Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for operating a system for management of implantable medical devices (IMDs), comprises: conducting communication sessions with a plurality of clinician programmer devices while the clinician programmer devices are engaged in respective programming sessions with IMDs; receiving and storing second programming data from a plurality of clinician programmer devices, wherein the second programming data was created during programming sessions with IMDs without network connectivity to the system for management of IMDs; reconciling programming of the plurality of IMDs that were programmed with the second programming data with data stored by the system for management of IMDs; and communicating second signed validation data to cause IMDs to conduct therapeutic operations according to programming data validated by respective instances of second validation data.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an implantable medical device (IMD) comprises: therapeutic circuitry for controlling delivery of a medical therapy to a patient; a processor for controlling the IMD according to executable code; wireless communication circuitry for conducting wireless communications; and memory for storing data and executable code, wherein the executable comprises code for causing the processor to (1) communicate with an external programming device to define therapeutic settings for operation of the IMD, (2) perform validation operations on one or more instances of therapeutic settings by determining whether a respective instance of therapeutic settings is accompanied by permanent validation data or temporary validation data, wherein the validation operations comprise analyzing temporary validation data against at least one key of a plurality of cryptographic keys stored by the IMD.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for operating a system for management of implantable medical devices (IMDs), comprises: conducting communications sessions with a plurality of clinician programmer devices, wherein some of the communication sessions occur while the plurality of clinician programmer devices are engaged in respective programming sessions with IMDs; conducting communications sessions with a plurality of patient controller devices, wherein the communication sessions with the patient controller devices include communication of data pertaining to offline programming of IMDs; reconciling programming session data received from the plurality of clinician programmer devices with programming session data received from patient controller devices to identify instances of unauthorized IMD programming; and distributing revocation data to patient controller devices to be downloaded to corresponding IMDs, wherein the revocation data identifies cryptographic keys that are no longer trusted.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of programming an implantable medical device (IMD) to provide therapeutic operations for a patient, comprises: receiving first programming data by the IMD from the external programming device to provide therapeutic operations according to at least one instance of settings data during a first communication session; receiving second programming data by the IMD from the external programming device to define limitations of reprogramming during one or more subsequent offline programming sessions; conducting a second communication session between the IMD with an external programming device when network connectivity is not available; receiving third programming data by IMD from the external programming device to provide therapeutic operations according to at least one instance of settings data during the second communication session; and determining whether the third programming data is permitted according to limitations defined by the second programming data.

Abstract: A defibrillator (AED) and method for using a defibrillator using two different ECG analysis algorithms which work sequentially to improve the accuracy of AED shock decisions. A first algorithm, such as (ART), is particularly suited for analysis in the presence of CPR periods. A second algorithm, such as (PAS), is particularly suited for analysis during hands-off periods. The AED switches algorithms depending on the period and on the current analysis of the cardiac rhythm. The inventions thus provide an optimized ECG analysis scheme in a manner that improves the effectiveness of the rescue, resulting in more CPR “hands-on” time, better treatment of refibrillation, and reduced transition times between CPR and electrotherapy.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for application of an electrical signal to neural and other target tissue in the living body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiofrequency oral therapeutic device, and provides a radiofrequency oral therapeutic device including: a radiofrequency generator configured to generate a radiofrequency current; an adaptor connected to the radiofrequency generator via a cable; a probe configured to be detachably coupled to the adaptor and to apply the radiofrequency current, transferred from the radiofrequency generator through the adaptor, to an intraoral skin of a user; and a control unit configured to control the radiofrequency generator; wherein the probe is connected to the control unit through the adaptor and transmits a probe identifier (ID), and the control unit controls the radiofrequency generator based on the probe ID.

