Abstract: An absorbent product includes a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core enclosed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes an absorbent fibrous layer, a liquid inlet foam layer, and a carrier layer, in which a transversally central region is arranged in the liquid inlet foam layer. The transversally central region extends along the entire longitudinal length of the absorbent core and includes a plurality of slits arranged in a pattern, wherein the slits are dilated slit openings in a part of the central region within an intermediate portion of the absorbent core, and the slits are non-dilated slits in parts of said central region within one or both of front and rear portions of the absorbent core.

Abstract: A sanitary pad 10 is provided for eliminating incidents of leakage from the front and rear of a user's torso. The sanitary pad 10 includes a lower fluid-impervious base member 12 having engaging members 14 coupled to each side thereof for securing the pad to an under garment of a user. An intermediate liquid absorbent member 16 is adjacently coupled to the base member. A pair of spaced raised longitudinally extending absorbent guide members 20 are coupled to the intermediate absorbent member 16. A first oval shaped liquid absorbent member 22 is coupled to one end 24 and sides 26 of the intermediate absorbent member 16 and a second oval shaped liquid absorbent member 28 is coupled to another end 30 and sides 32 thereof thereby preventing leakage from the front and rear of the sanitary pad 10.

Abstract: An intimate skin conditioner veil, configured to be positioned in an undergarment so that it covers the mons pubis in front of the anterior labia commissure of a female user, without covering any part of the vulval vestibule area of the user, wherein the veil has a longitudinal central line extending in the longitudinal direction thereof, and a first extension in the longitudinal direction, between a front end and a rear end of the veil, and a second extension in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal central line, and wherein the veil includes a front edge and first and second side edges, and a main portion having a length in the longitudinal direction of the veil, the veil has a total longitudinal length. The length of the main portion is at least 50% of the total longitudinal length of the veil.

Abstract: A disposable article includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet; and an elasticized waist gasketing element. The elasticized waist gasketing element has a lateral outboard edge and a longitudinal array of elastic members. The longitudinal array includes a primary waist elastic member disposed inboard of the waist edge by a minimum longitudinal distance A, a secondary waist elastic member disposed inboard of the primary waist elastic member by a minimum longitudinal distance B. The waist gasketing element comprises a Force Ratio of at least about 1.1.

Abstract: An absorbent article can include a chassis including an absorbent body. The chassis can include a body facing surface. The absorbent article can also include a pair of body exudate containment flaps attached to the body facing surface of the chassis. The containment flaps can include a first portion located in the front portion of the absorbent article and chassis, and a second portion located in the rear portion of the absorbent article and chassis. The second portion of the containment flaps can have one or more properties that are different than one or more properties of the first portion of the containment flaps to reduce the lateral flow of body exudates out the sides of the absorbent article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent hygiene articles, such as baby diapers, adult incontinence or feminine hygiene articles that incorporate an absorbent system. It is particularly suited for articles which are intended to receive more than one liquid gush load, as the absorbent system comprises an intermediate liquid storage member that holds the liquid of a gush and gradually releases it to an ultimate storage member exhibiting a smaller size than the intermediate storage member.

Abstract: An absorbent product includes a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core enclosed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core includes an absorbent fibrous layer, a liquid inlet layer, and a carrier layer, in which a transversally central region is arranged in the liquid inlet layer. The central region extends along the entire longitudinal length of the absorbent core, and includes a plurality of slits arranged in a pattern. The slits are in the form of dilated slit openings in a part of said central region, which is comprised in an intermediate portion of the absorbent core, and the slits are in the form of non-dilated slits in parts of said central region, which are comprised in one or both of front and rear portions of the absorbent core.

