SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR ASYNCHRONOUS TOTAL BODY IMAGING WITH SYNCHRONOUS LIVE FEED VIDEO CONSULTATION

Abstract

A system for patient body imaging with live feed medical video consultation. The system includes an imaging booth with a plurality of cameras for capturing body images of a patient, a server for storing and transmitting patient images and patient information, a computer and/or mobile computing device in communication with the server, and a computer processing unit in communication with a program application that includes the ability to conduct or schedule a live feed video consultation between the patient and a medical provider where the live feed video consultation enables both the patient and the medical provider to view the patient's body images. The imaging booth may be a foldable total body imaging apparatus that includes a foldable floor to produce a compact folded apparatus having a small footprint when not in use.

Claims

1. A system for patient body imaging with live feed medical video consultation comprising: an imaging booth including a plurality of cameras for capturing body images of a patient; a server for storing and transmitting patient images and patient information; at least one of a computer and/or mobile computing device in communication with the server; and a computer processing unit in communication with at least one program application that includes the ability to conduct or schedule a live feed video consultation between the patient and a medical provider where the live feed video consultation enables both the patient and the medical provider to view the patient's body images.

2. The system of claim 1 wherein the live feed video consultation occurs immediately following the capture of the patient's body images and is performed using a display screen contained within the imaging booth.

3. The system of claim 1 wherein the live feed video consultation takes place at a later scheduled time where the patient and medical provider each utilize their own computer or mobile computing device to carry out the live feed video consultation.

4. The system of claim 1 wherein the computer processing unit is in communication with a program application that enables the medical provider to observe the capturing of the patient's body images in real-time via live feed video.

5. The system of claim 1 wherein the computer processing unit is in communication with a program application that enables the medical provider to order and schedule body imaging of the patient utilizing a predesignated imaging booth at a predesignated time.

6. The system of claim 1 wherein the computer processing unit is in communication with a program application that enables at least one of delivery of the patient's body images in the form of electronic medical records to the patient's medical provider and/or medical facility and interfacing with existing electronic medical record databases to compare the patient's body images with existing medical records for the patient.

7. The system of claim 1 wherein the imaging booth is foldable to create a compact device having a small footprint when the imaging booth is not in use.

8. The system of claim 7 wherein the foldable imaging booth includes a foldable floor having a locking pin for locking the foldable floor in an unfolded position for use during patient body imaging.

9. The system of claim 8 wherein the foldable imaging booth further includes a quick release pin for locking the foldable floor to a front frame of the foldable imaging booth when the foldable floor is in a folded position.

10. The system of claim 7 wherein the foldable imaging booth includes a plurality of movable and lockable curtain rails.

11. The system of claim 7 wherein the foldable imaging booth includes removable handles extending from an interior back of the foldable imaging booth for assisting body positioning of a patient and handle holders for retaining the handles when the foldable imaging booth is in a folded position.

12. A foldable total body imaging apparatus comprising: a front frame member; a back frame member; a foldable floor located between a bottom of the front frame member and a bottom of the back frame member; a plurality of cameras attached to the front frame member; a plurality of movable curtain rails located between the front and back frame members; a plurality of curtain panels wherein at least one curtain panel is connected to each of the curtain rails to create an enclosed interior area; a display screen connected to the front frame member; and a computer processing unit in communication with at least one program application that triggers the plurality of cameras to capture body images of a patient positioned within the enclosed interior area of the foldable total body imaging apparatus.

13. The foldable total body imaging apparatus of claim 12 further comprising removable handles extending from an interior back of the foldable total body imaging apparatus for assisting body positioning of the patient and handle holders for retaining the handles when the foldable imaging booth is in a folded position.

14. The foldable total body imaging apparatus of claim 12 further comprising a locking pin for locking the foldable floor in an unfolded position for use during patient body imaging.

15. The foldable total body imaging apparatus of claim 14 further comprising a quick release pin for locking the foldable floor to the front frame of the foldable total body imaging apparatus when the foldable floor is in a folded position.

16. The foldable total body imaging apparatus of claim 12 wherein the plurality of curtain rails are each respectively connected to a front curtain bracket that is connected to the front frame member and a rear curtain bracket that is connected to the back frame member.

17. The foldable total body imaging apparatus of claim 16 wherein the plurality of curtain rails are capable of being lowered and locked into position near the back frame member when the foldable total body imaging apparatus is in a folded position.

