Abstract: A method in which a location is determined on the skin that is proximate to a sensory nerve that is associated with a painful condition. At least one needle of a cryogenic device is inserted into the location on the skin such that the needle is proximate to the sensory nerve. The device is activated such that the at least one needle creates a cooling zone about the sensory nerve, thereby eliminating or reducing severity of the painful condition.

Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical cutting apparatus for cutting biological material including a handle, an outer tube attached to the handle and having a closed tip, a port formed in a side wall of the outer tube with a cusp formed by two or more intersecting surfaces, and an inner tube slidable within the outer tube and having a longitudinal axis and an open tip. The inner tube is in fluid communication with the handle, and the cusp of the port and the open tip interface during a cutting motion to fracture and cut biological materials and direct cut materials radially inward into the port.

Abstract: A method for removing a lens from an eye comprising the steps of making a hole in the outer eye to provide access to a lens capsule within the eye, cutting at least one discrete slit in the lens capsule to provide access to the lens, the slit being suitable to receive a tool to extract the lens and removing the lens through the slit.

Abstract: Described herein is an ocular implant system in which an implant (200) is deployed in a posterior space of the eye, for example, the suprachoroidal space or the subconjunctival space or the intrascleral space, with an access within the anterior chamber (160) for reducing intraocular pressure therein. The shunt (200) is implanted using an implantation device comprising a hollow shaft (330) mounted over a fixed shaft (320). The shunt (200) is located in a distal end of the hollow shaft (330) and adjacent a distal end of the fixed shaft (320), the distal end of the fixed shaft being located at a position behind the distal end of the hollow shaft. Once the distal end of the hollow shaft (330) with the shunt (200) is located at the desired depth within the posterior space, the hollow shaft is withdrawn over the fixed shaft towards the proximal end thereof to leave the shunt in the posterior space with an access within the anterior chamber (160).

Abstract: The disclosure provides an ophthalmic implant for reducing intraocular pressure in an eye tissue. The implant may include a proximal portion including a fluid channel. The implant may also include a distal portion including a filtration capsule forming member. The filtration capsule forming member may include at least one flat surface, and configured to form a cylindrical filtration capsule from the eye tissue surrounding the filtration capsule forming member when implanted. The fluid channel is configured to be fluidly connected to the cylindrical filtration capsule.

Abstract: Ultra-short pulsed laser radiation is applied to a patient's eye to create a row of bubbles oriented perpendicular to the axis of vision. The row of bubbles leads to a region of the eye to be ablated. In a second step, a femtosecond laser beam guided through the row of bubbles converts it to a channel perpendicular to the axis of vision. In a third step, a femtosecond laser beam is guided through the channel to ablate a portion of the eye. Using a femtosecond laser with intensity in the range of 1011-1015 W/cm2 for the second and third steps facilitates multi-photon ablation that is practically devoid of eye tissue heating. Creating bubbles in the first step increases the speed of channel creation and channel diameter uniformity, thereby increasing the precision of the subsequent multi-photon ablation.

Abstract: A dissection system for corneal transplants includes a housing including a contact side to be positioned against a cornea. The housing includes an interior passageway with an opening at the contact side. The dissection system includes a blade assembly disposed in the interior passageway. The blade assembly includes a first blade and a second blade. The first blade includes a first cutting edge and the second blade includes a second cutting edge. The first blade and the second blade are movable relative to the housing such that the first cutting edge and the second cutting edge extend through the opening of the housing and out of the interior passageway. The first cutting edge produces a first cut in the cornea. The second cutting edge produces a second cut in the cornea. The first cut and the second cut define a volume of tissue for removal from the cornea.

Abstract: A goggle lens is configured for use with a goggle frame having a frame body and a pair of frame engagement members positioned at respective lateral end portions of the frame body. The goggle lens includes a lens rim, and a lens element that is transparent to allow a user to view through the lens element. A pair of lens engagement members are coupled to respective lateral end portions of the lens rim. The pair of lens engagement members are selectively engageable with respective ones of the pair of frame engagement members. The pair of lens engagement members include a locking lens engagement member comprising a first element coupled to the lens rim, and a second element moveably coupled to the first element for facilitating selective engagement and disengagement with the respective one of the pair of frame engagement members.

