Abstract: A shoulder stretching device can be used to stretch or strengthen targets muscles before or after surgery, after an injury, or for workouts. The device is multi-functional and adjustable. The device can include a longitudinal member, a top transverse member and forearm member operatively connected to the longitudinal member, a curved elbow member, and a bottom transverse member indirectly connected to the longitudinal member via the curved elbow member. The members can be perpendicular to the longitudinal member. The top transverse and forearm members can be adjusted along a length and can rotate about the longitudinal member. Handgrips can be located at ends of the top and bottom transverse members. A user can adjust the location and angles of the members in relation to each other and placement of the handgrips for adjustability and to use the device in a multi-functional way.

Abstract: An electronic device may: set a target heart rate for a user wearing a wearable device (e.g., walking assist device); receive information of the user's current heart rate; determine, on the basis of the current heart rate and the target heart rate, target exercise load such that the user's heart rate can correspond to the target heart rate; and control the wearable device such that the target exercise load is provided to the user. Various other embodiments may also be possible.

Abstract: The present invention features a configurable cane comprising a shaft comprising a first end and a second end, and an auxiliary leg attached at the second end of the shaft. The auxiliary leg may be configured to shift between a first position and a second position. The first position may comprise the auxiliary leg folded into the shaft, and the second position may comprise the auxiliary leg extending from the shaft. The cane may further comprise a light source near the auxiliary leg. The cane may further comprise a button disposed on the shaft near the first end, operatively coupled to the auxiliary leg. The button may be configured to operate the light source.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brake device, a wheel body assembly and a rollator. The brake device includes a shaft body, a housing, a magnetic inductor and a magnet assembly, the housing sleeved outside the shaft body and configured coaxially with the shaft body, the housing being rotatable relative to the shaft body, the magnetic inductor having a coil wound thereon, the magnet assembly including a plurality of magnets spaced along the circumference of the shaft body, wherein one of the magnetic inductor or the magnet assembly is connected to the shaft body and the other is connected to the housing so that when the housing rotates relative to the shaft body, the coil is capable of cutting the magnetic field formed by the magnet assembly so as to produce resistance in the opposite direction of rotation of the housing or the shaft body, which can play a braking role on the wheel body integrated or connected with the brake device.

Abstract: An ambulatory support device comprises an undercarriage configured to travel along a floor surface and to present a pair of upper regions accessible by an ambulatory standing user. Each of the upper regions is configured to receive a respective one of a pair of modular handle structures and which is configured to be releasably coupled to a corresponding upper region. Each of the modular handle structures including a first handle portion, a second handle portion, and a forearm support portion. The first handle portion and the forearm support portion are configured for the ambulatory standing user to navigate the device in a first operative mode with the undercarriage traversing the floor surface. The second handle portion and the forearm support portion are configured for the ambulatory standing user to lift at least a portion of the undercarriage off the floor surface in a second operative mode.

Abstract: A pet mobility carrier assembly for a disabled animal having either a rear leg disability or a front leg disability. The assembly includes a carrier base with a perimeter surface, a carrier animal support removably disposed on the carrier base, and at least three rollers connected to the carrier base that provides multi-directional movement to the pet mobility carrier assembly when on a floor.

Abstract: Various aspects of the disclosure generally relate to a handle with enhanced ergonomics and improved shape, especially for use with a probing or mobility cane. In one aspect, the handle may offer improved grip and coordination by someone who is blind or sight impaired. In one aspect, the handle may contain electronics and offer improved usability in the operation of those electronics.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a system for applying a rotational, translational, and vertical force to a massage area. In some embodiments, the system includes at least one massage tool and at least one linkage. In some embodiments, the linkage is configured to resist motion in a tensile direction. In some embodiments, when the linkage is attached to a massage tool, the resistance allows a user to stabilize the massage tool such that the massage tool can be rotated about the linkage attachment point. In some embodiments, the linkage is attached to a fixed point such as a wall or table at one end and coupled to the massage tool at the other. In some embodiments, two massage tools are joined together by the linkage where their separation is limited and/or resisted by the linkage.