Abstract: An absorbent article including an absorbent core having a fluid distribution layer and fluid storage layer, the fluid distribution layer being formed of two or more sub-layers. A first sub-layer has a first amount of multiple component binder fibers or crosslinked cellulose fibers, or a combination thereof. A second and/or subsequent sub-layer comprises treated or untreated pulp and a second amount of multiple component binder fibers, crosslinked cellulose fibers, or a combination thereof. The % by weight of the first sub-layer of the first amount of multicomponent binder fibers and/or crosslinked cellulose fibers is greater than the % by weight of the second or subsequent sub-layer of the second amount of multiple component binder fibers and/or crosslinked cellulose fibers.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article includes a pouch integral to or affixed to an outer layer of the absorbent article. Once soiled with exudates, the pouch is inverted over the absorbent article to conceal and contain the article. The pouch and waist band include integral handles for transporting the exudate soiled article for disposal. The absorbent article may be part of a disposable absorbent article assembly including an individually packaged disposable absorbent article and packaging system, wherein prior to use the absorbent article is sealed within the packaging. The packaging seal is broken to remove the absorbent article and the packaging may be stored for later use or discarded.

Abstract: A tampon disposing system, including a tampon, a wrapper to encase the tampon therein, and a bag attached to an inner side portion of the wrapper to store the tampon and at least a portion of the wrapper therein.

Abstract: An absorbent article (10) having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first waist region (32), a second waist region (34), a crotch region extending longitudinally between and connecting the first waist region (32) and the second waist region (34). Fastener tab (3) for an absorbent article (10) includes two hook-type strips of material, separated by an expansion area (39). The expansion area (39) has two folds (6, 7), creating a “Z-fold” type configuration. A strip of non-woven material which, when S-cut, may be used for the fastening tab region of an absorbent article (10).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus resembling a rescue backboard for the extrication of individuals in scenarios wherein the individual requires attention, such as medical attention. In particular, the invention surrounds an apparatus and method for the extrication of an individual requiring medical attention from a water-borne environments.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus that is adaptable to multiple modes of transport includes a variable length base and a drive system that includes two independently drivable wheels that are responsive to inputs from a user to steer the patient support apparatus.

Abstract: A manual movable body with wheels 10 which can be moved by manually rotating the wheels, comprising an upper body frame 12 supporting a heavy goods, a pair of travelling wheels 18, each of which is provided on the corresponding side of a lower body frame 14 which is not in contact with upper body frame 12, and is rotationally supported by a first horizontal rotation shaft 16 extending in the widthwise direction of the lower body frame 14, and a pair of abutting rollers, each of which is mounted on upper body frame 12, and is rotationally supported by a second horizontal rotation shaft extending in the widthwise direction of the upper body frame 12.

Abstract: A ladder chair contains: a body, a continuous track assembly, and a lifting mechanism. The body includes a sitting portion arranged on a top thereof and a pedal extending outward from a bottom of the body. The climbing assembly is arranged on a rear end of the body. The lifting mechanism is located behind the body and the sitting portion, and the lifting mechanism includes two telescopic posts and two rollers individually disposed on two bottoms of the two telescopic posts. The climbing assembly includes two continuous tracks arranged on two peripheral sides thereof respectively and obliquely extending upward relative to the body, a transmission shaft mounted on a bottom of the climbing assembly, two idlers respectively fixed on two tops of the two continuous tracks. Each continuous track is defined between the transmission shaft and each idler and is driven by the transmission shaft to rotate.

Abstract: An attachment and adjustment assembly for a chair includes a mounting plate having a first side opposite a second side, and a back support coupled to the mounting plate, wherein the mounting plate is configured to engage a seat back of the chair in one of a plurality of mounting configurations including a first mounting configuration, wherein the first side of the mounting plate faces the seat back, and a second mounting configuration, wherein the second side of the mounting plate faces the seat back.

