Abstract: A cosmetic device with an exchangeable application head and a device body, wherein the device body contains a motor and drive mechanism, an actuating switch, a power supply, a head recognition element and a control element adapted to control the motor and drive mechanism based on an actuation of the actuation switch and the application head recognized by the head recognition element. It is provided that the head recognition element comprises at least one mechanical switch disposed on a carrier fixed at the device body. Further, a flexible actuation area is disposed in front of the at least one mechanical switch. The exchangeable application head has at least one recognition generating protrusion actuating through the flexible actuation area on one of the at least one mechanical switches when the exchangeable application head is mounted at the device body.

Abstract: A device for monitoring a treatment of posture of body parts in which a local mechanotherapeutic stimulus is applied includes an elastic material which is to be worn over the part of the body, a pressure regulating support, a pressure applicator and a pressure sensor. The support is fixed to the elastic material and passes over a region where mechanotherapeutic stimulus is to be applied. The sensor is rigidly attached to the pressure applicator and they are together received in a pocket. The sensor senses pressure and hence a stimulus applied to the part as a result of the tension in the support, the sensor being configured to output a signal indicative of the pressure applied, providing the opportunity to change the stimulus to within a given range based on the feedback from the sensor. A method for using the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: Determining whether a compression garment is worn by a wearer of the garment by analyzing a pressure signal waveform indicative of a fluid pressure in an inflatable and deflatable bladder of the compression garment. Variance detected in the pressure signal waveform during the analysis is indicative of a change in condition of the compression garment. In one aspect the change in condition is verified using confirmatory analysis. In another aspect, the variance is one of a pressure rise and a pressure impulse. In yet another aspect, the variance is an oscillating amplitude as a function of time representative of a pulse of the wearer.

Abstract: A massage kit having a foam roller, a massage device, and a removable cover. The massage device includes a flat bottom surface with a curved top surface. Protrusions extend from the massage device and are configured to interact with the removable cover to hold the cover in place on the top surface or the bottom surface of the massage device. The roller includes an opening sized and dimensioned to receive the massage device.

Abstract: A vent arrangement for a mask system includes a mask component and a mask vent provided to the mask component. The mask vent includes a plurality of vent holes each extending through a thickness of the mask component and each including a vent exit, and a continuous side wall structured to surround the plurality of vent exits of the vent holes.

Abstract: A blower configured for a breathing apparatus which can have a diffuser for increasing static pressure and/or reducing noise and/or mitigating pressure instabilities and/or managing reverse flow. The diffuser can be located within a housing, such as along with a motor, between an impeller and an outlet. The diffuser can include diffuser elements arranged in cascades, and can include one or more circumferential rings to direct air.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for massaging having a body with a handle and a distal end, and a rigid support movably attached to the body and having a surface. The apparatus is sized to contact the user between the distal end and the surface. The user may then adjust the a force by moving the handle relative to the surface to apply a force to the user's body.

Abstract: Portable containment device having a chamber which further includes a first end, a second end, and a vertical wall, wherein a filter is arranged at the second end to entrap airborne particles emitted into an opening formed at the first end of the portable containment device.

Abstract: Compression garments may include mitts and tightening apparatus to don, or put on, such compression garments. The mitts may be configured to receive a user's hand such that the user can move one or more portions of the garments using the mitts. The tightening apparatus may allow a user to selectively tighten or loosen the garments about the user's body portions. Once donned, the compression garments may apply pressure to one or more regions of the user's body such as, e.g., arm regions, shoulder regions, torso regions, and neck regions.

Abstract: A training device suppresses unintended operation of an operation rod when executing an operation mode in which operation of the operation rod is controlled based on a force applied to the operation rod. The training device includes the operation rod, a motor, a force detector, a rotation information output sensor, a first command calculator, and a force corrector. The operation rod moves a limb. The motor operates the operation rod in a direction of degree of freedom. The force detector detects a force component and outputs a force component signal. The rotation information output sensor detects an operation position of the operation rod in a corresponding direction of degree of freedom. The force corrector calculates a corrected force component value based on operation positions of the operation rod and force component signal. The first command calculator calculates a first motor control command based on the corrected force component value.

Abstract: This invention is directed to offer a customizable, cost effective, and comfortable soft gripping solution for patients with chronic disabilities, such as diabetic neuropathy, allowing the patients to function independently and perform routine daily tasks. A soft robotic gripper has been developed with one or more inflatable systems actuated by aft to assist a user to grip an object. The main body of the gripper bends with air actuation while the fingertip actuation helps functionality in the extremities. The gripper is further enhanced by adding sensors that integrate feedback for sensitivity to touch, conformability, and grip ability. The modular design modifications allow for gripper adjustments as the disease progresses or rescinds. The gripper also works as a training aid for routine physical therapy exercises. Data collected by a microprocessor can also help learn more about these chronic diseases and use artificial intelligence to customize treatment regimens for individual patients.