Abstract: Examples of apparatus, methods, and compositions for endodontic treatments are described. In certain implementations, the apparatus can include a treatment fluid supply configured to supply a treatment fluid to a treatment region of the tooth and a pressure wave generator configured to generate pressure waves in the treatment fluid. The pressure wave generator can include a volume housing an electromagnetically responsive material, a diaphragm including a first side and a second side, the first side exposed to the volume, the second side exposed to the treatment fluid, the diaphragm being movable such that movement of the electromagnetically responsive material within the volume causes movement of the diaphragm, and an electromagnetic generator coupled to the volume, the electromagnetic generator configured to generate electromagnetic energy.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to a patient, the apparatus including a head mount for disposition on the head of a patient; and a plurality of magnet assemblies for releasable mounting on the head mount, wherein each of the magnet assemblies includes a magnet for selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electric currents in the brain of a patient so as to modify the natural electrical activity of the brain of the patient; wherein the number of magnet assemblies mounted on the head mount, their individual positioning on the head mount, and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected so as to allow the spatial, strength and temporal characteristics of the magnetic field to be custom tailored for each patient, whereby to provide patient-specific TMS therapy, to assist in diagnosis or to map out brain function in neuroscience research.

Abstract: Combined methods for treating a patient using time-varying magnetic field are described. The treatment methods combine various approaches for aesthetic treatment. The methods are focused on enhancing a visual appearance of the patient.

Abstract: Neural stimulator systems with an external magnetic coil to produce changing magnetic fields is applied outside the body, in conjunction with one or more tiny injectable objects that concentrates the induced electric field to a highly-targeted location. These systems include a driver circuit for the magnetic coil that allows for high voltage and fast pulses in the coil, while requiring low-voltage power supply that may be powered by a wearable or portable external device, along with the coil and driver circuit.

Abstract: Disclosed are a deep body spread microwave hyperthermia device for personal uses and an operation method thereof. The operating method may include generating a control signal to control patches attached to the skin of a user, dividing the control signal into a first signal and a second signal having a phase different from a phase of the first signal, transmitting the first signal and the second signal to patches attached to different positions, among the patches, and producing hyperthermia in a body of the user by radiating radio waves based on the first signal or the second signal received by each of the patches.

Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.

Abstract: A phototherapy device (10) includes a clothing item (12). Illuminators (14) are secured to the clothing item and arranged to illuminate at least a portion of a patient wearing the clothing item. The illuminators include light emitting diodes (LEDs) (16) mounted on at least one flexible printed circuit board (PCB) (18). A temperature sensor (20) is secured to the clothing item and positioned to measure a temperature proximate to the patient wearing the clothing item. A control circuit (24) is connected to receive the temperature from the temperature sensor and operative to turn off the illuminators responsive to the temperature exceeding a maximum permitted temperature.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are implemented for in vivo use in a living animal. One such method involves stimulating target cells having light-responsive proteins and includes providing an elongated light-delivery structure in a narrow passageway in the animal, the elongated light-delivery structure having separately-activatable light sources located along the length of the elongated light-delivery structure. The method also includes activating less than all the light sources to deliver light to light-responsive proteins adjacent to the activated light sources along the length of the elongated light-delivery structure, thereby stimulating target cells in vivo.

Abstract: A medical treatment or testing mask includes a first profile having a first fastening mechanism, and a second profile, that is separate from the first profile, having a second fastening mechanism that is fastenable to the first fastening mechanism. The mask further includes a first sheet of thermoplastic material attached to the first profile and to the second profile, wherein, when the second fastening mechanism is fastened to the first fastening mechanism, the first profile and the second profile create a single frame structure.

Abstract: The invention provides a catheter apparatus, which includes an integrally formed multi-lumen pipeline structure having a proximal end direction and a distal end direction, wherein the multi-lumen pipeline structure includes a tubular structure and multiple fluid flow pipe structures, and the tubular structure and the multiple fluid flow pipe structures are disposed along a first axial direction of the multi-lumen pipeline structure; at least one pipe sleeve membrane element wrapped on the outer periphery of the multi-lumen pipeline structure, wherein the at least one pipe sleeve membrane element includes a strengthening structure and/or a buffering structure; and a pointed end which is jointed with the multi-lumen pipeline structure and is tightly fastened with the multi-lumen pipeline structure. The invention further provides a brachytherapy system using the catheter apparatus, which can be used for treating intracavitary tumors such as esophageal cancer or the like.

