Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and other pelvic defects or dysfunctions, in both males and females, using one or more lateral implants to reinforce the supportive tissue of the urethra. The implants can be configured as a sling device having at least one extension arm and a tissue support portion having an eyelet, wherein a portion of the at least one extension arm is adapted to slide through and adjustably attach with the eyelet.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for delivering fluid are provided. Devices include a housing configured for intravaginal deployment and retention, at least one reservoir configured to contain a fluid, and a fluid dispensing mechanism configured to dispense the fluid past the cervix and to the uterus of the subject. Methods include intravaginally deploying and retaining a device in the subject, and dispensing the fluid from the device such that the fluid is driven past the cervix to the uterus of the subject.

Abstract: An inflatable penile prosthesis can comprise a reservoir, an inflatable member, and a pump assembly. The pump assembly can include at least one valve comprising an entry tube interface configured to attach to the entry tube and defining an entry passageway, an entry portion adjacent to the entry tube interface, a middle portion adjacent to the entry portion, an exit portion adjacent to the middle portion, the exit portion being narrower than the middle portion, the exit portion defining an exit portion passageway and comprising multiple guides extending toward a longitudinal exit axis, the multiple guides being symmetrical about the longitudinal exit axis, the exit tube interface adjacent to the exit portion, and a poppet disposed inside the chamber, the poppet being biased to rest against the entry portion.

Abstract: Vibration based stimulation or pressure based stimulation are commonly employed in a wide range of devices for medical, therapeutic, and recreational activities. These are designed to be applied against a predetermined region of a user's body. However, there are many instances where it would beneficial to provide the user with a “wearable” device where these one or more predetermined regions of the user's body may be inserted through or disposed within the device providing vibratory and/or pressure based stimulation. Further, such devices may be augmented with other therapeutic means such as light therapy or ultrasonic therapy. Accordingly, a range of wearable devices exploiting hollow shaft motors, electromagnetic actuators, and fluidics are presented.

Abstract: A virtual reality augmented massage therapy system and method is disclosed. Using this system taps into all of the key senses that people use to evaluate their surroundings, which in turn helps them to relax and feel comfortable. Simply stated, the more stimulus inputs a person's brain receives to determine its presence in an environment, the more immersed the person will become in the generated environment.

Abstract: A vaginal probe with sensing and data transmitting capabilities is shown and described. The probe includes physiological sensors and an optical display including light emitting diodes on a circumferential surface. Data storage and transmission capability is contained in a docking station associated with the probe. Data can be transmitted to a remote location for analysis and/or display.

Abstract: A computer system for assessing sound to analyze a user's sleep includes a processor configured to perform operations including: (i) storing sample sound data associated with a plurality of sample sleep events, the sample sound data including a plurality of sample characteristics each respectively associated with at least one sample sleep event of the plurality of sample sleep events; (ii) receiving, from a client device, subject sound data collected during a sleep interval; (iii) analyzing, using a machine learning algorithm, the subject sound data collected during the sleep interval; (iv) identifying, based upon the analyzing, a subject characteristic associated with the subject sound data; (v) comparing the subject characteristic with the plurality of sample characteristics; and (vi) determining, based upon the comparing, whether the subject characteristic substantially matches at least one sample characteristic to identify one or more subject sleep events occurring during the sleep interval.

Abstract: In radiation treatment planning, a plurality of optimization loops are performed. In each optimization loop computes a dose distribution (60) in a patient represented by a planning image (42) with regions of interest (ROIs) defined in the planning image. Weights (64) for objective functions (50) are determined from objective function value (OFV) goals (52) for the objective functions. An optimized dose distribution is produced by adjusting the plan parameters to optimize the computed dose distribution respective to composite objective function (62). At least one optimization loop may include updating (70) at least one OFV goal to be used in at least the next performed optimization loop. At least one optimization loop may include updating an objective function quantifying compliance with a target dose for a target ROI based on a comparison of a metric of coverage of the target ROI and a desired coverage of the target ROI.

Abstract: An ear-worn electronic device includes a right ear device comprising a first processor and a left ear device comprising a second processor communicatively coupled to the first processor. A physiologic sensor module comprises one or more physiologic sensors configured to sense at least one physiologic parameter from a wearer. A motion sensor module comprises one or more sensors configured to sense movement of the wearer. The first and second processors are coupled to the physiologic and motion sensor modules. The first and second processors are configured to produce a three-dimensional virtual sound environment comprising relaxing sounds, generate verbal instructions within the three-dimensional virtual sound environment that guide the wearer through a predetermined mental exercise that promotes wearer relaxation, and generate verbal commentary that assesses wearer compliance with the predetermined mental exercise in response to one or both of the sensed movement and the at least one physiologic parameter.

Abstract: A sexual stimulation system and method including a linear actuator connected by a hose or directly mounted to one of a plurality of sexual stimulation devices such as a “receiver” (for penile stimulation), an inflatable insertable device (for vaginal or anal stimulation), an actuated tube (for penile stimulation), or an actuated insertable device (for vaginal or anal stimulation). The actuator utilizes the displacement of air to drive motion, suction and pressure of the receiver or insertable device in arbitrary or predetermined patterns.

