| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 482013000 | FOR IMPROVING RESPIRATORY FUNCTION | 27 |
| 20080254947 | EXERCISE TRAINING DEPICTING ENERGY FLOW - A method for the video display of exercises by an instructor, to a person performing the exercises, whereby digitized animation is utilized to depict energy flow in relation to the body to enable the exerciser to combine movement, breathing and visualization of energy flow, to achieve improved exercise results. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090170664 | RESPIRATION TRAINING MACHINE ENABLING GRASP OF RESULT - A breathing exerciser includes: a guide unit for guiding an exercise pattern of breathing to a user; a breathing sensor for detecting breathing of the user; a breathing index calculating unit for calculating, based on a signal from the breathing sensor, a breathing index at least one of before and after an exercise period during which the exercise pattern is guided, the breathing index representing a characteristic of a breathing state of the user; and an outcome index calculating unit for calculating an outcome index based on at least two breathing indices, the outcome index representing an outcome of breathing exercise; and an informing unit for informing the outcome index to the user. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090239711 | RESPIRATORY MUSCLE ENDURANCE TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - A respiratory muscle endurance training device (RMET) includes a chamber and a patient interface. In one implementation, one or both of a CO | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090264255 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING ENDURANCE OF INSPIRATORY MUSCLES - Training the inspiratory muscles using a training device includes evaluating the endurance of the inspiratory muscles of the patient, including the time to the onset of exhaustion, setting parameters of the training device, directing an monitoring endurance training sessions using the training device, providing feedback to the patient during the training and repeating the testing, setting, directing and providing steps as periodically. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090264256 | BREATHING EXERCISE APPARATUS - A breathing exercise apparatus comprises a chamber having a vent open to the atmosphere, a mouthpiece having an opening, a first member having a plurality of apertures positioned in the chamber between the opening in the mouthpiece and the vent, a second member having a plurality of apertures positioned in the chamber adjacent the first member, and a motor coupled to the second member and operable to move the second member with respect to the first member such that the apertures in the second member intermittently align with the apertures in the first member to vary the resistance a user experiences when both inhaling and exhaling through the apparatus. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090275443 | Tai chi style yoga bag - An exercise device in the form of a bag having two ends that hang down over the sides of the chest of a user during use. Each end of the bag is provided with a cavity for receiving weighted substances such as sand or lead. The center of the bag is contoured to fit around the neck and is padded for comfort. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100160118 | BREATHING EXERCISER AND BREATHING EXERCISE PROGRAM PRODUCT CAPABLE OF EASILY DISTINGUISHING BREATHING STATE - A breathing exerciser includes: a display unit for displaying information for guiding an exercise pattern of breathing to a user; and a state switch which is capable of detecting an operation by the user and which is for accepting an operation according to a breathing state. By this, the breathing exerciser distinguishes during an exercise period during which the exercise pattern is guided, whether it is an exhalation state or an inhalation state, based on a signal from the state switch. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110124470 | RESPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING DEVICE - A respiratory muscle training device includes a chamber ( | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110201478 | TAI CHI YOGA BAG - An exercise device in the form of a yoga bag having two ends that hang down over the sides of the chest of a user and provide resistance to the lung cavities during while breathing exercises are performed is set forth. Each end of the bag is provided with compartments for selectively receiving flowable weighted substances. The center of the bag is contoured to fit around the neck. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110201479 | Method for treatment of children with developmental delay - The invention disclosed herein is a method and device for treatment of children suffering from conditions or diseases which cause delayed neuromuscular development. A neck flotation device such as an inflatable collar is affixed around the child's neck. The child wearing the aforementioned neck flotation device is immersed into the pool of water in which the water has been heated to approximately 92-94 degrees Fahrenheit. The child's head is supported by the neck flotation device to ensure safe breathing. The child's torso and extremities are suspended vertically in the therapy tank filled with warm water. The child can move in the pool of warm water without being restrained by gravity. By the method disclosed herein, children suffering from diseases and conditions which cause delayed neuromuscular development are permitted to exercise their muscles to develop muscle tone, increase lung function and promote neuromuscular coordination. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110212811 | OXYGEN TRAINER DEVICE - An oxygen trainer assembly for use in athletic activities to increase inspiratory muscular endurance, the assembly comprising: a mouthpiece having a mouthpiece opening; a circulation chamber housing having a circulation chamber in fluid communication with the mouthpiece opening; a first endcap having a first endcap aperture and a second endcap having a second endcap opening in fluid communication with the circulation chamber housing; a first endcap insert disposable in the first endcap operative to control the level of air resistance in the assembly during inhalation and exhalation; a one-way valve disposable in the second endcap sized and configured to allow the flow of air away from the circulation chamber during exhalation. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110230311 | Apparatus and method for proper breath control for singing - A pair of adjustable belts adapted to encircle the human torso provides training in proper breath control techniques while singing. Mating fasteners at the free ends of each belt releasably secure the free ends together so that each belt forms a closed loop. A method includes securing the belts around the middle of the torso, expanding the first belt, having the person inhale with the intercostals and lateral muscles to expand the ribcage and fastening the first belt into the expanded position around the torso, in a horizontal line at the breastbone. In one embodiment, the top belt is placed around the subject at the middle of the chest fastening at the breastbone and the bottom belt is placed around the subject angling upward from the lower back, to fasten also at the breastbone. A final step may be to have the person maintain pressure on both straps while singing. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110237402 | MANUAL EXERCISE DEVICE FOR TONING AND TIGHTENING FLACCID TISSUE SURROUNDING AN AIRWAY - Manual exercise device that is comprised of a combination mouthpiece and top cap, a soft-rubber check-valve, a hard plastic hollow spherical bulb, and a soft plastic washer with a minuscule hole at its center held in position by an open-faced cap. A preferred embodiment affords a user a means through which to manually create and maintain a slowly depleting vacuum within the hard plastic bulb, exercising flaccid tissue and musculature in the process. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120065024 | Yoga Device - A device, for performing certain ancient yogic breathing practices of Pranayam without involving the use of hands, is controlled by a programmable controlling unit. The device is integrated onto the frame of a supporting base, worn on the nose, and uses battery-operated artificial fingers to block or unblock nostrils in programmable patterns, cycles and durations. This facilitates a precise and hands-free routine of alternate nostril breathing or single nostril breathing, in the most precise style, following techniques of ancient yogic Pranayam. The sensors of the device sense/measure the force and flow of the breath into and out of each nostril, and can automate and synchronize the artificial fingers to the normal breathing pattern of the user. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120094806 | Adjustable Inhalation Resistence Exercise Device - A respiratory inhalation resistence exercise device with a separate air inlet and air outlet. A mask, which provides a substantially airtight perimeter seal during inhaling and lung expansion, is provided which covers at least the user's nose and mouth. Multiple air inlet inserts are provided for interchangeable use in the air inlet, allowing different rates and resistence to airflow, as provided. The device is held in place, hands free, by straps around the user's head. The device may also cover the entire face of a user, with lenses in eye openings for sight. The device may be utilized continually in vigorous exercise, without use of a mouthpiece, without significant protruding parts, without movable valves or parts, and held in place without limitation on the user's activity. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120172178 | OXYGEN TRAINER DEVICE - An oxygen trainer assembly for use in athletic activities to increase inspiratory muscular endurance, the assembly comprising: a mouthpiece having a mouthpiece opening; a circulation chamber housing having a circulation chamber in fluid communication with the mouthpiece opening; a first endcap having a first endcap aperture and a second endcap having a second endcap opening in fluid communication with the circulation chamber housing; a first endcap insert disposable in the first endcap operative to control the level of air resistance in the assembly during inhalation and exhalation; a one-way valve disposable in the second endcap sized and configured to allow the flow of air away from the circulation chamber during exhalation. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120270703 | RESPIRATORY MUSCLE ENDURANCE TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - A respiratory muscle endurance training device (RMET) includes a chamber and a patient interface. In one implementation, one or both of a CO | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120295765 | RESPIRATORY MUSCLE ENDURANCE TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - A respiratory muscle endurance training device (RMET) includes a chamber and a patient interface. In one implementation, one or both of a CO | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130157810 | NASAL INSPIRATORY RESISTANCE TRAINER - Herein we describe a nasal inspiratory resistance trainer (“NIRT”) that increases the difficulty of nasal breathing. The device is specially designed to limit the cross-sectional area of the nostril, which decreases the volume of air a person can easily intake per unit time, typically achieved by reducing tidal volume per breath, reducing respiratory rate, or a combination thereof. Specific implementations are described. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130237376 | METHODS OF IMPROVING RESPIRATORY EFFECTIVENESS - Methods for improving respiratory effectiveness including inhaling a breath and, while continuously holding the breath, swimming for a period of at least 10 seconds without exhaling or further inhaling, and inhaling a breath and, without exhaling or further inhaling, adopting, and holding for a period of at least 3 seconds, at least one stretch position, which requires constant muscular exertion to maintain. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20140135176 | Respiratory Training Assembly - A respiratory training assembly has a main body, an expiratory training device mounted in the main body and a handle formed on the main body. The main body has a volume barrel, an inspiratory training device, an air channel and an output-input entrance. The inspiratory training device is mounted movably in the volume barrel and has a floating element. The air channel is formed on the main body and communicates with the volume barrel and has a check valve. The output-input entrance is formed in the main body and communicates with the air channel. In use, the inspiratory flow path and the expiratory flow path of the respiratory training assembly are separated to prevent pollution from patient's saliva. Additionally, the expiratory training device can be adjusted according to the patient's requirement to improve the training result. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140274568 | COMBINATION SPIROMETER AND PEP BREATHING EXERCISER - A combination spirometer and PEP breathing exercise device is described. The device includes a spirometer with a volumetric air chamber having an atmospheric opening, an exhaust port, and an indicator of inhalation rate or volume; a breathing tube having a proximal end in communication with the exhaust port, a distal end with a mouthpiece, and a conduit between the proximal and distal ends; a one-way check valve adjacent the exhaust port allowing air to flow from the spirometer through the breathing tube to the mouthpiece, but preventing air from being exhausted through the spirometer; and a PEP valve in communication with the breathing conduit, whereby expiration of air from the mouthpiece into the breathing tube above a preset pressure causes the valve to oscillate. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140287877 | Seated Inversion Chair and Method of Treating Migraine Headaches - An inversion chair and the method of treatment are provided to assist a user in the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches by increasing and altering the blood flow within the head. The inversion chair includes a frame having a first and a second side connected to each other by a fixed backrest. The sides of the frame have L-shaped configurations comprising upstanding side and base sections that are connected by a curved member. A rotatable seat is positioned between the sides of the frame. The chair is adapted to transition between a standard sitting position to an inverted position. The chair comprises an upper user support bar and a lower leg support bar for maintaining a user within the chair during inverted use. The support bar is removable and used to either secure the lap of the individual when inverted, or support the chair when in an upright state. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20150011363 | RESPIRATORY MUSCLE ENDURANCE TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - A respiratory muscle endurance training device (RMET) includes a chamber and a patient interface. In one implementation, one or both of a CO | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150031506 | RESPIRATORY MUSCLE ENDURANCE TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - A respiratory muscle endurance training device (RMET) includes a chamber and a patient interface. In one implementation, one or both of a CO, sensor or a temperature sensor can be coupled to the chamber or patient interface to provide the user or caregiver with indicia about the CO, level in, or the temperature of, the chamber or patient interface, and/or the duration of use of the device. In another implementation, the RMET may have a fixed volume portion adjustable to contain a measured portion of a specific patient's inspiratory volume capacity. Methods of using the device are also provided. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150306454 | METHOD OF INCREASING LUNG CAPACITY FOR ENHANCED OXYGEN EXCHANGE USING UPPER APPENDAGE DURING POSITIONING - A method of increasing lung capacity by increasing lung surface area for enhanced oxygen exchange using upper appendage positioning during exercise, includes the steps of: (a) holding a gripping device with both hands above the shoulder planes while positioning upper appendages above the shoulder planes, and, (b) simultaneously performing leg exercise. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150360079 | PULMONARY HARMONICA DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING A PULMONARY HARMONICA DEVICE - The present invention is a pulmonary harmonica for achieving health and wellness through controlled breathing. The invention is a modified harmonica with specifically low-tuned reeds that produce frequencies not associated with normal musical performance that allow the user to generate a stream of controlled low frequency sound waves that break up congestion in the user's lungs and sinuses. The invention includes a pulmonary rehabilitation treatment using inspiratory and expiratory muscle training that encourages continued use of the pulmonary harmonica so that use of the device and diaphragmatic breathing become habitual through practice. | 12-17-2015 |
