Abstract: A method and system for tailoring a compression garment having a first lateral end and a second lateral end. A first tension tab releasably attachable to the compression garment; wherein the first tension tab includes at least a first indicator and a second indicator on an outer surface. The first tension tab being attachable to the compression garment and the first strap being attachable onto the compression garment adjacent or over at least a portion of the first tension tab with a first strap covering a first part of the first tension tab and terminating at a first strap end that exposes a second portion of the first tension tab. A first tension tab setting indicates whether the end of the first strap terminates adjacent or over the first indicator or the second indicator of the first tension tab.

Abstract: A would dressing includes an absorbent core including a top carrier layer and a bottom carrier layer, a superabsorbent substance dispersed between the top carrier layer and the bottom carrier layer and the bottom carrier layer, and a shell formed by a facing layer and a backing layer. The absorbent core is located in the shell between the facing layer and the backing layer. The facing layer and the backing layer each can include a supporting structure. The supporting structure of the facing layer and the supporting structure of the backing layer each can include an inner surface facing towards the absorbent core and an outer surface facing away from the absorbent core. The outer surface of the supporting structure of the facing layer and/or the outer surface of the supporting structure of the backing layer can be laminated with a foam layer.

Abstract: A negative pressure wound treatment system comprising a bandage portion and a negative pressure portion. The bandage portion includes a dressing portion in contact with a wound and a sealing layer positioned in contact with the dressing portion. The sealing layer includes an adhesive creating a seal around the wound. The negative pressure portion is in fluid communication with the bandage portion and includes a first valve and a second valve. The first valve is in fluid communication with the bandage portion and the negative pressure portion. The second valve is in fluid communication with the negative pressure portion and the surrounding environment. The negative pressure wound treatment system is configured to provide negative pressure to an area sealed by the bandage portion upon the actuation of the negative pressure portion. The negative pressure portion is configured to be actuated by compressing the negative pressure portion while walking.

Abstract: An absorbent menstrual pad with an integrated conically shaped vaginal insert is provided. In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for an integrated conically shaped vaginal insert that has a base ridge consisting of a higher absorbent material. The present invention may also provide perforated connections allowing a user to modify the width and length of the absorbent menstrual pad and remove the wings from the menstrual pad.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an array of packages may comprise two or more different sizes of disposable absorbent articles. The Product Waist-to-Side Silhouette of a second absorbent article may be equal to or greater than a Product Waist-to-Side Silhouette of a first absorbent article. And, an Array Average Product Waist-to-Side Silhouette of first and second packages of the array may be from about 1.7 to about 6.0.

Abstract: There is provided an absorbent article with its front-surface sheet composed of cotton fibers by which liquid reversion is prevented and water retention on the front-surface sheet is minimized. An incontinence pad 1 is provided that is configured to absorb urine at medium or more volume that is 20 cc or more. A front-surface sheet 3 is formed of a spunlace nonwoven fabric 100 wt % of which is composed of cotton fibers and which is coated with a water repellent agent, and has, at least at a portion corresponding to an excreting hole, numerous front-face/back-face penetrating openings 10 that are longer shaped in the longitudinal direction of the incontinence pad 1.

Abstract: An absorbent article including an absorbent member and a topsheet 2 on the skin facing side of the absorbent member is disclosed. The topsheet 2 includes a stack of a first sheet 20 and a second sheet 21. The topsheet 2 has a plurality of projections 23 resulting from the first sheet 20 protruding toward the skin of a wearer. The topsheet satisfies the following conditions: (1) the projections have a height of 0.5 to 10 mm; (2) the bonds 22 have a density of 10 to 30 bonds per a randomly chosen rectangular region measuring 10 mm in length and 15 mm in width in plan view; (3) the bonds in the rectangular region have a total area ratio of 12% to 35% relative to the area of the rectangular region; and (4) the topsheet has a shear strength of 21 to 70 N.

