Abstract: A steerable laser probe may include a handle having a handle distal end and a handle proximal end, an actuation control of the handle, a flexible housing tube having a flexible housing tube distal end and a flexible housing tube proximal end, an optic fiber disposed within an inner portion of the handle and the flexible housing tube, and a cable disposed within the flexible housing tube and the actuation control. A rotation of the actuation control may be configured to gradually curve the flexible housing tube and the optic fiber. A rotation of the actuation control may be configured to gradually straighten the flexible housing tube and the optic fiber.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems for treating the retina and/or other areas of a patient's eye. The procedures may involve using one or more treatment beams (e.g., lasers) to cause photocoagulation or laser coagulation to finely cauterize ocular blood vessels and/or prevent blood vessel growth to induce one or more therapeutic benefits. In other embodiments, a series of short duration light pulses (e.g., between 5-15 microseconds) may be delivered to the retinal tissue with a thermal relaxation time delay between the pulse to limit the temperature rise of the target retinal tissue and thereby limit a thermal effect to only the retinal pigment epithelial layer. Such procedures may be used to treat diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and/or other conditions of the eye. The treatment beam may be delivered within a treatment boundary or pattern defined on the retina of the patient's eye.

Abstract: A laser eye surgery system includes a laser to generate a laser beam. A topography measurement system measures corneal topography. A processor is coupled to the laser and the topography measurement system, the processor embodying instructions to measure a first corneal topography of the eye. A first curvature of the cornea is determined. A target curvature of the cornea that treats the eye is determined. A first set of incisions and a set of partial incisions in the cornea smaller than the first set of incisions are determined. The set of partial incisions is incised on the cornea by the laser beam. A second corneal topography is measured. A second curvature of the cornea is determined. The second curvature is determined to differ from the target curvature and a second set of incisions are determined. The second set of incisions is incised on the cornea.

Abstract: Nonwoven webs are described wherein the web has an inverted MVTR of at least 10,000 g/m2/24 h and a resistance to water penetration of at least 10 min according to EN-20811. In a favored embodiment, the nonwoven web comprises a multi-component fiber. Also described are multi-component fiber comprising a core and outer layer and nonwoven webs comprising such. At least a portion of the outer layer comprises a first melt processable composition comprising a polydiorganosiloxane polyamide copolymer. The core comprises a second melt processable composition that does not comprise a polydiorganosiloxane polymer.

Abstract: A compression wrap in the form of a sock. The sock including a plurality of layers of fabric, the plurality of layers of fabric including an inner layer of fabric and an outer layer of fabric. The sock also including an upper rib band, a middle rib band, a pocket within the inner layer of fabric and the outer layer of fabric and between the upper rib band and the middle rib band, and an opening in the outer layer of the plurality of layers of fabric, the opening providing access to the pocket, the pocket providing support for one or more cold or hot packs.

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring, at high speed and in a very effective and accurate manner, particulate material from a feeder into reservoirs of a moving endless surface, e.g. a drum, by use of a pressure means, e.g. a specific three-dimensional plate, for applying pressure onto said particulate material present between said plate and said moving endless surface, and then transferring the particulate material with said moving endless surface with reservoirs to a substrate; the apparatus and method being particularly useful for the production of absorbent structures for absorbent articles.

Abstract: A device (20) suitable for transforming a continuous and controlled flow (320) of absorbent material in granules (310) into an intermittent flow (250) for providing to receiving means (50, 60) movable along a direction X, comprising a feed manifold (210), an outlet nozzle (500) and a main body (200), placed between said feed manifold (210) and said outlet nozzle (500), configured to cause said absorbent material in granules (310) to flow along a direction (Y?-Y?) coinciding with the respective axes of symmetry of said feed manifold (210), said outlet nozzle (500) and said main body (200); wherein within said main body (200) a movable element (240) is housed, capable of moving alternately between a first and a second working position, in such a way that when said movable element (240) is located in the first working position, it forms a first accumulation chamber (230) of the absorbent material in granules (310) fed in a continuous manner (320), and a first discharge duct (233) of said material (310), and when

