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20080214968 | Therapeutic micro-vibration device - A therapeutic device for relieving pain and providing a curative healing effect includes a motor for rotating at least one magnet to generate a magnetic field, micro-vibrations and audible acoustic tones. A shaft couples the at least one magnet to the motor. In one embodiment, the at least one magnet is coupled to the shaft in an offset configuration with respect to a centerline of the shaft thereby generating micro-vibrations in the form of oscillating inertial loads. The therapeutic device includes a light source for generating a photonic light field in an optical light spectrum. | 09-04-2008 |
20080214969 | Therapeutic micro-vibration device - A therapeutic module for relieving pain and providing a curative healing effect includes a motor for rotating at least one magnet to generate a magnetic field, micro-vibrations and audible acoustic tones. A shaft couples the at least one magnet to the motor. The at least one magnet is coupled to the shaft in an offset configuration with respect to a centerline of the shaft thereby generating micro-vibrations in the form of oscillating inertial loads. The therapeutic module includes a light source for generating a photonic light field in an optical light spectrum. | 09-04-2008 |
20080255480 | Tens application devices - A TENS currents application device has a composite laminated construction consisting of an electrical current conductive layer made of a carbon material sandwiched between a flexible outer layer and a body contact layer. The outer layer may be made of plastic or metal and has a plurality of magnet elements imbedded therein. A heating means may be additionally provided in the device. The device may be in the form of a disc or round ball which can be held in the palm of a patient or in the form of a sole insert which can be placed in the sole of a foot ware. Protruding points are additionally formed on the outer surface of the round ball and on the outer surface of the sole insert. A vibrating device is located in the handheld device for providing additional massaging function to enhance the TENS treatment. | 10-16-2008 |
20080262393 | Radiant Therapeutic Heating Apparatus - A radiant therapeutic heating apparatus may include a radiant heat generating layer having a plane surface including an infrared radiator adapted to radiate heat evenly from its surface, a pair of flexible electrically insulating and radiation-permeable layers located adjacent and covering opposite sides of the layer, a thermal insulation layer disposed against and covering one of the electrically insulating layers, and a sealed radiation permeable envelope enclosing the heating apparatus. The flexible heat generating layer may include a fiberglass material impregnated with a resistive material, which material may provide a surface temperature, when current is conducted therethrough, of no greater than about 54 degrees Celsius. Current limiting thermostats may be provided to prevent energy and temperature spikes. A stiffening element may help protect the components, and may orient portions of a user's body (such as, e.g., but not limited to, the wrist for repetitive strain injuries) in a therapeutic position. The heating apparatus may be used on animals such as, e.g., but not limited to, mammals, including pets, humans, horses and/or other living beings and/or creatures. The apparatus may be oriented as a blanket, and may incorporate, e.g., a rheostat, high-low, analog, digital, or other power control switch. It may be used for warming kennels, for treating hypothermia, for relieving neck, shoulder and/or back pain. It may be used for pre- post- and during, operative care. It may be combined with other therapy such as, e.g., massage and/or vibration. | 10-23-2008 |
20080262394 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PHOTOTHERAPY - There is provided a phototherapy apparatus, in which the therapeutic light is delivered through or in proximity to one or more massage components. The massage component provides mechanical massage to the subject biological tissue and modifies the properties of the subject tissue in thickness, density, etc. to facilitate the absorption of the therapeutic light and enhance the effect of the phototherapy procedure. | 10-23-2008 |
20080269652 | Multimodal therapeutic system - The parasympathetic nervous system of a mammalian subject may be stimulated by massaging a portion of the subject's body by applying a cyclical pressure, during which the subject is encouraged to time its breathing to the massage cycle so as to achieve respiratory sinus arrhythmia. Before, during, or after the massaging step, pulses of light are delivered to the subject's eyes and pulses of sound are delivered to the subject's ears so as to achieve audiovisual entrainment of the subject's brain waves. | 10-30-2008 |
20080319357 | PINCH-RESISTANT MAGNETIC MASSAGE WANDS - The invention is for a pair of pinch-resistant magnetic massage wands that have handles with a magnet disposed in a central bore of each handle. The magnet is oriented along a centerline of the handle so that a first end of the magnet is contained within the handle and a second end of the magnet is protruding from a top ridge of the handle. Each end of the magnet corresponds to a pole of the magnet. The magnets are oriented in the handles so that the same poles of each magnet protrude from the handle top ridge. When the massage wands are brought in close proximity of one another, the magnets exert opposing forces on one another to prevent a massage therapist from inadvertently pinching a patient with the massage wands. | 12-25-2008 |
20090048547 | Hand massager - A hand massager has a base comprising a plurality of movable massage knobs and a swivel connection, wherein the base is shaped to receive a user's hand. The hand massager also has a top connected to the swivel connection. The top is sized to fit over a user's hand to define a cavity between the top and the base. Electronic user controls controlling the motion of movable massage knobs. The top may further include a vibrating element for massaging the top of a user's hand. The top can also have a heat element. The base has a heat element. The massage knobs, vibrating elements and heat elements interact with each other to make a hand massager that is desktop friendly and can be used in a home environment. | 02-19-2009 |
20090088671 | Method for Treatment of an Intervertebral Disc - The present disclosure is directed to methods for relieving pain associated with an intervertebral disc having a disc nucleus pulposus and an outer annulus fibrosus surrounding the nucleus pulposus. The method includes the steps of providing an elongated thermal or electromagnetic probe member having a flexible guidable region adjacent the distal end thereof; introducing the flexible guidable region of the probe into the annulus fibrosus of the intervertebral disc; and supplying thermal or electromagnetic energy, from an energy source, to heat or induce an electromagnetic field adjacent to the annulus fibrosus sufficient to produce a thermal or electromagnetic effect on the intervertebral disc. The flexible guidable region of the probe may be introduced at a location which is in relative close proximity to the region of intervertebral disc to be thermally or electromagnetically treated. | 04-02-2009 |
20090112134 | DEVICES AND METHOD FOR APPLYING VIBRATIONS TO JOINTS - Devices and method for introducing vibrations to a joint or joint area of a user of the device, the device comprising flexible or rigid portions or members connected there between and having a shape substantially fitting the area adjacent a joint, flexible members for attaching the rigid portions or members to the area adjacent the joint, and a vibrating mechanism for introducing vibration to the joint. The devices can apply firmer grip to the area around a joint than to the joint itself, thus activate vibrations along multiple vectors and affect multiple elements of the joint and joint area and induce healing of the joint and joint area. | 04-30-2009 |
20090131840 | Massage Device Used For Throughout the Shoulder and Mattress With Thereof - Disclosed is a very low frequency wave heating massager for shoulders including: a cover part of a “C” shape that is bent to conform to the structure of the human body at the portion against which his or her neck and shoulder abut to thereby surround the whole of the shoulder; a plurality of heat generators to generate heat; a shield material adapted to be connected between the adjacent heat generators for shielding the electromagnetic waves therefrom; a vibrating massage part in which one of a vibrating motor and a solenoid are mounted; a very low frequency wave generator; and a controller connected to the cover part. | 05-21-2009 |
