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A back for an office chair comprises a peripheral frame shaped generally to outline the back of an occupant in the chair; a lumbar base structure attached to the frame; and a lumbar back support for an occupant of the chair connected to the lumbar base structure and extending toward the lumbar area of an occupant through an adjustable connection. The adjustable connection helps to provide comfort to the occupant and comprises one or more of a detent to allow adjustment of the height of the back support in relation to the frame, a movable joint to allow rotary motion of the lumbar back support in relation to movement of the back of the occupant, and an extensible connection to allow adjustment of the distance between the lumbar base structure and the lumbar back support. The chair back may also comprise at least one movable and flexible LED light supported by the back for reading comfort and may contain electrical circuitry to supply power to the LED light. The light may be removable with an electrical plug-in connection.

A shoulder / neck supporting electronic appliance includes a wireless head set wherein the head set includes a supporting unit adapted for wearing on a user's collar from behind, a wireless audio device comprising a wireless transceiver supported by the supporting unit for receiving an audio signal, and a power source electrically coupled with the wireless transceiver; and a headphone member provided at the supporting unit in vicinity of the user's ear, such that an overall weight of the wireless head set is adapted for being supported and distributed on the collar of the user to minimize stress on the user's head when the user's wears the wireless head set.

A protective sports hat insert device is disclosed. The device is a moulded compound insert utilizing reinforced fibres as the preferred embodiment as the outer shell or unreinforced fibres as secondary choice (18) (41a) (41b) (48a) (48b) (55a) (55b) with either a flexible inner shell or a rigid inner shell (19) (42a) (42b) (49a) 49b) 56a) (56b) utilizing high-density foam or an air management system with slits or holes (4a) (4b) punctured along the top. The shells are hemispherical and have a removable cloth liner (20) (43a) (43b) (50a) (50b) (57a) (57b) to add comfort. Resilient spacers (7b) provide comfort and a better fit. A retention strap (25a) (32) (33) secures the device to the head. An identification decal (25e) denotes the hat is a safety-approved device and visibly identifies the wearer for safety from oncoming traffic. When the outer insert shells (18) (41a) (41b) (48a) (48b) (55a) (55b) and the inner shells (19) (42a) (42b) (49a) (49b) (56a) (56b) along with the cloth liner (20) (43a) (43b) (50a) (50b) (57a) (57b) are placed inside an existing hat (15a &15aa) (15b &15bb) (15c &15cc) (38a) (38b) (45a) (45b) (52a) (52b) some extra protection and comfort will be provided to the head while maintaining the outward appearance of an existing sports hat (15a &15aa) (15b &15bb) (15c &15cc) (38a) (38b) (45a) (45b) (52a) (52b).

A compression apparatus including an expandable body configured for disposal about a foot. A strap extends from the body. The strap is configured for disposal about the foot adjacent an ankle. The strap has a first layer configured to engage an outer surface of the foot adjacent the ankle, a second layer and a third cushion layer disposed therebetween. The body may include a metatarsal portion. The first layer and the second layer may be configured to provide a barrier to the third cushion layer. The first layer may be configured to prevent engagement of the third cushion layer with the outer surface of the foot.

The present invention provides a universally applicable orthosis such as a hip orthosis and includes a semi-rigid hip engaging unit that can be easily bent for attachment to a user's waist. A semi-rigid thigh support member is also easily bent for attachment to either the right or the left thigh of a user. A closure unit enables the user to provide a compressive force on the waist with a mechanical force advantage. The hinge unit extends between the hip engaging unit and the thigh unit to stabilize the limit of the extension and rotation of the thigh relative to the waist of the user. Although the waist engaging unit and the thigh support member are relatively flexible when they bend about the user, they are structured to become rigid to provide stable anchor points for the hinge unit.

