Abstract: A patient table mounting frame includes a first frame part and a second frame part coupled to each other via a translatory guide that enables the first frame part and the second frame part to move with respect to each other in a first direction, wherein the first frame part and the second frame part each comprise a table engagement section adapted to releasably connect to a patient table or parts thereof, and wherein at least one of the first frame part and the second frame part includes a mounting section adapted to releasably connect to a corresponding associated mounting adaptor.

Abstract: A surgical universal headrest is disclosed. In one embodiment, a body has two lateral wings slidably coupled to the body. Each lateral wing has an arm moveably secured thereto with a range of proximal-to-distal motion with respect to a medial line of the body. The body, lateral wings, and the arms, in cooperative combination, define a support perimeter of adjustable size having an opening therethrough. The support perimeter of adjustable size accommodates patients ranging from premature infants to adults and the opening accommodates an eye-nose-mouth region of a patient ranging from a premature infant to an adult. A skull pin holder assembly is included.

Abstract: A surgical universal headrest is disclosed. In one embodiment, a body has two lateral wings slidably coupled to the body. Each lateral wing has an arm moveably secured thereto with a range of proximal-to-distal motion with respect to a medial line of the body. The body, lateral wings, and the arms, in cooperative combination, define a support perimeter of adjustable size having an opening therethrough. The support perimeter of adjustable size accommodates patients ranging from premature infants to adults and the opening accommodates an eye-nose-mouth region of a patient ranging from a premature infant to an adult. A skull pin holder assembly is included.

Abstract: A surgical universal headrest is disclosed. In one embodiment, a body has two lateral wings slidably coupled to the body. Each lateral wing has an arm moveably secured thereto with a range of proximal-to-distal motion with respect to a medial line of the body. The body, lateral wings, and the arms, in cooperative combination, define a support perimeter of adjustable size having an opening therethrough. The support perimeter of adjustable size accommodates patients ranging from premature infants to adults and the opening accommodates an eye-nose-mouth region of a patient ranging from a premature infant to an adult. A skull pin holder assembly is included.

Abstract: A surgical universal headrest is disclosed. In one embodiment, a body has two lateral wings slidably coupled to the body. Each lateral wing has an arm moveably secured thereto with a range of proximal-to-distal motion with respect to a medial line of the body. The body, lateral wings, and the arms, in cooperative combination, define a support perimeter of adjustable size having an opening therethrough. The support perimeter of adjustable size accommodates patients ranging from premature infants to adults and the opening accommodates an eye-nose-mouth region of a patient ranging from a premature infant to an adult. A skull pin holder assembly is included.

Abstract: A base station assembly for an operating room table is disclosed. In one embodiment, the base station assembly includes a base station that is secured to the operating room table. The base station includes an arcuate rail member with a selectively moveable clamp attached thereto. A vertical support arm extends from the selectively moveable clamp to provide selective attachment to a surgical accessory, such as a retractor arm, armrest, or image guidance reference frame. The base station assembly provides surgical accessory support that may be moved and adjusted by a surgeon at any time during an operation without contaminating a surgical field and without assistance from circulating operating room personnel.

Abstract: A base station assembly for an operating room table is disclosed. In one embodiment, the base station assembly includes a base station that is secured to the operating room table. The base station includes an arcuate rail member with a selectively moveable clamp attached thereto. A vertical support arm extends from the selectively moveable clamp to provide selective attachment to a surgical accessory, such as a retractor arm, armrest, or image guidance reference frame. The base station assembly provides surgical accessory support that may be moved and adjusted by a surgeon at any time during an operation without contaminating a surgical field and without assistance from circulating operating room personnel.

Abstract: An endoscopy sigmoid support apparatus that includes a primary wrap sized for placement around a subject's lower abdomen. A closing mechanism is provided at the end of the primary wrap to secure the primary wrap around the abdomen of the subject by attaching a first end of the primary wrap to a second portion of the primary wrap. A strap extends from the primary wrap and is configured to extend across at least a portion of the primary wrap and to fasten to a third portion of the primary wrap to adjust the amount of pressure applied by the endoscopy sigmoid support apparatus.

