Abstract: Embodiments of methods and mandibular protruders and positioning devices, comprising, for example: an upper mounting bracket having an upper dental appliance; a lower mounting bracket having a lower dental appliance; and a rail system configured to couple the upper mounting bracket to the lower mounting bracket. Some embodiments comprise a drive motor and/or an initial position adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: This present patent application discloses a climax control condom made up of latex to reduce loss of sensation while delaying the ejaculation comprising a closed end of a thick layer of latex anatomically made to cover the glans with a rounded pleat to ensure that the condom will stay in place and not slip during intercourse, a sheath body made up of a thin layer of latex to increase the sensation in the underside of the shaft, and an open end having a collar to reduce slipping of the condom during intercourse. The condom is made by the common dipping process which consists of feeding a latex compound into temperature-controlled tanks into which glass formers are dipped. The formers pick up a thin film of latex, and in the case of the closed end two more layers are added. The latex coating is then dried and, after drying, the condom is then passed through an oven to vulcanize the latex.

Abstract: A thermal control unit for controlling a patient's temperature includes a fluid outlet for delivering temperature-controlled fluid to a patient, a fluid inlet for receiving the fluid back, a pump, a heat exchanger, a controller, a patient temperature port for receiving patient temperature readings, a memory, a user interface, and an auxiliary input. In some embodiments, the controller is adapted to display an indication on the display identifying a type of auxiliary sensor that the user should couple to the auxiliary input in order to carry out the thermal therapy session. The memory may contain a set of alarm conditions and the controller may be adapted to allow a user to customize the set of alarm conditions. The controller may also display a combined graph showing both patient temperature readings and auxiliary input readings with respect to time.

Abstract: A thermal control unit for controlling a patient's temperature includes a fluid outlet for delivering temperature-controlled fluid to a patient, a fluid inlet for receiving the fluid back, a pump, a heat exchanger, a controller for controlling the heat exchanger, a patient temperature port for receiving patient temperature readings, a memory, and a user interface that displays various data regarding thermal therapy sessions applied to patients using the thermal control unit. In some embodiments, past statistical data from previous thermal therapy sessions is stored in the memory and the controller displays a comparison of a current parameter of the current thermal therapy session to the past statistical data. The controller may also or alternatively automatically select a particular type of screen to display based on a type of user of the thermal control unit. The controller may also or alternatively generate after-session thermal therapy reports.

Abstract: A wearable device for at least one of icing, heating and compressing a user's body part is disclosed. The device includes an inner part and an outer part, each having an upper end and a lower end. The inner part has a first set of elastic properties, and the outer part has a second set of elastic properties. The outer part surrounds the inner part. A first attaching means is configured for attaching the lower end of the inner part to the lower end of the outer part. A compartment for receiving ice is defined by the space between the outer part and the inner part above the first attaching means. A compression force is provided by the second set of elastic properties compressing at least one of a hot element and cold element against the user's body part thereby eliminating a second attaching means above the first attaching means.

Abstract: A heated eye mask for treating clogged glands of an eye includes a mask body. The mask body includes a first layer of surface material configured to be positioned away from an eye region of and a second layer of surface material configured to contact the eye region, a heating element disposed between the first and second layers of surface material in a therapeutic region of the mask body, and a thermally conductive material in contact with the heating element and disposed between the heating element and the second layer of surface material to evenly distribute heat across the therapeutic region of the mask body. The heated eye mask further includes an electrical cord configured to be coupled with a power source and in communication with the heating element and an adjustable strap to maintain contact of the mask body with the eye region of the user.

Abstract: A wearable therapy system comprises a therapy pack, a therapy pack holder including a body and a first fastener system, the body being configured to removably receive the therapy pack, and a therapy garment configured to be worn by a user and comprising at least one attachment area including a second fastener system. The therapy pack holder is removably attachable to the attachment area in a plurality of positions with the first fastener system engaging the second fastener system to secure the therapy pack in relation to the therapy garment. The system of the present disclosure can also include one or more compression sleeves and/or therapeutic wraps configured to be worn by the user that comprise fastener systems configured to removably accept one or more of the therapy packs, pads, and holders in a plurality of positions relative to the one or more compression sleeves.

