Abstract: An apparatus for treating lower limb contractures is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a pair of multi-sectional soles, which are movably affixed to a connector via a pair of arms using fasteners. The pair of soles are configured to support the user's feet. Each sole comprises four flat-solid plates, which are pivotally connected via hinges/fasteners. The four flat-solid plates are configured to cover, support, and align the user's feet. The apparatus further comprises a pair of ankle supports, securely and adjustably affixed to each sole, configured to support the user's ankle and lower leg. The plurality of straps is configured to secure the sole to the user's feet and lower leg while lifting and lowering the feet using additional straps that are coupled to one or more loops of the four-flat solid plates of the soles, thereby treating the limb contractures by facilitating the opportunity for the repetitive movement of every single joint and muscle in the lower limb of a the user.

Abstract: A standing chair comprises a main frame support assembly with a first frame support and a second frame support, at least two collapsible support arms with a first end and a second end, at least one bracket, at least one seat assembled to the collapsible support arms, a drive member positioned between right frame support and one collapsible support arm, another drive member positioned between left frame support and other collapsible support arm and a foot rest assembly with a pair of leg support bars. Right and left frame supports are parallelly connected and locked via a connecting means. The first ends of collapsible arms are moveably affixed to both right and left frame supports, whereas second ends are pivotally connected to a backrest support via fasteners. The two collapsible support arms are configured to automatically collapse and retract in accordance to sitting or standing mode of the standing chair.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating lower limb contractures is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a pair of multi-sectional soles, which are movably affixed to a connector via a pair of arms using fasteners. The pair of soles are configured to support the user's feet. Each sole comprises four flat-solid plates, which are pivotally connected via hinges/fasteners. The four flat-solid plates are configured to cover, support, and align the user's feet. The apparatus further comprises a pair of ankle supports, securely and adjustably affixed to each sole, configured to support the user's ankle and lower leg. The plurality of straps is configured to secure the sole to the user's feet and lower leg while lifting and lowering the feet using additional straps that are coupled to one or more loops of the four-flat solid plates of the soles, thereby treating the limb contractures by facilitating the opportunity for the repetitive movement of every single joint and muscle in the lower limb of a the user.

Abstract: A standing chair comprises a main frame support assembly with a first frame support and a second frame support, at least two collapsible support arms with a first end and a second end, at least one bracket, at least one seat assembled to the collapsible support arms, a drive member positioned between right frame support and one collapsible support arm, another drive member positioned between left frame support and other collapsible support arm and a foot rest assembly with a pair of leg support bars. Right and left frame supports are parallelly connected and locked via a connecting means. The first ends of collapsible arms are moveably affixed to both right and left frame supports, whereas second ends are pivotally connected to a backrest support via fasteners. The two collapsible support arms are configured to automatically collapse and retract in accordance to sitting or standing mode of the standing chair.

Abstract: A multi-functional multi-positional orthopedic mattress for use with patients is disclosed. The multi-functional multi-positional orthopedic mattress includes a top layer, an intermediate layer and a bottom layer. The top layer is made from a plurality of separately removable cushioned pads. The intermediate layer includes a plurality of rotatably connected structures which allow for rotation of various parts of the mattress in different angels. The bottom layer includes a plurality of non-movable and movable pads. The three layers are connected in such a way as to provide the ability to move a patient residing on the mattress into various positions. This enables the patient to move different parts of their body without having to move others and helps prevent bedsores and other health risks associated with prolong bed rest. The mattress also provides positions that enable caregivers to easily and comfortably change a patient's clothing, wash their body and provide a multitude of other care services.

Abstract: A bed includes a telescoping foot-end leg at a first end; a telescoping head-end leg at a second end opposite from the first end; a rotating frame that rotates on a lateral first axis extending between an upper portion of the foot-end leg and an upper portion of the head-end leg; and a tilting frame supported by the rotating frame. The rotating frame tilts on a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The tilting frame is configured to support the patient's entire body. The foot-end leg and the head-end leg are configured to be telescoped while the patient is on the bed such that the height of the foot-end leg is lower than the height of the head-end leg and a slope of the first axis is at least 15 degrees.

Abstract: A multi-functional multi-positional orthopedic mattress for use with patients is disclosed. The multi-functional multi-positional orthopedic mattress includes a top layer, an intermediate layer and a bottom layer. The top layer is made from a plurality of separately removable cushioned pads. The intermediate layer includes a plurality of rotatably connected structures which allow for rotation of various parts of the mattress in different angels. The bottom layer includes a plurality of non-movable and movable pads. The three layers are connected in such a way as to provide the ability to move a patient residing on the mattress into various positions. This enables the patient to move different parts of their body without having to move others and helps prevent bedsores and other health risks associated with prolong bed rest. The mattress also provides positions that enable caregivers to easily and comfortably change a patient's clothing, wash their body and provide a multitude of other care services.

