Abstract: The disclosure relates to a hearing implant, an external hearing device and a hearing system wherein the hearing implant is implantable in a user. The hearing implant comprises an electrode array for stimulating a cochlea nerve of the user and a rechargeable battery assembly comprising a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery is chargeable by power or energy supplied by an external charging device via a wireless magnetic induction link.

Abstract: Cochlear implant systems can include an inner ear sensor configured to receive a stimulus signal from the cochlear tissue of a wearer and generate an input signal based on the received stimulus signal. The inner ear sensor can be configured to detect pressure, for example, within a wearer's cochlear tissue and generate an input signal based on the detected pressure. The inner ear sensor can be integrated with a cochlear electrode implanted in the cochlear tissue. Systems can include a signal processor programmed with a transfer function and configured to receive an input signal and output a stimulation signal based on the received input signal and transfer function. Systems can include an implantable battery and/or communication module in communication with the signal processor. The implantable battery and/or communication module can be configured to interface with and update the transfer function of the signal processor.

Abstract: A close-loop deep brain stimulation algorithm system for Parkinson's disease includes a memory and a processor. The processor includes a deep brain stimulation (DBS) simulation module, a virtual brain network module, a feature extraction module, and a reinforcement learning module. The deep brain stimulation simulation module is adapted to combine a deep brain stimulation waveform according to the stimulation frequency and the stimulation amplitude and output the deep brain stimulation waveform. The virtual brain network module is adapted to receive the deep brain stimulation waveform to output a synaptic signal and calculate a reward parameter. The feature extraction module is adapted to receive the synaptic signal and extract a plurality of feature values according to the synaptic signal.

Abstract: Methods of improving addiction in a patient in need thereof are provided. Methods include exposing the patient to drug related cues and measuring the patient's craving levels or physiological levels during or after cue exposure to determine the patient's status or condition. Such a determination can indicate whether the patient is at risk of engaging in the addictive activity and can guide therapeutic intervention.

Abstract: Methods of improving addiction in a patient in need thereof are provided. Methods include exposing the patient to drug related cues and measuring the patient's craving levels or physiological levels during or after cue exposure to determine the patient's status or condition. Such a determination can indicate whether the patient is at risk of engaging in the addictive activity and can guide therapeutic intervention.

Abstract: Sensitivity of sensory nerves of a body portion is increased by activating at least one computer processor to iteratively simultaneously apply sets of electrical stimulation pulses to two locations upon a surface of the body portion; receive an input indicative of whether the subject sensed the sets of electrical stimulation pulses as having been applied to a single location or more than one location; in response to the input, designate another set of two locations upon the surface of the body portion at which to simultaneously apply sets of electrical stimulation pulses, the two locations being separated from each other by a distance that is different from the initial distance; and simultaneously apply sets of electrical stimulation pulses to the other set of at least two locations upon the surface of the body portion. Other configurations are also described.

Abstract: A system and/or method involving establishing, via a guide tool, a stimulation element in a first position within a first vessel of a vasculature which is in communication with a second vessel of the vasculature, identifying, via angularly positioning of an elongate arm relative to a distal elongate portion of the guide tool, an entry region into the second vessel from the first vessel, and maneuvering the stimulation element through the entry region and to a second position within the second vessel via the guide tool.

Abstract: In some examples, an endovascular device includes an elongated body configured to be introduced in a blood vessel of a patient and a plurality of electrodes disposed along the elongated body. The plurality of electrodes includes a first group of electrodes and a second group of electrodes. The endovascular device further includes a plurality of conductors including a first conductor electrically coupled to each electrode of the first group of electrodes and a second conductor electrically coupled to each electrode of the second group of electrodes. Each electrode of the first group of electrodes faces a first direction and each electrode of the second group of electrodes faces a second direction different from the first direction. The plurality of electrodes is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to tissue of a brain of the patient or sense a patient parameter from a location within the blood vessel.