18. The foldable total body imaging apparatus of claim 16 wherein the plurality of curtain panels are capable of being secured into place on the front curtain brackets when the foldable total body imaging apparatus is in a folded position.

19. The foldable total body imaging apparatus of claim 12 wherein the plurality of cameras include a wide angle lens camera to capture a total body image of the patient and a plurality of high resolution cameras to capture different body portions of the patient.

20. The foldable total body imaging apparatus of claim 12 further comprising body positioning members for assisting with body positioning of the patient that include a plurality of handles for the patient's hands and a footplate for the patient's feet.

21. The foldable total body imaging apparatus of claim 12 wherein the computer processing unit is in communication with a program that includes the ability to conduct or schedule a live feed video consultation between the patient and a medical provider where the live feed video consultation enables both the patient and the medical provider to view the patient's body images.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The subject invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawing figures which depict portions of the total body imaging apparatus (both Applicant's prior imaging booth design and current foldable design) as well as exemplary screen shots of a graphical user interface (GUI) seen by a physician/healthcare worker and/or a user/patient while obtaining skin care images of the user/patient and viewing skin care images of the user/patient in accordance with the total body imaging system of the present invention and flow charts showing live feed video consultation capability between users/patients and medical providers, and where

[0030] FIG. 1 is an outer perspective view of a prior exemplary embodiment of a total body imaging apparatus/imaging booth that can be used in accordance with the system of the present invention;

[0031] FIG. 2 is an outer perspective view of the prior exemplary embodiment of the total body imaging apparatus/imaging booth depicted in FIG. 1 with a door of the total body imaging apparatus/imaging booth shown open;

[0032] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the prior exemplary embodiment of the total body imaging apparatus/imaging booth shown in FIG. 1 which also shows several same components contained in the current exemplary embodiment of the foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention shown in FIGS. 7-22;

[0033] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the plurality of cameras and the frame which supports the plurality of cameras contained in the prior exemplary embodiment of the total body imaging apparatus/imaging booth shown in FIGS. 1-3 which are also contained in the current exemplary embodiment of the foldable total body imaging apparatus shown in FIGS. 7-22;

[0034] FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the front panel of the prior exemplary embodiment of the total body imaging apparatus/imaging booth shown in FIGS. 7-22 having openings contained therein for the camera lenses which is also contained in the current exemplary embodiment of the foldable total body imaging apparatus shown in FIGS. 7-22;

[0035] FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of the front panel of the prior exemplary embodiment of the total body imaging apparatus/imaging booth shown in FIGS. 1-3 and 5 showing the front panel as it looks from standing inside the prior exemplary embodiment of the total body imaging apparatus/imaging booth, a version of which is also contained in the current exemplary embodiment of the foldable total body imaging apparatus shown in FIGS. 7-22;

[0036] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the lower bottom frame and the back wall mountable frame portions of an exemplary embodiment of the foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention;

[0037] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the front frame, the lower bottom frame, and the back wall mountable frame portions of the foldable total body imaging apparatus shown connected to one another by a floor frame;

[0038] FIG. 9 is the same view as shown in FIG. 8 with the addition of the step actuator shown attached to the back wall mountable frame portion of the foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention;

[0039] FIG. 10 is the same view as shown in FIG. 9 with the addition of an upper back wall mountable frame portion shown attached to the back wall mountable frame portion of the foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention;

[0040] FIG. 11 is the same view as shown in FIG. 10 with the addition of the foldable floor plates shown attached to the lower bottom frame of the foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention (note lower bottom frame is also moveable/foldable at same point where foldable floor plates lie adjacent to one another);

[0041] FIG. 12 is the same view as shown in FIG. 11 with the addition of handle sliders and handle brackets shown attached to the back wall mountable frame portion of the foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention;

[0042] FIG. 13 is the same view as shown in FIG. 12 with the addition of cameras and electrical components for controlling the moveable and functional components of the foldable total body imaging apparatus shown attached to the front frame of the foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention;

[0043] FIG. 14 is the same view as shown in FIG. 13 with the addition of light panels shown attached to the sides of the front frame of the foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention;

