Abstract:
The present invention relates to a device for treating obesity using low-cost cooling, the device being capable of treating obesity by spreading an anti-freezing agent to a part to be treated without use of an absorption pad or a coupling device, but by surrounding the part with a film to protect the skin, and cooling only the fat portion. The device according to the present invention comprises: a controller body for setting a cooling temperature and operating time, supplying cooling water for cooling a thermoelectric element, and providing suction force through a vacuum pump; a handpiece body for displaying operating conditions and providing suction force through a suction hole; a cable for connecting the controller body and the handpiece body; a suction cup mounted on the handpiece body to form a suction space; and cooling devices positioned on opposite sides of the suction cup to cool a part to be treated, which has been sucked into the suction space. The device may further comprise a film for sealing an anti-freezing agent applied to the part to be treated to facilitate penetration of the anti-freezing agent into the part to be treated and to prevent the suction cup from being smeared with the anti-freezing agent. According to the present invention, metallic cooling plates are in-molded in a suction cup made of silicone and, instead of making direct contact with the part to be treated, makes contact via a thin silicone layer such that fat can be destroyed efficiently using a small amount of anti-freezing agent while protecting the skin. Further, any gap through which air may flow in is removed, thereby improving suction force, and use of a liner or an absorption pad and a coupling device is not required, thus reducing cost.
Abstract:
A pressure therapy system includes an air pump; a pneumatic line pressurized by the air pump; and a cuff in fluid communication with the pneumatic line, the cuff including flaps sized and shaped to extend around a user's limb, a first chamber and a second chamber separated fluidly by the cuff from the first chamber, wherein the pneumatic line splits into first and second line segments or openings, the first line segment or opening communicating fluidly with the first separated chamber, the second line segment or opening communicating fluidly with the second separated chamber, and wherein the second line segment or opening or a pathway of the cuff leading to the second separated chamber includes a flow restricting structure that delays pressurized air from reaching the second chamber relative to the first chamber.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a practical method for treating atopic dermatitis. By subjecting patients suffering from atopic dermatitis to filtered temperature controlled laminar air flow disease symptoms have been significantly reduced and even removed. The velocity of the laminar air flow is balanced such that body convections are braked without the generation of draught.
Abstract:
A pneumatic accumulator (20) integral to a structural member of a person-support apparatus (10) to store air is disclosed. The accumulator (20) serves as a reservoir available for rapid changes in demand for pressurized air, for use by a variety of devices integral or external to the person-support apparatus (10) or for extension and retraction of at least one portion of the person-support apparatus. A pump (18) supplies air to the accumulator (20). The pump (18) and at least one pressure sensor (32) are in communication with a controller (28). At least one valve (16) in the fluidic path is in communication with the controller (28) and meters the supply of air. The controller (28) may further be connected with an alarming unit (42), hospital network (36), activity log (46), communication station (40), nurse call system (3) or electronic medical records (44).
Abstract:
An apparatus is wearable by a patient for treating the patient's brain. The apparatus includes a body which covers at least a portion of the patient's scalp when the apparatus is worn by the patient. The apparatus further includes a plurality of elements. Each element has a first portion which conforms to a corresponding portion of the patient's scalp when the apparatus is worn by the patient. Each element has a second portion which conforms to a light source removably contacting the element. Each element is substantially transmissive to light from the light source to irradiate at least a portion of the patient's brain
Abstract:
An apparatus is wearable by a patient for treating the patient's brain. The apparatus includes a body which covers at least a portion of the patient's scalp when the apparatus is worn by the patient. The apparatus further includes a plurality of elements. Each element has a first portion which conforms to a corresponding portion of the patient's scalp when the apparatus is worn by the patient. Each element has a second portion which conforms to a light source removably contacting the element. Each element is substantially transmissive to light from the light source to irradiate at least a portion of the patient's brain
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to a device for applying a pulsating pressure to a local region of the body and applications thereof. The device may be used to increase the blood flow in a local region of the body, and in preferred embodiments provides a device for regulating the core body temperature of a patient.