Abstract: A portable assistive lift comprising a vertical member comprising a handle bar and a central wheel controlled by the handle bar disposed at the top and bottom extremities thereof respectively, a pair of left and right support members, each of which comprising a horizontal top rod extending from the vertical member, a bottom rod comprising a side wheel receptacle for receiving a side wheel therewithin disposed at a distal extremity thereof and a connecting rod connecting the free and proximal extremities of the top and bottom rods respectively whereby, the vertical member and the top, bottom and the connecting rods from a U-shaped structure as viewed from top and a hook stand comprising a plurality of hooks about which a sling is coupled thereto wherein, the hook stand is adapted to be elevated and lowered.

Abstract: A portable assistive lift comprising a vertical member comprising a handle bar and a central wheel controlled by the handle bar disposed at the top and bottom extremities thereof respectively, a pair of left and right support members, each of which comprising a horizontal top rod extending from the vertical member, a bottom rod comprising a side wheel receptacle for receiving a side wheel therewithin disposed at a distal extremity thereof and a connecting rod connecting the free and proximal extremities of the top and bottom rods respectively whereby, the vertical member and the top, bottom and the connecting rods from a U-shaped structure as viewed from top and a hook stand comprising a plurality of hooks about which a sling is coupled thereto wherein, the hook stand is adapted to be elevated and lowered.

Abstract: A bed includes a telescoping foot-end leg at a first end; a telescoping head-end leg at a second end opposite from the first end; a rotating frame that rotates on a lateral first axis extending between an upper portion of the foot-end leg and an upper portion of the head-end leg; and a tilting frame supported by the rotating frame. The rotating frame tilts on a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The tilting frame is configured to support the patient's entire body. The foot-end leg and the head-end leg are configured to be telescoped while the patient is on the bed such that the height of the foot-end leg is lower than the height of the head-end leg and a slope of the first axis is at least 15 degrees.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved screw conveyor that reduces maintenance. The screw conveyor comprises an elongate trough assembly comprising material input and output gates formed thereon and an elongate screw flighting rotably disposed within the trough assembly. The flighting comprises an elongate hollow shaft comprising a plurality of thorough fluid holes disposed thereon, a proximal end of the shaft adapted to receive a fluid therethrough whereby, the received fluid is discharged from the plurality of fluid holes, and a pair of parallel blades helically wound around the shaft, the blades arranged such that, the fluid holes are disposed between the blades. The fluid is discharged from between the blades forms a pressurized shield between the outer edges of blades and the inner surface of the trough assembly so as to prevent the material from entering the space between the edges of the blades and the inner surface of the trough assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved screw conveyor that reduces maintenance. The screw conveyor comprises an elongate trough assembly comprising material input and output gates formed thereon and an elongate screw fighting rotably disposed within the trough assembly. The fighting comprises an elongate hollow shaft comprising a plurality of thorough fluid holes disposed thereon, a proximal end of the shaft adapted to receive a fluid therethrough whereby, the received fluid is discharged from the plurality of fluid holes, and a pair of parallel blades helically wound around the shaft, the blades arranged such that, the fluid holes are disposed between the blades. The fluid is discharged from between the blades forms a pressurized shield between the outer edges of blades and the inner surface of the trough assembly so as to prevent the material from entering the space between the edges of the blades and the inner surface of the trough assembly.

Abstract: A rigid sling system is provided to ease the lifting of a disabled person by sliding its constituent sections under the subject as opposed to lifting the disabled person into the sling. This sling system is comprised of two sections, a right section and a left section. A right side main frame and its appropriate straps, a back connector, a right leg support, and a front connector with its appropriate straps are constituent members of the right section of the sling system. A left main frame and its appropriate straps, a left leg support are constituent members of the left section of the sling system. The two sections interlock via the connectors and configure to become engaged to a person lifting the sling system.

Abstract: A rigid sling system is provided to ease the lifting of a disabled person by sliding its constituent sections under the subject as opposed to lifting the disabled person into the sling. This sling system is comprised of two sections, a right section and a left section. A right side main frame and its appropriate straps, a back connector, a right leg support, and a front connector with its appropriate straps are constituent members of the right section of the sling system. A left main frame and its appropriate straps, a left leg support are constituent members of the left section of the sling system. The two sections interlock via the connectors and configure to become engaged to a person lifting the sling system.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for lifting and transferring a physically incapacitated person into and out of a vehicle, bed, bathtub, and the like. The apparatus comprises a mounting bracket, a vehicle mounting adaptor, a universal mounting adaptor, which are configured to removably couple to the hinges of a vehicle, a bathroom wall, or a bed frame, a lifting member removably and pivotally coupled to the mounting bracket, configured to pivot vertically and horizontally, pivotally and removably coupled at a proximal end to an extension arm and configured to lift, move and support a disabled person by means of a sling receiving member which is removably and pivotally disposed at a distal end of the lifting member, a jack actuating the lifting member, and a controller whereby the jack is controlled. The provided mounting adaptors expand and facilitate the broad use of the apparatus.