Abstract: A method for performing lower limb rehabilitation training comprises the steps of: (a) placing a training object's feet on a pedal in a limb rehabilitation training system, wherein the pedal comprises a pressure sensor and a location information sensor; (b) standing stably on the pedal to enable the pressure sensor on the pedal to record the body weight of the training object; and (c) sitting down on the saddle, thereby enabling: the pressure sensor on the pedal to monitor pressure variation between the training object and the pedal throughout the training of the training object, wherein the rehabilitation evaluating unit evaluates the physical status and rehabilitation status of the training object according to the physiological information and exercise information of the same collected by the sensing unit, and adjusts the exercise frequency and the exercise duration of the training object according to the physical status.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a device for supporting at least one arm of a user, wherein the device has at least one main body (2) for arranging on a torso (4) of the user and at least one supporting device (8) for supporting the arm, wherein the supporting device (8) is arranged on the main body (2) via at least one joint (10) so that it can be moved relative to the main body (2), wherein, in every position within a predetermined position range of the supporting system (8) relative to the main body (2), the joint (10) allows a movement of the supporting system (8) relative to the main body (2) in a first direction and prevents a movement in an opposite second direction.

Abstract: The pneumatic therapy apparatus and method with overlapped compression include a wrap and a controller. The wrap includes an outer wrap and an inner air bladder set; the controller can be fixedly connected to, detachably connected to, or separately connected to the outer wrap; the inner air bladder set includes one or more than one set of a first air bladder and a second air bladder that are overlapped; the controller contains an inflating motor and an integrated control board that are electrically connected. The inflating motor that is controlled by the integrated control board inflates the second air bladder first and then the first air bladder to achieve the overlapped compression between the second air bladder and the first air bladder. Therefore, the user can use the pneumatic therapy apparatus and method with overlapped compression to promote blood flow, treat lymphedema, prevent deep vein thrombosis and other diseases, and improve user experience in the treatment areas.

Abstract: Described herein are absorbent composites containing embossed superabsorbent materials and methods of manufacturing absorbent composites containing embossed superabsorbent materials. The absorbent composites have significantly improved rates of intake. Compositions and methods described herein are useful in a variety of absorbent products.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a medical airway passage device suitable for maintaining an airway for a patient is provided. The medical airway passage device includes a novel coupler device designed to prevent contamination, infection, and unwanted discharge of patient fluids and solids during usage. The coupler includes a locking mechanism configured to lock the coupler to a breathing tube and thus preventing unintentional decoupling of the coupler from the breathing tube. The coupler also includes a self-sealing suction port for removing patient discharges. The coupler further includes a filter for enabling the free flowing passage of airflow but prevention of the flow of patient discharges.

Abstract: An impeller for use in a centrifugal blower, the impeller includes a hub defining an axis of rotation for the impeller; a plurality of inclined blades, the plurality of inclined blades extending away from the hub; and a plurality of reverse inclined blades, the plurality of reverse inclined blades extending away from the hub. Each of the plurality of inclined blades are joined to an adjacent inclined blade at least in part by a reverse inclined blade.

Abstract: A personal hygiene product for maintaining dryness in the intergluteal cleft is provided. The personal hygiene product may include an absorbent substrate having a proximal end and a distal end, and a tether extending through the absorbent substrate, the tether having a first end and a second end, the first end extending past the absorbent substrate proximal end, the second end extending past the absorbent substrate distal end.

Abstract: A foldable absorbent apparatus to ameliorate bleeding of a wound which includes a first and second absorbent pad layer to absorb a fluid, and a malleable material layer enclosed within the first and second absorbent layer configured to be formed in various shapes, wherein the malleable material allows the first and second absorbent pad layers to be formed in various shapes to apply a pressure to a wound while at the same time absorbing fluids from the wound to promote healing of the wound.

Abstract: An absorbent article is disclosed. The article includes a topsheet formed of a section of formed nonwoven web material having an ordered arrangement of zones, each zone comprising one or more attenuated regions adjacent to one or more built-up regions, wherein the attenuated regions have a first average basis weight and the built-up regions have a second average basis weight, wherein the first average basis weight is less than the second average basis weight, the difference in basis weights corresponding to disposition of the filaments according to the ordered arrangement. The attenuated region(s) may include a plurality of discrete low bulk portions arranged in a pattern disposed along a longitudinal axis of the article, which facilitate z-direction movement of fluid through the topsheet and inhibit spreading of a fluid stain along the topsheet in the x and y directions.

Abstract: An exoskeleton component includes a wrist base structure, wrist intermediate structure, and end effector support structure. A first driveline output is disposed about a first axis. The first driveline output is coupled to the wrist intermediate structure for common rotation relative to the wrist base structure. A first motor drives the first driveline output to rotate. A second driveline output is disposed about a second axis that is transverse the first axis. The second driveline output is coupled to the end effector support structure for common rotation relative to the wrist intermediate structure. A second motor drives the second driveline output to rotate. An input device is coupled to the wrist base structure. A controller is configured to receive input signals from the input device and to control the first motor and the second motor in response to the input signals.

