Abstract: A surgical monitoring system including a machine vision sensor, an electronic controller communicatively coupled to the machine vision sensor, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory storing a computer readable instruction set, where, when the computer readable instruction set is executed by the processor, the electronic controller, detects a position of a subject with the machine vision sensor, detects a position of a person support apparatus, compares the detected position of the subject with the detected position of the person support apparatus, and determines if the detected position of the subject and the detected position of the person support apparatus indicates that the subject is not aligned with the person support apparatus.

Abstract: A pillow for treating snoring and/or sleep apnea features at least one head recess having a bottom area for receiving and supporting a lateral side of a user's face, and a peripheral area spanning upwardly from the bottom area at a perimeter thereof. A neck channel extends from the head recess. The peripheral area of the head recess includes a chin region that reaches laterally outward from the neck channel at an angle and orientation such that the user's cervical spine resides in a relaxed non-extended state, and the user's mandible is maintained in a closed position. In embodiments for couples, first and second head recesses in the top of one pillow face inwardly toward one another, and third and fourth head recesses in either the bottom of the same pillow or the top of a separate pillow bottom surface face outwardly away from one another.

Abstract: This invention is related to wound care in humans and animals, and they reduce the use of adhesives. Also allows the process of wound dressing to be faster, easier, and applicable even with one hand. In these models, a support unit and straps are used. These straps are stretchable and attach to a zone of the hook fastener on the support on a detachable, re-attachable basis. In some models the support unit will function as the stabilizer of the system or to make the functions simpler. The main idea is used in making multiple models for use in different areas of the body. In other models the unit allows guarding the skin and wound site or for the protection of the wound. All in all, the applicant has tried to introduce units for improving the humans and animals life.

Abstract: A knee brace includes a support module including a first body, a second body, and a hinge movably coupling the first body to the second body. The includes a pin on one of the first and second bodies, and a receptacle on the other of the first and second bodies. The receptacle is configured to receive the pin therein, such that the pin is rotatable and translatable within the receptacle. The knee brace also includes a fastener configured to releasably attach the knee brace to a leg. One of the first and second bodies couples with a first portion of the leg via the fastener, and the other of the first and second bodies couples with a second portion of the leg via the fastener. The first and second portions of the leg are separated by a knee joint of the leg.

Abstract: A multi-segment supportive belt assembly for reducing displacement of one or more orthotic devices on the lower extremities of a user. The supportive belt comprises a first group of segments including a plurality of linking segments linking the supportive belt assembly to the anatomical structure of the user, and a second group of segments including, for each lower extremity, at least one lateral segment connecting adjacent linking segments, the at least one lateral segment being longitudinally aligned with the user's hips, at least one of the lateral segments being adapted to be connected to the one or more orthotic devices.

Abstract: A back brace includes: a back plate; left and right cord plates each slidably mounted to left and right sides of the back plate, respectively, and to which first and second flexible belt members are respectively secured; and a cord guide arrangement for each plate to particularly direct first and second cords. Each of the left and right cord plates include a pair of concentric cord guides, each of which are formed of a circular segment that is 180 degrees or less. The first cord is selectively wound around the pair of concentric cord guides on the upper portions of the left and right cord plates, while the second cord is selectively wound around the pair of concentric cord guides on the lower portion of the cord plates, so pulling on the cords provides a mechanical advantage to buckle the plate to exert a compressive force on the patient's torso.

Abstract: An orthotic substantially precludes a human wearing it from rolling from her or his side to her or his face or back. The garment (such as a vest or jacket) has an open top portion, a front that can be closed by fasteners, a substantially closed rear, a first receptacle on the front, and a second receptacle on the rear and functionally cooperating with the first receptacle. Third and fourth receptacles are preferably also provided, the first and second receptacles on the left side of the garment, and the third and fourth on the right side. The garment may be primarily of a stretchable mesh fabric. A cylindrical or prismatic bolster (e. g. of firm foam or rubber) is insertable into, and removable from, each of the first and second receptacles, or each of the third and fourth receptacles.

Abstract: An adjustable portable foot elevator. The adjustable portable foot elevator includes a base having an upper surface and lower surface, a plurality of support legs extending from the lower surface, a first vertical rod disposed on the upper surface, and a second vertical rod slidably engaged with the first vertical rod, wherein the second vertical rod can be locked in place via a locking mechanism. A footrest is disposed on the upper end of the second vertical rod. A cushion is disposed on the footrest, wherein the cushion is configured to support a foot thereon. The adjustable portable foot elevator provides a portable footrest that may be raised or lowered to maintain a foot at a desired elevated position for optimal comfort.

