipment; providing technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems with medical equipment; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use with medical devices for establishing healthy blood flow and promoting circulatory and pulmonary health; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use with medical devices for air exchange and delivering pressure to prevent vascular compression; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use with medical devices for patient management, insights, and history and tracking patient movement and mobility Medical information; Medical analysis services for diagnostic and treatment purposes of patients; medical analysis services for the treatment of patients in determining a health state of a patient based on movement; telemedicine services; telemedicine services for remotely determining a health state of a patient based on movement; healthcare services in the nature of managing blood flow through a living body through the controlled alleviation of pressure applied thereto; healthcare services in the nature of managing patients with impaired mobility; healthcare services in the nature of detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring disorders affecting patient movement and mobility
20.
PRESSURE-MITIGATION APPARATUSES DESIGNED WITH CHAMBER MODULARITY AND APPROACHES TO DYNAMICALLY USING THE SAME TO ALLEVIATE PRESSURE
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation devices having improved adaptability or customizability to specific patients. An example pressure-mitigation device features modularity and dynamic usage of a number of individual chamber devices that can be assembled for a given body size, a given environment or substrate, and/or the like. Each modular chamber device includes at least one inflatable chamber and is configured for independent inflation and/or deflation of its at least one inflatable chamber. A set of modular chamber devices arranged (and attached) together can be operated in concert to provide a pressure-mitigation treatment for a body disposed atop and across the set of modular chamber devices.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a "structure") and assist a caretaker to move the human body. A controller device (or simply "controller") can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof. As chambers selectively inflate, certain portions of the human body may be lifted above the surface, turned, or any combination thereof.
A61F 5/34 - Coussinets de compression remplis d'air ou de liquide
22.
PRESSURE-MITIGATION APPARATUSES DESIGNED TO BE FASTENED TO, OR INTEGRATED INTO, SUPPORTIVE SUBSTRATES AND APPROACHES TO USING THE SAME TO ALLEVIATE PRESSURE
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation devices having improved stabilization and reduced slippage when in use. Pressure-mitigation devices can be configured to directly fit and/or fasten to substrates that support whole human bodies or parts of human bodies. As an example, a pressure-mitigation device can be incorporated into a fitted mattress cover that fits a mattress. Other example embodiments include pressure-mitigation mattress sheets, cushion sleeves, pillow covers, and/or the like. According to some embodiments, pressure-mitigation devices are directly incorporated into a substrate. As an example, a pressure-mitigation device can be directly incorporated as an upper layer of a cushion or mattress. Together, the pressure-mitigation upper layer and other cushioning layers (e.g., transition layers, coil or spring bases, comfort layers, support layers) can form an integrated and unitary pressure-mitigation substrate. The pressure-mitigation substrate can be directly used as (or wholly replace) a seat cushion, a wheelchair cushion, a bed mattress, and/or the like.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a “structure”). A controller device (or simply “controller”) can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof.
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
A61J 7/04 - Dispositions pour l'indication ou le rappel du moment où l'on doit prendre des médicaments, p. ex. distributeurs programmés
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
G16H 20/13 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des médicaments ou des médications, p. ex. pour s’assurer de l’administration correcte aux patients delivrés par des distributeurs
G16H 20/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies ou des activités physiques, p. ex. la physiothérapie, l’acupression ou les exercices
G16H 40/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
G16H 40/67 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement à distance
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PRESSURE-MITIGATION APPARATUSES FOR IMPROVED TREATMENT OF RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A controller device can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller device can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. As further discussed below, the controller device may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof. Such an approach is useful in a variety of contexts. For example, pressure-mitigation apparatuses may be used to improve treatment of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses and patients who are partially or completely immobilized for extended durations (e.g., as part of a medical procedure).
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
25.
NETWORK-ACCESSIBLE CONTROLLERS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING PRESSURE-MITIGATION DEVICES AND APPROACHES TO INCORPORATING THE SAME INTO EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a “structure”). A controller device (or simply “controller”) can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof.
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
A61J 7/04 - Dispositions pour l'indication ou le rappel du moment où l'on doit prendre des médicaments, p. ex. distributeurs programmés
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
G16H 20/13 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des médicaments ou des médications, p. ex. pour s’assurer de l’administration correcte aux patients delivrés par des distributeurs
G16H 20/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies ou des activités physiques, p. ex. la physiothérapie, l’acupression ou les exercices
G16H 40/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
G16H 40/67 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement à distance
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses for mitigating the pressure applied to a human body by the support surface of an object. The pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers that can be individually controlled to vary the pressure therein. By varying the chamber pressure, the main point of pressure applied by the support surface to the human body may be moved across the surface of the human body. An attachment apparatus may be used to securely adhere the pressure-mitigation apparatus to the support surface.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A system can include a pressure-mitigation device with chambers whose pressure can be varied by a controller that regulates the flow of fluid produced by a pump. The controller may be deployed as part of a closed loop system that autonomously infers information related to the health of a patient based on data related to the pressure of these chambers. For example, the data may be examined to determine whether the values indicate the patient is properly situated. A notification may be presented responsive to determining that the patient is not situated on the pressure-mitigation device, the patient has been improperly situated on the pressure-mitigation device for a certain amount of time, etc. Thus, real-time feedback may be provided to those responsible for monitoring the patient.
