Abstract: Delivery devices, systems, and methods for delivering implantable leadless pacing devices are disclosed. An example delivery device may include an intermediate tubular member and an inner tubular member slidably disposed within a lumen of the intermediate tubular member. A distal holding section may extend distally of a distal end of the intermediate tubular member and define a cavity therein for receiving an implantable leadless pacing device. The device may be configured to enable fluid flushing of the delivery device prior to use, to remove any air from within the device as well as providing the option of fluid flow during use of the delivery device.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure may include a device for conveying power from a location external to a subject to a location within the subject The device may include a flexible carrier, an adhesive on a first side of the carrier, a coil of electrically conductive material associated with the flexible carrier, and a mechanical connector extending from a second side of the carrier opposite the adhesive. The mechanical connector may be configured to he received by and retained by a receiver associated with a housing configured for mounting on the carrier.

Abstract: Tissue stimulation systems generally include a pulse generating device for generating electrical stimulation pulses, at least one implanted electrode for delivering the electrical stimulation pulses generated by the pulse generating device, and a programmer capable of communicating with the pulse generating device. Stimulation pulses may be defined by several parameters, such as pulse width and amplitude. In methods of stimulating the tissue with the stimulation system, a user may adjust one of the parameters such as pulse width. The programmer may automatically adjust the pulse amplitude in response to the change in pulse width in order to maintain a substantially constant effect of the stimulation pulses.

Abstract: Implantable medical devices (IMD), such as but not limited to leadless cardiac pacemakers (LCP), subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators (SICD), transvenous implantable cardioverter defibrillators, neuro-stimulators (NS), implantable monitors (IM), may be configured to communicate with each other. In some cases, a first IMD may transmit instructions to a second IMD. In order to improve the chances of a successfully received transmission, the first IMD may transmit the instructions several times during a particular time frame, such as during a single heartbeat. If the second IMD receives the message more than once, the second IMD recognizes that the messages were redundant and acts accordingly.

Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) may include a fixation module, and a device module that is configured to be releasably connected to the fixation module. The device module may have a proximal end and a distal end, and may include a power source and a controller that is operably coupled to the power source. The controller may be configured to sense cardiac electrical activity via two or more electrodes and/or deliver pacing pulses via two or more electrodes. The device module may include a first part of a releasable connector while the fixation module may include a second part of the releasable connector, wherein the first part of the releasable connector and the second part of the releasable connector cooperate to releasably connect the device module with the fixation module.

Abstract: A portable defibrillator system includes a personal multifunction device and a portable defibrillator device for delivering a dose of electric current to a heart for ending the dysrhythmia and allowing the heart to re-establish a normal sinus rhythm. A portable defibrillator case contains defibrillation circuitry supporting the generation and transmission of a dose of electric current. A set of charging pads electrically connect to the portable defibrillator case for communication of the dose of electric current and sensing from the patient responses to said electric current. A first set of communication circuitry communicates between the defibrillation circuitry and a personal multifunction device. A second set of communication circuitry communicates between the defibrillation circuitry and the set of charging pads. The portable defibrillator case, set of charging pads, and first and second sets of communication circuitry are of a size similar to the size of the personal multifunction device.

Abstract: An extra-cardiovascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator is configured to store a cardiac signal segment in response to sensing a cardiac event and obtain a notch filtered signal segment by notch filtering the cardiac signal segment. The ICD determines a count of crossings of the notch filtered signal segment by the cardiac signal segment and determines whether electromagnetic interference (EMI) is present in the cardiac signal segment based on a value of the count.

Abstract: An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) starts a timer set to a time interval in response to a cardiac electrical signal crossing a noise threshold amplitude and resets the timer to the time interval in response to each crossing of the noise threshold amplitude by the cardiac electrical signal that occurs prior to the time interval expiring. A control circuit of the ICD determines a parameter of the behavior of the timer and identifies a sensed cardiac event as an electromagnetic interference (EMI) event based on the parameter. The ICD may detect EMI in response to the EMI event and withhold a tachyarrhythmia detection or therapy in response to EMI detection.

