Abstract: The disclosure relates to a self-adhesive sanitary product and a preparation method thereof. The product is fingerstall-like or sheet-like, and has a first face on a surface side and a second face on the opposite side of the first face. On the first face, the product has a micro-nano array structure which can achieve reversible wet adhesion and which is configured to be adhered to a vaginal orifice tissue or a urethral orifice tissue. The self-adhesive sanitary product has air permeability and liquid impermeability. When the self-adhesive sanitary product is adhered to the vaginal orifice tissue or the urethral orifice tissue, the self-adhesive sanitary product completely blocks the vaginal orifice or the urethral orifice to prevent contents of the vagina or the urethra from flowing out. The self-adhesive sanitary product according to the present disclosure has the advantages of safety, comfort, privacy, miniature, environmental protection, affordability and the like.

Abstract: A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property, wherein the intensive property is one or more of thickness, basis weight, or volumetric density, and wherein the first surface has a TS7 value different than a TS7 value of the second surface.

Abstract: An emergency cot includes a litter frame, a base, and a lift assembly supporting the litter frame relative to the base. The lift assembly includes load bearing members pivotally coupled to the litter frame by head-end upper pivot connections and foot-end upper pivot connections and to the base by head-end lower pivot connections and foot-end lower pivot connections for raising or lowering the base or the litter frame with respect to the other. The foot-end upper pivot connections or head-end upper pivot connections are movable toward or away from the longitudinal axis of the litter frame to allow one end of the litter frame to be tilted upwardly.

Abstract: A portable patient turning device is provided comprising an inflatable mattress cover having a planar surface configured to substantially cover the surface of a bed, and a control unit connected to the inflatable mattress cover by one or more air hoses. The inflatable mattress cover further comprises a first inflatable chamber proximate to and extending along a left edge of the planar surface, a second inflatable chamber proximate to and extending along a right edge of the planar surface, and a third inflatable chamber positioned between the first inflatable chamber and the second inflatable chamber and extending along a middle portion of the planar surface.

Abstract: A patient control unit for controlling functions of a hospital bed includes a housing having a first side that includes a plurality of user inputs to control the functions of the hospital bed. The housing has a second side that includes a dock to secure a handheld phone in place on the housing. A hospital bed has a head-of-bed angle (HOBA) lockout selector that is used to signal a controller to prevent a head section of the bed from being moved below a threshold.

Abstract: System, devices, and methods for repositioning a patient from a first surface to a second surface are disclosed herein. An exemplary system can include a housing, a cartridge removably coupled to the housing, and a transfer sheet. The cartridge includes a first roller rotatably mounted along a first axis and a second roller rotatably mounted along a second axis parallel to the first axis. The transfer sheet includes a first end portion coupled to the first roller and a second end portion coupled to the second roller. The transfer sheet has a fold defining a top layer between the fold and the first end portion and a bottom layer between the fold and the second end portion. The top layer is configured to contact the patient, and the bottom layer is configured to contact the first surface and the second surface.

Abstract: A surgical frame and method for use thereof is provided. The surgical frame is capable of reconfiguration before, during, or after surgery. The surgical frame includes a main beam that can be rotated, raised/lowered, and tilted upwardly/downwardly to afford positioning and repositioning of a patient supported thereon. The surgical frame also includes a reconfigurable upper leg support for supporting portions of the upper legs, the hips, and the lower back of the patient to facilitate positioning and repositioning there during surgery. The upper leg support via reconfiguration thereof can accommodate patients of different sizes, can provide flexure of the patient's lumbar spine to facilitate surgical access thereto, and can prevent unwanted torsion of a patient's spine during such reconfiguration.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a headrest for therapeutic environments which is able to adapt and conform to the individual anatomic shape of a patient's head to provide firm support in a desired position for the duration of a therapy session, and which is able to maintain that shape to provide consistent positioning of a patient's head across multiple sessions. The headrest comprises an adjustable support element coupled to a headrest shell, with a headrest cushion being affixed to the shell that can conform to the shape of the patient's head and neck. The cushion is either a vacuum cushion or formed of a memory material, such that the deformation caused by supporting the patient can be reproduced if necessary.

