Abstract: A system and method for generating a non-linear model of the airway of a sleeping subject is provided. The system comprises an interface adapted to obtain an airway model configured to represent respiratory airflow in the airway of the subject; a movement sensor arrangement configured to detect movement of the chest or abdomen of a subject; an airflow sensor arrangement configured to detect an airflow in the airway of the subject; and a processor arrangement. The processor arrangement is configured to determine a movement pattern from detected movement of the chest or abdomen of the subject; determine an airflow pattern from detected airflow in the airway of the subject and modify the airway model based on the movement pattern and the airflow pattern so as to generate a subject-specific piecewise linearized non-linear airway model for the subject representing respiratory airflow in the airway of the subject in a sleep state.

Abstract: An oral care system (10) comprises an oral care device (12). The oral care device is designed to either comprise or attach to a cleaning or treatment portion (14), e.g. a brush head or mouthpiece. The oral care device thus has a cleaning or treatment function. The oral care device is further provided with an electromagnetic (EM) field or radiation generator (22) adapted to generate and emit radio or microwave frequency electromagnetic energy in a space around an emitter arrangement (24) (sanitization area) used to emit the radiation or field. The EM emissions are configured to have electromagnetic properties suitable for heating water or water-containing fluid located within the sanitization area (34). This allows for a sanitization or disinfection function in a dedicated mode, wherein the EM emissions of the EM generator causes heating to a temperature of at least 50° C., preferably at least 70° C.

Abstract: A coupling arrangement for use in securing a patient interface to the head of a patient. The fastening arrangement includes a first component having a source of a magnetic field and a second component having a mating component attracted to the source by the magnetic field. One or both of the source and/or a portion of the first component is moveable among: a shielded positioning wherein the source is shielded such that the maximum strength of the magnetic field outside of the first component is less than a predetermined value, and an unshielded positioning wherein the source is unshielded such that the maximum strength of the magnetic field outside of the first component is greater than or equal to the predetermined value.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provides a coffee beverage having a reduced terpene content, in which terpene content is reduced by increasing the particle size of the coffee grounds.

Abstract: Skin-contact products with a transpiration function such as medical devices or medicinal products, of which face masks, aspirators, ventilators, breast pumps or wound dressings are examples are described especially a skin-contact product with a transpiration function with an improved microclimate at a patient interface material-skin contact area. In an embodiment a material system is described that comprises a hydrophobic silicone base material and a hydrophilic silicone material that is combined with the hydrophobic base material.

Abstract: A headgear for securing a patient interface to a patient's head includes a rear member and a pair of lower strap members. Each lower strap member is sized and configured to be positioned on a respective side of the head of the patient when the headgear arrangement is disposed on the head of the patient. Each lower strap member includes a free end that is selectively directly coupleable to the patient interface. The arrangement also includes a pair of strap management arrangements, with each arrangement positioned on a respective side of the headgear and structured to locate/hold the free end of a lower strap member of the pair of lower strap members in a predetermined location on the respective side of the head of the patient when the headgear is positioned on the head of the patient and the free end is not directly coupled to the patient interface.

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to a self-regulating patch for taking biopotential measurements and balancing accurate measurements and user comfort. The self-regulating patch including: a heating element operable to generate heat that causes formation of sweat at the skin surface; a biopotential sensor; an exterior surface constructed of a moisture wicking material enveloping the heating element; and a logic to concurrently activate the biopotential sensor and transition the self-regulating patch between a plurality of modes, including a comfort mode and an accuracy mode, where in the comfort mode the heating element is inactive and in the accuracy mode the heating element is active.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provides a coffee beverage having a reduced terpene content, where a brew chamber has a brew area A is provided and a volume of water is provided to flow through the coffee grounds in the brew chamber and out of the brew chamber to provide a coffee beverage, and where the flow rate of water provided through coffee grounds in the brew chamber is F and the ratio of F/A is about 0.15 cm/s or less.

Abstract: An actuator device comprises a stack formed from a plurality of photoresponsive layers, which deform in response to light, which are partitioned by respective deformable non-photoresponsive layers. The deformable non-photoresponsive layers guide light between and to the photoresponsive layers, and can follow the deformation of the photoresponsive layers.

