Abstract: A mobility assistance office chair, comprising: a wheelbase; a first set of wheels; a second set of wheels; a seatbase; a seat bottom; and a seat back. The second set of wheels has a radius that is long enough to allow a top portion of said second set of wheels to be within arm's reach of a user seated on the seat bottom, such that said user may manually use said second set of wheels to cause said mobility assistance office chair to move as powered by said user. The seat back may have an appearance of being an office chair seat back.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for a wheelchair may include a hand grip having a continuous track that moves over a drive rotator. The hand grip may have a flat, top surface that extends ventrally from the wheelchair. The drive mechanism may include a drivetrain connected to the drive rotator, such that movement of the hand grip in a dorsal or a ventral direction causes the drive rotator to rotate, and such rotation actuates the drivetrain. The drive mechanism may further comprise a switch. When the switch is in a first position, actuation of the drivetrain drives the wheels of the wheelchair. When the switch is in a second position, actuation of the drivetrain drives a mechanism that lifts the wheelchair into a standing position.

Abstract: By programming position parameters corresponding to user support surfaces of a power driven wheelchair, movement of the user support surfaces is automated. The user support surfaces can be positioned individually, as part of a sequence or as part of a series of sequences. Accordingly, with little effort, a user can position the user support surfaces of the wheelchair to a predefined position.

Abstract: An adjustable chair assembly comprising a frame, a seat assembly, a back assembly and at least one of a seat space-filling element and a back space-filling element. The seat assembly extends along a seat plane and comprises a first seat element and a second seat element adjustably positionable with respect to one another along the seat plane and together defining a support surface of the seat assembly. The back assembly extends along a back plane and comprises a first back element and a second back element adjustably positionable with respect to one another along the back plane and together defining a support surface of the back assembly. A central gap is defined in at least one of the support surfaces and the at least one of the seat space-filling element and the back space-filling element is removably insertable in the central gap of the corresponding support surface.

Abstract: An attachment and adjustment assembly for a chair includes a mounting plate, a track assembly coupled to the mounting plate, and a back support coupled to the track assembly, wherein the track assembly facilitates sliding movement of the back support relative to the mounting plate.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus—such as a bed, chair, cot, stretcher, or the like—includes a frame, support surface, movable component, an actuator, and a controller. The actuator includes a motor, an encoder, a spindle, an extendable arm, multiple power switches, and a position switch. The controller estimates a position of the extendable arm based on motor encoder signals and updates the position estimate when the arm triggers the position switch. The power switches cut power to the motor without intervention by the controller when the extendable arm triggers either of the power switches. In some embodiments, the motor is a brushless DC motor. In still other embodiments, multiple position switches are adapted to be open in different ranges of position, and the controller determines which range the extendable arm is located in based on the state of the position switches.

Abstract: A medical chair having a plurality of adjustable positions includes a seat, a platform configured to support the seat, and a pillar. The pillar includes nested supports, in which a first one of the supports is fixedly coupled to the platform and a second one of the supports is operatively coupled to the seat, wherein the nested supports extend telescopically as the seat is positioned with respect to the platform. A linked cable carrier is located within a housing, wherein the housing extends from the base toward the seat and is disposed adjacently to the pillar. A leg rest and a back are each pivotably coupled to seat. A seat position actuator is centrally located on the seat and a leg rest actuator and a back actuator are located on opposite sides of the seat position actuator.

Abstract: A system for changing the width of a person support apparatus includes a bed controller for receiving a command signal indicating a command for width alteration, a first motor controlled by the bed controller for driving an extension of a first deck section of the support apparatus thereby altering the width of the first deck section, and a second motor controlled by the bed controller for driving an extension of a second deck section of the support apparatus thereby altering the width of the second deck section. The bed controller controls the first motor and the second motor in a manner that causes the first deck section to reach a first deck section width alteration limit at a first time and the second deck section to reach a second deck section width alteration limit at a second time, wherein the first time and the second time are not equal.

