Abstract: A rope fastener includes an insert inserted into a hollow in an end portion of a rope in an elastic tubular form to expand an outer diameter of the rope, a fixing part that is disposed behind the insert and that includes a boss protruding from a front surface thereof and having an insert recess into which an end of the rope is inserted, and a coupling part having a hollow into which the rope is inserted together with the insert and a rear end portion coupled to the boss of the fixing part.

Abstract: A bandage has a plurality of prongs extending from a portion of a bottom side of the bandage base. A depression region can be formed on the top side of the bandage base, opposite the plurality of prongs, where depressing the depression region can cause the prongs to interact with the user's skin, typically at a wound site. The depression region can be a raised dome having a button in a center region thereof, wherein depressing the raised dome beyond a given depth causes the raised dome to press the plurality of prongs against the skin of the user and automatically move back to its undepressed configuration. The prongs can have sufficient sharpness to create a slightly unpleasant sensation but can be dull enough not to create any damage to skin. Such counter irritation can provide an analgesic effect for the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for massaging muscles in the oral cavity comprising a body (3) with drive means (5) and a power unit (7), an extending element (9) detachably coupled to the body (3), and two massage units (11) coupled to an end portion (13) of the extending element (9), wherein the massage units (11) operate with an alternately rotating movement, which rotates about a rotational axis (15) essentially perpendicular to the end portion (13). The invention further relates to a method for massaging muscles in the oral cavity such a device (1), wherein the massage units (11) massage the muscles in the oral cavity with an alternately rotating movement. Even further, the method may be used for reducing or eliminating snoring by massaging muscles in the oral cavity using such a device (1).

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for autonomous body interaction system is provided. A system and method for a robot interacting with a human or other soft or deformable body is provided for the purpose of active application of pressure to specific points or regions of the body. The system and method conducts at least one of: localizing the position of the body, detecting the configuration of the body, identifying the surface region(s) of the body, predicting the underlying anatomy of the body, assessing the state of the body, preparing a plan for manipulation of the body, and executing a predetermined and/or dynamically updated plan on the body.

Abstract: This massage device is used as a tool to treat face and neck skin and employs scraping massage to improve blood circulation, skin elasticity, as well as to help treat wrinkles and sagging skin and even achieve a facelift effect. The massage device includes of a combination of curved-convex and curved-concave sections in their layout, where a tulip shape is predominant, which allows to access every particular area of the face and neck in a comfortable and thorough manner, which in turn comprises a symmetrical configuration with respect to a central longitudinal axis that divides the body and allows the user to handle the device from different sides, and where a tapered perimeter edge with a blunt finish also allows for a comfortable and adjustable grip on the user's palm.

Abstract: The present invention is a motorized device used to apply pressure on a specific pressure point on a person's hand known to alleviate anxiety, pain, migraines, headaches and toothaches. The pressure point is located between the thumb and index finger in the web of the hand. The device consists of a motor and mechanism attached to two contact ends producing a circular motion while applying pressure to the specified pressure point. The mechanism is enclosed in ergonomic case suitable for use on both the left and right hand. Batteries are the source power.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for lumbar stabilization, which includes a first sub-antigravity module configured to apply a predetermined force to an upper body, and a base frame including a first rotating plate configured to support the first sub-antigravity module to be rotatable about a first vertical rotary shaft extending vertically.

Abstract: A massaging device with linearly adjustable nodes that conform to different bodies and treatment regimens, capable of simultaneously massaging both the neck and upper back of a user. The device requires no effort or force on the part of the user to hold the device in position or to apply pressure.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to systems and devices for determining and maintaining a consistent ground and ground saturation resistance that include a device that includes a grip element and bioelectrical grounding segments, which may be disposed about the grip element on the grounding device.

