Abstract: An apparatus to treat a patient comprises a laser beam, a measurement module, a scanner and a curved patient interface lens. The curved patient interface is measured with a pattern so as to determine a plurality of distances of the curved surface at a plurality of measurement locations. The measurement pattern may comprise the plurality of measurement locations distributed about a central measurement axis corresponding to the laser treatment axis. The plurality of measurement locations of the curved surface may correspond to a portion of a planned treatment profile, such that the measured distances correspond to alignment of the planned treatment. The plurality of distances can be used to determine an apex of the curved surface of the patient interface and to align the laser treatment axis with the apex of the curved surface.

Abstract: An open-cavity, reduced-pressure treatment device and system for treating a cavity in a patient's body, such as an abdominal cavity, is presented. In one instance, an open-cavity, reduced-pressure treatment device includes a plurality of encapsulated leg members, each having an interior portion with a leg manifold member and formed with fenestrations operable to allow fluid flow into the interior portion, and a central connection member fluidly coupled to the plurality of encapsulated leg members. The central connection member has a connection manifold member. The open-cavity, reduced-pressure treatment devices, systems, and methods allow for, among other things, removal of fluids.

Abstract: A bandage tape comprises a strip body having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface and the second surface being made of one of a silicone and a silicone rubber. A thickness between the first surface and the second surface ranges between 0.5 mil-120.0 mil, the strip body configured for the first surface at a first end to self-adhere to the second surface at a second end by overlaying in a silicone-to-silicone bond. The strip body is configured for the second surface at the first end to self-adhere to the first surface at the second end by overlaying in a silicone-to-silicone bond. A use of a combination of a bandage tape, and dressing for bandaging an anatomical body part is provided, as well as a method for bandaging an anatomical body part with the bandage tape.

Abstract: A therapeutic sleeve includes a compression sleeve having an inner sheet and an outer sheet made of flexible fluid impervious material sealingly fixed together to form at least one air pocket therebetween. An inlet valve is fluidly connected to the at least one air pocket to fill the air pocket with air via a pump. The present invention further includes a liner including a sheet having an outer surface and an inner surface. At least one pocket is coupled to the outer surface. A first connector couples the inner surface of the liner to the inner sheet of the compression sleeve. A second connector is configured to removably couple the compression sleeve to itself when wrapped around a limb of an animal.

Abstract: A control system 10 of a production line, containing a processing unit 20 from which a workpiece 101 processed is obtained, wherein the control system 10 has: the processing unit 20; and a control unit 11 for controlling the processing unit 20, wherein the processing unit 20 has a plurality of unitary units 30, wherein each of the plurality of unitary units 30 has a unitary unit identification code 1 to 8, wherein the control system 10 of a production line has an inspection section 40 for inspecting the workpiece 101 processed, wherein the inspection section 40 can communicate inside the control system 10 of a production line, and wherein the inspection section 40 has an evaluation section 50 in which state of the processed workpiece 101 is evaluated to obtain evaluation results; a data processing section 60 in which the evaluation results are associated with the unitary unit identification codes 1 to 8 of the processing unit 20 in which the evaluated workpiece 101 is processed; a storage section 71 i

Abstract: A method for producing a composite multi-layered absorbent article. At least two of the layers include a colored region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent article comprising a topsheet , a backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent articles comprises a first fold extending transversely across the central absorbent region and a second fold extending transversely across the front and back waist regions.

Abstract: A menstrual collection product that includes an absorbent material layer and a flexible elongated component. The absorbent material layer has a diameter that is larger than a thickness thereof. The absorbent material layer has a generally planar configuration. The flexible elongated component is attached to and extends from the absorbent material layer.