Abstract: Mobility rehabilitation device comprising a table, hinged to a support structure and respective actuator, configured to rotate said table between a horizontal and a vertical position, said table being provided with a harness configured to fasten a patient positioned thereon, said rehabilitation device comprising a lower limbs movement mechanism to make the patient's femur rotate with respect to the hip and a couple of feet movement platforms, said device comprising also a plurality of infrared light sources, positioned so that each light source lights up the muscles of a respective area of the patient's lower limbs, a control unit configured to control said lower limbs movement mechanism and said light sources and to manage an adjusting cycle of the intensity of said light sources in a differentiated manner for each of said sources, as a function of the movement cycle imposed by said lower limbs movement mechanism.

Abstract: A hand therapy system includes a substrate having a front opening, a rear opening and left side, right side, top and bottom surfaces. Provided to the surfaces are a station configured to exercise ability lock and unlock a door, a station configured to exercise opening and/or closing of a hand, at least one station configured to exercise fingertip thumb-finger oppositional gripping and rotating as well as size discernment, at least one station configured to exercise palmar gripping and supination and pronation and at least one station configured to exercise fingertip thumb-finger oppositional gripping and elbow extension and flexion as well as size discernment.

Abstract: The present invention features a wearable device for assisting in the movement of lower limbs. The wearable device may comprise an anchor component configured to encircle a torso of a user and be supported by the shoulders through a harness/suspender that provides both postural support and proprioceptive input. The wearable device may have one or more tubing components attached to at least a portion of the anchor component, and one or more elastic cords with at least a portion of the elastic cord are disposed within the tubing component. Each cord may have a first and second attachment component on each end, which may attach to a first shoe and a second shoe of the user. Lowering the cord end by the attachment component may cause the other cord end to rise.

Abstract: A limb assistance device for assisting in the movement of a lower limb of a user. The limb assistance devices can attach to or be integrated with a stability aid (e.g., a walker or parallel bars). The devices may comprise an adaptor bracket configured to attach to the stability aid, an elastic cord coupled to the adaptor bracket, and an adjustment component attached to the elastic cord. Moving the stability aid (e.g., the walker) may cause the attachment component to pull the shoe of the user along with the stability aid.

Abstract: An example assistive ambulation system is described herein. The system includes a walker including a base frame, a walker frame attached to the base frame, a plurality of rolling members attached to the base frame, and a hoist attached to the walker. The base frame includes a pair of support members and a base cross member. Each of the support members extends between forward and rearward ends of the walker. Additionally, the pair of support members are spaced apart and substantially parallel to one another. The base cross member extends transversely between the pair of support members. The walker frame includes a pair of bent posts and a walker cross member. Each of the bent posts extends upward from the base frame. Additionally, the pair of bent posts are spaced apart and substantially parallel to one another. The walker cross member extends transversely between the pair of bent posts.

Abstract: An ergonomic crutch with underarm shock absorber support is provided. The crutch is designed to provide increased safety, security and comfort to a user. The crutch provides upper and lower support members, a hand grip support and an underarm support with a customizable core to accommodate users of varying height and weight. The shock absorber is in a position elevated from the walking surface which increases functionality and longevity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a human body massage device, comprising: a main housing provided with a first movable cavity; a massage body movably connected in the first movable cavity and movable from a first position of the first movable cavity to a second position thereof along an axial direction of the main housing; an outer support provided with a heating part for conducting heat to the massage body. The technical solution of the present application can improve the user's comfort.

