Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatus for positioning at least one bracket element with respect to a respective tooth of a subject. Particularly, although not exclusively, certain embodiments of the present invention relate to apparatus for positioning at least one bracket element at a desired location proximate to at least one respective tooth of a subject; the apparatus comprising a support body supporting and integrally formed with at least one support arm, the support arm being arranged to locate a respective bracket element at a desired location with respect to a respective tooth; and at least one locating element for locating the support body relative to at least one tooth of a subject.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining respiratory information about a user, the apparatus comprising: a. a plurality of temperature sensors, each temperature sensor having a field of view, the temperature sensors being arranged to detect a temperature gradient within volume of interest and each providing an output signal; b. a support frame having a head on which said temperature sensors are mounted, the support frame and temperature sensors making no contact, in use, with the user; and c. a processor for processing one or more of said output signals to determine said respiratory information about the user.

Abstract: Apparatus for positioning at least one bracket element at a desired location proximate to at least one respective tooth of a subject include a support body supporting and integrally formed with at least one support arm. The support arm is arranged to locate a respective bracket element at a desired location with respect to a respective tooth. At least one locating element serves to locate the support body relative to at least one tooth of a subject.

Abstract: There is disclosed apparatus (100) for weighing a person with reduced mobility, the apparatus (100) comprising: a seat portion (102); scales (104) for weighing the person when sitting on the seat portion; and a lifting mechanism (106) to assist the person in standing up from the seat portion (102).

Abstract: The present invention provides forceps (1, 101) for use in ear, nose and throat procedures. The forceps comprise: a forward handle (2, 102) and a rear handle (3); at least one movable jaw (5) proximate to, or at, a front of the forceps, said jaw being coupled to the rear handle such that movement of the rear handle causes movement of the at least one jaw between a first operating position and a second operating position; the forward handle comprising a forward-facing digit contact surface (11) and a rearward-facing digit contact surface (12). A kit for forming forceps is also provided, as is a method of making forceps.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a ring for sensing one or more physiological and/or behavioural parameters of a user. The ring comprises an aperture for receiving a finger of the use. The aperture comprises a sensing portion, one or more sensing means disposed in the sensing portion and a resiliently deformable pad opposing the sensing portion. The resiliently deformable pad is arranged to contact a finger to pressure the finger against the one or more sensing means when the finger is received in the aperture. Aspects of the invention relate to a trigger device, to an apparatus for inducing sleep and to a kit.

Abstract: Apparatus for positioning at least one bracket element at a desired location proximate to at least one respective tooth of a subject include a support body supporting and integrally formed with at least one support arm. The support arm is arranged to locate a respective bracket element at a desired location with respect to a respective tooth. At least one locating element serves to locate the support body relative to at least one tooth of a subject.