Abstract: An orbital temperature treatment kit has a new container base, hinged cover and handle. An inner partition in the base is a mount for electrical features and a heat exchanger with transfer fins and a heat sink. The inner partition has recesses for temperature change of pods held in spaces between parallel fins. The frame for holding the pods in place for treatment has two large lenses, a nose piece joining the lenses and hinged temples. The lenses support slotted receivers with fasteners that engage fasteners on tabs attached to the pods.

Abstract: A comfortable insert comprises a retention structure sized for placement under the eyelids and along at least a portion of conjunctival sac of the upper and lower lids of the eye. The retention structure resists deflection when placed in the conjunctival sac of the eye and to guide the insert along the sac when the eye moves. The retention structure can be configured in many ways to provide the resistance to deflection and may comprise a hoop strength so as to urge the retention structure outward and inhibit movement of the retention structure toward the cornea. The insert may move rotationally with deflection along the conjunctival sac, and may comprise a retention structure having a cross sectional dimension sized to fit within folds of the conjunctiva. The insert may comprise a release mechanism and therapeutic agent to release therapeutic amounts of the therapeutic agent for an extended time.

Abstract: Devices and methods for novel retinal irradiance distribution modification (IDM) to improve, stabilize or restore vision are described herein. Also encompassed herein are devices and methods to reduce vision loss from diseases, injuries and disorders that involve damaged and/or dysfunctional and/or sensorily deprived retinal cells. Conditions that may be treated using devices and methods described herein include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Therapy provided by retinal IDM devices and methods described herein may also be used in combination with other therapies including, but not limited to, pharmacological, retinal laser, gene and stem cell therapies.

Abstract: A portable handheld meibomian gland thermal treatment apparatus includes a housing holding a battery and necessary electrical components. A generally rectangular and concave thermal applicator tip terminates the housing, and applies precisely controlled heat to a single eyelid. A bend in the housing enables the apparatus to be held in position with the apparatus extending from the eyelid generally parallel to the ground and then from the bend sloping away from the viewing plane, either down toward the ground or upward away from the ground. As a result, a person may still keep one of the two eyelids on the treatment eye open and see past the housing and supporting hand, thereby simultaneously performing treatment while also performing other tasks. Various embodiments illustrate automatic on and off operation; a telescoping applicator having long-travel application force regulation; and a method of thermally treating meibomian gland dysfunction using the apparatus.

Abstract: Apparatus for relieving intraocular pressure in an eye of a subject that includes a plurality of stents, a delivery vehicle for inserting the stents together through a single incision in the cornea of the eye to a position in the anterior chamber adjacent to the trabecular meshwork and an actuator that can be activated from outside of the eye for pushing the stents out of the delivery vehicle and into a plurality of anatomical spaces in the eye from which aqueous from the anterior chamber can be drained. Also, methods for use of the apparatus for controlling the flow of aqueous from the anterior chamber.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for marking an undeformed cornea with a mark to allow later detection of a selected location on the cornea after deformation and to systems of methods for performing vision correction surgery based on the mark.

Abstract: A patient adapter for an eye laser apparatus comprises a first partial adapter unit, including a suction ring portion to be placed on an eye and affixed on the eye by means of suction force, the suction ring portion having a ring axis; and a second partial adapter unit formed separately from the first partial adapter unit, the second partial adapter unit being configured for releasable coupling to the eye laser apparatus and including an eye contact element for shaping the surface of the eye, wherein the two partial adapter units are held together mechanically in a module between a first relative position, in which the eye contact element has a first axial position with respect to the suction ring portion, and a second relative position, in which the eye contact element has a second axial position with respect to the suction ring portion.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods described herein relate to a tympanic membrane pressure equalization tube. The tympanic membrane pressure equalization tube can include a tubular body defining a lumen and having a proximal end and a distal end, where the tubular body is configured to be deployed in a tympanic membrane; and a fluid transport element disposed within the lumen and extending at least a length of the tubular body. The tubular body can be configured to transition from a first state in which the tubular body can be disposed within an introducer and a second state in which the tubular body can be retained in an incision formed the tympanic membrane after deployment, and the fluid transport element can enable transport of a fluid across the tympanic membrane.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses configured to bond elastic laminates together between a rotating drum and anvil. The drum includes a fluid nozzle and a press member. As such, a first elastic laminate and a second elastics laminate may be advanced in a machine direction onto the rotating drum. A fluid is heated to a temperature sufficient to partially melt substrate layers of the first and second elastic laminates. As the drum rotates, the press member shifts radially outward from the drum wherein a length, L, of the pattern surface extends in the cross direction across a plurality of elastic strands of first and/or second elastic laminates. And the partially melted portion of the substrate layers of the first and second elastic laminates and the plurality of elastic strands are then bonded together by being compressed between the pattern surface and the anvil roll.

