Abstract: A support for an appendage includes a flexible main body having a generally hollow, tapered, cylindrical shape defining a cavity that is configured to receive an appendage of a wearer. One or more apertures are formed in a wall of the main body to provide bendability to the main body and to allow the appendage to breathe when disposed in the main body. The support further includes a support member disposed adjacent a surface of the main body opposite the one or more apertures to provide rigidity to the main body.

Abstract: A method of using a double soft cervical collar comprising placing a first soft cervical collar around a neck of a wearer; securing the first soft cervical collar around the neck of a wearer with a sticky portion that extends from a first end of the first soft cervical collar and attaches to a second end of the first soft cervical collar; placing a second soft cervical collar surrounding the first soft cervical collar; and securing the second soft cervical collar surrounding the first soft cervical collar with a sticky portion that extends from a first end of the second soft cervical collar and attaches to a second end of the second soft cervical collar.

Abstract: A penile sleeve for promoting sexual stimulation utilizing crystals during sexual intercourse, and a method of using the same is provided. The penile sleeve incorporates one or more crystals for facilitating vaginal stimulation during sexual intercourse. The crystal or crystals are interchangeably sheathed to the human penis by a comfortable and stimulating silicone-like material, yet the crystal protrudes through a lower opening in the penile sleeve. As a result, the crystal comes in contact with both the penis and vagina during intercourse enabling a shared experience or energy based on the installed crystal. Additionally, the structure of the incorporated crystal supports a penile orientation that assists the user in stimulating the G-spot.

Abstract: A device for controlling blood flow through a vein is provided. The device includes a device body configured for implantation in or around the vein. The device body is capable of reducing flow through the vein in response to an increase in tissue pressure around the vein.

Abstract: A portable urinal designed to collect urine from one location and deposit that urine into another location for disposal (e.g. drain). The invention enables a person to remain sedentary while urinating and waste disposal.

Abstract: A snoring prevention device prevents apnea symptoms and the like caused by snor-ing when a patient with severe snoring problem is sleeping, by using a dental guard having an upper jaw guard and a lower jaw guard so as to correct the upper jaw and lower jaw positions of the patient in order to prevent snoring during sleeping and specifically, the upper jaw guard and the lower jaw guard having a good comfortable fit, and an orthodontic state in which the upper jaw and the lower jaw of a patient from being artificially closed is avoided without applying an excessive force to a jaw joint such that sleep apnea and snoring can be prevented while enabling natural opening of the mouth.

Abstract: A method, system, apparatus, and/or device for adjusting a mandible of a user. The method, system, apparatus, and/or device may include: a top tray configured to be inserted into a mouth of a user to form around upper teeth of the user; a top position adjuster attached to a bottom portion of the top tray: a bottom tray configured to be inserted into the mouth of the user to form around lower teeth of the user; and a bottom position adjuster attached to a top portion of the bottom tray, where the top position adjuster and the bottom position adjuster are adjustable to move the top position adjuster or the bottom position adjuster laterally or longitudinally.

Abstract: A prophylactic kit has first and second pocket parts foldably joined to each other along opposite sides of a spine and pivotable about the spine from an open position to a closed position. At least one pocket is on the front surface of each pocket part and on the front surface of the spine, including a first pocket on the front surface of one of the pocket parts, a second pocket on the front surface of the other pocket part, a third pocket overlying a portion of the first pocket, and a fourth pocket on the front surface of the spine. The pockets have open upper edges through which items may be inserted into and removed from the pockets. The items include hygienic wipes in the first and second pockets, a condom in the third pocket, and a lubricant in the fourth pocket.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an Intra Uterine Ball (IUB) device useful for a gynecological procedure or treatment. The aforesaid device comprises a hollow sleeve for at least partial insertion into the uterine cavity; and, an elongate conformable member with at least a portion comprised of shape memory alloy. The elongate member is adapted to be pushed out from said sleeve within said uterine cavity. It is the core of the invention that the elongate member is adapted to conform into a predetermined three dimensional ball-like configuration within said uterine cavity following its emergence from said sleeve, such that expulsion from said uterine cavity, malposition in said uterine cavity, and perforation of the uterine walls is prevented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tip for use with delivery devices, particularly for use in implanting retinal implants into the retinal space of an eye. The tip includes a flexible envelope and an internal sliding member. Further, the invention relates to an inserter attachment and a delivery device including said tip.

