Abstract: Disclosed are an oral fixation device for radiation therapy and an oral fixation method in treatment of a lip cancer. The oral fixation device for radiation therapy includes a first spacer including a first insert inserted between a first lip portion and a first gum portion, and a teeth support coupled to the first spacer at a side of the first spacer disposed inwardly of an oral cavity, wherein teeth or a gum of a patient is supported on the teeth support, wherein a first spacer has a specific thickness to maintain a specific spacing between the first lip portion and the first gum portion, wherein the first lip portion includes a treatment target portion to be subjected to the radiation therapy.

Abstract: A method and system for using in a two-modality apparatus. The two-modality apparatus comprises a couch with a table top, a first modality unit and a second modality unit. A second image of a target portion of an object when the table top is at a second working position of the second modality unit may be acquired. A second sag of the table top at a second measurement point of the table top according to the second image may be determined based on the image. A difference between a first sag of the table top at a first measurement point of the table top and the second sag may be estimated based on the second sag and standard data. The standard data provides a relationship relating to a sag of the table top positioned between the first modality unit and second modality unit.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for positioning a radiation source with respect to one or more regions of interest in a coordinate system. Such systems and methods may be used in emission guided radiation therapy (EGRT) for the localized delivery of radiation to one or more patient tumor regions. These systems comprise a gantry movable about a patient area, where a plurality of positron emission detectors, a radiation source are arranged movably on the gantry, and a controller. The controller is configured to identify a coincident positron annihilation emission path and to position the radiation source to apply a radiation beam along the identified emission path. The systems and methods described herein can be used alone or in conjunction with surgery, chemotherapy, and/or brachytherapy for the treatment of tumors.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for quality assurance for verification of radiation dose delivery in arc-based radiation therapy devices using a 3D gamma evaluation method.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a laser verification apparatus employed in a radiotherapeutic device which comprises a plurality of radioactive sources, a collimator comprising a plurality of collimating holes, and a couch. The radioactive sources are capable of aligning in respect to the collimating holes respectively.

Abstract: A therapeutic applicator is positioned using a positioning system that includes a passive positioning assembly and an active positioning assembly. Each assembly has multiple degrees of freedom. The passive positioning assembly sets, with respect to a base of the system, an initial forward-backward position of the active positioning assembly, an initial vertical position of the active positioning assembly, and an initial angle of tilt of the of the active positioning assembly. The active positioning system sets an axial position of the therapeutic applicator and a rotational position of the therapeutic applicator.

Abstract: An example method includes generating an acoustic ultrasound wave that is focused at a focal point. The method further includes sequentially directing the focal point upon distinct portions of an object to form respective shock waves at the distinct portions of the object. The method further includes, via the respective shock waves, causing the distinct portions of the object to boil and form respective vapor cavities. The method further includes causing substantially uniform ablation of a region of the object that comprises the distinct portions. The substantially uniform ablation is caused via interaction of the respective shock waves with the respective vapor cavities. An example ablation system and an example non-transitory computer-readable medium, both related to the example method, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and devices are described which allow sound waves to be safely be applied to the eyelid of an eye of a patient or through the eyelid to other structures in the eye or to or through structures in the facial region to effect changes to one or more structures in and around the eye or directly through the cornea or sclera to regions of the eye to treat one or more diseases of the eye.

Abstract: The present invention relates to extracts of Isochrysis sp., preferably Tahitian Isochrysis, its cosmetic, dermatological and/or therapeutic uses and compositions and cosmetic, dermatological or therapeutic products comprising such an extract of Isochrysis sp., preferably Tahitian Isochrysis.

Abstract: A breathing aid for enabling a person buried by an avalanche to breathe has a housing which includes an inhalation channel comprising a valve situated in the housing, which automatically opens during inhalation and automatically closes during exhalation, and an exhalation channel comprising a valve situated in the housing, which automatically closes during inhalation and automatically opens during exhalation, wherein the inhalation channel and the exhalation channel open into a mouthpiece situated on the housing, and the housing includes at least one inhalation opening into which the inhalation channel opens, wherein the housing is designed as a handle which can be gripped by a user's hand and brought to the mouth.

