Abstract: A tray for securing an implantable device to a carrier member includes a slot configured to retain the carrier member and a receptacle adjacent the slot. The carrier member surrounds a shaft of the implantable device. The receptacle has a first width at a proximal end of the receptacle to receive first and second arms of the implantable device in an initial state in which the first and second arms extend substantially perpendicularly from the shaft. The receptacle has a second width at a distal end of the receptacle for receiving the first and second arms of the implantable device in a collapsed state in which the first and second arms are folded against the shaft such that the carrier member can be slid over the first and second arms to retain the first and second arms. The second width is less than the first width.

Abstract: An apparatus that includes a mask is provided, the mask including one or more fixation anchoring devices, each configured to anchor to an at least one body part within a user, wherein the at least one body part includes at least a portion of one or more of an oral, nasal, pharyngeal, and a respiratory airway; one or more skin covers, each capable of covering at least a portion of the user's face, wherein one or more of the fixation anchoring devices are connected to one or more skin covers; one or more conduits, each connected to at least a portion of one of the skin covers, wherein one or more of a gas, solid, liquid, and gel are transmitted through each of the conduits; and one or more sealing pads, each connected to at least one of one of the skin coverings and one of the fixation anchoring devices.

Abstract: An ophthalmic applicator for treating an eye of a user includes a housing and a reservoir, supported by the housing, for containing a liquid for treating the eye. The applicator also includes a nozzle supported by the housing and operatively connected to the reservoir. The nozzle is configured a non-gravitationally directed dose of the liquid. The applicator further includes a proximity sensor configured to identify the eye, left or right, to which the applicator is applying the liquid to the eye of the user.

Abstract: Medicament delivery devices are provided for metering delivery of a medicament over a time period to an ocular tissue. The device includes a tube, a microporous core, and a body portion with an external surface defining an internal reservoir. External surface defines a port of the body portion disposed to facilitate a first passage of the medicament from the reservoir. Tube length defines a second passage of the medicament from the first end to the second end of the tube. First end is coupled to the port to receive the first passage of the medicament from the reservoir. Second end is disposed at a distance from the first end to deliver the medicament to the ocular tissue. Microporous core is disposed in the lumen along at least a portion of the tube length and has a porosity that meters the second passage of the medicament.

Abstract: An ophthalmic device including a cannula having a cannula distal end, a lumen, and at least one fluid outlet is provided. The cannula is configured to deliver a fluid. A sleeve is disposed around the cannula and has a sleeve distal end. A handle is coupled to the sleeve and the cannula, the handle having an actuator. An internal mechanism is coupled to the actuator and configured to retract the sleeve relative to the cannula.

Abstract: A system (100) includes a first assembly (110A) and a second assembly (110B). The first assembly (110A) includes a body (120) forming a first interior volume, a plunger (130) comprising a first distal end disposed within the first interior volume, a wire comprising a first distal end secured to the first distal end of the plunger (130), and a plunger clip (140) configured to interface with the plunger (130) and the body (120) to prevent actuation of the plunger (130). The second assembly (110B) includes a cowl (150) forming a second interior volume, a needle comprising a hub and a shaft, and a cowl cap disposed partially within the hub to secure the implant in the shaft. A first distal end of the shaft is connected to the hub. The hub is disposed within the second interior volume. The shaft is configured to receive an implant.

Abstract: An eye drop monitoring device for monitoring gravity-driven placement of an eye drop into an eye of a patient includes a light source configured to selectively direct light toward at least one of the eye and the eye drop. The light is backscattered by at least one of the eye and the eye drop. A light detector is configured to detect the backscattered light from at least one of the eye and the eye drop and responsively produce at least one backscatter signal. An accelerometer is configured to determine a spatial position of the device and responsively produce a device position signal. A processing unit is configured to receive the at least one backscatter signal and the device position signal and responsively produce a drop-on-target signal indicative of a likelihood that the eye drop fell into a predetermined position with respect to the eye.

