Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
601149000 | For applying pulsating or sequential pressure | 58 |
20080243040 | CHAIR-TYPE MASSAGE MACHINE - A chair-type massage machine is provided which is adapted to give a twisting massage to the upper half of the body of the user. The massage machine comprises a seat | 10-02-2008 |
20080255485 | Calf Compression Devices - The invention provides a cuff ( | 10-16-2008 |
20090018474 | Pneumatic Body Treating Apparatus - A pneumatic body treating device | 01-15-2009 |
20090124944 | Method and Assembly for Treating Venous Ulcers and Wounds - An assembly according to the invention includes a pressure mechanism having a flexible member for attachment to a limb and an air chamber which may be pumped up into a desired pressurized state, a separate relatively small pre-filled air bladder, an absorbent foam, sponge or dressing coupled to the pre-filled air bladder, and a suction conduit coupled to a source of negative pressure (suction) and in fluid communication with the absorbent foam, sponge or dressing. In a preferred embodiment, the pre-filled air bladder, the absorbent foam, sponge or dressing and the suction conduit are formed together as a unit. | 05-14-2009 |
20090299239 | Apparatus for Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis - An apparatus for enhancing blood flow through a limb of a subject includes a compression sleeve extendable around the subject's limb and having a plurality of compressors situated next to one another along the sleeve. In use, the compressors compress the limb in sequence to move blood within the limb from one end of the sleeve to the other. In particular, as a said compressor begins to compress the limb, the compressor preceding it in sequence already compresses the limb, and the next preceding compressor in sequence ceases to compress the limb. | 12-03-2009 |
20100010404 | SELF-CONTAINED COMPRESSION DEVICEWITH SPRING-BIASED HOUSING MEMBERS AND METHOD - A self-contained compression device and related method for cyclically compressing the limb of a patient to improve blood flow in the limb. In one embodiment, the compression device includes a compressive section sized and shaped for extending around a portion of the limb for applying compressive pressure and a housing operatively connected to the compressive section. The housing includes first and second housing members movable relative to each other between contracted and expanded positions. A non-pneumatic mechanical actuator is provided in the housing for cyclically moving the first and second housing members from their contracted position to their expanded position. The housing members are spring-biased toward the contracted position. | 01-14-2010 |
20100016770 | HIGH FREQUENCY CHEST WALL OSCILLATION SYSTEM - An air pulse generator for providing high frequency chest wall oscillation therapy to a patient is provided. The air pulse generator has a housing and first and second diaphragms supported in the housing. The air pulse generator further has a crankshaft assembly coupled to the first and second diaphragms to reciprocally move the diaphragms back and forth to produce oscillating pressure pulses. The crank shaft assembly includes a motor with an output shaft that rotates about a first axis, a flywheel mounted on the shaft to rotate therewith, a first member coupled to the first diaphragm and pinned to the flywheel by a first stub shaft that is offset from the first axis, a second member coupled to the second diaphragm, and a cam interposed between the first member and the second member. The first member is pinned to the cam by the first stub shaft and the second member is pinned to the cam by a second stub shaft. | 01-21-2010 |
20100042026 | Segmented pneumatic pad regulating pressure upon parts of the body during usage - A compression garment or pad for selective application for treatment of lymphedema evidenced at various locations of the body. The pad includes a pair or series of layers of hermetically sealed material, that can capture pressurized air, when applied therein, and is formed through the patterned sealing of the layers of the pad together, at select locations, to form air pockets that can selectively apply isolated points of pressure to the patient's affected area, without disrupting normal vascular and lymphatic functioning. The pad is design cut, for either use in that matter, or for application as a garment to various segments of the body and can apply pressure over the entire affected area. The pad includes valves that allows for injection of measurable air, to the desired pressure points, or its deflation, after treatment. | 02-18-2010 |
20100063430 | INTENSITY CONTROL FOR MASSAGE DEVICES - An air-tight foam-filled bladder is used for varying massage intensity in a massage chair, massage mat, or other massage device. The bladder may be compressed from a default or relaxed thickness by evacuating air from the bladder. The thickness of the foam-filled bladder may be reduced to a collapsed thickness in which the foam is compressed within the bladder. In use, the foam-filled bladder is placed proximate a conventional fixed massage mechanism in a massage device, such as in the back rest of a massage chair. By controlling the amount of air evacuated from the bladder, the intensity of the massage is controlled by varying the amount of pressure exerted by the fixed massage mechanism on the user. In the case of a massage chair, the user may advantageously sit back in the chair without discomfort when the user does not want a massage, and may control the intensity of the massage provided by the chair. In another embodiment, an active pump may be used to inflate one or more bladders that may or may not include a foam insert. The number, size and location of the bladders may be varied in any of the embodiments. | 03-11-2010 |
