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

Abstract: Described herein are high-power pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) applicator apparatuses. These apparatuses are configured to drive multiple applicators to concurrently deliver high-power PEMF signals to tissue. The apparatuses may be further configured to wirelessly communicate with a remote server for patient monitoring, prescription and/or device servicing.

Abstract: A screw cap removably associated with a bone screw, the bone screw comprising: a head having a set of interior threads, one of the set of interior threads having a circular slot; a magnet; and an interior cavity located within the bone screw and configured to house the magnet; the screw cap comprising: a top end configured to receive a driving means for inserting the screw cap into, and removing the screw cap from, the head; a body having a set of cap threads, one of the set of cap threads comprising a locking bead; and an annular recess concentrically lining a portion of the body, the annular recess comprising a leakage ring for establishing a seal between the screw cap and the head; wherein an association of the set of cap threads with the set of interior threads causes the locking bead to be engaged with the circular slot.

Abstract: To provide a device and a method for strengthening a cornea or a sclera or suppressing a progression of a disease in a non-invasive manner, enabling treatment in daily life without treatment in a confined state at a medical institution for a fixed period of time and without ablation of the corneal epithelium as in conventional corneal crosslinking. The above-described problem is solved by a non-invasive cornea and sclera strengthening device that irradiates violet light toward an eye administered with an administration agent used to strengthen a corneal tissue or a scleral tissue, and is configured so that an irradiance of the violet light onto a surface of the eye is within a range of 0.1 to 1 mW/cm2, and a time of irradiation of the violet light onto the eye is within a range of one to five hours per day.

Abstract: In one aspect, a system for in vivo stimulation of targeted tissues of a subject integrated in Exosome and/or stem cell therapies may include at least one light source, a controller to control operation of the light source, a signal detecting unit and a processor configured to receive signals from the signal detecting unit, analyze the signals and generate a feedback signal to the controller to control the light source until optimal results are obtained. In one embodiment, the light source is a laser instrument and the wavelength can range from 400 to 1100 nm. In another embodiment, the irradiance of the laser instrument can range from 10 to 3000 mW/cm2.

Abstract: A phototherapy method includes: introducing an ultrasound endoscope into a digestive tract; visualizing an irradiation target site in a body by means of the ultrasound endoscope introduced into the digestive tract; puncturing a vicinity of the irradiation target site with a distal-end section of a needle tube that is made to protrude from a distal-end section of the ultrasound endoscope introduced into the digestive tract; exposing an optical fiber from the distal-end section of the needle tube that has punctured the vicinity of the irradiation target site, by making the needle tube retreat with respect to the optical fiber accommodated inside the needle tube; and radiating light emitted from the exposed optical fiber onto the irradiation target site.

Abstract: A pad having a circuit board and multiple light sources to emit light having a wavelength in a range of 300 nanometers (nm) to 1100 nm for light therapy treatment of a human. A front exterior layer may have multiple raised portions to cover the multiple light sources, respectively, the front exterior layer to face a body part of the human in treatment. The pad may be conformable to the body part.

