Abstract: Various examples are provided related to biomimetics and use of ANNs for decoding and control. In one example. a method includes generating muscle model parameters by a musculoskeletal kinematic transformation implemented by a first artificial neural network. generating one or more physics engine parameters from a muscle model, and generating a physics engine transformation implemented by a second artificial neural network based at least in part upon the one or more physics engine parameters. The muscle model parameters can be based at least in part upon sensor inputs and the one or more physics engine parameters can be based at least in part the muscle model parameters. A sensorimotor mechanism can be controlled based on the physics engine transformation. In another example. a system for prosthetic control includes a plurality of sensors and processing circuitry configured to control a sensorimotor mechanism based upon the physics engine transformation.

Abstract: An adjustable socket system includes a distal portion and proximal portion. An axis extends between the distal and proximal portions. A plurality of struts are connected to the distal portion and distributed circumferentially about the axis. The struts at least in part define a receiving volume adapted to receive a residual limb and are movable between an expanded configuration in which at least some of the struts are moved radially outward relative to the axis to loosen the fit of the adjustable system, and a closed configuration in which at least some of the struts are moved radially inward relative to the expanded configuration to tighten the fit of the adjustable socket system. A tightening system is operatively connected to the struts and arranged to differentially tighten and loosen the fit of the adjustable socket system on one or more areas of the residual limb via a single input.

Abstract: Described herein are flexible implantable occluding devices that can, for example, navigate the tortuous vessels of the neurovasculature. The occluding devices can also conform to the shape of the tortuous vessels of the vasculature. In some embodiments, the occluding devices can direct blood flow within a vessel away from an aneurysm or limit blood flow to the aneurysm. Some embodiments describe methods and apparatus for adjusting, along a length of the device, the porosity of the occluding device. In some embodiments, the occluding devices allows adequate blood flow to be provided to adjacent structures such that those structures, whether they are branch vessels or oxygen-demanding tissues, are not deprived of the necessary blood flow.

Abstract: A balloon catheter includes: an outer cylinder shaft having flexibility; an inner cylinder shaft having flexibility and inserted into the outer cylinder shaft; a balloon fixed to the outer cylinder shaft, that inflates or deflates in the transverse direction due to the pressure of an internal fluid supplied through the space within the outer cylinder shaft; and a securing member provided on the outer peripheral side of the balloon, whose diameter expands or contracts in the transverse direction independently of the balloon, due to the mutual movement of the outer cylinder shaft and the inner cylinder shaft in the longitudinal direction thereof; wherein the distal end portion of the inner cylinder shaft and the distal end portion of the securing member are fixed to each other, and the distal end portion of the outer cylinder shaft and the rear end portion of the securing member are fixed to each other.

Abstract: An opening is formed through a dielectric material layer to physically expose a top surface of a conductive material portion in, or over, a substrate. A metallic nitride liner is formed on a sidewall of the opening and on the top surface of the conductive material portion. A metallic adhesion layer including an alloy of copper and at least one transition metal that is not copper is formed on an inner sidewall of the metallic nitride liner. A copper fill material portion may be formed on an inner sidewall of the metallic adhesion layer. The metallic adhesion layer is thermally stable, and remains free of holes during subsequent thermal processes, which may include reflow of the copper fill material portion. An additional copper fill material portion may be optionally deposited after a reflow process.

Abstract: For the purpose of placing a stent at a position where the digestive tract wall and the bile duct wall are more reliably brought into close contact, provided is a stent delivery device including an inner shaft having a longitudinal axis and a tubular outer sheath through which the inner shaft is inserted so as to be movable along the longitudinal axis, wherein the inner shaft includes a fixing mechanism that fixes a distal-end section of a stent extended in accordance with relative movement of the inner shaft and the outer sheath, to the inner shaft in a releasable manner.

