Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and moving a patient including a cart assembly with at least one drive wheel assembly secured thereto, a carriage assembly that is rotatably secured to the cart assembly, the carriage assembly including a lift assembly with a support arm, a patient support device operably secured to the support arm, and a counterweight assembly, the counterweight being movable along a longitudinal axis of the carriage assembly.

Abstract: The embodied invention is a pressure control system on a hyperbaric chamber where the pressure regulation is automatic, continuous, and independent of the flow curve of the air supply compressor. The chamber is continuously controlled by an air venting control valve with electronic control to provide tight control. The control is able to be programmed to provide a therapeutic, varying pressure for treatment.

Abstract: A device holder for an inversion table. The device holder includes a clamp and a rigid body having a front portion, bottom portion, back portion, and lateral portions to retain a device placed into the device holder. The clamp may be removably attached to the inversion table or adjustable in different positions on the inversion table. The device holder body may be removably attached to the clamp. The device holder may be attached to a fixed, non-rotating part of the inversion table or it may be attached to the rotating part of the inversion table.

Abstract: A dynamic headset system is provided. The dynamic headset system includes a head cradle configured to receive a head of a subject and having a bottom surface configured to face a platform on which the dynamic headset apparatus is placed. The dynamic headset system further includes a device including an instrument adjacent to the head of the subject when the head of the subject is in the head cradle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a therapeutic stretching apparatus, which in particular provides a user with a system for providing an assist to increase knee extension as well as for maintaining stability of the knee after surgery. This device can not only act as a therapeutic stretching apparatus but also can act as a primary post-op knee brace with locks/limits on hinge to prevent user from further injuring the joint.

Abstract: A cervical traction assembly for use with a patient support apparatus includes an adjustment carriage track member including a connecting bracket assembly that releasably connects to a mount support member of the patient support apparatus. The adjustment track member includes a track body including a pair of opposing sidewalls that are spaced-apart from each other to define an elongated channel therebetween. Each sidewall includes a guide track that extends along a length of the respective sidewall. A rope angle adjustment carriage is located within the channel. The rope angle adjustment carriage includes a first track engagement member that is received by one of the guide tracks of one of the sidewalls and a second track engagement member that is received by another of the guide tracks of another of the sidewalls. The first track engagement member has a locked configuration that inhibits movement of the rope angle adjustment carriage.

Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using and calibration such systems for individuals with impaired mobility. The differential air pressure systems may include an access assist device configured to help a mobility impaired user to stand in a pressure chamber configured to apply a positive pressure on a portion of the user's body in the sealed pressure chamber. The system may also include load sensors configured to measure the user's weight exerted inside and outside the chamber. The system may be calibrated by determining a relationship between the actual weight of the user and the pressure in the chamber, where the actual weight of the user may be measured by more than one load sensor and at least one load sensor is not in the pressure chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus for helping growth through stretching and stimulation of knee joint areas. The present invention provides a stretching effect on knee joints through movement in the direction of being spaced apart from each other or contraction in a state in which the thighs and the calves are fixedly supported using air pressure. In addition, the present invention can provide, to the popliteal part, which is the back of the knee, muscular relaxation and warming effects through warming action using far-infrared LEDs, together with any one of vibration stimulation using vibration motors disposed to flexibly come in close contact with the popliteal part, electrical stimulation using low-frequency pads, and tapping stimulation through repeated beating applied by solenoid actuators that come in contact with the popliteal part. Thus, it is possible to help the growth of growing children and adolescents. In addition to this, it is possible to alleviate knee joint diseases.

Abstract: A system for gait training is disclosed. The system includes a frame having a first, second, third and fourth leg. A pivoting bar is rotatably coupled to an upper portion of the frame and configured to rotate independent of the frame. A plurality of flexible support members are connected to the frame, the plurality of flexible support members including at least one upright flexible support member connected to the pivoting bar and at least one lateral flexible support member connected to at least one of the first, second, third and fourth legs.

Abstract: An indoor rollator having walking handles with free space between them and having wheels with a parking brake at the rear or legs at the rear, is described, wherein one or more stowable rise-up structures are positioned, when extended in an active position, within a defined rise-up structure volume, VR, wherein the one or more rise-up structure is positioned, when stowed in a retracted position, outside a defined walking volume, VW.