Abstract: An assistance device that enables a caregiver or care receiver to understand a degree to which a load is applied in the front-rear direction of a body supporting member. The assistance device includes: the body supporting member configured to support the upper body of the care receiver; a load detecting device provided on the body supporting member and configured to detect a load applied by the care receiver; and a display device configured to display an extent to which a load is applied to the body supporting member in a front-rear direction of the body supporting member based on the load detected by the load detecting device.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a pedal assembly for selecting between a first state and a second state different from the first state, and comprising first and second pedals. The first and second pedals are configured to pivot together in a first rotational direction relative to a respective pivot axis to transition from the first state to the second state, and the first and second pedals are configured to pivot together in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction to transition from the second state to the first state. At least a distal portion of the first pedal is configured to pivot independently from the second pedal in the first rotational direction when in the first state, and at least a distal portion of the second pedal is configured to pivot independently from the first pedal in the second rotational direction when in the second state.

Abstract: An inflatable cushion comprising; a cover; a base; a communication device; a microcontroller; a power source; a gas pump; a primary tube; a blow off valve; two-way valves; a plurality of secondary tubes; and a plurality of bladder pods with pressure sensors.

Abstract: A modular, deformable, repositionable, cushioned gentle cushioned, resistive infant positioning system and method for use with infants is provided that includes first and second tubular pillows each having two longitudinally-elongated chambers adjoined at a first and second pillow lateral flexure-enabling element, respectively. The second tubular pillow is preferably wider than the first tubular pillow and includes two straps. Methods of using the pillows of the cushioned, resistive infant positioning system are presented that provide positioning, calming, and/or the prevention and/or the correction of head shape deformations.

Abstract: A leg lift to elevate a user's leg that includes: a first frame, where the first frame includes three sides, a resting side, an elevation side and a base and said base includes a series of slots for placement of the elevation side; a second frame, where the second frame includes three sides, a resting side, an elevation side and a base and said base includes a series of slots for placement of the elevation side; and a leg rest attached between the first frame and the second frame, where the leg rest is attached between the resting side of each frame. Hinges are preferably used to adjoin each side of the first frame and the second frame.

Abstract: A seat lift for a bath that includes a seat, a seat back hingedly connected to the seat, a torsion spring, and a guide means for guiding the seat in reversible movement between lower and upper positions. The guide means is configured so that movement between the lower and upper positions comprises both vertical and lateral movement of the seat relative to a base of the bath. The seat back may move between a first seat back position in which the seat back is substantially upright and a second seat back position in which the seat back is orientated so that a user is leaning backwards. The torsion spring biases the seat back to rotate around the hinge connecting the seat back to the seat toward the first seat back position. The torsion spring torque is smaller when the seat is in the lower position than in the upper position.

Abstract: A patient table of an imaging apparatus includes a receiving device for receiving a transfer device that is reversibly transferable to the patient table. In an embodiment, the receiving device is arranged on the patient table such that a surface region of the receiving device is in contact with the transfer device when the transfer device is received. Further, the receiving device is embodied to receive the transfer device reversibly along at least two axes that are different from one another in the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A patient couch of an imaging device includes an apparatus for reversible adjustment of the patient couch for reversibly receiving a transfer board. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes at least one guide track for guiding the transfer board. The patient couch further includes a first coupling element and the guide track includes a second coupling element, configured so as to functionally interact with the first coupling element, to produce a detachable connection between the patient couch and the guide track.

Abstract: An apparatus that controls the rotation of an operative limb during shoulder surgery is composed of three parts: 1) a mechanism that is part of the durable apparatus, and which allows the limb to be suspended from the system and traction weights applied, but is configured in such a manner that the cable or other connecting member does not rotate about its axis; 2) a sterile connector that acts as the interface between the non-sterile durable apparatus and a sterile patient-contacting disposable drape; and 3) the disposable drape which is secured to the patient's operative arm. One of the sterile connector and the disposable drape contains a feature that allows the physician to rotate and hold the limb in any desired position, without requiring that it be manually held in place.

Abstract: An adapter assembly for use with a reciprocating treatment device that includes a main body portion having at least a first top male attachment member or a first top female attachment member on a top thereof and at least first and second bottom male attachment members or first and second bottom female attachment members on a bottom thereof.

