Abstract: The present invention refers to a system for peripheral nerve stimulation, in particular for shaping of the field potentials and/or electric fields and/or second spatial derivatives of the electrical potential parallel and/or non-parallel to the nervous structure, comprising at least one neurostimulation device with at least one stimulation means, preferably a plurality of stimulation means forming a stimulation array, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to provide a nerve stimulus, in particular a nerve stimulus sequence comprising multiple subsequent nerve stimulus pulses, to a nervous structure via the neurostimulation device, wherein the control unit is further configured to provide and apply a conditioning sequence with a least one pulse in advance and/or subsequent to the application of the nerve stimulus via the neurostimulation device to the nervous structure.

Abstract: A transducer apparatus for delivering tumor treating fields to a subject's body, including: a substrate; an electrode element coupled to the substrate; a layer of anisotropic material electrically coupled to the electrode element, wherein the electrode element is located between the substrate and the layer of anisotropic material having a front face and a back face, wherein the back face of the layer of anisotropic material faces the electrode element; a non-conductive material border disposed over an outer perimeter of the layer of anisotropic material, the non-conductive material border being electrically non-conductive, wherein, when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the front face of the layer of anisotropic material: an inner edge of the non-conductive material border overlaps a portion of the front face of the layer of anisotropic material, and an outer edge of the non-conductive material border extends outside the outer perimeter of the layer of anisotropic material.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sensory entrained TMS in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a method for transcranial magnetic stimulation, including identifying a beat offset in a music track that when played for a patient is associated with desynchronization of alpha waves and synchronization of beta waves of the patient, playing back the music track for the patient, and providing transcranial magnetic stimulation pulses using a transcranial magnetic stimulation device to the patient, where the pulses are delivered a time equal to the beat offset with respect to beats in the music track.

Abstract: Methods, systems and light emitting units with light emitting diodes may be for facilitating production of vitamin D, reducing microbial pressure and optionally providing work light inside buildings. A light emitting unit is provided for reducing the microbial pressure in a building preferably in combination with sensors, and for promoting formation of natural vitamin D3 in animals and/or humans, and preferably also providing visible work light. A light emitting unit may include at least a first UV-B LED configured for emitting monochromatic UV-B light with maximum intensity between 292-302 nm, 295-299 nm, 296-298 nm, or 297 nm, and at least a second UV-B LED configured for emitting monochromatic UV-B light with maximum intensity between 278-288 nm, 281-285 nm, 282-284 nm, or 283 nm and/or at least a first UV-C LED configured for emitting monochromatic UV-C light with maximum intensity between 228-238 nm, 231-235 nm, 232-234 nm, or 233 nm.

Abstract: Proposed is a laser irradiation device for medical treatment for irradiating a laser treatment target with a laser beam. The device includes a handpiece configured to irradiate the laser treatment target with a laser beam in a preset guide shape, and a controller configured to set, on the basis of data on the laser treatment target, a guide shape for emitting a laser beam and generate a control message to control an operation of the handpiece on the basis of the guide shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair removal device and a Peltier cooler. The hair removal device comprises a hair removal head, a light source assembly, a power supply unit, and a control circuit board; the power supply unit supplies power to the light source assembly, and the control circuit board controls the light source assembly to generate pulsed light; a transparent medium body is mounted on the hair removal work head to serve as a hair removal work surface coming into contact with skin so as to form a transparent medium hair removal work surface. The Peltier cooler comprises a semiconductor pillar layer, and a hot surface and a cold surface at two ends of the semiconductor galvanic couple layers; the cold surface is a transparent crystal so as to form a transparent crystal cold surface.