Abstract: An absorbent article manufacturing apparatus includes: a first conveying route that is arranged in a straight line along a first direction in plan view; a plurality of processing devices that process an intermediate product of an absorbent article that is conveyed along the first conveying route; and a heating unit that restores bulk of a non-woven fabric through heating the non-woven fabric by blowing hot air onto the non-woven fabric while conveying the non-woven fabric along a direction in which the non-woven fabric is continuous, the non-woven fabric being a strip shape and serving as a part of the absorbent article. In a case where a direction that intersects the first direction in plan view is set as a second direction, the heating unit is arranged in one of a position that is directly above the first conveying route and a position that is displaced from the first conveying route to the second direction.

Abstract: Methods of making disposable absorbent articles and disposable absorbent articles that comprise: a first, second, and third fastener elements to a web such that: the first fastener element is spaced from the second fastener element by a first distance along a length of the web; the second fastener element is spaced from the third fastener element by a second distance along the length of the web; and the second fastener element is disposed between the first and third fastener elements.

Abstract: Provided are a device for producing a disposable wearable article and a method for producing a disposable wearable article capable of suppressing the occurrence of a sealing failure by making it difficult for a doubled sheet to open against an elastic force of an absorber. A device for producing a disposable wearable article includes a jointing/cutting unit (60) provided in a line (L1) for continuously conveying a sheet (W) and configured to join parts of the doubled sheet (W) at opposite sides of an absorber (C) and then cut the joined parts and a pressing unit (70) arranged upstream of the jointing/cutting unit (60) in a conveying direction (a). The pressing unit (70) includes a pressing mechanism (71, 72) configured to press the sheet (W) together with the absorber (C) in a thickness direction.

Abstract: A contoured and elongated sanitary napkin or pad that conforms to the natural curves of the female body, primarily in the groin and buttock area, and is configured expressly for nighttime use and extremely heavy flow days wherein the pad comprises a series of raised, and shaped channels positioned throughout the surface of the pad to contain leaks, even when the wearer is laying on her side.

Abstract: An elastic structure for absorbent sanitary products, comprising a sleeve comprising a first layer and a second layer overlapping each other, at least one elastic thread, and a plurality of first connecting portions spaced apart in a longitudinal direction, wherein each of said first connecting portions comprises two first welds arranged on opposite sides of the thread, wherein the first welds weld said first and second layers to each other in a first longitudinal portion of said sleeve, and a plurality of second connecting portions spaced apart in the longitudinal direction, wherein each of said second connecting portions comprises at least one second weld, wherein said second welds weld said first and second layers to each other in a second longitudinal portion of said sleeve without axially connecting the thread to said second longitudinal portion of the sleeve.

Abstract: A web of material having a plurality of ink droplets disposed thereon is disclosed. The ink droplets may be configured in a variety of different fashions on the web of material.

Abstract: An absorbent article such as disposable diaper, training pant, and adult incontinence undergarment comprising superabsorbent polymer particles able to absorb and contain body exudates having improved absorption properties and, therefore, reduce leakage, especially at the first gush, i.e. when the article starts to be wetted.

Abstract: The present invention is an absorbent article and a method for the manufacture of such an article without the need for including adhesives or glues for a construction connection, but rather including melt-fusion bonds respectively bonding, preferably by employing ultra-sonic connecting, more preferably ultra-sonic connecting using a flexible anvil. The present invention is also applicable to open type diapers, diapers with overfolded side margins and pre-closed pant-style diapers.