[0044] FIG. 15 is the same view as shown in FIG. 14 with the addition of front curtain bracket assemblies shown attached to the front frame of the foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention and back curtain bracket assemblies shown attached to the upper back wall mountable frame portion of the foldable total body imaging apparatus;

[0045] FIG. 16 is the same view as shown in FIG. 15 with the addition of front wall panels shown attached to the front frame facing the interior of the foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention and back wall panels shown attached to the upper back wall mountable frame and back wall mountable frame portions facing the interior of the foldable total body imaging apparatus;

[0046] FIG. 17 is the same view as shown in FIG. 16 with the addition of lower and upper handle assemblies shown attached to the handle sliders and handle brackets shown attached to the back wall mountable frame portion of the foldable total body imaging apparatus;

[0047] FIG. 18 is the same view as shown in FIG. 17 with the addition of the computer and patient monitor shown attached to the front frame portion of the foldable total body imaging apparatus;

[0048] FIG. 19 is the same view as shown in FIG. 18 with the addition of side curtain rails attached to the front and rear curtain bracket assemblies and curtains attached to the side curtain rails of the foldable total body imaging apparatus;

[0049] FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the foldable total body imaging assembly shown in FIG. 19 with the side curtains shown pushed to the front of the imaging assembly and locked in place and the side curtain rails shown lowered at the point of the upper back wall mountable frame portion and locked in place;

[0050] FIG. 21 is the same view as shown in FIG. 20 but with upper and lower handles shown inserted into handle holder assemblies in preparation for folding the foldable total body imaging apparatus;

[0051] FIG. 22 is a back exterior view of the foldable total body imaging apparatus showing the operator display screen/monitor;

[0052] FIG. 23 is the same view as shown in FIG. 21 but with the floor plate assemblies and the bottom frame portion shown folded upwards so that the front and back frame portions are moved toward one another and then the bottom frame locked in place so that the foldable total body imaging apparatus is retained in the folded up position;

[0053] FIG. 24 is a side view of the foldable total body imaging apparatus shown in the folded up position;

[0054] FIGS. 24 through 33 show exemplary frames/screen shots of the graphic user interface for technicians/medical assistants and/or users/patients used with the foldable imaging station/booth to ensure that the automated imaging is correctly carried out and completed wherein each frame/screen shot corresponds to main windows and subsequent pop up windows in the graphical user interface.

[0055] FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the process by which a technician/medical assistant obtains and stores total body images of a user/patient and then sends the user's/patient's total body images to the user/patient's medical provider or a pre-designated online medical provider and then schedules a live feed video consultation between the user/patient and the user/patient's medical provider or the pre-designated online medical provider.

[0056] FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the process by which a user/patient obtains and stores total body images of a user/patient and then sends the user's/patient's total body images to the user/patient's medical provider or a pre-designated online medical provider and then schedules a live feed video consultation between the user/patient and the user/patient's medical provider or the pre-designated online medical provider.

[0057] FIG. 36 is a graphical user interface (GUI) screen shot showing a reduced size image of a total body navigational grid of a user/patient that corresponds to eight high resolution camera images with the upper left tile/section of the navigational grid shown selected and the associated high resolution camera image shown magnified for more in depth viewing;

[0058] FIG. 37 is a GUI screen shot showing a reduced size image of a total body navigational grid of a user/patient that corresponds to eight high resolution camera images with the upper middle tile/section of the navigational grid shown selected and the associated high resolution camera image shown magnified for more in depth viewing;

[0059] FIG. 38 is a GUI screen shot showing a reduced size image of a total body navigational grid of a user/patient that corresponds to eight high resolution camera images with the upper right tile/section of the navigational grid shown selected and the associated high resolution camera image shown magnified for more in depth viewing;

[0060] FIG. 39 is a GUI screen shot showing a reduced size image of a total body navigational grid of a user/patient that corresponds to eight high resolution camera images with the middle left tile/section of the navigational grid shown selected and the associated high resolution camera image shown magnified for more in depth viewing;

[0061] FIG. 40 is a GUI screen shot showing a reduced size image of a total body navigational grid of a user/patient that corresponds to eight high resolution camera images with the middle mid tile/section of the navigational grid shown selected and the associated high resolution camera image shown magnified for more in depth viewing;

[0062] FIG. 41 is a GUI screen shot showing a reduced size image of a total body navigational grid of a user/patient that corresponds to eight high resolution camera images with the bottom left tile/section of the navigational grid shown selected and the associated high resolution camera image shown magnified for more in depth viewing;

