Abstract: A wheelchair anchor system for a vehicle, the wheelchair anchor system comprising a support surface configured to support a portion of a wheelchair; a floor mount configured to secure a portion of the wheelchair to a surface of the vehicle; an attachment mechanism for securing a portion of the wheelchair to the floor mount; and a harness configured to secure an occupant of the wheelchair.

Abstract: A wheelchair docking system including a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being movable relative to the lower portion between a lowered position and a raised position. A coupler mechanism engages a wheelchair during a docking operation. The system also includes a first latching mechanism being movable between a retracted position and a latching position such that the first latching mechanism is spaced from the coupler mechanism. A second latching mechanism moves the upper portion of the frame between its lowered position and raised position. The first latching mechanism is partially retracted by a wheelchair during the docking operation, and the first latching mechanism is biased to its latching position when the coupler mechanism engages the wheelchair.

Abstract: A neural network model is in communication with a plurality of sensors to evaluate and determining an operating condition and/or life expectancy of one or more electrical or mechanical subsystems of personal mobility vehicle. The neural network model evaluates subsystem operation in the context of a personal mobility vehicle operational state to determine component status and generate an output indicative of one of component state of health or subsystem operation.

Abstract: A wheelchair with two handles on each side that controls the rotation of the wheels. The handles both have levers that are pulled to seize a firm hold of the wheel to allow the wheels to be operated with the firm grip of a handle instead of circular handrails.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (80) and to a method for navigating and/or guiding the path of a vehicle (200), in particular of a wheelchair, and to a vehicle, in order to achieve increased safety and comfort during operation of the vehicle. The device (80) comprises at least one first sensor, in particular an inertial navigation unit (11), which is designed and arranged so as to detect at least one first body part, in particular an absolute position and/or position and/or rotation and/or translation, of a passenger of the vehicle (200) and to output first sensor signals (S1), and a second sensor, in particular an image-based sensor (21, 22), which is designed and arranged so as to detect at least the first body part of the passenger and/or its features and to output second sensor signals (S2).

Abstract: A vehicle includes a seat on which a passenger is to be seated, a rear suspension to support rear wheels, and a drive source to drive the rear wheels. Pivots of the rear suspension are located forward relative to a rotation shaft of the rear wheels. A relationship WB/Dw?2.5 is satisfied, where WB is a wheelbase of the vehicle, and Dw is an outer diameter of the rear wheels. A relationship 3.0?Hs/Hp is satisfied, where Hp is a height from a level road surface to the pivots, and Hs is a distance in an up-down direction between an upper end portion of a front portion of the seat and a line of action where a reaction of a driving force that the rear wheels receive from the road surface acts on the pivots.

Abstract: Embodiments of a wheelchair and suspension system are provided. In one embodiment, a wheelchair or other vehicle having a wheel assembly is provided. The assembly includes, for example, a housing, a resilient member between two sleeves or casings, and a wheel support connected to a wheel. The resilient member compresses when there is an impact on the wheel and decompresses after the impact. In another embodiment, a wheelchair or other vehicle having a multi-purpose suspension system is provided. In one instance, the system provides suspension between to the main drive wheels and the frame. In a second instance, the system provides suspension between the anti-tip wheels and the frame.

Abstract: A wheelchair structure for preventing pressure ulcers is disclosed. A lifting mechanism is mounted under a seat cushion of a wheelchair, and a knee support is disposed on the front of a seat cushion. When the lifting mechanism lifts the seat cushion, proximal ends of tibias of a user can just lean on the knee support, and a foot pedal of the wheelchair can make the user have a posture with bent knees and in a shape of “<”, so that the user can change a sitting posture to prevent pressure ulcers caused by long-term pressure on the buttocks when sitting in the wheelchair.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a support structure having a patient support deck and a side rail coupled to the support structure. The side rail is movable relative to the support structure. A lock releasably locks the side rail in one or more side rail positions, such as in a raised position and an intermediate position. A manual release is coupled to the side rail and operable to unlock the side rail. A bypass lever is provided to allow a user to raise the side rail from a lowered position to the raised position without locking in the intermediate position. A damper is located inside the side rail to counterbalance the weight of the side rail and assist the user in raising the side rail, bi-directionally. The side rail is formed of first and second walls that are heat staked together to form a lightweight side rail of suitable strength.