A compression apparatus including an expandable body configured for disposal about a foot. A strap extends from the body. The strap is configured for disposal about the foot adjacent an ankle. The strap has a first layer configured to engage an outer surface of the foot adjacent the ankle, a second layer and a third cushion layer disposed therebetween. The body may include a metatarsal portion. The first layer and the second layer may be configured to provide a barrier to the third cushion layer. The first layer may be configured to prevent engagement of the third cushion layer with the outer surface of the foot.

An article of footwear includes a frame having a plurality of elongate members formed of a first polymer. A plurality of links is formed of a second polymer, with a portion of each link co-molded about a portion of at least one elongate member, and at least one link movable with respect to a corresponding elongate member.

A protective glove with an improved strap, the glove having a glove portion made of mesh material, a wrist portion, and a continuous, flat, flexible, expandable band about the wrist portion.

A cushion construction includes a center cushion portion having superposed top and bottom cushions and a plurality of peripheral cushions, each formed from two fabric layers with a filling therebetween. An insert end of each peripheral cushion is inserted between the top and bottom cushions with the outer end exposed beyond such that all of the peripheral cushions can be arranged in an assembled condition at positions around the outer edge of the center cushion portion with the outer ends exposed to simulate petals of a flower. Patches of hook and loop fastening materials fasten each peripheral cushion between the top and bottom cushions and allowing release of the peripheral cushions and the center cushion portion for individual use.

A wearable patch capable of wireless communications includes an elastic layer, an adhesive layer under the elastic layer, and a shearable electrode layer that includes: a support substrate comprising one or more openings so positioned to allow the shearable electrode layer to be sheared and elongated, and breathable, an upper electrode layer on the support substrate, and a lower electrode layer under the support substrate. The support substrate can include a via that is conductively connected to the upper electrode layer and the lower electrode layer. The lower electrode can be in contact with a user's body and to pick up electric signals from the user's body.

The mattress with chest aperture is a cushion designed for use on a flat surface, such as a massage table. The mattress with chest aperture has at least a body support pad and may also include a chest support pad. The chest support pad is disposed under the body pad. The body pad has a selectively closable chest aperture extending through the pad that is closed by a chest insert pad. The chest insert pad is removed from the selectively closable chest aperture to form a chest cavity for massaging a person lying in a prone position. The top surface of the body pad, the chest insert pad, and the chest support pad may be an egg crate-like surface.

A transfer device has a carriage supported on a base, movable between a home position and an extended position. A table assembly includes a lower table fixed to the carriage and an upper table coupled to the lower table, movable between a downward position in forcible contact with the lower table and an upward position having no contact with the lower table. The table assembly moves toward the extended position with the tables in forcible contact to place the table assembly underneath the object to be transferred while keeping the base stationary. The plates are separated to lift the object on the upper table while the lower table remains resting upon the support surface. The table assembly returns to the home position while supporting the object on the upper table and keeping the upper and lower tables separated. The device may operate in a bidirectional manner.

A multi-purpose head covering is disclosed. The multi-purpose head covering includes a hat capable of covering at least a portion of a wearer's head and a mask capable of covering at least a portion of a wearer's face. The mask has a central body and two extensions on either side of the central body. Each of the two extensions comprises a mask attachment member for attachment to the hat. The mask also includes a number of releasable fasteners, such as snaps, such that when the releasable fasteners are engaged to one another, the size of the mask changes.

An embodiment of the present invention comprises cycling shorts comprising a layered chamois. The bicycle short for a cyclist, can comprise a nylon LYCRA® blend short; and a chamois sewn onto the crotch of the bicycle short wherein the chamois comprises: a top layer suitable for accepting graphics and providing breath-ability; a cushion layer for providing comfort for a cyclist; and a bottom layer for providing a mate to the top layer so as to enclose the second layer. The chamois top layer is comprised of a nylon LYCRA® blend suitable for accepting ink-sublimated graphics. The bicycle shorts are also configured in separate embodiments to comfort the male or female anatomy.

A shoulder / neck supporting electronic appliance includes a wireless head set wherein the head set includes a supporting unit adapted for wearing on a user's collar from behind, a wireless audio device comprising a wireless transceiver supported by the supporting unit for receiving an audio signal, and a power source electrically coupled with the wireless transceiver; and a headphone member provided at the supporting unit in vicinity of the user's ear, such that an overall weight of the wireless head set is adapted for being supported and distributed on the collar of the user to minimize stress on the user's head when the user's wears the wireless head set.

A patient transfer device has four casters and two counter-rotating steering wheels. The steering wheels provide a turning path whose center of curvature lies along a transverse centerline of the device. A foot pedal selectively lifts the steering wheels off the floor or brakes them. Another foot pedal at a back end of the device can lock the casters at the front end in a straight direction. The transfer table of the device may be inclined either longitudinally or transversely, and has an upper table whose edge rollers retract to introduce slack in the upper belt so that an air mattress can be inflated. The upper belt selectively disengages from the lower belt using movable, pneumatically-actuated pinch rollers. The outer surface of the upper belt is rough while the outer surface of the lower belt is smooth. The belts are constructed of a material which includes an antimicrobial agent.

A vibrating patient support apparatus has a resonant referencing percussion device preferably located internally to a cover of a mattress of the apparatus. The percussion device delivers a percussion or vibration at a controlled operating frequency that is preferably slightly less than a resonant frequency located internal to the mattress of the apparatus. With the various weight distributions of a patient, the device is capable of determining the ever shifting resonant frequency via control signals received by a controller from a pressure sensor or accelerometer of the device. Because the operating frequency is slightly less than the natural resonating frequency, energy of the system is conserved. Because the operating frequency is not the controller calculated resonant frequency, wear on the device and potential damage is minimized.

The present invention provides a universally applicable orthosis such as a hip orthosis and includes a semi-rigid hip engaging unit that can be easily bent for attachment to a user's waist. A semi-rigid thigh support member is also easily bent for attachment to either the right or the left thigh of a user. A closure unit enables the user to provide a compressive force on the waist with a mechanical force advantage. The hinge unit extends between the hip engaging unit and the thigh unit to stabilize the limit of the extension and rotation of the thigh relative to the waist of the user. Although the waist engaging unit and the thigh support member are relatively flexible when they bend about the user, they are structured to become rigid to provide stable anchor points for the hinge unit.

A portable electronic apparatus, which has a simple structure and the performance of visual appearance thereof in an operation state with a display section being adjusted in the height and angle thereof is not decreased, and provides the same comfort as an ordinary TV set while viewing TV images or the like. A main unit (100), a lid section (200) containing a display unit (210) so as to cover the main unit, and a telescopic arm section (300) of which one end is rotatably pivoted in the rear end portion of the main unit, and the other end thereof is rotatably pivoted in the rear portion of the lid section (200) are provided. The main unit (100) of the portable electronic apparatus is provided with locking part (120) for locking the lower edge portion of the lid section (200) in the upper portion on the front-end side thereof.

A therapeutic gel pad for household pets and farm animals is worn on a pet's injured or sensitive body part to facilitate healing and provide protection or treatment. The therapeutic gel pad includes a base gel layer and an upper gel layer appointed to intimately contact a body region of the household animal and / or farm animal. The therapeutic gel pad may comprise a massaging gel sole or may comprise a gel inner layer or gel pad and may be provided with a securing member for securing the pad to the animal's body. Advantageously, the therapeutic gel pad may directly deliver medicament to the injury. It may also provide cold treatment or hot treatment therapies, while providing cushioning, shock absorption and protection from dirt and debris.

A combined baby car seat and stroller includes a base member removably attachable to the seat of an automobile and a seat member removably engageable and lockable with the base member. The seat member includes a hide-away canopy connected thereto and a plurality of wheels connected to the bottom portion thereof for allowing the seat member to be rolled on a surface. The device further includes an elongated carry handle connected to select ones of the plurality of wheels and a telescopic member connected to the seat member and extendable outwardly and away therefrom for aiding an operator in advancing the seat member when removed from the base member. The device further includes a foot lever and a rocker member positioned below the plurality of wheels so that the seat member can be oscillated along an arcuate path. The seat member may be reclined for convenient travel sleeping.

A full body safety harness to be worn by a person includes an upper torso portion and a lower seat portion. The upper torso portion is operatively connected to the lower seat portion by a first connector on a first lateral side and a second connector on a second lateral side thereof. The first connector and the second connector enable forward and rearward rotation of the upper torso portion relative to the lower seat portion (as in the case of forward and rearward bending by a user of the harness) without causing a significant increase in tension in the lower seat portion. A safety harness to be worn by a person which includes at least one strap section including a cam buckle in operative connection therewith to adjust a fit of the strap section. A safety harness includes a label pack system including a base having an attachment mechanism to attach the base to a strap of the safety harness and a closure in operative connection with the base. The base and the enclosure at least partially enclose at least one label (and more typically a plurality of labels) when the closure in a closed state. A safety harness includes a strap section having an interior surface that is adjacent a wearer when the safety harness is worn and an exterior surface generally opposite the interior surface. The interior surface is perceptibly different from the exterior surface so that a wearer can distinguish the interior surface from the exterior surface. A safety harness includes at least one strap section have a first end; the first end including an end member in operative connection therewith, the end member includes a retaining member to connect the end member to the strap or to another strap of the harness.

The present invention relates to the area of orthopaedic surgery, and in particular to a system for ensuring that prosthesis components or parts thereof are inserted correctly upon implantation of artificial hip joints and to methods for ensuring correct insertion of the parts of an artificial hip joint or femoral prosthesis during surgery. This system comprises a tool (30) for controlling the mutual positioning of the main components in a hip prosthesis, a measuring device (40), for measuring the distance between two supports connected to the patient's pelvis and leg, and connection members (46, 47) arranged at said measuring device, where said connection members are adapted to interact with receptors at said supports.

An electronic sticker assembly includes a first electronic sticker comprising an upper surface, a lower surface, and a first group of conductive connection dots on the upper surface, a first adhesive layer on the first electronic sticker and comprising a first window. The first window is positioned to expose the first group of one or more conductive connection dots. A second electronic sticker on the first adhesive layer includes a lower surface and one or more second conductive connection dots on the lower surface. The first group of conductive connection dots on the upper surface of the first electronic sticker are in contact with the one or more second conductive connection dots on the lower surface of the second electronic sticker through the first window in the first adhesive layer.

An interface for a respiratory mask includes a first flexible member and a second flexible member. The first flexible member is configured to be accommodated on a user's face. The first flexible member circumscribes one or more portions of the user's face. The second flexible member is configured complimentary to the first flexible member to circumscribe the one or more portions of the user's face. Further, the second flexible member is attached with the first flexible member to configure at least one hollow enclosure therebetween. In an embodiment, a hollow enclosure of the at least one hollow enclosure is filled with a cooling gel for cooling the user's face. The second flexible member is configured to accommodate the respiratory mask thereon.

A poncho for protecting an adult wearer, and a child worn by the adult, from the weather is disclosed. The poncho has a front opening and a child cape is attached to the poncho beneath the front opening. The child cape may be placed over the child that is worn on the adult's torso.

A wireless headlight assembly for attachment to an eyewear frame is disclosed. The wireless headlight assembly comprises a battery pod containing a battery connected to a lower housing element, which controls the application of power from the battery to an attached headlight assembly containing a headlight.

A wearable patch capable of wireless communications includes an adhesive layer, and a shearable circuit layer comprising a support substrate comprising one or more openings on the adhesive layer, wherein the one or more openings in the support substrate are so positioned to allow the shearable circuit layer to be sheared and elongated, and breathable. A conductive circuit is embedded in the support substrate. One or more semiconductor chips are in connection with the conductive circuit. An elastic layer is positioned on the shearable circuit layer. The one or more semiconductor chips and the conductive circuit can wirelessly communicate with an external device.