20090187122 | Low Frequency Therapy Apparatus having a Function of Playing Music - A low frequency therapy apparatus having a function of playing music includes a shell. A display unit and a group of control key unit disposed on the shell. The control key unit is arranged underside of the display unit. A therapy mode and a music mode can be adjusted or switched by the control key unit, and the adjusted or switched result can be displayed by the display unit. A number of input/output ports and a memory card slot are defined on side surfaces of the shell. The input/output ports are configured for connecting with an electrode apparatus, a transformer, an earphone apparatus, and so on. The memory card slot is configured for connecting with a memory card which can store a music file, and an information of a user. | 07-23-2009 |
20090192419 | BI-DIRECTION TREATING DEVICE WITH PLAYER FUNCTION - The present invention is related to a bi-direction treating device with player function including a power supplying unit, a controller, a displaying unit, an audio outputting unit, an input unit, a multimedia processing unit and a high voltage treating unit. The device is supplied by the power supplying unit and is operated by user through inputting operation instructions from the input unit. The controller controls the multimedia processing unit and the high voltage treating unit according to user's instructions. And, through the displaying unit, the audio outputting unit and the high voltage treating unit, the user can enjoy a multimedia acousto-optical effect during treatment. | 07-30-2009 |
20090204034 | Apparatus and Method for Administering Pain Relief - An apparatus for administering pain relief has at least one quartz crystal disposed proximate an energizable vibratory element in a support structure for positioning the quartz-crystal-and-vibratory-element combination proximate the head region of an individual. A pair of support structures each having a quartz-crystal-and-vibratory-element combination is mounted upon a shoulder harness in spaced-apart relationship with respect to one another. An energizable lighting structure having a substantially linear series of illuminating elements is disposed in an arced relationship with respect to the quartz-crystal-and-vibratory-element combination. In a method of administering pain relief the apparatus is positioned proximate the head region of an individual, and the vibratory element and the lighting structure are both energized. | 08-13-2009 |
20090306555 | Massaging Apparatus - A massaging apparatus capable of applying visual stimulus to a user being massaged is provided. | 12-10-2009 |
20090312676 | Metabolic Sink - A method for increasing metabolism of a subject's body in order to lose weight, comprising:
| 12-17-2009 |
20100121231 | MECHANICALLY ACTIVATED OBJECTS FOR TREATMENT OF DEGENERATIVE RETINAL DISEASE - Mechanically activated objects or devices for use in treating degenerative retinal diseases are provided. Such devices apply mechanical forces to tissues of an eye to effectuate treatment and are configured for chronic implantation (thereby applying chronic stimulation/irritation) in or on the eye. The devices may be configured for contact with a retina of the eye, preferably positioned in a subretinal space. Various embodiments comprise a moving member configured for chronic contact with at least a portion of the eye, which moving member is activated by an actuator. In some embodiments, the actuator may be distally located relative to the moving member. Alternatively, the moving member may be supported by a body member that, optionally, also supports the actuator. | 05-13-2010 |
20100137755 | MASSAGE DEVICE - The massaging device in this invention comprises a massaging mechanism, arms | 06-03-2010 |
20100160838 | TWO STEP MAMMALIAN BIOFILM TREATMENT PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS - A two-step mammalian biofilm treatment process can have a first step of disrupting or dispersing an undesired biofilm present at a treatment site in or on a mammalian host by suitable mechanical action for example, by applying irrigation fluid, sonic or other vibration, a mechanical instrument or laser-generated mechanical shockwaves to the biofilm. The treatment can also have a second step comprising applying an antimicrobial treatment to the mammalian host to control possible infection related to biofilm dispersed in the first step or to residual biofilm at the treatment site. Usefully, the second step can be performed within a limited time period after the first step. The process can also include additional steps The antimicrobial treatment can employ light or an antibiotic material. Included are implants cleaned of biofilm by a described process. | 06-24-2010 |
20100174214 | PASSIVE TRAINER FOR REHABILITATING AND TREATING INCONTINENCE AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention discloses a passive trainer for incontinence treatment and rehabilitation. The trainer comprises an elongated effecter configured for being reversibly introduced entirely into the rectum via the anus; or into the vagina of a human patient; and, a stopper coupled to said effecter, said stopper being adapted to remain external and adjacent to said anus, for preventing slippage of said effecter deeper into said rectum or said vagina; wherein the treatment and rehabilitation are obtained passively without any application of external forces. The present invention further discloses a method of rehabilitating and treating incontinence. | 07-08-2010 |
20100179455 | TISSUE TREATMENT APPARATUS WITH FUNCTIONAL MECHANICAL STIMULATION AND METHODS FOR REDUCING PAIN DURING TISSUE TREATMENTS - Apparatus and methods for delivering electromagnetic energy to a patient's tissue with a reduction in the pain experienced by the patient. The tissue treatment apparatus includes a delivery device configured to transfer electromagnetic energy through the skin surface to a region of tissue and a vibration device mechanically coupled with the delivery device. The vibration device is configured to transfer mechanical vibrations through the skin surface to the region of tissue. | 07-15-2010 |
20100191158 | THERAPEUTIC PEBBLE SPA BED - A therapeutic pebble spa bed includes a bed frame filled with pebble-shaped massaging media and an element for heating the massaging media. Heat therapy and natural massaging action from the textured, conforming massaging media are provided to the user. Powered massaging elements embedded in the massaging media provide additional types of massage therapy. Other elements can be added to the spa bed to provide tanning, auditory, visual, and audio-visual therapies. One embodiment of the device includes a closed-loop water heating system to heat the massaging media. Other embodiments are described and shown. | 07-29-2010 |
20100241038 | Phototherapy Method for Assisting Transvenous Lead Placement - A phototherapy method for assisting the transvenous lead placement for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) and dilation of occluded veins for any implantable lead placement. The phototherapy treatment helps increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and enhance angiogenesis to facilitate optimal positioning of the leads. | 09-23-2010 |
20100274162 | Thermal Massager - The technology described herein provides a handheld massager. The handheld massager includes a housing dimensioned for handheld grip by a user; a massage head capsule within which a massage roller ball rotates; a thermoelectric assembly configured to selectively and incrementally heat and cool the massage roller ball; a temperature control to control a temperature of the thermoelectric device; a fluid reservoir configured to hold a massage fluid for dispensing to the massage roller ball; a fluid dispenser configured to control the release and volume of the massage fluid from the fluid reservoir; a vibrator motor configured to provide a vibration to the massager; a power source configured to provide power to the massager; user controls configured to variably control vibration, temperature, and power; and a controller configured to electronically couple and control the plurality of user controls, the power source, the fluid dispenser, the temperature control, and the thermoelectric assembly. | 10-28-2010 |
20100331744 | Massager - Disclosed is an apparatus for massaging the body of a user comprising an arcuate member extending between first and second opposed ends and a central portion therebetween. The first and second ends are oriented away from the central portion and the arcuate member defines an arc having an angle of less than 180 degrees. The apparatus further comprises gripping portions disposed at the first and second opposed ends and a therapy applicator connectable to the central portion. | 12-30-2010 |