Abstract: Dry eye treatment apparatus and methods are described herein which generally comprise a patch or strip affixed to the skin of the upper and/or lower eyelids to deliver heat or other forms of energy, pressure, drugs, moisture, etc. (alone or in combination) to the one or more meibomian glands contained within the underlying skin. The treatment strip or strips include one or more strips configured to adhere to an underlying region of skin in proximity to one or both eyes of a subject such that the one or more strips allow for the subject to blink naturally without restriction from the one or more patches. Moreover, the one or more strips may be configured to emit energy to the underlying region of skin and where the one or more strips are shaped to follow a location of one or more meibomiam glands contained within the underlying region of skin.

Abstract: A cooling pad (10) for medical or veterinary applications, the cooling pad comprising a first heat exchanger (20); a second heat exchanger (30), a heat transfer fluid; a piping system (40); and an integrated pump device (50) for the heat transfer fluid; wherein the first heat exchanger (20) and the second heat exchanger (30) have the heat transfer fluid flowing through them; wherein the piping system (40) fluidically connects the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger; wherein the pump device (50) is adapted to cause an exchange of the heat transfer fluid between the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger; wherein the cooling pad (10) comprises a hermetically sealed fluid circuit for the heat transfer fluid, the fluid circuit comprising the first heat exchanger (20), the second heat exchanger (30), the piping system (40) and the pump device (50). Further, a corresponding cooling device (60), cooling system (1) and corresponding method (200) are proposed.

Abstract: An iris protector to reduce a likelihood of iris prolapse in an eye comprising an iris during an ophthalmic surgical procedure. The iris protector comprises an iris engaging portion and a plurality of engaging elements configured to facilitate the insertion and the removal of the iris protector inside the eye through an incision. Once inside the eye, the iris protector mechanically prevents a portion of the iris in the vicinity of the incision from prolapsing through the incision. The iris protector may be provided as part of a sterilized kit alone or with an applicator (e.g. tweezers, etc.), a manipulator or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide treatment with a first therapeutic agent and a second therapeutic agent for an extended time. The first therapeutic agent may comprise a VEGF inhibitor and the second therapeutic agent may comprise an antiinflammatory, such as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, for example a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. One or more of the first therapeutic agent or the second therapeutic agent can be injected into the eye, for example injected into a therapeutic device implanted into the eye to release the injected therapeutic agent for an extended time.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ophthalmic article. The ophthalmic article may comprise a biocompatible matrix comprising a copolymer derived from a caprolactone monomer and at least one other monomer. The ophthalmic article may also comprise an active agent or a diagnostic agent. The ophthalmic article may be configured to associate to a haptic of an intraocular lens (IOL).

Abstract: A planning device that generates control data for an ophthalmological laser therapy appliance with a laser device and a control unit, includes a first interface for supplying various data and a second interface for transferring the control data to the control unit of the ophthalmological laser therapy appliance, which is embodied to generate control data for a scanning pattern for the ophthalmological laser therapy appliance from the supplied data, by application of which scanning pattern a structure can be produced in the cornea, the limbus, and/or the sclera of a patient's eye. The planning device is embodied to generate from the supplied data, control data for the scanning pattern of this structure and/or a structure for receiving the shunt implant.

Abstract: A medical laser system for ophthalmological surgery, such as photocoagulation or another method of photo-thermal stimulation. The laser system includes a laser device configured to emit laser radiation at a visible wavelength and a laser controller configured to control the laser system. The laser device includes a laser source configured to emit a source radiation, and a frequency converter configured to receive the source radiation and to output said emitted laser radiation as a frequency-converted output of a frequency conversion process, which has an efficiency dependent on a wavelength of the source radiation. The laser controller is configured to adjust the optical output power of the emitted laser radiation to a selected target value by adjusting an operating temperature of the laser source and/or an operating temperature of the frequency converter such that the frequency converter is operated at an efficiency smaller than the maximum of the efficiency.