Abstract: A massage system for a seat of a vehicle, which has a seat surface. Multiple massage bubbles are arranged in the seat surface of the seat, and each massage bubble is designed to carry out at least one lifting movement having a component extending perpendicular to the seat surface, to touch a body of a person seat-ed on the seat surface in an area, and to carry out a massage for this area. At least two massage bubbles are designed to carry out their respective lifting movements in a time-coordinated manner and in accordance with at least one intended movement pattern.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for operating a sexual stimulation device of the user based on real time analysis of sexual content of the video. The method performed by a server system includes facilitating a communication between at least one user device and a sexual stimulation device of a user. The method includes performing selection of the target video frames of a video representing the sexual content being displayed in the user device. Further, the method includes extracting features from the target video frames of the video based on artificial intelligence (AI) models. The method further includes generating a control signal including parameters corresponding to the features. The method includes transmitting the control signal to the user device associated with the user for operating the sexual stimulation device to provide sexual stimulation to the user corresponding to the sexual content being displayed in the video.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device that compresses the scrotum between a stationary jaw and a movable jaw in order to produce a sexual response. Said jaws are ergonomically shaped to complement the general contours of a human's crotch. Said jaws are interlocked to form a testicle vise by means of an integrated, quick-connect hinge. Said hinge is a slip-joint style hinge whose components are incorporated into the shape of said jaws. Said stationary jaw is translated towards said fixed jaw by means of a single tensioning drive comprising a pivoting adjustment screw. Said adjustment screw pivots around said barrel nut's axis, where said adjustment screw can pivot away from said retrocline-sloped catch plate, thereby allowing a quick release of said device's compression. A vertical ridge in the middle of said stationary jaw splays the wearer's testes into separate compartments, thereby aligning the testes symmetrically to the vertical axis.

Abstract: An external device for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease comprises a vacuum cylinder containing a dual sheath assembly having an outer tightening compartment and an inner vacuum compartment. A plurality of expandable chambers contained within the tightening compartment are inwardly radially expandable towards the user's erect penis within the vacuum compartment by selectively supplying fluid to the tightening compartment and to the expandable chambers under variable pressure. For example, this specification describes devices, systems, and methods for inducing an erection of a user's flaccid penis in a vacuum compartment of the invention and applying longitudinal and lateral traction forces by the dual sheath assembly and the expandable chambers therein to the erect penis to execute a treatment protocol specific to a patient suffering from erectile dysfunction and/or Peyronie's disease.

Abstract: A masturbation device can include a masturbation component that is a soft material which soft material has an orifice for penetration in a process of masturbation. The masturbation device can further include a processing component, a software component, a movement sensing component, a storage component, a transmission component, and a display component. The masturbation device can also include a physical adapter means for physically attaching the processing, sensing, storage, transmission, and display components to the masturbation component. The software component can be configured to cause transmission of data that is related to movement of the masturbation device to connected processors.

Abstract: A volute shell-type massage structure and a volute shell-type massager are disclosed. The volute shell-type massage structure includes a wand-type massage body; a volute shell massage body having a volute shell nose and a volute shell body; the volute shell nose is connected to the volute shell body to form a wrapping angle sector S, the volute shell nose in a wrapping angle sector S1 is continuously connected with the volute shell body, and the volute shell nose in a wrapping angle sector S2 is separated from the volute shell body; and the volute shell nose is connected to the wand-type massage body to form a connecting angle b1. When the volute shell body receives acting force from an outer surface of a hole-shaped part to be massaged, the volute shell nose can exert retraction force on the volute shell body, such that strong uninterrupted massage stimulation effects are achieved.

Abstract: Exemplary aspects of a wearable device are described, including a body, an attachment element, and a plurality of energy generators. The body may include a flexible material layer and be conformable about a head of a user. The body may have a power source. The attachment element may include a band to maintain the body about the head of the user and a skin facing surface of the body against skin of the user. The plurality of energy generators may be independently operable to convert electricity from the power source into a plurality of different energy types transmittable towards the skin of the user. At least one of the plurality of energy generators may be disposed at least partially within the flexible material layer. Related apparatus, methods, and systems are described.

