585 results about "Ambulation Devices" patented technology

This present embodiment relates generally to the electrical treatment of malignant tumors and neoplasms by applying a voltage to affected tissue. Devices and various adaptations therein are described for use in electrical therapy. Additionally, various ambulatory devices are described which advantageously increase versatility of the electrical therapy system. The ambulatory devices may include an internal and external power source and/or a first and second power source. The ambulatory devices may also include communication means for communicating between various portions of the device.

Apparatus and methods are provided for automated movement of an umbrella. An apparatus can be manually or automatically actuated to move the umbrella so as to provide more or less shade as desired by the user. For example, an apparatus is provided which can automatically move an umbrella to follow the movement of the sun. The apparatus can provide maximum or minimum shade (as desired) to the user throughout the day and/or can change the angle of the umbrella with little or no effort by the user. An adjustable umbrella apparatus comprising a ballast-shifting means is also provided.

A mobility device includes stored orientation and an operative orientation. Further the mobility device includes a frame, the frame having a front leg assembly including a pair of front legs, and a rear leg assembly including a pair of rear legs. Each of the front and rear leg assemblies including at least one cross member spanning the legs thereof, the cross members structured to have a variable width so as to effectively vary an overall width of the mobility device and reduce the width when in the stored orientation. Further, at least one of the leg assemblies includes a lower portion wherein the wheels are included, the lower portion disposable into a non-operative storage position that at least partially defines a reduced longitudinal dimension of the mobility device when in the stored orientation.

An ergonomic keyboard that alleviates repetitive stress injuries by eliminating static repetition in the use of keyboards. The keyboard includes a plurality of key zones, the key zones being adapted to move. The zones are moved by moving means. The key zones move when any one or more of predetermined conditions occur such as a set time, number of keystrokes, time interval, keystrokes in a zone or area, preprogrammed injury status, preprogrammed injury prevention, programmed diagnosed condition, key temperature, keyboard vibration, manual adjustment, and user pattern or preference.

A surgical access device for use in laparoscopic surgical procedures includes a housing portion and at least one moveable device port. The housing portion has an axial bore extending therethrough, defining a central axis of the surgical access device. The at least one moveable device port is moveable about an annular path corresponding to an annular seal member. Each moveable device port defines a lumen extending therethrough, and each lumen is substantially parallel to the central axis of the surgical access device.

The invention discloses an omni-mobile balance capacity assessing and training system of stroke patients. The omni-mobile balance capacity assessing and training system structurally comprises a fixingdevice, a safe device, a moving device, a data collecting device, a data processing and displaying device and a visual interference device; on the basis of multi-mode signal collecting and processingand by combining friendly human-computer interaction between voice prompt and the tested persons, a human body balance capacity assessing virtual task based on the Unity 3D design is completed by thestroke patients, information such as age, gender, stature, weight, pressure center path, heart rate, blood pressure, electromyographic signal and joint angle of the stroke patients are obtained accurately, and balance capacity assessing results of the stroke patients are comprehensively given; the system can further automatically formulate a corresponding training scheme according to the assessing results, and balance capacity training of the stroke patients is achieved by combining a balance capacity training game in VR glasses; and the omni-mobile balance capacity assessing and training system is simple in structure, easy and convenient to operate, capable of moving omni-directionally and high in reliability, and has good promotional value.

An articulating device for aiding a user, such as, a surgeon or other medical practitioner, in manipulating a hand-actuated articulating device by providing a powered force used for moving the device, thus reducing or eliminating the need for the user to provide all the force required to move the device. The articulating device includes an input device, which receives one or more user inputs to direct a slave portion to perform work. The articulating device further includes a control portion that assists in transferring user input to the slave portion, and that further provides power assistance to at least partially drive the slave portion, in combination with the user input received by the input device.

A therapeutic bed is arranged so that its inclination is adjusted by a bed inclination adjusting device provided to a rotation drive device disposed in a Y-direction moving device. The bed inclination adjusting device supports the therapeutic bed at three points by its three inclination adjusters. Each of the inclination adjusters converts the rotation of a motor into the rectilinear motion of a slider, and varies the level of a universal joint provided to the therapeutic bed by a support rod rotatably attached to the slider. This allows the inclination angle of the therapeutic bed to be varied. The provision of the bed inclination adjusting device reduces the number of drive devices for positioning the therapeutic bed, thereby decreasing the cumulative value of errors in all drive devices.

The invention relates to a flexible assembly for use in a region of a medical or surgical device. In preferred embodiments, the flexible region comprises a set of pull wires for controllably moving a treatment end of the device, and elements to separate the pull wires and maintain the integrity of the shaft of the flexible region in order to improve the operating aspects of the device. The devices and methods can be especially useful in ablation treatments, such as ablation at cardiac or epicardial tissues.

A personal assisting device that helps a person return to the standing position after they have been seated on a toilet. The assisting device is adapted for attachment to almost any toilet. The toilet's seat is removed, the assisting device is slid around the toilet's bowl, and the seat is re-attached to the device. A control switch is provided that allows the user to move the device's flexible chair frame from the seated position to the raised position. When the flexible chair frame is in the raised position, the user is assisted to the standing position. Two electric motors are used to move the device between the seated and raised positions, in the preferred embodiment.

