公开(公告)号：US20210145351A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-20

申请号：US16868573

申请日：2020-05-07

Applicant: X DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Nick Robertson ,  Russell Mirov ,  John Stivoric

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61F11/00 ,  A61B5/0478 ,  A61F2/18 ,  A61N1/05

Abstract: The technology involves scaffold structures used for in-ear sensor systems. Such systems that can perform biometric signal detection or act as a human-computer interface. Scaffolding arrangements minimize the amount of material placed in the ear while providing a secure fitting device that can be worn for hours, days or longer in order to provide maximal benefit to the wearer. The scaffolding includes a “C”-shaped arcuate curvature for at least part of the housing. This configuration can act as a natural leaf spring to help maintain the housing in contact with different points along the ear. Sensors are located along various points of the scaffolding for use in different diagnostic situations. Different components of an on-board sensor input and processing system can be distributed along different parts of the scaffolding. Such structures beneficially minimize ambient sound occlusion and avoid the need of an exterior strap or clip worn around the ear.

公开(公告)号：US20230056010A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-23

申请号：US17405782

申请日：2021-08-18

Applicant: X Development LLC

Inventor： Anupama Thubagere Jagadeesh ,  Samira Darvishi ,  Nick Robertson

IPC: A61B10/00

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an intradermal needle device including a rigid base; a needle rigidly affixed to the rigid base, the needle including a hollow shaft extending from the rigid base along an axis to a tip of the needle; a cap formed from a deformable material affixed to the rigid base and extending along the axis, the cap comprising a cushion portion surrounding a portion of the hollow shaft, the cushion portion having a convex-shaped surface facing away from the rigid base, wherein the tip of the needle extends beyond the convex surface by a non-zero distance of 1.5 mm or less and wherein when the intradermal needle device can be pressed with the needle tip against skin of a living body, the tip pierces the skin to a depth of 1.5 mm or less and the convex-shaped surface of the cushion portion deforms against the skin surrounding the needle.