Abstract: A packaging unit for hygiene articles is formed from a sheet of material having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface includes an edge zone including an inner edge portion and an outer edge portion. The sheet has at least one folding axis dividing the sheet into a first region and a second region. The inner edge portion and the outer edge portion of the edge zone of the first region is provided with adhesive, and the other of the inner edge portion and the outer edge portion of the edge zone of the first region is adhesive- free. Further, one of the inner edge portion and the outer edge portion of the edge zone of the second region is provided with adhesive, and the other is adhesive-free in a complementary manner to the edge zone of the first region.

Abstract: A spine board including a backboard wherein at least a portion of the backboard is transparent, and a removable mirror having a reflective surface facing the backboard when the mirror is coupled to an underside of the backboard.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a wheelchair configured to reposition an occupant between a lowered and a raised position. The wheelchair can include a frame, a seat moveable relative to the frame, a drive wheel, and one or more pairs of arm assemblies. The arm assembly includes a wheel configured to move from a first spatial location when the wheel chair is operating on flat, level ground to a second spatial location that is different than the first spatial location. Arm limiters can selectively engage the arm assembly based on at least one of a seat position, position of the arm assembly and surface conditions of ground surface. The arm limiters can limit the range of motion of the arm assembly and sometimes other operational aspects of the chair.

Abstract: A push-bar includes a cross-bar which has two ends and a longitudinal cross-bar axis from end to end, and a mounting member mounted on each end of the cross-bar and extending along a mounting member axis. Each mounting member defines an aperture for receiving therein and encircling a wheelchair handle and includes a clamp mechanism for engaging a wheelchair handle disposed in the aperture.

Abstract: The lift of the present invention includes a lightweight, foldable lift that can be conveniently transported and stored in a home or car. According to a first preferred embodiment, the lift of the present invention may be operated as a caregiver lift to allow a typical caregiver to handle a patient under a wider variety of conditions and circumstances than the industrial sized lifts of the prior art. Further, the lift of the present invention is designed to allow a patient to be moved in all directions and to operate on a variety of surfaces.

Abstract: Provided is a robot which is easily operated and with which it is possible for a caregiver to transfer a person alone. A robot (R) provided with a traveling unit (M1), a hoisting unit (M2) provided to the traveling unit (M1), a tilting unit (M3) provided to the hoisting unit (M3), an operating unit (M4) provided to the tilting unit (M3), and a pair of arms, wherein: the tiling unit (M3) has a main tilting unit and an auxiliary tilting unit provided to the main tilting unit; and the auxiliary tilting unit has auxiliary tilting members (44, 48) which are provided to both ends of the main tilting member on the main tilting unit, holds the arms, and can rotate freely.

Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus for a surgery table utilizing a platform having first and second end portions. First and second end supports are used to mount the platform which is adjusted by a carriage having a pawl operator. The carriage includes studs having support surfaces for the platform. A tower utilizing a gear rack interacts with the carriage pawl operator to position the platform relative to the first and second end support of the surgery table.

Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus for a surgery table utilizing a platform having first and second end portions. First and second end supports are used to mount the platform which is adjusted by a carriage having a pawl operator. The carriage includes studs having support surfaces for the platform. A tower utilizing a gear rack interacts with the carriage pawl operator to position the platform relative to the first and second end support of the surgery table.

Abstract: The adjustable surgical support system includes a lower extremity support for receiving and supporting the foot and lower leg of a patient laying supine on an operating table. A ball mount extending downwardly from the lower extremity support is selectively insertable within one of a plurality of apertures arranged in a matrix and formed in an underlying base plate. The apertures are conical in nature such that the ball mount is stable to horizontal forces when placed therein. The base plate may include at least one upwardly open channel that receives a foot rest for anchoring the adjustable surgical support system to the operating table. Surgeons and other surgical personnel may adjust the position of the foot and/or lower leg during surgery by removing and selectively inserting the ball mount into any one of the other apertures in the base plate, or rotating the same within the selected aperture.

