Abstract: Ocular surgery may be performed by a variety of systems, processes, and techniques. In certain implementations, systems and processes for ocular surgery may include the ability to emulsify a lens in an eye using a modular hand-held system including a phacoemulsification unit detachably coupled to a pump unit and remove lens portions from the eye using suction provided by the pump unit. The system and the process may also include the ability to decouple the phacoemulsification unit from the pump unit, couple an irrigation-aspiration unit to the pump unit to form a second hand-held system, and remove material from the eye using suction provided by the pump unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical instrument, in particular a vitrector, comprising an outer tube and an inner tube. Both tubes functionally interact. Said surgical instrument is characterized in that the outer tube and/or the inner tube is made from a light conducting material or is coated with said type of material or said type of material comprises a light conducting fiber, core or similar, and is used to conduct light from the proximal end to the or into the area of the distal end.

Abstract: A position sensitive implant is described which comprises a flow channel which is provided with a value which will automatically adjust flow rate through the flow channel depending on whether the flow channel is generally vertical or generally horizontal. The implant may be a shunt used to treat glaucoma.

Abstract: An ophthalmic laser ablation system is described with various optional features, some especially suitable for non-penetrating filtration on an eye. In one example, focusing of an ablation laser uses a movable lens coupled to a pair of converging light sources, which converge at the focal distance of the lens. In another example, laser ablation settings are selected for optimal ablation and minimal amount of thermal damage of a layer of percolating scleral tissue.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a rigid body, a flexible sealing element, a nozzle assembly, and an electrode. The rigid body defines a channel, a reservoir, and a vent path. The reservoir is in fluid communication with the channel. The vent path is in fluid communication with the reservoir. The reservoir is configured to provide spacing between the channel and the vent path. The sealing element is positioned distal to the rigid body. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle head and a post. The post extends distally through the channel of the rigid body. The nozzle head projects distally from a distal end of the post. The electrode is disposed within the channel of the rigid body. The reservoir extends laterally from a longitudinal axis defined by the electrode.

Abstract: An improved skin substitute is presented comprised of a silicone layer backed up with a woven nylon fabric layer, the silicone layer possessing a regular pattern of slits that permit the porosity of the skin substitute to be adjusted by clinicians by means of applying tension to the skin substitute that differentially opens the slits. A variety of therapeutic substances can be applied to the skin substitute to promote healing, including aloe and other medicinal preparations. The skin substitute is directed at chronic wound treatment and hernia repair.

Abstract: A phimosiectomy shield can be firmly fixed to a human body to be able to stably protect an operated part after phimosiectomy, reduces pain in the operated part by stably preventing pressure and friction on the operated part, and helps an operated part to quickly recover by stably preventing bacterial infection due to contact. The phimosiectomy shield includes a protective part surrounding a penis to protect an operated part due to phimosiectomy and an attachment part extending from the protective part to be attached to a human body, in which a hole for inserting a penis is formed at the center of a lower portion of the attachment part.

Abstract: In a wound care device having a covering device, the covering device being fixable to the skin surrounding a wound and serving to create a wound space, the covering device having a film tube that is at least in part water-vapor-permeable, and the wound care device having a suction connection by way of which a vacuum in the wound space can be created, an improvement is proposed in which the film tube makes a transition to a retainer flap via a transitional area, at least partly surrounding a sagittal axis extending transversely, in particular approximately perpendicularly, to a frontal plane that is defined by the tube axis and by a radial axis that penetrates the tube axis and extends vertically thereto.

Abstract: A wound therapy device and a kit for same with a housing material, a gasket disposed around at least a portion of the housing material, a non-woven absorption material, and a port. The gasket is sized and configured such that at least a first portion of the gasket will be adhered to a second portion of the gasket upon a folding of the housing material. A method of using a wound therapy device.

Abstract: The present invention provides an underpants-type disposable diaper that has pleats formed in an outer body, which vertically and straightly extend, is excellent in appearance and air permeability, and is excellent in drawing preventing performance of a resilient and elastic member.

Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a backsheet, a wetness indicator composition, and an absorbent core. The wetness indicator composition may comprise a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. The absorbent core may comprise a nonwoven layer and an absorbent polymer material, and optionally, a thermoplastic adhesive material. The wetness indicator composition may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the backsheet and an outer surface of the nonwoven layer. And, the absorbent polymer material, and optionally, the thermoplastic adhesive material, may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the nonwoven. Further, the absorbent core may be substantially cellulose free.

Abstract: An absorbent article (20) for personal hygiene having a body-facing surface and an opposed garment-facing surface, the article having a front region (Z1), a back region (Z3) and an intermediate crotch region (Z2). The absorbent article comprises on each longitudinal side a gasketing cuff (32) and a barrier leg cuff (34) formed from the same web of nonwoven barrier material (110). The web of nonwoven barrier material is attached at least in the crotch region (Z2) to the topsheet by a plurality of mechanical and/or heat bonds (70), the plurality of mechanical and/or heat bonds defining in the crotch region a longitudinally extending bonding area (71) having a width W1. An adhesive (75) attaches in the crotch region the topsheet to the backsheet so that the adhesive covers at least 20% of the bonding area, this being also the case when the adhesive is notionally shifted laterally by any distance up to 4 mm.

Abstract: A method for producing an absorbent article includes: while conveying non-woven fabric to be a top sheet by drawing from the downstream side, forming extruded projections by embossing; placing a material for a second sheet on the back surface of the non-woven fabric with the extruded projections; and joining the non-woven fabric and material for the second sheet in a joint pattern in which top-second joint portions are formed between the MD direction adjacent extruded projections at CD direction central positions corresponding to CD direction central portions of the adjacent extruded projections and at lateral positions on the CD direction both sides of the central positions. A MD direction joint range of the top-second joint portions is wider continuously or stepwise with increasing proximity from the central position to the lateral sides. This allows joining a top sheet having extruded projections and a second sheet while preventing occurrence of MD direction wrinkles in the top sheet.

Abstract: A three-dimensional nonwoven fabric with a pore structure includes raised regions, recessed regions, and the pore structure. Fiber densities from the raised regions to the recessed regions are gradient. That is, the fiber density of the edges transiting from the raised regions to the recessed regions is higher than that of the tops of the raised regions. Pressure resistance performance of the high-density fiber regions keeps the three-dimensional nonwoven fabric significantly uneven, and quickens liquid permeation and reduces residues, and the three-dimensional nonwoven fabric has a high permeating speed and is dry and comfortable.

Abstract: A nonwoven having a high affinity for an active ingredient is proved, the nonwoven having at least one high surface area fiber in addition to the active ingredient.

Abstract: An incontinence sack includes an undergarment configured to fit about a waist and legs of a male person, the undergarment having an inside front portion; a pouch defining a pouch pocket and attached to the harness and positioned on the inside front portion of the undergarment and an absorbent sack defining an absorbent sack pocket and positionable within the pouch, wherein the absorbent sack pocket is configured to accept a distal end of a penis of the male person.

Abstract: A cart system includes a stretcher that may be rolled outwardly from a vehicle. The stretcher has a frame and a plurality of legs movably coupled to the frame. Each of the plurality of legs is positionable in a deployed position and a stored position. A plurality of first wheels is provided and each of the first wheels is rotatably coupled to one of the plurality of legs. Thus, each of the first wheels may roll along a support surface. A pair of struts is provided and each of the struts is coupled to the stretcher. Each of the struts is positioned on the frame such that each of the struts may rollably engage the support surface when the plurality of legs is positioned in the stored position. Thus, the frame is inhibited from frictionally engaging the support surface.

