Abstract: An absorption product includes a sheet part having two or more patterns that are formed to be spaced apart from each other in an excretion area, which holds excretion of a user, and conduct electricity, and a terminal unit having three or more terminals physically being in contact with the patterns and being attached/detached to/from the sheet part, in which the terminals and the patterns may be formed such that at least one terminal physically comes in contact with each of the two or more patterns spaced apart from each other when the terminal unit is mounted on the sheet part, and a sensing module generating a sensing signal sensing the excretion and providing the sensing signal to the terminals being in contact with the patterns is provided in the terminal unit.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising an absorbent core comprising an absorbent material between a top core wrap and a back core wrap, said absorbent core having a first and second longitudinal edge and a first and second transverse edge; the absorbent core comprising at least a front and a rear attachment zone, and a bridging zone extending at least partially between said front and rear attachment zone, wherein the bridging zone extends from a first longitudinal portion of the absorbent core to a second longitudinal portion of the absorbent core, such that upon wetting of the absorbent material, a front and rear channel are created at said front and rear attachment zone, respectively, wherein the bridging zone allows a liquid flow between the first longitudinal portion and the second longitudinal portion.

Abstract: A garment-like absorbent article can have a front region, a back region, and a central region extending between and connecting the front region and the back region. The front region and the back region of the absorbent article can be formed from a combination of elastic materials. The combination of the elastic materials can be asymmetrically configured about the absorbent article to provide an improved fit of the absorbent article to the body of the wearer as well as to provide the wearer with an absorbent article that resembles traditional woven underwear.

Abstract: An absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin, incontinence pad and breast pad.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable hygiene article having a core with a first area which has its narrowest width (M) in the transverse direction (x) in a front portion or at a location of a transition between the front portion and a crotch portion of the article. Further, the absorbent core in the crotch portion has at least one front compression line forming an essentially upside down turned V comprising a first leg, a second leg and a common front tip with a V-shaped second compression line in the front portion having a third leg and a fourth leg. Each of the legs extends and diverges at a mutual angle (?4) of from 30-120° in the respective mirror-imaged portions (I) and (II). The common front tip is located in contact with or at a distance from an imaginary transverse line indicating the narrowest width M.

Abstract: A disposable hygiene article having an absorbent core with a first area having its narrowest width in the transverse direction in a front portion or at a location of a transition between the front portion and a crotch portion of the article. The absorbent core has a high-density region and a low density region. The absorbent core has a compression line forming an essentially upside down turned V such that the front tip of the V is located on the centre line and the legs of the V diverge towards the core rear edge at a mutual angle (?1) of from 30-120°. The low density region has an average density which is at least 20%, preferably at least 30% and most preferably at least 50% lower than the average density of the high density region. Also disclosed is a method of making the article.

Abstract: A packaged elongate sanitary protection product includes a folded sanitary protection product enveloped in a substantially circular package and having first and second arcuate end portions comprising first and second ends, respectively, separated by a central portion. The topsheet and backsheet are joined in a flange surrounding the absorbent structure, and the absorbent structure comprises at least three intersecting, substantially circular sections aligned along a longitudinal axis. A first circular section is associated with the first arcuate end portion, and a second section is associated with the second arcuate end portion, and a central portion is associated with at least one intervening substantially circular portion. The intersections define folding axes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and enlarged flange sections of the topsheet and backsheet. The product is folded at the fold lines and the enlarged flange sections are folded inwardly to give the product a generally circular form.

Abstract: A packaged elongate sanitary protection product includes a folded sanitary product and a circular package. The sanitary product has first and second arcuate end portions comprising first and second ends, respectively, separated by a central portion, and a pair of longitudinal side edges connecting the first and second ends. The arcuate end portions have an effective radius and a maximum width, substantially equal to twice the effective radius. The central portion has a minimum width between about 75% and about 90% of the maximum width, and the sanitary product has a length between about 225% and about 285% of the maximum width. In addition, first and second fold lines are located a distance from each end equal to about 85% to about 105% of the maximum width of the arcuate end portions. The sanitary protection product is folded in a Z-configuration on first and second fold lines to form a substantially circular folded sanitary protection product, which is enveloped in the circular package.

Abstract: Disclosed is a non-slip cotton sanitary pad, including a pad body, configured such that a cotton lining, an absorption pad and a waterproof cover are sequentially stacked, and a pair of wings protruding from both sides of the pad body, wherein the pair of wings protruding from both sides of the pad body includes a fastener so that the wings are fastened together in a folded state on the same surface, the cotton sanitary pad is disposed such that the waterproof cover contacts underwear, and the waterproof cover includes a non-slip member on the surface contacting the underwear.