Abstract: A tampon pledget is made by assembling one or more pads in a pad compression configuration, radially compressing the pad compression configuration in a traverse direction into a cylindrical form, and axially compressing the cylindrical form in a direction along a vertical axis to form the tampon pledget. In one embodiment, the axial compression is performed as a pressure is applied to at least one of a first and a second end of the cylindrical form. In one aspect of the present invention, the formed tampon pledget has an absorbent capacity as measured by the syngyna test of between about 6.0 grams to 9.0 grams and a density of about 0.4603 grams/cubic centimeter. In another aspect of the invention, the formed tampon pledget has an absorbent capacity as measured by the syngyna test of between about 9.0 grams to 12.0 grams and a density of about 0.4755 grams/cubic centimeter.

Abstract: An absorbent article having an outer cover with an interior surface and an opposite exterior surface, an absorbent core positioned adjacent the interior surface of the outer cover, and a wetness indicator graphic located on the outer cover. The wetness indicator graphic has a permanent graphic defining at least one non-printed area and a changing graphic located within the at least one non-printed area of the permanent graphic such that the permanent graphic and the changing graphic together give the appearance of a uniform graphic.

Abstract: A sanitary pad. The sanitary pad includes an elongated pad having an upper surface and a lower surface. An upraised member having a first lateral side and a second lateral side is disposed on the upper surface. A plurality of channels are disposed along the first lateral side and the second lateral side.

Abstract: An elevating bed capable of detecting braking performance includes an elevating assembly, a driving motor connected to the elevating assembly and driving the elevating assembly to move, a brake device connected to the driving motor, a control module connected to the driving motor and to the brake device. When the control module disables the brake device, the control module controls the driving motor to drive the elevating assembly to move for a first movement distance and calculates a first torque value of the driving motor. When the control module enables the brake device, the control module controls the driving motor to drive the elevating assembly to move for a second movement distance and calculates a second torque value of the driving motor. The control module determines whether the brake device is normal or abnormal according to a relationship between the first torque value and the second torque value.

Abstract: Improved passenger access and suspension systems for passenger buses, and controllers configured for use therewith; and passenger buses incorporating such systems and controllers. Integrated access ramp and suspension systems provide improvements in fully- or semi-automatic ramp deployment, including minimum-grade modes, as well as ride control and automated suspension and ramp configuration in specified geographic locations or within specified proximities of structures.

Abstract: A platform link mechanism may include a base with a first member rotatably coupled to the base. A second member may be coupled to the first member. The second member may be moveable with respect to the first member between a first position and a second position. A lifting link assembly may be rotatably coupled to each of the base and the second member. A platform mount may be coupled to the second member. The platform mount may be rotatable about a platform pivot with respect to the second member. The lifting link assembly may rotate relative to the first member, the second member, and the base as the second member moves relative to the first member. The first member may rotate relative to the base as the lifting link assembly rotates relative to the first member.