20100076356 | SYSTEM FOR COMPRESSION THERAPY - A system for compression therapy comprises a patient-support apparatus and a compression sleeve assembly that is coupleable to the patient-support apparatus. In some embodiments, the patient-support apparatus comprises a hospital bed and in other embodiments, the patient-support apparatus comprises a mattress for a bed. The compression sleeve assembly comprises a sleeve that couples to a patient's limb and that inflates to promote blood flow. The compression sleeve assembly also comprises a conduit and a compression module that is operable to inflate the sleeve through the conduit. The conduit may be routed, at least in part, through the associated patient-support apparatus. The compression module may be situated, at least in part, in a cavity of the associated patient-support apparatus. A compression module that couples to an architectural structure, such as a headwall unit, is also disclosed. | 03-25-2010 |
20100094184 | AIR BAG AND AN APPARATUS AND SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - An air bag having a first monolithic layer and a second monolithic layer, said first and second monolithic layer being attached to each other along a closed line such that the surface area of the first monolithic layer within the closed line is larger than the surface area of the second monolithic layer within said closed line. The first monolithic layer and the second monolithic layer define a fluid chamber bounded by said closed line, wherein the first monolithic layer rests on the second monolithic layer, and is of an at least substantially corrugated shape when said fluid chamber is deflated. The air bag also includes at least one fluid port in fluid communication with the fluid chamber. | 04-15-2010 |
20100145245 | Massage chair for massaging the thighs and the lumbar part - A massage chair includes a seat board comprising two side air cushions for thighs massage each having folded first air bladders adapted to communicate air with an air pump under the seat board; a padded chair seat comprising two pivotal thighs zones on the air cushions for thighs massage respectively; a back comprising two side air cushions for lumbar massage each having folded second air bladders adapted to communicate air with the air pump; and a padded backrest comprising two pivotal lumbar zones on the air cushions for lumbar massage respectively. The seat board and the chair seat are releasably secured together. Also, the back and the backrest are releasably secured together. The massage chair can exert a sufficient force to a seated person for massage. | 06-10-2010 |
20110040221 | System and Method to Reduce Stasis-Induced Reperfusion Injury - A system and method for reducing or preventing stasis-induced ischemia reperfusion injury to a tissue. The system and method may vary a pressure exerted on a tissue to generate a physiological response in the tissue. The physiological response may include the production of an antioxidant. The system and method may introduce a pharmacological agent to increase blood flow to the tissue. | 02-17-2011 |
20110060257 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH SYSTEM - The invention is to provide a gas mist pressure bath system, which is possible to control the amount of gas and liquid, pressure and others, and cause a gas mist to be absorbed through a skin and mucous membrane of a human living body under an optimum condition. The present system comprises a gas supply means | 03-10-2011 |
20110060258 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH SYSTEM - The invention is to provide a gas mist pressure bath system, which is possible to control the amount of gas and liquid, pressure and others, and cause a gas mist to be absorbed through a skin and mucous membrane of a human living body under an optimum condition. The present system comprises a gas supply means | 03-10-2011 |
20110060259 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATH SYSTEM - The invention is to provide a gas mist pressure bath system, which is possible to control the amount of gas and liquid, pressure and others, and cause a gas mist to be absorbed through a skin and mucous membrane of a human living body under an optimum condition. In the system, a mist is prepared at a density of not less than a predetermined value by pulverizing and dissolving carbon dioxide or oxygen or a mixed gas of carbon dioxide and oxygen and a liquid, and the thus prepared gas mist is directly contacted to the skin and mucous membrane of the living body, and the system comprises a gas supply means | 03-10-2011 |