Abstract: Systems and method for generating and executing volumetric modulated arc therapy (“VMAT”) plans are provided. In some aspects, the method includes receiving a representation of a subject comprising information related to target and non-target volumes of interest, and generating an objective function based on the representation of the subject, wherein the objective function accounts for dynamic collimator rotation. The method also includes performing an iterative optimization process, using the objective function, to generate a dynamic collimator VMAT plan, and generating a report in accordance with the dynamic collimator VMAT plan.

Abstract: A volumetric radiation dose detector provides radiation sensors distributed along a closed surface presenting surface normals that vary over a range of azimuth and altitude angles to provide accurate dose modeling for radiation received at a comparable range of angles. Concentric layers of surfaces provide volumetric dose information that can be used to directly produce useful dose maps and assessments.

Abstract: Systems and methods for applying ultrasound sonication to temporarily disrupt a patient's blood-brain barrier (BBB) include storing threshold values of an acoustic response level, an acoustic response dose and a tissue response dose associated with a target BBB region and its surrounding regions based on anatomical characteristics thereof; causing the ultrasound transducer to transmit one or more pulses/waves; measuring the acoustic response level, the acoustic response dose, and/or the tissue response dose associated with the target BBB region and/or its surrounding regions; comparing the measurement with a corresponding stored threshold value; and operating the transducer based at least in part on the comparison.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a probe for the treatment of brain tissue using an assembly comprising the probe and an acoustic window (1), the probe (2) including a plurality of transducers (21) for generating ultrasound waves, the method comprising: —a phase of detection: •of the probe transducers situated above the cranium (4) of the patient, and •of the probe transducers situated above the acoustic window (1), so as to permit: •deactivation of the transducers situated above the cranium (4) of the patient, •activation of the transducers situated above the acoustic window (1).

Abstract: Ultrasound (US) apparatus and method for applying low energy US onto an internal tissue/organ, including a non-invasive US appliance used on a treatment region over the internal tissue/organ, and an electrical stimulation apparatus for simultaneously inducing interferential electrical stimulation. A controller controls parameters of the electrical stimulation apparatus and the US appliance, and dynamically changes at least one of the parameters, for maintaining the impedance of the body tissue in the treatment region within an impedance range. The US apparatus includes an impedance monitoring apparatus for continuously measuring, tracking, and monitoring impedance in the treatment region, wherein the controller dynamically changes at least one of the parameter in response to the impedance as monitored, for maintaining the impedance within the predefined range.

Abstract: Device for shave-free trans-cranial focused ultrasound (FUS) treatment and method for using same, the device including a scalp cover having a first inlet configured to allow supply of a gas into the scalp cover, and an outlet configured to allow outflow of ambient air contained within the scalp cover when the gas is being supplied, such that the ambient air contained within the scalp cover is replaced by the supplied gas.

Abstract: An Agrin peptide which induces proliferation of cardiomyocytes for treating a heart disease is provided.

Abstract: A low VOC composition for removing coatings from a wide variety of surfaces that is biodegradable, made from renewable resources, and environmentally friendly. The composition further pertains to products which can remove a surface coating with little mechanical action.

Abstract: What is described is the therapeutic or nontherapeutic use of tyrothricin for treatment and/or prophylaxis of human body odor, preferably by local (topical), superficial application and/or preferably by application to the wound-free skin and/or mucosa. Further described is a therapeutic, preferably pharmaceutical, or nontherapeutic, preferably cosmetic, composition, comprising tyrothricin and a keratolytic, for treatment and/or prophylaxis of human body odor. Likewise described are a kit comprising tyrothricin and a keratolytic, and a footwear article comprising tyrothricin.

Abstract: Systems and methods for respiratory health management are provided. An air filtration and analysis system may comprise an apparatus configured to be worn by a user. The apparatus may comprise a filtration device. The system may also include a plurality of sensors configured to collect data. A portion of the sensor data may be indicative of (i) one or more characteristics of the air inhaled and/or exhaled by the user, and/or (ii) an environment in which the user is located. At least one sensor and/or the apparatus may be in communication with a processor that is configured to analyze the collected sensor data.