Abstract: A connector for a fall protection compliance system includes a frame having an opening and a connection area configured for receiving a connection structure therein and a connection sensor assembly associated with the frame. The connection sensor assembly includes at least one permanent magnet configured for generating a magnetic field within at least a portion of the connection area, at least one magnetometer configured for detecting a presence or an absence of a disturbance in the magnetic field, and a control device having at least one processor programmed or configured to receive connection data from the at least one magnetometer, determine a connection status of the connector based on detecting the presence or the absence of the disturbance in the magnetic field, and perform at least one action based on the connection status. A method for detecting connection of a connector to a connection structure is also disclosed.

Abstract: An example mitigation device includes a spine having a first support and a second support, the first support and the second support are substantially rectangular with semicircular ends. A plurality of linear tines sandwiched between the first support and the second support and extending in two opposite directions from the spine. A socket on the spine to receive a handle. In an example, each of the tines extend about one-third the length of the tine on a first side of the spine, and each of the tines extend about two-thirds the length of the tine on a second side of the spine. In an example, the tines are substantially perpendicular to the socket and the handle and configured to support the handle in a substantially upright position perpendicular to the ground when the tines are laid substantially flat on the ground.

Abstract: A pump combination guard and methods of use thereof, having an inner housing or guard configured to cover mechanical seal assembly and the motor coupling housed between a drive motor and a fluid pump to enable foam spray nozzles to be directly inserted into the coupling guard housings for fire suppression and an outer “Air scoop” housing or guard configured to direct motor induced airflow over the mechanical seal assembly thereby enabling fire protection and cooling to extend seal life and to protect mechanical seals from pre-mature failure.

Abstract: A system and a controlling method for extinguishing a fire in a battery of a vehicle is provided for preventing the vehicle from being completely burned out and protecting consumer's physical assets by injecting cooling water of a water cooling system when a fire occurs in a battery to extinguish the fire of the battery at an early stage and by supplying an external cooling material from outside of the vehicle to extinguish the fire of the battery when the fire of the battery is not extinguished at the early stage.

Abstract: A fog-cloud generating nozzle is disclosed. In one embodiment, a nozzle head having a fluid passageway is threadable coupled to a nozzle base. The nozzle base, which provides a threadable coupling to a water source, is disposed in fluid communication with the fluid passageway. An inner sleeve is rotationally disposed within the fluid passageway with bearing surfaces against the nozzle head and the nozzle base. Multiple discharge ports of the nozzle head and multiple discharge orifices of the inner sleeve cooperate to generate a fog-cloud having a magnified forward thrust component and enabled directional control.

Abstract: The invention concerns a fire extinguishing system valve (1) comprising a housing (2), a fluid inlet chamber (11) in the housing (2), a fluid outlet chamber (13) in the housing (2), and a closing body (9) reciprocable between a blocking state and a release state and which in the blocking state prevents a direct flow of fluid between the fluid inlet chamber (11) and the fluid outlet chamber (13) and in the release state connects the fluid inlet chamber (11) directly in fluid-conducting relationship to the fluid outlet chamber (13). According to the invention the fire extinguishing system valve (1) has at least one manometer (15, 17) which is operatively connected to the fluid inlet chamber (11) or the fluid outlet chamber (13) and which is mounted to the housing (2), and a venting device (21) integrated into the housing (2) for the at least one manometer (15, 17).

Abstract: The invention relates to the structure improvement of a trampoline, which comprises at least two groups of connecting pipes, which are distributed in parallel between the connecting pipes and provided with an inner foot pad on the end, and two groups of trampoline supporting surfaces, which are respectively arranged on the outside of both ends of the connecting pipe, respectively connected with the foresaid connecting pipe on the inner side, and provided with a supporting foot frame mechanism on the outer side. And the supporting foot frame mechanism is provided with an outer foot pad on the bottom end; The structure design of the invention is reasonable, and the trampoline can provide two trampoline supporting surfaces in the course of use, which can be used for the training exercises of moving to the right or left and jumping of the two legs.