20110054366 | THERAPEUTIC PRESSURE SYSTEM - A therapeutic pressure system includes a sealed actuator housing containing an electrolyte and one or more polymer actuators that actuate via movement of electrolyte components into, out of around or within the polymer matrix of the polymer actuators. The system also includes an actuator support structure for the polymer actuators, working and counter electrodes in working contact with the actuators, circuitry for connecting the electrodes to a power source, and a controller between the power source and the electrodes to control the electrical current to the electrodes. The system is particularly useful for use in a hospital bed. | 03-03-2011 |
20110066087 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING EXCESS ADIPOSE TISSUE - The adipose areas of the body are simultaneously subjected to lipolysis, through the action of an apparatus that generates low-frequency electromagnetic waves, to extraction, out of the adipose cells, of the fatty acids released by the lipolysis, and to drainage of the fatty acids to the vascular and lymphatic system, through the action of a pressotherapy apparatus. | 03-17-2011 |
20110077561 | APPARATUS TO PROVIDE USER-GUIDED BACK MASSAGE FOR SPECIFIC AREA RELIEF THROUGH MUSCLE AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE MASSAGE ACTION - A user-guided massage unit, including a housing having a three-dimensional massage mechanism for massaging in three-dimensions, the three-dimensional massage mechanism being in electronic contact with a touch-screen interface and including a translation mechanism for translating movement on the touch-screen interface to movement of the three-dimensional massage mechanism. A chair including the user-guided massage unit. A method of providing a massage by operating a touch-screen interface, translating movement on the touch-screen interface to movement of a three-dimensional massage mechanism of a user-guided massage unit, moving the three-dimensional massage mechanism, and providing a massage. A method of storing a massage routine by selecting a learning mode, operating a touch-screen interface, translating movement on the touch-screen interface to movement of a three-dimensional massage mechanism of a user-guided massage unit, moving the three-dimensional massage mechanism, providing a massage, and storing the massage routine. | 03-31-2011 |
20110098610 | Disposable Portable Therapy Device - Apparatus for a disposable, portable thermal therapy device that is self-contained for shipping as a single unit to a patient. The therapy device has a shipping configuration that presents a single, self-contained durable container. The container includes an insert that defines a compartment between the insert and the container. The compartment storing various electrical components. The insert has a cavity that contains a pump and stores a thermal pad and associated fluid lines. The therapy device has a deployed configuration in which the power connector, the control unit, and the thermal pad are extended from the interior of the container. In one embodiment, the insert is a solid insulating material that has a configuration suitable for nesting the inserts for shipping. In another embodiment, the insert is a planar material folded into a basket shape. Insulation is provided by the gap between the insert and the containing box. | 04-28-2011 |
20110144546 | Heated simulated rock for massage therapeutic use - A simulated rock includes a heated portion and a self-contained rechargeable battery operated heater. Two or more resistors embedded in the lower portion of said rock heats the lower portion while keeping the larger upper portion cool to the touch. | 06-16-2011 |
20110166486 | Compact and light weight portable transducer massager - An electric massager comprising an enclosure box that contains a reverse structure of audio speaker less a speaker diaphragm, the said reverse structure in the box comprising two metal plates sandwiching a permanent magnets, a coil-cone and a thin metal leaf spring connecting to the said magnet and to the enclosure box. The said massager as a kit includes a separate AC/AC transformer, and as an optional item, a DC/AC inverter for an automobile use. When the said coil is energized by the AC/AC transformer or the DC/AC inverter, the said sandwiched magnet vibrates at a given AC frequency. The vibration is transferred to the enclosing box via the said leaf spring so that the enclosure box vibrates and the heat generated by the coil is trapped within the enclosure box and warms the box, the massager. | 07-07-2011 |
20110190671 | Massage and/or Care Device Using a Jet of Droplets - A device for providing massage and/or care by means of a jet of drops of liquid, the device comprising a liquid feed circuit ( | 08-04-2011 |
20110196269 | Treatment Devices and Methods - Venous therapy methods and apparatus improve arterial or venous blood flow, for example in the legs. Venous therapy can reduce venous backflow and can improve arterial therapy such as that provided by intermittent pneumatic compression therapy. | 08-11-2011 |
20110201977 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONDITIONED DESYNCHRONIZING STIMULATION - A device having a first stimulation unit that generates electrical first stimuli suppressing a pathological synchronous activity of neurons in the brain and/or spinal cord of a patient upon administering the same to the brain and/or spinal cord of the patient, a second stimulation unit that generates optical and/or acoustic and/or tactile and/or vibratory second stimuli, and a controller that controls the first and the second stimulation units. The generation of the first and second stimuli optionally occurs in a first or in a second operating mode, and the controller actuates the first and the second stimulation units such that in the first operating mode the generation of at least 60% of the second stimuli is chronologically coupled to the generation of the first stimuli, and in the second operating mode the generation of at least 60% of the second stimuli is carried out without generating the first stimuli. | 08-18-2011 |
20110224584 | Phototherapy and Massage Apparatus for Treating Medical Conditions in Body Cavities - A phototherapy and massage apparatus is disclosed for treating medical conditions in a patient's body cavity. The phototherapy and massage apparatus comprises a light source embedded in a hollow massage wand to produce therapeutic light. The massage wand can be inserted into the patient's body cavity to provide mechanical massage to the tissue inside. A portion of the massage wand is substantially transparent to the therapeutic light such that the therapeutic light can transmit through the massage wand to provide phototherapy to the same subject tissue. | 09-15-2011 |
20110270140 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR LESSENING THE EFFECTS OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA - Disclosed is a method for lessening the effect of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by inducing increased urine flow and bladder emptying by a device including a plurality of protrusions configured to produce at least one stimulating effect on a predefined area of a foot. | 11-03-2011 |
20110313330 | Device for Electrically and Mechanically Stimulating a Compartment in a Body - A device is provided for stimulating select body tissues and organs from within a compartment in a body. The device includes a tube having a distal end, a proximal end and a plurality of lumens. At least one distendable element is located along and coupled to the tube in closer proximity to the distal end than to the proximal end. Each distendable element is configured to expand against the compartment into a first position and contract within the compartment into a second position. At least one electrical component is in association with each of the distendable elements and configured to activate and deactivate electrical stimulation to the select body tissues and organs. The expansion and contraction of each distendable element and the activation and deactivation of each electrical component in the compartment is repeated over a period of time. | 12-22-2011 |
20110319796 | DUAL THERAPY EXERCISE DEVICE WITH TETHERED CONTROL PANEL - A device having a number of exercise therapy systems contained within a single housing is capable of providing multiple exercise therapies to a predetermined position of a user's body and thus efficiently exercising those portions of the user's body. To provide additional convenience, the device includes a user control panel that is movably coupled to the housing, thereby allowing removal in a manner which allow for easy user access. The multiple therapies can include both a vibration therapy and an electrical stimulation therapy, thus providing for more efficient exercising of the user's muscle tissue adjacent the housing. | 12-29-2011 |