Abstract: A brace including (i) two or more supports configured to contact body parts on opposite sides or ends of one or more joints when the brace is in use and (ii) one or more force application mechanisms that apply a controllable force to the supports in opposite directions to alleviate compression in the one or more joints disclosed. Methods of manufacturing the brace and of alleviating compression in one or more joints using the brace are also disclosed.

Abstract: A leg orthotic is provided. The orthotic includes a frame fixed to a user's lower limb by various wrappings. The user's weight is distributed such that their foot floats freely within worn orthotic. The user's limb may be insulated from the frame by various protective sleeve-like elements or padding. The orthotic includes a pedal protector that has a spring tension hinge permitting dorsiflexion of a lower part of the pedal protector relative to an upper part thereof. The pedal protector includes a quick release connection to the frame fixed to the lower limb. The pedal protector includes an inflatable bladder or padding that encloses the user's ankle.

Abstract: A cranial orthosis configured to induce cranial remodeling to achieve symmetry of the skull, as well as adequate proportions between the head width and length, for infants suffering from positional skull deformities comprises a headpiece adapted to encircle, and to be secured to, the skull of an infant suffering from positional skull deformity in such a way that contact between a flattened occipital area of the infant and a flat surface on top of which the infant is lying is prevented so that unrestricted occipital growth (or other places) is able to be induced, wherein said headpiece is adjustable to take into account cranial growth of the infant and to redirect the head growth. The headpiece is capable of adjusting the infant's head growth, to improve symmetry and obtain adequate proportions.

Abstract: A monitor device for an ostomy system and a method of monitoring an ostomy appliance is disclosed, the monitor device comprising a processor; memory; and a first interface connected to the processor and the memory, the first interface comprising a plurality of terminals including a ground terminal and a first terminal for collecting ostomy data from an ostomy appliance of the ostomy system via the first interface. The processor is configured to process the ostomy data according to a processing scheme, the processor comprising an ostomy processing controller configured to control the processing scheme, wherein to control the processing scheme comprises applying a first processing scheme or a second processing scheme different from the first processing scheme.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the invention, an anchoring system includes a sleeve having an inner surface defining a first lumen, a first annular sealing mechanism disposed at a proximal end of the sleeve, and a second annular sealing mechanism disposed at a distal end of the sleeve. The anchoring system further includes a pressure tube in fluid connection with an outer surface of the sleeve, a sheath in mechanical connection with the sleeve, the sheath forming a second lumen, the second lumen being in fluid connection with the first lumen, and open-cell foam disposed on the outer surface of the sleeve. Application of negative pressure to the pressure tube causes a seal to form between the first and second annular sealing mechanisms and an inner surface of a tissue cavity. Application of negative pressure to the pressure tube also creates a frictional force that resists displacement of the sleeve.

Abstract: A convex ostomy barrier for attaching an ostomy appliance to a peristomal skin surrounding a stoma includes a skin barrier formed from a skin friendly adhesive, an inlet opening for receiving a stoma, and a convex insert system arranged adjacent the skin barrier to provide a convex body-side contour of the convex ostomy barrier. The convex insert system includes a convex insert and a ring, which are configured to be assembled together to form the convex insert system.

Abstract: A urine collection system for a male person generally includes a portable collection pouch having a chamber configured to receiving an absorbent pad. A penis receptable having an elastomeric band securely positions the penis of the person so that urine enters the chamber. Pull tabs can be used to expand an opening defined by the band. The absorbent pad has a hole or is otherwise configured such that the penis shaft can extend through the pad. An opposite side of the pouch from the penis receptable can have an opening through which a Foley catheter can be inserted. The pouch can have another opening for insertion and removal of pads.

Abstract: An oral appliance may include a mouthpiece configured to be positioned in an oral cavity of a user and an electronic assembly coupled to the mouthpiece. The electronic assembly may include an oxygen sensor oriented toward soft tissue of the user's mouth to determine an oxygen saturation level of the user. The electronic assembly may be positioned within an appendage extending away from a wall of the mouthpiece.