Abstract: An exoskeleton includes an arm brace coupled to an arm of a wearer and a tensile member connected to the arm brace. An actuator exerts a pulling force on the tensile member. The pulling force reduces a length of the tensile member between the arm brace and the actuator and causes the arm of the wearer to bend at an elbow.

Abstract: A garment attachable to an exercise or therapeutic apparatus that is capable of elevating the user slightly above the ground, reducing potential for injury and strain by shifting the user's weight to the frame of the apparatus. The garment is incorporated into the apparatus by comprising panels under the buttocks and around the thighs, providing balance and lifting the user comfortably in conjunction with the frame. A low-friction plate is positioned under the user's feet so that the user can ambulate freely while held in place by the frame.

Abstract: Mobility aid devices, such as crutches, provide improved ergonomics, comfort and support for the user. The crutches can include an axilla support that has a shape with a peak that fits in the center of the user's axilla area, an increased width for the pad area in the peaked region, a feature that curves upward and toward the user's back to prevent forward slippage of the axilla support, and a feature that includes upward curves or widened areas to prevent rearward slippage of the axilla support. The crutches can include a grip that has a wider rear portion when viewed from the top, a downward slope from rear to front, a front area that narrows and twists towards the outside from horizontal, an offset from the centerline of the crutches to the outside and a rear that is rotated outward from the support centerline when viewed from the top.

Abstract: A mobile walking aid includes an undercarriage, a frame and a support for a person's leg. The undercarriage comprises a two-wheeled front axle and a rear axle. The rear axle can be converted between a single-wheeled version with a first wheel, and a two-wheeled version. In order to convert from the single-wheeled version to the two-wheeled version, a conversion kit can be provided which comprises an axle extension that can be mounted on the axle of the first wheel, and a second wheel. The axle extension can be mounted, optionally, on both sides of the axle of the first wheel which is arranged laterally and centrally between the front wheels.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for applying reduced pressure to a tissue site on a foot are provided. An apparatus may include an insole and a tissue contacting surface covering at least a portion of the insole. At least one portion of the tissue contacting surface is removable to form a void. The apparatus may also include a reduced-pressure interface for receiving reduced pressure from a reduced-pressure source, and at least one flow channel fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure interface and the void.

Abstract: A massaging roller assembly for relieving aches and pains includes a tube and a plurality of rings. Each ring has an inner diameter that is complementary to an outside diameter of the tube so that the ring is positioned to insert the tube to frictionally couple the ring to the tube. Each ring has a respective outer diameter so that the plurality of rings comprises rings that have a variety of outer diameters. The rings are selectively couplable to the tube to provide a variety of longitudinal cross-sectional profiles. A user is positioned to roll the tube and the rings on a body to massage the body.

Abstract: An electromechanical device for male sexual stimulation that uses a reciprocal linear motion similar to sexual intercourse, and wherein the penis remains fully inserted during use. The reciprocal linear motion is generated by a small motor which drives a screw and nut mechanism, to which a bracket and gripper is attached. Inserted into the gripper is a flexible sleeve. A penis may be inserted into the device inside the flexible sleeve. The movement of the gripper and sleeve against the penis provides pressure and motion against the penis inside the sleeve in a manner similar to sexual intercourse. The speed, pattern, and location of the motion can be controlled by the user through controls on the outside of the device.

Abstract: A sexual aid apparatus with a safety feature includes (a) a shaft element configured to emulate a human penis and to be placed against genitals or inside a human orifice, (b) an electric vibrating motor located within the shaft element, the electric vibrating motor configured for vibrating the shaft element so as to produce sensation in a user utilizing the shaft element against genitals or inside a human orifice, (c) a flexible cord coupled to a distal end of the shaft element, the cord configured for having a tensile strength of at least 20 pounds per square inch, (d) one or more spherical elements coupled to the cord and located between ends of the cord, the spherical elements configured for insertion into a human orifice and for producing sensation in the user; and (e) one or more crystal elements coupled to the cord and located between the ends of the cord, the crystal elements configured for insertion into a human orifice and for producing sensation in the user.