Abstract: A 24-hour incontinence detection system contains a conductivity sensor being a passive device and is disposed in a vicinity of where a leak is most likely to occur. A liquid leak detection circuit is connected to the conductivity sensor and receives a resistance value sensed by the conductivity sensor. A Bluetooth transmitter is connected to the liquid detection circuit. An alarm receives a signal from the Bluetooth transmitter. The signal is representative of the output from the liquid leak detection circuit. The liquid leak detection circuit activates the alarm in dependence on the resistance value of the conductivity sensor.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin for women includes a permeable inner sheet, which comes into contact with the skin of a wearer to thus allow secretions to pass therethrough, an outer sheet fused to the inner sheet, and an absorption pad disposed between the inner sheet and the outer sheet to absorb the secretions passed through the inner sheet, the outer sheet being a nanolaminate film composed of a nanomembrane formed by electrospinning a polymer solution and a strength-reinforcing nonwoven fabric laminated on one side of the nanomembrane.

Abstract: A compressed groove point (16) where compressed grooves (12) formed bilaterally and symmetrically on both sides of a center line (CL) in a lengthwise direction of a sanitary napkin (1) or lines extended from center lines of the compressed grooves (12) intersect with each other at a position corresponding to a front end (31) of a intergluteal cleft of a wearer is formed, and a right and left pair of outline inflection points (17) is formed in an outline of a rear end of the sanitary napkin (1) formed into a bilateral and symmetric wavelike shape.

Abstract: A nonwoven sheet is provided in a formation region of a target portion or a further wide region including the formation region of the target portion. The target portion is a composite of a nonwoven fabric as a base and loop pile fiber yarns which are woven and project from at least an external surface nonwoven fabric. The target portion is fixed to an outer nonwoven sheet forming the outside of a ventral part.

Abstract: A diaper with an enclosed accessory having an internal absorbent layer and an external impermeable layer. The diaper includes an accessory compartment strip attached to the external impermeable layer. The accessory compartment strip includes a pull tab external layer attached to an internal moisture retaining enclosure which retains an accessory. The moisture retaining enclosure includes a bottom layer attached directly to the external impermeable layer and a top release layer attached directly to the pull tab layer, wherein the top release layer releases the enclosed accessory when the pull tab is removed.

Abstract: A mobility vehicle enclosure (MVE) that is secured to a rear location on an automobile, such as a car, truck or van, and encloses a mobility vehicle during storage or transportation. A first design of the MVE has a structure including an upper surface, a lower surface, a front side wall, a rear side wall and a left side wall. The structure is preferably rectangular shaped, although any shape can be used depending on the requirements of the application. The front side wall is secured to the structure by an upper securing device and at least one hinge that is attached at a lower edge of the front wall and a front edge of the lower surface. The hinge allows the front side wall to be lowered downward to ground level, thereby creating a ramp on which a mobility vehicle enters or exits the structure. A second design of the MVE is similar to the first, except the surfaces and side walls of the structure are all secured together by hinges.

Abstract: A positionable handle device for use with a wheelchair comprises a first member attachable to an existing handle of the wheelchair, a second member pivotally connected to the first member and, a locking mechanism to lock the second member in either a first upwardly extending position or a second downwardly extending position. The locking mechanism comprises a first tenon extending from the first member, a second tenon extending from the second member, and a slidable mortise into which the first and second tenons dispose. The mortise contains a first aperture extending therethrough and a second aperture at least partially extending inward from a lower portion of one side containing the second tenon. The mortise is positionable between a lowered and raised position. When in the lowered position, the mortise locks the tenons in place. When in the raised position, the mortise permits the second tenon to pivot.