20120016274 | Systems and Methods for Providing Multiple Therapies to a Reclined Human Subject - Systems and methods for providing dry hydrotherapy, augmented by thermal, visual, olfactory, and auditory sources and sinks, to a reclined human subject. A dry hydrotherapy bed includes a canopy which programmatically emits light in varying frequencies, amplitudes, and durations. Other embodiments control the temperature of the pressurized liquid, and the aromas and sounds presented to the user. A variable speed pump motor control and a twin gear drive system improve control of hydrotherapy forces. A separate, liquid filled barrier on the top surface of the bed reduces the noise created from the pressurized liquid discharge. A combined cover and sheet system uses a loose fitting sheet over the massage window with a cover for a flat top surface. An electrical grounding means discharges any accumulated electricity from the user's body. The invention can be embodied in a stand-alone unit or adapted to an existing home or commercial building. | 01-19-2012 |
20120022411 | Skin-cover Structure - The present invention discloses a skin-cover structure comprising: a heating layer comprising a sheet of conductive rubber and at least one conductive and low-impedance material, wherein the sheet of conductive rubber can produce heat energy; a first insulating layer and a second insulating layer being disposed on the two surfaces of the heating layer respectively; at least one vibration module being disposed on the surface of the first insulating layer and able to produce vibration with specific strength when receiving electricity; and at least one electrode module being disposed on the surface of the second insulating layer and able to produce electric shock with specific strength when receiving electricity. | 01-26-2012 |
20120041347 | Portable cool therapy device - Apparatus for a disposable, portable thermal therapy device that is self-contained for shipping as a single unit to a patient. The therapy device has a shipping configuration that presents a single, self-contained durable container. The container includes an insert that defines a compartment between the insert and the container. The compartment stores various electrical components, such as the power connection. The insert has a cavity that contains a pump and stores a thermal pad and associated fluid lines. The insert is a shell with a cable grip that secures the cable from pump and a recessed area for securing the pump. The edges of the insert are sealed to the inside surface of the box. A carrying strap is secured to the sidewalls of the box in a manner that prevents protrusions and aid in minimizing storage. | 02-16-2012 |
20120123305 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STIMULATING HAIR GROWTH - A device for stimulating hair growth applied to a user's scalp. The device includes a housing. A plurality of light emitting diodes coupled to the housing operable to emit non-coherent light, the non-coherent light having at least two intensity peaks. A plurality of pairs of teeth extending from the housing, wherein the plurality of light emitting diodes are disposed between each pair of teeth; and wherein each of the plurality of pairs of teeth parts the user's hair to expose the scalp. | 05-17-2012 |
20120136285 | SYSTEM FOR OUTER EYELID HEAT AND PRESSURE TREATMENT FOR TREATING MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION - A system for treating meibomian gland dysfunction. A controller controls heat applied to the outside of the eyelid to provide conductive heat transfer to the meibomian glands. The application of heat assists in the expression of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands to restore sufficient sebum flow to the lipid layer to treat dry eye. A force is also applied to the outside of the patient's eyelid during the application of heat to improve conductive heat transfer and reduce blood flow in the eyelid that causes convective heat loss. Thus, the application of force can further increase the temperature level and/or reduce the time to reach desired temperature levels for removing obstructions or occlusions. Reaching increased temperature levels may improve the melting, loosening, or softening of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands while reducing the amount of time to reach desired temperature levels and/or aid in reducing discomfort to the patient during treatment. | 05-31-2012 |
20120143102 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING HEAT TREATMENT AND HEAT LOSS REDUCTION FOR TREATING MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION - A system for treating meibomian gland dysfunction. A controller controls heat applied to the tissue proximate the patient's meibomian glands to provide conductive heat transfer to the meibomian glands. The application of heat assists in the expression of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands to restore sufficient sebum flow to the lipid layer to treat dry eye. A force is also applied to tissue proximate the patient's meibomian glands during the application of heat to improve conductive heat transfer and reduce blood flow in tissue that causes convective heat loss. Thus, the application of force can further increase the temperature level and/or reduce the time to reach desired temperature levels for removing obstructions. Reaching increased temperature levels may improve the melting, loosening, or softening of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands. Reducing the amount of time to reached desired temperature levels an aid in reducing discomfort to the patient during treatment. | 06-07-2012 |
20120191021 | Diagnostic and Feedback Control System for Efficacy and Safety of Laser Application for Tissue Reshaping and Regeneration - The efficacy and safety of laser medical treatments are ensured by performing a combination of measurement techniques to examine tissue properties in order to control characteristics of the laser treatments of cartilaginous tissues. In some aspects, a treatment tool is provided that is capable of taking and providing feedback relating to multiple measurements, including temperature measurements (in particular, radiometry), mechanical measurements, light scattering, speckle interferometry, optoacoustic measurements, and monitoring tissue electrical characteristics. The device is capable of providing feedback during the course of laser treatment of tissue to increase the safety and efficacy of treatment. | 07-26-2012 |
20120203146 | PRESSURE PULSE/SHOCK WAVE APPARATUS FOR GENERATING WAVES HAVING PLANE, NEARLY PLANE, CONVERGENT OFF TARGET OR DIVERGENT CHARACTERISTICS - An apparatus for generating pressure pulse/shock waves (PP/SWs) is disclosed which comprises a pressure pulse/shock wave (PP/SW) source, a housing enclosing said PP/SW source, and an exit window from which wave fronts of waves generated by said PP/SW source emanate. The wave fronts have plane, nearly plane, convergent off target or divergent characteristics. In one embodiment, an extracorporeal shock wave system provides a planar wave for the treatment of tissue. A parabolic reflector is provided in order to propagate the planar wave through a membrane and to the tissue of a human subject. A piezoelectric, electrohydraulic or electromagnetic source may be used to develop the wave. | 08-09-2012 |
20120215139 | FAR INFRARED SWEATING BOX - A far infrared sweating box includes a box body and a heater. Said box body includes supporting members and folding members. Said supporting members constitute the frames of the box body. The folding members connect with the supporting members to form the box body. Since the box body of the far infrared sweating box includes supporting members and folding members, it can be folded so as to decrease the volume of the box and to be more portable. | 08-23-2012 |
20120232441 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR REDUCING OR ELIMINATING PAIN RESULTING FROM PIERCING A PATIENT'S SKIN - The various embodiments described herein relate to an electrode with one or more conductive surfaces and one or more access windows allowing needles, lancets and other similar objects to pass through or near the electrode and into the underlying skin layer. The mild electrical stimulation acts to mask the pain signals caused when sharp objects penetrate the skin. The stimulation is delivered by an attachable electrical unit designed to generate both the electrical and, in some embodiments, vibration stimuli while connected to the electrode. Certain embodiments relate to an electrode with one or more electrically isolated conductive surfaces coupled to a electrical and, in some embodiments, a vibration generating unit. | 09-13-2012 |
20120265106 | System and Method for inducing Myofascial Release using Temperature Variation - A system and method for inducing myofascial release using temperature variation. Specifically, myofascial release device can include a roller wherein said roller is hollow, and a temperature retention material inside the roller. The method can comprise heating or cooling the temperature retention material, and retaining the temperature retention material within said roller using said caps. Lastly, a method can include rolling the myofascial release device on a user, wherein the rolling causes myofascial release. | 10-18-2012 |