Abstract: The massager includes a rigid housing, and a driving element received in the rigid housing. The rigid housing includes a sucking part arranged on the rigid housing and defining a first sucking port, and a receiving part arranged in the rigid housing and separated from the sucking part, the receiving part defines a receiving space, a wall of the sucking part adjacent to the receiving part defines a first through hole, the first through hole is configured to communicate the first sucking port with the receiving space. The driving assembly includes a piston movably received in the receiving space, and a driving element connected with the piston, the driving element is configured to drive the piston to reciprocate in the receiving space to periodically generate a negative pressure and a positive pressure at the first sucking port. The massager of the present disclosure can provide a better adsorption effect.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for manipulating the glymphatic system to improve cognitive and other cranial or brain functions of a subject. In particular, pressure is alternately applied to the jugular veins on either side of the subject's neck to generate a to and fro movement of cranial fluids.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved handheld self-administered massage device which can be targeted on an aimed human body site in a symmetrical way with a sufficient pressure to provide an efficacious self-massage. The handheld self-administered massage device herein comprises a pair of massage balls encased within a stretchable fabric strap and/or an elastic band, wherein the stretchable fabric strap and/or the elastic band includes a holding means at both ends to be held by a user. The main purpose of the present invention is to facilitate a targeted control and pressure which is ascertained by the user based on the massaging requirements thereby to soothe or eliminate body aches and muscle tension, or simply to relax and refresh.

Abstract: A manipulator for a massage device includes a pair of main rods having a first end pivotably coupled to a first elbow assembly and a second end opposite the first end that is pivotably coupled to a second elbow assembly. The pair of main rods is transitionable between a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein, when in the first configuration the pair of main rods define a first length and when in the second configuration the pair of main rods define a second length greater than the first length. The manipulator further includes a first arm rod pivotably coupled to the first elbow assembly, and a second arm rod pivotably coupled to the second elbow assembly.

Abstract: Chest compression machine systems and methods adjust the administration of patient treatment based on received physiological parameter measurements, such as a CO2 measurement. Adjustment of the administered chest compressions can include adjusting one or more chest compression parameters, such as the depth of the administered compressions, the administration of active decompressions, adjusting the height of active decompression, adjusting the rate of compressions and/or active decompressions and/or other changes to one or more properties, or characteristics, of the administered chest compressions and/or active decompressions.

Abstract: A system and method for mechanical CPR can include a device for providing compressive force to various locations on a patient, and biological monitoring systems to measure the effectiveness of the various locations of compressive force in pumping blood through the patient. The system can also include providing decompressive force to increase the efficacy of blood flow.

Abstract: An inflatable pool includes a floor panel and an inflatable wall coupled to the floor panel. The inflatable wall includes an inner panel, an outer panel coupled to the inner panel to define a wall enclosure, and a plurality of threads, with each thread being connected to the inner panel and the outer panel and extending through the wall enclosure. The inflatable wall is configured to transition between a deflated configuration and an inflated configuration, with the volume of the wall enclosure increasing as the inflatable wall transitions from the deflated configuration toward the inflated configuration. The inflatable pool additionally includes an inflation valve extending into the wall enclosure to facilitate inflation of the wall enclosure. At least one valve extends through the inflatable wall to facilitate fluid communication through the inflatable wall through a passageway fluidly isolated from the wall enclosure.

Abstract: A box for drug management and recycle is provided, which includes a drug box body, a camera device, a card-swiping device, a display device, a processor, and a power supply. A RFID detection device and electronic locks are arranged in the recycle box. A wireless communication module, an early warning module and a processing module are arranged in the processor, and the processor is wirelessly connected to a server terminal. The acquisition and return of the drugs can be jointly completed through face recognition and card-swiping recognition, and can be specified to an individual according to the obtained employee number and other information, thus facilitating the strict management of drug and achieving the recycle of unwanted drug. Therefore, the recycle box has a broad clinical prospect.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a system and method for opening a concentrate container without the need for a human to directly handle the concentrate container and connecting the concentrate container to a blood treatment device. Aspects of the invention are directed to a container for concentrate and a blood treatment device.

