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20080200853 | Physical Therapy Apparatus for Self-Administered Soft Tissue Manipulation - An apparatus for performing soft-tissue manipulation of a user's spinal discs, and other back, neck and glutei soft-tissues includes a rigid or semi-rigid working member having at least one operational side surface for engaging contact with target soft-tissues and to which are secured a pair of straps. The operational side surface is provided with design form features configured to produce a therapeutic effect on the target soft-tissues when in contact therewith, and which may include recesses, projections or other protuberances. The working member and straps have an overall longitudinal length selected to enable the apparatus to be positioned partially encircling a user's body with the straps secured to a support. The length enables the user to stand or sit in a rearward inclined position, leaning backwardly to effect relative bearing contact between the target soft-tissues and the operational surface of the working member. | 08-21-2008 |
20080221494 | Soft tissue massage device - A device for massaging soft tissue of an individual when positioned between such soft tissue and a predetermined surface. The massage device includes a spherical member made from a first predetermined material and having each of a first predetermined diameter and a predetermined weight for rolling over such soft tissue. There is a rope member made from a second predetermined material and having each of a second predetermined diameter and a predetermined length. The rope member is connected to the spherical member for encircling a pre-selected body part. Finally, a mechanism is engageable with the rope member for adjusting tightness thereof around such pre-selected body part such that the spherical member is affixed tightly against such soft tissue to be massaged. | 09-11-2008 |
20080287842 | STRESS ROLLER - An apparatus, includes a first object, a second object, and a shell enclosing the first and second objects and controlling the movement of the first object and the second object. The first object and the second object are balls within the shell accommodating rolling of the apparatus between first and second surfaces. The balls or other object can include a resilient material and shell includes a resilient material. The shell can include a polychloroprene material. The objects can include two similar strips of rubber forming a hollow spherical shape and covered by canvas. There can also be a resilient hollow space for movement of the first and second object while the first and second objects touch at least an area without being connected. The shell can be stretched at the outer circumferences of the first and second objects and tapering in the space between the first and second objects. | 11-20-2008 |
20080306417 | RECHARGEABLE PERSONAL MASSAGER - A personal massage device is disclosed. The massage device includes a housing having an exterior surface defining first and second oppositely-disposed operative ends and an interior surface defining a cavity. Each of the operative ends includes a substantially smooth and continuous surface thereon. The massage device further includes a first motor disposed within the housing and adapted for creating vibration and a battery disposed within the housing and adapted to power the first motor. | 12-11-2008 |
20080312569 | Kneading mechanism for use in a massage device of a massage machine - A kneading mechanism for use in a massage device of a massage machine comprises a rubbing mechanism including two sets of upper and lower swing plates having upper and lower massage rollers, wherein a kneading mechanism may drive a kneading stem by way of a motor and a pulley set, and the kneading stem includes a crank and connecting rod assembly axially disposed at each of two ends thereof, and a connecting rod of the crank and connecting rod assembly is axially coupled to the lower swing plate, thereby the lower swing plate may be easily controlled to actuate the operation and multiple-section positions of the lower massage roller, for obtaining different rubbing and kneading massage positions and forces. | 12-18-2008 |
20080319358 | Massage Tool - A massage tool includes a handle, which has a cylinder provided for holding, a barrel hole going through the cylinder; a first barrel, which has a barrel body inserted into the barrel hole of the handle, a chamber formed concaved on the barrel body, a fitting hole opened downwards from the bottom of the chamber; a toe, which has a shoulder received in the chamber of the first barrel; a second barrel, which has a barrel body inserted into the barrel hole of the handle; the massage tool which assembled via above structure is convenient for use and holding; further, the massage tool can includes a skirt, which has a skirt body mounted on the handle, the second barrel and the skirt mounted at least two fingers or a palm; and a magnet group received in the chamber of the first barrel; thereby, the invention can assembled variety of massage tool, the magnet group generating magnetic field improve human body blood circulation, and the toe or the finger to proceed pressing. | 12-25-2008 |
20090030354 | STIMULATOR PAD - A stimulator pad includes a layer of support material and at least one stimulator node secured to and supported by the support layer, the stimulator node comprising a housing having one end region secured relative to the support layer and the other end defining an aperture which in use confronts a body surface and in which at least one pressure member includes a plurality of pressure member components is resiliently located, resilient biasing means provided within the housing to act between the support layer or a base portion of the housing and at least some of the pressure member components to urge the at least some of the pressure member components to protrude through the housing aperture, and a layer of flexible cover material which extends over at least one of the pressure members. | 01-29-2009 |
20090036808 | APPARATUS FOR HEAD ACUPRESSURE USING AIR PRESSURE - The present invention relates to a plurality of pneumatic cylinders each having an acupressure probe is radially mounted in a predetermined space portion defined between an inner shell and an outer shell made of an extruded foam synthetic resin material, and an pneumatic pressure generator serving to actuate the pneumatic cylinders is mounted separately from the helmet, so that its whole weight is light, no noise or vibration occurs, and it is very simple to use and carry. | 02-05-2009 |
20090036809 | Massage machine - A massage machine includes a backrest having a support surface for sustaining a back of a user, the support surface having an opening, a massage member for making contact with the back of the user through the opening of the support surface to perform a massage and a drive unit for causing the massage member to perform the massage. In the massage machine, a first intensity adjustment unit is arranged for changing the position of the massage member to adjust the massage intensity of the massage member and a second intensity adjustment unit is arranged for changing the position of the support surface to adjust the massage intensity of the massage member. A control circuit controls the operation of the drive unit, the first intensity adjustment unit and the second intensity adjustment unit. | 02-05-2009 |
20090054815 | Aided intervertebral muscle strenghthener - A portable back strengthening device | 02-26-2009 |
