Abstract: A wheelchair power supply system for providing backup power for an electric wheelchair includes an electric wheelchair has an armrest. A pouch is suspended from the armrest and the pouch has a plurality of apertures extending into an interior of the pouch. A power supply is positioned in the pouch and the power supply has a charge port for charging the power supply. The power supply has a plurality of outputs and each of the outputs is selectively and electrically coupled to an electronic device for charging. Moreover, the electric wheelchair is selectively and electrically coupled to one of the outputs such that the power supply serves as a backup power source for the electric wheelchair.

Abstract: A patient transport apparatus comprises a base, a patient support deck, a wheel assembly, and a braking system. The wheel assembly includes a wheel and a braking mechanism. The braking system includes a linkage assembly, a manual actuator, and an electrical braking assembly. The linkage assembly is arranged to place the braking mechanism in a braked state and a released state. The manual actuator moves the linkage assembly manually to place the braking mechanism in the braked state and the released state. The electrical braking assembly includes a driving assembly that moves to a first position and to a second positing that causes the linkage assembly to place the braking mechanism in the braked state and the released state, and to a home position that allows the linkage assembly to move relative to the driving assembly to enable the braking mechanism to be manually actuated with the manual actuator.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus for supporting a patient comprising a support frame and a support deck coupled to the support frame. The support deck has a deck section arranged to articulate relative to said support frame between a first position and a second position. An actuator is interposed in force-translating relation between the support frame and the deck section to articulate the deck section. The actuator comprises a biasing device configured to store mechanical energy and having an interface. The actuator further comprises a torque multiplier coupled to the deck section and engaged with the interface to translate mechanical energy stored in the biasing device into force acting on the deck section to urge the deck section toward the first position.

Abstract: A system and a method for managing patient therapy protocols are disclosed. The system includes a patient support apparatus for supporting a patient, a first input device for use by a first caregiver, a second input device coupled for use by a second caregiver, a location system for determining a location of the first caregiver, and a therapy management system. The therapy management system receives a location of the first caregiver and a selection of a patient therapy protocol, which includes a location requirement. The therapy management system then determines whether the first caregiver location input signal satisfies the location requirement before initiating the selected patient therapy protocol or notifying the second caregiver if the location of the first caregiver does not satisfy the location requirement.

Abstract: Techniques for a patient support apparatus are provided to assist in transferring power/data to an external electronic device, such as a smartphone. The patient support apparatus comprises a support structure, a power supply and a portable charging device. The charging device comprises an energy storage unit and a receiving element coupled to the energy storage unit. The receiving element is configured to wirelessly receive power. A receptacle is coupled to the support structure and comprises a surface including a sending element being coupled to the power supply. The surface is configured to receive the charging device. The charging device is removable from the surface. The sending element is configured to wirelessly transfer power to the receiving element of the charging device such that the energy storage unit of the charging device stores the transferred power for charging an external electronic device.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus and a method of notifying persons within a vicinity of the patient support apparatus are disclosed. The patient support apparatus includes a patient support structure for supporting a patient, an actuator for moving the patient, a notification system, and a controller coupled to the notification system and the actuator. The controller receives a selection of a remote control function via a communication network, generates a notification in response to receiving the selection of the remote control function, and transmits an output signal to the actuator based on the selection of the remote control function. The notification system executes the notification prior to the controller transmitting the output signal to the actuator.

Abstract: A gravestone marker made from a single slab of granite that is carved and cut. A bulletproof, transparent covering for a viewing chamber allows for placement of photographs and other small objects within the chamber. The chamber is carved out of the granite slab, and a back wall is cut from the slab and reattached to enclose the chamber. This allows for smoothing and polishing of the chamber prior to reattachment of the back wall. Luminescent sand can be placed within the chamber to provide illumination to the objects stored within.

