Abstract: A respiratory treatment apparatus configured to provide a flow of breathable gas to a patient, including a breathable air outlet, an outside air inlet, and an pneumatic block module, wherein the pneumatic block module includes: a volute assembly including an inlet air passage, a mount for a blower and an outlet air passage; the blower being mounted in the mount such that an impeller of the blower is in a flow passage connecting the inlet air passage and the outlet air passage; a casing enclosing the volute assembly, wherein air passages within the casing connect air ports on the volute assembly, wherein the inlet air passage of the volute assembly is in fluid communication with the outside air inlet and the outlet air passage of the volute assembly is in fluid communication with the air outlet.

Abstract: Anchoring of fabrics for applications in which force is applied by or on the fabric facilitates new uses and functionalities. Dynamic anchoring through any of three modes (mechanical, compressive, or friction-based) enables transient or permanent anchoring across a garment or other fabric.

Abstract: A method includes determining a position of a skincare device with respect to a body part of a user via one or more sensors on the skincare device, the skincare device configured to apply a treatment to the user's body part; obtaining a location of a target area on the body part having a condition for application of the treatment; adjusting a parameter of the skincare device according to the location of the target area and based on the condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric massage device capable of gradually increasing a massage force during an outward stroke, mainly comprising a massage module and a control module. In the outward stroke, the control module applies a driving current to the electromagnetic driving unit, and the driving current is gradually increased with an elapsed time or a stroke displacement of the output shaft. In a return stroke, the control module deenergizes the driving current or applies a weak reverse current less than one-fifth of the driving current. At the beginning of the outward stroke, the massage force is weak due to the smaller driving current and hence would not cause skin hurt. At the end of the outward stroke, the massage force is strong due to the greater driving current and hence produces a deep muscle massage effect.

Abstract: A neuromorphic controlled powered orthotic and prosthetic system and device including a custom or universal fit fixed-ankle orthosis, to stabilize or immobilize an injured lower limb or act as an ankle prosthesis, and an actuated or powered articulated false-foot connected to the fixed-ankle orthosis or the prosthesis to form an actuated articulated false-foot orthosis. Associated with or mounted on the actuated articulated false-foot, or in or on the body, are sensors for sensing the intent of the subject to move, and the movement range of the articulating false-foot or AAFO and an environmental perturbation. An actuator is used to drive the articulated false-foot orthosis. The system and device further include a controller having an electronic circuit with a biomimetic design based on knowledge of connectivity of neurons within the spinal cord of a primitive vertebrate.

Abstract: A high flow therapy system for delivering heated and humidified respiratory gas to an airway of a patient, the system including a respiratory gas flow pathway for delivering the respiratory gas to the airway of the patient by way of a non-sealing respiratory interface; wherein flow rate of the pressurized respiratory gas is controlled by a microprocessor.

Abstract: A ventilator adaptor for switching between ventilator devices while maintaining respiratory support to a patient is described. The ventilator adaptor has a first movable element with a first inlet and a second inlet, and a second movable element movably attached to the first movable element and with an outlet. The outlet has an inner diameter of 14.5-15.5 mm, preferably 15 mm, and the first inlet and the second inlet have an outer diameter of 14.5-15.5 mm, preferably 15 mm. The outlet is in fluid communication with the first inlet in a first position or with the second inlet in a second position by moving the second movable element relative to the first movable element thereby aligning the outlet with the first inlet or the second inlet. The outlet may be attached to an endotracheal tube in order to form a ventilation assembly.

Abstract: An inhalation-synchronized fluid dispenser device having a body; a mouthpiece; a reservoir; a valve; a blocking element; a trigger element; and an inhalation-controlled trigger system including an inhalation-sensitive member deformable or movable so that when the inhalation-sensitive member is deformed and/or moved, it moves and/or deforms the trigger element towards its release position, thereby making it possible to move and/or deform the blocking element towards its actuation position. The device has a ring that co-operates with the blocking element, such that in the blocking position, an axial projection of the ring co-operates with an axial blocking extension so as to block the reservoir, and in the actuation position, the axial projection co-operates with an axial recess, thereby enabling the reservoir to move axially.

Abstract: An inhalation-synchronized fluid dispenser device having a body (10) with a mouthpiece (400), a reservoir (100), a valve (200) assembled by a fastener element (5) on the reservoir (100). The device includes a blocking element (500) that pivots about a pivot axis B between a blocking position and an actuation position; a trigger element (600) that pivots about a pivot axis C; and an inhalation-controlled trigger system. The device includes an actuator member (800) mounted to move axially between a rest position and a primed position. A spring (850) is arranged so that when the actuator member (800) moves towards its primed position, the spring (850) is compressed, so as to transmit an axial force (F) to the reservoir (100).

Abstract: A muscle stretching device comprises a base and a pair of footrests adjustably mounted to the base. The footrests may have an upper surface angled upwardly and a lateral portion height greater than a medial portion height thereof. The footrests may have an upstanding edge rim. The footrests may extend rearwardly from the base. The base may include front and rear fixation pins constructed and arranged to extend upwardly from a top surface of the base. Each footrest may comprise a front fixation opening for connection to a front fixation pin of the base, and a plurality of rear fixation openings for connection to a rear fixation pin of the base. The rear fixation openings may comprise a medial rear fixation opening, an intermediate rear fixation opening and a lateral rear fixation opening. The muscle stretching device may be used for stretching of the user's lower lateral rotation muscles.

Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating between multiple lower limb exoskeletons are provided. A first exoskeleton boot can receive, responsive to transmitting a first packet, a second packet from a second exoskeleton boot through a wireless connection between the first exoskeleton boot and the second exoskeleton boot. The first exoskeleton boot can determine a latency for communication between the first exoskeleton boot and the second exoskeleton boot based on a time difference between transmission of the first packet and receipt of the second packet and update, responsive to the comparison, a model indicating data weighted based on the latency for controlling the first exoskeleton boot and the second exoskeleton boot. The first exoskeleton boot can generate, using data from the model, a command to cause an electric motor of the first exoskeleton boot to generate torque to aid a limb of a user in performing a movement.

Abstract: A rotatable and retractable beauty instrument based on signal synchronization includes a main body. A back cover and a positioning head cover are respectively provided at rear and front sides of the main body. A synchronous rotating disk, a rise-fall retractable body and an active rubber body are sequentially arranged between the main body and the positioning head cover. A control main board is arranged between the main body and the back cover, and a direct-current speed-reducing motor is arranged on the control main board. A synchronous transmission circuit board is arranged on one surface of the synchronous rotating disk, and the rise-fall retractable body and multiple springs are arranged at a top of the other surface of the synchronous rotating disk. Based on the combination of the rise-fall retractable body and the synchronous rotating disk, the automatic extension and retraction is achieved.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing and exercising pelvic floor musculature, the apparatus comprising an elongate housing adapted for a pelvic floor aperture. The housing accommodates an oscillator and an accelerometer connected to a signal processor configured for communicating signals representative of values read from the accelerometer. A result is calculated from an applied oscillation and a response measured, and used for characterizing the musculature. In one embodiment the frequency resulting in the greatest response from the musculature is measured, and this frequency is applied during exercise.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of massaging devices are disclosed herein. One exemplary embodiment includes a piston having a longitudinal axis, a massaging head connected to the piston, a motor located on a first side of the longitudinal axis and a handle located on a second side of the longitudinal axis. A drive mechanism for moving the piston and massage head is also included.

Abstract: Actuators and methods of use are provided. An actuator may include an inner member made from an elastic material and defining a compartment for receiving an actuating fluid, the inner member being moveable in a longitudinal direction from a relaxed state to an expanded state by introducing an actuating fluid into the inner member; and an outer member made from an inelastic material and being disposed around the elastic inner member to control expansion of the elastic inner member in a radial direction, the outer member being moveable from a folded relaxed configuration to an unfolded extended configuration as the inner member moves from the relaxed state to the expanded state, wherein the movement of the actuator between the relaxed state and the expanded state causes a movement of a structure to which the actuator is attached.

Abstract: A muscle memory training apparatus restores muscle memories that have become aberrant to previous normal or superior performance. It restores reflex stabilization muscle memories thereby providing a stable platform upon which voluntary muscle memories are restored. It is based on the universally accepted fact that muscle memories may be improved with practice and the yet to be accepted fact that reflexes execute muscle memories that may likewise be improved. The apparatus generates movements, perturbations, that are applied to the user; thereby stimulating reflex sensory neurons, effectuating stabilization reflexes, executing reflex muscle memories, and contracting muscles that countervail the apparatus perturbations. The perturbations and thereby the execution of the muscle memories is repeated over a protracted period and practiced multiple times per second. Practice improves the performance of the stabilization reflexes thereby restoring stabilization.

Abstract: A skin stimulation brush includes stimulation brush pins, each including a base bottom member made of a metal, which is connected to an electric circuit so as to allow conduction of electricity from the electric circuit; a body member being an elongated tubular body, which has a proximal end portion at which the base bottom member is disposed; an electrode member connected to an opening of the body member on a distal end side, and having a distal end being exposed; and a metal shaft inserted into a tubular inner portion of the body member with an air gap, which is configured to couple the base bottom member and the electrode member while being in a compressed state in a length direction of the body member. The metal shaft has pliability that allows bending in a radial direction. The body member has elasticity that allows bending in a radial direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bidirectional reciprocating oscillating massager, including a peripheral component, wherein a first gear box fixing member and a second gear box fixing member are respectively arranged inside the peripheral component; the first gear box fixing member and the second gear box fixing member are connected through a bolt; rotating slots are formed in tops of both the first gear box fixing member and the second gear box fixing member; inner walls of the rotating slots are rotatably connected with driven shafts; outer walls of the driven shafts are sleeved with driven teeth; the same motor is fixedly connected inside the first gear box fixing member and the second gear box fixing member; an output shaft of the motor is connected with a driving tooth; and the driving tooth are meshed with the driven teeth.

Abstract: A seat device includes a massage mechanism configured to massage a first muscle and a vibration generation mechanism configured to administer a vibratory stimulus having a frequency that causes muscle tone to a second muscle, the second muscle being an antagonist muscle of the first muscle.

Abstract: A skin care device includes a handle extended along a lengthwise direction; a head portion provided at an end portion of the handle, and including an accommodating portion in which an accommodating space is formed by a bottom portion and a main lateral wall portion extended from the bottom portion along a height direction; and a massage member detachably mounted to the head portion and including a contact surface portion to come into contact with a skin, at least one partition wall extended protruding from a rear of the contact surface portion and dividing the accommodating space into a plurality of accommodating spaces when the massage member is mounted to the head portion, and a plurality of through holes distributed and arranged in the contact surface portion and allowing the plurality of accommodating spaces divided by the partition wall to communicate with the outside.