20090069729 | Fitness and rehabilitation apparatus - A flexible fitness and rehabilitation exercising and massaging apparatus formed from tubular, flexible, web-like material and having a plurality of internal pockets, along with an exercise regimen that includes the apparatus. The pockets may hold objects such as resilient balls that aid in gripping the apparatus, and which have also been found to be conducive to self-massage therapy. The objects may be removed, and alternative objects inserted, through openings that allow access to preselected pockets. The openings may include resealable fastener means. | 03-12-2009 |
20090069730 | Massaging device - A massaging device in the shape of a rod with an essentially cylindrical end element with a sleeve. The device has a flexible sleeve and a drive element to produce an oscillating deformation of the sleeve. | 03-12-2009 |
20090076422 | Smart acupressure pen and methods of administering acupressure - The present invention relates to an acupressure pen and methods of acupressure treatment, wherein said pen is capable of determining the optimal range for treatment on a particular acupoint, and recalling such optimal range during subsequent treatments. Through the use of a grid system, infrared communicator, and microcontroller, the pen is capable of being set and storing results in a matrix. | 03-19-2009 |
20090118651 | COMPUTERIZED PORTABLE DEVICE FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF CIRCULATION - A portable limb-mounted device for enhancing blood and/or lymph flow in a limb and/or for preventing stasis related disorders, the device comprising an energy generating device, an actuator, one or more compressing elements for generating squeezing forces on the limb of a user, a sensor located adjacent to the body of the user and coupled to a transceiver device, and a transceiver device coupled to the sensor to receive signals generated by the sensor, to transfer the signals received from the sensor device to a computing device. The device further comprises a computerized control system including a microcontroller and a memory device to store activity related information for subsequent downloads to an external computer-based monitoring device. | 05-07-2009 |
20090118652 | NECK MASSAGING DEVICE - A portable neck massaging appliance | 05-07-2009 |
20090124941 | MASSAGE APPARATUS AND COVER - A removable cover portion for a body massager is provided with a sheet of material sized to be placed upon the body massager and adapted to be fastened to the body massager. The sheet has a reduced contact area for altering a resultant massage effect. A method for Manufacturing the cover portion provides the sheet, integrally forms a massage formation with at least two massage nodes and a cross member interconnecting the at least two massage nodes, and assembles a plurality of massage formations to the sheet of material whereby the cross members maintain the orientation of the corresponding adjacent massage nodes during assembly of the massage nodes to the sheet of material. | 05-14-2009 |
20090143707 | Knee heat/massage device - A massage pad with heat that wraps to the knee joint providing massage therapy and heat. The knee pad is designed to be wrapped securely around the knee; this holds the massaging and heating elements against the knee joint while the pad is designed to allow bending of the knee for individual use. The pad is controlled with a controller for selecting the degree of heat and one or more massage actuators to provide a variety of massaging to the knee. | 06-04-2009 |
20090156971 | HEMORRHOID TREATMENT DEVICE - The hemorrhoid treatment device has a head and a shaft. The head has a spherical shape which is between 6 and 14 millimeters in diameter. The shaft has a cylindrical shape extending from the head. The minimum length of the shaft is 30 mm. The surface area of the head is equal to the surface area of a portion of the shaft. The portion of the shaft is defined from a portion adjacent to the head and 1.5 cm to 4.0 cm from the head. | 06-18-2009 |
20090192423 | Therapeutic massaging device - A massaging device for relieving the stiffened muscles of a user. The device comprises a strap comprising a plurality of pockets disposed along its length. The device further comprises a plurality of balls that are to be received within the plurality of pockets. When the strap is secured around a desired body part, the balls keep pressed against the body part so as to produce a massaging effect thereon. | 07-30-2009 |
20090209889 | Massage Cushion - A massage cushion comprises: a cushion body and a plurality of protrusions formed on the cushion body. The protrusions are arranged transversely and longitudinally to form a plurality of transverse and longitudinal rows, and these rows of protrusions form a rectangle, a distance between the transverse rows of the protrusions is equal to that between the longitudinal rows of the protrusions. When the user lies on the massage cushion, the user's acupressure points will be massaged and stimulated by the protrusions, and thus can promote blood circulation. | 08-20-2009 |
20090209890 | Massaging apparatus - A massaging apparatus which is capable of strongly pressing and alleviating the stiffness of the muscle safely without causing displacement of the body of a user or the massaging apparatus by it self is provided. The massaging apparatus is formed with an obliquely projecting projection toward the root of the neck of the user when the user places the head in a stable manner in the lying-down position, so that it has an optimum structure and shape for finding and alleviating the stiffness of the pinpoint located at a deep portion at the boundary portion between the shoulder and a neck, which is specifically effective to give a massage for alleviating the stiffness. | 08-20-2009 |
20090209891 | PRESSURE CONTROLLING DEVICES - Disclosed is a method for exsanguinating a portion of an extremity. The method comprises, encircling a cross sectional portion of an extremity with at least one exsanguinating pressure inducer, moving one or both of a pressure produced at a pressure application point by the at least one exsanguinating pressure inducer and a portion of the extremity with respect to each other, inducing an exsanguinating pressure on the portion of the extremity to which pressure is applied during the moving, and controlling the exsanguinating pressure to remain within an exsanguinating range of pressure. | 08-20-2009 |
20090234259 | FOOT MANIFOLDS, APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR APPLYING REDUCED PRESSURE TO A TISSUE SITE ON A FOOT - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for applying reduced pressure to a tissue site on a foot are provided. An apparatus may include an insole and a tissue contacting surface covering at least a portion of the insole. At least one portion of the tissue contacting surface is removable to form a void. The apparatus may also include a reduced-pressure interface for receiving reduced pressure from a reduced-pressure source, and at least one flow channel fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure interface and the void. | 09-17-2009 |
20090254011 | Foldable massaging backrest structure - A foldable massaging backrest structure comprises a main body and a table. The main body includes a cushion and two arms pivotally connected to two lateral sides of the cushion respectively. The cushion has a headrest portion and a backrest portion and is provided with at least a speaker and a battery cell. A massaging device is disposed within the backrest portion adjacent to users' backs. The table is movably connected to the main body for users to place books they are reading or other things thereon. | 10-08-2009 |
