Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for delivering electrical or other therapy in the vicinity of the eye. One or more electrodes are positioned on or near the eye, such as contacting the superior or inferior eyelids, on the conjunctiva or medial or lateral canthus, on or inside the nose, or on the forehead. A remote or return electrode is optionally positioned elsewhere on the patient on the torso, neck, back, a limb, an extremity, on the back or side of the head, or near the ear, mandible or temple. A variety of pulse generator positions and support apparatuses are disclosed as well. The pulse generator is used to deliver one or more of therapy or diagnostic electrical pulses to the patient to address a condition of the eye.

Abstract: A system, device, and methods for providing protection of an appendage of a human or animal is provided. The protective system can be a protective boot that includes a cage sized and configured to follow the contours of the distal limb of an animal such as a horse. A plurality of openings are defined in the cage. The cage provides protection of the distal limb and permeability of air flow towards and/or around the distal limb.

Abstract: Illustrative methods and devices for providing stimulus to the eye to treat vision disorders. Systems and methods for testing thresholds and configuring the stimulation for a patient are provided. Various examples may include therapies for vision disorders that can progress to blindness, such as macular degeneration or other diseases and disease processes.

Abstract: Competition timing systems are disclosed. In a competition in which a task is to be completed, a triggering event indicating beginning or completion of the task is determined by sensing disconnection of a connection component, or removal of a sensed component from proximity to a sensor. The automated timing that can then be generated allows human error and human judgment to be removed as variables from the race timing.

Abstract: Grooming tools and systems for grooming an animal. An illustrative grooming tool may comprise a housing having a top edge, a bottom edge, and a sidewall extending between the top edge and the bottom edge. A first pad and a second pad may each form a portion of a bottom surface of the housing. A plurality of cleaning fibers may extend from each of the first and second pads. A motor configured to drive rotation of the pads may be disposed within the cavity of the housing. The first pad may be configured to rotate in a first direction relative to a center of the bottom surface of the housing and the second pad may be configured to rotate in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for delivering electrical or other therapy in the vicinity of the eye. One or more electrodes are positioned on or near the eye, such as contacting the superior or inferior eyelids, on the conjunctiva or medial or lateral canthus, on or inside the nose, or on the forehead. A remote or return electrode is optionally positioned elsewhere on the patient on the torso, neck, back, a limb, an extremity, on the back or side of the head, or near the ear, mandible or temple. A variety of pulse generator positions and support apparatuses are disclosed as well. The pulse generator is used to deliver one or more of therapy or diagnostic electrical pulses to the patient to address a condition of the eye.

Abstract: Illustrative methods and devices for providing stimulus to the eye to treat vision disorders. Systems and methods for testing thresholds and configuring the stimulation for a patient are provided. Various examples may include therapies for vision disorders that can progress to blindness, such as macular degeneration or other diseases and disease processes.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems for ophthalmic therapy. Electrical therapy delivery characteristics are determined using a testing or calibration phase and a patient's known disease state. Expected values for phosphene thresholds in the patient's eye are used along with measurements characterizing a relationship between therapy output from electrodes near the eye to the energy that is actually received at the eye, such as by corneal measurements. The result may include a determination of therapy delivery targets and/or an estimate of the patient's disease state.

Abstract: A cooling article includes thermally conductive material and heat absorbing material comprising a phase change material having a phase change temperature greater than 0° C. The cooling article may be used to cool a subject or the limb of a subject. A cooling article may include passive cooling material and reinforcing fibers configured to support the passive cooling layer, where the cooling article is configured to conform to a portion of a subject's body. The cooling article may be a sheet, a blanket, or a sleeve. A method of cooling a subject includes cooling the cooling article to a temperature below the phase change temperature; and applying the cooling article to the subject.

Abstract: An insect repellent articles, such as tubular articles and patches, wherein an exemplary patch includes: a support film having a first major surface and a second major surface; a body-contacting pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on the first major surface; and a reservoir layer disposed on the second major surface, wherein the reservoir layer comprises an insect repellent incorporated within a polymeric carrier, and wherein the reservoir layer forms a non-contacting surface.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for delivering electrical or other therapy in the vicinity of the eye, comprising eyepieces having a plurality of electrodes that are placed on the eyelid. Some examples are just eyepieces having a periphery that partly surrounds the eye, other examples fully surround the eye or include a temporal portion configured to extend to the temple of the user. Some examples also include a field that covers the eye to take the form of a goggle. Numerous configurations for power supply and therapy output are discussed.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for use in delivering stimulation to the head of a patient, including examples directed to delivering electrical or other stimulation to the eye of the patient. In some examples eyepieces or eyepatches are configured to deliver electrical or other stimulus to the eye of a patient by being worn on the face of the patient.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for delivering electrical or other therapy in the vicinity of the eye. One or more electrodes are positioned on or near the eye, such as contacting the superior or inferior eyelids, on the conjunctiva or medial or lateral canthus, on or inside the nose, or on the forehead. A remote or return electrode is optionally positioned elsewhere on the patient on the torso, neck, back, a limb, an extremity, on the back or side of the head, or near the ear, mandible or temple. A variety of pulse generator positions and support apparatuses are disclosed as well. The pulse generator is used to deliver one or more of therapy or diagnostic electrical pulses to the patient to address a condition of the eye.

Abstract: Illustrative methods and devices for providing stimulus to the eye to treat vision disorders. Systems and methods for feedback relating to the stimulus itself as well as the effect of such stimulus on the patient are provided. Various examples may include therapies for vision disorders that can progress to blindness, such as macular degeneration or other diseases and disease processes.

Abstract: Illustrative methods and devices for providing stimulus to the eye to treat vision disorders. Systems and methods for feedback relating to the stimulus itself as well as the effect of such stimulus on the patient are provided. Various examples may include therapies for vision disorders that can progress to blindness, such as macular degeneration or other diseases and disease processes.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for use in delivering stimulation to the head of a patient, including examples directed to delivering electrical or other stimulation to the eye of the patient. In some examples eyepieces or eyepatches are configured to deliver electrical or other stimulus to the eye of a patient by being worn on the face of the patient.

Abstract: Methods for creating a collectible item or items, collectible items, and methods and systems for sale, use and distribution thereof. In some examples, a unique collectible item (or set of items) is created relative to an event such as a sporting event by tracking elements of a participant's performance such as with a wearable device, which stores event data related to the participant. The stored event data is then packaged with or without additional data, such as highlights, interviews, images, etc. and provided to a buyer. In some examples, the buyer will have purchased the right to receive the collectible item in advance of the event. The collectible item may be a tangible object, an intangible data file, or a combination of tangible item and data file.

Abstract: A nasal support device includes a device body. The device body defines a perimeter shape of the nasal support device and also can include a nasal support structure. The nasal support device also includes adhesive carried with the device body. The nasal support device further includes a peelable backing that covers the adhesive and includes at least one peelable backing piece that is divided into a first section and a second section by a pre-defined fold location. The pre-defined fold location is configured such that the first and second sections of the peelable backing piece remain coupled together at the pre-defined fold location after folding at the pre-defined fold location.

Abstract: A nasal support device includes a device body. The device body defines a perimeter shape of the nasal support device and also can include a nasal support structure. The nasal support device also includes adhesive carried with the device body. The nasal support device further includes a peelable backing that covers the adhesive and includes at least one peelable backing piece that is divided into a first section and a second section by a pre-defined fold location. The pre-defined fold location is configured such that the first and second sections of the peelable backing piece remain coupled together at the pre-defined fold location after folding at the pre-defined fold location.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.