Abstract: A pusher guide wire and a delivery system can smoothly pass through the inside of even a curved blood vessel without causing excessive burden to a stent, a catheter, and the like. A pusher guide wire has a tubular member capable of moving in a radial direction relative to a core shaft of the pusher guide wire. When the pusher guide wire is used together with a stent in a delivery system, the tubular member makes contact with the stent in an appropriate manner when passing through the inside of a curved blood vessel. The stent may include a proximal end engagement portion provided at a proximal end of the stent. When the stent is placed so that the proximal end engagement portion engages with the pusher guide wire, the stent can be pulled back inside the catheter by pulling the pusher guide wire in the proximal direction.

Abstract: A deployment system (10, 410) includes an inner shaft (36, 436), removably disposed in a self-expanding stent-graft (40), and shaped so as to define (a) at least one conduit therealong (50, 450), which is (i) not coaxial with the inner shaft (36, 436), and (ii) shaped so as to define at least first (52, 452) and second enclosed longitudinal segments (54, 454), and (b) a restraining longitudinal portion (56, 456) that is longitudinally disposed between the first (52, 452) and second enclosed longitudinal segments (54, 454).

Abstract: Medical systems and related methods are described. In some embodiments, the medical systems include an outer member defining a slot. In certain embodiments, the outer member at least partially surrounds an inner member, and the outer and inner members are configured so that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed between the outer and inner members.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an intra-oral device including a carrier that has an outside wall, an inside wall and an occlusal wall connecting the outside wall to the inside wall. The carrier has at least one inset and at least one insert carrying a beneficial agent that is adapted to fit the inset, and the beneficial agent is capable of promoting weight loss. The intra-oral device is positioned in a user's mouth so that the intra-oral device is in contact with the user's cheeks, lips and/or tongue and the beneficial agent passes through the mucosal membrane of the user's mouth.

Abstract: A physical rehabilitation device for the treatment of a medical condition of the foot known as plantar fasciitis includes a splint which is connected to the toe and ankle of a patient. The splint can be used in a method for treating plantar fasciitis known as “dynamic splinting”. This device allows the patient to bend the ankle and thus dynamically change the flexion in the foot of the patient. The device itself is unique, but the method of treatment made possible by this device is also unique.

Abstract: An orthopedic brace may include a main panel made of a flexible, breathable elastic fabric, such as perforated neoprene or AIRPRENE.® The main body panel includes a a fastening implement, such as hook-and-loop fasteners to secure the main body panel in an encircling position on or near a subject area of the human body. The brace may a shank embedded in the main panel to add rigidity in one or more areas. At least two adjustable strap loops may cooperate with the shank to provide targeted and precise compressive forces to the treatment area when the brace is installed. The strap loops may be anchored at one end to the main panel, extend through sliding rings and may be provided with fasteners at another end to adjustably engage corresponding fastening pads on the main body panel. The adjustable strap loops, rings and shank cooperate to provide for the targeted and precise application and distribution of pressure force to the treatment area.

Abstract: An orthotic device including a frame assembly and a support structure. The frame assembly includes at least one frame having a first frame opening and a second frame opening. The support structure assembly includes at least one support structure supported by the at least one frame. The at least one support structure includes a mounting portion; a slide engagement member supported by the mounting portion configured to engage the first frame opening; and, at least one snap engagement member supported by the mounting portion configured to engage the second frame opening. The slide engagement member and the at least one snap engagement member are integrally formed with the mounting portion. In another embodiment the orthotic device includes a latch mechanism including a lever assembly, a draw bar, a chafe, a catch, and a first snap fit ledge.

Abstract: A prosthetic or orthotic device can include at least one device portion and a joint portion for providing for the at least one device portion to pivot between flexion and extension movements relative to another adjacent device portion or an adjacent limb segment of a user. In some embodiments, a prosthetic or orthotic device can include a compliant transmission assembly in operational communication with the joint portion. The compliant transmission assembly can include a compliant member and a pivot. The pivot can be interposed between the compliant member and the joint portion. In some embodiments, the compliant member absorbs energy when a torque is applied.