Abstract: To provide an absorbent article that uses a cotton fiber in a front-surface sheet, prevents rebounding, improves an absorption speed, and reduces a diffusion range of urine in the front-surface sheet. An incontinence pad 1 having a medium or larger volume that absorbs 20 cc or a larger volume of urine is provided. A front-surface sheet 3 is a spunlace nonwoven fabric made of 100% cotton fiber by weight, is coated with a water repellent agent and has many front-face/back-face penetrating openings 10 in a region containing a part corresponding to an excreting hole. The absorber is made of a pulp fiber that does not contain synthetic fiber and a superabsorbent polymer, a basis weight of the pulp fiber being 75 to 300 g/m2, a basis weight of the superabsorbent polymer being 85 to 185 g/m2, and a ratio of the pulp fiber and the superabsorbent polymer being pulp fiber:superabsorbent polymer=70 to 30% by weight:30 to 70% by weight.

Abstract: In an absorbent article (200), a pair of slits (40) each extending in a front and rear direction with a predetermined width is formed in an absorbent body (23) at a front and rear direction region at least at a crotch portion (C2) such that to section a first portion (11) at middle, and a second portion (12) and a third portion (12) at both sides of the first portion in a width direction, respectively, projection portions (23P) projected toward both sides in the width direction at middle in the front and rear direction of the first portion (11) are included in the absorbent body, and cavity portions (23D) in which the projection portions (23P) fit outwardly in the width direction are formed at a front and rear direction position corresponding to the projection portions (23P) in the second portion (12) and the third portion (12), respectively.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes an absorbent element obtained by wrapping an absorbent body in a wrapping sheet. The wrapping sheet includes an intermediate part located on one side of a front side and a back side of the absorbent body and both side parts folded back to the other side of the absorbent body from the intermediate part. The both side parts are overlapped with each other on the other side of the absorbent body. An overlapped part is bonded through a hot melt adhesive to form a connecting portion. A surface of the absorbent body on a side of the connecting portion is bonded to an internal surface of the wrapping sheet through hot melt adhesives, and the connecting portion of the wrapping sheet extends in a width direction to extend over both widthwise sides of a slit provided in the absorbent body.

Abstract: In an absorbent product (1), a first absorbent sheet (22) is disposed between a top sheet (21) and a back sheet (23). A second absorbent sheet (22a) is disposed between the first absorbent sheet (22) and the back sheet (23). The first absorbent sheet (22) includes a first upper sheet (221), a first highly absorbent material (222), and a first lower sheet (223). The first absorbent sheet (22) extends in the longitudinal direction beyond the longitudinal edges of the second absorbent sheet (22a) on both longitudinal sides. On each longitudinal side, an extension (224) of the first absorbent sheet (22) beyond the second absorbent sheet (22a) includes a back-sheet contact region (225) that is spaced in the longitudinal direction from the longitudinal edge of the second absorbent sheet (22a) and that is in contact with the back sheet (23). This configuration suppresses the return of liquid.

Abstract: A hygiene kit containing a set of hygiene products folded, arranged, compressed, and packaged into a pocket-sized container.

Abstract: Configurable absorbent articles with improved bodily exudate visualization when viewing a wearer-facing surface are provided. The absorbent articles include a liquid permeable topsheet forming a portion of a wearer-facing surface of the absorbent article, a liquid permeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the liquid permeable topsheet and the liquid permeable backsheet. The wearer-facing surface exhibits a Delta C* of greater than about 24 and less than about 50 when the absorbent article is subjected to a Bodily Exudate Visualization Test.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operation of a lifting mechanism coupled to a mobility service vehicle. In one example, a method may include, during an engine idle-stop, in response to a request for operation of a lifting mechanism used by mobility devices to access the vehicle, the transmission may be shifted to park, an electronic braking system may be enabled, and the engine may be restarted to provide power for operation of the lifting mechanism.