Abstract: A brace comprises a belt and removably attachable vertical strut(s). Each vertical strut can comprise one or more of a strut(s), thoracic pad(s), hip pad(s), lumbar support pad(s), chest support pad(s), de-rotation pad(s), or any other component suitable to assist or restrict movement of a wearer's body, reduce or apply a force to a wearer's body, correct the shape of a wearer's body, reduce pain, or provide support to a wearer's body. It is contemplated that each component can be removable or adjustable from a vertical strut or belt.

Abstract: A disposable radial access catheterization sleeve is provided for radial access catheterization. The sleeve includes a closed distal end, and open proximal end and a tubular sidewall extending between the ends. An access opening is formed in the tubular sidewall to permit access to a catheterization site on the arm of the patient.

Abstract: A lifting belt includes a lifter configured to generate a tractive force in a longitudinal direction of a spinal column by expansion, a left connector and a right connector respectively disposed on a left side and a right side of the lifter, and a central connector attachable to or detachable from the left connector and the right connector.

Abstract: An orthopedic device has an elongate, tubular body defining a patella opening located generally at a center portion of the tubular body. A patella buttress including a buttress pocket is located on the tubular body and about the patella opening. The buttress pocket has various stretchability characteristics relative to the tubular body. A buttress element is associated with the buttress pocket.

Abstract: A method of providing a sterile drape for covering a display of a phacoemulsification console may include providing the sterile drape in a sterile package dedicated for a patient, enabling removal of the sterile drape from the package by a sterile user, providing a finger guard pocket in the sterile drape suitable for receiving fingers of the sterile user, and providing a fitted pocket to allow for fitting of the sterile drape over the display.

Abstract: The interchangeable mouth shields disclosed herein include a lip-anterior portion and teeth tray that can be releasably coupled together. The lip-anterior portion includes a panel positioned anterior to a lip shield. The panel can be customized to be different shapes and have decorative features. The interchangeable mouth shield includes a vent enabling a user to breathing through the interchangeable mouth shield during use. The teeth tray can be selectively flavored.

Abstract: An earplug and method for attenuating sound. An acoustic canal extends straight through a housing to guide the sound inside an ear canal. The acoustic canal comprises a canal section dimensioned to fit at least partially inside the ear canal. The canal section ends at one side in a first exterior opening to let the sound into the ear canal. Another side of the canal section transitions into a first resonance volume with a relatively wide diameter. A second resonance volume ends at one side in a second exterior opening and, the other side being separated from the first resonance volume by a sound attenuating mesh. This provides resonance cavities that compensate attenuation of the mesh over a wide range of high frequencies.

Abstract: An intravaginal support device is disclosed, which is capable of being expanded and contracted in a state of being inserted in a vagina for treating pelvic organ prolapse. The intravaginal support device can include an opening/closing portion capable of switching operations between an open state for allowing passage of fluid therethrough and a cut-off state for cutting off passage of the fluid, a bag portion being expandable by flowing-in of fluid through the opening/closing portion and being contractible by flowing-out of the fluid through the opening/closing portion, and an insertion guide portion adapted to guide the bag portion into the vagina, the insertion guide portion extending along at least part of an outer surface of the bag portion from a vaginal orifice side end portion of the bag portion to a vaginal depth side end portion of the bag portion.

Abstract: A respirator includes a frame, a filter layer, and a face seal member. The frame has an outer side and an inner side. The frame defines an opening therethrough. The filter layer is mounted to the outer side of the frame and covers the opening of the frame. The filter layer is configured to prohibit permeation of aerosol, gas, and/or vapor contaminants therethrough. The face seal member is mounted to the inner side of the frame. The face seal member includes a seal contact area configured to engage a facial surface of a wearer. The face seal member incorporates a phase change material therein. The phase change material is configured to provide localized cooling by absorbing heat emitted by the wearer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an upper extremity restraint which uses moveable non-adhesive restraint strappings and a reversible rigid platform, which enables a caregiver to ensure the patient's secure upper limb positioning for intravenous site maintenance. The present invention also includes an upper extremity restraint which uses parallel openings in the backbone restraint, which enable the immobilization of the upper limb through use of tie down restraining to prevent formation of hematomas or other types of patient injury caused by IV catheter site interruption or displacement.

Abstract: An orthopedic device is provided for treating complications of the hip and has means for trochanter compression, pelvis support, lumbar compression, variously directed straps, and thigh support. The trochanter compression and an internal/external rotation strap provide pain relief through compression and skin protection, unloading of joints through compression and sealing, and unloading by load transfer. Means for adjustably dosing of straps enables pain management and ease of use.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to convert a dental, oral, orthodontic appliances, retainers, and dentures into a multifunctional oral appliance. The apparatus includes plurality of mechanical connectors and attachments made of plastic, ceramic, or metal, that convert any dental or oral appliances, into multipurpose, three dimensionally adjustable oral appliances for treating obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, temporomandibular joint and musculoskeletal disorders of the jaw, and for improving breathing from the mouth even when nasal passages are blocked.