Abstract: A patient transport apparatus for use with a vehicle, comprising a lift mechanism between a base and a support frame to move between an extended configuration defining a first distance and a retracted configuration defining a second distance. An interface generates a user signal. A sensor generates a sensor signal corresponding to force acting on the base relative to the support frame. A controller determines if the user signal corresponds to an extend or retract command; determines if the force acting on the base has exceeded a predetermined threshold value based on the sensor signal; drives the lift mechanism toward the extended configuration where the user signal corresponds to the extend command and toward the retracted configuration where the user signal corresponds to the retract command; and interrupts driving the lift mechanism to stop motion of the lift mechanism in response to the sensor signal exceeding the predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: A mobile support such as a stretcher includes a left rear rolling element and a right rear rolling element. The support also includes a sensor system adapted to sense displacement force applied to the support, and a deceleration system. Provided the bed is moving in a forward direction, machine readable instructions executed by a processor cause the deceleration system to apply a decelerating influence to selected members of the set of rolling elements in response to the sensed displacement force in order to assist braking and steering maneuvers.

Abstract: An emergency rescue stretcher for removing a victim from a confined space and methods of using the same are provided.

Abstract: A lift chair comprising: a lift that transitions the lift chair between a resting position and a standing position; a user interface that receives one or more user inputs indicating a request to transition the lift chair between the resting position and the standing position; a controller circuit communicatively coupled to the lift and to the user interface, the controller circuit configured to cause the lift to transition the lift chair from the resting position to the standing position, in response to a single user input, at a first speed over a first time period followed by a second speed over a second time period, the first speed being slower than the second speed.

Abstract: A healthcare bed includes a frame surmounted by a lying surface articulated into multiple sections, corresponding to the regions of the back, buttocks, thighs and legs of the patient. The bed includes a fixed part, substantially on the horizontal plane, and a moveable part which supports a first section, corresponding to the back region, which can be at least inclined with respect to the fixed part. Elements for tilting the first section are also included. The bed further includes a second section corresponding to the buttocks region that is pivoted at the side thereof that is adjacent to a third section, corresponding to the thigh region, and is free at the opposite side, there being elements for supporting and moving the second section from a configuration that is coplanar with respect to the lying surface to a configuration that is inclined and with the free side lowered, and vice versa.

Abstract: A sleep system comprises at least one mattress including a first sleep area for a first occupant, the first sleep area including a first section for a portion of a body of the first occupant, and a second sleep area adjacent to the first sleep area for a second occupant, the second sleep area including a second section for a portion of a body of the second occupant, an articulation system for articulating the first section and the second section, a first user controller configured to communicate with the articulation system in order to control articulation of the first section, and a second user controller configured to communicate with the articulation system in order to control articulation of the second section, wherein the first user controller is further configured to communicate with the articulation system in order to move the second section into a predetermined position.

Abstract: A person support apparatus includes one or more motorized actuators that are braked in different manners depending upon whether or not electrical power is available to the control system. When electrical power is not available, a delay circuit delays closing a first switch that, when closed, short circuits the terminals of one of the motors. When power is available, other switches are opened and closed in a manner that short circuits the terminals of the motor while the first switch remains open. The other switches may be part of an H-bridge. The control system may also detect back emf (electromotive force) generated by the motor when electrical power is available and issue a notification to a technician or other user if an amplitude and/or duration of the detected back emf exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating movement of a patient transport apparatus. The patient transport apparatus has a support structure and a patient support surface. Caster assemblies are coupled to the support structure to roll about a roll axis and swivel about a swivel axis. A control system is configured to control brake mechanisms, steer-lock mechanisms, and pre-swivel mechanisms of the caster assemblies based on one or more inputs.

Abstract: An inflatable transfer mattress includes a top panel, a bottom panel having a perimeter sealingly coupled to a perimeter of the top panel to define an internal volume therebetween, and a rotational positioning device coupled to the top panel. The internal volume is configured to receive an air flow therein. The rotational positioning device is positioned outside of the internal volume and includes at least one inflatable bladder configured to be inflated from a deflated state to an inflated state. The bladder portion is configured to rotate a patient to a predetermined angle with respect to the top panel in the inflated state.

Abstract: A patient lift system helps to lift and mobilize a disabled person in a home or in an institution with minimal effort from a caregiver. The patient lift system includes a lift, a carry bar and a hand control. The lift, the carry bar and the hand control have shapes and features that may be seen to facilitate quick and easy cleaning. Notably, gaps have been minimized for infection control purposes. Typically, a patient lift system includes an integral trolley for connecting the patient lift system to a track. For the patient lift system described herein, the trolley and lift system are separate pieces that are easily and quickly either attached or detached.

