Abstract: A health care bed includes a floor engaging base frame and a first bed section having a wide central frame portion with a first width and having left and right wing sections with both retracted and extended positions relative to its wide central frame portion; a second bed section hingedly connected to the first bed section, having a narrow central frame portion with a second width less than the first width, and having left and right wing sections with both retracted and extended positions relative to its narrow central frame portion; and wherein at least one of first and second bed sections is mounted to said floor engaging base frame.

Abstract: A surgical table includes a combination footboard and patient transfer board to facilitate more efficient handling of a patient undergoing procedures requiring movement of the patient's lower body toward a perineal cutout portion of the table, and to facilitate more efficient movement of the patient to and from the surgical table. The combination board may be oriented horizontally or vertically and secured to the surgical table by multi-angular rail locks. The combination board includes a frame, a pad, and a pair of extension members secured to a common side of the board. The invention also includes a method of supporting a patient that is transported from a first location to a second location on the surgical table utilizing the combination board.

Abstract: A training apparatus includes a fixed frame, a training rod, a motor, rotation information detection sensor, tilt angle and position difference calculation units, determination, a motor drive and position difference eliminating units. The training rod is supported by the fixed frame in a manner capable of being tilted by a motor about at least an X-axis or a Y-axis so as to hold the limb. The tilt angle calculation unit calculates a tilt angle of the training rod. The position difference calculation unit calculates a position difference. The determination unit obtains the position difference every time when a second time period elapses. If the position difference generated in the second time period is a first threshold or lower, the motor drive unit drives the motor so that the position difference is accumulated and maintained. The position difference eliminating unit resets the position difference at a predetermined timing.

Abstract: A wearable robotic exoskeleton system and method is provided to offer mobility to a user wherein the exoskeleton system implements at least a safety state and an operational state, and wherein when in the operational state, the user is enabled to control the gait implemented by the exoskeleton system by varying gripping pressure applied to external supports.

Abstract: Embodiments of crutches are disclosed. A crutch has a main body having a substantially vertical tubular member with a plurality of apertures formed therein; an angled portion extending upwardly from the substantially vertical tubular member; an arm rest support extending perpendicularly from the angled portion for receiving an arm rest; and a handle extending outwardly from the arm rest support. The crutch further includes a leg telescopically received into the substantially vertical tubular member, and a foot exchangably received by the leg.

Abstract: A motorized walker is provided that can enable users to walk without being slowed by the walker and without needing to exert themselves to push the walker forward. The motorized walker provides additional haptic speed cues to inform the user's posture and locomotion control to prevent falling.

Abstract: A musculoskeletal instrument with a plurality of fluid relief channels is provided. The instrument includes a substantially flat body that has an outer rim. The outer rim forms a first concave portion and a second concave portion. The first concave portion includes a greater radius of curvature than the second concave portion. Therefore, the present invention may be used for different treatment areas. Each of the first concave portion and the second concave portion include a plurality of teeth formed on the outer rim by a plurality of channels. The plurality of teeth and the substantially flat body are planar.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electric heating device which can provide persistent hot tactile experience in male masturbation and meanwhile keep the insertion passage tight as long as possible. The device includes a electric heating kettle having at least two masturbator chambers and one lubrication chamber, a coaster, a transfer pipette having long and thin tube, a electrical thermometer. The present disclosure also provides a method to use hot masturbators rotationally. The present disclosure further provides a lubrication bottle embed with a transfer pipette and electric heating function.

Abstract: An assembly or sexual stimulation in aquatic environments comprising a housing that accommodates a water-resistant sexual stimulation device with said housing attachable to or accommodated within an aquatic recreation or flotation device.

Abstract: A device configured for use in an ear canal of an ear is disclosed. The device includes a tip configured to be placed at the entrance of the ear canal, an electric vibrator coupled to the tip, a power source electrically coupled to the electric vibrator, a housing configured to enclose each of the electric vibrator and the power source, and a light based indicator configured to indicate at least one of a strength of the vibrations and a level of the power source. The vibrator is configured to generate vibrations. Further, the electric vibrator is coupled to the housing. The power source provides electrical energy for operation of the electric vibrator.