Abstract: Intraocular pressure in an eye is reduced by delivering a high resolution optical coherence tomography (OCT) beam and a high resolution laser beam through the cornea, and the anterior chamber into the irido-corneal angle along an angled beam path. The OCT beam provides OCT imaging for surgery planning and monitoring, while the laser beam is configured to modify tissue or affect ocular fluid by photo-disruptive interaction. In one implementation, a volume of ocular tissue within an outflow pathway in the irido-corneal angle is modified to create a channel opening in one or more layers of the trabecular meshwork. In another implementation, a volume of fluid in the Schlemm's canal is affected by the laser to bring about a pneumatic expansion of the canal. In either implementation, resistance to aqueous flow through the eye is reduced.

Abstract: An initial treatment pattern defining an initial volume of ocular tissue to be modified for treating glaucoma is designed. An initial laser treatment is delivered by scanning a laser beam across ocular tissue at an initial placement in the eye in accordance with the initial treatment pattern to thereby photo disrupt the initial volume of ocular tissue. A postoperative measure of intraocular pressure (IOP) is evaluated relative to an IOP criterion to determine if the treatment was successful. If the treatment was not successful, meaning the IOP criterion was not satisfied, then a subsequent treatment pattern that defines a subsequent volume of ocular tissue to be modified, and/or a subsequent placement in the eye is determined. A subsequent laser treatment is delivered by scanning a laser beam across ocular tissue at the subsequent placement within the eye in accordance with the subsequent treatment pattern to thereby photo disrupt the subsequent volume of ocular tissue.

Abstract: A device (100) for compensating for part of the visual field comprises a wearable frame (110) configured to rest upon the face of a subject. An image capture device (120) is configured to capture an image from a first region (20) of the subject's visual field the first region being identified as a region of the visual field in which the subject's vision is impaired, and relay the image to an image display unit (130). The image display unit (130) is configured to project the image onto a region of the subject's retina that corresponds to a second region of the subject's visual field, in which the subject's vision is identified as non-impaired. Associated methods are also described.

Abstract: A surgical incision drape, comprises a flexible substantially flat areal substrate having an upper side and an opposing tissue-facing side, having a longitudinal axis and a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the tissue-facing side; at least one hollow microtubular compartment containing a flowable medical agent, said hollow microtubular compartment positioned to intersect the longitudinal axis and embedded into the substrate or positioned on the substrate.

Abstract: It is disclosed a Q-tip which includes rolled up soft paper sheets, divided at one or two ends to a plurality of strips such as to form one or two respective brushes, and sticker or wire for gripping the rolled up soft paper sheets at a certain distance from the one or more brushes. The Q-tip includes one to four rolled up soft paper sheets. A method for providing a Q-tip may include providing soft paper sheets, dividing the soft paper sheets at two opposite ends to a plurality of strips, rolling up the soft paper sheets such as to form two brushes and a cylindrical part having an axis in parallel to the dividing direction, and gripping the soft paper sheets at the cylindrical part. The strips maybe of a substantially same width in the range of 7-8 mm, and a length in the range of 20-30 mm. A length of a soft paper sheet in the dividing direction is in the range of 95-105 mm and its width is in the range of 85-95 mm. Each brush may have 30-75 strips.

Abstract: The present invention provides a circuit including a plurality of component parts formed on a substrate and having common functions, wherein the plurality of component parts each includes a detection part which shows responsiveness to moisture; wherein the responsiveness to moisture varies between the plurality of component parts; and wherein the presence or absence of a response to moisture detected by each detection part corresponds to a binary digital signal, and whereby the circuit outputs a sequence of binary digital signals.

Abstract: An absorbent member (10) according to the present invention includes: a plurality of fiber clusters (11) containing synthetic fibers (11F); and a plurality of absorbent fibers (12F). The fiber clusters (11) are entangled with each other, or the fiber clusters (11) and the absorbent fibers (12F) are entangled. Each of the fiber clusters (11) includes two opposing base surfaces (111) and a body surface (112) that connects the two base surfaces (111). The number of fiber end portions per unit area in the body surface (112) is greater than the number of fiber end portions per unit area in each of the base surfaces (111).