Abstract: A carrying bag can comprise a main body defining an outer sleeve and a top portion; a base portion coupled to the main body via a plurality of tabs; a first handle coupled to the main body; and a top flap extending from the top portion, the top flap including an assembly seal disposed thereon, the top portion configured to fold to close an opening in the top portion, the top flap configured to seal the opening in the top portion via the assembly seal.

Abstract: A medical container assembly is disclosed having an adapter assembly that fluidly connects with a medical container having a volume of medical fluid to accommodate multiple injections. The adapter assembly includes a spike assembly (300) that fluidly connects with the medical container, along with a spike interface cover (200) that detachably connects with the spike assembly (300). Features are incorporated by the spike assembly (300) to reduce the potential that the spike assembly (300) will be used with multiple medical containers. The spike interface cover (200) is detachably connected with the spike assembly (300) and includes features that allows the spike interface cover (200) to be used with a spike assembly (300) installed on one container, and to thereafter allow this same spike interface cover (200) to be used with another spike assembly (300) installed on another container.

Abstract: An example of an electronic medical fluid transfer device can comprise a fluid transfer module with a multidirectional flow control valve and an intermediate container or pumping region, a sensor configured to detect whether at least one of a vacuum or gas is present in the fluid transfer module, a first electromechanical driver configured to interface with and control the multidirectional flow control valve on the fluid transfer module, a second electromechanical driver configured to be mechanically linked to and control the intermediate container or pumping region according to an operational parameter, and one or more computer processors configured to communicate electronically with the sensor and the first and second electromechanical drivers to determine the operational parameter based on a flow characteristic of medical fluid to be transferred and adjust the operational parameter based on output of the sensor.

Abstract: A drug packaging device includes a drug accommodating/dispensing unit that supplies various types of drugs, a drug packaging portion in which a drug supplied from the drug accommodating/dispensing unit is packaged in a packaging sheet, a drug packaging introducing member that drops the drug to be packaged into the packaging sheet in the drug packaging portion), a pooling portion that pools, upstream of this drug packaging introducing member, the drug, and a drug imaging device that captures an image of the drug in the pooling portion. The drug imaging device performs an imaging process of capturing an image of the drug in the pooling portion in a non-backlit state, and an imaging process of capturing an image of the drug in the pooling portion in a backlit state.

Abstract: A sleep medication dispensing system is for controlling release of a sleep medicament to a user based on sleep information related to the user. The system includes an electronic medicament dispensing device with a release mechanism to permit release of a controlled dose of a sleep medication which is stored in a holding area of the device. The system includes a processing arrangement which receives the user sleep pattern information, 5 and performs a release assessment which depends at least in part on the sleep pattern information. Release of a dose of the sleep medication in a given instance is made dependent upon an outcome of the release assessment.

Abstract: A docking station for removable connection to an enteral feeding pump enables automated flushing of an administration set loaded in the enteral feeding pump. The docking station may have a valve seat configured to receive a switchable flow valve of the administration set, a flush controller, an actuator connected to the flush controller and configured to releasably mate with the switchable flow valve when the switchable flow valve is received by the valve seat, and data communication means by which data signals sent by the enteral feeding pump are inputted to the flush controller of the docking station when the enteral feeding pump is connected to the docking station. In operation, the flush controller may receive a flush command sent by the enteral feeding pump and transmit a control signal to the actuator for switching the switchable flow valve to a flush position in response to the flush command.

Abstract: The disclosure is the only product of its kind that takes the standard concept of a teething device and modifies it to adequately cater to the oral development and motor skills of all infants The disclosure is uniquely designed to adapt to the hands of infants and to feature colors attractive to young children to help promote long term use. The disclosed teething ring device for an oral development of a child therefore includes a hub comprising a weighted ring, some teething spokes fixed outwardly from the hub and some in a hinged relation to the hub and an attachment loop emanating from the hub for a pacifier clip.

