Abstract: The body therapy device includes a thoracic pad having a top edge and a rear surface with a base having a bottom edge, a front angled surfaced and a rear surface. A spherical member is attached to the angled front surface of the base and includes a hard inner core therein. A pump, with active and passive elements, is provided to enable the user to adjust the hardness of ball portion of the device for customized therapy to a head and neck region. As a result, the device of the present invention is effective for physical therapy and treatment of a wide range of ailments and conditions.

Abstract: The body therapy device includes a thoracic pad having a top edge and a rear surface with a base having a bottom edge, a front angled surfaced and a rear surface. A spherical member is attached to the angled front surface of the base and includes a hard inner core therein. A pump, with active and passive elements, is provided to enable the user to adjust the hardness of ball portion of the device for customized therapy to a head and neck region. As a result, the device of the present invention is effective for physical therapy and treatment of a wide range of ailments and conditions.

Abstract: A transfer device for transferring an apparatus from one support to another support. The transfer device is comprised of a housing and two movable clamping elements that are mounted to the housing. Each of the clamping elements is movable between a support-clamping position and a non-clamping, release position. An actuator is in operative engagement with the two clamping elements to move each of the clamping elements between the support-clamping position and the release position. The actuator has a first actuator position wherein one of the clamping elements is in the support-clamping position and another of the clamping elements is in the release position. In a second position, one of the clamping elements is in the release position and the other of the clamping elements is in the support-clamping position.

Abstract: A GUI such as a web page having a hyperlink thereon is provided and that allows a user to contribute a post to a bulletin board or a thread dedicated to a particular topic of interest. The present invention also includes a process by which the content of the user post is evaluated to determine if the post is relevant to other topics of interest to which other bulletin boards or threads are dedicated. If the user post is related to multiple topics of interest, then a copy of the post is automatically placed on each bulletin board or included in each thread to which the post relates. If a thread does not exist dedicated to a topic of interest, then a thread is automatically created.

Abstract: This patent relates to ergonomically correct seating during long periods of time, especially for professionals who work with hands extended like dentists and hand surgeons, but also computer users and other office or assembly workers. While the immediate comfort is provided by the shape of the seat and the backrest and by the upholstery, the long time comfort is determined by proper sitting posture. Comfortable sitting posture is individual and requires a large range of adjustments for height, seat inclination and the positioning of the back support relative to the seat. Recognizing the importance of these adjustments—not only for comfort but also for avoiding back problems—this adjustment mechanism is designed to accomplish all three adjustments with a single lever. The mechanism is designed for use with the lever mounted on the right side or the left side of the chair to accommodate personal preferences.

Abstract: The present technique is associated with performance analysis of a medical resource at a medical facility. The technique allows a client to interact with a remote performance analysis system via a network interface, and to enter and transmit client data to the performance analysis system for a performance analysis of the medical resource. Accordingly, the client receives a customized performance analysis of the medical resource.

Abstract: The present technique is associated with projected financial analysis of a medical facility. The technique allows a client to interact with a remote financial analysis system via a network interface, and to enter and transmit client data for a medical facility to the financial analysis system for a projected financial analysis. Accordingly, the client receives a customized pro forma financial report for the medical facility.

Abstract: The present technique is associated with geographically locating a medical resource. The technique allows a client to interact with a remote medical resource locator system via a network interface, and to enter and transmit client data to the medical resource locator system for a location analysis. Accordingly, the client receives a resource location report based on a desired geographic region for the medical resource.