Abstract: A back support system adapted to be worn by a person, has (a) a pivot adjusting balance member system, (b) a flexible spine aligner, or (c) combination thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to an underbody support for supporting a body of a being, such as during surgery to prevent contact pressure injuries. In certain embodiments, the underbody support may include one or more inflatable chambers enclosing a volume. At least one of the inflatable chambers may include one or more compression sensitive switches for monitoring the volume of the inflatable chamber, and the one or more compression sensitive switches may be located within the inflatable chamber. In some embodiments the one or more compression sensitive switches are sized to close when the said inflatable chamber is deflated to a desired residual volume.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular expansion systems for use in head-worn computing systems. In an head-worn computer, an electrical connector is adapted to electrically connect with a modular expansion module, wherein the modular expansion module adds a capability to the head-worn computer and is removeably mounted to the head-worn computer, and a mount is adapted to physically secure the modular expansion module to the head-worn computer.

Abstract: An immobilization apparatus that includes a base configured to support an infant laying the supine position; one or more straps affixed to the base; a locking mechanism for connecting the one or more straps across an infant's torso; and a fastener means for connecting strap segments to releasably secure an infant's extremities.

Abstract: A transport system and method for securely transporting subjects such as prisoners or persons that include a belt and a slideably engagable channel positioned across a part of a vehicle seat or bench for securing the belt and subject within the vehicle.

Abstract: A tourniquet for a limb may include an elongated band with first and second ends, a central portion between the first and second ends, and first and second edges extending between the first and second ends. The elongated band defines an opening between the first and second edges spaced from the first end for receiving the second end and the central portion, thereby forming a loop along the elongated band beginning at the opening and ending at a point on the elongated band passing through the opening.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for exercising with a child attached to the legs is disclosed. An example embodiment includes: a child wrap element having a portion that can be wrapped around and secure a child; a leg wrap portion having at least one loop that can be secured to the legs of a user; and a connecting portion integrated between the child wrap portion and the leg wrap portion.

Abstract: An air vest for supplying successive percussive forces to a patient during a therapy session is described. The air vest includes an air bladder and at least one belt for securing the vest to a patient, with the vest adapted to engage at least a portion of the thoracic region of the patient. The vest may define an inner surface, an outer surface, and one or more extension portions for controlling movement of the inner and outer surfaces relative to each other along at least a portion of the vest. Securement and fitting of the vest to the patient may be achieved with a plurality of releasable straps.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular expansion systems for use in head-worn computing systems. In an head-worn computer, an electrical connector is adapted to electrically connect with a modular expansion module, wherein the modular expansion module adds a capability to the head-worn computer and is removeably mounted to the head-worn computer, and a mount is adapted to physically secure the modular expansion module to the head-worn computer.

Abstract: A medical device includes an insertion portion, and a driving mechanism coupled to the insertion portion, wherein the insertion portion includes a treatment portion configured to perform a treatment on a target portion, a joint portion capable of supporting the treatment portion and changing a direction of the treatment portion, a storage portion provided in the joint portion and capable of internally accommodating the treatment portion, and a driving force transmission portion connected to the joint portion and configured to transmit a driving force for changing the direction of the treatment portion to the joint portion, wherein the driving mechanism includes a driving force generation portion configured to generate the driving force, and wherein the treatment portion enters and exits the storage portion by the driving force transmitted from the driving force generation portion to the joint portion through the driving force transmission portion.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a support element and a securing element. The securing element may be coupled to the support element. Furthermore, the securing element may be configured to maintain the support element in a position that enables the supporting element to provide support for a head, a neck, and/or an upper spine of a user.

Abstract: An electronic component protection device includes a box and a cover. The box includes an accommodating groove and only one outlet wire groove disposed on a side wall of the accommodating groove. The accommodating groove accommodates an electronic component. At least one conductive wire of the electronic component is disposed in the outlet wire groove. A first cover portion of the cover covers an opening of the accommodating groove. A second cover portion of the cover covers the outlet wire groove. The second cover portion is coupled to the first cover portion and has a protrusion. When the second cover portion covers the outlet wire groove, the protrusion is coupled to the outlet wire groove to form an outlet wire accommodating space for accommodating the at least one conductive wire.

