Abstract: A dynamic orthosis attachable to a hand of a subject is provided. The orthosis includes at least one flexible element attachable to digital bones spanning at least one bone joint. The flexible element includes a plurality of vertical V or U-shaped columns attached to a base plate forming an accordion-like structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a back support belt system, particularly to a back orthosis or reclination orthosis for the treatment and prevention of back disorders. The system has a pelvic belt and two independent left and right shoulder belts extending therefrom, and a guiding module associated with the shoulder belts.

Abstract: An adjusting device, including: a rotating structure, including a connection member having one end being connected with the target and another end rotatable; and a positioning structure, including a locking member and a positioning member matching with the locking member. The locking member is arranged at a rotatable end of the connection member along a rotation direction of the connection member, one end of the positioning member is slidably arranged relative to the locking member, and another end of the positioning member is fixedly arranged. The connection member is configured to rotate in a predetermined direction, and drive a slidable end of the positioning member to slide in a direction away from the locking member. The slidable end of the positioning member is configured to reset and engage with the locking member and reversely restrict rotation of the connection member, after the connection member is rotated in place.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to devices, systems, and methods for collecting fluid, such as bodily fluid. An example fluid collection system may include a fluid collection device for collecting fluid from a subject and a fluid collection pad. The fluid collection pad may include a cushion, a fluid collection container having an absorbent portion disposed therein. The fluid collection container may be disposed within the cushion and a tube having a first portion configured to couple to the fluid collection device and a second portion may be disposed within the fluid collection container. The second portion of the tube may be perforated.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to fluid collection assemblies including a porous material having a first porous layer, a second porous layer, and a supporting layer extending between the first porous layer and the second porous layer. Embodiments are also directed towards fluid collection systems including such fluid collection assemblies and methods of forming and using such fluid collection assemblies. In an embodiment, a fluid collection assembly is disclosed. The fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable layer at least defining a chamber, at least one opening, and a chamber. The fluid collection assembly also includes a porous material disposed in the chamber. The porous material includes a first porous layer, a second porous layer, and a supporting layer positioned and extending between the first porous layer and the second porous layer.

Abstract: In general, the present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing ostomy faceplates configured to be positioned in close proximity to an incision, roll, crease, or fold. Embodiments of the present invention may include an ostomy appliance or faceplate with a non-circular flange for attachment of a bag or pouch. In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, the non-circular flange may include at least one substantially straight edge. The substantially straight edge may comprise a single line, or multiple lines or curves.

Abstract: The urinal stand device is a specialized standing support platform to assist a disabled person to urinate without incident. The urinal stand device comprises a walker frame configured in a walker like structure, a pair of gripping handles, lower stabilization rails, and a safety plate. When the user needs to use the bathroom, they can walk with the urinal stand device directly over the urinal or toilet due to its open front design. The open front will allow the user to get as close to the urinal or toilet as needed to avoid messes. Thus, the urinal stand device is a multiple functioning stability platform to assist with mess-free and accident-free urination for men and boys with disabilities.

Abstract: An external catheter is provided. The external catheter has a planar base having a central aperture therethrough. A back surface of the planar base has an adhesive material that be used to removably secure the planar base of the device to the skin of a user. A tubular member is disposed on the front side of the planar base about the central aperture. The tubular member is composed of materials that enable fluid to be stored therein without leaking. A vent is disposed on the front surface of the tubular member to enable air to flow and reduce moisture in the area. A sealable drain located at a terminal end of the tubular member enables the fluid to be drained from the tubular member. The device can be used to capture and store bodily fluids and is especially useful for people who experience urinary incontinence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel female condom device. The device is a form of contraception designed to keep women safe during sexual intercourse. The device comprises a body component comprised of a dental dam component and male condom component. Typically, the dental dam component would be a flat, thin sheet of latex or nitrile in a rectangular shape but can be any suitable size/shape. The underside of the body component of the device would comprise an adhesive to keep the device in place during sex, minimizing the transfer of bodily fluids. In position, the flat adhesive dental dam component remains outside the vagina, while the male condom component extends into the vaginal walls, as the male penis is inserted for sexual intercourse. Once in place, the device will reduce transmission of STI and STD for women by a significant percent while also helping prevent or reduce pregnancy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tear stimulation device and method for delivering thermal energy at controlled rates to stimulate the creation of a natural tear by activating the thermo-receptors on the sensory nerves of the eye and extended orbital region, modulation of the thermal energy resulting in controlled, repeated tearing to provide a naturally lubricated and nourishing environment in which the ocular surface can heal.