G08B 21/04 - Alarmes pour assurer la sécurité des personnes réagissant à la non-activité, p. ex. de personnes âgées
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
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APPROACHES TO DETERMINING HEALTH OF A LIVING BODY THROUGH ANALYSIS OF THE PRESSURE OF INFLATABLE CHAMBERS OF A PRESSURE-MITIGATION DEVICE
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A system can include a pressure-mitigation device with chambers whose pressure can be varied by a controller that regulates the flow of fluid produced by a pump. The controller may be deployed as part of a closed loop system that autonomously infers information related to the health of a patient based on data related to the pressure of these chambers. For example, the data may be examined to determine whether the values indicate the patient is properly situated. A notification may be presented responsive to determining that the patient is not situated on the pressure-mitigation device, the patient has been improperly situated on the pressure-mitigation device for a certain amount of time, etc. Thus, real-time feedback may be provided to those responsible for monitoring the patient.
G08B 21/04 - Alarmes pour assurer la sécurité des personnes réagissant à la non-activité, p. ex. de personnes âgées
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
30.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING AND MONITORING INFLATABLE PERFUSION ENHANCEMENT APPARATUS FOR MITIGATING CONTACT PRESSURE
Introduced here are methods, apparatuses, and systems for mitigating the contact pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, a controller can vary the contact pressure on the human body by controllably inflating one or more chambers, deflating one or more chambers, or any combination thereof. By monitoring the pressure in each chamber over time, the controller can also gain an enhanced understanding of movement(s) performed by the human body when positioned on the pressure-mitigation apparatus.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses for mitigating the pressure applied to a human body by the support surface of an object. The pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers that can be individually controlled to vary the pressure therein. By varying the chamber pressure, the main point of pressure applied by the support surface to the human body may be moved across the surface of the human body. An attachment apparatus may be used to securely adhere the pressure-mitigation apparatus to the support surface.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a “structure”). A controller device (or simply “controller”) can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof.
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
A61J 7/04 - Dispositions pour l'indication ou le rappel du moment où l'on doit prendre des médicaments, p. ex. distributeurs programmés
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
G16H 20/13 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des médicaments ou des médications, p. ex. pour s’assurer de l’administration correcte aux patients delivrés par des distributeurs
G16H 20/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies ou des activités physiques, p. ex. la physiothérapie, l’acupression ou les exercices
G16H 40/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
G16H 40/67 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement à distance
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Approaches to mitigating pressure applied to immobilized patients undergoing treatment by underlying surfaces and associated systems
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A controller device can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller device can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. As further discussed below, the controller device may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof. Such an approach is useful in a variety of contexts. For example, pressure-mitigation apparatuses may be used to improve treatment of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses and patients who are partially or completely immobilized for extended durations (e.g., as part of a medical procedure).
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A controller device can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller device can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. As further discussed below, the controller device may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof. Such an approach is useful in a variety of contexts. For example, pressure-mitigation apparatuses may be used to improve treatment of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses and patients who are partially or completely immobilized for extended durations (e.g., as part of a medical procedure).
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A controller device can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller device can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. As further discussed below, the controller device may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof. Such an approach is useful in a variety of contexts. For example, pressure-mitigation apparatuses may be used to improve treatment of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses and patients who are partially or completely immobilized for extended durations (e.g., as part of a medical procedure).
Introduced here are apparatuses and systems for mitigating contact pressures applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, the pressure-mitigation apparatus can vary the contact pressure on a specific anatomical region of the patient by controllably inflating and/or deflating one or more cell. Moreover, a pressure-mitigation system can be readily integrated into a conventional treatment regimen for a variety of different conditions.
A61F 5/34 - Coussinets de compression remplis d'air ou de liquide
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
A61F 13/505 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec des parties séparables, p. ex. combinaison de parties jetables et de parties réutilisables
A61F 13/512 - Feuille supérieure, c.-à-d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau caractérisée par ses orifices, p. ex. des perforations
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A61F 13/515 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par les couches extérieures des garnitures absorbantes caractérisées par la liaison entre la feuille supérieure et la feuille inférieure
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A61G 7/05 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires de lits
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61G 7/07 - Appuis qui leur sont spécialement adaptés pour la tête ou le torse
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DIMENSIONALLY-BASED APPROACHES FOR CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING PRESSURE-MITIGATION APPARATUSES
Disclosed devices for pressure mitigation include dynamic therapy through inflation/deflation of chambers over time, while minimizing bunching or wrinkling of deflated material. The chambers are formed (e.g., via interconnections, sidewalls) in a deflated state of the device, in which the device is in a substantially two-dimensional form. When inflated, the chambers are expanded from their default two-dimensional or compact state to an enlarged three-dimensional or expanded state. Thus, when deflated, the chambers return to their original form, leaving no excess material that may bunch or wrinkle.