Abstract: A system and method for applying temperature cycles to a patient for modulation, neutralization, or reduction of harmful molecules including inflammatory markers and cytokines as well as generation or increase of protective molecules and remodeling of molecules, including proteins. Such protective molecules can include heat shock proteins, also known by their initials as HSP, particularly heat shock proteins that are beneficial in combatting specific diseases and conditions. More specifically, the applied heat cycles from the temperature therapy systems disclosed herein help to generate heat shock proteins and reduce or normalize inflammatory molecules such as cytokines, for example, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha biomarker), or interleukins, including but not limited to interleukin 2-6-13, and interleukin 17, and cancer-signaling molecules, including, but not limited to C-reactive proteins CA-19-9, CA-125, and CA 27-29.

Abstract: A hand warmer with double-sided heating is provided. The hand warmer includes a hand warmer body with a cambered surface on one side and a flat surface on the other side. Through the flat surface of the hand warmer body, two hand warmer bodies can be attached together. The hand warmer body includes an outer shell, a heating film disposed on each of two sides of the outer shell, and an aluminum alloy thermally-conductive cover plate covered on the heating film. The outer shell is internally provided with a Hall switch that is tightly attached to the flat surface and a magnetic steel located on a side of the Hall switch. Flat surfaces of the two hand warmer bodies are opposite and attached to each other.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure can include a thermal intravenous sleeve. The thermal intravenous sleeve can include a thermally insulative material, wherein the thermally insulative material includes a proximal end, a distal end, first lateral end, and second lateral end, wherein a portion of the first lateral end and the second lateral end are joined, thereby defining an interior sleeve portion and an exterior sleeve portion. In some embodiments, the thermal intravenous sleeve can include a thermal element disposed within the interior sleeve portion. In some embodiments, a tourniquet can be disposed at a proximal end of the thermal intravenous sleeve.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an ergonomically adaptive adjustment hot compress nursing instrument. A storage battery is used to supply electric energy to a heater, so that the heater can generate heat for long time. Real-time constant temperature monitoring and regulation are achieved by combining a temperature sensor and a constant temperature control circuit, which ensures a constant temperature state in a use process, thereby improving a hot compress physiotherapy effect.

Abstract: A dry eye treatment device is provided having a mask defining a treatment cavity which is positionable on a face of a user over the eyes. A temperature altering pack such as a gel pack is positionable within the treatment cavity and a fabric cover may surround the gel pack and have medication absorbed or placed upon the fabric material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to exothermic nose strip devices and compositions, including, methods of making and using them.

Abstract: A dispenser for drip-dispensing a sterile liquid product containing a surfactant, including a reservoir having a wall deforms when pressure is applied and spontaneously returns to its original shape upon release. The reservoir includes a flexible bag in the internal space for holding the liquid product, an air inlet for letting air in between the wall of the reservoir and the flexible bag, and a head that comprises a drip end piece comprising a dispensing opening. The dispenser also includes a selectively permeable, hydrophilic sterilizing microporous membrane arranged so that the liquid from the flexible bag passes therethrough on the way to being dispensed and a device that is configured to keep the membrane wetted with the liquid product from the reservoir between two instances of the liquid product being dispensed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to improve or restore vision by causing a rebooting of the visual system of an eye with modification of visual search, sampling and stimulation away from the preferred retinal locus of fixation of an eye to enhance neural integration and perception of visual information from within the field of view are described herein. Some embodiments cause transient, reversible or repeatable redirection of environmental light away from the preferred retinal locus of fixation of an eye to multiple retinal locations that are not the preferred retinal locus of fixation. Some embodiments reduce exposure of environmental light at the preferred retinal locus of fixation of an eye for a determinable interval at a determinable rate. Some embodiments cause a defocusing of environmental light at the preferred retinal locus of fixation in an eye with a visual impairment or loss.