Abstract: An example apparatus for hearing protection and communication includes safety glasses including a vibration sensor to capture speech from a user. The apparatus also includes hearing protectors communicatively coupled to the safety glasses and one or more other devices. The hearing protectors are to reduce a volume of an ambient sound and play back captured speech from the one or more other devices. The apparatus also further includes a number of wireless communication elements to communicatively couple the safety glasses, the hearing protectors, and at least a second apparatus for hearing protection and communication.

Abstract: A protective eyewear device comprising a deformable main body portion, the main body portion comprising one or more ocular apertures; at least one cut-out intersecting an edge of the main body portion adapted, in use, to conform to the shape of the bridge of a wearer's nose; a protective layer affixed to a first surface of the main body; and an adhesive layer affixed to a second surface of the main body portion opposite the first surface. Suitably, the protective layer is continuous (i.e. does not have any holes in it), and covers the entire first surface of the main body. Suitably, the protective layer comprises a thin, flat sheet of plastics material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for delivering therapeutic compositions to the inner-ear to treat inner-ear disorders. An embodiment of such a system comprises a sheath for insertion into the auditory canal and a cannula which can be inserted through the sheath. The cannula can include a tip for piercing the tympanic membrane and delivering the composition to an inner-ear tissue surface. The system may also include a therapeutic composition comprising a therapeutic agent and a thixotropic material which allows the composition to be delivered (e.g., by injection) through the cannula in liquid form and transition to gel-form once delivered to the tissue surface. A method for using the system comprises introducing the sheath into the ear, introducing the cannula through the sheath to pierce the tympanic membrane and position the tip adjacent an inner-ear tissue surface; and delivering the composition through the cannula to adhere to the tissue surface.

Abstract: A dilation catheter includes a shaft and an expandable element. The shaft includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion includes a tip and a bend. The tip is sized and configured to pass through an isthmus of a Eustachian tube (ET). The bend is proximal to the tip. The bend is formed at an angle configured to provide insertion of the tip into the isthmus of the ET via an ear canal associated with the ET. The expandable element is disposed at the distal portion of the shaft. The expandable element is configured to transition between a non-expanded state and an expanded state. The expandable element in the non-expanded state is configured for insertion into the ET via the isthmus. The expandable element in the expanded state is configured to dilate the ET.

Abstract: Provided is an earmuff that is compact and lightweight, has high sound insulating performance, is capable of insulating sound of a specific frequency range, and has excellent air permeability. The earmuff includes a headband, and two ear cups each having a housing attached to an end part of the headband and an ear pad locked to the housing, the housing has a housing opening part, a sound insulation structure is disposed in the housing opening part and insulates sound of a specific frequency range, and the housing opening part having the sound insulation structure disposed therein has a ventilation hole.

Abstract: A composite, expandable bioelectric device includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a planar substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.

Abstract: A treatment system for applying negative-pressure therapy to a wound site is disclosed. The treatment system may include a non-adherent material for applying to the perimeter of the wound site. In some embodiments, the treatment system may include a tape, a tissue interface, a sealing member, and a negative-pressure subsystem. The tape material may provide a smooth surface along the perimeter of the wound site for protecting the wound edges from stresses and for promoting epithelialization.

Abstract: A removable covering for an object includes an adhered section that is adhered to the object (e.g., adhered to a receiving surface of the object via an adhesive layer) and a free section that is not adhered to the object. The removable covering is sufficiently flexible to allow at least partial removal of the adhered section from the object by application of a force to the removable covering. Typically, the removable covering is adhered to the object such that resistance to removal of the covering from the object varies at different zones of attachment between the removable covering and the object. The resistance variation may be achieved, for example, by employing tabs, loops, folds, varying-strength adhesive strips, textures and/or release coatings. Exemplary packaging systems (e.g., containing removable coverings and/or objects) include features such that resistance to removal of the packaging system from an object varies at different phases of removal.