Abstract: A device for securely and comfortably holding and swaddling a baby in a relatively fixed position on his back horizontal or in an inclined position on a mattress in a bed. The device is removably connected to a mattress and includes a first harness wrap around the legs and waist that holds the baby in an upright position. A second swaddle wrap holds the baby's chest and can hold and snuggle his arms if desired.

Abstract: A posture corrective brace including a device for correcting asymmetry of the pelvis so as to surround the circumference of the pelvis, and/or a device for correcting asymmetry of the lower part of the thorax attached so as to surround the circumference of the lower part of the thorax, including: the innominate front compression part capable of abutting the abdominal part near the front side of the right or left innominate, and the innominate rear compression part capable of abutting the pelvis near the rear side of the right or left innominate; and/or the thorax front compression part capable of abutting the vicinity of the front side of the lower part of the right or left thorax, and the thorax rear compression part capable of abutting the vicinity of the rear side of the lower part of the right or left thorax.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are described for providing a fluid control for an inflation system. The control directs fluid flow from an inflation component to one or more inflatable cells of the brace. The inflatable cells are independently inflated and deflated by the inflation component through the control. The control allows a user to create a fluid path between the inflation component and one of the inflatable cells by positioning the control in an orientation corresponding to the desired inflatable cells. Each inflatable cell is independently inflated and deflated in various orientations of the control.

Abstract: Disclosed is an orthopedic support for securing about the lumbar region of a wearer. The support includes a smoothly contoured body having a template surface bounded by an upper margin and a lower margin. A central trough extends between the upper and lower margins for accommodating the spinal processes of a wearer when the template surface is pressed against the lumbar region. Two raised plateau regions flank the central trough for contacting the erector spinae muscles of the wearer to provide support therefor. The central trough and the plateau regions form a smoothly curving surface approximating the lordotic curve of a wearer to assist maintaining spinal posture. A magnetic pad is attached to the contoured template surface and extends between the margins and extends over the central trough between the two raised plateau regions to provide a therapeutic magnetic field to the lumbar region.

Abstract: A compression device has improved cooling capability. The device includes a wicking layer adapted to move moisture. A portion of the wicking layer is exposed from under bladder material defining a bladder. In use, the wicking layer wicks moisture from the patient's limb and the wicked moisture is able to evaporate through the device at the portion of the wicking layer that is exposed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a manual lifting sling apparatus (10) made of fabric, comprising: a bottom support part (12) used for supporting the buttocks and legs of a patient; a rear support part (11) joined to the bottom support part (12) to form an inclined angle and used for supporting the back of the patient; a left blocking part (13) and a right blocking part (14) restraining the patient respectively on the left and right sides, the left blocking part (13) and the right blocking part (14) both concurrently being joined with the bottom support part (12) and the rear support part (11); and at least two lifting handles (15) provided on both the left blocking part (13) and the right blocking part (14). The fabric used for the apparatus is a woven fabric or non-woven fabric, and is made of a non-biodegradable material or biodegradable polymer material.

Abstract: The system of the preferred embodiments is a electronic device holding arm including a belt that can be releasably attached around the torso of a user; and a flexible arm attached on one end to the belt; a clamp attached to the distal end of the flexible arm, where the clamp is designed to hold a mobile electronic device. The mobile electronic device holding arm is designed to fasten around a user's torso and support a mobile electronic device in a position that it can be viewed and used by the user without the user having to use their hands to support the device.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a mount configured to mount the wearable device to an external body surface proximate to a vessel, a downstream clamp configured to apply a force to the vessel sufficient to inhibit a flow of fluid through the vessel beyond the downstream clamp, and an upstream clamp, positioned upstream of the downstream clamp, configured to apply a force to the vessel sufficient to accelerate a volume of fluid in a downstream direction with respect to a direction of fluid flow through the vessel. A detector may also be provided for detecting a response signal transmitted from a probe region of the vessel positioned upstream of the first clamp. The response signal is related to the presence or absence of one or more target analytes in the vessel.