Abstract: A guide system is provided that uses a plurality of sensors to identify and determine a clear path for an ambulatory vision impaired person. The system includes one or more wheels that rotate to propel the system, a platform supported by the one or more wheels and housing a processor, a rigid harness with a haptic feedback grip that is positioned to be grasped by an operator, and one or more sensors configured to sense information about the environment. In operation, the processor analyzes information sensed by the sensors to identify object in the path of the guide system and sends messages to the operator to allow the operator to avoid the identified objects. The messages may be sent to the operator via the haptic feedback grip or audibly via a speaker or via a wireless connection to a haptic or audio device being worn by the operator.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting the mobility of a user is disclosed. The apparatus includes an electronic device provided in a device body and a haptic unit. The electronic device includes a sensing unit, a machine vision unit, and a path planning unit. The machine vision unit is connected to the sensing unit and is configured to detect one or more obstacles in a vicinity of the user. The path planning unit is capable of developing a movement route for the user to avoid the one or more obstacles. The haptic unit includes a haptic arrangement having a plurality of haptic actuators adapted to provide a tactile stimulation to the torso or limbs of the user. The plurality of haptic actuators actuate based on the movement commands from the path planning unit to signify a travel direction in which there is no obstacle.

Abstract: An adaptive seat massage system and a method of controlling the same include a massage module providing a massage function in a plurality of regions of a seat; a pressure measurement module detecting pressure applied to the seat by a user in the regions of the seat and transmits pressure measurement signal corresponding to respective regions among the plurality of regions; and a control module determining whether to operate the massage module in at least one region based on the pressure measurement signal received from the pressure measurement module, determining, when the massage module is operated in the at least one region, an operating mode of the massage module in the at least one region based on the pressure measurement signal, and transmitting a control signal corresponding to the determined operating mode to the massage module to control an operation of the massage module in the at least one region.

Abstract: The wave therapy method includes providing an occupant surface for accepting an occupant thereon and a control unit for holding a specific pressure, based on the weight of the occupant of the surface, for a preferred first preselected duration and continuously adjusting the pressure applied. Continuously adjusting the pressure comprises may include increasing the pressure by a preselected amount and holding this new pressure for a second preselected duration, decreasing the pressure by the preselected amount to return the surface to the original set low pressure, repeating the cycle one or more times.

Abstract: A wearable health management system includes a flexible member configured to be worn on an affected area by a patient. At least one actuator is operably coupled to the flexible member. The at least one actuator is configured to be adjusted between a deployed state and a non-deployed state. At least one of a photoplethysmogram sensor and a bioimpedance sensor is coupled to the flexible member to obtain one or more health metrics from the patient. A controller is in communication with the at least one actuator. The controller is configured to adjust the at least one actuator to the deployed state to provide a selected pressure to the affected area.

Abstract: A muscle fitness relaxation device includes at least two roller units spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal direction, and at least one connecting unit connected between the roller units. Each of the roller units extends along an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and has an outer peripheral surface extending around the axis.

Abstract: A percussive massage device includes a housing and a shaft configured to reciprocate linearly along a reciprocation axis. The shaft includes a distal end configured to electrically connect to a therapeutic attachment and a proximal end opposite the distal end. The percussive massage device includes a bracket that is immovable relative to the housing. The percussive massage device includes an electronics assembly including a controller located on an opposite side of the bracket from the shaft. The percussive massage device includes a coil spring extending from the bracket to the proximal end of the shaft and a cable that provides an electrical connection between the shaft and the controller. The cable includes a coil portion that follows the shape of the coil spring.

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

Abstract: Sauna heaters are used to generate heat for saunas. Sauna heaters include a first halogen tube configured to generate heat, a second halogen tube configured to generate heat, wherein the first halogen tube is implemented a distance from the second halogen, and wherein the distance between the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube is configurable to adjust an amount of electromagnetic field (EMF) emitted by the heater. Sauna heaters also include a source of alternating current electrically coupled to the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube such that the source of alternating current is configured to provide the first halogen tube and the second halogen tube with a current, wherein the current powering the first halogen tube is out of phase with the current powering the second halogen tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infant bottle-holding device for hands-free bottle feeding. The device is primarily comprised of a curved member with at least one arm having at least one appendage that holds a bottle. The curved member can be placed around the waist area of an infant and is secured to said area via compressive force. The arm is repositionable and extends from the curved member, wherein the arm has a bottle-holding member with the appendage that secures the bottle within the member via compressive force such that it cannot be removed by an infant during feeding.

Abstract: A tube received, at least in part, by a breastmilk warmer includes a first segment having a first thermal conductivity, a second segment having a second thermal conductivity different from the first thermal conductivity, and a third segment having a third thermal conductivity different from at least one of the first and second thermal conductivities. The first segment is configured to be coupled to a source of fluid. The second segment is fluidly coupled to the first segment and disposed in a labyrinthine manner within a breastmilk warmer. The third segment is fluidly coupled to the second segment and is configured to be coupled to a feeding apparatus. The tube also includes a fluid lumen extending from the first segment through the second segment and to the third segment. The fluid O lumen has a uniform diameter from the first segment to the third segment.