Abstract: A suction cup includes a body having a sidewall extending around an interior space and a rim extending around an opening to the cup interior space. At least a portion of the body is elastic and configured so that the body is capable of being squeezed to transition the body from an at-rest configuration to a partially-collapsed configuration, and elastically biased toward the at-rest configuration. The volume of an interior space of the cup of the body is greater in the at-rest configuration than in the partially-collapsed configuration. The rim is less stiff than a portion of the sidewall that is spaced apart from the rim. The relatively soft rim seeks to provide optimal adhesion to the skin of a user, fortification of at least a portion the body of the cup seeks to better maintain its shape for enhanced ease of use, and other features can be included.

Abstract: A massaging device according to the present application includes: a plurality of brush-like stimulation units 3 attached to a lower surface of a body unit 2, the stimulation units 3 each having a plurality of protrusions 3a; and a drive means provided inside the body unit 2 for vibrating or oscillating the stimulation units 3. By activating the drive means and pressing the protrusions 3a of the stimulation units 3 against the surface of skin, it is made possible to apply stimulation to the skin and an area under the skin in a pressed state, providing a massaging effect. In such configuration, the tip ends of the stimulation units 3 are covered with a sheet-like protective film 4 including a plurality of layers of films 4a, 4b that are slidable on each other in an in-plane direction.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein relate to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) devices and systems for securing the same to hands of users. The systems and methods herein provide for a CPR assistance device, such as a CPR puck, to be releasably coupled with the hand of a user using a securing device that may be releasably coupleable to the hand of the user and/or the CPR puck. The CPR puck includes a sensor to detect a compression of the body between the chest of the subject and the hand of the user. The systems enable low-cost solutions to increase the effectiveness of CPR pucks during use and ease of use by rescuers.

Abstract: A sensing device is provided for use in ventilation treatment, including a thermal mass flow sensor for measurement of gas flow inside of a gas flow conduit of the device and at least one pressure sensor for measurement of the pressure inside of the conduit. The sensing device may include at least one flow conditioner to condition of the flow of the gas inside of the conduit. The device may include an absolute pressure sensor for measurement of the pressure outside of the conduit (e.g., the ambient pressure). Systems and methods are provided that include a sensing device, or use thereof, in determining or presenting patient or treatment data or feedback, such as to a care provider. Systems and methods are provided that include determining patient airway gas flow and pressure waveforms, and that analyze morphological features of the waveforms to determine conditions of the patient or of treatment.

Abstract: A sauna room for home according to an aspect of the present disclosure may include a floor plate with a heating unit installed, a plurality of walls built on the floor plate, and an upper plate installed on an upper portion of the walls, wherein the wall may include a hollow panel with an insulating space formed therein, and the hollow panel may include a first support plate and a second support plate spaced apart to face each other, and a support rib disposed between the first support plate and the second support plate and connecting the first support plate and the second support plate.

Abstract: A rotatable fixing structure of a water spray device, the water spray device contains: a housing. The housing includes a base, a cap, and a cavity. The base has a support sheet and a fence. The support sheet has an internal face and an external face. The internal face of the support sheet has a circular post and a wear resistant washer. The external face has a notch, and the cap has at least one inlet and at least one outlet. An impeller is accommodated in the cavity and includes multiple vanes and a receiving orifice for accommodating the circular post. A reinforced heat conductor is accommodated in the notch. The reinforced heat conductor includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment extends into the circular post over the internal face of the base, and the second segment is exposed outside the external face.

Abstract: A pill container, including a base assembly, wherein the base assembly having a base, a plurality of slots located on one edge of the base, a plurality of pill wells located around a periphery of the base, wherein each of the pill wells is sized and shaped to retain a pill, a base divider located adjacent to the plurality of pit wells, and a bottom located adjacent to the plurality of the pit wells and the base divider, and a lid assembly, wherein the lid assembly includes a lid, a plurality of lid extensions operatively connected to a first edge of the lid, wherein each of the plurality of lid extensions is rotatably retained within one of the plurality of slots, a latch operatively connected to a second edge of the lid, and a compartment extension operatively connected to a third and fourth edge of the lid.