Abstract: A portable moist heat delivery system comprising a water vapor generating portion comprising a water vapor source and a heat source; a water vapor-air regulating portion, said water vapor-air regulating portion comprising a water vapor-air mixing layer, and a water vapor-air distribution layer; said water vapor generating portion and said water vapor-air regulating portion being in fluid communication; and said water vapor-air regulating portion having a latent heat delivery surface disposed adjacent said water vapor-air regulating portion which delivers moist heat at a preselected temperature range wherein about 15% to about 95% of the moist heat is latent heat of condensation. Methods include delivering improved pain relief, blood flow, relaxation, and reduced cardiac workload.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for positioning a patient on a surgical platform. The apparatus includes an elongated flexible web and a plurality of extension straps for connecting the apparatus to the surgical platform. Each extension strap includes a connector configured for connecting the apparatus to the platform. Adjustment mechanisms allow the extension straps to be adjusted to vary the tension in the web. The medical professional selects the desired position and orientation of the patient on the surgical platform and manipulates the patient into the desired position and orientation. A retention device is connected to a surgical platform and placed over the patient at the appropriate portion of the patient. A second end of the retention device is connected to a second side of the surgical platform. The retention device is then adjusted to increase the tension in the retention device.

Abstract: An endoscopy system has an endo-robot that is navigable within an anatomical lumen of a patient by interacting with a magnetic field generated by an extracorporeal magnet system. The patient lies on a patient bed that is movable in one or more directions and/or orientations, and an obstacle detects objects in the movement path of the endo-robot in the anatomical lumen and produces a signal that causes the position and/or orientation of the patient bed to be altered dependent thereon.

Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of vacuum activated evacuatable medical positioners, warming devices for use with such positioners, systems that include a positioner and a warming device, and related methods. The disclosed embodiments include an electrical warming medium that is positioned, or adapted to be positioned, external to the patient-bearing side of an air-tight shell of a positioner. The electrical warming medium may be an integral part of a positioner, a part of a circumferential sleeve adapted to be placed around a positioner, or part of a pad adapted to be placed over a positioner, for example.

Abstract: A system for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a base sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface adapted to be placed above the supporting surface, and a glide sheet positioned above the top surface of the base sheet. The base sheet has fasteners located around the peripheral edges, which are configured to releasably fasten the base sheet to the bed. The base sheet and the glide sheet each have a tether strap, and the tether straps are configured to be connected together to secure the glide sheet in place. One or both of the tether straps may include at least a portion that is elastic. The system may also include a wedge, where the wedge has a hook-and-loop or other releasable connecting material that is configured for connection to a complementary connecting material on the base sheet and/or the glide sheet.

Abstract: A tightening system and method for operating the same in an article for a wearer includes first and second members arranged for being connected at first ends, and separated by a distance at second ends. A tension element connects the first and second members. A tensioning mechanism is mounted on the first member and coupled to the tension element. The tensioning mechanism includes a housing and a retractable and extendable line arranged to be extended from the housing and automatically retract to the housing upon release of the line to permit one-way incremental winding of the tension element to thereby draw the first and second members closer to one another by reducing the distance therebetween.

Abstract: A spinal immobilization device is disclosed. The spinal immobilization device may include a plurality of cleats disposed on the bottom of the spinal immobilization device to prevent damage to the spinal immobilization device. The spinal immobilization device may include one or more pieces of reflective tape disposed on the perimeter of the transparent board frame to illuminate the spinal immobilization device and to protect the one or more caregiver users and the second user. The spinal immobilization device may accommodate one or more ambidextrous users, where either side of the spinal immobilization device may be utilized as a head side or a foot side. The spinal immobilization device may be made of transparent material and X-Ray translucent material to allow the one or more caregiver users to easily view the second user's injuries and allow X-raying the second user's injuries while the second user is secured in the spinal immobilization device.

