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A motion control system includes an actuator having an actuation member, the actuation member having a proximal end attached to the actuator on a first side of a joint and a distal end attached to an anchor element attachment point on a second side of the joint. A first sensor is configured to output signals defining a gait cycle and a second sensor is configured to output signals representing a tensile force in the at least one actuation member. A controller receives the output signals from the sensors and actuates the actuator, during a first portion of the gait cycle, to apply a force greater than a predetermined threshold tensile force to the anchor element attachment point via the actuation member to generate a beneficial moment about the joint and to automatically actuate the actuator.

A device and method for enhancing skin piercing by microprotrusions involves pre-stretching the skin to enhance pathway formation when the microprotrusions are pressed into the skin. An expandable device includes skin engaging opposite ends that contact the skin surface so that when the device is expanded the skin is stretched. The skin is placed under a tension of about 0.01 to about 10 megapascals, preferably about 0.05 to 2 megapascals. The device has a plurality of microprotrusions which penetrate the skin while the skin is being stretched by the expanded device. Another stretching device employs suction for skin stretching.

A sanitary door opener in the form of an attachment to the bottom of a conventional door enables a user to pull open the door by engaging the attachment with his / her foot or shoe, thereby preventing hand contact with the door opener. The sanitary door opener preferably is manufactured from a single piece of durable and flexible metal material and is bent to form a front face, a bottom face, a rear face, a top face extending outwardly from the rear face, and a lip extending downwardly from the top face. The door opener is installed easily to a door by sliding the door opener under a door such that the front face contacts the front panel of the door, the bottom face contacts the bottom edge of the door and the rear face contacts the rear panel of the door. Once installed in the desired position, the door opener is secured to the door by mounting the front face to the door's front panel and the rear face to the door's rear panel.

A sanitary door opener in the form of an attachment to the bottom of a conventional door enables a user to pull open the door by engaging the attachment with his / her foot or shoe, thereby preventing hand contact with the door opener. The sanitary door opener preferably is manufactured from a single piece of durable and flexible metal material and is bent to form a front face, a bottom face, a rear face, a top face extending outwardly from the rear face, and a lip extending downwardly from the top face. The door opener is installed easily to a door by sliding the door opener under a door such that the front face contacts the front panel of the door, the bottom face contacts the bottom edge of the door and the rear face contacts the rear panel of the door. Once installed in the desired position, the door opener is secured to the door by mounting the front face to the door's front panel and the rear face to the door's rear panel.

An improved whisk and method therefor is disclosed. The whisk has an attachment end dimensioned to be coupled to an electric mixer and has coils coupled about and along at least a portion of the length of its tines. The coils scrape ingredients from the rim, inner walls, and bottom of a mixing bowl and move the ingredients in a substantially inward and substantially downward direction toward the middle of the whisk during whisking. And the substantially downward spiral shape of the coils cuts through the ingredients in a horizontal and diagonal pattern which moves the ingredients at a much faster rate.

An air stabilization system employing two parallel, opposite-facing Coanda nozzles, with each nozzle exhausting gas at opposite directions, subjects a moving flexible web to opposing forces effective to create local tension within the web. Each nozzle includes an elongated slot that is perpendicular to the path of the moving web. The nozzles serve as separate points along the machine direction for controlling the height of the web. The operative surface with the nozzles can exhibit a flush surface. The nozzles can be formed on elevated structures on the operative surface. The operative surface can be covered with a transparent substrate to minimize shape distortions on the moving web and to prevent debris from collecting around the sensor. By modulating the velocities of gases exiting the nozzles, the shape of the web can be manipulated to present a planar contour. The air stabilization system can be incorporated into a caliper scanner.

A wearable shoe tree is provided to be inserted within the interior of various types of shoes, thereby helping maintain the original shape of the shoe and preventing the front area (or toe box area), side walls, and heal from creasing and wrinkling over time. The wearable shoe tree can be comfortably worn and keeps the shape of a shoe whether the shoe is being worn or not. In addition to maintaining the shape and aesthetics of the shoe, the can also be used as an aid to athletic shoe customization. Modifications can be made to the shoe tree to allow it to be permanently affixed into the shoe or to allow it to be used by handicapped individuals for aesthetic purposes.