Abstract: An eye sprayer includes a spray nozzle having a nozzle axis. the spray nozzle is configured to produce eye spray. The eye sprayer also includes a concave mirror with an opening configured to allow for the delivery eye spray from the spray nozzle. The eye sprayer further includes a light emitter configured to produce a visible light beam directed from the mirror along the nozzle axis.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for delivering a sheet of tissue into the eye in such a way that damage to the tissue is minimized, damage to the eye during insertion and manipulation of the tissue is minimized, and the tissue is released and delivered in a precise and controlled fashion.

Abstract: An ophthalmological laser device is disclosed, the ophthalmological laser device comprising: a base station having: a treatment laser source configured to generate a treatment laser beam, a scanner arranged in a beam path of the treatment laser beam, wherein the scanner comprises a deflecting element pivotable about two axes, wherein both axes lie in a virtual plane arranged substantially parallel to a deflecting plane of the deflecting element and the two axes are arranged orthogonal to each other; an application head; and an arm arranged between the base station and the application head.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are provided for wavefront vision correction beyond a spherocylindrical correction. Wavefront customization involves: 1) measuring wave aberration of an individual eye, 2) determining a spherocylindrical correction from the measured wavefront and a deficiency factor for the determined spherocylindrical correction, 3) inducing spherical aberration into eye's central pupil to mitigate residual aberrations beyond the spherocylindrical correction. Wavefront-optimized vision corrections can be applied to contact lenses, implantable contact lenses, intraocular lenses (IDLs), phakic IDLs, and laser vision corrections.

Abstract: Generation of treatment recommendations for topographic-based excimer laser surgical procedures is described that includes generating accurate cylinder compensation and spherical compensation values that are adjusted to compensate for unique characteristics of advanced topographic-based excimer laser surgical systems. Generating treatment recommendations generally includes determining a topographic vector from a topographic corneal map of the eye, determining a posterior astigmatism vector and an anterior astigmatism vector for the eye, and generating an interior astigmatism vector using the topographic vector, the posterior astigmatism vector, the anterior astigmatism vector, and a manifest astigmatism vector. In various embodiments, the cylinder compensation is generated using the interior astigmatism vector and the posterior astigmatism vector, and the spherical compensation is generated using an initial spherical compensation modified by a topographic addback modifier and a cylinder addback modifier.

Abstract: The assembly for laser treatment of ocular opacities consists of: a measurement system for obtaining depth information regarding ocular structures; a laser system; an eye-tracker unit; a display unit; and a control-and-operating unit. According to the invention, the control-and-operating unit is designed to determine, from the depth profiles, the depth of ocular structures relative to the depth of the laser focus, and, in particular for the retina and the capsular bag, to determine a blocked zone for the laser treatment. Furthermore, the control-and-operating unit is designed to generate, at least for the blocked zones of the retina and capsular bag and the laser focus, at least one tag in each case, the characteristic of which corresponds to the particular depth in the eye, in order to display these tags on the display unit and to overlay them with the live image.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a laser (18) for the separation of a volume body (12) with an anterior interface (16) and with a posterior interface (14): determining a depth relief (48) of the volume body (12) to be generated between the anterior interface (16) and the posterior interface (14); determining a reference point (52) of an axis of symmetry of the determined depth relief (48) or of a respective interface (14, 16) by means of the control device (20); controlling the laser (18) starting from the determined reference point (52) in tracks circle-like at least in certain areas such that it emits pulsed laser pulses in a shot sequence in a predefined pattern into the material, wherein the interfaces are generated by means of an interaction of the individual laser pulses with the cornea (44) by the generation of a plurality of cavitation bubbles (40) along the circle-like tracks.