Abstract: A device for massaging muscles and performing stretching exercises is provided. The device includes a resilient body having at least one notch. The device further includes a cord component extending through the resilient body to form a continuous closed loop. The cord component is adaptable between a first expanded position to facilitate stretching exercises and a second closed position to facilitate storage and transport.

Abstract: A multiple-joint therapy machine includes a support frame and a rotatable base supported at a selectable height on the support frame. The rotatable base is configured to be releasably securable at a selectable angular orientation with respect to the support frame. A carrier link is at least pivotably mounted with respect to the rotatable base and is movable at least pivotably with respect to the rotatable base about a main axis. A geared hinge at least pivotably connects the carrier link with respect to the rotatable base. The geared hinge includes a main shaft and an attached sun gear. A planet carrier is rotatably attached to the main shaft. A planet shaft and an attached planet gear are rotatably attached to the planet carrier.

Abstract: An orthopedic back stretcher includes a back portion, a first side portion hingedly connected to the back portion and having a first support surface, and a second side portion hingedly connected to the back portion and having a second support surface. An orthopedic back stretcher kit and methods of using the orthopedic back stretcher and/or orthopedic back stretcher kit are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a massage device including a rotatable arm massage part and, more specifically, to a massage device having an arm massage part rotatably provided thereto so that various functions can be provided to a user. To this end, an aspect of the present invention includes: a body massage part including a main frame forming a skeleton of a massage device and massaging the body of a user; and arm massage parts disposed at opposite sides of the body massage part to receive both arms of the user, respectively, and massaging the arms of the user, wherein the main frame may include an arm fixing frame to which the arm massage part is connected, and the arm massage part may include an arm moving frame rotatable in at least one direction with reference to the arm fixing frame.

Abstract: The device belongs to the field of medicine, namely to neurology and rehabilitation, and can be used as a robotic part of a system for motor rehabilitation training after a stroke and other diseases and injuries of the central nervous system and limbs. The objective of the claimed invention is to execute the movement of the affected limb when performing exercises aimed at motor rehabilitation of patients with diseases and injuries of the central nervous system and/or limbs, causing motor deficit. The invention can also be used in sport and home exercise equipment for various purposes.

Abstract: A wearable apparatus may include a driving module configured to generate torque to be applied to a body of a user, a leg driving frame configured to relay the generated torque to a leg of the user, a thigh fastener connected to the leg driving frame and configured to fix the leg driving frame to the leg of the user, at least one sensor configured to obtain sensor data including motion information of the wearable apparatus, and at least one processor configured to control the driving module based on the sensor data. The at least one processor may be configured to determine, based on sensor data obtained, information (e.g., a motion score) indicating a degree to which the wearable apparatus moves and/or moved and control whether to generate torque based on the determined information (e.g., the motion score).

Abstract: An improved walker includes an adjustable frame with angled portions that provide an ergonomic interface and enhanced stability for a user. The front of the walker includes a wishbone front support frame. Rather than incorporating multiple front legs extending from the top of the walker to the floor, the wishbone front support frame provides clearance on either side of a center front column. This clearance allows users to position, or maneuver, the walker close to adjacent objects. The handrail portions of the walker are pitched at a downward angle running in a direction from the rear to the front of the walker. This pitch moves the operating position of the user close to the front of walker providing a safe and stable operating position.

Abstract: An exosuit includes a first structure including a series of link elements joined together by joints. The series of link elements extends along a length of the first structure. The joints are configured to flex such that, when the exosuit is worn by a user, the first structure at least partially conforms to a shape of the user's anatomy at a first side of the first structure that extends along the length. The joints restrict flexing that would deform a second side of the first structure extending along the length of the first structure. The exosuit includes a second structure and an actuator coupled to the first structure and the second structure. The actuator causes movement of the first structure relative to the second structure. The exosuit includes an attachment portion to attach the exosuit to the user with the first side of the first structure facing toward the user.

