Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent cores especially ultrathin fluid absorbent cores comprising fluid-absorbent polymers in a plurality of pockets, wherein the particle size distribution of the fluid-absorbent polymers in the pockets vary by not more than 15% between the pockets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an external skeletal fixator, which comprises a fixing member and a stereoscopic hood. The fixing member is disposed on a first end surface of the stereoscopic hood. The diameter of a second end surface of the stereoscopic hood is greater than that of the first end surface of the stereoscopic hood. When the stereoscopic hood is disposed to a pin passing through a skin tissue and a bone tissue, the second end surface of the stereoscopic hood is against the skin tissue surrounding a pin-skin interface and thus covering the stereoscopic hood over the pin-skin interface. The first end surface and a sidewall of the stereoscopic hood do not contact the pin-skin interface and the skin tissue around. Thereby, the contact area between the isolating structure and the pin-skin interface is reduced and the isolating structure blocks external germs from entering via the pin-skin interface.

Abstract: Means for reconfiguring a wheelchair are disclosed wherein a user or an occupant of the wheelchair is enabled to repeatably alternate the wheelchair between an original load-bearing configuration and a modified load-bearing configuration by engaging and disengaging a ground-contacting adaptive implement operatively connected to a load transitioning mechanism, said load transitioning mechanism adapted for connection to a forward portion of the wheelchair. Embodiments according to the present invention enable an occupant of the wheelchair to alternate the wheelchair, through a cyclic operation sequence, between the original configuration and the modified configuration by toggling of a manipulable switch and subsequent momentary reclining of the wheelchair.

Abstract: Multi-layer cushion supports are described which may generally comprise a first support having a first contact surface for contacting a portion of a body and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first support defining a central chamber and a peripheral chamber surrounding the central chamber, wherein the first support is filled with a first gas or liquid and a second support attached to the first support along the first contact surface. The second support may be filled with a second gas or liquid which is relatively more viscous than the first gas or liquid. In particular, the first support may be filled with a volume of air and the second support may be filled with oil which is less than the volume of air.

Abstract: A compressible or retractable support (10, 80, 90, 100) is installed inside an air blower cavity (36) of a body support system (30), such as a medical mattress with forced air flow. The support is compressed or retracted within the cavity when the air blower (40) is inserted in the dynamic configuration of the body support system. The support rebounds to an uncompressed state to fill a greater portion of the air blower cavity when the air blower is removed to convert the body support system to a static configuration.

Abstract: An isolation and treatment enclosure system for a patient includes a bed module that supports the patient, a spool disposed at a first end of the bed module, and a flexible, continuous enclosure disposed on the spool. The flexible, continuous enclosure can be extended from the spool along a length of the bed module so as to create a tube in which the patient and the bed module are enclosed.

Abstract: An infant incubator heat control device (44) includes a temperature-detecting device (46) providing chamber interior and incubator heater temperature measured values (T1, T2). A first mode of operation has an interior temperature set value (R1), a temperature of the heater set value (R2) is calculated as a function of the interior temperature set value (R1) and of the chamber interior temperature measured value (T1). A controlled variable (R) is calculated for the heater (24) as a function of the temperature of the heater set value (R2) and of the heater measured value (T2). A second mode of operation calculates a temperature of the heater set value (R2) independently of the chamber interior temperature measured value (T1). A controlled variable (R) is calculated for the heater (24) as a function of the set value (R2) for the temperature of the heater (24) and of the heater temperature measured value (T2).

Abstract: Surgical table comprising: a base comprising a chassis and rotatably connected to the chassis a plurality of wheels for supporting the surgical table on a floor, a first of the wheels being drivable and comprised in a swivel castor rotatably connected to the chassis; a column extending from the chassis; a tabletop coupled to the column and providing a patient support surface; and a drive system for causing rotation of the first wheel relative to the chassis thereby to drive the surgical table along the floor. Also disclosed are surgical tables with a drive system for causing rotation of a wheel of the table in dependence on one or more of a state of a dead man's switch of the table, a height of a column of the table, a state of a brake of the table, and a state of a power supply of the table.

Abstract: A head support device for use with a bed includes a head-receiving component; a base component adapted to rest on a stable surface; a vertically-oriented spine component extending upwards from the base component to the head-receiving component; and at least one bed-connection structure extending horizontally from an intermediate position along the spine component.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting the head and neck for airway management and to facilitate the maintenance of a patent airway under anesthesia, for unconscious patients, and for any circumstance requiring a patent airway while the patient is lying on her side. The apparatus includes a head supporting surface, an adjustable neck supporting surface, and two adjustable jaw support arms to protrude the jaw forward and maintain ventilation while the patient is lying on either of his/her sides.