Introduced here are methods, apparatuses, and systems for mitigating the contact pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, a controller can vary the contact pressure on the human body by controllably inflating one or more chambers, deflating one or more chambers, or any combination thereof. By monitoring the pressure in each chamber over time, the controller can also gain an enhanced understanding of movement(s) performed by the human body when positioned on the pressure-mitigation apparatus.
Described herein are systems and apparatuses for enhanced comfort through contact pressure reduction. In particular, the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., bed or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern. Additionally, a plurality of elevated side support portions and a wedge interconnected on the base material are configured to actively orient the specific anatomic region of the patient's body over the epicenter of the geometric pattern.
A61F 5/34 - Coussinets de compression remplis d'air ou de liquide
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
A61F 13/505 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec des parties séparables, p. ex. combinaison de parties jetables et de parties réutilisables
A61F 13/512 - Feuille supérieure, c.-à-d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau caractérisée par ses orifices, p. ex. des perforations
A61F 13/513 - Feuille supérieure, c.-à-d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau ayant des zones de perméabilité différente
A61F 13/514 - Feuille inférieure, c.-à-d. revêtement ou couche imperméable la plus éloignée de la peau
A61F 13/515 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par les couches extérieures des garnitures absorbantes caractérisées par la liaison entre la feuille supérieure et la feuille inférieure
A61F 13/64 - Lanières, ceintures, bandes à nouer ou bandes sans fin
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A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61G 7/07 - Appuis qui leur sont spécialement adaptés pour la tête ou le torse
41.
Pressure-mitigation apparatuses for improved treatment of respiratory illnesses and associated systems and methods
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A controller device can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller device can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. As further discussed below, the controller device may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof. Such an approach is useful in a variety of contexts. For example, pressure-mitigation apparatuses may be used to improve treatment of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses and patients who are partially or completely immobilized for extended durations (e.g., as part of a medical procedure).
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses for mitigating the pressure applied to a human body by the support surface of an object. The pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers that can be individually controlled to vary the pressure therein. By varying the chamber pressure, the main point of pressure applied by the support surface to the human body may be moved across the surface of the human body. An attachment apparatus may be used to securely adhere the pressure-mitigation apparatus to the support surface.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation devices having improved adaptability or customizability to specific patients. An example pressure-mitigation device features modularity and dynamic usage of a number of individual chamber devices that can be assembled for a given body size, a given environment or substrate, and/or the like. Each modular chamber device includes at least one inflatable chamber and is configured for independent inflation and/or deflation of its at least one inflatable chamber. A set of modular chamber devices arranged (and attached) together can be operated in concert to provide a pressure-mitigation treatment for a body disposed atop and across the set of modular chamber devices.
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61G 5/10 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires
A61G 13/12 - Appuis qui leur sont spécialement adaptésDisposition des surfaces pour supporter des patients
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PRESSURE-MITIGATION APPARATUSES DESIGNED TO BE FASTENED TO, OR INTEGRATED INTO, SUPPORTIVE SUBSTRATES AND APPROACHES TO USING THE SAME TO ALLEVIATE PRESSURE
A47C 23/047 - Sommiers à ressorts, à cadre rigide ou faisant partie du châlit, p. ex. sommiers à ressortsSommiers-divansSommiers à lattes utilisant des ressorts en compression, p. ex. des ressorts à boudins comportant des éléments gonflables
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation devices having improved stabilization and reduced slippage when in use. Pressure-mitigation devices can be configured to directly fit and/or fasten to substrates that support whole human bodies or parts of human bodies. As an example, a pressure-mitigation device can be incorporated into a fitted mattress cover that fits a mattress. Other example embodiments include pressure-mitigation mattress sheets, cushion sleeves, pillow covers, and/or the like. According to some embodiments, pressure-mitigation devices are directly incorporated into a substrate. As an example, a pressure-mitigation device can be directly incorporated as an upper layer of a cushion or mattress. Together, the pressure-mitigation upper layer and other cushioning layers (e.g., transition layers, coil or spring bases, comfort layers, support layers) can form an integrated and unitary pressure-mitigation substrate. The pressure-mitigation substrate can be directly used as (or wholly replace) a seat cushion, a wheelchair cushion, a bed mattress, and/or the like.
A47C 27/10 - Matelas à fluide avec plusieurs compartiments remplissables séparément
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Methods for controlling and monitoring inflatable perfusion enhancement apparatuses and associated systems
Introduced here are methods, apparatuses, and systems for mitigating the contact pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, a controller can vary the contact pressure on the human body by controllably inflating one or more chambers, deflating one or more chambers, or any combination thereof. By monitoring the pressure in each chamber over time, the controller can also gain an enhanced understanding of movement(s) performed by the human body when positioned on the pressure-mitigation apparatus.