Abstract: A nursing pad assembly is described, combining adherence and water resistant advantages of silicone lamina with the comfort and absorption of an attached cloth layer. In particular, a nipple contact area passes through an aperture in the silicone lamina. In one embodiment the cloth layer includes at least three sub-layers engineered for toweling, wicking/absorption, and water resistant properties, respectively.

Abstract: A method for splicing a material associated with an absorbent article, including: transporting the material in a direction of transport with a material wound around an entrance roll and a moving roll of a dancer unit; splicing a subsequent material with a preceding material which is a material being transported, by bonding a leading end portion of the subsequent material with the preceding material; and cutting the preceding material so that the total length of a bonded portion and an stacking portion is larger than a path length of the material from a downstream end of a winding portion of the material that is wound around the entrance roll to an upstream end of another winding portion of the material that is wound around the moving roll positioned at a reference position.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for producing absorbent structures with absorbent layers with channel(s) without absorbent material, using a first moving endless surface with specific raised strip(s) and a second moving endless surface with specific mating strip(s).

Abstract: A diaper includes a medical pad including a piece of substrate with a major surface and an electric circuit on the major surface, a sensor connected with the electric circuit for measuring the electrical resistance of the electric circuit, and a wireless data transceiver or a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag electrically connected with the sensor for receiving results of the measuring from the sensor for subsequent transmission. The system carries out real time self-calibration to adaptively monitor the condition of the medical pad even in the face of changing environment and changing material properties.

Abstract: A diaper insert has a liquid impermeable external surface, an inner surface, and an absorbency area adjacent the inner surface. The absorbency area has at least one absorbent layer. The diaper insert has a distal end, an attachment end, and a midsection between the distal end and attachment end. The midsection has opposing sides that are in general mirror images to one another about a vertical line. A width of the midsection is less than or equal to a width of the attachment end, and a width of the midsection is less than or equal to a width of the distal end.

Abstract: An absorbent article has a length direction, a width direction and a thickness direction, and is provided at least with an absorbent body including water-absorbent fibers. The absorbent body includes deformation-guiding portions which extend in a predetermined direction, and base portions provided on both sides of each deformation-guiding portion. The deformation-guiding portions are provided with compressed regions which extend in said predetermined direction and in which the absorbent body has been compacted in the thickness direction, and protruding portions which extend in the predetermined direction on both sides of each compressed region and which protrude from the base portion toward the skin surface. The configuration is such that the fiber density of the protruding portions is less than the fiber density of the base portion.

Abstract: A smart safety kit includes one or more medical products, a container configured to receive the medical products therein, an interface coupled to the container, a processor, and a memory. The container and the medicals product are separate and distinct. The memory is coupled to the container and includes instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the interface to communicate step-by-step medical instructions for administering treatment to a patient with the medical products.

Abstract: A barrier configured to be located at a door a vehicle having a lift platform to enable an individual using a mobility device to exit and to enter an interior of the vehicle. The barrier includes a support base configured to be fixedly coupled to the vehicle. A first side and a second side each extend from the support base are spaced apart to define an access location for the individual using the mobility device. A barrier gate or a barrier plate include an entry position and a blocking position wherein, in at least one embodiment, movement of the lift platform moves the barrier plate from the entry position to the blocking position.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a support member having first and second ends. A door member is coupled to the support member and positioned on the first end. The door member is sized and shaped to fit over and removably couple to a top side of a vehicle door. A roof member is coupled to the support member and positioned on the second end. The roof member is sized and shaped to one of: fit over a vehicle roof rack, rest on a vehicle roof, and couple to a securing structure positioned on a vehicle roof.