Abstract: The invention relates to medicine, in particular, to gynecology and urology, namely, to for ligature delivery system for axial fixation of pelvic floor structures in pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. Ligature delivery system for axial fixation of pelvic floor structures in pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence consisting of the mesh material that is woven from a non-biodegradable and biodegradable monofilament threads, according to the invention so that non-biodegradable threads are arranged along to the implant axis and are not linked with each other. The technical effect is providing the axial support that is physiological for apical structures of pelvic floor and minimizing risks of mesh-associated postsurgical complications.

Abstract: According to an aspect, an implantable device for penile construction includes a penile implant having a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion includes a shaft portion configured to be disposed in a neophallus. The proximal portion defines a first strut and a second strut, and the proximal portion is configured to be attached to a pelvis structure.

Abstract: A percussive massage device includes an upper half housing, an electric motor, a lower half housing, and a handle. In response to activating the motor, the eccentric counterweight rotates. And in turn, the link converts the rotational motion of the counterweight into a reciprocating linear motion of the follower. The application head strongly moves back and forth to treat body stress or pain of a user.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to an individual, wherein the apparatus comprises: a head mount for disposition on the head of an individual; and a plurality of magnet assemblies for releasable mounting on the head mount, wherein each of the magnet assemblies comprises a permanent magnet, and at least one of (i) a movement mechanism for moving the permanent magnet and/or (ii) a magnetic shield shutter mechanism, for selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electric currents in the brain of an individual so as to modify the natural electrical activity of the brain of the individual; wherein the number of magnet assemblies mounted on the head mount, their individual positioning on the head mount, and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected so as to allow the spatial, strength and temporal characteristics of the magnetic field to be custom tailored for each individual, whereby to provide individual-specific

Abstract: A system and method which performs translumbosacral neuromodulation therapy in a subject by outputting pulses of magnetic energy onto the lumbar and sacral nerves of the subject is described. The system includes a control unit, an anorectal probe, at least one skin electrode, a first magnetic coil, a second magnetic coil, and a neurophysiological recorder. The control unit manages the system components. The anorectal probe and the skin electrode detect muscle activity when a nerve from the back of the subject is stimulated. The first magnetic coil outputs singular pulses of magnetic energy to localize a plurality of optimal stimulation sites. The second magnetic coil outputs repetitive pulses of magnetic energy to each of the plurality of optimal stimulation sites in order to treat medical problems. The neurophysiological recorder displays motor-evoked potential (MEP) data that is detected by the anorectal probe and the skin electrode through electromyographic sensors.

Abstract: An implantable device for penile construction can comprise an anchor plate and at least one attachment member. The anchor plate can be configured to engage with a first portion of a pelvic bone of a patient. The anchor plate can comprise a prosthesis attachment interface configured to be coupled to a penile prosthesis, and at least one attachment member configured to attach to the anchor plate. The at least one attachment member can be configured to engage with a second portion of the pelvic bone of the patient. The engagement of the anchor plate with the first portion of the pelvic bone and the engagement of the attachment member with the second portion of the pelvic bone can couple the pelvic bone between the anchor plate and the at least one attachment member.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of creating synchronized sound, vibration and magnetic field stimulation, for the purpose of habituating and inhibiting brain function while stimulating the human spiritual energy system, is described. The apparatus comprises an amplifier and transducers built into a comfortable seating arrangement including a support structure and a motion platform. The support structure, such as a chair, rests upon the motion platform, which is adapted to impart three-dimensional motion to the support structure. The apparatus uses layered music to create synchronized sounds, vibrations and magnetic fields.

Abstract: A sexual aid device formed of a substantially U-shaped, member having a proximal end adapted for engagement within the vagina of a user distal end positioned to oppose the proximal end in a biased engagement with intra vaginal and external sexually sensitive surfaces of the user's body. A skeletal member running axially within said U-shaped member may be employed to vary the force of the biased engagement and reshape the U-shaped member. A projecting elongated member adjacent to the distal end of the U-shaped member is engageable by the user or body contact with a second user to impart force to the U-shaped member for sexual stimulation.

Abstract: The Dental Needle Vibration Device comprises a vibrator motor device that may be formed onto a disposable dental or surgical needle, or may be reversibly coupled to a self-aspirating syringe. The Dental Needle Vibration Device couples to the disposable dental needle or self-aspirating syringe so that vibration motion from the vibrator motor is transmitted to the needle, improving control over the needle during vibration. The device is formed onto a disposable dental or surgical needle so that it does not rotate about the needle or move along the barrel of the needle. The device is coupled onto a self-aspirating syringe so that it is proximate to the needle in a fixed position so that it does not rotate about the syringe or move along the barrel of the syringe.

Abstract: An interchangeable intimate accessory system including a first phallic device having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of the first phallic device being shaped for sexual application to a human orifice and the proximal end of the first phallic device being formed as a first connector; a second phallic device having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of the second phallic device being shaped and configured for sexual application to a human orifice and the proximal end of the second phallic device being formed as a second connector. The first and second phallic devices are removably couplable to one another, via the first and second connectors, to provide a dual-ended configuration when coupled together and an individual-use configuration when not coupled together.