106 results about "Recumbent Position" patented technology

A patient positioner for maintaining a patient's position during a medical procedure is provided. The patient positioner includes a generally rectangular body anchoring portion having a longitudinally disposed head and tail ends and two transversely disposed opposing side ends, placeable atop an operating table. There are a pair of spaced apart chest straps, a pair of spaced apart support base straps, a pair of upper arm straps, and a pair of wrist straps. There is a generally rectangular substrate backing having a longitudinally disposed head and tail ends and two transversely disposed opposing side ends, substantially concentrically disposed on and fixedly attached to the body anchoring portion. In one embodiment, an extender strap is further provided to facilitate securement of the support base straps to a support structure. In use, the body anchoring portion is positioned under the patient's torso with the substrate backing side ends wrapped over the arms while the chest straps are brought over the patient's shoulders and criss-crossed over the patient's chest and secured on an opposing side rail while the upper arm and wrist straps are brought from underneath the patient's torso and wrapped over the patient's arms. The support base straps are placed through a break of the operating table and brought around the support base and secured to each other to prevent the patient from sliding toward the head end of the operating table in the Trendelenburg position.

An exercise machine includes a frame, an adjustable seat assembly, a means for slidably adjusting the seat assembly axially along the frame, a means for pivotally adjusting the seat assembly between a generally upright position and a recumbent position, an adjustable resistance assembly which includes rotatable pedals, and a display panel with means for providing omnidirectional positionability of the display panel. The exercise machine allows a user thereof to simultaneously perform crunching exercises and actively engage the adjustable resistance assembly in order to allow the user to reach the highest, optimized levels of cardiovascular fitness and calorie burning during a physical exercise interval.

A dual-posture Electric Assist Bicycle (EAB) permits a rider to assume a rider-upright position while peddling or a rider-recumbent position while coasting with the electric assist propulsion system engaged. The rider can alternate between positions safely and while in motion. The dual-posture EAB comprises: a seat assembly, a footrest assembly and an extended handlebar assembly. The EAB's seat assembly includes an inclined backrest that is typically affixed to the EAB's seat post. Left and right footrests are affixed near the EAB's headtube. The extended handlebar typically includes means for quickly repositioning the controls while under way to optimize ergonomics for whichever seating posture is being used. In another example of the invention the frame of the bicycle is foldable into a dolly configuration for easy moving and storage. In yet another example of the invention the seat assembly, extended handlebar assembly, footrest assembly and an electric assist propulsion system are provided in kit form for converting a standard peddle bicycle into a dual-posture EAB. In still another example of the invention a trailer is provided with the EAB for towing additional batteries.

An orthosis machine for providing therapeutic and/or rehabilitative functionalities including at least one of Continuous Passive Motion, Passive Range of Motion, Active Assistive Range of Motion, Active Range of Motion, Resistive Range of Motion, proprioception training and biofeedback from a seated, supine, or recumbent position. Therapeutic and/or rehabilitative functionalities provided by the orthosis machine may be powered by the user or a motor and may be used through one or more phases of post surgical and/or general rehabilitation and physical therapy from multiple angular positions.

A knee extension therapy apparatus is described. The apparatus is designed for use by a patient in a recumbent position having the foot of his leg to be treated elevated to a level above the surface upon which the patient user is resting. The knee extension therapy apparatus can be collapsed for easy transport.

The abdominal muscle and cycle workout machine is a workout machine that features a cycling apparatus working in conjunction with an abdominal roller machine. The abdominal muscle and cycle workout machine features a modified workout bench having curved contours that enable an end user to lie in a recumbent position in order to perform cycling exercises while simultaneously conducting exercise that targets abdominal muscles. The machine includes a torsion dial to adjust the tension on the cycling apparatus. The abdominal roller machine includes opposing handlebars that an end user grabs onto in order to perform abdominal crunches while simultaneously performing a cycling exercise.

