Abstract: A transcatheter delivery device having a sheath control wire and methods of use are described herein. A novel method for optimizing the angle between a capsule having a prosthetic heart and the catheter sheath is described. The catheter sheath contains a sheath wire in connection with an actuator of a delivery device. The sheath wire has a straight section and an angled section which cause the catheter sheath to bend at a flexible section.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods for loading, delivering, positioning, and deploying an artificial heart valve device at the mitral annulus. A delivery system includes a delivery member coupled to a handle assembly and extending distally from the handle assembly. The valve device is attached at the distal end of the delivery member, and is constrained within a valve cover of an outer sheath. A delivery catheter is configured to advance the valve relative to the outer sheath, and a suture catheter includes sutures/tethers which maintain proximal tension on the valve prior to deployment.

Abstract: A method comprises advancing an elongate tube to a target implantation site, the elongate tube having a needle disposed at least partially therein that has a coiled sutureform wrapped around at least a portion thereof, contacting a distal end of the elongate tube to a target tissue, projecting a tip of the needle from the distal end of the elongate tube to pierce through the target tissue such that the tip of the needle and at least a portion of the coiled sutureform project through the target tissue, advancing a pusher device within the elongate tube and over the needle to push the at least a portion of the coiled sutureform off of the tip of the needle, and proximally pulling one or more suture tails associated with the coiled sutureform to form the coiled sutureform into a knot on a distal side of the target tissue.

Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for treating neurovascular venous outflow obstructions, with or without implantation of a prosthetic valve. The valve may be carried by a support, such as a stent, which may be self-expandable or balloon expandable. Both transvascular and direct surgical access is contemplated.

Abstract: An allograft implant for fusing a sacroiliac joint (“SI Joint”), the allograft implant comprising a body having two opposing faces. Each face has one or more anti-migration features, and each face is configured for abutting contact with a sacrum or an ilium of the SI Joint. A graft window is disposed between the two opposing faces, the graft window providing passage through the body between the two opposing faces. The graft window has a cross-sectional area that is about 35% to about 40% of a first cross-sectional area of the body, and about 60% of an area of each opposing face that makes contact with the sacrum or the ilium of the SI Joint.

Abstract: Devices and related methods for the dynamic correction of spinal deformities are disclosed. The devices and methods are particularly useful for correcting an abnormal curvature of the spine. In one exemplary embodiment, a method for correcting deformity via a spinal implant that can include a polymer between or attached to a top and bottom plate, which can exist in a wedge-shaped configuration in order to apply asymmetric forces to the spinal column, is provided. The implant may be inserted between adjacent vertebrae comprising part of the abnormal curvature, thereby restoring the normal curvature of a spine.

Abstract: An instrument coupler can be receivable in an end effector coupler of a surgical arm, the instrument coupler can include a stem, a neck, and a guide. The stem can include a proximal portion couplable to the end effector coupler. The neck can be secured to the stern and can extend distally therefrom. The guide can be secured to the neck and can be configured to receive an implant positioning tool.

Abstract: A multimodal abrading device for preparing a sacroiliac joint (“SI Joint”) to receive a graft implant. The abrading device comprises an abrading head having abrading surfaces on a first pair of opposing sides, the abrading surfaces configured for decorticating the cortical bone of the SI Joint. The abrading head further comprises an open tip having a cutting edge configured to cut bone tissue in the SI Joint. The abrading device further comprises a slide hammer assembly at a proximal end of the abrading device, the slide hammer assembly having a released position that enables operation of the slide hammer assembly, and a locked position that prohibits operation of the slide hammer assembly.