Abstract: A compliance strapping includes a predetermined adjustability, tamper deterring and indicating strapping, adapted, in use, to form an encircling loop. The compliance strapping is passed around an object and for further security the strap can be threaded through lining material or through a wearable article or medical device. The free end of the elongate member is passed through the loop, which may be a D-loop sewn into the strapping, thus forming an encircling loop of strapping. The second end is brought around to close proximity with a region of the strapping which has been passed through the loop and the tamper indicating means fastened known as the self locking rivet to said region of the strapping. Thus the encircling loop cannot be broken because the region of the strapping with the self locking rivet fastened thereto cannot pass back through the D-loop.

Abstract: A shoulder support device includes a flexible elastic continuous ring band and a slide adjustably movable on the band that divides the band into a pair of loops defining arm receiving apertures that are cupped over the curved deltoid region of each shoulder of a wearer to pull the shoulders back and downward under tension to achieve a correct posture position. The slide is moveable to adjust tension distributed to the wearer's shoulders. When the slide is positioned midway between the shoulder blades at the back of the wearer, it provides equal distributed tension on both shoulders. Moving the slide more to the left or more to the right allows the wearer to selectively adjust which shoulder receives more tension.

Abstract: An orthosis for the treatment of congenital, developmental and degenerative spinal deformities or misalignments, including an upper thoracic component adapted to cover part or the whole thorax and made in non-elastic material, a pelvic component adapted to encircle the pelvis and made in elastic-material and reinforced with non-elastic materials, a non-elastic strapping system adapted to encircle the pelvis transversely and providing a stable fitting, resistant to transverse plane rotations and proximal migration, and at least four removable, corrective elastic bands running obliquely around part or all of the body circumference and attach from the thoracic component (right shoulder, left shoulder, right distal thorax, left distal thorax) to posterior-lateral and/or anterior sections of the pelvic component.

Abstract: Provided is a waist support with a disc protection belt having functions of strongly pulling and fixing the backbone as well as extending the backbone.

Abstract: A restraint device is disclosed for immobilizing an object, such as a child during diapering. The restraint device includes a strap extending through a base at a midsection thereof to prevent the object from rolling in a lateral direction. The device can also include a harness located within a pad of the base to firmly hold the strap in place. The harness can have a stiffness greater than the pad to provide the rigidity necessary to hold the strap in place, while having a hardness less than the support to provide comfort to the object restrained on the device. A cover can surround the base and can include sleeves to enclose a strap and protect the base from outside material such as excrement from a child.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to a product and method to restrain movement, and more particularly to a product and method to releasably restrain the movement of a part of the human body, such as an arm or a leg. In one embodiment of the invention, a first piece is releasably positioned at a part of the body the movement of which is desired to be restrained and a second piece is positioned at the desired location of restraint. The first piece and the second piece are adapted to be releasably connected to each other, such as by magnetic forces, the attractive magnetic forces of two or more magnets, or by mechanical forces such as by a snap, button, buckle, pin, hook and loop fastener or other device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a head support (10, 100) for operating tables, comprising a rotatably mounted first holding element (12) for surrounding a first side of a patient's head receivable in a receiving area (32) and an also rotatably mounted second holding element (14) for surrounding a second side of the head. The two holding elements (12, 14) are coupled to each other in a coupling area by means of a coupling element (16) such that when one of the holding elements (12, 14) is rotated, the coupling element (16) also rotates the other holding element (12, 14). Between the coupling area and the receiving area (32) a stationarily arranged supporting element (33) for supporting the head receivable in the receiving area (32) is provided.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for the restraint of patients on a treatment table. More specifically, the invention is designed to provide lateral side pressure on a patient in the abdomen, thorax, and hip areas during a radiation treatment. The main components of the device are paddle(s) and at least one crossbar assembly. The paddles are coupled to a crossbar assembly, which is positioned on a treatment table under the body cushion in which the patient is positioned. The paddles can be moved laterally along the crossbar such that they put lateral pressure on the cushion and the patient.

