Abstract: A connector for connecting with an absorber canister includes a first connection port for detachably communicating with an input port of the absorber canister; a second connection port for detachably communicating with an output port of the absorber canister; and a seal. The seal being sleeved on a sidewall of at least one connection port of the first connection port and the second connection port, and the seal including: an annular ring positioned on an outer sidewall of the at least one connection port; a guide chamfer portion, the guide chamfer portion being annular and extending obliquely from a bottom of the annular ring towards an interior of the at least one connection port; and a lip, the lip being annular and extending from an end portion of the guide chamfer portion in a direction towards or away from the annular ring.

Abstract: A rotary occlusion valve for tracheotomy is described, used in the medical field, which allows the function of occluding the flow, both inspiratory and expiratory, of a particular patient, depending on his or her clinical condition or ventilatory limitations, thus permitting the execution of the two steps of respiration, inspiration and expiration. The valve consists in a device composed of a main body in the form of a cylinder inside which is a bearing, a safety grille, a tab, and an oxygen connection port. Said main body is joined to a rotary one-way valve containing a spherical ball, an orifice in its center, windows, pillars, and a tab. Finally, the one-way valve contains a membrane consisting of a grip port and a diaphragm.

Abstract: A system is described, for rehabilitating the walk comprising an active exoskeleton with a supporting structure for right leg and left leg, bearing and moving structures of femur, tibia and foot of the patient, a weight supporting device for patient and active exoskeleton, the weight supporting device ending with a structure connected to means for supporting exoskeleton and patient, handling means connected to the weight supporting device to allow its movement, means for transmitting to the weight supporting device electric and pneumatic supplies and electric signals for managing, controlling, monitoring and diagnosing the system, a managing system comprising a microprocessor for acquiring and processing data, and managing a motion neuro-rehabilitation session; a weight supporting device for a system for rehabilitating the walk is further described.

Abstract: A device to monitor movement of a tracheostomy tube is described. The device includes a faceplate that is releasably attached to a tracheostomy collar such that the faceplate may be used without the tracheostomy collar. The tracheostomy collar includes a sensor component and an actuator component each located proximate the faceplate. The actuator component actuates when the sensor component moves from a first position to a second position. The second position is further from the actuator component than the first position. The sensor component transmits a signal to an alarm assembly in response to the actuator component actuating. The alarm assembly produces an alert in response to receiving the signal from the sensor component.

Abstract: A respiratory mask system is provided comprising a respiratory mask and a head engaging portion, wherein the head engaging portion is configured to couple to the respiratory mask to engage a wearer's head via a disengageable mechanism. The disengageable mechanism may comprise a linking member attached to the head engaging portion, a disengagement member attached to the respiratory mask and configured to receive the linking member, wherein the disengagement member is configured to be moveable between a first position and a second position, a control configured to allow a wearer of the mask to move the disengagement member towards the first position and one or more surfaces defined by the disengagement member and configured to exert a frictional force on the linking member.

Abstract: A mounted massage roller comprising in one example: a mounting assembly configured to be mounted to a fixed structure; a pivot assembly attached to the mounting assembly at a hinge forming a horizontal hinge axis about which the hinge rotates; the pivot assembly rotatable about the hinge axis relative to the mounting assembly; the pivot assembly comprising at least one handle configured to be grasped by a patient to rotate the pivot assembly about the hinge; the pivot assembly at least one roller configured to roll about a roller axis parallel to the hinge axis; each roller having a radially outward surface configured to roll against the patient as the patient moves the pivot assembly about the hinge axis.

Abstract: An external counter pulsation system (ECP) and method for using the system to improve circulation as well as cardiovascular related diseases. The ECP system of the present invention comprises a helical air bladder for modulating blood flow of major veins and arteries of the thigh. High efficiency is realized with the helical shape of the air bladder to lower the cost, weight and size of the ECP of the present invention.

Abstract: A vaccine formation and delivery system includes a first chamber configured to store a live virus and a second chamber for storing an inactivated virus. The system further includes a UV radiation means used for irradiating the live virus. Personal dosage transfer chambers and a delivery system configured to attach to the personal dosage transfer chambers for delivering an inactive virus to a user.

Abstract: An anesthetic dispensing device (100) includes a measuring unit (150) for determining an anesthetic concentration in an area of an outlet (142) of the anesthetic dispensing device. The measuring unit is configured to measure a first parameter (154) of a gas concentration-dependent characteristic between a mixer unit (140) and a second parameter (155) of the gas concentration-dependent characteristic in a second gas branch (120) or in an area of a breathing gas feed (112) of the anesthetic dispensing device by at least one sensor element (152). The measuring unit is further configured to determine the anesthetic concentration between the mixer unit and the outlet and to output a corresponding concentration signal (160) as a function of calibration information assigned to the second parameter and of the first parameter.