Abstract: An method for installing a fusion implant into a sacroiliac joint (“SI Joint”) without the use of a rotary cutting instrument. The method incorporates a multimodal abrading device having abrading surfaces on opposing sides and an open tip comprising a cutting edge. The method includes the step of using the abrading head to cut bone tissue from the SI Joint at an insertion point while simultaneously using the abrading surfaces to decorticate the cortical bone at the insertion point.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention relates to neural prosthetic devices in which control signals are based on the cognitive activity of the prosthetic user. The control signals may be used to control an array of external devices, such as prosthetics, computer systems, and speech synthesizers. Data obtained from a 4×4 mm patch of the posterial parietal cortex illustrated that a single neural recording array could decoded movements of a large extent of the body. Cognitive activity is functionally segregated between body parts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles for solving the problem of stopping the excessive accumulations of sweat from building up inside a prosthetic liner. The four layers of materials include: a first layer of a cellulose pulp material having a thickness use for a desired absorbency, a second layer of a wicking cloth material having a thickness use for a desired absorbency, a third layer of a non-toxic double side adhesive tape material one side will stick to both layer, and a fourth layer that is the opposite side which are cover with paper material that can be peeled from the third layer to adhere the inside of a prosthetic liner base sheet to stop the excessive accumulation build-up of sweating.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the manufacture of an hourglass shaped stent-graft assembly having an hourglass shaped stent, graft layers, and an assembly mandrel having an hourglass shaped mandrel portion. Hourglass shaped stent may have superelastic and self-expanding properties. Hourglass shaped stent may be encapsulated using hourglass shaped mandrel assembly coupled to a dilation mandrel used for depositing graft layers upon hourglass shaped mandrel assembly. Hourglass shaped mandrel assembly may have removably coupled conical portions. The stent-graft assembly may be compressed and heated to form a monolithic layer of biocompatible material. Encapsulated hourglass shaped stents may be used to treat subjects suffering from heart failure by implanting the encapsulated stent securely in the atrial septum to allow blood flow from the left atrium to the right atrium when blood pressure in the left atrium exceeds that on the right atrium. The encapsulated stents may also be used to treat pulmonary hypertension.

Abstract: An implantable biocompatible expander suitable for implantation into a urinary duct, comprises an elongated sinusoidal ring comprising at least two proximal prongs and at least two distal prongs, wherein the expander is resiliently deformable from a relaxed radially expanded orientation to a radially contracted orientation suitable for transluminal delivery through the urinary duct. The expander is configured to exert an outward radial force against a wall of the urinary duct when in-situ within the urinary duct. In particular, the expander is suitable for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and configured for implantation into the prostatic urethra between, and substantially spanning the prostatic urethra between, the bladder neck and external sphincter.

Abstract: One wire woven stent, created around pins and grooved channels and laser welded at the ends, according to the patterns whereby said pattern can be started at any pins and continued, with improved performance and access to tortuous vessels.

Abstract: A thermopuncture stent implantation device has a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of a front handle is provided with an outer tube, an insulating middle tube is provided in the outer tube, a conductive part is provided in the insulating middle tube, a terminal of the proximal end of the conductive part is connected to an external power source, a boosting tube is provided between the proximal end of the outer tube and the insulating middle tube, the distal end of the boosting tube and the proximal end of the insulating middle tube are connected with each other, the distal end of the conductive part is provided with an insulating part, on which a conductive head connected with the conductive part is distributed; the stent, after being compressed, is located in a space between the distal end of the conductive part and the outer tube.

Abstract: A system for implanting a prosthesis includes a control lumen and a nose cone affixed at a distal end of the control lumen. At least one supporting wire is affixed at one end, is substantially parallel to a major axis of the control lumen and is free at an opposite end, wherein the free end of at least one of the supporting wires is arcuate. Alternatively, a system for implanting a prosthesis includes at least one suture extending from a nose cone affixed to a distal end of a control lumen. The suture extends from the nose cone to a proximal end to a stent graft extending about the control lumen and from the stent graft to a fixed location on the control lumen. The suture is releasable from the stent graft by remote activation, whereby the suture separates from the nose cone to thereby deploy the stent graft.