Abstract: A brassiere is configured to administer electromagnetic therapy to treat a cancerous tumor within a breast. The brassiere includes at least one cup, the cup within its walls at least two magnetic coils (also referred to herein as solenoid coils). Each solenoid coil is energized, when in therapeutic operation, with a distinct time-domain signal. The time domain signal consists of a series of summed sinusoidal waves from a power supply. The coils are oriented within the wall of the cup such that for any two coils a first magnetic coil and a second magnetic coil are oriented relative to each other so as to be nonparallel. The purpose of having two distinct coils is to focus resultant magnetic fields such that at a tumor site within a volume of breast tissue the cup encloses to form a local maximum formed by superposition within the cancerous tumor.

Abstract: A head covering garment is configured to administer electromagnetic therapy to treat a cancerous tumor within a brain. The head covering garment includes a crown, which contains within its walls at least two magnetic coils (also referred to herein as solenoid coils). Each solenoid coil is energized, when in therapeutic operation, with a distinct time-domain signal. The time-domain signal consists of a series of summed sinusoidal waves from a power supply. The coils are oriented within the wall of the solenoid assembly such that for any two coils a first magnetic coil and a second magnetic coil are oriented relative to each other so as to be nonparallel. The purpose of having two distinct coils is to focus resultant magnetic fields such that at a tumor site within the brain encloses to form a local maximum formed by superposition within the cancerous tumor.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a connector for deploying an energy transmission medium, comprising a cylindrical tube and a telescopic arrangement comprising a fixed tube attached to and penetrating a sealed first end of the cylindrical tube, leaving a tunnel connecting an inner space of the cylindrical tube and the environment, and a sliding tube slidably engaged with the fixed tube and affixed with at least one energy transmission medium having a front end extending through out of the sliding tube towards a second end of the cylindrical tube and a tail end connected to an energy source coupler.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed that use a flexible guide (flap) and a scanning method to control the delivery of light dose to a treatment area. This approach overcomes the non-reliable delivery of light dose with a flap that conforms to the target area. Dosimetry control can be improved through the use of a computer controlled motor to move the laser fibers at known speed over the target tissue. In some embodiments, treatment time is reduced and illumination of large surfaces is achieved by using multiple fibers to deliver the light simultaneously.

Abstract: A system and method for interstitial photodynamic light therapy (I-PDT) of a tissue. A plurality of light-transmitting catheters (LTCs) are provided and placed in the tissue according to a pre-determined treatment plan, wherein an LTC includes a first treatment fiber disposed therethrough, and an LTC includes a dosimetry fiber disposed therethrough. A dose light is provided to the tissue by way of the first treatment fiber according to the pre-determined treatment plan. Light received at the dosimetry fiber is measured using a spectrometer in operable communication with the dosimetry fiber. One or more properties of a photosensitizer in the tissue are determined. The treatment plan is modified based on the properties of the photosensitizer, and an updated dose light is provided to the tissue by way of the first treatment fiber according to the modified treatment plan.

Abstract: The irradiation portion of the light irradiation device for teeth whitening irradiates mixed light in which far infrared rays and visible light are mixed. Visible light has a wavelength of 430 nm or more and 490 nm or less. Inside the irradiation portion, an LED which emits far infrared rays and/or an LED which emits visible light are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a treatment apparatus and a control method for the treatment apparatus, and provides a treatment apparatus and a control method for the treatment apparatus, the treatment apparatus comprising: a treatment unit for transferring therapeutic energy at a preset period to a treatment position; a temperature measurement unit for measuring a temperature of the treatment position at a period different from the period at which the therapeutic energy is transferred; and a control unit for controlling an operation of the treatment unit on the basis of a result of measurement by the temperature measurement unit. The present invention enables a user to control a treatment content while accurately understanding the temperature of the treatment position, and thus can improve a treatment effect while preventing thermal damage to tissue.