Abstract: An inhalation device including at least one processor configured to control an inhalation process including vaporing a substance received from a substance storage when coupled to the inhalation device, wherein the at least one processor is configured to be operated in an operation mode or in a standby mode, an electronic interface configured to be coupled to a substance storage interface, a passive detection circuit coupled between the electronic interface and the at least one processor and configured to detect whether the substance storage is coupled to the inhalation device, and, in case it is detected that the substance storage is coupled to the inhalation device, cause the at least one processor to switch from the standby mode to the operation mode.

Abstract: A ventilator (100), includes a basic unit (1) with a cover plate (10). Patient ports (4) are arranged at the basic unit (1) and a user interface (2) is arranged at the cover plate (10). The cover plate (10) can be arranged at the basic unit (1) at different angles in relation to a vertical axis.

Abstract: This massage device is used as a tool to treat face and neck skin and employs scraping massage to improve blood circulation, skin elasticity, as well as to help treat wrinkles and sagging skin and even achieve a facelift effect. The massage device includes of a combination of curved-convex and curved-concave sections in their layout, where a tulip shape is predominant, which allows to access every particular area of the face and neck in a comfortable and thorough manner, which in turn comprises a symmetrical configuration with respect to a central longitudinal axis that divides the body and allows the user to handle the device from different sides, and where a tapered perimeter edge with a blunt finish also allows for a comfortable and adjustable grip on the user's palm.

Abstract: A mesh nebulizer that atomizes and ejects liquid through a mesh portion includes a vibration portion including a vibration surface facing upward, a liquid supply portion that supplies liquid toward the vibration surface of the vibration portion, a sheet including the mesh portion, and a support frame that supports a peripheral edge of the sheet. The support frame includes a bottom plate that supports a lower surface of the peripheral edge of the sheet, the bottom plate having a flat annular shape, and a larger inner diameter than a diameter of the vibration surface, and a protrusion radially protruding inward from the bottom plate. The sheet including the mesh portion faces the vibration surface at an inclination angle and is in contact with a first portion of a peripheral edge of the vibration surface.

Abstract: A face mask system for detecting gases and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The face mask system includes a protective mask, at least one communication device, a gas detection device and an external sensor. The gas detection device includes a power supply unit, an inductive coil loop, an internal microcontroller, a wireless communication chip and an internal sensor. The internal sensor is configured to detect and measure a plurality of inside mask VOC readings. The external sensor is configured to detect and measure a plurality of outside mask VOC readings. The external sensor compares an average inside VOC value with an average outside VOC value to provide unique and accurate information of the environment inside the protective mask thereby protecting the user from hazardous situations.

Abstract: Devices and methods for providing respiratory therapy are disclosed. One device includes a first lumen, a second lumen, and a bridge with at least one opening. The first lumen has a first inlet end to receive a first flow of breathing gas, a first outlet end to deliver the first flow, and a first bend between the first inlet end and the first outlet end. The second lumen has a second inlet end to receive a second flow of breathing gas, a second outlet end to deliver the second flow, and a second bend between the second inlet end and the second outlet end. The bridge separates the first lumen and the second lumen, attaches to the first lumen at the first bend and the second lumen at the second bend, and is configured to maintain the first flow of breathing gas separate from the second flow of breathing gas.

Abstract: A universal tip adapter for a handheld massage therapy product is disclosed. The universal adaptor comprises a rigid body having a first end and a second end. The first end is formed with an internally threaded cavity for screwing with an external thread on the end of a handheld massage therapy product via a universal hub. The second end is formed with external threads for screwing with an internal threading of a massager head and/or consumer accessories, thereby enabling a user to securely and simply connect the universal adaptor to different massage heads and other consumer accessories to the massage therapy product. The second end of the universal adaptor is an external threaded section. The second end is configured to securely connect to the massager head and/or consumer accessories via the external threads. The universal adaptor is further configured to securely and simply connect to sexual pleasuring accessories.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a humidifier (10) for a system for providing a flow of breathable gas to an airway of a patient, wherein the humidifier (10) comprises: a casing (12) configured to contain a liquid reservoir (20); an air inlet (14) which is arranged at the casing (12); an air outlet (16) which is arranged at the casing (12); and a flow passage (18) connecting the air inlet (14) with the air outlet (16), wherein the flow passage (18) is in fluidic communication with the liquid reservoir (20), and wherein the humidifier (10) comprises a heat pipe (24) having a hot end (26) and a cold end (28), wherein the hot end (26) of the heat pipe (24) is arranged outside the casing (12) and the cold end (28) of the heat pipe (24) is arranged in the liquid reservoir (20).