Abstract: An electric locomotion apparatus including a dynamically stabilized vehicle including two wheels, the vehicle including a pivot arranged along a longitudinal axis and rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The pivot is configured to transfer a steering control to the wheels. A seat is positioned on the vehicle, wherein the seat is configured to accommodate a user affected by motor disability of the lower limbs, the seat being tiltable sideways by a lateral shift of the user's weight. The locomotion apparatus further includes one or more transmission device arranged between the seat and the pivot, the transmission device configured to transfer a tilting movement of the seat to the pivot. A first rod and a second rod can be centrally pivoted together, the second rod pivotally fixed to the vehicle, and the seat being associated with a second end of the first rod.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a seat arrangement (1) for an electrically powered wheelchair, wherein the seat arrangement comprises (1): a mounting arrangement for mounting the seat arrangement (1) to a chassis of an electrically powered wheelchair, a seat frame (3), a backrest frame (5), a backrest actuator (7), wherein the backrest frame (5) is pivotally coupled to the seat frame (3), forming a first pivot axis (A1), and wherein the backrest frame (5) is pivotally coupled to the backrest actuator (7), forming a translatable second pivot axis (A2), a retaining mechanism (11) arranged to retain the backrest frame (5) in an upright position while the backrest frame (5) is subjected to a forward-tilting force smaller than a threshold value, wherein the retaining mechanism (11) is arranged to allow movement of the backrest frame (5) to a forward-tilted position when the backrest frame (5) is subjected to a forward-tilting force equal to or greater than the threshold value, and a locking mechanism (13) arrang

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for turning a patient onto their side without having to place anything under the patient's torso in order to turn the patient are provided. This disclosure provides apparatus and methods for turning a patient with these apparatus without having to place anything under the patient's torso. Certain embodiments provide apparatus specifically designed to enable a caregiver to turn a patient without the assistance of a second person to hold them in place.

Abstract: A transfer system includes a first mechanical element including a portion of a one of a support platform and a transfer device; a second mechanical element including a portion of a one of the support platform and the transfer device; and a sacrificial element including a first end, a second end, and a central portion, the second end removably connected to the first mechanical element with a first connecting fastener, and the first end removably connected to the second mechanical element with a second connecting fastener.

Abstract: A patient monitoring and repositioning system (10a) includes a mattress (26), a sheet (16) residing on an upper surface of the mattress (26), a housing (29) containing a drive mechanism (28), and a sensor (20) adapted to sense a position of a patient (22) resting on the mattress (26). The drive mechanism (28) is operable to pull the sheet (16) and thereby pull the patient (22) resting thereon. The housing (29) receives the sheet (16) through a slot (54). In the event that the patient (22) is in an undesirable position on the mattress (26) as detected by the sensor (20), a controller (24) directs the drive mechanism (28) to pull the sheet (16) so as to pull the patient thereon from the undesirable position to a desirable, predetermined position. The controller (24) may direct the drive mechanism (28) automatically or indicate the undesirable position to a caregiver so that the caregiver may direct the drive mechanism (28) accordingly.

Abstract: A rehabilitation aid for lowering a person to the floor, or lifting a person from the floor. The lifting device comprises a base for resting upon a support surface, a seating surface configured to support a person, an elevator mechanism in mechanical communication with the base and the seating surface for raising and lowering the seating surface, and a back rest arranged substantially orthogonally proximate the seating surface.

Abstract: A latticed patient-hoisting device for a hospital bed and methods of its use for lifting, moving, turning and positioning of hospital patients. Embodiments of the device have a plurality of vertical and parallel straps running parallel to the patient's body from head to feet and a plurality of horizontal straps perpendicular to the vertical straps. The ends of the horizontal straps are removably attached to one or more rails of a hospital bed by a loop. The device is placed under a patient, and the patient is moved by drawing one or more ends of one side of the horizontal straps and attaching those ends to one or more rails on the same side of the bed. In embodiments, one or more horizontal straps may be detached from a rail or repositioned along it to provide access to a particular area of the patient's body for patient care.

Abstract: Caskets, cap panel assemblies for a casket, and methods for manufacturing cap panel assemblies are described. A casket may include a casket shell, at least one casket cap pivotally mounted on the casket shell, and a cap panel assembly mounted in the at least one casket cap. The cap panel assembly may include a cap panel, a puffing member attached to each edge of the cap panel, and a cap panel insert. The cap panel insert is fastened to the cap panel using pins. The cap panel insert can include a frame, fabric, filler, and a backing board. The cap panel insert can include elastic or ribbon-shaped straps positioned on a front face of the cap panel insert. The elastic or ribbon-shaped straps can be positioned in a lattice or grid-like arrangement. The cap panel insert can include a mounting bracket or a screw and wire assembly for mounting the cap panel insert on a wall.