Abstract: The embodiments described and claimed herein are improved wheelchair passenger securement systems and stations. In particular, one embodiment described and claimed herein is a drop-in system comprising a barrier module and a wall-side module, which incorporate two separate restraint devices which are configured to secure a wheelchair at two separate attachment points and a bumper. The system can optionally include a moveable excursion barrier or a pull-mechanism to pre-tension at least one of the restraint devices the wheelchair securements. In a simpler embodiment, a bumper and two restraint devices, such as retractors, are provided for attachment to the vehicle surfaces or structures at a wall side of a wheelchair securement area or at a rear side of the wheelchair securement area.

Abstract: A stair traversing device comprising a payload body for transporting a payload, a step frame, and a mechanism between the step frame and the payload body to move the step frame relative to the payload body along a cyclical path. The mechanism drives a movement of one of the payload body and the step frame along a first segment of the cyclical path from a retracted configuration to an extended configuration, and drives a movement of the other one of the payload body and the step frame along a second segment of the cyclical path back into the retracted configuration. The payload body and the step frame are configured to remain fixedly in position on a stair when the other one of the payload body and the step frame is moved. The mechanism is configured to maintain the relative orientation between the payload body and the stair.

Abstract: This invention provides a wheelchair with four-wheel independent suspension and modular seating, allowing for customized seat selection and a variable ride. It includes a chair assembly, a chassis assembly and a suspension assembly. The chair assembly includes a seat; a seat mount; a seat angle adjuster; and a pillar. The chassis assembly includes a chassis; and a handle assembly. The suspension assembly incudes a forward suspension assembly and a rear suspension assembly. In another embodiment, the wheelchair includes a chair assembly with handles, a main cross beam and a suspension spring assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a locking mechanism (7) of an armrest assembly for a wheelchair, comprising: an elongated inner arm (9) having a pivot end portion (9a), and a first elongated body (9b) extending from the pivot end portion (9a), an elongated outer profile (11) having a proximal outer profile end face (11a) provided with an axially extending channel (11b) configured to receive the first elongated body (9b), and a distal outer profile end portion (11c), the outer profile (11) being configured to move linearly relative to the inner arm (9), between a proximal position relative to the pivot end portion (9a) and a distal position, a locking handle (13) having a second elongated body (13a) configured to receive the outer profile (11), the locking handle (13) having a proximal locking handle end portion (13b) relative to the pivot end portion (9a) of the inner arm (9) and a distal locking handle end portion (13c), the distal locking handle end portion (13c) being configured to be pivotally attached

Abstract: A wheelchair frame having a seat for supporting a forward facing occupant therein, rear wheels supporting the frame thereon proximate a rear end of the frame and front wheels supporting the frame thereon proximate a front end of the frame, further includes a front seat height adjustment mechanism which permits a height of a front end of the seat relative to the front wheels to be adjusted separately from or together with a rear end height adjustment of the rear end of the seat relative to the rear wheels. The front seat height adjustment mechanism can also be operable to lower the front seat height relative to the front wheels simultaneously with a rear seat height adjustment mechanism which is biased to raise the rear seat height relative to the rear wheels to assist users in moving from a sitting position towards a more standing position.

Abstract: A motorized bed includes a bottom bracket, a frame and a lifting device. The lifting device includes two drive mechanisms, two linkages and two connecting units. Each of the drive mechanisms includes a retractable push member. Each of the linkages includes a first link pivotally connected with the frame and the push member of one of the drive mechanisms and two second links pivotally connected with the first link. Each of the connecting units includes a transverse lever and two locking levers. Each of the locking levers of each of the connecting units has a first end pivotally connected with the transverse lever, a mediate portion pivotally connected with one of the second links of one of the linkages and a second end pivotally connected with the bottom bracket.