Abstract: A medical device is disclosed. The device may include a service component for use in detecting patient data, at least one processor coupled with the service component, a care protocol module executable by the at least one processor to provide healthcare to a patient at least in part by generating a request for processing by the service component, and a resource module executable by the at least one processor to manage access to the service component by identifying a level of service associated with the care protocol module and responding to the request by managing the service component to meet the level of service. The care protocol module implements a patient care protocol that includes a sequence of actions directed to the patient. The level of service indicates a level of performance that the patient care protocol requires of the resource module. Selective offloading of modular functions is also enabled.

Abstract: A steam shower system, includes a steam enclosure, including a front plate, a rear wall, and a steam chamber; a steam mixing valve with a steam control dial; a mixed water line; a steam nozzle assembly with a stem nozzle head; a steam vent, including a perimeter wall, including a perimeter wall and a perimeter ledge; a steam deflector; a steam barrier; a vacuum air vent, which is optionally hidden behind the steam control dial; and aromatherapy device, including an aromatherapy aperture and receptor with a container for aromatic liquid; such that the steam vent is configured to emit steam from the steam chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and device for applying acupressure and/or non-slip operation during use with exercise. The surfaces of the apparatus may comprise a textured pattern that applies acupressure to points of a user when using the apparatus during a workout, and/or provides non-slip functionality. The apparatus may be for example, a mat, glove, sock, vest, or flexible footwear. The acupressure pattern may be uniform or non-uniform and cover most or only portions of the surfaces.

Abstract: An acupressure tool including a core rod and a pair of long elastic bodies which are attached to the core rod, with the elastic bodies being attached to the core rod by being arranged intersecting an axial direction of the core rod and bent along an outer face of the core rod. The elastic bodies include a first pressure part arranged on an upper face side of the core rod, and a first tapered face is formed on a rear face side of the first pressure part, the first tapered face lying obliquely to a direction of extension of the first pressure part and abutting the outer face of the core rod.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid packaging container having satisfactory flexibility and transparency, high heat-seal strength, high bag-breaking strength at normal temperature and low temperatures, and low (inner layer)-(inner layer) adhesiveness, which are properties important for liquid packaging containers for medical use.

Abstract: A system (10) includes a vial access device (12) including a spike (38), with the vial access device attachable to a first vial (80) defining a first vial size (81), and an adapter (14) transitionable between a shield position in which the adapter is attachable to the vial access device such that the adapter shields the spike of the vial access device and a vial position in which the adapter is attachable to a second vial (90) defining a second vial size (91), the second vial size different than the first vial size.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for using a medical syringe, in which method the medical syringe comprises a cylinder part with retaining lugs or a retaining flange and a needle, and a plunger part which is movable within the cylinder part by moving the plunger rod extending outside the cylinder part with respect to the cylinder part, and the method comprising moving the plunger part with respect to the cylinder part by at least one industrial robot either outwards for drawing liquid into the medical syringe or inwards for injecting the liquid out of the medical syringe. In the method according to the invention, the plunger part is gripped with a gripper configured to prevent the plunger part from turning with respect to the gripper. The invention also relates to an apparatus for using a medical syringe, and a method and an apparatus for dissolving a pharmaceutical substance in a liquid by utilizing the method according to the invention for using a medical syringe.

Abstract: Described herein are medication-dispensing devices that can comprise mixing and/or entertainment features. These devises are designed to make the experience of taking medication more tolerable for certain classes of individuals that are averse to taking medication, such as small children. In some embodiments, the devices are interactive and configured such that a user can visualize a medication-mixing process or how his or her interaction effects the device. In some embodiments, the devices can comprise a reward-dispensing portion configured to provide a motivational reward for using the device and thus taking a medication. In some embodiments, the medication-dispensing devices comprise features that emit pleasant or exciting sensory output.

Abstract: A medicament dispensing system for orally dispensing medicament to a patient, wherein the system comprises in combination a syringe to extract medicament, an adapter to be inserted tightly into the medicament container and serve as an airtight inner cap thereof, as well as to serve as a guide for the syringe; and a housing or hood for containing and storing in a sterile manner said syringe and adapter.

