Abstract: A fabric that includes a first yarn and a second yarn which generate electric charges having different polarities with the application of external energy thereto. The fabric includes a low-density portion and a high-density portion having a lower porosity than the low-density portion.

Abstract: A bandage includes multiple portions with different concentrations of silver treatment upon the portions of the bandage. The bandage includes a cloth layer portion including a first silver treatment including a first silver concentration; and an adhesive layer upon a bottom surface of the cloth layer portion configured to adhere the bandage to skin of a wearer. The bandage further includes an absorbent pad portion comprising a second silver treatment including a second silver concentration lower than the first silver concentration.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus are disclosed for dressing a wound. The apparatus comprises a liquid and gas permeable transmission layer, an absorbent layer for absorbing wound exudate, the absorbent layer overlying the transmission layer, a gas impermeable cover layer overlying the absorbent layer and comprising a first orifice, wherein the cover layer is moisture vapor permeable.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus are disclosed for dressing a wound. The apparatus comprises a liquid and gas permeable transmission layer, an absorbent layer for absorbing wound exudate, the absorbent layer overlying the transmission layer, a gas impermeable cover layer overlying the absorbent layer and comprising a first orifice, wherein the cover layer is moisture vapor permeable.

Abstract: A method of preparing an occlusive wound dressing involves preparing a slurry of an occlusive composition with a hydrophobic compound and a bacteriostatic agent, applying the occlusive composition on a fabric to produce a coated fabric, disposing the coated fabric in packaging, adding water onto at least one of the coated fabric and the packaging, sealing the packaging containing the coated fabric, and irradiating the sealed package to sterilize and produce the occlusive wound dressing. The occlusive wound dressing has from about 60 wt % to about 75 wt % hydrophobic compound, from about 2 wt % to about 5 wt % bacteriostatic agent, from about 2 wt % to about 5 wt % water, and from about 5 wt % to about 36 wt % fabric.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dressing arrangement and to a method for treating a wound of a human or animal body by means of vacuum. The dressing arrangement has an absorbent body for absorbing wound secretions, the absorbent body being designed for insertion in a cavity of the wound. Furthermore, a separating element is provided, which is arranged between the wound and the absorbent body. Furthermore, a cover element, which is designed to cover the wound, together with the absorbent body, in a substantially airtight manner, and a connecting means are provided, which connecting means is arranged for connecting a vacuum source to the cover element. According to the invention, it is provided that the separating element is designed to be larger than the wound to be treated, a protruding edge portion being formed, and that the edge portion is attached to a skin region at the edge of the wound.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a lower extremity garment is provided that includes: a flexible sock portion configured to surround at least a user's foot and ankle including the user's toes, the flexible sock portion having a substantially L-shape with a base portion for receiving a user's foot and a leg portion extending transverse from the base portion for receiving a user's lower leg; a semi-rigid support member integrated with the sock in the leg portion and configured to surround only a rear portion of the user's leg when worn including from the user's heel up to a position above the user's ankle, while remaining open and not extending around a forward side of the leg portion; a semi-rigid foot pad portion integrated with the sock in the foot portion and configured to support a bottom of a user's foot when worn; and at least one strap member configured to surround the leg portion when worn, wherein the at least one strap member includes at least one adjustable strap member.

Abstract: Systems and methods can promote wound healing, including a wound dressing having a wound-facing surface and a second surface. The wound-facing surface can be configured to contact a wound of a patient. There can also be at least one conduit having an interior lumen operably connectable to the second surface of the wound dressing, a central window configured to allow air flow from the interior lumen of the conduit to the wound-facing surface of the wound dressing, and a flexible wrap operably connectable to the conduit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for assembling disposable pant diapers having contoured elastic belts. During the assembly process, opposing end regions of chassis are connected with the elastic belts in the form of first and second continuous elastic laminates. The chassis are then folded to place the elastic laminates into a facing relationship. The inner longitudinal edges of one or both the elastic laminates are then cut to define a contoured shape. Discrete pieces of trim material may be removed from one or both the elastic laminates, and the first and second continuous elastic laminates are cut in the cross direction to form discrete pant diapers. In some configurations, a single knife both removes the trim material and cuts the elastic laminates in cross direction. And in some configurations, a first knife removes the trim material and a second knife cuts the elastic laminates in cross direction.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to negative pressure treatment systems and wound dressing systems, apparatuses, and methods that may be used for the treatment of wounds. In particular, some embodiments are directed to improved wound dressings comprising an obscuring layer that may hide fluid contained therein. Some embodiments may further comprise one or more viewing windows disposed therethrough so as to enable monitoring or examination of fluids contained therein.