Abstract: An apparatus has a first fluid conduit, a second fluid conduit, a connector member, an first tubular member, a second tubular member, and an inner cannula. The connector member has first and second passageways in which the first and second fluid conduits are positioned, respectively. A portion of the second tubular member is positioned within the lumen of the first tubular member. A proximal portion of the inner cannula is fixedly secured within the lumen of the first tubular member. The inner cannula lumen is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid conduits via the lumen of the first tubular member and the lumen of the second tubular member. The inner cannula may be inserted into the subretinal space of a human eye to deliver a leading bleb of fluid and then deliver a therapeutic agent, without having to withdraw the inner cannula from the subretinal space between the acts of delivering the leading bleb delivering the therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device suitable for delivery of a fluid composition to an eye, especially therapeutic compositions, comprising: a hollow needle with a bore having a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end configured to pass into a passage in a sclera of an eye, said bore configured to function as a conduit for a fluid from said proximal end to said distal end, and a solid separator having a distal tip, configured to move inside said bore of said hollow needle allowing said distal tip of said separator to protrude from said distal end of said needle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for adjusting an angle of incidence of a laser surgery system include a laser source to produce a laser beam and an optical delivery system to output the laser beam pulses to an object at an adjustable incident angle. A first rotator assembly receives the beam from the laser source along a first beam axis. The first rotator assembly rotates around the first beam axis and the first rotator assembly outputs the beam along a second beam axis different from the first beam axis. A second rotator assembly receives the beam from the first rotator assembly along the second beam axis. The second rotator assembly rotates around the second beam axis. The second rotator assembly follows the rotation of the first rotator assembly and the first rotator assembly is independent of the rotation of the second rotator assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ocular device including a first structure formed of a first material providing a first shape to the ocular device prior to positioning the ocular device on the surface of the eye, a second structure formed of a second, different material having a tubular structure and a lumen through which the first structure extends, and at least one therapeutic agent is dispersed within the second material of the second structure. The first shape of the ocular device conforms to a second, different shape after positioning the ocular device on the surface of the eye. Upon being removed from the eye, the ocular device retains the second shape or changes to a third shape different from both the first shape and the second shape. Related apparatus, systems and method are described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical instrument directed to phacoemulsification for cataract eye surgery. The instrument generally includes a hollow titanium needle extending from a vibration generating handpiece. Together, the hollow needle and handpiece form an aspiration pathway to suck cataractous debris from an eye. A piezoelectric transducer in the handpiece generates both high and low ultrasonic frequency vibrations that rings the needle. The low frequency produces a node-free standing wave along the needle and the high frequency produces a standing wave along the needle with a node of minimum amplitude along the needle. Both frequencies produce a high anti-node at the needle's tip. The low frequency causes higher cavitation for emulsifying the cataract and the high frequency facilitates fragmentation of the cataract with a low heat portion of the needle at the eye incision point. The placement of the node along the needle can be tailored by way of a tapered section in a step horn region of the handpiece.

Abstract: Described is a phacoemulsification device for eye surgery that generally comprises an ultrasonically vibrating aspiration needle that withdraws ocular material from inside of the eye. The ocular material withdrawn from the eye is equally replaced with irrigation fluid provided through irrigation ports in an irrigation sleeve surrounding the aspiration needle. In the event the aspiration needle stops withdrawing ocular material, such as if it becomes occluded with a chunk of ocular material, irrigation fluid is directed to the outside of the eye via at least one irrigation aperture to keep the eye cool where the needle is ultrasonically vibrating.

Abstract: An ocular implant having an inlet portion and a Schlemm's canal portion distal to the inlet portion, the inlet portion being disposed at a proximal end of the implant and sized and configured to be placed within an anterior chamber of a human eye, the Schlemm's canal portion being arranged and configured to be disposed within Schlemm's canal of the eye when the inlet portion is disposed in the anterior chamber.

Abstract: A planning device generating control data for a treatment apparatus for refraction-correcting ophthalmic surgery is provided, said apparatus using a laser device to separate a corneal volume, which is to be removed for correction, from the surrounding cornea by at least one cut surface in the cornea of an eye, said planning device comprising an interface for receiving corneal data including information on pre-operative cuts which were generated in a previous ophthalmic operation, and computing means for defining a corneal cut surface which confines the corneal volume to be removed, said computing means defining the corneal cut surface on the basis of the corneal data and generating a control dataset for the corneal cut surface for control of the laser device.