Abstract: Absorbent cores comprising a layered structure and methods of manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, an absorbent body may comprise a top layer comprising a liquid permeable web material, a bottom layer comprising a web material, and a reinforcement layer disposed between the top layer and the bottom layer. The absorbent body may further comprise a first absorbent layer disposed between the reinforcement layer and the bottom layer, the first absorbent layer comprising absorbent material which comprises substantially only superabsorbent material and a second absorbent layer disposed between the top layer and the reinforcement layer, the second absorbent layer comprising absorbent material which comprises absorbent material. The body may also comprise adhesive disposed between the top layer and the second absorbent layer, between the second absorbent layer and the reinforcement layer, and between the first absorbent layer and the bottom layer.

Abstract: A spinal immobilization device including a base member and a spinal support member configured to overlay the base member. The base member includes an elongate board having a curvate top surface, and a channel defined within the top surface. The spinal support member may include a bladder, a fluid housed within the bladder, a plurality of fluid absorbing members within the bladder, and a breakable barrier separating the fluid and the plurality of fluid absorbing members from mixing. The channel defines an impression within the top surface that matches a shape of a portion of the bladder.

Abstract: A wheelchair docking system including a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being movable relative to the lower portion between a lowered position and a raised position. A coupler mechanism engages a wheelchair during a docking operation. The system also includes a first latching mechanism being movable between a retracted position and a latching position such that the first latching mechanism is spaced from the coupler mechanism. A second latching mechanism moves the upper portion of the frame between its lowered position and raised position. The first latching mechanism is partially retracted by a wheelchair during the docking operation, and the first latching mechanism is biased to its latching position when the coupler mechanism engages the wheelchair.

Abstract: A folding wheelchair is disclosed having a frame with two side portions, a seat and a folding mechanism. The folding mechanism has coupling connections, pivoting connections and a cross-strut with two bars crossing at a pivot point. First ends of each of the cross-strut bars are mounted rotatably on the side portions of the frame via the pivoting connections. Second ends of each of the cross-strut bars are releasably mounted on the other of the two side portions of the frame via the coupling connections. A distance between the frame side portions may be modified if the cross-strut bars second ends are released from the frame side portions. The cross-strut bars are pivoted relative to each other about the pivot point. The cross-strut extends from the first ends to the second ends of the bars in a cross-strut direction which, in the operating position, extends substantially along the seat.

Abstract: A multifunction wheelchair, with fixed or folding frame, is described. The multifunction wheelchair is reconfigurable, by a transformation mechanism, between a normal use, ergonomic configuration and a roll-over-toilet configuration. This transformation involves raising the seat of the wheelchair, as needed, to position the wheelchair over the determined height of a toilet, and opening a seat closure mechanism to expose a cutout in the seat for toilet use. This transformation may be at least partially automated. In examples, the multifunction wheelchair is equipped with electronics (e.g., camera, microcontroller) to determine the toilet seat height for making height and/or steering adjustments. The transformation mechanism may be provided as a retrofit kit.

Abstract: Provided is a transfer device capable of moving a care receiver who has difficulty in walking by himself/herself to a desired place in a comfortable posture. The transfer device is capable of moving a care receiver by a care giver. The transfer device includes: a front wheel and a rear wheel; a support body which supports an upper body of the care receiver; a leg guide portion which is brought into contact with lower leg front surfaces of the care receiver and is inclinable frontward from an approximately vertical state; and a foot placing portion on which soles of the care receiver are placed; a rear wheel advancing and retracting mechanism configured to move the rear wheel rearward in an interlocking manner with frontward inclining of the leg guide portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bed-sore prevention device that is modular and has universal integration capability, for effectively preventing bed-sores in patients through use of a mechanical means that may be fitted into a full spectrum of beds to support a multitude of resting positions for the patient. The lack of an assembly with boards disposed with a motor output and rails provides portability and offers solutions to proxy-health care providers, as well as care givers, with respect to fitting and unfitting the device onto any bed or lack of bed. Furthermore, the present invention solves the problem of limited resting positions with the use of mechanical means, as opposed to electro-mechanical means, for delivering or off-loading tension load onto the pliable support material. The use of a pliable support operably connected to mechanical means, with telescopic elongation thereof, results in a more precise control of a patient in a recumbent, supine, or prone position.