Abstract: A plantar pressure sensing system is located at a sole of shoe. The plantar pressure sensing system includes a first layer, a second layer a plurality of sensor, a plurality of convex portions, a plurality of connection portions, a processor and a storage. The processor is coupled with the storage and configured to be connected with the plurality of sensors. The plurality of sensors are configured to form the first layer. The plurality of convex portions and the plurality of connection portions are configured to form the second layer. Overall, the plantar pressure sensing system is able to detect pressure with the sensors by setting the alignment of the convex portions, thereby obtaining a more accurate pressure(s) reading from the sole of shoe. The data validity of the plantar pressure sensing system is improved.

Abstract: Provided is an artificial muscle device, including a plurality of heat transfer modules including a thermal conductive body in which a plurality of tunnels parallel to each other and a thermoelectric element contacting an outer surface of the thermal conductive body, a connection member connecting a first heat transfer module to a second heat transfer module, the connection member being folded or unfolded according to a distance between the first heat transfer module and the second heat transfer module, a thermal reaction driving member passing through each of the tunnels, the thermal reaction driving member being stretched or contracted in a longitudinal direction of the tunnel according to a temperature of the thermal reaction driving member, and a power transmission part connected to an end of the thermal reaction driving member.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present concept are directed to CPR chest compression machines that include a sensor to detect a parameter about a patient, such as an indication of patient recovery, and include a processor that determines whether to cease series of successive compressions on the patient in response to the detected parameter.

Abstract: A flower-shaped massager includes an outer sleeve, and a lower shell and an upper shell inside. The lower shell is provided with a key switch and a circuit board. A driving mechanism electrically connected with the battery, the key switch and the circuit board is provided in the lower shell. The driving mechanism includes a motor and a swing member. An output shaft of the motor is connected with an eccentric wheel. An eccentric shaft of the eccentric wheel is connected with a connecting rod. One end of the connecting rod is connected with the swing member. The swing member is connected with a swing head inserted into a swing core. The motor is capable of driving the swing member together with swing core to swing back-and-forth under by the eccentric wheel and the connecting rod so as to realize either a massage function or a viewing function.

Abstract: An apparatus for manipulating (in one alternative correcting) the cervical curvature of a user, the apparatus having a top, a bottom, a first end, a second end, a first side and a second side, wherein: proximate the top, a thoracic section for receiving the upper back region of a user, preferably for receiving the thoracic region of the user; proximate the top, a cervical section for receiving the cervical curve region of the user; the cervical section is movable with a traction path in at least one of the following planes vertical, horizontal and combinations thereof; in one alternative, the cervical section is movable in an arc-like motion along the vertical plane.

Abstract: A massaging garment assembly includes a body suit that is wearable on a user's body to cover areas of the user's body generally associated with massage therapy. A plurality of first massage balls is each of movably embedded into the body suit to massage the user's body at common massage point. A plurality of sets of second massage balls is each movably embedded into the body suit to massage the user's body at the common massage points. A plurality of first massage rollers is each of the first massage rollers is movably embedded into the body suit to massage the user's body at the common massage points. A plurality of sets of second massage rollers is each movably embedded into the body suit to massage the user's body at the common massage points.

Abstract: A swinging touch massage device includes a housing and a swing member received in the housing, the swing member including a rotary motor, a reversing member and a swing rod, two opposite ends of the reversing member respectively connected with the rotary motor and the swing rod, the reversing member configured to convert a rotary motion of the rotary motor into a reciprocating swing of the swing rod; a massage protrusion is arranged at one end of the swing rod away from the reversing member, and protrudes outwardly from a surface of the housing to swing back and forth with the swing rod. The massage device provides swing touch massage and improve massage experience without being jammed.

Abstract: A posture correcting device using vibration or emitted electrical pulses in a pre-determined time sequence that may be adjusted in timing, intensity or strength, and a device for securing said posture correcting device to a body of a wearer.

