44 results about "Muscle structures" patented technology

An expansible ear canal insert for treating TMJ disorders and headaches which acts directly on the TMJ and associated ligament and muscle structures to reduce stress and loads placed on the articulator disc located between the temporal bone and the mandible, as well as supportive muscles and ligaments near the TMJ. The insert is adapted to expand by application of body heat. In the expanded condition, the insert provides support to the TMJ and associated ligament and muscle structures.

A system and method for animating facial motion comprises an animation processor adapted to generate three-dimensional graphical images and having a user interface and a facial performance processing system operative with the animation processor to generate a three-dimensional digital model of an actor's face and overlay a virtual muscle structure onto the digital model. The virtual muscle structure includes plural muscle vectors that each respectively define a plurality of vertices along a surface of the digital model in a direction corresponding to actual facial muscles. The facial performance processing system is responsive to an input reflecting selective actuation of at least one of the plural muscle vectors to thereby reposition corresponding ones of the plurality of vertices and re-generate the digital model in a manner that simulates facial motion. The muscle vectors further include an origin point defining a rigid connection of the muscle vector with an underlying structure corresponding to actual cranial tissue, an insertion point defining a connection of the muscle vector with an overlying surface corresponding to actual skin, and interconnection points with other ones of the plural muscle vectors.

A system for detecting and analyzing electrical activity in the anatomy of an organism underlying an electrode array provides signals corresponding to electrical activity adjacent each electrode. Such signals are correlated to the underlying anatomy of the organism and representative outputs presented through various types of output devices. Such outputs may include variations in coloration or other qualities in correspondence with representations of underlying anatomical structures. The system includes novel electrode structures (200, 224, and 284) and methods for producing and attaching electrode arrays (240 and 280) to the organism. The exemplary form of the invention is used in connection with the diagnosis of muscle activity in the lower lumbar regions of humans. Levels of muscle activity detected are analyzed by correlation with the muscular structures underlying the electrode array. Forms of the invention may be used in other applications.

A method for computer-aided detection of microcalcification clusters obtains digital mammography data for a single view image and normalizes and filters the image data to reduce noise. A first mask is generated and applied to the image data for defining the breast structure, forming a first cropped image. A second mask is generated and applied to the image data for defining muscle structure, forming a second cropped image. An artifact mask corresponding to vascular calcifications and known imaging artifacts is generated and applied to the first and second cropped images, defining first and second artifact-masked cropped images. In a repeated sequence, portions of each artifact-masked cropped image are processed using an enhancement algorithm and reducing edge effects to obtain a set of microcalcification cluster candidates and suspected microcalcification clusters. Image processing algorithms remove false positives from the listing of microcalcification clusters and classify candidate microcalcification clusters to identify true positives.

A method for prevention of a parastomal hernia in a patient. First and second incisions are made in the skin, with the second incision made in the external rectus fascia above the first incision. An implant of a substantially flat ring having a central opening and provided with a number of anchoring elements radiating from an outer circumference of the ring is introduced through the first incision. The central opening of the implant is arranged above the second incision, and the anchoring elements are directed to securing positions on top the fascia. Next an end of an intestine is pulled through the second incision, the central opening of the implant, and the first incision, to create the stoma. The anchoring elements serve to keep the implant fixated and secured to the fascia while exerting pressure on the muscles to thereby reinforce the muscle structure and prevent hernia formation.

The present invention relates to an articulated robot actuator capable of minimizing the volume and weight thereof, securing flexibility to avoid mechanical friction, and complexly actuating a plurality of joints of an articulated robot having a multi-joint muscle structure to enable a natural movement.

A system for detecting and analyzing electrical activity in the anatomy of an organism underlying an electrode array provides signals corresponding to electrical activity adjacent each electrode. Such signals are correlated to the underlying anatomy of the organism and representative outputs presented through various types of output devices. Such outputs may include variations in coloration or other qualities in correspondence with representations of underlying anatomical structures. The system includes novel electrode structures (200, 224, and 284) and methods for producing and attaching electrode arrays (240 and 280) to the organism. The exemplary form of the invention is used in connection with the diagnosis of muscle activity in the lower lumbar regions of humans. Levels of muscle activity detected are analyzed by correlation with the muscular structures underlying the electrode array. Forms of the invention may be used in other applications.

An expansible ear canal insert for treating TMJ disorders and headaches which acts directly on the TMJ and associated ligament and muscle structures to reduce stress and loads placed on the articulator disc located between the temporal bone and the mandible, as well as supportive muscles and ligaments near the TMJ. The insert is adapted to expand by application of body heat. In the expanded condition, the insert provides support to the TMJ and associated ligament and muscle structures.

