Abstract: Conditioning devices for gainers and eSports athletes are presented. The devices includes a wrist rest device, a massage sleeve, a hand exercise bracelet, a knuckle bracelet and a tri-finger exercise device. The wrist rest device is configured to provide appropriate warmth to the forearms while gaming, using a keyboard, or any data input device. The massage sleeve is configured to be wrapped around a person's forearm. It includes multiple elevated geometric shapes that are be built into the fabric of the material to provide appropriate pressure along the musculature of the wrist and forearm. The hand exercise bracelet, the knuckle bracelet and the tri-finger exercise device are configured for increasing the flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and intrinsic muscle strength of fingers, wrists, and forearms especially for individuals who do extensive amounts of keyboarding as well as texting, typing, gaming, and data entry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for assisting breathing in a subject. In one embodiment, the device of the present invention is a splint that can be used to apply negative distending pressure, i.e., outward pull, to one or both of the chest walls and/or the abdomen of a subject. In certain embodiments, the splint comprises an air bladder that can be attached to the skin of the subject's chest and/or abdomen. When the air bladder is inflated, negative distending pressure is applied to the subject's chest and/or abdomen, thereby assisting or promoting respiration. In another embodiment, the splint comprises a piezoelectric material that when activated can provide negative distending pressure to the subject's chest and/or abdomen. In another embodiment, the subject is a neonate. In another embodiment, the inflated air bladder can apply a compressive force on the chest to facilitate expiration, and the removal of secretions in the airways.

Abstract: A massage device has a position adjustable handle along a handle slot that extends along a portion of the cane support. The cane support has a support extension portion, or the long substantially linear portion, an arc portion that extends from the support extension in an arc or cure and a head portion. The handle slot may extend a portion of the length of the cane support and along the support extension to the head portion. A vibration device is coupled to the head end of the cane support and may be decoupled from the cane support by a vibration dampening material that extends around the vibration device within a chamber. The vibration dampening material extend out to form a locking ring between the vibration assembly and the massage head. A user can comfortably hold the massage head against their body without excessive vibration in the cane support or handle.

Abstract: A system for adjusting pressure locally acting on the skin including a set of adjacent modules distributed so as to form a layer each module includes a cushion capable of changing shape and comprising a cavity, a valve, a tank, and a pressure sensor, wherein the cavity and the tank are in communication with each other by means of the valve, and the sensor is placed so as to sense pressure directly or indirectly acting on the cushion and a feedback loop arranged such as to increase or decrease the change in the shape of the cushion on the basis of the pressure detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A motion assistance apparatus including a support link to be attached to a waist of a user, a thigh link connected to a first end of the support link, a knee link connected to a first end of the thigh link, a connecting link connected to a first end of the knee link, and selectively connected to a second end of the support link, and an actuator configured to rotate the knee link with respect to the thigh link is provided.

Abstract: A person's sleep disorders are resolved by applying low frequency vibration. Mechanical vibrators (1) present on a first side of a plate type base member (9) set the plate type base member (9) in vibration in such a way that its second surface transmits mechanical vibration. A plurality of first low frequency pulse trains (100; 101, 102, 103 . . . ) of mechanical vibration are conducted to a part of the person's body, at successive time periods (T; T1, T2, T3 . . . ). A frequency (f) of vibration in each individual pulse train (100) is maintained constant (f; fa, fb, fc . . . ) within the range of 20-50 Hz. The pressure pulses (400) of said pulse train (100) have a contact power (I) with said part of the body within the range of 40-70 dB. The constant frequencies (fa, fb, fc . . . ) of the successive pulse trains (100; 101, 102, 103 . . . ) are mutually different and change monotonously and mostly linearly. At least one second pulse train (100) is transmitted to said part of the body.

Abstract: A vibrating fat eliminating device includes a vibrating mainbody, a chair body and a positioning unit. The vibrating mainbody includes a fixing notch and an upper surface, wherein the fixing notch is disposed on the upper surface. The chair body is detachably disposed on the vibrating mainbody and includes a supporting frame and a cushion, wherein the supporting frame is disposed on the upper surface, the cushion is disposed on the supporting frame, and the supporting frame includes a connecting portion having a through hole. The positioning unit passes through the through hole and is connected to the fixing notch correspondingly, wherein the chair body is detachably disposed on the upper surface via the positioning unit.

Abstract: A standing-up assistance method and apparatus may measure a pressure applied to a part of a body of a user, acquire information about a torque corresponding to the measured pressure, and provide an assistance force to the body of the user based on the information about the torque.

Abstract: A portable device for massage provides both massage through vibration and oil rubbing. The device mainly includes a gear mounting plate along with shafts, motor, motor gear, cycle gear, first bevel gear, bracket along with actuator and quarter pin joint, second bevel gear, vibrating plate along with vibrating knobs, oil rubbing plate, crank pin and bearing. This device is operated on DC current which makes it suitable for usage in vehicles. This device provides relief through vibration and oil rubbing at any part of body based on inception of pain.

Abstract: A fan filter device (50) for a respirator (1) includes an air inlet (54) for unfiltered air and an air outlet (56) for the discharge of filtered air. A fan unit (60), for aspirating air through the air inlet, includes a fan motor (62) and a fan sensor (64). The fan sensor is designed for detecting at least one operating parameter of the fan motor. The fan filter device further includes a filter unit (31) for receiving a filter (30) for filtering the aspirated air and an air flow sensor (58) for detecting at least one flow parameter of the filtered air flowing through the air outlet. A control unit (66) is configured to monitor the fan motor as a function of the at least one flow parameter and the at least one operating parameter. A respirator and method for operating such a fan filter device are also provided.

