Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating one or more conditions (such as dry eye) or improving ocular health by providing stimulation to nasal or sinus tissue. Generally, the devices may be handheld or implantable. In some variations, the handheld devices may have a stimulator body and a stimulator probe having one or more nasal insertion prongs. When the devices and systems are used to treat dry eye, nasal or sinus tissue may be stimulated to increase tear production, reduce the symptoms of dry eye, and/or improve ocular surface health.

Abstract: An electrode lead may comprise a flexible circuit that includes a planar dielectric substrate including an elongated lead substrate portion having opposing ends, an electrode carrying substrate portion disposed on one end of the lead substrate portion, and a connector substrate portion disposed on the other end of the lead substrate portion, wherein the lead substrate portion is pre-shaped into a three-dimensional structure. The flexible circuit may further include an electrically conductive trace extending from the connector substrate portion to the electrode carrying substrate portion, a first window formed in the connector substrate portion to expose the electrically conductive trace to form a connector pad, and a second window formed in the electrode carrying substrate portion to expose the electrically conductive trace to form an electrode pad. The electrode lead may further comprise a lead connector that incorporates the connector substrate portion.

Abstract: A high-frequency electrode for a medical device includes an electrode base material and an oxide. The electrode base material is made of a metal or an alloy. The oxide is added into the electrode base material. The metal or alloy has a melting point of 2000° C. or higher. The oxide has a particle diameter of 2 ?m or more.

Abstract: An electrical brain treatment system includes a parenchymal electrode, configured to be implanted in direct physical contact with brain parenchyma or meninges of the brain of a subject identified as at risk of or suffering from a disease; and a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) electrode, configured to be implanted in a CSF-filled space selected from a ventricular system and a subarachnoid space. Control circuitry is electrically coupled to the parenchymal electrode and the CSF electrode, and is configured to clear a substance from the brain parenchyma into the CSF-filled space of the brain by applying direct current between the parenchymal electrode and the CSF electrode as a series of pulses, with an average amplitude of between 0.25 and 0.5 mA, an average pulse width of between 0.5 and 2 ms, and an average frequency of between 1 and 5 Hz. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating a neurological disorder or deficit, such as tinnitus and phantom limb pain.

Abstract: The exemplified systems and methods facilitate a nerve conduction block at a target nerve using electrical stimulation applied from one or more electrodes located on a percutaneous lead that are placed in parallel, or substantially in parallel, and without direct contact, to a long axis of the peripheral nerve over an overlapping nerve region of greater than about 3 millimeters. The exemplified system and method can be further configured to block nerve condition without eliciting onset activity and co-excitation of non-targeted structures. The exemplified method and system can be performed using conventional percutaneous leads, though an improved percutaneous lead design is disclosed herein. In an aspect, an introducer is disclosed that facilitates accurate and consistent insertion of the percutaneous lead to the specified or intended position relative to the target nerve. In another aspect, a treatment kit comprising the various system components to treat pain is disclosed.

Abstract: The exemplified systems and methods facilitate a nerve conduction block at a target nerve using electrical stimulation applied from one or more electrodes located on a percutaneous lead that are placed in parallel, or substantially in parallel, and without direct contact, to a long axis of the peripheral nerve over an overlapping nerve region of greater than about 3 millimeters. The exemplified system and method can be further configured to block nerve condition without eliciting onset activity and co-excitation of non-targeted structures. The exemplified method and system can be performed using conventional percutaneous leads, though an improved percutaneous lead design is disclosed herein. In an aspect, an introducer is disclosed that facilitates accurate and consistent insertion of the percutaneous lead to the specified or intended position relative to the target nerve. In another aspect, a treatment kit comprising the various system components to treat pain is disclosed.