Abstract: The current invention concerns an improved method for intermittently providing strips of a continuous first web material onto a continuous second web material, in particular a method for manufacturing tampon blanks, in a continuous process, thus avoiding the disadvantages of stop-and-go methods. Furthermore, an apparatus or system is provided for executing said methods.

Abstract: An aspect of the invention is a liquid sensor having a galvanically energizable power source capable of activating a remotely detectable signal in response to liquid. In a preferred embodiment, a liquid sensor includes a plurality of electrodes, a circuit, and a transmitter thereon. The electrodes are coupled to generate electrical power when in contact with liquid. The circuit is electrically connected to the electrodes so as to be activated by the electrical power, detect an electrical parameter of the electrical power, and generate a plurality of data packets indicating a degree of wetness corresponding to the detected electrical parameter. The transmitter is electrically coupled to the circuit to receive the plurality of data packets and transmit representations of the plurality of data packets as electromagnetic signals. Other aspects include a liquid absorbent wetness sensor and a computer-based wetness monitoring system, and method of detecting liquid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable napkin configured to be worn on a hand. The wearable napkin may include an upper layer composed of a paper material. Further, an upper contour of the upper layer corresponds to a contour of the hand. Further, the wearable napkin may include a lower layer composed of the paper material attached to the upper layer forming a volume therebetween configured to receive the hand. Further, a lower contour of the lower layer corresponds to the contour of the hand.

Abstract: An absorbent body 4 is provided between a liquid permeable topsheet 3 and a liquid impermeable backsheet 2, and a second sheet 6 is provided between the liquid permeable topsheet 3 and the absorbent body 4. Slits 10 that penetrate in the thickness direction are formed along a longitudinal direction on both sides of the absorbent body 4 in the width direction, a body fluid expelling portion corresponding region H is included between the slits, the second sheet 6 is provided along an inner surface of the slits, and concave grooves 11, in which the second sheet 6 and the liquid impermeable backsheet 2 are integrated, are formed in the slits. At least a portion of the second sheet 6 constituting one of the side surfaces of the concave groove 11 has water-repellent properties.

Abstract: A disposable pant that for absorbing liquid and human waste. The disposable pants include an upper section, designed to wrap around a child's waist, a front panel, an opposing back panel, and two side edges located between the front and back panel. Two leg portions are disposed on either side of a crotch area, with fasteners placed on each side edge that are designed to secure the front panel to the back panel. A diaper is in the crotch area, having a pocket designed to absorb solid waste and channels designed to absorb liquid waste. At an end of each leg portion there is an elastic cuff designed to secure each leg portion to an ankle. There is an inner lining inside the pants that is composed of an absorbent material. A child can use the disposable pants as a diaper without ruining a pair of non-disposable pants.

Abstract: An absorbent article including a front waist portion, a back waist portion, and a crotch portion. An end portion of the back waist portion on an other side in the lateral direction is joined by a second joining portion to a fastening member, and the fastening member has a fastening portion being capable of being fastened to the front waist portion when putting on the absorbent article. While the front waist portion and the back waist portion are being stretched in the lateral direction, the lateral distance of the front waist portion from the lateral center of the absorbent main body to a lateral end of the front waist portion on the other side is smaller than the lateral distance of the back waist portion from the lateral center of absorbent main body to a lateral end of the back waist portion on the other side.