Abstract: A surgical leg positioner capable of bending the knee in varus or valgus while simultaneously distracting the tibia from the femur, the leg positioner having a thigh clamp module, a swing arm module connected to the thigh clamp module in a manner that offsets a joint axis laterally to the side of the knee of the patient so as not to damage the opposite compartment of the knee when bent in varus or valgus. The swing arm module also distracts the knee simultaneously when the knee is bent in varus or valgus. The swing arm module also permits flexion and extension of the knee at the knee's natural flexion-extension axis. The surgical leg positioner also utilizes a thigh brace that properly aligns the leg on the surgical leg positioner.

Abstract: A surgical leg positioner capable of bending the knee in varus or valgus while simultaneously distracting the tibia from the femur, the leg positioner having a thigh clamp module, a swing arm module connected to the thigh clamp module in a manner that offsets a joint axis laterally to the side of the knee of the patient so as not to damage the opposite compartment of the knee when bent in varus or valgus, and a rail lock assembly to lock the knee in varus or valgus. The swing arm module also distracts the knee simultaneously when the knee is bent in varus or valgus. The swing arm module also permits flexion and extension of the knee at the knee's natural flexion-extension axis. The surgical leg positioner also utilizes a thigh brace that properly aligns the leg on the surgical leg positioner.

Abstract: An orthopedic pressure device comprises (a) a semi-rigid or rigid main body configured to contour the curvature of a portion of a wearer's anatomy, (b) an adjustable strap for securing the main body to the wearer, and (c) a displacing mechanism disposed in the main body for applying perpendicular force to the soft tissues of the wearer. The displacing mechanism comprises a lace and tensioning system for adjusting the perpendicular force to the soft tissues.

Abstract: A penis lengthening device comprises a traction chamber with tapered sidewalls configured to secure the penis within the chamber by forming a partial vacuum therein. A flexible air seal covers the upper portion of the traction chamber and extends over the penis. As the chamber is evacuated, the air seal tightens around the penis, creating an air seal to retain the vacuum within the chamber. Tensile force is transmitted through the chamber to the penis of the user. Alternative “light traction” embodiments utilize a condom-like device configured to attach to an elastic band, or to suspend weights therefrom. Larger tensile forces are applied for shorter periods of a few minutes up to an hour using the traction chamber embodiment, and smaller forces of 1-2 pounds are applied for longer periods of several hours using a light-traction embodiment. Alternate between the two methods throughout the day enhances its effectiveness.

Abstract: A supporting module and a motion assistance apparatus including the same, the supporting module including a supporting frame including a sliding guide, a sliding joint configured to slide along the sliding guide, and an elastic module provided in the supporting frame, and configured to provide an elastic force to the sliding joint, are provided.

Abstract: A load detecting device includes a sole shape portion that is formed along a shape of a sole of a walk trainee, and on which the sole gets, a flare portion that is formed so as to project outside the sole shape portion, a first load sensor that is provided at the sole shape portion and detects the load of the sole shape portion, and a second load sensor that is provided at the flare portion and detects the load of the flare portion.

Abstract: A mobility aid is provided for use in sup- porting at least part of a user's body weight. The mobility aid generally includes a leg, a support configured to receive at least part of a forearm of a user's arm, a handle configured to be grasped by the user, and a force distribution member configured to engage a user's side and provide support to the user. The support extends away from the leg and is arranged at an angle with the leg of between about fifteen degrees and about forty-five degrees. The handle extends away from the leg and is arranged at an angle with the leg of between about fifteen degrees and about forty-five degrees. The force distribution member is pivotally coupled to the support such that the mobility aid can be used on either a right side or a left side of the user's body.