Abstract: A patient transport apparatus comprises a base, a patient support deck, a wheel assembly, and a braking system. The wheel assembly includes a wheel and a braking mechanism. The braking system includes a linkage assembly, a manual actuator, and an electrical braking assembly. The linkage assembly is arranged to place the braking mechanism in a braked state and a released state. The manual actuator moves the linkage assembly manually to place the braking mechanism in the braked state and the released state. The electrical braking assembly includes a driving assembly that moves to a first position and to a second positing that causes the linkage assembly to place the braking mechanism in the braked state and the released state. The linkage assembly is movable relative to the driving assembly to enable the braking mechanism to be manually actuated with the manual actuator.

Abstract: A passenger transfer system in accordance with present embodiments includes a mobile chair having a base portion with a plurality of wheels and a chair portion configured to support a passenger. The passenger transfer system further includes an elevation adjustment system and a transfer device. The elevation adjustment system is configured to adjust a height of the chair portion relative to the base portion. The transfer device is configured to extend laterally from an edge of the chair portion. The transfer device is further configured to support the passenger as the passenger transfers from the chair portion to a ride seat of a ride vehicle of an attraction of an amusement park.

Abstract: A medical transfer system or apparatus including a patient transfer member including a lower support structure and a comb-like toothed sine wave apparatus for moving the transfer member and patient between a patient transporter table and a patient x-ray examining surface, each formed of a radiolucent material, wherein the toothed member is removed and the patient remains on the transport support during an x-ray procedure. The support structure in one embodiment defines a continuous sine wave, the toothed member including a series of transfer beams that fit into spaces formed in the support structure below the transfer member, and each transfer beam including a series of wheels that are actuated to move down and up whereby to lift or lower the patient transfer member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a patient transfer system for transferring a user between a bed and a purposefully designed mobile sitting device that is aligned and berthed alongside the bed, wherein, the bed is adaptable to a seated arrangement and includes an interleaf structure of cushions and platforms, the platform including: a padding, a rail, restricted path, or track, and means for transferring the padding in a direction parallel to the ground away or towards the bed; the bed further includes means to raise or lower the top of the cushions or the padding; and the mobile sitting device includes a receiving rail, restricted path or track to receive the padding.

Abstract: A bedpan assembly with a portable bedpan housing with a sidewall and a bottom wall surrounded by the sidewall, the sidewall and bottom wall defining an enclosed housing interior cavity and the sidewall having a front end, a rear end, opposing sides, and defining a plurality of enclosed sidewall apertures each respectively disposed proximal to the front end of the sidewall and proximal to each of the opposing sides of the sidewall. The bedpan assembly also includes a plurality of grommets each respectively disposed within one of the plurality of sidewall apertures, retained by the sidewall, and having a plurality of independently flexible flange members defining a plurality of tightly spaced flange member slits, the plurality of independently flexible flange members operably configured to independently flex within the one of the plurality of sidewall apertures and retain a liner within.

Abstract: A portable medical basin contains blood, other liquids, and other supplies and materials used in treating a wound to a patient's hand, arm, foot, or leg. The human or animal appendage or limb is positioned in a molded notch in one side wall of the basin or may be extended through opposing notches in opposite side walls of the basin, such that the wound is positioned over the basin. Then, the blood from the wound and liquids used in cleaning and treating the wound are captured in the basin for proper disposal. The notch includes a widened lip upon which the leg or arm rests. The lip minimizes discomfort, scratching and cutting of the arm or leg during the medical procedure.