It is disclosed foam mattresses or toppers, and methods of using them, comprising a top surface defining lateral deflective areas thanks to structural modifications of the foam comprising a plurality of slots, grooves, voids or channels. The invention (mattresses, toppers or methods) allows controlling postural alignment while providing ultra-low mattress-body interface pressures for all body areas regardless of recumbent position. The method comprises the step of providing into a core section of the mattress a plurality of structural modifications comprising slots, and/or voids, to form transversal deflective areas into the mattress. The invention is preferably achieved by CNC (Computer Numerical Control) cutting the structural modifications (channels, slots and voids) into the mattress foam which support each area of the body. It is also disclosed mattresses or toppers in which foam inserts are kept or removed from the channels to modulate the deflections on one or both sides of the mattress.

An apparatus and method for preventing decubitus ulcerations including a frame having a pair of frame supports spaced from each other. A mattress is supported on the frame between the frame supports. A pliable support material extends between the supports. The material is adapted to support an individual thereon in a generally recumbent position. A lift mechanism is disposed on the frame and operably connected to the support material. The lift mechanism adjusts the tension of the material so that the support has a first position resting on the mattress and a second position wherein the support is raised above the mattress.

The invention relates to medicine, and more particularly to gravity therapy, and can be used in the comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation of patients having neurological, cardiological and therapeutic profiles with circulatory insufficiency. The technical result is achieved in that the patient is placed in a right lateral recumbent position on an inversion table with their legs bent at the knees and the thighs spread at 30-60 degrees. The patient is secured by the pelvis with the aid of a soft securing device. The parameters of a cycle of oscillatory movements to be performed by the inversion table as the head part of the table is lowered or raised, i.e. variable angles of rotation about the longitudinal and transverse axes of the table, the oscillation frequency of the table and the maximum angle of inclination of the head part of the table, are set using an operating console. When in operation, the inversion table performs oscillatory movements changing the direction of rotation of the table about the axis and the angle of inclination of the table, the head part of the table being gradually lowered and returned to its starting position. Use of the claimed invention increases the efficacy of treatment of patient diseases related to circulatory insufficiency while avoiding negative effects on the patient in the form of reflex reactions, raised arterial pressure and the disruption of venous outflow from the vital organs.

A patient transfer apparatus includes a transfer arm for moving a top movable board on which the body of the patient is supported; a transfer arm housing fixed on a patient-moving bed frame so as to move the transfer arm; and a side protector laid on a patient bed so as to serve as a guide rail for enabling the transfer arm to easily move over the patient bed. The patient transfer apparatus enables the patient to simply lie on his/her side from a recumbent position such that the patient can be loaded or unloaded onto/from the patient-moving bed, thus minimizing inconveniences to the patient and easily moving the patient with fewer staff members.

The invention provides a multi-clinostatism bionic rotating bed and relates to medical equipment. The multi-clinostatism bionic rotating bed is used for supplying multiple clinostatisms to medical care and preventing and treating various lie-in-bed complications. The multi-clinostatism bionic rotating bed is formed by connecting a bed drawer 1, a bed drawer supporter 2, a rotating mechanism 3 (containing a rotating frame 31, a lateral rotating frame 32 and a linking rod 33), a seat frame 4, a seat frame inclining mechanism 5, a base 6, a power and power control device 7, and the like. The multi-clinostatism bionic rotating bed is characterized in that a parallelogram opxy structure is formed by a hinge joint o of the rotating frame 31 and the seat frame 4, a hinge joint p of the rotating frame 31 and the linking rod 33, a hinge joint x of the lateral rotating frame 32 and the seat frame 4 and a hinge joint y of the lateral rotating frame 32 and the linking rod 33.

A kneeling position static and dynamic balance training device comprises a frame, wherein an underbed device and a panel device are arranged on the frame, the underbed device comprises an underbed and an underbed resetting device, and the panel device comprises a panel frame and a panel. Good transition training from the recumbent position to the standing position is achieved by arranging a knee assembly and a back assembly, and more help is provided for a patient without the standing ability for long or temporarily, so that the patient begins rehabilitation training early; the use range is enlarged by arranging a knee rotating frame; the patient kneels on a knee protection pad and holds armrests with the hands, a brake compressing block is lifted up through a brake device to unlock a central spindle, the panel is driven to tilt when the body of the patient tilts, the panel frame drives a middle sliding sleeve and the central spindle to rotate around a cardan joint, the underbed resetting device, the knee assembly and the back assembly play a role in mechanical protection, safety in the training process of the patient is improved, and dynamic balance of the patient is trained by controlling the motion trail of the patient through a controller.