20090254012 | MOTION CONTROL DEVICES - Disclosed is a device for exsanguinating a portion of an extremity. The device comprises an elastic torus configured to ensanguine a limb when surrounding an extremity and pulled at a first linear rate in a first direction; and at least one elongate attachment element mechanically coupled to the torus to convey pulling force from the handle to the torus, wherein the a length of the elongate attachment element between the handle and the torus elongates at a different rate than the first rate, during the pulling. | 10-08-2009 |
20090254013 | Massage machine - A massage machine includes a seat portion, a backrest arranged at the rear of the seat portion, and a massage mechanism including a treatment member movable along the backrest in an up-and-down direction and/or in a left-and-right direction. The massage machine further includes a position detection unit for detecting an up-and-down position and/or a left-and-right position of the treatment member, a force detection unit for detecting the force applied from a user to the treatment member, a physique detection unit for detecting the physique of the user, and a control unit for operating the treatment member according to pre-stored treatment data. The control unit is configured to change the up-and-down position and/or the left-and-right position of the treatment member if the force detected by the force detection unit exceeds a threshold value. | 10-08-2009 |
20090254014 | MASK FOR MASSAGING THE FACE - A mask for massaging the face which is able to come close to and massage the face using pneumatic pressure created by the injection of air into the mask. The mask includes a massaging section for massaging the wearer's face using pneumatic pressure, so that the wearer's face is massaged using pneumatic pressure without exerting a negative influence on a human body, nor causing skin trouble and whereby the mask is easy to carry so that the mask is used irrespective of place and time of use. | 10-08-2009 |
20090270780 | MASSAGE DEVICE WITH A HOIST TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - The present invention relates to a massage device. In one embodiment, the massage device includes a massage assembly and a transmission assembly for driving the massage assembly to provide massage effects. The massage assembly includes a pair of massage members. Each massage member has a driving member having a pair of eccentric gears, a massage bracket engaged with the driving member and a plurality of massage heads attached to the massage bracket. The transmission assembly includes a hoist transmission mechanism. | 10-29-2009 |
20090270781 | MASSAGE DEVICE WITH A HOIST TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - The present invention relates to a massage device. In one embodiment, the massage device includes a massage assembly and a transmission assembly having a hoist transmission mechanism for driving the massage assembly to provide massage effects. The massage assembly includes a pair of massage members. Each massage member has a driving member having an eccentric wheel and an eccentric block, a massage bracket engaged with the driving member and a plurality of massage heads attached to the massage bracket. | 10-29-2009 |
20100004574 | KNEADING MASSAGE DEVICE - A kneading massage device comprises a driving unit for supplying power source including first and second output shafts for outputting dynamics; a differential unit including a differential set and a differential stem, and on one end of the differential set being formed an opening for inserting the first output shaft therein, and on one side of the differential set being arranged a recess in communication with the opening, the differential stem being located in the recess and in connection with the first output shaft and keeping a predetermined distance away from a sidewall of the recess; a first kneading set coupled to the differential stem so as to be actuated by the differential stem; a second kneading set coupled to the second output shaft so as to be actuated by the second output shaft. | 01-07-2010 |
20100010402 | CLAMPING DEVICE FOR THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS - A clamping device for therapeutic applications can comprise an extended handle, a powered linear actuator mounted to the extended handle, and a C-shaped clamp attached to the extended handle and including a stationary jaw. The actuator can be configured to provide reversible axial movement of a movable member. The clamping device can further include a pair of applicators attached to the stationary jaw and to the movable member, respectively. The applicators can be made of an hypoallergenic material configured not to cause an adverse reaction when applied to a human skin. The clamping device can further include a switch configured to control the linear actuator. The linear actuator can be configured, responsive to switching the switch, to axially move the second applicator towards and away from the first applicator, thus applying pressure to a targeted body area. | 01-14-2010 |
20100042025 | Abdomen Massaging Apparatus - An abdomen massaging apparatus includes a gear unit, a drive motor unit, a toothed rack unit, and a sliding track unit. The toothed rack unit includes a plurality of elongated toothed racks which are arranged in a radiating manner, a plurality of roller gears each meshing with a respective one of the toothed racks and each having a central mandrel, and a plurality of rolls each mounted on the central mandrel of a respective one of the roller gears. The sliding track unit includes a successive channel to allow passage of the central mandrel of each of the roller gears. Thus, the rolls are movable along the toothed racks of the toothed rack unit reciprocally and simultaneously so as to provide a massaging effect to a user. | 02-18-2010 |
20100056966 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPRESSION TREATMENT OF A BODY PART - A device for compressive treatment of a body part comprises a compression member, adapted to at least partly encircle the body part, and an actuation unit, arranged to tighten the compression member to provide a compressive force to the body part. The actuation unit comprises an active material actuator. There is also disclosed a system comprising such a device and methods for its therapeutic, cosmetic and non-therapeutic use and operation. | 03-04-2010 |
20100069801 | ROWING MASSAGE MACHINE - The rowing massage machine has a base frame, a footrest, a rowing mechanism and a massage device. The base frame has a base. The footrest is mounted on a front end of the base. The rowing mechanism is mounted on the base and has a chair and at least one rowing resilient element. The chair has a seat and a backrest having longitudinal slits. The rowing resilient element is mounted between the footrest and the rowing mechanism. The massage device has four body massaging wheels and at least one massaging resilient element. The massaging rolling wheels are rotatably mounted on rods connected to the base and are respectively mounted through the slits of the chair. The massaging resilient element is mounted between the rowing mechanism and the massage device. When an operator sits on the chair to exercise, he/her receives a foot, back and upper leg massage. | 03-18-2010 |
20100081973 | MASSAGE DEVICE - A massage device includes an outer casing, a driving mechanism and at least one massage module. The massage module includes an inclined rotary plate coupled to a main gear seat having central massage balls. When the inclined rotary plate rotates, the main gear seat and the central massage ball are driven to rotate. The main gear seat engages with a plurality of planetary gears, each of which is coupled with a massage arm. An upper end of the massage arm has a peripheral massage ball disposed thereon and a lower end of the massage arm contacts with the inclined rotary plate. A rotation of the inclined rotary plate drives massage arms and the peripheral massage balls thereon to rotate via the planetary gear as well as to move the massage arms up and down, thereby providing a massage of kneading and acupressure. | 04-01-2010 |