Abstract: A patient transferral assembly for transferring a patient between a bed and a chair includes a belt that may be worn around a waist of a patient. The belt is gripped by a user when the belt is worn on the patient thereby facilitating the user to lift the patient. A panel is coupled to the belt and is extendable through a crotch of the patient to support a weight of the patient when the user grips the belt to lift the patient. A strap is coupled to the panel and the strap is looped around the belt when the belt is worn around the user's waist. The strap is matable to itself to retain each of the belt, the panel and the strap on the patient when the patient is being transferred between a bed and a chair or vice verse.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for artificial kangaroo care supporting and promoting health needs in premature babies, babies in neonatal intensive care, and other newborn infants are disclosed. The artificial kangaroo care apparatus may imitate a pre-birth maternal environment and may include an odor-absorbent material imitating a mother's smell, a means for imitating a mother's heartbeat, a means for imitating a mother's breathing pattern, a means for imitating a mother's body temperature, or any combination thereof. The shape and structure of the artificial kangaroo care apparatus may support stand-alone use or use within an incubator or other structure. The shape and structure of the artificial kangaroo care apparatus may suggest a mattress, a mattress covering, or a pillow.

Abstract: An operating table with a patient support surface, or a ceiling unit having one or more arms, includes at least one component which can be moved by an actuator. The devices include a user interface via which a user can input a command for moving the component to a user interface microcontroller. A control device can query data of the user interface microcontroller, authenticate it and, upon a successful authentication, to control the actuator in order to move the component in accordance with the command of the user. The control device can include a first microcontroller and a second microcontroller.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the disclosed embodiments may include an arm support device for the arms of a person. The device may include a first loop sized to receive a first arm when the first arm is positioned at a release position relative to the first loop, and to hold the first arm secure when the first arm is positioned at a securing position relative to the first loop, and a second loop sized to receive a second arm when the second arm is positioned at a release position relative to the second loop, and to hold the second arm secure when the second arm is positioned at a securing position relative to the second loop. The first loop may be connected with the second loop so as to support the person's arms when in a relaxed state.

Abstract: A wearable assistive device having a posture controlled depending on different modes of an adaptive and/or rehabilitative device on which the exoskeleton is supported is disclosed herein. The exoskeleton may include a main controller to automatically control the posture depending on ‘a moving mode’, ‘a wearing mode’, and ‘a storage mode’ of the an adaptive and/or rehabilitative device. An operation mode may be determined depending on a height change or a movement of the adaptive and/or rehabilitative device, and an operation of a drive based on whether the exoskeleton contacts a ground may be controlled.

Abstract: A powered exoskeleton is designed to provide assistance to a user, where the powered exoskeleton may have power-generating elements in one location and power-applying elements in another location, so that a user can easily wear the powered exoskeleton.

Abstract: A robotic device for operation in association with an appendage of a user, wherein the appendage of the user has an endpoint, the robotic device comprising: a base; and a robotic arm attached to the base and having an endpoint, the robotic arm having at least two active degrees of freedom relative to the base and being configured so that when the base is appropriately positioned relative to a user, the reference frame of the robotic device is oriented generally similarly to the reference frame of the user and motions of the endpoint of the appendage of the user are mimicked by motions of the endpoint of the robotic arm.

Abstract: A device for muscle strength support includes a flexible support structure configured to be worn on a body of a user during use of the device and an actuator unit configured to exert a tensile force on a first tension member of the flexible support structure to support the muscle strength during a movement of a first body part. The first tension member extends along a first path through a guide strap of the flexible support structure to the actuator unit, the guide strap limiting a section of the first path in a direction perpendicular to a path longitudinal direction. The first tension member is further configured to be attached to the first body part during use of the device by a first fastening member.

Abstract: A wearable assistive device may perform a control operation to protect a drive system in a state in which it is supported on an adaptive assistive and/or rehabilitation device. The wearable assistive device may include an actuated hip joint providing a first assistive force depending on a height of the wearable assistive device and an actuated joint to generate a second assistive force. It may be possible to control the wearable assistive device in a way that prevents collisions or sudden impacts with the ground.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to devices, systems and methods for providing safety functionality in an exoskeleton system. In particular, some embodiments make use of a sensor system and methodology with/for an exoskeleton apparatus to facilitate such safety functionality. For example, a system for regulating a load amount applied on a user of an exoskeleton may comprise one or more sensors for sensing data related to an amount of force exerted at a limb of the user by a part of the exoskeleton; a communications component for transmitting the sensed data to a processing unit operably coupled to the exoskeleton; and the processing unit configured to process the data so as to determine the amount of exerted force and generate an instruction to trigger a mode of operation of the exoskeleton based on the determined amount of force.