Abstract: Devices, assemblies, systems, and techniques described herein may facilitate the closure of hollow anatomical structures (e.g., veins) with adhesive delivered within the hollow anatomical structure. For example, a medical assembly may include a plurality of medial compression members extending from a central body in a first direction, each medial compression member of the plurality of medial compression members comprising a first attachment element, and a plurality of lateral compression members extending from the central body in a second direction different than the first direction, each lateral compression member of the plurality of lateral compression members comprising a second attachment element. Each first attachment mechanism may be configured to attach to the respective second attachment element to create a respective loop configuration with a respective medial compression member and lateral compression member pair to compress a portion of the limb of the patient.

Abstract: A portable therapeutic massage mat includes a base and a plurality of protrusions extending from the base. The protrusions may have a square pyramidal shape or other suitable shapes. The plurality of protrusions, the base, or the entire massage mat may be formed of a material that includes at least one thermochromic pigment. The material that includes the thermochromic pigment may be a thermoplastic elastomer. When a user sits or rests upon the portable massage mat for a time, local blood flow increases causing a rise in local body temperature which is exhibited by a color change of the portable massage mat, due to the thermochromic pigment. The increased local blood flow provides beneficial therapeutic effects such as reducing the appearance of cellulite, relieving minor aches and pain, and relieving minor muscle spasms.

Abstract: The lumbar support assistive device includes a plastic rigid main member having a half-fusiform whose front side curves in accordance with human spine. A trough is provided along the front side extended in an axial direction to a bottom side of the main member. A number of forward bulging semi-ellipsoidal elements are arranged at intervals in two columns along lateral sides of the trough. The semi-ellipsoidal elements closer to a bottom of the main member are wider and higher; and the semi-ellipsoidal elements closer to a top of the main member are narrower and lower, and they are closer to the semi-ellipsoidal elements in the other column. These semi-ellipsoidal elements provide massaging effect and support to corresponding intervertebral discs of the spine. The semi-ellipsoidal elements also raise the lumbar support assistive device to provide enhanced ventilation so that wearing the lumbar support assistive device would not feel sultry.

Abstract: The system for surgical correction of a bunion includes a capital fragment positioner and a guide wire targeting assembly. The positioner has an L-shaped handle having a transverse post extending across the end of the long arm of the handle and two tubes at opposite ends of the post extending orthogonally to the plane of the handle. The handle extends obliquely from the post to enable fluoroscopic visualization of the capital fragment. The guide wire targeting assembly includes a lower block that may be secured to the foot by K-wires and an upper block rotatably mounted on the lower block. The upper block supports guide wire tubes and is rotated to position the guide wires across the osteotomy cut in the metatarsal bone. Cannulated fixation screws are inserted over the guide wires in proper position to fix bones on opposite sides of the osteotomy.

Abstract: Described embodiments provide a shape memory alloy (SMA) cartridge for use in providing controllable compression. The SMA cartridge includes first and second end caps, each of the first and second end caps being coupled to a passive material. One or more SMA coils extend between the first and second end caps. The SMA coils have a trained state and a deformed state, where the SMA coils are in the deformed state when a stimulus is provided thereto and the SMA coils are in the trained state when the stimulus is removed therefrom. The first end cap and the second end cap include a locking mechanism to automatically lock the first and second end caps in a fixed position relative to one another when the SMA coils are contracted.

Abstract: The invention provides a health device for automatically administering skin pressure-based therapies to a user. The device comprises one or more actuator members, each comprising a smart shape-changing material of a class which is disposed to change shape in response to a change in temperature or to the application of an electrical stimulus. The actuator members are controlled by a controller to apply pressure to one or more points on a user's skin.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to neuromuscular stimulation and sensing cuffs. The neuromuscular stimulation cuff has at least two fingers and a plurality of electrodes disposed on each finger. More generally, the neuromuscular stimulation cuff includes an outer, reusable component and an inner, disposable component. One or more electrodes are housed within the reusable component. The neuromuscular stimulation cuff may be produced by providing an insulating substrate layer, forming a conductive circuit on the substrate layer to form a conductive circuit layer, adhering a cover layer onto the conductive circuit layer to form a flexible circuit, and cutting at least one flexible finger from the flexible circuit. The neuromuscular stimulation cuff employs a flexible multi-electrode design which allows for reanimation of complex muscle movements in a patient, including individual finger movement.

