| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 607111000 | Hand or foot | 22 |
| 20080249593 | Negative/positive pressure, thermal energy therapy device - A negative/positive pressure, thermal energy therapy device is described in this application. The present invention uses a conventional negative pressure, thermal energy device and/or an alternative embodiment thereof and adds a significant modification. The modification is that positive pressure, not just ambient pressure, is at least occasionally applied to the patient's body contained in the negative pressure, thermal energy device. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090054959 | THERAPEUTIC FOOT AND LEG WARMER - There is provided by this invention a foot warming device that is light weight comprising a lower foot portion and an tipper leg portion. The upper leg portion is comprised of flaps that open in the front to allow easy entry of the foot and leg and has hook and loop type connectors manufactured under the trademark Velcro to adjustably fasten to wrap the flaps around the foot and leg to enclose them within the foot warmer. Inserted between an outer covering and the insulating inner lining of the lower foot portion and the upper leg portion are electrically conductive heating elements wherein the resistance of the heating elements is designed so that when the foot warmer is connected to a source of low voltage power such as | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090326622 | Customizable therapeutic article for applying heat to the body - A therapeutic delivery system that includes an appliance for selectively holding at least one therapeutic article in contact with at least a portion of a user's body. The therapeutic article may contain an exothermic compound that releases heat after selective activation by the user. The therapeutic article may be selectively located on the appliance by the user. The rate at which the exothermic composition reacts with a catalyst may be selectively controlled by the user. The appliance may be a garment that covers or encloses a portion of the user's body. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100106230 | Negative Pressure, Thermal Energy Transfer Device That Also Provides Positive Pressure to the Patient - A negative pressure, thermal energy device has an enclosure that receives a patient's body part. The body part is positioned in the enclosure and contacts a thermal energy contacting surface. The thermal energy contacting surface transfers its thermal energy to the body part. While in the enclosure, the body part is also exposed to a negative pressure to cause vasodilation. The combination of the vasodilation and the thermal energy transfer alter the patient's body core temperature. To ensure the body part remains in contact with the thermal contacting surface, the enclosure has a portion thereof that moves when negative pressure is in the enclosure. When the negative pressure is applied, the deforming enclosure material is pulled toward the body part to provide a positive pressure on the body part that ensures the body part effectively contacts the thermal energy contacting surface. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100217362 | Article of Manufacture & Method for Moisturizing & Relieving Minor Pain - A moisturizing and therapeutic method and article of manufacture by utilizing non-electrical, heat generating objects to provide moisture and temporary pain relief to a user's hand, wherein the non-electrical, heat generating object is held closely against the inside of a user's palm to cause the temperature of the article of manufacture to gradually increase. The article of manufacture has a first glove half formed of natural materials and shaped to cover the back side of a user's hand. A second glove half is formed of the same natural materials to create an inner layer between the first glove half and the third glove layer (sheath). The third glove layer (sheath) is shaped to cover the under side (palm area only) of a user's hand and is joined with the first and second glove halves to form an opening at the wrist for receiving an enveloping a human hand. The article of manufacture has an externally accessible slot or pocket, which is the third glove layer or sheath, in the palm area for receiving and holding non-electrical, heat generating objects. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110093050 | Insulated thermal therapy wrap designed specifically for podiatry - The Footie is an insulated thermal wrap designed specifically for application to the foot, but can be used on other limbs such as ankles, knees and elbows as well. Noted unique features are that it is available in two sizes and a variety of colors and patterns. The interior layer of the wrap comprises an insulated pouch for containment of the thermal medium and can be used with either heat or cold pack therapy. The pouch itself is held closed by Velcro strips located at the top. The wrap encases the foot and is tapered at the top to fit the toe area. The wrap is held in place by two wide, stretchable Velcro straps which are strategically placed to allow for desired compression adjustability. The exterior layer of the wrap is made from flexible cloth. This is a low-cost treatment and allows the patient mobility while applying therapy for extended periods of time. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110106227 | Therapeutic braceletand wrap - A bracelet and wrap having therapeutic properties is worn on a child's injured or sensitive wrist to facilitate healing and/or provide cold/warm treatment. The therapeutic bracelet and warp include a central portion having an internal chamber for receiving and housing a treatment pack. The therapeutic bracelet and warp further include first and second straps including mating fastener means attached to said central portion for securing the bracelet on the child's wrist. The therapeutic pack is appointed to either be a cold treatment pack or a hot treatment pack, depending on the type of treatment needed. Preferably, the treatment pack includes a transparent top wall and a liquid having a plurality of shapes suspended therein. In turn, the central portion's top side is constructed of a transparent material so that the shapes are visible. The therapeutic bracelet and wrap is appointed to be worn on an injury to facilitate healing while providing style, entertainment and distraction to the wearer. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20120046719 | THERAPEUTIC HEATED POCKET - A therapeutic heated pocket and method of use in accordance with the present disclosure generally comprises an outer covering, edge trim, baby-dry material, insulation material, headliner material, heating coil, heating element, power cord and power adjustment controller. The pocket allows an arthritis sufferer to quickly and evenly warm an affected area in order to increase blood flow to the area. This has been shown to increase mobility and decrease pain for several hours after use. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120172958 | Device for Applying Cold Therapy to Feet - A device for applying cold therapy to the foot of a wearer is disclosed. The device comprises a foot pad having a premolded configuration for directly contacting the bottom of the foot and surrounding heel area. The foot pad includes a heel portion sized to receive and surround the heel of the foot. The foot pad also includes a raised and contoured arch portion positioned to lie beneath and place localized pressure on the arch of the foot where the plantar fascia and tendons of the foot are located. The entire foot pad is formed of an ice pack that includes a container or shell for receiving and containing a substance capable of maintaining an extremely low temperature for an extended period of time during application to the foot. The device also includes a securement mechanism that is arranged for engaging the foot pad to the bottom of the wearer's foot. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120172959 | Cooling System for an Occupant of an Occupant Support and a Cooling Garment - A cooling system | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120203313 | DETACHABLE HEAT-RETAINING GLOVES - Detachable heat-retaining gloves apply to baby carriages, silver cars, wheelchairs, hand cars, pet carriages, hang gliders, bicycles, sticks, and so on in order to keep hands warm and make them cold resistance in the winter season, which is detachably mounted on any baby carriage, which allows a user to freely moves his or her hands, and which can prevent a loss of the gloves through the user's carelessness since there is no need to separately keep the gloves after taking off them. Each of the detachable heat-retaining gloves includes a body of a tumbling doll shape symmetrically formed and being foldable at a central portion thereof; a heat-retaining member joined along the inner face of the body; an outer skin member joined along the outer face of the body; first and second zippers joined along both side edges of the body to form a receiving portion inside the body; and a separation-preventing ring mounted at one side of the inner face of the body, wherein the body further comprises a cross-shaped (+) or straight-shaped (−) fitting portion formed on one side of a lower portion of the body. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120232620 | Infant Heel Heat Pack - A heat pack for warming the heel of an infant with a front panel and a rear panel wherein the rear panel is adapted for placement on the infant's heel and has an outer layer formed of a nonwoven material. A band is provided for attaching the heat pack to the infant's heel. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20130013035 | THERMOTHERAPY DEVICE - A thermotherapy device worn on a joint that includes a tubular holder composed of a stretchable material and a chemical warmer held in the holder. The holder has an accommodating portion in which the chemical warmer can be placed and removed therefrom, or to which the chemical warmer can be attached. The thermotherapy device can maintain temperatures suitable for thermotherapy for a long period, remains in place despite the motion of the joint, and can hold a heat-generating member in a suitable area. The thermotherapy device is thus effective for use on joints. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130144367 | Infant Heel Heat Pack - A heat pack for warming the heel of an infant with a front panel and a rear panel wherein the rear panel is adapted for placement on the infant's heel and has an outer layer formed of a nonwoven material which may be wetted. A band is provided for attaching the heat pack to the infant's heel. Heat from the heat pack effectively drives water applied to the nonwoven material into the infant's heel where it is then trapped in the skin under the heat pack. By thus moisturizing and softening the skin, a puncture necessary for taking a blood sample is eased. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20140005761 | ARM IMMERSION COOLING APPARATUS AND METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140194960 | METHOD FOR EXPRESSING GENES ACTIVATING HOMEOSTASIS - A method for expressing a homeostatic function activating gene, comprising a step of applying a thermal stimulus, which is lower than 50 degrees Celsius, to at least a stimulus application origin part, which is a part between first and second toes of left or right foot sole, and which is located at an intersection of an extended line of a medial edge and a vertical line of the medial malleolus, by using an electric type warm temperature heating stimulus apparatus, thereby increasing a blood volume. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140303700 | COLD THERAPY SHOES - A method and footwear for providing therapeutic elements, the footwear includes a sole, and a therapeutic element, wherein the therapeutic element is formed in the sole. The method includes providing a footwear mould, injecting a footwear material into the footwear mould, removing a footwear from the footwear mould, and fusing a therapeutic element to the footwear. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20150057726 | Adjustable Cold Packs for Hands and Feet - Provided is a plurality of reusable freezable cold packs that are applied to a user's extremity via a strap assembly. The device includes a strap assembly that resembles an adjustable bottomless sandal or a wrist brace. The cold packs include multiple attachment points for use with the strap assembly. The strap assembly comprises an elastic strap and a fastener to enable a user to apply the cold packs to a desired area on hands and feet without holding it in place for a prolonged period of time. The freezable cold packs help sooth pain on contact and eliminate the need to use hard ice cubes, which may cause pain or melt and cause water to drip on the floor, furniture, and other surfaces. The present device provides a simple and convenient means for a user to apply cold therapy to his or her hands or feet. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150148875 | Toe Tunic For Big Toe Pain - The Toe Tunic is a device with a non-toxic filling that is specifically designed to help reduce the pain and swelling associated with the big toe, and big toe joint injuries, diseases, disorders and ailments. It is a pull-on apparatus that covers the big toe and big toe joint leaving other toes exposed, easily pulls onto the foot, and delivers hot or cold therapy to the big toe area as medically indicated. It will be helpful in reducing pain of common sports injuries to the big toe (Turf Toe) as well as for other big toe injuries, arthritis, sprains, strains and numerous other big toe-related disorders. While there are ankle and foot products available on the market, this invention is unique in that it targets pain relief specifically for the big toe and big toe joint. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20160074209 | ELECTRIC THERMAL STIMULATION DEVICE AND ELECTRIC THERMAL STIMULATION CONTROL METHOD - This electric thermal stimulation device measures, with a laser Doppler tissue blood flowmeter worn on the center of the inside of the wrist joint, blood flow to the body surface before and after stimulation to a specific stimulation site. The blood flow amount supplied to the stimulated site is controlled to be 60% or greater, and preferrably 100% or greater | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160106575 | Thermo-Cyro Hand Therapy Device - I have invented a new process for the treatment of movement limitations caused by arthritis, strains and sprains to the hand(s) of the wearer. The invention is a therapy device for contacting and applying hot or cold therapy to the treatment area of a user (hand). The shape will enable the invention to conform to the shape of the wearer's hand in a natural fashion. The device will be filled with encapsulated phase change material of a type which will provide a uniform distribution of phase change material inside the device, resulting in balanced temperature distribution for hot or cold therapy. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160120691 | NORMOTHERMIC MAINTENANCE METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method of maintaining advantageously stabilized homeostatic parameters through normothermic maintenance in particular in the peri-surgical environment is described. In particular, the method of advantageously applying insulative garments over a small but disproportionately effective percentage of the BSA in order to counter environmentally and surgically induced hypothermia. Further described is a method of maintaining normothermia using a disposable or re-usable, un-tethered, anatomically formed or substantially tube formed garment or plurality of garments preferentially configured to enclose the extremities and in particular the areas of the mammalian body which are the most effective loci of heat transfer. The method, whereby the positive heating attributes of the system may be augmented through the use of additional insulative garments, which garments may be disposed about the patient's body to achieve greatest benefit to both patient and surgical field. | 05-05-2016 |