Abstract: A bed rest system for improving health of immobile patients and safety of the patients' caretakers. The system includes a mattress cover and a transfer board. The mattress cover is configured to prevent or ameliorate health complications of a patient that may arise because of bed rest. The transfer board is configured to facilitate easy and safe transfer of a patient from one surface to another surface by one or more caretakers. During use, the mattress cover conforms to a patient's body and does not cause indentations in the skin, thereby preventing or ameliorating bedsores. During use, the transfer board is secured on a crevice between two surfaces, such as beds, and prevents or reduces a risk of the patient falling between the beds during transfer of the patient from one bed to the other bed. The complete system may be used, or either the mattress cover or the transfer board may be used individually.

Abstract: A linkage assembly that connects a sling bar to a person lift apparatus includes a link body that connects to the person lift apparatus. The link body has a keyed slot extending therethrough. The keyed slot has a region of reduced dimension. An interlocking member connects to the sling bar. The interlocking member has an interlocking portion that is sized to be slidably received in the keyed slot. The interlocking portion has a region of reduced dimension such that, in an interlocked orientation, the region of reduced dimension of the interlocking portion is offset from the region of reduced dimension of the keyed slot thereby inhibiting removal of the interlocking member from the keyed slot and, in a release orientation, the region of reduced dimension of the interlocking portion is aligned with the region of reduced dimension of the keyed slot thereby allowing removal of the interlocking member from the keyed slot to disconnect the sling bar from the person lift apparatus.

Abstract: An overhead lift system for supporting a person with a lift unit includes an overhead rail and an elevator track. The overhead rail includes a subject support portion and a docking portion. An end of the docking portion is removably coupled to an end of the subject support portion. The elevator track is coupled to the docking portion of the overhead rail. The elevator track is configured to convey the docking portion of the overhead rail from a height of the subject support portion of the overhead rail toward a position below the height of the subject support portion of the overhead rail.

Abstract: A sling for supporting a subject such as a patient includes a panel assembly including a left flank with a left end, a right flank with a right end, and an interflank panel. The interflank panel has a left extremity permanently joined to the left end of the left flank and a right extremity permanently joined to the right end of the right flank. The sling also includes a left closure element and a right closure element which are securable to each other and releasable from each other to adjust an effective dimension of the sling. In another embodiment, the sling includes a frangible closure member which secures the left flank to the right flank.

Abstract: A soft-walled inflatable cradle (10) has a seat section (14), a back-support section (16), and a pair of opposed side panel sections (18, 20) extending between respective sides of the back-support and the seat. The cradle is positioned about a patient in an un-inflated condition and inflated to define a self-supporting seat structure. The cradle may be formed in at least two separable parts which can be positioned about a patient and connected together prior to inflation. The cradle may be used in co-operation with apparatus which include rollers over which the inflated cradle is moved. Methods of handling a patient using the cradle are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-link device includes a load tension pin including a sensor configured to measure tension applied to the load tension pin, network interface hardware, one or more processors, and one or more memory modules storing computer readable and executable instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the multi-link device to: determine whether the tension measured by the load tension pin exceeds a threshold value; and transmit, by the network interface hardware, load event data to a receiver in response to determination that the tension exceeds the threshold value.

Abstract: The invention disclosed provides means of inhibiting, ameliorating, and/or treatment of rheumatoid arthritis through the use of Noble gas containing mixtures. In one embodiment, the invention provides means of reducing inflammation and immune associated pathology through administration of Noble gas mixtures. In one specific embodiment, Xenon gas is administered to a patient in need at concentrations and frequencies sufficient to inhibit inflammatory and autoimmune processes. In another embodiment Noble gas mixtures are administered to reduce pain and provide symptomatic relieve to a patient suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. In another embodiment the use of Noble gas containing mixtures is disclosed as a means of reducing joint destruction through inhibition of matrix metalloprotease production and activity.