Abstract: A retina clip in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a retina clip including an outer ring having a means of retention against the retina, and an inner platform configured to hold a payload against the retina of an eye, where the inner platform is suspended from the inner ring via several springs. In many embodiments, the springs are flexures. The springs can be modified to generate a desired deflection based on a given payload attached to the inner platform. In numerous embodiments, the payload is a microelectrode array used as part of a retinal prosthetic.

Abstract: An eye depressor with a light for directing through a sclera. The depressor may removably accommodate a light instrument that might be used to illuminate an area in an eye during an eye surgery. The coupling of the light instrument to the depressor during the procedure may reduce the number of hands required in carrying out the surgery. This may be of particular benefit for eye surgery where limited surgical space is available.

Abstract: Disclosed is a console for an ophthalmosurgical system, having a cassette holder into which a cassette is insertable for controlling the flow of an irrigation fluid to a surgical instrument for an eye that is to be treated, and having a clamping device assigned to the cassette holder, for releasably securing a cassette to the console. The clamping device is adjustable between an open position, which permits insertion of a cassette into the cassette holder and removal of a cassette from the cassette holder, a positioning position, in which a cassette is at least partially engaged around by a pivoting of the clamping device and is positioned in the cassette holder, and a clamping position, in which a cassette is secured on the cassette holder by a linear adjustment of the clamping device. Also disclosed are an associated cassette, and ophthalmosurgical system.

Abstract: A phacoemulsification system, comprising: a handpiece comprising a piezoelectric element and a needle, the needle configured to be inserted into an eye and to be vibrated by the piezoelectric element to emulsify a lens of the eye; an irrigation module configured to supply a flow of irrigation fluid into the eye; an aspiration module configured for removing material from the eye; circuitry configured to determine whether at least a distal tip of the needle is inside the eye or is outside the eye; and a processor, which is configured to receive a determination from the circuitry as to whether the distal tip of the needle is inside or outside the eye, and to control operation of at least the irrigation module according to the determination.

Abstract: A phacoemulsification system and an operation method thereof, the system including a handpiece having a piezoelectric element and a needle, wherein the needle is configured to be inserted into an eye and to be vibrated by the piezoelectric element to emulsify a lens of the eye; an irrigation module configured to supply a flow of irrigation fluid into the eye; an aspiration module configured for removing material from the eye; image capturing means for acquiring images which include the eye; an image analysis module configured to determine whether at least a distal tip of the needle is present in the captured images; and a processor, which is configured to receive a determination from the image analysis module as to whether the distal tip of the needle is present in the captured images, and to control operation of at least the irrigation module according to the determination.

Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical instrument (10, 10B, 10C, 10D) includes a hand grip portion (12, 12B, 12C, 12D) having an elongated configuration with proximal and distal ends, and a tip portion (14, 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D) extending from the distal end. The tip portion (14, 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D) has the form of an elastomeric element (16, 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D) secured to the distal end of the hand grip portion (12, 12B, 12C, 12D) and a free end (18, 18A, 18B, 18C, 18D) for massaging the trabecular meshwork and outer wall of the canal of Schlemm in the eye to improve aqueous outflow for the reduction of intraocular pressure. In one form, the tip portion (14, 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D) has at least one irrigation passage (13) extending therethrough for directing an irrigation fluid proximate to the trabecular meshwork of the eye.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a compressor, which is configured to compress air and includes an input port and an output port, an output conduit coupled with the output port and configured to receive the air from the compressor, an input conduit coupled with the input port, a switching valve coupled with the output conduit and with the input conduit, and configured to couple a pneumatic surgical cutting tool, alternatingly, with the output conduit and with the input conduit, and a supply conduit coupled with the input conduit and configured to supply the air, to the input conduit, from a surrounding environment. The supply conduit includes a one-way valve configured to inhibit the air from escaping from the input conduit to the surrounding environment when the compressor is idle. Other examples are also described.