Abstract: Waveforms for a stimulator device, and methods and circuitry for generating them, are disclosed having high- and low-frequency aspects. The waveforms comprise a sequence of pulses issued at a low frequency which each pulse comprising first and second charge-balanced phases. One or both of the phases comprises a plurality a monophasic sub-phase pulses issued at a high frequency in which the sub-phase pulses are separated by gaps. The current during the gaps in a phase can be zero, or can comprise a non-zero current of the same polarity as the sub-phase pulses issued during that phase. The disclosed waveforms provide benefits of high frequency stimulation such as the promotion of paresthesia free, sub-threshold stimulation, but without drawbacks inherent in using high-frequency biphasic pulses.

Abstract: An implantable medical device for stimulating a heart, comprising a stimulation unit configured to stimulate a cardiac region of the heart, wherein the stimulation unit comprises an electrode having a first electrode pole and a second electrode pole. During operation, the device performs the following steps: a) determining appropriate stimulation parameter values of a stimulation pulse to be delivered to a cardiac region of a human or animal heart by the first electrode pole in a unipolar manner; b) storing the determined stimulation parameter values in the memory unit; c) checking an occurrence of an electrode failure of the electrode when operating the electrode in a bipolar manner; d) in the event of an electrode failure, automatically switching from a bipolar operation of the electrode to a unipolar operation of the electrode and automatically applying the stored stimulation parameter values for a unipolar stimulation of the cardiac region.

Abstract: An implantable medical device configured to provide for an intracardiac function, the implantable medical device comprises a body, a sensor arrangement arranged on the body and configured to receive cardiac sense signals, and a processing circuitry operatively connected to the sensor arrangement. The processing circuitry is configured to process cardiac sense signals received using the sensor arrangement to detect a signal deflection potentially indicative of an atrial event caused by atrial activity to obtain an atrial detection, to detect a signal deflection indicative of a ventricular event caused by ventricular activity succeeding said atrial detection, to determine an atrial-ventricular interval representing a time between the atrial detection and the ventricular event, and to identify the atrial detection as valid or invalid based on the atrial-ventricular interval.

Abstract: A medical device includes a motion sensor configured to produce a motion signal and a control circuit configured to set sensing control parameters and sense atrial events from the motion signal during ventricular cycles according to the sensing control parameters. In some examples, the control circuit is configured to determine a feature of the motion signal for at least some ventricular cycles, determine a metric of the motion signal based on the determined features, and adjust at least one of the sensing control parameters based on the metric.

Abstract: An implantable medical device configured to provide for an intracardiac function comprises a body, a sensor arrangement arranged on the body and configured to receive a cardiac sense signal, and a processing circuitry operatively connected to the sensor arrangement. The processing circuitry is configured to process the cardiac sense signal received using the sensor arrangement to detect, in a cardiac cycle, a first atrial event candidate based on a comparison of the cardiac sense signal with a sense threshold, to determine a modified sense threshold, to monitor, by comparing the cardiac sense signal to said modified sense threshold following the detection of the first atrial event candidate, whether in the same cardiac cycle a second atrial event candidate is detected.

Abstract: An implantable medical device for stimulating a heart, comprising a control unit, a memory unit, a stimulation unit for stimulating a cardiac region of a heart, and a detection unit for detecting an electrical signal of the heart. The memory unit comprises a computer-readable program that causes the control unit to perform the following steps: a) detecting capture thresholds during an observation period, each capture threshold detected in response to a sequence of pacing pulses delivered by the stimulation unit; b) storing the detected capture thresholds in the memory unit; c) determining threshold-to-threshold differences between two consecutive capture thresholds; and d) if a maximum determined threshold-to-threshold difference within the observation period is equal to or greater than a predetermined limit, adjusting a pacing output of the stimulation unit based on the maximum capture threshold determined within a first time period which is equal to or shorter than the observation period.

Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to delivery systems for medical implants, such as stimulation assemblies for stimulating tissue of a human patent, and associated methods. In some embodiments, a delivery system includes (i) an elongate sheath having a distal portion with a distal opening, (ii) an attachment mechanism positioned within the elongate sheath and configured to be releasably coupled to an electrical stimulation implant, and (iii) an elongate optical component movably positioned within the elongate sheath. The optical component is configured to capture image data, and is movable from a first configuration to a second configuration. In the first configuration, the optical component is positioned proximally of the implant. In the second configuration, the optical component is positioned at least partially adjacent to the implant to capture image data proximate the distal opening, thereby facilitating direct visualization of a target location for implantation of the implant.

Abstract: A medical device includes wake circuitry and telemetry circuitry. The wake circuitry is configured to receive a first set of data from a device associated with the medical device, where the first set of data is received at a frequency band. The wake circuitry is configured to output a set of pulses based on the first set of data. The wake circuitry is configured to detect a data pattern using the set of pulses. The wake circuitry is configured to output an activation signal in response to a determination that the data pattern satisfies a data pattern requirement. The telemetry circuitry is configured to output a second set of data in response to receiving the activation signal. The second set of data is transmitted at the frequency band. The telemetry circuitry is configured to establish a communication session with the device using the second set of data.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, methods and computer-readable storage media facilitating trusted pairing between an implantable medical device (IMD) and an external device are provided. In one embodiment, an IMD includes a housing configured to be implanted within a patient, a memory and circuitry within the housing and a processor that executes executable components stored in the memory.

Abstract: A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) device for performing automatic defibrillation and chest compressions on a patient and method for using same. The CPR device having a balloon configured to inflate/deflate, a belt configured to securely strap around a chest of a patient, a pair of electrode pads configured to deliver shock energy from a shock source, and, optionally, a pulse oximeter sensor. The CPR device is in electrical communication with a CPR defibrillator/ECG computer system that is configured to control the CPR device.

Abstract: A wearable cardioverter defibrillator monitor case includes a housing configured to surround a defibrillator electronics assembly, a front cover removably attachable to the housing, and a rear cover removably attachable to the housing. The wearable cardioverter defibrillator case has a shock indicator positioned on the housing at an interface between the housing and the front cover.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plasma device for skin repair, which includes a plasma head, a power supply, a gas supply source, and a control box. The plasma head includes an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve which are sleeved together. The inner sleeve has a first bottom portion having several first through holes. The outer sleeve has a second bottom portion having several second through holes. A gap is formed between the first bottom portion and the second bottom portion. The power supply is configured to provide 13.56 MHz to 54 MHz radio frequency power to generate a discharge in the gap. The gas supply source is configured to provide reaction gas into the gap, and plasma is formed by the reaction gas under the discharge. The control box is configured to control operating parameters of the plasma head, the power supply, and the gas supply source.

Abstract: An apparatus for muscle stimulation comprising a platform with an upper surface and a lower surface, a pair of cross rails mounted under the lower surface of the platform, a sled slidably mounted to the cross rails, a pair of sled rails mounted to the sled, a bracket slidably mounted to the sled rails, a handle secured to the bracket, wherein the handle allows an operator to adjust the location of the bracket to any location desired under the platform, a magnetic nerve/muscle stimulator mounted to the bracket which includes one or more magnets and one or more electrical coils and a control panel operationally associated with the magnetic nerve/muscle stimulator, the control panel controlling the power supplied to the magnetic nerve/muscle stimulator, wherein the magnetic never/muscle stimulator generates and directs a magnetic field into the anatomy of a patient positioned on the upper surface of the platform.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a computerized system for a method that includes: accessing brain images of a patient, e.g., a patient who has been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, or at high risk for developing the psychotic disorder, wherein the brain images comprise a first set of images depicting a brain structure of the patient and a second set of images encoding a brain function of the patient; generating masks based on morphing a symptom region of an atlas to the first set of images, wherein the atlas is based on a cohort of participants with the psychotic disorder; identifying treatment regions based on applying the one or more masks to the second set of images, wherein the treatment regions are specific to the patient and the symptom; and causing at least one transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy session targeting the one or more treatment regions to be administered.