Abstract: An adjustable electric bed, comprising a bed frame, a plurality of mutually articulated bed boards and a driving motor for driving the bed boards to rise and fall, wherein the plurality of bed boards at least comprise a head bed board, a fixed bed board, a leg bed board and a foot bed board which are articulated successively, wherein the fixed bed board is fixed with the bed frame, the undersurface of the head bed board is fixedly provided with a head connector, wherein the driving motor at least comprises a head motor and a leg motor, two ends of the head motor are respectively articulated with the bed frame and the head connector, the undersurface of the leg bed board is fixedly provided with leg connector, two ends of the leg motor are respectively articulated with the bed frame and the leg connector.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for reducing humidity (i.e., moisture) and/or heat within and/or adjacent a patient support mattress, without requiring any electrical power. A spacer fabric is used to create a non-crushable area of support below a patient's core area, where moisture and heat more commonly buildup. Integrated air cells in the mattress have resilient elements such as open-celled foam interiors. The air cells are connected by air tubing to the spacer fabric, and the mattress is otherwise vented externally from the spacer fabric. As a result, the patient's movement causes air to be expelled from or drawn into the air cells, which in turn results in air movement in the spacer fabric below a patient or user, resulting in cooling effects by removing moisture and/or heat, all without requiring external or internal electrical power.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an inflatable air cushion with at least one pressure indicator, the cushion including an outer side and at least one chamber, the at least one chamber made up of one or more films that are joined, thereby forming one or more airtight chambers, the cushion furthermore including a valve opening for connecting an air supply line, the valve opening being accessible from the surface of the cushion. The invention furthermore relates to a method of inflating such an inflatable cushion with pressure indicator.

Abstract: A surgical operation table is provided, which is capable of crosswise turning a table without changing a position of a patient as much as possible. In a surgical operation table S including a table 15 for laying a patient thereon, motion mechanism sections 35, 20, 25, 70, 60, 65 and 80 that slide, crosswise turn, lengthwise turn, and elevate the table 15, and a base 2 that supports the table 15 via the motion mechanism sections 35, 20, 25, 70, 60, 65 and 80, position holding device is included, which crosswise turns or lengthwise turns the table 15 without changing the position of a head part of the patient laid on the table 15.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tool manipulator, comprising a base, mountable on an operation table. A caliper is supported by the base and a tool holder is mounted on the caliper. An actuator positionable below a patient supporting surface of the operation table receives positioning commands for moving a tool in at least three degrees of freedom. The tool manipulator can be made part of a system for positioning a needle for diagnosis or treatment of the prostate of a patient. The system also comprises a power source connected to the actuator and a controller controlling the provision of the positioning commands to the actuator.

Abstract: A modular surgical patient positioner unit apparatus, system and method for adjustably positioning human joints such as knees for surgical operating procedures having a base plate to support moveably a transformable carriage that can be releasably locked in position and which adjustably supports a boot or other limb holder which can be releasably locked in position by the carriage. The base plate also is configured with a side bar located at a mid-portion of the base plate to secure to an arc clamp configured to secure the positioning system to a side rail of an operating table in a medical procedure on the left or right side of the body. An extension unit also is provided and configured to secure to a lower surface of the base plate to extend the base plate of the system, as needed, for larger limbs of patients, which extension unit is configured with a stud and post locking portions for securing to the base plate and for positioning in a medical procedure on either side of the body.

Abstract: An improved active head/shoulder and neck positioning device for positioning a patient undergoing endotracheal intubation, including: (1) a horseshoe-shaped torso support bladder adapted to be positioned underneath the torso of a patient that provides added stability, (2) a head support bladder affixed to a top surface of the torso support bladder, (3) at least one source of compressed air, and (4) a combined joystick/controller for selectively conducting pressurized air from the source to the torso support bladder and the head support bladder. The torso support bladder expands as it is inflated and it can be vented to an atmosphere for deflation. The head support bladder is positioned for placement beneath the patient's head, and it is operative to elevate the patient's head as the head support bladder is inflated and the headrest thereby expands. The at least one source of compressed air is in fluid communication with the torso support bladder and the head support bladder.