Abstract: A patient mobility system for early patient ambulation. An ambulation device having a barrier is removably coupled to a patient support apparatus such that, in a coupled configuration, the barrier prevents patient egress from the patient support apparatus. The ambulation device configured to provide support to a patient during ambulation away from the patient support apparatus. Each of the patient support apparatus and the ambulation device can comprise a lift device operably controlled by a controller to maintain or control relative positioning of the patient support surface and the barrier in the coupled configuration. The lift device of the ambulatory device can comprise a gas spring having locking element. The ambulation device can comprise patient carrier removably coupled to a patient carrier mount. The patient carrier is configured to cooperate with the barrier to support the patient above a floor surface in a seated position.

Abstract: An operating table control apparatus is disclosed. The operating table control apparatus has a control device, a plurality of operating table components, and an operating table drive. The plurality of operating table components are actuatable from a first position to a second position via the operating table drive. The second position is a preset position that is stored by the operating table control apparatus. The second position is assigned to a control element of the control device.

Abstract: A method of using a bathtub step stool to get into a bathtub comprises gripping at least one support of a bathtub step stool; stepping onto a step assembly of the bathtub step stool, towards an entry side of the bathtub; turning towards one of supports; while gripping one of the supports, stepping over the entry side of the bathtub and into the bathtub.

Abstract: An assistive apparatus is disclosed that solves the problem of conventional toilet seats lacking proper support for individuals and safety assistance. The assistive apparatus provides a rotatable grab bar assisting users in getting up or sitting on a toilet. Also, the grab bar can be attached with a foldaway handle which allows user to pull themselves up easily.

Abstract: A self or assist-operated lift apparatus is disclosed. In various embodiments, the lift apparatus includes a vertical rail; a linear bearing positioned to be moved along the vertical rail; a drive mechanism coupled to the linear bearing and configured to move the linear bearing at a controlled rate along the vertical bearing between a first position at a lower end of a range of motion and a second position at an upper end of the range of motion; and a seat attached to the linear bearing, the seat being constructed at least in part of a substantially rigid material and having a size and shape suitable to accommodate a seated human occupant.

Abstract: A sling support assembly is configured to be moved by a lift assembly. The sling support assembly includes a frame and a plurality of sling coupling mechanisms configured to removably couple a sling to the sling support. At least a portion of the frame is movable to selectively change the spatial relationship of the plurality of sling coupling mechanisms.

Abstract: A method for assessing compliance with a protocol requiring or advising the use of lift assist equipment for repositioning an occupant of an occupant support includes the steps of: 1) determining a measure of load borne by the occupant support over an interval of time; 2) determining how much the location of the occupant's center of mass relative to the occupant support has changed during the interval of time; and 3) assessing compliance with the protocol as a function of the load measure, the change of location, and a measure of the occupant's weight. In one embodiment the load measure is an integral of load over an interval of time. An apparatus for carrying out the method comprises a processor and instructions which are executable by the processor.

Abstract: An operating table column is disclosed. The operating table column includes a column part and a head part configured to connect a patient support surface of an operating table to the column part. The operating table column also includes a power supply unit disposed on the column part for supplying power to the operating table. The head part includes a first head element mounted rotatably about a first rotation axis and a second head element mounted rotatably about a second rotation axis. The column part includes an actuator configured to lift the patient support surface. At least one tube is configured to connect the power supply to the operating table and is protected from exposure to external elements. The actuator includes a cover configured to guide a portion of the at least one tube at least partially through the first head element in an area adjacent to the first rotation axis.

Abstract: A surgical table for supporting a patient during a surgical procedure and including a patient support structure, a first support structure, and a second support structure. The patient support structure is configured to support the patient during the surgical procedure and may be operably coupled at a first end to the first support structure and at a second end to the second support structure. The first support structure includes a first column and a first displacement apparatus operably coupling the first column to the first end of the patient support structure.