Abstract: In an absorbent article, a one-side end portion of the back waist portion on a one side in the lateral direction is joined by a first joining portion to a one-side end portion of the front waist portion on the one side in the lateral direction. An other-side end portion of the back waist portion on an other side in the lateral direction is joined by a second joining portion to a fastening member, and the fastening member has a fastening portion being capable of being fastened to the front waist portion when putting on the absorbent article. A joining strength of the second joining portion is larger than a joining strength of the first joining portion.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising an exterior sheet formed of a nonwoven fabric laminate (1) in which a first nonwoven fabric layer (2), a second nonwoven fabric layer (3) and a third nonwoven fabric layer (4) are laminated from the outer side, wherein the first nonwoven fabric layer (2), the second nonwoven fabric layer (3) and the third nonwoven fabric layer (4) are joined to each other at a first joining part (6) by heat-embossing, and the second nonwoven fabric layer (3) and the third nonwoven fabric layer (4) are further joined to each other at a second joining part (7) by heat-embossing.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive fastener (100) is overlapped with a target object (150) on one surface (110a) side provided with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (121) and protruding members (130) to be coupled with the target object (150). With the pressure-sensitive adhesive fastener (100) coupled with the target object (150), the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (121) is bonded to the target object (150), and part of column sections (131) and insertion sections (132) of the protruding members (130) enter gaps in the target object (150). This entrance creates such a mode that the protruding members (130) are stuck into the target object (150), resulting in a prevention of a shift in position between the pressure-sensitive adhesive fastener (100) and the target object (150).

Abstract: In an absorbent article, a lateral end portion of the back waist portion is joined by a first joining portion to a corresponding lateral end portion of the front waist portion. The back waist portion includes a fastening portion on the other lateral side and fastenable to the front waist portion when putting on the absorbent article. The front waist portion has first and second regions located on opposite sides of a lateral center of the absorbent main body. An elastic region that stretches/contracts in the lateral direction is provided in at least a part of the first region. The elastic region is not provided in a region of the second region.

Abstract: A harness system for a patient transport apparatus. The harness system comprises one or more harness assemblies. Each harness assembly comprises a flexible restraint member formed of a coated fabric and comprising one or more joints in which stitches join sections of the coated fabric. Covers are attached to the coated fabric over the stitches to provide a barrier to outside contaminants and to ease cleaning of the flexible restraint member.

Abstract: A braking system for a patient support apparatus includes a caster wheel assembly. The caster wheel assembly includes a caster wheel and manually operable brake operable to brake the caster wheel. The caster wheel assembly further includes a manual brake activation handle or pedal for manually operating the manually operable brake to move between three positions, wherein said three positions include a braking position, an un-braked position, and a steer lock position. The braking system further includes an electrically powered actuator mechanically coupled to the manual brake activation handle or pedal and to the manually operable brake. When powered, the electrically powered actuator is operable to move the manually operable brake and to move the manual brake activation handle or pedal between two or more of the three positions to thereby manually operate the caster wheel in a braking mode, an un-braked mode, or a steer lock mode.

Abstract: A person support apparatus includes a first transceiver adapted to wirelessly communicate with a second transceiver of a headwall interface that is positioned off of the person support apparatus. A communication link is automatically established between the first and second transceivers without requiring a user of the person support apparatus to activate a designated control and without requiring the user to identify the headwall interface. The first transceiver includes a unique identifier assigned to the headwall interface in its messages to the headwall interface. The first transceiver may also automatically transmit a disconnect signal to the headwall interface indicating the termination of the communication link is not accidental. The disconnect signal is sent based on one or more of the following: (1) a brake being off, (2) an A/C power cord being unplugged; and/or (3) a signal strength between the transceivers decreasing.

Abstract: An improved wheelchair lift-transfer device provides capabilities for a patient or caregiver to independently control the wheelchair and lift functions to elevate and move about safely. The compact lift-transfer device is readily usable to assist in transporting and lifting patients from various locations including wheelchairs, beds and chairs. Further, the lift-transfer device is also collapsible for storage and transport.