Abstract: A method is for dynamically adjusting a circadian rhythm of an observer via a user device that includes control circuitry and an associated memory. The method includes identifying future events to precondition for and determining a preconditioning schedule for at least one of the identified future events. Determining the schedule includes determining a preconditioning schedule for at least one of the identified future events, including identifying a circadian shift needed, to the circadian rhythm of the observer, for the at least one identified future event, determining a timeframe for preconditioning, determining a per-day shift needed based upon the identified circadian shift needed and the determined timeframe, and determining if the needed per-day shift exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: A phototherapy device comprising an outer garment wrap and a lamp assembly. The outer garment wrap has an inner surface. The lamp assembly has a base layer and a frame defining a plurality of inner chambers. A LED lamp assembly is positioned within each of the plurality of inner chambers. The lamp assembly is positioned on the inner surface of the outer garment wrap. A protective lamp envelope for receipt of the lamp assembly and attachment thereof to the outer garment wrap is likewise disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a therapy method for glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). The therapy method uses a low-dose radiation to realize GBM tumor cell-targeted radiotherapy via sequentially administration of radiation enhancer-incorporated nanocarriers, 5-aminolevulinic acid, therapeutic ultrasound and therapeutic radiation.

Abstract: Imaging guided radiation treatment apparatus and methods are described. A method includes processing a first population of x-ray cone beam projection images to compute therefrom a time sequence of sliding-window tomographic image volumes characterized in that each subsequent member of the time sequence is computed using at least one same x-ray cone beam projection image as used in computing at least one previous member of the time sequence. The method also includes operating an IGRT apparatus to deliver treatment radiation to the target based at least in part on a comparison between at least one of the time sequence of sliding-window tomographic image volumes and a pre-acquired image data set.

Abstract: A coolant having a set temperature is fed into the nuclear reactor core of a medical neutron source, which is in a subcritical state. The nuclear reactor core is transitioned from the subcritical state to a critical state until the nominal power of the nuclear reactor is achieved. A neutron output channel is opened in order to conduct a neutron therapy session, and the operation of the reactor is maintained at nominal power while the neutron therapy session is conducted. At the end of the session, the neutron output channel is closed at the same time as the reactor core is transitioned to a subcritical state. The temperature of the coolant entering the core is maintained unchanged and equal to a set temperature, both when the core is transitioned to a critical state and during the operation of the nuclear reactor at nominal power.

Abstract: Implementations described herein include a device including a stimulation transducer operably coupled to a stimulation controller. The stimulation transducer focally delivers energy to a target tissue at a selected depth below the surface of the skin of a subject and the stimulation controller generates a signal indicating a selected pulse intensity, a selected pulse duration, and a selected treatment session duration sufficient to heat the target tissue to a temperature from 40 to 45 degrees Celsius via application of energy by the stimulation transducer.

Abstract: The present invention provides core-stabilized microcapsules, wherein said core comprises at least one active agent encapsulated within a inorganic oxide shell, processes for their preparations, comparisons comprising them and uses thereof.

Abstract: A combat vehicle rescue tool for operating a combat lock to open a door of a combat vehicle by engaging an exterior mechanical rescue coupler includes a handle having a first end extending in to a first forked arm and a second forked arm. A selectable angle end wrench includes a box wrench which is sized to fit an exterior mechanical rescue coupler of a combat vehicle door. The selectable angle end wrench has a pair of face surfaces. A rectangular stem of the end wrench has at least three angled faces on a rectangular stem end opposite to the box wrench. A detent mechanism engages each of the at least three angle faces and the pair of face surfaces to set a predetermined angle of the selectable angle end wrench with respect to a long axis of the handle.

