Abstract: A temperature-regulating support includes a head part and a body part that are coupled to one another, at least one temperature-regulating layer, and a support layer. The at least one temperature-regulating layer has a battery as a power supply. The battery is arranged in a compartment of the support, and the battery is capable of being removed from the compartment and can be inserted into the compartment.

Abstract: A litter lift system includes a motor-driven winch and a lifting strap. The motor-driven winch includes a rotatable spool. The lifting strap has one end coupled to the rotatable spool and is movable in response to rotation of the rotatable spool. The lifting strap has a first lifting segment and a second lifting segment positioned away from the end of the lifting strap coupled to the rotatable spool. The first lifting segment and the second lifting segment are each forked to define two separate lifting loops. Rotation of the rotatable spool in a first direction raises the first lifting segment and the second lifting segment. Rotation of the rotatable spool in a second direction different from the first direction lowers the first lifting segment and the second lifting segment.

Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to features for improving wheelchair accessibility in autonomous vehicles (AVs) and in particular, for enabling automatic ingress/egress of a wheelchair ramp to facilitate the loading and unloading of a passenger wheelchair. In some aspects, a process of the disclosed technology includes steps for identifying one or more visual reference features on at least one surface of an autonomous vehicle (AV), automatically deploying a ramp to facilitate ingress of a wheelchair, and tracking ingress of the wheelchair based on the one or more visual reference features. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.

Abstract: A support device includes a base member, a caster assembly coupled to the base member including a caster pivotally coupled to the base member, at least two planar members positioned above the caster and pivotally coupled to one another by at least two opposing hinges, and a shaft positioned between the at least two opposing hinges and extending through the at least two planar members.

Abstract: Wheeled vehicles, such as wheelchairs, that are adapted to traverse obstacles are provided. The wheeled vehicles include a frame, drive wheels, front anti-tip wheels positioned in front of the drive wheels and rear anti-tip wheels positioned behind the drive wheels. One exemplary vehicle includes front anti-tip wheels supported by rigid arms that are fixed to the frame and drive assemblies that are independently suspended from the frame. Another exemplary vehicle includes a linkage that links the front and rear anti-tip wheels, such that movement of one of the front or rear anti-tip wheel relative to the frame causes movement of the other wheel relative to the frame.

Abstract: A lift system includes a support configured to maintain a bed frame thereon. The support is defined by a first swing arm opposing a second swing arm and a pivoting plate opposing an end plate. First ends of the swing arms are configured to swing outward about ends of the pivoting plate. Second ends of the swing arms removably attach to the end plate to form a rectangular structure for securely receiving a bed frame. The lift system also includes a storage unit defined by a lift gate configured within an interior of the storage unit. The lift gate includes a linear actuator for converting the support between a folded and an unfolded position by manipulating the pivoting plate coupled to the linear actuator. A controller is provided for controlling the lift gate.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprising a base movable about a floor surface and a deck comprising sections movable between deck configurations including an egress deck configuration. An articulation system coupled to the deck moves the sections. A lift mechanism moves the deck relative to the base between lift configurations including an egress lift configuration. An egress input is arranged for actuation by a user. A bed detection system monitors data associated with the patient support apparatus and communicates with a remote station. A controller interrupts communication of the bed detection system with the remote station, drives the articulation system to move the sections to the egress deck configuration, and drives the lift mechanism to move the support frame to the egress lift configuration in response to actuation of the egress input.

Abstract: A movable body control system includes: a movable body on which a user is capable of riding; a support device that supports a body of the user in a lying posture; a body detection device that detects a state of the user supported by the support device; a periphery monitor device that monitors a periphery of the support device; and a determination part that determines whether or not the movable body is capable of approaching the support device based on a detection result of the periphery monitor device. In the movable body control system, in a case where the body detection device detects that the user is in a predetermined state and the determination part determines that the movable body is capable of approaching the support device, the movable body approaches the support device.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, operating table, recliner, or the like, includes a litter frame, a support deck, a user interface having a touchscreen and a controller configured carrying out various functions and to display various screens on the touchscreen. When user input to control the litter frame or support deck is received, the controller is configured to add a numeric indicator representative of the position of the litter frame or support deck to the screen. When a user input to carry out a function for which the apparatus is not in an acceptable state, the controller is configured to notify the user of this error and provide a control for remedying the error on the touchscreen. The controller is further configured to provide multiple levels of help information on the screen.