The invention discloses an artificial anus and a sphincteric device thereof. The artificial anus and the sphincteric device thereof are characterized in that novel intelligent materials are adopted for simulating functional performance of the human body muscle structure, the structural design enables the artificial anus to be similar to a human body anal sphincter from the perspective of bionics, and biological compatible materials such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and medical silicon rubber are adopted as structure bodies. The artificial anus and the sphincteric device thereof are simple in structure, convenient to manufacture, and capable of achieving the function of the human body anal sphincter through simulation. Moreover, if the artificial anus and the sphincteric device thereof can be popularized, burdens of families and pain of patients can be reduced greatly, and actual application value is high.

The invention discloses an in-vitro efficient culture method for muscle stem cells, and a universal muscle stem cell in-vitro culture kit comprising a muscular tissue digestive enzyme, a muscle cell culture medium and a cell culture plate coating solution. The in-vitro culture method is characterized by being capable of rapidly acquiring and amplifying muscle stem cells, maintaining regeneration activity of the muscle stem cells and culturing stem cells which are stable in cell morphology, capable of stably expressing a muscle stem cell marker Pax7 and high in proliferation activity. By adopting the technique disclosed by the invention, relatively pure mouse muscle stem cells can be obtained, and the muscle stem cell marker Pax7 can be expressed. In addition, the cells also express muscle system transcription factors Myf-5 and MyoD; after the cells are differentiated into myotubes, a distinctive muscle structure protein Desmin can be stably expressed.

The invention discloses a pneumatic worm-imitating worm soft robot with a ring longitudinal muscle structure. The pneumatic worm-imitating worm soft robot comprises a head body joint and a tail body joint and is divided into an inner layer structure and an outer layer structure. The inner layer is of a longitudinal muscle structure and comprises a left-right symmetric semicircular longitudinal muscle gas cavity and a metal radial limiting ring. The outer layer is of a ring muscle structure and comprises three ring muscle gas cavities located at the bottom, a sliding piece is stuck to the outerportion, and a friction foot with a protruding point is arranged beside the sliding piece. The robot has the following beneficial effects that firstly, inflation and deflation are conducted on all the gas cavities so as to conduct driving control; secondly, the inner layer longitudinal muscle gas cavity can be inflated so that the robot body joints can stretch to deform, and when the inflation pressure intensity of the left gas cavity and the right cavity is not consistent, the body joints are bent and deformed; and thirdly, the outer layer ring muscle gas cavities can be inflated so that thesliding piece can stretch out. Benefit from the above beneficial effects, the robot can have various movement modes such as linear climbing, turning climbing, climbing movement and obstacle striding.By means of the pneumatic worm-imitating worm soft robot, high air tightness specialty rubber and compressed air are applied, environment friendliness and energy conservation are benefited, and the pneumatic worm-imitating worm soft robot has good application prospects in the fields of resource survey, disaster relief and rescue, pipeline detection and military reconnaissance.

The invention discloses a force control joint device. The force control joint device comprises a base, elastic mechanism assemblies, a pneumatic muscle structure assembly, a displacement sensor assembly and an output end. The force control joint device is characterized in that the two symmetrically-arranged elastic mechanism assemblies output thrust, the pneumatic muscle structure assembly outputstensile force, and the resultant force of the thrust and the tensile force is used for controlling output force of a joint jointly. The displacement sensor assembly is used for monitoring the currentreal-time deformation quantity of the joint so as to facilitate subsequent data processing and real-time control over the output force of the joint. The force control joint device is used for controlling pressure, and through special structural design, when the joint carries a grinding tool head, under interference of the uneven work surface condition, the contact pressure of the grinding tool head and the surface of a workpiece can be kept to be constant.

Methods of generating an innervated muscle structures are disclosed as well as bioengineered structures for tissue repair or regeneration. The methods can include the steps of obtaining populations of smooth muscle cells and neuronal progenitor cells and then seeding the cells together onto a matrix material, followed by culturing the seeded cells to form an innervated smooth muscle cell construct of directionally oriented smooth muscle cells. In one embodiment, the neuronal progenitor cells can be seeded first as neurospheres in a biocompatible solution, e.g., a collagen / laminin solution, and allowed to gel. Next, a second suspension of smooth muscle cells can be deposited as separate layer. Multiple layer structures of alternating muscle or neuron composition can also be formed in this manner. Differentiation of the neuronal progenitor cells can be induced by exposure to a differentiation medium, such as Neurobasal A medium and / or exposure to a differentiating agent, such as B-27 supplement. The innervated muscle structures can be disposed around a tubular scaffold, e.g., a chitosan-containing tube and further cultured to form tubular, bioengineered structures and two or more innervated muscle structures can be joined together to form an elongate composite structure.