Abstract: Hydraulic cements and hardened materials obtained after hydration of the hydraulic cements, especially cements useful in the medical field such as dental cements. In particular, a hydraulic cement including calcium silicate particles and calcium carbonate particles having specific particles sizes. The hydration of the hydraulic cement enables to provide a hardened composite material with reinforcing properties, having calcium silicate particles dispersed in a solid dispersant phase including calcium silicate hydrates (CSH) and porous intergranular areas including insoluble calcium carbonate particles having a d50 granulometry ranging from 1 nm to 1500 nm.

Abstract: A curable and radiopaque substance, a material that can be produced from same via polymerisation, a method for producing the curable substance and the cured material, and the use of the curable substance or the cured material are disclosed. The curable substance or the cured material can be used in, inter alia, orthopaedics as so-called bone cement, in particular as a tooth filling material, dental cement, dental lining material, flowable composite material (flow material) etc., as well as in diagnostic radiology. The invention also relates to the use of the curable substance generally as a construction material in an additive manufacturing process using a digital data model.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bulk block for manufacturing a prosthesis having high aesthetics and processability required for one-day dental prosthetic materials, which is a dental composite bulk block comprising a glass ceramic matrix and a polymer, wherein the glass ceramic matrix consists of an amorphous glass matrix and a crystalline phase dispersed in the glass matrix, the crystalline phase comprises as a main crystalline phase at least one selected from a leucite crystalline phase and a lithium disilicate crystalline phase, and has an average particle diameter of 0.01-1.0 ?m, and the polymer is included in an amount of 20-40 wt % with respect to the weight of the total bulk block. The bulk block has the advantages of improved mechanical properties, being capable of preventing microleakage, exhibiting excellent aesthetics, and enabling machining.

Abstract: An inedible and dry dormant state encapsulated probiotic core-shell particle for external, non-mucosal skin application is provided. From inside out, the core-shell particle has a structure of a carrier particle core serving as a nutrient source for probiotics, a first layer including a dormant probiotic species for affecting epidermal biome and at least one prebiotic as a food source for the probiotic, a polymer layer positioned over the first layer, and a dissolvable protective layer for protecting the probiotic core-shell particle from oxidation, heat and humidity. By co-applying with a releasing medium, the dissolvable protective layer and the polymer layer are dissolved to expose the dormant probiotic containing layer, the first layer. Further, the releasing medium also is able to activate and reconstitute the dormant probiotic to a live probiotic on the applied non-mucosal epidermal surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates in particular to a cosmetic composition for the care and/or make-up of keratinous materials, in particular the skin, comprising an aqueous phase and at least one combination with optical correction effect adapted to all skin complexions comprising at least one soft-focus effect filler, at least one composite pigment, and at least one reflective particle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral care composition comprising a zinc salt having a solubility in water higher than 3.0·104 mg/L at 25° C., an isopropylmethylphenol compound, a glycyrrhizin derivative and water, as well as to their use in oral care, in particular for the treatment and/or prevention of dental plaque formation, caries formation, calculus formation, halitosis, gingivitis, periodontitis, peri-implant mucositis and/or periimplantitis.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for developing hair color comprising polyphenol, a method of developing hair color using the composition, a shampoo for developing hair color comprising the composition, and a method of developing hair color using the composition. According to the present disclosure, the composition for developing hair color comprising trihydroxybenzene produces the development of hair color in brown, dark brown, or black and has excellent color development enhancing power, color development lasting power, and anti-gray hair, without using amine compounds, irritating alkaline agents, and oxidizing agents.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic containing the following components (A) to (C): (A) one or more carboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and a polyvalent carboxylic acid having no hydroxy group, or salts thereof; (B) an aromatic sulfonic acid or a salt thereof; and (C) a diethylene glycol monoalkyl ether, in which, a content of the component (A) is 0.8% by mass or more and 10.0% by mass or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sunscreen composition, which comprises 5 to 50% by weight of at least one UV protective agent; 0.05 to 5% by weight of at least one hydrophobically modified clay mineral; 1 to 60% by weight of at least one oil component; and 0.1 to 4% by weight of at least one associative polymer. The present invention also provide a method of achieving an improved sunscreen protection effect with desirable film morphology and excellent wear properties.