Abstract: An illuminated safety glasses assembly for illuminating a work area when safety glasses are worn includes a pair of safety glasses that are worn on a user's face for protecting the user's eyes from fragments. A light emitter is coupled to the safety glasses to emit light outwardly therefrom for illuminating a work area. A switch is movably coupled to the safety glasses. The switch is electrically coupled to the light emitter for turning the light emitter on and off.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, an instrument shield for a robotic surgical system comprising eye shield(s) and/or a face shield mounted on the instrument to protect surgeons from contaminants.

Abstract: A method of preparing an occlusive wound dressing involves preparing a slurry of an occlusive composition with a hydrophobic compound and a bacteriostatic agent, applying the occlusive composition on a fabric to produce a coated fabric, disposing the coated fabric in packaging, adding water onto at least one of the coated fabric and the packaging, sealing the packaging containing the coated fabric, and irradiating the sealed package to sterilize and produce the occlusive wound dressing. The occlusive wound dressing has from about 60 wt % to about 75 wt % hydrophobic compound, from about 2 wt % to about 5 wt % bacteriostatic agent, from about 2 wt % to about 5 wt % water, and from about 5 wt % to about 36 wt % fabric.

Abstract: This disclosure includes apparatuses for minimizing scar spread and reducing risk of wound dehiscence and related methods. Some of the apparatuses include a flexible first strip and a flexible second strip, the first and second strips configured to be coupled to a patient's back on opposing sides of a wound and a substantially inelastic and flexible layer of material configured to be directly coupled to the first and second strips with the layer in tension to resist separation of the first and second strips, where the layer is configured to be removably coupled to at least one of the first and second strips. In some of the apparatuses, the layer is configured to be removably coupled to each of the first and second strips. In some of the apparatuses, the layer is non-removably coupled to and/or is unitary with at least one of the first and second strips.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tension attenuating hypertrophic scar reduction film, and more particularly, the tension attenuating hypertrophic scar reduction film that prevents the opening of the wound by tension by distributing or removing the tension transmitted to the wound by attaching the film of different thickness or asymmetric size to the wound where the tension is applied.

Abstract: A cranial cap dressing for dressing a craniotomy wound comprising a breathable elastic outer layer sized to fit snuggly on a human head of a patient and an absorbent inner layer attached to the breathable elastic outer layer.

Abstract: A method for inspecting absorbent articles is provided. The inspection is performed using an inspection algorithm generated with a convolutional neural network having convolutional neural network parameters. The convolutional neural network parameters are generated by a training algorithm. Based on the inspection, characteristics of the absorbent articles, such as defects, can be identified. Absorbent articles having identified characteristics can be rejected, or other actions can be taken.

Abstract: A method for inspecting absorbent articles is provided. The inspection is performed using an inspection algorithm generated with a convolutional neural network having convolutional neural network parameters. The convolutional neural network parameters are generated by a training algorithm. Based on the inspection, characteristics of the absorbent articles, such as defects, can be identified. Absorbent articles having identified characteristics can be rejected, or other actions can be taken.

Abstract: An apparatus transferring and rotating an object from a retaining station to a releasing station along an annular transfer path, the object has a first orientation in the retaining station which is different from a second orientation in the releasing station; the apparatus includes: a stator having a revolution body provided with a lateral surface on which a first cam profile is formed; a rotor that is rotatable about a first rotation axis with respect to the stator; at least one retaining head of the object connected to the rotor, which has a retaining element coupled to the first cam profile which can be rotated about a second axis of rotation with respect to the rotor; and wherein the stator has a second cam profile and the transferring and rotating apparatus has at least a first annular guide disposed along the transfer path and the head has at least one first slide supporting the retaining element and is slidably coupled to the first annular guide, the first slide being connected to the rotor by means of

Abstract: Remotely detecting the presence of urine or feces in a diaper of an infant or adult using a disposable sensor placed inside the diaper, in conjunction with a permanent device that is capable of wirelessly transmitting data to a mobile device or base station is disclosed. The permanent device can also be capable of measuring temperature and body movements. This additional information can be used in conjunction with the detection of urine or feces to identify patterns.

