Abstract: A method for drug delivery includes placing a contact lens over a cornea of an eye. The contact lens includes a central convex disc, a peripheral curved portion that extends radially from the disc, an annular groove formed in the disc, and one or more apertures formed in the groove. An inner volume of the lens defines a chamber. A drug substance is placed in the chamber, which traps the drug substance therein for a period of time.

Abstract: Devices, methods and kits are described for reducing intraocular pressure. The devices include a support that is implantable within Schlemm's canal and maintains the patency of the canal without substantially interfering with transmural fluid flow across the canal. The devices utilize the natural drainage process of the eye and can be implanted with minimal trauma to the eye. Kits include a support and an introducer for implanting the support within Schlemm's canal. Methods include implanting a support within Schlemm's canal, wherein the support is capable of maintaining the patency of the canal without substantial interference with transmural fluid flow across the canal.

Abstract: A method for testing a laser device configured to emit pulsed, focused laser radiation includes providing an artificial eye body with a pattern that simulates a pupil and/or an iris structure. An irradiation test object is arranged above the pattern. The irradiation test object is separate from the eye body and is made of a material that is modifiable by the laser radiation. The laser radiation is applied to the irradiation test object according to a predefined application profile, so that a material modification that corresponds to the application profile is generated in the irradiation test object.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and processes for preventing, delaying or ameliorating presbyopia. More particularly, the present invention relates to processes and apparatus for ablating cells in the transitional zone of the crystalline lens of the eye so that onset or progression of presbyopia or one or more symptoms is delayed or prevented.

Abstract: Methods of correcting vision for presbyopia, including remodeling a stroma with a laser to create an intracorneal shape, where the corneal shape includes a central region with a thickness that is about 50 microns or less measured from an extension of a shape of a peripheral region of the corneal shape, wherein remodeling a portion of the stroma increases a curvature of a central portion of the anterior surface of the cornea with a central elevation change for near vision.

Abstract: A goggle comprising a frame with one or more openings; a first lens is having a front surface and a rear surface; a lens bracket having a front surface adapted to be coupled to the rear surface of the first lens; a second lens is having a front surface and a rear surface. The front surface of the lens bracket is coupled to the rear surface of the second lens such that the second lens is placed over the first lens, thereby forming a single consolidated lens. A plurality of connectors on the lens bracket are adapted to releasably couple with a respective plurality of coupling points formed on a front surface of the goggle. The lens is adapted to be releasably attached to the goggle by the lens bracket.

Abstract: Goggle lens and face gasket engagement system having a lens member with first and second ends, a plurality of latch members pivotably attached to the lens member, one latch member attached adjacent each end of the lens member, each latch member having at least one recessed detent area, a flexible face gasket member further comprising a plurality of supple nub protrusions, each supple nub protrusion for residing in a corresponding one of the recessed detent areas of the latch members, a plurality of other alignment protrusions and receptacles interfacing between the lens member and face gasket, and a strap member interconnecting the latch members for securing the goggle lens and face gasket engagement system to a user's head. Preferably, the goggle lens and face gasket engagement system further comprises a multi-point contact electrical system for heating the lens to prevent fogging.

Abstract: A protective helmet having a cover plate over a front vision area and a cover plate knock out assembly for moving the cover plate a predetermined distance away from the helmet so that a finger of a user can get behind the cover plate to enable its removal from the front vision area of the helmet. The cover plate knock out assembly comprises a step-shaped actuator element and a light blocking cover. The upper portion of the step-shaped actuator pushes the cover plate away from the helmet when the lower portion of the step-shaped actuator is pressed. The cover plate made of clear plastic includes a spring tendency when slightly compressed when attached to the helmet thereby pushing the upper portion of the step-shaped actuator into a resting position in the helmet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a welding helmet including a wireless auto light shield part and a controlling method thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a welding helmet including a wireless auto light shield part capable of improving convenience of a welding operation, protecting eyes of a worker from direct light during welding operation, and preventing frost from being formed on the viewing window by shielding or opening a viewing window through elevation of a shield glass while automatically driving the light shield part in a wireless scheme by operation of a torch switch, and a method of controlling the same.

Abstract: A welding helmet for detecting arc data is provided. One embodiment of the welding helmet includes an arc detection system configured to detect one or more welding arcs that occur during one or more welding operations. The welding helmet also includes control circuitry configured to count a number of the one or more welding arcs detected by the arc detection system. The welding helmet includes a storage device configured to store the number of the one or more welding arcs.