Abstract: Devices, methods and kits are described for reducing intraocular pressure. The devices include a support that is implantable within Schlemm's canal and maintains the patency of the canal without substantially interfering with transmural fluid flow across the canal. The devices utilize the natural drainage process of the eye and can be implanted with minimal trauma to the eye. Kits include a support and an introducer for implanting the support within Schlemm's canal. Methods include implanting a support within Schlemm's canal, wherein the support is capable of maintaining the patency of the canal without substantial interference with transmural fluid flow across the canal.

Abstract: Intraocular stents are provided. An intraocular stent (20) includes a piercing end (40) for penetration into portions of the eye without requiring a surgical incision by a separate cutting device. A first retention member (50) stabilizes the intraocular stent (20) against the anterior wall of the canal of Schlemm. A second retention member (60) stabilizes the intraocular stent within the trabecular meshwork. A fluid inlet end (73) is configured to be disposed within the anterior chamber. In use. aqueous humor fluid flows into the fluid inlet end (72) through a central lumen (70) and/or drainage tubes (80) and out into the canal of Schlemm. Stack configurations of intraocular stents and insertion devices are also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide devices, systems, and methods for reducing intraocular pressure. For example, the disclosed devices, systems, and methods are useful for reducing intraocular pressure resulting from conditions, such as acute glaucoma, on a short-term basis until a definitive surgical procedure is performed. More particularly, valved trocar cannula systems for reducing intraocular pressure resulting from conditions, such as acute glaucoma, pending surgical intervention in an operating room are disclosed. In practice, a trocar assembly is used to place a valved cannula assembly in a patient's eye, such as in the anterior chamber or pars plana, to reduce high intraocular pressure. The valved cannula is then left in the patient's eye for a period of time to continuously allow aqueous humor or liquid vitreous humor to flow therethrough, until the patient may be surgically treated in an operating room.

Abstract: To improve the precision of ophthalmic surgical procedures by reducing corneal wrinkling, a patient interface for an ophthalmic system can include an attachment portion, configured to attach the patient interface to a distal end of the ophthalmic system; a contact portion, configured to dock the patient interface to an eye; and a contact element, coupled to the contact portion, configured to contact a surface of a cornea of the eye as part of the docking of the patient interface to the eye, and having a central portion with a central radius of curvature Rc and a peripheral portion with a peripheral radius of curvature Rp, wherein Rc is smaller than Rp.

Abstract: The present invention falls within the field of articles for daily use, and particularly relates to a sleep noise-proof structure provided on an eye-shrouding member being an eye patch or a sleeping cap and having an eye shield for shrouding the eyes, wherein the sleep noise-proof structure comprises two wires and two earplugs, the wires have a first end and a second end, and the first end is fixedly connected to the front side of the eye shield, and the second end is connected to an earplug. Since the earplug is connected to the front side of the eye shield with a wire, not only the problem of loss of the earplug can be prevented, but also the ear cannot be tightened and the overall comfort can be increased for a better experience.

Abstract: A mechanical wound therapy (MWT) system includes a connection for a vacuum source, which is routed through an airtight covering to a porous material positioned over the wound. The porous material may be a tubing network interspaced by a netting material constructed of biologically inert or bioabsorbable material. Alternatively, the porous material may be a layered unified dressing in which layers of mesh, netting or thin perforated film are separated and fixedly attached to functional elements of the dressing (e.g., irrigation tubing) or spacers. The vacuum and irrigation systems may be completely separated. An airtight sealing layer or foldable adhesive sealing layer may seal the dressing and facilitate sealing the dressing to the wound margins. Additional modular devices such as a wound approximating system, positive pressure bladders and adjuvant therapy modules as well as enhanced monitoring technology can be added to synergistically increase the capabilities of each dressing.

Abstract: Devices and methods for wound treatment are disclosed. A chamber may define a treatment space having an interior engineered surface including a plurality of structures configured to provide pathways for the distribution of negative pressure and to exert mechanical stress on a wound. One or more tubes may be in fluid communication with the treatment space to facilitate the application of negative pressure, the introduction of therapeutic agents, and the removal of wound material. Therapeutic agents may be formulated with a gel, for example, a hydrogel, a hydrocolloid, alginate, methyl cellulose, gelatin or any other gels for sustained-release and enhanced usability. A wound fluid collection device including an absorbable material may interface with the wound treatment device to facilitate the collection and disposal of wound material.

