Abstract:
A canister for use with a medical suction or aspiration device has a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber. The first fluid chamber has an inlet. The second fluid chamber has an outlet port. A splash baffle is disposed between the first fluid chamber and the second fluid chamber. The splash baffle has an aperture formed therethrough to allow for fluid flow from the first fluid chamber to the second fluid chamber. An absorbent valve having voids is disposed within the second fluid chamber and engages a portion of the outlet port. The absorbent valve restricting fluid permeability upon contact with fluid from the first fluid chamber to restrict fluid flow through the outlet port.
Abstract:
A canister for use with a medical suction or aspiration device has a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber. The first fluid chamber has an inlet. The second fluid chamber has an outlet port. A splash baffle is disposed between the first fluid chamber and the second fluid chamber. The splash baffle has an aperture formed therethrough to allow for fluid flow from the first fluid chamber to the second fluid chamber. An absorbent valve having voids is disposed within the second fluid chamber and engages a portion of the outlet port. The absorbent valve restricting fluid permeability upon contact with fluid from the first fluid chamber to restrict fluid flow through the outlet port.
Abstract:
An air insert is designed for a proper fit into a cushion pelvic loading area that has sloped walls for positioning and properly supporting the human pelvis. The air insert may be segmented, or pre-contoured by the manufacturer, so as to be designed for a proper fit into the PLA. The seat cushion and the insert will provide comfort and support to the users.
Abstract:
A wheelchair sit-system with a three dimensional anatomical shape, which can accomplish an equal as well as an unequal pressure/load distribution, stabilize the pelvic base and trunk, compensate sit pathology, and be individually adapted on the basis of treatment of specific sit complaints/impairments. The wheelchair sit system (i.e., a sit cushion and a backrest) is developed methodically via inventory of the three dimensional pelvis/trunk measures; design a three dimensional drawing of basic sit cushions and backrest models in three sizes (S, M and L); specification of the sit pathology of the pelvis and trunk; and modification of the designed three dimensional basic sit cushion and backrest models on the basis of sit pathology. A product development trajectory results in nine sit cushion models in three sizes (S, M and L); six backrest models in three sizes (S, M and L); one generic sit cushion, with inserts, in three sizes (S, M and L); and one generic backrest, with inserts, in three sizes (S, M and L). The assortment of sit cushions and backrest models is applied via a prescription procedure has been developed.
Abstract:
A wheel mount may generally be comprised of an axle plate and a camber tube clamp that may be height adjustable with respect to the axle plate. The camber tube clamp can be selectively mountable upright or inverted so as to increase an overall range of height adjustability. The camber tube clamp can be mountable in front of or behind the axle plate so as to increase an overall range of center-of-gravity adjustability. The camber tube clamp and the axle plate may have an interlocking feature that may allow the camber tube clamp to slide vertically along the axle plate to facilitate height adjustment. A seat collar can be positioned at various locations along a wheelchair frame for center-of-gravity adjustment. The axle plate can be detached from and attached to the seat tube collar to allow the axle plate and camber tube clamp to be reverse mounted in order to increase the range of center of gravity adjustment. A wheelchair suspension system according to the invention may be comprised of a swing arm and at least one elastomer. The swing arm may be adapted to support a rear wheelchair wheel and pivot about an axis substantially fixed to a wheelchair frame. The swing arm can be suspended between two of the elastomers, or be operatively connected to one elastomer so that displacement of the swing arm in either direction about the pivot causes the elastomer to compress.
Abstract:
A scooter has two ground engaging rear wheels connected to a frame and configured to support the frame. A ground engaging front drive wheel is also connected to the frame and mounted for rotation about a vertical axis so that the front wheel is a steerable wheel. A drive motor is connected to the front wheel to drive the scooter. The front drive wheel is set well back from the front of the scooter for increased maneuverability. A steering hub is connected to the frame and configured to rotatably support a tiller assembly, wherein the steering hub is forward of and spaced apart from the front wheel. A mechanism can be provided to distribute some of the weight of the vehicle away from the rear wheels and onto rear anti-tip wheels for improved traction on inclined surfaces.
Abstract:
A portable patient lift (10) has spreadable support legs (14) with a feature that enables the legs of the lift to operate in a first range of motion during operation, and a second range of motion for compact folding.
Abstract:
A portable patient lift has spreadable support legs with a feature that enables the legs of the lift to operate in a first range of motion during operation, and a second range of motion for compact folding.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, the invention is a nonflowable gel composition including a vegetable oil and a thermoplastic elastomer. The nonflowable gel composition is characterized by its inability to flow when subjected to pressure. In another embodiment, the invention is a resilient gel composition including a vegetable oil and a thermoplastic elastomer. The resilient gel composition is characterized by its ability to recover its size and form following deformation. In another embodiment, the invention is a support surface for supporting the human body, including the composition and a holding structure for holding structure for holding the composition.
Abstract:
A module that is adapted to be situated between a base and a seat. The module has ends that are independently adjustable to selectively raise the seat, lower the seat, and tilt the seat. The module is particularly suitable for use with a wheelchair to selectively raise, lower, and tilt the wheelchair seat.