Abstract: Aspects of an orthopedic walking boot are disclosed. The walking boot includes a base supporting a user's foot. The orthopedic walking boot includes a support assembly extending from the base to support the user's lower leg. The orthopedic walking boot includes an outer sole including a walking surface having first and second materials. The second material has a greater shock absorbing characteristic less than the first material along at least a portion of the outer sole.

Abstract: A bodily support assembly includes a bag that may insertably receive each of pair of forearms of a user. A first strap is attached to the bag and a first coupler is attached to the first strap. A second strap is attached to the bag and the second strap may be extended around a neck of a user. A second coupler is attached to the second strap and the second coupler is complementary with respect to the first coupler. Thus, the first coupler and the second coupler retain the first strap and the second strap around the user's neck thereby facilitating the bag to support the user's forearms.

Abstract: A faceplate assembly (14) for an ostomy pouch system (10) including an invertible stoma collar (38) is provided. The invertible stoma collar protrudes toward a stoma and defines an inlet opening. The invertible stoma collar is formed from a flexible material having an elastic memory, such that the stoma collar hugs the stoma as the stoma is received through the inlet opening, and becomes inverted. The inverted stoma collar has a tendency to regain its original shape, and thus, applies sufficient pressure to seal around the stoma without strangulating the stoma.

Abstract: A urine collection bag (1) comprising an anti-reflux valve in the form of a foil valve (8), located at the inlet (5) of the bag. The valve secures a liquid tight seal of the bag when filled and that no reflux occurs during catheterisation. The bag comprises a tube member (11) that can be brought in a position so as to bypass the foil valve and the bag can be emptied in an easy and non-messy way.

Abstract: An oral occlusion device and method for the treatment of respiratory disturbances in human subjects, particularly for the treatment of periodic mouth breathing. An adhesive strip, which in one embodiment is sized to fit the lips within the vermillion border of the lips, gently secures the upper and lower lips to provide gentle oral occlusion, particularly during sleep.

Abstract: A contraception container assembly for includes a housing that may insertably receive a contraceptive device. A reservoir is positioned within the housing and the reservoir may contain a fluid. A spraying unit is attached to the housing and the spraying unit is in fluid communication with the reservoir. Thus, the spraying unit urges the fluid from the reservoir into the housing thereby facilitating the contraceptive device to be immersed in the fluid.

Abstract: A massage device is disclosed. The massage device comprises a hot and cold compress member, a circulating water tank, a heat conducting member, a water bag, a first circulating pump, a first circulating pipe, a fastening plate, a control body, and a second circulating pipe. It may prevent from rustiness or leakage and unstable structure, and further achieve the effect of quick heat dissipation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cooling scalp with a cooling fluid, which device comprises: a skull cap having an inner wall, an outer wall and a plurality of cooling channels extending there between, at least one inlet connector connected to the cooling channels for supplying a cooling fluid to the cooling channels; at least one outlet connector connected to the cooling channels for discharging the cooling fluid from the cooling channels; wherein the channels in the skull cap extend from the forehead edge, over the top zone of the cap to the neck edge of the skull cap.

Abstract: Described are implantable devices (105) and therapeutic agent delivery formulations for the sustained release of therapeutic agents. In one aspect, described is a device to treat an ocular condition of an eye. The device has a proximal region. A tubular body (115) is coupled to the proximal region and has an outer diameter configured to be inserted at least in part into the eye. A reservoir (130) is in fluid communication with the tubular body and has a volume sized to receive an amount of a formulation of a therapeutic agent. One or more outlets (135) are in fluid communication with the reservoir and configured to release therapeutic amounts of the therapeutic agent into the eye for an extended time when the one or more outlets are positioned inside the eye.