Abstract: A method of treating eyelid laxity in a subject comprising exposing a tarsal plate of an eye, and applying to at least part of the exposed tarsal plate a photosensitizer that initiates crosslinking in response to photo-activating radiation; and irradiating the exposed tarsal plate with photo-activating radiation to initiate crosslinking in the tarsal plate tissue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light therapy device article of manufacture, system and method for providing light is delivered to the skin by means of one or more optical fibers in therapeutic dosages from light source in wavelengths of 614-624 nm, 668-684 nm, 751-772 nm, and 813-846 nm. The light source may be comprised from one or more light emitting diodes LED disposed on a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) and ferrule adapter assembly configured to deliver light to the skin directly of the patient from the light source disposed on the PCB adjacent a scalp surface. A control circuit operably connected to the PCB is adapted to provide energy to one or more zones of LEDs to address hair loss treatment regimen including splotchy balding, receding hairline balding, crown balding and total scalp surface therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates mainly to an optical guide for diffusing a light radiation through a surface, which is essentially characterized in that it includes a base (3,31) comprising or able to hold at least one diffusion rod (2, 2a; 35a, 35b, 35c) whose lower diffusion end (7, 7a; 38a, 38b, 38c) protrudes from said base (3) and is intended to be applied on or near said surface, and whose upper collecting end (6,6a; 37a, 37b, 37c) is intended to be located near and opposite a power supplied light source (36a, 36b, 36c), and in that the diffusion rod (2, 2a; 35a, 35b, 35c) comprises a material able to transmit light from its collecting end (6,6a; 37a, 37b, 37c) up to its diffusion end (7, 7a; 38a, 38b, 38c). The invention also relates to an irradiation module and to an irradiation device adapted to the transcranial and/or transcutaneous irradiation by light radiation.

Abstract: In one aspect, a system for in vivo and transcranial stimulation of brain tissue of a subject may include at least one light source, a controller to control operation of the light source, a signal detecting unit and a processor configured to receive signals from the signal detecting unit, analyze the signals and generate a feedback signal to the controller to control the light source until optimal results are obtained. In one embodiment, the light source is a laser instrument and the wavelength can range from 800 to 1100 nm. In another embodiment, the irradiance of the laser instrument can range from 50 to 1000 mW/cm2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for immobilizing the head of a patient in an installation for carrying out radiotherapy, wherein the device comprises a thermoplastic mask, shaped according to the contour of the patient's head, and a mouthpiece, wherein the mouthpiece has a central part from which a spout protrudes in the direction of the mouth and from which a holding structure protrudes in the direction away from the mouth, wherein an air channel is provided which extends through the mouthpiece from the mouth-side end of the spout to the side of the central part in the direction away from the mouth, and wherein a region of the mask is shaped according to the contour of the holding structure. The invention further relates to a method for producing such a device, to the use of such a device for immobilizing the head of a patient in an installation for carrying out radiotherapy, and to an installation for carrying out radiotherapy which, in order to immobilize the head of a patient, comprises such a device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymeric dosimetric sheet with a thickness of 0.8 to 10.0 mm which contains a radiochromic dye and other additives and which reacts with x-ray or other ionizing radiation to form a stable color. The invention also relates to a stack of the dosimetric sheets which constitute a three-dimensional dosimeter. Upon irradiation, the sheet stack captures the radiation field of an applied radiation treatment plan. The irradiated sheet stack is disassembled and scanned with readily available devices to afford an array of two-dimensional images which can verify the treatment plan throughout the entire target volume by computerized methods.

Abstract: A method (100) is disclosed for determining a medical imaging schedule for a subject receiving treatment at a target site. The method comprises obtaining (102) first blood panel information from a first blood sample acquired from the subject prior to the treatment commencing; obtaining (104) initial imaging data acquired in respect of the target site prior to the treatment commencing; obtaining (106) information regarding the treatment being received; and determining (108), based on at least the first blood panel information, the initial imaging data and the treatment information, a time at which to capture first imaging data in respect of the target site in order to assess a response to the treatment. A system and a computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a planning system (7) for planning a volumetric modulated arc radiation therapy procedure, wherein the volumetric modulated arc radiation therapy procedure includes rotating a radiation source (2), which is configured to emit a radiation beam (3) for treating a subject (4), along an arc around the subject, in order to apply the radiation beam to the subject in different treatment directions. A sequence of sub-arcs groups is provided, wherein a respective sub-arcs group comprises several sub-arcs of the arc, which are evenly distributed along the arc, wherein a treatment plan is generated by sequentially determining for each sub-arcs group treatment parameters, which define a property of the radiation beam, in the provided sequence. Determining the treatment parameters by using this sequence leads to an increased likelihood that really an optimal treatment plan is generated.