Abstract: A system and method for providing transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) based on electroencephalogram (EEG) data. The system and method may include a portable neuro-electroencephalogram synchronization therapy (NEST) system for capturing EEG data from a patient. The system and method may also include an electrophysiology database and customized TMS treatment system for receiving the EEG data from the portable NEST system. The electrophysiology database and customized TMS treatment system may determine a TMS treatment based on the received EEG data. The portable NEST system may provide synchronized TMS based on the determined TMS treatment.

Abstract: Illumination devices for impinging light on tissue, for example within a body cavity of a patient, to induce various biological effects are disclosed. Biological effects may include at least one of inactivating and/or inhibiting growth of one or more pathogens, upregulating a local immune response, increasing endogenous stores of nitric oxide, releasing nitric oxide from endogenous stores, and inducing an anti-inflammatory effect. Biological effects may include upregulating and downregulating inflammatory immune response molecules within a target tissue. Wavelengths of light are selected based on intended biological effects for one or more of targeted tissue types and targeted pathogens. Light treatments may provide multiple pathogenic biological effects, either with light of a single wavelength or with light having multiple wavelengths.

Abstract: A device for non-invasive light delivery to a subject. The device includes a controller disposed in the housing, the controller being electrically connected to the power source; at least one waveform electronics assembly; a plurality of laser diodes disposed in the housing, the plurality of laser diodes being configured to operate in a super-pulsed regime, the controller being configured to operate the plurality of laser diodes with a Megahertz (MHz) modulation and peak power in milliwatts (mW), the plurality of laser diodes including at least one near-infrared laser diode, at least one mid-infrared laser diode, at least one far-infrared laser diode, and at least one visible-range laser diode; a plurality of optical fibers bundled into at least one fiber bundle, a distal end of the at least one fiber bundle being arranged and configured for delivering light from the plurality of optical fibers to the subject.

Abstract: A computing system comprising a central processing unit (CPU), and memory coupled to the CPU and having stored therein instructions that, when executed by the computing system, cause the computing system to execute operations to generate a radiation treatment plan. The operations include accessing a minimum prescribed dose to be delivered into and across the target, determining a number of beams and directions of the beams, and determining a beam energy for each of the beams, wherein the number of beams, the directions of the beams, and the beam energy for each of the beams are determined such that the entire target receives the minimum prescribed dose. The operations further include prescribing a dose rate and optimizing dose rate constraints for FLASH therapy, and displaying a dose rate map of the FLASH therapy.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for developing radiotherapy treatment plans though the use of machine learning approaches and neural network components. A neural network is trained using one or more three-dimensional medical images, one or more three-dimensional anatomy maps, and one or more dose distributions to predict a fluence map or a dose map. During training the neural network receives a predicted dose distribution determined by the neural network that is compared to an expected dose distribution. Iteratively the comparison is performed until a predetermined threshold is achieved. The trained neural network is then utilized to provide a three-dimensional dose distribution.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a radiotherapy apparatus comprising a radiation source configured to emit a beam of radiation having a central axis, a multi-leaf collimator, MLC, for shaping the beam of radiation emitted by the radiation source, wherein the MLC comprises a plurality of leaves, and a detection device for detecting radiation emitted by the radiation source. The detection device comprises a first detector arranged to detect a position of the central axis, wherein the first detector comprises a two dimensional array of pixels for generating a two dimensional map of radiation intensity, and at least one second detector arranged to detect a position of each leaf of the plurality of leaves.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bore based medical system comprising a camera carrier configured to be mounted in the bore based medical system and configured to monitor and/or track patient motion within said bore based medical system during radiotherapy, the bore based medical system comprising a rotatable ring-gantry configured to emit a radiotherapy beam focused at an iso-center of the bore based medical system, wherein the ring-gantry is configured to rotate at least partly around a through-going bore having a front side and a back side, configured to receive from said front side, a movable couch configured to be moved into and out from the through-going bore, wherein further the through-going bore comprises an inner side facing an inside of the bore, and wherein the camera carrier is configured to be mounted inside the bore in connection with the inner side of the through-going bore.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for carrying out dose delivery quality assurance for high-precision radiation treatment, in which parameters affecting a pass rate of dose delivery quality assurance can be derived through regression analysis, which is a known statistical analysis method, and a pass rate prediction model capable of predicting each parameter and the pass rate of dose delivery quality assurance can be derived, and accordingly, it can be predicted in advance whether dose delivery quality assurance will be passed according to the parameters through the above prediction model, without repeatedly carrying out dose delivery quality assurance according to a patient's treatment plan, and as a result, the efficiency of dose delivery quality assurance can be enhanced, and the time or capacity required for such quality assurance is reduced, such that radiation treatment for an actual patient can be quickly and precisely carried out.