Abstract: An adaptive non-invasive alternating current brain stimulation system and method includes supplying transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) from a tACS source to a person, and receiving electroencephalogram (EEG) signals from EEG sensors disposed on the person, where the EEG signals including stimulation interference. The received EEG signals are processed using an adaptive model to estimate the stimulation interference in the EEG signals. The estimated stimulation interference is subtracted from the EEG signals to estimate neural oscillations of the person. The estimated neural oscillations are processed through an autoregressive model to generate predictions of future neural activity of the person and, based on the generated predictions, one or more electrical characteristics of the tACS being supplied to the person are varied to thereby modulate the neural oscillations of the person.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus, system, and method for targeted sleep enhancement. A computer processing circuit receives a plurality of EEG signals from a plurality of spatially separated EEG sensors configured to be located on the head of a subject. The computer processing circuit executes machine executable instructions to: receive and process the plurality of EEG signals; determine that the subject is in sleep stage 3 based on a specific EEG signal of the processed plurality of EEG signals; determine a period of at least one of quiescent and asynchronous brain activity of the subject, wherein the period is determined based on the processed plurality of EEG signals; and deliver a transcranial electrical stimulation through the plurality of stimulation electrodes during the period of quiescent brain activity.

Abstract: A system for nerve stimulation is provided; it comprises a nerve stimulation device configured to execute a set of nerve stimulation instructions for generating electrical pulses for nerve stimulation of a patient. A user electronic device is configured to generate the set of nerve stimulation instructions; and send the set of nerve stimulation instructions wirelessly to the nerve stimulation device.

Abstract: The exemplified systems and methods facilitate a nerve conduction block at a target nerve using electrical stimulation applied from one or more electrodes located on a percutaneous lead that are placed in parallel, or substantially in parallel, and without direct contact, to a long axis of the peripheral nerve over an overlapping nerve region of greater than about 3 millimeters. The exemplified system and method can be further configured to block nerve condition without eliciting onset activity and co-excitation of non-targeted structures. The exemplified method and system can be performed using conventional percutaneous leads, though an improved percutaneous lead design is disclosed herein. In an aspect, an introducer is disclosed that facilitates accurate and consistent insertion of the percutaneous lead to the specified or intended position relative to the target nerve. In another aspect, a treatment kit comprising the various system components to treat pain is disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving cognitive function within a human. The invention utilizes a neurostimulation device, such as a signal generator, to affect tissue elements at a lateral temporal lobe of the human brain. The implanted device delivers treatment therapy to thereby improve cognitive function by the human. A sensor may be used to detect various characteristics of cognition. A microprocessor algorithm may then analyze the output from the sensor to regulate delivery of the stimulation therapy.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for renal neuromodulation using a pulsed electric field to effectuate electroporation or electrofusion. It is expected that renal neuromodulation (e.g., denervation) may, among other things, reduce expansion of an acute myocardial infarction, reduce or prevent the onset of morphological changes that are affiliated with congestive heart failure, and/or be efficacious in the treatment of end stage renal disease. Embodiments of the present invention are configured for extravascular delivery of pulsed electric fields to achieve such neuromodulation.

Abstract: Representative methods, apparatus and systems are disclosed for providing concurrent electrical stimulation and electrical recording in a human or non-human subject, such as for neuromodulation, with the apparatus coupleable to an electrode array. A representative apparatus is typically an integrated circuit including: stimulation circuits, recording circuits, and blocking circuits responsive to control signals to block the stimulation voltage or current on an electrode from a corresponding recording circuit, while other recording circuits may simultaneously record electrical signals from other electrodes and generate recorded data.

Abstract: In some examples, an implantable medical device includes an implantable housing, a neurostimulator within the housing, a plurality of electrodes, an implantable lead coupled to the housing, and an actuator formed with the housing. The implantable lead includes at least one electrode of the plurality of electrodes and one or more conductors coupling the at least one electrode to the neurostimulator. The actuator is configured to cause at least a portion of the implantable lead to deflect.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, methods and computer-readable storage media facilitating management of operation of an implantable medical device (“IMD”) using a number of communication modes are provided. An IMD is configured to operate in a disabled mode wherein radio frequency (RF) telemetry communication is disabled, or operate in a first advertising mode using the RF telemetry communication. The IMD receives a clinician session request from a clinician device via an induction telemetry protocol while operating in the disabled mode or the first advertising mode, and transitions to operating from the disabled mode or the first advertising mode to operating in a second advertising mode based on receiving the clinician session request. From the second advertising mode, the IMD can establish a clinician telemetry session with the clinician device using the RF telemetry communication and a unique security mechanism facilitated by an identifier for the clinician device included in the clinician session request.