Abstract: To prevent gelling even during storage for a long time period under high temperature or room temperature, and to achieve rapid curing under a room-temperature condition at the time of photoirradiation, provided are a photocationically curable composition containing a cationically polymerizable monomer and photoacid generators, and being substantially free of a hydrogen ion scavenger, wherein the photoacid generators include: at least one kind of photoacid generator selected from a photoacid generator formed of an ion pair whose anion is a noncoordinating anion, and a photoacid generator formed of a zwitterionic compound whose anionic moiety is a noncoordinating anionic moiety; and at least one kind of photoacid generator selected from a photoacid generator formed of an ion pair whose anion is not a noncoordinating anion and a photoacid generator formed of a zwitterionic compound whose anionic moiety is not a noncoordinating anionic moiety, and a dental curable composition using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental composition and a dental kit comprising a polymerisable adhesive free of a photoinitiator, and a self-cure composite restorative including a redox initiator system. The dental composition cures upon contact between the self-cure composite restorative and the adhesive, to thereby form a dental restoration. The present invention also relates to a method of applying the dental composition, and methods of replacing a dental amalgam with the dental composition, or dental kit, of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to A curable composition for producing dental composite crowns, the composition comprising a resin matrix comprising polymerizable (meth)acrylate(s) not comprising a urethane moiety, polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate(s), wherein the polymerizable (meth)acrylate(s) not comprising an urethane moiety are used in excess over the polymerizable urethane(meth)acrylate(s), a filler matrix comprising nanocluster(s), fumed silica in an amount below 8 wt. % with respect to the weight of the whole composition, an initiator system comprising photoinitiator(s), organic dye(s), the curable composition not comprising softener in an amount of more than 5 wt. % with respect to the weight of the whole composition, the curable composition having a viscosity below 150 Pa*s at 23° C. and a shear rate of 1 s?1. The invention also relates to a cured article obtained by radiation curing this curable composition by use of an additive-manufacturing method.

Abstract: Solid oral care compositions and methods for the same are disclosed. The oral care composition may include an orally acceptable vehicle and one or more whitening agents. The oral care composition may be a toothpaste in the form of a solid film. The one or more whitening agents may include at least one of a source of hydrogen peroxide, a non-peroxide bleaching agent, or a combination thereof. The method for preparing the oral care composition may include contacting the orally acceptable vehicle, the one or more whitening agents, and water with one another to prepare a slurry, and preparing the solid film with the slurry.

Abstract: A powder cosmetic containing: an inorganic powder; and a polyaspartic acid alkali metal salt that coats a part or all of a surface of the inorganic powder, in which a weight average molecular weight x of the polyaspartic acid alkali metal salt is from 1,000 to 150,000, and the weight average molecular weight x of the polyaspartic acid alkali metal salt and a mass ratio y of the polyaspartic acid alkali metal salt to a total amount of the inorganic powder and the polyaspartic acid alkali metal salt satisfy the following relationships: y?1.6×107x?2.275 and y?1.3×105x?2.232.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic containing fatty acid magnesium salt particles and mica in which the fatty acid magnesium salt particles have a fatty acid having 12 to 22 carbon atoms, an aspect ratio expressed by the following formula (1) of 1.0 or more and 2.0 or less and an average thickness of 250 to 600 nm.

Abstract: The application describes a pigment suspension comprising a) at least one colorant compound selected from the group of pigments and b) at least one phosphoric acid ester. The application also discloses a cosmetic agent obtainable by combining the pigment suspension with one or more organic C1-C6 alkoxysilanes and/or condensation products thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one continuous fatty phase, at least one aqueous phase at a concentration of at least 50.0% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, and dispersed in said fatty phase, at least one polyglycerol ester of at least one poly(hydroxystearic acid) and carboxylic acids, at least one ester of polyglycerol comprising from 4 to 15 glycerol units and of at least one linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated fatty acid comprising from 6 to 24 carbon atoms, and glyceryl trihydroxystearate, the polyglycerol ester of at least one poly(hydroxystearic acid) and carboxylic acids/polyglycerol ester of at least one fatty acid weight ratio being strictly greater than 0.7.