Abstract: Many people die each year from smoke inhalation due to residential fires. An enclosed space that provides clean and breathable air to people can save many lives when there is a fire and people are unable to escape. The device can be placed in a small and easily accessible space in a dwelling. The device recirculates and purifies air so that people can breathe while they wait for emergency responders.

Abstract: A fire barrier apparatus comprises a plurality of elongate, hollow barrier members. Each barrier member defines an interior, an inlet arrangement, through which, in use, air can enter the interior and an outlet arrangement, through which, in use, air can exit from the interior. The apparatus is arranged so that each barrier member abuts at least one adjacent barrier member.

Abstract: A charging-discharging device for secondary battery and a secondary battery activation process device are provided. The charging-discharging device of the present invention includes a box-type body including two open parts formed at lateral surfaces thereof; charging-discharging terminals disposed on lateral surfaces of the body; a nonflammable blocking means for opening or closing the open parts at the lateral surfaces; an air conditioning line connected to the inside of the body to individually control the temperature of each charging-discharging device; and/or a CO 2 supply line for spraying carbon dioxide inside the body when a fire occurs. It is possible to uniformly control and manage the internal temperature of the charging-discharging device for performing an activation process of a secondary battery, and when a fire occurs, the fire can be immediately and efficiently extinguished and prevented from spreading to the outside.

Abstract: A next generation, integrated HVAC platform incorporating an automated fire sensing, alarm, emergency geo-location/evacuation alert management system, and a clean agent total flooding fire suppression and control system. The fire sensing-alarm and wireless emergency geo-location/evacuation alert management system systems comprise one or more portable self-contained combustion detection-notification and wireless emergency geo-location/evacuation alert appliances deployed at one or more physical locations. The system comprises one or more fire suppressing agent, agent storage container, agent release valve, agent delivery route, and agent dispersion means. The platform incorporates a clean agent total flooding control system comprising an integrated communication means, sensors and wireless devices, to communicate and control one or more HVAC, fire-sensing, fire suppression/protection, and wireless emergency geo-location/evacuation alert management systems, components, or appliances.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for handling bulk material which contains fines which can lead to formation of explosive dust/air mixtures, where the apparatus comprises moveable internals in a housing which comes into contact with bulk material, characterized in that the moveable internals and/or the interior of the housing which comes into contact with bulk material consist of aluminum bronzes or are lined and/or coated with the aluminum bronzes.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing equipment with improved characteristics which includes a pressure-resistant storage body with an internal space that houses a fire extinguishing composition. A monitoring unit is connected to the storage body to measure and regulate one or more physical characteristics. At least one discharge outlet is in communication with the internal space of the storage body and is configured to discharge the fire-extinguishing composition from the internal space to a use location. A charging inlet is disposed within the storage body and is configured to fill the internal space with the fire-extinguishing composition. An extinguishing-launching part-unit is inserted into a pipe section between the use location and the discharge outlet.

Abstract: An assembly for a fire extinguisher system includes a fire extinguisher fitting that extends into a fire extinguisher container and a fill adapter. The fitting defines a fitting bore through which a connection portion of a pressure monitoring device at least partially extends and a fitting flange that is disposed about the fitting and is disposed parallel to a flange of the pressure monitoring device. The fill adapter includes an adapter housing and an adapter shaft. The adapter housing is arranged to be disposed about the pressure monitoring device. The adapter shaft that at least partially extends through the adapter housing. The adapter shaft is arranged to engage a monitoring housing of the pressure monitoring device.

Abstract: A method of custom manufacturing a flame arrestor assembly configured to extinguish a flame propagating therethrough. The method includes creating a customized flame cell using an additive manufacturing technique, which generally includes forming a body and forming one or more channels in the body. The one or more channels define a flow path configured to transfer heat from a flame front propagating through the flow path to the body. The method also includes providing a housing, and securely arranging the flame cell within the housing.