Abstract: A firefighter protective hood that protects the coat/helmet/self-contained breathing apparatus facepiece interface area of a user, and a firefighter protective glove that protects the hand and wrist of the user are provided. The firefighter protective hood and glove respectively include a hood-shaped structure and a glove-shape structure. The hood-shaped structure and the glove-shaped structures each include a body-contacting layer made of a fabric of flame-retardant regenerated cellulose fibers. The structure and composition of the body-contacting layer promote comfort of the user and evaporative cooling. Outer layer(s) extend outwardly over the body-contacting layer and act as thermal and mechanical barriers. The combination of such layers allows maintaining relatively high perspiration transmission and evaporation, and substantially good thermal and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A breath diverting mask assembly for inhibiting condensation from forming on a windshield includes a mask that is selectively worn when a vehicle is driven. An exhaust unit is fluidly coupled to the mask to direct exhaled breath away from a windshield in the vehicle. In this way the exhaled breath is inhibited from condensing on the windshield thereby promoting unobstructed vision through the windshield.

Abstract: A self-retracting lanyard including a main body and a retractable line. The retractable line is coupled to the main body so as to be extendible and retractable relative to the main body and to be restricted from extending relative to the main body in response to a user of the self-retracting lanyard falling. The self-retracting lanyard further includes a manual control operable by the user to initiate controlled descent of the retractable line relative to the main body.

Abstract: Methods and systems for fluid supply. In one example, a system includes a conduit for supplying pressurized fluid therethrough and having a proximal end configured for being connected to a fluid source and a distal end with a supply outlet for dispensing said fluid in a first direction. The conduit further includes at least one jet outlet configured to provide a jet fluid flow in a second direction other than the first direction, exerting thereby thrust on at least a portion of said conduit in a third direction. And a tilting mechanism configured to tilt said at least one jet outlet thereby adjusting said third direction.

Abstract: A passive fire suppression system including at least one tapered cellular glass block and having a cap with a tapered shape disposed on the top of the at least one cellular glass block. The passive fire suppression system allows drainage from the upper surface to the bottom of the system. The drainage is beneficial for both environmental conditions such as rain as well as for incidents where combustible liquids are spilled on the top surface of the system. Therefore, the system will not only shield any combustible materials that are under the system but will also quickly drain any combustible liquids that may spill onto the top of the system to the lower surface.

Abstract: The application relates to a method for producing compressed air foam for fire-fighting, wherein the method comprises the following steps: supplying a mixture of water and foaming agent via a supply line (12; 22) in a mixing chamber (11; 21) of a foaming line (10; 20), wherein a regulating device (14; 24) is disposed in the supply line (12; 22), by means of which a volume flow of the mixture can be regulated, suppling compressed air via a compressed air line (13; 23) in the mixing chamber (11; 21), wherein a further regulating device (15; 25) is disposed in the compressed air line (13; 23) by means of which a volume flow of the compressed air can be regulated, producing compressed air foam in the mixing chamber (11; 21) by foaming the mixture of water and foaming agent in the mixing chamber (11; 21) by means of the compressed air and discharging the compressed air foam from the foaming line (10; 20) via a mixing pressure regulator (17; 27) which regulates a mixing pressure in the mixing chamber (11; 21) into

Abstract: A nozzle for use in dispensing a fluid, such as water or a foaming agent to extinguish a fire, comprises a longitudinal body that comprises a plurality of helical shaped cam paths. The cam paths allow the operator of the nozzle to adjust a flow setting for the nozzle by moving a flow adjustment mechanism that is operatively associated with the cam paths.

Abstract: A complete Ultra High pressure (UHP) nozzle is coupled to a fluid source. A fluid management system comprised of an engine driven, UHP pump, connected to an UHP hose line. The fluid discharged from the UHP nozzle will deliver the optimum fluid droplet size allowing for the optimum disruption of the fire (science) triangle. The optimum fluid droplet size (diameter) greater than, or equal to, ˜70-160 microns, addressing the fire suppression stages, resulting in the effective and efficient fire attack, suppression, and overhaul.