Abstract: A multi-cell pillbox is presented, comprising a base portion comprising a set of N cells organized in one or more rows, each row including M cells, and i top cover portions configured to respectively fit over the N cells, where i is a number of rows of the base portion. In embodiments, each cover portion includes an individual cover for each of the M cells, the M individual covers configured to respectively close over M cells in a row of the base portion, each individual cover including a slot, configured to receive an insert. In embodiments, in a front portion of each cell of the base portion, there is provided a push tab connected to the base portion via a flexible member, the push tab including, at a rear portion thereof, a protrusion, the protrusion configured to be inserted into a slot of a corresponding individual cover for that cell.

Abstract: A medicine container that includes a container body comprising a bottom wall that at least partially defines an interior of the container body, wherein the bottom wall comprises a protrusion extending into the interior, and a canister base coupled to the protrusion, wherein the canister base is configured to hold a desiccant canister within the interior of the container body when the canister base is coupled to the protrusion.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for sterilizing raw hazardous medicine and the filling and capping syringes disposed within closed and sterile plastic bags to provide sterile medical preparations apart from laminar flow hoods and like equipment. Of particular note, such methods are particularly applied to providing syringes filled with sterilized hazardous drugs while reducing concern for unintentional spills and sterilizing medical preparations and filling large numbers of syringes with steps reduced by novel apparatus and methods. Also, a capping plate is disclosed which provides a method for capping a plurality of male syringe luer fittings by a single displacement step followed by facile release of cap and associated syringe from the capping plate for use in a medical procedure.

Abstract: A liquid concentrate generation system may comprise a manifold having an inlet receptacle including a first piercing member, an outlet receptacle including a second piercing member, and a flow channel connecting the inlet receptacle and outlet receptacle. The system may further comprise a cartridge having an inlet port and an outlet port sealed by a respective first and second cover. The inlet and outlet port may be respectively configured to displace within the inlet receptacle and outlet receptacle from an unspiked position to a spiked position. First and second piercing members may be in communication with the flow channel and spaced apart respectively from the first and second cover in the unspiked position. The first and second piercing members may be isolated from the flow channel and may respectively puncture the first and second cover in the spiked position.

Abstract: A beverage ingredient mixing and dispensing assembly can include an adapter configured for attachment to a beverage container and can include a beverage ingredient receptacle having a piercing assembly configured to pierce a frangible seal of a beverage ingredient cartridge. The piercing assembly can pierce the seal and allow a beverage ingredient from within the cartridge to pass into the beverage container for mixing with a liquid and thereby forming a mixed beverage. The beverage ingredient receptacle can be removable. A plurality of different seized beverage ingredient receptacles can be removably attached to the adapter. A retainer member can be placed over a top end of a beverage ingredient cartridge positioned in the beverage ingredient receptacle.

Abstract: A modular dispenser includes a cartridge and a dispensing base. The dispensing base includes a funnel with a funnel inlet and a funnel outlet. A dispensing assembly is rotatably coupled to the dispensing base and includes an arc surface coupled to and spaced radially apart from a hub about which the dispensing assembly rotates, wherein the arc surface comprises at least one fin extending radially away from the arc surface, wherein the at least one fin includes a long axis and at least one arm extending laterally away from the long axis of the at least fin. The funnel comprises at least one flipper with an opening proximate the funnel inlet. The flipper may include at least one of a chute that extends away from a lower surface of the flipper and the opening and at least one strake that extends away from a lower surface of the flipper.

Abstract: A drug supply apparatus of the present disclosure includes a plurality of tablet cases for discharging a drug and lined up in a front-rear direction of the drug supply apparatus, and a chute disposed at a position lower than the position of the plurality of tablet cases and including a path for conveying the drug, the chute conveying the drug while preventing the drug from spilling from a front side and a rear side of the chute. In the drug supply apparatus, the width of the chute in the front-rear direction becomes smaller toward the downstream side in the chute, and the path includes a bent part having a shape such that the bent part is bent when viewed from the front side.

