Abstract: Disclosed are a walking assistance robot and a method of controlling the walking assistance robot. The control method includes collecting motion information by sensing or measuring a motion of at least one joint, determining a motion state of the at least one joint based on the sensed or measured motion of the at least one joint, and controlling the walking assistance robot based on the determined motion state of the at least one joint.

Abstract: A heel protector (100) includes a leg engaging section (101) and a foot engaging section (102) intersecting at a heel receiver (103). The leg engaging section (101) and the foot engaging section (102) define a leg insertion aperture (104). The leg engaging section (101) defines at least one aperture (203) disposed in an ankle region (205) to permit a connection tube (1002) extending from an inflatable bladder (901) of a compression device (800) to pass therethrough. The heel protector (100) and compression device (800) work together as a rehabilitation system (1300).

Abstract: A medicament delivery device is provided having an oral tubular section for placement in the mouth of a user and a nasal tubular section for placement in the naris of a user. A medicament located in a corrugated, or flexible, section joining the oral tubular section and the nasal tubular section is dispersed into the nasal cavity of the user by blowing into the oral tubular section. A pinch valve or a one way valve is used to prevent the user from accidentally inhaling the medicament. The medicament delivery device may also be used as a pulmonary delivery device into the mouth of a user.

Abstract: A brassiere including a first aperture, a second aperture, a first shell and a second shell. The first shell has a first rim extending laterally outwardly therefrom, the first aperture dimensioned and configured to receive one or both of the first shell and first rim. The first rim non-fixedly positionable in contact with skin of a wearer. The second shell has a second rim extending laterally outwardly therefrom. The second aperture is dimensioned and configured to receive one or both of the second shell and second rim, the second rim non-fixedly positionable in contact with skin of the wearer wherein the first and second rims are slidable outwardly while maintaining contact with the skin.

Abstract: A humidifier tub for a respiratory apparatus is configured to deliver pressurized breathable gas to a patient's airways. The humidifier tub includes a base and a side wall defining a reservoir for containing a supply of liquid to be evaporated. In addition, the container is made of a first material. The humidifier tub also includes a heating element provided inside the container and covered by a layer. The layer includes a second material different from the first material.

Abstract: A wearable apparatus for increasing muscular force includes: a mount body coupled to an upper body of a wearer; a shoulder frame coupled at one end thereof to the mount body at the dorsal surface of the wearer and which is rotatable in up and down direction; a mounting frame coupled at one end thereof to the other end of the shoulder frame to be torsionally rotated; a supporter, which surrounds part of an upper arm of the wearer to support the upper arm of the wearer; and a compensation frame, which is integrally coupled to the supporter to be rotated together with the supporter about a shoulder joint of the wearer. The compensation frame capable of generating supporting force that varies depending on the angle to which the compensation frame is rotated.

Abstract: A back massaging assembly includes a frame that tapers to a pair of points on opposite ends of the frame such that the frame has a diamond shape. A plurality of knobs is each disposed on the frame and each of the knobs is strategically positioned on the frame for massaging pre-determined pressure points when the frame is positioned against a user's back. A pair of handles is each coupled to and extends away from the frame and extends over a respective one of the user's shoulders when the frame is positioned against the user's back. Each of the handles has a downward curve integrated therein such that each of the handles extends downwardly along the user's chest when the frame is positioned on the user's back.

Abstract: A device (900) includes a leg engaging section (101) and a foot engaging section (102 intersecting at a heel receiver (103). The leg engaging section and the foot engaging section defining a leg insertion aperture (104). A first compression wrap member (301) and a second compression wrap member (302) extend from the leg engaging section. An inflatable bladder (501) can be disposed along the leg engaging section between the leg insertion aperture and a compressible cushion layer (902). The inflatable bladder can be selectively inflatable through a connection tube (502) exiting the inflatable bladder at a non-orthogonal angle (504) relative to an edge (507) of the inflatable bladder. The leg engaging section can define at least one channel to permit the connection tube to exit the device.

Abstract: An assembly method of an apparatus suitable for pressurized liquid transfusion is disclosed. In one step, a nozzle is to be inserted into the through hole of an elastomeric ring. Because the dimension of the nozzle is larger than the through hole, the internal wall of the elastomeric ring is tensioned and deformed so as to fit the nozzle. In one step, the elastomeric ring along with the nozzle is inserted into a receptacle. The dimension of the outer contour of the elastomeric ring needs to be decreased so as to be accommodated by the receptacle. Due to the flexibility of the elastomeric ring, it resumes at least partially to its original shape. Therefore, proper seal is created and maintained between the elastomeric ring and the nozzle such that leakage and pressure loss may be prevented. The foregoing is capable of working under high-pressured environment for prolonged use.