Abstract: A permeable undergarment comprising, a top portion and a bottom portion wherein the top portion of the undergarment is provided by a waistband, and the bottom portion of the undergarment is provided with the permeable layer. The permeable layer comprises a mesh of wicking fibres to wick the body fluids discharged from a user and transfers the body fluids through the permeable layer. A detachable pouch having a base layer and a plurality of side walls is also provided. The detachable pouch is defined such that, the base layer and the plurality of side walls together form a housing region. The housing region may house at least one absorption pad. The detachable pouch may be detachably attached or joined to the undergarment such that, the body fluids discharged from the user flows through the permeable layer and into the detachable pouch for absorption by the at least one absorption pad.

Abstract: Pull-on disposable absorbent articles with elastomeric belts are provided. The elastomeric belts include an outer nonwoven, an inner nonwoven, and elastic strands disposed therebetween. The elastomeric belts further have a front belt portion having a front waist edge, and front left and right side edges, and a rear belt portion having a rear waist edge and rear left and right side edges. An adhesive bonds at least one of the group consisting of the belt structure to the central chassis; the belt structure outer nonwoven to the belt structure inner nonwoven; the elastic strands to the belt structure nonwovens; and the respective front and rear left side edges and the front and rear right side edges. The adhesive is substantially tackifier-free.

Abstract: A sensor system for detecting a property of or within an absorbent article may comprise an absorbent article and a sensor. The absorbent article may comprise a garment-facing layer and an absorbent assembly. The sensor may be disposed in and/or on the absorbent article. The sensor may be separable from the absorbent article. The sensor may be configured to sense a change in condition within the absorbent article.

Abstract: The absorbent pad has a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. Each layer of the pad has a liquid impervious back sheet. The backsheet or outer layer, which faces away from the wearer when the absorbent article is secured to the wearer, is composed of a moisture-impervious, flexible material. Further, each layer has a moisture pervious inner layer and an absorbent core positioned in between the inner layer and back sheet. The layers are coupled to each other via an adhesive. They can be removed by grasping a tab placed on each layer and pulling the layer away from the unsoiled layers.

Abstract: An article with an absorbent core having a first absorbent layer and a second absorbent layer is presented. The first absorbent layer has a first substrate and the second absorbent layer has a second substrate. The core includes superabsorbent polymer material deposited on the first and second substrates. A fiberized net structure covers the absorbent polymer material on the first and second substrates. The fiberized net structure includes a substantially tackifier-free adhesive.

Abstract: A disposable diaper having front and rear augmented waistband zones having a specified size and stiffness is disclosed. For relatively thinner, less bulky diapers of currently marketed designs, providing augmented waistband zones is believed to reduce mental and physical effort for the caregiver in application of the diaper. The augmented waistband zones provide a robust-feeling structure proximate the waist edges, which the caregiver may grasp at front and rear to adjust the diaper on the wearer. Caregiver perception of a need to reach deeper into the diaper structure to grasp it at a thicker area to tug at it is believed to be reduced.

Abstract: A protective insert (10) operatively attachable to an inner, body-facing layer of a garment. The protective insert generally comprises, a first, operatively inner layer (12) comprising a moisture-wicking, odour resistance, fluid absorbent fibre with or without a waterproof laminate-film; and a second, operatively outer layer (14) comprising a breathable, odour resistant, water repellent fibre to further prevent fluid passage through the garment; wherein the operatively inner layer faces the body of a user while the operatively outer layer faces away from the body of a user, in use.

Abstract: Load control apparatuses, systems and methods to control a location, orientation, or rotation of a suspended load by imparting thrust vectors to the suspended load or to a structure that holds the load. The load control apparatuses, systems and method may be integrated into a structure that holds a load, such as a rescue litter. The load control apparatuses, systems, and methods may be modular. The modular load control apparatuses, systems, and methods may be secured to a load or to a structure that holds the load.

Abstract: The proposed invention relates to a connecting element (1) for a medical bedrail, such as used in medical transport gurneys, stretchers, hospital beds and the like.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and/or other digestive disorders and/or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element and a conformable riser element adjacent the support element. The riser element and the support element collectively form a body support member configured to support a user and define a receiving portion configured to receive a portion of the user's arm. The riser element and the support element are each disposed within a casing formed at least in part with a stretch material. In some embodiments, the riser element includes a polyester filler material and the stretch material includes a four-way stretch material. The four-way stretch material in combination with the polyester filler material enables the riser element to be conformable.

Abstract: The invention is a regenerative pod for premature babies.

Abstract: A medical cart is provided that allows confirmation that individual medicines have been managed at appropriate temperatures. The medical cart includes: shelves on which medicines can be placed; and a control part which communicates with an RF tag provided for each of the medicines and equipped with a temperature sensor, at appropriate time intervals via an antenna part provided in the vicinity of each of the shelves, and the control part has a memory part which stores ID information of the RF tag and temperature information sensed by a temperature sensor of the RF tag.