Abstract: An actuation assembly for an oral irrigator includes a bezel secured to or formed as part of a housing of the oral irrigator, an actuator operably connected to the bezel and moveable relative thereto, and an augmentation fluid positioned between the bezel and the actuator. The augmentation fluid modifies a frictional relationship between the bezel and the actuator to provide a predefined resistance force between the actuator and the bezel as the actuator is rotated relative to the bezel.

Abstract: A wearable massage and/or compression device for applying controllable scrolling or intermittent sequential forces, such as compression forces, to the body and limbs of a user comprises one or more shape-memory wires integrated into an article of clothing and configured to apply a compression pressure to the limb through the fabric body upon changing shape in response to a stimulus, a pre-tensioning apparatus in the form of a bungee cord associated with each shape memory wire, and a micro-processor based controller for selectively actuating the one or more shape memory wire to reduce the length of the shape memory wire to thereby apply pressure to the wearer's body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lower body and spine joint moving device for restoring bodily balance and a control method therefor. A lower body and spine joint moving device for restoring bodily balance according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a bed which includes a torso supporter for supporting a user's torso and leg supporters for supporting the user's legs; a binding unit which fixes the user to the bed; and an actuator which generates power for extending and contracting the bed, in which each of the leg supporters includes an extending part which supports the user's leg and is extended and contracted in a longitudinal direction, and a curving part which forms a curvature and converts a movement in the longitudinal direction into a rotational motion of the extending part.

Abstract: A mechanical adjustable exoskeleton is disclosed for use by a biped animal with impaired bone and muscle. The exoskeleton has a metallic structure that supports extensible and reducible brackets, patellas between brackets, electric conventional motors of the linear actuator type of 10 and 30 Kg, an insole is provided in the horizontal base back support, and a lower back support. An electric system that composes of a main microprocessor that operates through a communication to all system components. Magnetic sensors of angular and external position, are placed on each patella and include a magnet, a magnetic sensor and a base for the magnet sensor, force sensors on the insoles, and an accelerometer on the back support enable electronic control in real time.

Abstract: A server of a gait data management system includes: an obtaining unit that obtains a first sensor value obtained when a walker walks with assistance from a walking assistance device; an accumulating unit that accumulates the first sensor value, and the walking assistance device includes: an actuator that drives a joint; a storage unit that stores a walk algorithm that is for determining a drive level of the actuator and is generated through statistical processing on a gait value indicating walking characteristics and calculated from the first sensor value accumulated in the accumulating unit; a sensor that obtains a second sensor value obtained when the walker walks with assistance from the walking assistance device; a control unit that determines the drive level of the actuator according to the second sensor value using the walk algorithm; and a transmitting unit that transmits the second sensor value to the server.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tactile warning panels, and in particular to tactile warning panels that are designed and built with multifunction/multipurpose capabilities that serve the visually impaired and enable the deployment of smart city technology by integrating tactile warning systems and subsurface enclosures that can withstand pressures of five (5) tons up to and exceeding sixty (60) tons and incorporate small cells, beacons, sensors, Fog Computing, electric energy generation, rechargeable power supplies, wireless M2M communication and a plethora of other smart city technologies.

Abstract: A perceptual-learning system and method is used to improve age-related declines in contrast sensitivity. The system and method comprises a processor and monitor, and a first set of instructions executable on the processor configured to familiarize subjects with the system. A second set of instructions are executable on the processor configured for training the subjects.

Abstract: An eye massager includes an eyeshade and a head band connected with the eyeshade. The eyeshade is provided with two massage boards, and the two massage boards are arranged symmetrically and move synchronously. The eyeshade includes an eyeshade casing, the two massage boards are located on an outer wall of an inner side of the eyeshade casing, and the eyeshade casing is provided therein with a driving assembly configured to drive the two massage boards. The driving assembly includes a motor, a gear assembly driven by the motor, a transmission shaft driven via the gear assembly, and two eccenter assemblies arranged at two ends of the transmission shaft respectively. The two massage boards are respectively fixed on the two eccenter assemblies, and are enabled to swing when being driven by the eccenter assemblies.