[0063] FIG. 42 is a GUI screen shot showing a reduced size image of a total body navigational grid of a user/patient that corresponds to eight high resolution camera images with the bottom right tile/section of the navigational grid shown selected and the associated high resolution camera image shown magnified for more in depth viewing; and

[0064] FIG. 43 is a GUI screen shot showing a reduced size image of a total body navigational grid of a user/patient that corresponds to eight high resolution camera images with the middle right tile/section of the navigational grid shown selected and the associated high resolution camera image shown magnified for more in depth viewing.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

[0065] The system of the present invention for patient body imaging with live feed medical consultation includes an imaging booth with a plurality of cameras for capturing body images of a patient, a server for storing and transmitting patient images and patient information, at least one computer and/or mobile computing device in communication with the server, and a computer processing unit in communication with at least one program application that includes the ability to conduct or schedule a live feed video consultation between the patient and a medical provider where the live feed video consultation enables both the patient and the medical provider to view the patient's body images. The live feed video consultation can occur immediately following the capture of a patient's body images using an image display screen contained in the imaging booth or it can take place at a later scheduled date and time where the patient and the medical provider each utilize their own computer or mobile computing device to carry out the live feed video consultation.

[0066] The system can include a program application that enables a medical provider to order and schedule the body imaging of a patient on a predesignated date and time using a predesignated imaging booth. The program application may also enable the medical provider to observe the capturing of the patient's body images in real-time via live video feed to ensure that adequate images are taken in order for the medical provider to conduct an accurate patient evaluation. The system of the present invention can also include a program application that a) delivers the patient's body images to the patient's medical provider(s) and/or medical facility in the form of an electronic medical record(s) that is/are consistent with existing electronic medical record formats and/or b) interfaces with existing electronic medical record databases to compare the patient's body images with existing medical records for the patient.

[0067] A description of an exemplary system for patient body imaging with live feed medical video consultation of the present invention and the process steps for the exemplary system are as follows:

[0068] System and Process for Asynchronous Total Body Imaging with Synchronous Live Feed Video Consultation Between Patient/User and Medical Provider

[0069] 1) Patient/user and/or Medical Provider (physician, dermatologist, etc.) schedule appointment time and place for Patient/user to use Total Body Imaging Booth to take full body images of patient/user. [0070] Total Body Imaging Booths may be located in any number of locations including, but not limited to, outpatient centers, medical offices, community health centers, telehealth centers, etc.

[0071] 2) Patient/user follows Total Body Imaging Booth instructions for capturing full body images of patient/user [0072] Medical provider may view taking of patient/user full body images during Imaging Booth appointment via program application to ensure adequate images and/or to determine if specific images need to be retaken during patient/user's Imaging Booth appointment [0073] Program application enables obtaining the patient/user's full body images and securely saving the patient/user's full body images to onsite server and/or servers through cloud storage where the patient/user's full body images can be later accessed by the patient/user and Medical Provider

[0074] 3) Next, either A or B [0075] A. Patient/user has synchronous Live Feed Video Consultation with Medical provider using display screen contained within Total Body Imaging Booth immediately after taking of full body images [0076] Program application allows Patient/user and Medical Provider to view patient/user full body images together during Live Feed Video consult where Medical Provider may use personal computer, tablet, cell phone, or any other portable or non-portable electronic device capable of displaying images and live video on a display screen [0077] B. Synchronous Live Feed Video Consultation between patient/user and Medical Provider occurs at a later scheduled time [0078] Program application allows Patient/user and Medical Provider to later view patient/user full body images together during Live Feed Video consult where Patient/user and Medical Provider may each use personal computer, tablet, cell phone, or any other portable or non-portable electronic device capable of displaying images and live video on a display screen [0079] Live Feed Video Consult between Patient/user and Medical Provider is virtual and may occur anywhere—e.g. patient/user in patient/user's home and Medical Provider in Medical Provider's home; patient/user in patient/user's home and Medical Provider in Medical Provider's office, etc.