Abstract: A bed assist bar includes an undercarriage and a mid-frame attached to the undercarriage. A handle bar is selectively pivotable, using a twist-lock mechanism sub-assembly, between a first position locking the handle bar in a substantially parallel orientation relative to the mid-frame and a second position locking the handle bar being in a substantially orthogonal orientation relative to the mid-frame.

Abstract: An assistance apparatus (1) includes: a base (2); a support arm section (3) that can support a part of the body of the care receiver and that is provided to the base and can perform motion with respect to the standing direction for causing the care receiver to stand or the seating direction for causing the care receiver to be seated; an actuator (5) that is connected to the base and the support arm section; and a buffer mechanism (7) that is disposed at one of members from the base to the support arm section coupled via the actuator or is disposed between members connected to each other and that absorbs at least a part of a drive force of the actuator when an external force in the standing direction is applied by drive of the actuator to the support arm section performing motion toward the seating direction.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a base and a support frame. The patient support apparatus also comprises a lift assembly that operates to lift and lower the support frame relative to the base. The lift assembly comprises lift members that extend and collapse to lift and lower the support frame. A timing link is pivotally connected to one of the lift members and pivotally connected to the base. Guides operate to guide movement of the lift members during operation. In some cases guided bodies coupled to the lift members move passively in the guides. In other embodiments, driven members coupled to the lift members move actively in the guides to cause lifting and lowering of the support frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a patient lift for assisting a patient onto an examination table that includes: a lift plate positioned between a first handle assembly and a second handle assembly; a plurality of alignment rollers at each corner of the lifting plate, where the alignment rollers are adapted to vertically guide the lifting plate during use; an electrical actuator on each side of the patient lift within each handle assembly, wherein the electrical actuator engages the lifting plate; a power source associated with each electrical actuator; an actuator shaft, where the actuator shaft extends from the electrical actuator and is adapted to engage the lifting plate for the vertical movement of the lifting plate; and a base that provides support for the lifting plate when not in use. A first handle and a second handle extend from the base and are substantially u-shaped with vertical bars.

Abstract: An overhead lift apparatus includes a mounting structure and a rotatable assembly configured to attach a lift unit to the mounting structure. The rotatable assembly is rotatable with respect to the mounting structure about an axis of rotation. The apparatus also includes a rotatable electrical interface disposed in the rotatable assembly, the rotatable electrical interface comprises a static portion and a rotatable portion attached to the rotatable assembly such that the rotatable portion rotates in conjunction with the rotatable assembly. The apparatus also includes a first electrical connector extending from the static portion to a power source connector configured to be connected to an external power source for the lift unit. A second electrical connector extends from the rotatable portion such that the rotatable electrical interface is configured to provide power from the power source to an end of the second electrical connector via the first electrical connector.

Abstract: A rail assembly for a knee positioning system that includes a base and a pair of rails removably coupled to the base. Each of the rails defines a plurality of positioning slots formed therein, each of the positioning slots being at least partially aligned with a corresponding positioning slot of the other rail. At least one of the rails and the base form at least one cleanout channel therebetween that is configured to receive a cleaning fluid for removing contaminants that collect on the at least one rail and the base.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly for the positioning and position detection of a deformable load-bearing plate, having a driving parallel kinematics system with a plurality of drive legs, wherein the load-bearing plate forms a constituent part of the driving parallel kinematics system or is fixed rigidly on a platform thereof, a reference parallel kinematics system with a substantially deformation-free reference plate which is formed by the platform of the reference parallel kinematics system or is fixed rigidly thereto and which is positioned underneath the load-bearing plate, and a plurality of reference legs, a sensor assembly which comprises a plurality of leg length measurement devices arranged in the reference legs and also a plurality of distance sensors arranged on the reference plate for point-wise or region-wise detection of the distance of the reference plate from the load-bearing plate, and a position-calculating unit which is connected at the input side to the leg length measurement devices a

Abstract: An integrated medical equipment for supporting medical equipment and a patient during a medical procedure. The integrated medical equipment includes a base, an adjustable chair operatively connected to the base, and an equipment support operatively connected to the base and spaced from the adjustable chair by a predetermined distance. The equipment support includes a column at the base and a tower extending generally vertically from the column. A medical device arm is operatively connected to the tower, wherein the medical device arm is motor driven to move along the generally vertical tower. A platform support arm is operatively connected to the column, wherein the platform support arm is motor driven to move generally vertically along the column.