Abstract: Disclosed is a therapeutic stretching apparatus, which in particular provides a user with a system for providing an assist to increase knee extension as well as for maintaining stability of the knee after surgery. This device can not only act as a therapeutic stretching apparatus but also can act as a primary post-op knee brace with locks/limits on hinge to prevent user from further injuring the joint.

Abstract: A power assistive device (100) for hand rehabilitation that provides training of a combined movement of finger flexion-extension and forearm supination-pronation to a user. The power assistive device (100) includes a hand brace (102) and a base (104). The hand brace (102) includes finger driving units (206) that adjustably connect to a platform (202, 204), actuators (208) that en connect to the finger driving units (206), and force sensors (232) that connect to the finger driving units (206) and the bottom of the hand brace (102) and detect force signals generated by movement of the hand brace (102).

Abstract: There is disclosed a mobility aid for use by a user having a lower body amputation site. The mobility aid includes a lower body exoskeleton (LBE). The LBE has a pelvic support structure and a first leg and a second leg. Each of the first and second legs are movably coupled to the pelvic support structure, wherein at least the first and second legs are selectively actuable to move the lower body exoskeleton relative to a surface on which the mobility aid is positioned. The LBE also includes a carrier selectively positionable with respect to the lower body exoskeleton and, which in use, supports the user at or about an amputation site; and a harness system configured to, when in use, secure the user to the lower body exoskeleton.

Abstract: The invention concerns an exoskeleton made of elements combined or attached together, said elements being adjustable or not and said elements being made in a sandwich construction. The invention also concerns a method to manufacture such an exoskeleton.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an improved mobility and transfer assistance device designed act as a stability device for the user, as well as, an improved transfer apparatus for assisting in the transfer of the user or patient from one location or position to another location or position. The present mobility and transfer assistance device can be used as both a mobility device, such as a walker or wheelchair, but is also designed to provide more stability and guidance to the user, thereby encouraging the user to perform many daily tasks independently with minimal assistance.

Abstract: A portable lower leg compression device for applying pressure to a lower leg of a user includes a panel. Each of a plurality of bladders is coupled to an inner face of the panel and extends from adjacent to a first side to proximate to a second side of the panel. A plurality of first couplers is coupled to the panel proximate to the first side of the panel. A plurality of second couplers is coupled to the panel proximate to the second side of the panel. A compressor assembly is coupled to the panel and is operationally coupled to the plurality of bladders. Each second coupler is positioned to couple to a respective first coupler to couple the panel around the lower leg. The compressor assembly is positioned to selectively inject air into the bladders to inflate the bladders to apply pressure to the lower leg.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a claw massage apparatus including a drive mechanism, a transmission mechanism, a base and a plurality of massage mechanisms. The drive mechanism may drive rotation of the transmission mechanism, and the transmission mechanism is provided with a moving rail. The transmission mechanism is rotatably connected to the base. The plurality of massage mechanisms includes a connecting pail connected to the moving rail in a transmission way and a massage claw positioned outside the base. Wherein the drive mechanism can drive rotation of the moving rail, during the rotation of the moving rail, the respective connecting parts can be pushed to swing, such that the respective massage claws move between the first extreme position and the second extreme position, in a first extreme position, the respective massage claws are close to each other; in a second extreme position, the respective massage claws are distanced from each other.

Abstract: A method of conditioning a soft tissue region or site of a patient prior to, during or after a fat grafting procedure, or any combination of these, has the steps of: activating an ultrasonic or acoustic shock wave generator or source to emit ultrasonic or acoustic shock waves; subjecting the soft tissue region or site to ultrasonic or acoustic shock waves stimulating the said soft tissue; wherein the emitted waves are focused or unfocused low energy acoustic shock waves or ultrasonic waves and wherein the soft tissue region or site underlies the patient's skin. The soft tissue region or site is one of a buttock, a breast or a scalp. The method of conditioning a soft tissue region or site further has the step of: treating the soft tissue region or site after conditioning and implanting or injecting viable fat cells in a fat grafting procedure.

