Abstract:
Systems and methods for improving or preventing a condition, such as the treatment of pain syndromes and migraine headaches are disclosed. A method for treating pain can include one or more of the steps including identifying a region of the patient comprising glabrous tissue; positioning the region of the patient comprising glabrous tissue into an enclosed chamber; adjusting the relative humidity of the enclosed chamber sufficient to create a physiologic effect. The method need not involve altering the temperature within the enclosed chamber.
Abstract:
Actuators and methods of use are provided. An actuator may comprise an inner member made from an elastic material and defining a compartment for receiving an actuating fluid, the inner member being moveable in a longitudinal direction from a relaxed state to an expanded state by introducing an actuating fluid into the inner member; and an outer member made from an inelastic material and being disposed around the elastic inner member to control expansion of the elastic inner member in a radial direction, the outer member being moveable from a folded relaxed configuration to an unfolded extended configuration as the inner member moves from the relaxed state to the expanded state, wherein the movement of the actuator between the relaxed state and the expanded state causes a movement of a structure to which the actuator is attached.
Abstract:
A shaking device includes at least one pad, a mover configured to reciprocally move the pad, and a mount configured to support the mover. The shaking device may be connected with a medical device using a feedback system. The shaking device may be configured to change settings based on readings from the feedback system.
Abstract:
A pool or spa control system includes, a main control panel housing a motherboard, relay bank, and local terminal. The motherboard includes a processor in two-way communication with a relay bank socket via an internal bus. The relay bank is connectable to the relay bank socket and includes a processor, memory, plurality of relays, connector, and an internal bus establishing two-way communication between the relay bank processor and the motherboard processor when the relay bank is connected to the relay bank socket. The local terminal includes a control processor, user interface, and memory, and is in two- way communication with the motherboard processor for allowing user control of the system. The control processor automatically discovers and assigns the relay bank a network address upon connection of the relay bank to the motherboard relay bank socket, and the relay bank returns relay bank parameter information, which the local terminal stores in memory.
Abstract:
A system for performing simultaneous ventilation and resuscitation of a patient includes an oxygen source, at least one inspiration control valve, a breathing apparatus, at least one expiration control valve, at least one indicator, and at least one timer. The breathing apparatus is configured to form an air seal with at least a portion of the patients respiratory tract such that a gas including oxygen can flow from the oxygen source to the lungs. The at least one expiration control valve being configured to selectively actuate an exhalation valve. The at least one indicator for indicating when a rescuer should perform a chest compression. The at least one timer for synchronizing actuation of the at least one inspiration control valve, the at least one expiration control valve, and the indicator, thereby enabling continuous compressions to be provided to the patient while the patient undergoes inspiration and expiration.
Abstract:
A system is described for stimulating the chest wall of a subject to reduce breathlessness. The system includes a respiration sensor (3) operable to generate an output signal dependent on respiration of the subject; a stimulation device (7) operable to stimulate the chest wall of the subject; and a controller (5) arranged to monitor the output signal and to activate operation of the stimulation device dependent on the output signal. The system provides in-phase stimulation of intercostal muscles during respiration. The stimulation device may apply a mechanical vibration to the patient's chest wall. The controller controls the frequency of the applied vibration.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a water jet type skin care device. The water jet type skin care device comprises a handpiece used while contacted with the skin and including a water injection path and a water suction path; a hybrid pump supplying water to the handpiece by driving one motor and collecting water from the handpiece while comprising a water outlet port, a water inlet port, a suction port, and a discharge port; a water supply unit supplying water flowing to the handpiece when driving the motor of the hybrid pump; and a water drain unit collecting water from the water suction path of the handpiece by a suction power through the suction port when driving the motor.
Abstract:
본 발명은 수위조절을 위한 경보장치를 장착한 특수 욕조가 아닌 일반 욕조에서도 수위조절을 위한 경보를 발생시킬 수 있으며 일반 욕조뿐만 아니라 수위조절을 위한 물 높이 설정을 필요로 하는 환경에서 다양하게 응용 가능한 수위 조절용 경보장치에 관한 것으로, 수면 위에 떠 있도록 부력을 가지며 전원이 공급될 수 있도록 개폐장치가 형성되어 있는 하우징과 상기 하우징의 내부에 장착되어 있으며 스위치의 작동에 상응하는 음향을 발생하도록 구성된 알람회로부와 상기 알람회로부의 일측에 연결되어 있어 상기 알람회로부에 전원의 공급 유무를 조정하는 전원스위치와 상기 알람회로부에 물이 침투되지 않도록 상기 알람회로부를 감싸고 있는 방수처리부와 상기 알람회로부의 일측에 연결되어 있으며 물높이를 설정하기 위한 길이 조절부를 가진 줄과 상기 줄의 타측단에 연결되어 있으며 수위가 높아지더라도 항상 바닥에 위치하도록 높은 밀도를 가진 추로 구성되어 있어 설정한 물 높이 만큼 욕조의 물이 차 오르면 수면에 떠 있는 상기 하우징과 바닥에 위치한 상기 추에 의한 줄의 장력에 의해 알람회로부에서 경보음을 발생시키는 것을 특징으로 하는 수위조절용 경보장치에 관한 것이다. 욕조, 수위, 경보