Abstract: A system for identifying potential portions of a body in which electrical stimulation to treat a condition or disorder affects at least one symptom of the condition or disorder, stimulation effect, or side effect performs the following acts: obtaining, for each of multiple stimulation instances, an estimation of a region of the body stimulated during the stimulation instance and a score for each of at least one symptom, stimulation effect, or stimulation side effect; and determining, for each of multiple portions of the body using the scores and the estimates in a permutation test, a likelihood that stimulation of that portion of the body affects at least one symptom, stimulation effect, or stimulation side effect. In other embodiments, the system sets up a relationship between the outcomes of stimulation and influence of a particular part of the body on the outcome, and derives this influence using a pseudoinverse.

Abstract: A wearable medical device is provided for monitoring a cardiac condition of a patient, where the device is releasably mounted to the patient's chest and includes at least two skin-facing electrodes forming a first one or more ECG leads for ongoing monitoring of heart functioning and at least one touch electrode for intermittently obtaining additional circuit vectors for deriving additional metrics regarding the functioning of the patient's heart. Each touch electrode is configured to form an additional lead/vector that is a larger vector and/or separated by at least 15° from a corresponding first lead/vector formed from the first one or more ECG leads in a vector cardiogram representation of the first one or more ECG leads and the additional lead/vector.

Abstract: A patient-worn arrhythmia monitoring and treatment device includes a pair of therapy electrodes and at least one pair of sensing electrodes disposed proximate to the skin and configured to continually sense at least one ECG signal of the patient over an extended period of time. The device includes a therapy delivery circuit coupled to the pair of therapy electrodes and configured to deliver one or more therapeutic pulses. A controller coupled to therapy delivery circuit is configured to analyze the at least one ECG signal and detect one or more treatable arrhythmias and cause the therapy delivery circuit to deliver the one or more therapeutic pulses to the patient. At least one of the one or more therapeutic pulses is formed as a biphasic waveform delivering within 15 percent of 360 J of energy to a patient body having a transthoracic impedance from about 20 to about 200 ohms.

Abstract: A medical device that includes a power source, a therapy delivery interface, therapy electrodes, electrocardiogram (ECG) sensing electrodes to sense ECG signal of a heart of a patient, a sensor interface to receive and digitize the ECG signal, and a processor. The processor is configured to analyze the ECG signal to determine a cardiac rhythm and a transform value representing a magnitude of a frequency component of the cardiac rhythm, analyze the cardiac rhythm and the transform value to detect a shockable cardiac arrhythmia by classifying the cardiac rhythm as a noise rhythm or a shockable cardiac arrhythmia rhythm based on the transform value, and causing the processor to detect the cardiac arrhythmia if classifying the cardiac rhythm as a shockable cardiac arrhythmia rhythm, initiate a treatment alarm sequence, adjust the shock delivery parameter for a defibrillation shock, and provide the defibrillation shock via the therapy electrodes.

Abstract: An ordering conditioner includes: a seat body, having a connection portion, one end of the connection portion in connection with a front end of the seat body, another end of the connection portion a rear end thereof, and the connection portion also including a laser LED element and power element and a light emitting face of the laser LED element facing the front end of the seat body; a first bowl, configured on the front end of the seat body, a first magnetic element configured on an inner bottom of the first bowl, the first magnetic element having an N pole and S pole; a second bowl, configured on the rear end of the seat body, a second magnetic element configured on an inner bottom of the second bowl, the second magnetic element having an N pole and S pole; and optical fibers, extended outside a filler.