Abstract: A medication-taking support device that has no possibility of a pill case being left outside the medication-taking support device even if the pill case ejected outside a casing is not received by a user is provided. The medication-taking support device includes a cassette (25) that stores medicine-containing pill cases in such a manner that the pill cases are stacked on top of one another, a push-out mechanism (30) that pushes out the pill case on a lowermost tier in the cassette (25) by a predetermined dimension, and a pull-back mechanism (32) that pulls back the pill case remaining on the lowermost tier without being extracted from the cassette (25) into the cassette (25).

Abstract: A portable pill dispenser is disclosed herein. The portable pill dispenser includes a container configured to house at least one pill therein. The container is attachable to a housing, which comprises a dispensing opening. A dispensing mechanism, a ramp, and a control panel are disposed within the housing. The dispensing mechanism is configured to dispense the at least one pill from the container to the dispensing opening. The ramp is configured to direct the at least one pill to the dispensing mechanism. A verification mechanism is disposed about the housing. The verification mechanism is configured to activate the dispensing mechanism. The control panel is in electrical communication with the dispensing mechanism and the verification mechanism.

Abstract: Systems and devices for controlling delivery of a breast milk supplement are described which include a nipple component including aperture; a guard component attached to the nipple component; a supplement reservoir including a port with a controllable valve, the supplement reservoir adapted to contain one or more breast milk supplements, a flow conduit disposed within at least a portion of the nipple component and having a first end in fluid communication with the aperture and a second end in fluid communication with the port; a data storage component including a breast milk supplement regimen; and a control unit operably coupled to the controllable valve and the data storage component and including a microprocessor and circuitry, the circuitry including actuation circuitry configured to actuate the controllable valve to module release of the one or more breast milk supplements based on the breast milk supplement regimen.

Abstract: A neonatal orogastric decompression device that allows simultaneous air flow and moisture absorbency. The neonatal orogastric decompression device prevents accumulation of air in the stomach and offers a more sanitary and efficient tool for health care professionals. The neonatal orogastric decompression device contains brackets in the core which hold an absorbent wedge that does not expand to block air flow from the gastrointestinal tract. The absorbent wedge has an indicator function triggered by a chemical change or accumulation of liquid. The indicator provides health care professionals with visual feedback on the quantity and quality of the liquid being absorbed.

Abstract: A laminated, antiviral and silver impregnated, 100% activated woven carbon cloth is fashioned into a biodegradable disposable device. The device has the ability to capture and kill viruses, germs and bacteria that emanate from the cough as one suffers the effects of respiratory infections. The device attaches to the wrist and is to be used at first signs of respiratory infection, such as the cold or flu. When one begins to cough, the idea is to press your mouth against the device and deliver the cough instead of coughing into ones hands, sleeve or open air. The carbon base device is antiviral, anti-germ and antibacterial inside and out and will remain effective throughout the entire bout of the cold or flu and is then disposed of The cough containment apparatus provides security to its users and others, in knowing that the virus is being contained.

Abstract: The invention provides a dry shampoo composition for cleaning hair comprising: 4 to 35% baking soda and 65 to 96% starch. The constituent proportions are expressed in terms of proportions by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. Optionally the composition may also contain a conditioning agent and/or a fragrance.

Abstract: The invention relates to powdered cosmetic compositions including a) 10 to 30 wt. % hydrophobized metal oxide power, b) 10 to 89 wt. % organic polyol, c) 0.01 to 15 wt. % of at least one copolymer of the monomers b1) N-tert-octylacrylamide, b2) acrylic acid, b3) tert-butylaminoethyl methacryclic acid, and b4) possibly additional monomers, which compositions are especially suitable for deforming keratin fibers and provide shine, texture and silkiness.

Abstract: The invention relates to powdered cosmetic compositions containing: a) 10 to 30% by weight of a hydrophobized metal oxide powder, b) 40 to 89% by weight of a polar solvent, and c) 0.01 to 5.0% by weight of an encapsulated fragrance preparation. Said compositions are particularly suitable for reshaping and scenting keratin fibers and provide shine, texture, and silkiness.

Abstract: A fragrance slurry pad patterned sampler including a base material applied to one of coated and uncoated paper, flexible film and paper laminations, aluminum foil, thermal plastics, PET, OPP, BOPP, EVA, PE, and other commonly polymer films providing the base for the fragrance sampler, the sampler including a slurry formed from various aroma chemicals, one sampler formed of one or more aroma chemicals, and the other sampler formed of one or more aroma chemicals, each applied to the base material, in a patterned arrangement, so that when the microencapsulated chemicals are fractured upon opening of the sampler, the separate aromas will be delivered sequentially, or in combination, depending upon their patterned application to the base sheet of the sampler.