Abstract: Injection head to be installed to discharge the liquefied fire-extinguishing agent to the fire-extinguishing subject area in the fire-extinguishing equipment to use the liquefied fire-extinguishing agent, and it is equipped with injection head proper to which piping to supply the liquefied fire-extinguishing agent is connected, orifice plate forming orifices installed to the injection head proper, block-shaped porous member 4 installed at the outlet of the orifices, and deflector installed across discharging clearance of the liquefied fire-extinguishing agent to the porous member.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing equipment including an extinguishing-launching part-unit and a pressure-resistant storage body with an internal space housing a fire extinguishing material. A transport pipe is connected to the internal space to transport the fire extinguishing material to a use location. An extinguishing part-unit is connected to the external end of the transport pipe and includes one or more event-detecting part-units, which are connected to the extinguishing-launching part-unit. The extinguishing-launching part-unit is supplemented with a separation fitting disposed within the transport pipe, separated from a transport regulation also disposed within the transport pipe. A reference pressure supply part-unit is within the transport pipe between the separation fitting and the transport regulation fitting.

Abstract: The invention relates to an alarm valve station (1), in particular a wet alarm valve station, of a fire extinguishing system (100), having an alarm valve (3) with an extinguishing fluid inlet (5) and an extinguishing fluid outlet (7), wherein the alarm valve (3) has a closing body that can be moved back and forth between a blocking state and a release state, wherein the fluid inlet chamber and the fluid outlet chamber are separated from one another in the blocking state and communicate with one another fluidically in the release state, an alarm triggering device (9) for triggering a fire alarm, which is connected with the alarm valve (3), and a delay container (11a, 11b) in order to delay triggering of the fire alarm, wherein the alarm valve (3) is fluidically connected with a fluid inlet (13) of the delay container, and a fluid outlet (15a-15c) of the delay container (11a, 11b) is fluidically connected with the alarm triggering device (9).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water spray valve set for a nozzle pipe system of a fire-extinguishing installation, having a water spray valve which has a fluid inlet for connection to a water supply, a fluid outlet for connection to the nozzle pipe system, and a closing body arranged between fluid inlet and fluid outlet, wherein the closing body is movable back and forth between a shut-off position and an opened-up position, wherein, in the shut-off position, the fluid inlet and fluid outlet are separated from one another and, in an opened-up position, said fluid inlet and fluid outlet are fluidically connected to one another, having a control line which is connected to a control pressure supply, and having at least one first control valve for controlling the control pressure in the control line, wherein the control line is operatively connected to the closing body such that the closing body is held in the shut-off position, or is in an opened-up position, in a manner dependent on an actuation of the con

Abstract: An apparatus includes a rack including a plurality of vertically-stacked battery shelves and a vertically extending pipe disposed adjacent the rack. The apparatus further includes a plurality of ports fluidically coupled to the pipe and spaced apart along a length of the pipe, respective ones of the ports configured to direct an extinguishing agent from the pipe towards respective ones of the shelves.

Abstract: A system is provided that relates to fire suppression in a building. This system utilizes ductwork and the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system of the building to introduce Nitrogen (N2) into the building in order to deplete the concentration of Oxygen (O2) within the building's internal atmosphere and suppress a fire. A central control unit (CCU) can monitor N2 and/or O2 levels within the building and control the supply of N2 into the building to suppress the fire while maintaining the air at an acceptable level of O2 for any building occupants to breathe.

Abstract: Inert and hydrocarbon gases, such as propellant gases, maintain a pressure in a bottle to ensure that a formed composition can be dispensed to an intended destination. The carrier releases soluble hydrocarbon gases and the water drops dissolve inert gases, so the liquid is inflated and creates upstanding foam. This foam maintains the texture and water content up to 6-24 hours, depending on the ratio of the fire-resistant component. As heat reaches the foam, the heat-resistant silicate component becomes activated. Strong heat causes evaporation of the moisture of the carrier, and then the bound water of the silicates evaporates from the foam, with a honeycomb-structure left behind which is a good thermal insulator and is able to protect the object. Above approximately 350° C., a ceramic protective layer forms, while the water content of the foam inside the foam migrates outwards towards the dry crust.