Abstract: A crutch includes an arm rest having an elbow end and a front end, the front end defining a front face having a first opening formed therein, and a bottom edge forming a second opening. The crutch has a handle extending outwardly from the front end of the arm rest, but not from the first or second openings. A leg is received into one of the first and second openings in a first configuration, and into the other of the first and second openings in a second configuration. The leg is selectively convertible between the first and second configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed are a brake apparatus, a wheel body assembly, and a rollator. The brake apparatus comprises a shaft body, a housing, a magnetic induction mechanism and an adjustment mechanism. The housing rotates relative to the shaft body; the magnetic induction mechanism is arranged in the housing to generate resisting force opposite to a rotation direction of the housing or the shaft body to the housing or the shaft body by a magnetic field reaction when the housing rotating relative to the shaft body. The adjustment mechanism is connected to the magnetic induction mechanism for adjusting a magnitude of the resisting force. The magnetic induction mechanism is capable of playing a braking role on the wheel body integrated or connected with the brake apparatus, because its braking force is related to the rotation of the housing or shaft body, rather than friction braking, it will not produce an emergency stop effect.

Abstract: A device may create an optical obstruction such as a haze for a predetermined amount of time in front of one or more eyes of the user and thereby trigger a blink response in the user. The device may include a lens having a plurality of layers and a sensor configured to detect a blink it at least one eye. At least one of the plurality of layers may include an electrodynamic layer in communication with the sensor. The electrodynamic layer may be configured to adjust the lens from a first state to a second state in response to a first signal from the sensor and from the second state back to the first state in response to a second signal from the sensor. The second state may include an at least partial obstruction of vision through the lens.

Abstract: A massage device includes a base, a driving module, a massage head, and a heating module. The massage head is connected to the driving module, a side of the massage head away from the base is provided with a massage protrusion, and a first cavity is formed on a side of the massage head facing the base. The heating module is fixed relative to the base and located between the base and the massage head, wherein the heating module is configured to generate heat when energized to heat the air in the first cavity, so as to provide thermotherapy from the massage device to a part of a user's body.

Abstract: A heel clamp, or posterior component, for an article of footwear is provided. The heel clamp may comprise a posterior component height value measuring a height value from a lowest point under the heel of the foot on an upper facing surface to a top of the posterior component. A lateral component and a medial component of the heel clamp may include a predetermined height value or an extension height value. The lateral component may be extending into or through an area in-between a lateral malleolus bone of the foot and an Achilles tendon of the foot, the medial component may be extending into or through an area in-between a medial malleolus bone of the foot and the Achilles tendon of the foot, and the intermediate component may be extending to an area of an end of a top of a calcaneus bone of the foot.

Abstract: A vacuum manifold for stretching proximal corpora of a user, including a body, an inner chamber, a vacuum attachment, a first opening, and a second opening. The body extends from a proximal end to a distal end, and from a top end to a bottom end. The inner chamber is defined by the body. The vacuum attachment is configured to provide fluid communication from a vacuum source to the inner chamber. The first opening receives a perineum of the user into the inner chamber and is located at the top end of the body. The second opening receives a penile shaft of the user and extends from the inner chamber to the distal end. The inner chamber of the vacuum manifold is configured to apply pressure on a proximal corpora of the user such that the proximal corpora is stretched radially and azimuthally.

Abstract: An inflatable penile prosthesis can include, a reservoir, an inflatable member and a pump assembly. The pump assembly can include at least one valve comprising an entry portion, a middle portion, an exit portion, and exit tube interface, and a valve member. The exit portion can include a first landing portion including an interior portion, the interior portion of the first landing portion being semicircular about a longitudinal exit axis, the longitudinal exit axis extending through a center of the exit portion parallel to a direction that an exit tube interface extends from the exit portion, and a first channel portion adjacent to the first landing portion and including an interior portion, the interior portion of the first channel portion being farther from the longitudinal exit axis than the interior portion of the first landing portion.