Abstract: A device may include a collimator positioned between a radiation source of a scanner and a bore of the scanner. The bore may include a detecting region configured to accommodate a subject. The collimator may be configured to prevent at least one portion of radiation rays emitted from the radiation source from being incident on the subject. The device may further include a first filter and a second filter. The first filter may be positioned between the radiation source and the collimator. The second filter may be positioned between the collimator and the bore. The first filter and the second filter may be configured to adjust a distribution of radiation impinging upon the subject.

Abstract: A microwave power control device can include: a microwave signal generator and a signal distribution circuitry connected to the microwave signal generator. The microwave signal generator is configured to generate microwave signals and transmit the microwave signals to the signal distribution circuitry; and the signal distribution circuitry is configured to distribute the microwave signals to n accelerating tubes according to a target microwave power distribution ratio, n being an integer greater than or equal to 2.

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

Abstract: Provided herein are personal safety tools and multifunctional safety tool. The tools have a window striker and a tactical whip on each end of a grip or handgrip. Alternatively, the window striker includes a blade to enable a user to cut through a seat belt. The tool is useful for extricating one's self or another from a vehicle and/or for defending one's self or another from an attacker in an emergency.

Abstract: A seat for safety harness comprises a load-bearing framework formed by a one-way bending chain including multiple sequentially connected links, which form a support surface of the seat. A method of use of the seat for safety harness comprises, before the use, turning over the load-bearing framework so as to transit the load-bearing framework into its operational position. A method of manufacturing a seat for safety harness, the method comprising formation of a load-bearing framework by a one-way bending chain that includes multiple sequentially connected links forming a support surface of the seat. The use of the one-way bending chain for forming a load-bearing framework provides physiology-friendly abutment on ischial tuberosity so a risk of orthostatic collapse occurrence in the user is dramatically reduced. The seat does not impede walking when in the non-operational position, and its small weight and dimensions allow its use in sports and expeditions.

Abstract: A self-retracting lanyard system includes a self-retracting lanyard having a main body and a retractable line, a harness connected to the retractable line and wearable by the user of the self-retracting lanyard, and an electronic device disposable on the harness. The electronic device includes an accelerometer, a processor or programmable circuit, and a non-transitory program storage medium on which are stored instructions executable by the processor or programmable circuit to perform operations including receiving a measurement from the accelerometer, comparing the measurement to a threshold, detecting that the user of the self-retracting lanyard has fallen based on a result of the comparing, and instructing a wireless transmitter to transmit a wireless signal in response to the detection that the user has fallen.

Abstract: Fire protection systems and methods of fire protection systems for protection of a stored commodity. The systems and methods included a plurality of fluid distribution devices disposed above the stored commodity and configured for selective identification and controlled actuation in response to a fire. The systems have a hydraulic demand defined by at least one of: i) a hydraulic design area having a minimum operational area of less than 768 square feet; or ii) less than twelve hydraulic design devices.

Abstract: Fire protection systems and methods of fire protection systems for protection of a stored commodity. The systems and methods included a plurality of fluid distribution devices disposed above the stored commodity and configured for selective identification and controlled actuation in response to a fire. The systems have a hydraulic demand defined by at least one of: i) a hydraulic design area having a minimum operational area of less than 768 square feet; or ii) less than twelve hydraulic design devices.

