Abstract: Devices and methods for treating obesity are provided. More particularly, intragastric devices and methods of fabricating, deploying, inflating, locating, tracking, monitoring, deflating, and retrieving the same are provided.

Abstract: The invention features a gastrointestinal device and methods of use thereof for the treatment of metabolic disorders. The gastrointestinal device features disintegrable sleeve configured to fit within a patient's duodenum and to carry fluid (e.g., liquid or semisolid material, for example, chyme and digestive secretions) from its proximal end to its distal end.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and devices for providing an orthopedic walking brace having a housing and a sole with a curved distal surface. The housing is configured to encompass and immobilize a patient's ankle against flexion. The distal surface of the sole has a posterior region, a mid region, and an anterior region. The posterior region is configured to lie under a heel portion of the patient's foot and has a first anterior-posterior (AP) curvature that increases from a posterior side of the posterior region toward a middle portion of the posterior region and decreases from the middle portion of the posterior region toward the mid region. The mid region is configured to lie under a center portion of the patient's foot. The anterior region is configured to lie under an anterior metatarsal and toe portion of the patient's foot and has a second AP curvature.

Abstract: The invention belongs to the technical field of health care products, especially refers to an airbag type electric toe correction device, comprising the main support with hollow interior, the main support and auxiliary support being detachably connected; below the joint of main support and auxiliary support are equipped with an airbag, which is connected with pneumatic pump inside main support; the airbag is a multi-layer structure, when inflated, adjacent two layers of airbag form a V-shape gap; included angle formed by fixing portion and correction portion is designed reasonably and auxiliary support with different angle can be changed according to user's use time, which can meet different users' need and won't cause overcorrection or poor correction effect of user's toe; the airbag through the design of multi-layer structure can be made to expand with longer length and more compact, to ensure that the airbag more fit user's foot.

Abstract: A dual-adjustable orthotic device to treat clubfoot and methods for using same. The device comprises a pair of paddles, adapted to attach footwear, attached at opposing ends of an adjustable torque bar the device has independent configuration systems to adjust the angle at which the paddles are oriented to the bar, and to adjust the torque loading applied to the paddles. These systems facilitate the independent adjustment of the device settings without changing the tensioning mechanism, stocking multiple devices, or having to disassemble and reassemble the tensioning structures.

Abstract: The present technology pertains to shoulder positioning with full body tracking a multiuser virtual reality (VR) application. In one aspect, a client device that is participating in the multiuser VR application and may be configured to: receive sensor data from an arm motion sensor attached to a wearer; determine a first shoulder position of a shoulder of an avatar based on the sensor data; determine a shoulder inversion factor based on the first shoulder position; if the shoulder inversion factor exceeds a threshold, determine a second shoulder position based on the shoulder inversion factor; determine a third shoulder position based on the shoulder inversion factor; and render the avatar with the shoulder located at the third shoulder position. The determination of the third shoulder position may comprise blending the first shoulder position and the second shoulder position based on the shoulder inversion factor.

Abstract: An anti-ligature restraint device is provided. The device includes a tub secured to a mounting location. A sealing element is inserted into the tub. The sealing element includes a restraint element slot to which a restraint is secured when the device is in an open position. The sealing element is disposed entirely with the tub in the closed position. A spring within the tub provides resistance to the sealing element as it is pushed into the tub and rotated to secure the sealing element within the tub. A lid lock secures the sealing element in the closed position. The device may be used in the concrete floor of a hospital room. In the open position, the device secures patient restraints. In the closed position, the device is flush with its mounting surface and locked, thereby preventing patient tampering or access to harmful elements thereof.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance having an appliance wall of flexible sheet material forming a cavity for containing a stomal output. The wall has a stomal inlet for receiving the stomal output and a gas vent for allowing the stomal gas to migrate out of the cavity. A filter arrangement is mounted to the appliance wall and has a filter channel extending from a filter channel inlet to a filter channel outlet. The filter channel inlet is located in the cavity for receiving the stomal output from the cavity and the filter channel outlet is mounted in communication with the gas vent for allowing stomal gas to migrate out of the filter channel to the gas vent. A separation element extends along the filter channel for maintaining the filter channel in an open configuration along part of the filter channel for allowing stomal gas to pass therethough.