Abstract: A therapeutic device is provided for where the therapeutic device made up of a unitary elongated piece having a distal end and a proximate end, where the distal end is a unitary elongated piece that is in a configuration to provide an elevated landing for lower or upper extremities, and is equipped with a material connected to the elongated piece and extending to a desired length and culminating at the proximate end, where this material implements a supporting means for the upper or lower extremities of a user, provided that these extremities are not resting on the elongated piece.

Abstract: A massage apparatus includes a frame defining a central opening, with a web of mesh cloth or fabric spanning the opening. A plurality of SMA wire segments span the central opening directly adjacent to the cloth or fabric. The wire segments are joined at opposed ends to a power circuit that provides ohmic heating for the wires. The wires may be actuated singly and sequentially, the contraction of each wire providing a compression of the body portion upon which it impinges. The apparatus may be a portable massage device for use with any chair, or built into a chair or bed or other furniture, or a slipcover.

Abstract: A massage appliance comprising a hollow body (10) delimiting an internal volume connected (7) to a suction source so as to form a suction chamber by bearing with its edge (2) on the skin, said hollow body (10) enclosing at least one internal bearing element able to act by compression on the skin, when the internal volume is at an underpressure; it has an actuator (11) for exerting on the skin, by way of at least one internal bearing element, a force F applied to said element(s) in a continuous manner, at least one of the internal bearing elements thus acting on the skin with a localized continuous compression.

Abstract: An assembling type sports instrument comprises a hollow column and a plurality of assembly parts. The hollow column includes an outer surface on the outer circumference thereof, an inner surface on the inner circumference thereof, and a plurality of column through-holes each penetrating the outer surface and the inner surface. Each assembly part includes a massage member and a connection member connected with the massage member. Each massage member comprises a construction at one end, which is far away from the connection member. Each connection member can be detachably connected with one of the column through-holes. While one assembly part is connected with the column through-hole, the construction thereof protrudes from the outer surface.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a body massager comprising a portable housing including a backrest and a seat support. A longitudinal guide is provided in the backrest cooperating with a carriage for translation of the carriage within the backrest and a motor drives the carriage along the guide. A pair of massage members are supported by the carriage and extend from the backrest for imparting a rolling massage effect upon the back of the user. A second motor drives the massage members for generating a rotary kneading massage effect or for adjusting a width of the rolling massage effect.

Abstract: A method for treating urinary incontinence is provided. The method includes providing a device having an expandable portion having an outer surface, a first electrode, and a second electrode, the first and second electrodes coupled to the outer surface of the expandable portion and configured to cause a contraction of a muscle in communication with the electrodes. The method further includes causing the expandable portion to inflate such that the first and second electrodes contact vaginal walls and causing a contraction of a muscle in communication with the electrode.

Abstract: A prosthetic penis provides the wearer with somatosensory feedback on another part of the wearer in response to external influences or stimuli on the prosthetic penis. Sensors on the prosthetic penis are mapped to output elements on an output device that is in contact with the wearer's body. The output device may be applied to the wearer's skin or inserted anally or vaginally. Feedback of touch, pressure, and/or temperature on the prosthesis is such that the wearer's perception mimics that of touch, pressure, and/or temperature stimuli on an actual, biological penis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blister pack for pharmaceutical compositions or supplements.

Abstract: The invention addresses the problem of providing a medication cassette, which in addition to being capable of smooth automated dispensing despite being capable of storing large amounts of medication, allows accurate ascertainment of whether the medication has run out or is jammed. This medication cassette is provided with: a cylindrical body in which the medication is stored; a first rotating body capable of reciprocating movement inside the cylindrical body in the direction of the shaft center thereof; a second rotating body disposed on the outer circumference of the cylindrical body; a conveyed medication-detecting element for detecting medication that has been conveyed by the second rotating body; and a control for moving the first rotating body upward when a medication detection signal is not output from the conveyed medication-detecting element.