Abstract: A method of treating a patulous Eustachian tube includes forming a first pocket in a wall of a nasopharynx region proximate to a pharyngeal ostium, inserting a resiliently biased implant within the first pocket, and allowing the resiliently biased implant to expand within the first pocket to thereby urge the Eustachian tube towards a closed state. The wire implant may include a resilient stent or other resilient wire structure. In some versions, a deployment device having a balloon is used to deploy a malleable implant. This deployment device has a malleable implant disposed around the balloon, which is disposed around a guide catheter. The balloon is inflated and expands the malleable implant. The malleable implant retains the expanded shape and urges the Eustachian tube toward a closed state.

Abstract: Non-adhesive articles include an elastomeric layer, where the elastomeric layer has a plurality of cuts arrayed in a pattern. The cuts are gaps, but the gaps are not visible to the naked eye when the article is in an unstressed state, and in a stressed state, at least some of the cuts become gaps that are visible to the naked eye. The gaps are perforations in the elastomeric layer and are apertures through which one can view through the elastomeric layer. The perforations indicate the presence of stress in the article, and the elastomeric layer has a lower effective modulus of elasticity in at least one axis than an identical elastomeric layer without the plurality of cuts.

Abstract: The invention relates to new laminate showing excellent properties when being adhered to a surface such as the skin. The laminate can for example be used for the preparation of articles such as wound dressings which are used for promoting/supporting the process of the healing of a wound.

Abstract: Provided are buffered adhesive compositions comprising a high molecular weight non-neutralized polymeric acid and a high molecular weight partially neutralized polymeric acid and products such as wound dressings and ostomy skin barriers incorporating the compositions.

Abstract: Devices and methods for wound treatment are disclosed. A chamber may define a treatment space having an interior engineered surface including a plurality of structures configured to provide pathways for the distribution of negative pressure and to exert mechanical stress on a wound. In some specific embodiments, the devices and methods may treat wounds on the head, neck, and face. One or more tubes may be in fluid communication with the treatment space to facilitate the application of negative pressure, the introduction of therapeutic agents, and the removal of wound material.

Abstract: A negative pressure wound therapy system includes a wound dressing, at least one pump fluidly coupled to the fluid interface, a pressure sensor fluidly coupled to the wound dressing, a control housing, and an electrical coupler. The wound dressing includes a sealing layer, an absorbent layer adjacent to the sealing layer, and a fluid interface attached to at least one of the sealing layer or the absorbent layer. The at least one pump is configured to apply negative pressure to the fluid interface to draw fluid from the wound dressing via the fluid interface. The pressure sensor is configured to detect a fluid pressure of the wound dressing. The control housing is remote from the wound dressing. The electrical coupler is configured to removably connect the control housing to the at least one pump.

Abstract: A therapeutic compression garment, including: a body portion; and a spine portion, wherein the bands extending from either the body portion and/or spine portion attach the body and spine portions together when the body and spine portions are wrapped around a body limb, and wherein the spine portion is releasably attached onto the body portion such that the spine portion is positionable at different locations on the body portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing an elastic laminate for an disposable absorbent hygiene product, said elastic laminate comprises at least a first continuous sheet and at least one elastic strand. Furthermore, it is disclosed an apparatus and a disposable absorbent hygiene product comprising an elastic laminate manufactured according to the method.

Abstract: Tampons including an elongate body and a removal string extending from a removal end of the elongate body. The tampons may include a flow path that directs menses across the elongate body. The tampons may include a plurality of longitudinal ribs crossing the flow path. The plurality of longitudinal ribs facilitate expansion of the elongate body.