Abstract: An apparatus having an upper frame adapted to at least partially encircle a person and including a lower frame and two double scissor mechanisms for coupling the upper frame to the lower frame, wherein the distance between the upper frame and the lower frame can be varied by adjusting the double scissor mechanisms, and the walker is raised or lowered. Scissor lift assemblies housed in the lower frame, each powered by a motor or compressor, raise and lower each double scissor mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a signal for identifying traffic lights for pedestrians, using an electronic urban guidance device with computer vision, for blind or visually impaired people. The signal is cylindrical or prismatic, has marks that contain encoded information such as the identification of the traffic light, and information characterizing the traffic light and the crossing. The signal can be recognized in 360° and there are versions for a smaller viewing angle. The main signal for identifying the traffic light can have secondary identification signals. In adverse viewing conditions caused by the light or the weather, the signal can be reflective, fluorescent, phosphorescent or can light up in visible, infrared or ultraviolet ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum. Said identification signal can be used to identify other types of urban elements.

Abstract: A device and method coupled to a therapy garment to apply repetitive pressure pulses to a patient body, including a controller operable to regulate at least the duration of operation, frequency of the air pulses and selected air pressure applied to the patient. Aspects of the therapy system may be operable in accordance with operating parameters and a memory device captures session and summary data associated with one or more therapy sessions. The apparatus may comprise a wireless transmitter operable to wirelessly transmit session and summary data relative to one or more therapy sessions to a remote location.

Abstract: A method of treating metabolic disease includes applying stress to a portion of the gastrointestinal tract of a patient diagnosed with metabolic disease to treat the metabolic disease. A metabolic disease treatment device includes a surface that is shaped to a portion of the gastrointestinal tract that is adapted to apply stress to the portion of the gastrointestinal tract. A control causes the surface to apply stress intermittently to the portion of the gastrointestinal tract in a manner that treats the metabolic disease without causing substantial loss of body mass.

Abstract: A massage device for a massage chair or massage back cushion is provided. The massage device includes: a receiving casing with two sides each provided with an S-shaped track, wherein a rack is disposed at the receiving casing; a vertically movable casing adapted to mesh with the rack and forced to move along the rack; and a swing casing having a top pivotally coupled to the vertically movable casing, having a bottom connected to the vertically movable casing through at least an elastic component, and being flanked by two rollers rolling along the S-shaped tracks. Two massage balls which mesh with gear trains driven by a power source are disposed on the swing casing. The two massage balls each include a rotating disk and two swing arms. The swing casing and massage balls are guided by the S-shaped tracks in feeding or withdrawing along Z-axis and the human back profile.

Abstract: A massage device includes a shaft and a detachable massage member. The shaft has a first end provided with a connector for releasably connecting the shaft to a swivel joint. The detachable massage member is detachably connected at a proximal end to an opposite second end of the shaft. With the above arrangements, the massage device can be conveniently operated directly by a user to achieve the effect of deep massage of a variety of muscles.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for promoting female sexual wellness and function.

Abstract: A system and method of treating hyperactivity of an eyelid closing muscle in a subject includes providing a stimulation system in the subject with the hyperactivity of the eyelid closing muscle, sensing an activity of the eyelid closing muscle, and selectively stimulating eyelid opening muscle(s) or innervating nerves, eyelid opening reflexes, or eyelid opening reflexes in non-muscular tissue, using the stimulation system, without substantially activating the eyelid closing muscle. The system and method evokes eyelid movement in the subject.

Abstract: System for administering treatment to a portion of a patient body, the system including a treatment device including an acoustic oscillator component and a vibrational component. The acoustic oscillator component including a piezoelectric transducer configured to deliver acoustic pulses to the portion of the patient body. The vibrational component positioned proximal of the acoustic oscillator component and configured to provide a vibrational effect to the distal end of the treatment device. The vibrational component including one or more of an eccentric rotating motor, a linear resonant actuator, a piezo module, or an electroactive polymer actuator.

Abstract: Biomedical containers for sampling and mixing biological fluids are disclosed. The biomedical containers are at least substantially spherical and include access sites for accessing the container interior. The containers may be included as part of a disposable biological fluid processing kit.

Abstract: An ampoule for a medical liquid, comprising an ampoule body for receiving a medical liquid and a connection part for connecting a removal device to the ampoule. The ampoule body is produced as a plastic injection-molded part by means of a plastic injection molding process. In this manner an ampoule is provided which allows a simple and inexpensive production of the ampoule and can ensure a sterile storage of medical liquids.

Abstract: Some medicaments, such as botulinum toxin, are sold in small glass vials with a cap that comprises a seal. The seal is punctured to allow liquid to be added to reconstitute the medicament, then allow the medicament to be withdrawn through a needle into a syringe. A substantially larger amount of a liquid medicament may be obtained by using an adaptor device. An adaptor device may have a puncture component that allows a flexible tube to be inserted through the seal at an angle that allows an end of a flexible tube to rest on the bottom on a vial around the edge of the vial. This may allow vial to be tipped so that the liquid pools around the end of the flexible tube, thus significantly increasing the amount of liquid that can be withdrawn.