Introduced here are apparatuses and systems for mitigating contact pressures applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, the pressure-mitigation apparatus can vary the contact pressure on a specific anatomical region of the patient by controllably inflating and/or deflating one or more cell. Moreover, a pressure-mitigation system can be readily integrated into a conventional treatment regimen for a variety of different conditions.
A61F 5/34 - Coussinets de compression remplis d'air ou de liquide
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
A61F 13/505 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec des parties séparables, p. ex. combinaison de parties jetables et de parties réutilisables
A61F 13/512 - Feuille supérieure, c.-à-d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau caractérisée par ses orifices, p. ex. des perforations
A61F 13/513 - Feuille supérieure, c.-à-d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau ayant des zones de perméabilité différente
A61F 13/514 - Feuille inférieure, c.-à-d. revêtement ou couche imperméable la plus éloignée de la peau
A61F 13/515 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par les couches extérieures des garnitures absorbantes caractérisées par la liaison entre la feuille supérieure et la feuille inférieure
A61F 13/64 - Lanières, ceintures, bandes à nouer ou bandes sans fin
A61F 13/84 - Accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, pour garnitures absorbantes
A61G 7/05 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires de lits
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61G 7/07 - Appuis qui leur sont spécialement adaptés pour la tête ou le torse
49.
CONTROLLERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI-COMPONENT USE AND APPROACHES TO USING THE SAME TO INFLATE MULTIPLE PRESSURE-MITIGATION APPARATUSES
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems (or simply "systems") that are designed to manage the flow of fluid into pressurizable devices, each of which includes at least one inflatable chamber. A pressure-mitigation system can include a controller device (or simply "controller") that can be fluidically coupled to pressurizable devices via separate fluid interfaces. Notably, the controller may be able to independently manage the flow of fluid through these fluid interfaces. Accordingly, the controller may cause the chambers of a first pressurizable device to be controllably inflated in accordance with a first programmed pattern and cause the chambers of a second pressurizable device to be controllably inflated in accordance with a second programmed pattern.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems (or simply "systems") that are designed to manage the flow of fluid into pressurizable devices, each of which includes at least one inflatable chamber. A pressure-mitigation system can include a controller device (or simply "controller") that can be fluidically coupled to pressurizable devices via separate fluid interfaces. Notably, the controller may be able to independently manage the flow of fluid through these fluid interfaces. Accordingly, the controller may cause the chambers of a first pressurizable device to be controllably inflated in accordance with a first programmed pattern and cause the chambers of a second pressurizable device to be controllably inflated in accordance with a second programmed pattern.
A61F 5/34 - Coussinets de compression remplis d'air ou de liquide
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A47C 27/10 - Matelas à fluide avec plusieurs compartiments remplissables séparément
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
51.
Approaches to determining health of a living body through analysis of the pressure of inflatable chambers of a pressure-mitigation device
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A system can include a pressure-mitigation device with chambers whose pressure can be varied by a controller that regulates the flow of fluid produced by a pump. The controller may be deployed as part of a closed loop system that autonomously infers information related to the health of a patient based on data related to the pressure of these chambers. For example, the data may be examined to determine whether the values indicate the patient is properly situated. A notification may be presented responsive to determining that the patient is not situated on the pressure-mitigation device, the patient has been improperly situated on the pressure-mitigation device for a certain amount of time, etc. Thus, real-time feedback may be provided to those responsible for monitoring the patient.
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
G08B 21/04 - Alarmes pour assurer la sécurité des personnes réagissant à la non-activité, p. ex. de personnes âgées
52.
METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ATTACHMENT APPARATUSES FOR PRESSURE-MITIGATION APPARATUSES AND USING THE SAME
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses for mitigating the pressure applied to a human body by the support surface of an object. The pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers that can be individually controlled to vary the pressure therein. By varying the chamber pressure, the main point of pressure applied by the support surface to the human body may be moved across the surface of the human body. An attachment apparatus may be used to securely adhere the pressure-mitigation apparatus to the support surface.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses for mitigating the pressure applied to a human body by the support surface of an object. The pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers that can be individually controlled to vary the pressure therein. By varying the chamber pressure, the main point of pressure applied by the support surface to the human body may be moved across the surface of the human body. An attachment apparatus may be used to securely adhere the pressure-mitigation apparatus to the support surface.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A system can include a pressure-mitigation device with chambers whose pressure can be varied by a controller that regulates the flow of fluid produced by a pump. The controller may be deployed as part of a closed loop system that autonomously infers information related to the health of a patient based on data related to the pressure of these chambers. For example, the data may be examined to determine whether the values indicate the patient is properly situated. A notification may be presented responsive to determining that the patient is not situated on the pressure-mitigation device, the patient has been improperly situated on the pressure-mitigation device for a certain amount of time, etc. Thus, real-time feedback may be provided to those responsible for monitoring the patient.
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
55.