Abstract: A slingbar assembly for supporting a patient includes at least a first slingbar. The first slingbar includes a load bearing frame, at least two spanwisely fixed spacers attached to the frame on opposite sides of a centerplane, and a hub attached to the frame spanwisely between two of the spacers. The slingbar assembly also includes a a strap assembly engaged with the hub. The hub is operable to increase or decrease a working length of the strap assembly. Another embodiment of the slingbar assembly includes a second slingbar substantially the same as the first slingbar, and a connector extending longitudinally between and connected to the slingbars. The connector includes an attachment fixture selectively positionable along the length of the connector so that when the slingbar assembly is supported by a support structure the position of a patient's center of gravity relative to the slingbar assembly can be adjusted.

Abstract: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation systems and methods of use are disclosed. Several publications and patent documents are cited throughout the specification in order to describe the state of the art to which this invention pertains. Full citations of these references can be found throughout the specification. Each of these citations is incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.

Abstract: A tissue retention belt for maintaining tissue in a position that permits access to a body portion of a patient for a medical procedure includes a first anchor zone, a second anchor zone, and a tension zone. The tension zone extends between the first anchor zone and the second anchor zone and defines a tension axis that extends in a direction of loading to be applied to retained tissue. The tension zone may include an auxiliary anchor zone that includes a removable non-adhesive and an adhesive surface configured to adhere to a patient's skin and provide auxiliary anchoring for maintaining tissue in position.

Abstract: An assistance apparatus includes first to eighth wires that couple an upper body belt to be worn on an upper body of a user to a first knee belt and a second knee belt to be worn above a left knee and a right knee of the user, respectively, and a motor. In a case of assisting the user in turning left, the motor generates, when a left leg is in a swing phase and a right leg is in a stance phase, a tension in each of the second, third, sixth, and seventh wires at an identical timing. In a case of assisting the user in turning right, the motor generates, when the left leg is in a stance phase and the right leg is in a swing phase, a tension in each of the second, third, sixth, and seventh wires at an identical timing.

Abstract: Embodiments of crutches are disclosed. A crutch has a main body having a substantially vertical tubular member with a plurality of apertures formed therein; an angled portion extending upwardly from the substantially vertical tubular member; an arm rest support extending perpendicularly from the angled portion for receiving an arm rest; and a handle extending outwardly from the arm rest support. The crutch further includes a leg telescopically received into the substantially vertical tubular member, and a foot exchangably received by the leg.

Abstract: The invention may relate to handheld, tissue manipulation tools (e.g., massage therapy and physical therapy tools) that feature, in particular embodiments, perhaps four or more of the following different components: levered pressure surface (component), massage edge, blade edges, disc edge, pressure knob, finger arc blade edge, stripper, adhesion release blade edge, tendon release blade edge and/or forearm arc blade edge. Alternate articulations include, e.g., a tissue manipulation tool having both edge and edgeless components; and a tool having rounded components and bladed edge components. Various grip surfaces may facilitate comfortable and precisely controlled manipulation of the tool by its user.

Abstract: A portable compression system for preventing deep vein thrombosis is provided. The portable compression system includes an inflatable apparatus comprising a monitor unit and at least one inflatable air cell. The portable compression system further includes an outer cuff comprising a pocket configured to receive the inflatable apparatus, the outer cuff configured to be wrapped around a portion of a patient's body where prevention of deep vein thrombosis is desired. The portable compression system further includes a disposable sleeve barrier configured to provide a physical barrier between the outer cuff and the portion of the patient's body.

Abstract: A beauty care tool includes: a handle; and a first rotating body and a second rotating body respectively fitted to the handle. The first rotating body and the second rotating body are molded carbon products, and a spacing between rotational axes thereof is progressively larger away from the handle.