Abstract: A phacoemulsification needle includes a hub for connection to an ultrasonic handpiece. An elongated shaft is formed with the hub and extends from the hub. A distal end of the shaft breaks-up tissue when the distal end is caused to be vibrated by the handpiece. At least a distal portion of the shaft is formed of a material that has properties providing advantages compared to a metal needle. Example properties include a substantially lower density, a substantially higher electrical resistivity, a substantially lower thermal conductivity, a substantially lower mechanical lateral stiffness, a substantially higher efficiency of converting electrical energy powering the handpiece into motion of the distal end, a substantially lower acoustical impedance, a substantially higher Poisson's ratio, and a substantially higher mechanical gain.

Abstract: One or more example embodiments relate to a device for treating ocular diseases caused by an increased intraocular pressure. The device for treating ocular diseases according to one or more example embodiments, compared to a conventional Ahmed valve implant and Baerveldt implant, does not require a donated tissue, reduces tube exposure danger, allows intraocular pressure to be easily controlled after surgery, has a slight effusion of aqueous humor to the surrounding due to a small perforated window, decreases the types and number of postoperative interventions, and decreases the number of patients with early postoperative complications.

Abstract: Systems and methods to treat a region of a cornea of an eye having an epithelial layer disposed over a stromal layer. The system comprises a device to map a thickness of the epithelial layer over the region of the cornea to generate a map of epithelial thickness over the region, and a laser to generate a laser beam of an ablative radiation. A movable scan component is coupled to the laser to scan the laser beam over the region. A processor system is coupled to the laser and the movable scan component, and the processor system is configured to arrange pulses of laser beam to ablate the epithelial layer of the region in response to the map of epithelial thickness.

Abstract: An ophthalmic laser treatment apparatus includes an irradiation position obtaining unit arranged to obtain analysis result data based on a tomographic image of a patient's eye captured by an optical coherence tomography device before a treatment laser beam is irradiated, and obtain information of an irradiation position of the treatment laser beam with respect to the eye set by use of the obtained analysis result data, and a laser control unit arranged to irradiate the laser beam to the eye based on the irradiation position information obtained by the irradiation position obtaining unit.

Abstract: A probe for endo-ocular photocoagulation procedures provides straight and curved tip configurations. A flexible tubular material, pre-formed with a radius of curvature, allows the tip to be inserted through a trocar cannula and to resume its pre-formed shape for use during a surgical procedure. Alternatively, a tubular material is pre-formed with a radius of curvature, and is stiffened by use of a preferably stainless steel tube. Inside the tubular material is a distal end of at least one optical fiber, inserted such that its tip is coterminous with the tubular material. A fixed tube surrounds the optical fiber. The tubular material is configured to freely move relative to the fixed tube and along the axis of the assembly, acting to straighten the tubular material and optical fiber members as it moves forward via a sliding member that is associated with the hand piece. Illumination energy, laser energy, or both may be supplied to the targeted surgical site.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing laser cataract surgery, for using a biometric system to determine a material property of a structure of the eye, laser pulses in a laser shot pattern having different powers. A therapeutic laser, and laser delivery system having the capability to vary the power of the laser beam.

Abstract: An apparatus for equalizing pressure and exercising the Eustachian tubes includes a hand held air source for providing a flow of air into a nostril while the other nostril is shut. Swallowing during the intake of air in the nostril helps to open the Eustachian tubes and routine use on a daily can prevent problems associated with flying, scuba diving, colds and allergies. A simpler and less expensive air pressure limiting device limits the air pressure perceived at the nose by way of a unique air tube configured with simple side openings and screws adjusted when manufactured to preset the maximum air pressure.

Abstract: A device for removing earwax from an ear canal includes a shaft; and an earwax collector head at an end of the shaft. The collector head is in the form of a helical strip surrounding a substantially elongated space. The helical strip has a cross section such that an outward facing surface of the helical strip is substantially flat and an interior surface of the helical strip radially tapers to an inward facing edge. A distal end of the helical strip tapers to present a wedge.

Abstract: A sound attenuation system can include a first end that can include a shaft and a flange, the flange can be coupled to the shaft, and a second end that can include a filter stem and a cap. The filter stem can have a hole. The cap can have a first position in which the cap occludes the hole and can have a second position in which the cap is clear of the hole.