DISCOVERING EVENTS RELATED TO THE HEALTH OF A LIVING BODY THROUGH ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS WHILE SITUATED ON A PRESSURE-MITIGATION DEVICE
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A system can include a pressure-mitigation device with chambers whose pressure can be varied by a controller that regulates the flow of fluid produced by a pump. The controller may be deployed as part of a closed loop system that autonomously infers information related to the health of a patient based on data related to the pressure of these chambers. For example, the data may be examined to determine whether the values indicate the patient is properly situated. A notification may be presented responsive to determining that the patient is not situated on the pressure-mitigation device, the patient has been improperly situated on the pressure-mitigation device for a certain amount of time, etc. Thus, real-time feedback may be provided to those responsible for monitoring the patient.
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for monitoring and operating medical equipment; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for monitoring and operating medical equipment; providing technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems with medical equipment
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Monitoring and controlling medical devices, namely, remote monitoring of medical data for medical diagnosis and treatment, interactive medical monitoring and alert service for reminding clients of medicinal dosage, allergic sensitivity, and prescription refills for medical treatment purposes; medical analysis services for diagnostic and treatment purposes of patients; medical analysis services for the treatment of patients in determining a health state of a patient based on movement; telemedicine services; telemedicine services for remotely determining a health state of a patient based on movement; healthcare services in the nature of managing blood flow through a living body through the controlled alleviation of pressure applied thereto; healthcare services in the nature of managing patients with impaired mobility; healthcare services in the nature of detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring disorders affecting mobility
58.
Pressure-mitigating surfaces with inflatable chambers and methods for deploying and controlling the same
Described herein are systems and apparatuses for enhanced comfort through contact pressure reduction. In particular, the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., bed or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern. Additionally, a plurality of elevated side support portions and a wedge interconnected on the base material are configured to actively orient the specific anatomic region of the patient's body over the epicenter of the geometric pattern.
A61F 5/34 - Coussinets de compression remplis d'air ou de liquide
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
A61F 13/505 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons avec des parties séparables, p. ex. combinaison de parties jetables et de parties réutilisables
A61F 13/512 - Feuille supérieure, c.-à-d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau caractérisée par ses orifices, p. ex. des perforations
A61F 13/513 - Feuille supérieure, c.-à-d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau ayant des zones de perméabilité différente
A61F 13/514 - Feuille inférieure, c.-à-d. revêtement ou couche imperméable la plus éloignée de la peau
A61F 13/515 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par les couches extérieures des garnitures absorbantes caractérisées par la liaison entre la feuille supérieure et la feuille inférieure
A61F 13/64 - Lanières, ceintures, bandes à nouer ou bandes sans fin
A61F 13/84 - Accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, pour garnitures absorbantes
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61G 7/07 - Appuis qui leur sont spécialement adaptés pour la tête ou le torse
59.
Systems and methods for controlling and monitoring inflatable perfusion enhancement apparatus for mitigating contact pressure
Introduced here are methods, apparatuses, and systems for mitigating the contact pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, a controller can vary the contact pressure on the human body by controllably inflating one or more chambers, deflating one or more chambers, or any combination thereof. By monitoring the pressure in each chamber over time, the controller can also gain an enhanced understanding of movement(s) performed by the human body when positioned on the pressure-mitigation apparatus.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a “structure”). A controller device (or simply “controller”) can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof.
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
G16H 20/13 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des médicaments ou des médications, p. ex. pour s’assurer de l’administration correcte aux patients delivrés par des distributeurs
G16H 20/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies ou des activités physiques, p. ex. la physiothérapie, l’acupression ou les exercices
G16H 40/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
G16H 40/67 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement à distance
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61J 7/04 - Dispositions pour l'indication ou le rappel du moment où l'on doit prendre des médicaments, p. ex. distributeurs programmés
61.
Network-accessible controllers for managing pressure-mitigation devices and approaches to incorporating the same into existing infrastructure
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a “structure”). A controller device (or simply “controller”) can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof.
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
A61J 7/04 - Dispositions pour l'indication ou le rappel du moment où l'on doit prendre des médicaments, p. ex. distributeurs programmés
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
G16H 20/13 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des médicaments ou des médications, p. ex. pour s’assurer de l’administration correcte aux patients delivrés par des distributeurs
G16H 20/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies ou des activités physiques, p. ex. la physiothérapie, l’acupression ou les exercices
G16H 40/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
G16H 40/67 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement à distance
62.
INTERACTIVE CONTROLLERS FOR MANAGING PRESSURE-MITIGATION DEVICES AND APPROACHES TO FACILITATING ENGAGEMENT BY USERS
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a “structure”). A controller device (or simply “controller”) can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof.
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
G16H 20/13 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des médicaments ou des médications, p. ex. pour s’assurer de l’administration correcte aux patients delivrés par des distributeurs
G16H 40/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux
63.
Controllers for managing pressure-mitigation devices and approaches to accomplishing the same using information obtained or derived from electronic health records
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a “structure”). A controller device (or simply “controller”) can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof.
A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
G16H 20/13 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des médicaments ou des médications, p. ex. pour s’assurer de l’administration correcte aux patients delivrés par des distributeurs
G16H 20/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies ou des activités physiques, p. ex. la physiothérapie, l’acupression ou les exercices
G16H 40/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
G16H 40/67 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement à distance
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61J 7/04 - Dispositions pour l'indication ou le rappel du moment où l'on doit prendre des médicaments, p. ex. distributeurs programmés
64.
