Abstract:
A body massage apparatus comprises a foot plate and a bifurcated pillar having first and second outer walls and first and second inner walls. The first and second outer walls cooperatively form a first structure with an outer corner. The first and second inner walls cooperatively form a second structure with an inner corner. The first outer wall and the first inner wall extend respectively from the outer corner and the inner corner toward each other and join to form a first rounded corner. The second outer wall and the second inner wall extend respectively from the outer corner and the inner corner toward each other and join to form a second rounded corner. The second rounded corner has a radius of curvature smaller than that of the first rounded corner.
Abstract:
A vibrating device for use in comforting an infant includes a motor and an arm operatively coupled to the motor. The arm includes a first end operatively coupled to the motor and a distal end displaced from the proximal end, the arm being repeatedly movable between first and second configurations when the motor is energized. A pad member is fixedly connected to the distal end of the arm, the pad member having a soft construction configured to prevent injury when pad member contacts an infant. The vibrating device includes a housing including side walls defining an interior area configured to contain the motor. A housing side wall defines an aperture through which the arm extends away from the motor.
Abstract:
Provided is a vibrating pull-up bar configured to allow a user to perform a conventional pull-up, while at the same time imparting a vibratory force to the individual which resonates throughout the individual's body to exercise muscle groups at various locations of the user's body.
Abstract:
A device that is used to reduce the pain of a needle stick to a person, the device having a casing containing a vibratory device and a temperature reducing device, and a method for using the device to reduce the pain of a needle stick by applying both thermal and vibration analgesia to a subject during a needle stick.
Abstract:
An inflatable bladder position a distance from a joint is attached to an external structural support which crosses the joint but does not support it. By inflating the bladder one limb segment is forced towards the external support thereby increasing the ranges of motion of that joint. Further, the inflatable bladder has an instant release valve which, when pressed, will instantly release the pressure within the bladder. The limb is positioned intermediate the bladder and the external structural support for optimal biomechanical efficiency.
Abstract:
A stand for supporting a vibrator/massaging device provides a swiveling and pivoting relationship through a ball joint connection between the massaging device and the base stand. The base stand comprises a suction cup bottom which enables attachment to a variety of flat surfaces. The stand has a receptacle for receiving a shaft end of the massaging device in a snug fit, and has a slot in its side wall for receiving an electrical cord for the massaging device.
Abstract:
A pressurized medical device comprising an inflatable element arranged to contact a part of a patient; a fluid connector attached to the element and arranged to deliver fluid to the element; a control system arranged to control flow of fluid in the device; a first element pressure sensor arranged to measure the pressure exerted by the element on the part of the patient; and detection means arranged to detect malfunctioning of the first element pressure sensor.
Abstract:
A passive exercise apparatus for use in an erect, non-recumbent seating position that provides an unstable platform capable of encouraging an omni-directional involuntary rocking motion that will result in the involuntary contractions of muscles involved in maintaining muscle tone and promoting proper posture (viz., the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus muscles, external oblique muscles, and other muscles in the abdominal, lumbar/sacral, and pelvic regions) in order to counterbalance the rocking forces. The purpose of the device is to provide continuing involuntary contractions of these muscle groups (a recognized form of EXERSITTING, which is the combined execution of concentric and isometric muscle exertion and contractions performed while sitting on the apparatus of the present invention in order to help maintain muscle tone and encourage good seated posture.
Abstract:
An inflatable bladder position a distance from a joint is attached to an external structural support which crosses the joint but does not support it. By inflating the bladder one limb segment is forced towards the external support thereby increasing the ranges of motion of that joint. Further, the inflatable bladder has an instant release valve which, when pressed, will instantly release the pressure within the bladder. The limb is positioned intermediate the bladder and the external structural support for optimal biomechanical efficiency.
Abstract:
An apparatus having an elongated base from the proximal end of which a reclining patient's leg is extended to an elevated connection of the foot with a foot rest. Mechanism is provided for moving the foot rest so that the hip and knee may be mobilized to the exclusion of the ankle or vice-versa, by applying forces similar to those applied manually by a physiotherapist. This mechanism translates the longitudinal reciprocal stroke of a motor driven carriage into a combination longitudinal and arcuate motion of the foot rest. The foot rest is mounted on the upper end of an actuating arm whose lower end has a pivotal connection with a carriage movable along the base, in linear strokes, toward and from the proximal end. A control beam has a pivotal connection to the upper end of the arm and is provided with a proximally extending frame for connection to the base to hold the beam in a position spaced from the proximal end with the arm held for pivotal movement relative to the upper end of the beam whereby the ankle only is mobilized with the knee and hip joints immobile. A catch mechanism is provided for locking the beam against pivotal movement relative to the arm whereby with the supporting frame free of the base and adjacent the leg, the patient's hip and knee joints are mobilized, with the ankle joint immobile. A reversible motor moves the carriage back and forth in linear strokes. A potentiometer measures the angular position of the actuating arm and is connected to the motor control whereby the length of the strokes is governed by setting limits on the angular movement of the actuating arm, regardless of the position of the carriage on the base. Mounting legs extend from the base, to mount the machine from fixed objects, through terminal clamps of unique construction.