Abstract: An implantable magnetic neurostimulation probe includes at least one electrical conductor disposed on a substrate and arranged in at least one planar loop. At least one planar magnetic core comprising a magnetic material is disposed on the substrate and within the planar loop. A biocompatible coating is disposed over the substrate, electrically conductive trace, and magnetic core.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a configurable phototherapeutic device or system. The phototherapeutic device or system comprises a plurality of light emitting devices adaptably connected to one another or to a support structure. The plurality of light emitting devices is configured for providing concurrent phototherapy to a plurality of anatomical features of a subject. The configurable phototherapeutic device or system also comprises a central controller which is operatively connected to the light emitting devices and each one of the light emitting devices being communicatively connected to the central controller. The central controller is configured for selectively causing at least one of the light emitting devices to emit light for phototherapy of at least one anatomical feature of the subject.

Abstract: A pad-fixed laser therapeutic apparatus and a laser emitter are provided. The laser therapeutic apparatus includes a power supply unit, a first electrically-conductive attachment unit and a second electrically-conductive attachment unit attached to an organism, a laser emission unit, an open-circuit detection control unit, and a processing unit. The laser emission unit is fixed on the organism through the first electrically-conductive attachment unit and the second electrically-conductive attachment unit. The open-circuit detection control unit is electrically connected to the first and second electrically-conductive attachment units. The processing unit is electrically connected to the power supply unit, the laser emission unit, and the open-circuit detection control unit.

Abstract: A myopia-inhibiting treatment device produces a therapeutic light that includes components of different wavelengths in a ratio of luminosities that creates a predetermined L-cone to S-cone excitation profile that slows ocular growth, thereby mitigating development of myopia. The components comprise blue light, green light, and red light. Therapeutic light may cause an L-cone to S-cone excitation ratio in a range between 1.38 and 0.05. In some implementations the therapeutic light causes a L-cone to S-cone excitation ratio of 0.74. In some implementations the luminosity of the combined light components is greater than 700 lux.

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling a device configured for treating a disorder of a subject. The method comprises providing power to an implantable device configured to be located within a submucosa of a nasal cavity of the subject to cause the implantable device to emit near-infrared light and red light directed to at least one of regions of an ocular structure, regions of a cerebrum, cerebral nerves, and cerebrospinal fluid, regions of a vascular system, and regions of a lymphatic system of the subject. The device is configured to be implanted in a position to deliver the near-infrared light and the red light to the at least one of the regions of the ocular structure, the regions of the cerebrum, cerebral nerves, and cerebrospinal fluid, regions of the vascular system, and the regions of the lymphatic system in a dosimetry and duration sufficient to treat the disorder.

Abstract: A ridge filter 100 provided in a particle therapy system includes a repeating structure body 101 having a plurality of extending parts 101c extending along the incident direction P of a proton beam 204, and a bottom plate 102 provided on the lower face 101b side opposite to the incident side of the proton beam 204 of the repeating structure body 101. In addition, the repeating structure body 101 and the bottom plate 102 are integrally formed by a molding method, and each of the repeating structure body 101 and the bottom plate 102 is formed of a laminate of resin.

Abstract: A radiation therapy apparatus determines a set of angles that have a tracking quality metric value that satisfies a tracking quality metric criterion. During an alignment phase or a treatment phase for a treatment stage of a target by the radiation therapy apparatus, the radiation therapy apparatus performs selects at least a first angle and a second angle from the set of angles for a first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using an imaging device mounted to the gantry, a first tracking image of the target from the first angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus generates, using the imaging device, a second tracking image of the target from the second angle during the first rotation of the gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus performs the target tracking based on the first tracking image and the second tracking image.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer-readable storage devices for manufacturing patient-specific bolus for use in targeted radiotherapy treatment. Based on dose calculations without a bolus and based on three-dimensional scan data of a patient, the example system generates a model of a bolus for targeting radiotherapy treatment to a planning target volume or target region within the patient. The system can perform several iterations to generate a resulting model for the bolus. Then, the system can generate instructions for controlling a three-dimensional printer to generate the bolus that conforms to the patient's skin surface while also specifically targeting the planning target volume for the radiotherapy treatment. In this way, the amount of radiotherapy treatment administered to other tissue is reduced, while the costs, time, and human involvement in creating the bolus are significantly reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method of measuring concentration distribution of boron for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) alone and a treatment planning method for BNCT. The methods include (a) acquiring an anatomical image of a patient and measuring a boron concentration from magnetic resonance (MR) data, (b) extracting a boron concentration change prediction parameter of the patient and predicting the concentration over time, (c) calculating and verifying a boron distribution prediction value estimated by boron imaging and spectral analysis, and (d) deriving an optimal time for BNCT based on the verified results.