Abstract: An ice massage therapy device making use of exposed ice within a hand-held flexible container that folds down onto itself exposing the ice where the internal ice is held in place with protrusions on the inner wall.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for controlling a patient's body temperature by endovascular heat exchange.

Abstract: Methods for treatment of increased intraocular pressure with intracameral intraocular implants are disclosed herein. The controlled and sustained release of bimatoprost to the anterior chamber of the eye may be effective to treat an eye for at least one year or longer for the reduction of TOP.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices for delivering fluid to an eye. The device may include a handle comprising a housing at least partially containing a fluid reservoir therein, a cannula coupled to a distal end of the housing, and an elongate member slidably positioned within the cannula. The device may include a connector releasably coupled to the fluid reservoir in the handle, where the connector is configured to receive an external fluid device to transfer fluid into the fluid reservoir, and to be released from the handle with the external fluid device coupled to the connector. The cannula may include a curved proximal portion having a first radius of curvature, a curved distal portion having a second radius of curvature, and a distal tip, with the first radius of curvature greater than the second radius of curvature, and where the first and second radii of curvature are in opposing directions.

Abstract: A phacoemulsification system, method and computer program product, the system comprising: a phacoemulsification probe having at its distal end a needle to be inserted into an eye, the probe comprising an ultrasonic transducer; an optical fiber transferring light from a source and having a distal end positioned in proximity to the tip of the needle for emitting light of predetermined frequency or pattern; a light sensor for detecting the light; and a processor, for repeatedly: receive from the sensor an indication of the detected light; determine whether the detected light complies with a condition indicating contact between the needle and a lens of the eye; subject to determining compliance with the condition and that the ultrasonic transducer being inactive, toggle the ultrasonic transducer ON; and subject to determining that the detected light does not comply with the condition and that the ultrasonic transducer being active, toggle the ultrasonic transducer OFF.

Abstract: An ophthalmological laser device for treatment of eye tissue is disclosed, comprising a base station having a treatment laser source configured to generate a treatment laser beam, an application head, an arm arranged between the base station and the application head, wherein the arm is configured to provide a beam path for the treatment laser beam, the arm having at least one joint, and a scanner arranged in the joint and configured to dynamically deflect the treatment laser beam about two axes, wherein the treatment laser beam upstream of the scanner is collinear with an axis of rotation of the joint and an orientation of the scanner is dependent on a movement of the joint.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a cutting apparatus including a femtosecond laser, a shaping system downstream from the femtosecond laser, for forming a phase-modulated laser beam, an optical scanner downstream from the shaping system, and optical focusing system downstream from the optical scanner, a control unit for controlling the shaping system, the optical scanner and the optical focusing system, characterized in that the apparatus further comprises an optical coupler between the femtosecond laser and the shaping system, the optical coupler including a photonic crystal optical fiber for filtering the phase-modulated laser beam coming from the shaping system.

Abstract: A coupling interface between a laser source and a tissue to be treated, remarkable in that the coupling interface comprises: a ring (3) including: a double-walled partition (31), a window (33) transparent to a laser beam generated by the laser source, said window being sealingly mounted on the distal end of the ring so as to close the distal end of the ring, a gel block (4) intended to be positioned in a working housing of the ring.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a wearable assembly that includes a plurality of components is provided. The components include an eyepiece assembly fittable over a portion of a wearer's face, the eyepiece assembly including one or more strands, at least a portion of the eyepiece assembly including a phase change material, wherein a shape of the eyepiece assembly changes upon an application of an energy to the phase changing portion to one or more of conform and contour to one or more features of the wearer's face; and nosepiece connected to the eyepiece assembly.

Abstract: An eye mask with movable speakers is provided. The eye mask has a mask main body and two speaker assemblies. The mask main body is configured to cover a user's eyes and ears and comprises two inner spaces. The two inner spaces correspond to the user's ears in location. The two speaker assemblies are mounted in the inner spaces respectively, and at least one of the speaker assemblies is capable of moving in the corresponding inner space. When wearing the present eye mask, the user may cover eyes first and then connect and tie two ends of the mask main body, thereby securing the eye mask on the head. In the meantime, the mask also covers the user's ears. Then, the two speaker assemblies may be moved in the inner spaces to align with the user's ears respectively.

Abstract: An car cleaner is provided that includes an clongated handle, a spoon, and a disc intermediate the spoon and the disc.

Abstract: A hearing protection system is provided. The hearing protection system has a first active hearing protection system. The first active hearing protection system is level-dependent. The hearing protection system also has a second active hearing protection system. The second active hearing protection system is level-dependent. Each of the first and second active hearing protection systems are configured to operate in an independent mode and a dual-protection mode. A dual-protection mode level dependent function of the second active hearing protection system is different than an independent mode level dependent function.

