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| 20080234609 | Method and system for soft tissue destruction - A method and system for adipose tissue treatment. The system of the invention includes an applicator configured to apply negative pressure pulses to a skin surface when activated by a controller, where the negative pressure is created during a time interval in which the flow of water through the cell membrane is not significant. An intensity of the negative pressure is used that causes selective damage to fat cells. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090012434 | APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM TO TREAT A VOLUME OF SKIN - Methods, systems, and devices to treat a region of skin; the treatment may be used to stimulate the production of collagen. The region of skin undergoes a series of negative and positive pressures, where the series is characterized by an electronically regulated duty cycle. The region of skin may also be cooled to affect the modulus of elasticity of collagen inside the skin. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090177124 | Sleep apnea prevention and relief device - A sleep apnea prevention and relief device is provided that is useful for a patient diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. For example, a form-fitting neck device is provided with a suction generation or creation means to create continuous or lasting negative pressure upon or around the neck in order to urge substantially outward expansion of the soft tissues that are compressing the pharynx and creating the obstruction. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090209886 | Device for Treating, in Particular Massaging, the Connective Tissue of the Skin - This device ( | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090326423 | STIMULATION OF CARTILAGE FORMATION USING REDUCED PRESSURE TREATMENT - Provided is a method of stimulating cartilage formation at a tissue site in a mammal. Also provided is a biocompatible scaffold. Additionally, a system for stimulating cartilage formation at a tissue site is provided. Further provided is the use of a manifold, a chondrocyte, and a reduced-pressure source to stimulate cartilage formation at a tissue site of a mammal. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100036295 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FRACTIONAL DEFORMATION AND TREATMENT OF CUTANEOUS AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE - Devices and methods of treatment of tissue, such as skin tissue and subcutaneous tissue, with thermal control elements are disclosed. Some disclosed devices and methods employ local deformation of tissue in small areas. Devices and methods employing local deformation are used to produce fractional thermal treatments. Some devices and methods are external to a subject's skin others are beneath the subject's skin in the subcutaneous tissue. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100042021 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF DAMAGED TISSUE - Methods and devices for treatment of damaged tissue are disclosed, including treatment of wounds by employing non-electrically powered, reduced pressure therapy devices. Maintenance and control of the sub atmospheric pressure exerted may be provided by such devices while minimizing discomfort to the user. The devices may be configured to be worn inconspicuously underneath clothing. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100121229 | Apparatus and Method for Cardiac Tissue Modulation by Topical Application of Vacuum to Minimize Cell Death and Damage - A method and apparatus are provided for treating cardiac tissue to modulate ischemic heart tissue with topical sub-atmospheric pressure to minimize cell death and damage. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100168625 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING FLUID FLOW TO NERVE TISSUES - Provided is an apparatus that includes a nerve conduit, a manifold and a support structure for providing a reduced pressure. Also provided is a system that includes a source of reduced pressure, a nerve conduit, a manifold, a support structure and a conduit for providing fluid communication between the manifold support and the source of reduced pressure. Additionally provided is a method that includes implanting the above nerve conduit, manifold and support structure at a site of damaged nerve tissue and applying a reduced pressure to the manifold thereby stimulating repair or regrowth of nerve tissue. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100268128 | REDUCED-PRESSURE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING A VARIABLE COVER - A system, dressing, and method for providing reduced pressure treatment to a tissue site on a wound bed of a patient includes a variable wound dressing having a variable cover that is pliable at ambient pressure and less-pliable when placed under reduced pressure. The variable wound dressing has a first side and a second, patient-facing side, and in use, a treatment space is formed between the second, patient-facing side of the variable dressing and the wound bed. One or more ports are used to supply reduced pressure within the variable cover and to the wound site. A reduced-pressure subsystem is also included that is operable to supply reduced pressure to the one or more ports. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100280422 | APPARATUS FOR TOPICAL NEGATIVE PRESSURE THERAPY - Apparatus and a method for the provision of topical negative pressure therapy to a wound site are described, the apparatus comprising: vacuum generating means for generating a negative pressure at said wound site said vacuum generating means being operably connected to a dressing at said wound site by aspiration conduit means; pressure sensing conduit means in fluid communication with said aspiration conduit means at a junction adjacent said dressing; first pressure sensing means between said junction and said vacuum generating means; second pressure sensing means operably associated with said pressure sensing conduit means; diagnostic means in communication with said first and second pressure sensing means; and control means in communication with said diagnostic means for controlling pressure in said aspiration and said pressure sensing conduit means. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110054365 | VACUUM CLOSURE DEVICE - This invention relates to the design of tissue covering elements for use in vacuum assisted tissue apposition systems, wherein the geometry of the covering elements favours the application of contractile forces over compressive or extensive forces at the tissue interface. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110105963 | CLOSED INCISION NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - A surgical tissue therapy device includes a sealant layer and a collection chamber. The sealant layer functions so as to create a sealed enclosure or space between it and the surface of a patient by forming, preferably, an airtight seal around a surgical area of skin trauma. The closed incision tissue therapy device also comprises a collection chamber, which may comprise an elongate tubular chamber with a plurality of longitudinally spaced openings. The collection chamber may be configured to be in fluid communication with the sealant layer and the area of skin trauma and functions as to distribute the negative pressure applied to a surgically closed area of skin trauma. Preferably, the pressure under the sealant layer is reduced by expanding the volume of the enclosure space and thereby decreasing the density of air molecules under the sealant layer. The collection material may comprise a material and/or a configuration that permits length changes based upon the length of the corresponding surgical wound or incision. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110125066 | BREATHABLE INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR TOPICAL REDUCED PRESSURE - A reduced pressure tissue treatment system includes an applicator having an aperture, a first pad section, and a second pad section substantially covering the aperture and positioned substantially adjacent the first pad section. A fabric layer is located at least partially between the second pad section and the drape, and the fabric layer includes a woven or non-woven fabric made from a fiber material. A drape substantially covers the first pad section, the second pad section, the fabric layer, and the applicator. A reduced pressure source is in fluid communication with at least one of the first pad section and the fabric layer for providing reduced pressure to the aperture. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110130691 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF DAMAGED TISSUE - Methods and devices for treatment of damaged tissue are disclosed, including treatment of wounds by employing non-electrically powered, reduced pressure therapy devices. Maintenance and control of the sub atmospheric pressure exerted may be provided by such devices while minimizing discomfort to the user. The devices may be configured to be worn inconspicuously underneath clothing. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110172568 | Surgical Devices for Imposing a Negative Pressure to Stabilize the Cardiac Tissue During Surgery - The invention is devices and techniques which use a negative (suction) pressure or vacuum, applied through a surgical instrument, to fix the position of a portion of the surface of a beating heart so that a surgical procedure can be more easily performed. The devices apply a negative pressure at several points on the outer surface of the heart such that a portion of the heart is fixed in place by the suction imposed through the surgical instrument. Because the instrument fixes the position of the tissue, and because the instruments remain at a constant distance from the particular portion of the heart where the surgery is being performed, the device may also serve as a support or platform so that other surgical instruments or devices can be advantageously used at the site. In certain preferred embodiments, the devices described herein have structures to facilitate the use of additional surgical instruments such that the placement of negative pressure device permit the surgeon to advantageously manipulate the other instruments during surgery. The negative pressure is preferably imposed through a plurality of ports which may be disposed in a substantially planar surface of the instrument which contacts the cardiac tissue. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110172569 | VACUUM INSTRUMENT FOR SLOWING OR ARRESTING THE FLOW OF BLOOD - The invention provides a surgical vacuum device including a vacuum cup sized for attachment to and manipulation of a target tissue. The device further includes a vacuum hose for applying a vacuum to the interior of the cup, and structure for applying a tensioning force to the cup once it has been placed and a vacuum applied. The vacuum device may be utilized with minimal or no trauma to the target tissue or surrounding tissues. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110190670 | FLUID DISC PUMP WITH SQUARE-WAVE DRIVER - A pump having a substantially cylindrical shape and defining a cavity formed by a side wall closed at both ends by end walls wherein the cavity contains a fluid is disclosed. The pump further comprises an actuator operatively associated with at least one of the end walls to cause an oscillatory motion of the driven end wall to generate displacement oscillations of the driven end wall within the cavity. The pump further comprises a valve for controlling the flow of fluid through the valve. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110237986 | ARRANGEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH MASSAGING APPARATUS, AND MASSAGING APPARATUS - The invention relates to an arrangement in connection with a massaging apparatus, and a massaging apparatus. The massaging apparatus includes a treatment head ( | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110275964 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE DEVICE - A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing negative pressure at a wound site. The apparatus includes a negative pressure reservoir and a reservoir valve for selectively connecting the reservoir to a wound chamber at a wound site. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110295162 | MASSAGE APPARATUS AND MASSAGE CUP WITH DUAL STRUCTURE FOR MASSAGE APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a massage cup with a dual structure for a massage apparatus, wherein the massage cup is stepped to prevent a vacuum from being easily broken even when the massage cup moves along a curved part of a body, and wherein the massage cup with the dual structure is formed into a single body to enable easy manufacture and to eliminate the necessity of disassembly and assembly, thus enabling the proper washing and disinfection of the massage cup. The massage cup with a dual structure according to the present invention comprises: a cylindrical main body which has a nipple in communication with a negative pressure source via a connection tube, and an open bottom; and a plurality of skin contact portions which extend in the circumferential direction from the bottom of the main body and which are formed into at least one closed loop, wherein the interiors of said skin contact portions are set higher than the exteriors thereof. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120116271 | CELLULITE TREATMENT - A method and apparatus are provided for treating connective tissue. The method and apparatus can be used for treating and/or reducing the appearance of cellulite. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120150078 | MEDICAL DRESSING AND NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A medical dressing is provided. The medical dressing includes a first and a second woven layers respectively having a fiber of polyurethane or a yarn of polyurethane; and a plurality of linear support portions woven between the first and second woven layers. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120150079 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NON- INVASIVE AESTHETIC TREATMENT OF SKIN AND SUB-DERMIS - A method for treatment of skin and sub-dermis by a housing. The housing accommodates two adjacent vacuum chambers sharing at least one common wall between them. The chambers a coupled to a surface of skin and the air pressure in the chambers is alternated such as to effect back and forth massaging movement of skin tissue in parallel to the surface of said skin. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120203144 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING A HOOF ON AN UNGULATE MAMMAL - Methods and systems of treating a hoof on an ungulate mammal involve delivering reduced pressure to an interior portion of a hoof to promote profusion. In one instance, a method includes forming one or more apertures in a hoof wall of the hoof proximate to laminae that is proximate to a phalanx (P | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120203145 | GREEN ARTICLE FOR USE IN WOUND TREATMENT - Provided are articles for use in wound treatment. The article is colored in a chosen color. The chosen color is green, and has in dry state the following mean values: a lightness factor L* along the black-white axis of between 20-55 according to Test Method T-397, a chromatic coordinate a* along the red-green axis of between −45 to −20 according to Test Method T-397, and a chromatic coordinate b* along the yellow-blue axis of between −4.0 to −1.0 according to Test Method T-397. The article can be used as a wound filler in an apparatus for treating a wound with negative pressure. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120232440 | Device for Treating Cellulite - A device for the treatment of cellulite comprising means for massaging by suction, a quadrangular body ( | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120310119 | Support Device for a Skin Treatment Assembly - It comprises a connecting member and an arm structure having at least one hose connector associated with at least one skin treatment machine applicator. Device is suitable for maintaining the applicators at a given position when in use. A skin treatment assembly is further provided comprising a suction machine for applying pressurized air to a patient through applicators connected to corresponding hoses and the support device. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130012846 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VACUUM-ASSISTED REGENERATION OF DAMAGED TISSUE - A system and method for regenerating damaged or necrosed tissue. Negative or vacuum pressure is applied to a surface of the damaged tissue to stimulate the revascularization of the area and/or increased blood flow to the area, which encourages the regeneration of the damaged tissue. A negative pressure device is provided that is capable of providing a sequenced vacuum treatment regimen to damaged tissue. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130035615 | INSTANT-SUCTION PRESSURE-ADJUSTABLE CUPPING DEVICE AND CUPPING THERAPY METHOD USING THE SAME - The present invention discloses an instant-suction pressure-adjustable cupping device and a cupping therapy method using the same. The method of the present invention comprises steps: respectively measuring cupping pressure-drop values of various regions of healthy persons and patients as normal pressure-drop values and reference pressure-drop values, and storing the data in a database; retrieving from the database one reference pressure-drop value corresponding to a cupped region of a patient; performing a weighted calculation on the reference pressure-drop value to obtain a pressure-drop value for the patient according to regulation factors, including the personal elementary conditions, symptom and cupped region; placing a cupping vessel of the instant-suction pressure-adjustable cupping device on the region to be cupped, exhausting air inside the cupping vessel with an air pump until the pressure-drop value is attained, and keeping the cupping vessel staying on the body of the patient to perform a cupping therapy. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130035616 | HAND-HELD MASSAGE DEVICE - A hand-held massage device comprises: a control handle, a first engaging member, a second engaging member, a gripping section, a casing, a rotation disk and a massage member. The massage device requires no electricity and has a convenient size, which is highly portable for the user. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130046211 | LIP ENHANCEMENT AND ENLARGEMENT DEVICE - A lip enhancement and enlargement device includes a suction element and a lip shaper coupled to the suction element. Each type of lip shaper includes one or more features that allow the device to shape and contour lips. A lip shaper may include one or more contouring elements that change the shape of an upper lip, for example. A lip shaper may also include shaping and contouring elements that form a fuller, unitary lip lobe or two fuller, lip lobes. Lip enhancement and enlargement kits and methods are also disclosed. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130066241 | Vacuum Apparatus and Method for Treating Sores - A device and method for the treatment of mouth sores or ulcers, such as canker sores. The device includes a vacuum bulb connected to a treatment tip via a fluid-tight conduit. The device allows for a vacuum to be applied to the area of a canker sore by positioning of the tip and actuation of the vacuum bulb. Through gentle application of a vacuum to the area afflicted with a canker sore, the sensitivity of the afflicted area is diminished and the healing process is significantly improved. The device preferably includes disposable applicator tips. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130072827 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM PATHOLOGY - The present invention relates generally to a device and method for treating tissues of the central nervous system and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a device and method for treating the brain tissue. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130110014 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LIP PLUMPING | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130138019 | METHOD OF TREATING WOUND IN SAC-LIKE CAVITY PRESENT INSIDE OF SUBJECT - The present invention is a method of treating a wound in a sac-like cavity inside of a subject using negative pressure therapy. In the treatment method, an applicator connected to a negative pressure source and a closing member that closes an opening of the sac-like cavity are inserted to the sac-like cavity. The applicator is placed in the sac-like cavity and the closing member is placed in contact with the edge of an opening section of the sac-like cavity. The negative power source is driven, and a negative pressure of a desired value is applied to the sac-like cavity from the negative pressure source. The negative pressure of the desired value in the sac-like cavity is maintained, and negative pressure therapy is performed. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130231593 | NON-INVASIVE SYSTEM TO REGULATE INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE - A method is provided for non-invasively lowering a person's ICP and increasing cerebral perfusion pressure. The method may include the step of actively lowering the person's intrathoracic pressure. Also, the person's effective circulating blood volume is lowered while the person's intrathoracic pressure is lowered to thereby non-invasively reduce venous blood volume in the brain to treat elevated intracranial pressure. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130253382 | TARGETED ENZYMATIC DEGRADATION OF QUORUM-SENSING PEPTIDES - Methods and compositions for the treatment of biofilms and/or the inhibition of biofilm formation. In one embodiment, a biofilm is treated and/or biofilm formation is inhibited by a method comprising contacting a biofilm or a surface with a bifunctional ligand comprising a quorum-sensing-peptide-binding region and a protease-binding region, whereby the biofilm is treated and/or biofilm formation on the surface is inhibited. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20140081183 | LIP SUCTION DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A lip suction device. A rigid hollow form has an opening at a first end of the rigid hollow form and a cavity therein extending from the first end to a second end of the rigid hollow form. The rigid hollow form has an outer surface and a thickness at the opening between the outer surface and a surface of the cavity. The opening has an edge with a rounded shape, across the thickness at the opening, which is configured to form a substantially air-tight seal between a user's face and the edge when the rigid hollow form is pressed against the user's face near the user's lips. The rigid hollow form is configured so that when the user draws air into the user's mouth after forming a substantially air-tight seal, the user's lips are drawn into the rigid hollow form towards the second end of the rigid hollow form. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140155790 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WOUND TREATMENT EMPLOYING PERIODIC SUB-ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE - A tissue treatment apparatus and method are provided for treating tissue by the application of the time-varying sub-atmospheric pressure. The apparatus includes a cover adapted to cover a wound and adapted to maintain sub-atmospheric pressure the site of the wound. The apparatus further includes a source of suction configured to generate a time-varying sub-atmospheric pressure having a periodic waveform comprising a gradual change in pressure. The suction source cooperates with the cover to supply the time-varying sub-atmospheric pressure under the cover to the wound. The time-varying sub-atmospheric pressure may vary between a first pressure value below the inherent tissue tension of the wound tissue and a second pressure value above the inherent tissue tension of the wound tissue. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140171836 | METHODS FOR WOUND PROTECTION AND THERAPY - Method and apparatus for protecting and treating wounds are provided. A housing is adapted to be adhesively secured over the wound of an injured or infected person. The housing has an opening for access to the wound, and is further provided with inlet and outlet ports for the application of therapeutic materials. There is particularly provided a program for a closed looped system for such wound care. Additionally, the invention provides for a protective and treating cover for the eye, which can be either opaque or translucent. Additionally, a mechanism for accurately depositing eye drops without risking injury to the eye is also provided. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140207027 | WOUND COVER APPARATUS AND METHOD - Various embodiments of a wound cover apparatus are provided. In one embodiment a wound cover apparatus includes a treatment enclosure and a vacuum seal that is external to the treatment enclosure. The vacuum seal includes a vacuum passageway and a vacuum port in fluid communication with one another. In another embodiment the apparatus further includes a treatment port in fluid communication with the treatment enclosure. The wound cover apparatus adheres to the patient by application of vacuum applied to the treatment enclosure and the vacuum seal which extends from the housing. The negative pressure applied to the wound cover apparatus creates negative stress along periwound which promotes perfusion and vascularization and induces mechanical deformation to accelerate healing. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140276251 | SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING FLUID FLOW TO TISSUES - Provided is an apparatus that includes a scaffold with a gel or liquid composition deposed on at least a portion of a luminal surface, the gel or liquid composition adapted to include microbubbles. Also provided is a system that includes a source of reduced pressure, the above scaffold, a manifold adjacent the scaffold, and a conduit for providing fluid communication between the manifold and the source of reduced pressure. Additionally provided is a method that includes implanting the above scaffold at the tissue site and disrupting a substantial portion of the microbubbles to induce fluid flow to the scaffold. Further provided is an apparatus that includes a scaffold that comprises a slowly degradable material and a quickly degradable material. Additionally provided is a system for coupling nerve tissue and a microchip assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140288466 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR EXPRESSION AND QUANTIFICATION OF HUMAN BREAST MILK - A device for expression and collection of breast milk includes an actuatable assembly, a breast interface, and a tube. The breast interface is sized to receive a breast and form a fluid tight seal against the breast. The breast interface includes a deformable member disposed within at least a portion of the breast interface. The deformable member deforms in response to actuation of the actuatable assembly and applies vacuum pressure against the breast to express milk. The tube operatively couples the actuatable assembly to the breast interface. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140296751 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF BODY CONTOURING AND SKIN CONDITIONING - An improved apparatus and method of body contouring and skin conditioning for the treatment of conditions such as lymphoedema by producing vibrations in the subcutaneous layers of fat. The apparatus includes a cup which engages the patient's skin surface and a vacuum source which provides suction and a pulsating movement against the skin's surface, mimicking the movement of the lymphatic system and flushing out toxins, fat layers and trapped fluid from the area. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140316307 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MAKING SILICONE RUBBER CUPPING APPLIANCE - A device for producing a silicone rubber cupping appliance is provided. The device includes a nozzle, an internal mould core, a separable slide comprising at least two separable slide blocks; and a blowing-demoulding unit. A mould cavity used for moulding the silicone rubber cupping appliance is formed between the slide and the internal mould core. One end of the nozzle is connected to a channel that transports liquid silicone rubber material, and another end of the nozzle is connected to the mould cavity. The blowing-demoulding unit is connected to the mould cavity through a blow duct opening which is set at a contact surface of the internal mould core and the mould cavity. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140336543 | NON-SURGICAL TORSO DEFORMITY CORRECTION DEVICES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Aspects of the invention include devices and methods for correcting a torso deformity of a patient. The devices include a suction chamber for placement around the torso deformity and to provide negative pressure to the torso deformity; and a measurement component coupled to the suction chamber. The measurement component is adapted to indicate a relative distance between the torso deformity and a distal surface of the suction chamber. The methods include positioning a torso deformity correcting device around a torso deformity on a torso of a patient. The methods further include withdrawing air from the suction chamber to apply negative pressure within the suction chamber to displace the torso deformity, and setting a negative pressure level by measuring the relative distance of the torso deformity and the distal surface of the suction chamber that is indicated by the measurement component. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150032035 | SCAR REDUCTION APPARATUS - Post-scar formation reduction apparatus comprises a biocompatible scar interface layer, a compressible pressure chamber overlying the scar interface layer, and an at least substantially uniformly compressible pressure element in the pressure chamber which extends over the scar interface layer. The pressure element has a bulk modulus enabling a predetermined uniform or substantially uniform compression of the pressure element in at least a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the scar interface layer on application of a specific pressure. Evacuator is also provided which at least partially evacuates the pressure chamber, whereby the pressure element is uniformly or substantially uniformly compressed in the direction of the scar interface layer and the pressure chamber positively urges the compressed pressure element towards the scar interface layer. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150057578 | SUCTION OPENING FOR VACUUM ABSORPTION TYPE MASSAGE MACHINE - The present invention relates to a suction opening and a cup for cupping for a vacuum absorption type massage machine, and more specifically, to a suction opening and a cup for cupping for a vacuum absorption type massage machine capable of simultaneously reducing pain due to the expansion of skin and rapidly removing a dark-red mark on the skin after massaging by forming partitions at the suction opening and the cup for cupping, respectively, to remove the concentration of stress generated at the front edge of a suction opening for coming in contact with the skin and the lower edge of a cup for cupping. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150126912 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE ON NECK TO TREAT OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - Systems and methods to treat obstructive sleep apnea draw soft tissue of the front of the neck of the subject, in particular at or near the oropharynx, into a cavity by applying negative pressure. The opening of the cavity is formed by a rim of a body that is configured to be engaged, externally, with a medial portion of the anterior side of the neck such that engagement between the rim and the neck forms a chamber that can be sealed from atmospheric pressure. Movement of the soft tissue may thus reduce temporary airway obstruction. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150133829 | System for Monitoring and Controlling Negative Pressure Wound Therapy - A system for monitoring and controlling negative pressure wound therapy includes a microcontroller that controls means for maintaining reduced air pressure based on a pressure signal from a pressure sensor. The means for maintaining reduced air pressure may include a vacuum pump and valve. The system includes a mobile communication device having a microprocessor, touchscreen display, data storage device, GPS module, and wireless transceiver. The microprocessor generates control signals sent to the microcontroller to control the means for maintaining reduced air pressure to provide continuous or intermittent reduced air pressure. The microprocessor monitors the pressure signal and generates a closed-system alarm, leak-detected alarm or open-system alarm. The closed-system alarm indicates an air pressure leak rate below a closed-system threshold. The leak-detected alarm indicates an air pressure leak rate above a leak-detected threshold and below an open-system threshold. The open-system alarm indicates an air pressure leak rate above the open-system threshold. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150313788 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OF ILIOTIBIAL BAND SYNDROME, MYOFASCIAL AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DYSFUNCTIONS - A therapeutic treatment system that embodies a therapeutic method and a medical device for the treatment of Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), myofascial and/or musculoskeletal dysfunctions by utilizing negative pressure and suction to concurrently lift, lengthen, separate and stretch the iliotibial band to restore it to its correct functional length is provided. The medical device may include a suction implement coupled to an actuator handle, wherein the suction implement may be dimensioned and adapted to generate a negative pressure along a predetermined region requiring treatment. The user may operate the actuator handle so as to move it toward and away from the suction implement so that the suction implement is alternately deformed and returned to an undeformed condition, thereby alternately applying the negative pressure and suction to the predetermined region. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150374577 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING TISSUE - An apparatus and method used for medical and/or cosmetic treatment of a tissue, such as skin tightening, skin laxity and/or wrinkle reduction and or other skin flaws, including an energy source, a vacuum chamber and rollers which may facilitate easy sliding of the apparatus from one treated area to another. The rollers may also prevent excessive friction of the skin during the treatment. The energy source can be configured to emit energy based on the position of the apparatus on the skin (i.e., the position of the rollers), as well as the pressure within the vacuum chamber. The vacuum level and energy emission can be changed or pulsed based on the treatment regime. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160022530 | NEW DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT METHODS - The present invention relates to a method of diagnosing the primary lesions that give rise to a chronic condition or incorrect structure in myofascial units and associated structures in a human patient. The invention also relates to a method of therapeutic treatment of the diagnosed conditions, in particular by application of a variable vaccum stimulus. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160038626 | PROTEASE MODULATING WOUND INTERFACE LAYER FOR USE WITH NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY - Systems, methods, and apparatuses for modulating proteases including matrix metalloproteinase (MMP), elastase, and bacterial protease in a negative pressure therapy system are described. A mesh having a sacrificial substrate is included. The sacrificial substrate includes a plurality of collagen fibers reinforced with a supporting material and intersecting with each other to form a network of collagen fibers having a plurality openings. The openings of the plurality of openings have an average area between about 0.5 mm | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160051436 | SKIN TREATMENT APPARATUS AND PARTS THEREOF - A skin treatment apparatus. The skin treatment apparatus may comprise: an applicator tool, a vacuum source, fluid reservoir, and first tube. The applicator tool may comprise: a tip, a head, and a body. The head is removeably connected to a distal end of the body. The tip is preferably positioned substantially within the head and may comprise one or more contact members. The contact members may comprise a contact surface. The contact surface are generally nonabrasive and are configured to contact a skin surface. The vacuum source may provide a vacuum to the applicator tool to create a suction. The tip may comprise at least one opening that is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir via the first tube. The fluid reservoir may store a fluid, which may pass through the first tube, through the opening of the tip, and drawn outside the tip via the vacuum. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160143802 | MEDICAL DEVICE - A device for the treatment of pathologies related to accumulation of visceral fat and for the treatment of EFP in all its stages, comprising ‘clever’ handles for generation of acoustic waves, vacuum-assisted suction and cooling. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160193106 | TISSUE REPAIR DEVICES UTILIZING SELF-ASSEMBLED MATERIALS | 07-07-2016 |
| 20180021209 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROMOTION OF ANGIOGENESIS AND ADIPOGENESIS IN TISSUES THROUGH APPLICATION OF MECHANICAL FORCES | 01-25-2018 |
