Abstract: Various examples are provided for modular prosthetic devices and their use. In one example, a device includes a chassis assembly including a joint portion; and an interchangeable module that can be removably attached to the chassis assembly. The interchangeable modules can be configured for use in a wide variety of applications. The interchangeable modules can be quickly exchanged for different activities.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, and devices for treating a vascular aneurysm, including an abdominal aortic aneurysm, are disclosed. In particular, the various embodiments relate to a method of treating an abdominal aortic aneurysm by increasing the mechanical stiffness of an aortic segment adjacent to the abdominal aortic aneurysm in a subject. The mechanical stiffness of the adjacent aortic segment may be increased, for example, by applying a surgical adhesive or intravascular stent. Such treatment reduces stress on the aortic wall and limits further growth of the abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Abstract: An endovascularly deployed prosthetic includes a portion for being positioned within an ascending aorta. The prosthesis includes a replacement aortic valve on a proximal end thereof. The prosthesis includes an increased diameter portion that seals against the aorta at a more distal portion, and a pair of conduits extend from the increased diameter portion to the coronaries for fluidly coupling the coronaries to the prosthesis.

Abstract: Stents that are adapted to be balloon expanded and include adjacent supports connected by connecting portions. The configurations, materials, and/or dimensions of at least one of the supports and connection portions allows the stents to be expanded to a greater extent, and optionally with reduced foreshortening.

Abstract: A method for implanting a stent by providing an implantation system including a catheter, an expandable element, and a delivery wire, moving a first portion of the expandable element to exit the catheter, and maintaining a second portion of the expandable element within the catheter to establish a partially implanted configuration. Then moving the delivery wire independent of the expandable element in the partially implanted configuration, and enlarging a circumference of the expandable element in response to the moving the delivery wire.

Abstract: The invention relates surgical abdominal methods of treating obesity in a patient by implanting a volume filling device that, when implanted in a patient, reduces the food cavity in size by a volume substantially exceeding the volume of the volume filling device. Also disclosed is a laparoscopic instrument for providing a volume filling device to be invaginated in the stomach wall of a human patient to treat obesity.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a light source device comprising a light emitting element for emitting a blue light having a wavelength ranging from 435 to 500 nm, the light source device being configured to provide the blue light to at least one cell at a transmitted fluence ranging from 0.01 to 18. J/cm2 to promote or induce growth and proliferation of the cell and wherein the light emitting element has a power density ranging from 0.05 to 30 mW/cm2. The invention is also directed to a light source assembly comprising a product adapted to be in contact with the skin or a wound and a light source device connected to the product for providing blue light to at least one skin cell, preferably of the wound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a customizable wearable top for the treatment of scoliosis, such as Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), in a person and related methods. In one form there is provided a customizable wearable top to treat scoliosis in a person comprising: a body portion formed from a soft material and being wearable around the upper torso and having a body front and a body back; a strap adjuster on an outward facing surface of the body back, the strap adjuster configured to, or customizable to, mount a first end of one or more straps at a selectable longitudinal position thereon, such that when worn the straps are extendable around at least a portion of a wearer's upper torso to apply a bias force to a treatment site on the person corresponding to the selectable longitudinal position.

Abstract: Described is a venting device including a flexible outer covering defining an outer surface and an inner surface, a set oc of helicoidal venting strips, and a set of helicoidal buffers. The outer covering has a first end and a second end and a longitudinal axis therebetween. Each venting strip is anchored to the inner surface and extends substantially between the first end and the second end and the set of venting strips is arranged substantially helicoidal and defines a set of helicoidal seams therebetween. The set of helicoidal buffers includes a buffer covering an inner opening of each seam of the set of helicoidal seams where eachbuffer is configured to shield the inner opening of the corresponding seam from penetration and each buffer is anchored to at least one of the outer covering and a neighbouring venting strip of the set of venting strips.

Abstract: Invention titled Plantar Fasciitis Solution is a foot pad expressly designed to alleviate pain by strategically diverting pressure from painful areas of the foot of those suffering foot pain especially plantar fasciitis pain. Invention is worn inside the shoe and is made of flexible vinyl material with moveable design projections to displace pressure and prevent pain areas from contacting hard surfaces while walking. Material is easily tailored by user to their foot size, fitting almost all types of shoes and boots. Invention easy to clean, durable and travels well.