Abstract: A selective attenuating earplug is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a selective attenuating earplug includes a switch adjustable between a first position and a second position, and the switch includes at least one cantilever spring arm.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles and methods for assembling absorbent articles having a design including: a first graphic printed on a first component and a second graphic printed on a second component. During the assembly process, the first and second components are combined to form a discontinuous region devoid of printing and separating the first graphic from the second graphic. The discontinuous region extends between an end edge of the first graphic and an end edge of the second graphic and defines an imaginary continuous extension of an established direction of the first graphic to the second graphic. Thus, the discontinuous region helps to provide the appearance that the first and second graphics form a contiguous design while at the same time mitigating the need to precisely align the graphics on separated components to form a contiguous design during the assembly process.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles and methods for assembling absorbent articles having a design including: a first graphic extending along a first component, a second graphic extending along a second component, and a discontinuous region separating the first graphic from the second graphic. The discontinuous region is configured to provide the appearance that the first and second graphics form a contiguous design while at the same time mitigating the need to precisely align the graphics on separated components to form a contiguous design during the assembly process.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent product has a longitudinal dimension and a transverse dimension orthogonal to the longitudinal dimension. The product has a first absorbent assembly, as well as a second absorbent assembly that overlays the first absorbent assembly. The first absorbent assembly includes a first topsheet and a fluid-impervious first backsheet in overlaying relationship with one another, with the first backsheet and the first topsheet being respectively configured to face away from and toward a wearer of the disposable absorbent product during use. The first absorbent assembly has a pair of lateral edges. The second absorbent assembly is releasably coupled to the first absorbent assembly, and includes a second topsheet configured to face toward the wearer of the absorbent product during use, and a second backsheet adjacent the first topsheet and in overlaying relationship with the second topsheet.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes front and rear portions and a fastener for connecting side edges of the front and rear portions. The fastener includes a grasping element attached to an outer surface of the fastener to provide for grasping by the wearer or caregiver. The grasping element may be formed of flexible material and may have a variety of configurations, including a tube, a flange, a tunnel or a pocket.

Abstract: A stretcher with a frame comprising girders rotatable front legs with a front connecting arm, rotatable rear legs with a rear connecting arm. The legs angularly adjustable by means of gas springs engaging the connecting arms. At least one gas spring is arranged in the frame between the longitudinal girders and does not extend beyond the outline of the longitudinal girders and the moving member of the gas spring is connected with a carrier slidably retained in at least one longitudinal girder. The carrier is connected by means of a strut pivotally retained at both its ends, with the front connecting arm or with the rear connecting arm or with at least one leg.

Abstract: A powered wheelchair 100 with a tilt mechanism having multiple pivots that allows the wheelchair 100 to be driven and steered with or without the use of hands. The wheelchair 100 has two spaced apart drive wheels 101, each mounted to a separate shaft 104 that is independent of the other drive wheel. A drive controller drivingly coupled to the shafts 104 and the drive controller is housed within a base 102 that is pivotally situated on the shafts 104. A seat 103 mounted on a tilt mechanism enables the seat to tilt in a forward, backward, left and right direction as a result of the user displacing their body weight in either of those directions. The tilt mechanism includes three pivots, a primary pivot P1, secondary pivot P2 and tertiary pivot P3. The primary pivot P1 pivotally connects the base 102 to the shafts 104. The secondary pivot P2 is situated above and adjacent the base 102 so that the respective ends of the rod 105 are pivotally connected to the base 102.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to docking systems for poles or other devices that can hold medical and/or accessory equipment, typically in a clinical or hospital environment, and can include associated docking systems for various devices such as beds, wheelchairs, walkers, wagons, and the like.

Abstract: A wheelchair braking system having a brake control mechanism, having a mounting member, an operation mechanism, and a link mechanism, a first braking circuit capable of applying a braking force to a first wheel, and a second braking circuit capable of applying a braking force to a second wheel.