A collectable mounting device is configurable to a wall-mounted configuration, and a horizontal support surface (or shelf) mounted configuration. In the wall-mounted configuration, support members are secured together via a fastener through the adjustment slots such that support channels extend in the same direction to support the collectable on a wall. In the shelf-mounted configuration, the support members are fastened together such that the support channels extend in opposite directions, and a tensioning member is inserted between the support members in opposed tensioning member receiving slots to flex the support members away from each other. A packaging method includes stacking the support members and tensioning member to align holes therein; wrapping a label around the stacked support members and tensioning member to align holes in the label and holes in the support members and tensioning member; and inserting a fastener through the aligned holes.

A device for dispensing a rolled web of material having a plurality of laterally-extending, longitudinally-spaced lines of perforation. The device has a frame for supporting the rolled web such that lengths of the web are removed from the roll in a direction of advancement as the roll rotates. An infeed roller pair is rotatably mounted on the frame. The infeed roller pair provides a nip therebetween for receiving the web from the roll and for moving it forward in the direction of advancement. A pair of delivery rollers is rotatably mounted on the frame in spaced relation with the first pair of rollers. The second pair of rollers receives the web from the first roller pair and provides a nip therebetween for moving the web in the direction of advancement. Motor means drives the infeed roller pair and the delivery roller pair. Brake means is affixed to the infeed roller pair for slowing the rotational speed thereof relative to the delivery roller pair whereby sufficient tension is created in a length of web located between said roller pairs to tear the web across one of the lines of perforation. Actuation means selectively actuates the brake means during advancement of the web by the delivery rollers.

The steering system according to the invention provides a means of coordinating the movements of the two steering handles on a machine such as light tricycle type vehicles propelled by a pedal (5) and propulsion arms (6). The steering system comprises two handles (8) installed free to pivot, each handle being installed at the end of one of the propulsion arms (6) and a first cable (10) being fixed to the bottom of each handle. The second end is fixed to the steering shaft (9) of the tricycle. A second cable connects the two handles to each other to coordinate the movement of the handles (8). Application to leisure tricycles, light vehicles in general, indoor sports and medical re-education apparatus and static game facilities for leisure parks.

A method and apparatus include a therapeutic or developmental apparel that includes hardware and / or software for stimulating a muscle. Such apparel may comprise, for instance, of: a glove, a uniform, a shoe, a sock, a vest, a sleeve, a shirt, a hat, a helmet, a brace, a suspender, eye wear, a pad, jewelry, a watch and pants. A muscle of a user may be stimulated by the garment as the user moves, such as a when a golfer practices her swing. Combining such muscle stimulation with the act of practicing the movement of the swing has a synergistic effect of training the muscle as it builds strength. Similarly, a partial paralytic may regain strength in their hand by wearing a vest or other garment configured to transcutaneously deliver a stimulating signal. Where desired, the garment may include at least one electrode configured to deliver a stimulating signal to the wearer. In another or the same embodiment, wired electrodes may extend from the garment or an adjacent signal generator to the wearer. This configuration may allow other, targeted muscles to be concurrently stimulated while the user wears the garment.

A device and method for enhancing skin piercing by microprotrusions involves pre-stretching the skin to enhance pathway formation when the microprotrusions are pressed into the skin. An expandable device includes skin engaging opposite ends that contact the skin surface so that when the device is expanded the skin is stretched. The skin is placed under a tension of about 0.01 to about 10 megapascals, preferably about 0.05 to 2 megapascals. The device has a plurality of microprotrusions which penetrate the skin while the skin is being stretched by the expanded device. Another stretching device employs suction for skin stretching.

A frame assembly for picture displays includes support frame elements that have support surfaces on an interior side for supporting a flexible picture carrier. A clamping frame element is pivotally mounted on the support frame element and will move from an open position wherein the picture carrier can be placed onto the support surface, to a closed position in which a portion of the clamping frame element forces the flexible picture carrier toward a recessed flange to create a tension in the picture carrier. A cam tensioning element is used for holding and locking the clamping frame element in its closed position. The cam can be made adjustable if desired.

A motion control system includes an actuator having an actuation member, the actuation member having a proximal end attached to the actuator on a first side of a joint and a distal end attached to an anchor element attachment point on a second side of the joint. A first sensor is configured to output signals defining a gait cycle and a second sensor is configured to output signals representing a tensile force in the at least one actuation member. A controller receives the output signals from the sensors and actuates the actuator, during a first portion of the gait cycle, to apply a force greater than a predetermined threshold tensile force to the anchor element attachment point via the actuation member to generate a beneficial moment about the joint and to automatically actuate the actuator.