Abstract: A system and method for improving stability of a wheelchair user includes a wheelchair having sensors measuring motion parameters to sense collisions and sharp turns which may unseat the user. Neuromuscular stimulating electrodes attached to extensor and flexor muscles of the user's trunk and under the command of a controller in communication with the sensors activate the muscles during turns and collisions to counteract the forces induced. A system and method for increasing manual propulsion efficiency includes sensors for sensing motion parameters indicating completion of a manual push of the wheelchair wheels and recovery from the push. Neuromuscular stimulating electrodes attached to extensor and flexor muscles of the user's trunk and under the command of a controller in communication with the sensors activate the muscles at the appropriate time in the cycle of push and recovery.

Abstract: An expandable wheelchair handlebar that adjusts in height and width.

Abstract: A moving apparatus is rideable by a caregiver and operable by a motor. The moving apparatus includes a main body and a first rotating body mounted on the main body so as to be rotatable around a first rotation axis. The moving apparatus also includes a second rotating body mounted on the main body so as to be rotatable around a second rotation axis. The second rotation axis is disposed spaced apart from the first rotation axis. The first rotating body and the second rotating body contact the ground. The main body is configured such that a wheelbase defined by the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis is changeable.

Abstract: A configurable assistive device comprising: a platform; at least three wheels; and, at least three independent leg mechanisms, each respective leg mechanism coupled to the platform and a respective one of the at least three wheels, each respective leg mechanism configured to move the platform relative to the respective wheel for positioning the platform at an elevation and for inclining the platform to an inclination to configure the assistive device into one of a plurality of configurations.

Abstract: A wheelchair includes a chair frame mechanism and two pedal mechanisms. The chair frame mechanism includes a frame body and two pedal-mounting rods. The pedal mechanisms are respectively mounted to the pedal-mounting rods. Each of the pedal mechanisms includes a pivot unit sleeved on the corresponding pedal-mounting rod and having has a guide groove, a positioning unit mounted to the corresponding pedal-mounting rod and engaging the guide groove, and a pedal unit mounted to the pivot unit.

Abstract: A bed with controllable components, including switches or motors of a motor-adjustable lying surface of the bed or an external interface for controlling components outside the bed via control signals, comprises: a first operating unit to operate at least one of the components, wherein the first operating unit comprises a first interface to transmit first control signals via a wire; a second operating unit to operate at least one of the components, wherein the second operating unit comprises a second interface for the wireless transmission of communication signals; and a control system to receive the first control signals from the first operating unit and to receive the communication signals from the second operating unit, wherein the control system is configured to prioritize operation of a component within or outside the bed with the first operating unit over operation of the component with the second operating unit.

Abstract: A rotational transfer platform system which aids in transferring an immobile individual from one location to another. The rotational transfer platform system generally includes a platform which is rotatably connected to a base which is adapted to rest on the ground. A walker frame extends from the upper surface of the platform to aid in securing any individual standing on the platform. The walker frame may be adapted to transition between an expanded state for use and a collapsed state for transport or storage. A locking member may be utilized to selectively lock rotation of the platform with respect to the base in one of a plurality of different radial positions to ease with transferring an individual from one location to another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mattress for preventing and treating bedsores comprising a main body (1) and an exchangeable element (2, 3, 4), said exchangeable element (2, 3, 4) comprising an absorbent composition (7) and a disinfectant composition (8). The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a mattress, and comprising the following steps: production of the main body (1), covered with a cover (5), in particular in plasticized jersey, with a housing for at least one exchangeable element (2, 3, 4), production of an exchangeable element (2, 3, 4) in honeycomb cardboard or viscoelastic cellular foam, deposition of an absorbent composition (7) in the exchangeable element, deposition of a disinfectant composition (8) on the absorbent composition, arrangement of an envelope (11) around the exchangeable element (2, 3, 4), made in particular of a permeable nonwoven textile, placement of the exchangeable element (2, 3, 4) in the car responding housing of the main body (1).