Abstract: An irradiation method and system for irradiating a target volume, the method comprising: providing thermal neutron absorbing nuclides (such as in the form of a high neutron cross-section agent) at the target volume; and producing neutrons by irradiating nuclei in or adjacent to the target volume with a beam of particles consisting of any one or more of protons, deuterons, tritons and heavy ions, thereby prompting production of the neutrons through non-elastic collisions between the atoms in the path of the beam (including the target) and the particles. The neutron absorbing nuclides absorb neutrons produced in the non-elastic collisions, thereby producing capture products or fragments that irradiate the target volume.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for targeting neuromodulation. A first image, representing a structure of the brain, is acquired from a first imaging system and a second image, representing a connectivity of the brain, is acquired from either the first imaging system or a second imaging system. A first utility value associated with directly modulating tissue within a region of interest is determined for each of a plurality of voxels within the region of interest from the first image. A second utility value associated with indirectly modulating tissue outside of the region of interest by modulating tissue within the region of interest is determined for each of the plurality of voxels from the second image. An overall utility value for each of the plurality of voxels is determined from the first utility value and the second utility value, and an optimal location is determined from the overall utility values.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ultrasound imaging apparatus for brain disease treatment and an ultrasound imaging and treatment method using same. The ultrasound imaging apparatus for brain disease treatment according to an embodiment includes an image obtainment unit which obtains a medical image of the brain of a patient captured before a procedure; a transducer unit which transmits an ultrasound signal for imaging and ultrasound focusing of the brain of the patient; an image generation unit which generates an ultrasound image on the basis of the ultrasound signal received from the brain; a position alignment unit which controls a position of the transducer unit to align a position of the generated ultrasound image with a position of the obtained medical image; an image matching unit which matches two images of which positions are aligned; and an image display unit which detects and displays a brain lesion by using a matched image.

Abstract: Disclosed are a focused ultrasound device and an image transducer protection method. The focused ultrasound device according to an embodiment comprises: an ultrasound probe structure including a treatment transducer for transmitting a focused ultrasound signal and an image transducer for transmitting and receiving an ultrasonic image signal; a reception switch for selecting a plurality of first elements among elements of the image transducer as protection areas and deactivating same, and selecting a plurality of second other elements among the elements of the image transducer as reception areas and activating same; an image beamformer for forming a reception beam signal by focusing ultrasonic echo signals received from the plurality of second elements; an image generation unit for generating an image for a target area in an object on the basis of the reception beam signal; and a control unit for controlling the selection of the protection areas and reception areas by means of a reception switch.