Abstract: A modular exercise apparatus includes internally threaded cross bars the ends of which are fitted with L-shaped mounting brackets secured in position between a pair of vertical frames by opposing manually threaded mounting bolts passing through aligned apertures in the frames and into the ends of the cross bars, the frames further stabilized by at least one U-shaped flanged supporting member secured to a base member of the frame by a threaded mounting bolt, so that the apparatus can be quickly and securely assembled without the use of tools to form a variable yet stable configuration that allows one or two users to execute a wide variety of vigorous bodyweight exercises, and can be easily disassembled to assume a compact configuration for storage, e.g., in a closet or beneath a bed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for measuring force applied to a machine, where an exercise machine comprises a frame; a motor assembly; a mounting plate, wherein the mounting plate is attached to the motor assembly; a force transducer. The force transducer is attached to the mounting plate and the frame and is the only point of contact between the frame and the motor assembly. The force transducer is configured to measure force applied to the motor assembly.

Abstract: A device for use with an exerciser device, such as a reformer, which permits the adjustment of a resistance system, even when connected to a resistance source, by selectively relieving the resistance force imparted on the resistance adjustment system when changing the resistance and automatically reengaging the resistance force when exercising. A strain relief is coupled to a linkage between the resistance source and the resistance adjuster. When engaged, the strain relief selectively reduces the resistance force transmitted through the linkage to the resistance adjuster to permit movement of the resistance adjuster relative to the purchase. When disengaged the strain relief permits transmission of the resistance force through the linkage to the resistance adjuster.

Abstract: A simple fixing fastener for an elastic rope of a trampoline is used for connecting at least one elastic rope and a frame of the trampoline. The simple fixing fastener comprises an elastic rope configuration space surrounded by a stressed base and flexible portions extending from at least two sides of the stressed base, and a frame loading space surrounded by a first clamping body and a second clamping body, which extend from the at least two flexible portions, in a clamped and enclosed state. At least one elastic rope may be placed in the elastic rope configuration space through the frame loading space when the clamped and enclosed state is released. The simple fixing fastener of the present invention has a structure different from that of the existing products, has the characteristics of easy production and convenient operation, and provides consumers with different consumption choices.

Abstract: A vertical exercise device for triggering sympathetic and/or parasympathetic system responses comprising at least one foot support and a handlebar assembly. The foot support(s) may have a support surface configured to contact the entire ball of a user's foot during use, which may be inclined at an angle and substantially flat. The handlebar assembly may have at least an upper handle configuration and a lower handle configuration, and be adapted to keep a user's wrist within a safe range of motion during use. The positioning and orientation of foot support(s) and the handlebar assembly may each be independently adjustable in various aspects, such as horizontal and vertical displacement, rotation, tilt, angle, etc. The angle and depth of the support surface may each be independently adjustable. A horizontal vibration system may move one or more components of the device along the horizontal plane. Handlebars may have thumb plates to restrict grip.

Abstract: Training apparatus 1 includes exercise equipment 3, 4 mounted to a side surface 8a or a roof 19 of a land vehicle or for mounting to a surface such as a wall of a building or ship. The exercise equipment includes a support structure which is attached to the surface 8a or roof 19. In some embodiments the support structure is manoeuvrable by pivoting with respect to the surface or roof, whilst remaining attached thereto, between a stowed condition and an exercising condition.

Abstract: An exercise machine may include a support frame with a first and second column; a plurality of guide members movably mounted along both columns; and at least one attachment detachably mounted onto the either column, thereby securing the at least one attachment to the support frame. The at least one attachment may include a first portion; a second portion extending from the first portion; and a locking mechanism extending from the second portion. The locking mechanism may include at least one stationary locking pin received by either column; and a movable locking pin configured to be received by either column. The at least one attachment is detachably mounted onto the either column simultaneously with the plurality of guide members, and at least one of the plurality of guide members positions an operative portion of a weight arrangement at a location along the support frame.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus of the present technology may include a cylindrical shaped first frame member that defines a substantially cylindrical first frame portion. The cylindrical shaped first frame member/portion may have an exterior surface, an interior surface, a first radius between the interior surface and the center of the cylindrical shape, a second radius between the exterior surface and the center of the cylindrical shape, and a thickness as the difference between the first radius and the second radius. The exercise apparatus of the present technology that includes the cylindrical first frame member may include different sizes of frame members, for example cylindrical portions having a different length along the center axis of the cylinder, in order to achieve different weights for the exercise apparatus.