Abstract: A connector device for connecting two containers with first and second members slidably displaceable in regard to each other along an axis between a first and a second position is presented. The first member comprises a needle parallel to the axis so that the first container's septum is penetrated by one end of the needle when the first container is introduced into the first member. The second member comprises a coupling to the second container. The other needle end penetrates the second container's septum when the members are in the second position establishing a connection between the two containers. The first member comprises a coupling to the second container coupled to the second member. The first member can couple to the second container when the two members are in the second position and cannot couple to the second container when the two members are in the first position.

Abstract: The invention relates to soft shell capsules having a capsule shell comprising high acyl gellan gum, at least one starch and at least one plasticizer. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such soft shell capsules.

Abstract: A transporting device for an automated drug-dosing device, and in particular to a transporting device for feeding individual portions of drugs, which allows rapid cleaning of the device, is provided. The transporting device includes at least one transporting tray with a plurality of upwardly open accommodating compartments which are arranged in a single plane and are intended for accommodating one or more individual portions of drugs. The transporting device also includes a carrying frame accommodating the at least one transporting tray, wherein the at least one transporting tray is arranged in a removable manner in the carrying frame and each accommodating compartment has a base opening. The carrying frame includes a closing device with at least one closing plate, wherein base openings of the at least one transporting tray being arranged in a single plane, can be freed, and closed, by movement of the at least one closing plate relative to the at least one transporting tray.

Abstract: A medicine feeding apparatus includes a cylindrical body 8, a first rotating body 9, and a second rotating body 10. The first rotating body 9 is disposed on the inner side of the cylindrical body 8, and together with the cylindrical body 8, constitutes a medicine storage section 42 capable of storing medicine. The first rotating body 9 can reciprocate in the axial direction of the cylindrical body 8, and can rotate about a first rotary axis. The second rotating body 10 is disposed on the outer circumference of an opening of the cylindrical body 8, and can rotate about a second rotary axis. This configuration has a function of smoothly performing automatic dispensing depending on the remaining amount of stored medicine while storing a large amount of medicine.

Abstract: A Medicine Reminder and Dispenser Apparatus for dispensing medications to a user is provided. The Apparatus comprises a substantially rectangular, tabletop device having a top side, a bottom side, a front side, a rear side, a first side, and a second side. A medication receiving opening is formed in the front side and a first compartment is formed in the top side. A plurality of individual medication wells are positioned within the first compartment with each medication well openable for releasing the medication into the medication opening. A programming mechanism mounted on the device programs dispensing of medication from each medication well and audio and visual reminders as to when a certain medication is to be taken or administered. The device provides a digital daily, weekly or monthly medicine dispenser.

Abstract: Medicinal container bags are presented. Bags can include openers capable of sealing an opening of the bag. Disclosed bags further comprise electronic assemblies configured to detect opening or closing events as the openers move along the rims of the bag opening. The assemblies can compile usage data based on opener movement, and then provide the data to remote monitoring systems.

Abstract: A system for positioning of a naso/orogastric feeding tube. The system comprises an interface adapted to receive a combined impedance measure comprising a plurality of impedance readings from a plurality of impedance sensors disposed in a plurality of segments along a lateral surface of a naso/orogastric feeding tube; wherein one of the plurality of segments is located to be at least 1 centimeters above another of the plurality of segments when the naso/orogastric feeding tube is in a feeding position, a code store for storing a code, a processor coupled to the interface and the program store for implementing the stored code, the code comprising code to calculate an estimation of a position of the naso/orogastric feeding tube according to the combined impedance measure, and code to generate instructions for a caregiver to relocate the naso/orogastric feeding tube according to the estimation.

Abstract: Dental material which contains a urea derivative according to general formula I, in which R1 and R2 are in each case independently of each other an aliphatic C1-C15 radical which can be interrupted by —O—, —S—, —CO—O—; X is a radically polymerizable group; Y is a radically polymerizable group or an acid group; n, m are in each case independently of each other 1, 2, or 3.

