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A patent has been issued for a pogo pin connector by the inventors Abdul-Hafiz, Yassir Kamel, Al-Ali, Ammar, MacNeish, III, William Jack, Schmidt, John, Scruggs, Stephen, and Triman, Benjamin C. The patent, filed on June 15, 2023, and published online on February 6, 2024, is assigned to Masimo Corporation. The connector is designed to attach both disposable and durable sensors to instruments that respond to signals from the sensors or cables. It ensures proper attachment, easy connection and release, and prevents accidental disconnection. The patent provides detailed descriptions and claims for the male connector and its features. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to Roche Molecular Systems Inc. for an integrated multiplex target analysis system. The invention aims to address the challenge of having a system that allows for minimal sample handling and preparation, rapid assays, and does not require highly trained laboratory personnel. The system includes biochip cartridges and instrument devices for the detection and analysis of target analytes from patient samples. The cartridges consist of a bottom substrate with an electrowetting grid of electrodes, an array of detection electrodes, and a top plate that forms a reaction chamber. The system also includes a liquid reagent module with blisters containing assay reagents. The patent provides detailed information on the design and components of the system. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to CareFusion 303 Inc. for module connectors for infusion pump systems. The patent describes a connector assembly for modular medical devices, which allows for the mechanical and electrical coupling of various pump modules, physiological monitor modules, and data collection modules to form an infusion system. The connector assembly includes a main body, a printed circuit with electrical contacts, a frame, an elastomeric sealing structure, and movable contacts. The invention aims to improve the control and monitoring of infusions in healthcare settings. [Extracted from the article]

"Many conventional detectors have a circuit board (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)) supporting the plurality of resiliently deflectable conductors located on or in the detector housing. A third connector (e.g., a "pogo" pin connector or other biased or deflectable connector) can be connected to the second connector on the second circuit board. In addition, the multi-part connector assembly may replace a legacy or conventional connector assembly that does not have an easily removable second circuit board to provide backward compatibility with existing legacy battery connectors and battery recesses." The detector of claim 1, wherein the controller comprises a controller circuit board and an internal circuit board electrically connected to each other and each positioned in the enclosure, wherein the first electrical connector is positioned on the internal circuit board. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Flexible Contactor And Method Of Manufacturing The Same" has been published online by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent application, filed by inventors from South Korea, describes a flexible contactor that is used to electrically connect a pad of an inspection target object with a pad of an inspection device. The contactor is designed to be able to adapt to different parts and shapes, and it aims to improve the precision of test operations while responding to the trend of miniaturization in the semiconductor industry. The patent application also includes a method of manufacturing the flexible contactor. The assignee for this patent application is Withmems Co. Ltd. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application has been submitted for a vaporization device that aims to improve the user experience of electronic cigarette devices. The device includes an e-liquid storage component and a body, with various features such as a power supply component, charging conductive component, and magnetically conductive component. The inventors highlight the need for a device that addresses limitations such as the need for e-liquid replacement, complicated operations, and high prices. The patent application provides detailed descriptions and drawings of the device's components and functionality. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Pressure Sensing Compression Garment" has been published online by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The inventors of the application are R. Jacob Baker, Francisco Mata Carlos, John Menezes, and James Skelly. The application describes a method and apparatus for applying a linear pressure gradient to a patient's leg to treat venous stasis ulcers. The invention involves the use of sensors and circuit boards to accurately measure and apply pressure to specific locations on the leg. The application also mentions the potential for remote access to the information gathered by the sensors. [Extracted from the article]

The in-ear earpiece of claim 8, wherein the electrically conductive material comprises an elastomer and electrically conductive particles suspended in the elastomer. The eartip of claim 1, wherein the first portion is formed of a first elastomer having a first durometer, and wherein the second portion is formed of a second, electrically conductive elastomer having a second durometer that is softer than the first durometer. The in-ear earpiece of claim 8, wherein the first portion is formed of a first elastomer having a first durometer, and wherein the second portion is formed of a second, electrically conductive elastomer having a second durometer that is softer than the first durometer. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Circuit Board; Electronics; Health and Medicine; Massage; Musculoskeletal Manipulations; Patent Application; Therapy EN Circuit Board Electronics Health and Medicine Massage Musculoskeletal Manipulations Patent Application Therapy 7824 7824 1 09/19/23 20230922 NES 230922 2023 SEP 22 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- A patent application by the inventors Chen, Sijia (Shenzhen, CN); Lin, Shengbiao (Shenzhen, CN); Silberstein, Andrew (Venice, CA, US); Xie, Zuowo (Shenzhen, CN), filed on May 8, 2023, was made available online on August 31, 2023, according to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx correspondents. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of light emitting sources are light-emitting diodes; the handle portion does not include any buttons to operate; the head portion comprises a touch activation sensor that turns the Solawave device on when the touch activation sensor uses an impedance activation scheme of about 13 megohms or less; and the microcurrent therapy system a galvanic electric current that consist of electrodes to stimulate the local muscles in the skin. [Extracted from the article]

"The NuFace Mini device only includes microcurrent therapy, while LightStim for Wrinkles only includes red light therapy and also requires to be plugged in to an outlet during use, whereas ours is rechargeable and portable. Keywords: Business; Circuit Board; Electronics; Health and Medicine; Massage; Musculoskeletal Manipulations; Therapy; UVVU Inc EN Business Circuit Board Electronics Health and Medicine Massage Musculoskeletal Manipulations Therapy UVVU Inc 8249 8249 1 05/29/23 20230602 NES 230602 2023 JUN 2 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- A patent by the inventors Chen, Sijia (Shenzhen, CN), Lin, Shengbiao (Shenzhen, CN), Silberstein, Andrew (Venice, CA, US), Xie, Zuowo (Shenzhen, CN), filed on July 1, 2022, was published online on May 9, 2023, according to news reporting originating from Alexandria, Virginia, by NewsRx correspondents. [Extracted from the article]