The invention discloses an interactive time-efficient self-rescue and mutual-rescue training assessment model for simulating a battle field, and relates to the technical field of battle-rescue models.The model comprises a model body and a controller, wherein the model main body comprises a central backbone with equal-ratio simulation, the outer layer of the central backbone is wrapped with a muscle layer with the same or similar muscle structure and performance as a human body, the outermost layer is a skin layer made of thermoplastic elastic plastic, a functional injury condition module is installed on the model main body, and the injury condition module is controlled by a controller and feeds back information to the controller; the simulation battle rescue injury condition can be intelligently set, meanwhile, real-time monitoring is conducted through the controller and the injury condition module in the operation process, the effectiveness and time performance of training are effectively judged, self rescue and mutual rescue of a battle site are truly simulated, effective operation basis and experience are provided for actual battle rescue, and the simulation battle rescue training system is suitable for application and popularization.

A method and system of predicting a muscle characteristic using ultrasound. The characteristic may include a tenderness characteristic and / or a strength characteristic. An analysis of muscle structure is performed for a sample using ultrasound data of the sample. The analysis may include determining a relative number of bundles, fascicles, sarcomeres, fibers, and / or sheath thickness from the ultrasound data. Thereafter, the muscle characteristic is predicted for the sample based on the analysis.

The invention is concerned with production method of corrugated honeycomb with flame-retarded, fireproofing and anti-fungal function for engineering. It relates to multi-position roll putting framework having at least two layers of roller axis on paper setting rack with some corrugated web rollers with flame-retarded function set on it, leading equipment, multi-position wrapping glue equipment and each layer of it made up of upper and lower gelatinizing roller and glue spraying head corresponding to corrugated surface, multi-position drying equipment, multi- position bar cutting equipment, gathering barrier group, complex drying equipment, cutting equipment and plate spelling equipment. The complex body of corrugated honeycomb beehive disposed by flame-retarded and wrapping fireproofing glue and accords to the standard for engineering with A level non-burning stuff standard. It has multi-position with high production and high speed and effect. The erect muscle structure has high mechanics intension and resist-bending load ability, and the structure of corrugated honeycomb is orderly with good capability.

A composition which helps reduce joint inflammation and structural damage to joints during the growth of muscle structure, whether such growth is for repair of damaged muscle tissue or for development of new and enhanced muscular structure. The composition comprises a combination of edible nutritional protein, and a hyperimmune milk protein concentrate. The preferred nutritional protein is a whey protein isolate. The concentration of nutritional protein present in the composition typically ranges from about 10% by weight to about 90% by weight, more typically about 70% by weight to about 90% by weight. The composition may contain additional ingredients such as polypeptides, amino acids, antioxidants and various flavorings and sweeteners. A method of use of the composition is also disclosed.

The invention provides a manufacturing method of an anatomical map. The manufacturing method comprises the steps of constructing a human body anatomical structure model map library; collecting pictures of a tissue structure involved in a target anatomical layer structure from the human body anatomical structure model map library, wherein the tissue structure comprises a skeleton structure, a muscle structure, a vascular structure and a neural structure; and preparing various kinds of anatomical maps according to the collected pictures of the tissue structure involved in the target anatomical layer structure. According to the manufacturing method of the anatomical map, high-quality anatomical maps of various categories can be quickly and efficiently manufactured, different teaching requirements can be met, use of the map is simple and rapid, and the efficiency and quality of the anatomical teaching are greatly improved. The invention further provides the anatomical map and a forming method of a human body anatomical structure pattern. By virtue of the forming method, two-dimensional and three-dimensional anatomical structure combined teaching under ultrasonic imaging can be carriedout, thereby providing more visual perception to a medical learner, and greatly improving the teaching effect.

The present application discloses a body support device for surgery with a dynamic support for the torso. This device stimulates the adoption of a more natural posture and provides the dissipation of the load placed on the bone and muscle structures in the spinal column through the combination of the torso support (1) to the posterior support (13). The posterior support (13) consists of the systematization of the human vertebral column, comprising a set of segments (13′) chained and aligned by the passage of an elastic medium (14) therein, controlled by the user's action. Thus, this technology allows for minimizing surgeon's physical fatigue resulting from a prolonged posture in surgery.

The invention provides an artificial skeleton and a muscle structure of a bionic humanoid robot and a design method of the artificial skeleton and the muscle structure. The artificial skeleton and themuscle structure comprise an artificial skeleton, artificial joints and artificial muscles. The method comprises the following steps of firstly, according to a skeleton of normal human and an structure of an existing humanoid robot, selecting the key skeleton to form the artificial skeleton of the bionic humanoid robot; secondly, according to the designed artificial skeleton, arranging the artificial joints of the bionic humanoid robot; according to the constructed artificial skeleton and the movement requirements of the humanoid robot, configuring the corresponding degree of freedom of eachartificial joint of the bionic humanoid robot; configuring the position and function of the artificial muscles of the bionic humanoid robot; and according to the characteristics of the bionic humanoidrobot, designing the artificial skeleton, the artificial joints and the artificial muscles, and assembling the artificial skeleton and the muscle structure. According to the artificial skeleton and the muscle structure of the bionic humanoid robot and the design method of the artificial skeleton and the muscle structure, human skeleton and muscles are used as reference, so that the humanoid robotis more humanized.

