Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for delivering electromagnetic energy to a patient's tissue with a reduction in the pain experienced by the patient. The tissue treatment apparatus includes a delivery device configured to transfer electromagnetic energy through the skin surface to a region of tissue and a vibration device mechanically coupled with the delivery device. The vibration device is configured to transfer mechanical vibrations through the skin surface to the region of tissue.
Abstract:
A vest for a human body has an air core coupled to a pulsator operable to subject the vest to pulses of air which applies and releases high frequency pressure forces to the body. The pulsator has two diaphragms connected to a brushless electric dc motor with rotary to reciprocating linear motion transmitting mechanisms comprising scotch yokes having anti-lash assemblies operable to generate air pulses in an air pulsing chamber. The diaphragms also increase the pressure in a manifold chamber. A check valve connects the manifold chamber with a pulsing chamber to allow pressurized air to flow from the manifold chamber into the pulsing chamber. An air flow control valve in communication with the manifold chamber is used to adjust the pressure of the air in the manifold and pulsing chambers. A programmable motor controller adjusts the duration of operation and speed of the motor to vary the operational time and frequency of the air pulses.
Abstract:
A therapeutic table construction which isolates a first portion of the patient's body to a fixed table portion and a second portion of the patient's body to a moveable table portion, and applies a distraction force to the moveable portion of the patient's body while positioning the portion of the patient's spine that is to be treated at an angle so as to isolate the portion of the patient's spine which receives the distraction force.
Abstract:
A system for resuscitation of a heart attack victim. The system includes CPR device which compresses the victim's chest, a defibrillator which may be used to defibrillate the patient, and an identification system for identifying the person operating the system. Depending on the identity of the operator, the system permits varying degrees of access to components and enablment of the functions of the various subsystems.
Abstract:
A skin cleanser includes a surface, such as a silicone surface, with at least one textured portion for transmitting vibrational tapping to the skin. The skin cleanser includes at least one oscillating motor for generating the tapping motion to the skin. The textured portion includes touch-points or a wave that transmit the tapping motion to skin in contact with the textured portions. The touch-points may include thicker and thinner formations of the touch-points to provide firmer or softer vibrations to the skin. The touch-points are within about 0.5 to 2.5 mm in diameter. One configuration includes multiple oscillating motors configured to provide different vibration frequencies at around 50-300 Hertz and operable simultaneously.
Abstract:
An operator supervising a wearer of an exoskeleton is verified by performing a verification routine on the operator using the exoskeleton. If the verification routine is unsuccessful, the exoskeleton is caused to follow a pre-established response routine. If the verification routine is successful, movement of the exoskeleton is allowed.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention provide a sexual massager that is configured to communicate (directly or indirectly) a message to a target in response to an occurrence of an event. The sexual massager may be a sexual aid. Messages may be generated based on various pre-sets and/or user selections established to determine a type of message, content for inclusion in the message, the target, the event, and other customizations. The content of the messages may be generated based on a variety of options, such as random, customized, or based on usage parameters, such as biometric, device settings, and temporal information.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a visual-assist robot includes a housing defining a base portion, an imaging assembly, a motorized wheel assembly positioned at the lower surface of the base portion, a processor disposed within the housing and communicatively coupled to the imaging assembly and the motorized wheel assembly, and a non-transitory memory device disposed within the housing. The imaging assembly generates image data corresponding to an environment, and at least a portion of the imaging assembly is configured to be disposed above the upper surface of the base portion. The non-transitory memory device stores machine-readable instructions that cause the processor to provide a drive signal to the motorized wheel assembly such that the motorized wheel assembly moves the visual-assist robot to a desired location within the environment, determine objects from the image data received from the imaging assembly, and transmit message data for receipt by a user.
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods for snore disrupting and prevention are disclosed. One apparatus includes: an inflatable bladder assembly configured to inflate and deflate to move a head of a user; a conduit connected to the bladder assembly and configured to extend at a distance from the bladder assembly; an air inflator connected to the conduit for inflating the bladder assembly through the conduit, the air inflator being at the distance from the bladder assembly when in use to minimize noise, radiation or discomfort for the user a controller in communication with the air inflator to actuate the air inflator to inflate the bladder assembly; and an audio processor in communication with the controller, the audio processor being configured to detect sound waves and transmit control commands to the controller to trigger cyclical actuation of the air inflator upon a trigger event.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for resolving a person's sleep disorders by applying low frequency vibration to a part of the body, said method comprising the use of mechanical vibrators (1) present on a first side of a plate type base member (9) for setting the plate type base member (9) in vibration in such a way that is second surface transmits mechanical vibration, comprising a plurality of low frequency pulse trains (100) which are conducted to a part of the person's body. The successive pulse trains of mechanical vibration to be transmitted in the invention to a specific part of the body comprise both—a plurality of first successive pulse trains (100; 101, 102, 103 . . . ) transmitted at successive time periods (T; T1, T2, T3 . . . ) to said part of the body, wherein a frequency (f) of vibration in each individual pulse train (100) is maintained constant (f; fa, fb, fc . . . ) over the course of a duration (T; T1, T2, T3 . . . ) of said pulse train (100), said constant frequency being within the range of 20-50 Hz and the vibration at the same time being such that pressure pulses (400) of said pulse train (100) have a contact power (I) with said part of the body within the range of 40-70 dB, whereby the constant frequencies (fa, fb, fc . . . ) of the successive pulse trains (100; 101, 102, 103 . . . ) to be transmitted to the part of the body at the successive time periods (T; T1, T2, T3 . . . ) are mutually different and change monotonously and mostly linearly, and—at least one second pulse train (100) transmitted to said part of the body, wherein pressure pulses (400) contained in the pulse train (100) have a frequency (f) fluctuating within the range of 20-50 Hz, preferably within the range of 20-40 Hz, over the course of 2-10 seconds, preferably over the course of 5-7 seconds, and said frequency changes in accordance with sine, triangle or square wave, preferably in accordance with sine wave.