Abstract: A device is described for delivering a therapeutic vibration to a body. The device may include at least two motors in a housing with unbalanced masses coupled to their axles, such that vibration of the masses causes the two motors and housing to vibrate at a beat frequency. The motors and housing may be coupled to the body via a platform which places the motors and housings at or near a resonant structure in the body, creating a coupled oscillation between the platform and the body. The vibration may be based on the input signal, such that the system applies the vibration based on the input signal to the user, wherein the signal may be an audio or video signal.

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 apparatus for relieving spinal compression without inverting the user. The apparatus is fully adjustable for those of all sizes and provides much needed back relief to those with compressed and burdened spinal columns. The apparatus provides handles for the user to press down on, pushing the shoulders upward, and allowing the arms to take away some stress from the back.

Abstract: The invention comprises an apparatus for arm exercise for therapy of a subject. The apparatus comprises a base comprising a planar upper surface. A first set of parallel rails are affixed to said upper surface of the base, the first set of parallel rails comprising a first rail and a second rail positioned parallel to each other and separated from each other by a predefined first distance. A second set of rails comprising at least a third rail having a first end and a second end are also provided, wherein said first end is slidably mounted on the first rail and said second end is slidably mounted on said second end. A sliding mount is slidably affixed to the second set of rails, and configured such that said sliding mount can be slidingly moved between the first end and the second end of the third rail.

Abstract: An agility trainer apparatus that provides a robotic system that applies forces laterally to a harness worn by a person during walking so as to provide highly controllable interventions targeting locomotor stability.

Abstract: A crutch for assisting a user to walk includes a leg platform configured to support a portion of a leg of the user, and a ground contact having a weight supporting medial contact region that is disposed higher than a weight supporting lateral contact region. An optional strap on the leg platform can be used to maintain the leg in a forward position. An optional thigh saddle can be used to help prevent lateral movement of the user's upper thigh with respect to the crutch. An optional front facing handle can assist new users in learning to use the crutch.

Abstract: A rollator including a frame having first and second side frames extending along respective ones of a pair of planes. First and second upper body supports are coupled to and disposable at an adjustable height above the frame. A pair of forearm gutters are coupled to respective ones of the first and second upper body supports for engaging and supporting a respective forearm of the user during use. Each forearm gutter includes a peripheral edge, a forward midpoint on the peripheral edge, and a rearward midpoint on the peripheral edge. Each forearm gutter defines a longitudinal axis bisecting the respective forearm gutter and passing through the forward midpoint and the rearward midpoint. The forward midpoint and the rearward midpoint on each forearm gutter fall between the pair of planes.

Abstract: A skin cleansing device has a base body and a removable cleansing head. The base body houses a vacuum pump and has a mount for connecting to the removable cleansing head. The mount has an opening into the base body and a support surface. The removable cleansing head has a collection portion and a mounting portion. The collection portion defines an inlet and an internal cavity. The mounting portion has a stem defining a channel fluidly connected to the internal cavity. The cleansing head is removably connectable to the base body with the stem being configured to be received in the opening of the mount. The vacuum pump is configured to generate a fluid flow through the internal cavity and the channel into the base body such that a suction force is generated at the inlet.

Abstract: A detachable and interchangeable hand-and-foot massager for separate use includes a main body and a massager, the massager includes a hand massager and a foot massager. The hand massager or the foot massager is detachably mounted on the main body. The main body includes an upper cover of the main body, a base of the main body, an inflation and deflation device, and a massage device for hands and foot. The upper cover of the main body is buckled on the base of the main body, and the upper cover of the main body is provided with an embedded slot. The hand massager or the foot massager includes a massager upper cover, a massager bottom cover and an airbag assembly. The massager bottom cover is provided with a block, and the connector is fixedly mounted in the block. The main body and the massager can freely disassembled and combined.

Abstract: A therapeutic device including: a substantially U-shaped frame member having an inconstant cross section and a longitudinal axis substantially bisecting the U; a plurality of protuberances in spaced relation along the inner face of the frame member and arranged in opposed pairs such that the protuberances of each pair each extends towards the other; a handle on each end of the frame member, each handle having an engagement face extending substantially laterally to the longitudinal axis; and locking means for locking the handles at a desired spacing from one another.