Abstract: A patient lift system includes a lift unit operable to raise and lower a lifting strap, the lift unit having a working load rating. A sling bar is attached with the lifting strap and a lifting accessory is coupled to the sling bar. The lifting accessory may comprises: a lifting sling; a lifting harness; a lifting vest; a lifting strap; or a repositioning sheet. The sling bar includes an opening sized to receive one or more attachment handles of the lifting accessory if the working load rating of the lift unit is larger than the working load rating of the lifting accessory. The opening of the sling bar is not capable of receiving one or more attachment handles of the lifting accessory if the working load rating of the lift unit is smaller than the working load rating of the lifting accessory.

Abstract: A torso-sling is provided to support at least a portion of the body of a patient on a surgical frame. The torso-sling is used in supporting at least a portion of the patient's torso. The torso-sling is supported relative to the surgical frame using a support bracket that can be attached to a chest support plate of the surgical frame. The torso-sling includes a frame portion, at least a first support strap, and at least a second support strap. The frame portion defines an access area, and the frame portion includes a first side portion, a second side portion, and a transition portion joining the first and second side portions together. The first side portion is configured for positioning adjacent a first lateral side on the posterior side of the patient, the second side portion is configured for positioning adjacent a second lateral side on the posterior side of the patient, and the transition portion is configured for positioning adjacent the neck and shoulders on the posterior side of the patient.

Abstract: A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient supports in an approximated position during such movements. A longitudinal translator provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. A patient trunk translator provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the patient supports are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression.

Abstract: An automated system used for physical therapy, more particularly a motorized pulley system of exercising a user's arms and legs at variable paddle cycles and variable paddle depths. The system utilizes a unique system of strings operatively looped through a pulley system and attached to a series of elongated components which are connected to a motor and which facilitate the movement of a user's arms and legs. The system of the present invention can provide users with increased mobility and enhanced circulation. The system may be useful for individuals recovering from an injury, individuals who are overweight, or individual with diabetes. The system may also be used for exercises to provide arm and leg extension and improve arm and leg strength.

Abstract: A foot and ankle strengthening device is an apparatus used to provide stimulus to muscles typically weakened in people who suffer from various foot and ankle problems, particularly plantar fasciitis. A pair of angled surfaces is used to reinforce healthy foot arches. The apparatus comprises a first foot-bracing platform, a second foot-bracing platform, a textured roller, and an elongated balance block. The first foot-bracing platform is a surface against which a user may place a foot for support and appropriate positioning. Similarly, the second foot-bracing platform provides a surface for the user's opposite foot. The textured roller is a generally cylindrical device that enables the user to apply targeted pressure to specific pieces of the user's foot or ankle. The elongated balance block is a generally rectangular prism-shaped protrusion that, in the preferred usage of the apparatus, provides the contact point with the ground.

Abstract: An assist garment worn on a part of a human body includes a plurality of garment-fitting actuators that are placed linearly along at least one end portion of a garment body and driven to extend and contract, a plurality of assisting actuators that are placed linearly on the garment body to cross the fitting actuators and driven to extend and contract, and a controller that individually controls the drive of the assisting actuators and the drive of the fitting actuators.

Abstract: A body engaging manipulation instrument for use by a practitioner on body parts of an individual being treated formed of body engaging sections connected to a central gripping panel. A centrally located, raised gripping member extends outwardly from an upper surface of the gripping panel and a recessed gripping member having a shape complementary to the raised gripping member is located on a lower surface of the gripping panel. The body engaging sections are connected to the gripping panel at an angle greater than 90 degrees and are formed with a shaped tissue engaging edge corresponding to the tissue structure of a person being treated.

Abstract: A medical device is disclosed that is able to provide a combination of thermal and DVT therapies to a patient. The components, arrangement of components, function of the device as a whole, and methods of use of the device are all devised to maximize therapeutic effectiveness. Effectiveness in this context is measured by the ability to provide a controlled application of the recommended thermal treatment including time, temperature, compression, and number of cycles with specified cycle duration.

Abstract: A massage device provides a gentle massage and myofascial release. The massage device comprises a first roller set and a second roller set that are configured so that the first roller set makes a first contact that displaces the tissue being massaged and, prior to the tissue returning to its natural state, the second roller makes a second contact with the tissue being massaged, thus providing a deeper, extended massage to the tissue. Also disclosed is an ergonomic handle for a massage device that also functions as a trigger point release tool.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods, devices and systems for real-time recognition of restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) process. Recognition mechanisms in both time domain and frequency domain are provided for the ROSC recognition, where the time-domain recognition logic may detect the ROSC by recognizing envelope features of sampled signals in the time domain, and the frequency-domain recognition logic may detect the ROSC by recognizing spectral peaks at different frequency points continuously or significant variations of amplitude of spectral peaks in the frequency spectrum.