Abstract: A pressure ulcer dressing assembly includes a cushion that is hollow. The cushion is curved such that the cushion has a C shape and the cushion is positionable around a pressure ulcer on a patient having the cushion partially encircling the pressure ulcer. A gel fills the cushion and the gel absorbs weight of the patient when the cushion is positioned on the patient. In this way the cushion inhibits the pressure ulcer from is exposed to pressure thereby enhancing healing the pressure ulcer. A dressing is coupled to the cushion, the dressing extends laterally across the cushion and the dressing covers the pressure ulcer when the cushion is positioned on the patient. A pair of adhesive pads is each coupled to the dressing for retaining the dressing and the cushion on the patient.

Abstract: A device for collecting urine discharged from a body of a user includes a fluid collection assembly having at least one layer for drawing urine discharged from the body into an interior cavity, an external covering that covers a portion of the at least one layer, and at least one fenestration for receiving urine, wherein the fenestration is a portion of the fluid collection assembly that is uncovered by the external covering. The device further includes a cap enclosing a first end of the assembly, a tube having a first end in fluid communication with the cap, and a shape retaining element configured to conform the assembly to a curved configuration and maintain the curved configuration until the configuration is adjusted. The assembly is configured to be disposed against the body of the user, with the at least one fenestration in operative relation with a urethral opening of the user.

Abstract: A system for applying thermal therapy includes a portable housing and at least one conduit supportable in proximity to body tissue, the conduit having an inlet end and outlet end. The housing supports at least one thermoelectric module, a power storage unit, a pump, a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The fluid inlet and fluid outlet are to the inlet and outlet of the conduit. The pump is operably connected to pump fluid from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. The at least one thermoelectric module is coupled to generate a thermal change in fluid disposed between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The power storage unit is operably coupled to provide operating power to the pump and the at least one thermoelectric module.

Abstract: A device comprising a heat-generating component that comprises an alkali metal is provided. The alkali metal in the presence of water at a point of contact of the device undergoes an exothermic reaction to generate heat in situ. The amount of heat generated is proportional to and/or limited by the amount (or moles) of water at the point of contact, and the heat generated is sufficient to achieve an increase in temperature at the point of contact to achieve a therapeutic or beneficial result. In one embodiment, the device is used for reducing sweat production in a subject suffering from excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis. In other embodiments, the device is used to substantially sterilize a surface or render a surface substantially aseptic.

Abstract: Devices, system and methods for heating pelvic floor tissues are provided. The devices of the present invention can be used to apply heat to pelvic floor tissues such as rectal, vaginal, urethral and/or bladder tissues in order to treat disorders associated with such tissues.

Abstract: An eye surgery surgical system includes a visualization device for visualizing the position of at least one trocar point for a trocar on the sclera of a patient's eye. The trocar serves to introduce a surgical instrument configured for surgical interventions on the fundus of the patient's eye into the patient's eye. The eye surgery surgical system also includes a computer unit which is configured to provide the position of the at least one trocar point to the visualization device. Here, the computer unit contains a trocar point computation routine configured to calculate the position of the at least one trocar point from the location of at least one surgical site in a model of the patient's eye and from geometric data relating to at least one surgical instrument introducible into the patient's eye through the trocar.

Abstract: Methods for preventing and/or treating ocular diseases such as dry age-related macular degeneration, and/or improving or maintaining a retinal function, include administering non-invasive photobiomodulation light therapy in the context of a prior PBM treatment, on the basis of a patient pre-treatment characteristic. In some embodiments, methods comprise administering PBM therapy to subjects prior to onset of, or in early stages of, dry age-related macular degeneration.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing transcanal ear surgery. A volume of fluid is maintained within the ear canal to provide a flooded environment. A cutting member of a cutting instrument is submerged and operated within the flooded environment to resect tissue within the ear. A reservoir system may be coupled to the patient to facilitate providing the flooded environment. The reservoir system at least partially surrounds the auricle of the ear in fluid-tight sealing engagement with the head of the patient. An irrigation pump and a suction source on one or both of the reservoir system and the cutting instrument are operated to provide the flooded environment. The reservoir system includes an access opening sized to receive one or more surgical instruments, for example, the cutting instrument and an endoscope. The flooded environment improves cooling of the surgical site and visualization of the surgical site from the endoscope.