Abstract: Examples relate to systems, devices, and methods for attaching a fluid collection device to a user or removing fluid collected from a user in the e fluid collection device using a vacuum source operably coupled thereto. The fluid collection devices include urine collection devices shaped to complement the female anatomy near the urethra, attach to the user with one or more flanges, and the vacuum source is operably coupled to the fluid collection device via one or more sections of conduit.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a liquid capture device, comprising a superhydrophobic expansion chamber, a user interface coupled to a first end of the superhydrophobic expansion chamber; and a collapsible bag coupled to a second end of the superhydrophobic expansion chamber, opposite the first end. The liquid capture device may be used to capture urine in reduced gravity environments.

Abstract: A system and device are provided for self-help urination for bed ridden users as well as females to enable urinating standing up. The system enables auto-monitoring of urination of in-cognitive bedridden patients or cognitive patients and evacuating the urine to a storage canister. Currently, such patients are invasively inserted catheters to evacuate urine with subsequent vulnerability to infections and expensive post-operation processes. The device is provided with the capability to capture a flowing stream of urine. In a flowing stream, any escape of fluid from the vacuum zone is manifest as leakage which is not acceptable. The invention provides genital device customized to males and females, to safely vacuum the urine by placing it on the genitals without discomfort to the patient. The process of introducing air during suction also dries the genitals thus significantly reducing the risks of infection.

Abstract: A urinal aid in form of a funnel-shaped assembly with handles allows males to accurately aim the urine where the assembly can be placed by a user between the legs and directed into the height pre-adjusted to urinate freely into the proposed assembly and allows to keep the clothes and toilet rim clean after use. This eliminates wetting oneself and messing the floor around the toilet. Furthermore, the assembly can be washed and reused conveniently.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a urine capture device, comprising a first user interface having a plurality of vent holes and a collapsible bag coupled to a second end of the first user interface, the collapsible bag configured with a superhydrophilic vane structure. The urine capture device may be optionally configured with a clip-in liquid self-propelling passage, including a second user interface and a superhydrophobic passage. The first user interface may be configured for use by male users and the second user interface may be configured for use by female users, thus making the urine capture device a unisex-enabled device.

Abstract: A customizable mandibular advancement device for use in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea is provided. The device comprises upper and lower trays adapted to be fitted to a person's maxillary and mandibular arches. The upper tray comprises a stop member, which when engaged with a fin located on the lower tray, inhibits the posterior movement of the user's mandible thereby maintaining the mandible in an advanced position. Both the upper and lower trays comprise a core that is overmolded by a thermoplastic material that has a much lower softening temperature than the core.

Abstract: These therapeutic soft, pliable hot/cold rice packs, in different sizes and shapes, have adjustable elastic strips for the aid in comforting animals recovering from dental surgery and many other injured body parts. They can be frozen, cooled or heated in a microwave. The inner rice bag is hand washable, while the outer fleece covering, having hook and loop closures, can be machine washed and air dried. One or more elastic strips are pulled between silicone/rubber adjuster buttons (which slide independently of each other) and sewn into the product according to size to measure a perfect fit around the injured area. Hook and loop material could also be sewn onto the bottom elastic strips and bottom of the outer covering for a break-away option.

Abstract: A system includes a treatment cap assembly and a cooling and compression unit coupled to the treatment cap assembly. The treatment cap assembly comprises a fluid circulating pad configured to circulate a cooling fluid; and a compression hood configured to administer compression to a scalp of an individual wearing the treatment cap assembly. The cooling and compression unit is configured to provide the cooling fluid to the fluid circulating pad and to periodically provide compressed gas to the compression hood. The system can be used in a method that includes administering to an individual a dosage of a chemotherapeutic agent; cooling a scalp of the individual to a temperature of less than about 65° F.; and periodically administering compression to the scalp of the individual during the step of administering the dosage of the chemotherapeutic agent.