Abstract: There is provided a tampon pledget that includes one or more enhanced features that result in the pledget exhibiting increased bypass leakage prevention. These enhanced features may include, but are not limited to, geometry, absorption, and any combinations thereof. There is also provided one or more methods for constructing a tampon pledget having increased bypass leakage protection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a swab applicator (1) for use with a sampling cloth (4) comprising a swab rod (2) and an elongated swab head (3) disposed at an end of the swab rod (2) and the swab rod and head are connected to one another at a breakable section (5) which comprises two connection walls (6) formed integrally with the swab rod (2) and head (3) and a through hole (7) extending transversally on the central longitudinal axis of the breakable section (5) and delimited by the connection walls (6), wherein each of the connection walls (6) has two lateral side faces that taper in the proximity of the breakable section (5) towards its central transverse axis resulting in a pre-determined minimum length and thickness of each of the two connection walls (6) proximally to the central transverse axis of the breakable section (5) such that the two connection walls (6) are strong enough to hold the swab rod (2) and swab head (3) together during normal use of the applicator (1) and breakable upon application

Abstract: An absorbent article is disclosed. The article includes a topsheet formed of a section of formed nonwoven web material having an ordered arrangement of zones, each zone comprising one or more attenuated regions adjacent to one or more built-up regions, wherein the attenuated regions have a first average basis weight and the built-up regions have a second average basis weight, wherein the first average basis weight is less than the second average basis weight, the difference in basis weights corresponding to disposition of the filaments according to the ordered arrangement. The attenuated region(s) may include a plurality of discrete low bulk portions arranged in a pattern disposed along a longitudinal axis of the article, which facilitate z-direction movement of fluid through the topsheet and inhibit spreading of a fluid stain along the topsheet in the x and y directions.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a liquid pervious topsheet (300), a liquid impervious backsheet (200), absorbent material positioned between the liquid pervious topsheet and the liquid impervious backsheet, and a bottom layer between the absorbent material and the liquid impervious backsheet, wherein the absorbent material comprises superabsorbent particles and cellulosic fluff pulp and Nis arranged such that one or more channels are formed, wherein preferably substantially no absorbent material is present in the one or more channels, wherein the bottom layer is in contact with the absorbent material and has an average density between 20 and 400 kg/m3, preferably between 20 and 300 kg/m3, more preferably between 20 and 250 kg/m3, even more preferably between 20 and 200 kg/m3, e.g. between 20 and 120 kg/m3.

Abstract: The present disclosure invention relates to a disposable absorbent article (100) comprising a liquid-pervious topsheet (10), a liquid-impervious backsheet (20) and an absorbent assembly (30) between the topsheet (10) and the backsheet (20). The absorbent assembly (30) comprises an absorbent core (40), an upper core wrap (50) and a lower core wrap (60). The absorbent core (40) comprises at least two cavities (70) free of absorbent material wherein the upper core wrap (50) and the lower core wrap (60) are permanently attached to each other, said cavities (70) being interconnected via at least one connecting line (80) comprising absorbent material. The absorbent core (40) has a first basis weight in the zone out of the cavities (70) and the connecting lines (80) and a second basis weight in the connecting lines (80), the first basis weight being greater than the second basis weight. in the cavities (70).

Abstract: An absorbent article including an absorbent core sandwiched between a liquid-permeable topsheet and a liquid-impermeable backsheet, and comprises a front portion, a back portion and a crotch portion located between the front portion and the back portion. The absorbent component includes a coherent area in only the front portion and the crotch portion of the absorbent article. The absorbent component includes oblong high basis weight areas of absorbent material alternating with oblong low basis weight areas of absorbent material. The high basis weight areas of absorbent material and the low basis weight areas of absorbent material not extending into the back portion of the absorbent article. The core comprises a conformance zone with absorbent material in the back portion of the absorbent article having 5-50% of the total average basis weight of the absorbent material in the absorbent component in the front portion of the absorbent article.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising an absorbent core sandwiched between a liquid permeable topsheet and a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an acquisition distribution system positioned between said topsheet and said absorbent core, wherein the absorbent core comprises absorbent material selected from the group consisting of cellulose fibers, superabsorbent polymers and combinations thereof, wherein said absorbent material is contained within at least one core wrap substrate enclosing said absorbent material, and wherein a top layer of said core wrap is adhered to a bottom layer of said core wrap to form one or more channels substantially free of said absorbent material, wherein said channels have a length extending along a longitudinal axis and the absorbent core has a length extending along said longitudinal axis and wherein the length of said channels is from 10% to 95% of the length of said absorbent core and wherein said channels each follow a substantially continuous path such as from a first end of a chan