Abstract: A phototherapeutic apparatus comprising a plurality of light sources and a control circuit, the plurality of light sources being arranged in a spatial pattern so as to form a display having a display area and each of the plurality of light sources being individually controllable to emit colored light; wherein the control circuit is configured to: receive image data; control the plurality of light sources to emit a spatially resolved pattern of emitted colored light, the spatially resolved pattern representing the received image data, wherein each of the plurality of light sources emits colored light perceivable by a human observer as having respective user-perceptible target image colors; wherein the control circuit is configured to control at least each of a first subset of the plurality of light sources to alternatingly emit respective first and second light, alternating at a color-flicker frequency; the first light having a first set of color components resulting in a first emitted color and the second lig

Abstract: A device for measuring surfaces to be treated by photobiomodulation. comprising: optical elements for tracking axes of a surface to be treated, data communication elements for communicating data to a data processing unit, the data communication elements being connected to the optical elements, a body for the containment of the optical elements and of the data communication elements, the body being ergonomic.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and a method for inactivating viruses in human body, the apparatus comprising a body unit including a light emitting unit and formed to be capable of inserting into the human body; an operating unit coupled to the body unit to control the light emitting unit; and a diffusor disposed on an upper portion of the light emitting unit to diffuse light emitted from the light emitting unit, wherein the light emitting unit includes a substrate having a rectangular polyhedral shape and a plurality of ultraviolet light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed on a surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A vascular inhibitor for use as a medicament for treatment of a tumor of a patient wherein the administration pattern of the medicament comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of the vascular inhibitor to the patient, in one or more sessions, and implanting seeds (204) carrying radium-224 in the tumor for intra-tumoral alpha-emitter radiotherapy less than two weeks from administering the vascular inhibitor.

Abstract: A treatment planning system is configured to create a treatment planning for radiotherapy and includes a processing device and a memory. The memory stores a plurality of calculation models, and the processing device uses at least two of the plurality of calculation models to calculate calculation values of biological effect indices representing an effect of radiotherapy with respect to a condition for radiotherapy, and searches for the condition so that at least two of the calculation values to be calculated approach a predetermined target value.

Abstract: A method for positioning of target treatment tissue is provided, which includes: obtaining a simulated localization image from a preliminary treatment plan for a target object, the simulated localization image including a target volume and a reference volume of a target prescription dose corresponding to the target volume, and the reference volume being configured to indicate a contour volume formed by target isodose lines of the target prescription dose corresponding to the target volume on image layers in the simulated localization image; obtaining a first image-guided image of the target object; performing a rigid registration on the simulated localization image with the first image-guided image; and displaying the first image-guided image and the reference volume of the target prescription dose to determine an extent of overlap between the reference volume of the target prescription dose in the first image-guided image and the target treatment tissue.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a radiation treatment station comprising a dynamic shaping device for shaping a series of pencil beams. The dynamic shaping device comprises a dynamic ridge filter and a dynamic range shifter. The ridge filter comprises filter rows, each composed of a same selection of filter modules of different energy spreading properties distributed along a length of the filter row parallel to the Y-axis. The range shifter comprises shifter rows, each composed of a same selection of shifter modules of different range shifting properties distributed along a length of the shifter row parallel to the Y-axis. The filter rows and shifter rows can be translated along the Y-axis independently of one another to yield radiation modules formed by a filter module and a shifter module aligned along a corresponding irradiation axis. By translating the filter rows and shifter rows during scanning of the pencil beams, the dynamic shaping device adapts dynamically to a predefined treatment plan.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes procedures to automate quality assurance testing for radiotherapy equipment that includes MR-Linac devices that are agnostic as to the manufacturer and vendor of the equipment. The present disclosure includes a process for performing a validation procedure for the linear accelerator of the MR-Linac device. The present disclosure includes a process for analyzing quality of the images produced by the MR imaging device of the MR-Linac device. The present disclosure includes a process for combining performance of a validation procedure for the linear accelerator of the MR-Linac device and the analysis of the quality of the images produced by the MR imaging device of the MR-Linac device.

Abstract: Vacuum electron devices (VEDs) include an electron accelerator that generates an electron beam from an electron source along a central axis. Targets are arranged on a circular arc and generate photons upon impact by the electron beam. A controllable magnetic field generator generates a magnetic field to change a trajectory of the electron beam, including a first field region that causes the electron beam to diverge from the central axis and a second field region that causes the electron beam to converge toward the central axis to impact a selected target.