Abstract: An in vivo temperature control system includes a catheter insertable into a biological lumen; two or more temperature sensors placed such that they can measure a temperature distribution in a longitudinal direction of the biological lumen; a liquid storage section that stores a liquid; and a control section that estimates a spatial change in the biological lumen based on a temperature change before and after the liquid in the liquid storage section is released outwardly through the catheter, wherein the temperature change is measured by each of two or more temperature sensors.

Abstract: A nozzle for a fluid delivery device includes a nozzle head. The nozzle head defines an inner head chamber for a fluid. The nozzle head has at least one nozzle opening through which fluid is configured to be selectively delivered from the head chamber to a target site during use of the device. The nozzle head is at least partially formed from a deformable material. The nozzle head is selectively deflectable between an opened condition in which the at least one nozzle opening is at least partially open to permit fluid flow therethrough and a closed condition in which the at least one nozzle opening is at least partially closed to restrict fluid flow therethrough.

Abstract: A vitrectomy device includes a body extending along an axis from a proximal end to a distal end and having a central passage. A needle is provided for insertion into the vitreous humor of an eye and extends within the central passage and out of the distal end of the body. An assembly including a chamber under vacuum and a piercing member extend away from the chamber. The chamber is movable in a direction transverse to the centerline from a first position in which the chamber is not fluidly connected to the needle to a second position in which the piercing member fluidly connects the chamber to the needle for drawing a vitreous sample into the chamber under vacuum pressure.

Abstract: An eye dropper includes a nozzle secured to a reservoir. The nozzle includes a sleeve that extends around the center and has a first zone, a second zone, and a third zone, having corresponding first, second, and third expansion pressures at which the first, second and third zones separate from the center. The second pressure is less than the first expansion pressure and the third expansion pressure is less than the second expansion pressure. The third expansion pressure may be less than the first expansion pressure. A notch in the sleeve may receive a ridge on the center. The zones may be positioned over a groove in the center or extend completely around a center that is cylindrical or frusto-conical in shape. Multiple instances of first, second and third zones may be distributed along the center. The sleeve may be made of a more flexible material than the center.

Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical handpiece includes a needle for insertion through an incision in an eye and a generator of ultrasonic energy for supplying the ultrasonic energy to the needle to emulsify tissue within the eye. The ophthalmic surgical handpiece also includes a sleeve surrounding at least a portion of the needle, the sleeve including an insertion portion for supplying infusion fluid into the eye and a compressible portion for sealing the incision in the eye by pushing against an exterior surface of the eye at the incision.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a high-frequency vitrector including a handpiece having an outer tube mounted thereto with an oscillating inner tube within the outer tube and coupled to a drive diaphragm. Extension and retraction pneumatically controlled valves receive pressure from extension and retraction channels and control flow of gas from a pressurized gas source to the extension and retraction sides, respectively, of a chamber containing the drive diaphragm. The handpiece may include an input diaphragm coupled to a valve stem to which the extension and retraction valves are connected. One side of a chamber containing the input diaphragm is coupled to the extension channel and the other to the retraction channel. An aspiration line passes through the input diaphragm and valve stem and has an end in fluid communication with the inner tube.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices and methods for the treatment of ophthalmological conditions such as dry eye. Among the devices provided are punctal plugs and devices for inserting punctal plugs. The punctal plugs may be shaped for insertion in the punctum and/or the canaliculus. They may also be coated with a bioadhesive. Methods for inserting the punctal plugs are provided, as well as methods for preparing bioadhesive-coated punctal plugs. A method is also provided to treat dry-eye using a bioadhesive without use of a punctal plug.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for adjusting an intraocular lens (IOL) with optical coherence tomography (OCT) guidance. The IOL can comprise an optic portion and a plurality of haptics. In one embodiment, a method can comprise directing a laser beam generated by a laser system at a composite material making up part of the IOL. At least part of the composite material can expand in volume in response to the laser beam directed at the composite material. The method can also comprise measuring a volume change of the composite material or a change in at least part of the IOL by analyzing OCT images produced by an OCT imaging apparatus and determining a change in a base power of the IOL based on the measurements.