Abstract: A workout apparatus having a crossbar with a first end and a second end, with each end of the crossbar engaging a pivot mount. The workout apparatus having four legs, with each pivot mount further engaging two legs therefore allowing the legs to be selectively rotatable around each of the pivot mounts in both a lateral axis and longitudinal axis of the crossbar. The workout apparatus having a first position where each pair of legs engaging each pivot mount at an angle greater than zero relative to each other and supporting the crossbar. The workout apparatus having a second position where the four legs are adjacent to the crossbar and positioned within the longitudinal plane of the crossbar.

Abstract: A barre apparatus having two vertically orientated structures. An upper bar attached by an upper bracket to the vertically orientated structures at approximately chest height and a first distance away from the vertically orientated structures. A middle bar attached by a middle bracket the vertically orientated structures at approximately waist height at a second distance away from the vertical structures. A lower bar attached by a lower bracket to the vertically orientated structures at approximately lower leg height and a third distance away from the vertical structures. The third distance is less than the first distance and second distance such that the vertically orientated structures provide an increased amount of support for the lower bar when a user stands on the lower bar and the third distance allows a user to position the user's feet or hands under the lower bar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a playground comprising a number of pillars of a circular cross sectional area, and a series of playground elements including floor panels and side panels, and a series of brackets for attachment of the playground elements to the pillars. The brackets comprise an element coupling portion adapted to be fastened to a playground element and a pillar coupling portion adapted to be fastened to a side portion of a pillar. Here, the pillar coupling portion comprising a contact face curved to lie against pillar and a boring for receiving a fastening member which is oriented such that the bracket when fastened to the pillar is attached by the fastening member inserted from the bracket and into the pillar in a radial direction of the pillar.

Abstract: An isometric-exercise towel for use in performing isometric exercises, including a layer of moisture-absorbent material having four corners, and a thick pile having moisture-wicking characteristics, a hand/foot-insertable aperture formed in each of the four corners of the isometric-exercise towel. The perimeter of each hand/foot-insertable aperture is reinforced with double stitching, and a reinforced stitching pattern is formed between pairs of hand/foot-insertable apertures formed on opposing ends of the isometric-exercise towel.

Abstract: A portable resistance training belt to perform a resistance exercises, the belt adapted to extend between limbs to perform a variety of resistance exercises. The resistance training belt may be used for isomeric training in some embodiments. In other embodiments, the belt is adapted to stretch at a predetermined tensile force rating. The belt may alternatively comprise segments having printed, relief, or recessed indicia.

Abstract: A moveable rack mount apparatus for use with an exercise rack constructed of at least one rack tube configured with at least one rack hole, comprising: a tube passage sized and shaped for slidable passage therethrough of the rack tube; a reversible locking mechanism configured to engage the at least one rack hole of the rack tube when the rack tube is in the tube passage; at least one attachment hole for securing at least one of a plurality of interchangeable exercise-related attachments to the moveable rack mount apparatus.

Abstract: An exercise device having a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, in which in the stowed configuration, the exercise device is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for most rooms due to front and side panels that hide the framing of the exercise device, and in the deployed configuration, the side panels are opened to expose the arms, which can be deployed, moved up and down to adjust the height, and used to perform exercises based on a pulley system. Pneumatic cylinders may be operatively connected to the pulley system to provide the resistance for the exercises. Handles having gas actuators may be operatively connected to the pneumatic cylinders to adjust the resistance.

Abstract: A height adjustment mechanism for exercising apparatus includes a first frame body and a second frame body being slidable relative to the first frame body in an adjusting direction. The second frame body has a series of positioning holes. A pressing member is disposed at one side of the first frame body for tightening or loosening the second frame body. A slidable block is limitedly movable along the first frame body in the adjusting direction. A pin member is received in the slidable block and operable to be engaged in a selected one of the positioning holes so that movement of the second frame body causes movement of the slidable block within a limited range. When the slidable block moves toward bottom of the limited range, the pressing member is pulled inward by at least one connecting arm to a tightening position to clamp the second frame body.