Abstract: A surgical frame and method for use thereof is provided. The surgical frame is capable of reconfiguration before, during, or after surgery using a moveable main beam supporting a patient thereon. The surgical frame includes a translating lower beam that is moveable between at least a first lateral position and a second lateral position, and a linkage and/or surgical equipment supportively and moveably attached to the translating lower beam or interconnected with the translating lower beam via the linkage. The linkage and/or the surgical equipment are moveable between a first position at or adjacent a first end of the translating lower beam and a second position at or adjacent a second end of the translating lower beam. The translating lower beam is used to join a first support portion and a second support portion of the surgical frame to one another, and movement of the translating lower beam affords access to a patient receiving area.

Abstract: A limb support comprises a spar, a limb rest, and a coupler. The spar is configured to be supported from a patient support apparatus and adjustable relative to the patient support and has a longitudinal axis. The coupler includes a release that is selectively actuable to release locking mechanisms to permit adjustment of the limb support relative to the spar.

Abstract: A patient positioning apparatus for an X-ray dental imaging system includes a head rest and a chair separate from and spaced from the head rest. The chair has a seat portion and a back rest coupled to the seat portion. The chair further includes a locking system that locks a position of the back rest relative to the seat portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recognizing a motion of a user are provided. The apparatus may map each of right leg angle information and left leg angle information to context information by comparing each of the right leg angle information and left leg angle information to a comparison value and/or preset threshold, may generate a motion event corresponding to the context information based on a criterion, and may recognize the motion of the user based on the motion event and a previous motion of the user.

Abstract: An exoskeleton robot comprises a waist assembly and a leg assembly. The waist assembly includes a first frame, a plate and a second frame. The first frame includes a rail and a slider inside the rail. The plate is fixed by a first bolt screwed into the slider. The second frame is connected to the plate. The second frame having a slot and a second bolt inside the slot. The leg assembly is installed to the second frame by the second bolt. By loosening the bolts, a user can move the leg assembly in two directions of the rail and the slot without the requirement for detaching the bolts.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a shoe assembly for a walking assist device. The shoe assembly includes a shoe pad, and a shoe cover on the shoe pad. The shoe cover includes a recessed portion to accommodate a first portion of a side plate connected between the shoe cover and a shank stand of the walking assist device, and includes a support plate on the shoe pad to fulcrum a second portion of the side plate. The second portion covers the recessed portion while the first portion is held in the recessed portion.

Abstract: A motion assist device includes a drive mechanism that applies a force to the body of a user through the intermediary of a first orthosis and a second orthosis, posture detectors that detect the posture of the user, and a control unit that controls the drive mechanism. A transmission mechanism of the drive mechanism is configured to be switchable between a transmission mode, in which a driving force based on a spring is transmitted to move a joint into a predetermined state, and a non-transmission mode, in which a joint can be freely moved without transmitting the driving force that has been accumulated. The control unit automatically switches the transmission mechanism to the non-transmission mode when a predetermined trigger event is recognized based on the posture of the user.

Abstract: A crutch handle is positionably adjustable to a crutch at an offset angle to provide an ergonomic position of a user's hand. The crutch handle has a curved adjustment adapter on both a first and second end of a handle-grip portion of the crutch handle. A fastener slot extends through the first and second adjustment adapters to allow a fastener to extend though and secure the handle to the crutch at an offset angle. The handle-grip has a fastener opening on at least one of the first or second ends to allow the fastener to be positioned along the handle-grip portion of the handle. A conventional crutch may be adapted with this angle adjustable crutch handle with the fasteners being in apertures that are aligned across the crutch support.

Abstract: A handheld massage tool that provides a cooling effect, intended to treat and improve the appearance of the skin, especially of the face.

Abstract: A device for stimulating the Meissner's Corpuscles along the front plantar portion of the foot or feet of a person is provided. The device has a platform disposed upon motion guides for movement up and down with respect to a base. The platform has a shaped surface for ease of placement of at least the front plantar portion of at least one foot of a person seated in front of the device in which the back or heel portion of the foot is disposed away from the device. One or more inertial actuators are attached to the platform underneath its surface. A controller controls operation of the actuator(s), via signals to a driver, to move the platform with respect to the base in a sinusoidally varying motion at a user selectable stimulation level. The stimulation level may be set wirelessly via an external device, or by manually tilting the device.