20120265107 | Therapeutic Treatment Device with EMG Biofeedback - A hand-held pressure applicator for treating painful muscle spasms, trigger points, or muscle tension in combination with an electromyographic (EMG) sensor and other possible add-ons, such as a means for applying laser therapy. Manual tactile pressure is applied through the hand-held applicator which is placed directly on the affected area overlaying the problematic muscle spasm or trigger point. Pressure sensors located at the tip of the applicator monitor the amount of tactile pressure administered to the patient. The applicator applies pressure to the affected area while simultaneously monitoring the muscular activity by way of EMG biofeedback. The applicator of the invention provides real time feedback that can be used to adjust the applied pressure, continue at the same level, or conclude the session. | 10-18-2012 |
20120265108 | EXOTHERMIC THERAPEUTIC NATURAL MASSAGE SHELLS - An exothermic natural massage shell includes a natural bivalve shell comprising a first half and a second half adhered together with an adhesive to form a hollow chamber. An aperture is formed in the first half to provide a portal to the hollow chamber of the bivalve shell. A reactant is disposed inside the hollow chamber of the bivalve shell. The reactant may be a reactive powder mixture disposed inside a fluid-permeable pouch. Combining the reactant with an activator inside the hollow chamber of the bivalve shell causes an exothermic reaction that heats the bivalve shell and maintains the bivalve shell at a substantially constant elevated temperature for a duration of time. The adhesive adhering the first shell half to the second shell half includes a first elastomeric polymer bonding agent with balanced coefficient of expansion properties and a second flexible resin sealant that makes the adhesive moisture-proof. | 10-18-2012 |
20120271205 | PHOTO LIGHT THERAPY AND MASSAGING APPARATUS - A light therapy and massaging apparatus comprises a base and a chair. A first movement imparting mechanism is provided for displacing the chair assembly relative to the base for displacing a user on the chair assembly in a repeated motion. Infrared light sources are provided in the chair assembly for delivering high energy to the user's body. Paddles extend within openings in the chair assembly for massaging the user's buttocks, the paddles being driven by a second movement imparting mechanism. Protrusions are provided transversally on the chair assembly and opposite the user's legs so as to act on the user's legs when the chair assembly is displaced by the first movement imparting mechanism. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271206 | NON-INVASIVE FAT REMOVAL - A device for massaging skin, including, a RF generator adapted to generate a radio frequency AC current to heat fat tissue in the adipose layer of the skin, an electrical pulse generator adapted to generate pulses of DC current to provide electrical muscle stimulation for the muscles below the adipose layer, an applicator including one or more heads adapted to be placed in contact with the user's skin; and wherein the heads serve as massage contacts to massage the outer layer of a user's skin above the adipose layer or as electrodes to deliver the AC current and DC current, or as both. | 10-25-2012 |
20120277641 | Apparatus and Method for Enhanced HGH Generation in Humans - A conditioning process for the enhanced production of human growth hormone in a human has a first step of application of pressurized cooling to the limbs of a subject, who experiences a ramp-up exertion followed by a series of conditioning cycles, followed by a ramp-down cycle. The condition cycles include an interval of intense exertion followed by an interval of reduced exertion, and during ramp-up cycle, conditioning cycle, and ramp-down cycle, the pressure cooling to the limbs is set as a fraction of systolic blood pressure, with the fraction in the range 33% to 220%. | 11-01-2012 |
20120283606 | Resuscitation Device with Expert System - A resuscitation device for automatic compression of victim's chest using a compression belt which exerts force evenly over the entire thoracic cavity. The belt is constricted and relaxed through a motorized spool assembly which repeatedly tightens the belt and relaxes the belt to provide repeated and rapid chest compression. An assembly includes various resuscitation devices including chest compression devices, defibrillation devices, and airway management devices, along with communications devices and senses with initiate communications with emergency medical personnel automatically upon use of the device. | 11-08-2012 |
20120289871 | Systems and Methods for Treating Pain Using Brain Stimulation - The invention comprises systems and methods for treating nociceptive pain including at least one force-regulatable device in mechanical, electrical, or chemical communication with at least one brain area identified as processing nociceptive pain signals. The force-regulatable device acts to alter the nociceptive pain signals in a brain area to alleviate nociceptive pain. | 11-15-2012 |
20120310120 | SELF-HEATING MASSAGE STONE - A heated massage stone has a first receptacle having a first interior recess and a second receptacle having a second interior recess. A heating element is positioned in one of the first interior recess or the second interior recess. An attachment device is sued to secure the first receptacle to the second receptacle. | 12-06-2012 |
20130006154 | Control Unit for a Therapy System and Method - A therapy system including a control unit for treatment of an animate body. The system includes a therapy wrap including at least one heat transfer device adapted to exchange heat with the animate body and a control unit. The control unit includes an input device for receiving an input signal, a processor for determining a treatment protocol based on the received input signal, and a controller for administering treatment to the animate body using the therapy wrap based on the determined treatment protocol. Also disclosed are methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an animate body. | 01-03-2013 |
20130041296 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING A PATIENT USING VIBRATION STIMULI, TACTILE STIMULI AND/OR THERMAL STIMULI - The invention relates to a device ( | 02-14-2013 |
20130079685 | Time-Reversed Mirroring Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Treatment System - A time-reversal mirroring electromagnetic acoustic treatment system is disclosed where electro-magnetic signals are directed to a region of interest in or on a patient. The EM signals induce an internally sourced acoustic signal due to variations in conductivity of the target tissue. Acoustic data representative of the induced acoustic signal are collected and analyzed to develop a model of a measured conductivity topology representing the conductivity topology of the target tissue. Measured parameters associated with the measured conductivity topology and derived from the acoustic data can be used to generate a time-reversed mirror acoustic treatment signal that can be used to apply a therapeutic treatment to a target tissue within the region of interest. | 03-28-2013 |
20130085421 | METHOD OF APPLYING HEAT USING HANDHELD DEVICE - A method includes the steps of: a) electrically connecting an electric heater to an external electrical power source, b) disconnecting the electric heater from the external electrical power source, c) energizing a motor contained within the housing to impart motion to a body-care surface, and d) applying the body-care surface to the skin surface while the electric heater is disconnected from the external electrical power source. The electric heater heats a thermal energy storage medium in thermal contact therewith, and the electric heater and thermal energy storage medium are associated with a handheld device having a housing arranged and configured for gripping by a human hand. The motor imparts motion to a body-care surface operatively connected to the housing and in thermal contact with the thermal energy storage medium. | 04-04-2013 |
20130172790 | DRY EYE TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHODS - Dry eye treatment apparatus and methods are described herein which generally comprise a patch or strip affixed to the skin of the upper and/or lower eyelids to deliver heat or other forms of energy, pressure, drugs, moisture, etc. (alone or in combination) to the one or more meibomian glands contained within the underlying skin. The treatment strip or strips include one or more strips configured to adhere to an underlying region of skin in proximity to one or both eyes of a subject such that the one or more strips allow for the subject to blink naturally without restriction from the one or more patches. Moreover, the one or more strips may be configured to emit energy to the underlying region of skin and where the one or more strips are shaped to follow a location of one or more meibomiam glands contained within the underlying region of skin. | 07-04-2013 |