Abstract: A method of treating tinnitus comprising measuring a patient's hearing, determining the patient's hearing loss and the patient's tinnitus frequency using the measurements of the patient's hearing, programming a clinical controller with the measurements of the patient's hearing, selecting a plurality of therapeutic tones, where the therapeutic tones are selected to be at least a half-octave above or below of the patient's tinnitus frequency, setting an appropriate volume for each of the plurality of tones, repetitively playing each of the plurality of therapeutic tones, and pairing a vagus nerve stimulation pulse train with each playing of a therapeutic tone, thereby reducing the patient's perception of tinnitus.

Abstract: Suture delivered patches adapted for interposition, augmentation or repair devices for use in tendon and ligament repair, including rotator cuff repair, have been developed as well as methods for their delivery using suture guided arthroscopic methods. The repair patches may be provided from suitable biocompatible materials. The patches may be delivered using anchored sutures already in use during a surgical repair including, open, minimally invasive, endoscopic, and arthroscopic repair procedures. Additionally, fixation of the suture delivered repair patch is secured along with the normal suture securing workflow of the one or more sutures used to deliver the patch.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to negative pressure treatment systems and wound dressing systems, apparatuses, and methods that may be used for the treatment of wounds. In particular, some embodiments are directed to improved wound dressings comprising a number of viewing portals that facilitate observation of wound tissue or healthy skin underlying the wound dressing. Some embodiments of the viewing portals are provided by forming through holes in internal dressing layers including absorbent material and transmission material, optionally by providing a plug material within the through holes, and by providing translucent or transparent cover layer and tissue contact layer materials.

Abstract: A medical dressing includes an adhesive, permeable layer, a fabric support, and a hydrochromatic layer. The adhesive, permeable layer is configured to adhere to skin near a wound, for example, an intravenous catheter or other percutaneous device insertion site. The fabric support is disposed on the adhesive, permeable layer. The hydrochromatic layer is disposed on the fabric support, and is configured to change a color appearance responsive to contact with moisture.

Abstract: An adhesive bandage comprising a base portion having a gauze portion to contact a wound and an adhesive portion, and the base portion defining a pocket adapted for storing the gauze portion, and allowing inspection and replacement thereof without having to remove the entire bandage.

Abstract: Apparatus are described for providing support and maintenance of facial structures using facial support members that include internal silicone gel pads that are encased in an elastomeric casing and are dimensioned to apply downward pressure to tissues underlying the facial support members

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for rejecting defective absorbent articles from a converting line. At a downstream portion of a converting process, a continuous length of absorbent articles may be subjected to a final knife and cut to create discrete absorbent articles advancing on a first carrier. From the first carrier, the discrete absorbent articles may be transferred to a transfer apparatus, which in turn, transfers the discrete absorbent articles to a second carrier. The transfer apparatus may include carrier members that orbit around an axis of rotation and may be adapted to receive the absorbent articles from the first carrier and transfer the absorbent articles to the second carrier. Defective absorbent articles may be detected by an inspection system, which may be operably connected with the transfer apparatus and/or the first carrier to remove the defective absorbent articles from the converting process.

Abstract: The present invention provides an applicator improved so that the entirety of the tampon may be reliably inserted into vagina. A raised portion is located on an exterior surface of an inner tube in the vicinity of a rear end thereof and put in a slidable contact with a part of an interior surface of an outer tube. The raised portion has an outer shape having a width dimension gradually increasing rearward from an apex located on a front end.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the article further comprises at least two volume indicators, and wherein at least one volume indicator comprises a masking layer comprising a water-soluble colorant and a stationary color layer comprising a permanent colorant.

Abstract: [PROBLEM] To reduce the occurrence of wrinkles and floating at a bent part of an embossment during formation of the embossment, and to improve the detectability of the bent part. [SOLUTION] An incontinence pad (1) includes a permeable front-side sheet (3), a back-side sheet (2), an absorber (4) disposed between the permeable front-side sheet and the back-side sheet, and a pair of right and left embossments (10) formed in the front surface of the permeable front-side sheet (3). The embossment (10) includes bent parts (30) at which an embossment direction abruptly changes. An outer edge of each of the bent parts (30) is an angled part (31), and an inner edge of each of the bent parts (30) is a curved part (32).

Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable article comprising a main body and a ring-like elastic belt comprising a front belt and a back belt. The entirety of the length of the belt side edge of the front belt may be seamed with a certain length of the belt side edge of the back belt to define a seam length LS. The front and back belts may each be divided into 4 zones extending in the transverse direction and defined by its location from the distal edge to the proximal edge relative to the percentage of the seam length LS where: 0-25% is the waist zone, 25-50% is the distal tummy zone, 50-85% is the proximal tummy zone, and 85-100% is the leg zone. The tensile stress of the front leg zone may be no more than 50% of the tensile stress of the front proximal tummy zone, and the tensile stress of the back leg zone may be no more than 100% of the tensile stress of the back proximal tummy zone.