Abstract: A system for supporting or positioning a patient before, during, or after a medical procedure can include a platform configured to support at least a portion of a patient. A support column can be positioned beneath the platform. A base can be positioned beneath the support column and configured to support the support column. The base can include at least one drive wheel configured to contact a ground surface and move the platform with respect to the ground surface. A drive assist user interface module can be operatively connected to the at least one drive wheel. The drive assist user interface module can be configured to permit an operator of the system to selectively control movement of the at least one drive wheel. The drive assist user interface module can be part of or be attached to an attachment that includes a plate having a top surface.

Abstract: A robotic walker and associated method are provided. The robotic walker includes a housing containing a control unit operatively connected to a drive unit. The drive unit is operatively connected to a pair of motorized drive wheels. The robotic walker includes first and second winches, each winch having a strap that can be retracted by its respective winch, each winch is operatively connected to the drive unit, each strap having an end adapted to be removably connected to a pair of leg braces worn by a user. The first and second winches may retract a portion of each respective strap to move the legs of the user forward. A first control button is operatively connected to the control unit. The control unit is configured to operate the robotic walker in at least one control mode and the first control button being operable to start the at least one control mode.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first wire and a second wire which are coupled to a right upper ankle belt and a right lower ankle belt, a third wire and a fourth wire which are coupled to a left upper ankle belt and a left lower ankle belt, an obtainer obtaining information about a road surface where a user walks, and a controller controlling tensions of the first wire and the second wire at the same time and controlling tensions of the third wire and the fourth wire at the same time using a first stiffness target value corresponding to the first wire, a second stiffness target value corresponding to the second wire, a third stiffness target value corresponding to the third wire, and a fourth stiffness target value corresponding to the fourth wire that are determined based on the information about the road surface.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first wire and a second wire which are coupled to a right upper ankle belt and a right lower ankle belt, a third wire and a fourth wire which are coupled to a left upper ankle belt and a left lower ankle belt, an obtainer obtaining user information about a user and information about walking action of the user, and a controller controlling tensions of the first wire and the second wire at the same time and controlling tensions of the third wire and the fourth wire at the same time using a first stiffness target value corresponding to the first wire, a second stiffness target value corresponding to the second wire, a third stiffness target value corresponding to the third wire, and a fourth stiffness target value corresponding to the fourth wire that are determined based on the user information and the walk information.

Abstract: A single-tube crutch (100) includes an upper leg (101) and a lower leg (301). The lower leg (301) can be fully insertable into a first end of the upper leg such that only a slip-resistant tip (102) is exposed. The single-tube crutch can include an underarm support (104) coupled to a second end of the upper leg opposite the first end. A grip assembly (105) translates along the upper leg between a usage position and a stowed position.

Abstract: A collar-type massage device has at least two longitudinal, dimensionally-stable massage organs, each massage organ including an electric motor and at least two massage elements that are spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the massage organ and that can be rotatably driven by the electric motor, a flexible collar housing being provided which includes at least two storage spaces for the longitudinal massage organs, these spaces being separated from one another and oriented in the transverse direction of the collar-type massage device, and the spaces being delimited by a body-side inner surface element and a storage space delimiting surface element. A flexible hook-and-loop device projects laterally away from the flexible collar housing.

Abstract: A multi-chambered sheath-type male masturbation device that contains different orifice shapes and stimulation patterns molded into each chamber to provide a complex stimulation profile based on perpendicular pressure inward toward the penis in patterns molded into the sleeve combined with axial movement along the penis. The multiple chambers allow the user to change the type stimulation profile during use by switching chambers.

Abstract: A device is provided for controlling the nitric oxide levels within the lungs of a subject. The device comprises a detector for detecting the respiration cycle of the subject and a stimulator for applying an acoustic or vibratory stimulus to the subject. The stimulator is controlled in dependence on the detected respiration cycle. In particular, acoustic stimulation may be provided at the onset of inspiration. In this way, the nitric oxide flow can be controlled in a way to ensure that the paranasal nitric oxide is nearly fully inspired. This provides a higher nitric oxide concentration in the lung/alveoli.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a PTP sheet for pharmaceutical drug packaging from which a solid pharmaceutical drug is easily taken out and in which a pocket portion is hard to be accidentally damaged. The PTP sheet has a first sheet from which a pocket portion capable of housing a solid pharmaceutical drug protrudes to the side of an upper surface and a second sheet which is stuck to a lower surface of the first sheet and which closes an opening of the pocket portion. The pocket portion has a peripheral wall portion having a peripheral surface continuous with the upper surface and a top portion having a top surface continuous with the peripheral surface of the peripheral wall portion. A wall thickness of the peripheral wall portion is smaller than a wall thickness of the top portion.