Abstract: Topical composition comprising as an active agent an association comprising: a) at least one ceramide, b) at least one saturated fatty acid C12-C22; c) cholesterol, said topical composition comprising phosphatidyl glycerol; wherein: said components a), b) c) and phosphatidyl glycerol are dispersed as such within said topical composition and phosphatidylglycerol is present in a weight ratio with respect to said ceramide comprised between 1:4 and 2:4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition comprising dimethylglycine and/or a salt of dimethylglycine and having a pH of 3.0 to 5.9. In addition, the present invention relates to the use (cosmetic and/or medicinal) of this composition for the treatment of hair and/or skin.

Abstract: A nail polish glue and a preparation method and application thereof are provided. The nail polish glue includes the following components in parts by weight: 15-57 parts of an acrylate prepolymer, 20-52 parts of an acrylate active monomer, 5-10 parts of a photoinitiator, 5-10 parts of mercaptan, 5-10 parts of an additive, and 3-8 parts of a colorant. The nail polish glue of the present disclosure has low odor and environmental friendliness, is convenient to operate and package, can be directly applied without using a primer and a seal, and has the adhesion of the primer and the gloss retention of the seal. Through reasonable collocation and mutual complement of the amount of components, excellent mechanical properties including hardness, adhesion and wear resistance, which are significantly improved, are effectively achieved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of certain amidino substituted amino acid derivatives as lecithin retinol acyltransferase inhibitors (LRAT inhibitors), to cosmetic compositions comprising said amino acid derivatives as well as the use thereof for the treatment of skin ageing.

Abstract: Methods and formulations for the systemic protection of an animal from exposure to a photocarcinogen. The methods include orally administering to an animal a formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of one or more UV-absorbents and one or more stabilizers.

Abstract: Antibacterial systems with naturally derived ingredients and compositions comprising them are described. The systems have a first ingredient comprising thymol and a second natural ingredient that includes p-anisic acid, aloe, gluconolactone, tetrahydrocurcumin, 4-hydroxyacetophenone or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A topical composition useful in the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases, including glycomacropeptide (GMP), panthenol, and a cosmetologically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the appearance of the skin. Compositions comprises at least water, glycerin, sodium PCA, erythritol, Carrageenan (Chondrus Crispus extract), xanthan Gum; hydrolyzed collagen, hexapeptide-9 and a physiologically acceptable medium. Methods comprise applying the compositions to the skin to improve the appearance of aging skin, increasing skin moisturization, refining skin pores and decreasing aging skin pigmentation defects.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and formulations comprising enzymes or other biocatalyst that cleave surface-accessible DNA polymers and/or glycoprotein carbohydrate chains at galactose residues in dental calculus, and optionally further include one or more proteolytic enzymes, thereby destroying the structural integrity of the calculus, and allowing it to be readily removed without requiring special treatment by a trained dental professional. Also disclosed are methods for removing dental calculus using the disclosed compositions and formulations.

Abstract: Provided a liquid crystal composition including ceramide, a method of preparing the same, and a cosmetic composition including the same. According to a liquid crystal composition including various types of ceramide of an aspect and a method of preparing the same, the liquid crystal composition not only has high liquid crystal stability that liquid crystal is maintained even after 4 weeks at a high temperature, but also activities of increasing an amount of ceramide, increasing an expression level of aquaporin 3, increasing an amount of filaggrin, increasing an expression level of hyaluronic acid, increasing an expression level of loricrin, increasing an expression level of involucrin, and increasing a thickness of the skin, resulting in effects usefully available for amelioration of the skin conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coated particles in which vegetable wax is provided on the surface of starch particles. The coated particles have an average particle diameter d1 of 0.5 to 20 ?m and a maximum particle diameter d2 being less than 30 ?m and less than 4.0 times the average particle diameter d1. The vegetable wax is contained in an amount of 0.5 to 10.0 wt % in the coated particles. Accordingly, particles having excellent feel characteristics and water repellency can be achieved with a natural material having excellent biodegradability. A method for producing coated particles includes: a step of preparing a dispersion that contains 1 to 20 wt % of starch particles; a step of adding vegetable wax to the dispersion and heating and cooling the mixture to precipitate the vegetable wax on the surface of the starch particles; and a step of subjecting this dispersion to solid-liquid separation to obtain coated particles as a solid.

Abstract: Provided are the reactive topical skin protectant formulations including: water or moisture; plate-like inorganic particle powder; and one or more selected from the group consisting of a) liquid perfluoride, b) polyol, c) perfluorinated polymer powder, d) polysaccharides, e) liquid silicon-based material, and f) additives, and the reactive topical skin protectant formulations may provide an effect of safely protecting the skin from various lesions and risks occurring by liquid chemical agents or harmful toxic substances penetrating the human skin.