Abstract: Nonwoven webs/nonwoven laminates for use in absorbent articles are disclosed. The nonwoven laminate includes a first nonwoven web with continuous spunbond crimped fibers and a second web joined to the first nonwoven web. A plurality of apertures extend through at least one of the first nonwoven web or the second web. The nonwoven web includes a plurality of continuous spunbond crimped fibers wherein a plurality of apertures extend through the nonwoven web.

Abstract: A liquid absorbent structure is made by dry laying a fibrous web having incorporated therein a superabsorbent material, and applying an aqueous composite stabilizer to at least one surface of the web. The aqueous composite stabilizer imparts integrity to the resulting structure without substantially impairing the effectiveness of the superabsorbent material to absorb liquid while forming the absorbent structure without removing the water from aqueous composite stabilizer or drying out the absorbent structure. The absorbent composite absorbs the water from the aqueous composite stabilizer. The absorbent composite comprises about 70% by weight of a superabsorbent material.

Abstract: Disclosed are handicap apparatus using (a) one or more resilient, snap-on bumper structures, (b) unique tips covers, (c) leg elevating units, (d) resilient structures having a density that provides a softer exterior and a harder interior. The handicap apparatus includes crutches, canes, wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a treatment table, and specifically to a sectional treatment table with a bed platform which has at least two sections, and at least one of these bed platform sections is adapted to be multi-positional. In use, the multi-positional section is capable of sliding from side to side relative to the rest of the bed platform. The invention also relates to adapting an existing treatment bed to include a multi-positional section or a multi-positional adjusting mechanism.

Abstract: A patient support system comprises a patient support apparatus for patients. The patient support apparatus comprises a base and a patient support surface supported by the base. The patient support apparatus also comprises powered devices that perform one or more predetermined functions on the patient support apparatus. Multiple input devices are employed to control the powered devices. The input devices are designed to enable caregivers to cause operation of the powered devices, as needed, while freeing the caregivers to perform other tasks.

Abstract: There is provided a patient support that may be adjustable in height, width, length or a combination thereof. The patient support may be useable with normal sized patients or with bariatric patients. The patient support has a variety of features to enhance operability and/or functionality, including a width adjustable caster frame, width adjustable deck portions, a width adjustable headboard and an extendible foot board to provide extra length. An enhanced lift mechanism can accommodate bariatric patients and alternative functionality in achieving deck positions improves patient comfort. Various parts of the patient support including deck panels and the footboard may be removed and replaced with ease without complicated connectors.

Abstract: A lockable swivelable caster provides for an interaction between a centering element and a locking element to pivotally urge the locking element into a locking notch of the centering element such that the locking element is captured by the locking notch to prevent swiveling of the caster wheel.

Abstract: It is described a constructive arrangement in hospital bed provided with physiological decubitus system comprising a fixed base (10), a moving base (20), a fixed pallet (30) and a moving pallet (40), describing an electric-mechanical actuator (50), driven by a timer, responsible for the up and down movement of the moving pallet (40) and two electric-mechanical actuators (60 and 61) responsible for the bed elevation movements (seat, back and knees) driven manually through the remote control and connected to the command center. Electric-mechanical actuators (50) and (60 and 61) allow the bed elevation and support point switching of the patient over the bed, promoting a silent and imperceptible work.

Abstract: A premature neonate closed life support system (NCLSS) including: at least one chamber confining a cradle-like neonate support (CLNS) having suitable dimensions and geometric-configuration for accommodating at least one premature neonate having at least two operational configurations, said operational configurations comprising: a first operational OPEN configuration whereby said CLNS is adapted to couple said neonate to at least one life supporting system by means of at least one life supporting coupling line, prior to positioning said CLNS in a medical device; and a second operational air-tight CLOSED configuration whereby said neonate remains continuously coupled to said at least one supporting system by means of at least one life supporting coupling line, when positioning said CLNS within said medical device. The OPEN and CLOSED configurations are reversible.