Abstract: An adjustable physical therapy ball and trigger point massage device consists of a first end ball, a second end ball, and at least one threaded rod. The first end ball and the second end ball are terminally and rotatably mounted onto the at least one threaded rod. At least one intermediate ball can be rotatably mounted along the at least one threaded rod in between the first end ball and the second end ball. A plurality of threads connecting the at least one intermediate ball and the at least one threaded rod allows the intermediate ball to move along the at least one threaded rod. If a larger surface area needs to be treated, a second threaded rod can be connected to a first threaded rod through a rod connector.

Abstract: An automated chest compression (CC) system is described that includes a chest compressor configured to administer chest compressions to a patient, at least one tilt adjuster configured to tilt at least the head of the patient to a tilt angle during the administration of chest compressions to the patient, a patient support structure configured to couple to the chest compressor and to the at least one tilt adjuster, one or more tilt sensors, and a CC device controller configured to control the chest compressor to administer the chest compressions at a resuscitative rate, receive one or more signals, from the one or more tilt sensors, indicative of the tilt angle, determine tilt angle information from the one or more signals indicative of the tilt angle, and provide the tilt angle information to a user interface, wherein the patient support structure is adapted to support the back of the patient.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multifunctional facial mask, as well as an assembly thereof, which includes a mask body for attaching to a user's face and including first and conductor wires mounted thereto and spaced from each other. Thus, electrical power may be received through a facial cover to feed to the first and second conductor wires of the multifunctional facial mask to selectively conduct electronic massage on the user's face, so that in conducting caring of the user's face, an additional purpose of relaxing the user, physically and mentally, can be achieved.

Abstract: A tablet container includes a rigid jacket with a closed end, an open end, and an interior. A cover is on the open end of the jacket and a desiccant body disposed within the jacket to impound residual moisture retained within the jacket interior subsequent to fixation of the cover to the open end of the jacket. Unit dose tablet packages and methods of making tablet containers and unit dose tablet packages are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a container assembly for use in a planetary mixer, which may comprise a jar with an inner wall, an adapter in contact with the inner wall of the jar, a metered-dosage dispenser having a tubular body, and a lid attachable to an rim of the jar, wherein the adapter, if included, may be configured to clamp to the metered-dosage dispenser, if included, and the adapter, if included, may be further configured to keep the metered-dosage dispenser away from the inner wall of the jar, wherein at least a portion of the metered-dosage dispenser, if included, may be configured to allow visibility of at least some contents inside the body of the metered-dosage dispenser from outside the body of the metered-dosage dispenser, and wherein the body of the metered-dosage dispenser, if included, may have a height-to-base ratio (HBR) between 0.75 and 1.5 at half volume.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to the field of injections, for instance needle-free injections, and more specifically, to methods and apparatus for spring-driven intramuscular and intradermal injections. Provided in some embodiments are needle-free injectors adapted to deliver intradermal injections, as well as vial adaptors that are adapted to function as spacers when used with a needle-free injection device.

Abstract: A medical connector includes a body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a sidewall extending between the distal end and the proximal end, a helical thread extending radially outward from a surface of the sidewall and comprising a crest portion, flank portions, and a root portion with the flank portions connecting the root portion to the crest portion, and at least one micro-thread extending radially outward from the surface of the sidewall. At least a portion of the micro-thread is spaced apart from the helical thread.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for providing artificial saliva. The system can include the mouthpiece, a portable supply unit, and a stationary supply unit. The portable supply unit can be adapted to be carried by a user. The portable supply unit can include a first fluid system, a first interface module, and a first control module. The first fluid system can be adapted to fluidly couple to the mouthpiece.

Abstract: A feeding apparatus includes a nipple shield, a deformable nipple defining a chamber, an inlet through which fluid can flow into the chamber, and an outlet through which fluid can exit the nipple, a first portion of the nipple having a first stiffness and a second portion of the nipple having a second stiffness that is lower than the first stiffness, the first portion disposed on a first side of a longitudinal plane bisecting the nipple and the second portion disposed on a second side of the plane, and a check valve disposed in the nipple to divide the chamber into a first portion between the check valve and the outlet, and a second portion between the check valve and the inlet, wherein the check valve is configured to admit fluid into the first portion but prevent fluid from leaving the first portion through the check valve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radically polymerizable dental material having photochromic properties, which contains at least one compound of formula (I) and optionally radically polymerizable monomers, an initiator for radical polymerization and other components.

