A motion assistance apparatus may include a first fixing member to be fixed to a portion of a user, a second fixing member to be fixed to another portion of the user, a driving source provided in the first fixing member, a power transmitting member connected between the driving source and the second fixing member, a sensing portion configured to sense a fixing state of the first fixing member or the second fixing member, and a controller configured to control the driving source based on information received from the sensing portion.

Improved customizable orthotic/prosthetic braces and a lightweight modular exoskeleton may aid individuals with lower limb motor impairment, including children. These customizable orthotic/prosthetic braces improve the strength and rigidity of such braces without a weight penalty. A structural frame is embedded between an inner shell and outer shell, which comprise materials that are easily moldable to conform to a user's limb. The lightweight modular exoskeleton system provides six (6) joint actuators, which are designed to be modular, that act as the active joints (e.g. hips, knees, and ankles) of the exoskeleton. Additionally, the exoskeleton may also provide four (4) passive joints for inversion/eversion of the legs and feet. Foot, crutch, and hip assemblies may also be provided for the exoskeleton. Further, the six joint actuators may be utilized between the hip brace assembly and thigh brace assembly, the thigh and shank brace assembly, and the shank brace assembly and foot assembly, where the braces may correspond to the customizable orthotic/prosthetic design. The modularity of the actuators and braces allows for exoskeleton assemblies that can be tailored to patient specific needs.

A motion assistance apparatus may include a first fixing member to be fixed to a portion of a user, a second fixing member to be fixed to another portion of the user, a driving source provided in the first fixing member, a power transmitting member connected between the driving source and the second fixing member, a sensing portion configured to sense a fixing state of the first fixing member or the second fixing member, and a controller configured to control the driving source based on information received from the sensing portion.

A sexual stimulation device comprising: (a) an elongate member comprising a proximal end, and a distal end dimensioned for placement in an orifice of a user; (b) an external stimulation arm comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and an external stimulation surface; and (c) a flexible connecting portion that connects the elongate member to the external stimulation arm at their respective proximal ends; wherein the flexible connecting portion permits movement of the external stimulation arm relative to the elongate member between an open position and a compressed position.

A method for applying focused pressure to a target vessel to restrict blood steal from the hand associated with the fistula. The target vein is treated with intermittent pressure multiple times a day to force blood into the hand by restricting blood flow through the fistula. The treatment is produced through a vein compression device having an inflatable bladder.

A chest compression device with a chest compression belt assembly including guards and sensors operable with a control system to control operation of the system depending on detection of proper installation of the guards.

A CPR chest compression device with a cooling exhaust flow path configured to direct cooling air flow through the device. A CPR chest compression device with a battery retainer interoperable with the control system to provide for controlled shut-down when an operator attempts to remove the battery during operation.

The apparatus according to the invention is adapted for transcutaneous treatment by gas. The apparatus (10) comprises a rigid-wall cabinet (20) and having an upper opening and at least one openable panel, wherein a seat (25) is arranged inside the cabinet (20), and the cabinet (20) comprises at least one gas concentration measurement unit (29a), and the cabinet (20) further comprises a gas inlet (30) for feeding the treatment gas and a gas outlet (31) for discharging the treatment gas; a gas supply unit (40) coupled to the gas inlet (30) of the cabinet (20) via a pipe (41) and through an interposed controllable valve (42); and a gas tank (50) connected to the gas supply unit (40). The apparatus further comprises a ventilation unit (60) connected to the gas outlet (31) of the cabinet (20) through an interposed controllable valve (63), said ventilation unit (60) being coupled via a further pipe (62) to a space (70) hermetically separated from the room containing the cabinet (20), and wherein said ventilation unit (60) is designed so that it can discharge the entire volume of the treatment gas from the inner space of the cabinet (20) within at most 5 seconds. The apparatus further comprises a control unit (80) for receiving the signals of the gas concentration measurement unit (29a) and for controlling operation of the valves (42, 63) and said ventilation unit (60) based on at least the signals of the gas concentration measurement unit (29a).

A CPR chest compression device with a cooling exhaust flow path configured to direct cooling air flow through the device. A CPR chest compression device with a battery retainer interoperable with the control system to provide for controlled shut-down when an operator attempts to remove the battery during operation.

The disclosed mechanical cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) apparatuses, systems, and devices have a plunger and a plunger displace sensor that can sense plunger displacement information during reciprocating cycles of the plunger. The disclosure CPR apparatuses, systems, and devices also have a microprocessor unit that can receive sensed plunger displacement information from the sensor and generate plunger driving instructions based on the plunger displacement information. The plunger driving instructions have one or both of a plunger driving force and a plunger amplitude for the reciprocating cycles.