Abstract: A bandage with an adhesive layer including perforations of different sizes, shapes and spacings between them.

Abstract: Provided is a mold for manufacturing a skin attachable thin film, the mold including: a cast part having a ‘U’ shape to accommodate a mixed solution in an inner space, and including a lower surface part and a side part, and an inner space accommodating the mixed solution; and at least one protruding pillar protruding from at least a partial region of the lower surface part.

Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing enclosing a source of negative pressure and a controller configured to operate the source of negative pressure to provide negative pressure wound therapy to a wound. The housing can also include a communications controller configured to wirelessly transmit and receive data using a communications antenna positioned on an antenna board. The antenna board can be mounted to a communications board that include the communications controller. The antenna board can be electrically connected to the communications board via a single connector on the communications board. The antenna's ground plane can be positioned on the communications board.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article comprising a first waist region, a second waist region, a crotch region disposed between the first waist region and second waist region; a first waist edge and a second waist edge; and a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge; the disposable absorbent article comprising a waistband and a leg gasketing system, wherein the waistband has a first gather count and the leg gasketing system has a second gather count such that the ratio of the first gather count to the second gather count is from about 0.75 to about 1.25.

Abstract: A laminate extending widthwise, in the direction CD, and lengthwise, in the direction MD, including at least one nonwoven layer extending over a total nonwoven width, in the direction CD, and at least one elastic film made of elastomer material fixed by an upper face or lower face, respectively, to a lower face or upper face, respectively, of the at least one nonwoven layer, the at least one elastic film extending over a total elastic width, characterised in that the ratio equal to the total elastic width to the total nonwoven width is between 0.3 and 0.9; and the SET at 100% elongation of the laminate and/or of the at least one elastic film, measured in the width direction, is greater than 6%, in particular between 6% and 30%.

Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent article comprising a core chassis and a leg gasketing system comprising a pair of wearer facing cuff regions comprising an inner cuff sealing and inner cuff free edge positioned inward from the inner cuff sealing, wherein the inner cuff sealing bonds the cuff material and a topsheet, and an inner cuff elastic element is disposed adjacent the inner cuff free edge; a pair of garment facing cuff regions formed by inwardly extending the cuff material over a garment facing side of the core chassis, and a pair of outer cuff elastic elements disposed on wearer facing cuff regions or garment facing cuff regions; and wherein the absorbent article has a Worn Leg Opening (WLO) of from about 300 mm to about 450 mm, a Minimum Leg Opening (MLO) of from about 225 mm to about 300 mm, and a ratio of WLO/MLO of from about 1.5 to about 1.7.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising: a topsheet; a backsheet; and an absorbent core sandwiched between said topsheet and backsheet; said core comprising absorbent material that is substantially enclosed by a core wrap, wherein said core wrap comprises a top core wrap layer and a bottom core wrap layer, said core comprising an absorbent-material-deposition zone comprising a first basis weight of absorbent material, and wherein the top core wrap layer and a bottom core wrap layer are joined together at a plurality of discrete bonding regions substantially free of absorbent material; and wherein said core further comprises one or more unfastened regions comprising a second basis weight of absorbent material, and wherein the first basis weight is greater than the second basis weight; wherein the plurality of discrete bonding regions and the one or more unfastened regions are substantially connected to each other with at least a plurality of said discrete bonding regions (Br) being disposed outboard of a longitudinal