Abstract: A method of direct pulp capping of a tooth including administering a dental composition comprising betamethasone and gentamicin onto an exposed pulp of a tooth, and covering the dental composition present on the tooth with a glass ionomer cement. The dental composition is administered in an amount effective to form a calcification over the exposed pulp. A dental composition having betamethasone, gentamicin, and optionally including a Portland cement. The dental composition is administered to an exposed pulp of a tooth to form a calcification over the exposed pulp.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a dental cement that includes a first agent including an organic peroxide and a (meth)acrylate; and a second agent including a thiourea derivative, an ascorbate, a vanadium compound, and a (meth)acrylate, where the first agent and the second agent each have a water content that is less than or equal to 1 mass %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, particularly a photoprotective composition, comprising at least: —photonic particles having an average size comprised from 0.5 ?m to 100 ?m and each including an arrangement that diffracts monodisperse nanoparticles or voids, the diffraction spectrum of this arrangement including a reflection peak of the first order in the range of wavelengths ranging from 250 nm to 1800 nm, preferably from 250 nm to 400 nm, —at least one absorber, said absorber being a molecule having an absorption spectrum in the UV-near IR domain (100 nm-3000 nm) whose mass extinction coefficient ?1% is greater than or equal to 160 g?1·100 mL·cm?1, and —at least one surfactant.

Abstract: This invention describes thermal insulative compositions and methods for protecting feet from hot surfaces particularly sand, concrete, and asphalt found on beaches. The compositions comprise a film forming matrix which may or may not be polymeric; a phase transition compound such as wax, nonionic surfactants and a solvent. The thermal insulative compositions have a first state in a liquid, cream, or gel form, and a second state in a solid film form.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for reduction of perspiration of the body and/or reduction of the body odor released by the perspiration in which antiperspirant cosmetic agents containing phosphate (M1) are applied to the human skin and remain on the application point for at least about 1 hour. Use of at least one phosphate compound in this method has an antiperspirant effect or a reduction of the body odor released by sweat.

Abstract: Described herein, are personal care compositions comprising a cleanser base comprising at least one cleanser selected from a soap and a surfactant; and an effective amount of an antibacterial system comprising a combination of phenoxyethanol and piroctone, or a salt thereof. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: A method of reducing and/or preventing the bleaching and/or fading of artificially produced hair colors, includes the following steps: i. applying a cosmetic composition to the preferably wet, colored hair, ii. allowing the composition to act for a period of at least 5 s, iii. optionally: rinsing the composition out with water. The cosmetic composition, based on the weight thereof, includes a) 0.05 to 0.5 mol/kg of at least one divalent salt of a monobasic organic acid or b) 0.01 to 0.5 mol/kg of at least one monobasic organic acid (b1) and 0.05 to 0.5 mol/kg of at least one divalent inorganic salt (b2), and the cosmetic composition has a pH in the range from 4.0 to 4.8.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to depilatory compositions comprising a depilatory active, alkali metal hydroxide and an aminoalkylpropanol. The compositions have a pH in the range of from 10 to 12.5. The depilatory active preferably contains a thiol group, the alkali metal hydroxide preferably comprises potassium hydroxide and the aminoalkylpropanol preferably comprises aminomethylpropanol. The composition is preferably a gel, mousse, foam, cream, lotion or peelable film, especially a translucent or transparent gel. The depilatory compositions provide effective hair removal yet are well tolerated by the skin and allow for acceptable application times of the composition. The present invention further provides a depilatory composition comprising urea, a carbomer, and a gum; these compositions may or may not comprise aminoalkylpropanol.