Abstract: A sex aid and method of use is provided with a handle and at least one stimulator to be applied to a user. Varied stimulators may be coupled to the handle using an oblong cutout and a stimulator having a body and an extension where a face is separated from the body by a stem. The length of the stem may correspond to the depth of the oblong cutout such that the face can be fit through the oblong cutout and rotated to secure the stimulator to the handle. When the sex aid is desired to be used by a plurality of users, a plurality of oblong cutout may be used to attach a plurality of stimulators. One stimulator may be used by one user on the user side of the handle and another stimulator may be used by a second user on the opposite side of the handle.

Abstract: A percussive massage device may include a housing having a housing interior. A motor may be positioned in the housing interior and may include a rotatable motor shaft having a motor axis. A battery may be positioned in the housing interior. A switch may be configured to activate the motor. A reciprocating shaft may operatively be connected to the rotatable motor shaft. The reciprocating shaft may include a distal end and is able to reciprocate in response to rotation of the rotatable motor shaft. A vent may extend through a vent opening in the housing to provide ventilation to the housing interior.

Abstract: An intelligent press machine, primarily for use with the legs, although the machine can also be used for upper body workouts. The intelligent press machine provides for varying resistance and vibration levels to stimulate muscle growth.

Abstract: A portable, personal therapy chamber for provision of radiation therapy. The therapy chamber includes a pair of telescopically positionable units that are lightweight and easily portable by a single user. The therapy chamber is configured for use by a single person lying generally prone on a surface. The units are formed from a plurality of pivotably coupled panels that are foldable in a first direction to a rolled up, tube-like storage configuration and unfoldable in a second direction to an arched formation or use configuration. The units, in the use configuration, are disposed to overlie the user and include a plurality of emitters that direct infrared energy toward the user's body.

Abstract: A dispensing container and adapter system for use with a planetary mixer is disclosed. The dispensing container has a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis. The dispensing container may include a nozzle and a removable cap to cover the nozzle. The removable cap may have a first width dimension measured along the transverse axis. The dispensing container may include a body having a second width dimension measured along the transverse axis. An adapter may receive the dispensing container. The adapter may include a cavity to receive the removable cap. The cavity may have a cavity width that exceeds the first width dimension. The adapter may also include a recess for receiving a portion of the dispensing container. The recess may extend from the cavity. At least a portion of the recess may have a width dimension smaller than both the first width dimension and the second width dimension.

Abstract: A measured fluid dispenser for dispensing fluid from a storage container includes a measurement chamber, a fluid flow passage fluidly connecting the measurement chamber with the storage container, and a valve that is movable between an open position in which the fluid flow passage is opened to permit fluid flow from the storage chamber to the measurement chamber, and a closed position in which the fluid flow passage is closed to prevent fluid flow between the measurement chamber and the storage chamber. The measurement chamber may be adjustable to vary a fillable volume of the measurement chamber to thereby preselect an amount of fluid to be dispensed.

Abstract: A syringe adapter includes a housing having a first end and a second end with the first end configured to be secured to a first container, a cannula having a first end and a second end with the second end positioned within the housing, and a collet having a first end and a second end with at least a portion of the collet received within the housing. The collet includes a body defining a passageway, a seal member received by the passageway, and an arcuate, resilient locking member connected to the body of the collet. The collet is movable from a first position where the locking member is open to receive a mating connector to a second position where radially outward movement of the locking member is restricted.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical vial, container assembly, system and method. The vial can include a hollow body, a first passage, a second passage, a first temporary closure sealing the first passage, and a second temporary closure sealing the second passage. A diluent container can include a first connector to connect the diluent container and vial in fluid communication for mixing an active pharmaceutical ingredient with a diluent. An infusion set can include a second connector to connect the infusion set and vial in fluid communication, and a delivery device. The method can include the steps of connecting the diluent container to the first temporary closure of the vial, transferring a diluent from the diluent container into the vial, reconstituting an active pharmaceutical ingredient with the diluent to form a solution, connecting the delivery device to the second temporary closure, and administering the solution through the delivery device into a patient.