Abstract: A system for providing an oral care agent includes a first layer containing the oral care agent and a second layer. The first layer can be applied directly to teeth. The second layer can subsequently be applied onto the first layer to inhibit leakage of the oral care agent outwards into the mouth.

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to a self-regulating patch for taking biopotential measurements and balancing accurate measurements and user comfort. The self-regulating patch including: a heating element operable to generate heat that causes formation of sweat at the skin surface; a biopotential sensor; an exterior surface constructed of a moisture wicking material enveloping the heating element; and a logic to concurrently activate the biopotential sensor and transition the self-regulating patch between a plurality of modes, including a comfort mode and an accuracy mode, where in the comfort mode the heating element is inactive and in the accuracy mode the heating element is active.

Abstract: Skin-contact products with a transpiration function such as medical devices or medicinal products, of which face masks, aspirators, ventilators, breast pumps or wound dressings are examples are described especially a skin-contact product with a transpiration function with an improved microclimate at a patient interface material -skin contact area. In an embodiment a material system is described that comprises a hydrophobic silicone base material and a hydrophilic silicone material that is combined with the hydrophobic base material.

Abstract: Skin-contact products with a transpiration function such as medical devices or medicinal products, of which face masks, aspirators, ventilators, breast pumps or wound dressings are examples are described especially a skin-contact product with a transpiration function with an improved microclimate at a patient interface material-skin contact area. In an embodiment a material system is described that comprises a hydrophobic silicone base material and a hydrophilic silicone material that is combined with the hydrophobic base material.

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to a self-regulating patch for taking biopotential measurements and balancing accurate measurements and user comfort. The self-regulating patch including: a heating element operable to generate heat that causes formation of sweat at the skin surface; a biopotential sensor; an exterior surface constructed of a moisture wicking material enveloping the heating element; and a logic to concurrently activate the biopotential sensor and transition the self-regulating patch between a plurality of modes, including a comfort mode and an accuracy mode, where in the comfort mode the heating element is inactive and in the accuracy mode the heating element is active.

Abstract: A patient interface device uses a pressure flap which extends inwardly from an outer edge of a mask of the device. The pressure flap is for contacting the skin of the patient to provide a seal or partial seal between the mask volume and the ambient surroundings. The pressure flap includes a cavity area which is exposed to a reduced pressure compared to the mask volume. This assists in keeping the pressure flap pressed against the patient's skin, and thereby maintain a large contact area. This in turn gives a reduction in local high pressure areas.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provides a coffee beverage having a reduced terpene content, where a brew chamber has a brew area A is provided and a volume of water is provided to flow through the coffee grounds in the brew chamber and out of the brew chamber to provide a coffee beverage, and where the flow rate of water provided through coffee grounds in the brew chamber is F and the ratio of F/A is about 0.15 cm/s or less.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provides a coffee beverage having a reduced terpene content, in which terpene content is reduced by increasing the particle size of the coffee grounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for monitoring asthma symptoms of a subject (12), comprising a monitoring unit (14) configured to monitor at least one objective asthma symptom of the subject, an analysis unit (16) configured to determine an asthma status of the subject based on the at least one objective asthma symptom monitored by the monitoring unit, a test unit (18) configured to provide a test for collecting subjective asthma symptoms from the subject, if the at least one objective asthma symptom monitored by the monitoring unit (14) has changed in a manner that the change reveals a deterioration of the asthma status of the subject. Further the system comprises a calibration unit (24) configured to calibrate the at least one objective asthma symptom gathered from the subject with respect to a calibration test, wherein the calibration unit (24) is arranged to perform calibration at least once during an initial phase of use of the system (10).

Abstract: An actuator device comprises a stack formed from a plurality of photoresponsive layers, which deform in response to light, which are partitioned by respective deformable non-photoresponsive layers. The deformable non-photoresponsive layers guide light between and to the photoresponsive layers, and can follow the deformation of the photoresponsive layers.

Abstract: The invention provides amongst others kit of parts (1000) comprising a container (200) comprising a container enclosure (210), the container enclosure (210) comprising a container enclosure internal face (211), and a container closure (220), the container closure (220) comprising a container closure internal face (221), wherein one or more of the container enclosure internal face (211) and the container closure internal face (221) comprises a CO2 detector (100), and wherein one or more of the container enclosure (210) and the container closure (220) comprise a light transmissive part (233) for external visual inspection of the CO2 detector (100).