Abstract: A microsurgical device and methods of its use can be used for treatment of various conditions including eye diseases, such as glaucoma, using minimally invasive surgical techniques. A device can be used for cutting the trabecular meshwork (“TM”) in the eye. The device tip provides entry into the Schlemm's canal via its size (i.e., for example, 0.2-0.3 mm width) and configuration where a ramp elevates the TM away from the outer wall of the Schlemm's canal and guides the TM to first and second lateral elements for creating first and second incisions through the TM. The dimensions and configuration of the device is such that an entire strip of TM is removed without leaving TM leaflets behind and without causing collateral damage to adjacent tissues.

Abstract: A stack of eye shields includes a plurality of eye shields each having a frame with receivers located along the frame and latches located to engage the receivers, and spaced apart elevated support surfaces along and rising above an upper portion of the frame; and a lens installed on the frame and having lens apertures extending through the lens and aligned with the receivers of the frame, with the latches engaged with the receivers securing the lens to the frame. The eye shields are stacked one on top of another with each of the eye shields oriented substantially parallel to one another with each of the elevated surfaces of an overlying one of the frames of the stack being slightly forward of a corresponding one of the elevated surfaces of the underlying frame of the stack, with each frame of each eye shield of the stack having a gap therebetween except at contact surfaces where the elevated support surfaces contact an adjacent lower surface of an overlying eye shield.

Abstract: A system and method for testing effectiveness of in-the-ear (ITE) hearing protection devices (HPD) while inserted in a user's ears include a headset having circumaural earcups positionable over the user's ears and programmed to sequentially generate sound at a plurality of frequencies and store the user's hearing threshold at each frequency. The user's values are compared to associated reference values for the ITE hearing protection devices and a processor generates an audio, visual, and/or haptic signal indicative of the ITE HPD effectiveness based on the comparisons. The headset may be used as a secondary or supplemental HPD in combination with the ITE devices. The stored user values at each frequency may be used to automatically compensate ambient sounds for the response of the ITE HPDs and any pre-existing user hearing deficiencies to improve speech intelligibility and situational awareness while wearing the devices.

Abstract: A taping method that follows a specific set of rules based on anatomical and physiological patterns in humans. This taping method causes a change in skeletal muscle tone in the human body when tape is directly applied to the skin of the human body over the targeted muscles. This taping method will inhibit the muscle tone in the affected motor units that are underneath the tape applied in a specific inhibition method. This taping method will elicit the muscle tone in the affected motor units that are surrounded by the tape applied in a specific elicitation method. There are three different types of elicitation method patterns based on muscle size or groups of muscles, secondarily to the length tension relationship required for a muscle contraction. There is only one type of inhibition method.

Abstract: A wound product and a method of manufacturing the wound product is provided. The wound product comprises a first layer comprising a plurality of splittable fibres. At least some of the plurality of splittable fibres are split longitudinally along at least part of their length, and at least some of the plurality of splittable fibres are entangled.

Abstract: In some illustrative examples, a conduit interface may include a mounting surface and an exterior-facing surface positioned across from the mounting surface, an internal cavity, an inlet port, a vent, and a temporary plug. The internal cavity may include an opening positioned proximate to the mounting surface. The inlet port may be in in fluid communication with the internal cavity through the exterior-facing surface. The vent may be in fluid communication with the internal cavity through the exterior-facing surface. The temporary plug may be configured to temporarily preclude fluid communication through the vent. The conduit interface may be suitable for providing fluid communication with a dressing at a tissue site. Also provided are other examples, apparatus, systems, and methods.