Abstract: A feminine hygiene product wrapper, comprising a front panel having a closed side lengthwise edge, an open side lengthwise edge, a bottom widthwise edge, and a top widthwise edge; a back panel having a closed side lengthwise edge, an open side lengthwise edge, a bottom widthwise edge, and a top widthwise edge; and an expandable side panel having a lengthwise extending first side edge, a lengthwise extending second side edge, a top edge, and a bottom edge, wherein the lengthwise extending first side edge is attached to the open side lengthwise edge of the front panel, and the lengthwise extending second side edge is attached to the open side lengthwise edge of the back panel.

Abstract: A protective system for a patient transport apparatus includes the patient transport apparatus with a base arranged for movement along floor surfaces and an intermediate frame coupled to the base and supporting a patient support deck. A mattress is disposed on the patient support deck. The protective system further includes a keeper coupled to the intermediate frame and further includes a cover having a first side configured to absorb fluid and a second side configured to at least partially limit fluid from transferring through the cover towards the first side. The cover is movable by a caregiver between three positions: (i) a stowed position secured within the keeper, (ii) an environmental deployed position with the first side facing towards the mattress, and (iii) a patient deployed position with the first side facing away from the mattress.

Abstract: An apparatus for powering a manual wheelchair with rear wheels that includes a motor and pair of powered drive wheels, with each powered drive wheel in contact with a respective rear wheel of the manual wheelchair. Some embodiments of the powered apparatus include a piston assembly coupled to each of the powered drive wheels, whereby movement of the piston assembly to a disengaged position ceases motorized control of the wheelchair. The piston assembly may also be utilized as a “build-in” emergency stopping feature for motorized wheelchairs. A controller for operating the powered apparatus also is contemplated.

Abstract: A powered track attachment for a wheelchair is disclosed. In an example, the powered track attachment includes a frame supporting an electric motor. A wheel platform is attached to the frame and supports wheels on the wheelchair. At least one track system is provided having a plurality of individual track members. A majority of the plurality of individual track members have protrusions formed thereon. The plurality of individual track members linked together forming a continuous track. At least one drive cog of the at least one track system has a plurality of depressions formed therein. The plurality of depressions mate with the protrusions formed on the individual track members of the at least one track system. The at least one drive cog rotates under power of the electric motor to move the continuous track and thereby move the wheelchair across terrain.

Abstract: Improved bathing apparatus and their conformations. The improved bathing apparatus includes descriptions of efficient methods used in bathing bedridden persons without the need to move them from the bed. The process will include devices used in collection of body waste generated by bedridden individuals. Since cleanliness of bedridden individuals is paramount to continuing health as well as prevention of new infections, the devices are converted to a secondary use for bathing since a conduit can also be used for drainage of wastewater from showering or bathing. An impermeable layer with a spout leading into the conduit is placed under the patient. The wastewater generated can be collected for disposal or directed to a drainage system. Several iterations of the bath system are described, presenting a choice for the user depending on conformations of and attachments to the bed. In all conformations, the drainage outlet can be stoppered to generate a pool of water when needed.

Abstract: A system can include a foundation structure and a sensor. The foundation structure can have a plurality of deck panels configured to support a mattress. The plurality of deck panels can include a head panel. The plurality of deck panels can have a head, a foot, a first side, and a second side, a first edge along the head, a second edge along the foot opposite of the first edge, a third edge along the first side, and a fourth edge along the second side opposite the third edge. The sensor can be configured to detect a sound indicative of a snore. The sensor can be positioned along the third edge or fourth edge of the head panel.