Abstract: A facepiece having one or more airflow baffles that have an antipathogen surface is disclosed. The facepiece has a main body with a geometry configured to fit on a human face and cover the human's mouth and nose. The main body defines an interior cavity between the main body and the human's face. One or more straps extend from the main body and are configured to extend around the ears or head of a human such that the main body is held on the human's face. The facepiece includes one or more baffles disposed on the main body and in an airflow path between the interior cavity and an external environment. The one or more baffles have a first surface disposed to deflect air traveling along the airflow path. The first surface has a metal layer exposed to air traveling along the airflow path.

Abstract: A lanyard connection device combines, in a singular piece of hardware, a movable gate for opening and closing a load-receiving eye of the device, a lock for holding the gate closed, a user-actuated quick release operably associated with the lock, and a length adjuster configured for engagement with a lanyard at an intermediate location between anchoring and tail ends thereof. The adjuster is manipulatable between a holding state preventing displacement between the device and lanyard, and an adjustment state releasing the hold to enable user-adjustment of the lanyard's working length. To prevent inadvertent opening of the eye, the quick release comprises multiple actuators that require simultaneous actuation thereof to release the lock from the locking position. The adjuster features a slidable bollard that receives wrapped engagement of the lanyard and, in the holding state, clamps the wrapped segment thereof against a neighboring clamping surface.

Abstract: A fire resistant barrier comprising two corrugated retaining layers, a layer of aerogel, and a layer of intumescent, wherein the layer of aerogel and the layer of intumescent are between the two corrugated retaining layers.

Abstract: Systems for improving fire safety in agricultural machinery are configured for detecting, at least partially controlling, and/or suppressing adverse fire-related conditions. The adverse fire-related conditions can include sparks, embers, and/or flames in the agricultural machinery.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis defining a longitudinal axis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, and an implement. The body assembly defines a recess that includes a plurality of angled portions. The plurality of angled portions extend laterally outward at a downward angle away from the longitudinal axis. The implement has a proximal end disposed within the recess. The plurality of angled portions at least partially facilitate the implement in traveling through at least one of a sweep angle range or a depression angle range.

Abstract: The automatic cooling and fire-extinguishing system is designed to be arranged inside the protected equipment, is comprised of the medium vehicle made of polymeric material in the shape of a three-dimensional body, where the vehicle includes the pressurized confined medium and the vehicle is adjusted to spontaneously form a nozzle allowing the medium release, wherein the medium (2) is designed as cooling medium with fire-extinguishing effects; in addition, the system is equipped with a sensor(s) (4) to monitor and evaluate the thermodynamic state of the medium (2) inside the vehicle (1) or on its surface or to release the medium (2) from the vehicle (1) having a general shape, and to perform active intervention against the source of an undesirable change in temperature occurring inside the protected equipment.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are related to an automated structure and curtilage protection system including a mechanical system hub with at least one of a control center, a pump, a pressure tank, a plurality of controllable valves, and a chemical injector assembly. The system includes a piped network, a plurality of spray nozzles and a remote user control portal. The remote user control portal is structured to calculate a hazard distance by averaging a plurality of known data positioning points of a hazard relative to a structure, categorize the calculated hazard distance into a categorized threat level within a hierarchy of preprogrammed threat levels and actuate the mechanical system hub based on an instruction set corresponding to the categorized threat level within the hierarchy of preprogrammed threat levels.

Abstract: A fire training facility, which simulates a fire onboard an electric vehicle. A dummy vehicle has the external dimensions of a real vehicle and has a dummy of a rechargeable battery and at least one dummy of a tire of the vehicle. The rechargeable battery dummy is positioned onboard the dummy vehicle in the same way as a rechargeable battery onboard a real vehicle. A smoke pot or fog pot generates fog, which is released from the rechargeable battery dummy. A flame generator of the rechargeable battery dummy generates flames, which are released from the rechargeable battery dummy. The dummy tire or each dummy tire is positioned onboard the dummy vehicle in the same way as the corresponding tire onboard a vehicle. A flame generator of the dummy tire generates flames, which are released from the dummy tire.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to nanoparticle stabilized firefighting foam concentrates, firefighting foam solutions, and firefighting foams prepared from a concentrate or solution of the present invention containing one or more silica nanoparticles (e.g., surface modified silica nanoparticles) and any or all of one or more components selected from one or more organic solvents, one or more surfactants, one or more biopolymers, and one or more alcohols. The present invention is also directed to methods for increasing the resistance of a firefighting foam to a polar solvent. The present invention is further directed to methods for preparing firefighting foam concentrates including silica nanoparticles (e.g., surface modified silica nanoparticles).