Abstract: A negative pressure wound dressing for use with breast incisions. The wound dressing includes a drape layer, a manifold layer, a base layer, and a reduced pressure interface. The drape layer has a first surface and a second, wound-facing, surface. The drape layer is substantially impermeable to liquid and substantially permeable to vapor. The manifold layer has a first surface and a second, wound-facing surface. The manifold layer has a perimeter defined by a first convex curved side surface defining a first lobe, a second convex curved side surface defining a second lobe, and a connecting portion between the first lobe and the second lobe. The base layer is configured to: (i) couple the drape layer to the manifold layer, and (ii) the dressing to a patient's tissue. The reduced pressure interface is integrated with the drape layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for stretching, transferring, and bonding elastic parts under tension to an advancing carrier substrate during the assembly of absorbent articles. A continuous carrier substrate may be advanced in a machine direction at a first speed, and a discrete elastic part may be cut from a continuous elastic substrate having a direction of stretch in a machine direction. The speed of the discrete elastic part is changed from a second speed to the first speed, and the central region of the discrete elastic part is stretched in the machine direction. The discrete elastic part is bonded with the continuous carrier substrate such that the stretched central region extends in the machine direction between the first and second longitudinal edges of the continuous carrier substrate. The discrete elastic part may also be bonded with the carrier substrate with adhesive and/or mechanical bonds.

Abstract: The current invention concerns a forming pocket (10), suitable for forming moulded absorbent material deposit structures to be used as absorbent core for absorbent articles, the forming pocket (10), extending in a longitudinal, transversal and vertical direction (L,T,V), comprises: a grid structure (12) comprising a first set of grid members (18) and a second set of grid members (20), each set of grid members (18,20) comprising a plurality of plates (19,21), each plate (19,21) comprising a plurality of slits (22,26), a supporting frame (30) encasing said grid structure (12), said supporting frame (30) comprising a first set of frame elements (32) forming two opposite longitudinal walls (32) of the supporting frame (30) and a second set of frame elements (34) forming two opposite transversal walls of the supporting frame; a mesh substrate (40) arranged on said upper surface of the grid structure (12), and an insert (48) arranged on the upper surface of the mesh substrate (40), wherein the insert (48) is cou

Abstract: A rigid demolding forming device, comprising a forming cylinder (11), a dispersing box (12), a suction box (13) and a forming fabric (14), wherein the forming cylinder (11) has a rigid structure; the dispersing box (12) is arranged in the forming cylinder (11); the forming fabric (14) is externally arranged; and an absorbent material moves from inside to outside. The forming fabric (14) and the forming cylinder (11) are arranged separately, such that the forming fabric (14) can be cleaned conveniently, thereby preventing fabric holes from being blocked. In addition, the forming fabric (14) and other devices are no longer arranged in a forming hole (114), such that when a core body (15) needs to be removed from the forming hole (114) after same is formed in the forming hole (114), product defects or the waste of absorbent materials, which are caused by an electrostatic effect or a viscous force effect of devices such as the forming fabric (14), can be avoided.

Abstract: A device for placement and removal of a menstrual cup according to various aspects of the present disclosure includes an outer component and an inner component. The outer component extends along a longitudinal axis between first proximal and distal ends. The outer component includes a peripheral wall, a first interior region, and a protrusion. The peripheral wall includes an interior surface. The first interior region is at least partially defined by the peripheral wall. The protrusion extends from the interior surface toward the longitudinal axis. In certain aspects, the outer component includes an upper portion and a lower portion removably coupled to the upper portion. The inner component extends between a second proximal and distal ends. The inner component is disposed at least partially within the first interior region. The inner component is slidable along the longitudinal axis with respect to the outer component.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising: a chassis comprising a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between said topsheet and backsheet, and comprising a longitudinal axis extending along a length of said chassis and a transverse axis being substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and extending along a width of said chassis, wherein said length extends along the longest dimension of said chassis; and at least one elastically elongatable panel joined to the chassis, wherein the elastically elongatable panel comprises: at least one cover layer; and an elastomeric film attached to the cover layer, wherein said/least one cover layer and elastomeric film are joined by mechanical bonding, at a plurality of discrete bonding elements and wherein each said panel comprises a plurality of wrinkles having peaks and troughs formed on at least one of said cover layer, wherein said panel comprises an average of no more than two, preferably no more than one, wrinkle