Abstract: A medication container can include a frame, a drawer including slots, at least one of a first set of one or more sensors and a second set of one or more sensors, and an electronic transmitter. The slots in the drawer can receive cartridges containing medication. The first set of sensor(s) can detect whether the drawer has moved more than a preset distance into or out of the frame. The second set of sensor(s) can detect whether a cartridge has been removed from a corresponding slot and/or the contents of the cartridge. The electronic transmitter can transmit data characterizing at least one of whether the drawer has moved more than the preset distance into or out of the frame and whether the cartridge has been removed from the corresponding slot to a server computer via a communication network. Other medication containers and systems for generating alerts are described.

Abstract: A dental polymerization kit is used to polymerize a non-acidic monomer having no acidic group and having an ethylenic unsaturated group in dental treatment. The dental polymerization kit includes an A agent containing an acidic substance and a B agent containing a transition metal compound and a reducing agent and being in the form of a liquid or a paste. The transition metal compound is solid in the B agent and soluble in the acidic substance.

Abstract: Proposed are a method of preparing new biomaterials for dental pulp regeneration and a composition of new biomaterials prepared accordingly. The composition of new biomaterials prepared according to the method of preparing new biomaterials for dental pulp regeneration by mixing a first precursor containing calcium silicate-based cement (CSC) at an appropriate concentration and a second precursor containing a secretome of dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells in an appropriate ratio and then drying the resulting mixture under appropriate drying conditions is characterized by further improving the osteogenic differentiation ability of dental pulp stem cells compared to existing materials while maintaining the microhardness of the composition to an appropriate standard. In addition, the composition is advantageous in that an aesthetic effect is excellent by not causing tooth discoloration.

Abstract: The present application relates to sunscreen formulations, including foamable sunscreen formulations, that comprise zinc oxide and titanium dioxide particles, suitably in the size range of about 1-100 nm. The compositions suitably produce a minimal residual whitening effect when applied to a skin surface.

Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion composition includes: an external oil phase, in which a first hydrophobic powder is dispersed; and an internal aqueous phase, in which a second hydrophobic powder is dispersed, in which, among the first hydrophobic powder and the second hydrophobic powder, at least the second hydrophobic powder is a metal oxide treated with trimethylethoxysilane, in which the water-in-oil emulsion composition further includes a dispersant that disperses the second hydrophobic powder in the internal aqueous phase, and in which the dispersant is at least one of a silicone-based surfactant and a cationic surfactant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a core-shell microcapsule slurry including at least one core-shell microcapsule. The at least one core-shell microcapsule includes an oil-based core including a hydrophobic material, a polymeric shell and a coating having a first deposition aid, and a second deposition aid. Further disclosed herein are a perfumed consumer product and a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: Provided is a Prussian blue dispersion for cosmetics excellent in dispersion stability, color-developing properties (high chroma), and storage stability, and a cosmetic in which the Prussian blue dispersion is blended, the cosmetic being suitable for makeup cosmetics such as eyeshadows, eyeliners, eyebrow pencil, and mascaras. Further provided is a green liquid cosmetic excellent in green color developing properties (high chroma) and dispersion stability, the cosmetic being suitable for makeup cosmetics such as eyeshadows, eyeliners, eyebrow pencil, and mascaras. The Prussian blue dispersion for cosmetics of the present disclosure includes at least Prussian blue, a water-soluble basic substance, and water. The cosmetic of the present invention is formed by blending the Prussian blue dispersion. Further, the green liquid cosmetic is obtained by blending the Prussian blue dispersion with a red iron oxide dispersion of red color having a specific property.

