Abstract: System, device and method for cross-linking corneal tissue by inserting a membrane into corneal tissue and activating a radiation emitting component to effect cross-linking in desired areas within the cornea.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, an apparatus comprises a housing, an emitter, and an electronic circuit. The housing is configured to fit within a patient's mouth. The emitter is at least partially encased within the housing. The emitter is configured to emit an effective amount of light to the alveolar soft tissue when the housing is disposed within the mouth. The electronic circuit is operatively coupled to the emitter. The electronic circuit is configured to control the emitter when the housing is disposed within the mouth and the apparatus is in use during orthodontic treatment. The apparatus and its use for regulating tooth movement or maintaining or improving oral tissue health are disclosed herein.

Abstract: There is provided a phototherapy apparatus, in which the therapeutic light is delivered through or in proximity to one or more massage components. The massage component provides mechanical massage to the subject biological tissue and modifies the properties of the subject tissue in thickness, density, etc. to facilitate the absorption of the therapeutic light and enhance the effect of the phototherapy procedure.

Abstract: A wearable apparatus for treatment of living biological tissue by optical irradiation.

Abstract: A therapeutic device is provided that utilizes a microprocessor-controlled assembly having a heater and a ceramic plate which emits a Far Infrared wavelength of 8-10 microns and a Terahertz frequency vibration that flows throughout and deep into the human body. The Far Infrared heat energy produced by the therapy device stimulates the flow of internal energy in a person resulting in many therapeutic benefits.

Abstract: Systems and methods for synchronous motion optimization of device of moving components are provided. The methods may include obtaining positions of multiple components of a system; determining, based on the positions, a velocity of each component at each position; determining, based on the velocity of each component, a minimum duration for each component to traverse each segment between two sequential positions; determining, based on the minimum duration for each component to traverse each segment, an optimized duration corresponding to each segment; and determining, based on the optimized duration corresponding to each segment, motion parameters of each component in each segment, the motion parameters of each component in each segment forming the control plan of the system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for determining the pose of an anatomical body part of a patient's body for planning radiation treatment, a corresponding computer program, a non-transitory program storage medium storing such a program and a computer for executing the program, as well as a system for determining the pose of an anatomical body part of a patient's body for planning radiation treatment, the system comprising an electronic data storage device and acquire surface tracking data the aforementioned computer.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system and method for adapt a treatment plan. The method may include: obtaining an initial treatment plan of a region of interest, wherein the initial treatment plan includes a first initial treatment fraction and a second initial treatment fraction; causing a radiation treatment device to deliver the first initial treatment fraction; obtaining a treatment record related to the first initial treatment fraction; and generating an updated second treatment fraction based on the second initial treatment fraction and the treatment record.

Abstract: Presented systems and methods facilitate efficient and effective monitoring of particle beams. In some embodiments, a system comprises a primary particle beam generator that generates a primary particle beam, and a monitoring component that monitors the primary particle beam. The monitoring component comprises: a reaction component that is impacted by the primary particle beam, wherein results of an impact include creation of secondary photons; a detection component that detects a characteristic of the secondary photons; and a primary particle beam characteristic determination component that determines a characteristic of the primary particle beam based upon the characteristic of the secondary photons. The characteristic of the primary particle beam can include a radiation dose measurement and dose rate. The reaction component can include a foil component. A resolution time of less than a nano second can be associated with detecting the secondary photon characteristic.

Abstract: Method for treating hair comprising the successive application onto hair of polymeric layers which can be removed to a large extent or even totally in an easy manner upon request of the user by using a composition having a pH of at least 8.5.

Abstract: Method for treating hair comprising the successive application onto hair of polymeric layers which can be removed to a large extent or even totally in an easy manner upon request of the user by using a cationic surfactant.

Abstract: Provided herein are oral care compositions comprising HABP, which are useful in methods of repairing or inhibiting dental erosion, promoting dental remineralization, and/or enhancing the anti-cavity effects of fluoride.

Abstract: Approaches presented herein are directed at a mobile device case including an emergency tool (e.g., a window-breaker, a seatbelt cutter). The mobile device case comprises a first compartment formed by an interior face of a mobile device enclosure for holding a mobile device (e.g., a smart phone, a tablet). The emergency tool is housed within a second compartment that is attached to an exterior face of the mobile device enclosure.