Abstract: A light therapy system is made up of a pressure cuff system having a cuff that is positionable on or near a body part of a user and that can receive pressurized air to selectively pressurize and depressurize the cuff and a light emitting system having a supporting structure and a light emitter positioned on the supporting structure, the light emitter being controllably powerable. The supporting structure is positionable on an interior surface of the cuff so that the light emitter can direct light onto the body part. The light therapy system can further include a controller capable of controllably powering the light emitter, wherein controller can adjust the intensity or duration of the light directed onto the body part in response to an input or measurement related to a condition of the body part. A photometer can be provided separately or integrally to measure the condition of the body part. A method of providing light therapy is also provided.

Abstract: A harmonic vibration fitness machine includes a base, a platform, a movable plate, a first drive unit and a second drive unit. The first drive unit uses a first motor to drive two first linkages through a first transmission shaft and a reduction gear set, so that the first linkages drive a platform to move up and down. The second drive unit uses a second motor to drive to second linkages through a second transmission shaft and a reduction gear set, so that the second linkages drive the movable plate to move up and down. The movable plate will be linked with the first linkages during the operation process, so that the up and down movement of the platform can be multiplied. So, the harmonic vibration fitness machine can achieve the effect of single platform and double amplitude action.

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: A lung gas exchange device includes a front housing, at least one strap configured to affix the front housing to an anterior neck of a user, a vibration device positioned within the front housing, a wear plate configured to transfer vibration from the vibration device to the anterior neck of the user, a power source configured to provide power to the vibration device, a power control mechanism configured to allow a user to turn on and off the vibration device; and a central processing unit board connected to the power control mechanism, the power source, and the vibration device.

Abstract: An apparatus suitable for pressurized liquid transfusion is disclosed. The apparatus includes a nozzle assembly enclosed by the combination of a casing and a check nut. The nozzle assembly includes an elastomeric ring and a nozzle received by the combination of a cap and a receptacle. The elastomeric ring surrounds the nozzle and a proper seal is created therebetween. The dimension of the internal contour of the elastomeric ring is a bit smaller than the nozzle. The elastomeric ring is stretched so as to receive the nozzle. Additional processing may be applied to the elastomeric ring to achieve a different type of proper seal. Pressurized liquid passes through the apparatus so as to be transfused. The aforementioned seal serves to avoid leakage or pressure loss at the apparatus so as to avoid undesired aerosolization effects of an aerosolizer the apparatus is installed in.

Abstract: A penis massager includes a housing, a massaging member and a driving apparatus. The massaging member includes a first sleeve and a second sleeve which are spaced apart. The first sleeve is positioned at a front side of the second sleeve. The first sleeve has an inner lumen penetrating two axial ends thereof to allow a head of the penis to extend through the first sleeve and enter into the second sleeve, and the second sleeve is rotatably disposed. The driving apparatus is disposed within the housing and in transmission connection with the massaging member. The driving apparatus can drive the first sleeve to linearly move in an axial direction along the penis inserted in the first sleeve, and driving the second sleeve to rotate relative to the housing.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, device (1) for enhancing the delivery of CPR to a patient. The device (1) comprises: a patient side (3) for engagement with the chest of the patient; and a user side (2) for engagement with the hands of a user delivering CPR to the patient. One or more of the surface of the patient side (3) and the surface of the user side (2) is at least partially formed of a material with variable contact characteristics configured to be controlled so as to regulate the lateral force distribution profile at the one or more of the surface of the patient side (3) and the surface of the user side (2) from a force applied to the device (1) by the user and transferred through the device (1) to the patient.

Abstract: A respirator mask wearable by a wearer for protecting the wearer against inhalation of noxious agents (e.g., chemical agents, biological agents, radiological agents, and/or other poisonous or otherwise harmful agents that can cause disease, injury or death), such as a CBRN mask, may be configured to enhance protection of the wearer (e.g., by providing ballistic protection in addition to protecting against noxious agent inhalation) while reducing a burden on the wearer, such as by reducing respiratory resistance, improving visibility, and/or facilitating use of the mask (e.g., connection or disconnection of a filter, conduit, or other air-providing device to or from a breathing interface of the mask).

Abstract: A massaging device with linearly adjustable nodes that conform to different bodies and treatment regimens, capable of simultaneously massaging both the neck and upper back of a user. The device requires no effort or force on the part of the user to hold the device in position or to apply pressure.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a system configured to determine one or more parameters of chest wall oscillation therapy for a subject. The system includes a wearable garment configured to provide percussion to one or more parts of a lung of a subject. The wearable garment includes: percussion excitation elements configured to produce the percussion; and sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to a response of the one or more parts of the lung to the percussion. The system includes a control unit configured to determine frequency and energy density information for the sounds made by the one or more parts of the lungs caused by the percussion, the frequency and energy density information determined based on the output signals; and determine the one or more parameters of the chest wall oscillation therapy based on the frequency and energy density information.

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.