An air stabilization system employing two parallel, opposite-facing Coanda nozzles, with each nozzle exhausting gas at opposite directions, subjects a moving flexible web to opposing forces effective to create local tension within the web. Each nozzle includes an elongated slot that is perpendicular to the path of the moving web. The nozzles serve as separate points along the machine direction for controlling the height of the web. The operative surface with the nozzles can exhibit a flush surface. The nozzles can be formed on elevated structures on the operative surface. The operative surface can be covered with a transparent substrate to minimize shape distortions on the moving web and to prevent debris from collecting around the sensor. By modulating the velocities of gases exiting the nozzles, the shape of the web can be manipulated to present a planar contour. The air stabilization system can be incorporated into a caliper scanner.

The steering system according to the invention provides a means of coordinating the movements of the two steering handles on a machine such as light tricycle type vehicles propelled by a pedal (5) and propulsion arms (6).The steering system comprises two handles (8) installed free to pivot, each handle being installed at the end of one of the propulsion arms (6) and a first cable (10) being fixed to the bottom of each handle. The second end is fixed to the steering shaft (9) of the tricycle. A second cable connects the two handles to each other to coordinate the movement of the handles (8).Application to leisure tricycles, light vehicles in general, indoor sports and medical re-education apparatus and static game facilities for leisure parks.

The invention discloses a moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging essence and a preparation method thereof. The essence of the invention consists of betaine, EDTA-disodium, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, xanthan gum, carbomer, ruscus aculeate root extract, pigments, a pH regulator, ceramide-3, butanediol, p-hydroxyacetophenone, a preservative, sodium hyaluronate, beta-glucan, bio-saccharide gum-1, argania spinosa kernel oil, an emulsifier, hydrolyzed elastin, hydrolyzed collagen and water. The preparation method is simple, and uniformly mixes the raw materials in batches. The essence of the invention is added with active ingredients such as the ruscus aculeate root extract, the argania spinosa kernel oil, the sodium hyaluronate, the beta-glucan, the hydrolyzed elastin, the hydrolyzedcollagen and the like, and has excellent anti-inflammatory, whitening, moisturizing and skin tightening effects, namely has a good repairing effect on aged and damaged skin.

The invention discloses essence liquid capable of activating skin vitality and restraining aging. The essence liquid capable of activating the skin vitality and restraining aging comprises, by mass, 2,000,000-4,000,000 activity units / g of SOD, 3-9% of collagen, 3-5% of ceramide, 0.06-0.1% of recombinant human epidermal growth factor, 2-5% of chrysanthellum indicum extract, 1-3% of snail slime extract, 1-4% of B-glucan, 0.5-2% of hyaluronic acid, 4-8% of tocopherol, 1-2% of vitamin C and the balance mineral water. By means of the essence liquid capable of activating the skin vitality and restraining aging, blocked pores are unchoked, the sterilization and inflammation removing effects are achieved, water needed by skins is supplemented, activity and elasticity of cells are roundly enhanced, skin tightness degree is increased, dim metabolites on epidermis are removed, and the essence liquid can assist in healing damaged tissues and tightening the skins.

An improvised guide rod assembly for semiautomatic firearms is provided for adjusting the tensile force on a spring internal to the firearm. The assembly included a guide member distending distally from the firearm's forward components, creates a tension in the mechanical workings of the firearm during discharge, and enhances accuracy, bullet velocity, and defensive functionality. A guide rod positions inside a firearm guide channel, protruding outside the firearm from a distal end. The guide member passes through a similarly sized and dimensioned spring. Tension on the spring transfers to an adjacent firearm slide member, whereby during discharge of the firearm, the slide member meets resistance while in motion. Using the adjustable guide rod to realize spring resistance increases, the velocity of a bullet is improved as is control of the firearm after recoil. The guide rod also serves as a close proximity weapon.