Abstract: The system is for treating a bifurcated vessel in a patient. The system includes a catheter, a primary expandable stent delivery balloon, and a radially expandable beveled stent with a bevel angle at a leading edge. The primary expandable stent delivery balloon is configured to transverse the ostium and protrude into the main vessel from the branch vessel during placement of the beveled stent. The primary expandable stent delivery balloon includes three-dimensional (3-D) orientation markers including a triangular shaped proximal radiopaque marker configured to demarcate a triangle defined by a difference between the longer side and the shorter side at the leading edge at the beveled proximal end of the beveled stent, and a distal radiopaque marker that is positioned at the distal portion of the primary expandable stent delivery balloon and configured to identify, at the distal end of the beveled stent, the longer side of the beveled stent.

Abstract: The invention is a tube, which would be used to facilitate the movement of an object through the lumen of the tube or over the outside of the tube. The invention could also be used as a stent designed for indwelling in a body, where its purpose would be to assist in the drainage of liquid from one part of the body to another. The expected use of the tube would be in minimally invasive surgical procedures where greater flexibility, radial strength and pushability than that provided by prior art are desirable to improve the speed of operations and the success rate of operations; to reduce the level of trauma caused to patients and to improve patient recovery rate. It could have use in applications requiring an exceptionally flexible and highly pushable tubing such as invasive surgery in vessels that are or have become tortuous and narrow, such as veterinary procedures for small animals, paediatric ureteral conditions, angioplasty for certain conditions and certain neurovascular work.

Abstract: Stent delivery systems and methods for making and using stent delivery systems are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include an inner member having a stent receiving region, a stent disposed along the stent receiving region, a deployment sheath axially slidable relative to the inner member, the deployment sheath having a proximal end region, a handle coupled to the deployment sheath, a rod coupled to the handle, the rod having a distal end region, a proximal end region and a first threaded portion extending from the distal end region to the proximal end region and a coupling member configured to couple the rod to the deployment sheath, the coupling member having an engagement portion. Additionally, the first threaded portion of the rod is designed to engage the engagement portion of coupling member and rotation of the rod is designed to translate the coupling member along the rod.

Abstract: An orthesis, which has an upper part and a lower part, which are coupled to each other with a first joint device in such a way that the upper part and the lower part can pivot about a pivot axis, wherein devices for receiving a body part or a limb or for fastening the orthesis to a body part or a limb are arranged on the upper part and/or the lower part, and wherein an upper support element is fastened to the upper part on one side and a lower support element is fastened to the lower part on one side, which support elements are connected to each other with a second joint device in such a way that said support elements can pivot about the pivot axis. A bearing plate having at least one fastening device for fastening the second joint device is fastened to or formed on the upper part and/or the lower part.

Abstract: A posture correcting back brace device that provides pressure and support to the spinal and lumbar areas of the user, with an inverted “T” shaped plate having a substantially rigid half-round bar running vertically, approximately positioned along the user's spine, and a substantially rigid half-round bar running horizontally, along the waist of the user proximate the lumbar area. The T-plate attaches to a harness with a belt-loop and a pair of arm-loops, fitted to the user, with the waist bar fitting approximately to a lordotic curvature of a lumbar region of the user, and the spinal bar approximately following the spine of the user, upward approximately to the user's upper back.