Abstract: A hearing protection device (500) arranged to provide an acoustic barrier is disclosed. The hearing protection device (500) includes a microphone (502) arranged to measure sound behind the acoustic barrier. The device (500) determines whether a sound level characteristic of the sound measured by the microphone (502) is above a predetermined threshold. When the sound level characteristic measured by the microphone (502) is above the predetermined threshold, the device (500) compares the sound level characteristic of the sound behind and outside the acoustic barrier to determine an attenuation of the device (500). If the determined attenuation is below a cut-off level of attenuation, the device (500) provides an alert.

Abstract: A device, including a therapeutics substance delivery apparatus and an incisor, wherein the device is a minimally invasive inner ear therapeutic substance delivery device configured to reach the inner ear through a passage through the tympanic membrane to incise through tissue and deliver a therapeutic substance, and the incisor is at least one of a drill bit configured to drill through a promontory of a cochlea of a human, or a conduit configured to pierce a round window of the human with a fully intact round window niche.

Abstract: A system effectively narrows a patulous Eustachian tube (ET) of a patient with a guide catheter, instrument, and insert. The guide catheter includes a shaft, a lumen and a distal end configured to provide access the ET when the guide catheter is inserted into a head of the patient. The instrument comprises a shaft. The insert comprises a body configured to radially expand and retract between a non-expanded state and an expanded state. The insert is sized and shaped to be received within the first lumen when in the non-expanded state and is operable to expand to the expanded state to substantially reduce an effective diameter of the ET.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of a CBD-infused therapy tape and dispenser device for ease and mobile convenience for a person requiring the need of CBD for medical purposes. The device has a tape where the tape has a middle, an interior surface and an exterior surface. The tape is infused with cannabidiol (CBD) solution and a core where the core being in a middle of a tape roll when the tape is rolled around the core. And a method of making a CBD-infused tape roll by first unrolling the tape roll where the unrolled tape roll presents an interior surface and formulating a CBD solution. Then, using an applicator to applying the CBD solution onto the raw tape roll onto the interior surface of the unrolled tape roll.

Abstract: A method for impregnating a film, including the following steps feeding the film to be impregnated, immersing the film into an impregnating agent, and partially separating the impregnating agent from the film in order to achieve a predefined loading of the film with impregnating agent. Furthermore, a device for impregnating a film by means of an immersion basin filled with impregnating agent, a film guiding, and a separating device for separating the impregnating agent from the film in order to achieve a predefined loading of the film with impregnating agent. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing a transdermal therapeutic system.

Abstract: A wound dressing system has a dressing. The dressing may have a bandage; and the dressing may form a patient-contacting face that defines an interior wound-contacting portion and a peripheral adhesive portion, the peripheral adhesive portion at least partially surrounding the interior wound-contacting portion, with a removable outer cover overlying the peripheral adhesive portion. A method involves securing the wound dressing system over a wound on a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compression garments comprising a pants section with a rear side, wherein the rear side comprises an insert, a first side section and a second side section, the first side section being connected to a first side of the insert, the second side section being connected to a second side of the insert, wherein the insert is adapted to extend over at least part of both buttocks of a wearer, and wherein the insert consists of a seamless knitted fabric. The present invention. further. relates to related methods for determining measurement information and methods for manufacturing compression garments.

Abstract: An absorbent article for positioning within a garment, the absorbent article having an absorbent inner layer, a moisture proof outer layer, and a binding edge connecting peripheral edges of the inner and outer layers together, wherein the absorbent article is shaped and sized to cover at least a portion of a breast of person with the inner layer facing the breast. Also provided is an article of clothing having a cutout, wherein the cutout is configured to removably accept and support the absorbent article, wherein an inner layer of the absorbent article contacts the wearer's skin and wherein an outer layer of the absorbent article removably attaches to the article of clothing.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for producing a substrate are described. A method and apparatus for introducing a component into a fluid supply is also presented. A method can include providing a first fluid supply. The fluid supply can be configured as a foam in some embodiments. The method can also include providing a component feed system and a supply of the component. The method can include introducing the component to a fluid supply in an eductor in some aspects. A resultant slurry including a fluid supply and the component can be transferred through a headbox. The resultant slurry can be dewatered to provide a substrate including the component.