Abstract: The present invention includes an intraoral tool, including one or more selected solid or inflatable inserts targeted to provide a low load prolonged stretch to orofacial musculature that may be coupled to tool handle or tool mounting bracket, wherein the intraoral tool is configured for a delivery of intraoral treatment, such as a stretch to a patient's facial injury or disorder and configured to permit manipulation of the insert in the patient's mouth.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a rehabilitation training equipment and a rehabilitation training system. The rehabilitation training equipment includes a driving device, a back placement device, a leg aid device, a cushion device, a first feedback device, and a control device. The driving device is configured to adjust rotation angles between the back placement device, the cushion device, and the leg aid device to achieve a posture training mode selected from a plurality of posture training modes including a standing mode, a sitting-up mode, and a lying mode. The first feedback device is used to obtain core muscle strength parameters of the human body. The control device is electrically connected to the first feedback device and the driving device, and is configured to obtain the core muscle strength parameters and send a control signal to the driving device.

Abstract: An exoskeleton wearable on a body of a human having two legs, the exoskeleton comprising a first HAA joint and a second HAA joint to assist the human with leg abduction and adduction movements that are parallel to a frontal plane, each of the first and the second HAA joints having an actuator, each actuator including a motor and a clutch. The exoskeleton further comprises a sensor system for measuring a combined center of mass of the human and the exoskeleton in the frontal plane and a step width of the human in the frontal plane. The exoskeleton further comprises a controller that outputs adjustment angles for each of the first and the second HAA joints based on the center of mass and the step width. The first and the second HAA joints are respectively rotated based on the respective output adjustment angles.

Abstract: An assist device includes an actuator; a first body-worn unit including a belt body; right and left arms; and second body-worn units that are attached to distal parts of the arms and worn on thighs of the user. The belt body includes an upper belt and a lower belt provided on a back side of the user, the upper belt and the lower belt respectively extending along an upper side and a lower side of buttocks of the user. The assist device includes a restraining belt that connects the second body-worn units to the lower belt and restrains the lower belt from moving upward.

Abstract: A finger exerciser includes: a frame on which a palm of a subject to be put; a movable section; a first fixing element; and a second fixing element. The movable is configured to move a first finger group of a subject. The first fixing element is configured to fix a position of the first finger group to the movable section. The second fixing element is configured to fix a position of a second finger group to the frame and has a band-like member including at least two attachment parts apart from each other in a longitudinal direction of the band-like member. The band-like member is attached to the frame at the attachment parts and includes a holder whose location to the frame is changeable. The band-like member is configured to hold the second finger group in a state where the band-like member is attached to the frame.

Abstract: A system to augment motion via a battery-powered active exoskeleton boot is provided. The system can include a controller and an electric motor that generates torque about an axis of rotation of an ankle joint of the user. The controller can receive sensor data associated with activity of the exoskeleton boot during a first time interval. The controller can determine, based on the sensor data input into a model trained via a machine learning technique associated with one or more users performing one or more physical activities, one or more commands for a second time interval. The controller can transmit the one or more commands generated based on the model to the electric motor to cause the electric motor to generate torque about the axis of rotation of the ankle joint of the user in the second time interval.

Abstract: This document describes an exoskeleton device that includes a cable, a lever that is connected to the cable, a frame comprising a strut that redirects the cable toward the lever, wherein the frame is coupled to the lever by a rotational joint; and a motor that is connected to the cable and configured to cause the cable to provide a torque about the rotational joint, wherein the cable is configured to provide the torque by exerting a first force on the lever and a second force on the frame, and wherein the cable is further configured to provide the torque in a first rotational direction and is prevented from applying the torque in an opposite rotational direction to the first rotational direction.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a stair step assisting device which aids a user, recovering from surgery or having an injury which prevents bearing weight on one foot or ankle, in climbing or descending a staircase. The stair step assisting device has a main body, a lower body and an upper body, which in some embodiments are adjustable relative to one another to accommodate heights of different users and/or different riser heights of different staircases. The device includes lower and upper tread interface surfaces which rest on treads of two adjacent steps, and lower and upper riser interface surfaces which are positioned against risers of two adjacent steps.

