Abstract:
Provided is an extensible device capable of switch, control, power and connection. Each extensible device includes a signal receiving device adapted to receive control signal and electrically connected to a small power source to control the small power source. The small power source is power-connected to an extensible structure. The extensible structure includes a transmission gear train whereby a massage device, coupled with one reinforced motor, controllably effects a plurality of massage techniques in conjunction with the at least an extensible device.
Abstract:
Treatment protocols for preparing a subject's skin to receive skin formulations having one or more active materials are provided. The devices and/or methods for carrying out the treatment protocols aim to increase the skin's ability for skin formulations to penetrate or infuse into the SC layers thereof. The treatment protocol includes the application of shearing forces in order to part, tear, or form fissures only in the Stratum Corneum (SC) of the subject's skin without inducing trauma in viable skin layers below the SC. After application of shearing forces to the skin, a skin formulation can be applied to the sheared areas of skin.
Abstract:
Provided is a hand exoskeleton device that is compact, lightweight, is worn at the fingers of a human body, and is capable of assisting in activities of daily living. The hand exoskeleton device performs motion conversion by means of a single drive means by means of a three-layer sliding spring mechanism, thereby transmitting motive force with respect to the metacarpophalangeal joints, the proximal interphalangeal joints, and the distal interphalangeal joints of the fingers of a human, thus being able to assist in activities of daily living. By means of the hand exoskeleton device, it is possible to achieve a device that supports the grasping action of the fingers of a human body in a manner that is more lightweight and compact than has been conventional. The hand exoskeleton device is characterized by being able to transmit a large driving force and being able to drive the flexion and extension of the three joints of the fingers by means of a single drive means. Furthermore, the device main body has flexibility, and so driving is possible in a safe manner.
Abstract:
In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a gearbox (16) assembly for a medical assist device having a motor assembly (14) and a leg support (18) is provided. The gearbox (16) assembly includes a worm (42) configured to be operably coupled to the motor assembly (14), and a worm gear (46) meshingly engaged with the worm (42). The worm gear (46) is configured to be operably coupled to the leg support (18), and the worm (42) and the worm gear (46) are configured to transfer rotary motion from the motor assembly (14) to the leg support (18) upon initiation of a force applied to the leg support (18).
Abstract:
There is provided an apparatus for upper body movement. The apparatus comprises a H-shaped cable-driven mechanism; two motors for driving the H-shaped cable-driven mechanism; and a manipulandum coupled to the H-shaped cable-driven mechanism for independent movement along x and y axes.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to devices and methods for exercising the lower limbs, in particular for exercising lower limbs. The devices are suitable for training the lower limbs of persons suffering from paraplegia or hemiplegia or musculoskeletal disorders in general. In some aspects, the present invention relates to powered articulated systems (ASs) and to the rehabilitation by aid of said ASs. The parallel or hybrid ASs of the invention are based on a parallel or hybrid, lambda-type framework and are controlled by a data processing unit. The ASs are preferably controlled by a closed-loop, real time control system.
Abstract:
[Problem] To reduce a length of time time required for centering of a shaft supported to move jet fluid ejectors with jet fluid ports and achieve a better efficiency in assembling components of a massage apparatus without adversely affecting mobility of the jet fluid ports. [Solution] This massage apparatus includes: a rotation drive unit (11); a shaft (9) supported by a bearing 27, the shaft (9) having one end side (9a) rotatably coupled to the rotary drive unit (11) and supported by a bearing (27), the shaft 9 further having another end side (9b) extending in a direction inside a liquid tank (1); screw gears (25A, 25B) mounted on the shaft (9); jet fluid ejectors having jet nozzles in their upper sections, the jet fluid ejectors being movable along the shaft (9) with the screw gears (25A, 25B) and rotatable in conjunction with rotations of the screw gears (25A, 25B); and a support mechanism that supports the other end side (9b) of the shaft (9) in a non-fixed manner.