Abstract: Carefully coordinated patches having camouflaging and/or benefit properties can be formed for application to a desired region of human skin. The patches include a flexible film having a first, adhesive, outwardly facing major surface and a second outwardly facing surface which is textured to correspond to skin covered by the patch during use; wherein the flexible film further comprises at least one pigmented region and at least one region adapted to modify one or more optical properties selected from the group consisting of light transmission, light reflection, and light absorption. Methods of custom use of such patches may include 3D printing processes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a tape, and related kits and methods, which is usable for scar care (e.g. for hypertrophic, keloid, or other scars). The tape may be used to treat, prevent, or inhibit scar pain, itching, and/or discomfort, and/or to improve or hasten scar healing, and/or to decrease scar height and redness, and/or to improve quality of life. The tape is highly stretchable along its width, but minimally stretchable or non-stretchable along its length. In use, the tape is placed over the scar, so that the length of the tape is aligned with the length of the scar, and stretched widthwise across the scar to pull the opposed sides of the scar towards each other.

Abstract: This disclosure includes negative pressure wound therapy dressings with local oxygen generation for topical wound therapy. The dressings (18) for facilitating delivery of oxygen and application of negative pressure to target tissue include a manifold (46) that defines a plurality of gas passageways (50) and is configured to allow communication of oxygen to the target tissue; an oxygen-generating material (146) that is configured to release oxygen when exposed to water; a gas-occlusive layer (74) configured to be disposed over the manifold and the oxygen-generating material and coupled to tissue surrounding the target tissue such that an interior volume containing the manifold and the oxygen-generating material is defined between the gas-occlusive layer and the target tissue; and a port (94) coupled to the gas-occlusive layer and configured to be coupled to a negative pressure source.

Abstract: A barrier system is provided for use in reducing infections associated with post-operative surgical incision and/or a percutaneous medical device, such as a catheter, that is disposed within the surgical incision. Such a barrier system may include: a barrier device having a skin-contacting surface and a catheter-receiving surface; and an adhesive composition configured for adhering to skin, the barrier device, and/or the catheter so as to form a barrier at or adjacent to an incision in the skin where the catheter is percutaneously inserted through the skin. A tensioning anchor and associated system of two or more tensioning anchors is provided for post-operative wound closure. A method for applying and removing the barrier device and tensioning anchors is also provided.

Abstract: Examples of an engineered knitted garment with a number of integrated compression zones are disclosed. The engineered knitted garment may be a pair of tights having a first compression zone located at the calves, a second compression zone located at the knees, and a third compression zone located at the waist. The compressive moduli of the compression zones may be different to provide higher compression in areas where greater support is required (e.g., at the calves) and lower compression in areas where greater mobility is required (e.g., at the knees).

Abstract: In one embodiment, an array of packages may comprise three or more different sizes of disposable absorbent articles. The Product Length-to-Waist Silhouette of a second absorbent article may be equal to or less than a Product Length-to-Waist Silhouette of a first absorbent article. And the Product Length-to-Waist Silhouette of a third absorbent article may be equal to or less than a Product Length-to-Waist Silhouette of a second absorbent article. And, an Array Average Product Length-to-Waist Silhouette of first and second packages of the array may be from about 1.1 to about 0.3. Further, an Array Average Product-Hip-to-Side Silhouette may be from about 1.0 to about 1.

Abstract: An elastic composite structure includes a first web layer comprising a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion; a second web layer comprising a first portion and a second portion; and a plurality of elastic threads. The first portion of the first web layer is folded over and overlaps the second portion of the first web layer. The folded first portion of the first web layer is directly bonded to one of the second portion of the first web layer and the first portion of the second web layer. A first portion of the plurality of elastic threads is constrained between the folded first portion of the first web layer and the second portion of the first web layer absent adhesive. The third portion is directly bonded to the second portion of the second web layer and traps a second portion of the plurality of elastic threads therebetween.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a gastrointestinal delivery device of a chitosan dressing, where the delivery device is capable of stop bleeding, in particular in connection with TURP procedures. The delivery device may be used in all gastrointestinal bleeding applications and can be used with a biocompatible, foldable, thin profile, chitosan dressing. Various aspects of the device and its uses are provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biocompatible, foldable, thin profile, low mass and high surface area, chitosan dressing, optionally modified with catechol, and suitable for treating bleeding in a physiological environment, e.g. bladder, and in particular in connection with the TURP procedure. The characteristics and structures of the chitosan dressing are provided. Methods of making and using the chitosan dressing are also provided.