Abstract: Emergency mobile labor cot [20] inside ambulance is disclosed. The emergency mobile labor cot for providing healthcare to pregnant women at their doorstep according to the invention comprises a mainframe, adjustable headrest [1], a base structure with wheels [7,9,15], an actuator lever [4] for folding the legs, and an IV fluid stand [17]. The method of providing healthcare to the patient, comprises the steps of bringing the equipment down to the floor; strapping the patient with strap belts; lifting the equipment to convert it into a labor cot; putting in place the side guards; wheeling the patient into the ambulance; pressing the actuating lever to align the legs of the COT to sit inside the rails fitted inside the ambulance; locking of the mobile labor cot inside the ambulance van using the automatic locking mechanism; fitting the foot straps into the slop; adjusting the sterilized tray; opening the screen for privacy; taking the delivery kit out and performing the delivery with the doctor.

Abstract: An adjustable manual wheelchair handrim with a moveable elastomeric friction band. The position of the tubular handrim can be moved to a desired location relative to the wheel rim depending on the needs and limits of the user. The movable friction band is stretched around the drive surface of the handrim at a desired location preventing it from moving and providing increased frictional properties when gripped by the user during pushes. The friction band can be permanently affixed at a location to further prevent movement and slippage between the handrim and the friction band.

Abstract: A pull-type body turning aid includes a slide rail unit and a drive mechanism. The slide rail unit is disposed above a patient and has at least one slide rail assembly. The slide rail assembly includes a slide rail having a length extending across the patient, and a sliding block slidable along the slide rail and connected to one side of the patient. The drive mechanism is connected to the slide rail assembly and is configured to drive the sliding block to move along the slide rail from the one side of the patient to the other side thereof for turning the patient to the other side thereof.

Abstract: Conformable support systems for conforming to a body are described in which a support assembly may be provided to support particular regions of the body where pressure ulcers tend to form. The conforming support may generally comprise a central portion, a first side portion attached to the central portion, and a second side portion attached to the central portion opposite to the first side portion.

Abstract: A patient support includes a cover defining an interior region, an air permeable first layer located in the interior region, at least one air supply coupled to the first layer to provide air flow through the first layer, a support layer located beneath the air permeable first layer, a pressure sensing layer located underneath the support layer, and a controller coupled to the air supply and to the pressure sensing layer. The controller controls air flow through the first layer in response to a signal from the pressure sensing layer.

Abstract: A holding mechanism holds a care-receiver, a traction mechanism that is connected to the holding mechanism, and the traction mechanism pulls the holding mechanism so that the holding mechanism draws a predetermined path. On the basis of a position of the holding mechanism detected by a position sensor and a force detected by a force sensor, if the position of the holding mechanism is not on the predetermined path, a controller controls the traction mechanism so that the holding mechanism draws the predetermined path by changing the position of the holding mechanism to a position on the predetermined path at a time after the time at which the position is detected.

Abstract: An medical supply unit is disclosed. The medical supply unit has a tank, a manual control mechanism for controlling location-movement or location-locking of the tank, and a horizontal arm. The medical supply unit also has a vertical arm, an elbow joint part that connects the horizontal arm and the vertical arm, and a rotary shaft for movable connection of the vertical arm, in which the rotary shaft movably connects to one end of the elbow joint part via the vertical arm, wherein another end of the elbow joint part connects to the tank via the horizontal arm, and a first end of the tank is attached to the manual control mechanism.

Abstract: A stirrups device includes a transverse member having a first end, a second end, and a horizontal axis. The device also includes first and second connectors fastened to corresponding first and second ends of the transverse member. Each of the connectors has a bracket and a hinge affixed thereto. The device also includes first and second stirrups assemblies pivotally attached to the corresponding first and second hinges. Each of the stirrups assemblies includes a stanchion having a first end and, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. The first end is pivotally affixed to the hinge. The longitudinal axis can be selectively oriented to be substantially parallel to the horizontal axis, along a vertical axis, and along a normal axis. Each of the stirrups assemblies also includes a stirrup support telescopically extensible from the second end of the stanchion, and a multi-positional foot support stirrup slideably positioned along the stanchion.