Abstract: The object is a transfer harness device to support and assist in the movement of an unsteady person with comfort to the wearer and ease to the assistive person. The transfer harness device includes a belt with at least three points, each of which are connected to a release latch, with the release latches fitting into corresponding latch housings on a central buckle. The release latches each include an outer mold line and the latch housings each include an internal mold line, which outer mold line corresponds to the internal mold line. The transfer harness device also includes at least one handle to allow the assistive person to lift and support the patient's weight in vicinity of the wearers center of gravity as needed.

Abstract: A bed with four moving wheels, the bed has ability to transfer the patient to the lateral bed along with the sheet, comprises two lifting jacks for raising or lowering the frame with sheets, two high power motors for moving the bed in the lateral direction by rack and pinion gears and four low power motors that rotate simultaneously and in opposite directions for locking the sheet at the four corners by rotation of motors and the whole system is powered by a battery and the motors and jacks are controlled by a control panel.

Abstract: Example urine storage assemblies and systems for storing and disposing urine are described. The assembly includes a urine storage container, a lid, and a handle accessory. The lid is secured or securable to an open end of the urine storage container. The lid includes a vacuum port, a urine collection port, a urine disposal port, and a cap secured or securable to the urine disposal port. The handle accessory includes a sleeve and at least one handle. The sleeve is shaped and sized complimentary to at least a portion of the urine storage container.

Abstract: A massage table cover includes a rectangular top portion, four rectangular side portions, and two elastics, operable to cover one section of a foldable massage table. The rectangular front portion includes an opening which receives the handle of the foldable massage table. The massage table cover further includes a rectangular rear reinforcement portion which is coupled with the rectangular rear portion operable to protect the cover when the massage table makes contact with the ground. The cover may further include an opening maintenance portion, a fastener, and a flap.

Abstract: A medical cart is provided for use in patient care, the medical cart comprising: a front; a back; sides; four legs which have a distal end, a proximal end and a bore at least partially therebetween terminating in an aperture at the proximal end; an accessory pole releasably retained in the bore; a bracket attached to each leg proximate to the distal end; a caster rotatably attached to each bracket with a caster mount; a lower shelf in engagement with the sides; an upper shelf retained by the sides and an asymmetric handle which defines a gap.

Abstract: A modular multi-robotic manipulator system for multi-purpose image-guided surgical and diagnostic applications combining multiple open-chain and closed-chain robotic subsystems.

Abstract: Operating table (100) comprising a load sensor assembly (102) having multiple load sensors for measuring at least one variable from which a load acting on the load sensor assembly (102) can be determined, wherein the load sensor assembly (102) is arranged between at least two parts of the operating table (100), and wherein the at least two parts are substantially non movable in relation to one another. The load sensors may be arranged in a shared common plane. Output from the sensors can be used to prevent tipping or overloading of the operating table or portions of the operating table.

Abstract: A wearable module for supporting a part of a user's body for use with a motion assistance apparatus, may include: a cover which comprises a cover base capable of supporting a part of the user's body, a first guide formed at the cover base, and a second guide protruding from the cover base and provided in parallel to the first guide; and a fastening frame which comprises a fastening body, a pair of fastening protruding parts protruding from the fastening body, and a fastening rod connecting, directly or indirectly, the pair of fastening protruding parts and slidable between the first guide and the second guide. Various other embodiments are possible.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for supporting human movements or for protecting against falls, wherein the apparatus can be arranged on a body of a person, the apparatus has contact surfaces with the body, and the contact surfaces are formed completely or partially by at least one contact element, the at least one contact element consists completely or partially of a PCM and the extent to which the at least one contact element bears on the body can be adjusted, and wherein the at least one contact element (2) on the side facing the body of the person (6) has a smaller bearing surface in the resting state than in the movement state.

Abstract: A massage robot having a support casing (1) with at least one arm (2) ending in a manipulator (3). The manipulator (3) includes at least one nozzle (4) for pressurized hot air connected to a compressor and at least one camera (6,7) for observation of a patient. The camera (6,7) is selected from a volumetric and video camera (6), a thermographic camera (7). The manipulator (3) may also includes a distance sensor (8), and preferably a laser pointer (11).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for applying pressure to a body part of a subject, wherein the device comprises a plurality of pressure units and each pressure unit comprises a support structure and a movable member having three translational degrees of freedom relative to the support structure, wherein each pressure unit is connected or connectable to a control unit adapted to control the movement of the movable member relative to the support structure of the pressure unit.