A safety device for a motor vehicle comprising an inflatable curtain having an upper edge and a lower edge. The upper edge is to be mounted within the interior of a motor vehicle. A first portion of an elongate, flexible element such as a cord extends from a mounting point on the lower edge over a pulley to a sliding ring. A second portion of the cord extends from the mounting point through a guide round a lower pulley through the ring to a lower anchoring point. As the inflatable element inflates so the mounting point on the lower edge moves downwardly, and a triangle of tension is created between the upper pulley, the lower pulley and the mounting point.

An adapter system for attachment to a surfboard leash plug receive bar. The adapter system is able to be secured to and removed from a surfboard without any damage or alteration done to the surfboard. The adapter attaches to the surfboard leash plug and provides a surfboard tail mount for devices, including but not limited to a camera.

A tensioning device for installing tree stands that includes a drive end and a cable output end to attach to a medium that is placed around a tree. The tensioning device creates more tension in the medium than is generally able to be applied by hand with ratchet straps or chains, which provides safer installation of a tree stand or climbing ladder. The tensioning device includes a drive system that can be driven with standard power tools or hand tools to retract a cable. The tensioning device may be designed with or without a clutch feature. The clutch feature allows for a desired cable tension to be reached for each installation and provides feedback to the operator when the correct tension is reached. The tensioning device includes an external bracket or hook for easily attaching to a tree stand or climbing ladder.

The invention provides a tea saponin cleanser and a preparation method thereof and relates to the technical field of daily necessities. The tea saponin cleanser provided by the invention is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 10-20 parts of tea saponin, 5-10 parts of althea extractive, 6-12 parts of sea algae extracts, 2-4 parts of squalane, 5-10 parts of surfactant, 3-6parts of full-carbon aerogel, 2-4 parts of dextran sulfate, 1-3 parts of collagen, 4-9 parts of grape seed oil and 6-12 parts of deionized water. No harmful substance is generated to the raw materialsof the tea saponin cleanser and the preparation method provided by the invention; the tea saponin cleanser is low in alkalinity and irritation; after the tea saponin cleanser is used for cleaning face, the skin is free from phenomena of water loss, dry and rough feel, tightness and the like; the tea saponin cleanser can be easily cleaned, no residue is leaved after cleaning and the moisturizing property is excellent.

A wearable resistance apparatus includes a waist band and a pair of leg resistance assemblies. Each leg resistance assembly includes a leg anchor, a foot anchor and at least one resistance band. The resistance bands preferably attach between a waist area and a foot area of a wearer and each extend down a rear of the wearer's legs. When the resistance bands are moved into a resistant position, tension is created in lower body muscles of the wearer, such as gluteal muscles, hamstring muscles and / or calf muscles. The wearable resistance apparatus provides exercise to the wearer during everyday activities and also provides enhanced exercise when performing activities such as walking, cycling, jogging and running.

A collectable mounting device is configurable to a wall-mounted configuration, and a horizontal support surface (or shelf) mounted configuration. In the wall-mounted configuration, support members are secured together via a fastener through the adjustment slots such that support channels extend in the same direction to support the collectable on a wall. In the shelf-mounted configuration, the support members are fastened together such that the support channels extend in opposite directions, and a tensioning member is inserted between the support members in opposed tensioning member receiving slots to flex the support members away from each other. A method of using a collectable mounting device comprises the steps of configuring the support members in a first configuration for supporting a collectable on a wall and a second configuration for supporting a collectable on a horizontal surface.

The invention relates to the technical field of skin care products, and discloses a whitening and tightening essence care solution. The whitening and tightening essence care solution comprises the following components in parts by weight of 1-5 parts of propylene glycol, 1-3 parts of trehalose, 2-4 parts of nicotinamide, 0.1-1 part of hexapeptide, 3-5 parts of multivitamins, 2-4 parts of an arbutin extract, 2-4 parts of a hamamelis virginiana extract, 2-4 parts of a centella asiatica extract, 1-2 parts of glycerol, 0.5-3 parts of hydrolyzed collagen and 55-80 parts of deionized water. The invention further provides a preparation method of the whitening and tightening essence care solution. The preparation method comprises the following steps of S1, preparing a first mixed solution; and S2, preparing a second mixed solution. The whitening and tightening essence care solution can restore skin elasticity through the hamamelis virginiana extract and other components so as to have the effect of tightening skin, can promote melanin metabolism through the arbutin extract, nicotinamide and other components so as to have the whitening effect, can be stored in a vacuum bottle, and can prevent oxidative deterioration and bacterium breeding.