PRESSURE-MITIGATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING THE HEALTH OF USERS IN VARIOUS SETTINGS AND APPROACHES TO DESIGNING, PRODUCING, AND DEPLOYING THE SAME
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a "structure"). A controller device (or simply "controller") can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a “structure”). A controller device (or simply “controller”) can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof.
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
A61J 7/04 - Dispositions pour l'indication ou le rappel du moment où l'on doit prendre des médicaments, p. ex. distributeurs programmés
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
G16H 20/13 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des médicaments ou des médications, p. ex. pour s’assurer de l’administration correcte aux patients delivrés par des distributeurs
G16H 20/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies ou des activités physiques, p. ex. la physiothérapie, l’acupression ou les exercices
G16H 40/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
G16H 40/67 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement à distance
66.
APPROACHES TO MONITORING HEALTH BASED ON AN ANALYSIS OF SIGNALS GENERATED BY SENSORS INCLUDED IN, OR ACCESSIBLE TO, PRESSURE-MITIGATION SYSTEMS
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a “structure”). A controller device (or simply “controller”) can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a “structure”). A controller device (or simply “controller”) can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof.
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
A61J 7/04 - Dispositions pour l'indication ou le rappel du moment où l'on doit prendre des médicaments, p. ex. distributeurs programmés
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
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68.
PRESSURE-MITIGATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING THE HEALTH OF USERS IN VARIOUS SETTINGS AND APPROACHES TO DESIGNING, PRODUCING, AND DEPLOYING THE SAME
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object (also referred to as a "structure"). A controller device (or simply "controller") can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate fluid through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. Normally, the controller circulates air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device, though the controller could circulate another fluid, such as water or gel, through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. The controller may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof.
Introduced here are methods, apparatuses, and systems for mitigating the contact pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, a controller can vary the contact pressure on the human body by controllably inflating one or more chambers, deflating one or more chambers, or any combination thereof. By monitoring the pressure in each chamber over time, the controller can also gain an enhanced understanding of movement(s) performed by the human body when positioned on the pressure-mitigation apparatus.
Introduced here are methods, apparatuses, and systems for mitigating the contact pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, a controller can vary the contact pressure on the human body by controllably inflating one or more chambers, deflating one or more chambers, or any combination thereof. By monitoring the pressure in each chamber over time, the controller can also gain an enhanced understanding of movement(s) performed by the human body when positioned on the pressure-mitigation apparatus.
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Platforms for monitoring and controlling medical devices, namely, remote monitoring of medical data for medical diagnosis and treatment, interactive medical monitoring and alert service for reminding clients of medicinal dosage, allergic sensitivity, and prescription refills for medical treatment purposes; medical analysis services for diagnostic and treatment purposes of patients; medical analysis services for the treatment of patients in determining a health state of a patient based on movement; telemedicine services; telemedicine services for remotely determining a health state of a patient based on movement; healthcare services in the nature of managing blood flow through a living body through the controlled alleviation of pressure applied thereto; healthcare services in the nature of managing patients with impaired mobility; healthcare services in the nature of detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring disorders affecting mobility
75.
Pressure-mitigation apparatuses for improved treatment of respiratory illnesses and associated systems and methods
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A controller device can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller device can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. As further discussed below, the controller device may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof. Such an approach is useful in a variety of contexts. For example, pressure-mitigation apparatuses may be used to improve treatment of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses and patients who are partially or completely immobilized for extended durations (e.g., as part of a medical procedure).
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A controller device can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller device can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. As further discussed below, the controller device may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof. Such an approach is useful in a variety of contexts. For example, pressure-mitigation apparatuses may be used to improve treatment of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses and patients who are partially or completely immobilized for extended durations (e.g., as part of a medical procedure).
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A controller device can be fluidically coupled to a pressure-mitigation device that includes a series of selectively inflatable chambers. When a pressure-mitigation device is placed between a human body and a surface, the controller device can continuously, intelligently, and autonomously circulate air through the chambers of the pressure-mitigation device. As further discussed below, the controller device may cause the chambers to be selectively inflated, deflated, or any combination thereof. Such an approach is useful in a variety of contexts. For example, pressure-mitigation apparatuses may be used to improve treatment of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses and patients who are partially or completely immobilized for extended durations (e.g., as part of a medical procedure).
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses for mitigating the pressure applied to a human body by the support surface of an object. The pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers that can be individually controlled to vary the pressure therein. By varying the chamber pressure, the main point of pressure applied by the support surface to the human body may be moved across the surface of the human body. An attachment apparatus may be used to securely adhere the pressure-mitigation apparatus to the support surface.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A system can include a pressure-mitigation device with chambers whose pressure can be varied by a controller that regulates the flow of fluid produced by a pump. The controller may be deployed as part of a closed loop system that autonomously infers information related to the health of a patient based on data related to the pressure of these chambers. For example, the data may be examined to determine whether the values indicate the patient is properly situated. A notification may be presented responsive to determining that the patient is not situated on the pressure-mitigation device, the patient has been improperly situated on the pressure-mitigation device for a certain amount of time, etc. Thus, real-time feedback may be provided to those responsible for monitoring the patient.