Abstract: A massage chair heat dissipation structure, including: a massage base, having a first side and a second side, with a massage member mounted on the first side; and a fan unit, which is pivot connected to the massage base. When the massage member is massaging the human body, operation of the fan unit drives air therethrough and between the first side and the second side by flowing through a flow path, which prevents a user from having a clammy feeling, and further improves user comfort during massage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a massager with single rod eccentric drive mechanism to provide synchronize wave oscillation treatment. A single rod eccentric drive mechanism provides a wave oscillation motion and heating massage in bed and chairs. The massager includes motors at proximal end of the shaft which accompanied through the plurality of cam assembly and bearing respectively. A timing belt pulley is at distal end of massager to regulate frequency of massage. The arrangement of angular grooved shaft and cam assembly provides lateral conversion of axial rotation movement of shaft in to eccentric movement at the differently positioned cam at regular interval. The cam assembly accompanied with the needle roller housing is at different vertical position, while the rotation of shaft in one circle is equal to 0-360° the cam assembly is arranged in ascending angles like 0°, 45°, 90°, 135°, 180°, 225°, 270°, 315°. The user will be lift on stationary knob adjacent to movable knobs during the operation.

Abstract: A device and method for treating facial skin laxity of a user includes an intraoral vibrational device having a mouthpiece for contacting the dentition to transmit the vibration to facial skin. Instructions are provided for the intraoral vibrational device by placing the mouthpiece over the dentition, applying a vibratory force during a predetermined number of sessions throughout a predetermined treatment period, wherein the skin laxity can be improved than without vibratory treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a massage device with a variable shape for simulating the body and to a method for same, comprising a shaft-shaped core, a casing, within which the shaft-shaped core is at least partly arranged, and a chamber which is formed between the shaft-shaped core and the casing. According to the invention, the chamber is equipped with a plurality of filling bodies which provide the casing with a variable shape according to the arrangement of the filling bodies relative to one another and relative to the shaft-shaped core and the casing.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing therapeutic bubbling massage of a person's body. The apparatus may be adapted to float on, for example, a pond, lake or pool. The apparatus may be formed of pressurized pneumatic tubing having an interior volume that is pressurized with air. The pneumatic tubing may form a frame allowing a user to sit, lie, recline or otherwise be disposed on upper surfaces of the pneumatic tubing. The weight of a user disposed on the upper surfaces of the pneumatic tubing may force a portion of the pneumatic tubing below the surface of the fluid in which the apparatus is floating, such that bubbles are formed when the pressurized gas is allowed to escape the pneumatic tubing through openings, impacting the body of the user. The gas may be heated or may be infused with an aroma.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for pressurization of fluid and delivery of fluid under pressure from a suspended or non-suspended fluid bag into blood vessels are disclosed. The fluid bag apparatus may include a securing device for securing the fluid bag to a holding device. The shape of the securing device may conform to the holding device and may support rolling up an emptying, collapsed or flattened fluid bag around a cylindrically shaped holding device. The holding device may engage with a pressurizing system. The pressurizing system may rotate the holding device prior to or after securing a fluid bag. An engaged pressurizing system may also prevent or control the unraveling of the rolled-up fluid bag. A release device or the motor device may release the engaged pressurizing system to unwind for unraveling and removal of the flattened fluid bag.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to pharmaceutical packages which include a coating that comprises polycyanurate, and methods for the production of such. In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a pharmaceutical package may comprise a glass container comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface may be an outer surface of the glass container. The pharmaceutical package may further comprise a coating positioned over at least a portion of the first surface of the glass container. The coating may comprise polycyanurate.

Abstract: Induction seal liners for containers include active polymer compositions that function as active agents within the container during storage of products and which may be easily removed and discarded after opening the container. The active agents can include antioxidant or oxygen scavenging materials, anti-melanosic agents, desiccants, antimicrobial agents, odor reducing agents, and others. The induction seal liners herein extend the shelf life of products while affixed to the opening of a container. An induction seal for a container, the induction seal comprising: a mounting sheet; and an induction seal liner attached to a headspace-facing surface of the mounting sheet, the induction seal liner comprising an active polymer component including a multiphase polymer composition, wherein a mounting portion is located or exposed between an outer edge of the induction seal liner and an outer edge of the mounting sheet.