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising: a topsheet; a backsheet; and an absorbent core sandwiched between said topsheet and backsheet; said core comprising absorbent material that is substantially enclosed by a core wrap, wherein said core wrap comprises a top core wrap layer and a bottom core wrap layer, said core comprising an absorbent-material-deposition zone comprising a first basis weight of absorbent material, and wherein the top core wrap layer and a bottom core wrap layer are joined together at one or more bonding regions substantially free of absorbent material; and wherein said core further comprises one or more unfastened regions comprising a second basis weight of absorbent material, and wherein the first basis weight is greater than the second basis weight; wherein the one or more bonding regions and the one or more unfastened regions are substantially connected to each other to form an interconnected matrix or shape extending along a longitudinal direction running substantially parallel to a longitudi

Abstract: An absorbent core for use in an absorbent article, the absorbent core extending in a transversal direction and a longitudinal direction. The absorbent core includes a fluid-permeable top layer, a bottom layer, and a middle layer between the top layer and the bottom layer. The middle layer may be a high loft fibrous nonwoven layer, in particular having a density of less than about 0.200 g/cc, measured at a pressure of 4.14 kPa. Superabsorbent polymer particles may be blended with the fibers of the middle layer, except for one or more longitudinally-extending channels substantially free of superabsorbent polymer particles.

Abstract: A sectional litter is provided. The litter includes a plurality of plate sections, at least some of which are configured to secure directly to a patient. Each plate section includes a plate, and each plate overlaps at least one other plate, thereby forming a main body that can be dragged along the ground or carried above the ground, depending on a user's preference. The litter includes a plurality of straps, including lateral straps for maintaining spacing of the plates when dragging the litter, lateral straps for securing the litter to a patient, and handle straps for lifting a patient when dragging the patient is infeasible or undesirable. The plates define a plurality of lifting apertures for securing adjacent plates to each other when lifting, thereby forming a semi-rigid main body.

Abstract: A directional wheel lock assembly includes, a pedal, a linking rod coupled to the pedal such that the pedal is configured to be offset from a wheel, an actuation plunger comprising an upper opening, an actuation pin disposed through the upper opening of the actuator plunger, wherein the linking rod is coupled to an end of the actuation pin. The directional wheel lock assembly further includes an actuation plate having a recess and an opening within the recess, wherein the actuation plunger is positioned within the opening, and a wheel lock plate comprising a lock opening. The wheel lock plate is operable to be coupled to a wheel.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a cot includes a handle body configured to be attached to a cot, a handle actuator slidably coupled to the handle body, a first link arm and a second link arm pivotally attached to a surface of the handle body at a pivot point, wherein the second link arm is slidably coupled to the handle actuator, an actuator assembly, wherein a first end of the actuator assembly is coupled to the first link arm, and a locking linkage assembly including a locking pin, wherein a second end of the actuator assembly is coupled to the locking linkage assembly. When the handle actuator is pulled, the first link arm and the second link arm rotate about the pivot point to pull the actuator assembly and transition the locking pin from an extended state to a retracted state to enable a changing of a length of the cot.

Abstract: A fastener post assembly for securing an emergency cot to a fastener of an emergency vehicle includes a rear plate, a front plate, a post body comprising a post and a pair of arms, a first locking tab and a second locking tab, each of the first locking tab comprising a hook at a first end, and an actuator body. The rear plate is secured to the front plate such that the pair of arms, the first locking tab, the second locking tab, and the actuator body are disposed between the rear plate and the front plate. The first locking tab and the second locking tab are pivotally coupled to the rear plate such that they are inwardly biased toward each other. Movement of the actuator body in a direction toward the post body outwardly pivots the first locking tab and the second locking tab away from each other.

Abstract: Securing a person with reduced mobility (PRM) device in a seating area is provided. More specifically, a securing apparatus includes a base plinth and a latching mechanism. The base plinth has at least one cavity and configured to be mounted with a track fitting for securing at least one seat thereon. The at least one seat includes a seatback and a base that is foldable against the seatback to accommodate a person with reduced mobility (PRM) device. The latching mechanism is in the at least one cavity of the base plinth and is configured to secure the PRM device to the base plinth when the PRM device is positioned proximate to the seatback and on the base plinth.