Abstract: A device for fusing two or more tissues is disclosed. The device comprises a hand held probe comprising a fluid receiving opening, a channel and an outlet in fluid communication whereby fluid passes through the channel and exits the outlet where it is directed to at least one of the two or more tissues and/or a space in-between. A disruptive emitter comprised on the probe which emits a force sufficient to fuse the two or more tissues. The device finds particular application to treatment of a detached retina by fusing the retina and the retinal pigmented epithelium. A method of fusing two or more tissues including a retina and underlying retinal pigmented epithelium is also disclosed.

Abstract: An implant for insertion through a punctum and into a canalicular lumen of a patient. The implant includes a matrix of material, a therapeutic agent dispersed in the matrix of material, a sheath disposed over a portion of the matrix of material and configured to inhibit the therapeutic agent from being released from the matrix of material into the canalicular lumen and to allow the therapeutic agent to be released from a surface of the matrix of material to a tear film, and a retention structure configured to retain the implant within the canalicular lumen.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are taught herein for non-invasively lowering intra-ocular pressure (IOP). In examples, the device applies non-invasive, focal, mechanical oscillation to the limbal region of the eye at a low amplitude and frequency, targeting the trabecular meshwork to restore outflow function and lower IOP.

Abstract: An apparatus for creating incisions in a human cornea comprises: a source of pulsed laser radiation; a scanner device for scanning the laser radiation; and a control computer for controlling the scanner device based on a control program, the control program containing instructions that, when executed by the computer, bring about the creation in the cornea of: a flap cut defining a corneal flap that is connected to surrounding corneal tissue through a hinge; and one or more auxiliary cuts in connection with the flap cut for removing gas generated during creation of the flap cut, the one or more auxiliary cuts defining a first channel extending from the flap cut to an anterior surface of the cornea and a reservoir located at least partially deeper within the cornea than the flap cut.

Abstract: Ski goggles for a goggles wearer having: a frame with a first side facing the face and a second side facing away from the face during normal use; a nose bridge for resting on the wearer's nose; a lens having a first surface facing the face and a second surface facing away from the face during normal use; a pad connected to the frame and resting on the face during normal use; a strap holding the goggles on the head during normal use; a coupling arrangement adapted to releasably couple the lens to the frame. The coupling arrangement includes a first coupling point at a nose area of the first side and a second coupling point disposed around at least a portion of a perimeter of the first side. The coupling arrangement includes the nose bridge. The bridge is releasably coupleable to the frame and provides the first coupling point.

Abstract: Sleep mask system comprises a sleep mask having a front and a back, the back having two eye cavities substantially corresponding to the spacing of the user's eyes. A gel pad is removably attachable to the back of the sleep mask, and has eye holes that are aligned with the eye cavities of the sleep mask when attached thereto.

Abstract: Occlusion devices, earpiece devices and methods of occluding an ear canal are provided. An occlusion device includes an insertion element, a foldable element and an expandable element. The foldable element is disposed on the insertion element and is configured to receive a medium via the insertion element. The expandable element is disposed over the foldable element. The foldable element is configured to unfold, responsive to the medium, and cause the expandable element to expand to contact the ear canal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device and a wrapping method for enclosing of portions of excrement, bandaging materials, feminine hygiene articles or the like in wrappings comprising a container or a lid for a container with at least one fill opening to receive at least one object being sealed, and a movement coordinator at least partly received in the container. According to an embodiment, at least two wrapping materials are provided, which are arranged before or before and after the fill opening.

Abstract: A compression device is disclosed for applying compression to a body part of a user. The compression device comprises a sleeve for substantially covering a portion of the body part of a user. The sleeve has an upper edge, a lower edge and an opening extending from its upper edge to its lower edge, said opening having two side edges. The first side edge is provided with one half of a zipper and the second side edge is provided with a complementary half of said zipper. The sleeve includes at least one expandable gusset provided with a releasable closure system extending along the length of said gusset, said gusset and releasable closure system being configured and arranged, such that when said releasable closure system is closed said gusset is prevented from expansion and when said releasable closure system is opened said gusset is allowed to expand between the opened parts of the releasable closure system so as to allow for an expansion of the width of the sleeve.