Abstract: A mobile safety fall arrest cart is provided. The mobile safety fall arrest cart is configured to move along an edge of an elevated surface as a worker works along the edge. The worker is connected to the cart with a safety line. If the worker falls from the elevated surface, the weight of the worker causes a spike assembly to move from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, a spike member engages the elevated surface so as to assist in arresting the worker's fall.

Abstract: A safety climb attenuation apparatus provides a more robust and visually inspectable apparatus for climbing safety. In an upper bracket, a pivot arm is attached to a base that is disposed upon a structure. The upper bracket includes an attenuation member such as an elastic bushing, mounted on the pivot arm or the base, that resists pivoting of the pivot arm relative to the base when a safety cable attached to the pivot arm causes the pivot arm to pivot. In a lower bracket, a similar attenuation member is attached to a base disposed on the structure, with an anchor bolt connecting the cable to the attenuation member so that the attenuation member resists upward movement of the cable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mold transformer with a solid aerosol fire extinguisher, and more particularly, to a mold transformer which is further provided with a fire extinguisher to spray a fire extinguishing agent to coils to rapidly suppress and extinguish a fire when the fire breaks out in the mold transformer or its surroundings, by preventing the fire breaking out in the mold transformer from spreading to the outside and preventing the fire breaking out outside from spreading to the mold transformer, thereby enabling early suppression and prevention of a fire. The fire extinguisher sprays a solid aerosol as the fire extinguishing agent to a space between the coils or to the outer wall of a primary coil.

Abstract: An ergonomic hose load platform for a fire fighting vehicle is provided. The ergonomic hose load platform includes a platform and at least one pivot mount defining a pivot axis. The platform is pivotable about the pivot axis to open and close the platform.

Abstract: This invention refers to a method for preparing a chemical digester characterized by using organic and inorganic elements used for multiple purposes such as an accelerator in the decomposition of organic matter, as a water flocculant, as an organic soil fertilizer and as a means to eliminate the concentration of flies and other inserts in organic matter to decompose. The method comprises heating water in a reactor at a temperature of 38° C., adding a polysaccharide, an anti-thickener and an antifoam. The method then comprises the addition of two organic acids, one of them previously mixed in a second reactor and, finally, an inorganic acid until the mixture is homogenized. Optionally the method comprises the packaging of the mixture and the treatment of organic matter.

Abstract: A balance beam game apparatus disclosed by the present invention includes at least a base and at least a combining piece. A surface of the combining piece is an arc-shaped surface and the other surface of the combining piece is a horizontal plane. Two ends of the combining piece are provided respectively with a locking slot at a proper location, a connecting slot is disposed above and below the base respectively, and the connecting slot can be latched with the combining piece. A wall on each of two sides of the connecting slot is provided respectively with a locking block which can be selectively latched in the locking slot of the combining piece. Therefore, by combining the abovementioned elements, a game apparatus in all kinds of combinatorial change in routes can be formed.

Abstract: A muscle trainer comprising curved, elongate spring elements is disclosed. The spring elements are arranged with facing concave sides and include end areas formed at each of the ends of the spring elements. The muscle trainer includes a first joint element being formed at a first end area of each spring element and a second joint element being formed at a second end area of each spring element. The spring elements are connected at their two end areas via joints formed from the joint elements. The first joint elements are designed as brackets having a bend in the direction of the concave side of the respective spring element and in each case at least partially enclosing the second joint element of the respective other spring element. A method for producing the muscle trainer and its use as a hand trainer are disclosed.

Abstract: A power measurement apparatus for an exercise machine may include an optical sensing component and a pair of code wheels supported by the frame of the exercise machine. The pair of code wheels may include a first code wheel having a plurality of first windows and a second code wheel having a plurality of second windows that individually at least partially overlap respective ones of the first windows to define respective effective window, the width of which may vary responsive to the application of power via at least one moment-producing assembly. The optical sensing component is operatively associated with the pair of code wheels to detect variations in the width of the effective window and thus measure the power applied via the moment-producing assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable leg exercise apparatus for allowing a user to perform a leg exercise while sitting on a sitting structure, or alternatively, when standing in a modified standing position. In a first embodiment, the adjustable leg exercise apparatus includes a foot engagement member; a knee-thigh engagement member; at least one elastic resistance member; at least one foot securing mechanism for securing or locking the foot engagement member to the at least one elastic resistance member; at least one knee-thigh securing mechanism for securing or locking the knee-thigh engagement member to the at least one elastic resistance member; and a plurality of length adjustment and securing devices for securing each of the at least one elastic resistance member in any one of a plurality of predetermined adjustment positions. In a second embodiment, the knee-thigh engagement member may include a knee-thigh wrapping device.