Abstract: A composition having one or more leak resistant capsules.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising a peroxide whitening complex in an amount to provide from 3.5% to 7% of hydrogen peroxide by weight of the composition, and a block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide in an amount of from 40% to 60% by weight of the composition. Methods of making and using the dentifrices are also provided.

Abstract: Dental polishing and cleaning paste for professional tooth cleaning, which contains 1 to 30 wt.-% water, 25 to 70 wt.-% at least one humectant, 25 to 60 wt.-% at least one abrasive and 0.05 to 2 wt.-% at least one surfactant, in each case relative to the total mass of the polishing and cleaning paste.

Abstract: The application relates to personal care products (e.g., deodorants and/or antiperspirants) that can provide a sweat reduction effect without the use of aluminum salts. In one aspect, the compositions comprise a metal oxalate (i.e., potassium oxalate or potassium titanium oxalate). Methods of preparing the personal care composition and uses of the personal care composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hair care composition is disclosed. The hair care composition is formulated to present as a single-phase liquid, typically transparent and clear, and comprises at least one polyhydric alcohol at least one polyethylene glycol, at least one monohydric alcohol, and at least one quaternary ammonium salt. A method of treating hair (e.g. human hair) is also disclosed. The method includes contacting the hair with the hair care composition for an exposure time (e.g. from about 1 second to about 3 minutes), and then rinsing the hair (e.g. with water) to stop or reduce the contact and exposure of the hair to the hair care composition. The method may include working in and/or massaging the composition into the hair during the exposure time to enhance the contacting.

Abstract: Diarylalkane compounds for use in anti-aging, wrinkle reduction, and extracellular matrix-boosting topical skincare are disclosed. Data and information from clinical trials that demonstrated reduced numbers of fine lines and wrinkles, reduced wrinkle depth, and reduced skin roughness upon treatment with the compound are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for anti-aging or skin regeneration comprising Isoprocurcumenol, and use of Isoprocurcumenol or a salt thereof and, more particularly, to a composition for anti-aging or skin regeneration comprising Isoprocurcumenol represented by the following formula (1) or a salt thereof, and use of Isoprocurcumenol or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hair care composition comprising: at least one monohydric alcohol, at least one polyhydric alcohol, at least one long chain fatty alcohol, at least one quaternary ammonium salt, at least one emollient, and at least one medium chain triglyceride. The present disclosure also provides a method comprising the steps of: bringing the hair care composition into contact with preferably wet or damp hair of a human or animal, in particular long scalp hair of a human, optionally working in and/or massaging to enhance the contact with the hair, optionally waiting for a certain contact time, and rinsing the hair, preferably with an aqueous liquid, in order to terminate or at least reduce further exposure to the hair care composition, as well as a use of the hair care composition for caring for preferably wet or moist hair of a human being or anima.

Abstract: A mild personal care composition that contains an effective amount of a glycolipid biosurfactant, an amphoteric surfactant and is free of thickeners. The glycolipid biosurfactant may be a rhamnolipid or a sophorolipid surfactant that provides good cleansing properties and exhibits consumer desired foam properties. The glycolipid surfactant may be a mixture of sophorolipid surfactants having a hydrophilic/lipophilic balance (HLB) of about 2 to about 7 and an HLB of about 15 to about 20. The composition also includes a sulfate-free anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant and a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A topical composition which when applied to the skin or mucosa produces a breathable non-occlusive protective effect, having a water vapour transmission rate and occlusivity similar to that of Vernix caseosa.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for cosmetic applications. The disclosure includes met betaine, glycerin, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, and sodium chloride. The composition can include Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, glycerin, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, butylene glycol, dicaprylyl carbonate, glyceryl isostearate, glyceryl stearate, peg-8, stearic acid, peg-100 stearate, cetearyl octanoate, and a carbomer. An effective amount of the composition can be applied on skin to cleanse and remove impurities.