Abstract: A nasal drip pad apparatus for use on a patient after sinus surgery including a drip pad assembly positioned underneath the patient's nose and a string forming a continuous loop configured to extend through the interior of the drip pad assembly configured to form a pair of loops. One of the loops is placed around one of the patient's ears and the other one of the loops is placed around the other one of the patient's ears.

Abstract: A unit for making absorbent pads for nappies including a forming drum by which the absorbent pad is formed and in turn including on its peripheral surface one or more suction recesses; at least one hood for feeding the absorbent material and peripherally facing at least part of the peripheral surface of the drum; and a duct which leads to the hood and which can intermittently feed predetermined charges of a superabsorbent material; the feeding duct is configured in such a way that the flow of superabsorbent material fed into the hood expands until reaching an extent corresponding to the longitudinal extension of the at least one discrete layer of the absorbent pad.

Abstract: A method of making a mechanical fastening strip and a reticulated mechanical fastening strip are disclosed. The method includes providing a backing having upstanding posts; providing interrupted slits through the backing, the interrupted slits being interrupted by at least one intact bridging region; spreading the slit backing to provide multiple strands separated from each other between at least some of the bridging regions to provide at least one opening; and fixing the multiple strands of the backing in a spread configuration. The reticulated mechanical fastening strip includes multiple strands of a backing attached to each other at bridging regions in the backing and separated from each other between the bridging regions to provide openings. Upstanding posts on each of the multiple strands have bases attached to the backing, and each of the multiple strands has a width that is greater than that of the bases of its attached upstanding posts.

Abstract: Incontinence management systems, methods, and sensors are provided that alert the caregiver when a patient's brief has been soiled. A resonant circuit includes a polyaniline/carbon black (PANI/CB) composite chemiresistor which undergoes a large impedance change upon exposure to the vapor or ‘smell’ of urine or feces. Due to the impedance change of the PANI/CB resistor, characteristics of the resonant circuit change when the sensor is exposed to urine or feces vapor. The sensor responds to an interrogating signal with a signal based least in part on the sensor's impedance and indicates the condition of the brief as soiled or clean.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an absorbent article for pet animal ensuring a high fit of the absorbent core along the end edges thereof to the body of pet animal. An absorbent article further includes ventral side elastic element extending in the transverse direction (X) in the ventral region, the absorbent core is located in an area extending from an opening provided in the intermediate region for insertion of tail of pet animal toward the side of the ventral region and the absorbent core has a first end portion located on the side of the ventral region, and the first end portion of the absorbent core overlaps the ventral side elastic element in a planar view.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article may include a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a leg gasketing system. The leg gasketing system may include an inner cuff and an outer cuff; the inner cuff may include an inner cuff folded edge and an inner cuff material edge and the outer cuff may include an outer cuff folded edge and an outer cuff material edge such that the web of material is folded laterally inward to form the outer cuff folded edge and folded laterally outward to form the inner cuff folded edge.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to a disposable garment having a front region, a back region, and a crotch region extending between the front region and the back region. The disposable garment comprises a chassis in the front region, the back region, and the crotch region. The chassis comprises a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The disposable garment comprises a pair of ear panels extending laterally outward from the chassis in the front region or the back region, a seam panel extending laterally outward from at least one of the ear panels, and a tab formed with the seam panel and extending laterally outward from the seam panel.