Abstract: The Hair Removal Device may be a wall mounted assembly of spines or tentacles projecting outward from the wall and disposed to form a plurality of finger rows therebetween. The tentacles being a flexible, resilient material adapted to urge hair on a user's finger to engage a tentacle and release from the finger whereby the hair follicle is captured and retained until cleaned for proper disposal.

Abstract: A method for stimulating contraction of a target muscle, the method including: locating a first neuromuscular junction of a target muscle by visualization or palpation, delivering a first stimulus to the first neuromuscular junction, locating a second neuromuscular junction of the target muscle by visualization or palpation, and delivering a second stimulus to the second neuromuscular junction. The first and second stimuli are effective to stimulate contraction of the target muscle. Further, contraction of the target muscle is effective to result in a measurable increase of at least one of: output force of the target muscle or range of motion of a body part associated with extension or contraction of the target muscle.

Abstract: A device for the treatment of discomfort or pain in the body and muscles. The position of one or more pressure members of a therapy device which make contact with one or more areas of the body may be adjusted finely, readily, and independently with respect to their distance to a support base and/or with respect to other pressure members. Exemplary embodiments can be configured for muscle relief therapy for areas such as the head, neck, shoulders, back, hips, legs and feet.

Abstract: The invention is guiding means that are adapted to serve as guides to accurately locate specific locations on the body to be stimulated in order to prevent, diagnose, and treat specific types of diseases and other conditions in humans and animals. The invention includes specially modified and personalized articles of clothing and an apparatus for supporting an organ of a human or animal body adapted for accurately positioning and orienting the organ with respect to each other a device for administering the stimulation or the healing process. The apparatus and embodiments of the articles of clothing are adapted as stands that support devices used to apply stimulation to the location. The applied stimulation can be any of the therapies which depend on the application of energy or force to specific locations on the body.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a foot-supporting safety device of a motor vehicle. The foot-supporting safety device includes a foot mat, which is provided so as to be arranged on a foot-space floor of the vehicle. The foot mat has a supporting surface and at least one hollow space that receives at least one fluid. The at least one hollow space is arranged in a direction perpendicular with respect to the supporting surface and with a major portion below the supporting surface. In accordance with the disclosure, the at least one hollow space is permanently filled with a predetermined quantity of the at least one fluid.

Abstract: A foot therapy device includes a generally hemispherical dome element detachably connected to a support element having substantially planar top and bottom faces. In some embodiments, the support element is optionally detachably connected to one or more additional stacked support elements.

Abstract: A kinesiology tape bandage includes a piece of anisotropically stretchable woven fabric, a stretchable dressing attached to a first side of the fabric, and pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to at least some of an exposed area of the first side of the fabric. The kinesiology tape bandage is applied to a body by stretching the kinesiology tape bandage to at least 125% of its unstretched length, positioning a dressing of the bandage over a wound on the body, and pressing the stretched bandage against the body to activate a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the bandage and adhere the stretched bandage to the body.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a massaging device. The massaging device includes a plurality of massaging implements and at least one sleeve member adapted to encompass the plurality of massaging implements and forms an abutting configuration. Further, a housing member is configured to engage a massaging area on a user. The housing member is adapted to enclose the sleeve member encompassing the massaging implements, wherein each of the member is aligned along an internal axis of the housing member. The housing member ensures that massaging implements in the sleeve member is adapted to roll along a direction perpendicular to the internal axis and resist rolling along the direction of the internal axis upon application of a force during a massaging event. The device provides a stable platform for the user, thereby mitigating manual intervention of the user for holding the device during the massaging event.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation by applying compressions to a chest of a patient (P). The apparatus (1) comprising a chest compression unit (10), in particular comprising automatic actuation, at least one band (20) to be passed around the patient's chest for maintaining the chest compression unit (10) in position on the patient's chest. At least one end of the band (20) is releasably connectable to the unit (10) or another band. The apparatus (1) is designed for pushing the band (20) underneath the patient's chest, in particular on the side where the patient contacts the ground (G). The apparatus (1) comprises or is connectable to an application aid (30), in functional connection with the band (20), fixable to or movable relative to the band and adapted to support pushing the band (20) underneath the patient's chest. The application aid is stiffer than the band.