Abstract: The environment-friendly coffin according to the invention comprising a box assembly and a profiled lid assembly covering said box assemblies, with both assemblies being connected to each other by means of connecting elements, is characterised in that the coffin's box assembly (1) comprises a casing (3) made of natural stone plates, plate-shaped flats (10) with tapped bores (11) made in them, fixed to inner or outer surfaces of longer plate side walls (5) of said casing, plate-shaped metal washers (12) with tapped mounting bores (13) fixed to these inner side walls (5) and a tubular element (15) mounted inside casing (3), said element tubular being made of glass fibre mat or metal and fastened to inner surfaces of plate side walls (5) and to bottom (4) made of natural stone slab or made of natural stone slab and plate (27) made of a made of a wood-base material and fixed to said stone slab by means of glue-based sealing mass (17), whereas the profiled lid assembly (2) of the coffin has an outer casing made of

Abstract: A method of memorializing a deceased comprises the steps of receiving, subsequent to the death of the deceased and prior to a funeral or other memorial service for the deceased, a selection of a personal item of personal significance to the deceased, attaching the personal item to an ornament base, and attaching the ornament base, with the personal item attached thereto, to a casket for the deceased.

Abstract: A system is provided by applying pressure to a portion of a body of an individual in a chamber having an aperture along a vertical axis for receiving the portion of the body of the individual. A pressure sensor is coupled to the chamber for measuring a pressure inside the chamber. A negative feedback control system, calibrates, adjusts and maintains the pressure inside the chamber.

Abstract: A resistive exoskeleton control system has a controller generating a positive resistance by shaping a closed loop integral admittance of a coupled human exoskeleton system wherein a frequency response magnitude of the integral admittance is lower than that of a natural human joint for desired frequencies of interest and generating an assistance ratio of approximately zero for the desired frequencies of interest.

Abstract: A slipper, to an exoskeleton, and to a method for using such a slipper is disclosed. The slipper includes means for attaching said slipper to a shoe or foot of a user, and a rigid sole for supporting the load to the ground that is hingeably connectable to the end of a leg of the exoskeleton. The attachment means are attached to and hinged about a pivoting axis secured to the rigid sole on the side of the distal end thereof, such as to enable the heel of the foot or the shoe of the user to rise from the rigid sole when walking.

Abstract: A motorized walker of the present invention is includes a first section and a second section including a pair of front legs and rear legs and handle members. Each rear leg and front leg include respective extension elements telescopingly engaged with the terminal ends of the respective rear legs and the front legs to allow a user to adjust the height of the walker. Each section includes a front wheel and a motor. Each section and the rear leg present a wheel of different construction.

Abstract: A device for stimulating saliva production in a subject includes a source of vibratory motion and a saliva stimulation assembly configured to elicit a salivary response by delivery of a vibratory stimulus. The saliva stimulation assembly includes one or more contact points coupled to the source of vibratory motion and configured to be placed against one or more stimulation sites on one or more portions of skin of the subject. The source of vibratory motion is configured such that, when the source of vibratory motion is operating and the one or more contact points are placed against the stimulation site, the one or more contact points vibrate at a stimulation frequency that produces a stimulus transmitted via the at least one portion of skin to the one or more salivary glands to stimulate saliva production by the one or more salivary glands.

Abstract: A combined eyelid warming device, resonance frequency generator, coupling device, and tissue response sensor are disclosed in the field of use in dry eye treatment. These combined devices are used to ensure that the entire eyelid surface and periorbital structures receive defined therapeutic warmth and appropriately tuned harmonic resonance frequency for a required period of time to stimulate flow from the Meibomian glands. The combined elements of the invention include an easily moldable heating disc, targeted formulation of the heating material, miniaturized resonant frequency vibrating generator combined with a properly designed reusable mask, to ensure precise location of the heat. Vibration may be delivered continuously or intermittently, and may be delivered according to one or more patterns. A chemical sensor is included to characterize flow as vibration is varied.

