Abstract:
A sexual stimulation method which discloses using a plurality of light sources for photostimulation and microbe reduction of the vagina, clitoris, or both; a plurality of vibrators for mechanical stimulation of the vagina, clitoris, or both; a plurality of modes of operation for achieving improved sexual stimulation in a user; a handle for ease of operation; a controller and programmable memory for containing modes of operation and driving the light sources and vibrators of the invention; a vaginal finger; a clitoral finger; a handle for ease of use; a keypad for user entry of commands; a charging and programming port; and a power source which may be a rechargeable battery which may be rechargeable by direct, inductive or other means.
Abstract:
Single- or dual-bladder devices for remote ischemic preconditioning and blood pressure monitoring are disclosed along with various oscillometry-based and other methods for detecting systolic and diastolic blood pressure while the ischemic preconditioning treatment is in progress. The devices and methods of the invention provide for delivery of ischemic preconditioning at the lowest effective cuff pressure while closely monitoring patient's hemodynamics. Advantageously, the device of the invention allows both ischemic preconditioning and blood pressure monitoring to be done on the same limb. Disposable battery-powered version of the device of the present invention is especially useful for emergency use with patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction, acute stroke, or acute trauma. Additional device configurations are described for use in a percutaneous intervention and vascular sealing settings.
Abstract:
Disclosed are various embodiments for implementing and creating a customizable artificial hand massage apparatus configured to simulate actual hand movements associated with a human user. The customizable artificial hand massage apparatus may also be configured to execute a massage application. The massage application may be executed to store information associated with the user of the customizable artificial hand massage apparatus, detect sounds, detect motion, determine an amount of gas expelled from the user of the customizable artificial hand massage apparatus, determine the number of times an infant burps, detects how far an object or person is located with respect to the customizable artificial hand massage apparatus, and transfer information to a separate control application.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a skin washing apparatus using a brushless DC motor, including: a case for the skin washing apparatus; an operation unit installed outside the case, for commanding an ON/OFF operation of the skin washing apparatus and an switching operation for forward and reverse rotations in unit of a predetermined angle; a brushless DC motor installed inside the case to be operated by electric power received from the power supply so as to be rotated forwardly and reversely in unit of a predetermined angle; a control unit for outputting an electrical signal for controlling forward and reverse rotations of the brushless electric motor by a predetermined angle in response to a switching signal of the operation unit; and a skin washing brush mounted on a shaft of the brushless electric motor to be rotated forwardly and reversely according to an operation of the brushless electric motor.
Abstract:
An exemplary method of treating obesity or dyslipidemia of a patient includes 1) generating, by an electroacupuncture device implanted beneath a skin surface of the patient at an acupoint corresponding to at least one of a saphenous nerve and a peroneal nerve of the patient, stimulation sessions at a duty cycle that is less than 0.05, and 2) applying, by the electroacupuncture device in accordance with the duty cycle, the stimulation sessions to at least one of the saphenous nerve and the peroneal nerve by way of a central electrode and an annular electrode located on a housing of the electroacupuncture device.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the foot. Improved blood circulation may reduce the occurrence of undesirable complications such as deep vein thrombosis, ulcers, and the like.
Abstract:
A portable skin cleaning apparatus that includes a cleanser assembly and a mist dispenser assembly. The cleanser assembly is configured to apply a cyclical mechanical force to a skin surface area of a user with a cleaning object. The mist dispenser assembly is configured to deliver a heated misted liquid to a skin surface area of a user.
Abstract:
Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating one or more conditions (such as dry eye) or improving ocular health by providing stimulation to nasal or sinus tissue. Generally, the devices may be handheld or implantable. In some variations, the handheld devices may have a stimulator body and a stimulator probe having one or more nasal insertion prongs. When the devices and systems are used to treat dry eye, nasal or sinus tissue may be stimulated to increase tear production, reduce the symptoms of dry eye, and/or improve ocular surface health.
Abstract:
A body-weight support system is disclosed, including an improved body weight support apparatus and method. The system enables not only the support of patients undergoing rehabilitation therapies, but exercise modes that are both customizable and dynamic in nature, including alternative functionality at differing locations.
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.