Abstract: A wearable massager includes a plurality of attachments, each of which is designed for a specific body part. Each attachment includes at least one massaging module on an inner surface that is either formed of mechanical rollers that simulate a massage as they are moved vertically and horizontally, or a plurality of contiguous, inflatable bladders that simulate a massage as they are inflated and rapidly deflated. A controller allows a user to vary the speed and intensity with which the rollers are moved horizontally and vertically, or the level, order and frequency in which each bladder is inflated and deflated. Accordingly, the continuous movement of the rollers or inflation and deflation of the bladders against the wearer's skin simulates the typical movements of a massage therapist's hands and fingers.

Abstract: A handheld massage tool that provides a cooling effect, intended to treat and improve the appearance of the skin, especially of the face.

Abstract: The present technology relates generally to cough-assist devices with humidified cough assistance. In one example, a system includes a cough-assist device having a first phase configured to provide insufflating gas to a patient circuit and a second phase configured to draw exsufflating gas from the patient circuit. A humidifier is disposed between the cough-assist device and a distal end of the patient circuit, the humidifier including a chamber configured to contain heated water and fluidically coupled to the cough-assist device and the patient circuit. The system further includes a bypass configured to (a) direct insufflating gas from the cough-assist device through a first route to the patient circuit such that the insufflating gas is humidified in the chamber, and (b) route exsufflating gas from the patient circuit through a second route to the cough-assist device such that the exsufflating gas bypasses the chamber.

Abstract: A method for external ear canal pressure regulation to alleviate one or more symptoms associated with a disorder or treat one or more disorders, the method including providing a fluid transfer device which generates a fluid flow of a fluid through an earplug, the earplug having an earplug external surface configured to sealably engage an external ear canal wall as a barrier between an external ear canal pressure and an ambient pressure; sealably engaging the earplug of the fluid transfer device with the external ear canal wall as the barrier between the external ear canal pressure and the ambient pressure; and operating the fluid transfer device to generate the fluid flow of the fluid through the earplug to achieve an external ear canal pressure differential between the external ear canal pressure and the ambient pressure effective to alleviate a disorder symptom or treat a disorder.

Abstract: A therapeutic device and method for using the same. The therapeutic device has a supportive body and a pressure applicator extending from the body that is configured to apply pressure to suboccipital muscles of a patient. The pressure applicator may be altered to adjust a position and points through which to apply pressure to the suboccipital muscles. The body may be positioned at an angle relative to the patient's neck and the pressure applicator is applied to the suboccipital muscles. The pressure can be applied for a duration of time to relieve and/or prevent headaches and migraines in patients.

Abstract: A closed-circuit heliox delivery system and methods for alleviating symptoms of COPD and related disorders are provided. The system is self-monitoring and can be used outside of a hospital environment. The system contains a gas supply fluidly connected to a breathing circuit. The breathing circuit contains an upper airway device, such as a mask. The system contains a sensor(s) and controller. The sensors measure parameters in the system, the ambient environment, or related to the physiological state of the user. The controller can adjust the system to maintain parameters within the device, i.e. pressure, temperature, humidity, within predetermined ranges. The controller can adjust the system to maintain a target physiological state of the user, i.e. target blood oxygen levels or Work of Breathing (WOB).

Abstract: A massage chair includes a backrest, and two sets of massage arms assembled with the backrest and spaced apart from each other along a transversal axis of the backrest, each set including a first and a second massage arm that respectively have a first and a second contact member and are movable relative to each other. The method includes positioning the two sets of the massage arms such that at least the first contact members of the first massage arms contact a desired region of a user's body, actuating the two sets of the massage arms to perform a sequence of kneading pulses or a continuous kneading displacement from a wide state to a narrow state to apply a gripping action on the user's body, and stopping the two sets of the massage arms in the narrow state for a period of time to maintain the gripping action on the user's body.

Abstract: In various embodiments, provided herein are systems, methods, processes, and devices for providing locomotive rehabilitation to a subject via one or more gait motions that substantially accurately mimic motions performed in healthy, natural gait cycles. The system may mimic natural gait motions via footplates and handles, and one or more linkage systems. In particular embodiments, the system may further include a motor unit and/or clutch for providing controlled forces assisting or resisting motions of a linkage system. Further, the system may include a tower for operating in a standing or seated position. In at least one embodiment, the system includes a body weight support system that provides offloading forces to a subject.

Abstract: A method for controlling target massage equipment, a device for controlling the target massage equipment, and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium. The method includes obtaining at least one of an arm swing frequency or a total exercise intensity when a user is doing exercise through a wearable device, obtaining exercise information according to the at least one of the arm swing frequency or the total exercise intensity, and controlling the target massage equipment to operate according to the exercise information.

Abstract: A non-burning type flavor inhaler includes an aerosol source that generates an aerosol; an atomizer that atomizes the aerosol source without burning; a power source that supplies power to the atomizer; a light-emitting element; and a control unit that controls the light-emitting element. The control unit controls the light-emitting element in a first light-emitting mode in a puff state inhaling the aerosol, and controls the light-emitting element in a second light-emitting mode different from the first light-emitting mode in a non-puff state not inhaling the aerosol. The second light-emitting mode changes according to a number of puff actions for inhaling the aerosol.