Abstract: The present application discloses a fore-attached composite structure for diaper including a substrate layer composited by a polymer film, the surface of the substrate layer being composited with a fiber layer of a thermoplastic polymer and having a number of projections, wherein the fiber layer composited on the projections is fluffy; and the fiber layer formed at the recess between each pair of projections is in a dense status. Since the substrate layer composited by the polymer film has the characteristic of being light, soft, and permeable, the fiber layer of a thermoplastic polymer has a soft hand-feel and can be firmly connected via hook&loop fastener.

Abstract: An absorbent core for disposable absorbent articles comprising absorbent material having a basis weight that varies across the absorbent core is provided.

Abstract: A disposable urine trap in the form of a foldable pad that envelops the male genitalia and closes around the organ to form a barrier that prevents urine from escaping the trap. The pad includes an asymmetric pair of wings that are separated by a gap and attached to the main body of the pad. The first wing is preferably rectangular in that the distal angles are substantially right angles with parallel side edges and a perpendicular distal edge, and has a length that exceeds a length of a second wing, which is terminates so that the distal edge of the second wing is angled to form an obtuse and an acute angle with respect to its generally parallel sides.

Abstract: The invention provides a disposable diaper with a pocket containing one or more sanitary wipes. The pocket is constructed on the outer layer of the diaper and provides a closed, moisture-impermeable chamber within which one or more moistened wipes are stored. The pocket can include perforations, perforation strips or a tear strip that allows the user to open the pocket and access the one or more wipes by tearing.

Abstract: A spine board includes a main body having a top surface and an opposing bottom surface that define a thickness of the main body, a first end and an opposing second end that define a length of the main body and a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side that define a width of the main body. Longitudinal and lateral channels are located between the top and bottom surfaces in the main body and contain either cartridges that house straps for securing the patient to the board or a key to affix a cervical collar to the main body.

Abstract: A self operable wheelchair includes a chair body having several wheels for moving about; a power module electrically connected to one wheel of the chair body for supplying power; a processing module electrically connected to the power module for processing one route data and converting into a control signal transmitted to the power module for controlling activation of the chair body; a memory module for storing and transmitting the route data to the processing module; a detection module capable of detecting the route data of the chair body and transmitting the route data via the processing module to store within the memory module; and an operation module for transmitting an operation signal to the processing module, which, in turn, activates the chair body based on the operation signal.

Abstract: Folding wheelchair for disabled people designed for recreational use, preferably to provide mobility on beach sand. This folding wheelchair is designed for active disabled people with arm mobility, and who want to be able to travel independently on sand beaches. The folding wheelchair comprises the following: three rigid wheels in a tricycle configuration, two rear wheels and a front wheel; a frame located between the two rear wheels comprising a seat with a backrest and a footrest; and two axes of the rear wheels. Additionally, the folding wheelchair comprises a single-arm chassis located on one of the sides of said wheelchair, which connects the frame with the front wheel. The rear wheels comprise propelling hand rims located between the rear wheels and the seat, and a reduction mechanism to reduce the force applied on said rear wheels.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an electric wheelchair or other type of motorized conveyance having an adjustable canopy are disclosed. The electric wheelchair includes a motorized chair coupled to the adjustable canopy with a support structure that allows an individual to manually adjust the orientation and/or configuration of the adjustable canopy. The support structure includes a tubing arrangement consisting of plurality of smaller-diameter tubes secured to a respective one of a plurality of larger-diameter tubes, which are coupled together by a collar. Each collar defines a channel configured to receive a smaller-diameter tube and a larger-diameter tube in telescopic relation to each other. In addition, each collar defines a middle portion formed between a first side portion and a second side portion that form respective first and second slots with the middle portion.