Abstract: The CHAR (Climb, Hook And Rip) is a multipurpose tool used by interior structural firefighters to accomplish common essential tasks such as pulling down ceilings, and breaching walls. In addition, it facilitates a quick advancement into the attic of a structure to extinguish fire extension. The innovation is that the CHAR's unique head secures the tool to dimensional 2? lumber, common to wood framed dwelling structures. The head allows an interior firefighter to hook floor and ceiling joists and climb the tool itself to reach another level of the structure. Most likely the tool is used to rip down the ceiling, hook the ceiling joist and climb up to the attic. In a worst-case scenario such as a firefighter falling through the floor, the firefighter may be able to hook a floor joist and climb up the tool to self-rescue.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fire extinguisher having a built-in module for providing auditory instructions on how to use the fire extinguisher properly in an emergency situation. The present invention features a fire extinguisher comprising a chamber for holding extinguishing chemicals and a cap screwably attached to the chamber. The cap may comprise a release valve, a handle for activating the release valve, a safety pin for preventing activation of the handle before safety pin removal, a nozzle for directing extinguishing chemicals, and a pressure gauge. The fire extinguisher may further comprise an instructional module disposed in the cap for relaying audio instructions through a speaker. The speaker may be actuated by an activation mechanism disposed on the cap.

Abstract: A fire apparatus includes an engine, a fluid delivery system, and a controller. The fluid delivery system includes a first pump that provides a first fluid output at a first pressure, and a second pump positioned downstream of and coupled to the first pump in a serial arrangement. The second pump is driven by the engine. The second pump provides a second fluid output at a second pressure. During a first mode, the first fluid output is dischargeable from a low pressure discharge. During a second mode, the second fluid output is dischargeable from a first high pressure discharge and/or a second high pressure discharge, the engine operates at a first set point when the second fluid output is discharged from the first high pressure discharge, and the engine operates at a second set point when the second fluid output is discharged from the second high pressure discharge.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of monitoring pressure in a fire suppression system of an aircraft, the method providing: receiving a first pressure-vessel measured pressure from a first pressure-vessel pressure transducer connected to a first pressure-vessel; receiving a second pressure-vessel measured temperature from a second pressure-vessel temperature sensor connected to a second pressure-vessel; calculating a first pressure-vessel estimated pressure from the second pressure-vessel measured temperature; comparing the first pressure-vessel measured pressure With the first pressure-vessel estimated pressure; and providing a depressurization alert when a difference between the first pressure-vessel measured pressure and the first pressure-vessel estimated pressure is greater than a threshold thereby avoiding unscheduled aircraft downtime due to an erroneous or missing temperature measurement in the first pressure-vessel.

Abstract: An infrastructure monitoring assembly includes a nozzle cap defining an internal cavity; an antenna positioned at least partially external to the internal cavity; and the antenna covered with a non-metallic material. An infrastructure monitoring assembly includes a nozzle cap defining a first end and a second end, the first end defining a threaded bore configured to mount on a nozzle of a fire hydrant; a cover coupled to the nozzle cap opposite from the first end; an enclosure positioned at least partially between the cover and the first end, the enclosure at least partially defining a cavity; a monitoring device positioned within the cavity; and an antenna positioned between the cover and the first end of the nozzle cap, the antenna connected in electrical communication with the monitoring device, the antenna covered by a non-metallic material.

Abstract: A multi-functional modularized exercise apparatus including a bracket, a seat, a power module, at least one exercise module, and a control system is provided. The seat is disposed on the bracket. The power module is securely disposed on the bracket and is located outside the seat. The at least one exercise module is disposed on the power module and connected to the power module. The control system is electrically coupled to the power module, and is configured to adjust a resistance of the power module and adapted to switch the power module to an active mode or a passive mode. An external force is applied to the at least one exercise module and is transmitted to the power module to overcome the resistance of the power module.

Abstract: Exercise equipment for weight training includes first, second, third, and fourth guide rods respectively fitted into first, second, third and fourth bearing bodies such that the first, second, third, and fourth bearing bodies slide up and down along the first, second, third, and fourth guide rods, respectively, as weights are lifted up. First and second bearings provided at each of the first, second, third, and fourth bearing bodies are arranged to crisscross each other to closely contact and support the outer surfaces of the first, second, third and fourth guide rods concurrently, thereby dispersing the load of the lifted weights, which facilitate various weight training movements by using a weight training rod, a horizontal bar, and equipment for parallel exercises.