Abstract: An array of personal hygiene articles comprising a least a first article and a second article, the second article having a larger size than the first article. The articles each comprise a back waist gasketing element between a pair of elastic back ears. The back ears each have an innermost edge having a length. The waist gasketing element has a length measured along the longitudinal centerline. The ratio of the length of the innermost edge of the back ears to the length of the waist gasketing element is in the range of from 1.0 to 3.0 for at least the first and second articles. The length of the waist gasketing element of the second article is at least 2 mm longer than the length of the waist gasketing element of the first article.

Abstract: A tackifier-free, hot melt adhesive composition comprises an amorphous, single site-catalyzed, high molecular weight propylene copolymer, preferably with a weight average molecular weight (Mw) greater than 80,000 g/mol; a semicrystalline, single site-catalyzed, low molecular weight propylene copolymer, preferably with an Mw less than 60,000 g/mol; and polyisobutene. The composition may optionally include a plasticizer, a butene-rich copolymer, and an antioxidant. The hot melt adhesive is especially useful for bonding substrates which swell or elongate significantly in use. Such uses include adhering superabsorbent polymers to a substrate or adhering together two substrates, at least one of which has superabsorbent polymers, such as the layers of an absorbent core of a disposable hygiene article, such as a diaper.

Abstract: A method of making an absorbent structure is provided. The method contains the steps of placing a supporting sheet onto raised portions with a shape and dimensions corresponding to first and second channels, depositing absorbent material onto the supporting sheet, and applying a pressure to the supporting sheet of the absorbent structure, the pressure being applied selectively to the portions of the supporting sheet that correspond to the channels.

Abstract: A package of one or more absorbent articles is disclosed. The package includes a package material, wherein the package material has natural fibers and exhibits an MD tensile strength of at least 5.0 kN/m and an MD Stretch of at least 3 percent, each as determined via ISO 1924-3 as modified herein. The package further includes a plurality of panels, including a consumer-facing panel. The package is sealed.

Abstract: A light emitting composition including first color emitters and second color emitters. The first color emitters are configured to emit, upon exposure to an energy source, visible light at a target color in response to absorption of energy across a first band of wavelengths. The second color emitters are configured to emit, upon exposure to the energy source, visible light at the target color in response to absorption of energy across a second band of wavelengths. The light intensity observable at the target color is enhanced relative to reflected white light without emission from the first and second color emitters. The light emitting composition can be a part of a paint, an ink, a fabric, a thread, a road sign, a highway marking, an automobile, a boat, a plane, a reflector, a building product, a concrete product, an epoxy product, a jewelry product, colored contact lens, a candle product, a rubber product, a plastic product, or other colored surface.

Abstract: A headrest for a mobile patient transport apparatus is arranged to support a patient during minor surgical procedures. The headrest includes a neck supporting portion which is hinged to a backrest of the apparatus, and a head supporting portion which is hinged to the neck supporting portion. Each of the neck supporting portion and head supporting portion is connected to a respective actuator. The actuators can be independently operated to cause pivoting of the neck supporting portion relative to the backrest and/or pivoting of the head supporting portion relative to the neck supporting portion.

Abstract: A patient transport apparatus including a battery system is provided. The battery system includes a battery controller configured to enable power transmission from one or more battery cells to a power output in response to power draw across the power output being below a predefined current threshold. A track assembly, a drive system including a motor disposed in rotational communication with the track assembly to control movement of the patient transport apparatus, and an apparatus controller disposed in communication with the motor and the battery system are provided. The apparatus controller is configured to monitor the power transmission from the battery and to operate the drive system in a current sink mode causing the battery to interrupt power supply upon determining the input current of the battery is greater than the predefined current threshold by comparing the input current of the battery to the predefined current threshold.