Abstract: Methods of treating the skin and in particular removing pigment from a tattoo are provided. In preferred embodiments, a piezoelectric transducer is placed at a plurality of locations above the skin and focused acoustic waves at 7 MHz or more are transmitted into the skin. The focal point of the focused acoustic waves is between 0.1 mm and 5 mm below the surface of the skin. The design of the piezoelectric transducer along with the frequency of operation are carefully chosen to create points of treatment with a desired size and shape. The correct amount of energy is supplied to the points of treatment to produce a lesion of a desired size and shape. The lesions are spaced and located to effect the treatment of the skin.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for neurostimulation by high frequency ultrasound. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a pulse generator, an ultrasound transducer coupled to the pulse generator, and an implantable stimulator. The implantable stimulator may include a piezoelectric element configured to convert ultrasound signals from the ultrasound transducer into electrical signals, a rectifier configured to convert alternating current from the piezoelectric element to a monophasic current, a capacitor coupled to the rectifier, and a first electrode and a second electrode coupled to the rectifier and capacitor and configured to transmit the monophasic current to body tissue. In addition, the apparatus may include a current-limiting circuit configured to limit the amount of current transmitted to the body tissue.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for treating or preventing a sleep disorder by administering a compound of formula (1)(1), or a compound of formula (1A), (1B), (1C), (1D), (1E), or (1F) to an animal in need of such treatment. In certain embodiments, such compounds effectively treat or prevent a sleep disorder in the animal, while producing reduced side effects compared to previously available compounds.

Abstract: In one aspect, a personal care cleaning composition in tablet form may include a surfactant and a starch composition formed from starch, alcohol and water. The tablet may be formed using a method that includes preparing the starch slurry composition comprising the starch, alcohol and water, preparing a mixture of the starch slurry composition and the surfactant, and pressing the mixture into tablet form. In another aspect, a personal care cleaning composition in tablet form may include a surfactant, a starch composition formed from starch, alcohol and water, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, and glycol ether. The tablet may be formed using a method that includes preparing the starch slurry composition comprising the starch, alcohol and water, preparing a mixture of the starch slurry composition and the surfactant, the sodium carbonate, the sodium bicarbonate, the citric acid and the glycol ether, and pressing the mixture into tablet form.

Abstract: An emergency air supply system and method for delivering breathable air to an individual in need thereof. The system includes a wall mounted housing that contains an air tank, an inflatable bag, and an ocular respiratory mask. The air tank is removably connected to the inflatable bag, and the inflatable bag is connected to the ocular respiratory mask. During use, the inflatable bag is inflated by an air supply of the air tank, the inflatable bag is removed from the air tank, and the ocular respiratory mask, which remains connected to the inflatable bag, is worn by the individual in need of breathable air. The invention is useful for reducing a risk of injury or death from smoke inhalation during a fire or other emergency.

Abstract: A system for delivering breathing gas to passengers on-board an aircraft, comprising: a source of breathing gas, at least one face mask for passengers, a reservoir associated with each face mask, a delivery valve for each face mask, the delivery valve being disposed between the source of breathing gas and the reservoir, the reservoir being disposed between the delivery valve and the face mask, a sensor associated with each reservoir and configured to sense a filling of the reservoir, and a controller configured to control the delivery valve in a continuous supply mode to provide a continuous flow of breathing gas to the reservoir and to interrupt the continuous flow of breathing gas when the filing sensed by the sensor is a filling threshold.