Abstract: The intention of this invention, a nasal dilator, is disclosed for internal positioning within each single nostril, providing an unobstructed through air passage, between the Maxilla and the exterior septal cartilage. An open framework is disclosed for positioning internally within and dilating both nostrils together, and is constructed as two connected elongated loops, having two posterior ends extending beyond the bone structure, or, Maxilla, and two anterior ends, connected by the convex handle. Since every nostril is sensitive, and has unique dimensions, even on the same person, and the septum can be wider or narrower, the device material is flexible, but upon squeezing or expanding the posterior ends of the elongated loop ends or of the connecting member- convex handle, by finger pressure, the device will retain an altered flexible shape, to increase or decrease the nasal openings for comfort, as desired.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein offer protective restraint of the hand by securing it with a wrist tie to a padded transparent hard-shell hand restraint with wrist tie slots, multiple ventilation holes, a detachable flexible soft under wrap and a hinging ball-bearing style attachment point for optional attachment to a restraint arm rod and staff-directed upward displacement for enhanced access to the hand, and slots for a resistance band tie for enhanced exercise and intermediate level of restraint and a rigid tie.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ostomy appliance (1) comprising inner and outer walls (2, 3) of flexible sheet material. The inner wall (2) comprises a stomal inlet (20) and the outer wall (3) comprises a gas vent (27). A separation wall (4) is between the inner and outer walls (2, 3) forming separate first and second chambers (101, 102) and comprises a liquid and gas permeable separation filter (100). In use the first chamber (101) is arranged to receive stomal output directed into the ostomy appliance (1) via the stomal inlet (20). The separation filter (100) is arranged to communicate, from the stomal output in the first chamber (101), stomal liquid and stomal gas to the second chamber (102). The gas vent (27) is arranged to allow the stomal gas to migrate from the second chamber (102) to outside of the ostomy appliance (1).

Abstract: An ostomy appliance comprising a main body portion comprising an inner wall and an outer wall of flexible sheet material joined together to define a cavity for containing a stomal output; the inner wall comprising an inlet for receiving the stomal output into the cavity; the ostomy appliance further comprising an outer comfort layer overlying at least a portion of the outer wall; wherein the outer comfort layer comprise a first part and a second part which are joined to the outer wall so that the first part partially overlaps the second part in an overlap region, wherein the first part and the second part are separable from each other in the overlap region to form a window opening for viewing the cavity; wherein the overlap region is angled obliquely to a horizontal direction when the ostomy appliance is orientated as it would be in use.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance comprises: inner and outer walls of flexible sheet material joined together to define a cavity for containing a stomal output, the inner wall comprising an inlet for receiving the stomal output into the cavity; and a retractable drain being slidably movable between an extended configuration for draining the stomal output from the cavity and a retracted configuration for storage of the retractable drain; wherein the retractable drain comprises a closure portion which may be turned up to close an outlet opening of the retractable drain and a first fastener configured to fasten the closure portion in place once turned up.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance that has inner and outer walls of flexible sheet material joined together to define a cavity for containing a stomal output, the inner wall having an inlet for receiving the stomal output into the cavity, a retractable drain being slidably movable between an extended configuration for draining the stomal output from the cavity and a retracted configuration for storage of the drain, and a guide panel arranged on the inner wall or the outer wall, thereby defining a channel for receiving the retractable drain.

Abstract: A garment is provided to be worn post-surgery during recovery from urological surgical procedure. The garment is in the form of men's underwear or brief, with features provided to assist in recovery and comfort of the user. The garment includes a center flap that can be opened to provide access to a center pocket that is aligned with the user's crotch. The center pocket contains a moldable body that can be molded to a particular shape to support and hold the user's penis in a pre-determined orientation to facilitate the recovery process. The flap also includes a pocket that can contain a heating/cooling pack that is arranged to apply heat/cooling to the surgical site. The garment is also configured to accept and support a medical drainage tube to drain the surgical wound, and a drainage pump as needed.

Abstract: A heating and/or cooling device for contact with a human body is provided having a power source outputting electrical energy, a temperature controller operably coupled to the power source configured to maintain a predetermined temperature parameter, and at least one heating and/or cooling module operably coupled to the temperature controller for selectively receiving the electrical energy and being responsive thereto to heat and/or cool the human body. The at least one heating and/or cooling module having a pair of electrodes spaced apart by a thermoelectric powder and an insulator at least partially surrounding the thermoelectric powder.