Abstract: An exoskeleton may include a pair of actuated limbs rotatably arranged at sides of a lumbar/back frame. A posture restoring assembly may connect the sides of the lumbar/back frame and an upper end of the actuated limbs and return the actuated limbs to an initial or resting position thereof via an elastic or restoring force.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an unpowered wearable walking assistance knee equipment with gait self-adaptivity comprising a left foot power output assembly, a right foot power output assembly, a left leg knee joint assistance execution assembly, a right leg knee joint assistance execution assembly and a driving force transmission device. The equipment of the present disclosure is based on lever principle and crank block structure principle and adopts an operation mode of combining ipsilateral parallel driving input and different sides cross driving input.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to a system that includes a powered wheelchair, a user-worn exoskeleton, and a master controller. The master controller monitors the independent movements of the powered wheelchair and the user-worn exoskeleton. The master controller prioritizes the movement of the powered wheelchair and the user-worn exoskeleton such that only one of the powered wheelchair or the user-worn exoskeleton will have the priority to complete the intended movement. The master controller may coordinate movements between the powered wheelchair and the user-worn exoskeleton so to perform a plurality of predetermined programs. For example, assisting a user to sit within the powered wheelchair, to assist a user to stand from a seating position when outside of the powered wheelchair, and/or use the powered wheelchair as a guide for walking.

Abstract: A portable environment sensing device is described which comprises at least one time-of-flight sensor capable of detecting the distances from the time-of-flight sensor to at least two features within the field of view of the time-of-flight sensor simultaneously. The portable environment sensing device further comprises a processing unit capable of converting the at least two measured distances into at least two different distance signals, where each distance signal is correlated with the corresponding measured distance, and an output interface providing the at least two distance signals to a user simultaneously.

Abstract: A guide system is provided that uses a plurality of sensors to identify and determine a clear path for an ambulatory vision impaired person. The system includes one or more wheels that rotate to propel the system, a platform supported by the one or more wheels and housing a processor, a rigid harness with a haptic feedback grip that is positioned to be grasped by an operator, and one or more sensors configured to sense information about the environment. In operation, the processor analyzes information sensed by the sensors to identify object in the path of the guide system and sends messages to the operator to allow the operator to avoid the identified objects. The messages may be sent to the operator via the haptic feedback grip or audibly via a speaker or via a wireless connection to a haptic or audio device being worn by the operator.

Abstract: A vision training device includes a main body, a lens unit, a drive motor, and a controller. The lens unit includes a plurality of lenses respectively having different diopter values and a lens holder that supports the lenses. The drive motor moves the lens holder so that one of the lenses of the lens unit is disposed on a line of sight axis. The controller controls the drive motor such that a test lens selected from the plurality of lenses is disposed on the line of sight axis and stores an accommodation time indicating a period of time in which the eye becomes in an accommodated state to the test lens.

Abstract: A massage pad includes a body having a certain thickness, and the body includes a first face and a second face which is located opposite to the first face. The first face has multiple protrusions integrally formed thereon. Each protrusion has a root portion and a rounded portion which is integrally formed with the root portion. The root portion of each protrusion extends from the first face of the body. The diameter of each rounded portion is between 2 mm to 6 mm. The deformation rate of the rounded portion is less than that of the root portion of each protrusion so as to maintain the ball shape to provide better massage feature.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods relate to a pneumatic compression therapy device configured to suggest content to the patient based on a determined disease state, the content pertaining to suggested changes in lifestyle based on a standard of care. In an illustrative embodiment, the suggested changes may include modifications to treatment location, treatment time, diet, eating habits, or sleeping schedule. Various examples may further sample the patient's health and automatically adjust a treatment parameter within a predetermined parameter range based on a history of measured parameters, such as limb volume, for example. In coordination with the therapeutic treatment, the therapy device may deliver suggested content to guide the patient to make more healthful lifestyle choices to reduce recovery time and improve patient health outcomes.