20130197404 | METHOD FOR IMPOROVING KIDNEY FUNCTION WITH EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVES - The present invention relates to a method for treating the kidney with extracorporeal shockwaves in a noninvasive manner and in particular, to such a method for the treatment of the nephrons about the glomerulus. | 08-01-2013 |
20130226044 | Portable Hydro-Thermal Therapy System for Use with a Vessel for Containing Water and Method for Use of Same - A portable hydro-thermal therapy system for use with a vessel for containing water and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the portable hydro-thermal therapy system includes a mobile trailer having a platform to achieve point-to-point haulage thereof. A cool water supply device having inlet and outlet port is mounted on the platform. The cool water supply device includes a water circulation path from the inlet port to the outlet port, a water pump coupled to the water circulation path, and a refrigeration cycle contained within the cool water supply device. A thermostat and water pump may cooperate in combination to provide water between about 50° F. and about 55° F. The water circulation path is thermally proximate to the evaporator coil in order to cool the water being pumped through the water circulation path to and from the vessel by way of inlet and outlet tubing. | 08-29-2013 |
20130245508 | THERMAL COMPRESSION THERAPY APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A method for providing a combined DVT and compression therapy to a patient is provided. The method includes providing a control unit configured to condition heat transfer fluid and to selectively provide a compressed gas, providing a thermal compression device that is mountable to a select portion of the patient, and programming the control unit to supply heat transfer fluid to the thermal compression device and to supply compressed gas to the thermal compression device. | 09-19-2013 |
20130253383 | GRADIENT SEQUENTIAL THERMAL COMPRESSION THERAPY APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A method for providing a combined DVT and sequential gradient and targeted compression therapy to a patient is provided. The method includes providing a control unit configured to condition heat transfer fluid and to selectively provide a compressed gas, providing a thermal sequential gradient compression device that is mountable to a select portion of the patient, and programming the control unit to supply heat transfer fluid to the thermal compression device and to supply compressed gas to the thermal compression device. | 09-26-2013 |
20130261512 | THERMAL COMPRESSION THERAPY COVER - A combined heating, cooling, and compression therapy system is provided. The system is configured for automated use with a controller. The system can have a core with separate channels for providing cold and heat and compression therapy; a cover for receiving the core; and a skin sensitive temperature node attached to the core cover. | 10-03-2013 |
20130281892 | VIBRATING MASSAGE ROLLER - A process of massaging a subject is provided that includes the provision of a vibratory massage roller having a casing with a casing surface extending over a length of the vibratory roller. A motor in included in the housing and is electrically coupled to a power source. The power source is energized to induce a vibratory amplitude to the surface that varies less than 30 amplitude percent across the central 70 percent of the length. The massage roller is contacted with the subject to massage the subject. | 10-24-2013 |
20130281893 | HOT AND COLD EYE TREATMENT APPARATUS - An eye treatment apparatus includes a hot and cold eye mask and a recirculating water cooling system. The eye mask includes a water pack to be applied onto human eyes, a thermoelectric cooling device for heating or cooling liquid of the water pack, a heat transfer member interposed between the water pack and one side of the thermoelectric cooling device, and a heat exchanger attached to the other side of the thermoelectric cooling device. The thermoelectric cooling device is configured to heat or cool the water pack through the heat transfer member. The water cooling system includes a water supply container and a conduit connecting the water supply container and the heat exchanger to circulate water from the water supply container to the heat exchanger and to return water from the heat exchanger to the water supply container. | 10-24-2013 |
20130289451 | Muscle Relief Device and Method thereof - A muscle relief device comprises a main body, at least one sensor unit, at least one relief part and at least one control unit. The relief part including at least one massage unit for massaging muscles of a user. The sensor unit includes at least one contact sensor for detecting the contact area of the user. The control unit connects the relief part and the sensor unit, receiving a detected data from the sensor unit and controlling operation modes of the relief part. The relief part, the sensor unit, and the control unit are arranged on the main body. | 10-31-2013 |
20130317396 | FOOT REST, METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF, DEVICE INCLUDING THE FOOT REST, AND THERAPEUDIC METHOD USING THE SAME - A foot rest including: a foot receptacle, the foot receptacle including a first portion and a second portion, and wherein the first portion intersects the second portion; a cross-member disposed on a first side of the first portion; and a bucket connector disposed on the first side of the first portion of the foot receptacle, wherein the cross-member is proximate an end of the first portion and the bucket connector is distal to the end of the first portion. | 11-28-2013 |
20130345602 | PHYSICAL THERAPY DEVICE APPLYING MULTIPLE RELAXATION PROCESSES - A therapy device includes a chair, a helmet, and a number of programmable relaxing processes carried out on a passive user. The helmet is pivotally connected to the chair and can provide music and an eye massage. The device also applies an automatic back massage. These relaxing processes, to relieve fatigue in a user, can be started and finished automatically and run for any selected period. | 12-26-2013 |
20140024976 | RESUSCITATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RESUSCITATION - A method for providing a resuscitating treatment of a human being, which has the following actions sensing human muscle activity, human breathing activity, human neural activity or human cerebral activity, determining whether the human being is in a state of developing apnoea by a processing unit based on the sensing, provoking an induced aspiration reflex by a resuscitating stimulation of a respiratory area of a human brain stem by providing a stimulus with a stimulation device to a location distant from the respiratory area of the human brain stem upon the processing unit determining the state of developing apnoea, the location being a nasal filter of the human being or a nasopharyngeal area of the human being. | 01-23-2014 |
20140039359 | Combined Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Apparatus and Method - A combined cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) system for performing an emergency procedure over the clothing of a patient is provided. The system includes a spinal support rest having a cushion that accommodates a neck portion of the patient, a compression pad operatively connected to the spinal support rest and is adapted to be placed over the patient such that the compression pad is aligned above the heart and chest of the patient. A first arm strap and a second arm strap operatively connected to the compression pad. A power button automatically dials an emergency number to contact a medical professional. An interactive communication unit activates a two way real time video conference with the medical professional on the display to receive a set of instructions from the medical professional in real time to enable a user to perform the emergency procedure on the patient. | 02-06-2014 |
20140052030 | SYSTEM TO APPLY MECHANICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL THERAPEUTIC STRESS TO ANIMAL AND HUMAN TISSUE - A method and apparatus for stimulating the tissue of an animal. The apparatus can comprise a vibration system configured to apply a vibration to the tissue. The apparatus can also comprise a compression system configured to compress the tissue. The system can deliver combinations of compressive or vibration stress to tissue either with or without background muscle contractions. | 02-20-2014 |