20100087762 | Acupressure and Massaging Device - An acupressure and massaging device comprised of a plurality of spherical elements, contained within an enclosed flexible envelope positioned on any surface providing adequate support, and against which device the user's body is in put in contact either while at rest or while in motion. | 04-08-2010 |
20100137762 | MASSAGE DEVICE - A massage device includes an outer housing, a first transmission mechanism, a second transmission mechanism, a massage seat and at least one massage unit. The first transmission mechanism drives the massage seat to reciprocate moving in the outer housing. The massage unit includes a sway arm having a hole at a center thereof to receive a sway wheel. One of side surfaces of the sway wheel is slanted. The second transmission mechanism drives the sway wheel to rotate and the slanted side surface of the sway wheel presses against the sway arm, thereby driving the sway arm to sway. Massage members are disposed on a top of the sway arm. Through reciprocating movement of the massage seat, swaying of the sway arm and spinning of the massage members, the massage device provides reciprocating pressing and kneading massages on a user's body. | 06-03-2010 |
20100137763 | Neck-massaging device - A massaging device for the neck comprising cushion elements, enclosure elements, and sealing means is disclosed. | 06-03-2010 |
20100145244 | Apparatus for application of trigger point pressure in personal fitness centers and the like before or after exercise - An apparatus for the application of trigger point pressure, including a rigid base generally proportioned to the size of a human back; and an array of trigger point probes symmetric about a central vertical plane of said base, the array including at least two of an upper neck pair of probes, a mid-back and shoulder blade pair of probes, a mid back pair of probes, and a lower back pair. A radius of curvature of a top of each probe is proportioned for optimal physiologic communication with a trigger point of a contracted muscle. | 06-10-2010 |
20100179460 | MASSAGE DEVICE WITH DUAL MASSAGE UNITS - A massage device includes a housing, a driving unit and two massage units driven by the driving unit. Each massage unit includes a planetary gear disc assembled with a universal joint, an inner gear engaged with the planetary gear disc, and a massage disc assembly disposed on a top of the inner gear and driven by the universal joint. The driving unit drives the planet gear disc to rotate and the universal joint drives the massage disc assembly to rotate, thereby providing kneading massage. The inner gear has an incline top surface. When the planet gear disc drives the inner gear to rotate, the incline top surface makes the massage balls on the massage disc assembly to move up and down, thereby providing patting massage. Thus, the massage device can produce kneading and patting massage actions. | 07-15-2010 |
20100198120 | CHAIR-TYPE MASSAGE MACHINE - A control section ( | 08-05-2010 |
20100318008 | MASSAGE DEVICE WITH A MASSAGE HEAD DISTANCE ADJUSTING MECHANISM - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a massage device having a massage head distance adjustment mechanism. In one embodiment, the massage head distance adjustment mechanism comprises a first motor, a first worm coaxially connected to the first motor, a first worm wheel meshing with the first worm, a first gear meshing with the first worm wheel, and a pair of second gears having one second gear meshed with the first gear. The pair of second gears meshes with each other. In operation, the first motor drives, in sequence, the first worm, the first worm wheel, the first gear, and the pair of second gears, thereby causing the pair of massage heads to move along a corresponding pair of arc-shaped slots. Accordingly, the distance between the two massage heads is adjusted. | 12-16-2010 |
20100331746 | METHOD OF USING ENOXAPARIN FOR REDUCING THE RISK OF DEATH IN ACUTELY ILL MEDICAL PATIENTS - The invention relates to a method of using of enoxaparin for reducing the risk of death in acutely ill medical patients. | 12-30-2010 |
20110066091 | ELECTRO ACTIVE COMPRESSION BANDAGE - The proposed device includes two segments adapted to enclose a body part in a form-fitting manner. Each segment contains an electroactive-material-based actuator, which is adapted to receive an electrical control signal and in response thereto adjust the actuator's morphology, so as to cause the segment to apply a basic pressure profile to the body part. A pressure transition is adapted to redistribute the basic pressure profiles between the first and second segments. A control signal in respect of the first segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a first adjusted pressure profile to at least part of the second portion of the body part, and vice versa, a control signal in respect of the second segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a second adjusted pressure profile to at least a part of the first portion of the body part. | 03-17-2011 |
20110066092 | PERFUSION REGULATION DEVICE - A perfusion, regulation device ( | 03-17-2011 |
20110087139 | BODY MASSAGERS - A body massager is provided with a housing. A carriage translates in an upper torso region of the housing. A first massager on the carriage extends in a forward direction from the housing. A second motor-driven massager is mounted to the housing at a lower torso region and extends in the forward direction from the housing further than the first motor-driven massager. Another body massager provides a guide with a longitudinal region and a transverse region. Another body massager provides a suspension on the carriage. Another body massager provides a plate on the carriage for supporting a massage member. An actuator is mounted to the carriage for adjusting the plate. Another body massager provides a contoured guide with an actuator for adjusting the guide. Another body massager provides a transversely contoured guide. Another body massager provides a contoured guide that extends forward in upper and lower torso regions. | 04-14-2011 |
20110092865 | MUSCLE TRAINING APPARATUS AND BELT FOR MUSCLE TRAINING - To provide a belt for KAATSU muscle training of the type activated by using air pressure in which an inflatable pneumatic bag will expand only in an inward direction during use. | 04-21-2011 |
20110137219 | Method and apparatus to grow hair - A method for growing hair includes the steps of detecting a trigger point in proximity to the area for hair growth, reducing the trigger point in proximity to the area for hair growth, and massaging the area for hair growth. The step of massaging may include manual massaging and may include electronically massaging. | 06-09-2011 |
20110152734 | DEVICE FOR PNEUMATIC TREATMENT OF AN INFERIOR LIMB HAVING PERIPHERAL ARTERIOPATHY PROBLEMS | 06-23-2011 |
20110264020 | MASSAGING DEVICE - A massaging device ( | 10-27-2011 |
20110275968 | BACK KNEADING DEVICE MOUNTED IN CHAIR-TYPE MASSAGE APPARATUS AND CHAIR-TYPE MASSAGE APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH THE BACK KNEADING DEVICE - There is provided a back kneading device capable of causing a massage mechanism to protrude forward and return to an original normal position wherein there occurs no increase in size and complexity in construction. The back kneading device | 11-10-2011 |