Abstract: An absorbent article (1) of the present invention includes a leg cuff (24). The leg cuff (24) has leg elastic members (25). The leg cuff (24) can be divided, by an imaginary line (IL) passing through the center (ct) between an outermost leg elastic member (25s) that is located farthest outward and an innermost leg elastic member (25i) that is located farthest inward, into a leg cuff first region (ST) that extends from the imaginary line (IL) up to and including the outermost leg elastic member (25s) and a leg cuff second region (IT) that extends from the imaginary line (IL) up to and including the innermost leg elastic member (25i). When the elongation amount of the leg cuff first region (ST) and the leg cuff second region (IT) in a natural state is defined as 0, and the elongation amount thereof in a maximally stretched state is defined as 100, the stress in the leg cuff first region (ST) is greater than the stress in the leg cuff second region (IT) when the elongation amount is 5.

Abstract: A double-layer diaper with anatomical separator and pocket comprising: an outer cover, an absorbent layer, an upper layer, an anatomical separator cover, an anatomical separator, a few closure side panels, and a pocket; wherein the core portion of invention is the anatomical separator, which prevents stool and urine deposited in a diaper from mixing and causing several diseases in infants, such as rash, urinary tract infections, and prevents microorganism generation; additionally, the pocket may be used to store baby wipes facilitating its use and cleaning of baby genitalia.

Abstract: A tape-type disposable diaper wherein lower edges of wing parts of a ventral part have a first part on a base edge side and a second part on a tip end side, which are wavy portions having inward recessed valleys. In the wavy portion of the first part, the obtuse side intersection angle ?1 between a tangent contacting both of adjacent valleys and a front-back direction is 160 to 175 degrees. In the wavy portion of the second part, an obtuse side intersection angle ?2 between a tangent contacting both of the adjacent valleys and the front-back direction is 120 to 150 degrees. The first part in the front-back direction is 0.15 to 0.30 times the dimension of the crotch portion in the front-back direction, and the second part in the front-back direction is 0.10 to 0.25 times the dimension of the crotch portion in the front-back direction.

Abstract: A sheet is used for a disposable wearable article. The sheet is such that a plurality of projections are formed on a single nonwoven fabric. A hole is formed in the apex of the projection. The projection includes a holding portion, in a periphery of the hole and at a position adjacent to the hole, for holding the projection and holding an open state of the hole.

Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent article comprising; (a) a topsheet having a skin facing side and a core facing side, the topsheet being liquid permeable and having the core facing side coated with at least about 0.01 mg/m2, preferably from about 0.05 mg/m2 to about 0.2 mg/m2, of calcium carbonate; (b) a backsheet which is liquid impermeable; and (c) an absorbent core comprising an absorbent material, the absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet.

Abstract: A core press and a lateral absorber embossment are formed at least on a surface of an absorber facing an upper-side sheet. The core press is formed by depressing the absorber toward a back-side sheet such that spaces are formed between the absorber and the upper-side sheet and the thickness of the absorber is reduced in the thickness direction. The lateral absorber embossment is formed in a central portion in the width direction of the absorber and extends substantially in the width direction. A non-pressed part is formed along the periphery of the lateral absorber embossment by omitting the core press in a position where the core press overlaps the lateral absorber embossment and in the vicinity of the lateral absorber embossment.

Abstract: To make gel blocking less likely to occur, to enable and improve liquid absorption speed and absorption capability and to enable reversion to be prevented, without impairing the feeling when worn. An absorbent body is provided with a water-absorbent fiber stack including pulp fibers and a highly water-absorbent polymer, and a cover sheet covering at least a skin-facing surface of the water-absorbent fiber stack. Multiple protruding portions which protrude outward, and recessed portions that are recessed and are adjacent to the protruding portions are formed on the non-skin facing surface of the cover sheet, and the water-absorbent fiber stacks are stacked in the recessed portions.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent product includes a double-network polymer element including a cross-linked, covalently-bonded polymer and a reversible, partially ionicly-bonded polymer, wherein the element has a moisture level less than or equal to 15 percent of the total weight of the element, wherein the element comprises a latent retractive force, and wherein the element is configured to release the retractive force to achieve a dimensional change in the disposable absorbent product with exposure of the element to an aqueous liquid. Manufacturing a disposable absorbent product includes producing a double-network hydrogel; elongating by force and dehydrating while still elongated the double-network hydrogel, wherein elongating and dehydrating captures a latent retractive force in the element; and positioning the element in a disposable absorbent product such that a dimensional change in the disposable absorbent product is achieved with exposure of the element to an aqueous liquid.