Abstract: A foldable surface for supporting a user relative to a support surface during an activity includes a plurality of surface panels that are movably coupled to one another with panel connectors. The plurality of surface panels include a first surface panel having a first shape, and a second surface panel having a second shape that is different than the first shape. Each of the surface panels has a first surface and an opposing second surface. The surface panels are movable between an open configuration wherein the first surfaces of the plurality of surface panels cooperate to form a substantially planar surface that is adapted to be positioned adjacent to the support surface, and a stacked configuration wherein the surface panels are positioned substantially side-by-side with the first surface of one surface panel directly facing the first surface of an adjacent surface panel.

Abstract: A back exercise machine includes: a resistance element; a user support; a first movement element, the first movement element having: a column; and a first connecting element having a pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a first axis associated with the first connecting element, wherein the first connecting element is movably coupled to the column such that the first connecting element is able to move along a path defined by the column; and a second movement element, the second movement element having: a rail; and a second connecting element having a pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a second axis associated with the second connecting element, wherein the second connecting element is movably coupled to the rail such that the second connecting element is able to move along a path defined by the rail.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel treadmill with elastic band aided system to drive the tread belt. The elastic band aided system comprises at least one of the foot attachment, hand attachment, and waist attachment. This elastic band aided system can be used in manual treadmills and motorized treadmills.

Abstract: A gait training device includes a treadmill including a belt and rolling parts, and a frame on which the treadmill is mounted, the rolling parts including: a plurality of balls distributed around a central core, and a cage enclosing the plurality of balls in order to keep the balls on the central core while allowing them to be movable relative to the central core, the belt being able to slide over the balls and rotate the balls on the central core.

Abstract: A treadmill includes a platform where the platform includes a first side panel and a second side panel spaced apart at a distance from the first side panel, and a gap defined between the first side panel and the second side panel. The treadmill also includes a running deck contained within the platform and exposed within the gap, a first pulley connected to the running deck, a second pulley connected to the running deck opposite the first pulley, a tread belt surrounding the first pulley and the second pulley, a first post removably connected to the platform, a second post removably connected to the platform, and a first rail transversely connected to the first post and the second post.

Abstract: A two-way transmission mechanism for fitness equipment includes a first transmission wheel mounted at a crankshaft and connected to a first relay wheel by a first transmission belt, a second transmission wheel connected to a second relay wheel by a second transmission belt, a transmission shaft connecting the first and second relay wheels, a one-way ratchet mounted between the first relay wheel and the transmission shaft for power transmission therebetween in one direction, and a motor having a motor shaft connected with the second transmission wheel.

Abstract: An improved exercise equipment including a stationary exercise apparatus, a lever arm pivotably biased about a pivot axis, and a support for supporting the lever arm above the stationary exercise apparatus. The pivot axis extends substantially in a vertical direction. The stationary exercise apparatus is of a type to cause the legs of a user to scissor as the user operates the stationary exercise apparatus. In an exemplary embodiment, the stationary exercise apparatus is one of a treadmill, a stationary bicycle, and a stair climber.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described for providing, among other things, a neck and spine strengthening device. In an embodiment, the neck strengthening device includes a spinal resistance assembly including at least one resistance component configured to apply a resist force or to resist rotation about a first axis. In an embodiment, the spinal resistance assembly permits lateral neck rotation of a user about the first axis while substantially limiting flexional and extensional movement. In an embodiment, the neck strengthening device includes a device securing assembly configured to physically anchor the device to an anchoring structure. In an embodiment, the neck strengthening device includes a head affixing assembly configured to secure to a head of a user during use.