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A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
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G08B 21/04 - Alarmes pour assurer la sécurité des personnes réagissant à la non-activité, p. ex. de personnes âgées
80.
Network-enabled systems for mitigating pressure applied to a living body by an underlying surface
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object. A system can include a pressure-mitigation device with chambers whose pressure can be varied by a controller that regulates the flow of fluid produced by a pump. The controller may be deployed as part of a closed loop system that autonomously infers information related to the health of a patient based on data related to the pressure of these chambers. For example, the data may be examined to determine whether the values indicate the patient is properly situated. A notification may be presented responsive to determining that the patient is not situated on the pressure-mitigation device, the patient has been improperly situated on the pressure-mitigation device for a certain amount of time, etc. Thus, real-time feedback may be provided to those responsible for monitoring the patient.
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
Computer software for use with medical devices for the
prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, for receiving,
processing, transmitting and displaying data. Medical devices for prevention and treatment of pressure
ulcers.
82.
Non-invasive apparatuses for mitigating pressure applied to a human body and associated systems and methods
Introduced here are apparatuses and systems for mitigating contact pressures applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, the pressure-mitigation apparatus can vary the contact pressure on a specific anatomical region of the patient by controllably inflating and/or deflating one or more cell. Moreover, a pressure-mitigation system can be readily integrated into a conventional treatment regimen for a variety of different conditions.
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A61F 13/515 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par les couches extérieures des garnitures absorbantes caractérisées par la liaison entre la feuille supérieure et la feuille inférieure
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A61G 7/07 - Appuis qui leur sont spécialement adaptés pour la tête ou le torse
Medical devices that create moving pressure gradients across the surface of a living body by alleviating the pressure applied by an underlying structure being a component feature of inflatable pads used for enhancing tissue perfusion
Medical devices that facilitate improved blood flow through a living body by alleviating pressure applied thereto; medical devices that alleviate pressure on a living body to avoid sustained vascular compression; medical devices that enhance tissue perfusion by alleviating pressure on a living body in accordance with a programmed pattern; medical devices for inhibiting the development and progression of pressure ulcers; Electromechanical medical devices with multiple chambers that can be controllably inflated and deflated to alleviate pressure applied to a living body by an underlying structure for therapeutic purposes
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
(1) Computer software for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data from medical devices used for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
(2) Inflatable pads used for enhancing tissue perfusion; electronic device for controlling air pressure in inflatable pads used for enhancing tissue perfusion; and non-slip surfaces and straps used to attach inflatable pads used for enhancing tissue perfusion to beds, tables, chairs, wheelchairs, and other surfaces .
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
Computer software for use with medical devices for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data. Inflatable pads used for enhancing tissue perfusion; electronic device for controlling air pressure in inflatable pads used for enhancing tissue perfusion; and non-slip surfaces and straps used to attach inflatable pads used for enhancing tissue perfusion to beds, tables, chairs, wheelchairs, and other surfaces; none of the aforesaid goods being equipment for use by emergency response personnel.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
(1) Computer software for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data from medical devices used for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
(2) Medical devices for prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
Inflatable pads used for enhancing tissue perfusion; electronic device for controlling air pressure in inflatable pads used for enhancing tissue perfusion; and non-slip surfaces and straps used to attach inflatable pads used for enhancing tissue perfusion to beds, tables, chairs, wheelchairs, and other surfaces
89.
Pressure-mitigating surfaces with inflatable chambers and methods for deploying and controlling the same
Described herein are systems and apparatuses for enhanced comfort through contact pressure reduction. In particular, the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., bed or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern. Additionally, a plurality of elevated side support portions and a wedge interconnected on the base material are configured to actively orient the specific anatomic region of the patient's body over the epicenter of the geometric pattern.
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A61G 7/07 - Appuis qui leur sont spécialement adaptés pour la tête ou le torse
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A61F 13/512 - Feuille supérieure, c.-à-d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau caractérisée par ses orifices, p. ex. des perforations
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A61F 13/64 - Lanières, ceintures, bandes à nouer ou bandes sans fin
A61F 13/84 - Accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, pour garnitures absorbantes
90.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING AND MONITORING INFLATABLE PERFUSION ENHANCEMENT APPARATUS FOR MITIGATING CONTACT PRESSURE
Introduced here are methods, apparatuses, and systems for mitigating the contact pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, a controller can vary the contact pressure on the human body by controllably inflating one or more chambers, deflating one or more chambers, or any combination thereof. By monitoring the pressure in each chamber over time, the controller can also gain an enhanced understanding of movement(s) performed by the human body when positioned on the pressure-mitigation apparatus.
