Abstract: A diaper for a insert-type toilet bowl includes an excretion hole 74 formed at the diaper main body 67 corresponding to a defecated fecal receiving portion 14 in the insert-type toilet howl 9 comprising the defecated fecal receiving portion 14 and the hip receiving portion 13, and in the diaper for insert-type toilet bowl 66 used by setting inside the insert type toilet bowl 9, the toilet seat receiving sheet 78 for configuring the plug-in hole 79 of the hip receiving portion 13 is laid on at the outer surface of said diaper main body 67, the depth of the plug-in hole 79 is configured in such a manner that when the hip receiving portion 13 is inserted, the defecated fecal receiving portion 14 and the excretion hole 74 get together; and the toilet seat receiving sheet 78 has hygroscopic and waterproof properties and dimensions by which al least the defecated fecal receiving portion 14 can be wrapped up from the downside of the insert-type toilet howl 9.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing absorbent sanitary products, comprising the steps of: forming a first and a second continuous elastic band, which are movable parallel to each other in a machine direction, fixing a plurality of absorbent panels between said first and second continuous elastic bands, arranged in a direction transverse to the machine direction, and spaced apart in said machine direction, wherein each of said elastic bands is formed by means of a method comprising the steps of: continuously feeding a plurality of tensioned elastic threads (30) in said machine direction, continuously feeding a pair of non-elastic webs arranged on opposite sides of said plurality of elastic threads, welding said pair of non-elastic webs to each other by means of a welding pattern comprising anchoring welds and/or containing and guiding welds.

Abstract: Absorbent articles of the disclosure may comprise front and back belts, first and second fastening tab members comprising first and second hook-type fastening elements, and laterally opposing permanent side seams directly joining the front or back belt belts to the fastening tab members. The fastening tab members may be joined to the first and second hook-type fastening elements, which may be refastenably joined to an interior surface of the front or back belts. The fastening tab members and the permanent side seams may be disposed between the first and second belts. And, the absorbent article may be packaged in refastenably closed form.

Abstract: An absorbent article for personal hygiene comprising: a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core, the backsheet comprising a plastic film having a longitudinal tear strength measured in N/cm; the absorbent core being partially attached to the plastic film of the backsheet by a first glue wherein at least a continuous area of 10 mm in longitudinal direction and 25 mm in transversal direction of the bottom side of the core is unattached to the backsheet by the first glue or by any other means of attachment. In the first glue application area, the absorbent article has a core-to-backsheet peel strength measured in N/cm, such that the core-to-backsheet peel strength ranges from 10% to 40% of the longitudinal tear strength of the plastic film.

Abstract: An article having physiological-fluid absorption properties, including a liquid collection zone and a transfer structure, the latter including absorbent fibers and being designed to transport the liquid from said collection zone toward at least one retention and/or evaporation zone, said transfer structure having a cross section that increases in the direction of said retention and/or evaporation zone, over at least part of the path separating said collection zone from said retention and/or evaporation zone.

Abstract: A rolled absorbent personal care article includes a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction and a depth direction. The absorbent article component, absorbent article extension component, wrapper sheet component each have a longitudinal, transverse, and depth direction. Each of the absorbent article component and absorbent article extension component includes at least a topsheet layer and a backsheet layer, wherein the backsheet layer includes a garment-facing surface on which is situated a garment adhesive. The absorbent article component and the absorbent article extension component each include a peripheral edge, with the components being attached to the wrapper sheet component with the garment adhesive, such that the peripheral edges are adjacent one another. The absorbent article component and the absorbent article extension component are in a rolled configuration within the wrapper sheet component and secured in the rolled configuration.

Abstract: A lightweight flexible patient litter includes, in one example, spaced compression longerons each foldable at spaced legs, a bed between the compression longerons, and a longitudinal truss structure on each side of the litter each including a longeron, its spaced legs, and one or more flexible tension members connected thereto. One or more lateral truss structures may each include opposing legs on each side of the litter and one or more flexible tension members connected thereto. A bed truss structure may include one or more tension members.