Abstract: An adherence package including a housing and a sensor. The sensor supported is in the housing and is configured to detect movement of a strand of medication pouches stored in the housing.

Abstract: A double-layer glass feeding bottle includes a bottle body, a first cap, a second cap, and a nipple. The first cap is threaded to an upper portion of a side wall of the bottle body. The nipple is fixedly connected to an inner side wall of the first cap. The second cap is provided at a top of the first cap. The bottle body includes an inner liner and an outer shell. The inner liner is provided inside the outer shell. A bottom of the outer shell is integrally formed with a bottom of the bottle body. A through hole is provided at the bottom of the outer shell. A one-way valve is provided inside the through hole.

Abstract: Kindly amend the Abstract, wherein underlining indicates additions and strikethrough indicates deletion, as follows: An infant feeding bottle is provided that is convenient and easy to use. The bottle can include a formula reservoir, comprising sealed and sterilised formula for consumption by an infant; a teat, through which the formula from the formula reservoir may be consumed; and an exothermic self-heating element, configured to heat the formula in the formula reservoir upon activation thereof. The exothermic self-heating element includes one or more mixing elements, configured to assist in mixing elements of an exothermic reaction of the exothermic self-heating element.

Abstract: A two-section combination nasogastric tube includes an internal tube, an external tube, a joint, and a combining member. The internal tube has an inserting end and a mounting end. The inserting end is inserted into the human body through nasal cavity, with the mounting end left outside. The external tube has one end connected with a feeding port connector and the other end removably connected with the joint. The combining member is removably connected with the internal tube and the joint, and has a combining part and a screwing part. The combining part has a cone end. The mounting end is mounted around the combining part. The screwing part is screwed to the joint. According to the length requirement, the internal tube with an appropriate length is connected with the combining member, reducing the overall manufacturing process and cost, and improving the comfort of patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to free-radically polymerizable compositions for 3D printing of dental crowns, bridges, prosthetic teeth or full prostheses which on account of their filler combination feature very good mechanical properties and optimal sedimentation stability.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mouthwash composition containing an amine fluoride or amine base plus fluoride and an alkyl glucoside, as well as related methods for use of said compositions.

Abstract: Sulfate-free personal cleansing compositions that include an acyl taurate anionic surfactant, a cationic deposition polymer, little or no inorganic salt and an aqueous carrier. The composition is phase stable, avoids in situ coacervate formulation and forms a coacervate upon dilution with water.

Abstract: The present invention aims to solve the constant problem of the state of the art related to the lack of stability of lipid nanoparticles containing Vitis vinifera extract, by elaborating a stable composition of lipid nanoparticles containing the Vitis vinifera extract and the use of nanoencapsulated Vitis vinifera L. extract as an active in cosmetic compositions, especially anti-aging compositions. Specifically, the present invention comprises less than 2.5% w/w of Vitis extract and an encapsulating system, which allows its better stabilization. The present invention is in the field of cosmetic preparations for treating the skin, especially with regard to liposome compositions involving a plant extract.

Abstract: A hexagonal boron nitride powder, in which an attenuation rate of a positive charge is higher than an attenuation rate of a negative charge when the attenuation rates of the positive and negative charges determined through charge attenuation measurement are compared with each other. A method for producing a hexagonal boron nitride powder includes: a calcination step of firing a raw material powder containing a boron-containing compound powder and a nitrogen-containing compound powder at 600° C. to 1300° C. in an atmosphere of an inert gas, ammonia gas, or a mixed gas thereof to obtain a calcined product containing hexagonal boron nitride; and a firing step of heating and firing a mixed powder containing the calcined product and an aid at 1900° C. to 2100° C. for 10 to 50 hours in an atmosphere of an inert gas, ammonia gas, or a mixed gas thereof.

Abstract: The complete disclosure of all patents, patent applications, and publications, and electronically available material cited herein are incorporated by reference. The foregoing detailed description and examples have been given for clarity of understanding only. No unnecessary limitations are to be understood therefrom. The invention is not limited to the exact details shown and described, for variations obvious to one skilled in the art will be included within the invention defined by the claims.