20110313334 | BODY THERAPY DEVICE - The body therapy device includes a thoracic pad having a top edge and a rear surface with a base having a bottom edge, a front angled surfaced and a rear surface. A spherical member is attached to the angled front surface of the base and includes a hard inner core therein. A pump, with active and passive elements, is provided to enable the user to adjust the hardness of ball portion of the device for customized therapy to a head and neck region. As a result, the device of the present invention is effective for physical therapy and treatment of a wide range of ailments and conditions. | 12-22-2011 |
20120010544 | KNEADING MASSAGE DEVICE - A kneading massage device includes a driving motor having a first transmission shaft and a second transmission shaft; a first gear engaged with the first transmission shaft and provided with a first transmission shank; a first rotary seat coupled with the first transmission shank, a first massage unit being disposed on the first rotary seat; a second gear engaged with the second transmission shaft and provided with a second transmission shank; and a second rotary seat coupled with the second transmission shank. A second massage unit is disposed on the second rotary seat. When the driving motor drives the first and second transmission shafts to rotate, the first and second massage units are synchronously driven and rotated. | 01-12-2012 |
20120089058 | EXERCISE GARMENT WITH LOCALIZED MASSAGE FEATURE - An exercise garment of elastic material is constructed with embedded rigid balls to provide a localized massage to the wearer during exercise. | 04-12-2012 |
20120232446 | Apparatus for Treating Foot Disorders - Foot disorders such as Morton's neuroma, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs tarsalgia and metatarsalgia may be treated with the improved apparatus described herein. The apparatus is comprised of a base, a removable stem and at least one therapeutic member. The base rests upon a floor. The stem perpendicularly extends from the base in one direction. A ridge network perpendicularly extends from the base in the other direction to enhance the adhesion of the base to the floor. The therapeutic member is integrally attached to the stem. The therapeutic member has a rigid flat upper surface distal to the base and is sized to be covered by the plantar surface of a foot. To use the apparatus, a user rests the plantar surface of his or her foot on the therapeutic member and moves the foot to stretch foot tissue or to spread metatarsal bones within the foot. | 09-13-2012 |
20130079690 | MUSCLE STRETCHING DEVICE - A muscle stretching device essentially comprises a base and an outer cover pivoted to each other. In the base are provided a motion transmission device, a lifting mechanism, an inner cover. The lifting mechanism comprises gear shafts, pushing members disposed in the gears shafts, and screws screwed in the threaded holes of the pushing members. By such arrangements, the motion transmission device drives the gear shafts and the screws of the lifting mechanism to rotate synchronously, and the pushing members are restricted in the restricting holes of the inner cover and therefore move along the screws to control rise and fall of the outer cover. | 03-28-2013 |
20130090584 | Joint Decompression Devices - An apparatus for treating a human knee, such as a knee decompression apparatus or device, is described. In some examples, the apparatus includes a bolster, one or more support bars configured to place the bolster proximate to the popliteal fossa of the knee, and one or more straps or other attachment devices configured to removably attach the apparatus to the knee (or, area of the leg that includes the knee) of a patient. | 04-11-2013 |
20130123677 | AUTOMATIC SALIVATION FACILITATING APPARATUS - Provided is an automatic salivation facilitating apparatus including a first parotid gland massaging device which massages user's one-side parotid gland, a second parotid gland massaging device which massages user's other-side parotid gland, a first fixing member which connects the first and second parotid gland massaging devices and allows the user to wear the automatic salivation facilitating apparatus, a salivation agent injection unit which is disposed to a lower portion of one of the first and second parotid gland massaging devices to periodically automatically inject salivation agent, and a controller which operates a main body. The automatic salivation facilitating apparatus utilizes a submandibular gland massaging device together with the salivation agent injection unit and the parotid gland massaging devices, so that the effect of facilitating salivation can be maximized. | 05-16-2013 |
20130184621 | NECK MASSAGER - The present invention relates to a health massage apparatus, providing a neck massager including a U-shaped neck pillow capable of being hungon a neck of a person, an inside of the U-shaped neck pillow corresponding to the neck has at least one massage component, the at least one massage component include at least two massage heads from the top down along the inside of the U-shaped neck pillow, a height of the upper massage head is lower than the adjacent lower massage head in sequence. According to the human neck characteristics involving the protrusion of the upper neck and the depression of the lower neck, in the present invention the upper massage head is set a low position and the lower massage head is set at a high position, advantageously, each of the massage heads respectively massages the corresponding neck part, the good massage effect can be obtained. | 07-18-2013 |
20130190665 | TOPICAL PROPRIOCEPTIVE ACL TUBE AND METHODS OF USE - A topical proprioceptive tube and method of use for at least activating muscle, reducing muscle fatigue, enhancing performance, or reducing a risk of knee injury. The tube includes a flexible sleeve having at least: a hamstring buttress, a knee buttress, or both, wherein the hamstring buttress and the knee buttress are configured to be coupled to the interior of the flexible sleeve such that the hamstring buttress applies pressure to at least a portion of one of the subject's hamstring muscles and the knee buttress applies pressure to at least a portion of the subject's Vastus Medialis Obliquus (VMO) when worn by the subject to provide a desired effect. | 07-25-2013 |
20130226053 | Adjustable Postural Support Device - An improved postural support device having a plurality of supports that are designed to promote scapular retraction. The supports are adjustable and customizable in size and shape per a user's needs. A user can vary placement of the supports against the scapulae in order to achieve a desired level of retraction. | 08-29-2013 |
20130345610 | ELECTRO ACTIVE COMPRESSION BANDAGE - The proposed device includes two segments adapted to enclose a body part in a form-fitting manner. Each segment contains an electroactive-material-based actuator, which is adapted to receive an electrical control signal and in response thereto adjust the actuator's morphology, so as to cause the segment to apply a basic pressure profile to the body part. A pressure transition is adapted to redistribute the basic pressure profiles between the first and second segments. A control signal in respect of the first segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a first adjusted pressure profile to at least part of the second portion of the body part, and vice versa, a control signal in respect of the second segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a second adjusted pressure profile to at least a part of the first portion of the body part. | 12-26-2013 |