Abstract: A method of preparing cryogenic air for use in cryotherapy procedures, using liquid nitrogen and gaseous oxygen, characterized in that liquid nitrogen (1) is fed from a cryogenic nitrogen tank (2) via a cryogenic duct (3) to a reactor (4), wherein simultaneously a gas (7) containing oxygen in a concentration from 20% to 100% is fed from an oxygen source (5) to the reactor (4), through a gas duct (6), then, in the reactor (4), the liquid nitrogen (1) is evaporated using the gas (7) and both these components are mixed together, forming a cold breathable mixture (8), cooled to a set temperature of minus 80° C. to minus 160° C., which is further fed through a cold duct (9) terminated with an outlet (10) to a cryochamber (11).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a water absorbent resin powder for a heat-generating element composition, which suppresses the generation of the aggregates derived from the water absorbent resin and the adhesion of the water absorbent resin in the production of a heat-generating element composition. A present inventive water absorbent resin powder for a heat-generating element composition includes polyacrylic acid (salt)-based water absorbent resin powder which have a bulk specific gravity (specified by JIS K3362) of 0.630 g/cm3 or less, fluid retention capacity without load (CRC) for a 0.9% by weight aqueous solution of sodium chloride (specified by ERT441.01-2) of 32.0 g/g or less, a weight-average particle diameter (specified by sieve classification) of 250 ?m or more, and an amount of a residual glycidyl-based crosslinking agent of 10 ppm or less.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to improve or restore vision by causing a rebooting of the visual system of an eye with modification of visual search, sampling and stimulation away from the preferred retinal locus of fixation of an eye to enhance neural integration and perception of visual information from within the field of view are described herein. Some embodiments cause transient, reversible or repeatable redirection of environmental light away from the preferred retinal locus of fixation of an eye to multiple retinal locations that are not the preferred retinal locus of fixation. Some embodiments reduce exposure of environmental light at the preferred retinal locus of fixation of an eye for a determinable interval at a determinable rate. Some embodiments cause a defocusing of environmental light at the preferred retinal locus of fixation in an eye with a visual impairment or loss.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel intraocular devices and their use in surgical techniques, as well as the novel surgical methodology achieved from their use.

Abstract: A trephination apparatus can include a first member, a blade, and a second member. The first member can include a through-aperture and a first internal chamber. The first member can also include opening to the first internal chamber that can surround the through-aperture in a plane. The blade can have an outwardly-facing male profile at least partially matching the through-aperture and have a cutting edge. The second member can include a first body sized to be received in the through-aperture with the blade. The blade can be positionable between the first body and the female profile at the second opening. The second member can also include a second internal chamber with an opening extending about the aperture axis in the plane with an opening to the first internal chamber.

Abstract: An ophthalmic laser treatment delivers patterned laser energy to an eye of a patient. A pattern-scanning laser device of the laser treatment system includes a laser module, a scanning module and delivery optics. The laser module generates laser energy (e.g. via a green laser diode), which is directed to the scanning module via a fiber optic cable. The scanning module produces the patterned laser energy by reflecting the laser energy into the delivery optics at different angles via a dielectric MEMS scanning mirror. The delivery optics includes an F-theta lens, a motorized and wirelessly-controlled spot-size selector module, and a focusing lens. A mobile computing device receives parameter information via a graphical user interface or voice control and sends the parameter information to the pattern-scanning laser device. In response to receiving activation signals from an activation unit, the pattern-scanning laser device emits the patterned laser energy based on the parameter information.