Abstract: A vibrating and massaging bed includes a supporting base member having one or more spring biasing members for supporting a follower, an actuating device disposed in the supporting base member and connected to the follower for vibrating the follower relative to the supporting base member, a sliding member slidably engaged in the follower and a table supported on the sliding member, and another actuating device coupled to the sliding member for moving the sliding member and the table relative to the follower. A further actuating device is engaged in the sliding member and includes an actuating rod extendible out of the sliding member for tilting the table relative to the sliding member and the follower.

Abstract: A pool pump is provided. The pool pump comprises a housing, and a control panel arranged on said housing, with a control unit connected to said control panel to form a capacitive touch control. The housing may be provided with at least one accommodation cavity, the control panel is arranged in a flippable manner at said housing, and the control panel and the end cover are in a horizontal position and at least one preset angle position. The pool pump is detachably connected to a pool pump cover, and the pool pump cover comprises: a cover body; a base connected to said cover body; and at least one functional device arranged on said cover body for implementing at least one of the functions of communication, electrical charging and music play.

Abstract: An integrated columnar structure is connected to hot and cold water supplies. On the structure is separately mounted on eyewash and faucet. In an alternative embodiment a water bubbler can be substituted for the eyewash. Water passageways within the columnar structure separately supply the appropriate temperature water to the faucet and eyewash/bubbler. Valving mounted on the columnar structure, preferably with an angle oriented at an acute angle to the axis of the column, controls the temperature of water supplied to the faucet. Cold, or slightly tempered, water is supplied to the eyewash.

Abstract: Provided is a facial finger-pressure tool capable of accelerating alleviation of asthenopia. A finger-pressure protrusion (8) is provided on an inner side of a front portion (11) and a temple portion (17) of a goggles frame (1), at a position corresponding to at least one acupuncture point around an eye, wherein the goggles frame (1) is made of a flexible material.

Abstract: Embodiments of dermatological cell treatment are described generally herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: The packaging comprises a cover (10) and a diptych (11), to be arranged in the same way as a book. The packaging comprises a case (2) comprising a cover part (26) and a diptych part (27), said cover part (26) forming said cover (10), a first blister plate (3) and a second blister plate (4) and the diptych part (27) forming said diptych (11); an intermediate panel (30) of said cover part (26) forming a back (14) of said cover (10) and an intermediate panel (51) of said diptych part (27) forming a back (17) of said diptych (11), with a side (43) of said intermediate panel (30) of said cover part (26) that is linked by a bridge (18) to a side (65) of said intermediate panel (51) of said diptych part (27). The blank is arranged to form the case (2).

Abstract: A swiveling vial holder formed of a base, a vertical post and a bracket is provided. The base is configured to rest on a surface and support the swiveling vial holder in an upright position. The vertical post may be substantially perpendicular to and extend vertically from the base. The bracket includes an opening sized to secure a vial within. The bracket is secured to the vertical post by a connector. The bracket may be secured to the vertical post at different heights of the vertical post. Further, the bracket is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the vertical post.

Abstract: A method for preparing a vaccine for immunization against the disease Porcine Circovirus Disease and/or Enzootic Pneumonia in pigs in which a first container is only partly filled with a first vaccine and a second container is filled with a second vaccine, the second vaccine being transferred into the first container through an adapter device, when a closure device is penetrated for the first and/or only time, and the vaccinating agent is prepared therein, thus making the operation simple, less error-prone and more hygienic, while reducing the materials required.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for delivering single-dose packages sequentially from a substantially continuous strip having a first dispensing end and a second end, e.g., contained within a cassette or other dispenser. The strip includes a cover layer attached to a base layer to define a plurality of blisters therebetween that have one or more medications therein. The blisters are aligned in single file generally along the longitudinal axis between the first and second ends and/or otherwise arranged in single-dose packages adjacent one another, e.g., at least some of the single-dose packages including a plurality of blisters having different types of medications therein. A first single-dose package at the first dispensing end may be separable from a second adjacent single-dose package such that individual single-dose packages may be removed successively from the first dispensing end.