Abstract: A connection system for an inner coffin and an outer coffin, the inner coffin comprising a bottom and side walls extending from the bottom, wherein the outer coffin comprises a load bearing frame construction near the bottom of the inner coffin. The load bearing frame construction comprises movable support pins embodied for insertion in openings that are provided in an inner coffin's wall near the bottom thereof, for carrying the inner coffin.

Abstract: A suspension therapy apparatus features a hammock formed from a rectangular textile modified at its long edges with a first and second plurality of attachment loops. The hammock suspends from a support with suspension hardware that permits the hammock to swing back and forth and rotate 360 degrees. One or more safety straps weave through and removably attach to one or more loops among the pluralities of attachment loops on the textile according to specified patterns to accommodate patients who wish to sit or lay in the hammock and to prevent patients from falling or becoming entangled in the straps. Additional optional features include a pulley system that allows a therapist to raise and lower the hammock as needed, an integrated or removable seat, and anchor points for securing the hammock with ties to fixed points on the ground or frame.

Abstract: An inversion accessory for supporting a user at the waist while using an inversion device. The inversion accessory includes a belt, wherein the belt is configured to be placed around the waist of a user. The inversion accessory also includes one or more rings connected to the belt and a series of bands attached to each of the one or more rings. The inversion accessory further includes a center loop connected to each of the series of bands and a center strap. The center strap is configured to secure to the center loop and attach to the inversion table.

Abstract: The present cane and grabber device can comprise a cane component and a grabber component. The grabber component can be housed within the cane component or can be unsheathed from the cane component and utilized to grab one or more objects. In an embodiment, the cane component can provide support to a user both while housing the grabber component and while the grabber component has been unsheathed. In an alternative embodiment, one or more grabber components can be housed by a walker or other similar support providing device.

Abstract: A method for treatment of skin and sub-dermis by a housing. The housing accommodates two adjacent vacuum chambers sharing at least one common wall between them. The chambers a coupled to a surface of skin and the air pressure in the chambers is alternated such as to effect back and forth massaging movement of skin tissue in parallel to the surface of said skin.

Abstract: An interlocking fitness roller is disclosed. The ends of a column-shaped roller body comprise retaining holes and locating holes. A hollow cylindrical assembly is inserted into a hollow interior of the column-shaped roller body. The hollow cylindrical assembly connects with elastic pieces, and each elastic piece comprises a retaining block and a positioning pin, which are respectively engaged with the retaining hole and the locating hole of the column-shaped roller body. The surface of the column-shaped roller body is covered by a pad. Accordingly, depending on different uses, the length of the interlocking fitness roller is adjustable. Two column-shaped roller bodies are connected by respectively engaging the retaining blocks and the positioning pins of the elastic pieces with the retaining holes and the locating holes, so as to is prevent the connection from becoming loose during rolling, thereby ensuring the robustness of the connection between the column-shaped roller bodies.

Abstract: The invention provides for a medical apparatus (100, 200, 300) for treating cells of a subject comprising at least one transducer (102, 224) with a vibrating surface (116). The transducer further comprises an applicator (118, 600) for attaching the vibrating surface to an outer surface of the subject (108, 218). The transducer is operable to vibrate at a frequency between 10 Hz and 1000 Hz. The medical apparatus further comprises a controller (104, 222, 230) for controlling the vibration of the transducer. The controller is operable for causing the transducer to vibrate for greater than a predetermined period of time for treating the cells. The predetermined period of time is greater than one hour.

Abstract: A portable, flexible, versatile athletic massage device with improved adjustable therapeutic massage is described. It is comprised of one or more vibrating units embedded in a pliant wrap-around material. The wrap may be optionally pneumatically inflated, deflated, heated, cooled to adjust comfort level and snugness of the device. The vibrating head(s) provide pulsating massage that is manually or programmatically adjustable. The wrap may additionally contain one or many electro-stimulation devices/electrodes for providing localized muscle stimulation. These device is controlled using electronic controller(s) powered by electrical, battery or known power sources. The controller is operated manually or through preset programs, remote controls and/or through voice control. The wrap provides comfortable intimate contact with the body facilitating better relief of the injury/pain.