Abstract: A casket transport and lowering device system is presented. The system includes a transportable frame with extendable rails configured to rotate and extend out over a gravesite. The extendable rails may also include an end rail and one or more extendable feet. The transportable frame may also be protected inside an exterior housing. The system also includes a carriage that rolls along the extendable rails into a position directly over the top of the gravesite. The carriage supports a lowering device upon which the casket rests. When the carriage is positioned over the gravesite, the lowering device is also positioned to lower the casket into the grave.

Abstract: A vault lowering aid comprising a housing; an elongated member; a drive shaft; a drive sprocket disposed within the housing and engaged with the draft shaft, such that a rotation of the draft shaft causes a rotation of the drive sprocket; at least one driven sprocket disposed within the housing and engaged with the drive sprocket via a chain, wherein the chain enables the rotation of the drive sprocket to cause a rotation of the driven sprocket; a driven shaft, wherein the driven shaft is engaged with the driven sprocket, such that the rotation of the driven sprocket causes the rotation of the driven shaft, and wherein the driven shaft is configured to engage a vault lowering device geared box; and at least one guide mechanism configured to secure the vault lowering aid on the geared box.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to monitor physiological for the occurrence of life threatening events and to apply stimulation to prevent the occurrence of said life-threatening events. Systems and methods for applying the stimulation are also disclosed. These systems include applying the stimulation through via a mattress having a passive section and an active section, a plurality of focal stimulators, and/or an array to apply the stimulation are also disclosed. These devices include a mattress with an active region and a passive region, a stimulating array do deliver targeted stimulation, and a plurality of stimulators to apply focused stimulation.

Abstract: A portable urinal mounting assembly selectively connectable to a walker having a pair of side support assemblies including upper and lower support braces. The mounting assembly comprises an body sleeve adapted to receive a portable urinal. Front left and right straps and rear left and right straps are attached to the body sleeve. Each of the front and rear left and right straps have an end portion including an attachment device. The end portions of the straps are arranged and designed to be removably secured to the upper and lower support braces of the pair of side support assemblies.

Abstract: A foldable crutch includes an upper rod having a pad portion on a top end thereof and a first coupling portion at a bottom end thereof. The first coupling portion includes at least one positioning groove and a receiving groove. A handle is disposed on the upper rod. A lower rod includes an upper end having a second coupling portion mounted to the first coupling portion. The second coupling portion includes a positioning member for coupling with the positioning groove or the receiving groove. A turn knob is mounted to the first coupling portion. An axle extends through the first and second coupling portions and is pivotably connected to the turn knob. An elastic element biases the first and second coupling portions to disengage the positioning member from the at least one positioning groove when the turn knob is in the unlocking position.

Abstract: Described herein is a control system that facilitates assistance mode(s). In particular, the control system may determine a particular assistance mode associated with an account. This particular assistance mode may specify (i) operations for an aerial vehicle to carry out in order to obtain sensor data providing environment information corresponding to a location associated with the account and (ii) feedback processes to provide feedback, via a feedback system associated with the account, that corresponds to respective environment information. The control system may transmit to the aerial vehicle an indication of the particular operations corresponding to the particular assistance mode and may then receive environment information for the location associated with the account. Based on the received environment information, the control system may apply the specified feedback processes to initiate feedback in accordance with the particular assistance mode via the associated feedback system.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a cushion and a seatback coupled with the cushion. The vehicle seat further includes a first set of independently inflatable massage bladders coupled within the seatback. The massage bladders of the first set are arranged to extend diagonally from adjacent a center line of the seatback at a first vertical location toward a first lateral side of the seatback at a second vertical location above the first location.

Abstract: Systems and methods to externally compress or collapse the peripheral vascular system of a patient during CPR to mechanically redirect blood to the torso and head regions to enhance the likelihood of successful CPR outcomes. A plurality of sleeves adapted for placement on a patient's limbs during CPR, each sleeve including at least one inflatable fluid chamber, and at least one inflation source fluidly coupled to each of the inflatable fluid chambers of the sleeves. The sleeve chambers can be inflated to a desired compression pressure and maintained at the desired compression pressure continuously throughout CPR to prevent or restrict blood flow in the limbs. The compression pressure may be sufficient to redirect substantial blood from the patient's limbs to the patient's torso and head regions and enhance hemodynamic wave reflection during CPR.

