Abstract:
A therapeutic electronic range of motion apparatus (10) includes a remote subsystem (12) for generating motion commands which are transmitted to a local subsystem (44) at an orthosis, prosthesis or CPM machine. The local subsystem (44) includes a local controller (60) for controlling and monitoring the position, speed, and direction of an actuator (62) which moves an orthotic brace, prosthesis or CPM machine mounting. The apparatus is programmable enabling a patient to program stopping positions which thereafter are selectable by command. When the actuator is not in motion the local controller (60) enters a sleep mode to conserve power. The controller (60) is automatically awakened when a motion command is received.
Abstract:
Gegenstand der Erfindung ist ein Massagegerät, wobei in einer senkrechten Führungssäule 1 ein Zylinder- /Kol-benaggregat 10 angeordnet ist, wobei seitlich an der Führungssäule 1 Zahnstangen 4 angebracht sind. In diese Zahnstangen 4 greifen Ritzel 5 ein, die die Bürsten 7 tragen, wobei die Lagerung in Gehäusehälften 8 erfolgt, die auf der Führungssäule 1 nach oben und unten gleiten. Die Gehäusehälften 8 sind über Verbindungsstangen 12 und eine Quertraverse 11 mit der Kolbenstange 9 des Zylinder-/ Kolbenaggregates 10 verbunden. Mit Hilfe eines Steuerventils 15 läßt sich eine automatische Umsteuerung in den jeweiligen Endlagen des Bürstenaggregates erzielen.
Abstract:
In a mattress massage system, at least one massage actuator is provided for the generation of a massaging force that acts on a mattress in a direction perpendicular to the reclining area of the mattress. The system is configured to generate the massaging force with a time-variant intensity, which comprises a fundamental frequency and at least one superposition frequency, which is higher than the fundamental frequency.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a non-intrusive rehabilitation device (1) suitable for rehabilitating a patient's joint, the joint connecting a first extremity portion to a second extremity portion. The rehabilitation device (1) comprises first grabbing means (11), adapted to grab the first extremity portion; second grabbing means (12), adapted to grab the second extremity portion; and motion means. The motion means are adapted to move the first (11) and/or second (12) grabbing means to cause both a rotation and a translation relative movements between the first grabbing means (11) and the second grabbing means (12), thus performing a joint extension or flexion and traction.
Abstract:
A cap assembly for removable attachment to a non-mechanized masturbation device is provided. The cap assembly comprises at least one moveable extension member, and at least one actuator adapted to move the extension member. The actuator may include a motor. The actuator is adapted to move the extension member in one or more selected directions, such that the extension member can contact an elastomeric gel provided as part of the non-mechanized masturbation device, and move a portion of the elastomeric gel to impart sensation to a user.
Abstract:
An exoskeleton comprises a torso brace, configured to be coupled to a torso of a user, and a leg support, configured to be coupled to a leg of the user. A plurality of links couples the torso brace to the leg support. The plurality of links includes a first link, coupled to the torso brace at a first pivot point, and a second link, coupled to the leg support at a second pivot point. The first link is coupled to the second link through a third pivot point located between the first and second pivot points. The first pivot point enables adduction of the leg support, and the third pivot point enables abduction of the leg support.
Abstract:
Control system (200) for a strengthening glove (100) with fingers (101-105), comprising a force detecting sensor means (210) for detecting, at different measurement locations (211-218) on the palm side (106) of said glove fingers, a respective force between a finger (11-15) and a contact surface, further arranged to impart a force to respective glove fingers, bending them towards a gripping position, further arranged to read measurement values from the strengthening feedback loop based upon the measurement values. The invention is characterised in that a predetermined pattern is detected, comprising certain measurement values, in that, when the said pattern is not detected and the actuating means are controlled according to a first program, and further when the said pattern is detected, they are controlled according to a second program, which first and second programs are different.
Abstract:
Insole compression systems apply intermittent pressure to a foot or other body part, for example in order to increase circulation and facilitate removal of metabolic waste. The insole compression systems, including actuators and batteries, may be fully contained within a removable insole, and are thus discreet and easy to use. In exemplary insole compression systems, extension springs and a torsion spring interact with an a-frame to deliver an approximately constant extension force.