Abstract: A transmission apparatus for a leveraged wheelchair may include a wheelchair, a driving mechanism, a driving wheels set, and a transmission wheels set. The driving mechanism has a first tube and a second tube which are pivotally connected, and with the relative movements between the first tube and the second tube, the driving wheels set can have forward or rearward rotation so as to achieve bi-direction driving effect of the wheelchair. Also, the relative movement between the first tube and the second tube is cooperated with a flexible connecting head such that a handle of the wheelchair is adapted to be forward and rearward pulled or rotated axially so to achieve the moving and turning actions of the wheelchair with one hand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle includes: a mobile base capable of traveling by an electromotive drive; and a battery capable of supplying electric power used in the electromotive drive. The mobile base includes: a front base having a front wheel; and a rear base having a rear wheel, the front and rear bases are configured to be capable of moving relative to each other so as to be changeable between an expanded state in which a wheelbase is expanded, and a contracted state in which the wheelbase is more contracted than in the expanded state, the front base includes a receiving portion capable of receiving the battery, and the receiving portion has a front opening formed in a front-end portion of the front base or a rear opening formed in a rear-end portion of the front base.

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes: a mobile base capable of traveling by an electromotive drive; a seat including a seating portion having a sitting surface; and a battery capable of supplying electric power used in the electromotive drive. The seating portion of the seat includes a receiving portion capable of receiving the battery and arranged on a seat lower side with respect to the sitting surface. The mobile base is changeable between an expanded state in which a wheelbase is expanded and a contracted state in which the wheelbase is more contracted than in the expanded state. The seat is movable between a sitting position that the sitting surface faces a vehicle upper side in an expanded state of the mobile base, and a retracted position that the seating portion is retracted from the sitting position to a vehicle front side in a contracted state of the mobile base.

Abstract: In an electric vehicle, a seat on a mobile base can move between a sitting position in which a sitting surface faces the vehicle upper side, and a retracted position in which a seating portion having the sitting surface is retracted from the sitting position to the vehicle front side, a back plate on the mobile base can move between a raised position on the vehicle rear side and the vehicle upper side with respect to the seating portion in the sitting position, and a laid down position on the vehicle front side with respect to the raised position, a cargo bed portion on the mobile base is positioned on the vehicle lower side with respect to the seating portion of the seat in the sitting position and is positioned on the vehicle rear side with respect to the seating portion of the seat in the retracted position.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus is provided with selective stiffening features. The patient support apparatus may include a support substrate defining a patient support surface. The support substrate may include a magnetorheological material providing selective reinforcement support of at least a portion of the patient support surface to redistribute pressure about a surface of a patient. The magnetorheological material may include a distribution of ferromagnetic particles disposed within a polymeric material and exhibits a shape conforming, variable stiffness in response to exposure to a magnetic field. A controller may be provided and configured to create a correlation of patient specific data with an optimal stiffness or inflection force deflection (IFD) of the patient support surface, and generate a strength of the magnetic field based on the correlation.

Abstract: A portable leg lifting assisting assembly includes a base having a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. A plurality of wheels is rotatably attached to the bottom side. A post having an upper end extends upwardly from the base. A support arm has a first end and a second end. The support arm is pivotally attached to the upper end of the post and pivots in a vertical plane extending through the first and second ends. A lift mechanism is coupled to the post and the support arm is actuated to lift the second end up or down relative to the base. A beam is attached to the support arm adjacent to the second end. A pair of saddles for receiving a person's legs is attached to the beam.

Abstract: A medical suspension bridge includes a cross beam, a suspension pipe and a moving module. The cross beam is connected with the suspension pipe. The moving module is movably connected with the cross beam. The cross beam includes a load-bearing beam. The moving module includes a cable carrier moving plate extending to the upper portion of the load-bearing beam. The medical suspension bridge further includes a cable carrier. One end of the cable carrier is connected to the load-bearing beam, and the other end is connected to the cable carrier moving plate. Since cables such as electric wires and air pipes within a box body which needs to be moved are collectively mounted within the cable carrier, not only the routing is more tidy, but also the cables can be well protected.