Abstract: A device for stimulating at least one cranial nerve and/or spinal nerve is described. The device includes a vibratory motor, and an earpiece, wherein the earpiece is molded substantially to fit within the external ear canal and contacting the concha of a subject's ear. A method of reducing migraine headache and trigeminal neuropathy pain is also described. The method includes positioning a vibratory earpiece within an ear of a subject, applying vibrational energy to at least a portion of the skin of at least one of the auditory canal, auricle and concha of the ear, thereby stimulating at least one sensory fiber of at least one of cranial nerve 5, cranial nerve 7, cranial nerve 9, cranial nerve 10, spinal nerve C2, and spinal nerve C3. A method to normalize breathing, normalize blood pressure, induce sleep, increase salivation, and improve vertigo, nausea, and visual dysfunction accompanying migraine is also described.

Abstract: A massage chair includes a frame having a base frame and a backrest frame. The backrest frame pivotally couples to the base frame and operates between at least two positions. The backrest frame has a mechanical rotating joint and guide rail. The guide rail splits at the rotating joint when transitioning positions. An extendable footrest frame is included and pivots relative to the backrest frame. A foot massage airbag system includes a plurality of airbags coupled to the extendable footrest frame. An electronic circuit board has an embedded software program for regulating the position of the backrest frame and the footrest frame. Additionally, the electronic circuit board communicates with a compressor and valve to regulate operation of the airbags. Operation of the airbags induces a stretching effect upon a user as the airbags inflate to compress against the user and the extendable footrest frame extends.

Abstract: A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) device comprising: (I) a flexible substrate having opposing substantially flat surfaces; (II) one or more sensors disposed within the substrate between the substantially flat surfaces, the one or more sensors configured to measure a force applied to the substrate; and (III) a power supply electrically connected to the substrate, wherein a controller located within a housing of the power supply receives an input from the one or more sensors and outputs a signal to an indicator located on at least one of the substantially flat surfaces to visually indicate a value of the force.

Abstract: A therapeutic thermal energy measuring system, method and application for a meridian thermal therapy device. The therapeutic thermal energy measuring system for a meridian thermal therapy device comprises: a time setting module for setting a time; a temperature setting module or an intensity level setting module for setting a temperature or an intensity level; a therapeutic thermal energy measuring module for measuring therapeutic thermal energy on the basis of a preset time and a preset temperature or intensity level, and outputting a result, and/or performing real-time measurement of therapeutic thermal energy on the basis of a preset temperature or intensity level and cumulative working hours of a treatment head of the meridian thermal therapy device, and outputting a result.

Abstract: A cap and seal system for a liquid medicament container. The system comprises a cap formed from a substantially rigid material, and has a retention component integrally formed therewith. A seal is formed from a material which is less hard than the cap and positioned within the cap such that, when the retaining component retains the cap on a container in use the seal is positioned such that it forms a fluid tight seal between the cap and the container. A recess is formed in the seal through which a liquid outlet channel can pass in use to access the contents of the container via the cap and the seal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a solid pharmaceutical administration form using a 3D printing process as well. The process is a printing process that allows the production of solid pharmaceutical administration forms in a flexible manner and in conformity with the high quality standards required for the production of pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a pill detection apparatus may comprise a blister pack receiving container, an elastomeric connector layer; and a printed circuit board (PCB) layer disposed beneath the elastomeric connector layer. The PCB layer may include a plurality of touch points, wherein each touch point of the plurality of touch points is configured to, when the blister pack is disposed on top of the elastomeric connector layer, sense whether a respective region of the blister pack is in contact with the elastomeric connector layer. The PCB layer may include a plurality of IR sensors sense properties of a respective region of the blister pack.