Abstract: A medical device is disclosed that includes a service component for use in detecting patient data, at least one processor coupled with the service component, a care protocol module executable by the at least one processor to provide healthcare to a patient at least in part by generating a request for processing by the service component, and a resource module executable by the at least one processor to manage access to the service component by identifying a level of service associated with the care protocol module and responding to the request by managing the service component to meet the level of service. The care protocol module implements a patient care protocol that includes a sequence of actions directed to the patient. The level of service indicates a level of performance that the patient care protocol requires of the resource module. Selective offloading of modular functions is also enabled.

Abstract: In embodiments, a CPR chest compression system includes a retention structure that can retain the patient's body, and a compression mechanism that can perform automatically CPR compressions and releases to the patient's chest. The compression mechanism can pause the performing of the CPR compressions for a short time, so that an attendant can check the patient. The CPR system also includes a user interface that can output a human-perceptible check patient prompt, to alert an attendant to check the patient during the pause. An advantage can be when the attendant checks in situations where the condition of the patient might have changed, and an adjustment is needed. Or in situations where the patient may have improved enough to where the compressions are no longer needed.

Abstract: An apparatus for dosing solid particulate material into one or more receptacles, the apparatus comprising: a reservoir for containing an amount of solid particulate material; a dosing unit comprising a dose collection position for collecting a predetermined dose of solid particulate material from the reservoir, and a dose release position for releasing the solid particulate material into the one or more receptacles; a receptacle handling unit for retaining the one or more receptacles, arranged to at least periodically align at least one of the one or more receptacles with the dosing unit when in the dose release position; and optionally a receptacle closing unit for closing the one or more receptacles once filled with the solid particulate material; wherein the dosing unit comprises one or more dosing chambers arranged to displace relative to said reservoir, and/or vice versa, along a perpendicular axis Y such that at least a portion of the chamber(s) is capable of being immerged into, and emerged out of, the

Abstract: A dental composition comprising pre-reacted particulate mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) dispersed in a hydrogel wherein the content of MTA in the composition is in the range of 20 to 50 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for use as component of a multicomponent resin-modified glass ionomer cement, to a multicomponent resin-modified glass ionomer cement and also to a process for the preparation of the corresponding compositions and of cured dental materials. The invention furthermore relates to the corresponding use of one or more compounds (S) selected from the group consisting of sulfinic acids, salts of sulfinic acids and salts of organoboron compounds.

Abstract: A composition is provided, wherein the composition comprises a water-swellable, water-insoluble polymer, a blend of a hydrophilic polymer with a complementary oligomer capable of hydrogen or electrostatic bonding to the hydrophilic polymer. The composition also includes a backing member. Active ingredients, such as a whitening agent, may be included. The composition finds utility as an oral dressing, for example, a tooth whitening composition that is applied to the teeth in need of whitening. The composition can be designed to be removed when the degree of whitening has been achieved or left in place and allowed to erode entirely. In certain embodiments, the composition is translucent. Methods for preparing and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Oral care compositions and/or unit-dose oral care compositions with a metal ion source. Oral care compositions and/or unit-dose oral care compositions with a high average metal ion uptake. Oral care compositions and/or unit-dose oral care compositions with a tin ion source. Oral care compositions and/or unit-dose oral care compositions with a high average tin ion uptake.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulverulent vitamin formulation in which the vitamin essentially has a particle size of less than 0.7 ?m and which comprises an effective amount of propyl gallate, and also to processes for producing this formulation, and to formulations obtainable by these processes and to the use thereof as animal feed, food, food supplement, personal care product or pharmaceutical composition. The formulations of the invention have improved stability compared to the prior art.