Abstract: A one or more radiolucent pneumatic bags that are inflated and deflated to move a surgical device, such as a surgical table or surgical robot.

Abstract: A massager includes an arm treatment portion which administers treatment on an arm of a treated person and an accommodation portion capable of accommodating a portable electronic terminal. The arm treatment portion includes a recessed portion which accommodates a forearm and a hand of the treated person. The accommodation portion is provided in a front part of the recessed portion.

Abstract: A bag for pet burial or cremation or for holding cremation ashes comprises a sheet of material onto which or into which the deceased pet is to be received; and in one aspect a pocket within the sheet in which a farewell note can be placed. In another aspect the sheet of material is formed into a pouch having an opening into which a deceased pet may be placed and a first flap which can be folded over the opening to close the pouch. In a further aspect there is a bag comprising a sheet of material on to which the de-ceased pet may be received and wrapped in the sheet; at least one set of at least one button on a periphery of at least one side of the sheet; and at least two button holes on each side of each set of the at least one button for adjustable securing of the wrapped material.

Abstract: A gait training system for training rehabilitating legs includes a pair of gait-formulating assembly, a pair of pivotal shafts, a pair of foot plates, a controller and an input panel. The gait-formulating assembly includes a first actuator for sliding a first slider along a horizontal track, and a second actuator for sliding a second slider along a vertical track, in which the vertical track is disposed at the first slider. The pivotal shaft extending outward from the second slider is to pivotally connect the corresponding the foot plate. The controller is used for controlling actions of the first actuators and the second actuators to generate a desired trajectory. The input panel is used for inputting parameters and commands to determine the actions of the first actuators and the second actuators.

Abstract: A passive spine elongation device has a front portion and a rear portion pivotally connected to the front leg portion. An adjustment device connected to the front portion and the rear portion allows the distance between the front and leg portions to be adjusted, thereby allowing a variable apex angle and adjustable height of the same. The front portion includes a head support, a torso support and a pelvic/hip support. The rear portion includes a leg support. The head support is spaced from the torso support, while the torso support is also spaced from the pelvic/hip support.

Abstract: A balance assistance system includes a rotating member, a first driving unit, a sensing module, and a processing unit. The first driving unit is connected to the rotating member. The first driving unit is configured to drive the rotating member to rotate. The processing unit is electrically connected to the first driving unit and the sensing module. The processing unit receives a sensing signal from the sensing module. The processing unit determines a current behavior mode from a plurality of behavior modes according to the sensing signal. The processing unit controls the first driving unit to adjust a rotating speed of the rotating member according to the current behavior mode.

Abstract: An intersection blind-guiding system includes: a blind-guiding terminal, a plurality of blind road sensors, and a processor configured to be coupled to the blind road sensors. The blind-guiding terminal includes a blind-guiding terminal sensor configured to transmit a sensing signal. The blind road sensors include at least one first blind road sensor and at least one second blind road sensor. The blind road sensors are configured to separately receive the sensing signal transmitted by the blind-guiding terminal sensor, and upload corresponding sensing information. The processor is configured to receive the sensing information uploaded by the blind road sensors, locate a current position of a blind person carrying the blind-guiding terminal, determine a direction in which the blind person previously traveled, determine geographic distribution information of the current position of the blind person, and send a command carrying the geographical distribution information.

Abstract: In a chair-type massager, a backrest portion includes a back frame, a pair of arm treatment portions, a support frame having a pair of support portions and a beam portion, and an actuator moving the support frame. The support portions are provided on the left and right sides, respectively, of the back frame and supports the arm treatment portions respectively. The beam portion extends from upper end parts of the support portions toward the back frame along the left-right axis. The actuator has a rod portion and a drive portion. The rod portion is connected to one of the back frame and the beam portion of the support frame, on the other of which the drive portion is pivotably supported. The drive portion is configured to move up and down the rod portion.