Abstract: A biological sample collection system includes a sample collection vessel having an opening disposed at a top portion thereof and a sample collection chamber having sample preservation reagent disposed therein and which is in fluid communication with the opening. The system additionally includes a funnel configured to selectively couple to the opening such that the funnel opening and the opening of the sample collection vessel are in fluid communication when the funnel coupled to the opening. The system also includes a removable stopper having a plug that is configured to seal the opening and/or the funnel opening.

Abstract: A method of preparing a pharmaceutical product in a single multiple chamber flexible bag. A pharmaceutical product is introduced in a liquid state into a first chamber of the flexible bag through a first port. The pharmaceutical product is lyophilized within the first chamber of the flexible bag to provide a lyophilized pharmaceutical product. The flexible bag has a second chamber and the first chamber and the second chamber are separated by a breakable seal. The second chamber further includes a reconstituting solution for reconstituting the lyophilized pharmaceutical product in the first chamber. A user may apply pressure to the flexible bag to break the seal and mix the lyophilized pharmaceutical product and the reconstituting solution to order to administer the pharmaceutical product to a patient.

Abstract: A fluid transfer connector or adapter for coupling to a container or pharmacy bottle for facilitating the transfer of fluid or medicine from the bottle to a syringe, or from the syringe to the bottle. Optionally, an additional connector can be provided for coupling the fluid transfer connector to the syringe. Optionally, the connector can be provided with a sloped base for preventing residual amounts of fluids from remaining within the bottle.

Abstract: A fill adapter for delivery of a medical liquid to a container has a body with a distal end, a proximal end, and a central bore extending between the distal end and the proximal end along a longitudinal axis. The central bore has an angled portion at the proximal end of the body such that a diameter of the central portion increases at the angled portion in a direction from the distal end to the proximal end. The fill adapter further has a flow controller disposed within the central bore at a distal end of the angled portion such that a gap is formed between an outer surface of the flow controller and an inner surface of the central bore. The flow controller is shaped to direct liquid flowing through the central bore to flow through the gap and along the angled portion of the central bore under a Coand? effect.

Abstract: A vial puck configured for attachment to a vial containing a drug is provided. The vial puck includes various features for facilitating uniform control of vials of various sizes in an automatic compounder system. The vial puck features may include a vial recess for receiving a vial of a particular size and securing the vial within the vial recess. The features may also include a cylindrical central portion, perpendicular extensions that extend from a top of the cylindrical central portion, a gear extending from the cylindrical central portion, and a sealing member disposed in the cylindrical central portion. The vial puck may include a cylindrical protrusion configured to press against a septum of the vial to form a seal between the vial puck and the vial. The sealing member may be configured to receive a needle of the compounder system therethrough to allow access to the vial.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a tablet printing apparatus includes: a conveyor belt configured to convey a tablet; a print head configured to perform printing on the tablet conveyed by the conveyor belt; and a belt-position detector configured to detect the position of the conveyor belt in a direction crossing the conveying direction of the tablet in a horizontal plane. The conveyor belt includes a plurality of holes arranged in a row along the conveying direction of the tablet to hold the tablet. The belt-position detector includes an imaging device configured to capture an image of two or more of the holes; and an image processing device configured to detect the position of the conveyor belt in the crossing direction based on the image captured by the imaging device.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing system for oral administration comprises a dispenser (16,18,20) and cartridges (14) from which medicine is dispensed. Each cartridge (14) includes a hollow shell (22,24) with a septum (26) at one end, a piston (28) at the other end, and the medicine in a cavity (23) between the septum and the piston. The dispenser includes receiver (20) in which a cartridge (14) is received, a plunger (18) that can slide relative to the receiver and that has a plunging head (52) that can drive the piston (28), and a barrel (16) in which the cartridge (14), receiver (20) and plunger (18) can be received, at least partly. Once a cartridge (14) has been inserted into the receiver (20), the receiver and cartridge are inserted into the barrel (16) and a piercing head (44) ruptures the septum (26). The plunger (18) is pushed to drive the piston (28) and the medicine is dispensed by the piston, through a discharge passage (42) of the barrel (16).