Abstract: There is a system for secure use of a wheelchair in demand response transportation systems comprising a wheelchair restraint comprising a central housing disposed between a vehicle strap and a wheelchair strap, the vehicle strap to secure the wheelchair restraint to the demand response vehicle, further comprising a vehicle strap sensor configured to provide a vehicle strap sensor electrical signal indicating whether the vehicle strap is securely affixed to a wheelchair anchor of a demand response vehicle, the wheelchair strap to secure the wheelchair restraint to the wheelchair, further comprising a wheelchair strap sensor configured to provide a wheelchair strap sensor signal indicating whether the wheelchair strap is securely connected to a wheelchair via the wheelchair strap.

Abstract: An assisted seat device that includes: a vertical back support; a first head rest attached at the top of the vertical back support; a seat belt extending from the top of the vertical back support; arm rests extending from the vertical back support; a cup holder on each arm rest; and a seat attached at the bottom of the back support. The assisted seat device may further include an additional headrest below the first headrest, where first head rest pivots. The assisted seat device may also include a snap, where the snap supports the seat a folded position.

Abstract: A calf bumper that covers an exposed metal bracket used to hold a leg rest on a wheelchair. The protective device is made of a flexible elastomeric material and is separable on one side with a cavity for the leg rest bracket plate and a central hole to encompass the leg post and the bracket pin. When deployed the bumper provides protective buffer surrounding the exposed bracket reducing the risk of injuries such as scrapes and skin tears caused by exposed wheelchair leg rest brackets.

Abstract: A leg rest device of a power vehicle includes: a supporting unit; a first lifting unit pivotally provided at the supporting unit and pivotable with respect to the supporting unit; a second lifting unit mounted to the first lifting unit and movable in a telescoping manner; an actuation unit connected to the supporting unit and configured to drive the first lifting unit; and a linkage unit having a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a third connecting member, wherein the first connecting member and the second connecting member are separately and pivotally connected to the supporting unit while the third connecting member is separately and pivotally connected to the first connecting member, the second connecting member, and the second lifting unit.

Abstract: A patient assistance and rehabilitation device or more specifically a patient mechanical lift device that can be utilized as patient walker, a seat, a seated transporter, a toilet, a table and a rehabilitation device. The patient assistance and rehabilitation device including a power band or tension motor to help a patient move from a sitting to a standing position and to supplement an exercise or rehabilitation program.

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 articulating bed frame incorporates an extruded metal frame shape which is formed into any desired bed size by slicing of kerfs in the extrusion for side lengths with bending at the kerfs around sized base plate elements to create the completed frame. The frame employs an extruded beam having an inner flange and a support channel formed therein. The extruded beam is cut to form frame side elements and end elements and a plurality of support blocks are received in and support by the support channel. The support blocks engage a cradle supporting a seat section of an articulating structure.

Abstract: A surgical robotics system with robotic arms is configurable to perform a variety of surgical procedures. The system includes a table, column, base, and robotic arms that are either column-mounted, rail-mounted, or mounted on a separate unit. In a column-mounted configuration, the column includes column rings that translate vertically and rotate about the column. The robotic arms are attached to the column rings. In a rail-mounted configuration, the base includes base rails that translate along the base. The robotic arms are attached to the base rails. In both, the robotic arms move independently from each other and include multiple arm segments. Each arm segment provides an additional degree of freedom to the robotic arm. Thus, the system may position the robotic arms into numerous configurations to access different parts of a patient's body. The surgical bed may include a swivel segment that rotates laterally on the plane of the bed.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus, such as a bed, recliner, cot, stretcher, operating table, or the like, includes battery-powered circuitry whose functions are reduced, but not eliminated, as the battery charge level falls below a threshold. Electrical power may be cut off to one or more components of the battery-powered circuitry while still providing battery-supplied electrical power to the other components of the circuitry. A user interface provides battery status data, including a replacement status of a rechargeable battery, and allows a user to select different formats for displaying battery status data. Such formats include displays of battery charge level information not only in manners specific to the battery, but also in manners relative to the patient support apparatus, such as displays of how many, or how much of, one or more functions the patient support apparatus is able to perform based on the battery's current charge level.

Abstract: A bed includes a telescoping foot-end leg at a first end; a telescoping head-end leg at a second end opposite from the first end; a rotating frame that rotates on a lateral first axis extending between an upper portion of the foot-end leg and an upper portion of the head-end leg; and a tilting frame supported by the rotating frame. The rotating frame tilts on a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The tilting frame is configured to support the patient's entire body. The foot-end leg and the head-end leg are configured to be telescoped while the patient is on the bed such that the height of the foot-end leg is lower than the height of the head-end leg and a slope of the first axis is at least 15 degrees.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a patient support system includes a patient support surface having an air fluidizable section and a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly is configured to detect a temperature within the air fluidizable section. The sensor assembly includes a housing with an interior, a processor within the interior of the housing, a thermal conductor, and a thermal insulator.

Abstract: A patient handling system comprising a patient support apparatus having a patient support surface, a component, and a force generating device inducing movement or assisting in movement of the component, and a sheet for covering at least a portion of the patient support surface, and the sheet coupled to the component wherein when the force generating device is operated to induce movement or assist in movement of the component, the movement induces the sheet to move relative to the patient support surface.

Abstract: An adaptive lift includes a base portion including a plurality of rollers, a lift portion coupled to the base portion, the lift portion including a mast extending upward from the base portion in a vertical direction and a lift arm coupled to the mast, a lift bar coupled to the lift arm, a lift system coupled to the base portion and the lift arm, where the lift system raises and lowers the lift bar with respect to the base portion, a support arm pivotally coupled to the mast and positioned above the base portion in the vertical direction, and a braking system coupled to the support arm, the braking system including a release handle that selectively repositions the braking system between an engaged position, in which the braking system prevents rotation of the plurality of rollers, and a disengaged position, in which the plurality of rollers may rotate.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first operating table column member, a second operating table column member that is movable relative to the first operating table member in a longitudinal direction, and a slide member that is attached to an inner surface of the first operating table column member, the slide member having a slide surface. The slide surface is slidably mounted on an outer surface of the second operating table column member, the outer surface of the second operating table column member facing the inner surface of the first operating table column member. A curable sealing compound is disposed in a space between the slide surface of the slide member and the inner surface of the first operating table column member.

Abstract: A method, system and device for enhancing muscle training and performance by accelerating blood flow to the muscles and enhancing flow in the lymphatic system, incorporating mechanical stimulation and in some cases electrical stimulation of the muscle. A muscle recovery apparatus includes: an active compression device and an electrical stimulation device, where the active compression device is configured to be disposed about a user's muscle and to mechanically compress the user's muscle to facilitate muscle recovery, and where the electrical stimulation device is coupled to an inner surface of the active compression device, such that the electrical stimulation device can be placed in contact with the user to electrically stimulate the user's muscle.

Abstract: The application is directed to devices and methods useful for expanding the range of motion of joints based on principles of stress relaxation and creep. Expanded range of motion is achieved by placing body parts near the joint in positions that stretch tissue around the joint. Even when the device is in any one position, it can impart forces on the body members to urge them to stretch surrounding tissue even further.

Abstract: Stretching apparatus consisting of a base plate having a vertically adjustable mast and an upper end of which a lying element is mounted. The lying element is pivotable about a horizontal shaft. Adjustable restraining elements with pads for the arms and the feet are attached to movable slides. A standing surface extending perpendicularly to the lying element is formed thereon. Handle bars for controlling pivoting of the lying element are articulated at the upper mast part. The movable slides are connected with the restraining means on the lying element via cable pulls having a steel cable about a plurality of deflecting rollers. By pivoting the lying element about the horizontal position, the slides with the pads can be moved apart and back toward each other again. By rocking about the horizontal position of the lying element, the back can be alternately stretched and relaxed.

Abstract: A lower extremity support tool includes: a right and a left foot parts, a right and a left leg parts, a lower back part disposed in an area of a lower back of the user, the lower back part rotatably supporting individually each of the right and the left leg parts, the lower back part including a right and a left motors each causing one of the right and the left leg parts to normally rotate or reversely rotate; and a control part that controls the normal rotation and the reverse rotation of each of the the right and the left motors in the lower back part.

Abstract: A wearable action-assistance device includes a hip frame that is capable of being worn on hips of a wearer, a lower limb frame that is capable of being worn on a lower limb of the wearer, a plurality of drive portions provided on the lower limb frame in correspondence with joints of the wearer, and a control portion that controls the drive portions based on a signal that is caused by an action of the wearer. The lower limb frame has a variable shape portion that can bend a portion other than the drive portions to left and right to adjust a flexion angle thereof.

Abstract: A wearable action-assistance device includes a hip frame to be worn on hips of a wearer, a lower limb frame to be worn on a lower limb of the wearer, a plurality of drive portions provided on the lower limb frame to correspond to joints of the wearer and configured to generate an assistive force on joints of the wearer, a control portion that controls the drive portions based on a signal caused by an action of the wearer, and an operable operation unit provided near the hip frame. The operation unit includes a plurality of operation buttons corresponding to the respective joints for setting an assistive force to joints of the wearer at the plurality of drive portions. The plurality of operation buttons is, when viewed from a back face side of the hip frame, arranged to correspond to a positional relationship between the drive portions.

Abstract: A collapsible upright wheeled walker with adjustable armrests that support sufficient user upper-body weight to facilitate a natural upright gait and provide unassisted mobility for a wide range of mobility-impaired individuals. The apparatus may be easily and quickly folded (and unfolded) and may include bilateral stabilizing wheel suspensions to facilitate navigation over uneven terrain. The apparatus includes a frame-stiffening folder assembly and may also include mechanical brakes, an adjustable upper armrest assembly with removable padded forearm supports and two pairs of handles, at least one of which is disposed sufficiently forward to place the user within the polygonal footprint defined by the front and rear wheels to provide support without leaning, stooping, or risking falls.

Abstract: A breast massager (not shown) arranged to provide a combing motion is provided. The breast massager comprises a number of linearly arranged massaging protrusions (2) which perform a circular or elliptical motion in a plane coinciding with the linear arrangement of the massaging protrusions (2) and perpendicular to a skin of a woman's breast (1). The massaging protrusions (2) are arranged to invoke a linear arrangement of local areas of increased pressure on the skin varying in position and pressure during the circular or elliptical motion.

Abstract: A massage roller is provided with an elongated, hollow, cylindrical roller core including a first end member and a second end member; and a cylindrical roller body disposed on the roller core and including a plurality of projections formed on an outer surface, and a plurality of grooves formed on the outer surface between the projections.

Abstract: A female sexual stimulation device includes a main body having a generally blunt first end, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a first dildo that extends linearly outward from the main body in a direction that is away from the first end. A second dildo extends outward from the bottom surface of the main body, and includes a curved shaft that forms an obtuse angle. A chin cup is provided along the top surface of the main body adjacent to the first dildo, and a flap is positioned along the bottom surface adjacent to the second dildo. One or more removable and reconfigurable handles are secured to the blunt first end.

Abstract: A bowel evacuation aid is provided. Generally, the apparatus includes an elongated member having a cross sectional profile of a lengthwise cross section of an American football with one end flattened, a first side having grooves for heat redistribution and a second side having a handhold depression.

Abstract: A massage assembly includes a plurality of sections and each of the sections has a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending between the first end and the second end. The peripheral wall of each of the sections is arcuate between the first end and the second end such that each of the plurality of sections has a substantially cylindrical shape. The peripheral wall of each of the sections has an inner surface and an outer surface. The first end of each of the sections is open such each of the sections may have a leg of a user extended therein. A plurality of massage units is provided and each of the massage units is attached to an associated one of the sections. Each of the massage units is positioned within the peripheral wall of the associated section. Thus, each of the massage units may engage the user's leg when each of the associated sections is worn on the user's leg.

Abstract: Various embodiments described herein provide a mechanism for transducing transverse vibrational energy into an elastic body of a sexual stimulation device by directly driving the transverse modes of vibration of the elastic body. Additionally, by using an actuator that transduces a force that is proportional to the input current or voltage, the vibration may be driven with any arbitrary waveform.

Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the foot. Improved blood circulation may reduce the occurrence of undesirable complications such as deep vein thrombosis, ulcers, and the like.

Abstract: To provide a medication storage cell that can be easily opened by a person who cannot dexterously move his or her fingertips. A small-medication storage cell (12) is provided with an accommodating section (20) and an interlocking piece (22). The accommodating section (20) has an outlet for a medication (100). The outlet (30) is formed using a sheet (60) provided with an interlocking piece, and a cover sheet (62). The interlocking piece (22) has a base section (40) and a tip end section (42). At least a part of the base section (40) is separated from the surface of the accommodating section (20). The tip end section (42) is fastened to the accommodating section (20) in a bent state so that the cover sheet (62) and the sheet (60) provided with an interlocking piece close the outlet (30).

Abstract: A vial hopper and feeder assembly is used in conjunction with automated prescription filling devices and systems, wherein the vial hopper and feeder assembly is configured to allow an operator to dump a large number of vials into a hopper in a random orientation, and the hopper/feeder assembly has the capability of selecting individual vials, orienting them in the proper direction, and delivering them individually in assembly line fashion, and in proper orientation, to the next step of the prescription filling process. A rotatable singulator receives the vials, feeds each vial individually to a pocket within a rotating turnstile. Sensors detect the presence and orientation of the vial, upright or upside down, and the turnstile rotates either clockwise or counterclockwise, based on the orientation of the vial within the pocket, to release each vial in one single direction.

Abstract: A blood component cooling container includes a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. The body portion defines an interior volume, and includes a plurality of cooling vanes that extend radially outward from the body portion. The cooling vanes increase the external surface area of the blood component cooling container. The blood component cooling container also has an opening within the body portion and configured to receive collected plasma.

Abstract: A medical connector system including a first connector and a second connector. The first connector has a housing, a biasing member, and at least one projection. The second connector has at least one groove for receiving the at least one projection. The proximal end of the second connector is configured to be at least partially disposed within the distal end of the housing of the first connector. Upon application and release of a first set of opposing axial forces applied to the connector system, the first connector is locked to the second connector and, upon application and release of a second set of opposing axial forces, the first connector is released from the second connector. The connectors may include indicators to show when the connector system is in the locked position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminated bag containing an active pharmaceutical ingredient,a method for packaging an active pharmaceutical ingredient and the use of a laminated bag for packaging an active pharmaceutical ingredient.

Abstract: A vial adaptor having a bottom part adapted to be attached to the head section of a medical vial or any type of vessel or device that has a head section similar to that of the head of a standard medicine vial. The top part has numerous components. The apparatus also has a first locking mechanism; and a second locking mechanism. The first locking mechanism is adapted to lock a top part to the bottom part such that a tip of a spike cannot contact a stopper in the head section when the head section is being attached to the bottom part and to release the top part from the bottom part after the bottom part has been attached to the head section. The second locking mechanism is adapted to allow, after the bottom part has been attached to the head section, the spike to penetrate the stopper in the head section and to irremovably lock the top part to the bottom part.

Abstract: Systems and methods for preventing a container from being replenished with the wrong medicine are described. This is achieved by the following process: first, a user places a container on a placement unit and reads a symbol attached to a bottle. Then, a determination is made so as to whether the medicine in the bottle is the correct medicine. If the medicine is incorrect, a message indicating the medicine is incorrect is displayed. If the medicine is correct, a camera records video of the medicine replenishment operation. Once the medicine replenishment is completed, a photographed image of the medicine inside the container and an image of the correct medicine for replenishing the container are displayed. Then, the user views these images and confirms whether the medicine used to replenish the container was correct. If this confirmation is not completed, the medicine dispensing device will not dispense medicine from the container.