The invention relates to a curry chicken processing method. The curry chicken processing method is characterized in that the microbial growth is inhibited through high-pressure treatment, so that the pickling period of a meat product can be shortened, the natural color, fragrance, flavor and nutrients of the meat product can be preserved, the muscle structure of chicken breast can be well maintained, and the taste is improved; by dressing with starchy sauce, the soup has relatively strong flavor and relatively smooth taste; and by rolling, the chicken is loosened, the immersing of egg liquid, rice wine and the like is promoted, the fresh and smooth taste is increased, and the freshness and tenderness are improved.

The invention discloses a process for preparing a rabbit meat sausage by microbial fermentation. Rabbit meat is preliminary tumbled and cured by a vacuum tumbler, so that the muscle structure tends torelax to facilitate even distribution of a curing liquid and fermenting bacteria and fermentation of a mixed starter, the whole tumbling process is controlled in a low-temperature environment to promote the release of fishy smell of the rabbit meat; the fishy smell of the rabbit meat can be fully extracted by supercritical carbon dioxide fluid extraction and deodorization treatment, and the fishysmell of the rabbit meat can be further reduced; the degradation, oxidation and other reaction of the fishy smell of the rabbit meat can be promoted under the fermentation effect of complex bacteriato further reduce the fishy smell of the rabbit meat, the taste of the rabbit meat sausage product is effectively improved, and the rabbit meat sausage product is bright in color, and harmless to thehuman body.

The invention provides a method for making an animal stuffed specimen prosthesis. The method includes the steps of collection, recording, stripping, even peeling treatment of skin, soaking and tanningof the skin, making of an animal sculpture prosthesis, skeleton mounting, stitching, and shaping fixation. The method has the advantages and positive effects that the shape aesthetics of a made dynamic animal specimen can be significantly improved, the curvy beauty of all joints and a dynamic muscle structure of the made specimen is reflected, and the specimen simulation effect and the exhibitionviewing quality are greatly improved.

Novel catheter with longitudinal expandable arid contractile elements which promote wave propagation. The tension-band characteristics of these elements enhance the “crawling” dynamics of the catheter. Tauglit is an aspiration catheter with three key components: an inner spring coil system, a soft pleated jacket with annuli that buckles under load and an outer proleg or leaf-spring that fattens the. diameter of the catheter. Smart features, robotics and AI may be on-boarded. As shown, subject catheters shall piston in a fixed environment (muscular structure such as an artery) and propagate forward akin to earthworm locomotion (Lumbricm terrestris).

The present invention provides a production method for dragon whisker yak meat. The method comprises the following steps: dissection: removing fascia and greases, washing, tenderization, soaking in bacteria-reducing liquid, saline injection, vacuum rolling and kneading: setting parameters of work time to 45 minutes, low-temperature salting, high-temperature cooking, cooling, tearing the meat into fine shreds, frying for dehydration, blending and vacuum packaging. Bacteria-reducing process effectively guarantees the initial sanitation level of the product, and tenderization process can destroy muscle structures so as to facilitate the extraction of salt-soluble proteins. Saline injection can accelerate the salting and make the salting more uniform. Cooking over strong fire can quickly coagulate the surface so as to effectively prevent the loss of water and proteins, and heat preservation cooking over medium fire can make the muscle fibers soft and easy to be torn into shreds, thereby improving the product yield and the mouth feel of the product. Frying for dehydration and secondary blending further improve the mouth feel of the product, and sterilization at 121 DEG C for 15 minutes greatly extend the shelf life of the product.

The invention belongs to the technical field of processing of aquatic products, and particularly relates to a method for tenderizing meat quality of squids. The method comprises the following preparation steps of (1) thoroughly cleaning fresh squids, removing heads and internal organs, and cutting off squid sacs; (2) putting the treated squids in water, and performing treatment under the condition of superhigh pressure being 450-470 MPa for 3-8min; and (3) performing magnetization treatment on the squids after being subjected to high-pressure treatment, so as to obtain the finished products. According to the method disclosed by the invention, through combination of superhigh pressure treatment and magnetization treatment, the muscle structure of circular muscle bodies of the squids can be effectively destroyed, so that muscle fibers are cracked, the hardness of meat quality is reduced, and tender squid meat can be obtained; and the squid meat is easy to chew, and digestion of the squid meat by human bodies is facilitated. Besides, the freshness of the squids can be effectively maintained, so that the squids after being subjected to heat treatment can have best color, flavor and mouth feel.