Abstract: A wrist and forearm exercise device includes first and second handle sections each having an elongated generally tubular shape. A central pin can be disposed between the handle sections to limit all movement other than independent radial movement of each handle section. A plurality of resistance members extend between the handle sections and are attached to posts that extend perpendicular to the major axis of the device. A pair of knobs are provided along the distal ends of the handles. The knobs function to permit exercise of the hands and forearms through ulnar and radial deviation of the wrists, whereas the handle sections permit exercise of the hands and forearms through flexion and extension movements of the wrists.

Abstract: A training apparatus is capable of generating and presenting a suitable training menu for finger exercise to maintain or improve a cognitive function and/or an exercise function of a human and supporting training of the human. The training apparatus includes a measuring apparatus and a terminal device. Analysis evaluating data based on measurement of the finger exercise including finger tapping is obtained, and the analysis evaluating data contains an evaluation value of an index item related to an exercise function of a user. A training menu for the user is generated based on the analysis evaluating data and contains a training item for the finger exercise. The index item includes at least one of an amount of exercise, endurance, rhythmicity, cooperativeness of both sides, or marker trackability. The training item includes an exercise to carry out the finger tapping in accordance with teaching information, stimulation, or a marker.

Abstract: A method of creating a scalable dynamic jointed skeleton (DJS) model for enhancing psychomotor leaning using augmented cognition methods realized by an artificial intelligence (AI) engine or image processor. The method involves extracting a DJS model from either live motion images of video files of an athlete, teacher, or expert to create a scalable reference model for using in training, whereby the AI engine extracts physical attributes of the subject including arm length, length, torso length as well as capturing successive movements of a motor skill such as swinging a gold club including position, stance, club position, swing velocity and acceleration, twisting, and more.

Abstract: We generally describe a detection system and a method for tracking a moving object. The detection system (101) comprises a sensor (102) which is configured to sense an event. The system further comprises a trigger detection module (108a) which is coupled to the sensor (102), wherein the trigger detection module (108a) is configured to identify the sensed event to be a trigger event. The system further comprises an imaging device (114) for imaging the trajectory of an object, and an imaging device control unit (112) for controlling the imaging device (114). The imaging device control unit (112) is coupled to the trigger detection module (180a), wherein the imaging device control unit (112) is configured to control the imaging device (114) in response to a trigger event being identified by the trigger detection module (108a).

Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program that make it possible to encourage a user to consume energy. The information processing apparatus includes a presentation control unit that controls presentation of energy consumption of a user in a time period from detection of a first trigger to detection of a second trigger. The first trigger causes energy consumption to be presented. The second trigger causes energy consumption to be presented. The present technology is applicable, for example, to a mobile information terminal such as a wearable device or a smartphone.

Abstract: An exercise management and reporting system includes a weightlifting rack having a plurality of vertical members. Each of the vertical members include bar support brackets for receiving a barbell and weighted plate combination. Tracking sensors are positioned along the vertical members to track the movement of the barbell during an exercise. A control unit having a memory and wireless transmitter are provided along the rack. Weight sensors are positioned within each of the bar support brackets, and a wireless accelerometer is positioned along the barbell. The system also includes an exercise management application that receives the exercise data from the control unit and recommends and adjusts exercise workouts based on the received exercise data for each system user.

Abstract: A system for improving physical motor control of affected human extremities and related cognitive and nervous system processes improvement includes a computer device having a display device and an input device each disposed in communication with the computer device. The computer device is configured to display to a user at least one virtual body part that represents a corresponding body part portion of the user requiring improvement. The virtual body part(s) is shown in a first configuration on the display device. The computer device receives user input that causes the virtual body part(s) to move in a user-directed motion. The computer device displays the user-directed motion of the virtual body part to a second configuration based on the user input. The user repeats the user input to cause improvement of physical motor control of the corresponding body part of the user.