Abstract: The stand-up unit comprises a support a stand-up frame, which is articulated on the support and has a seat carrier carrying a seat, and a backrest carrier carrying a backrest. Furthermore, a first lever parallelogram is provided in order to maintain the backrest upright in any position. The backrest can be displaced by the first lever parallelogram by means of a rod, in order to ensure that no undesirable relative movement occurs between the backrest and the back of the user when getting up or sitting down. A second lever parallelogram controls the movement of the seat when getting up and sitting down to ensure that no relative movement develops between the seat and buttocks of the user. The stand-up unit may be provided with a base to serve as a chair, particularly a therapy chair. The stand-up unit, however, may also serve as a stand-up wheelchair, when connected to an undercarriage. Spring joint elements support the standing up.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame supported relative to a floor, the frame configured to support a deck for supporting a patient thereon, and a lift assembly for raising or lowering the frame relative to the floor. The lift assembly includes lifting legs coupled to the frame and an actuator with a body and an extendible member. The body and the extendible member define a stroke length extending along a stroke axis, with the actuator mounted in the lifting assembly between two levers.

Abstract: The robotic mobile modifiable bed (1) consists of the mobile omnidirectional chassis (2) and modifiable area (4) equipped with a convertible system (3) that allows its controlled converting, while the mobile omnidirectional chassis (2) contains a central frame (5) and in its upper part there are four linear chassis conductors (6) and on each couple of these linear chassis conductors (6) in front-back direction there is suspended an extensible frame (7), while in each of them there is laid through silent-blocks a fixed axle (9), consisting se of a connecting part (10) and omnidirectional wheels (12) while in the connecting part (10) there are the drives (11) of the omnidirectional wheels (12), while the front and back extensible frames (7) are connected by a linear drive (13) of the chassis extension, while in the extensible frames (7) there are located the control units (15) of the wheel rotational drives (11) and furthermore in the longitudinal axis of the central frame (5), in the lower part there is the pl

Abstract: A medical examination device is provided with a pair of foot support assemblies, a patient support mat, and a U-shaped support frame with an attached pair of legs. Wheel assemblies are attached to the legs and facilitate the transportation of the device to and from a bed whereby the support assemblies, patient support mat, and legs are extended and adjusted to support a patient on the bed to facilitate a medical examination. The foot support assemblies are foldable, and the patient support mat and legs are collapsible so that the device is transported and stored in a small, compact size.

Abstract: Provided is an articulating bench configured to support a user, comprising a longitudinally-extending frame structure pivotably supporting back-supporting and independently-pivotable leg supporting portions. Removable arm supporting portions may be provided that pivot about the back supporting portion. In various example embodiments the articulating bench structure may be foldable for compact storage. Various adjustment mechanisms and methods of use are disclosed.

Abstract: A robotic sports apparatus includes a plurality of robotic arms and a plurality of fastening members operably coupled to a respective robotic arm of the plurality of robotic arms. Each fastening member is configured for receiving a limb of a patient. Each robotic arm is configured to move each respective fastening member in at least one of a different direction or a different speed relative to one another for opening neural pathways in the patient.

Abstract: A tactile plate assembly used as a tactile warning device on walkways comprises a plurality of tactile plates with texture for providing tactile awareness. A bracket connects first and second tactile plates to each other. The brackets include holes of sufficient size to allow a substrate such as concrete or asphalt to flow therethrough to anchor the tactile plate assembly in place.

Abstract: A system for treating amblyopia through the visual stimulation of the brain through a predetermined regime is provided. The system for treating amblyopia comprises a headmountable visual content display device, a controller unit, a visual content source, a data storage device, a graphic processing unit and an audio source. A protocol useful for treating amblyopia by visual stimulation of the modifying presentation of a video brain is also provided. A predetermined regime useful for treating amblyopia by stimulation of the brain is additionally provided.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods of shuttering glasses are disclosed. One apparatus includes a first lens operable to blank for a first blocking time, a second lens operable to blank for a second blocking time, and a controller for controllably setting at least one of the first blocking time and the second blocking time.