Abstract: Zinc oxide coated with silicon oxide of the present invention is zinc oxide which is coated with silicon oxide wherein surfaces of zinc oxide particles are coated with silicon oxide coatings, and the coated zinc oxide particles comprises at least one element selected from a group consisting of Mg, Ca, and Ba.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an oral composition containing a gel network phase comprising: (i) one or more fatty amphiphiles, (ii) one or more surfactants, and (iii) one or more solvents; and an oral carrier phase. In certain embodiments, the gel network is used to structure the oral composition. The present invention is also directed to a method of forming an oral composition containing a gel network.

Abstract: Aerosol compositions, comprising a) at least one propellant and b) at least one cosmetic preparation, including (i) at least one strengthening active substance and (ii) at least one alkoxylated carboxylic acid ester of the following formula (I), in which R1 represents a straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group having 6 to 24 carbon atoms, R2 represents hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R3 and R4 represent, independently of each other, hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R5 represents a straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group having 6 to 24 carbon atoms or a phenyl group, and n and m represent, independently of each other, the numbers 0 or 1 to 20, are suitable for the application of hair cosmetic agents in the form of spray mists, quickly collapsing foams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable emulsion, ready for use, of fat-soluble vitamins or carotenoids, a process for the preparation thereof, and the use thereof as addition to animal feeds, human foods and dietary supplements, and cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides a cosmetic method for, preventing, minimizing and removing wrinkles and providing for smoother and more robust skin surfaces comprising applying a material incorporating water-insoluble copper compounds which release Cu+ ions, Cu++ ions or combinations thereof upon contact with a fluid to a body surface to be treated.

Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator body, wherein said applicator body composition comprises at least one clay and at least one water soluble polymer. The invention also relates to methods for preparing said applicator body and methods of cosmetic care.

Abstract: A method directed to a hair soaking treatment for frizz reduction comprising immersion of consumer hair into an aqueous composition is disclosed. A method for hair frizz reduction wherein hair is soaked for at least about 2 minutes in an aqueous composition having a viscosity of less than about 1000 cP comprising from about 0.

Abstract: A method directed to a hair soaking treatment for frizz reduction comprising immersion of consumer hair into an aqueous composition is disclosed. The corresponding composition comprises from about 0.25% to 20% of a moisture control material or mixture of moisture control materials wherein the moisture control material has structure selected from the group A) wherein R is hydrogen or metal ion, R6 is methyl, ethyl, propyl, alkenyl or phenyl having less than 12 carbon atoms and wherein R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12 are hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl, phenyl, hydroxyl, methoxy or ethoxy groups; B) an alcohol wherein R13 is an alkyl, alkenyl, straight or branched carbon chains and; and wherein R14 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl, methyl, ethyl and propyl wherein the structure of such alcohol contains less than 20 total carbon atoms; C) alcohol comprising an unsaturated double bond in the C2 position.

Abstract: A method for styling hair comprising:—applying to hair a hair treatment composition comprising from 4 to 25 wt % a citric or aconitic acid and having a pH of from 1 to 3;—leaving the product on the hair for from 5 to 90 minutes;—rinsing the product from the hair; and—styling.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use as a deodorant agent of a compound or a mixture of compounds having formula (II): where R denotes a saturated or unsaturated linear or branched hydrocarbon radical comprising from 12 to 20 carbon atoms, where said radical R may comprise one or a plurality of ethylene unsaturations and Cat+ represents a cation or a mixture of cations, organic or inorganic, optionally being + or 2+, independently of the cationic charge and suitable for obtaining electroneutrality of formula (II) along with compositions containing same in a physiologically acceptable medium in association with at least one deodorant agent and/or one antiperspirant agent. The invention also relates to novel compounds and compositions containing same in a physiologically acceptable medium. The invention also relates to a method for treating body odor.

