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20090234260 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCED PRESSURE CHARGING - A reduced pressure treatment system includes a compressible chamber positionable beneath a foot of a user and being movable between an expanded position and a compressed position. The compressible chamber includes an inlet and an outlet. An inlet valve is in fluid communication with the inlet to prevent fluid within the compressible chamber from exiting the inlet, and an outlet valve is in fluid communication with the outlet to prevent fluid from entering the compressible chamber through the outlet. A biasing member is disposed within the compressible chamber to bias the compressible chamber toward the expanded position, and a manifold is positionable at a tissue site and in fluid communication with the inlet of the compressible chamber. | 09-17-2009 |
20090270782 | Chair-type massage machine - A chair-type massage machine includes a seat portion on which a user can sit, a backrest arranged at the rear of the seat portion so that the backrest can be tilted by a reclining mechanism, a footrest arranged at the front of the seat portion so that the footrest can be swung upwards and downwards by a swinging mechanism, and a control unit for inflating and deflating a waist airbag provided in the backrest toward and away from the waist of the user. The control unit is configured to control the inflation of the waist airbag in conjunction with the upward swinging movement of the footrest to perform a waist curving operation on the user. | 10-29-2009 |
20100022926 | CHAIR - A chair with articulable support sections and an integrated lift system may have support sections mechanically linked such that a single actuation control device may articulate multiple sections. The chair includes configurable accessories directed to the comfort of an occupant of the chair. The support sections may include air cells to adjust firmness of support section surfaces. | 01-28-2010 |
20100249679 | Garment Detection Method and System for Delivering Compression Treatment - A compression treatment system is provided that detects the number of and type of garments connected thereto. The system includes a plurality of ports, valves connected thereto and a number of garments having one or more bladders. The bladders are in fluid communication with a fluid source in a pneumatic circuit, to provide compression therapy once a user confirms the number of and type of garments connected to the system for use by a patient. A single pressure sensor communicates with a plurality of detected bladders located in the one or more garments. | 09-30-2010 |
20110040220 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS PROPHYLAXIS - Apparatus for promoting blood flow in an extremity are disclosed including a gas source and a bladder assembly including a first bladder and a second bladder independently coupled to the gas source. The bladder assembly may be sized to fit within a shoe of a patient and may include a first bladder encircling a second bladder. A controller is operably coupled to the gas source and is configured to control the flow of gas from the gas source to the first and second bladders in order to periodically commence inflation the first and second bladders in sequence. | 02-17-2011 |
20110066093 | PORTABLE, SELF-CONTAINED COMPRESSION DEVICE - A portable, self-contained compression device is wearable by a person for applying intermittent compression on a limb of the person. The compression device comprises a sleeve having a longitudinal axis and adapted for placement on the limb. The device includes an actuator assembly on the sleeve comprising a flexible shaft operably connected to the sleeve and extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the sleeve. The shaft is flexible to allow for conformance of the shaft to the limb when the sleeve is on the limb. The actuator assembly also comprises an actuator for rotating the flexible shaft in a first direction to constrict the sleeve to apply compression on the limb and for rotating the flexible shaft or allowing the flexible shaft to rotate in a second direction to relax constriction of the sleeve to relieve compression on the limb. Springs or elastic sections may be used to impart sequential, gradient compression on the limb. | 03-17-2011 |
20120041350 | MASSAGE EQUIPMENT AND AIR-BAG USED FOR THE MASSAGE EQUIPMENT - A massage apparatus includes a main frame and an air-bag for massage. The air-bag includes an air-bag front section and an air-bag main body fixed to the dorsal side of the air-bag front section. The air-bag is arranged that the dorsal side of the air-bag main body is disposed toward the main frame so that the front side of the air-bag front section makes up a contact side with a human body. The dorsal surface of the air-bag main body is configured to be able to expand and shrink, and the air-bag front section is configured so as to remain flat even when the air-bag main body is expanded or shrunken. | 02-16-2012 |
20120078144 | BEDSORE PREVENTION SYSTEM, DEVICE & METHODS - The present invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for preventing and treating bedsores. In particular, the invention is directed to the use of feedback mechanisms and application of dedicated protocols to identify and monitor therapeutic efforts, including the use of movement sensors, adjustable beds, adjustable wheel chairs, and a networking interface to deliver comprehensive, interactive therapies for the prevention and treatment of bedsores. | 03-29-2012 |