Abstract: An electric wheelchair propulsion system for a wheelchair. The propulsion system has a first and a second torque transfer hub rotatably mounted to a respective first and second drive wheel of the wheelchair, and an elongated axle tube arranged between the first and second hubs. First and second motors are arranged within the axle tube extending from opposing ends thereof. First and second drive axles are insertable into bores of the first and second hubs respectively, and are operatively connected to the first and second motors respectively. Means are provided to control the actuation of the motors. Actuation of the motors drives a rotation thereof, transferring a torque to the drive axles. The drive axles in turn transfer a torque to the hubs, thereby rotating the drive wheels.

Abstract: To provide a moving body that is capable of more flexible movement. Provided is a moving body including four or more legs that have wheels at ends thereof and are able to be controlled along two or more axes, and a body supported at the four or more legs, in which the four or more legs include two or more front wheel legs that are capable of swinging forward in an advancing direction of the body, and two or more rear wheel legs that are capable of swinging backward in the advancing direction of the body, and the front wheel legs and the rear wheel legs are capable of swinging to such positions that the wheels overlap one another in a direction orthogonal to the advancing direction.

Abstract: Backrest for supporting the back of a seated person comprising a rigid backrest frame and a back support structure comprising substantially non-elastic, flexible sheet material. The non-elastic, flexible sheet material comprising a central region and at least four lateral segments, wherein the backrest support surface in its loaded condition has a form-stable, a three-dimensionally curved shape of which a cross-sectional view in the sagittal plane shows a backrest support surface curvature. Preferably, this backrest support surface curvature corresponds with the vertebral curvature at least in a region which corresponding with the lumbar region and a transition region which is formed by a lower part of the thoracic region and an upper part of the lumbar region.

Abstract: A medical bed frame may include a base frame, a pair of side members selectively movable laterally towards or away from the base frame, a first and second drive assembly each comprising: a first and second pair of cams configured to move the pair of side members, and a central linkage for rotating the first and second pair of cams, a first actuator operatively connected to the central linkage of the first drive assembly and the base frame, and a second actuator operatively connected to the central linkage of the second drive assembly and the base frame, wherein the first and second actuator are configured to selectively move the central linkage in one of a first direction and a second direction, whereby selective movement of the first actuator and the second actuator results in lateral movement of the pair of side members towards or away from the base frame.

Abstract: A novel foot support device includes a first sidewall adapted to engage the lateral side of a first foot, a second sidewall adapted to engage the lateral side of a second foot, and a backwall adapted to engage both the plantar region of the first foot and the plantar region of the second foot. In a particular embodiment, the first sidewall includes an inclined interior surface, the second sidewall includes an inclined interior surface, and the backwall includes an inclined interior surface. In another particular embodiment, the foot support device includes sidewalls and a backwall that can flatten and pivot relative to one another, facilitating a collapsible foot support device.

Abstract: In one example, a hospital bed headboard is disclosed. The hospital bed headboard includes a planar multiple paneled headboard. The planar multiple paneled headboard may be attached or detached from a hospital bed frame. The hospital bed headboard includes a first panel positioned adjacent to a second panel. Each one of the first panel and the second panel is to open and to close an egress in the planar multiple paneled headboard. The hospital bed headboard may also include a third panel. The first, second and third panels may be disengaged (or installed) as a single unit from a mobile hospital bed headboard.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and/or other digestive disorders and/or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element that has a first end portion and a second end portion and a top surface disposed at an angle relative to a bottom surface of the support element. The second end portion has a height greater than the first end portion. A riser element is configured to be coupled proximate to the second end portion of the support element. A body element is configured to be disposed on at least one of the support element or the riser element. The body element has a first arm and a second arm connected together by an arc portion.