Abstract: A water holding container (1) supported by a base (7, 8,9) that allows a Massage Therapist to administer massage therapy to a client immersed in heated water. An inclined floor base (2) at one end of the container positions a client's face above the water level. A removable toe support (4) helps a shorter client to keep his/her face above the water level.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) to maintain an environment over an anterior surface of a patient eye can include an enclosure (110) sized and shaped to be seated about the patient eye to form a cavity (112) within the enclosure. The enclosure can be configured to contain a fluid other than ambient air in contact with the patient eye. The apparatus can include a fluid regulator (1209) in communication with the enclosure, where the fluid regulator can be configured to regulate the composition of the fluid contained within the enclosure.

Abstract: An intelligent pillbox with volume detection includes an open-close structure, a first structure, an air pressure sensing module and a processor. The first structure is movably configured on the open-close structure, and moves in and out of the containing space of the open-close structure to generate a constant volume difference. The air pressure sensing module is configured in the containing space for measuring the multiple air pressure values in the airtight space. The intelligent pillbox with volume detection calculates the medicine volume by the constant volume differences and the air pressure change when the patient takes out the medicine from the medicine box. It not only can avoid the patient taking wrong medicine, but also can detect the number of remaining medicine and remind the patient to replenish the medicine in the medicine box.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, apparatuses, computer readable media, and methods implementing a wirelessly-enabled liquid container that can be remotely and dynamically configured to facilitate use-based messaging for a particular consumer of the contents of the liquid container. By way of example, a wirelessly-enabled baby bottle is provided that can be dynamic configured to facilitate use-based educational messaging for a particular child consumer of the contents of the liquid container.

Abstract: A baby bottle, an insert for a baby bottle, a baby bottle including an insert, and a method of feeding an infant that serves to pace the infant's feeding rhythm. Generally, these devices and methods will be of use for a preterm infant who lacks coordination of the suck-swallow-breathe synchrony, but can also be used with full term infants who can benefit from rigid control of the flow of milk from a bottle, this includes, but is not limited to, infants with gastroesophageal reflux who can require pacing of feeds to allow for gastric emptying. The device generally cues the infant to swallow and breathe after each 1-4 sucks by stopping the flow of the fluid from the bottle after the infant has sucked sufficiently or a predetermined period of time has passed. Once the baby breathes or a period of time passes, the bottle resets for the next repetition. The device also serves to consistently slow the flow of milk during oral feeding.

Abstract: A vibrating teething device includes a silicon outer shell that is larger than a human mouth and having protrusions that can fit within a human infant mouth; a battery powered vibrator encased within an open cavity in the silicon outer shell; and a cap fastenened over the open cavity.

Abstract: A Saliva Dispenser includes: A funnel, a pumping system, a power source, a fresh rinse container and collection container. The salvia dispenser is designed to collect and contain the saliva of individuals that need this service to be collected and disposed of in a sanitary method. The unit may be powered by AC or DC power source. The unit can be a stationary fixture or portable for travel with the individual. The funnel may be designed to detatch from the top disinfectant ring for cleaning purposes or disposal of after use. The unit may consist of rechargeable batteries that can be recharged from a normal 110 outlet, or plugged directly into a 110 outlet for operation on fixed style units.

Abstract: An oral varnish comprising a combination of two different viscosity dimethicone components, wherein the difference between the two different viscosity dimethicone components is about 2.0 million cP or greater; and comprising at least one active ingredient, which is preferably a fluoride donor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental cement composition including a tricalcium silicate powder and a dicalcium silicate powder, a method for preparation of an implant for regenerating a tissue including a tricalcium silicate powder and a dicalcium silicate powder, and a kit for preparing a dental cement including a tricalcium silicate powder and a dicalcium silicate powder.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid dispersion capable of stably maintaining the dispersed state for a long time and suitably applicable to both O/W type cosmetic products and W/O type cosmetic products. The present invention also provides a cosmetic raw material containing the liquid dispersion and a cosmetic product containing the liquid dispersion. The present invention provides a liquid dispersion containing a polyol (A); a nonionic surfactant (B); and a hydrophobized inorganic powder (C), wherein the water content in 100% by mass of the liquid dispersion is 1% by mass or less.