Abstract: An elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) includes a base and an upper support pivotably coupled to the base. The upper support is configured to elevate the individual's upper back, shoulders and head when pivoted. The upper support is expandable lengthwise. The upper support includes a neck support that is configured to support the individual's spine in a region of the individual's C7 and C8 vertebrae throughout elevation of the upper back, shoulders and head.

Abstract: A method used for relaxing the mind and the body of an individual receiving a massage, is provided with an audio file and a speaker. The speaker is communicably coupled with a data storage device containing the audio file. When the massage session is initiated, the audio file is played through the speaker. The audio file contains, a plurality of meditation exercises and a plurality of massage triggers. The plurality of meditation exercises helps the patient have relaxed mindset throughout the massage session. In order to do so, a set of physical breathing instructions and a set of visualization instructions are provided. On the other hand, the plurality of massage triggers is useful in guiding the massager throughout massage session.

Abstract: People can damage their medicines by taking them outside in hot or cold weather. On the other hand, some people need to carry their medicines with them wherever they go (even if the weather is extremely hot or cold). Specially constructed storage systems can protect medicines from damage due to hot and cold weather without requiring bulky structures or expensive components that consume electricity to regulate temperature.

Abstract: A liquid medicine preparation system that prepares a liquid medicine includes: a preparing zone in which preparation work of the liquid medicine is performed by a robot; and a storing zone which has a plurality of first spaces each of which is capable of storing a container housing the liquid medicine prepared.

Abstract: An assembly including a connecting member to be mounted on a first medical container, an adaptor including a gripping member to be mounted on a second medical container, a pierceable elastomeric piece, fixed with respect to the gripping member, a protecting envelope comprising a rigid shell substantially surrounding the connecting member and the adaptor in a storage position of the assembly, in which the connecting member is separate from the adaptor. The rigid shell is closed by a removable film. The assembly further comprises a first engagement portion for preventing the connecting member from escaping from the rigid shell when the film is removed. Also, a kit including such an assembly and first and second medical containers.

Abstract: A reconstitution arrangement for transferring the contents of a first container (136) with the contents of a second container (110) and subsequently retransferring the mixture to the first container (136), the arrangement including a transfer device (114) having a fluid passageway extending between first and second ends (111, 113), a cartridge holder (138) secured to second end (113) of the transfer device, the cartridge holder (138) having a needle (144, 145) with first and second piercing tips (117, 119), the first piercing tip (117) extending into the fluid passageway of the transfer device, a first container receiving portion (115) having the second piercing tip (119) extending therein and being arranged to receive the first container (136), a housing (118) secured to the cartridge holder with a plunger rod (122) within the housing, and a cover (130) extending over the transfer device (114), cartridge holder (138) and housing (118), the cover and transfer device having an interlocking arrangement to preve

Abstract: The present invention provides multi-layer capsules and manufacture methods thereof. Different materials are added in sequence into a capsule to form a multi-layer capsule without diffusion and/or interaction between layers.

Abstract: An automated medication dispenser system is disclosed. The system includes a dispenser device comprising a medication dispensing and storage module, a dispensing drive and control mechanism, and a communications interface. A third party communications host is in communication with the dispenser device, and has administration software with executable instructions for control of the dispensing drive and control mechanism to dispense medication from the medication dispensing and storage module. The communications interface is in communication with the third party communications host.

Abstract: A photopolymerization accelerator composition improving color stability and controlling polymerization shrinkage stress of cured resin and/or the resulting composite paste thereby feature by tertiary twisted biphenyldiamine with the general formula I: R2 and R3 are each independently alkyl having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R and R1 are each independently hydrogen or halogen; alkyl, alkoxy, or alkylthio having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; or phenyl and/or substituted phenyl alkoxy, or alkylthio having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms. It can be used in part with conventional photosensitizers and radically polymerizable monomers.