Abstract: A dual masturbator device for two adult males to masturbate simultaneously. The dual masturbator device has a Y-shaped design which permits entry of two male members for the purpose of mutual masturbation. The internal material mimics genital flesh, and allows the two adult males to feel each other through the material, increasing the sensation. The dual masturbator device also includes a temporary plug so that one opening can be used by a single male if preferred. The device can be made of clear material so that users are able to observe their members within the device.

Abstract: Emergency CPR systems for patient support systems utilizing backup battery power. For example, an emergency CPR switch attached to a hospital bed provided with a patient support platform having a portion that is pivoted between a flat position and an inclined position by a motor powered by a battery during emergency usage. The emergency CPR switch includes: a first relay disposed between the battery and the motor; a controller configured to provide a motor control signal to control the motor; and a switch electrically connected to the first relay. When the switch is operated the first relay is activated to drive the motor with the battery in a direction placing the pivotable portion in the flat position and control of the motor by the motor control signal is disabled or overridden.

Abstract: The present invention relates to unitary bottle for injection, more particularly, to a unitary medicine bottle having an integral structure where a medicine container is easily connected with a plastic container including a solution at a completely sterilized state so that powdered, freeze-dried or liquid medicine is mixed with the solution with one touch for a short time. The unitary medicine bottle for injection according to the present invention comprises: a plastic container equipped with a coupling member connected with a medicine container at one end and a releasing member for releasing a liquid medicine to be at the other end; a protection cap integrally formed with the coupling member to accept the medicine container; and a flue needle which moves forward in a direction of the medicine container and perforates a stopper of the medicine container and is inserted in the coupling member connecting the plastic container with the medicine container.

Abstract: An adaptor intended to be mounted on a distal tip of a drug delivery device is provided. The distal tip defines an axial passageway for transfer of a product contained in the drug delivery device. The adaptor has a longitudinal axis A aligned on the axial passageway. The adaptor includes: a connection member for connecting the adaptor to a connector; an inner ring releasably engageable on the distal tip; and a compression component separate from the inner ring and configured to be unreleasably snap-fitted onto the inner ring engaged on the distal tip by proximal movement of the compression component with respect to the inner ring. The compression component is configured to exert a centripetal pressure on the inner ring so as to prevent axial movement of the inner ring with respect to the distal tip.

Abstract: An exemplary vial adapter may include a moveable member, an elongated member with a first passage, a second passage coupled to an expandable first reservoir, and a third passage coupled to an expandable second reservoir. In a first orientation of an exemplary vial adapter, a fluid may be directed through the first passage into the first reservoir or the second reservoir. In a second orientation of an exemplary vial adapter, a fluid may be drawn through the first passage and a fluid drawn through an air passage into the second passage. In a second orientation of an exemplary vial adapter, a fluid may be directed through the first passage and through the third passage into the second reservoir. In a first orientation of an exemplary vial adapter, a moveable member may be activated to direct a fluid from the second reservoir through the third passage.

Abstract: Disclosed is an NGT system, the system comprises a nasogastric tube having a diameter and length configured to pass through an esophagus such that the lumen of the NGT maintains fluid communication with a portion of the digestive tract, and a digestive tract sensor operatively associated with the NGT, the digestive tract sensor configured to sense from inside the body and transmit signals in response to one or both of conditions relating to nourishment states of the digestive tract, and positioning of the NGT.

Abstract: A device is provided for unclogging an enteral tube including a first length of tubing, the distal end of which is fitted with a connector for connecting to an enteral feeding tube and the proximal end of which is fitted with a connector that is not compatible with an enteral feeding tube. An anti-reflux valve is situated in the first length of tubing and allows fluid flow only towards the distal end thereof. A second length of tubing has a proximal end connected to the first length of tubing at a position between the proximal end of the first length of tubing and the directional valve. A pressure relief valve is situated in the second length of tubing. A method is provided for utilizing the device to clear a clogged enteral tube.

Abstract: A teething device that is configured to retain a pacifier in a central aperture of the teething device. The teething device has a plurality of lobes at a first end, with the lobes having a plurality of nubs for teething. The aperture and latch are configured to universally retain the edges of a pacifier shield or handle such that the nipple of the pacifier may be presented to a child utilizing the device. The device may also include a plush toy attached to an attachment ledge of the teething device. The plush toy includes an internal pocket for storing a pacifier.

Abstract: Oily cosmetics which exhibit sufficient filling properties of viscosity and fluidity during the heating and melting steps of manufacture, significantly ameliorate the problems associated with the aggregation of powder, and have excellent usability characteristics, contain coated powder obtained by subjecting base material powder to composite treatment using at least alkylsilane and phospholipid through a wet method. The oily cosmetics contain 5 to 65 mass % of powder component, 0 to 40 mass % of solid oil, and 25 to 95 mass % of liquid oil, in which the content of the coated powder in the powder component is 0.1 to 65 mass % based on the total amount of the oily cosmetics.