Abstract: A foam positioner device utilized for maintaining resting limb positioning, hand shape and strength therapies, and other modality therapies. Said device, by means of an integrated strap slot base, incorporates a generic strap which wraps around furnishings such as pillows, recliner footrests, beds, chairs, and various medical apparatus exclusively and does not attach to the person.

Abstract: A lumbar traction device is operable to be used by a user that has a lumbar region and a lower leg. The device includes a garment that includes at least one coupling member. The device also includes a lumbar support member operable to be worn adjacent to the lumbar region. The device also includes at least one lower leg support to be worn adjacent to the lower leg. Moreover, the device includes at least one connecting member connecting the lumbar support member and the lower leg support. The connecting member is substantially inelastic, and a load applied to the lower leg support is transferred to the lumbar support member via the connecting member to provide distraction to the lumbar region of the user. Moreover, the lumbar support member, the lower leg support, and/or the connecting member is coupled to the garment via the coupling member.

Abstract: A compression wrap for providing pressure to an injured portion of a joint of a limb is provided. The compression wrap includes a pocket portion for receiving compression insert. The compression wrap further includes a strap connected to the pocket portion and adjustably securing the compression wrap to the limb. A buckle loop connected to the opposite side of the pocket portion as the strap adjustably receives the strap to adjust the size of the strap. Further, the strap portion and the pocket portion are configured such that when the compression wrap is attached to the limb of a person having an injury proximate the joint, the pocket portion is positionable to apply a load to the location of the injury while the strap portion is spaced away from the crease of the joint.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for positioning a patient. A set of arm positioning sleeves is provided. Each arm positioning sleeve in the set of arm positioning sleeves is wrapped around a portion of an arm of a user lying on an operating table. One end of each body strap in a set of body straps is connected to a set of rails of the operating table. A set of body strap fasteners is provided that includes a set of hook-and-loop fastener material strips attached to an inner surface of each body strap. An opposing set of hook-and-loop material strips is attached to a portion of an outer surface of each arm positioning sleeve. The set of opposing hook-and-loop material strips on the set of arm positioning sleeves fastens to the set of hook-and-loop fastener material strips on the set of body straps to secure each arm of the user lying on the operating table in a desired position.

Abstract: A light-weight rigid extrication board having an elongated central section and in-turned sidewalls including one or more planar sections, extending from both sides of the central section, having a plurality of openings formed along the length of both sidewalls, that include an upper opening at the top end of the board, a bottom opening at the bottom end of the board, and an intermediate opening. Straps are secured to each of the openings in the sidewalls, each strap having a fastening buckle at the end of the strap for temporary fastening to one of the other straps. A hoop-shaped halo extends from a top end of the board. The extrication board is slipped behind the driver and the straps secure the extrication board to the back of the driver while seated. Tape can be used to temporarily secure the driver's helmet to the halo during extrication and transport.

Abstract: A body restraint apparatus preferably includes an anchor cloth, waist straps, upper limb straps, a shoulder roll, a head support roll, lower limb straps, thigh straps, and calf straps to restrain a neonate in a frog leg position during medical procedures or transport. In some embodiments, an ankle stabilizer provides additional support for the body restraint apparatus. A CPAP restraint apparatus preferably includes an anchor cloth, forehead straps, lip straps, chin straps, and an orogastric tube holder to stabilize the CPAP tubing, the orogastric tubing, and the chin of a neonate receiving CPAP. In some embodiments, an upper limb restraint apparatus provides additional support for the CPAP restraint apparatus. The apparatus are preferably made of non-elastic baby-friendly cloth with hook and loop fasteners. The apparatus may alternatively be designed and sized for use on children or adults during medical procedures, for transport, or during administration of CPAP.