Abstract: A chair-type massage machine includes a main body on which a person to be treated is to be seated, a holding part at least part of which is placed inside a container recess to hold a first operation unit, and a moving mechanism for moving the holding part. The holding part is reciprocatably moved between a first position in which the first operation unit is contained in the container recess and a second position in which the first operation unit is exposed. The chair-type massage machine further includes a second operation unit for moving the holding part.

Abstract: Provided is a chair-type massage machine including an arm treatment portion. The arm treatment portion includes an arm insertion groove part that is open at an upper part thereof and an expansion/contraction part that is disposed in the arm insertion groove part and expands and contracts. The arm insertion groove part includes a placement surface, a pair of inner side surfaces that are disposed on an upper side of the placement surface, and an inclined side surface that is disposed so as to be continuous with an upper end of the inner side surface as one of the pair of inner side surfaces and is inclined at an upper part thereof toward the inner side surface as the other of the pair of inner side surfaces. The expansion/contraction part as at least one of expansion/contraction parts is at least partly disposed along the inclined side surface.

Abstract: A method for treatment of a headache disorder in a human subject, including selecting at least one treatment area in the nasal cavity of the human subject, said treatment area being selected from a posterior part of the nasal cavity or an anterior part of the nasal cavity, providing a device including a stimulation member arranged for vibration stimulation of the selected treatment area, and at least one expansion member provided with a channel having a plurality of openings arranged for fluid communication with the stimulation member, introducing the stimulation member into a nasal cavity of the human subject, expanding the stimulation member to a volume such that the stimulation member abuts against the tissue to exert a pressure on tissue of the selected treatment area and bringing the stimulation member to vibrate in the nasal cavity to impart vibrations to the selected treatment area, wherein the vibrations are imparted to a posterior part of the nasal cavity, to an anterior part of the nasal cavity, seq

Abstract: Colposuction systems for applying negative pressure against walls of a vaginal canal, which includes an elongated body with an inner chamber that slidably houses a piston block, a plurality of channels that fluidly couple the inner chamber to an outer surface of the body; and means for pulling the piston block proximally thereby applying negative pressure through the plurality of channels. Methods for inducing beneficial effects in vaginal tissue which include applying negative pressure to vaginal tissue along a length of the vaginal wall using the colposuction device to cause edema and/or hypertrophy of the vaginal tissue.

Abstract: A sexual stimulation system, preferably including one or more excitation devices and one or more accessories. An excitation device, preferably including one or more housings, and optionally including one or more stimulation units, power modules, sensors, user input elements, communication modules, processors and/or control modules. An accessory, preferably including one or more mating elements, and optionally including one or more user interface elements. A method of use, preferably including configuring the system in a mated configuration, configuring the system in an unmated configuration, and/or providing stimulation using the system.

Abstract: A percussive therapy device that includes a housing, an electrical source, a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, a push rod assembly operatively connected to the motor and configured to provide reciprocating motion in response to activation of the motor, and a massage attachment secured to a distal end of the push rod assembly. The reciprocating motion of the push rod assembly has a user-adjustable amplitude.

Abstract: Provided are a method, system and a kit for improving a defined condition in a subject, the method including selecting a set of one or more correction zones, being surface zones on the surface of the subject's skin or defined angular zones in the subject's field of view, the one or more correction zones to thereby cause improvement in said condition. Further provided are methods and systems for providing such correction zones related to a defined condition in a subject or to a defined cause in a subject being associated with a defined condition.

Abstract: A handheld acupuncture tapping device includes a case that is divided into a head and a handheld part. At least one control button is disposed on the outer surface of the case, and at least one light unit, a vibration unit, a control module, and a contact unit are disposed within the case. The control module is electrically connected to the light unit and the vibration unit for driving the light unit and the vibration unit to generate a light and a vibration signal respectively. Further, the user can control the control module by the control button to adjust the intensity of the light and the waveform, frequency and amplitude of the vibration signal. The contact unit is disposed in front of the light unit and the vibration unit, so that the light and the vibration signal are projected on the contact unit and transmitted to an outside. The user can use the light and the vibration signal generated by the handheld acupuncture tapping device to tap or massage the treatment part.