Abstract: An incubator is provided in which a latch receiving portion is disposed in one of an incubator base or baby guards, a latch portion is disposed in the other of the incubator base or the baby guards, and the latch portion is configured to be unlatched by turning an operable member forward and then linearly moving the operable member forward.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a medical imaging supply transport cart having enhanced safety features and a process implementing the same. The medical imaging supply transport cart includes a support surface configured to support medical imaging supplies, the support surface further configured to support a support mechanism, and the support mechanism further configured to support the medical imaging supplies. The support mechanism further configured to rigidly hold the medical imaging supplies with a first holding mechanism, the medical imaging supplies configured to store at least one dose of a nuclear medicine, a plurality of wheels arranged below the support surface, at least one door configured to enclose the medical imaging supplies, and a handle configured to be grasped by a user to guide the medical imaging supply transport cart.

Abstract: A rail system for a medical table includes a frame, a rail coupled to the frame and an apparatus for reacting a moment on the rail. The apparatus is operatively secured to a first position on the rail and is configured to apply a first moment on the rail to counteract a second moment applied to the rail.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exoskeleton in which a foot structure (308) includes a supporting plane (310) on which the foot of a person wearing the exoskeleton can rest when the foot is flat. The supporting plane comprises a front platform (903) and a rear platform (904). A foot pivot link (905) connects the front platform to the rear platform.

Abstract: A supporting module including a supporting frame including a proximal end and a distal end, a connecting plate connected with the distal end of the supporting frame, a sliding plate in contact with one face of the connecting plate, a supporting band connected to both ends of the connecting plate, and an elastic strip configured to connect the sliding plate and the connecting plate is disclosed.

Abstract: A rollator walker with a travel carriage, a frame, and a support for a person's leg, the inclination of which, with respect to a horizontal plane in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the support, can be adjusted. The support is mounted on a supporting part, which is firmly connected to the frame via a joint with a first axle which is horizontal and transverse with respect to the longitudinal axis of the support, and via a supporting element which is at a distance from the first axle in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the support. The supporting element is connected to the supporting part via a manually adjustable mechanical positioning element, by which the vertical position of the supporting element can be changed with respect to the supporting part. As a result, the inclination of the support is adjustable without loss of stability, and the support is held securely in any set inclination position.

Abstract: A massaging garment is provided that may be useful for the treatment of lymphedema or other conditions where massaging a limb is desired. In one embodiment, the massaging garment comprises a sheet of flexible material and a plurality of electrically actuable fibers that are incorporated with the sheet of flexible material. The electrically actuable fibers are spaced apart from each other, and each electrically actuable fiber is actuable to contract when actuated with electricity. The garment also comprises a control module connected to each of the electrically actuable fibers to selectively provide electricity to each electrically actuable fiber to cause each fiber, when selected, to contract. A method of massaging a limb with a garment, and a method of producing a garment are also provided. A method of producing an electrically actuable material is also provided.

Abstract: A device and method for creating and/or maintain an obstruction free upper airway passage. The device configured to fit under the chin of a subject adjacent to the subject's at an external location corresponding approximately with the subject's internal soft tissue associated with the neck's anterior triangle. The device including structural elements designed to optimize comfort, compliance and seal achieved through minimizing the pressure variation along the contact surface of the cushion element. The structural elements of the cushion may include a fluidly sealed chamber that may vary in thickness and width, a compressible elastic foam contained within the fluidly sealed chamber a ribbon layer backing the elastic foam contained within the fluidly sealed chamber and an adhesive layer disposed on the outer surface of the fluidly sealed chamber of the therapy device designed to contact the skin of the subject.

Abstract: An aid pad of external compression treatment course includes a pad body and at least one adapter tube. The adapter tube is mounted in the pad body with two ends extending out of the pad body. The pipelines of the gas envelopes are collected in the pad body to beautify the appearance. The gas source, the controller and a certain number of gas envelopes are cooperatively integrated into the external compression equipment for executing the external compression treatment course. Therefore, the aid pad can eliminate the randomness of the conventional external compression equipment, reduce the cost and volume of the external compression equipment and have higher mobility in use. The aid pad can be quickly transferred to different sites without limitation of the mattress form. Therefore, the pain of a user (patient) can be eased in a more positive and reliable manner.

Abstract: A soft tissue mobilization device having an elongated body. The elongated body is a generally right cylindrical member that has a first end and a second end. The cross-sectional configuration is substantially uniform. Surface variations may be present along the length thereof. The first and second ends may include a round, with a flat region there within. A stand upon which the soft tissue mobilization device can be positioned is likewise disclosed. Methods of use are likewise disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy is illustrated and described. The system is a portable massage system for application with the feet. The system includes a frame to resist flexure and configured to hold a rod assembly. The rod assembly is elevated by the frame and configured to rotate upon the application of a tangential force to a surface of the rod assembly. The rod assembly includes a rod having two ends. Each end of the rod is inserted into a portion of the frame. Additionally, the assembly includes a grip configured to surround a portion of the rod and used to increase friction upon contact. Rotation of the rod assembly selectively applies pressure to stimulate blood flow.