Abstract: A system and method for safely controlling a device, such as a medical device, via an input unit using a verification unit, wherein the input unit communicates with the verification unit via a communication channel is disclosed.

Abstract: A folded blank includes a bottom panel, side panels, and end panels. The bottom panel has opposite side edges and opposite end edges defining a length and width sized to support a deceased human body in the supine position. The side panels are connected to the opposite side edges of the bottom panel, and extend outward from and substantially parallel to the bottom panel. The end panels are foldably connected to the opposite end edges of the bottom panel, and are folded to extend inward from the corresponding opposite end edges. The folded blank also includes at least one gusset foldably connected to a side panel along a first fold line and connected to an end panel along a second fold line. The gusset has a diagonal fold, and has a first surface disposed adjacent to and coupled to the side panel in an additional location away from the first fold line.

Abstract: Provided is a spinal traction device and a spinal traction method for spinal traction, and the spinal traction device includes: an upper body support unit configured to support an upper body of a person and having at least one spine pressing unit installed on one surface thereof; a lower body support unit configured to support a lower body of the person and having a moving means so as to move away from or close to the upper body support unit; and a controller configured to adjust a movement of the lower body support unit. The spinal traction device has a technical feature in which at least one spine pressing unit is in close contact with and supports the spine of the upper body when the lower body support unit moves.

Abstract: The present invention provides an upper limb exercise apparatus comprising: a base (B); a frame (10) having one side thereof fixed to the base and having a variable tilting angle; a display (20) mounted on the frame and displaying a target pointer; 5-bar linkage-type movable parts (30, 40) positioned on the upper or lower side of the display and including a first link (30) and a second link (40) which are drivable, wherein the first link (30) comprises a 1-1 member (31) of which one end is attached to the frame and is rotationally driven, and a 1-2 member (33) of which one end is rotatably attached to the other end of the 1-1 member, and the other end has attached thereto a handle (50) gripped by a user, and the second link (40) comprises a 2-1 member (41) of which one end is attached to the frame and is rotationally driven, and a 2-2 member (43) of which one end is rotatably attached to the other end of the 2-1 member, and the other end has attached thereto the handle (50) gripped by a patient and the other

Abstract: An exoskeleton glove (2) comprising an individual linkage mechanism (4, 5, 6, 7) for each finger, wherein the linkage mechanism comprises a series of linkages (8, 11, 15, 19) concatenated through joints (10, 17, 20), a first link-age being attached to the glove (2), and a last linkage (19) farthest from the glove being provided with a thimble (18), wherein a cable (21) guided within or alongside the linkage mechanism connects the last linkage (19) and/or the thimble (18) to the first linkage (8) so as to transfer a force through the cable (21) acting on the last linkage (19) and/or the thimble (18).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for helping a user walk may verify whether the user is in a standing state and calculate a torque that controls balance of the user, and an assistance force for controlling balance may be provided for the user based on the torque generated by an actuator.

Abstract: The present invention is a walker specialized for trail use with two inline wheels, with a breaking mechanism, with a handlebar steering mechanism, with no drivetrain, and with optional racks and optional carriers for items and gear. For trail use handicapped persons need to have a walker that they can lean on for support, that will carry some of their weight and that can carry their items and gear, which the walker of the invention is specialized to do. The walker of the invention will provide walking assistance to handicapped and also non-handicapped persons on uneven surfaces, on rough surfaces, and on rugged trails especially when carrying items and gear. Other versions of the walker of the invention are specialized for use on non-rugged trails, paved walkways and in buildings.

Abstract: There is provided a moving base which includes a front base with front wheels and a rear base with rear wheels, the front and rear base extendable in a front-rear direction of a vehicle; a seat movable between a seating position and a folded position; a motor which drives the front and/or rear wheel; a sensor which detects the seating position and the folded position; a display part for displaying information related to the seating position or the folded position detected by the sensor to a user; and a control unit which controls the motor in accordance with operation of an operating part, and which can execute control such that a driving operation of the motor by the operating part is disabled when the sensor does not detect the seating or folded position.