Abstract: An occlusion clearing device for a patient has a housing with a motor(s) that generates repetitive motion, which is reciprocating, rotational or both. A clearing stem including a sheath that has a lumen, wherein aspiration is conducted through the sheath lumen. A wire is located in the sheath lumen and receives repetitive motion from the controller. The sheath terminates in a sheath end having at least one sheath opening. The wire terminates in a wire tip, which may be flat, helical, or tubular. The wire tip is positioned within the sheath end, in proximity to the sheath opening(s), and movement of the wire tip and/or sheath end relative to each other creates shearing forces that break up an adjacent occlusion.

Abstract: A photocurable composition is provided, which is characterized by comprising a polymerizable monomer component (A), an inorganic filler component (B) having an average particle diameter of 0.07 ?m or more, an organic-inorganic composite filler component (C) comprising an inorganic filler component (C1) and an organic polymer component (C2) and having an average particle diameter of 0.5 ?m or more, and a photopolymerization initiator (D), wherein the inorganic filler component (B) and the organic-inorganic composite filler component (C) are contained in a total amount of 100 to 1500 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the polymerizable monomer component (A), and the polymerizable monomer component (A), 90 parts by mass or more of the inorganic filler component (B) and 90 parts by mass or more of the organic-inorganic composite filler component (C) are selected in such a manner that specific requirements can be satisfied.

Abstract: A treatment agent for a cosmetic powder is provided. The treatment agent contains a reactive organosiloxane represented by the following general formula (1) as a main ingredient: In general formula (1): each R1 is independently an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms; each R2 is independently an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; R3 is a divalent alkylene group; n is an integer of 1 to 200; and p is an integer of 1 to 3. The treatment agent for a cosmetic powder of this disclosure is capable of imparting excellent lipophilicity. A cosmetic raw material having cosmetic effect and giving an excellent feeling of use, and a cosmetic are also provided.

Abstract: A skin smoothing film made from a skin smoothing composition that comprises sodium silicate, polyvalent silicate and water. Moreover, the film may be made from a composition that has a contraction value of from about 30% to about 160%. The film thickness is from about 5 microns to about 50 microns, preferably from about 10 microns to about 40 microns, when applied. The standard deviation of the film over the area covered is less than about 30, preferably less than about 25.

Abstract: A structure is realized where effects imparted to an applied face can be improved. A thin film that is applied to an applied face of an application object has front and back faces, of which one is disposed at the applied face side in use, and includes a thin film main member that has biocompatibility, a first functional layer including a first functional component laminated on a front face of the thin film main member, and a second functional layer including a second functional component that differs from the first functional component, layered on a back face of the thin film main member.

Abstract: This invention provides for a thin emulsion base for cosmetic products with low to medium viscosity. The bases are excipients that provide stability to cosmetic products. The thin emulsion bases of this invention are from non-synthetic and non-petroleum based products and comprise over 80% juice derived solvents with the balance being a combination of alkane texture enhancers and lipid emulsifiers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a high load of metal oxides that is phase stable and sprayable. It comprises a branched hydrophobically modified ethoxylated urethane copolymer and a hydrophobically modified alkali swellable emulsion copolymer comprising of one or more acrylate monomers and an ethoxylated associative comonomer.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and formulations for treating, inhibiting, or ameliorating cellulite. Aspects described herein relate to formulations including a saline solution, reactive oxygen species, a rheology agent, an emollient, and a pH modifier and methods of using these formulations for treating, ameliorating, or inhibiting cellulite.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for brightening skin and a method for brightening skin using the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition has a pH<7, and includes an oxidizing agent, in some embodiments comprising hydrogen peroxide, and at least one fatty compound present from about at least 30% by weight, based upon the total weight of the composition. The method for brightening skin includes applying to the skin a composition provided as a single-part system, the system including the oxidizing agent and a fatty compound component.