20110288458 | AMBULATORY NEGATIVE PRESSURE THERAPEUTICAL COMPRESSION DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention relate to medical devices and treatments for chronic venous insufficiency, open ulceration and related medical conditions, and more particularly to a device and treatment incorporating negative pressure compression to the foot and lower leg or other appendage of a patient. | 11-24-2011 |
20120078145 | COMPRESSION GARMENT APPARATUS HAVING SUPPORT BLADDER - A compression garment apparatus includes a compression garment and a pressurizer. The pressurizer intermittently pressurizes a therapeutic bladder on the compression garment and pressurizes a support bladder on the compression garment to enhance the fit of the compression garment and maintain the therapeutic bladder in position with respect to a target compression zone on a body part on which the garment is worn. The support bladder may be selectively pressurized when needed based at least in part on sensed physical characteristics. | 03-29-2012 |
20120157899 | MASSAGER - A massager in which a backrest and side walls holding massage members have a unified form, is provided. The massager has: a backrest including, in an integrated fashion, a backrest section in which a massage mechanism for massaging a user's back is provided, and a pair of projecting sections which project to the left and right-hand sides from at least the upper part of the backrest section; side walls which respectively project forwards from front surfaces of the pair of projecting sections; and air bags which are provided respectively on inner side faces of the pair of side walls and used for massaging the sides of the user leaning against the backrest section. | 06-21-2012 |
20120226207 | BODY MASSAGE APPARATUS - A body massage apparatus is provided with a housing. A massage unit is provided in the housing. A pair of laterally spaced apart air bladders is provided on the housing with the massage unit oriented between the air bladders. | 09-06-2012 |
20120323152 | COMPRESSION DEVICE - Described are improved apparatus and devices for intermittently and sequentially compressing a body site and methods for using said apparatus and devices, especially for site specific treatment to achieve a desired temperature of the underlying tissue. The apparatus includes a first segment cooperative with a fluid chamber, the fluid chamber adapted for inflation by fluid; and a second segment cooperative with the first segment, the second segment housing a temperature sensitive material, wherein the temperature sensitive material is uniquely compartmentalized in the second segment. | 12-20-2012 |
20130018291 | APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING CIRCULATIONAANM Kraal; RobertAACI Grand RapidsAAST MIAACO USAAGP Kraal; Robert Grand Rapids MI USAANM Kulas; JerryAACI HollandAAST MIAACO USAAGP Kulas; Jerry Holland MI USAANM Lindahl; John O.AACI FruitportAAST MIAACO USAAGP Lindahl; John O. Fruitport MI US - A circulation facilitating apparatus comprising a pneumatic assembly and first and second leg assemblies. The pneumatic assembly comprises a pump assembly, a control assembly, an air controller assembly and an energizing assembly. The control assembly controls the pump assembly. The control assembly includes a microprocessor and a system for programming the microprocessor. The programming system programs at least a cycle time and at least a hold time. The air controller assembly is coupled to the pump assembly. Each leg assembly includes a bladder, an air passage assembly, a housing, and pulse and/or temperature sensors. A treatment method is likewise disclosed. | 01-17-2013 |
20130046216 | SYSTEM FOR DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS THERAPY INTEGRAL TO A PERSON SUPPORT APPARATUS - The disclosure provides a system for DVT prevention and therapy coupled to a person support surface of a person-support apparatus. In one embodiment the system can include at least one bladder, a controller, a fluid supply unit and a valve assembly in one embodiment. The at least one bladder can be configured to provide percussion therapy or sequential compression to the lower limbs of the person supported on the person-support apparatus. The fluid supply unit can be configured to supply fluid to the at least one bladder via the valve assembly. The controller can control the opening and closing of the valve assembly depending on the pressure inside the at least one bladder. In another embodiment, the system for DVT prevention and therapy uses mechanical actuation devices to provide a mechanical stimulus to the patient's limb. | 02-21-2013 |
20130085429 | CONTROLLER MOUNTABLE ON A COMPRESSION GARMENT - A compression garment assembly for applying compression therapy to a body part of a person. The compression garment assembly includes a compression garment, a controller, and a strap for mounting the controller on the compression garment. The controller includes structure configured for cooperating with the strap for mounting the controller on the compression garment. In one embodiment, the structure includes a mounting surface and first and second retainers on opposite sides of the mounting surface. A segment of the strap is receivable in an opening on the controller for mounting the controller on the compression garment. | 04-04-2013 |