Abstract: A personal hygiene towelette includes a consumable cleaning solution that includes a cleaning agent and a flavoring agent, as well as a textile fabric body, for example a nonwoven textile fabric body, impregnated with the cleaning solution. A personal hygiene assembly including the towelette may further include a sealed housing that houses the personal hygiene towelette.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an aqueous oxidizing composition comprising at least one hydrophobic dye which provides improved mixing of such composition with an alkalizing composition prior to use and/or application such as onto hair.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mixing an oral care formulation base with one or more oral care additives in-situ. In one aspect, the invention can be a method of making an oral care formulation for consumer use, the method comprising: a) providing a first dose of an oral care formulation base to an oral cavity of a test subject; b) dispensing one or more oral care additives to the oral cavity in accordance with a first dispensing regimen during the performance of step a), the one or more oral care additives mixing with the first dose of the oral care formulation base in-situ within the oral cavity of the test subject; c) obtaining feedback regarding effects experienced by the test subject during the performance of step b); and d) creating the oral care formulation for consumer use based, at least in part, on the feedback of step c).

Abstract: Provided is a method for cleaning tooth surfaces including: applying a composition for cleaning tooth surfaces to tooth surfaces, the composition including: 1 to 20% by weight of a casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate complex and/or a casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium fluoride phosphate complex; 0.001 to 3% by weight of xylitol and/or sodium saccharin; 20 to 80% by weight of a wetting agent; 0.1 to 20% by weight of silica whose average particle size is no less than 0.5 ?m and no more than 50 ?m; and water as a main component of a reminder; and maintaining a state in which a part of the composition for cleaning tooth surfaces remains in a mouth.

Abstract: Silicon-containing particles are used for protection of human cells from electromagnetic radiation in the UV range and optionally in the visible as far as the IR range, where the particles preferably take the form of clusters of primary particles having a particle size in the range from 5 to 100 nm. A particular advantage is the possibility of matching the absorption of the electromagnetic radiation to the wavelength region to be absorbed in a defined manner via the particle size. The silicon-containing particles can be used for biocompatible and biodegradable UV protection in cosmetic or medical formulations, such as preferably a sunscreen, or else in a cosmetic formulation for the UV protection of hair.

Abstract: Provided is a pumping type toothpaste product including a toothpaste composition. The toothpaste composition includes a polishing agent, and thus prevents the piston of a pumping type container from being worn by the polishing agent contained in the toothpaste composition so that the contents of the container may be ejected out smoothly. Also provided is a gel-like toothpaste composition having excellent viscosity retentivity. Further, provided is an oral composition showing high elasticity even at low viscosity, undergoing little change in viscosity with time and having significantly improved shape retentivity, flowability and dispersion stability through the synergic effect of xanthan gum and a thickening polymer.

Abstract: According to one aspect, an oral composition comprises a matrix comprising glycerin, an effective amount of limonene in the matrix, an effective amount of carvone in the matrix, and an effective amount of pinene in the matrix.

Abstract: Products and methods are disclosed for reducing the production of unwanted odors from the pudendum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an acid enriched in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) or DHA-derived EPA for manufacturing a drug for the treatment of processes that involve associated oxidative damage. In particular, it is for the treatment of processes associated with neurodegenerative, ocular, ischaemic and inflammatory pathology, atherosclerosis, with oxidative damage to DNA and with physical exercise.

Abstract: A cosmeceutical composition comprising phenolic compounds, fruit acids and sugars, extracted from the vegetation liquor of the palm oil milling process has been suggested. This composition is rich in antioxidants, and significantly improves skin health, including preventing aging of skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel carboxylic acid-substituted idebenone derivatives, skin treatment compositions containing these carboxylic acid-substituted derivatives, methods of treating skin changes by topical application of these carboxylic acid-substituted idebenone derivatives, and their methods of synthesis. The carboxylic acid-substituted idebenone derivatives of the present invention are unexpectedly effective in treating skin, particularly with respect to skin tolerance. When included in a topical composition, the carboxylic acid-substituted idebenone derivatives of the present invention have an antioxidant effect that is useful in treating a skin change.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, characterized in that it comprises at least one monoglyceride and at least one tartaric ester of monoglyceride, and at least one coated pigment and/or mineral filler. The invention also relates to the use of a coated pigment and/or coated mineral filler for improving the stability of a composition, especially a cosmetic composition comprising at least one monoglyceride and at least one diacetyl tartaric ester of monoglyceride.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition comprising a gelling agent and an at least one oil, wherein the oil and gelling agent are in a ratio of about 2 to about 16.