Abstract: An dual oral composition is provided having a first peroxide-containing component and a second bicarbonate-containing component having exceptional anti-plaque and antibacterial action with re-mineralization properties.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a composition comprising nanohydroxyapatite (NHAP) in an amount about 0.5 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of the composition having a particle size in a range of about 20-100 nm, an abrasive, a sweetener, and a natural oil, wherein the composition does not contain glycerin and fluoride, wherein the composition is alkaline and a dental product, and wherein the natural oil is a plant product.

Abstract: A powder cosmetic composition with a chromophore-based coating is described. The composition comprises from 0.1% to 50% by weight of at least one chromophore selected among polymeric chromophores chemically linked to polyols with reactive functional groups and from 99.9% to 50% by weight of a cosmetic powder or mixture of cosmetic powders having superficial reactive groups.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a topical composition for skin, which comprises a) a solid particle, which is a porous particle having surface openings, and has an average particle size of primary particles of 0.5 to 20 ?m; b) at least one wax; c) at least one carbon chain-based oil; and d) at least one surfactant, and the composition optionally comprises water and has a water content of 5% or less based on the total mass of the composition.

Abstract: Compound formulations include gadusol or gadusporine that can be used as topicals, such as sunscreens or filters that protect human and animal skin against harmful light like UVA, and UVB, cosmetics, and skin care products. In some examples, gadusol or gadusporine are ?0.5% w/w, 0.5-2.0% w/w of the compound formulation. Other compound formulations include gadusol or gadusporine at >2.0% w/w of the compound formulation.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition comprising resveratrone, for improving skin health.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a cosmetic composition comprising at least one compound according to Formula (1) wherein R is selected from linear or branched C3-C20-alkyl; and n is selected from 1 to 20; for the cosmetic treatment of skin.

Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic capable of achieving improvement of an ultraviolet protection effect, particularly improvement against photodegradation. A cosmetic is used that includes an ultraviolet absorber including t-butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane and includes butyloctyl salicylate and an alkylene oxide derivative.

Abstract: A composition of a germicidal solution in the form of foam, which prevents microbial contamination by bacteria, fungi and lipid-enveloped viruses, without irritating the user's skin is disclosed. The foam composition includes ammonium quaternary salts, which have a disinfectant effect against bacteria, fungi and certain types of virus; and hydroxyethyl cellulose, propylene glycol, polyvinylpyrrolidone K30, boric acid, amine oxide, and other pharmaceutically acceptable excipients or additives, such as emollients, humectants, solar protectors and UV protectors in pharmaceutically effective amounts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleansing powder composition that comprises a surfactant system having a taurate and glycinate, a polysaccharide builder and at least one emulsifier having an HLB of at least 8. The cleansing powder composition is gentle during use, generates consumer desirable lathering and is substantially free of bicarbonate. The cleansing powder composition does not aggregate is convenient to evacuate from packaging and is easy to hydrate for a single use application.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair coloring compositions and methods for coloring hair. The hair coloring compositions include: (a) one or more hair colorants; (b) one or more ketal/acetal of glycerin compounds of Formula (I); (c) one or more cationic surfactants; (d) one of more fatty alcohols having at least 8 carbon atoms; (e) one or more polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms; and (f) less than 5 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of water and monoalcohols having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms. The hair coloring compositions are preferably solubilized, non-emulsified compositions.

Abstract: A fragrance delivery composition suitable for use in personal care and home care formulations, said composition comprising at least one fragrance fixative according to general Formula (IF), at least one fragrance co-fixative chosen among those of Formulae (IIA)-(IIH), and at at least one fragrance component, wherein said fragrance component is different to the co-fixative. In general Formula (Ip), each of R3-R10 are COR1 wherein each R1 is independently methyl or isopropyl with the proviso that at least one R1 is isopropyl. In particular, the fixative is sucrose acetate isobutyrate and the co-fixative is y-deltalactone and coumarin. The composition possesses an enhanced fragrance longevity and thereby provides a prolonged fragrance release over an extended period of time.