20130085430 | COMPRESSION SLEEVE - A compression sleeve configured for a conforming fit to a portion of a wearer's body, such as a leg. The compression sleeve includes at least one inflatable bladder. The sleeve has a periphery including at least six edges and is configured to wrap around the wearer's leg so that the bladder encircles the limb for applying compression therapy to the limb. The shape of the sleeve conforms to the limb of the wearer and keeps the sleeve in place on the limb. | 04-04-2013 |
20130110018 | HFCWO VEST | 05-02-2013 |
20130116607 | Blood Salvage Sleeve - A blood salvage sleeve comprises an outer surface forming a generally tubular structure with an open end and a closed end and configured for enclosing at least a portion of a patient's limb. An inner membrane is joined to the inner surface of the tubular structure. The inner membrane comprises a plurality of inflatable chambers. The inflatable chambers are disposed along a length of the tubular structure. A plurality of pressure release valves connects adjacent inflatable chambers. A plurality of one-way valves is connected to the inflatable chambers. A vent tubing conducts the released gas. An inlet tubing is connected to at least a first inflatable chamber proximate the open end, in which a pressurized gas, supplied through the inlet tubing, sequentially inflates the plurality of inflatable chambers. | 05-09-2013 |
20130131564 | TISSUE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS HAVING A POROUS SUBSTRATE WITH A COMPRESSED REGION AND AN EXPANDED REGION - A system for treating a tissue site of a patient includes a dressing filler adapted to be positioned at the tissue site. The dressing filler is comprised of a porous substrate having at least one compressed region and at least one expanded region. The compressed region of the porous substrate is held in a compressed state by a first coating capable of dissolving in the presence of a fluid, and the expanded region of the porous substrate is held in an expanded state by, a second coating. | 05-23-2013 |
20130184622 | COMPRESSION SLEEVE AUGMENTING CALF MUSCLE PUMP - A method of selecting and using a compression garment is disclosed. The method may include selecting a garment comprising a compression sleeve including a proximal end and a distal end. The compression sleeve may comprise material having one of short-stretch function and inelastic function. The method may include donning the garment by inserting a limb of an animal or human through an opening in the proximal end and positioning the compression sleeve such that the material extends over at least a portion of a muscle mass of the limb. When the muscle mass is activated, the compression sleeve may augment the venous muscle return produced by the muscle mass. | 07-18-2013 |
20130190667 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING BLOOD CIRCULATION - Embodiments of the invention include methods and devices for increasing blood flow and controlling the temperature of a mammal. The device generally includes collapsible and pliant body elements, capable of expanding from a first volume into an expanded second volume so which can then be reduced from the expanded second volume into a pressurized third volume. One or more thermal exchange units can be positioned in the one or more collapsible and pliant body elements. Accordingly, the temperature of the extremity of a mammal can be regulated by providing heating or cooling to the one or more thermal exchange units. | 07-25-2013 |
20130190668 | INFLATABLE BLADDER DRESSINGS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A system for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a tissue site of a patient includes a reduced-pressure source for supplying reduced pressure, a fluid source for supplying a fluid, and a plurality of inflatable bladders for placing adjacent the tissue site. The inflatable bladders are operable to receive the fluid to expand from an uninflated position to an inflated position. The system also includes a plurality of chambers that are compressible. At least one of the plurality of chambers is disposed between a first inflatable bladder and a second inflatable bladder of the plurality of inflatable bladders. | 07-25-2013 |
20130237889 | COMPRESSION THERAPY DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE SIMULTANEOUSLY ACTIVE CHAMBERS - Pneumatic and therapeutic compression systems are disclosed including treatment protocols that may be used with such systems. A pneumatic compression system may include a source and sink of a pressurizing fluid. The pressurizing fluid may be sourced to a number of valves, each valve controllable by a control device including a computing device. The computing device may control each valve separately to allow any one or more of the valves to connect to the fluid source or the fluid sink. The computing device may include one or more therapeutic protocols that may direct one, two, or more valves to switch between fluid sourcing and fluid sinking, substantially simultaneously or in a sequence. A therapeutic compression system may include the pneumatic system in fluid communication with an inflation sleeve composed of multiple cells. Each cell may be inflated or deflated by a valve according to the therapeutic protocol. | 09-12-2013 |