Abstract: A kettlebell includes a base seat, a plurality of weight plates stacked on the base seat, and a lift seat separably disposed on the base seat. The base seat includes a base main body, an adjusting module mounted to the base main body for adjusting configuration of the lift seat and the weight plates, and a locking module mounted in the base main body. The locking module is operable to switch between a locking state in which the locking module engages the adjusting module such that the adjusting module is not operable, and an unlocking state in which the locking module disengages from the adjusting module such that the adjusting module is operable.

Abstract: Provided herein are embodiments of a barbell spotting apparatus having all the benefits of a free-floating, unconstrained barbell in both the horizontal and vertical axes with the safety of a dedicated spotting mechanism, while addressing safety, noise, and space concerns raised by typical barbell apparatus. The embodiments herein permit a loaded barbell to be positioned in line with the axis of motion of the lift to be performed at both the beginning and end of the lift.

Abstract: An exercise system includes a handle having a shaft, a head, a spindle, and a loop. The shaft extends from a first end to a second end. The head has a top, a bottom, a front, and a rear, the top opposite the bottom, the front opposite the rear, the bottom of the head affixed to the second end of the shaft. The spindle has a ring and is positioned at the front of the head with the spindle rotatably supported upon the head. The loop is affixed to the top of the head. The exercise system includes one or more elastic exercise cords configured to selectively connect to the loop or the ring. The exercise system may include one or more kettleballs configured to selectively connect to the one or more elastic exercise cords. The kettleballs and/or elastic exercise cords may be moved in a circular motion.

Abstract: The present system relates generally to a piece of exercise equipment that may be used to assist in the performance of the plank exercise along with a method of using the same. The system includes various embodiments that include horizontal bars with cushions that are supported at one or more vertical heights. A person may rest a portion of their body on the cushions of the horizontal bars so as to alleviate a portion of the weight associated with performing the plank exercise and to help provide balance and stability while performing the exercise.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods of use are disclosed for enhancing upper body exercise. An apparatus includes a domed hand support section, the domed hand support section having a plurality of recesses configured to receive a palm, thumb, and fingers of a user's hand while the user's hand is held in a naturally curved open-position. The apparatus also includes a surface engagement section secured to an underside of the domed hand support section and configured to engage a supporting surface. When the surface engagement section is deployed on the supporting surface and the palm, thumb, and fingers of the user's hand are placed in the plurality recesses on the domed hand support section, the domed face supports the user's hand in the naturally curved open position while the user exerts force against the domed hand support section and that is at least partially directed toward the supporting surface.

Abstract: A weight training method, a weight training apparatus and a weight training system are provided. In the method, a weight of a load of a user operating the weight training apparatus is detected by a load sensor, a motion of the load is detected by an activity sensor, and thereby an operation power of the weight training apparatus is calculated. A force applied by the muscle portion when the user operates the weight training apparatus is detected by at least one biophysical quantity sensor disposed on at least one muscle portion of the user and used to calculate an energy power consumed by the user. An exercise efficiency value of the user is calculated by using the energy power and the operation power, and the user is prompted to adjust an operation performed on the weight training apparatus when the exercise efficiency value drops beyond a preset ratio.

Abstract: A program is presented to a user including a stream of content including a first auditory content and a first visual content related to the workout. A context state of the user participating in the workout is determined based on information from a sensor. A responsive content is selectively added based on the context state of the user to the stream of content in a manner that avoids conflict with the stream of content.

Abstract: In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method for (coherence for energy &) energy loading configured in a data device that comprises a memory to store one or more executable instructions, said method comprising: processing, at the data device, in any suitable order, deviation and standardized data pertaining to any or a combination of various parameters disclosed herein. The method also includes generating, at the data device, based on said processing of the deviation and standardized data, fundamental orientations indicative of any or a combination of various other parameters disclosed herein. The method also includes generating one or more fundamental orientations based on the proportionality of said fundamental orientations.