Abstract: A system for user interaction is provided. The system includes an input device configured to receive movement data and to transmit a movement signal corresponding to the movement data. An output device is configured as an adult sex toy, and the output device is configured to receive the movement signal from the input device and to move in response to the movement signal. An application is configured to provide communication between the input device and the output device.

Abstract: A method of modulating glandular secretions by administering acoustic shock waves to a gland, includes the steps of activating acoustic shock waves of an acoustic shock wave generator to emit acoustic shock waves and subjecting the gland to acoustic shock waves stimulating the gland to have a modulated response. The modulated response is one of an adjustment in hormonal release which increases low level output, decreases high level output or stabilizes erratic output. The emitted acoustic shock waves are focused or unfocused low energy acoustic shock waves. The gland underlies the patient's skin. The shock wave generator is acoustically coupled to the patient's skin using a coupling gel or liquid. The gland is one of a testicle, ovary, pituitary gland, adrenal gland, thyroid gland, thymus, pineal gland, parathyroid, or hypothalamus. The method can be repeated one or more times.

Abstract: A device configured to support an infant in a prone position to automatically burp the infant while retained within the device. The device having a base portion, a resting portion, and a movable arm portion. A pair of legs are positioned on opposed ends of the base portion extending perpendicular to a width of the base portion for supporting the device. The movable arm portion coupled to a motor to move the arm towards and away from the resting portion in a back and forth motion. The movable arm portion and the resting portion are movable along their length to an extended position to fit several lengths and sizes of infants placed within the device.

Abstract: A mouth and arm device and related method, for positioning a user's mouth and arms to facilitate physical poses for release of “feelgood” hormones to help alleviate depression made of a bite bar (1) for placement in the user's mouth, where the bite bar (1) has a central portion and a left side and a right side; two attachment portions (2) attached to each side of the bite bar and two arm components (6) connected thereto for positioning the user's arm in a physical pose while the user simultaneously bites down on the bite bar (1).

Abstract: A glass container for packaging a pharmaceutical composition including a glass tube with a first end and a second end, the glass tube having a wall thickness dw and an outer diameter dc, a glass bottom with an outer area, the glass bottom closes the glass tube at the first end, and a curved glass heel extending from the outer area of the glass bottom to the first end of the glass tube. The curved glass heel is defined by an outer radius ro, an inner radius ri, and a thickness of the glass dh in the curved glass heel and wherein: [100×(dh3×ri)/(dw ×dc2)]+(4.4 mm2/dc)>0.55 mm.

Abstract: A bag for medical use having three compartments, and having a compartment containing a solvent, a compartment containing a solute and a compartment containing a solvent, the compartment containing a solute being separated from the other two compartments by pincers, the opening of which allows liquid to flow by gravity, and, during opening of one of the pincers and under the effect of a pressure, the liquid contained in one compartment is propelled towards another compartment. A method for using a bag for medical use having three compartments is also provided.

Abstract: A sample collection kit is described for ensuring positive sample identification. The sample collection kit includes a sample container configured to hold a biological sample. The sample container has a lower end, an upper end, a sidewall that extends from the lower end to the upper end, and an identifier disposed along the sidewall. The identifier includes information encoded therein related to the sample container and the sample. The kit includes a sample container holder. The sample container holder has a bottom end, an open top end, a sidewall, and a window in the sidewall. The window is positioned in the sidewall of the container holder such that when the collection tube is inserted inside the sample container holder, the identifier of the sample container is aligned with window of the sample container holder.

Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to devices and methods for multi-liquid storage and mixing, such as with a medical liquid packaging device (MLPD), for instance. Some embodiments are particularly directed to an MLPD that includes first and second reservoirs that store separate liquids that may be selectively combined prior to administration to a patient. In one or more embodiments, for example, a device for medical liquid packaging may include a first reservoir and a dispensing port with a second reservoir. In a first state, a flow preventer separates the liquid in the first reservoir from the liquid in the second reservoir. Actuation of an actuator, such as by depression of the actuator, dislodges the flow preventer, allowing fluid communication between the first reservoir and the second reservoir.

Abstract: A multiple chamber container includes a first sheet; a second sheet; a first peel seal between the first and second sheets, the first peel seal extending across the first and second sheets; wherein at a first time at least one strong seal is provided around a periphery of the first and second sheets so as to leave an opening between the first and second sheets, and wherein a second peel seal is provided between the first and second sheets, the second peel seal extending across the opening between the first and second sheets; and wherein at a second time the second peel seal is removed and the at least one strong seal is extended to seal the opening between the first and second sheets.

Abstract: A multiple chamber container forming and filling method includes (i) forming at least one strong seal around a periphery of first and second sheets so as to leave an opening between the first and second sheets; (ii) forming a temporary peel seal across the opening; (iii) forming a mixing peel seal between the first and second sheets so as to separate a diluent chamber from a powdered drug chamber; (iv) adding diluent to the diluent chamber; (v) sterilizing the multiple chamber container including the diluent; (vi) opening the temporary peel seal in an aseptic environment; (vii) adding powdered drug to the powdered drug chamber through the opening; and (viii) strong sealing the opening so as to be closed.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for the pressure-regulated transfer of medical fluids are disclosed. The system can include an adapter assembly that connects with a medical container and with a syringe assembly. The syringe assembly can include a first reservoir and a second reservoir. In various embodiments, when the adapter assembly and the syringe assembly are coupled, the first reservoir and the container can exchange regulating fluid and the second reservoir and the container can exchange medical liquid from the medical container.

Abstract: A rotation transmission shaft that extends vertically to penetrate a box body is provided. When the box body is placed on a base portion of a tablet feeder mounted in a medicine dispensing apparatus, a lower end portion of the rotation transmission shaft is coupled to the base portion so as to be able to transmit rotation, and a tablet guiding mechanism is coupled to a cut tablet piece receiving portion of the base portion. When a tablet cassette configured to discharge tablets housed in a random manner, one at a time, as a rotor rotates is placed on the box body, an upper end portion of the rotation transmission shaft is coupled to the rotor to be able to transmit rotation, and the tablet guiding mechanism is coupled to a tablet discharging portion of the tablet cassette.

Abstract: The present preferred embodiment of the invention is comprised of (but not limited to this combination of materials, fasteners, or manner of fastening) three main parts of novel utility and flexible design consisting of two flexible loops of material that mechanically secure to your arm, the bottle (or the like), and each other to facilitate the positioning of the bottle (or the like) so that it is accessible to an infant to feed form while being held in your arm.

Abstract: An adapter assembly includes a tapered connector including a central passage and a tapered outer surface for sealing with a tube or bottle. A male connector for connection to a female connector to fluidly communicate the female connector with the tube or bottle is coupled with the tapered connector. A method of forming such an adapter assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining gastric content volume. The internal temperature of the contents of the stomach is measured at least one predetermined time t after the patient is fed, and the gastric volume determined from the temperature. In preferred embodiments, a known volume of water at a known temperature is injected into the stomach, and the temperature of the stomach contents is measured after the stomach temperature has stabilized. An apparatus for performing the method, in which continuous measurement is possible without disturbing the patient's feeding schedule, and a method for using the inventive method in the control of an automatic feeding apparatus, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A light-curable dental impression material comprising (a) a polymerizable polysiloxane resin composition comprising compounds of formula (I) E-(L1-Z)n-L2-E ??(I) (b) a particulate filler; and (c) a photoinitiator.