Abstract: A therapeutic device is provided. The therapeutic device includes a substantially flat board and a pair of risers. The board includes an upper surface, a lower surface opposite the upper surface, and a perimeter comprising a top edge and a bottom edge opposite the top edge. A first riser and a second riser protrude from the top surface of the board. Each of the first riser and the second riser include a taper from a first end to a second end. The first end of the first riser and the first end of the second riser are disposed near the top edge. The first and second risers are disposed at an acute angle relative to one another.

Abstract: A system for soothing an agitated patient, including a motor, a linkage operationally connected to the motor, an armature operationally connected to the linkage, and a lifelike hand connected to the armature. Energization of the motor enables the lifelike hand to move in a generally circular, rubbing motion.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for providing active and/or passive compression therapy to a body part can include a compression device worn over a compression stocking. The compression device can have a pulley based drive train that is driven by a motor to tighten and loosen compression elements, such as compression straps, in a precise, rapid, and balanced manner. Sensors can be used in the compression device and/or compression stockings to provide feedback to modulate the compression treatment parameters.

Abstract: A massaging apparatus includes a sheet attachable to skin, multiple skin condition sensors, and multiple massage elements. Each of the skin condition sensors included in the sheet detects skin condition near the skin condition sensor. Each of the massage elements which is included in the sheet and which is disposed at a position corresponding to that of a corresponding one of the skin condition sensors is operated based on the detection result obtained by the skin condition sensor.

Abstract: A method and system for identifying location of a touched body part. The method includes initializing a tracking system for monitoring travel of a pointer useful for indicating a touching operation, wherein the touching operation is performed on a body part. In addition, the method includes monitoring the travel of the pointer from a predetermined first location to a second location, wherein the second location coincides with a touch endpoint on a body part; and identifying the location of body part that was touched by the pointer.

Abstract: A neuromuscular therapy device and method is provided. The neuromuscular therapy device includes a top unit including a pair of square pyramidal bodies separated by a central valley. Each of the pair of square pyramidal bodies includes a top peak with vertices that are smoothly radiused. The neuromuscular therapy device may also include a base unit including a hollowed top central portion configured to provide a seat within which the top unit is secured.

Abstract: A wearable mobile device and a method of detecting a biosignal with a wearable mobile device are provided. A method of detecting a biosignal with a wearable mobile device involves determining whether a wearable mobile device is closely attached to a user; and providing a biosignal-based service in response to the wearable mobile device being determined to be closely attached to the user.

Abstract: A bicycle seat includes a deformation space that corresponds to a pressure deformation of a bicycle rider. Wherein, a plurality of filler particles is filled in the deformation space. Therefore, the plurality of filler particles in the deformation space is sliding and rolling under pressure, and the bicycle seat can average support the body of the rider and bring lower friction.

Abstract: A mechanical CPR device includes a back plate, a first tower removably attached to the back plate, a second tower removably attached to the back plate, and a beam releasably connected to each of the first tower and the second tower. The first tower can include a first linear motion device. The second tower can include a second linear motion device. Each of the first and second linear motion devices can be configured to move one end of the beam toward and away from the back plate. The first and second linear motion devices can be configured to operate in concert such that, when the back plate is resting on a surface, the beam remains substantially parallel to the surface during movement of the beam toward and away from the back plate.