Abstract: A system for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a sheet having a bottom surface placed above the supporting surface of the bed, a top surface, and a plurality of tether straps connected to and extending from the sheet. Each tether strap is configured for connection to the bed. The bottom surface is at least partially formed of a low friction material, and the top surface is at least partially formed of a high friction material, such that the top surface provides greater slipping resistance than the bottom surface. The tether straps include at least two pairs of tether straps, with one pair connected proximate a top edge of the sheet and another pair connected proximate a bottom edge of the sheet. The sheet may further include a sliding member on the bottom surface to assist in lateral sliding of the sheet.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed as having, for example, a frame, a support assembly, and a pivot joint pivotably connected to the frame and the support assembly for positioning in a plurality of modes including, for example, a user in supine, standing, and/or prone positions. The apparatus may be positioned within various ranges that include supine and prone modes without re-configuring the apparatus.

Abstract: A mattress with a rotating and waste elimination system comprises a mattress with a recessed area for receiving a rotation and waste elimination system. The rotation and waste elimination system comprises a (i) frame with a rectangular base and two side walls, forming a “U” shape; (ii) platform (with a central cut out for a waste elimination bag) suspended over the base by two pairs of sliding posts; (iii) optional four chains attached to the platform and side walls; and (iv) programmable electronic gear to operate the sliding posts to simultaneously raise one end and lower the opposite end of the platform to gently turn the patient. Alternately, the gear operates a cable/pulley system (involving two independent systems positioned outside the frame) by attaching one cable end to the midpoint of the platform's shorter side and the other cable end to the gear to rotate and counter-rotate the platform.

Abstract: A patient control unit for controlling functions of a hospital bed includes a housing having a first side that includes a plurality of user inputs to control the functions of the hospital bed. The housing has a second side that includes a dock to secure a handheld phone in place on the housing. A hospital bed has a head-of-bed angle (HOBA) lockout selector that is used to signal a controller to prevent a head section of the bed from being moved below a threshold.

Abstract: An air mattress include a plurality of air cell groups including a plurality of bladder-shaped cells and lined up with respect to the lengthwise direction of the air mattress so as to support at least a head area, shoulder area, back area, buttock, thigh area, knee area, and heel area of a person lying on the air mattress, an air supply/release pump; and an air tube connecting the bladder-shaped cells and the air supply/release pump in one or a plurality of independent first systems for each of the air cell groups out of the air cell groups and one or a plurality of independent second systems for each of specific bladder-shaped cells out of the plurality of air cell groups. Each of the air cell groups corresponding to the back area, buttock area, and thigh area includes a lower section of bladder-shaped cells and an upper section of bladder-shaped cells.

Abstract: A positioning device includes a support element and a spacer element that connects the support element to a base member. The support element has a support member for the arm and is shaped to hold an arm of a patient in a desired position during a percutaneous interventional procedure.

Abstract: A patient positioning device is provided for restraining movement of a body lying over a top surface of a table. The device includes a cervical-thoracic notch restraint that includes a base with a first side and an opposed second side. The first side defines a substantially flat plane with a repositionable fastener, and the second side defines a substantially flat plane with a raised, curved support extending transversely across the base. In an operational state, the curved support is configured to nest into an anatomical cervical-thoracic notch of the body lying over the table to abut a trapezius muscle of the body. In one example, a rigid support frame extends transversely over the top surface of the table, and the cervical-thoracic notch restraint is securely fixed to the upper support surface of the support frame.

Abstract: A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient supports in an approximated position during such movements. A longitudinal translator provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. A patient trunk translator provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the patient supports are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression.

Abstract: A casket assembly includes side panels, head and foot end panels, a bottom panel and at least a first corner element fixedly coupled to a foot end panel. The side panels are arranged opposite and parallel to each other. The head end panel is coupled between the first side panel and the second side panel. The bottom panel is coupled to the side panels and head end panel. The foot end panel is hingedly coupled to the bottom panel opposite the head end panel such that the foot end panel has open and closed positions. The first corner element defines first and second inner surfaces. The first inner surface extends along the foot end panel. The second inner surface abuts an outer surface of the side panel when the foot end panel is closed, and is spaced apart from the side panel when the foot end panel is open.