Abstract: A belt pulling exercise apparatus includes an adjusting belt, having a first ladder lock disposed thereon, and one end of the adjusting belt is passed through a first ring; two connecting belts, two first ends of the two connecting belts are fastened to the first ring simultaneously, two second ends of each connecting belts opposite to the first ends are respectively fastened to a third ring, and two second rings are respectively fastened to an upper surface of each connecting belt between the first end and the second end; two elastic rope assemblies, each elastic rope assembly is arranged corresponding to each connecting belt, and two ends of each elastic rope assembly are respectively connected to the second ring and the third ring of each corresponding connecting belt; and two hand grips, each hand grip is arranged at each corresponding connecting belt and each corresponding elastic rope assembly.

Abstract: A weighted exercise ribbon has flexible unweighted portions located at each end with at least one weighted portion between, with the end unweighted portions having sufficient length that the ribbon may be conveniently positioned or tied in place by a user.

Abstract: A weighted pivot arm apparatus attached to a weight rack component, comprising: a body having an upper end and a lower end and extending along longitudinal axis; an attachment point disposed on the body comprising at least one wing with a hole therethrough and wherein the attachment point is rotatably mounted to the weight rack component; and, an impact bumper disposed on a lower end of the body.

Abstract: A free weight bar stabilizer, to be used with a standard size bar and attached barbell plates. The stabilizer includes a beam pivotally attached to a frame at a pivot point so that it is angularly movable in an arc between a raised position and a lowered position, and a carriage attached to the beam so that it is linearly movable radially out from the pivot point between a retracted position and an extended position. The carriage includes spaced distal arms with attachment points for attaching the bar to support its opposing ends. The bar is thus freely movable within an envelope defined by the ranges of the simultaneous angular movement of the beam and the linear movement of the attachment points on the carriage.

Abstract: A crank apparatus includes a crank arm having at least one cavity on one of the surfaces of the crank arm, at least one thin material layer embedded within the at least one cavity and having an exposed outer surface, and at least one sensing element attached to the outer surface of the thin material layer. The crank arm is manufactured of a material with non-uniform strain characteristics, the thin material layer is manufactured of a material with uniform strain characteristics, the crank arm is adapted to be deformed by a force, the thin material layer is adapted to be deformed correspondingly with the deformation of the crank arm, the at least one sensing element is adapted to measure the corresponding strain of the thin material layer to measure the force applied on the crank arm. A bicycle and a stationary exercise bicycle equipped with the crank apparatus are further provided.

Abstract: A pronation supination wrist deviator exercise device includes a handle having a proximal portion and a distal portion; a shaft defining a longitudinal axis extending from a proximal end to a distal end; and a head portion having a predetermined weight. The head portion or the handle are mounted for relative movement on the shaft between a first position and a second position. The head portion and the handle define a first distance. The predetermined weight of the head portion represents a first weight. The first weight multiplied by the first distance represents a first effective torque of the device. When the distance between the head portion and the distal portion of the handle is changed to at least a second distance, the first weight multiplied by the second distance represents at least a second effective torque of the device.

Abstract: An exercise device, including a base, a body connected to the base, a tension system connected to a top portion of the body, a plurality of rotatable extensions disposed at side portions of the tension system, each of the plurality of rotatable extensions comprising an insertion end at an end portion of each of the plurality of rotatable extensions, and at least one removable attachment to attach to the insertion end of each of the plurality of rotatable extensions.

Abstract: A position adjusting device for exercising apparatus includes a first frame body and a second frame body that are relatively displaceable in a longitudinal direction. A pressing member and a control assembly are respectively disposed at opposite sides of the first frame body. The control assembly has an axle portion and a deflection portion with an elastically extendable distance therebetween. At least one connecting arm connects the deflection portion and the pressing member. The control assembly is rotatable about the axle portion, so that the deflection portion is movable from a first position through a second position to a third position. When the deflection portion is in the first position, the distance is between a maximum length and a minimum length. When the deflection portion is in the second position, the distance is the minimum length. When the deflection portion is in the third position, the distance is the maximum length.