20140012168 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR MANIPULATING SOFT TISSUE - An apparatus and system are disclosed for manipulating soft tissue. The apparatus includes a support member and a raised member. The support member includes a support surface disposed between a first end of the support member and a second end of the support member. The support member is elongated in a lengthwise direction between the first end of the support member and the second end of the support member. The raised member includes an outer surface disposed opposite an inner surface. The inner surface is supportable by the support surface of the support member. The outer surface of the raised member is configured to rotate along at least a portion of a user's body in response to movement of the raised member along the user's body. The raised member is repositionable along the support surface of the support member in the lengthwise direction. | 01-09-2014 |
20140024984 | MASSAGER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A massage apparatus is provided to enable an individual to perform a variety of massages by applying targeted pressure to effected muscle groups. In one embodiment, the massage apparatus includes a plurality of generally spherical balls and an oversleeve shrink-fitted over at least a portion of the plurality of balls. The oversleeve includes a first open end and a second open end opposite the first open end. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a massage apparatus includes selecting a plurality of balls having a desired density, shape, and outer diameter, arranging the plurality of balls within an oversleeve, and subjecting the oversleeve to heat to longitudinally and radially contract the oversleeve between an original position and a contracted position around at least a portion of the balls. | 01-23-2014 |
20140039362 | SHRINKER DONNER DEVICE AND METHOD - The invention provides a shrinker donner device and method. The shrinker donner device may include, a donner having a substantially tubular body comprising a first end; a second end; a perimeter wall having an outer surface and an inner surface; and an inner region; and a flange extending out from the outer surface of the tubular body and extending around the circumference of the perimeter wall. The method of using the device may include, placing the shrinker in an inner region of a shrinker donner; reversing the shrinker over an outer surface of the shrinker donner, and drawing a proximal end of the shrinker tight across a first end of the shrinker donner; placing the stretched tight shrinker proximal end to a distal end of a residual limb; pushing the shrinker donner forward up the residual limb, and guiding the shrinker off the shrinker donner; and removing the shrinker donner. | 02-06-2014 |
20140052034 | PORTABLE MASSAGE CHAMBER - A portable massage chamber for is provided. The portable massage chamber may include a plurality of support legs and a top frame coupled to an end of each of the legs. The top frame may be positioned above a floor surface and may include at least one support member. At least one attachment element may be moveably coupled to the at least one support member. At least one strand of fabric may be secured to the at least one attachment element. The strand of fabric may be a warp-knit fabric material. | 02-20-2014 |
20140088474 | FOLDABLE AND EXPANDABLE PRESSURE POINT MAT - A mat section can be connected to one or more additional mat sections to provide a desired size combination of the mat sections. One mat section can be interconnected with an adjacent mat section by use of a flexible hinge member such that the adjacent mat sections can be folded together and stacked into engagement by folding the hinge. Each mat section includes an array of pressure point fingers. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088475 | PROPRIOCEPTIVE TOPICAL LEG GEAR AND METHODS OF USE - A topical leg gear for enhancing performance and reducing the risk of injury. The topical leg gear and kits preferably comprise a flexible sleeve and a lateral foot-ankle buttress, malleolus bone buttresses, and a peroneal longus buttress. The topical leg gear is designed to be worn during periods of physical activity to reduce injury and to train and strengthen the athletes' muscles against injury, advantageously increasing proprioception, neuromuscular communication or both by stimulating critical sensory and tactile receptors in the leg, foot, and ankle. Performance can be enhanced and risk of injury reduced by use of the topical leg gear through isolating, activating, and training muscles to stimulate a stretch reflex, reduce latency in muscle spindles, and speed up a reaction time of muscles by reducing delay in muscle reaction times. | 03-27-2014 |
20140163442 | Variable Acupressure Ball for Massaging Apparatus - Provided is a variable acupressure ball for a massaging apparatus having a drive motor, a reducer connected to the drive motor, and an acupressure unit which has at least one acupressure ball disposed on top of a body thereof and which is coupled to a rotational shaft of the reducer so as to be rotated together. The variable acupressure ball includes a shaft protruding from the top of the body of the acupressure unit, a cap-shaped acupressure ball loosely fitted around the shaft, and an elastic unit resiliently restoring an interval between the cap-shaped acupressure ball and the shaft. The acupressure ball formed on the acupressure unit is variable in position according to acupressure strength. | 06-12-2014 |
20140207035 | MYOFASCIAL RELEASE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A myofascial release apparatus which is adapted for use by a user in a vertical position is disclosed. The myofascial release apparatus comprises a post member, a post affixing element and at least one release member. The post affixing element is operatively coupled to the post member at a first end and affixed to the at least one release member at a second end. | 07-24-2014 |
20140236059 | CARPAL TUNNEL RELIEF DEVICE - A carpal tunnel relief device is configured for adhesive application to a skin area above the median nerve of the distal forearm, wrist or a palm of the subject and includes a middle curved portion shaped to pull the skin and surrounding soft tissues away from the median nerve therefore releasing compression of the median nerve and pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Resilient flexible member may be incorporated with the device or inserted in a pocket of a flexible fabric after its adhesion to the skin. | 08-21-2014 |
20140257152 | METHODS FOR THE INTEGRATED TREATMENT OF NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES AND CONDITIONS - The present invention provides a method and a system that treats Neuromusculoskeletal conditions and/or injuries in an integrated and structured manner. Such conditions and/or injuries are not one-dimensional in origin, severity or persistence; they are multi-factorial. The present invention treats the conditions and/or injuries in a multi-disciplinary and structured sequence in order to maximize the efficacy of the treatment which results in a shorter period of treatment, fewer office visits and treatments, lower cost and increased patient satisfaction. More specifically, various embodiments of the present invention comprise a sequential treatment comprising transverse frictional massage, mobilization clearances, decreasing active stiffness and decreasing passive stiffness of the over-facilitated tissues, increasing active and passive stiffness of the inhibited tissues followed by neuromuscular re-education. | 09-11-2014 |
