Abstract: In the field of bandages it is known to provide a non-slip coating to one surface of a bandage. However, previous such bandages have suffered numerous disadvantages. The disclosure relates to a bandage (1) having a resiliently stretchable, non-slip coating (3) applied to it in wavy lines extending along the length of the bandage (1). The non-slip coating is such as to provide slip resistance between the bandage (1) and the human skin, to which the bandage (1) may be applied in a compressive manner. An advantageous feature of the invention is the use of a barb hook-type fastener (5,13) the shear force which acts in a plane approximately coinciding with that of the outer surface of the bandage (1), thereby reducing the tendency of the bandage to peel apart as a result of forces arising from the compressive application of the bandage to e.g. a human limb.

Abstract: A flexible strip having adhesive applied to only one side thereof is adhesively secured to the skin of a drooping eyelid with the upper edge of the strip located at a position a distance further from the ciliary margin of the eyelid than the distance of the normal supra tarsal fold from the ciliary margin. The outer side of the flexible strip is free of adhesive so that it will not restrict movement of eyelid skin engaging the outer side and so that makeup can be applied to the outer side.

Abstract: A dissolvable repair device, and a method utilizing the same, that is intended to aid in the repair and healing of a perforation in body tissue, such as a nasal septum. The repair device is intended to be placed over the area of the perforation to act as a scaffolding for the regrowth of tissue over the perforation. The repair device is made from a bioerodable material that is dissolvable upon exposure to certain fluids, including body fluids. Over time, the repair device will dissolve, allowing sufficient time for tissue to regrow over the area of the perforation. Since the repair device is dissolvable, a surgical procedure is not required in order to remove the repair device.

Abstract: A wound dressing is provided which is made up of a backing layer, an apertured wound facing layer and an intermediate absorbent layer comprising fibers of material which upon contact with moisture will form a gel. The intermediate layer also includes a non-gel forming component, e.g., another fibrous material which can support the formed gels. The backing layer also has a water transmission rate which is greater than its moisture vapor transmission rate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a leg protection garment that is effective for mainly supporting the hamstrings, the muscle of the posterior side of the femoral region among the leg portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to breathable absorbent articles particularly sanitary napkins, panty liners, adult incontinence products or sweat pads. In particular, the present invention relates to such breathable absorbent articles which are worn by direct attachment to the skin of the wearer in the area where absorption of bodily liquids is desired.

Abstract: A facial massager includes a hollow cylindrical roller having an outer surface, an inner surface opposing the outer surface and defining a through hole, and a plurality of openings extending from the outer surface of the hollow cylindrical roller to the inner surface. The through hole allows an inner roller to be coaxially sleeved therein. The diameter of the inner roller is smaller than that of the through hole such that the inner roller is able to axially rotate inside the through hole. The inner roller is coupled to a handle for a user to hold to by a connecting member in a manner that the inner roller can be forced by the handle controlled by the user to coaxially rotate inside the through hole and press against the inner surface of the hollow cylindrical roller to urge the hollow cylindrical roller to roll over a skin surface of the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-contained device for generating high-pressure breathing oxygen, of the type comprising an oxygen-generating chemical candle (3), a gastight confinement chamber composed of a body (1) and of a cover (2), in which chamber the candle is housed, means of igniting the candle, means of percussing the igniter and means of filtering the oxygen generated, characterized in that the igniting means consist of a compressed mixture of titanium and boron and in that the filtering means consist of a mixture of lime or soda lime and of molecular sieve and are distributed, on the one hand, packed in around the candle and, on the other hand, in a cartridge having a generated-oxygen outlet cap.Application to the generation of oxygen in the medical or paramedical field, the aeronautics field and the military field.

Abstract: A custom-fitted athletic body protective product such as a shin guard, including a storage package formed of moisture-impervious material and sealable to prevent entry of moisture, a flexible protective guard positioned in the storage package and sealed therein against entry of moisture, and for being custom-formed to the shape of a body part to be protected while flexible and upon hardening providing a rigid, supporting custom fit to the body part. The protective product includes a low density core defining first and second major surfaces and first and second sheets positioned in overlying relation on respective first and second major surfaces of the core. The core and the first and second overlying sheet materials collectively defining a laminated substrate.

Abstract: A compression device for applying a predetermined compression to a limb including a pliable non-extensible sheet, co-operating fastening parts and a mechanism for indicating changes in compression.

Abstract: A lower limb orthotic brace to control the movement of the lower limb of a patient comprising a contoured orthotic contact shell and an integral load-bearing frame, the contoured orthotic contact shell comprises at least one layer of fabric impregnated with a hardened structural resin forming an inner orthotic contact surface conforming to the outer surface of the lower limb of the patient and the integral load-bearing frame comprises at least one reinforcing member extending along the contoured orthotic contact shell including a plurality of bundled continuous composite fibers woven in a multidirectional tubular braid impregnated with a hardened structural resin with at least one side of the braid in contact with the contoured orthotic contact shell along the entire length of the braid such that the hardened resins impregnating the fabric of the contoured orthotic contact shell combine with the resins impregnating the braid thereby forming a continuous integral structural matrix encapsulating both the braid

Abstract: A mask for preventing passage of a liquid type foreign material of the invention is formed of a liquid absorbing layer for absorbing the liquid type foreign material applied thereto, and a liquid transmission prevention layer disposed on the liquid absorbing layer at a downstream side of air flowing through the mask. The liquid transmission prevention layer prevents the liquid type foreign material, such as humor, absorbed by the liquid absorbing layer from contacting a wearer.

Abstract: A therapeutic mat for application to a person includes a relatively elastic substrate of a predetermined size, a hydrogel substance connected to the elastic substrate, and a plurality of microcrystals dispersed throughout the hydrogel substance. The therapeutic mat may further include retaining straps connectable to the elastic substrate and of a size and configuration to extend about the part of the body for supporting the therapeutic mat in a relatively fixed position.

Abstract: A surgical chest dressing is constructed of a band of stretchable material having a pair of panels of non-stretchable material attached thereto, the non-stretchable panels biasing the side and breast tissue of a patient inwardly toward a sutured incision in the center of a patient's chest to support and substantially immobilize the patient's side and breast tissue and to minimize stress on the sutured incision. The dressing has a flexible and breathable back panel. The dressing provides improved support and comfort.

Abstract: A base having a top, a bottom, a center line extending from the top to the bottom, the base forming about a 90.degree. angle about the center line and adapted to be removably mounted on a corner of a wall. A bristle carrier having two flanges and a cylindrical portion there between, each of the two flanges being mounted on the base so that the bristle carrier extends along the length of the base and is centered about the center line, the cylindrical portion having a surface area and a number of bristle receptors. Numerous bristles, each of the bristles having first and second ends, the first end of each of the bristles being positioned within a respective one of the bristle receptors, the second end of each of the bristles extending from the surface area.