20130267877 | HIGH FREQUENCY CHEST WALL OSCILLATION APPARATUS - A high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) apparatus for the purpose of lung airway clearance of people includes an inflated vest type garment worn around the chest of a person. An oscillating pressure generator with reduced power requirements and a power source is integrated with the garment so that the complete apparatus is wearable by the person. Improvements in pressure waveforms, safety and compliance to prescribed use are disclosed. | 10-10-2013 |
20130289455 | AIR VEST - An air vest for supplying successive percussive forces to a patient during a therapy session is described. The air vest includes an air bladder and at least one belt for securing the vest to a patient, with the vest adapted to engage at least a portion of the thoracic region of the patient. The vest may define an inner surface, an outer surface, and one or more extension portions for controlling movement of the inner and outer surfaces relative to each other along at least a portion of the vest. Securement and fitting of the vest to the patient may be achieved with a plurality of releasable straps. | 10-31-2013 |
20130289456 | GARMENT BASED AIRWAY CLEARANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A garment based airway clearance system for mobilizing secretions in a patient's airway and related methods are disclosed. The garment based airway clearance system comprises a therapy chamber mounted substantially around the circumference of the garment such that inflation of the therapy chamber causing a compressive force to be applied on the thorax or chest of the wearer of the garment. | 10-31-2013 |
20130310719 | COMPRESSIVE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE - A device for compressing an extremity of a user includes a wearable support member operable to be worn on the extremity of the user. The device also includes a plurality of chamber members that are arranged across and coupled to the support member. The chamber members each have a respective chamber therein. The chamber is at least partially defined by a base wall that is disposed adjacent the support member, a side wall that is attached to and that extends away from the base wall, and a top wall that is attached to the side wall and that is spaced away from the base wall. Furthermore, a foot pump member is operable to be disposed underneath a foot of the user. The foot pump member is operable to change a pressure inside the chambers as a result of being stepped upon by the user. | 11-21-2013 |
20140024985 | COMPRESSION GARMENT ASSEMBLY - A compression garment assembly comprises a compression garment adapted for placement on a body part in a self-retaining configuration and for removal from the body part. The compression garment has at least one inflatable bladder for applying compression to the body part. A portable controller unit is adapted for fluid connection to the inflatable bladder and is configured for cyclically inflating the bladder. The compression garment and portable controller unit are configured so that the portable controller unit must be disconnected from the compression garment before the compression garment can be removed from the body part. Loss of the portable controller unit by, for example, accidental disposal with the compression garment is thus prevented. | 01-23-2014 |
20140024986 | LIMB COMPRESSION DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD - A limb compression device to which a cuff unit wound around a limb of a patient is connected controls compression and release of the limb by controlling air supply and exhaust of the cuff unit to repeat an compression period and a reperfusion period a predetermined number of times. At the start of the compression period, pressurization using the cuff unit is performed up to a compression pressure value based on a systolic blood pressure of the patient measured by detection of pulsation. During the compression period, the device repeats depressurization of the cuff unit at a low rate until pulsation is detected and pressurization of the cuff unit after the depressurization so as to eliminate pulsation. | 01-23-2014 |
20140207036 | 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. | 07-24-2014 |
20140296755 | PATIENT SUPPORT WITH DYNAMIC BAR CODE GENERATOR - A care system including a medical device, a mobile computing device, and a information system. The medical device configured to generate data graphics to transfer information from the medical device to the mobile computing device. | 10-02-2014 |
20140316314 | COMPRESSION DEVICE - Described are improved apparatus and devices for intermittently and sequentially compressing a body site and methods for using said apparatus and devices, especially for site specific treatment to achieve a desired temperature of the underlying tissue. The apparatus includes a first segment cooperative with a fluid chamber, the fluid chamber adapted for inflation by fluid; and a second segment cooperative with the first segment, the second segment housing a temperature sensitive material, wherein the temperature sensitive material is uniquely compartmentalized in the second segment. | 10-23-2014 |