Abstract: A radiotherapy system includes an X-ray target configured to convert an incident electron beam into a therapeutic X-ray beam, a purging magnet configured to redirect unwanted particles emitted from the X-ray target away from the therapeutic X-ray beam, and a particle collector configured to absorb the unwanted particles subsequent to redirection by the purging magnet. The particle collector may be configured to dissipate at least 50% of the energy of the incident electron beam.

Abstract: Minimally invasive histotripsy systems and methods are provided. In some embodiments, a minimally invasive histotripsy device is inserted into a patient. The device can be inserted endoscopically through a natural orifice of the patient, or laparoscopically through an incision in the patient's skin. The minimally invasive histotripsy device can be advanced to the target tissue and acoustically coupled to the target tissue before applying histotripsy therapy to the target tissue. In some embodiments, the minimally invasive histotripsy device includes a transducer array with a focal length of approximately 10-40 mm, a diameter of less than 35 mm, and the ability to create a peak negative focal pressure of at least 20 MPa.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are disclosed for implementing axial focal region temperature measurement distribution detection through a lateral probe. The apparatus includes a temperature measurement module, an imaging ultrasound module, a lateral imaging probe, a ranging module, and a position control module. The imaging ultrasound module sends an electrical pulse signal to the lateral imaging probe, and obtains an ultrasound image and ultrasound radio frequency data through the lateral imaging probe; an axial of the lateral imaging probe always intersects with an axis of a focused ultrasound transducer; the temperature measurement module controls the lateral imaging probe to perform cyclic scanning on a temperature measurement ROI region through the position control module; and the ranging module is configured to obtain a mapping depth of focus D of the temperature measurement ROI region within a field of view of the lateral imaging probe.

Abstract: A medical device includes a capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) array configured to emit ultrasound to target tissue, and at least one thermoelectric cooler mechanically coupled with the CMUT array and configured to cool non-target tissue heated by the ultrasound. The medical device may be implemented in a catheter together with a solid thermal conductor coupled to the thermoelectric cooler and extending along the catheter, to conduct heat away from the thermoelectric cooler. A catheter or catheter sleeve includes a tubular wall for insertion into a body channel, and at least one thermoelectric cooler coupled to the tubular wall for cooling the body channel wall. A catheter sleeve includes tubular casing for insertion into a body channel and capable of encasing a catheter, and at least one sensor coupled to the tubular casing for sensing one or more properties of the body channel wall, such as temperature and pressure.

Abstract: A velocity control device for controlling the velocity of a load on a flexible tension member. The device can include a housing having a housing peripheral surface, with a portion of the housing peripheral surface defining an exit opening. The device can also include a phasing induction brake, the phasing induction brake being adjustable to control flux density in a magnetic circuit.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a respirator that includes a harness, a mask body, and an exhalation valve are disclosed. The exhalation valve can include a valve seat and a flexible flap that is in engagement with the valve seat. The flexible flap can have one or more materials that can cause the flap to flash when moving from a closed position to an open position or vice versa. The flashing valve can make it easier for a user to ascertain whether the valve is operating properly.

Abstract: Protective garments are disclosed having a fabric material treated with a durable water resistant treatment. In accordance with the present disclosure, the durable water resistant treatment is substantially free of fluorocarbon chemicals and yet provides not only excellent water resistance, but also has excellent durability properties.

Abstract: A rescue device for assisting in removing an individual from a confined space comprises a sheet comprising a high-density polyethylene having first and second ends and a projection extending laterally outward from the first end and has a top edge, a bottom edge, a projection edge, and a securing element. The sheet has first and second through apertures inset from the second end and aligned with the projection. The sheet is rollable between an undeployed position wherein the sheet has a reduced diameter and a deployed position wherein the projection is passed through the first and second through apertures and partially secured by the securing element. In the deployed position, the securing element may abut the sheet and retain the device in the deployed position.