Abstract: A fire suppression system for a gas turbine engine includes a fire suppressant delivery circuit, a first nozzle and a multi-directional nozzle. The fire suppressant delivery circuit includes and extends between an upstream inlet and a downstream distal end. The first nozzle is fluidly coupled with the fire suppressant delivery circuit and is disposed at the downstream distal end. The multi-directional nozzle is fluidly coupled with the fire suppressant delivery circuit and is configured serially inline between the upstream inlet and the first nozzle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the accuracy of a foam addition system on a firefighting vehicle are disclosed. The methods may include measuring the amount of a test water stream flowing through a foam metering device.

Abstract: A portable exercise apparatus configured to attach to a vertical structure. The apparatus includes a top strap attached to a hook and a bottom strap attached to a hook, the top strap and bottom strap can be wrapped around the vertical structure and secured at the apparatus. The apparatus can be secured tightly against the vertical structure so it will not slip downward. A bar which can be perpendicular to a length of a body of the apparatus can be used for performing exercises such as pull-ups and/or chin-ups.

Abstract: A training system for high jump performance that includes a landing platform with adjustable legs supporting the landing platform, where the adjustable legs are adapted to vary the height of the landing platform. A trainer places the landing platform in a high jump training environment and engages an athlete in a series of jump attempts, where the height of the landing platform is adjusted to provide for increased performance by the athlete. Preferably, the adjustable legs include a support brace and each leg rests on a footing.

Abstract: A sports training apparatus for practicing lacrosse comprising an elongate rigid member extending along a length between first and second ends, first and second stops secured to the elongate rigid member, and a slidable mass on the elongate rigid member, slidable along the elongate rigid member between the first and second stops. A kit for retrofitting a lacrosse stick for practicing lacrosse comprising first and second stops, securable to a lacrosse stick; and a slidable mass, having a passage along an axis there through. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A wearable device that enables adjustable resistance to the extremity of a user using an attachment system and associated eddy current braking system. The wearable resistive device can be used for physical therapy made necessary due to weakness caused by neuromuscular diseases, such as stroke and cerebral palsy, orthopedic disorders, general disuse, or even for overall fitness.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide an active exercise apparatus for lower limbs that allows a user to perform on a floor lower limb active exercise highly effective in preventing thrombosis.

Abstract: An exercise machine, such as indoor cycle, includes a multi-function wheel brake actuator. A braking force is induced on a wheel by finely or coarsely adjusting the brake actuator. The brake actuator may include a knob whereby a user may finely adjust the braking force on the wheel and a lever to actuate interval settings whereby the brake actuator provides set positions of braking resistance. The lever may include a spacer to reduce friction of the lever. The exercise machine may further include a pop-pin assembly with an over-center cam mechanism to clamp members together. The pop-pin assembly also includes a fine adjustment to adjust the clamping force. Implementations of the pop-pin assembly may be arranged to apply the clamping force by pivoting a lever of the pop-pin assembly either toward or away from the members being fixed.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to an exercise apparatus having a frame comprising a first end, a second end and two generally horizontal frame members extending from the first end to the second end, a carriage supported by the horizontal frame members, the carriage being configured to translate along at least a portion of a length of the horizontal frame members and having a planar support surface, a first set of springs supported by the carriage, the first set of springs being configured to extend toward at least the first end of the frame, and a convertible platform positioned adjacent to at least one of the first and second ends of the frame. A vertical height of the convertible platform is adjustable from a first, platform or carriage height position to at least a second, chair position relative to a ground surface.

Abstract: A portable exercise device designed to efficiently and safely exercise the gluteal, hamstring and calf muscles. The exercise device is an inclined platform with an elongated resistance band attached to both sides, providing resistance from the sides platform. An additional raised support is provided on the inclined platform, as well as resistance originating from within the platform, which optimizes the concentric and eccentric phase of every squat and lunge for maximal strength and hypertrophy of the muscles. The combination of the inclined platform with resistance from the sides and from the platform itself allows the user to conduct a variety of exercises for strengthening the muscles of the lower body.