Abstract: An SCBA frame for mounting self-contained breathing apparatus bottles horizontally such that the frame can articulate with the back of a user, comprising an upper plate, intermediate plate and a lower plate each connected by attachment mechanisms. Each of the plates may comprise a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of sides. A first attachment mechanism coupled to the bottom edge of the upper plate and a top edge of the intermediate plate and a second attachment mechanism coupled to the bottom edge of the intermediate plate and the top edge of the lower plate. The first and second attachment mechanisms allow the upper plate, intermediate plate, and lower plate to move about the horizontal axis and torsionally in line with the user's movement. The first and second attachment mechanism comprises a pair of attachment mechanisms located proximate the sides of the upper plate and intermediate plate.

Abstract: A floor-space saving NBC filtration system for collective protection shelters with NBC filter unit and means for changing the NBC filtration system state between a ventilation mode, effective during normal times or conventional hazard, and a NBC protection mode, effective during NBC hazard. The NBC filtration system is contained in a space out of a comfortable reach of the shelter occupants thus saving usable floor-space. The means for changing the NBC filtration system state is operated from a location within the comfortable reach of the shelter occupants. The NBC filter unit inlet and outlet are located at close proximity to each other, a pre-filter outlet is located in proximity to the NBC filter unit inlet and outlet with a changeover valve, serving as means for changing the NBC filtration system state, located there between. Resulting in simple operation and space saving by the changeover valve replacing prior art space consuming flexible pipes.

Abstract: A vertical fall arrest safety device travels along a rail of a vertical track and is configured for quick attachment and detachment anywhere along the rail. The device has a mounting body having side rail engagements configured for slidably engaging behind the edges of a rail of the vertical track in use. The engagements are spaced and staggered so as to receive the rail therebetween when the mounting body is at an angle, and then slidably attach to the rail when the mounting body is twisted into alignment with the rail. The device also has a lever pivotally coupled to the mounting body at a fulcrum. As such, when a downward force is applied to a connection point of a distal end of the lever, an opposite distal end of the lever frictionally engages the rail.

Abstract: Apparatus includes a fire prevention system having a dispenser of a fire extinguishing substance, a blender operative to blend a mixture of wood particles, and one or more conduits located inside the blender. The one or more conduits are in fluid communication with a source of water and a source of wax. The fire prevention system is in fluid communication with the blender and the one or more conduits for dispensing the fire extinguishing substance into the blender or one or more conduits.

Abstract: A fire hydrant assembly for use with an irrigation riser stub may include a generally cylindrically-shaped main body having an open end and a closed end. The open end of the main body has an inside diameter that is sized to slidably receive an end portion of the irrigation riser stub. A seal disposed within the open end of the main body is sized to sealingly engage the irrigation riser stub. A nipple having a threaded end and a plain end is mounted within an opening provided in a side portion of the main body so that the threaded end may be threaded onto a fire hose assembly. An actuator shaft extends through a shaft opening defined by the closed end of the main body so that a head end of the actuator shaft is disposed outside the main body and so that a distal end of the actuator shaft is disposed within an interior cavity defined by the main body. A yoke mounted to the distal end of the actuator shaft is sized to operatively engage a valve stem associated with the irrigation riser stub.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprising two straps where each strap comprises a first end and a length. The first end being configured to be received by a supporting structure. Each strap comprising a plurality of loops along its length where each loop is sized and configured to removably support a free weight. The straps and placement of the free weight allowing a user to perform various exercises in a horizontal direction.