Abstract: A exercise roller device including a center roller portion provided with shaped end roller portions, and the center roller portion provided with a centered circumferential groove. A method of making the exercise roller device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a body massaging device and an operation method thereof, wherein, the body massaging device comprises a support holder detachably mounted on a lower limb of a body; and an anal massaging assembly mounted on the support holder for compressing and/or rubbing an anus of the body as well as perianal skin. The present disclosure provides a support holder to mount the body massaging device at a lower limb of the body and perform a compressing and/or rubbing massage on an anus of the body and a perianal skin by means of an anal massaging assembly mounted on the support holder, so as to stimulate sexually sensitive nerves densely distributed on the anus and the perianal skin, so that a user can obtain a stimulation effect different from the existing penis masturbation appliance or the inserted massaging appliance to stimulate the prostate, when the body massaging device of the present disclosure is used.

Abstract: A personal sex toy includes vertical legs and a support body fixedly adjustable along a length of the vertical legs. Slide mount plates are coupled to the support body. The slide mount plates each include a linear slide support. A sliding rod includes a first end and a second end. The sliding rod is slidably engaged within the linear slide supports. A handle is coupled to the first end of the sliding rod. A phallic member is releasably coupled to the second end of the sliding rod.

Abstract: Disclosed are multiple embodiments of a dildo and harness plate formed of a contoured member adapted to comfortably fit and secure an elongated member to the pubic region and perineal regions of a donning user while enabling comfortable access to the donning users genitals and providing a variety of configurations for connections mounts for comfortably securing the device with straps and connectors.

Abstract: Increasing blood circulation, lowering intracranial pressure, and increasing cerebral perfusion pressure during the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation by gravity-assist due to elevation of one or both of the torso and head of an individual.

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems, devices, components, and methods for providing external therapeutic vibration stimulation to a patient are disclosed and described. Therapeutic vibration stimulation is provided to at least one location on or adjacent to a patient's skin (such as through clothing or a layer disposed next to the patient's skin), and is configured to trigger or induce resonance or high amplitude oscillations in a cardiovascular system of the patient.

Abstract: A collapsible nasal ejecting catheter, made of thermoplastic elastomer or other soft and elastic material, can be operated by the patients to insert into their nasal cavity and nasopharynx. The catheter includes a catheter body and a connector. The catheter has a flat closed distal end, a transitional segment starting from the closed end to a circular appearance, a normal segment having a circular appearance, and an open end on the opposite side of the flat closed end. There are multiple side-holes near the closed end. This catheter, when adapted to a connector and further connected to a syringe, can eject multiple strong thin spouts within the nasal cavity and nasopharynx for cleansing mucus and crust. The maximum width of the transitional segment is not less than 1 mm, and the minimum wall thickness of the catheter is not larger than 0.45 mm.

Abstract: A medication container includes a body having a wall that defines a cavity configured for disposal of medication. The wall defines a gap. Indicia is disposed with gap. The indicia is configured to facilitate visualization of the medication disposed within the cavity. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.

Abstract: A portable temperature-stable storage device for at least one object, the portable temperature-stable storage device comprising: a primary chamber (100) configured to store the at least one object; a secondary chamber (120) comprising: a first barrier (121) configured to, in an open configuration, provide access from external surroundings of the portable temperature-stable storage device to inside the secondary chamber and, in a closed configuration, prevent access from external surroundings of the portable temperature-stable storage device to inside the secondary chamber, and a second barrier (122) configured to, in an open configuration, provide access from the secondary chamber to the primary chamber and, in a closed configuration, prevent access from the secondary chamber to the primary chamber; and wherein the second barrier is adjustable between the open configuration and the closed configuration whilst the first barrier is in the closed configuration.

