Patent classifications
A61H2230/605
NEUROSTIMULATORS TO IMPROVE MALE ORGASM AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE
Devices are provided for inducing orgasm that include a ring or other wearable component sized for placement around a penis, the ring including one or more electrodes for delivering electrical stimulae to the penis, and a neurostimulator module. The neurostimulator module may include a controller coupled to the one or more electrodes for controlling delivery of the electrical stimulae, and a communications interface coupled to the controller for receiving external commands related to delivery of the electrical stimulae.
Real-time feedback-based optimization of an exoskeleton
Systems and methods for determining a level of collaboration between a user and an exoskeleton boot are provided. A device, using an exoskeleton boot, can provide a level of force to a limb of a user to aid movement of the limb. The device can measure one or more parameters of the exoskeleton boot during the movement of the limb using the exoskeleton boot. The device can determine one or more biometrics of the user during the movement of the limb using the exoskeleton boot. The device can determine, based on the one or more biometrics and the one or more parameters of the device, a metric indicative of a collaboration between the user and the exoskeleton boot during the movement.
Ankle-Assisted Exoskeleton Device
An ankle-assisted exoskeleton device, comprising: an actuator (100), which is configured to be worn behind the waist of a user; lower limb supports (200); and pull lines (300), which are configured to controllably apply a pulling force on the lower limb supports (200) under the drive of the actuator (100). The lower limb supports (200) each comprise: a calf ring (210) configured to surround the calf of the user; a connecting rod assembly (220) that is attached to the calf ring (210) and that extends downward; and a foot support (230) that is hinged to the lower end of the connecting rod assembly (220) and that is connected to a pull line (300); the foot supports (230) are each configured to apply an upward pulling force on the sole of the foot of the user so as to drive the foot of the user to rotate about the ankle joint. The described device can be easily worn, does not restrict the joints of the user, and provides lower limb assistance without relying on the surface of the skin of the user to provide tangential force, thereby improving the daily movement capabilities and moving efficiency of the user.
Back therapy apparatus
A back therapy apparatus for vertebral massage includes a plurality of manipulating assemblies. The apparatus is adjustable and arranged to engage a spine at multiple locations over an extended length at vertebral areas between a spinous process and a transverse process on either side of a spine. A drive system is adapted to drive multiple manipulating assemblies simultaneously and independently.
MULTIMODAL HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION SYSTEM FOR UPPER LIMB REHABILITATION
A multimodal human-robot interaction system for upper limb rehabilitation, including an electroencephalography signal acquisition and processing module, a robot module, a comprehensive affected upper limb muscle signal acquisition and processing module, a rehabilitation training evaluation module, and a virtual reality module. The electroencephalography signal acquisition and processing module captures a motion intention of a patient by means of electroencephalography signals to trigger rehabilitation training. The robot module assists an affected upper limb with rehabilitation exercise. The comprehensive affected upper limb muscle signal acquisition and processing module acquires and obtains a comprehensive assessment of the affected upper limb. The rehabilitation training evaluation module is used for processing and analyzing the comprehensive assessment of the affected upper limb, so as to obtain a quantitative evaluation of the affected upper limb during rehabilitation training. The virtual reality module is used for displaying a virtual environment for rehabilitation training, and interacting with the patient.
EXOSKELETON DEVICE
An exoskeleton device is provided herein that includes a control unit having at least one actuator. A transmission assembly operably couples the control unit to a hinged assembly. A sensor is coupled to the hinged assembly and is configured to acquire data in reference to use of the hinged assembly. The exoskeleton device also includes a feedback modality. A controller is in communication with the sensor and feedback modality. The controller is configured to activate the feedback modality based on a measured performance metric that is determined from the acquired data.
A Robotic Forearm Orthosis Using Soft Fabric-Based Helical Actuators
A robotic orthosis device (10) for assisting a user to rotate their wrist is disclosed. The robotic orthosis device includes a pair of fabric-based helical actuators (26, 28) and a sleeve (12) or rigid interfaces (90, 92) configured to attach to a user's forearm. Each of the helical actuators includes a cylinder (30, 30′) and a pneumatic bladder (40) configured to inflate the cylinder. Each cylinder includes an anisotropic sheet material (32) and a base sheet material (34) running the length of the cylinder. The anisotropic sheet material comprises elastomeric strands (74) that enable the material to stretch in a preferred direction. This preferred direction is parallel to the orientation of the elastomeric strands, but different than the longitudinal axis of the cylinder. The base sheet material, which is affixed to the anisotropic sheet material, is strain-limiting along the longitudinal axis. When the bladder is pressurized, the expansion of the bladder causes the cylinder to stretch and twist, thus generating a helical force on the user' wrist relative to the elbow.
Non-pharmaceutical methods of mitigating addiction withdrawal symptoms
Non-pharmaceuticals method of treating the effects of addiction withdrawal are described. The method includes providing a person with stimuli include visual and/or auditory stimuli which are pulsed at the rate of various types of brain waves. The use of the method lessens various withdrawal symptoms, such as anxiety, sleepiness, sweating, tearing of the eyes, running of the nose, goosebumps, shaking, hot flushes, cold flushes, bones aching, muscles aching, restlessness, nausea, vomiting, muscle twitching, stomach cramps, pain, the need to use an opioid, the desire to use an opioid, sleep disturbances. and the use of rescue medications.
MASSAGE ROLLER WITH PRESSURE SENSORS
A massage roller includes a body having a first end, a second end, and a rolling surface extending between the first end and the second end. A pressure sensor is located at the rolling surface. Pressure measurements taken by the pressure sensor form a pressure profile. Knots, tightness, and other muscle pain are determined by analyzing the pressure profile.
ANKLE ORTHOSIS
A multi-axis rotation control ankle brace, wherein the direction and magnitude of force can be controlled around three axes of the ankle joint through an adjustable tensioning apparatus. The device may be applied to address conditions such as chronic ankle instability, foot drop, or osteoarthritis by providing such forces around the joint as an external-muscle tendon system to improve function, reduce pain, or restore mobility of the user. While more are contemplated herein, five preferred embodiments are specifically disclosed in the current application. Three preferred embodiments comprise a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the proximal portion is anchored above the ankle joint and houses, in aspects, the adjustment mechanism. The proximal portion is connected to the distal portion by tensioning or compressive elements, through which forces can be controlled by the user via the adjustment mechanism. In other preferred embodiments, the device is comprised of one continuous mesh, sock or sleeve through which tension can be controlled by the user. In other preferred embodiments, the device is personalized to the user through multiple aspects including user-enabled adjustment of forces around the joint. The device may be customized by 3D printing a device based on a digital scan, and therefore conforms to the user's ankle and foot.