Abstract: A packaged elongate sanitary protection product includes a folded sanitary protection product enveloped in a substantially circular package and having first and second arcuate end portions comprising first and second ends, respectively, separated by a central portion. The topsheet and backsheet are joined in a flange surrounding the absorbent structure, and the absorbent structure comprises at least three intersecting, substantially circular sections aligned along a longitudinal axis. A first circular section is associated with the first arcuate end portion, and a second section is associated with the second arcuate end portion, and a central portion is associated with at least one intervening substantially circular portion. The intersections define folding axes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and enlarged flange sections of the topsheet and backsheet. The product is folded at the fold lines and the enlarged flange sections are folded inwardly to give the product a generally circular form.

Abstract: A rebreathing apparatus having inhaled oxygen mixing and exhaled carbon dioxide removal functions, enabling rebreathing by maintaining the amount of breathing oxygen by inhalation and removing carbon dioxide discharged by exhalation. The rebreathing apparatus includes a mask having one side to which an inhalation hose is connected and the other side to which an exhalation hose is connected; an exhaled breath storing container storing exhaled breath; a filter removing carbon dioxide; an inhaled breath storing container storing the air having passed through the filter; an oxygen storing container supplying oxygen to the inhalation storing container; a decompressor installed at an inlet of the oxygen storing container; an oxygen mixing module mixing the oxygen discharged through the oxygen supplying hose with the air; and a controller controlling operations of the exhaled breath storing container, the inhaled breath storing container, the oxygen storing container, the filter, and the oxygen mixing module.

Abstract: A bite block includes a hollow oral cavity insert part, a plate and a hollow outside part. The hollow oral cavity insert part is in contacts with an oral cavity of a subject at the time of attaching the bite block to the subject. The plate is formed in a flange shape extending from the oral cavity insert part. A hollow outside part includes an exposed portion which is exposed to an outside of the oral cavity at the time of attaching, and communicates with a hole of the oral cavity insert part. In the bite block, the hollow outside part includes at least one through hole with which an external device is attached to the bite block, on the exposed portion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a headgear comprising a semi-rigid frame engageable with the head of a user and a releasable connection system for releasable connection with a user interface, wherein the frame extends generally about a rear region of a user's head, generally about an upper region of a user's head, and generally about an ear or both ears of a user.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a compression garment can include one or more of a flex frame, a shape memory material, a backing, and a control module. In some variations, the flex frame can include a set of support regions, a set of cutout regions, a set of bridges, one or more terminals, and one or more rotation points. In some variations, the compression garment 100 can further include a fabric sleeve, one or more fasteners, a power module, and/or any other suitable component. The compression garment functions as a compression device (e.g., to improve circulation, enhance muscle recovery, etc.), and can additionally or alternatively function as a passive compression device, a heating and/or cooling device, or perform any other suitable functionality.

Abstract: Under the control of a controller, a drive mechanism portion moves a massaging member and an ascent-descent mechanism moves up and down the massaging member together with the entire drive mechanism portion. During an ordinary kneading massage, the massaging member performs a relative motion to describe a reference locus in the shape of a closed curve. The controller controls to make the massaging member perform a relative reciprocating movement within a partial movement range corresponding to a partial segment of the reference locus and simultaneously controls to make the ascent-descent mechanism move the drive mechanism portion up and down. The relative reciprocating movement of the massaging member along the partial segment of the reference locus and the up-down movement of the entire drive mechanism portion are combined together to produce a new motion of the massaging member describing a locus different from the reference locus.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and device for inducing or promoting a meditative state.

Abstract: A method for controlling an ankle-type walking assistance device may include measuring an angle of a joint of the walking assistance apparatus, calculating an angular velocity and a linear velocity of a frame of the walking assistance device using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) attached to the frame, generating a dynamics model for the walking assistance device based on the angle of the joint, the angular velocity and the linear velocity of the frame, calculating a disturbance applied to the walking assistance device based on the dynamics model, and controlling the walking assistance device based on the calculated force, equivalent, or wrench.

Abstract: An nCPAP device for assisting patient breathing includes a generator body forming an inlet, a chamber, and first and second flow circuits. The chamber directs pressurized gas from the inlet to the flow circuits. The flow circuits each include a nozzle, a channel, and at least one port. The nozzle emits a jet stream into the channel in a direction of a patient side thereof. The port fluidly connects the channel to ambient, and promotes entrainment of ambient air with the jet stream. In some embodiments, the channel forms a ramp feature directing exhaled air toward the jet stream in an angular fashion. The generator body requires reduced driving pressures to achieve target CPAP levels and reduces total imposed WOB as compared to conventional designs.

Abstract: A nasal mask having a seal housing and a flexible nasal seal connected or connectable to the seal housing to define a mask cavity. The nasal seal extends between a face-contacting side and an outer side. The nasal seal has a contacting surface having an edge that defines a nose-receiving opening into the mask cavity and which is configured to seal about the user's nose. The nasal seal also has an under-nose support fixedly connected into the seal and which is configured to extend within the mask cavity and having a contact surface that is oriented to contact at least a portion of the under-nose surface of the user.