Abstract: An enteral feeding adapter system for use with a bottle cap having a dispensing opening, and an oral syringe having a male syringe element. The system includes a cap adapter having a male adapter element configured to be insertable into the dispensing opening to place the cap adapter in fluid communication with the bottle cap. The cap adapter further includes a male ENFit connector in fluid communication with the male adapter element. The enteral feeding adapter system further includes a syringe adapter having a female ENFit connector configured to be selectively engageable with the male ENFit connector to place the syringe adapter in fluid communication with the cap adapter. The syringe adapter further includes a female adapter element in fluid communication with the female ENFit connector and configured to receive the male syringe element to place the syringe adapter element in fluid communication with the oral syringe.

Abstract: Provided is a polymerizable composition hardly having oxygen inhibition layer by polymerization under an oxygen environment, including a first paste including (a) a (meth)acrylate compound, (b) at least one of an aromatic sulfinic acid and a salt thereof, and (c) an acidic compound; and a second paste including (a) a (meth)acrylate compound, (d) an organic metal compound, and (e) an organic halogen compound, wherein at least either one of the first paste and the second paste includes (f) a filler.

Abstract: A dental polymerizable composition according to the present invention includes a (meth)acrylic acid ester polymer (a), a polymerizable monomer (b) including a (meth)acrylic acid ester and/or a (meth)acrylamide, and a polymerization initiator (c). The (meth)acrylic acid ester polymer (a) includes a (meth)acrylic acid ester homopolymer having a glass transition temperature of 25° C. to 50° C. and/or a random copolymer of a (meth)acrylic acid ester whose homopolymer has a glass transition temperature higher than 37° C. and a (meth)acrylic acid ester whose homopolymer has a glass transition temperature lower than 37° C. The (meth)acrylic acid ester polymer (a) has a glass transition temperature of 25° C. to 50° C., has tan ? at 37° C. of 0.10 or more as determined by dynamic mechanical analysis, and has no melting point.

Abstract: A hygiene product tablet an method of forming the same, the tablet including: an active agent; a binder; a non-aqueous wetting agent; and a binder enhancer, which are compressed in a mold at a pressure ranging from about 100 psi to about 180 psi. The tablet may include a core and a shell surrounding the core, the shell having a higher amount of cross-linking than the core.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition capable of temporarily modifying the colour of the hair, of the type containing: a cosmetically acceptable solvent which comprises at least one alcohol; at least one pigment chosen from metal oxides and hydroxides, in particular iron(II) oxides and hydroxides, iron(III) oxides and hydroxides, mixtures of at least two of said iron(II) or (III) oxides or hydroxides, in particular mixtures of at least two iron(II) and/or iron(III) oxides, mixture(s) of at least two iron(II) and/or iron(III) hydroxides, mixtures of at least one iron(II) or iron(III) oxide with at least one iron(II) or iron(III) hydroxide, and mixtures of at least one iron(II) or iron(III) oxide and/or at least one iron(II) or (III) hydroxide with titanium dioxide; and at least one polymer for fixing said pigment. The pigment is capable of giving the hair a natural colour and in particular of covering white hair and said composition is liquid.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for the preparation of aqueous meta-stable o/W emulsions with the ability to invert into w/o emulsions when applied to skin. These emulsions are useful for making cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, particularly products for skin care.

Abstract: The present invention provides oral care compositions comprising, by total weight of the composition: (a) 15 to 35 weight % calcium carbonate; and (b) 5 to 25 weight % talc. In one aspect, the total concentration of talc and calcium carbonate in the composition is greater than 35 weight %. In another aspect where the total concentration of talc and calcium carbonate is 35 weight % or less, the composition also includes an additional structuring agent, which comprises at least one of: (i) a cellulose ether thickening agent; and (ii) an inorganic thickening agent selected from thickening silica, a clay thickening agent, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An improved erasable tattoo ink and a method and apparatus for removing tattoos using an energy transfer photodisruptive mechanism whereby efficiency of the transfer of energy from a low energy light source to a higher energy donor and then to a tattoo pigment molecule for photodecomposition of the ink color pigmentation is optimized.