Abstract: An exoskeleton system comprising: a power system that powers the exoskeleton system, the power system including one or more battery slots, and a modular battery set that includes one or more battery units that are modular such that any of the one or more battery units can be readily and quickly removed and coupled within any of the one or more battery slots to provide power to the exoskeleton system.

Abstract: An exoskeleton system comprising at least one leg actuator unit configured to be coupled to leg of a user, the leg actuator unit including: an upper arm and a lower arm that are rotatably coupled via a joint, the joint positioned at a knee of the user with the upper arm coupled about an upper leg portion of the user above the knee and with the lower arm coupled about a lower leg portion of the user below the knee, a leg-actuator-unit user interface comprising a plurality of input and feedback elements, and an actuator that extends between the upper arm and lower arms.

Abstract: A method of operating an exoskeleton system comprising: obtaining a set of sensor data from at least sensors associated with one or more actuator units; determining a maneuver state based at least in part on the set of sensor data; determining a configuration of the one or more actuator units based at least in part on the set of sensor data; generating one or more reference targets for the one or more actuator units based at least in part on the determined maneuver state; determining that the one or more actuator units is outside of a generated reference target one or more actuator units; and causing the one or more actuator units to be configured to be within the generated reference target for the one or more actuator units.

Abstract: A method of configuring one or more exoskeleton systems in an exoskeleton network, the method comprising: receiving exoskeleton data from one or more exoskeleton systems that are operably connected to a network; storing the exoskeleton data from the one or more exoskeleton systems; generating a configuration input for configuring at least one of the one or more exoskeleton systems; and sending the generated configuration input to the at least one of the one or more exoskeleton systems via the network to cause the at least one of the one or more exoskeleton systems to be configured based at least in part on the generated configuration input.

Abstract: A hip component for a legged mobility device has a hip body, and a hip insert assembly for adjusting a size of the hip component. The hip insert assembly includes a carrier assembly mounted to the hip body, and a main insert assembly spaced apart from the carrier assembly. Adjustment screws are connected to the carrier assembly and the main insert assembly. The carrier assembly includes an adjustment mechanism including a drive shaft and an adjustment chain to effect translational movement of the adjustment screws to move the main insert assembly to adjust both width and depth of the hip component simultaneously. The hip component includes an abduction/adduction control mechanism that includes elastomeric bushings that are selective as to resistance level and shape to control a degree of abduction and adduction, and to preset an initial angle. A leg component includes a central carrier, and first and second housings that are located on opposite sides of the central carrier.

Abstract: A hip component for a legged mobility device has a hip body, and a hip insert assembly for adjusting a size of the hip component. The hip insert assembly includes a carrier assembly mounted to the hip body, and a main insert assembly spaced apart from the carrier assembly. Adjustment screws are connected to the carrier assembly and the main insert assembly. The carrier assembly includes an adjustment mechanism including a drive shaft and an adjustment chain to effect translational movement of the adjustment screws to move the main insert assembly to adjust both width and depth of the hip component simultaneously. The hip component includes an abduction/adduction control mechanism that includes elastomeric bushings that are selective as to resistance level and shape to control a degree of abduction and adduction, and to preset an initial angle. A leg component includes a central carrier, and first and second housings that are located on opposite sides of the central carrier.

Abstract: In 2019, the World Health Organization stated that globally, approximately 2.2 billion people live with some form of vision impairment. Visual impairment limits the ability to perform everyday tasks and adversely affects the ability to interact with the surrounding world, thus discouraging individuals navigating unpredictable and unknown environments. The present invention is a method and a system to define and develop a smart navigation intelligent cane (i-Cane) that enables a visually impaired person to navigate his or her environment. The method and the system detects objects along the path of the visually impaired person, measures the distance of the objects from the person, identifies the objects, uses speech to alert the person of the approaching objects, the type of objects obstructing the path, and the distance between the objects and the person.