Abstract: A dispensing assembly which includes a case having a superior component and inferior component, the superior component and inferior component operatively arranged to form a first cavity therebetween. A tablet disc is arranged within the first cavity having a plurality of tablets disposed about a circumference of the tablet disc, where the tablet disc is arranged to rotate about a central axis and within the case. The assembly further includes a lock to prevent rotation of the tablet disc in a first rotational direction during a first predetermined time interval. The lock includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a display and a first circuit connected to the display. The second component includes an actuator, a catch, a plurality of teeth on an outer circumferential surface of the second component, and a ratchet operatively arranged to engage with the plurality of teeth and the case.

Abstract: A substantially cylindrical interactive baby bottle comprising a base unit having a music-playing digital mechanism, persistent computer-readable memory, and depressible switches adapted to playback prerecorded media while an infant is nursing from the bottle.

Abstract: A dual-tube feeding tube assembly for single-procedure placement inside the body of a patient, the assembly having a tubing unit including a gastric tube and jejunal tube adjacent one another such that the proximal end of the tubing unit is positioned outside the patient's body and the distal end is positioned inside the patient's body. A pointed tip attachment piece on the proximal end of the tubing unit allows the tubing unit to be pulled orally through the patient's esophagus and stomach until the pointed tip attachment piece extends through an abdominal incision. A set of bumpers on opposite sides of the abdomen wall maintain the position of the tubing unit such that the distal end remains inside the body and the proximal end remains outside the body so that medicine, food, and other substances can be supplied to the patient through the tubing unit.

Abstract: Our baby pacifier container is a design that came to fruition when my wife Sara who works in the childcare field noticed that many parents used plastic zip loc bags to carry and transport their children's pacifiers. When asked why they do this, the parents replied that there is nothing on the market that will do the job of protecting their pacifiers. My wife and I decided to do a lot of research on this by visiting shops, looking online and asking around. We could not find a product that did everything that parents needed. We wanted to design a container that was strong, safe durable and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. It also had to be a practical and useful product. Straight away we knew we had to design our own container that would fulfil all of the needs of parents. So together we drew and designed a container that ticked all the boxes. Our container keeps pacifiers safe, clean and easy to access. The BPA free dishwasher safe polypropylene, is strong, light and durable.

Abstract: To provide a dental composition wherein the acid buffering capacity can be attained and the acid resistance of the tooth substance can be improved while maintaining very high foul breath inhibition capacity. A dental composition including: ion sustained-release glass; and a carrier for supporting the ion sustained-release glass, wherein the ion sustained-release glass is fluoroaluminoborosilicate glass having a composition range of: 15% to 35% by mass SiO2; 15% to 30% by mass Al2O3; 5% to 20% by mass B2O3; 20% to 45% by mass SrO; 5% to 15% by mass F; and 0% to 10% by mass Na2O.

Abstract: A dental composition comprising a pre-reacted particulate mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) dispersed in a polymer matrix wherein the content of MTA in the composition is in the range of 20 to 50 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A dental composition comprising pre-reacted particulate mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) dispersed in a hydrogel wherein the content of MTA in the composition is in the range of 20 to 50 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition.