A61H2201/1642

EXTERNAL COUNTERPULSATION DEVICE
20220387248 · 2022-12-08 ·

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and device for performing external counterpulsation. The external counterpulsation device can include a cuff including a body, a first end, and a second end. In some examples, the external counterpulsation device includes a removable tubular connector, a removably attached bladder, and a securing material extending across a length of the body of the cuff. The external counterpulsation device also includes a u-shaped buckle having a first arm, a second arm, and an opening. The first arm is configured to extend through the opening of the first end of the cuff and the second arm is configured to form a roller. The opening of the buckle is formed between the first arm and the second arm and is configured to allow the body of the cuff to extend through the u-shaped buckle.

WALKING TRAINING SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND CONTROL PROGRAM
20220387244 · 2022-12-08 · ·

A walking training device according to the present embodiment includes: a robot leg attached to one leg of a trainee; a treadmill; a load distribution sensor that detects a distribution of a load received from a sole of the trainee riding on the belt of the treadmill; and a walking state determination unit that determines whether the one leg has switched from a standing state to a swinging state based on a state of increase in a load detected by the load distribution sensor and received from another leg of the trainee performing walking training; and a control unit that starts bending control for the swinging state of the robot leg when the walking state determination unit determines that the one leg has switched from the standing state to the swinging state.

Apparatus for Treating Knee Abnormalities

A method of treating knee abnormalities includes securing the portion of the leg above the knee to a stationary object and securing the portion of the leg below the knee to a movable support. A force is applied to the movable support to stretch the knee joint. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed. The apparatus may be fitted with a controller system which allows the apparatus to be operated wirelessly from a mobile device running a mobile application, which may communicate with a web-based portal and/or database.

Bathing Chair Apparatus
20220386827 · 2022-12-08 ·

A bathing chair apparatus for safe and effective washing includes a base having a base platform and a plurality of base legs. A plurality of feet is coupled to the base. A lower body has a lower base portion coupled to the base platform and a leg portion extending from the lower base portion. The leg portion has a plurality of leg apertures. An upper body has an upper base portion pivotably coupled to the base platform and a back portion. The upper base portion and the back portion have a plurality of upper apertures. A plurality of nozzles is in fluid communication with the plurality of leg apertures and the plurality of upper apertures. A plurality of feeder tubes is coupled to the plurality of nozzles. A supply hose is in fluid communication with the plurality of feeder tubes and is engaged with a faucet.

Motion assistance apparatus
11517492 · 2022-12-06 · ·

A motion assistance apparatus includes a shank frame configured to support a shank of a user, a thigh frame configured to rotate relative to the shank frame and support a thigh of the user, and a driving frame configured to assist a motion of a hip joint of the user by transmitting power directly or indirectly to the shank frame.

GUIDING SYSTEM
20220378646 · 2022-12-01 ·

An apparatus including a walker and a guider attached to the walker. The guider has three sides. The first side of the three sides attaches to a front of the walker. The second side of the three sides attaches to a first side of the walker. The third side of the three sides attaches to a second side of the walker.

Wearable apparatus for assistance and operating method thereof

A wearable assistance apparatus is disclosed, wherein the wearable assistance apparatus may include a first frame configured to transfer a power in a first direction to assist a user, a second frame configured to transfer the power in a second direction to assist the user, a first wearing portion configured to urge the second frame towards the user in response to the first wearing portion being pulled in the first direction, and a second wearing portion configured to urge the first frame towards the user in response to the second wearing portion being pulled in the second direction.

Apparatus and method for deploying a surgical preparation
11511094 · 2022-11-29 ·

A device used for applying an antiseptic preparation, such as an antibiotic solution or water, or all other substance deemed necessary in treating a wound prior to arrival at a hospital or other treatment facility or for continuing wound therapy and maintenance while hospitalized, in an out-patient facility or at home. A loose-fitting bag is provided which encloses the wound by securing the open end(s) to the patient by closing means. The bag further includes ports or resealable flaps that allow access to the wound for treatment and cleaning while containing all fluids resulting therefrom. A high friction scrub surface is provided in the bag. A method and apparatus are also provided for wound maintenance with a lavage system.

Dorsiflexion/plantarflexion extension above the knee brace
11590044 · 2023-02-28 ·

Devices and processes used to treat ankle conditions. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a brace and the corresponding method of use to treat ankle conditions by stretching the Gastrocnemius muscle, soleus muscle, and plantaris muscle.

Body massaging device and method of operating the same
11504297 · 2022-11-22 ·

The present disclosure relates to a body massaging device and an operation method thereof, wherein, the body massaging device comprises a support holder detachably mounted on a lower limb of a body; and an anal massaging assembly mounted on the support holder for compressing and/or rubbing an anus of the body as well as perianal skin. The present disclosure provides a support holder to mount the body massaging device at a lower limb of the body and perform a compressing and/or rubbing massage on an anus of the body and a perianal skin by means of an anal massaging assembly mounted on the support holder, so as to stimulate sexually sensitive nerves densely distributed on the anus and the perianal skin, so that a user can obtain a stimulation effect different from the existing penis masturbation appliance or the inserted massaging appliance to stimulate the prostate, when the body massaging device of the present disclosure is used. Moreover, as the body massaging device which is mounted at a lower limb of the body is equivalent to a wearable massaging appliance and does not require a user to hold it for a long time, the user is less prone to fatigue during the use.