Abstract: A device for spine correction, in a particular human spines, has a keyboard with numerous adjacent segments comprised of opposed back supports. The keyboard (3) has at least one set of cooperating segments A, B and C supported on curved arch elements which bias a patient back in engagement with the keyboard toward a desired back configuration. The device includes a support frame (1), and a relatively movable mobile frame (2) on which the keyboard is supported. A measurement system includes a controller (49), a server (50) and a screen (51). The controller is connected to sensors (26) which determine rotational positions of the segments. The server provides outputs from the screen (51) responsive to the sensed data.

Abstract: The disclosed invention aids the treatment of vascular problems with blood circulation in the body extremities by mechanically increasing or assisting the venous blood flow and prevents or minimizes shock through the application of controlled external pressure. In an alternate use, the device can also he used to compress a limb wound to reduce loss of blood in accidents and injuries during military operations. The invention comprises of two inflatable air bladders with a switchable filling valve to enable inflation of both bladders simultaneously or separately. The invention is inflated by either air or liquids for compression, fillable by mouth or hand pump, with the level of compression controllable by the user or installer. The invention is of reduced weight, allows as of manufacture and is of low cost. The invention is highly portable arid storable for battlefield or ambulance emergency care uses, flexible, easily and quickly installed.

Abstract: A piece of fitness equipment comprises a carrier for carrying a pump on a body part of a person. The carrier comprises a main body having a first end and a second end, a fastener capable of connecting the first end and the second end with each other, and a holder for detachably attaching the pump to the main body.

Abstract: Systems and methods for exerting forces on a body, including a support structure defining a space and a plurality of surface contacting units that are configured to exert force upon the body, such that the weight is distributed away from the primary weight bearing regions to non-weight bearing regions of the body, or vice versa, without exerting significant shear or frictional forces on surfaces of the body. The systems and methods may be used to exert forces to cause fluid shift in different compartments of the body. Applications include treatment of various disease conditions including pressure ulcers, heart failure, high blood pressure, preeclampsia, osteoporosis, injuries of spine and to slow microgravity-induced bone and muscle loss. The systems and methods may be used to simulate gravity, weightlessness or buoyancy, in rehabilitation medicine. The system may include a chair, bed, a wearable suit or an exoskeleton.

Abstract: A care support apparatus includes a lateral pair of leg links held by a main body. The leg links include first links provided with first wheels at respective one ends of the first links, and second links provided with second wheels at respective one ends of the second links and rotatably coupled to the first links. The second links are rotated to allow the first wheels to approach or leave the second wheels, respectively, to change the height of a main body from a ground surface to support a care receiver.

Abstract: Soft tissue active release systems are described. The systems can include different shaped injection pressure modules which attach to a neoprene wrap via a strap having a fastening system such as hook and loop.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the massage technical field, and provides a multifunctional head massager, which comprises a helmet including a front shell and a rear shell, and a controller connected to the helmet. A blinder for massaging eyes is detachably connected to the front shell. In the present invention, the blinder is detachably connected to the front shell, so that the head massager has the eye massage function at the same time. When users don't want to massage their eyes, the blinder can be removed, and the head massage function is not affected. Thus, the users can choose the massage way freely, this design has more complete function, and is more human-friendly.

Abstract: A massage head unit with axle and asymmetric cantilever includes: a depressed receiving space; two cantilevers flanking the depressed receiving space asymmetrically, extending upward, and each having a top surface on which at least a massage bump is disposed; and a turntable disposed on an axle disposed centrally at the depressed receiving space and having a top surface on which at least a massage hemisphere is disposed, wherein the cantilevers swing asymmetrically to perform a kneading massage, whereas the turntable performs a rotating pressing massage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a functional chair having acupressure balls. The chair includes a chair seat; a back of a chair coupled to one side of the chair seat; a pair of acupressure plate rotary shafts which is parallel to a vertical axis at a position ambilaterally spaced at predetermined distance from the center of rear surface of the back of the chair; a pair of acupressure plates which rotate around the rotary shaft of the respective acupressure plates; and a pair of armrests fixed to one side of the respective acupressure plates, and extended to the front of the back of the chair. A plurality of operating holes is formed on the front of the back of chair. A sleeve for covering the acupressure plate rotary shaft is positioned along a lengthwise direction on the respective acupressure plates and the acupressure rotary shaft penetrates the respective acupressure plates.