Abstract: The present invention provides rechargeable dental materials that can be widely applied in a variety of dental applications. The rechargeable dental materials of the invention may be included in dental primers, dental adhesives, dental resins, dental composites, dental bonding systems and the like, as well as dental cements, dental sealants, dental bases and dental liners, each of which is rechargeable with calcium and phosphate ions. The present invention also provides for a method of recharging the rechargeable dental material with calcium and phosphate ions.

Abstract: A dentinal tubule sealant including apatite particles (A) having an average particle diameter of 500 nm or less, a filler (B) having an average particle diameter of 1 to 10 ?m, and a dispersant (C), wherein the weight ratio (A/B) of the apatite particles (A) to the filler (B) is 0.05 to 15, the dentinal tubule sealant contains 15 to 95 parts by weight of the dispersant (C) relative to 100 parts by weight in total of the apatite particles (A) and the filler (B), and the total amount of the apatite particles (A), the filler (B), and the dispersant (C) is 85 parts by weight or more relative to 100 parts by weight of the dentinal tubule sealant. There is thereby provided a dentinal tubule sealant excelling in dentinal tubule sealability immediately after treatment, durability of dentinal tubule sealing, ease of operation, and storage stability.

Abstract: A water disposable nonwoven web having good MD and CD strength is provided. The nonwoven web is obtained by hydroentangling an airlaid web of no less than 50% by weight of natural cellulose fibers having a fiber length of no more than 3.5 mm and no more than 50% by weight staple fibers having a fiber length of no less than 8.0 mm. The nonwoven web contains no adhesive, binder or thermal bonding fibers. Products containing the disposable nonwoven web meet municipal guidelines for flushability.

Abstract: A shampoo composition that increases the deposition and retention of benefit agent containing polyacrylate microcapsules onto hair during the cleansing process. The shampoo composition is based on the combination of anionic charged polyacrylate microcapsules, cationic deposition polymers, detersive surfactant, and a carrier.

Abstract: Mouth hygiene compositions that reduce VSC by changing the growth conditions in the oral cavity in favor of bacteria capable of anaerobic respiration. Anaerobic respiration is a form of respiration that involves electron acceptors other than oxygen. Examples of such alternative electron acceptors are sulfates, nitrates, sulfur and fumarate. A shift towards anaerobic respirational growth of the microflora in the oral cavity is brought about using an oral hygiene composition that is rich in nitrates. Such a composition considerably reduces the production of VSC compounds, especially hydrogen sulfide. Moreover, it has been established that by using these oral hygiene compositions, the overall diversity of the mouth flora is not diminished, but rather shifted from an halitotic (strictly anaerobically growing) bacterial population to a less halitotic one. The compositions are suitably used to treat and/or prevent halitosis in mammals.

Abstract: Cleaning composition, which is a dry shampoo, comprising a base and propellant, wherein the base comprises sebum absorber which comprises magnetic particles, wherein the magnetic particles have a particle size in the range of from 4 nm to 50 nm, and wherein the magnetic particles are coated with a stabilizing dispersing agent, and wherein the magnetic particles are dispersed in a liquid carrier.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition comprising a sintered hydroxyapatite abrasive agent providing good cleaning and whitening of the tooth surface, with minimal dentine abrasivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for reducing the frizziness and improving the manageability of the hair, wherein the hair is treated with a cleansing composition and/or a conditioning composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid of the formula (I): R—CO—COOH and/or a hydrate thereof and/or a salt thereof;

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous cleansing composition comprising N-acyl glycinates as primary surfactants wherein the said cleansing compositions are isotropic and flowable at skin pH. The aqueous cleansing compositions are isotropic and flowable at temperature 25° C. Also disclosed is the use of these aqueous cleansing compositions in preparing isotropic aqueous personal skin and hair cleansing formulations such as body wash, shower gels, shampoos, and other such products.