Abstract: A flexible demolding device, comprising a flexible substrate and a driving device. A plurality of forming holes are provided on the flexible substrate and penetrate through the thickness direction of the flexible substrate. The driving device drives the flexible substrate to move continuously in a defined direction. The driving device comprises a driving wheel, a supporting wheel and a conveying belt which is sleeved between the driving wheel and the supporting wheel. The flexible substrate is fixed on the conveying belt. On one hand, the demolding assembly no longer has a rigid structure. On the other hand, since the flexible substrate can be fixed on the conveying belt by means of the connecting body, the flexible substrate can be easily replaced.

Abstract: Structures, for example fibrous structures, such as absorbent material, for example absorbent core material including particles, for example super absorbent polymer particles (SAP particles), and processes for making same are provided.

Abstract: A method for producing absorbent sanitary articles including a gasketing element fixed to a chassis, wherein side edges of the gasketing element are fixed to side portions of the chassis while the gasketing element is not stretched in the transverse direction and while the side portions of the chassis are approached to each other.

Abstract: Suggested is a composition for fighting malodors comprising or consisting of (a) at least one physiological cooling gent and (b) at least one water-absorbing polymer and/or hydrogel.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an absorbent undergarment comprising an integrated absorbent assembly, having an extension in the longitudinal and transverse directions. The assembly comprises an absorbent core comprising first and second absorbent layers, and having front, crotch and rear portions, and front and rear transverse edges. The first and second absorbent layers overlap in the crotch portion. The first absorbent layer has a first layer frontmost half and a rearmost half, the first absorbent layer having front and rear transverse edges. The second absorbent layer has a rearmost half and frontmost half, the second absorbent layer has a rear transverse edge and front transverse edge, wherein a maximum width of the first layer frontmost half is greater than that of the first layer rearmost half and wherein a maximum width of the second layer rearmost half is greater than that of the second layer frontmost half.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article having an absorbent assembly and an application structure, the absorbent assembly containing: 1) a first absorbent body having a first water permeable topsheet; a first water impermeable backsheet having a transverse dimension T1; a first absorbent core between the first topsheet and the first backsheet; a first outer cover on the garment facing side of the first backsheet; 2) a second absorbent body on the garment facing side of the first absorbent body, having: a second water permeable topsheet having a transverse dimension T3; a second absorbent core; and 3) a chassis on the garment facing side of the second absorbent core, the chassis containing a water impermeable chassis backsheet; wherein T1 is greater than T3, and wherein the first outer cover and the second topsheet are bonded with a Temporary Bond which enables removing the first absorbent body from the diaper article.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article having an absorbent assembly and an application structure, the absorbent assembly containing: 1) a first absorbent body having a first topsheet; a first water impermeable backsheet; a first absorbent core disposed between the first topsheet and the first backsheet; a first outer cover on the garment facing side of the first backsheet; 2) a second absorbent body on the garment facing side of the first absorbent body, having: a second topsheet; a second absorbent core; and 3) a chassis on the garment facing side of the second absorbent core, the chassis having a water impermeable chassis backsheet; wherein the first outer cover and the second topsheet are bonded with a Temporary Bond which enables removing the first absorbent body from the remainder of the article.

Abstract: An absorbent article which can have an improved feeling of comfort next to the skin of the wearer and a reduction in the feelings of wetness and rewet. An absorbent article can have a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction, and a depth direction. The absorbent article can have a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer. The topsheet layer can have a hydrophilic central layer, a semi-hydrophilic first side layer, and a semi-hydrophilic second side layer. Each of the semi-hydrophilic side layers can be bonded to the central layer utilizing an embossing technique in the regions of overlap of each of the semi-hydrophilic side layers with the central layer. The area of the body-facing surface of each of the regions of overlap can contain from about 10% to about 35% of at least one embossment.

Abstract: A composite absorber for absorbing liquid, the composite absorber having: a polymer absorbent having a hydrophilic continuous skeleton and continuous pores; and a highly absorbent polymer, wherein the polymer absorbent contains at least a —COOH group and —COONa group as an ion exchange group, and the total ion exchange capacity of the —COOH group and —COONa group per mass in a dry state is at least 4.0 mg equivalent/g.

Abstract: The absorbent pad has a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. Each layer of the pad has a liquid impervious backsheet. The backsheet or outer layer, which faces away from the wearer when the absorbent article is secured to the wearer, is composed of a moisture-impervious, flexible material. Further, each layer has a moisture pervious inner layer and an absorbent core positioned in between the inner layer and backsheet. The layers are coupled to each other via an adhesive. They can be removed by grasping a tab placed on each layer and pulling the layer away from the unsoiled layers.

Abstract: Absorbent materials described herein can include an intake layer and an absorbent layer. The absorbent material can include a saturation capacity greater than 125 grams, and a second intake time of less than 50 seconds and a wet thickness of less than 17 mm according to the Modified Fluid Intake Under Pressure Test as described herein. In some aspects, the intake layer and the absorbent layer can provide an integrated material including an interface between the intake layer and the absorbent layer. The interface can include at least some fibers of the intake layer mixed with at least some fibers of the absorbent layer.