20140336551 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE FOR PULSATILE COMPRESSION - A method of treating venous insufficiency and lymphedema in an individual by placing pulsatile, localized pressure or compression on deep veins and subcutaneous tissue by inflating and deflating volume-changing members implanted within the individual. A method of potentiating venous circulation, by placing pulsatile, localized pressure that compresses the deep veins by expanding and contracting volume-changing members located between the fascia and muscular compartment, such that the increase in volume from the volume-changing members is transferred to deep veins, and augmenting the effects of muscle contractions around the deep veins and improving blood circulation. A method of potentiating lymphatic circulation. A method of potentiating venous and lymphatic circulation. A pulsatile pressure implant including at least one volume-changing member in electronic connection with an electronic-controlled microprocessor. | 11-13-2014 |
20140343468 | Muscle fiber excitation system for preventing blood clot and muscular-skeletal decline - The invention muscle fiber excitation system (MFES) targets improving muscular and skeletal systems and preventing blood clots. MFES consists of 2 shafts, each affixed with 2 CAMs featuring surround peaks and valleys surfaces, a platform with stiffener side and compliant other side, and 4 plungers at the corners. The shafts tied with timing bets through pulleys are driven with DC motor. As the CAMs rotate the peaks and valleys make contacts with the platform stiffener side causing the platform to telescope 1 mm to 4 mm displacements, transferring contact stress stimuli from platform stiffener to compliant human contact side at frequency that encompass muscle fiber excitation frequencies. Wearable and standing model tests show improved bone density, muscle contraction and blood flow, preventing blood pooling. There is no side effect compared to use of blood thinners for blood clot prevention. Wearable model is concealable compared to compression pneumatic device with user complaints. | 11-20-2014 |
20140350444 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING PRESSURE TO A MAMMALIAN LIMB - A therapeutic pressure strap for applying pressure across a muscle or muscle groups on a mammalian limb is described. The strap is particularly well suited for treating “tennis elbow”. The strap contains an adjustable fastening means for securing and tightening the strap around a limb. The strap also possesses a plurality of pressure members (e.g., elongated rubber tubes) that apply separate and discrete areas or points of pressure in a line across a muscle or muscle group and generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the limb. | 11-27-2014 |
20150011921 | DEVICE FOR TRIGGER POINT THERAPY, MYOFASCIAL RELEASE, AND SELF MASSAGE - It is one aspect to provide a novel trigger point therapy device which is effective for pain management with the treatment of trigger points, releasing tight and painful myofascial fascia, and general self massage. In preferred embodiments, the apparatus comprises: a flexible strap; a first knob mounted to the strap and protruding out from a side of the strap; a second knob mounted proximate to the first knob and protruding out from the side of the strap in the same direction as the first knob; and a strap adjustment means; and wherein the device is configured so that a user may apply varying degrees of pressure to tight and painful myofascial fascia providing hands free self massage. | 01-08-2015 |
20150025426 | ELECTRO ACTIVE COMPRESSION BANDAGE - The proposed device includes two segments adapted to enclose a body part in a form-fitting manner. Each segment contains an electroactive-material-based actuator, which is adapted to receive an electrical control signal and in response thereto adjust the actuator's morphology, so as to cause the segment to apply a basic pressure profile to the body part. A pressure transition is adapted to redistribute the basic pressure profiles between the first and second segments. A control signal in respect of the first segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a first adjusted pressure profile to at least part of the second portion of the body part, and vice versa, a control signal in respect of the second segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a second adjusted pressure profile to at least a part of the first portion of the body part. | 01-22-2015 |
20150094627 | Massager with Symmetric Massaging Structure - A massager with symmetric massaging structure includes first and second casing assemblies coupled to a connection belt each and connected pivotally by first and second movable sleeves, respectively. The casing assemblies, whose included angles are adjustable, have therein power sources for driving first and second transmission members connecting with and driving first and second massaging sets to knead a user's body in a fixed-point manner. The transmission members drive the tooth-guiding groove screws to advance toward the movable sleeves in a fixed-point manner, respectively. With first and second tooth-like keys, the movable sleeves engage with tooth-guiding grooves of the tooth-guiding groove screws, respectively. The tooth-guiding groove screws rotate to pull synchronously the casing assemblies toward each other or away from each other. After restoring its initial position, one said massaging set does not move together with the other massaging set until the other massaging set restores its initial position too. | 04-02-2015 |
20150100004 | TREMOR REDUCTION SYSTEM AND DEVICE - A tremor reduction device is disclosed. The tremor reduction device has a mechanical flap having a flap portion arranged to apply pressure on part of an inner arm in order to reduce tremor. The pressure can be manually adjusted by moving a rod in a channel in the tremor reduction device. The tremor reduction device has a case for pivotably mounting the mechanical flap and the pressure is at least partly determined by the angle of the mechanical flap relative to the case. The rod has a tapered section and the mechanical flap has a pin in contact the tapered section for changing the angle of the mechanical flap. Optionally a sensor is placed near the pressure applying location to sense the tremor and to provide a sensing signal to a driving mechanism which causes the rod to move in order to adjust the pressure. | 04-09-2015 |
20150126915 | NEUROMUSCULAR RELEASE THERAPY DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHODS - Disclosed are neuromuscular release (including myofascial trigger point) therapy devices, systems, kits and methods. The therapy tool comprises a body, wherein the body includes an outer surface, an inner surface, a tip defined at the upper-most portion of the body, a base, a stop surface defined in the body outer surface, a pocket defined by the inner surface and extending from the base upwards in the direction of the tip, and a recessed groove defined in the inner surface and extending upwards from the base and having a groove diameter and depth. The body can be generally bell-shaped with the base having a larger diameter than the tip. The system can further include a riser, either disk or wedge shaped, and a rocker base. The system components are configured to stack and nest into a compact assembly for easy carrying as a kit. | 05-07-2015 |
20150141886 | MUSCULAR STRENGTH ASSISTING APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A muscular strength assisting apparatus may include: a wearing unit configured to enclose a part of a user's body; a tightening unit configured to pull the wearing unit in one or both directions; and/or a control unit configured to drive the tightening unit to tighten the part of the user's body on which the wearing unit is located, when it is determined that muscular contraction occurs at the part of the user's body on which the wearing unit is located. A method of controlling a muscular strength assisting apparatus may include: determining whether muscular contraction occurs at a part of a user's body that is enclosed by a wearing unit; and/or driving a tightening unit pulling the wearing unit in one direction or both directions to tighten the part of the user's body on which the wearing unit is located when it is determined that the muscular contraction occurs. | 05-21-2015 |
