Abstract: In a pulmonary ventilation system, a filter arrangement useful as an input filter arrangement and an output filter arrangement is constructed to allow for changing or cleaning of the filter without interrupting or impacting the ventilation therapy and to limit the release of pathogens to the surrounding area or atmosphere. A preferred exhaust filter is constructed to function as a water trap and filter. Methods of operating the pulmonary ventilation system are also disclosed along with kits containing materials to construct an input or an output filtration structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pain management device with a body portion having an hourglass shaped, elongated handle with an arm at one end for releasably attaching one or more treatment attachments, one or more generally planar scraping wings for Gua Sha treatment, and a motor inside configured to impart vibration in each of several modes optimized for vibration therapy. The invention may also include a kit with the pain management device, and one or more treatment attachments designed for unilateral or bilateral vibration application adjacent to trigeminal and/or vagus nerves. The treatment attachment may have two or more pivotable arms that extend along an axis generally perpendicular to the elongated handle when attached to the pain management device.

Abstract: A breathing mask, including a mask body having an inner area; a breathing valve configured to control the flow of breathing gas into the inner area of the mask body, the breathing valve comprising a membrane having an outer surface; and a flushing arrangement, comprising: a flushing area located adjacent the outer surface of the membrane; at least one exhalation chamber configured to receive exhaled air from the inner area of the breathing mask; and at least one channel fluidly connecting the flushing area and the at least one exhalation chamber; wherein, during user inhalation, air from the at least one exhalation chamber flows through the at least one channel into the flushing area, and during user exhalation, air from the flushing area flows through the at least one channel into the at least one exhalation chamber.

Abstract: A laryngeal nerve exciting system includes a collar holding a bridge, or a neckband, pressing soft tissue nerve exciters against a patient's neck providing a source of vibrations to stimulate the laryngeal nerve through the larynx. At least one exciter, and preferably two exciters, provide vibrations at preferably 70 Hz to 110 Hz and sufficiently strong to penetrate to the laryngeal nerve. The exciters may be held by the collar circling the neck, or by the neck band partially circling the neck. The therapy system includes a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and software which wirelessly connects, monitors, and triggers the device. The system may be used to treat dysphagia, chronic cough, and spasmodic dysphonia.

Abstract: A mask for use at an operating pressure substantially equal to atmospheric pressure includes a body with a three-dimensional shaped chamber that is configured to receive a user's mouth and nares and operate at the operating pressure. The mask also includes a seal forming structure with a nose seal portion that extends around at least a portion of the user's nares on an inferior side of the user's nose inferior to the user's nasal ridge, and a mouth seal portion that forms a seal at least partially around the user's mouth and between the user's chin and lip inferior. The nose seal portion is directly connected to the mouth seal portion. The mask also includes a positioning and stabilising structure to provide a force to hold the seal forming structure in position against the user.

Abstract: A knee device and method of stimulating muscles is disclosed. The knee device includes a knee brace with a support frame and vibration components. The vibration components are connected to the support frame by adjustable arms that allow for precise adjustments in the spatial position and orientation of the vibration components. The vibration components can be activated by the ambulation of a user.

Abstract: A support apparatus for supporting padding of seating and/or lounging furniture that has a base body with spring elements for flat support of the padding and a loading/relief apparatus for achieving pressure loading or relief on the padding. The loading/relief apparatus acts on a spring element to achieve pressure loading or relief. The loading/relief apparatus has an electric motor in operative connection with at least one pressure element by which a pressure force is exerted or exertable on a spring element to achieve pressure loading or relief. The loading/relief apparatus has a first carriage in drive connection with an electric motor and is translationally movable in the longitudinal direction of the support apparatus. The first carriage bears at least one arm whose free end carries the pressure element for load/relief of the spring elements.

Abstract: A system, method and device for providing sound-based therapies to a user. The system, method, and device employ an initial measurement about a user (either or both distances on said user's head or recorded sound), a determination of a resonant frequency, and a wearable actuator affixed on said user's person with the ability to provide a unique resonant frequency to the user. The aspects disclosed herein may also incorporate microphones to optimize and monitor the treatment.

Abstract: A patient interface includes a frame including a textile material and a seal-forming structure provided to the frame. The seal-forming structure includes a foam material and/or a foam and textile material configured and arranged to form a seal with the patient's nose and/or mouth.

Abstract: An improved portable massage device includes a first housing including a plurality of acupressure protrusions formed on an upper surface thereof and spaced apart from each other. The portable massage device further includes a battery supplying power, a motor connected to the battery to be turned on/off, and a rotating member mounted to surround the motor. In addition, the portable massage device includes a shield plate provided on the rotating member, at least one magnet detachably attached to the shield plate so that the shield plate vibrates when the motor rotates, a case accommodating the motor, a first switch connected to and controlling the battery to be turned on/off, and a second housing detachably combined with the first housing. The battery and the case are accommodated in the first housing or the second housing.