Abstract: Computerized oral prescription administration with refillable medication dispensing devices and associated systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a substance dispensing apparatus includes a housing sized and shaped for handheld use, the housing having at least one wall and a biometric sensor coupled to the at least one wall; a processor in communication with the biometric sensor, the processor configured to determine whether an intended user's unique biometric attribute is detected by the biometric sensor based on input received from the biometric sensor; and a pump in communication with the processor, the pump configured to dispense a substance from a reservoir to a mouth of the intended user in response to the processor determining that the intended user's unique biometric attribute is detected by the biometric sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metering pipette (1) which comprises a sleeve (2) for receiving a medium to be dispensed, wherein a plunger (3) can be slid longitudinally into said sleeve (2), and characterised in that at least one dispensing opening (4) for in the medium contained in the sleeve (2) is positioned so as to deviate from the longitudinal axis of the sleeve (2) and the longitudinal movement of the plunger (3) within said sleeve (2).

Abstract: A medicament dispensing container includes a first wall connected with a second wall and defines a cavity therebetween. The walls are movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. At least one member is disposable in the cavity and defines at least one dose receptacle configured for disposal of at least one dose of at least one medication. At least one fixation member connects the at least one member to at least one of the walls such that the at least one member is movable relative to the wall. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.

Abstract: This document relates to devices and methods for delivering a fluid to the surfaces of the oropharynx and/or to the palatine tonsils.

Abstract: Described herein are systems, methods, and modules for integrated medication and care management for a patient. The medication management module includes one or more cartridge slots configured to receive one or more pill cartridges comprising one or more pills. The cartridge slots receive a first pill cartridge of the one or more pill cartridges having a first pill comprising a first dosage and a second pill cartridge of one or more pill cartridges having a second pill comprising a second dosage. Processor(s) in communication with memory store machine readable instructions and are configured to execute the machine-readable instructions. Executing the instruction causes the medication management module to receive an adjusted medication for the patient and determine an appropriate dosage based on the adjusted medication. The system, method and module may include dispensing at least the first pill and the second pill based on the appropriate dosage.

Abstract: The disclosure includes embodiments of an apparatus, a device, and methods to transform an infant feeding bottle into an infant gavage feeding apparatus. According to an embodiment, an infant gavage feeding apparatus can include an infant feeding bottle, a gavage milk delivery component, a retaining ring, and a cord component. In another embodiment, an infant milk dual-delivery device to transform an infant feeding bottle to an alternate nipple feeding and gavage feeding apparatus includes a gavage milk delivery component, a retaining ring, and a nipple receiving component. The gavage milk delivery component and the nipple receiving component can be positioned in a branched or a stacked configuration. The device can include a flow closure component and a controller to transition the milk flow for a gavage feeding and nipple feeding. The device can include a funnel to allow milk in the nipple to flow back into the infant feeding bottle.

Abstract: Embodiments can provide an expandable nasogastric intubation assembly, comprising a tube subassembly and an expander subassembly, comprising an inflatable balloon comprising a proximal expander component section and a distal expander component section wherein the proximal expander component section is located between the proximal end of the intubation assembly and the distal expander component section; wherein the distal expander component section is located between the distal end of the intubation assembly and the proximal expander component section; wherein the inflatable balloon is coupled to the tube subassembly, the proximal expander component section is configured to be inflated from an injection of fluid into at least one first opening located in the second passageway, and the distal expander component section is configured to be inflated by the injection of fluid into at least one second opening located in the second passageway.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical composition comprising guanidinyl-containing polymer(s) and polyanionic polymer(s). The medical composition is useful for absorbing water-containing fluids and can be used as dental retraction composition or as part of a medical treatment device.