20150305958 | Tissue Compression Device with Fixation and Tension Straps - Tissue compression devices with a combination of fixation and tension straps and methods of using the same are described herein. The tissue compression devices include a combination of fixation and tension straps that are used together to fix or attach the tissue compression device over selected tissue at a selected location on a patient and to apply pressure to the selected tissue. In one or more embodiments, the fixation straps are sued to fix or attach the tissue compression device and the tension straps are used to provide tension that is converted to pressure on the selected tissue. | 10-29-2015 |
20150313790 | MASSAGE MACHINE - A massage machine includes: a massage mechanism that includes a motor; a drive shaft configured to be driven and rotated by the motor; a pair of treatment members that include a pair of arms supported by the drive shaft and is moved closer to and further from each other by the rotation of the drive shaft; air cells which are provided on inner side surfaces of the arms, the air cells expand and contract in accordance with air supply and air discharge; and press treated portions arranged so as to face each other. The massage machine further includes an air unit that supplies and discharge air to and from the air cells and a control unit that controls the motor and the air unit. | 11-05-2015 |
20150351996 | EXPANDABLE PRESSURE POINT MAT - A mat section can be connected to one or more additional mat sections to provide a desired size combination of the mat sections. One mat section can be used singly or interconnected with an adjacent one or more mat section by use of a connector member such that the adjacent mat sections can be connected together. Each mat section includes an array of pressure point fingers. | 12-10-2015 |
20160058651 | DECORATIVE CUSHION MASSAGE DEVICE - A decorative cushion for providing therapeutic shiatsu massage. The decorative cushion includes a cushion core comprising of a dual-foam structure. An electrically powered massage unit is placed off center in the bottom third of the cushion core. A first cushion cover covers the cushion core. A second cushion cover covers the cushion core when covered with the first cushion cover. The first cushion cover includes various forms of decoration or embroidery for aesthetic purpose. | 03-03-2016 |
20160058652 | DECORATIVE CUSHION MASSAGE DEVICE - A decorative cushion for providing therapeutic shiatsu massage. The decorative cushion includes a cushion core comprising of a foam structure. An electrically powered massage unit is placed off center in the bottom third of the cushion core. A fabric pouch contains the massage unit. A first cushion cover covers the cushion core. A second cushion cover covers the cushion core when covered with the first cushion cover. The second cushion cover includes various forms of decoration or embroidery for aesthetic purpose. | 03-03-2016 |
20160058657 | FLEXIBLE WEARABLE DEVICES HAVING EMBEDDED ACTUATORS PROVIDING MOTION STIMULATIONS - Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for applying motion stimulations on a body using actuators. In one aspect, a device to provide mechanical stimulation to a user includes an apparel material capable of being worn by a user, a flexible material substrate configured at a portion or region of the apparel material, an actuator module attached to the flexible material substrate and structured to include an array of piezoelectric actuators to apply mechanical perturbations at a frequency to the user wearing the apparel material, and a power supply module electrically coupled to the actuator module to provide electrical power to the actuator module. The actuator module may be located within one of a pillow, seat, bed and stuffed animal, or it may be in physical connection with one of wearable apparel, bedding, cloth and blankets. | 03-03-2016 |
20160113834 | APPARATUS TO FACILITATE THE DELIVERY OF DEEP TISSUE THERAPY - The present invention is an apparatus for reducing the stresses applied to the hands of a therapist and improving the ability of the therapist to accurately apply a desired level of pressure to a patient when performing massage therapy on that patient. | 04-28-2016 |
20160128902 | Chair with Backrest Having Pressure Points for Stimulating Mechanoreceptors - A chair having a backrest with pressure points arranged in rows corresponding to vertebra in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar sections of the spine. The rows within the cervical and thoracic sections have at least four pressure points spaced laterally. The rows within the lumbar section have more than four pressure points spaced laterally. Within the lumbar section, each successive row includes at least two more pressure points spaced laterally than the previous row. The pressure points each include a protuberance embedded within a layer of elastomeric foam material and each protuberance includes a tip portion that is free of the layer of foam material. The tip portions project from a recessed surface from a backrest surface and are located within a void formed between the recessed surface and a flexible cover. The pressure point afferentation backrest for stimulation of mechanoreceptors is the neuroanatomical clinical outcome basis for the invention. | 05-12-2016 |
20160158090 | SENSORY UPRIGHT CHAIR FOR APPLYING DEEP TOUCH PRESSURE AND METHOD OF USE - A sensory upright chair system to provide deep touch pressure to a person and method of use. The system includes a frame, a pump, a pair of inflatable air tubes, a pressure release valve, hoses and hardware, a pressure sensor, and a fabric cover. The pump and pressure sensor are connected to a power supply, and connected to the air tubes and pressure release valve via hoses and hardware. Switching on the power supply provides controlled inflation to the air tubes. A user sits in the chair between deflated air tubes. As the pressure in the air tubes increase, deep touch pressure is applied to the occupant's body where the air tubes contact the occupant. The fabric cover provides a comfortable barrier between the occupant and the air tubes. Deep touch pressure is thus applied to the occupant via contact with the tubes through the fabric cover. | 06-09-2016 |
20160199248 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DEEP TOUCH PRESSURE SENSORY TREATMENT DEVICES, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND METHOD OF USE | 07-14-2016 |
20160374885 | MASSAGE CHAIR AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME - A massage chair includes a backrest, and two sets of massage arms assembled with the backrest and spaced apart from each other along a transversal axis of the backrest, each set including a first and a second massage arm that respectively have a first and a second contact member and are movable relative to each other. The method includes positioning the two sets of the massage arms such that at least the first contact members of the first massage arms contact a desired region of a user's body, actuating the two sets of the massage arms to perform a sequence of kneading pulses or a continuous kneading displacement from a wide state to a narrow state to apply a gripping action on the user's body, and stopping the two sets of the massage arms in the narrow state for a period of time to maintain the gripping action on the user's body. | 12-29-2016 |
20170231850 | BOWEL EVACUATION AID | 08-17-2017 |
20170231860 | ULTRA-THIN MASSAGING CORE AND MASSAGER USING SAME | 08-17-2017 |