Abstract: A massage and dilating device is provided that includes a mechanical assembly and a control and drive assembly coupled to the mechanical assembly to control operation of the device. The mechanical assembly includes a hollow, cylindrical housing having a tapered end and a guide slot extending along an outer surface thereof, an elongated drive shaft positioned inside of the housing and having threads cut into the surface thereof, an inner shuttle engaging the threads on the drive shaft via an interposing pawl and positioned inside the housing, an outer shuttle positioned outside of the housing and coupled to the inner shuttle through the guide slot. The mechanical assembly may also include a flexible outer cover. The mechanical assembly may also include intermediate movable surfaces in lieu of the outer shuttle positioned between the outer surface of the housing and flexible covering engaged by the inner shuttle but not coupled thereto.

Abstract: The foot-massaging device is a medical device adapted for use with a patient. The foot-massaging device is adapted for use with the left foot and the right foot of the patient. The foot-massaging device is adapted for use with the person lying in a prone position. The foot-massaging device massages, warms and provides therapeutic services to both the left foot and the right foot. The foot-massaging device comprises a chevron, a left foot apparatus, a right foot apparatus, and a control system. The left foot apparatus, the right foot apparatus, and the control system are mounted on the chevron. The left foot apparatus and the right foot apparatus massages, warms and provides electrical stimulation to the left foot and the right foot respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an improved massager for clitoral massage and stimulation. The massager in accordance with disclosed embodiments is configured and disposed to move one or more balls along an interior wall of a cavity of an housing of the massager. A membrane is disposed over at least a portion of the housing, including the cavity. Multiple ribs are formed in a contact area of the membrane. The contact area is the area of the membrane intended to be placed against the clitoris of a user during use. In embodiments, the ribs are raised such that they protrude outward from the membrane. The ribs may be arranged in a radial pattern around a center portion of the contact area, which also aligns with a center point of rotation of the balls, in order to create an enhanced user experience.

Abstract: A refill assembly (129) for use in a medicinal inhaler (100). The refill assembly includes a patient port (110), and an adapter (118) configured to cause a dose of medicament to be released. The adapter is movable between a first position in which a dose of medicament is not released and a second position in which a dose of medicament is released. The refill assembly further includes a lockout member (117) movable between (i) a first (locked) position in which the adapter is not movable from its first position to its second position, and (ii) a second (unlocked) position in which the adapter is movable from its first position to its second position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a blower for a breathing apparatus. The blower comprising a bottom support with a stub axle, a top support with a stub axle, a motor core comprising a motor stator and rotor, and an impeller coupled to the motor core via a shaft, the shaft is rotatably coupled at a first end to the stub axle on the top support and at a second end via the stub axle on the bottom support.

Abstract: A device for accessing dry powder within a sealed chamber is described. The device includes a hollow housing having a proximal end opening, a primary distal end opening and a secondary distal end opening, at least one wing structure extending from the outer surface of the housing that is positioned distally from the primary distal opening. Also described is a dry powder inhaler having a housing, a penetrating component for accessing dry powder within a sealed chamber, and a mouthpiece, where the mouthpiece is connected to the proximal end opening of the penetrating component, and wherein the at least a portion of the distal end of the penetrating component is positioned within the inhaler housing.

Abstract: An anesthesia vaporizer system includes a vaporizer reservoir forming a sump chamber containing a liquid anesthetic agent, a piston that forms a first chamber on a first side of the piston. The vaporizer reservoir has a fill port configured to receive a refill container containing liquid anesthetic agent and to permit flow into the first chamber. A motor moves the piston between a first position and a second position, wherein the volume of the first chamber increases as the piston moves from the first position towards the second position. The liquid anesthetic agent is thereby drawn from the refill container into the first chamber. A transfer valve is configured to permit the liquid anesthetic agent to flow from the first chamber into the sump chamber. An outlet port delivers the liquid anesthetic agent from the sump chamber into a vaporizing system that vaporizes it for delivery to a patient.

Abstract: A wearable sleeve is configured to be worn on a limb of a user. The sleeve includes a flexible tubular sleeve body that is elongate along an axis. The sleeve further includes at least one of a series of vibrating elements and a series of pneumatic compression elements that are attached to the tubular sleeve body. During use, the vibrating elements and/or the compression elements are configured to be disposed along a lymphatic drainage path of the user. Targeted photonic stimulation in the form of light generated by LED or laser may be employed to further enhance the circulatory and physiologic changes. Microprocessor incorporated control and interactive capability further results in optimized application and patient compliance due to improved efficacy.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for creating and/or maintain patency of the upper airway passage. The device is configured to fit under the chin of a subject at an external location corresponding approximately with the subject's internal soft tissue associated with the neck's anterior triangle. The device includes structural elements designed to optimize comfort, compliance and seal achieved through minimizing the pressure variation along the contact surface of the therapy device.

Abstract: According to one implementation an apparatus is provided that comprises: one or more support plates with which there are associated massage units, the one or more support plates being secured to and facing an abdominal wall of the body of a patient; massaging heads integrated in the massage units for performing an abdominal massage on the patient, wherein at least two massaging heads are applied such that they are adjacent to at least one section out of an ascending section, transverse section or descending section of the colon of the patient thereby to apply a localized force generating a pressure on the colon section in a direction normal to the abdominal area, wherein the at least two massaging heads are synchronized; and control means for controlling the magnitude and timing of the localized force.