Abstract: A harness for supporting a person working at height is disclosed. The harness includes a waist belt, a pair of leg loops and a ventral attachment assembly. The ventral attachment assembly includes a flexible structural component, typically a webbing loop that is secured to the waist belt, and that may be permanently sewn to form a lower bight within, and at least one upper bight that provides a connection point through which loads can be transferred into the waist band. The harness further includes one or a pair of link components, each being connected to a connecting piece and to at least one of the leg loops. The component or components are capable of acting in tension to transfer load from the waist and/or leg loops to the ventral attachment assembly.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a fall limiting device. A fall limiting device includes a fall arrest mechanism configured to control a lifeline extending therefrom, said control comprising one or more of: paying out the lifeline, retracting the lifeline, and brake events indicating a fall arrest condition. A sensor system is configured to monitor one or more aspects of said control of the lifeline and to record data on a non-transitory computer-readable medium. A data output system is configured to provide access to the recorded data.

Abstract: A fire barrier product for a cavity comprising a compressed expandable non-combustible material, an intumescent composition, an expandable covering and a heat-frangible covering.

Abstract: A fire extinguisher includes a first tank containing liquid foam concentrate and a second tank coupled therewith that contains compressed air. A first manifold located inside the first tank defines a cavity having at least one opening for receiving the compressed air and at least one opening for receiving the liquid foam concentrate. A second manifold is coupled with the second tank. A Schrader valve is coupled with the second manifold and is selectively actuatable to introduce compressed air into the second tank. A first conduit extends between the first tank and the second manifold of the second tank and provides fluid communication between the first and second tanks. A second conduit is in fluid communication with the first tank and a nozzle. The nozzle is selectively actuatable to discharge a foam formed when compressed air and foam concentrate solution pass through the cavity of the first manifold.

Abstract: Institutional sprinkler assemblies are provided that includes a sprinkler housing and protective cap arrangement to protect a thermally responsive shielding trigger. The sprinkler housing and trigger arrangement provide for an annular buffer to protect the trigger. The institutional sprinkler assemblies include configurations for installation in pendent and horizontal and orientations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire-extinguishing microcapsule, a method for manufacturing same, and a fire-extinguishing composition comprising same. The microcapsule includes a core containing a non-inflammable material; a first shell layer covering the core and containing inorganic nanoparticles and a water-soluble polymer; and a second shell layer covering the first shell layer and containing a polymer.

Abstract: A fire-fighting composition and method of manufacture of the same has been disclosed herewith. The composition comprises a natural gum, glycol ether, sodium lauryl sulfate, other anionic surfactant(s), non-ionic surfactant(s), and many other propriety components. The resultant composition passed in-house tests—measuring cylinder test, torch test and hot heptane test. The composition does not contain any fluorinated surfactant or compounds. When diluted at 3% concentration, the solution produces satisfactory quantity of foam under pressure to extinguish fire.

Abstract: A fitness-based playset with integrated exercise equipment allowing parents or other adults to play alongside their children. The play equipment may include a slide, swings, play deck, and other various climbing apparatus. The exercise equipment may include pull-up bars, dip bars, box jumps, core training station, squat rack, and climbing rope. The equipment has a modular design which allows one or more pieces to be connected to or removed from the main structure to provide various configurations.

Abstract: A gymnastic machine includes a frame, a movable lever, pivoted to said frame, so as to assume a lowered position and a raised position, and at least one weight, which can be coupled to said movable lever, wherein said gymnastic machine comprises at least one elastic element, which connects said movable lever to said frame, so as to oppose the elastic force aimed at compensating the force of said at least one weight when said movable lever is close to the lowered position.

Abstract: A weight device with handle comprises a body (3) of approximately spheroidal and hollow shape containing a ballast (5) and comprises a handle (7) having an approximately “C” shape and with ends (9) incorporated in the wall (11) of the body (3) or in respective protrusions (13) of said wall (11). The wall (11) of the body (3) comprises an outer layer (15) and an inner layer (17) which are mutually adherent and extending in almost every portion of the body (3). The outer layer (15) is made of soft and/or shockproof material of the closed-cell or open-cell foam type or of the elastomeric type with impact energy absorption. The inner layer (17) is made of rigid or semi-rigid material and of a type that ensures the stability of the shape of the body (3) over time, of cross-linked thermoplastic resin or other stable material with a high elastic modulus.