Abstract: A reminder identification article for a container comprises a pliable circumferential band comprising an inner and outer perimeter; indicia on the outer perimeter; a moveable indicia window to circumnavigate the band; and at least one pliable securing tab integrated at the inner perimeter that extends away from the inner perimeter to frictionally secure the container positioned within the inner perimeter. The band may comprise detent positions to facilitate discretely adjusting the position of the moveable indicia window, and such detent positions correspond to the various indicia markings; and a portion of the outer perimeter may receive identification markings. Other articles may comprise a first band at least partially encased by a second band, wherein the second band rotates about the first band and comprises a cutaway window to reveal indicia markings upon the first band. This other article may comprise the various features of the first article configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the deposition of a micro-crystalline hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate coating onto gutta-percha cones, to be used as dental composite for root canal filling. The method proposed for coating involves the surface pretreatment of gutta-percha cones with sodium hydroxide; immersion of gutta-percha cones in simulated body fluid, which contains calcium and phosphate ions; and replacing consumed simulated body fluid after an interval of time, at physiological pH and temperature. The nucleation process results in the biomimetic deposition of a thin and uniform layer of calcium phosphates and hydroxyapatite. Improved characteristics such as in sealing ability, bonding strength, and ability to form hermetic seal, therefore allows the dental composite produced, to be used appropriately as filling matter in root canal treatments.

Abstract: A kit for providing a polymerizable resin system is disclosed, which kit comprises a first Part A and a second Part B, which Part A and Part B upon mixing provides a working period of intermediate stage polymerization in which the mixture obtains a desired cohesiveness for a predetermined period of time. The first Part A comprises an acid and the second Part B comprises an organic compound that is water soluble or partially water soluble and that, in the presence of the acid, initiates curing of polymerizable monomer and/or resin that is present in Part A, Part B, or both. Also disclosed is a method of using the mixed composition as an adhesive, cement, glue, sealant, a base liner, a capping agent, a material for surface or structural repair and/or filling, an encasing material, a bodily implant, a dental material, and/or as a polymeric object having a living polymer surface property.

Abstract: An aqueous dental glass ionomer composition comprising (a) a reactive particulate glass, (b) a linear or branched polymer comprising acidic groups, which is reactive with the particulate glass in a cement reaction, whereby the linear or branched polymer comprising acidic groups has a polymer backbone and optionally pendant groups, (c) optionally dispersed nanoparticles comprising grafted linear or branched polymer chains comprising acidic groups, and having a polymer backbone characterized in that a polymer backbone of the linear or branched polymer of component (b) and/or, if present, the grafted linear or branched polymer chains of component (c) are obtainable a process comprising (i) cyclopolymerizing or cyclocopolymerizing one or more compounds of the following formula (I):

Abstract: Described herein are anhydrous compositions including at least one oil phase and at least one non-ionic surfactant. The oil phase includes one or more linear (i.e., unbranched) fatty esters, such as cetyl palmitate. The oil phase can further include at least one branched fatty esters, such as ethylhexyl palmitate and/or isocetyl stearate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a foaming composition comprising: from about 18% to about 36% of one or more anionic surfactants; from 0 0.1 to about 5% of one or more viscosity modifiers with a molecular weight of from about 38 to about 2800; from about 0.1 to about 10% of an anti-dandruff particulate; from about 1% to about 10% of a blowing agent, and wherein the foam density is from about 0.05 to about 0.25 g/ml.

Abstract: Polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials in polymeric walls resulting from the polymerization of an aliphatic polyisocyanate and a cross-linking agent such as a diamine, amphoteric amine or guanidine amine/salt are provided as are consumer products containing said polyurea capsules and for methods for producing such capsules.