20140336552 | MASSAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for creating a massaging and heating/cooling operation with a closed-loop circulation system for working fluid, and in particular, a closed-loop circulation system that includes a controlled leak adjacent a pump for the working fluid to inject and release the working fluid. | 11-13-2014 |
20150038888 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPLEMENTING CIRCULATION IN A BODY - A system including a compressible element configured to compress a muscle in a limb of a user, a controller configured to control a sequence, rate or amount of compression of the compressible element, and a generator configured to move a working fluid to compress the compressible element as controlled by the controller. The sequence, rate or amount of compression of the compressible element is established to reduce an amount of effort expended by a heart of a user to move a volume of blood. Another system and a method are also disclosed. | 02-05-2015 |
20150057585 | COMPRESSION DEVICE HAVING COMPLIANCE TRACKING - A system for applying compression treatment to a wearer's body includes a compression garment positionable on the wearer's body. The garment includes an inflatable bladder and fasteners. The fasteners are electrically conductive and form part of an electric circuit. Connection of the fasteners closes the electric circuit and disconnection of the fasteners opens the circuit. A controller that provides air pressure to the garment is able to detect whether the electric circuit is opened or closed. | 02-26-2015 |
20150094629 | COMPRESSION GARMENT CONTROLLING - A controller assembly for delivering pressurized fluid to a compression treatment device includes a first pump assembly including a first pump unit and a first electrical contact. The first pump assembly defines a first pneumatic passage configured for fluid communication with the pump unit. A second pump assembly includes a second pump unit and a second electrical contact. The second pump assembly defines a second pneumatic passage fluidly communicable with the second pump unit. The first pump assembly defines a receptacle into which the second pump assembly is slidingly receivable. The sliding reception of the second pump assembly into the first pump assembly establishes fluid communication between the first and second pneumatic passages and establishes electrical communication between the first and second electrical contacts. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094630 | SUPPORT SURFACE SYSTEM PROVIDING SIMULTANEOUS ALTERNATING PRESSURE AND LOW AIR LOSS THERAPIES - A support surface system provides alternating pressure therapy and low air loss therapy simultaneously using a single pump. The system includes a plurality of cells. Each cell has a foam-filled lower chamber and an upper chamber. Fluid communication between the lower and upper chambers is controlled by a normally closed valve that opens if the pressure within the lower chamber exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure. Pressurized air is alternatingly supplied to the lower chambers of a first subset of cells and the lower chambers of a second subset of cells, thereby providing alternating pressure therapy. When the pressure in the lower chamber exceeds the threshold, the valve opens to allow air from the lower chamber to flow into the upper chamber. Air is expelled from the upper chamber through perforations therein, to remove moisture and humidity and possibly reducing the temperature of the micro-climate beneath a patient. | 04-02-2015 |
20150119772 | EQUINE EXERCISE BOOT ASSEMBLY AND ICE SPA - A boot assembly and method that simulates, in a static equine animal (stalled or hauled), the natural mechanical action of walking or other gaited exercise. The assembly has a boot, containing a shock absorbing pad that is fitted with dual pulsing bladders disposed under or inside the shock absorbing pad. Pressuring and relaxing the pulsing bladder in the bottom of the boot rhythmically pushes against the sole and frog and against the toe of the equine hoof in much the same way that the hoof is exercised when the animal is moving. The pulsing action helps stimulate blood flow through the hoof and is beneficial to shod, injured, and transported horses. The assembly may be fitted on one or more hooves, and may be automated to provide timing and sequencing to simulate different gaits of the animal. In some aspects the assembly is disc posed in an ice boot or ice spa boot to also provide cryotherapy as well as simulated exercise. | 04-30-2015 |
20150126916 | FLEXIBLE VEHICLE SEAT - A method for selecting and controlling massage functions of a motor vehicle seat having a control system comprising the steps of: switching the system to a selection mode and starting the selection mode; providing a menu list having options for querying the user's requirements during the massage; selection of an option by the user and providing predefined responses to the respective query and selection of the response by the user and if necessary repeating the steps for further queries; and terminating the selection mode and automatically determining suitable massage settings on the basis of the user's selection and controlling the massage actuators in the motor vehicle seat on the basis of determined massage settings to perform the massage function. | 05-07-2015 |