Abstract: A portable fitness device and methods of preparing the portable fitness device for use are described. The portable fitness device provides a stable and safe yet portable platform for performing resistance exercises in a variety of remote outdoor and indoor locations. Some versions of the portable fitness device include a bar clamped to an adjustable vertical attachment, so that a user can perform pull-up exercises from the bar. Some versions of the device include a bar rack for supporting a barbell loaded with weight plates. The device may be coupled to a standard hitch receiver or other support and can be readily transported and used in a wide variety or outdoor and indoor settings.

Abstract: A deadlift device includes a cylindrical shaft attached to a base with a selectable weight. Horizontal channels in the shaft have a main horizontal through hole with a downwardly extending keyhole slot extension with beveled edges, so that portions of one or more resistance bands may be routed through the keyhole slots and used with minimal wear. A removable Y-lift bar with right and left hand vertical upper portion and diagonal lower portion which may be attached at any of the channels. An alternative removable short horizontal bar may be inserted at at any of the channels to permit kettlebell swing exercises. The device may be used effectively with a range of lift and walking exercises using the deadlift device with added weights and/or one or more resistance bands.

Abstract: A leg press exercise machine, including: a main frame with first and second rotating bars connected thereto; a support assembly connected to each of the first and second rotating bars, wherein rotation of the first and second rotating bars causes the support assembly to move with respect to the main frame; a seat support bar; and a seat mounted onto the seat support bar, wherein the support assembly holds the seat support bar at a downward angle and wherein the rotating bars are disposed at an angle from 0 to 30 or about 20 degrees to the vertical when the machine is in its rest position.

Abstract: A first, fix length, strap, a second strap made from an elastic material, and the two end loops and hook and loop fastener for attaching them around the wrist of a wearer. Constructed from a single, inelastic strap, where on each opposing end a second partial strap length is sewn to provide a split end of two equal lengths. On each end of the split ends, a hook and fastener material is attached to allow the split ends to be removable attached to form a loop, which can then be worn around a wearer's wrist. A second strap attached to the device made from an elastic or stretchable material and shorter in length that the first, inelastic strap. In a stretched position the elastic second strap is stretched and creates a tension force to pull the extended first strap back to a shortened position.

Abstract: A plank assist device is presented comprising a base and a strap. The base has a first portion for supporting a human palm and a second portion for supporting a portion of a human thumb. The first portion comprises a first portion top surface, a first portion bottom surface, a first portion rear end and a first portion front end. The second portion comprises a second portion top surface, a second portion bottom surface, a second portion rear end and a second portion front end. The second portion is shorter in length and narrower in width than the first portion. In addition, the first portion rear end may be higher in height than the first portion front end, and the second portion rear end may be higher in height than the second portion front end.

Abstract: A gripping assembly for a lateral pulldown exercise machine, having: a swivel link connected to a center mount, wherein the swivel link is adapted to be pivotally connected to a pulldown arm of a lateral pulldown exercise machine; an outwardly extending arm connected to the center mount for performing wide-angle grips; an inwardly extending arm connected to the center mount, wherein the inwardly extending arm is rotatable between a forwardly angled position and a backwardly pointing position; and a climb hold attached to the center mount.

Abstract: An elliptical exercise machine may include a base, one or more upright stanchions coupled to the base and extending upward from the base and supporting first and second cranks. The first crank may support a first crank arm. The first crank arm may support a first pedal leg hanging downward from the first crank arm. The first pedal leg may support a right pedal. The right pedal may be configured to swing forward and rearward and to raise upward and lower downward. The second crank may support a second crank arm. The second crank arm may support a second pedal leg hanging downward from the second crank arm. The second pedal leg may support a left pedal. The left pedal may be configured to swing forward and rearward and to raise upward and lower downward.

Abstract: The present invention is comprised of a frame having two upright side members. The upright side members are linked at their bottom end by a cross member. There may also be an upper member across the top end of the upright side members. A user of the device should preferably assume a sitting posture when initiating an exercise routine involving the device. At the start of the exercise, the user takes hold of both upright members and places one or both feet on the cross member. The user then elevates the foot or feet that is resting on the cross member off the floor by tensing muscles of the abdomen and lower back.