Abstract: The modular sexual assistance apparatus includes a secure structure (A) able to support a user. The secure structure (A) includes a carriage (12) arranged on a linear guide and mounted on a pedestal (8). The linear guide includes a safety device which is suitable for controlling a linear travel of the carriage (12). The linear guide includes a system for slaving by an elastic cable (30). It includes a stopper ball (33) and is suitable for entering both a locking catch (32) secured to the pedestal (8) and a ring (31) secured to the carriage (12). A tensed state of the elastic cable (30) is defined both by a movement of the stopper ball (33) along the pedestal (8) and by a clamped state of the elastic cable (30) in the locking catch (32).

Abstract: An actuation assembly for an oral irrigator includes a bezel secured to or formed as part of a housing of the oral irrigator, an actuator operably connected to the bezel and moveable relative thereto, and an augmentation fluid positioned between the bezel and the actuator. The augmentation fluid modifies a frictional relationship between the bezel and the actuator to provide a predefined resistance force between the actuator and the bezel as the actuator is rotated relative to the bezel.

Abstract: A pressure controller for a fluidic bladder has in sequence a pump, a first fluid line, a supply pressure sensor, a second fluid line, a bladder having an inlet coupled to the second fluid line, a bladder outlet coupled to a third fluid line of substantially equal length to the second fluid line, a return pressure sensor, and a fourth fluid line coupled to the return pressure sensor and returning fluid from the pump to the reservoir. A pressure estimate is formed by averaging the supply pressure and return pressure. The pressure controller receives a setpoint pressure as a command and data over a wireless channel, and computes a head pressure offset by turning the pump off and measuring the supply and return pressures.

Abstract: A flat mounting plate frictionally engages a protective facemask body inner surface, surrounds a first opening, at least partially, and defines a second opening that is co-extensive with the first opening, at least partially. A flat retaining plate frictionally engages the protective facemask body outer surface, surrounds the first opening, at least partially, and defines a third opening that is co-extensive with the first opening, at least partially. A tubular spacer is positioned between the flat mounting plate and the flat retaining plate inserted into the first opening to define a passageway connecting the second opening to the third opening for nourishment to flow therethrough. A gasket is positioned between the flat mounting plate and the flat retaining plate to seal the passageway. The flat mounting plate and the flat retaining plate define jaws for gripping the protective facemask body to hold the port assembly in place.

Abstract: A filter structure includes a blower having a gas suction opening, the blower compressing gas taken from the gas suction opening and supplying the compressed gas to respiratory organs of a patient; a housing that contains the blower and has air passage openings connected to the gas suction opening; a bag at least part of which is made of a nonwoven paper as a filter material, for covering the housing; and a chamber forming member disposed between the housing and the bag, for forming a chamber CAM between each air passage opening and the nonwoven paper. Thus, effort for maintenance of a filter is reduced.

Abstract: Advanced compression garments and their methods of use, including garments with compression applying straps, and associated sensors that are able to sense the compression applied to an underlying body tissue by the straps. Pressure and/or temperature information from the sensors may be conveyed to a wearer of the garment and/or to another party.

Abstract: A walking support robot is presented by the present disclosure. The walking support robot moves in accordance with a handle load while guiding a user to walk along a walking route. The walking support robot includes a body, a handle on the body, a sensor that senses a load applied to the handle, and a moving device that moves the walking support robot by controlling rotation of a rotating member in accordance with the load. Guide information is generated for guiding the user to walk along the walking route. Presented information is presented for guiding the user based on the guide information. A physical task is set by adjusting complexity of the walking route. A degree to which the user follows the walking route is calculated, and the physical task is adjusted based on the degree.

Abstract: An improved sealing element for a facemask and facemasks which include the sealing element are provided. The sealing element may be formed of a flexible material having a durometer value of 60 or less on a Type 000 scale, and the sealing element may have at least three primary external faces including a) a facemask attachment face; b) a skin contact face; and c) a third face. When viewed in cross-section, the skin contact face is the longest of the three faces, and the sealing element is formed into a triangular or trapezoidal cross-sectional configuration during manufacturing. Also when viewed in cross section, the side corresponding to the third face may have a length which is less than 90% of the length of the skin contact face.

Abstract: A condition correction unit includes a plan storage unit configured to store correction plans showing contents of correction of the body condition of a seated person, a presentation unit configured to read a correction plan based on a current value measured by a measurement unit from the plan storage unit and present the correction plan to the seated person, and a processing execution unit configured to execute processing to correct posture by controlling an operating unit. The plan storage unit stores the correction plan presented by the presentation unit in association with information identifying the seated person when the correction plan is presented. The processing execution unit reads the correction plan associated with the information identifying the seated person from the plan storage unit, and executes the processing to correct the posture according to correction contents shown by the correction plan.