20150141887 | ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE SYSTEM - Provided is an electromagnetic valve system for carrying out a compressed air supply to and evacuation from a plurality of air chambers of massage instruments of an air-type massage device, comprising: a plurality of first electromagnetic valves which are connected to each air chamber via supply tubes; a second electromagnetic valve further comprising a first aperture which communicates with external air; and a plurality of first check valves which are disposed within a header in an intermediate location between the second electromagnetic valve and each air chamber with a connection tube therebetween, and allow air to pass from the air chambers toward the second electromagnetic valve only when air pressure on the second electromagnetic valve side is lower than air pressure on the air chamber side. | 05-21-2015 |
20150290073 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING PERSON SUFFERING FROM A CIRCULATORY DISORDER - A method for therapeutically affecting the circulation of blood in a person in combination with or with medication to treat a medical condition includes the steps of administering a composition for treating a circulatory condition, providing a source of high pressure air in fluid communication with a plurality of air pressure actuated valves, each of the valves mounted on, and in fluid communication with, an inflatable bladder disposed within a cuff removably attached about at least one of the feet, calves, thighs, buttocks of the person; providing a source of low pressure air in fluid communication with said plurality of valves, wherein a constant pressure is exerted against said valves; and controlling inflation of said bladders in a predetermined sequence, magnitude of inflation pressure and period of time during a cardiac cycle of the person and as a function of said person's physiological reaction to said composition. | 10-15-2015 |
20150359700 | COMPRESSIVE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE - A device for compressing an extremity of a user includes a wearable support member operable to be worn on the extremity of the user. The device also includes a plurality of chamber members that are arranged across and coupled to the support member. The chamber members each have a respective chamber therein. The chamber is at least partially defined by a base wall that is disposed adjacent the support member, a side wall that is attached to and that extends away from the base wall, and a top wall that is attached to the side wall and that is spaced away from the base wall. Furthermore, a foot pump member is operable to be disposed underneath a foot of the user. The foot pump member is operable to change a pressure inside the chambers as a result of being stepped upon by the user. | 12-17-2015 |
20160000640 | GARMENT FOR TREATING SENSORY DISORDER - A garment comprising: at least two compartments, at least two air bladders within the compartments configured to constrict the torso of a user, a sensor configured to detect the pressure in the air bladders, and a controller configured communicate with a mobile device app to allow a user independently control of the pressure in each air bladder according to predetermined criteria. | 01-07-2016 |
20160030276 | Spinal Support Device - A spinal support device for alleviating a user's spinal or neck pain. The spinal support device includes a support having a plurality of inflatable bladders positioned on an upper surface thereof. A pump supplies a fluid, such as air or water among others, to the plurality of bladders so as to inflate the same. Each bladder further includes a pressure sensor for monitoring the pressure therein and a valve for sealing the bladder once it has been filled. A control circuit having a microprocessor that communicates with the pump, pressure sensors, and valves is provided, wherein the microprocessor serves to close the valves when the pressure within each bladder has reached a predetermined level. The inflatable bladders may be successively inflated and deflated so as to provide a massaging effect. Further, a heating layer may be disposed over the bladders to provide heat to the user's body. | 02-04-2016 |
20160059750 | MASSAGE BLADDER MATRIX - A vehicle seat includes a frame, a seat support, a first arrangement of a first plurality of deformation elements between the frame and the seat support. The deformation elements are arranged directly adjacent to one another in a two-dimensional matrix arrangement and are changeable in respective shapes thereof independently of one another. | 03-03-2016 |
20160106620 | MASSAGE APPARATUS - A massage apparatus includes: a pump that is an air supply source; a motor that actuates a distributor; a power switch that optionally supplies power to the pump and the motor to actuate the pump and the motor; and a limit switch that is connected in parallel with the power switch, and is operated by a cam working with the distributor so as to be turned ON when the distributor assumes a position to supply air to any of bladders, and so as to be turned OFF when the distributor assumes a position to discharge air from at least any of the bladders. | 04-21-2016 |
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