Abstract: The present provides a counterweight adjusting apparatus for weight-lifting equipment, comprising a connection assembly and a limiting assembly for sleeving counterweight sheets, wherein the limiting assembly comprises a limiting plate, a sleeve rod is provided on the limiting plate, the sleeve rod is inserted into the connection assembly, a clamping member is provided in the connection assembly, at least one clamping groove is provided on the sleeve rod, the clamping member is matched with the clamping groove, and the clamping member is adjustably clamped with the clamping groove.

Abstract: A plate (5, 5a, 5b) for a dumbbell or barbell (1), the plate (5, 5a, 5b) comprising a body (17), the body (17) comprising: one or more primary weight portions (35a, 35b) extending in a direction radially out from a plate axis (23) passing through a centre point (25) of the plate (5, 5a, 5b), the primary weight portions (35a, 35b) forming at least part of a total weight of the plate (5, 5a, 5b); one or more additional weight portions (57a, 57b) removably connectable to the body (17), such that connecting and disconnecting the additional weight portions (57a, 57b) incrementally varies the total weight of the plate (5, 5a, 5b).

Abstract: Controlling an exercise machine includes receiving a stream of measurements of extension of a component of an exercise machine. It further includes characterizing the stream of measurements including detecting at least one extremum having at least one extremum parameter. It further includes matching the extremum parameter with a previously determined signature associated with a user. It further includes changing an output of the exercise machine based at least in part on the match.

Abstract: A portable fitness bench is provided. The device includes a lower platform. A container is affixed to an upper surface of the lower platform. The container includes a base portion hingedly affixed to a lid portion defining an interior volume. An upper platform is affixed to the lid portion, wherein the upper platform rests along a plane parallel to a plane of the lower platform when the container is in the closed position. A bench support is affixed to an upper side of the upper platform. A first leg is affixed to a lower surface of the lower platform at a first end thereof and a second leg is affixed to the lower surface of the lower platform at a second end thereof. A pair of wheels are affixed to the second end of the lower platform, and a handle is affixed to the first end of the lower platform.

Abstract: This invention discloses a device for treating and rehabilitating knee osteoarthritis. This invention standardizes the user's execution of the movement posture based on knee osteoarthritis pendulum therapy (KOAPT), helps patients overcome physical pain and psychological non-compliance, fundamentally solves the pain of KOA patients, and brings good news to knee joint degenerative disease patients around the world.

Abstract: The present utility model provides a spinning bike with a double-flywheel structure, which comprises a frame, wherein two concentric and synchronous rotating flywheels are arranged in a middle position of the frame, a transmission disc is arranged on the frame and drives the two flywheels to synchronously rotate through a transmission member, and a damping magnetic resistance is arranged on the frame between the transmission disc and the flywheels. According to the present utility model, a single flywheel is replaced with a parallel double-flywheel structure without reducing flywheel weight, so as to lower a center of gravity of an entire spinning bike and improve the stability of product, and the diameter of the flywheel is smaller than that of the conventional flywheel, which can have the effect of more timely braking feedback and increased safety.

Abstract: An exercise machine with adjustable handles that provide for multiple handle positions. The exercise machine with adjustable handles generally includes a frame with one or more rails, a carriage movably positioned upon the rails, and a pair of adjustable handles positioned near an end of the frame. The adjustable handles each have a handle portion that is movably connected to a corresponding handle stanchion to pivot from a storage position to an extended position.

Abstract: An exercise device is provided. The exercise device is formed of a resistance loop wearable on the lower back and feet to provide resistance for performing squat exercise. The resistance loop is light weight and portable and allows resistance squat exercise to be performed anywhere a freestanding squat exercise may be performed.