Abstract: A temple massager including first and second flexible arcuate arms, each having a proximal portion connected to a handle and a distal portion, each of said distal portions having tip retention structure configured to capture and retain first and second pressure members; a selectively removable pressure member is disposed on each of the tip retention structures. The pressure members are fabricated from cold compress material and may include a compartment for containing a fluid or gel cold compress composition. A tension adjustment mechanism is disposed between the arcuate arms proximate the handle to adjust the spacing between the pressure members and thereby adjust pressure applied to a user's temples.

Abstract: An appendage massaging device that includes an appendage wrap having an inner band and an outer layer and one or more artificial muscles disposed between the inner band and the outer layer of the appendage wrap. Each of the one or more artificial muscles include a housing having an electrode region and an expandable fluid region, a dielectric fluid housed within the housing, and an electrode pair positioned in the electrode region of the housing. The electrode pair includes a first electrode fixed to a first surface of the housing and a second electrode fixed to a second surface of the housing. The electrode pair is actuatable between a non-actuated and an actuated state such that actuation from the non-actuated state to the actuated state directs the dielectric fluid into the expandable fluid region, expanding the expandable fluid region thereby applying pressure to the inner band of the appendage wrap.

Abstract: massage mechanism and a massage control device thereof, a massage machine and a working method of the massage mechanism are disclosed. The massage mechanism includes a transmission part that is rotatably connected to a first transmission arm, a second transmission arm connected to the first transmission arm, and a swing rod connected to the second transmission arm. Each of two ends of the swing rod is provided with a massage wheel. A swing mechanism is mounted on the second transmission arm, is in contact with the swing rod and is configured to drive the swing rod to swing. The swing rod is driven to swing back and forth through the swing mechanism; the massage wheels on the swing rod massage the person being treated in a “knocking” manner; and the speed of the speed reducer and the swing amplitude of the swing rod are adjustable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic body massage devices, and more particularly, to an extendable and retractable massage device which is particularly effective in relieving tender and painful connective tissue and muscular conditions, including but not limited to trigger points. The present invention is directed to an appliance having an adjustable shaft that can access all points on both sides of the body and that allows an individual to place a pressure accessory element of the appliance between the body and a flat surface to apply sustained pressure to a treatment site with minimal effort without taxing other parts of the body and without the pressure accessory element dislodging from the treatment site. The present invention further provides a massage system and a method of self-administering massage therapy on a body or limb.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device that compresses the testicles between two ergonomically-shaped plates in order to produce a sexual response. The plates are ergonomically sculpted to fit flush against the contours of the wearer's crotch, thereby reducing negative affects of the device on the wearer's mobility and comfort. The ergonomic plates are connected together to form the testicle vice by means of an integrated quick-disconnect hinge. The hinge is a slip-joint style hinge whose components are incorporated into the design of the plates, i.e. no additional hardware is required to form the hinge. The plates are compressed together by means of a single tensioner. The tensioner is an adjustment screw which is threaded into a pivoting nut on the base plate (also referred to herein as the “stationary jaw”). The head of the screw acts as the latch, which is secured onto the top plate (also referred to herein as the “moveable jaw”) by means of a catch plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrically actuated device for practising male ejaculatory control, including a base provided with an inner canal for receiving an erect male penis, said inner canal including a narrow initial zone, an intermediate zone with rough areas and bumps, and a wider end; vibrating means near the inner canal, such as to stimulate the lower ventral portion of the penis; and a removable cover with heating means that transfer heat to the wall of the inner canal. Consequently, the device has an interior configuration that faithfully emulates the morphology of a vaginal canal, means for heating the wall of said inner canal via a special cover, and vibrating means in a specific location.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating Peyronie's disease, including systems for generating acoustic shock waves within an enclosed negative pressure chamber to fragment or otherwise modify plaque in a patient's penile shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method for implanting an apparatus for treating sexual dysfunction in a female patient. The apparatus has a stimulation device for stimulating an erectile blood flow passageway to increase the amount of blood in the female erectile tissue and thereby obtaining engorgement with blood of the female erectile tissue by affecting said erectile blood flow passageway.

