Abstract: An auricular stimulation device having surface electrodes biased towards each other, and offset from one another, is provided. The stimulation device can be positioned about the ear of a patient with each of the electrodes overlaying auricular ear tissue containing innervation supplied by an auricular branch of the vagus nerve. The electrodes transcutaneously stimulate the auricular branch. Also provided is a method of treating a patient using the auricular stimulation device. The stimulation device can be used for treating patients with conditions such as high blood pressure, depression, high blood glucose level, and tinnitus. Also provided is a diagnostic and therapeutic system having the auricular stimulation device, a smart device and a monitoring device. The smart device controls the auricular stimulation device based on biomarker information received from the monitoring device; and on information related to the patient, such as age, musculoskeletal stability, etc.; and/or on user input.

Abstract: An example wearable device for placement relative to an ear includes a housing; a first extending structure; a second extending structure, the first and second extending structures are separated by an adjustable distance; a carriage coupled to the second extending structure and being at least partially disposed within the housing, the carriage being configured to move longitudinally along the housing and an adjustment mechanism configured to impart a force to cause longitudinal movement of the carriage to adjust the adjustable distance.

Abstract: A line tensioning device for adjusting and maintaining consistent tension in an anchored line has a ratchet assembly and a tension indicator assembly. The tension indicator assembly secures the device to an anchoring point and permits linear movement of the ratchet assembly between the line and the anchoring point. The tension indicator assembly includes a compressed spring and a plunger with a tension indicator mark visible externally from a plunger housing above a predetermined tension force threshold.

Abstract: A line tensioning device for adjusting and maintaining consistent tension in an anchored line has a ratchet assembly and a tension indicator assembly. The tension indicator assembly secures the device to an anchoring point and permits linear movement of the ratchet assembly between the line and the anchoring point. The tension indicator assembly includes a compressed spring and a plunger with a tension indicator mark visible externally from a plunger housing above a predetermined tension force threshold.

Abstract: An impact sprinkler is provided. The impact sprinkler includes a stem; a first trip collar rotatably coupled to the stem, the first trip collar including a first trip flange; a second trip collar rotatably coupled to the stem, the second trip collar including a second trip flange; a nozzle body including a spray nozzle structured to emit a fluid stream, the nozzle body rotatably coupled to the stem; and a base coupled to an end of the stem opposite an end of the stem where the first and second trip collars are positioned such that the nozzle body is an intermediary between the base and the first and second trip collars.

Abstract: A collapsible seating device is provided. In one embodiment, a seating device is provided, the seating device comprising: a seat portion connected to an elongated support body by at least one seat attachment device, wherein the seat attachment device includes a seat release mechanism, and wherein the seat attachment device is operable to selectively lock the seat portion in at least one of a position that is substantially parallel to the elongated support body and a position that is substantially perpendicular to the elongated support body; and not more than one collapsible leg connected to the support body, the collapsible leg operable to be selectively moved into the support body.

Abstract: A mounting device for housing a smart device having a user interface comprises a horizontal armature, a screen housing, and a mounting bracket. The mounting device is configured for attachment to a display unit having a plurality of posts. The horizontal armature includes coupling mechanisms disposed at each end thereof, wherein each coupling mechanism is configured to be removably coupled to one of the posts. The screen housing has a hollow interior configured to receive the smart device therein, wherein the screen housing includes at least one aperture for providing visual and tactile access to desired portions of the smart device. The mounting bracket is securely coupled to the screen housing and includes at least one projection extending therefrom and configured to be received in a corresponding opening formed in the horizontal armature to couple the screen housing to the horizontal armature.

Abstract: A mounting device for housing a smart device having a user interface comprises a horizontal armature, a screen housing, and a mounting bracket. The mounting device is configured for attachment to a display unit having a plurality of posts. The horizontal armature includes coupling mechanisms disposed at each end thereof, wherein each coupling mechanism is configured to be removably coupled to one of the posts. The screen housing has a hollow interior configured to receive the smart device therein, wherein the screen housing includes at least one aperture for providing visual and tactile access to desired portions of the smart device. The mounting bracket is securely coupled to the screen housing and includes at least one projection extending therefrom and configured to be received in a corresponding opening formed in the horizontal armature to couple the screen housing to the horizontal armature.

Abstract: A container is described for holding and dispensing chilled fluids for consumption by a user. The container may include a temperature indicating device configured to indicate whether a current temperature of liquid is at or below a first temperature value. The container may include a plurality of gradations configured to indicate a plurality of liquid levels in the enclosed chamber. Each pair of the plurality of liquid level gradations may have a corresponding volume. A plurality of caloric indicia may be displayed in conjunction with the plurality of gradations. Each caloric indicia may display a caloric energy value corresponding to heating one or more of the volumes of aqueous liquid from the first temperature value to a second temperature value. The container may be included in a kit with instructions directing a user in operation of the container, for example, as part of a diet or regimen of physical fitness.