20120143108 | VALVE ASSEMBLY AND PNEUMATIC SEAT ADJUSTING DEVICE - A valve assembly comprises a housing and a plurality of valves disposed within the housing. The housing has a layered body which comprises a first layer and a second layer, which in combination define a fluid supply channel, a first plurality of fluid channels and a second plurality of fluid channels. Each valve of the plurality of valves may be in fluid communication with the fluid supply channel and respectively at least one fluid channel selected from the first plurality of fluid channels and the second plurality of fluid channels. The fluid supply channel partitions the layered body such that the first plurality of fluid channels is arranged on a first side relative to the fluid supply channel and that the second plurality of fluid channels is arranged on a second side opposite to the first side relative to the fluid supply channel. | 06-07-2012 |
20120157896 | MASSAGE DEVICE - A massage device ( | 06-21-2012 |
20120157897 | MASSAGE MACHINE - A massage device ( | 06-21-2012 |
20120157898 | MASSAGER - Provided is a massager which enables armrests to be used effectively even with a backrest in a reclined state. The massager includes: a backrest having a massaging mechanism for massaging the back of a user; a frame which supports the backrest in such a manner that the backrest can be reclined backwards; a pair of armrests which extend forward respectively from left and right side positions of the backrest; and a linking mechanism which changes an attitude of the pair of armrests in conjunction with a reclining operation of the backrest, in such a manner that a rear part of each armrest falls lower than the front part of each armrest, when the backrest is reclined backward. | 06-21-2012 |
20130023808 | Compression Device with Improved Moisture Evaporation - A method of forming a compression device including providing a wicking layer having a perimeter generally corresponding to a perimeter of the device and a surface area comprising the area bounded by the perimeter of the wicking layer. A bladder segment is provided including opposing bladder layers of air-impermeable bladder material defining an inflatable bladder. The bladder segment has a surface area less than the surface area of the wicking layer. An outer layer is provided having openings therein. The wicking layer is secured to the bladder segment and to the outer layer so that a portion of the wicking layer is not overlaid by the bladder segment by virtue of the bladder segment having a smaller surface area than the surface area of the wicking layer. The portion of the wicking layer not overlaid by the bladder segment is overlaid by openings in the outer layer. A compression device is also described. | 01-24-2013 |
20130085427 | COMPRESSION GARMENT HAVING SEALABLE BLADDER POCKET - A compression garment having a sealable bladder pocket adapted for applying compression therapy to a selected body part of a patient. The compression garment includes a selectively inflatable bladder and a wrap having a selectively sealable pocket. The pocket has a sealable main opening sized for passing the bladder therethrough for inserting the bladder in the pocket and removing the bladder from the pocket. A connector on the bladder may be connected to a fluid supply line via the main opening. In other embodiments, the connector may be connected in fluid communication with the fluid supply line via a secondary opening separated from the main opening. Fluid is delivered from the fluid source to an inflatable interior of the bladder to impart compression therapy to the body part. | 04-04-2013 |
20130085428 | COMPRESSION ASSEMBLY - A compression assembly is adapted for placement on a body part for imparting compression therapy to the body part. The compression assembly includes a bladder and a bladder support. The bladder support and bladder have corresponding connection structure for mounting the bladder on the bladder support. In certain embodiments, the bladder is held in tension when mounted on the bladder support. In certain embodiments, the bladder support includes protrusions adapted for push-in reception in openings on the bladder for mounting the bladder on the bladder support, the bladder support is adjustable in length, and the bladder is foldable for adjusting the length of the bladder. Removable mounting of the bladder on the bladder support enables selective disposal of the bladders and bladder supports and interchangeability of different types of bladders with particular bladder supports. | 04-04-2013 |
20130096473 | TRAINING COMPLEX "BAROTUB" AND METHODS OF OPTIMIZATION, EXCESSIVE STRESS PREVENTION AND TRAINING OF THE PSYCO-PHYSIOLOGICAL STATE OF A PERSON - The invention improves existing training complexes intended for training skills of relaxation and activation of psycho-physiological processes. The proposed training complex consists of: a) Training apparatus BAROTUB which includes the immersion tub that creates the effect of partial weightlessness, the system of changing air pressure inside the BAROTUB, audio-video system, aromatherapy/oxygen system, dry massage system, training complex control system; b) Methods and programs for training the skills of relaxation and activation of psycho-physiological processes as well as methods of excessive stress prevention. | 04-18-2013 |
20130131563 | NOVEL COMPRESSION TEXTILES - The present invention relates to a compression textile, e.g. a compression bandage or garment, which comprises at least one chitosan-containing fibre. The compression textile is suitable for medical applications, but also for non-medical applications in the field of wellness and sport. | 05-23-2013 |