[0080] The imaging booth used in the system of the present invention can be foldable to create a compact device having a small footprint when the imaging booth is not in use. In one embodiment, the folding imaging booth includes a foldable floor having a locking pin for locking the foldable floor in an unfolded position for use during patient body imaging and a quick release pin for locking the foldable floor to a front frame of the front of the foldable imaging booth when the foldable floor is in a folded position. In another embodiment, the foldable imaging booth can also include a plurality of moveable and lockable curtain rails that are located between front and back frame members of the folding imaging booth and/or removable handles extending from an interior back of the foldable imaging booth for assisting the body positioning of a patient and handle holders for retaining the handles when the foldable imaging booth is in a folded position.

[0081] The present invention is also directed to a foldable total body imaging apparatus that includes a front frame member, a back frame member, a foldable floor located between the bottom of the front frame member and the bottom of the back frame member, a plurality of cameras attached to the front frame member, a plurality of movable curtain rails located between the front and back frame members, a plurality of curtain panels where at least one curtain panel is connected to each of the curtain rails to create and enclosed interior area for taking a patient's body images, a display screen connected to the front frame member, and a computer processing unit in communication with at least one program application that triggers the cameras to capture body images of a patient positioned within the enclosed interior area of the foldable total body imaging apparatus. The plurality of cameras can include a wide angle lens camera to capture a total body image of a patient and a plurality of high resolution cameras to capture different body portions of the patient. The foldable total body imaging apparatus can include body positioning members, such as a plurality of handles for the patient's hands and a footplate for the patient's feet, to assist the patient in positioning his/her body for capturing the patient's body images. The handles for the patient's hands extend from an interior back of the foldable total body imaging apparatus and are removable so that they can be retained within handle holders contained in the foldable total body imaging apparatus when the apparatus is in a folded position. This embodiment of the apparatus that includes removable handles and handle holders assists with providing a folded imaging apparatus with the smallest possible footprint.

[0082] One embodiment of the foldable total body imaging apparatus includes one or more of the following: a locking pin for locking the foldable floor in an unfolded position for use during patient body imaging, a quick release pin for locking the foldable floor to the front frame of the foldable total body imaging apparatus when the foldable floor is in a folded position, and front curtain brackets connected to the front frame member and rear curtain brackets connected to the back frame member for respectively retaining the plurality of movable curtain rails when the foldable total body imaging apparatus is in an unfolded position for patient body imaging. The plurality of curtain rails are capable of being lowered and locked into position near the back frame member and the plurality of curtain panels are capable of being secured into place on the front curtain brackets when the total body imaging apparatus is in a folded position. The foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention may also include a program application in communication with the computer processing unit where the program application includes the ability to conduct or schedule a live feed video consultation between the patient and a medical provider where the live feed video consultation enables both the patient and the medical provider to view the patient's body images.

[0083] FIGS. 1-6 are perspective views of a prior exemplary embodiment of a total body imaging apparatus/imaging booth and its components that can be used in accordance with the system of the present invention for patient body imaging with live feed medical video consultation. These same figures of the prior exemplary embodiment of the total body imaging apparatus that can be used with the system of the present invention can be found as FIGS. 1-6 in U.S. Pat. No. 10,702,159, which also includes a detailed description of those figures.

[0084] FIGS. 7-18 show perspective views of the components of an exemplary embodiment of the foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention as the foldable total body imaging apparatus is being constructed. FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the completed foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention depicted in FIGS. 7-18 shown ready to be used by a patient for patient body imaging and live feed medical video consultation. FIGS. 20-21 show perspective views of the foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention as it is being prepared prior to folding the floor of the apparatus to produce a compact folded apparatus for storage during non-use. FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the foldable total body imaging apparatus of the present invention shown in the folded up position.