Abstract: A safety bed for children and adults who may have special needs includes a frame having a base frame, an upper frame and four vertical poles between the base frame and the upper frame at their respective corners; a mattress support structure supported by the base frame; and an enclosure attached to the frame, said enclosure comprising a ceiling, a base and four walls. A mattress within the enclosure is supported by the mattress support structure so that a sheet may be attached to the four walls of the enclosure at a position approximately equal to the top of the mattress. The enclosure may include a variety of device for monitoring and communicating with an occupant of the bed, including a camera, a light source and other sensors that may be remotely controlled over a network.

Abstract: A lift assist device for supporting and lifting the mass (or partial mass) of a human user. In some embodiments, an apparatus is provided which is a fall recovery device to assist in raising human users from an initial position, to a position elevated relative to the initial position. In certain example embodiments, this can include assisting fallen human users to return to a sitting position from a fallen position, or even assisting the user to obtain a standing position. In other embodiments, a hybrid walker and fall recovery device. In alternative embodiments, a hybrid wheeled walker and fall recovery device. In preferred embodiments, a hybrid wheeled walker and fall recovery device which aids a human user to walk while in a standing position and includes a seat which is raisable and lowerable by mechanical means, such as a linear actuator, to assist in returning a fallen human user back to a seated or standing (or other raised) position.

Abstract: A patient transport apparatus comprising a support frame, a base, a bracket coupled to the support frame and comprising a channel being non-linear, a frame assembly coupled between the support frame and the base and comprising a slidable member disposed in the channel, the slidable member being moveable between a plurality of different positions in the channel to place the support frame in a plurality of different poses relative to the base. The patient transport apparatus also comprises a sensor configured to detect the slidable member in the channel and produce a reading, as well as a controller coupled to the sensor and configured to receive the reading from the sensor, determine the position of the slidable member in the channel based on the reading, and determine the pose of the support frame relative to the base based on the determined position of the slidable member.

Abstract: A lifting apparatus configured to autonomously traverse to a location proximate a fallen individual and provide assistance to the fallen individual so as to return the fallen individual to a standing position. The lifting apparatus of the present invention includes a movement assembly operable to provide the required directional movement to traverse to a fallen individual. The present invention includes a mapping module that provides objection detection operable to inhibit the lifting apparatus from colliding with objects during the process of traversing to a fallen individual. A vitals sign monitoring module is deployed to provide accurate detection of the fallen individual distinguishing from an inanimate object. A voice recognition module is provided and is configured to facilitate voice operation of the lifting apparatus. A lifting member is movable between a first and second position and is configured to provide support for a fallen individual.

Abstract: A slingbar includes a sling attachment member. The sling attachment member includes a frame including a base having a top end and a bottom end, and a hook extending from the bottom end to a hook terminus. The hook terminus and the top end of the base define an opening. The hook, base, and opening bound an interior of the attachment member. A closure element includes an outboard gate hinged to the hook terminus and an inboard gate hinged to the base. The gates have a default state in which each gate extends laterally only part way across the opening.

Abstract: An eyesight improvement method operable to reduce or eliminate the effects of eye disease such as but not limited to presbyopia wherein the present invention deploys utilization of a hyperbaric chamber. The present invention includes utilization of a hyperbaric chamber wherein the participant in the method of the present invention will engage in a consecutive quantity of treatment sessions to be executed during a prescribed treatment term. The treatment sessions can range from fifteen to one hundred and fifty minutes with a preferred embodiment time of ninety minutes. The pressure within the hyperbaric chamber is set at a range of one and a half to two and a half atmospheric pressure with a preferred pressure at two atmospheric pressure. The preferred embodiment includes a treatment term of three months with a range being between one and five months.

Abstract: A dental treatment unit comprising: a dentist's board for interaction with a human operator, a scialytic lamp, a hydrogroup, a plurality of electronic boards connected through a BUS, a patient chair, and provided with an NFC reader configured to automatically activate the communication with at least one NFC tag carried by a human operator, when the NFC tag is close to the NFC reader at a reading range less than 10 cm, the NFC reader is configured for registering a human operator carrying the NFC tag at a first connection with the dental treatment unit.