Abstract: Training system, comprising: at least one bottle (100, 100?), preferably a drinking bottle, comprising: at least one weight coupling section at which at least one weight (200, 210, 200?, 210?) can be arranged; at least one weight (200, 210, 200?, 210?) adapted to be arranged at the weight coupling section of the bottle (100, 100?), wherein the bottle (100, 100?) and/or the weight (200, 210, 200?, 210?) comprise locking means by which the bottle (100, 100?) and the weight (200, 210, 200?, 210?) can be releasably locked.

Abstract: A weighted dumbbell having a housing 4, 34 with a substantially cylindrical envelope in a first configuration, and convertible into an abdominal roller in a second configuration, the dumbbell including two elongate handles 8 located along an axis of said housing, said handles being lodged within the housing 34 in the first configuration and being slidable in mutually opposite directions along the axis, such that in the second configuration the handles 8 extend outwardly from said housing and the housing 4, 34 is rotatable about the axis with respect to the handles.

Abstract: A pivotally adjustable pull bar for attachment to an exercise apparatus. The pull bar has handles carried on a handle shaft that are pivotally adjustable about a longitudinal axis of the pull bar. The adjustment permits the pull bar to be configured for a variety of pulling exercises to develop muscle groups based on the orientation of the handles relative to the pull bar. The handle shaft and handles may also be pivoted to a stowed position where the handles are folded inwardly to the center of the bar, thereby reducing the length of the bar for shipping and transport.

Abstract: An elliptical trainer includes a base and a movement unit. The base includes a stem formed thereon and two longitudinal bars, with each of the longitudinal bars comprising a track. The movement unit includes a sleeve supported on the stem, two bushing halves inserted in the sleeve, a shaft sandwiched between the bushing halves, two cranks connected to two opposite ends of the shaft, a first pedal including an end connected to one of the cranks, a second pedal including an end connected to the other crank, a first caster connected to an opposite end of the first pedal and movable to and fro along the track of the first longitudinal bar, and a second caster connected to an opposite end of the second pedal and movable to and fro along the track of the second longitudinal bar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for training of oral motor musculature comprising a mouthpiece being assembled on a handle, said mouthpiece comprising at least one opening; each opening being surrounded by a closed frame structure. The mouthpiece might have different shapes. Further, the present invention relates to the use of a device for training of oral musculature.

Abstract: A height-adjustable aerobic step is disclosed. The lower half of each supporting leg is disposed with a first positioning portion having two parallel first lateral plates and at least one first seizure portion on at least one first lateral plates, and the upper half of one extending leg is disposed with a second positioning portion which pivotally connects to the first positioning portion for the extending leg to be folded inwardly, or unfolded into a straight line with the supporting leg to elevate the height of rectangular step platform. The second positioning portion has two parallel second lateral plates which are respectively corresponding to and placed adjacent to the two first lateral plates, and sides of at least second lateral plates are disposed with at least one second seizure portion corresponding to the first seizure portion for fixing the position of the extending leg at different angles.

Abstract: At least one elastic link may be simultaneously coupled to two different portions of a limb of a user in order to provide resistance to the limb when the limb attempts to change the distance between the two different portions of the limb.

Abstract: A motion analysis device analyzing a swing using an exercise apparatus, includes an acquisition section that acquires outputs from an inertial sensor, and a detection section that detects collision of the exercise apparatus with the ground by using at least an acceleration output among the outputs from the inertial sensor.

Abstract: Biometric information is monitored for a user. Current activity is identified for the user. The biometric information for the user from an activity tracking device for the user is monitored while a current activity occurs. An alert is generated when the biometric information is out of a desired range for the current activity.