[0085] The identity of the elements/features that relate to the numbers shown in the drawing figures are as follows: [0086] 12 back frame member [0087] 14 floor frame [0088] 16 front frame member [0089] 18 camera wall bracket [0090] 20 actuator and step assembly [0091] 22 upper back frame member [0092] 24 foldable floor assembly [0093] 30 lower right handle slider assembly [0094] 32 lower left handle slider assembly [0095] 34 upper right handle slider assembly [0096] 36 upper left handle slider assembly [0097] 38 handle holding bracket [0098] 40 wide angle lens camera [0099] 42 plurality of high resolution cameras [0100] 44 camera power supply board assembly [0101] 46 USB hub [0102] 48 triple outlet extension [0103] 50 terminal block rail assembly [0104] 52 power supply assembly [0105] 54 adapters [0106] 60 LED panels [0107] 62 brackets for LED panels [0108] 64 left front curtain bracket assembly [0109] 66 left rear curtain bracket assembly [0110] 68 right rear curtain bracket assembly [0111] 70 right front curtain bracket assembly [0112] 72 external wall cover for external back frame member [0113] 74 external wall cover for external upper back frame member [0114] 76 interior wall cover for interior back frame member [0115] 78 interior wall cover for interior upper back frame member [0116] 80 interior wall cover for front frame member having openings therethrough for cameras [0117] 92 lower right handle [0118] 94 upper right handle [0119] 96 upper left handle [0120] 98 lower left handle [0121] 100 locking pin for locking foldable floor in unfolded position [0122] 102 quick release pin for locking foldable floor to front frame member [0123] 106 computer processing unit (CPU) [0124] 108 exterior mount for exterior operator display screen/monitor [0125] 110 exterior operator display screen/monitor (note that 106 and 110 can be all-in-one CPU with display screen) [0126] 112 interior mount for patient/user display screen/monitor [0127] 114 interior patient/user display screen/monitor [0128] 120 plurality of moveable curtain rails [0129] 122 plurality of curtain panels [0130] 124 quick release pin to lock curtain panels on front curtain bracket assemblies

[0131] FIGS. 25-33 show exemplary frames/screen shots of the graphic user interface for technicians/medical assistants and/or users/patients used with the foldable imaging station/booth to ensure that the automated imaging is correctly carried out and completed wherein each frame/screen shot corresponds to main windows and subsequent pop-up windows in the graphical user interface.

[0132] FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the process by which a technician/medical assistant obtains and stores total body images of a user/patient and then sends the user's/patient's total body images to the user/patient's medical provider or a pre-designated online medical provider and then schedules a live feed video consultation between the user/patient and the user/patient's medical provider or the pre-designated online medical provider.

[0133] FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the process by which a user/patient obtains and stores total body images of a user/patient and then sends the user's/patient's total body images to the user/patient's medical provider or a pre-designated online medical provider and then schedules a live feed video consultation between the user/patient and the user/patient's medical provider or the pre-designated online medical provider.

[0134] FIGS. 36-43 show exemplary graphical user (GUI) screen shots that can be used in accordance with the system of the present invention for patient body imaging with live feed medical video consultation. Each of the GUI screen shots show a reduced size image of a total body navigational grid of a user/patient that corresponds to eight high resolution camera images with a tile/section of the navigational grid shown selected and the associated high resolution camera image of the selected tile/section shown magnified for more in depth viewing. These same figures can be found as FIGS. 7-14 in U.S. Pat. No. 10,702,159, which also includes a detailed description of those figures. The exemplary GUI screen shots can be used during a live feed medical video consultation between a patient and a medical provider where the patient is able to see the same GUI screen shots as seen by the medical provider as well as the manipulations of those GYI screen shots by the medical provider and any annotations on those screen shots made by the medical provider.

[0135] The description of exemplary embodiments of the invention herein shows various exemplary embodiments of the invention. These exemplary embodiments and modes are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention and are not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the invention in any way. Rather, the following disclosure is intended to teach both the implementation of the exemplary embodiments and modes and any equivalent modes or embodiments that are known or obvious to those reasonably skilled in the art. Additionally, all included examples are non-limiting illustrations of the exemplary embodiments and modes, which similarly avail themselves to any equivalent modes or embodiments that are known or obvious to those reasonably skilled in the art.

[0136] Other combinations and/or modifications of structures, arrangements, applications, proportions, elements, materials, or components used in the practice of the instant invention, in addition to those not specifically recited, can be varied or otherwise particularly adapted to specific environments, manufacturing specifications, design parameters, or other operating requirements without departing from the scope of the instant invention and are intended to be included in this disclosure.

[0137] Unless specifically noted, it is the Applicant's intent that the words and phrases in the specification and the claims be given the commonly accepted generic meaning or an ordinary and accustomed meaning used by those of ordinary skill in the applicable arts. In the instance where these meanings differ, the words and phrases in the specification and the claims should be given the broadest possible, generic meaning. If any other special meaning is intended for any word or phrase, the specification will clearly state and define the special meaning.

[0138] The following claims are included as exemplary claims only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of patentable subject matter contained within the provisional patent application.