Abstract: A vaginal probe with sensing and data transmitting capabilities is shown and described. The probe includes physiological sensors and an optical display including light emitting diodes on a circumferential surface. Data storage and transmission capability is contained in a docking station associated with the probe. Data can be transmitted to a remote location for analysis and/or display.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treatment using acoustic shock waves within an enclosed negative pressure chamber to fragment or otherwise to modify plaque in a patient's penile shaft.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vibration capsule and a power supply method thereof. The vibration capsule includes an enclosure, a vibration source disposed within the enclosure and a battery unit electrically connected to the vibration source. The battery unit includes a battery and a power supply regulation unit connected to the circuit of the battery and the vibration source. The vibration capsule regulates the supply voltage of the battery to the vibration source through the power supply regulation unit, so that the battery provides the supply voltage lower than the total voltage of the battery to the vibration source, which can reduce power consumption and provide longer vibration time while ensuring the vibration safety of the vibration capsule.

Abstract: Provided is a three-dimensional wave device for circulating energy and blood. The wave device prevents noise caused by collision of a plate made of metal, a vibration motor, and fastening members used to connect the plate and the vibration motor and addresses a problem in which, when the three-dimensional wave device for circulating energy and blood is applied to products such as beds or chairs, the usage of the products is restricted in a multi-unit dwelling or apartment due to noise.

Abstract: Systems and methods related to the field of cardiac resuscitation, and in particular to devices for assisting rescuers in performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are described herein. The system includes an applicator device configured to provide ACD CPR treatment to a patient's chest according to a plurality of phases at least one sensor configured to be coupled to the patient's chest and to measure at least one parameter related to the ACD CPR treatment and information for determining whether at least one transition point of the ACD CPR treatment has been reached; and one or more processors configured to provide a feedback signal based on a parameter for administering ACD CPR treatment to the patient's chest according to a desired treatment protocol.

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems, devices, components, and methods for providing external therapeutic vibration stimulation to a patient are disclosed and described. Therapeutic vibration stimulation is provided to at least one location on or adjacent to a patient's skin (such as through clothing or a layer disposed next to the patient's skin), and is configured to trigger or induce resonance or high amplitude oscillations in a cardiovascular system of the patient. Inducing such resonance can aid in training autonomic reflexes and improve their functioning.

Abstract: Among other things, in one aspect, we describe a system for assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The system includes at least one sensor; and one or more processors configured for calculating a chest compliance relationship based on data received from the at least one sensor, and determining a neutral position of chest compression based at least in part on a feature of the chest compliance relationship. The system can take the form of an active compression-decompression device.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system to facilitate maintenance of a network enabled bathing unit system. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) is presented providing a user operable control for receiving from a customer a service request requesting that a technician contact the customer. The user operable control may in some cases be enabled in response to detection of an operational error in the bathing unit system and disabled otherwise. In response to receipt of the service request through the user operable control, a notification message indicating that the customer has requested to be contacted by a technician is sent over a communication network. In some embodiments, a message responsive to the service request is received to cause the GUI to present user-selectable options to enable the customer to selectively permit the remote control and monitoring of the bathing unit system by a specific remote service technician.

Abstract: A headgear, headgear system and related method is disclosed, the headgear comprising a crown with an inner surface; a first stimulation element in a first position on and protruding from the inner surface of the crown, the first position being a center position of the crown; and a second stimulation element in a second position on and protruding from the inner surface of the crown, wherein the second stimulation element comprises a stimulation part and a locking part configured for locking engagement, and wherein a distance between the first stimulation element and the second stimulation element is in the range from 15 mm to about 40 mm.

Abstract: A medication container system, device, and related methods are disclosed for time controlled and secure dispensing of medicine, such as pills, to a patient. The disclosed systems, devices and methods include a plurality of vertically stack of disks which engage adjacent disks in a rotational manner and are housed within a secure container. The disks are configured so that as they rotate they release the doses (e.g. pills) that they hold to a release portion of the device. The disclosed systems, devices and methods provide a number of advantages over previously-known or available devices and methods.