Abstract: The high-density sterile magazine presented improves the transportation and storage of multiple vessels in the filling process. The magazine provides an access port providing access to a sterile interior volume and a first internal slot for aligning vessel carriers holding a number of vessels. The vessel carriers slide along the internal slot, sequentially presenting themselves at the access port. When interfaced with an isolator port of a filling machine, the vessel carriers are consecutively removed from the magazine. The compact rectangular design optimizes storage density, and the sterilisable or sterilized port opens perpendicular to the vessel carriers. A removable or puncturable barrier ensures sterility until access is required. Gravity-assisted sliding occurs when the magazine is oriented with the port lower than the top, enhancing efficiency.

Abstract: A medication and identification information transfer system is provided that includes a primary medication container, a secondary medication container, a secondary container label and a medication information transfer apparatus. The medication information transfer apparatus, when coupled to the primary medication container, can transfer information indicative of the contents of the primary medication container to a medication delivery device such as an intelligent injection site. The medication information transfer apparatus has a shape and size enabling it to be connected to an adapter for removal of medication from the primary medication container which enables transfer of the medication to a secondary container while simultaneously transferring information about the medication in the primary medication container to the injection site. In some implementations, the medication injection site can be placed on a fluid delivery line for infusion into a patient.

Abstract: A medicine feeder capable of moderately recovering the height regulation function of a tablet height regulation mechanism in such a range that even fragile medicine pieces are not damaged and by a simple means. An alignment regulation mechanism includes a tablet height regulation mechanism including a plurality of suspended objects suspended over an annular upper end surface, and the tablet height regulation mechanism is configured to regulate heights of medicine pieces using the plurality of suspended objects. The plurality of suspended objects include at least one deformable suspended object that is deformed when a lower end portion of the deformable suspended object is pushed sideways and at least one non-deformable suspended object that is not deformed when a lower end portion of the non-deformable suspended object is pushed sideways with an upper end portion of the non-deformable suspended object being swingably supported.

Abstract: A dental product is provided for forming a hydroxyapatite-based endodontic cement in the presence of moisture. The formed cement is suitable for simple ultrasonic tip reworking.

Abstract: A method that includes applying a liquid pre-coloring solution to a gum section of a zirconia dental prosthesis, wherein the liquid pre-coloring solution comprises erbium in an amount of at least 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A curable mixture and method of using the mixture are disclosed. In some embodiments, the mixture comprises a water soluble acrylate-based monomer, a water-soluble acrylamide-based monomer, or a mixture thereof, and has properties suitable for use as a tooth filling after curing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition in solid form comprising cosmetic actives which is soluble and a method for producing the same. Also provided is a kit comprising two or more compositions in solid form and a vial for reconstituting, holding and dispensing a fluid cosmetic.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of selecting a polyether polysiloxane surfactant to optimise an alcohol and water containing foaming cleansing composition selecting an amount of alcohol to be used in the final composition; and selecting the degree of polymerisation of the backbone of the siloxane (PDMS) of the polyether polysiloxane surfactant and the degree of polymerisation of polyether side groups of the polyether polysiloxane surfactant for that amount of alcohol from a predetermined optimisation calibration, where the alcohol is a C1 to C4 straight or branched chain alcohol, the polysiloxane backbone is polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and the polyether is selected from a polyethylene oxide (PEO), polypropylene oxide (PPO) or a mixed PEO/PPO polyether.

Abstract: The present invention provides biodegradable microcapsules, that can encapsulate and retain cargoes such as, lipophilic or hydrophobic core materials comprising fragrances, butters, essential or other oils; or oil solubilized ingredients process of making said biodegradable microcapsules and their applications in various industries. Present invention further provides biodegradable shell materials that show evidence of biodegradation or non-persistence in aquatic based and/or soil or compost based environments.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a single-use cleanser pod including a cleanser that is substantially free of water. The cleanser may be made up of a surfactant and a thickening agent. A water-soluble film may surround the cleanser. The film may have an outer surface configured to interact with an external environment, and an inner surface defining a cavity that retains the cleanser. The cleanser may be configured to form a cleaning solution when mixed with a measured amount of water.