20140066820 | TREATING SPINAL CORD INJURIES VIA LASER THERAPY - Aspects for treating spinal cord injuries are disclosed. In a particular aspect, a method includes identifying a neurological level of a spinal cord injury, and activating neurons via laser therapy in which a laser beam is applied to an area proximate to the neurological level. In another aspect, a computer-readable storage medium includes computer-readable instructions for performing various acts. Such acts comprise ascertaining a neurological level of a spinal cord injury, and receiving data corresponding to a severity of the spinal cord injury. The acts further comprise outputting a laser calibration according to the neurological level and the severity. A medical device apparatus is also provided, which includes various computer executable components. The computer executable components include an assessment component configured to receive parameters corresponding to a spinal cord injury, and a calibration component configured to ascertain a laser calibration according to the at least one parameter. | 03-06-2014 |
20140073996 | Portable Relaxation Therapy Massage Device for the Head - A portable relaxation therapy massage device for administering spray fluid therapy to the head comprised of: 1) A helmet that fits over the head with multiple spray jets; 2) A reservoir for holding various therapeutic liquids and substances, such as water and ice; 3) A first pump for pumping the therapeutic liquids in the reservoir to the helmet to be sprayed onto the head and neck of the user; and, 4) A second pump for returning the expelled liquids back to the reservoir for subsequent reuse. The interior of the helmet also includes a multiplicity of sources of colored light to provide craniofacial chromotherapy. In combination, spray fluid therapy and chromotherapy provide a relaxing and refreshing stimulative experience for the head. | 03-13-2014 |
20140100488 | MUSCLE THERAPY SYSTEM - Some embodiments provide a system for treating diminished muscle function that includes an electrical member that delivers electrical energy to a portion of a mammalian body having a dysfunctional muscle; a joint motion assembly that couples to the body and provides joint motion to a joint to which the dysfunctional muscle ordinarily provides motion; and a control unit that controls a timing of electrical energy delivery by the member and an amount of electrical energy delivered by the member; the timing of electrical energy delivery is controlled to occur while the joint is positioned near an inflection point between the opposing joint movements in the cycle, and while motion is being provided to the joint by the joint motion assembly. The amount of electrical energy delivered is effective to result in a depolarization of at least one of the dysfunctional muscle and a nerve that innervates the dysfunctional muscle. | 04-10-2014 |
20140121571 | PIEZOELECTRIC, MICRO-EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for micro-exercise apply piezoelectric stress to cells of a bone mass by inducing voltages in the bone mass. Application of dynamic, electromagnetic fields passing through the conductive bone mass induce currents and voltages locally in and around cells or groups of cells. The cells respond to the combination of mechanical stress and strain by building themselves up as they would if they had been subjected to the stress and strain of conventional exercise. Thus, micro-exercise at a cellular level of the bone mass can be stimulated as if the stress and strain had been applied to the entire bone structure of which the smaller cellular portions are constituent parts. In combination with casts or splints, the sources of electromagnetic flux may be embedded in the frame or solid structure, the protective padding added for comfort, or both. | 05-01-2014 |
20140148737 | Application of Electromagnetic Radiation to the Human Iris - Rather than rely solely upon pupillary occlusion or tracking of eye movement to protect the fundus from accidental exposure to electromagnetic radiation, the present invention also utilizes an electromagnetic radiation pathway with a profile such that the energy density at the iris is greater than the energy density at the posterior portion of the eye. This disparity in energy density allows for efficacy at the anterior iris treatment site, without injury to the fundus. | 05-29-2014 |
20140194787 | INFRARED HEATING APPARATUS WITH FOOT MASSAGE FUNCTIONS - The present disclosure relates to an infrared heating apparatus. The apparatus comprises a housing having a hollow internal space, the housing comprising an opening through which a user's legs and feet may be inserted into the internal space of the housing. The apparatus comprises one or more heating panels located on inner sides of the housing for irradiating the user's legs. The apparatus comprises a massager located at a lower portion of the apparatus inside the internal space for massaging the user's feet. | 07-10-2014 |
20140207028 | SELF-HEATING MASSAGE STONE - A pocket-size self-heating massage stone includes a first receptacle having a rim portion, an interior recess and being made of ceramic slip, porcelain or stoneware slip and a second receptacle having a rim portion, an interior recess and being made of ceramic slip, porcelain or stoneware slip. A heating element is arranged in the interior recess of the second receptacle and being positioned in direct contact to transmit heat directly to a surface of the second receptacle such that the heating element only directly heats the second receptacle and does not directly heat the first receptacle. A rechargeable battery is disposed within the massage stone. The first and second receptacles are connected to one another via only the rim portions and the interior recesses of the first and second receptacles are free of connectors which connect together the first and second receptacles. | 07-24-2014 |
20140236052 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEADACHE - A battery-operated transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) to treat headache pain in an abortive and/or preventive manner. The TENS unit and its electrodes are built into a unitary device which facilitates a self-administered treatment. In some embodiments, the pulses are monophasic. In other embodiments, pairs of biphasic pulses are provided, wherein each pair of biphasic pulses includes a first pulse having a first polarity separated by a gap in time from a second pulsed having an opposite polarity. In some embodiments, each pulse in each biphasic pair is of a duration equal to that of the other pulse of the pair. In some embodiments, the duration of each pulse is between about 50 microseconds and about 400 microseconds, and the gap in time between pulses of a pair is between about 50 and 100 microseconds. | 08-21-2014 |
20140276253 | COMPRESSIVE PATIENT WARMING DEVICE - A compressive patient warming device is provided. The device includes an elastic inner layer that conforms snugly to a shape of an appendage of a patient so that the inner layer wraps around and substantially contacts most of an underlying surface area of the appendage. An outer layer is attached to and covers the inner layer to form a space that holds a heat transfer medium between the inner layer and the outer layer while the inner layer is wrapped around the appendage. The outer layer may be a rigid layer, and a predetermined compressive load may be applied to the outer layer to encourage blood flow in the appendage. A source of heat may be applied to the device to maintain normothermia and/or treat hypothermia. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276254 | PATIENT WARMING AND DVT PREVENTION SYSTEM - A patient warming and deep vein thrombosis system are provided. The system includes a first and a second compliant layer sealed together around an outer border to contain a warm liquid between the two layers and to form a wrap to surround and conform to a body portion of a patient. The wrap includes a plurality of flaps extends from opposite sides of a generally longitudinal central portion, such that one or more flaps from the opposite sides fasten to each other to surround the body portion. The flaps are openable during functional use to provide access to an underlying patient body surface. The system also includes a fluid control pump that directs the liquid through a continuous fluid flow path that extends between the two layers so as simultaneously to fill the wrap and apply pressure and heat to the body portion surrounded by the wrap. | 09-18-2014 |