Abstract: “CONSTRUCTIVE DISPOSITION INTRODUCED IN PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTROMECHANICAL APPARATUS OF LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE FOR LOWER LIMBS,” more precisely it is electromechanical device (1) of the type for treatment of lymphedema for lower limbs through the lymphatic drainage; the said apparatus (1) comprises compact fairing (CR) of rectangular prism shape and configured by a receptacle (2) of little height (x), width (y) and length (z) in whose central portion is stored electromechanical module (M1), which is actuated by button (3) provided for one of the side walls (2a) of the receptacle (2), as well as the electromechanical module (M1) is accompanied by a digital panel (4) of all the functions of the apparatus (1), wherein the said panel (4) is also arranged in the same side wall (2a); the said receptacle (2) provides the top wall (2d) cutout (2b1) for centralized installation of the mechanical module (M2) and, consequently, the platform (PL) by setting a space area (AE) wide and centered for the installation of the mechani

Abstract: A massaging device includes a housing having a chamber and a number of orifices communicating with the chamber of the housing, one or more beams movably engaged in the housing, and the beams each include a number of massaging members aligned with the orifices of the housing, and an actuator is rotatably engaged in the housing and includes one or more protrusions for engaging with the beams and for moving the massaging members of the beams into and out of the orifices of the housing and for actuating the massaging members to engage with and to massage the users. A shaft is engaged in the housing and secured to the actuator for rotating the actuator relative to the housing.

Abstract: “CONSTRUCTIVE DISPOSITION INTRODUCED IN PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTROMECHANICAL APPARATUS OF LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE FOR UPPER LIMBS,” more precisely it is electromechanical device (1) of the type used in the treatment of lymphedema or other similar diseases; the said apparatus (1) provides associated mechanisms, with the electromechanical module (M1) formed by a printed circuit board (PCI) and idealized for actuating the mechanical module (M2), which in turn imposes movement to a rod (B), which is connected to the support platform (PL) of the upper member; the said platform (PL) promotes angular and repetitive motion of the upper limb; the said electromechanical mechanism (M1) and mechanism (M2) to be packed in compact fairing (2) of rectangular prism shape and configured by a receptacle (2A) of low height (x), width (y) and length (z) in which flat bottom (2a1) is installed the printed circuit board (PCI), which is connected to a digital control panel (3) controller of all the functions of the apparatus (1), wherein the

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel wearable vibration device. According to an embodiment, the novel wearable vibration device delivering high energy vibration deep in to the muscles and soft tissues for muscle treatment comprising an upper soft fabric foam covered case encompassing at least a vibration motor a lithium ion battery, a control PCB, a control switch with LED display and a lower fabric covered case. The wearable vibration device delivers high energy vibration to the chosen muscle group and thereby, penetrates deep in to the muscle and to the soft tissues. The upper soft fabric foam covered case and lower fabric covered cases are fixed together by gluing or stitching. The control PCB drives vibration motor to set frequencies for vibration motor activations. Vibrations for the device are tuned at frequencies in the range of 30-50 Hz to increase muscle power and for other beneficial physiological effects.

Abstract: A plug is provided. The plug includes a body portion made of a foam material. The body portion has the shape of an upside down cone having a top end and a bottom end. At least a first internal tube is formed through the body portion along a longitudinal axis from the top end to the bottom end. The bottom end of the body portion wedges within an opening of a bottle and therefore seals the bottle. A tubing may run through the internal tube of the plug and into the bottle.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to a metered dose container. The container may comprise a body; a first barrier in contact with a base of the container and extending partially along the vertical axis of the body; a second barrier in contact with a top of the container and extending partially along with vertical axis of the body. The space between the first barrier and the second barrier preferably defines a loading chamber, the space between the second barrier and a front wall of the container preferably defines a dispensing chamber, and the space between a rear wall of the container and the first barrier preferably defines a storage chamber. The base preferably also comprises a depressible portion that can convert the container from a transit mode to a dispensing mode.