Abstract: A casket lid includes a lid body that extends partially over a casket body configured to receive a human body in supine position, the lid body having a first side configured to extend along a portion of a first casket body side, a second side configured to extend along a portion of a second casket body side, a first end configured to extend along a first casket body end, and an open end. A skirt assembly includes a substrate having a top edge, and further includes at least one sheet of flexible material affixed to and extending over the top edge and downward from the substrate. The sheet of flexible material extends to or below a vertical level of a lowest portion of at least one of the first side and the second side.

Abstract: A device for automatically releasing cremated ashes, including a chamber for containing cremated ashes; and a release mechanism configured to selectively release cremated ashes contained in the chamber to the external environment. The release mechanism includes an annular outer member, and an inner member at least partially radially inward of the outer member. The outer member includes an outlet from the chamber. The release mechanism is configured to translate the inner member and the outer member relative to each other along a common longitudinal axis from a first relative position, in which release of cremated ashes in the chamber through the outlet is inhibited, to a second relative position, in which release of cremated ashes in the chamber through the outlet is enabled. In the first relative position, the inner member is in contact with the outer member so as to cover the outlet. In the second relative position, the inner member is spaced from the outer member.

Abstract: A treatment force application device includes a proximal end having a weight and having a support for a practitioner; a distal end having a treatment interface configured for applying a therapeutic treatment including at least a treatment force; and a connection between the support and the treatment interface. The connection is lockably adjustable by the practitioner to establish a placement of the treatment interface relative to the support. The weight is sufficient to substantially prevent movement of the treatment interface relative to the support when the connection is locked. The support enables movement of the practitioner to provide a practitioner force, and the practitioner force is transferred from the support to the treatment interface through the connection.

Abstract: A device allowing a healthcare provider to fit a patient for spinal decompression treatment with a lower body harness, a ‘body harness’, that utilizes inflatable-pockets, and an external pressure exchange adapter to increase and decrease the degree to which a body harness is compressed about the pelvic girdle of a patient. The device incorporates one or more high-tension straps arrayed to connect the bottom edge of the body harness at one or more points to a high-strength ring configured to hang centered several inches below the body harness. The device accepts pressured gas from an external high-pressure source.

Abstract: A spinal decompression device incorporating mechanisms allowing a healthcare provider or other user to prescribe one or several maximum spinal elongation limits before and during the course of a spinal decompression treatment. The degree of spinal elongation is limited by the range of motion of a lower portion of the treatment bed in relation to the upper portion of the treatment bed. The device allows a healthcare provider to prescribe patient specific spinal elongation profiles which may be tailored according to a patient's presentation at the time of treatment and also according to results from previous spinal decompression treatments.

Abstract: A device for spinal decompression therapy incorporating a handheld remote control. The handheld remote control allows a healthcare provider to prescribe both limits on, and adjustments to, the configuration of a modern spinal decompression device prior to and during a spinal decompression treatment. In certain embodiments, the handheld remote control may be used by a healthcare provider to make adjustments to a maximum spinal-elongation limit as well as to the height of an inflatable lordotic support housed within an upper mattress.

Abstract: An eyesight training device and a method therefor are provided. The device includes a binocular visual-field separation device, including a double-separation plate assembly and an adjustable unit, the double-separation plate assembly including two separation plates which are movably connected to form an included angle, and the adjustable unit is used for adjusting the included angle between the two separation plates; and a display screen, wherein the double-separation plate assembly separates the display screen into a left visual field and a right visual field. The method includes: arranging two separation plates at a near-screen side; providing at least one movable training visual target at each of the left and right sides of the separated display screen, respectively; when divergent fusional ability of the trainee's brain visual center reaches its limit, the two training visual targets return along original paths to their starting positions, respectively, and repeating the process at least twice.