Abstract: Earmuffs include a bowl-shaped housing base having a first engagement portion, an annular plate-shaped base plate having a second engagement portion on one side and a third engagement portion on the other side, and is integrated with the housing base by causing the second engagement portion to be engaged with the first engagement portion, and a pad portion that includes a pad fixed on one side and a pad base having a fourth engagement portion on the other side, and is integrated with the base plate by causing the fourth engagement portion to be engaged with the third engagement portion. The base plate has a groove portion adjacent to the third engagement portion and the pad base has a rib that enters the groove portion. The rib enters the groove portion and restricts an inclination of the third engagement portion involved with an engagement with the fourth engagement portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatus for covering a burn or other wound in ways that prevent or limit touching the wound. The present disclosure describes Burn Bandages that may include domes or structures that bridge over a wide range of a burn or wound size. In certain instances these structures may expand in one or more directions as they are adjusted to fit to a particular burn or wound size. Such bridging structures may include airways, openings, or voids that promote air/oxygen flow to the wound as the Burn Bandage sits upon surfaces or pads that contact healthy surrounding tissue while they cover a wound site. The apparatus may be any shape including, yet not limited to, a circle, a rectangle, a square, a hexagon, an octagon, an oval, a cone, a cylinder, have a semi-cylindrical shape, or that have any another geometric shape.

Abstract: A wound dressing according to certain embodiments includes an adhesive layer for adhering the wound dressing adjacent to a wound, a wound contact layer for contacting the wound, a backing layer comprising a port, a tube having a first end connected with the port and an opposite second end, a first fitting connected to the second end of the tube, the first fitting configured for connection with a second fitting of the negative pressure wound therapy system to apply a negative pressure via the port, and a filter disposed within the first fitting. In certain embodiments, the filter is formed of polyethersulfone (PESU) and has an average pore size of at least 2 microns.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical fixation apparatus for a lesion. According to an embodiment, a medical cast comprises: an expansion band having a predetermined length; a pair of elastic fibers which are coupled to opposite widthwise edges of the expansion band, are coated with a water-curable synthetic resin, and can surround a body part; and a plurality of coupling units, which have a flat shape and, when the pair of elastic fibers surround a body part, are arranged at a predetermined interval along an edge at which the pair of elastic fibers face each other to connect the pair of elastic fibers.

Abstract: A compact applicator has a two-piece telescoping plunger. The compact applicator, with such telescoping plunger, has a full-size barrel region while maintaining an overall applicator length that is the same and/or slightly shorter than current known compact applicators. In a non-deployed configuration, the inner sleeve of the plunger is generally telescoped within the outer sleeve of the plunger, and the outer sleeve of the plunger is generally telescoped within the applicator barrel.

Abstract: A defecation amount measurement system including a smart diaper for determining an amount of defecation includes a defecation amount measurement sensing unit including at least one temperature sensor, at least one humidity sensor, at least one gas sensor, and at least one capacitance sensor, a wearing and posture sensing unit including the at least one capacitance sensor, at least one gyro sensor, at least one magnetic field sensor, and at least one acceleration sensor, a transmission unit, which transmits a first sensing information generated by the defecation amount measurement sensing unit and a second sensing information generated by the wearing and posture sensing unit to a determination unit, and a determination unit which receives the first sensing information from the defecation amount measurement sensing unit, receives the second sensing information from the wearing and posture sensing unit, distinguishes a type of the defecation depending on a predetermined threshold value, and determines an amount

Abstract: An absorbent article (1) of the present invention has, in at least one of a front portion and a rear portion thereof, an elasticized portion (G) that is stretchable and contractible in an article lateral direction (Y). The elasticized portion (G) has an outer sheet (22) to be disposed on a side that is away from the skin of a wearer, an inner sheet (23) to be disposed on a side that is closer to the skin of the wearer than the outer sheet (22) is, and a plurality of elastic members (24) that are arranged between the outer and inner sheets in a state in which the elastic members are stretched in the article lateral direction (Y). The outer sheet (22) and the inner sheet (23) are partially joined to each other at a joined region (26). The joined region (26) is sandwiched between non-joined regions (36) where the outer sheet (22) and the inner sheet (23) are not continuously joined to each other in an article longitudinal direction or the article lateral direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ring-like elastic belt comprising: a front belt and a back belt, each of the front belt and back belt comprising a tummy elastic array that comprises a major interval having a longitudinal dimension of at least about 10 mm; wherein the front belt and the back belt each have a Belt Tensile Strength of at least about 17.3 N/cm according to the measurements herein.