Abstract: A massage stick includes a rod, a masssage tube, two tube stoppers, two handles and two heads. The rod extends through the massage tube and each tube stopper is secured on the rod. Each tube stopper has a first shoulder in the hole thereof. The two handles are mounted to the two sides of the rod and each has a second passage in which second shoulders and a contact face are formed. The two heads are respectively connected to the two handles, and each has a shank and a massage end. The user holds the handles to massage the body by rolling the massage tube. Alternatively, the user holds the massage tube to massage the body by rolling the handles. The user may hold the handles or the massage tube to massage the body by pressing the massage ends onto the body.

Abstract: A device for use by a female that includes an external housing, an internal skeleton, and a motorized portion. The external housing is configured to conform to the user's shape and form. The internal skeleton may be deformed by the user as desired. The internal skeleton includes shape-memory properties so that after deformation, the device retains the shape desired by the user. The motorized portion is secured within the external housing so that desired portions of the device receive the majority of the stimulation provided by the motorized portion.

Abstract: A massaging vibration device includes a cylinder and an outer enveloping member. A vibratory motor is mounted in the cylinder. The outer enveloping member is made of soft elastic material. The outer enveloping member envelops and is fixed around the cylinder. An overall outer diameter of the outer enveloping member assembled with the cylinder is smaller than 14 cm. The massaging vibration device can be mounted in a massaging roller to provide the massaging roller with a vibrating effect.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are related to a method and device for the determination and calculation of the depth of chest compressions during the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Embodiments use an optical sensor to monitor the distance that a victim's chest is displaced during each compression throughout the administration of CPR. The optical sensor is most commonly an image sensor such as a CMOS or CCD sensor, and more specifically a CMOS image sensor capable of three-dimensional imaging based on the time-of-flight principle. An infrared emitter may illuminate the victim's body and any visible piece of ground beside the victim. As the infrared light interacts with any surfaces it encounters, it is reflected and returns to the image sensor where the time of flight of the infrared light is calculated for every pixel in the image sensor. The distance data is used to gauge the effective displacement of the victim's chest.

Abstract: A beauty treatment device includes an alkaline water storage that stores alkaline water to be supplied to a skin of a user, and an alkaline water passage having an alkaline water outlet, from which the alkaline water stored in the alkaline water storage is discharged. The beauty treatment device includes an alkaline water supplying mechanism that supplies the alkaline water to the skin of the user, and a heating unit that heats the alkaline water. The beauty treatment device further includes a dirt removing mechanism that removes dirt attached to the skin of the user. Accordingly, there are provided a beauty treatment device and a beauty treatment method which are capable of easily removing sebum, dirt, keratotic plugs, and the like in pores.

Abstract: A vial adapter includes a base having first and second opposing sides, a spike depending from the first side of the base, the spike having a spike passageway, and a connector disposed on the second side of the base, the connector having a connector passageway that is in fluid communication with the spike passageway. The vial adapter may be combined with a vial.

Abstract: A system for the closed transfer of fluids that provides substantially leak-proof sealing and pressure equalization during engagement of a cannula with a vial, during transfer of a substance from a vial chamber to a barrel chamber via the cannula, and during disengagement of the cannula from the vial is disclosed. The leak-proof sealing of the system substantially prevents leakage of both air and liquid during use of the system. The system of the present disclosure also permits pressure equalization between a vial and the system when the system is attached to the vial. The system is compatible with a needle and syringe assembly for accessing a medication contained within a vial for administering the medication to a patient.

Abstract: An automatic medicine packing machine is provided. The automatic medicine packing machine includes a main body provided with an installation space formed therein and a hopper formed in the lower portion thereof to allow medicines to be dropped into the hopper, cassette supports installed in the installation space and having mounting positions of cassettes to accommodates the medicines, display units configured to receive a driving signal transmitted from the outside and then to display the cassette mounting positions to the outside, and a controller configured to predetermine information on selected medicines and reference mounting positions of the selected medicines and to, if medicine information is input from the outside, display positions of the cassettes to be mounted based on the input medicine information to the outside through the display units.

Abstract: A system comprising a nasogastric tube comprising a feeding mechanism, a suction mechanism configured to sealingly draw an inner wall of an esophagus against said nasogastric tube, and a gastric decompression mechanism.