Abstract: Disclosed are encapsulated perfume compositions showing improved balance between storage stability in consumer products and perfume diffusivity from intact microcapsules deposited on substrates (so-called pre-rub performance), the compositions comprising a combination of long chain aldehydes having 10 carbon atoms or more and/or tertiary alcohols having 10 carbon atoms or more, in combination with blooming perfume ingredients.

Abstract: Disclosed are encapsulated perfume compositions showing improved balance between storage stability in consumer products and perfume diffusivity from intact microcapsules deposited on substrates (so-called pre-rub performance), the compositions comprising a combination of long chain aldehydes having 10 carbon atoms or more and/or tertiary alcohols having 10 carbon atoms or more, in combination with blooming perfume ingredients.

Abstract: A vegan anhydrous semi-solid composition may be provided, that includes at least 30% by weight of an organic solvent, a rheology modifier system, 5-15% by weight of waxes, and a particulate. The rheology modify system includes disteardimonium hectorite and silica silylate, where there is a ratio R1 of a percent by weight of disteardimonium hectorite to silica silylate that is 2.1<RI<6. The waxes include a hard wax and a soft wax. The particulate includes a pigment, a pearlescent agent, a filler, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process and a kit for dyeing keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, using selected natural dyes and an iron(II) salt. The kit includes an aqueous composition (M) and an aqueous composition (T), where the aqueous composition (M) includes a polyphenol and a buffer system. The aqueous composition (T) includes a salt of the divalent iron cation Fe(II), and optionally includes a buffer.

Abstract: A hair cleansing composition including the following components (A) and (B): (A) an internal olefin sulfonic acid having 16 carbon atoms or a salt thereof, obtained by sulfonation of a raw material olefin having 16 carbon atoms and having an average double bond position of 3.9-position or more and 4.5-position or less, and (B) a cationic polymer. A mass ratio of a content of the component (A) to a content of the component (B), (A)/(B), is 1 or more and 500 or less.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to kits and methods, which are particularly useful for repairing, strengthening, and protecting hair from damage. The kits and methods employ one or more booster compositions, which can be added to a separate hair-treatment composition for application to the hair, or can be applied individually to the hair in a sequence with a separate hair-treatment composition. The booster compositions include: at least 0.5 wt. % of at least one amino acid or amino sulfonic acid, and/or a salt thereof; at least 0.5 wt. % of at least one non-polymeric mono, di, or tricarboxylic acid, and/or a salt thereof; and water. Hair treated with the kits and methods exhibit desirable cosmetic properties such as smoothness, gloss, improved combability, and enhanced strength and elasticity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising (a) at least one glycolipid; and (b) at least one salicylic acid derivative represented by formula (I). The composition according to the present invention can provide an effect of removing or decreasing keratinous plugs in keratinous substances, such as skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of skin conditions with neurotoxins, and non-therapeutic uses for cosmetic treatment of the skin. Administration of the neurotoxin induces secretion of one or more sebaceous lipid(s) selected from a squalene, a fatty acid, a cholesterol, and a wax ester to an epidermal layer of skin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of evening skin tone or lightening skin of a person. The method can include topically applying a composition to skin having uneven skin tone. The composition can include an effective amount of Pfaffia paniculata root extract, Ptychopetalum olacoides bark/stem extract, and Trichilia catigua extract to even the person's skin tone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the reduction of rancidity of vegetable oils which are prone to get rancid by adding an ester of a fatty acid and dextrin and/or a mixture of branched and linear saturated C15-C19 alkanes. This allows to obtain a longer shelf-life of these vegetable oils and its cosmetic composition without 5 adding antioxidants.

Abstract: A transparent anhydrous composition for caring for a keratin material comprises: a) at least one acetylated hyaluronic acid or its salt; and b) propylene glycol. And a non-therapeutic process for caring for a keratin material comprises applying the composition onto the keratin material.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to a mascara composition. The mascara composition includes a polyacrylate component. The mascara composition further optionally includes at least one of a polyvinylpryrrollidone component, an acrylate copolymer component, an acrylic acid copolymer component, an eicosene copolymer component, a structurant component, and a fiber component.