Abstract:
A breathing mask for covers the nostrils of the user and supplies humidified gas for breathing to the nostrils comprising: a first member, for example a cushion (30), which abuts the face of a user and covers the nostrils and comprises a first port (32a) which takes in gas for breathing; and a second member, for example a frame (20), having a rigidity greater than that of the first member, which covers at least a portion of the first member and comprises a second port (22a) connected to a means for transport of the gas for breathing and which mates with the first port portion; wherein the first member has water repellent properties.
Abstract:
A method of neurostimulation may include delivering a modulated electrical signal to a patient through galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) and delivering a time varying thermal waveform to the patient through caloric vestibular stimulation (CVS) simultaneous with the delivery of the modulated electrical signal through GVS.
Abstract:
A method of neurostimulation may include delivering a modulated electrical signal to a patient through galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) and delivering a time varying thermal waveform to the patient through caloric vestibular stimulation (CVS) simultaneous with the delivery of the modulated electrical signal through GVS.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a white noise generating apparatus, and more specially, relates to a white noise generating headset for stress relaxation and concentration improvement, and a white noise generating method using same, which measure a voice, a pulse wave, a skin current, and a skin current using a headset used in a telephone conversion or study and then generate white noise in an ear set part of the headset so as to relieve stress and improve concentration, the white noise generating headset for stress relaxation and concentration improvement according to the present invention, comprises: a headset (10) comprising a microphone (11) for outputting the voice to a communication line (30), a sound outputting unit (12) for outputting the voice inputted from the communication line (30), and a sensing unit (13) which is capable of sensing at least one of a pulse wave, a skin current, a skin temperature, and a white noise generating apparatus (20) comprising a stress calculating unit for calculating a stress index from the voice outputted from the microphone (11), a white noise generating unit (23) for generating white noise and outputting same to the sound output unit (12), and a control unit (27) for controlling the white noise generating unit (23) to output white noise sound according to the stress index calculated from the stress calculating unit so that the stress level may be normal.
Abstract:
Device (1) for nebulisation of a physiological liquid including a cup-shaped body (2) defining a reservoir for the physiological liquid; a cap (7) couplable in a fluid-tight manner to a lateral wall (4) of the cup-shaped body; at least one nebulisation nozzle (8) carried by the cap; and pumping means (10) integrally carried by the cup-shaped body; in which the cap (7) integrally carries a dispensing valve (11) with press-opening provided with a nipple (12) which projects cantilevered from the cap to removably receive the nebulisation nozzle and which is provided, on the opposite side of the nipple, with a tube (20) connected to the nipple and which extends within the cup-shaped body; the pumping means including a suction opening (21) for ambient air and a delivery opening (22) closed by a non-return valve (23) and which opens within the cup-shaped body, beyond a maximum filling level thereof (L).
Abstract:
Provided is a small and light device for treating Meniere's disease and similar conditions that is transported by a patient and gives a safe and correct treatment when used by the patient. The portable device 10 treats Meniere's disease and similar conditions by introducing pressure pulses to the ear canal so as to vibrate the auditory ossicles through the tympanic membrane. It comprises a pump unit 20 for generating the pressure pulses, the earpiece 80 for transmitting the pressure pulses to the tympanic membrane, and the controller 50 for controlling the pump unit 20. The period, pressure, width, and frequency of the pressure pulses are adjustable.
Abstract:
An external ear canal pressure regulation device including a fluid flow generator and an earpiece having a first axial earpiece conduit fluidicly coupled to the fluid flow generator, whereby the earpiece has a compliant earpiece external surface configured to sealably engage an external ear canal as a barrier between an external ear canal pressure and an ambient pressure.
Abstract:
It comprises a flexible sleeve (16) extending along a resonator (10), being held between two opposing surfaces (17, 18) thereof, one of these surfaces belonging to a solid (12) able to vibrate under the effect of a transducer (11) with a movement component (M), which subjects the sleeve (16) to repeated compressions of cross section, encouraging the fluid to flow. This yields a device that occupies very little space, is able to deliver clearly determined micro-flows, and is able to be leak-free when the excitation of the transducer (11) is interrupted. One possible application of the device is the delivery of medicinal products or other fluids to living organisms during surgical interventions or periodically, the device then being carried or borne by the living organism or implanted therein.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to pulse oximeter probes that are configured to be placed, respectively, across the septum or nares of the nose. These probes are fabricated to provide signals to estimate arterial oxygen saturation. The present invention also relates to a combined nasal pulse oximeter probe/nasal cannula. In certain embodiments, an additional limitation of a control means to adjust the flow rate of such gas is provided, where such control is directed by the blood oxygen saturation data obtained from the pulse oximeter probe.
Abstract:
The present disclosure pertains to a pillow system, in particular a pillow system that surrounds the subject's head, and moves with the subject. In some embodiments, the pillow system provides sound suppression. In some embodiments used with positive airways pressure (“PAP”) systems, the pillow system includes a tube that delivers breathable gas to a mask.