Abstract: Lung, diaphragm and surrounding muscles/areas of the anatomy instrument training devices using regulators, tubes, check valves and water redirection channels to improve durability and sanitary functions of the devices, including low-cost disposable alternatives using balloons in place of actual and virtual weighted inserts, including specific methods of training designed for musicians, athletes and other persons that train their lungs.

Abstract: A system and method for generating at least one golf ball recommendation for a particular golfer is disclosed herein. In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to using a machine-learning model configured to generate at least one golf ball recommendation based on a golfer's swing.

Abstract: Stationary exercise machine with integrated holographic display to simulate depth and motion is disclosed. The disclosure uses an integrated and responsive 3-dimensional (3D) or holographic display attached to and/or integrated with stationary exercise equipment to create a more immersive, engaging and enjoyable stationary exercise experience. The 3D or holographic display provides a more stimulating sensory experience and can better simulate the perception of depth and motion through a 3D virtual environment.

Abstract: This system can be a combination of hardware and equipment, software, training methodologies, data feedback loops and methods of instruction and activity so that physical and mental stimulation for recovery of neurologic and neuromuscular impairments can be quickly designed and implemented to promote neuroplasticity. This system involves evaluations and individualized training prescriptions that are automatically and continuously modified according to changes in the patient's performance measures. This system also includes assistance, instructions, and biofeedback that can accompany training for maximal voluntary activation of the central nervous system to promote greater functionality. This system can also train involuntary activation by using electrical or magnetic stimulation. In one embodiment, this system is not passive, but rather directly targets the nervous system that can meet the patient at their current ability levels.

Abstract: A collector comprises a main body comprising: front wheels; rear wheels; a driving device; a battery; a collection device to pick up a ball; and a collection container to accommodate the ball. The battery and the collection container are disposed between respective axles for the front and rear wheels, and respective positions of centers of gravity of the battery and the collection container are situated in an area defined between a first tangential line tangent to an upper portion of the front wheel and an upper portion of the rear wheel and a second tangential line tangent to a lower portion of the front wheel and a lower portion of the rear wheel. This structure improves weight balance of the collector and enhances stability during travel.

Abstract: Provided is a tennis and other racquet and paddle sport grip training device for use on the grip/handle of a tennis racquet, other racquet types or a paddle. Various forms of the device may be utilized for teaching and practicing the continental grip, the two-handed backhand grip, the one-handed backhand grip and the various forehand grips. The device includes at least one thumb heel plate for the thumb heel area of the dominant hand and the optional non-dominant hand (for the two-handed backhand grip), at least one recessed palm area for the dominant hand and optional non-dominant hand, and a hand divider ridge/plate/pad for the pinky finger heel area of the optional non-dominate hand and the area between the thumb and the index finger of the dominate hand.

Abstract: A ball striking device may include a ball striking plate having a front surface configured to strike a ball and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The ball striking device may include a covering element located behind the rear surface. The covering element may be affixed to the rear surface of the ball striking plate with an adhesive member. The adhesive member may include a double-sided tape. Further, a thickened portion of the ball striking plate may be located behind a desired-contact region of the ball striking plate and the covering element may be affixed thereto. The covering element may be a highly-contoured element. The ball striking device may be a golf club head.

Abstract: A golf club head including an insert is disclosed herein. In accordance with the presently disclosed technology, the golf club head may include a striking face, a crown, a sole, and an insert. The striking face may include an upper striking face portion and a lower striking face portion. The sole may include a rear sole portion, a frontal sole portion, and an opening. The frontal sole portion may include a lower frontal sole portion extending upward and an upper frontal sole portion extending diagonally. The opening may separate the frontal sole portion and the lower striking face portion.

Abstract: A golf club head including an insert is disclosed herein. In accordance with the presently disclosed technology, the golf club head may include a striking face, a crown, and a sole. The sole may include an insert opening. The golf club head may include an insert to fit into the insert opening. The insert may include a first insert comprising a core opening, and a first core insertable into the core opening.