Abstract: Absorbent substrates including a high percentage of superabsorbent material and method of manufacturing such absorbent substrates are disclosed. An absorbent substrate can include an intake layer including a first plurality of fibers and an absorbent layer. The absorbent layer can include superabsorbent material providing greater than 80% of the absorbent layer by total weight of the absorbent layer. The intake layer and the absorbent layer can provide an integrated material including an interface between the intake and absorbent layers. The interface can include at least some of the first plurality of fibers of the intake layer mixed with at least some of the absorbent layer.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an assembly (1) comprising a sanitary napkin (10) and a wrapper (30), the sanitary napkin (10) being maintained in a folded configuration by the wrapper (3), the wrapper (3) extends in longitudinal, transversal and vertical directions (L,T,V) and comprises a corresponding length (L), width (W) and thickness (H) respectively, the folded sanitary napkin (10) also extending in said longitudinal, transversal and vertical directions, comprises a corresponding length (L10), width (W10) and thickness (H10), a top surface (4) and a bottom surface (6), the wrapper (30) comprises an upper strip (36) being in contact with the top surface (4) of the folded sanitary napkin (10) and a lower strip (38) being in contact with the bottom surface (6) of the folded sanitary napkin (10), the upper strip (36) and bottom strip (38) each comprising a respective width (W36, W38) and length (L36, L38), the upper and lower strips (36,38) being bonded together at both their longitudinal ends, characterized in t

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of hygiene articles, in particular to a means for reducing soiling of the skin of a wearer upon defecation. In particular, it relates to a hygiene article comprising a skin protection sheet that comprises a discontinuity as a faeces passageway, such as an opening or a slit. In use, the sheet and the discontinuity are urged towards the anus by a pull means and spread open by a spreading means, such that faeces can pass through the discontinuity but are separated from the skin of the wearer elsewhere. The pull means of the article is adapted to be connected to a suspender system that allows pulling of the pull means independently from the fixation of the article on the wearer, such that the disposable article and the suspender system represent an improved combined system or kit.

Abstract: A patient transport apparatus comprises a support structure comprising base, a frame, and a patient support surface to support a patient. The apparatus also includes at least one caster assembly coupled to the support structure, with each one of the caster assemblies comprising a wheel, a wheel support coupled to the wheel, and a steer lock assembly movable relative to the wheel support. An actuator is operatively coupled to the steer lock assembly to move the steer lock assembly between a non-steer locked and steer locked state to permit or prevent the wheel support and coupled wheel from swiveling about a swivel axis. The caster assemblies can also include a brake assembly coupled to the wheel, with the actuator operatively coupled to the brake assembly to move the brake assembly between a braked and unbraked state.

Abstract: A wheelchair fixing device includes a support member that is provided on a base member and supports the drive mechanism, a slide shaft, a pair of lock arms that is provided on both sides of the base member, the lock arms being configured to turn toward a downward side and to pin down a fixing bar of the wheelchair due to the slide shaft moving in the backward direction, and being configured to turn toward the upward side and to release pinning down of the fixing bar due to the slide shaft moving in the advancing direction, a pair of switch arm mechanisms configured to turn due to being pressed by the fixing bar of the wheelchair, and lock switches configured to drive the drive mechanism by being pressed by the switch arm mechanisms, such that the slide shaft is moved in the backward direction.

Abstract: This wheelchair propulsion and steering device enables wheelchair individuals with only one functional arm to drive a wheelchair. Further it enables two handed people stronger and better controlled use of a wheelchair.

Abstract: A patient transport system is provided. The patient transport system includes a patient transport apparatus, which includes a seat section and a back section for supporting the patient, and a patient containment system. The patient containment system includes a lower strap, an upper strap having a front end coupled to the lower strap and a back end, and a coupling system to facilitate releasable attachment of the patient containment system to the patient transport apparatus. The coupling system includes a latch coupled to the back end of the upper strap, a coupling bracket configured for removable attachment to the back section of the patient transport apparatus, and a keeper operatively attached to the coupling bracket and configured to removably receive the latch to retain the upper strap together with the latch relative to the coupling bracket.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus may include a frame and an articulated deck coupled to the frame. The articulated deck may include a head section, a seat section, a thigh section, and a foot section. The seat section may include a stationary frame coupled to the frame and a moveable frame that moves relative to the stationary frame. The moveable frame may move between a retracted position and an extended position.