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a manifold valve assembly engaged to an inflatable apparatus, such as a cushion to prevent pressure ulcers, for example. The manifold valve assembly is also in communication with a processing device to determine an optimal immersion level for a user seated on the inflatable apparatus. Additionally the processing device, in communication with the manifold valve assembly may save optimal immersion or air pressure levels for comparison to future checks of cushion pressure and send that to a user interface at the processing device. The assembly and processing device may also save and display a history of pressure checks.

Abstract: A patient repositioning system for pulling a patient toward a head end of a bed includes a sheet, a mattress, and a housing which contains at least a part of a drive mechanism for operatively coupling to and pulling the sheet. The housing resides below a head end piece of the mattress, and is secured to the bed deck. The sheet pulling structure extends out of the housing via a slot and releasably attaches to the sheet, in a manner which has a low profile so as to pass through the slot. The sheet is longer than and wider than the mattress, and has beaded longitudinal side edges which are retained within rows of spaced retainers located on opposite sides of the mattress. During pulling of the sheet, the contoured shape of the housing facilitates movement of the sheet into the housing via the slot, even though the sheet width extends beyond the lateral edges of the mattress.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dental instrument bridge for holding a plurality of dental instruments. The dental instrument bridge comprises: a instrument holder configured to hold at least a first dental instrument; and a display for displaying information related to a dental treatment. The display has a first covered portion. The first covered portion being at least partly covered for a user when the first instrument is arranged in the instrument holder.

Abstract: The biodegradable urn planting system, also called a LIVING URN, is an apparatus capable of rapid degradation in soil that the user can fill with cremated remains, a pH neutralizing and sodium diluting material, soil, planting mix, wood chips, and a living plant (seedling or bare root stock). When one loses a loved one, it is often difficult to discern what to do with the remains (be they human or animal). Many towns and cities do not allow for burial, and storage of cremated remains can be problematic. The present invention seeks to provide a meaningful and tangible way for one to remember the loved one when the cremated remains are buried with a seedling that may be drop shipped and is appropriate for the environment of use. Thus, the seedling grows into a tree, providing comfort and a reminder of the deceased.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to haptic devices for implantation in a human subject. Such haptic devices can include various actuators, including both active and passive haptic actuators, for providing feedback to a user.

Abstract: The universal walker seat is an apparatus that supports a user while standing and sitting. The apparatus allows a user to sit if the user is too weak or tired to continue walking. The apparatus includes a folding walker, at least one suspending sheet, and a set of fasteners. The folding walker allows a user to redistribute weight while walking in order to ease the stress of walking on whichever body part is not strong enough to support the user. The at least one suspending sheet safely and comfortably supports a user while sitting with the folding walker. The at least one suspending sheet hangs from the folding walker with the set of fasteners. The set of fasteners allows the at least one suspending sheet to be attached to a variety of folding walkers and remain attached to a folding walker regardless if the folding walker is extended or collapsed.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating diseases, such as various cancers, neoplasms, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases, among others, by clamping the skin of a subject in need of treatment so as to apply a compressive force that is sufficient to cause damage, often manifested in pain or bruising, to the underlying tissue. The invention additionally provides kits containing clamps capable of regulating the distance between the arms of the clamp such that a user of the clamp will apply a safe amount of pressure to the skin of a subject that is sufficient to cause tissue bruising and/or pain.

Abstract: The present invention is a handheld roller having at least two units that can spin around while the handheld roller is flipped or rotated to occupy, entertain and soothe the user.

Abstract: A massage device comprising a base (4) provided with means (8) for adjusting the frames (2) of massage balls (1) in order to allow the distance (1) between the massage balls (1) to be adjusted, and wherein the shafts (7) of the massage balls (1) are secured to the frames (2) in such a way that they extend upwards in a V shape with respect to one another.