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

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising zinc phosphate, stannous fluoride and an organic acid buffer system, as well as methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a composition for transdermal delivery, comprising 1) a nanoemulsion comprising an active ingredient, saturated lecithin, phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, a polyol, and water, and 2) a modified layered double hydroxide; and a preparation method therefor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cosmetic agents which are based on natural oils, are preferably free from silicones and preferably are present in the form of a hair oil, and use thereof for the care of keratin fibres.

Abstract: A method for strengthening and repairing keratin fibres including providing a caustic as well as an acidic crosslinking composition, wherein the caustic crosslinking composition comprises an at least bi-functional Bronsted-acid and the acidic crosslinking composition comprises an at least bi-functional organic acid, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier; applying the caustic as well as the acidic crosslinking composition to keratin fibres; and optionally mixing the caustic crosslinking composition into a commercially available hair coloring or hair bleaching composition.

Abstract: A hair treatment method comprising steps (1) to (5) to be performed in the following order: (1) a step of applying a first composition to hair, wherein the first composition is acidic and comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, glyoxylic acid hydrates, glyoxylates, and glyoxyl amides; (2) a step of leaving the hair having the first composition applied thereto to stand; (3) a step of heating the hair with a high temperature heating device; (4) a step of applying a second composition to the hair, wherein the second composition comprises substantially no oxidizing agent and has a pH of 9.0 or more; and (5) a step of leaving the hair having the second composition applied thereto to stand.

Abstract: A lip cosmetic has a high transparency without giving unnatural whiteness and exerts a remarkable effect of ultraviolet ray protection over a broad wavelength range including the UVA and UVB regions. The lip cosmetic includes (A) at least 5% by mass of UV absorbers; wherein said (A) UV absorbers comprises (A1) at least one UV absorber selected from a group consisting of octocrylene, dimethicodiethylbenzalmalonate and diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, and (A2) ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate; (B) a high-viscosity oil component in a range of 30% by mass to 70% by mass thereof; (C) a low-viscosity oil component in a range of 20% by mass to 40% by mass thereof, and (D) titanium dioxide and zinc oxide of which a total content is at most 0.5% by mass thereof; and wherein a sun-protection-factor (SPF) of the lip cosmetic is at least 20, and a critical wavelength thereof is at a shortest 370 nm.

Abstract: The invention concerns cosmetic compositions comprising diglycerol tetrapelargonate, or a mixture of diglycerol tetrapelargonate with one or more esters selected from neopentylglycol dipelargonate, glycerol tripelargonate, pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate, and their use for the care of the skin and hair, and in make-up and in hygiene products.

Abstract: A method of making a hair care formulation is provided, comprising: providing a hair care system concentrate, comprising: 9 to 15 wt % of a cellulose based cationic polymer; 39 to 60 wt % a polyalkylene glycol; 9 to 15 wt % a film forming nonionic polyethylene glycol polymer; 2.5 to 20 wt % a linear polypropylene glycol; and 10 to 35 wt % a polyethylene glycol diester of stearic acid; providing at least one hair care additive; providing water; adding the hair care system concentrate and the at least one hair care additive to the water to form the hair care formulation.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising (a) from 0.01 to 10 wt % of surfactant in a solvent, by weight of the total composition, and (b) a mixture of amino acids, wherein the mixture of amino acids comprises glutamic acid, alanine and proline gives damage repair benefits to chemically damaged hair.

Abstract: Provided are gelling agent compositions capable of preparing gel compositions with good stability, which include a composition containing (A) at least one kind of N-acyl acidic amino acid dialkylamide represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the DESCRIPTION) and (B) fatty acid having 3-22 carbon atoms or fatty acid having 3-22 carbon atoms and higher alcohol having 8-22 carbon atoms or (E) N-acylamino acid, a composition containing (A) at least one kind of N-acyl acidic amino acid dialkylamide represented by the formula (I) and (B?) a solvent having a boiling point of not more than 120° C. and not more than 2 wt % of water, and a composition containing a particular N-acyl acidic amino acid dialkylamide at a particular ratio.