Abstract: The object of the invention relates to a cosmetic method for hair care comprising the following steps: conducting a technical treatment on the hair, comprising at least the sub-phases of applying the one or more compositions functional to the technical treatment to the hair, leaving the one or more compositions functional to the technical treatment in place on the hair, washing the hair to remove the one or more compositions functional to the technical treatment from the hair; applying ozone to damp hair for a period of time >0.5 and <21 minutes, at an ozone dosage range of ?0.01 to ?2000 mg/h, excluding the ozone dosage range of 180 to 400 mg/h.

Abstract: An emulsion antiperspirant composition comprising an aqueous phase, an oil phase and an emulsifier, wherein the aqueous phase comprises an aluminium-zirconium tri-, tetra-, or penta-chlorohydrex-glycine complex and a water-soluble calcium salt.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hair styling composition comprising a phenol-based monomer and a water-soluble hygroscopic agent capable of penetrating within the hair upon application thereto, the curing of the monomers adapted to internally form a polymer able to overcome the tendency of the hair to revert to its native shape. When curing is performed while the hair is in a desired modified shape, the resulting polymers may maintain the modified shape, whilst the hygroscopic agents may prolong the hair styling effect. Kits allowing to prepare the hair styling composition and methods of using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating a fine line or wrinkle in a person's skin, the method comprising topically applying to the fine line or wrinkle a composition comprising an effective amount of Commiphora mukul resin or an extract thereof that includes oleo gum resin, glycerin, water, and hyaluronic acid or a salt form thereof, wherein topical application of the composition to the fine line or wrinkle reduces the appearance of the fine line or wrinkle.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions with improved foaming properties which comprise a basic amino acid, an abrasive and a taurate surfactant, as well as to methods of using these compositions. Optionally, the oral care compositions further comprise an alkyl polyglucoside.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition comprising: i) a piroctone compound: ii) a cleansing surfactant comprising amphoteric surfactant and an ethoxylated alkyl sulphate surfactant in which the weight ratio of ethoxylated alkyl sulphate to amphoteric surfactant is from 2:1 to 6:1 iii) a cationic polymer in which the cationic polymer comprises poly quaternium 6.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating skin. The method can include applying to skin a composition including cholesterol, ceramide II, and shea butter, wherein the composition comprises a wt. % ratio of cholesterol:ceramide II:shea butter of 3:1:1.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of treating cellulite on a thigh or buttock in a human subject by administering an effective amount of collagenase, and then assessing the reduction in the severity of cellulite by one or more scales.

Abstract: A solid compound prepared as a powder that exhibits good flowability and having a specific structure is provided. The solid compound contains a carrier carboxylic acid salt and a loaded carboxylic acid, wherein the pKa of the corresponding carboxylic acid of the carrier carboxylic acid is lower than or equal to the pKa of the loaded carboxylic. The loaded carboxylic acid is physisorbed within the structure of the carrier carboxylic acid salt, and wherein the water content of the solid compound is less than 2 equivalents of water relative to the carrier carboxylic acid. Processes and pharmaceutical compositions containing the solid compound are also provided.

Abstract: The present application relates to a suspending polymer composition comprising a blend of: (i) about 50 wt. % to about 75 wt. % of hydroxy propylmethylcellulose (HPMC), (ii) about 10 wt. % to about 25 wt. % of xanthan gum, and (iii) about 10 wt. % to about 25 wt. % of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). The composition is particularly useful in personal care and home care compositions. The carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) has a degree of substitution (DS) value of less than 0.65.

Abstract: A liquid conditioning shampoo composition that is free or substantially free of silicone. The shampoo can contain a detersive surfactant, polyvinyl alcohol, a gel network, and a liquid carrier. The gel network contains a gel network surfactant, a fatty alcohol, and a liquid carrier. The conditioning shampoo composition can have similar performance characteristics to a conditioning shampoo that contains silicone.