Abstract: The lighting effect structure for a trampoline includes a lighting effect assembly, a trampoline body configured to mount the lighting effect assembly, and a remote control configured to remotely control lighting effect. The lighting effect assembly includes a battery box, a circuit board disposed in an inner part of the battery box, and a light strip and a conductor that are disposed on the circuit board. Away from the circuit board, of the light strip is mounted at a top of the trampoline body after being connected to the battery box. The one end, away from the circuit board, of the conductor is mounted at a bottom of the trampoline body after being connected to the battery box. Due to disposing of the light strip, trampolining pleasure of a children is increased. Lighting effect of the light strip can be effectively controlled through the remote control or the terminal APP.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a rope that can serve as both a resistance band, jump or rolling rope includes the steps of: (a) braiding a plurality of elastic tubes into a braided rope which has two ends, (b) forming a loop at each of these ends, (c) securing each of these loops to this braided rope with a knot or a zip tie, (d) attaching a handle to this braided rope proximate each of these ends, (e) wherein these elastic tubes are: (i) fabricated from materials in the group including a latex rubber and a non-latex, synthetic rubber, (ii) selected from the group including those having differing diameters, wall thicknesses, and weights per linear foot, and (iii) selected to makeup a specific, braided rope having a specified elasticity and weight per linear foot.

Abstract: Described herein are examples of barbell weights which include a first surface having a circular shape defined by a diameter and a circumference. The weights include a second surface having the circular shape and positioned approximately parallel to the first surface. The weights include an exterior circumference edge extending between the first surface and the second surface around the circumference. The exterior circumference edge defines a width between the first surface and the second surface. The weights include a central axis aperture having an interior circumference edge extending from the first surface to the second surface. The weights include one or more grip apertures having an interior grip aperture edge extending from the first surface to the second surface.

Abstract: A weightlifting and strength training apparatus intended for a full body workout. The weightlifting apparatus combines the weightlifting aspects of a yoke with the resistance training of a sled.

Abstract: A workout device that allows for at home Nordic hamstring curls using a. doorframe or other immovable object is disclosed.

Abstract: A support pad having a body and an attachment mechanism is described herein. The support pad may be made of a non-slip vinyl and adapted for use with weightlifting structures. The attachment mechanism may be a pair of straps that are threaded through a series of loops on each end of the support pad, each strap having an adjustable buckle to allow the strap to be loosened and tightened. The body of the support pad may have an L-shaped lip, the outer portion of the lip forming a curved surface. The inner portion of the lip may be covered with a corner bracket, the corner bracket further having an auxiliary attachment mechanism. The auxiliary attachment mechanism may be a secondary pair of straps, each of the auxiliary straps further having an adjustable buckle and ending in a hook.

Abstract: An exercise machine is described that incorporates a double retractable resistance band system for rowing exercises and that includes a multi-purpose, morphable swinging seat assembly that applies to convertible exercise machines and rowing boats. The double retractable rowing system is detachably integrated into a base plate (inclined planar board) of the exercise machine. The base plate consists of a platform set at an angle consistent with the foot-placements of sit-down rowing machines and rowing shells together with an integral set of quick-release slots located above and to the outside of the toes of the foot placement positions. The multi-purpose, morphable swinging seat assembly provides an improved method/structural assembly for seat-based rowing machines, convertible/multi-purpose exercise machines and an improved architecture for boat-based rowing systems.