Abstract: A method of providing a treatment for cleaning and removing oils from hair includes providing a cosmetic that includes a blend of a powder phase including at least two absorbents selected from the group of mica, silica, starch, talc, kaolin and zeolite, and at least one emollient with a solvent phase. The blended powder and solvent phases are formed into a dry shampoo product adapted for manual application to the hair. A porous mold may be used to provide the cosmetic. Techniques may be applied to other forms of cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: A solid base material is capable of preventing “sweating” over time. A stick-type solid base material for external application to skin including a lipidic peptide compound including at least one of compounds of the following Formulae (1), the similar compounds thereof or pharmaceutically usable salts of the compounds, a surfactant, water, an oily base, and a saturated or unsaturated monohydric alcohol having a carbon atom number of 8 to 30: wherein R1 is a C9-23 aliphatic group; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group optionally having a C1 or C2 branched chain; and R3 is a —(CH2)n—X group, n is a number of 1 to 4, and X is an amino group, a guanidino group, a —CONH2 group, or a 5-membered ring or 6-membered ring optionally having one to three nitrogen atoms or a fused heterocyclic ring composed of the 5-membered ring and the 6-membered ring.

Abstract: A cosmetic gel-gel type composition for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, includes (i) at least one aqueous phase gelled with at least one hydrophilic gelling agent selected from the group consisting of copolymers of (1) 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and (2) hydroxyethyl acrylate; and (ii) at least one oily phase gelled with at least one lipophilic gelling agent selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbon-based polyamides, silicone polyamides, and mixtures thereof. Either (a) the at least one hydrophilic gelling agent is a copolymer of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and of hydroxyethyl acrylate, and the at least one lipophilic gelling agent is ethylenediamine/stearyl dimer dilinoleate copolymer, or (b) the at least one hydrophilic gelling agent is a copolymer of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and of hydroxyethyl acrylate, and the at least one lipophilic gelling agent is Nylon-611/dimethicone copolymer.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising: a) a water phase of about 20% to 60% by weight relative to the total weight of the sunscreen composition; b) one or more mineral UV filtering agents; c) one or more oil thickening agents selected from poly C10-30 alkyl acrylate, hydrogenated jojoba oil and its derivatives and mixtures thereof; wherein the total amount of oil thickening agents is about 0.5% to about 4% by weight relative to the total weight of the sunscreen composition; wherein the amount of hydrogenated jojoba oil and its derivatives is no more than 1.5 times the amount of poly C10-30 alkyl acrylate; wherein the composition has a viscosity of about 0.1 Pa·s to about 5 Pa·s at 25° C. at 10 rad/s; and wherein the inflection point of the largest viscosity transition at 10 rad/s is between 30° C. to 40° C.

Abstract: An oral care composition, including a peroxide source, a peroxysulfate whitening agent, a hydrophobic base, and sodium tripolyphosphate.

Abstract: An oral care composition with one or more polyphosphates with about 20 wt % or more of water at a pH of about 5 or less. A dentifrice composition with one or more polyphosphates with about 20 wt % or more of water at a pH of about 5 or less. A mouth rinse composition with one or more polyphosphates with about 20 wt % or more of water at a pH of about 5 or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoprotective composition for topical use comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one dibenzoylmethane derivative compound, at least one merocyanine compound and at least one compound capable of accepting the triplet excited level energy of said dibenzoylmethane derivative compound(s). The invention also relates to the use of at least one compound capable of accepting the triplet excited level energy of said dibenzoylmethane derivative compound(s), for photostabilizing with respect to UV radiation a composition comprising at least one dibenzoylmethane derivative compound and at least one merocyanine compound.

Abstract: An oral care composition, including a non-aqueous dispersant and a fatty acid structure-building agent.

Abstract: Oral care compositions and methods for the same are disclosed. The oral care composition may include an orally acceptable vehicle, and one or more surfactants. The one or more surfactants may include an N-alkyl-N-acylglucamine. The oral care composition may further include an amino acid and one or more abrasives. The method for treating or reducing dentinal hypersensitivity may include contacting the oral care composition with surfaces of the teeth.

Abstract: Several embodiments disclosed herein relate to formulations having antimicrobial and/or sanitizing effects, and uses of the same. In particular, the formulations and methods of using same provide, in several embodiments, an immediate and a persistent antimicrobial effect against a broad spectrum of microorganisms.

Abstract: A composition for enhancing protein strength according to the present invention contains an aminosilane compound capable of covalent binding with a protein of hair, scalp, skin, nails, leather, or textile, so that the protein and the amino silane compound form a covalent bond, and thus the composition can improve the protein strength enhancement effect and maximize the semi-permanent protein strength enhancement effect.