Introduced here are methods, apparatuses, and systems for mitigating the contact pressure applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, a controller can vary the contact pressure on the human body by controllably inflating one or more chambers, deflating one or more chambers, or any combination thereof. By monitoring the pressure in each chamber over time, the controller can also gain an enhanced understanding of movement(s) performed by the human body when positioned on the pressure-mitigation apparatus.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses for mitigating the pressure applied to a human body by the support surface of an object. The pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers that can be individually controlled to vary the pressure therein. By varying the chamber pressure, the main point of pressure applied by the support surface to the human body may be moved across the surface of the human body. An attachment apparatus may be used to securely adhere the pressure-mitigation apparatus to the support surface.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses for mitigating the pressure applied to a human body by the support surface of an object. The pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers that can be individually controlled to vary the pressure therein. By varying the chamber pressure, the main point of pressure applied by the support surface to the human body may be moved across the surface of the human body. An attachment apparatus may be used to securely adhere the pressure-mitigation apparatus to the support surface.
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation apparatuses for mitigating the pressure applied to a human body by the support surface of an object. The pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers that can be individually controlled to vary the pressure therein. By varying the chamber pressure, the main point of pressure applied by the support surface to the human body may be moved across the surface of the human body. An attachment apparatus may be used to securely adhere the pressure-mitigation apparatus to the support surface.
Introduced here are apparatuses and systems for mitigating contact pressures applied to a human body by the surface of an object, such as a chair, bed, or table. A pressure-mitigation apparatus can include a series of chambers whose pressure can be individually varied. When placed between a patient and a contact surface, the pressure-mitigation apparatus can vary the contact pressure on a specific anatomical region of the patient by controllably inflating and/or deflating one or more cell. Moreover, a pressure-mitigation system can be readily integrated into a conventional treatment regimen for a variety of different conditions.
A61F 5/34 - Coussinets de compression remplis d'air ou de liquide
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p. ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A61G 7/07 - Appuis qui leur sont spécialement adaptés pour la tête ou le torse
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
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A61F 13/512 - Feuille supérieure, c.-à-d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau caractérisée par ses orifices, p. ex. des perforations
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A61F 13/515 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par les couches extérieures des garnitures absorbantes caractérisées par la liaison entre la feuille supérieure et la feuille inférieure
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A61G 7/05 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires de lits
Inflatable pads and patient support surfaces used for enhancing tissue perfusion; electronic device for controlling air pressure in inflatable pads used for enhancing tissue perfusion
97.
Alternating pressure support apparatus and method for same
Introduced here are pressure-mitigation systems able to mitigate the pressure applied to a human body by a surface and associated methods for operating the same. A system can include a pressure-mitigation surface with a plurality of chambers whose pressure can be varied by a controller that regulates the flow of fluid produced by a pump. The plurality of chambers may be arranged in a geometric pattern designed to mitigate the pressure on a specific anatomic region when the human body is arranged over the pressure-mitigation surface.
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A61G 7/07 - Appuis qui leur sont spécialement adaptés pour la tête ou le torse
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
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A61F 13/512 - Feuille supérieure, c.-à-d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau caractérisée par ses orifices, p. ex. des perforations
A61F 13/513 - Feuille supérieure, c.-à-d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau ayant des zones de perméabilité différente
A61F 13/515 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons caractérisées par les couches extérieures des garnitures absorbantes caractérisées par la liaison entre la feuille supérieure et la feuille inférieure
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Inflatable pads used for enhancing tissue perfusion; electronic devices for controlling air pressure in inflatable pads used for enhancing tissue perfusion; and straps used to attach inflatable pads used for enhancing tissue perfusion to beds, tables, chairs, and wheelchairs
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe low air loss absorbent pad apparatuses and systems for use thereof in conjunction with contact pressure-mitigation support apparatuses and/or for use as a standalone devices. In some embodiments, the low air loss apparatuses disclosed herein can include a porous (e.g., perforated) absorbent pad with air loss functionality. One or more layers of the low air loss apparatus can be constructed of absorbent materials to function as a low air loss incontinence pad. The low air loss apparatus can be connectable to an air supply source that provides a high flow, low stream of air resulting in the low air loss features. In some embodiments, the pad is designed as a cover for a polyurethane alternating pressure support apparatus that provides pressure relief via inflatable air cells that are high-pressure, low-flow.
Described herein are systems and apparatuses for enhanced comfort through contact pressure reduction. In particular, the systems and apparatuses disclosed herein prevent or otherwise mitigate pressure by actively orienting a patient over an anatomy-specific pressure-mitigating contact surface on which the patient rests. A pressure-mitigating contact portion of the contact surface includes a plurality of independently pressurized chambers configured in a specific geometric pattern that is designed to mitigate contact pressure between a support surface (e.g., bed or chair) and a specific anatomic region of a patient's body when the specific anatomic region of the patient's body is oriented over an epicenter of the geometric pattern. Additionally, a plurality of elevated side support portions and a wedge interconnected on the base material are configured to actively orient the specific anatomic region of the patient's body over the epicenter of the geometric pattern.
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