Abstract: A composition is provided, wherein the composition comprises a water-swellable, waterinsoluble polymer, a blend of a hydrophilic polymer and a complementary oligomer capable of hydrogen bonding to the hydrophilic polymer, and a whitening agent, preferably a peroxide. The composition finds utility as a tooth whitening composition and is applied to the teeth in need of whitening, and then removed when the degree of whitening has been achieved. In certain embodiments, the composition is translucent. Methods for preparing and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oral care composition comprising from 3 to 12 weight % calcium pyrophosphate and from 10 to 19 weight % precipitated silica, based on the total weight of the composition, wherein the precipitated silica has a pellicle cleaning ratio of greater than 85. The present invention further provides a method of cleaning and/or polishing and/or whitening an oral surface comprising contacting the oral surface with the oral care composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a personal care composition is disclosed comprising: a detersive surfactant from about 2% to 50%; an anti-dandruff active; a cationic polymer; a zinc-containing layered material wherein the zinc-containing layered material has a particle size in the range of from about 0.5 um to 4 um; wherein the ratio of silicone deposition to crystalline structurant deposition is greater than about 5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a small molecule inhibitor for use in the prevention of maturation of dental plaque biofilms. A further application may be the reduction of the risk for diseases associated with functions that derive from matured dental plaque biofilms. The invention also relates to the use of an effective amount of a small molecule inhibitor in a cosmetic product for the prevention of maturation of dental biofilms. The present invention also relates to oral compositions comprising an effective amount of a small molecule inhibitor suitable for the prevention of maturation of dental plaque biofilms. The present invention further relates to a device for application of oral compositions further comprising an oral composition comprising an effective amount of a small molecule inhibitor suitable for the prevention of maturation of dental plaque biofilms.

Abstract: Compositions are provided and described herein which include cosmetic and hair conditioning compositions having a mixture of stearamidopropyl dimethylamine and behenamidopropyl dimethylamine. Also provided are methods for conditioning hair using such mixtures.

Abstract: Method for simultaneously and permanently reshaping and coloring keratin fibers, particularly human hairs, in a single process in which the keratinic fibers are first waved by means of a foam-type waving agent (M1) and then lightened or colored by means of a foam-type coloring agent (M2). The permanent wave is simultaneously fixed by the oxidizing agent included in the oxidative dyeing agent. The method according to the invention brings about a uniform waving and coloring result and causes little or no damage to the hair.

Abstract: Specific oligopeptides, and a cosmetic agents that include such oligopeptides, are used for stimulating the natural pigmentation process in cutaneous appendages, in particular human hair and hair follicles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel anhydrous composition of small-molecule polysaccharides, consisting of at least a small-molecule polysaccharide and an anhydrous base. The formulation of the anhydrous composition of small-molecule polysaccharides allows the small-molecule polysaccharide to maintain a molecular size of 12-22 nm and the direct penetration of the small-molecule polysaccharide across the horny layer of skin. The present invention also provides a method of effectively maintaining skin hydration level in a subject in need thereof, comprising topically administering to the subject an anhydrous composition of small-molecule polysaccharides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer resulting from the polymerization of: (i) 70% to 95% by weight, of the total weight of the monomers, of isobornyl (meth)acrylate; (ii) 1% to 30% by weight of vinylphosphonic acid monomer; (iii) 0 to 20% by weight of an additional monomer. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising the copolymer and to a cosmetic process for caring for or making up keratin materials, comprising the topical application of the composition to the keratin materials. It also relates to the use of the copolymer as a skin-tensioning agent.

Abstract: A method of using a hair care composition that cleans the hair and removes dirt and product build up, while also leaving the hair feeling clean, lightly conditioned and/or untangled, as demonstrated by the wet combing and hair feel tests. The hair care composition includes a surfactant, a rheology modifier, and an aqueous carrier, wherein the composition has a pH ranging from about 2 to about 4 as measured by taking a direct pH measurement using a standard hydrogen electrode of the composition at 25° C. Additionally, the viscosity of the aqueous composition is from about 3,000 cP to about 15,000 cP.

Abstract: Provided herein is a dental floss coating composition comprising one or more polyethylene glycol polymers and a peroxide source, wherein the melting temperature of the one or more polyethylene glycol polymers, in combination, is from 38 C to 50 C, and wherein the one or more polyethylene glycol polymers are present in the composition in an amount of from 80 weight % to 97 weight % by total weight of the composition. The composition may be used in molten form to coat dental floss whilst maintaining the stability of the peroxide source.