Abstract: The method comprises the following steps: (a) heating at least one cosmetic material; (b) depositing a layer (19) comprising one or a plurality of cosmetic materials heated in step (a); (c) at least partially solidifying the layer (19) by cooling the or each cosmetic material; (d) depositing, on the previous layer (19), an additional layer (19) comprising one or a plurality of cosmetic materials heated in step (a), (e) at least partially solidifying the additional layer (19) by cooling the or each cosmetic material; (f) repeating steps (d) to (e) until a three-dimensional object comprising or forming a structured cosmetic composition is formed. The cosmetic composition comprised in the three-dimensional object or forming the three-dimensional object is recoverable after solidifying.

Abstract: A silicon oxide-coated oxide composition for coating is disclosed in which color characteristics, particularly reflectivity are controlled, and a method of producing a composition for coating is disclosed which is used by blending the composition for coating to a paint constituting a coated body in which weather resistance is required. The silicon oxide-coated oxide composition for coating in which weather resistance is required includes silicon oxide-coated oxide particles wherein at least a part of the surface of the oxide particles is coated with silicon oxide, wherein the silicon oxide is amorphous for the purpose of controlling color characteristics of the silicon oxide-coated oxide composition for coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-dimensional molding type powder makeup cosmetic composition, wherein the powder makeup cosmetic composition has a soft feeling of use and excellent adhesion and sustain power and mitigates the generation of creases by containing a powder phase in an oil gel phase and the powder makeup cosmetic composition can be molded into various three-dimensional designs due to physical characteristics of the oil gel phase.

Abstract: The present invention provides an intermediate composition enabling to prepare easily and steadily an ?-gel-containing O/W emulsion cosmetic that has a very small viscosity change over time and is excellent in emulsion stability, without using a cooling device that has a heavy burden on cost and the environment, and a production method thereof. An ?-gel intermediate composition consisting of (A) 20 to 80 mass % of a mixture containing one or more higher alcohols having 16 or more carbon atoms and a nonionic surfactant with an HLB value of 7 to 17 in the mole ratio of 3:2 to 5:1, and (B) 20 to 80 mass % of a mixture containing one or more water-soluble solvents having the IOB value of 1.5 to 3.5 and water in the mass ratio of 4:6 to 8:2, and wherein the composition is a liquid consisting of a bicontinuous microemulsion phase or a lamellar liquid crystal-dispersed bicontinuous microemulsion phase at 50 to 80° C. and a solid at room temperature.

Abstract: Provided is a composite containing bio-active material stably combined with a rare-earth hydroxide compound having a layered structure. The bio-active materials in the composite are preserved in terms of long-term stability at high temperature of 50° C. or above and the composite maintained in the neutral pH condition to minimize side effects like latent toxicity, irritations, etc. Further, the present invention is useful for a skin-whitening, anti-wrinkle, or anti-aging cosmetic composition containing the composite.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a bleaching tablet comprising a tablet core and a tablet shell encasing the tablet core, wherein the bleaching tablet—with respect to its weight—contains a) from about 10% to about 70% by weight of peroxodisulphate(s); b) from about 1% to about 14% by weight of percarbonate(s); c) from about 5% to about 15% by weight of disintegrant formed from cellulose-containing material, wherein the percarbonate or the percarbonates are contained in the tablet core. The present disclosure furthermore concerns a method for bleaching human hair.

Abstract: Zinc oxide compositions and methods for applying anti-reflective coating on oxide particles for sunscreen applications are provided herein. A composition includes multiple zinc oxide particles suspended within a medium forming sunscreen composition, and two or more coating materials applied to each of the multiple zinc oxide particles in distinct layers via a gradation based on refractive index, wherein each of the coating materials has a refractive index that is between the refractive index of air and the refractive index of zinc oxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sunscreen composition comprising cerium oxide (CeO2) particles surface-modified with a saturated fatty acid having 10 to 30 carbon atoms or an unsaturated fatty acid having 10 to 30 carbon atoms. Since the sunscreen composition according to an embodiment of the present invention exhibits a high kinematic viscosity in the low-frequency region and high-frequency region, the formulation has excellent emulsification/dispersion phase stability and excellent spreadability, and thus the sunscreen composition can be effectively used as a cosmetic composition for blocking ultraviolet rays.