A system is provided including an implantable device configured to be implanted subcutaneously within a patient, a clinician monitoring and control device, an optional patient mobile device, a remote server and/or at least one data analyst device used by a data analyst. The implantable device may communicate with any or all of the monitoring and control device, the mobile device and/or the remote server through the charging device or by establishing a direct wireless connection with each such device. The data analyst device may establish a direct connection with the remote server and also may establish a connection with the monitoring and control device and the mobile device. By analyzing and reviewing the data generated by the implantable device, the data analyst may diagnose a medical condition or indicate a heightened risk of a condition.

Stretching apparatus for use in stretching the lower limbs of a human subject is disclosed. The apparatus (500) comprises at least one cradle configured to support a leg, or part thereof, of said subject, said cradle moveable between a non-stretching position and a stretching position. At least one cradle movement means (504) is provided operable to move said cradle between said non-stretching and stretching positions. The cradle movement means (504) comprises first movement means configured to move said cradle through a first plane of movement and second movement means configured to rotate said cradle through a second plane of movement transverse to said first plane of movement.

A virtual spin wheel control method of a mobile device having a rotation sensor has steps of generating a spin wheel image, dividing the spin wheel image into multiple target zones with each target zone corresponding to a selection result, setting up an initial alignment direction on the spin wheel image, receiving rotation data from the rotation sensor and calculating a rotation angle, adding the rotation angle to determine a final alignment direction, and determining a target zone to which the final alignment direction points and executing an operation corresponding to the selection result designated to the target zone. By spinning the mobile device to mimic Wheel of Fortune game, a selection result can be determined in place of the random number generator algorithm and the entire process is viewed by users. Accordingly, the virtual spin wheel control method is trustworthy and increases the effect of virtual reality vividly.

A device for inducing better sleep embedded with music having a tempo of about sixty to about eighty beats-per-minute. Listening to music with a tempo of approximately 60 to approximately 80 beats-per-minute results in significantly better sleep quality, better perceived sleep quality, longer sleep duration and greater sleep efficiency. Embodiments of the device can include, among other things, an alarm clock, a pillow, mobile, sleep mask, crib or a stuffed toy for use with children. Embodiments of the device including a travel clock, travel pillow, or mobile device allowing the device to be easily transported for purposes of inducing better sleep during travel are also contemplated.

The invention discloses a fish behavior and nerve observation and research device and method. A side-face camera is installed on one side of a fish tank, and the other side of the fish tank is provided with an installation support. A top-surface camera, a stimulation controller, a rotating arm angle control stepping motor, a rotating arm and a rotating arm fixing support are installed on the installation support. Stimulation horizontal movement control devices are installed on the rotating arm, stimulation height control stepping motors are installed on the horizontal movement control devices and connected with height control connecting lines, the height control connecting lines are connected with stimulation points, and stimulation assemblies are installed on the stimulation points. A computer is used for controlling the cameras and the stimulation controller. The observation and research method includes the steps that three-dimensional calculation is performed on fish behaviors, calculation and analysis are performed on the fish behaviors, and fish nerve research is performed through sound, light, electricity, drug stimulation and fish behavior analysis. According to the fish behavior and nerve observation and research device and method, wider and deeper cognition to fish behaviors and nerves is performed, and the fish behavior and nerve observation and research device and method have a great effect in the field of human life science research.

A method of measuring a pulse wave velocity difference in a mobile device includes: obtaining electrocardiogram (ECG) information of an object through a first electrode that contacts a first surface of the object and is included in the mobile device and a second electrode that contacts a second surface of the object and is included in the mobile device; obtaining blood flow change information of the first surface and the second surface by using a first optical sensor that contacts the first surface and is included in the mobile device and a second optical sensor that contacts the second surface and is included in the mobile device; obtaining pulse wave velocity information to the first surface and pulse wave velocity information to the second surface based on the obtained ECG information and the obtained blood flow change information of the first surface and the second surface; and measuring pulse wave velocity difference information based on the pulse wave velocity information to the first surface and the second surface.

An amputee mobility device includes a wheeled frame, and seat with webbed pocket for receiving an amputated leg. The seat is adjustable height adjustable, as is the pocket for customizing to individuals. Adjustable handles allow amputees to move themselves, or allow a helper to push like a wheelchair. In one form, the frame includes front and rear articulated subframes. In another form, the wheeled frame forms an elongated rigid frame, with two fixed-axle wheels and two rear-located steerable wheels and one front-located steerable wheel. In another form, the frame includes two fixed-axle wheels and two steerable wheels arranged to function somewhat like a wheeled walking cane. Optional features include outriggers for leg protection, a foldable frame for compact storage and shipment, bicycle-like lockable hand brakes, a seat without aperture for supporting a lower leg extending horizontally, storage shelves, and cup holders.