Abstract: A method of coupling a boot toe body to a fin apparatus is disclosed. The fin apparatus includes a fin body coupled to a boot coupling body. The method involves connecting a first boot connector on a first end of the boot coupling body to a first complementary boot connector on a top side of the boot toe body, and connecting a second boot connector on a second end of the boot coupling body to a second complementary boot connector on a bottom side of the boot toe body. Boot toe bodies, fin apparatuses, and systems including the boot toe bodies and fin apparatuses are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mold for forming the cover of a golf ball having a non-planar parting line on its spherical surface.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods related to recreational balls with illuminated surfaces are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an air-tight object having an outer layer and an inner layer. The opacity of the outer layer is greater than the opacity of the inner layer. The outer layer defines an aperture. Additionally, a light module is configured to send light from an interior of the air-tight object through the aperture of the outer layer.

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 have a body portion having a toe portion, a heel portion, a top portion, a sole portion, a front portion, a lead edge portion, a back portion, and an interior cavity. The golf club head may also have a polymer material partially or entirely filling the interior cavity. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head that includes a face having a ball striking surface configured for striking a ball and a body connected to the face and extending rearward from the face. A face member formed primarily of a metallic material forms the face, and a body member is connected to the face member and extends rearward from the face member to form at least a portion of the body. The body member is formed at least partially of a polymer material, and has a doped portion containing a doping material dispersed within the polymer material. The doping material may have a different density than the polymer material, such that the doped portion has a different density than the portions of the body member not containing the doping material. A co-molding method may be used to form the ball striking device.

Abstract: A golf club head with improved striking face performance is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a golf club head having a striking face portion with a back surface provided with multiple constant thickness zones and multiple transition zones on a back surface of the striking face portion. Preferably, at least three constant thickness zones are provided in the thickened central region of the striking face portion encompassed by an intermediate transition zone and an outer perimeter region encompassing the intermediate transition zone comprising at least four outer perimeter constant thickness zones. Preferably, the thickened central region and the intermediate transition region mimic the shape of the face perimeter of the striking face portion of the golf club head.

Abstract: A golf club incorporating a plurality of projections extending from on the crown section.

Abstract: A golf grip composed of multiple rubber compounds producing desirable properties within the golf grip.

Abstract: A golf club brush is disclosed, the golf club brush is configured with a retractable brush element for retractably storing in a housing, the retractable brush element being coupled to a spring-element for accomplishing retractability.

Abstract: A water floatable bag toss target, the target including a landing surface disposed overlying a bottom surface by a left side, a right side, a front end and a back end each joined to the landing surface and bottom surface. The landing surface is positively sloped along its surface when moving from the front end toward the back end and the bottom surface is oriented horizontally. A scoring hole is in the landing surface and communicating with a scoring box compartment located between the landing surface and the bottom surface. The scoring box compartment has compartment walls extending between the landing surface and the bottom surface and dividing an inside of the target into an internal hollow compartment and the scoring box compartment. The internal hollow compartment is water-tight relative to the scoring box compartment and relative to an outside of the target.

Abstract: A training apparatus for assisting a person shooting a basketball includes a first wearable member for being equipped on a person's arm, a loop for slidably fitting on the person's other arm, and a bridge for connecting the first wearable member and the loop. The bridge provides feedback to the person while a shooting motion is being executed, thereby promoting consistency in the person's shooting form.

Abstract: The nature of the invention enables the same tennis backboard to be used in any of the three standard backboard positions; vertical, sloped, or curved. Furthermore, the design allows for the angle of slope, and the curvature of the board, to be made at the location where the board is mounted. The material used is a paper/resin composite product that is durable, dense, flexible, and not affected by adverse weather conditions. The invention incorporates flex technology allowing the board to flex upon impact from a tennis ball. The same framework can be used to mount the backboard to an existing chain-link fence, concrete wall, brick wall, stud wall, portable platform, or other sturdy structure.