Abstract: Described herein are tooth whitening strips comprising a hydratable adhesive film with a first side and a second side, the first side having a granular bleaching ingredient attached thereto in an amount effective to whiten teeth, together with methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition in the foam form comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one aqueous phase, talc and one UV sunscreen ingredient. It also relates to a cosmetic composition in the foam form comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one aqueous phase, at least 1% by weight of at least one mineral filler relative to its total weight, and one UV sunscreen ingredient.

Abstract: The hair care composition includes a cationic surfactant, a silicone, and an aqueous carrier, wherein the silicone to high melting point fatty compounds ratio is about 100:0. Additionally, the hair care composition has a liquid phase viscosity of from about 1 centipoise to about 500 centipoise. The hair care composition can be dispensed as a dosage of foam; applying the foam to the hair; and rinsing the foam from the hair. The foam has a density of from about 0.025 g/cm3 to about 0.15 g/cm3 when dispensed from the aerosol foam dispenser.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating and protecting teeth against erosion by use of oral compositions comprising polymeric mineral surface active agents, metal ions such as stannous and zinc and combinations thereof. The present methods provide improved resistance of teeth to erosive demineralization or dissolution and prevention of tooth damage by subsequent exposure of teeth to erosive chemicals such as acidic foods and beverages.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating and protecting teeth against erosion by use of oral compositions comprising polymeric mineral surface active agents, metal ions such as stannous and zinc and combinations thereof. The present methods provide improved resistance of teeth to erosive demineralization or dissolution and prevention of tooth damage by subsequent exposure of teeth to erosive chemicals such as acidic foods and beverages.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising zinc phosphate and stannous fluoride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising particles of at least one polymer that is surface-stabilized with a stabilizer, the polymer of the particles being a C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer; the stabilizer being an isobornyl (meth)acrylate polymer chosen from isobornyl (meth)acrylate homopolymer and statistical copolymers of isobornyl (meth)acrylate and of C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate present in an isobornyl (meth)acrylate/C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate weight ratio of greater than 4, at least one hydrocarbon-based oil and at least one silicone elastomer conveyed in at least one second oil. The invention also relates to a process for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, in which said composition is applied.

Abstract: A hair strengthening conditioner formulation for application to human or animal hair for the purpose of strengthening and improving the hair. The present invention is for external application but may also be used in combination with dietary supplement compositions. The present hair strengthening conditioner comprises a proprietary mixture of a number of compounds as described in the tables and the claims.

Abstract: An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition is free of an anionic surfactant and a fluoride source.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a shampoo composition for hair frizz reduction comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% of a moisture control material or mixture of moisture control materials wherein the moisture control material is selected from one or more of the following: wherein R? is —COOY, sulfonic acid, or C?CH—COOY, Y is hydrogen or a metal ion, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl, vinyl, allyl, methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxyl, halogen, sulfate, sulfonate, nitro, or —CH?CH—COOR, and wherein the moisture control material is an acidic material and further wherein the moisture control material has a % Protein binding higher than 20 and Molecular Volume lower than 500 and Partition coefficient octanol to water (log P) lower than 3 and hydrogen binding higher than 10 and pKa lower than 5.0.

Abstract: Disclosed is related to an anti-aging peptide, which has an amino acid sequence of ProAspSerThrGluAlaLys (SEQ ID NO: 1). Also provided are anti-aging compositions comprising the peptide and personal care methods of using the peptide.

Abstract: A synthetic peptide for stimulating melanogenesis is provided. The synthetic peptide consists of the amino acid sequence of AsnSerAlaThrGluArgGlu (SEQ ID NO: 1). Also provided are methods and compositions for stimulating melanogenesis in a subject.

Abstract: Cosmetic products and methods for temporarily shaping keratin-containing fibers using the cosmetic products are provided herein. A cosmetic product for temporarily shaping keratinic fibers includes a cosmetic preparation. The cosmetic preparation contains at least one copolymer a1) that is constructed from at least the following monomer units: (meth)acrylic acid, (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester, and (meth)acrylic acid hydroxy alkyl ester. The cosmetic preparation further contains at least one copolymer a2) that is constructed from at least the following monomer units: styrene, and at least one of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid. The proportion by weight of copolymers a1) and a2) with respect to the total weight of the cosmetic preparation is about 1.0 to about 10 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an anhydrous composition in powder form or in paste form, in which the following steps are performed: from 30% to 65% by weight, relative to the weight of the composition, of organic, mineral or composite solid particles, and also mixtures thereof, are prepared, 10% to 40% by weight, relative to the weight of the composition, of a mixture comprising at least one organopolysiloxane elastomer conveyed in at least a first silicone or hydrocarbon-based non-volatile oil is prepared, 10% to 45% by weight, relative to the weight of the composition, of an organic binder phase comprising at least a second hydrocarbon-based or silicone non-volatile oil, identical to or different from the first oil, is prepared; at least one pasty compound having a content of between 5% and 25% by weight, relative to the weight of the composition, optionally at least one wax and optionally at least one volatile oil; the wax content not exceeding 5% by weight, relative to the we

Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application to the nails contains undecylenic acid, a urea-based component, a monohydric alcohol such as isopropanol, a diol such as propylene glycol, dimethyl isosorbide, and a carboxylic acid other than undecylenic acid, preferably lactic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one cosmetically acceptable excipient and from 0.01 to 1% by weight, preferably from 0.05 to 0.6%, and more preferably from 0.1 to 0.3% by weight of the combination of an extract of the brown alga Laminaria digitata, of a Saccharomyces hydrolysate and of ascorbic acid or one of its esters, the percentage being expressed by dry weight. The combination of active agents of the invention for which a synergistic effect with regard to the synthesis of the procollagen I has been shown also produces an advantageous effect with regard to other markers of aging.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a single-layer, effervescent tablet comprising a high level of aspirin and a reduced amount of alkaline substances, where the tablet rapidly dissolves in water.

Abstract: The present invention includes a construct that comprises at least one microbubble encapsulated within the aqueous core of a microcapsule. The present invention also includes a pharmaceutical composition comprising a construct comprising at least one microbubble encapsulated within the aqueous core of a microcapsule. The present invention further includes a method of imaging a tissue or organ in a subject, a method of delivering a therapeutic cargo to a tissue or organ in a subject, and a method of treating a disease or disorder in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods of using the same. A first aspect of the present invention comprises a composition comprising a first viscosity increasing agent; at least one polyhydric alcohol; at least one buffering agent; at least one preservative; a second viscosity increasing agent; at least one organic solvent; at least one humectant; at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient; and water, wherein the composition is buffered to a pH of about 3 to about 11.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of delivering a composition comprising nanoparticles that comprise a macrolide and an albumin by directly injecting the nanoparticle composition into the blood vessel wall or the tissue surrounding the blood vessel wall. The methods can be used for inhibiting negative remodeling or vascular fibrosis in the blood vessel and are useful for treating various diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, methods and kits for the treatment of bone particularly impaired or damaged bone.

Abstract: A formulation for vaginal administration comprising an effective amount of a composition of dried Lactobacillus cells and boric acid, with a carrier. The composition can include one or more antioxidants. Optionally, the composition is in a unit dosage form. Also provided are methods for making and using the composition.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical solution for a medication delivery apparatus, especially a metered dose inhaler, is described. The pharmaceutical solution comprises: (a) a liquefied propellant component consisting essentially of and preferably consisting entirely of 1,1-difluoroethane (R-152a); (b) ethanol; and (c) a drug component dissolved in the propellant/ethanol mixture consisting of at least one drug selected from the group consisting of beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) and fluticasone propionate (FP).

Abstract: A pharmaceutical solution for a medication delivery apparatus, especially a metered dose inhaler, is described. The pharmaceutical solution comprises: (a) a liquefied propellant component consisting essentially of and preferably consisting entirely of 1,1-difluoroethane (R-152a); (b) ethanol; and (c) a drug component dissolved in the propellant/ethanol mixture consisting of at least one drug selected from the group consisting of beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) and fluticasone propionate (FP).

Abstract: The invention relates to liposomes for pulmonary application, advantageously comprising at least one first and at least one second phospholipid, cholesterol, and at least one active substance and/or colorant, wherein the first phospholipid is a phosphatidylcholine, preferably DSPC, and the second phospholipid is a phosphatidylcholine or an ethanolamine, preferably selected from the group DMPC, DPPC, DPPE. It is thereby advantageous if the first and the second phospholipid are present at a molar ratio of 0.5:1 to 10:1, preferably at a ratio of 6:1 to 2:1, in particular preferably at a ratio of 3:1. It is further advantageous if the molar ratio between phospholipids and cholesterol is between 10:1 and 1:1, preferably between 6:1 and 3:1, in particular preferably 4:1. The second phospholipid is further preferably DMPC or DPPE, in particular preferably DPPE. The size of the liposomes is advantageously between 0.05 ?m and 5 ?m, preferably between 0.2 ?m and 2.