20150073313 | Devices and method utilizing ultra-low frequency non-vibratory tactile stimuli for regulation of physiological processes - The present devices and methods are configured to utilize ultra-low frequency non-vibratory tactile stimuli for the regulation of physiological processes. In one embodiment, an apparatus configured to generate and apply mechanical stimuli to skin of a user for regulating a physiological process includes a housing having a first surface for placement against the skin and an electro-mechanical actuator disposed within the housing and configured to generate and apply the mechanical stimuli to the skin. The mechanical stimuli comprise ultra-low frequency stimuli that have a frequency between about 2 Hz (two stimuli per second) to about 0.1 Hz (one stimulus every 10 seconds). The mechanical stimuli have sufficient energy so as to engage skin sensory receptors that are configured to convey signals to the nervous system where the stimuli are at least one of consciously perceived and subliminally perceived. | 03-12-2015 |
20150105702 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STIMULATION OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - An apparatus for generating focused currents in biological tissue is provided. The apparatus comprises an electric source capable of generating an electric field across a region of tissue and means for altering the permittivity of the tissue relative to the electric field, whereby a displacement current is generated. The means for altering the permittivity may be a chemical source, optical source, mechanical source, thermal source, or electromagnetic source. | 04-16-2015 |
20150105703 | THERAPEUTIC MICRO-VIBRATION DEVICE - A system includes a therapeutic module including a module housing. An electric motor including a shaft is contained within the module housing. At least one magnet is coupled to the shaft in an offset manner. The magnet is rotatably driven about a centerline of the shaft by the motor to generate a dynamic magnetic field which penetrates living tissue and generate micro-vibrations including oscillating inertial loads resulting from rotation of the magnet about the centerline. A light source directs emitted light into the magnetic field generated by the magnet. A circuit board of the therapeutic module facilitates signal communication with a remote controller operatively coupled to the therapeutic module. The remote controller includes a processor configured to control one or more parameters of the therapeutic module based, in one embodiment, at least partially on one or more signals transmitted by the therapeutic module. | 04-16-2015 |
20150133831 | FOOT REST, METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF, DEVICE INCLUDING THE FOOT REST, AND THERAPEUTIC METHOD USING THE SAME - A foot rest including: a foot receptacle, the foot receptacle including a first portion and a second portion, and wherein the first portion intersects the second portion; a cross-member disposed on a first side of the first portion; and a bucket connector disposed on the first side of the first portion of the foot receptacle, wherein the cross-member is proximate an end of the first portion and the bucket connector is distal to the end of the first portion. | 05-14-2015 |
20150297393 | Massage Device Having a Heat Reservoir - A massage device is provided with a pouch containing a liquid medium and a massage prong for imparting massage pressure on the person's body during a massage. The pouch is configured for application to the body such that it covers an area on the body substantially larger than the massage prong. The massage prong operates and applies a force to the body through the wall of the pouch. The massage prong is permitted to move within at least a portion of the area without substantial movement of the pouch relative to the body. A lubricating layer sealed present massager can provide a relaxing and therapeutic heated or cooled massage over a large area of the body while reducing pinching and friction between the skin and the massage prong. | 10-22-2015 |
20150305923 | HEATED MASSAGE STONE - A heated massage stone having a first ceramic portion having a cavity within and an outer curved surface extending to a first portion inward angled surface that extends to a first ceramic portion ledge perimeter extending away from the first portion inward angled surface at a substantially perpendicular angle. A silicon gasket is attached to the first ceramic portion ledge perimeter, the silicon gasket having a first gasket segment attached substantially along the inward angled surface, and a second gasket segment attached and extending along the first ceramic portion ledge perimeter. A second ceramic portion also having a cavity within and having an outer curved surface extends to a second ceramic portion inward angled surface. The second ceramic portion inward angled surface has a second ceramic portion edge perimeter that is larger than the first ceramic portion ledge perimeter. The first ceramic portion and second ceramic portion are pressure fit together and sealed by the silicon gasket. | 10-29-2015 |
20150305926 | THERAPEUTIC WRAP - The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. The wraps may be used in conjunction with a therapy machine which fills the cavity or cavities of the wraps with fluid such as a gas and/or a liquid. The unique shapes of the wraps are particularly suitable for providing therapy to the human body. The shapes permit the manipulation of the wraps around various portions of the human body such as the shoulder, back and foot. | 10-29-2015 |
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20160051400 | Portable Ice Spa - An ice boot spa system that is lightweight and portable to allow leg and ankle cooling in a mineral bath and optionally means to secure a foot to the spa and to provide proper foot support. It enables a portable means for cryotherapy that is self-contained and that can be used, in some embodiments, without an external power source or refrigeration means. | 02-25-2016 |
20160074275 | Constant hot temperature flat massage ball - The constant hot temperature flat massage ball comprises one top shell-shaped receptacle, one bottom shell-shaped receptacle and a central heating unit which is either a hot water bag, which has circulating water tube, a water pump and a precision temperature control hot water reservoir equipped with a thermostat, or an electric heating pad, which has an electric cord and a thermostat. The top shell-shaped receptacle has a central recess to store the heating unit and a circular female threaded wall at the upper portion of central recess. The bottom shell-shaped receptacle also has a central recess to store the heating unit, a circular male threaded embankment above the central recess to screw into the above-mentioned circular female threaded wall and a groove which is built transversely across its wall and the above-mentioned male threaded embankment to admit the above mentioned circulating water tube and electric cord. The water bag of the above-mentioned central heating unit is heated by hot water, which is pre-heated to 100 to 104 degree Fahrenheit controlled by a thermostat in precision temperature hot water reservoir, through the circulating water tube pumped by a water pump. The central electric heating pad has a thermostat which is preferably adjusted at 100 to 104 degree Fahrenheit. The constant hot temperature flat massage ball is constantly heated by hat water bag or heating pad. Therefore, it can be used for continuously massage with massage body cream or lotion without interruption. | 03-17-2016 |
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20160158094 | HEATING AND COOLING MAT ASSEMBLY - A heating and cooling mat assembly includes a mat having a bottom wall, a top wall and a perimeter wall. A conduit is positioned in the man and has fluid therein. A pump is in fluid communication with the conduit to pump the fluid through the conduit. A heat emitter is thermal communication with the liquid in the conduit. The heat emitter warms the liquid when the heat emitter is turned on. A cartridge is removably couplable to the mat. The cartridge includes a pair of first ports. The conduit is in fluid communication with a pair of second ports. Each of the first ports is removably coupled to one of the second ports to fluidly couple the conduit to the cartridge. The cartridge is fillable with a cold fluid so that the conduit is cooled when the pump is turned on and the cartridge is coupled to the conduit. | 06-09-2016 |
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20220133581 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING MANIPULATIVE MYOFASCIAL THERAPY - In one embodiment, a handheld device for applying therapy includes a housing, a handle coupled to the housing, a motor supported in the housing, a movable head coupled to the motor, and a contact pad of high-friction, grippy, non-slip material supported on the movable head. The motor is operable to impart to the movable head and the contact pad one or more of translational, rotational, or revolutionary motions that are generally in a plane parallel to the skin of a patient during operation. | 05-05-2022 |