Abstract: An illumination device for directing light into a transparent fluid tank of a fluid-resistance exercise machine is disclosed. The device can be coupled with an exterior surface of the tank and includes a light source oriented to project light through a surface and into a region of the fluid tank where the light can be observed by a user of the machine during operation, especially when a rotary device disturbs the fluid to generate the fluid resistance effect. The illumination device can include a control unit having a processor and a communication device, where the communication device receives an exercise-related parameter related during operation of the exercise machine. In response the control unit can dynamically adjust a quality of the light as a function of the received parameter, such as heartrate, output, resistance, time, distance, or speed.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs with coupling mechanisms are presented herein. In some embodiments, a golf club comprises a shaft having a shaft bore and a first end, and a club head having a coupling mechanism, the coupling mechanism including a hosel, an insert configured to be positioned within the hosel, the insert including a top end, a bottom end, an insert bore configured to receive the first end of the shaft, the insert bore having a bottom surface and an insert bore depth measured from the bottom surface to the top end of the insert, and a reinforcement member extending from the bottom surface of the insert bore, the reinforcement member configured to be positioned within the shaft bore to reinforce the coupling mechanism.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion having a front portion, a rear portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a bottom portion, a top portion, and a crown portion covering an opening in the top portion. The crown portion may include a raised central crown portion. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a golf club head having improved mass distribution characteristics. The golf club head includes a body and a face positioned at a forward portion of the body. The golf club head also includes one or more mass elements positioned at predetermined locations about the head. The mass elements assist in achieving a desired relationship between the moment of inertia about a center of gravity x-axis and the moment of inertia about a center of gravity z-axis.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads, golf clubs, and methods to manufacture golf club heads and golf clubs are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion having an interior cavity and a front portion. A face portion is attached to the front portion of the body portion to enclose the interior cavity. The golf club head may further include a first filler material coupled to a portion of an inner wall of the body portion, and a second filler material between the first filler material and the face portion and coupled to the face portion. The first filler material has a greater coefficient of restitution (COR) than the second filler material, and the second filler material has a greater stiffness than the first filler material. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A golf club head including a club head body including a back portion and a striking face, wherein the striking face comprises a front surface configured to strike a golf ball and a rear surface opposite the front surface, wherein the back portion is spaced from the rear surface, a first deformable member residing between the back portion and the rear surface of the striking face, wherein the first deformable member comprises a front surface in contact with the rear surface of the striking face, and a second deformable member residing between the back portion and the rear surface of the striking face, wherein the second deformable member comprises a front surface in contact with the rear surface of the striking face, wherein the first deformable member has a greater Shore A durometer than the second deformable member.

Abstract: A putter-type golf club head has a top portion, a bottom portion, a heel portion, a toe portion, and a striking face having a variably textured region. The variably textured region includes a central portion and an outer portion laterally spaced from the central portion towards one of the heel portion and the toe portion. The central portion has a material ratio of less than 20% at a cutoff height of 0.1 mm and the outer portion has a material ratio greater than that of the central portion at the cutoff height of 0.1 mm. Variation of the textured region provides consistent ball speed upon impact at different lateral positions of the striking face.

Abstract: A golf bag frame divider for a top of a golf bag includes a frame with internal frame members and at least one slotted frame member. The internal frame members and the slotted frame member define a plurality of golf club slots. Each golf club slot receives a different golf club. An ergonomic handled T tab assembly with a slidably adjustable height is disposed adjacent to at least one of the golf club slots. The ergonomic handled T tab assembly includes an ergonomic handle. At least one detent mechanism engages at least one notch to hold the ergonomic handled T tab assembly at a selectable pre-set height above the frame member.

Abstract: A golf bag frame for the top of a golf bag with at least one removable divider includes at one internal frame member and another frame member. At least one removable divider has a pair of snap clips. Each snap clip of the pair of snap clips is mechanically coupled to each removable divider end face. The golf bag frame also includes at least one pair of snap clip sockets. At least one snap clip socket of the pair of snap clip sockets is disposed on a side wall of the internal frame member, and at least one snap clip socket is disposed on a side wall of the another frame member. When snapped into the pair of snap clip sockets, the removable divider provides a partition of a golf club slot.

Abstract: A construct for a hockey stick blade and paddle structure having a spine that protrudes from a back face and provides structural rigidity, as well as recessed areas that reduce the mass of the paddle structure.