Abstract: A light emitting module and massage device provide vaginal rejuvenation. The device exposes collagen in the vaginal area or mucosa to temperatures elevated over normal body temperature to cause the collagen to reversibly or irreversibly denature while simultaneously applying vibration. Once thermally-induced collagen denaturation has occurred, both neoelastogenesis and neocollagenesis may occur and may be initiated with fibroblast proliferation, which may be promoted with vibration. Neofibrogenesis also occurs due to the fibroblastic activity, responsible for secretion of new collagen matrix to effect tissue repair. Thus, the device exploits thermally-induced collagen denaturation and repair along with simultaneous vibration to improve tissue tone, connective tissue tension and bulk tissue regeneration.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method may include inhibiting contamination of a medical device. The method may include positioning a first shield on a torso of a subject. The first shield may inhibit transmission of solid and fluid contaminants. The method may include positioning a wearable harness of a medical device on a torso of a first subject. The method may include positioning a second shield on a torso of a subject such that the wearable harness is positioned between the first shield and the second shield. The second shield may inhibit transmission of solid and fluid contaminants. The method may include applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of a plurality of engines coupled to the wearable harness. The method may include mobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent to the treatment areas.

Abstract: An agent analysis system includes a terminal product system, a remote diagnosis system (RDS), and an agent analyzer. The terminal product system is supplied with a power source and provided with a current sensor to sense the power source. The RDS is used to transmit at least one control instruction via internet for the terminal product system. They agent analyzer is used to communicate with the terminal product system and the RDS, and configured to measure and analyze the electricity use characteristics of the terminal product system to be transmitted to the RDS; and receive and convert the control instruction from the RDS via internet for the terminal product system.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include an apparatus for use in a bathtub containing water. The apparatus includes an outer shell, a soap holder, configured to hold a liquid soap, at least one set of blades, and a motor disposed within the outer shell and coupled to the set of blades. The motor is configured to form soap bubbles by spinning the set of blades such that the blades lift the water from the bathtub, and pass the lifted water, together with liquid soap from the soap holder, through air. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: An acupressure therapeutic foot band including a pressure pad configured to be worn by a wearer such that when worn the pressure pad is configured to be in pressure contact with an innerside of an ankle of the wearer and generally aligned with a uterus pressure point of the wearer. A method of using a therapeutic device the method may include positioning the therapeutic device about a wearer's foot; arranging the therapeutic device such that a pressure pad of the therapeutic device is positioned in pressure contact with a uterus pressure point; and securing the therapeutic device in place.

Abstract: A fluid transfer assembly, drug container, and method for enabling fluid transfer in an infusion system is taught. The assembly includes a fluid container containing an infusion fluid, and a drug container. The fluid container has at least one inlet port for receiving a medical substance from the drug container. The assembly further includes at least one fluid barrier controlling fluid passage between the drug container and the fluid container. The inlet port exhibits a first luer-lock connector, and the drug a container is sealed by a cap exhibiting a second luer-lock connector for attachment to the first luer-lock connector. The fluid barrier is designed and arranged to be ruptured by an external force to allow the fluid passage.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical container may include a cylindrical hollow container body (100) defining a hollow chamber (111) to receive a pharmaceutical liquid, the container body (100) including a portion on a sidewall (121) of the container body (100), wherein the portion has a longitudinal extension along the longitudinal axis of the container body (100) and a circumferential extension along the circumference of the container body (100), thereby forming a window (122) through the sidewall (121) of the container body (100) into the hollow chamber (111), the window (122) comprising two long edges (124) and two short edges (125), and a Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna (110) arranged on the outer surface (120) of the sidewall (121) of the container, the antenna (110) including one or a plurality of nested antenna windings (150), each of them surrounding an interior periphery (140) including a substantially longitudinal portion (141) arranged along the two long edges (124) of the window (122), and a substantially cir

Abstract: A container consisting of plastic material that is produced using the blow, fill and seal method and the filler material of which, enclosed by a container wall (15, 20), can be autoclaved, is characterized in that at least one shaping means (19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 33) is provided in the container wall (15, 20), which ensures, despite a low relative air volume in the container, that when administering the filler material by infusion the container wall (15, 20) collapses at least partially reducing the volume, without aeration of the container.