The invention concerns an adjustable bed (10) having zero wall clearance and zero gravity functionality. The bed comprises a frame (20) and an adjustable mattress support platform (11) having a plurality of articulated support sections (12, 16, 18) pivotally mounted with respect to one another for relative angular adjustment, and actuator means (52) for effecting coordinated movement of the support sections to reconfigure the bed, between a flat lowered configuration and a raised configuration for supporting an occupant in a zero gravity recumbent position. The actuator means comprises a single actuator, preferably a single linear actuator.

A car-transportable cradle for injured animals used to hold a pet in place while riding in a car. The apparatus includes a resting panel, a first wing, a second wing, a first handle, a second handle, a first harness-attachment point, a second harness-attachment point, a standing base, and a car-seat securing mechanism. The resting panel retains an injured animal in a semi-recumbent position. The first wing and the second wing enclose the sides of the resting panel preventing the injured animal from being displaced from the proper securing position. The first handle and the second handle provide the user with gripping surfaces to easily transport the present invention into and out or a passenger car. The standing base retains the present invention securely on top of the car-seat. The car-seat securing mechanism prevents the present invention ensure the present invention remains mounted when the car accelerates or changes direction.

A multipurpose personal blanket includes a blanket member having a front side opposite a back side and opposed side edges connecting the front and back sides, the blanket member having upper and lower ends extending between the side edges. The blanket includes a padded area proximate the blanket member upper end. The blanket member defines a hole proximate the padded area configured to receive the head of the person therethrough. The blanket member includes an elongate configuration such that a torso, legs, and feet are covered when the person's head is in the hole. The blanket includes a foot pocket attached to the back side of the blanket member that defines an interior space with an open top for access thereto. The hole is offset from the padded area so that a user's head is supported thereby when a wearer is in a recumbent position.

An infant carrier which supports one or more infants in a recumbent position on the back of a user. The infant carrier of present invention includes a central frame upon which an infant support assembly is mounted for carrying an infant in a position which supports the head, neck and body of the infant, so that an infant without sufficiently developed head and neck control may be carried safely and comfortably. The carrier includes a removable canopy for protecting carried infants from the elements. Additionally, the infant carrier enables a user to attach a storage bag or other items selected by the user.

The invention relates to a recumbent-position imaging correction method implemented by an X-ray machine. The recumbent-position imaging correction method includes steps of shifting a detector from a first location in a bed board to a second location outside the bed board along a first horizontal axial direction in a three-dimensional coordinate system; shifting a beam limiting device to align thecenter of a light field of the beam limiting device with the center of an effective imaging region of the detector at the second location; acquiring movement related parameters; acquiring values of afirst encoder on the basis of the movement related parameters when the beam limiting device is aligned with the detector at the first location, and utilizing the values as reference locations for thebeam limiting device in the first horizontal axial direction. The movement related parameters include the shifting distances of the detector along the first horizontal axial direction and values of the first encoder which corresponds to the beam limiting device when the beam limiting device is aligned with the detector positioned at the second location, and the first encoder is associated with movement in the first horizontal axial direction. The recumbent-position imaging correction method has the advantages that the detector is shifted to the outer side of the bed board, accordingly, the center of the light field of the beam limiting device and the detector can be corrected, and the recumbent-position imaging correction method is convenient and simple. The invention further relates to the X-ray machine.

The invention provides a horizontal cervical vertebra intermittent traction table and relates to a clinically-applied physiotherapy device. The intermittent traction table structurally comprises a physiotherapy bed and a cervical vertebra tractor fixedly installed on the physiotherapy bed, wherein the cervical vertebra tractor consists of a traction mechanism, a head and neck supporting mechanism, a detection device and an air pump. By controlling a pneumatic actuating mechanism, namely a small air cylinder, continuous traction under the given system pressure, pressure maintenance under the designated pressure and continuous traction and pressure maintenance hybrid intermittent traction under the situation that the set system pressure is gradually increased according to discrete quantity are achieved. In addition, the intermittent traction table has multiple automatic protection functions of preventing the dangers caused by a too large traction force, enables patients to accept traction treatment in multiple different traction modes and accordingly does not hurt the ligaments and muscles of the necks of patients in the traction treatment process.