Abstract: Described herein is an elastic core assembly having a base nonwoven layer, a top nonwoven layer, and a plurality of spaced apart elastics sandwiched therebetween. The elastics are secured to one or both layers and form therewith, a plurality of elongated spaces wherein SAP material is deposited. Also described are s system and method of making the elastic core composite or assembly, and a disposable absorbent article incorporating the elastic core assembly.

Abstract: A durable underwear brief panty adapted to accommodate an absorbent component is disclosed. The panty may include a crotch portion that exhibits a crotch longitudinal Elongation of 5 percent to 100 percent and a crotch longitudinal Tensile Modulus of 20 gf/mm to 100 gf/mm; and a crotch lateral Elongation of 50 percent to 200 percent and a crotch lateral Tensile Modulus of 2 gf/mm to 20 gf/mm. A combination of a brief panty and an absorbent pad, and an array including a brief panty product and an absorbent pad product, are also disclosed. The products are useful for management of incontinence.

Abstract: A harness system includes one or more harness assemblies. Each harness assembly includes a flexible restraint formed of a coated fabric. An adjuster is provided to adjust an effective length of the flexible restraint. The adjuster includes a frame, a restraint guide, and a cam.

Abstract: A wheelchair lift for a vehicle having a base for securing to a vehicle; a platform for accommodating a wheelchair; a lifting arm connected to the base and moveable between a raised position and a lowered position; a support arm connected between the lifting arm and the platform; a bridge plate connected to the platform and pivotable between a raised position and a lowered position; a platform folding linkage connected to the platform and arranged to contact the lifting arm during movement of the lifting arm between the raised position and the stowed position to raise the platform from a deployed position to a stowed position; a bridge plate control link connected between the bridge plate and the platform folding linkage; and a latch mounted on the bridge plate control link and arranged to latch the bridge plate in a raised condition.

Abstract: A height adjustable wheelchair docking system for releasably securing a wheelchair to the floor of a transport vehicle includes: a base frame with an open end, and for rigid attachment to the floor of a transport vehicle; a middle frame for sliding back and forth in a horizontal direction within the base frame and through the open end; means to slide the middle frame in relation to the base frame; and a top frame for covering at least a part of the base frame and middle frame, and to move up and down in a vertical direction in relation to the base frame when the middle frame is sliding back and forth in a horizontal direction within the base frame and through the open end. The top frame further includes a female or male docking fixture for locking engagement with a male or female docking fixture on a wheelchair.

Abstract: A multifunctional wheelchair contains: a body, a support plate, a lifting seat, and a shampoo basin. The body includes a retractable mounting, a chair back, at least one drive device, and two frames. The two frames have two main wheels, the two frames have two guide wheels, and the two armrests are arranged on a second drive device. A respective armrest has an abutting portion, and the retractable mounting have two racks. The support plate is detachably engaged on the retractable mounting of the body. The lifting seat is removably engaged on the retractable mounting of the body, and the lifting seat includes a saddle on a third drive device which is configured to drive the saddle to lift or descend adjustably. The shampoo basin is detachably connected on the chair back and included a washing chamber.

Abstract: Inter-alia, a method is disclosed comprising: obtaining one or more first fallback objects indicative of a geographic area that is covered by one or more cells of a communication network; obtaining one or more pieces of cell information indicative of a number of positioning requests that a respective cell of the one or more cells has received; determining one or more second fallback objects out of the one or more fallback objects; determining for an area of the respective second fallback object in that the needed level of accuracy for determining a position is not achievable, one or more cells based at least partially on the one or more pieces of cell information; and outputting the determined one or more second fallback objects and/or the determined one or more cells for usage in a generation of a radio map. It is further disclosed an according apparatus, computer program and system.