Abstract: In order to improve a support (2) for supporting a patient, particularly for surgical procedures in the shoulder region, said support comprising a substantially flat body part (4) and a bowl-shaped head part, said body part (4) comprising a back part (6) and a thorax part (8) tapered in relation thereto, the head part (10) being disposed on said thorax part by means of a transitional region, with the thorax part (8) and the transitional region sloping upwards such that the head part (10) is higher than the back part (6), and with said head part being adapted to the human profile and comprising a removable, inflatable support for adapting the position of the patient to the current positional or treatment requirements, the invention proposes that the transitional region be designed as neck part (12) and also be adapted to the human profile, comprising a removable, inflatable support for adapting the position of the patient to the current positional or treatment requirements.

Abstract: A disposable cover for medical safety straps. This disposable protective cover is slipped over the existing safety strap prior to being used to secure a patients' body to a medical table for a procedure, allowing the strap to be protected from infected bodily fluids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a variable tension chest support for use by patients having undergone thoracic surgery. The chest support may be worn directly on the skin of a patient and comprises a band of stretchable material and one or more grips which are wholly or partially concealed within pockets with which the patient may alter the tension of the chest encircling band. The device allows a patient to modify the level of tension applied to the chest, thus managing the recovery process, while providing a basic level of support at all times the support is in use.

Abstract: An improved anchor system and method for holding an intravenous catheter to the patient's body that is easier to clean. The system includes an intravenous catheter having a main line, a yoke attached to the main line, an elastic band made of non-porous material, and a neck lanyard with a clamp. During use, the elastic band is positioned around the two lumens and twisted into a figure eight configuration, forming two loops. Each lumen is extended into one of the elastic band's two loops. The lanyard's clamp is then attached to the crossover section of the elastic band located between the two loops. The elastic band is sufficient in size and resiliency so that when the clamp is released, each loop may be stretched so the lumens may be removed so the elastic band may be replaced.

Abstract: A conformable brace used for supporting both the abdomen and lower back of a wearer in preventative and treatment applications. The brace includes an abdominal support panel (110) substantially enclosed within a support envelope (120), a lumbar support panel (210) having a dome-shaped protrusion (240) that complements the lumbar contour of the user's back, and a belt (320) that places the abdominal support panel (110) and the lumbar support panel (210) in opposed biasing arrangement against the torso of a user. The belt (320) is associated with the support envelope (120) and is also inserted though vertical slots (220) in the lumbar support panel (210).

Abstract: A non-behavioral medical restraint which keeps the patient in proper alignment in the bed.

Abstract: A lumbar orthosis that includes first and second, separate, opposing and mating front attachment panels; and a separate, laterally adjustable, rigid lumbar compression piece configured for positioning only at the rear of a wearer, wherein pulling of a cord causes the brace both circumferentially to tighten and to concentrate compression and pressure of the separate, laterally adjustable, rigid lumbar compression piece directly and especially upon a spinal region of a wearer's back with the aid of a mechanical advantage dependant upon a number of apertures through which the cord or cords pass. An orthosis and method for correcting lumbar and thoracic back pain and disorders is also disclosed.

Abstract: A back brace is designed to custom fit a wearer in a multitude of different configurations. First, the back brace could have a lumbar support that is split into upper and lower sections that are connected to a flexible joint, allowing the lumbar support to bend towards the spine of the user. The lumbar support is also generally split into left and right sections that are drawn towards one another while the joint bends towards the lumbar curve, This allows the back brace to conform to the lumbar curve of the wearer as a custom fit. Second, the brace could have optional extenders that alter the support length, width, and height of lumbar and lateral supports about the wearer. Third, the brace could have reinforcement support mechanisms that alter the rigidity of various lumbar and lateral supports about the wearer.

Abstract: The restraint is disposed across the chest and under the armpits of a bedfast patient and includes a strap of elastic material, a layer of sheepskin material enveloping a central portion of the strap and a pair of ties, each of which is secured to and extends from a respective end of the elastic strap. The restraint keeps the patient in a fixed position and prevents the patient from sliding down in bed or leaning forward thus protecting indwelling medical devices from pulling and causing unwanted tension on the devices. The elasticity of the strap allows for adequate chest expansion during normal breathing and the sheepskin material helps to prevent skin breakdown from occurring across the chest and under the arms while absorbing moisture which helps to keep the skin of the patient dry.