Abstract: An indoor rower has a frame, a rolling assembly, and a winding assembly. The frame has a beam having a first end and a second end. The rolling assembly is disposed adjacent to the second end of the beam and has a rotatable wheel hub and a cable coiled around the wheel hub. The cable has a first cable end fastened to the wheel hub and a second cable end connected to a handle. The winding assembly has a first pulley set disposed adjacent to the first end of the beam, a second pulley set disposed at the second end of the beam, and an elastic cord coiled around the wheel hub, the first pulley set, and the second pulley set. The elastic cord has a first cord end being stationary and a second cord end being fastened to the wheel hub.

Abstract: A pedal-type vibrational apparatus includes a seat body, a pedal assembly, a gear plate assembly, a drive assembly and an eccentric assembly, like a lever structure. By treading the pedal assembly, the gear plate assembly drives the drive assembly to rotate. The drive assembly is connected with the eccentric assembly. The user can fully exercise the muscles of the body during exercise, and the vibrational effect generated by the eccentric assembly can stimulate the acupuncture points of the body to improve the blood circulation. The left and right pedals can be treaded in turn to continuously drive a gear to rotate in the same direction so as to achieve the effect of acceleration and to enhance vibrations.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exercise disc for strengthening the fingers of the hand, including a disc body with an upper disc surface on which the palm together with the fingers and the thumb can be placed, wherein receiving areas for a region of the fingertips and a region of the thumb tip are recessed in the upper disc surface. According to the invention: one disc body is provided for the left hand and one disc body is provided for the right hand; two neighbouring receiving areas are provided for each said region of the finger tips and said region of the thumb tip; and the respective finger and the thumb can move between the two receiving areas by abduction/adduction. Preferably, the receiving areas are in the form of blind slotted holes.

Abstract: An oscillating positive expiratory pressure system including an oscillating positive expiratory pressure device, an adapter coupled to the device, and a control module coupled to the adapter. The control module provides real time information about the use of the device, and provides feedback and storage of the information to improve the use thereof.

Abstract: A system for body training or fitness coaching services includes an application that runs on an Internet based network wherein a number of mobile devices used by coaches and trainees communicate with a computer server. Through the application running on a mobile device, a coach user may design a customized training program for each trainee user contracted with the coach user. The trainee user may use a mobile device to record his or her exercise imitating the customized training program and upload the videoed session to the server. The coach user can examine the trainee user's performance by asynchronously reviewing an abridged version of the videoed session and provide feedback advices to the trainee user.

Abstract: A method for providing a swim fin includes providing a foot attachment member and a blade member having a predetermined blade length. The blade member has a soft portion made with a relatively soft thermoplastic material. The method includes providing a relatively harder portion and the relatively soft thermoplastic portion that is molded to the relatively harder thermoplastic portion. The method includes providing an orthogonally spaced portion of the relatively harder portion that is arranged a predetermined orthogonal direction while said swim fin is in state of rest. The method includes providing the blade member with a predetermined biasing force portion that is arranged to urge the orthogonally spaced portion while the swim fin is in a state of rest. The method includes arranging a significant portion of the blade length to experience pivotal motion a lengthwise angle of attack during use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf ball capable of exhibiting an excellent spin performance in approach shot while the effect on the spin performance in driver shot is being suppressed to be low. The golf ball of the present invention includes a core, a cover located outside the core and having dimples formed thereon, and a coating layer located outside the cover and formed with a material having a surface force of ?130 ?N or less.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having excellent impact durability. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a spherical core and at least one cover layer covering the spherical core, wherein the spherical core is formed from a core rubber composition containing (a) a base rubber, (b) an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and/or a metal salt thereof as a co-crosslinking agent, (c) a crosslinkable compound having two or more polymerizable unsaturated bonds in the molecule, and (d) a crosslinking initiator.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball that can strike a good balance in approach performance under a rough condition and a wet condition while maintaining a flight distance on driver shots.

Abstract: A device has a lightweight inner bladder and an outer layer that covers the inner bladder. The inner bladder bunches up, “crunches,” becomes pleated, folded or the like against the inner surface of the outer layer. The bunched up surface of the inner bladder may be flattened and/or reconfigured upon impact, thereby absorbing energy. The bunched up inner bladder may create an uneven surface on the outer layer thereby altering the manner through which the device travels through the air. The device may be configured for any of a variety of sports or games such as, for example, a simulated soccer ball, football, rugby ball, baseball and/or softball, a tennis ball, a beachball or other oversized ball, a golf ball, a flying disc, a weighted punching bag, or any of a wide variety of devices for play and/or training.