Abstract: The present application discloses a production process of a convenient and quick-adhesive eyelashes in the technical field of daily necessities, and adopts the following technical solution: comprising the following steps: applying a certain amount of glue to front or back of the root of the grafting eyelashes in direction from root to tip of the hair, the glue consists of the following components: mass percentage content: 37.8-48% isooctyl acrylate; 11.9-13% butyl methacrylate; 6-7% n-butyl acrylate; 0.9-1.5% methyl methacrylate; 0.08-0.2% ethylene glycol diacrylate; 31-42% water; 0.3-1% propylene glycol; 0.07-0.13% tert-butyl peroxide; 0.05-0.15% sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate; 0.05-0.1% sodium alkyl benzene sulfonate; 0.05-0.1% nonylphenol ethoxylate; 0.04-0.1% DCOIT; 0.1-0.2% ammonium persulfate; 0.05-0.15% sodium bicarbonate and 0.

Abstract: The present invention is an emulsified composition, including: (A): a titanium-atom-containing silicone resin; (B): one or more oil agents selected from the group consisting of a hydrocarbon oil, an ester oil, and a silicone oil, the oil agent being able to dissolve the component (A) and being liquid at 25° C.; and (C): water, where the emulsified composition contains no surfactant. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide: an emulsified composition having excellent stability and usability without a surfactant; and a cosmetic material including the above emulsified composition and having excellent feeling of use.

Abstract: An amino-modified silicone emulsion including: (A) an amino-modified silicone represented by formula (1), having a viscosity at 25° C. of 200 to 100,000 mPa·s, and an amine equivalent of 1,000 to 20,000 g/mol; (B) 5 to 100 mass % of a nonionic surfactant relative to the mass of component (A); (C) 50 to 100 mol % of lactic or acetic acid relative to a number of moles of amino groups of component (A); and (D) 85 to 10,000 mass % of water relative to the mass of component (A), where an increased amount of each of (D4), (D5), and (D6) is less than 3,000 ppm relative to the mass of component (A) when the emulsion has been stored at 25° C. for 6 months. Thus, the emulsion is provided wherein octamethyl cyclotetrasiloxane etc. hardly increase over time, and provides excellent smoothness and softness when blended in a hair cosmetic or a fiber treatment agent.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition including components (A) to (C), wherein the content of component (A) is 0.01 to 5.00% by mass and the content of component (B) is 5.00 to 96.77?% by mass: (A) an epoxyaminosilane copolymer, which is a reaction product of compounds (a) to (d): (a) a polysiloxane having two or more oxiranyl groups or oxetanyl groups; (b) a polyether having two or more oxiranyl groups or oxetanyl groups; (c) aminopropyltrialkoxysilane; (d) a specific amine; (B) a micelle formation inhibitor selected from (b1) to (b3): (b1) an organic compound having a solubility parameter ?H of 10.0 to 15.8 MPa1/2, excluding (b3); (b2) a compound selected from ethanol and the like; (b3) an organic salt; (C) water.

Abstract: Suggested is a supercritical fluid CO2 extract of Isochrysis sp. and/or Tisochrysis sp. comprising: a) not more than 1.5% b.w. of carotenoids; b) not more than 2.0% b.w. of chlorophylls; and c) at least 15% b.w. of free fatty acids, each weight percentage amount based on the total weight of the extract, wherein the extract has a gardner color value of not more than 9 at an extract concentration of 0.018% in oil.

Abstract: Provided is a method of improving skin condition by applying to the skin of a subject a cosmetic composition comprising black yeast-derived exosomes as an active ingredient and thereby improving the skin condition, particularly skin elasticity improvement, skin wrinkle reduction, skin texture improvement, skin tone improvement, skin brightness improvement, skin regeneration, skin moisturization, and/or whitening.

Abstract: The product is made of phytotherapeutic active substances extracted from roots, stems and leaves of medicinal plants, biological emulsifier, synthetic active substances of organic origin in small quantities, minerals and water. The product is made in the oil, water and dry phases according to best manufacturing practice to obtain a high-quality cream to treat acne and melasma safely, quickly and effectively. The cream can be used to treat all skin types, is applied to the affected area, and has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antioxidant, healing, anti-fungicidal, moisturizing and skin-lightening properties.

Abstract: The systems and methods of the disclosure provide, inter alia, consumer products, e.g., finished consumer products that may be considered to be “biome-friendly” or “biome-compatible.” The systems and methods of the disclosure may provide for use of consumer products, e.g., finished consumer products, that may be used in combination with bacteria, e.g., non-pathogenic bacteria, e.g., ammonia oxidizing bacteria, which may be used in the form of a preparation or composition to be applied to a surface and/or to be used by a subject.