Abstract: A rotating and extensible swinging massage head unit includes: a ring having an eccentric shaft hole; a swinging arm extending laterally from the ring, the swinging arm having a centrally-located oblong limiting slot, a driven side connected to the ring, and an active side having thereon a massage bump, an eccentric shaft inserted into the eccentric shaft hole of the ring and having therein a central axial pore; a turntable disposed integrally on a top side of the eccentric shaft and being concentric with the central axial pore, wherein a massage hemisphere is disposed protrudingly on a top side of the turntable. Rotation of the eccentric shaft swings the swinging arm to perform a swinging kneading massage and rotates the turntable to perform a rotating massage simultaneously.

Abstract: A massage bar includes a shaft and two handles are connected to two ends of the shaft. A massage roller is mounted to the shaft and includes multiple massage disks of different diameters. Each massage disk has a hole defined centrally therethrough and the shaft extends through the holes of the massage disks. Each massage disk has a massage portion formed on the outside thereof. The massage disks are replaceable to arrange the massage disks to have desired shape to provide desired massage features.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for sexual stimulation having a hollow piston (3), a drive cylinder (5), and transmission means (7, 9) for converting a rotational movement of the drive cylinder into an axial movement of the hollow piston, wherein the drive cylinder (5) encloses the hollow piston (3) at least partially.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed a device configured to contact/stimulate a portion of the upper vagina to enhance sexual pleasure, increase the likelihood and/or intensity of orgasm, and/or increase vaginal lubrication, elasticity and/or vascularity. An upper portion of the device adjacent the cephalad end is configured to fit within the upper vagina of a woman such that an outer surface of the upper portion is in abutting contact with at least a portion of the upper vagina walls. The device is configured such that the upper portion can be moved to apply pulses of pressure against at least a portion of the upper vagina walls to stimulate erogenous zones in the region.

Abstract: The system improves performance of selected internal organs by stimulating the organs through vibrating action to restore their normal youthful functions. The system includes a probe which is introduced through the rectum and has a vibrating element at the end of or along a flexible shaft having a length sufficient to reach the ileocecal valve in the intestinal tract.

Abstract: A wound dressing, comprising one or more vibrational devices configured to generate a mechanical vibration to stimulate a wound. A controller coupled to the one or more vibrational devices and configured to activate, deactivate and/or control as may be programmed in the vibrational devices. A primary and secondary bandage coupled to the vibrational devices and configured to secure the vibrational devices adjacent to the wound associated area.

Abstract: Adult devices for sexual and therapeutic purposes are typically developed and marketed into a limited number of developed countries with high disposable incomes. However, these represent a fraction of the total potential adult population and accordingly it would be beneficial in all of these markets to offer low cost, ideally very low cost, but effective devices. Solutions meeting this very low cost manufacturing requirement as well as offering new concepts such as limited use or disposable devices are presented exploiting blow molding techniques. Further, many potential markets present issues not prevalent in historical markets that may make it difficult for individuals to acquire devices, even without the financial issues, and hence solutions are presented wherein adult devices can be acquired and/or marketed in manners that address or mitigate these issues.

Abstract: A head massaging device comprising a first band curving over a user's head, where the first band terminates at a front end and a back end; a forehead patch at the front end of the first band, where the forehead patch includes a massager; a neck patch at the back end of the first band, where the neck patch includes at least one massager; a second band bisecting the first band over the user's head, where the second band terminates at a pair of ends; and a pair of patches at each end of the second band, where the pair of patches each include a massager.