Abstract: A system for storing and dispensing discrete doses of pharmaceuticals includes: a housing with an internal cavity having a front wall with first and second windows; multiple storage locations positioned within the housing; and a carrier assembly positioned and movable within the housing. The carrier assembly is configured to receive a pharmaceutical dose package loaded into either the first or second window and convey the pharmaceutical dose package to one of the storage locations for storage therein, and is further configured to retrieve a pharmaceutical dose package from one of the storage locations and return the pharmaceutical dose package to the first or second window for dispensing therefrom.

Abstract: A prescription compliance system including a pill tray having a plurality of sequence compartments within a frequency section and dosage tables on prescription container systems that provide graphical dosage instruction information for the patient in dosing each of the sequence compartments of the pill tray with a plurality of prescribed medications.

Abstract: An intelligent extension medicine box system, including a main control box and more than one sub-medicine box is provided. A main controller is arranged in the main control box, wherein a main connector is arranged on one side of the main control box. The sub-medicine box is formed by a box body and a box cover, wherein the inner part of the box body is divided into a medicine storage chamber and a sub-control chamber from top to bottom. A medicine bin with an inverted semi-conical bottom is arranged in the medicine storage chamber, wherein a medicine box light-emitting device and a detection device are arranged on the bottom of the medicine bin. A left connector and a right connector are arranged at the two sides of the sub-control chamber, wherein the left connector can be connected to the main control box or the right connectors of other sub-medicine boxes through the main connector.

Abstract: The invention provides an elastomeric expandable container having a first opening adapted to enable the introduction of a comestible fluid under pressure to inflate the same, and a second opening provided in a nipple-like projection extending from said container and adapted for nursing babies, said second opening being closed by valve means, and said valve means being opened and closed by the natural nursing actions of the baby to enable fluid to flow under pressure of the inflated container through said nipple and out of the opening thereof.

Abstract: An occlusion clearing device for a patient has a housing with a motor(s) that generates repetitive motion, which is reciprocating, rotational or both. A clearing stem including a sheath that has a lumen, wherein aspiration is conducted through the sheath lumen. A wire is located in the sheath lumen and receives repetitive motion from the controller. The sheath terminates in a sheath end having at least one sheath opening. The wire terminates in a wire tip, which may be flat, helical, or tubular. The wire tip is positioned within the sheath end, in proximity to the sheath opening(s), and movement of the wire tip and/or sheath end relative to each other creates shearing forces that break up an adjacent occlusion.

Abstract: A tube for delivering fluid to a remote location not normally in view or not practicably able to be viewed by an operator placing such tubes. The tube comprising a lumen connecting a fluid input aperture, disposed at a proximal end of the tube, and a fluid output aperture, to deliver fluid therebetween. The tube further comprises positioning means having an optical waveguide and sensor means. The optical waveguide extends from the proximal end of the tube to the sensor means. The optical waveguide guides an input optical signal to the sensor means. Positioning of the sensor means in a desired location within a system varies the properties of the input optical signal to provide a predetermined output optical signal, which is guided to the proximal end of the tube to indicate to a user, placement of the predetermined portion of the tube at the desired position within the system.

Abstract: New methacrylate compounds are disclosed as well as compositions comprising the methacrylate compounds and thiourethane oligomers. These compositions can be used in, for example, dental composites.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition having an ultraviolet (UV) blocking function and cosmetics including the cosmetic composition impregnated in a water insoluble sponge, and solves the adsorption problem of the UV blocking agent to the water insoluble sponge, thereby providing an effect on full production of an expected UV blocking effect (sun protection factor/grade) from the UV blocking agent included in the cosmetic composition.