Abstract: A golf ball retrieval device is disclosed that includes a plurality of claws are disposed adjacent to one another and aligned in a first direction, each of the plurality of claws including a coupling portion to which at least one pivot member is fixed; a plurality of elongated rigid link members extend transversely between two or more of the plurality of claws and are arranged to pivot on two or more of the pivot members, in which the plurality of claws are movable relative to one another between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration; and a locking mechanism configured to secure the plurality of claws in the collapsed configuration when the locking mechanism in a first position, and to secure the plurality of claws in the expanded configuration when the locking mechanism is in a second position.

Abstract: A metalwood golf club head, including a striking face, wherein the striking face comprises a geometric face center, a posterior body portion comprising a crown and a sole, wherein the crown is connected to an upper portion of the striking face and the sole is connected to a lower portion of the striking face, a vertical plane passing through the geometric face center, a neutral axis extending through the geometric face center, the neutral axis perpendicular to an outer surface of the striking face at the geometric face center, wherein a crown height CHN of the crown return measured at the first offset distance DN is within 10% of the sole height SHN of the sole return measured at the first offset distance DN, the crown height CHN and the sole height SHN measured perpendicularly to the neutral axis on the vertical plane.

Abstract: Described herein is a golf club head that comprises a body and a face portion. The golf club head further comprises at least one stiffener, at least partially within the interior cavity and directly coupled to the face portion at a location with an x-axis coordinate, of a club head origin coordinate system of the golf club head, greater than 20 mm and less than 50 mm or greater than ?50 mm and less than ?20 mm.

Abstract: Described herein is a golf club head that comprises a body and a face portion. The golf club head further comprises at least one stiffener, at least partially within the interior cavity and directly coupled to the face portion at a location with an x-axis coordinate, of a club head origin coordinate system of the golf club head, greater than 20 mm and less than 50 mm or greater than ?50 mm and less than ?20 mm.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf club head that comprises a strike face. The strike face has a central region, defined by a forty millimeter by twenty millimeter rectangular area centered on a center of the strike face and elongated in a heel-to-toe direction. Within the central region, the strike face has a characteristic time (CT) of no more than 257 microseconds. Within the central region, no less than 25% of the strike face has a coefficient of restitution (COR) of at least 0.8. Within the central region, no less than 60% of the strike face has a CT of at least 235 microseconds. Within the central region, no less than 35% of the strike face has a CT of at least 240 microseconds.

Abstract: A golf club providing improved golf ball launch conditions is disclosed herein. The golf club includes a face component and a sole comprising an elongated recess disposed proximate the face component. The elongated recess preferably is tube shaped, and preferably has an opening with a smaller width than an innermost surface of the elongated recess. The elongated recess may be a separate piece that is permanently affixed within an opening in the sole. Some embodiments of the golf club also comprise a cover affixed to the sole and at least partially covering the opening of the elongated recess, while other embodiments comprise a filler material disposed within the elongated recess or between the elongated recess and an internal surface of the face.

Abstract: A golf club head comprising a body and a plurality of tubes is disclosed herein. The body comprises a face section, a sole section with a protrusion extending upward and a crown section. The body defines a hollow interior. Each of the plurality of tubes extends from the crown section to the protrusion of the sole section.

Abstract: A golf club head comprising a conformal weight sized to fit within a recess or channel disposed in a crown or sole is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the crown or sole itself is a conformal weight, and is removably affixed to a base structure comprising a striking face and a skeletal support structure. In other embodiments, the golf club head comprises a conformal weight in the form of a sole cap that is removably affixed to the golf club head and covers small weight ports disposed in the sole.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion with a toe portion, a heel portion, a top portion, a sole portion, a back portion, and a front portion. The golf club head may include an interior cavity. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf club head. A face portion of the golf club head has a bulge radius between 190 mm and 600 mm and a roll radius between 100 mm and 600 mm. The golf club head further comprises a first wall, protruding uprightly from the sole portion, extending lengthwise in a heel-to-toe direction. The golf club head additionally comprises a stiffener located within the interior cavity of the body and interposed between the interior surface of the face portion and the first wall. The stiffener is made of a second material having a second modulus of elasticity less than the first modulus of elasticity. A coefficient of restitution (COR) of the golf club head is at least 0.78. A characteristic time (CT) of the golf club head at a center of the face portion is no more than 257 microseconds.