Patent classifications
A61G11/006
Self-closing door apparatus
A door retention system for an infant care device includes a plurality of links pivotably coupling a door with an infant care device, and an energy storage device secured to at least one of the links. The energy storage device is configured to apply a force tending to open the door exclusively when the door is in close proximity to a fully-open position. The energy storage device is also configured to apply a force tending to close the door exclusively when the door is in close proximity to a fully-closed position.
Safe infant MR imaging system
A pediatric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system includes a magnet (9), an isolette (14) including a patient section for accommodating a patient, the isolette positionable relative to the magnet; and a radio frequency (RF) array (10) positionable within the patient section of the isolette (14). The RF array (10) includes a plurality of coils configured for simultaneous imaging of different portions of a patient, the plurality of coils being distinct from one another.
INFANT CARE DEVICE INCLUDING PREDICTIVE FAILURE SIDE PANELS
An infant care device that can include a failure indicating feature in one or more of the side panels to discourage improper use of the side panels to move the infant care device. When a side panels is used to move the infant care device and a force greater than a pre-determined maximum is applied to the side panel, the failure indicting feature indicates such improper use. The failure indicating feature is designed to provide an indication at a level of force that is less than the level of force that would damage the hinge and latch assembly holding the side panel. The failure indicating feature can provide a physical indication or a visual indication when a force greater than a predetermined maximum is applied to the side panel.
SYSTEM FOR LATCHING AN INFANT CARE STATION
An infant care station is described herein that can include a wall of the infant care station, wherein the wall comprises a primary latch and at least one secondary latch comprising a hinge with at least one bottom pin and at least one top pin, wherein the infant care station is an incubator, a warmer, or a combination thereof. In some examples, one or more pin acceptors are proximate the hinge, wherein the one or more pin acceptors hold the at least one bottom pin and the at least one top pin of the hinge in a closed position of the wall, and wherein the at least one top pin of the wall is released from the one or more pin acceptors in response to a force applied to the wall.
System for latching an infant care station
An infant care station is described herein that can include a wall of the infant care station, wherein the wall includes a primary latch and at least one secondary latch that includes a hinge with at least one bottom pin and at least one top pin, wherein the infant care station is an incubator, a warmer, or a combination thereof. In some examples, one or more pin acceptors are proximate the hinge, wherein the one or more pin acceptors hold the at least one bottom pin and the at least one top pin of the hinge in a closed position of the wall, and wherein the at least one top pin of the wall is released from the one or more pin acceptors in response to a force applied to the wall.
Devices and methods for a neonate incubator, capsule and cart
Systems and method for positioning a neonate within an imaging device are provided. A capsule incubator, a cart, and a docking incubator are used to move a baby between an imaging device and a incubator, such that a baby can be imagined without having to move the baby from its environment.
Neonatal incubator system with improved enclosure
A neonatal incubator system includes a platform configured to support a neonate and an enclosure supported above the platform and configured to create a chamber around the neonate. The enclosure includes a movable side panel on a side of the enclosure openable to place the neonate on the platform enclosable to secure the neonate within the chamber. The enclosure also includes a latch engageable when the movable side panel is in a closed position and configured to maintain the movable side panel in the closed position, and also includes a biasing device configured to force the movable side panel away from the closed position when the latch is not engaged.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTRACORPOREAL SUPPORT OF PREMATURE FETUS
A system configured to support growth and development of a premature fetus is disclosed. Specifically, a method and apparatus configured to provide extracorporeal support for premature fetuses is disclosed.
Method and apparatus for extracorporeal support of premature fetus
A system configured to support growth and development of a premature fetus is disclosed. Specifically, a method and apparatus configured to provide extracorporeal support for premature fetuses is disclosed.
Devices, systems and methods for reducing motion artifacts during imaging of a neonate
Generally, a system for soothing a baby during imaging by an imaging device is provided. The system can include: a capsule incubator for positioning the baby within the imaging device, the capsule incubator can include: a bottom portion having an inner surface, a bed positioned on top of the inner surface for positioning the baby thereon, and one or more members coupled to the bottom portion that are positioned in a first position to open the capsule incubator and a second position to close the capsule incubator; a vibrational device including a vibrational element that extends from outside of the capsule incubator into the capsule incubator and is coupled to the bed to cause the bed to vibrate with a predetermined vibrational frequency, thus causing the baby to vibrate with the predetermined vibrational frequency.