Abstract: A system that applies vibration to a desired region of a human body including a plurality of vibratory stimulators installed in a flexible material; a programmable control unit (PCU) connected to each said vibratory stimulator a plurality of sensors to collect biofeedback data; a set of programs for the operation of the PCU; a biomechanical database stored in a computer and being populated by the biomechanical data collected by the sensors after application of each said predefined pattern of vibration; and an algorithm to analyze and rank said patterns of vibration according to a ranking factor, wherein a user can choose a pattern of vibration that has a higher ranking factor.

Abstract: The exsanguination tourniquet includes a constricting member and at least one sleeve removably coupled to the constricting member. The system includes the exsanguination tourniquet and an applicator device. The method of assembling includes obtaining a constricting member, obtaining at least one sleeve, and wrapping the at least one sleeve around the constricting member.

Abstract: A device for cleaning cosmetic brushes includes first texturing features formed along a first surface region to provide a directionally neutral texture adapted for movement of a brush head substantially equally in all directions along the first surface region. Second texturing features are formed along a second surface region to provide a directionally oriented texture adapted for movement of the brush head in a predetermined direction along the second surface region.

Abstract: A wearable mobile device and a method of detecting a biosignal with a wearable mobile device are provided. A method of detecting a biosignal with a wearable mobile device involves determining whether a wearable mobile device is closely attached to a user; and providing a biosignal-based service in response to the wearable mobile device being determined to be closely attached to the user.

Abstract: An acupressure device for promoting healing includes a plate having a frame, a vertical center plane and independently moving left and right wings attached to the frame. Three horizontal pairs of acupressure protrusions are affixed on the left and right wings, each protrusion affixed equal-distant from the vertical center plane. A fourth horizontal pair of acupressure protrusion is affixed to a bottom portion of the frame, both protrusions affixed equal-distant from the vertical center plane. Finally, a fifth horizontal pair of acupressure protrusions is affixed on the left and right wings and positioned vertically between a lowest and a second lowest pair of the first four pairs of protrusions and is centered about the vertical center plane at a horizontal distance greater than a horizontal distance of the first four pairs of protrusions.

Abstract: The present invention provides in some embodiments, a portable device for massaging and treating a person's muscles. The device can include an elongate center shaft and a roller section rotatably positioned about the outer surface of the elongate cylindrical center shaft and extending at least a portion of a distance between the first end of the elongate cylindrical center shaft and the second end of the elongate cylindrical center shaft. The device can also include a first and second handle coupled to the elongate center shaft. The first and second handles can be configured to collapse in order to decrease an overall length of the portable roller massager.

Abstract: A muscular strength assisting apparatus may include: a wearing unit configured to enclose a part of a user's body; a tightening unit configured to pull the wearing unit in one or both directions; and/or a control unit configured to drive the tightening unit to tighten the part of the user's body on which the wearing unit is located, when it is determined that muscular contraction occurs at the part of the user's body on which the wearing unit is located. A method of controlling a muscular strength assisting apparatus may include: determining whether muscular contraction occurs at a part of a user's body that is enclosed by a wearing unit; and/or driving a tightening unit pulling the wearing unit in one direction or both directions to tighten the part of the user's body on which the wearing unit is located when it is determined that the muscular contraction occurs.

Abstract: Disclosed are neuromuscular release (including myofascial trigger point) therapy devices, systems, kits and methods. The therapy tool comprises a body, wherein the body includes an outer surface, an inner surface, a tip defined at the upper-most portion of the body, a base, a stop surface defined in the body outer surface, a pocket defined by the inner surface and extending from the base upwards in the direction of the tip, and a recessed groove defined in the inner surface and extending upwards from the base and having a groove diameter and depth. The body can be generally bell-shaped with the base having a larger diameter than the tip. The system can further include a riser, either disk or wedge shaped, and a rocker base. The system components are configured to stack and nest into a compact assembly for easy carrying as a kit.