Abstract: A topical formulation for treating human skin, having: urea; film forming polymer; humectant; preservative; and water the above ingredients being combined such that the preservative protects the formulation against bacterial invasion, the humectant assists the formulation to retain water, and the water and film forming polymer enable the urea to be applied to human skin such that the urea sits on the skin as a stable film and is gradually absorbed into the skin to alleviate dryness or cracking.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a liquid hand soap or body wash, comprising (i) a surfactant system comprising C8-18 alkyl-ether sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB), and N-(2 hydroxyethyl) fatty acid amide; (ii) a polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide block copolymer; and (iii) one or more polyalkoxylated mono- or di-fatty acid esters or amides, the composition allowing reduced surfactant levels, while still having good rheological properties.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of shaping hair comprising the following sequential steps: (i) treating the hair by topical application of a hair treatment composition comprising from 2 to 25 wt % of one or more C2-4 monoaldehydes, and (ii) mechanically shaping the treated hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition that acts prior to the action of a tooth whitening composition or tooth whitening patch, the composition containing an oral cavity stimulation alleviating component able to reduce stimulation by the tooth whitening composition or patch. The present invention also relates to a tooth whitening kit whereby oral cavity stimulation is alleviated. The composition that acts prior to the action of a tooth whitening composition or patch of the present invention provides an outstanding tooth whitening effect while alleviating pain by mitigating intra-oral stimulation brought about by the rapid action of a tooth whitening component due to a tooth whitening component active agent.

Abstract: A method for straightening and dyeing keratinous fibers includes the following steps: A) treating the fibers with a straightening agent (G), B) treating the fibers with a conditioner (K), and C) treating the fibers with a coloring agent (F). The straightening composition (G) includes at least one alkalizing agent selected from sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, and/or guanidinium hydroxide, the conditioner (K) and/or the coloring agent (F) include(s) at least one reducing agent selected from thiolactic acid, thioglycolic acid, cysteine, sodium sulfide, sodium sulfite, sodium thiosulfate, sodium dithionite, and/or cosmetically acceptable salts thereof, and the coloring agent (F) includes at least one direct acid dye.

Abstract: A particularly mild, high-foaming cosmetic cleansing composition with care qualities includes, within an appropriate vehicle, a) at least one first anionic surfactant of the formula (1) described herein, and b) at least one second anionic surfactant of the formula (II) described herein.

Abstract: A particularly mild, highly foaming, and conditioning cosmetic cleansing agent includes, in a suitable carrier, a) at least one anionic surfactant according to the following formula (I), in which the radicals R2 to R5 each represent a hydrogen atom, and b) at least one anionic surfactant according to the following formula (I), in which at least one of the radicals R2 to R5 represents a C1-C4 alkyl radical and the other radicals independently of one another represent a hydrogen atom or a C1-C4 alkyl radical, wherein R1 in each case represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, and M+ in each case represents an ammonium cation, an alkanol ammonium cation or a metal cation.

Abstract: Topical compositions, packaging systems and methods for improving the appearance of skin or at least one sign of aging in skin are described.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions comprising an aqueous base, hydrolyzed wheat protein PG-propyl silanetriol, Polyquaternium-6, and, optionally, polylysine and/or an acrylates-based film former.

Abstract: A double conjugate molecule made of a retinoid, an organic acid, particularly an ?-hydroxy acid, and an alcohol or acyl group, is provided which is useful in treating skin conditions, particularly aging. The retinoid, organic acid, and alcohol/acyl group are preferably linked via ester bonds.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a hair conditioning composition comprising at least a fatty amphoteric surfactant, a fatty carboxylic acid and/or a fatty alcohol; and a cationic polysaccharide or cationic polysaccharide derivative, which can provide a good pearlescent effect and hair conditioning effect.

Abstract: A personal care composition comprising: a) a synthetic random copolymer having a net positive charge comprising; i.) a nonionic monomer unit of the following formula: where R is H or C1-4 alkyl; and R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-4 alkyl, CH2OCH3, CH2OCH2CH(CH3)2, and phenyl, or together are C3-6cycloalkyl; and ii.) a cationic monomer unit with 2 or more positive charges of the following formula: where k=1, each of v, v?, and v? is independently an integer of from 1 to 6, w is zero or an integer of from 1 to 10, and X? is an anion. and; b) a detersive surfactant; and c) an aqueous carrier.