20130296751 | ORAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - An oral device includes an intraoral bolus simulator comprising an exterior surface and having an interior volume fillable with a fluid. An extraoral user interface extends from the bolus simulator, and can be used to locate or position the intraoral bolus simulator. In various embodiments, the fluid may be a gas or a liquid, or combinations thereof. In other embodiments, an oral device includes an extraoral handle, a shield connected to the handle, a tether extending from the shield, and a bolus simulator connected to the tether. | 11-07-2013 |
20140031730 | SEQUENTIAL COMPRESSION THERAPY COMPLIANCE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system includes a sequential compression device (SCD) used by a patient as part of a sequential compression therapy (SCT) protocol. The system also includes a computer device that determines whether the SCD is in use in substantially real time in compliance with the protocol. The computer device initiates a notification to a caregiver if noncompliance with the SCT protocol is detected. | 01-30-2014 |
20140058301 | Reinforced Connector - A connector for attaching at least one flexible tube to a fluid passage of another object includes a body and at least one connector port on the body. At least one tube port projects from the body and is adapted for fluid communication with the connector port. A portion of the body at least partially surrounds the tube port and defines an interior space containing at least a portion of the tube port. The tube port is sized and shaped for being received in an end of the flexible tube to establish fluid communication with the flexible tube. A tube retainer is at least partially disposed in the interior space defined by the portion of the body and has an engaging portion disposed in relation to the tube port to restrain the flexible tube from lateral movement with respect to the tube port. | 02-27-2014 |
20140100499 | METHOD FOR CALMING A PERSON - The present invention relates to a method for reducing emotional dysregulation in a person is disclosed herein. The method includes uses an inflatable cushion which has an attachment for a vacuum pump and includes identifying a person having emotional dysregulation, placing the emotionally dysregulated person upon the cushion so that the cushion extends at least the length of the emotionally dysregulated person's torso, eliminating a sufficient amount of air from the cushion so that the cushion at least partially envelops the emotionally dysregulated person, and keeping the emotionally dysregulated person in the enveloped cushion for a sufficient time for reducing the person's emotional dysregulation. | 04-10-2014 |
20140323934 | Medical Support and Compression Stocking - In order to improve the use of a medical support and compression stocking, it is proposed that the stocking ( | 10-30-2014 |
20150094628 | COMPRESSION GARMENT VENTILATION - A compression garment includes fluid-impermeable bladder layers defining an inflatable bladder. A ventilator is at least partially disposed on an inward side of the inflatable bladder. The ventilator at least partially defines at least one passage between the wearer's skin and the inward side of the bladder and in fluid communication with atmospheric air at a location outside of the compression garment when the compression garment is worn on the wearer's body part. The ventilator is flexible to collapse the at least one passage under the force of inflation of the bladder and to resiliently expand the at least one passage upon deflation of the bladder. The collapse of the at least one passage expels air from the at least one passage to the atmospheric air and the expansion of the at least one passage draws the atmospheric air into the at least one passage. | 04-02-2015 |
20150297437 | MONITORING SYSTEM FOR USE IN COMPRESSION THERAPY - Disclosed is a monitoring system for determining the efficacy of at least one compression device for use in compression therapy. The monitoring system comprises at least one pressure sensor for measuring a pressure exerted onto a body part of a user by the compression device, at least one attitude sensor for acquiring at least one attitude information on at least one of a position, an orientation and a movement of the user, at least one measuring device having at least one evaluation unit. The measuring device is adapted to communicate with the pressure sensor and the attitude sensor. The evaluation unit is adapted to receive at least one attitude information acquired by the attitude sensor. The evaluation unit is adapted to automatically combine the pressure value and the attitude information in order to determine at least one key figure K indicating the efficacy of the compression device taking into account the attitude information. | 10-22-2015 |
20160067138 | SYSTEM FOR PERCUTANEOUSLY ADMINISTERING REDUCED PRESSURE TREATMENT USING BALLOON DISSECTION - A reduced pressure delivery system for applying reduced pressure tissue treatment to a tissue site is provided. The system includes a manifold delivery tube and a balloon having an inner space. The balloon is capable of assuming collapsed and expanded positions. The system further includes a manifold having a plurality of flow channels. The manifold is disposed within the inner space of the balloon. A sharp tip is configured to be delivered within the manifold delivery tube to puncture the balloon. | 03-10-2016 |
20160151232 | HFCC THERAPY SYSTEM PROVIDING DEVICE ADHERENCE DATA | 06-02-2016 |
20160151233 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING METABOLIC DISEASE | 06-02-2016 |
20160166464 | RESPONSIVE WHOLE PATIENT CARE COMPRESSION THERAPY AND TREATMENT SYSTEM | 06-16-2016 |
20190143856 | SEAT ASSEMBLY THAT INCLUDES A MODULAR FOAM ARRANGEMENT AND A PNEUMATIC BLADDER SUB-ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME | 05-16-2019 |