Abstract: A shampoo composition is disclosed that has from about 5 to about 40 weight % of one or more detersive surfactants and an aqueous carrier comprising water and one or more polyols, wherein the weight ratio of one or more polyols to water is higher than or equal to about 0.4, and the water content is higher than or equal to about 9% by weight of the composition. The composition delivers thorough hair cleansing, good lather, good conditioning wet feel, clean rinse feel during use, leaving hair with very low residue on the hair surface. The use of the shampoo composition also provides high hair volume, smooth dry hair feel, and bouncy hair that is easy to style.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a cosmetic product for changing the natural colour of keratinous fibres, in particular human hair, which contains at least one package (VP) as well as a cosmetic composition (KM) contained in this package (VP). The package is formed from a multilayer foil (F) which contains at least two polymer layers (P1) and (P2) as well as at least one barrier layer (BS). The cosmetic composition comprises at least one oxidizing agent, at least one thickening agent as well as at least one anionic surfactant. Using the package (VP) in combination with the cosmetic composition (KM) surprisingly does not result in expansion of the package or excess loss of water from the medium (KM) during storage.

Abstract: The invention provides an antimicrobial personal cleansing composition comprising: (i) an aqueous continuous phase including one or more anionic cleansing surfactants, (ii) a dispersed phase including dispersed particles of zinc pyrithione (ZPT) in combination with one or more additional zinc salts; (iii) a cationic deposition polymer selected from one or more cationic polygalactomannans having an average molecular weight (Mw) of from 1 million to 3 million g/mol and a cationic degree of substitution of from 0.13 to 0.3; (iv) an anionic polymeric rheology modifier selected from one or more carboxylic acid polymers, and (v) a nonionic polymeric rheology modifier selected from one or more nonionic cellulose ethers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a permanent shaping composition for the permanent deformation of hair comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one reducing agent comprising a mercapto functional group, at least one alkalizing agent, and a malodor suppressant system comprising at least a first malodor suppressant, herein the first malodor suppressant has a molecular weight of from 100 to 400 g/mol, and wherein the malodor suppressant system has a distribution coefficient log P (octanol/water) of 2 or more.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic product for changing the natural color of keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, which contains at least one package (VP) and a cosmetic composition (KM) located in this package (VP). The package is made of a multi-layer film (F) which contains at least two polymer layers (P1) and (P2) and at least one barrier layer (BS). The cosmetic composition comprises at least one oxidizing agent, at least one C8-C30 alcohol, at least one anionic surfactant, at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one liquid cosmetic oil. The use of the package (VP) in combination with the cosmetic composition (KM) surprisingly does not lead to a swelling of the package or excessive water loss of the agent (KM) during storage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions suitable for styling hair. Certain compositions comprise a. at least one alkoxysilane having at least one solubilizing functional group and at least one amino substituent; b. at least one acid; and c. at least one ionic latex film former. Also provided are methods of using same.

Abstract: Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) and formulations for nail coating are disclosed. By including a POSS in the nail coating topcoat formulation, gloss and hardness of the cured nail coating are improved without compromising removability. If included in the color layer formulation, the POSS provides improved adhesion to the nail such that a base layer is not needed. Incorporating a fatty alcohol methacrylate in the topcoat formulation also improves gloss and hardness. Polyurethane copolymers can provide the cured nail coating with good solvent removability without compromising adhesion to the nail, gloss or hardness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition using a mannosylerythritol lipid, which is a kind of glycolipid, as a stabilizer in order to prevent kojyl methylenedioxycinnamate, which is an active ingredient having various skin effects such as antiaging, whitening and antioxidation, from causing crystallization inside a dosage form. Even if the cosmetic composition according to the present invention contains a high concentration of an active ingredient, crystal precipitation does not occur in various dosage forms, and thus the functionality of the active ingredient is maximized, skin delivery is increased and the texture during use is improved.