Abstract:
A therapeutic wrist device is provided having a body made of foam or other soft material. At least one cavity is provided in the body for housing an electrical vibrating device. Electrical heating elements are also incorporated in the body. A control unit is provided for controlling the vibrating devices and heating elements. The wrist device may be used with a computer keyboard and one mode of operation elevates the side of the keyboard closest to the user so that the keyboard slopes away from the user.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for imparting continuous passive motion to one or more joints, ligaments, or tendons is disclosed. The apparatus has a housing, an actuator, and a flexion/extension assembly. In preferred form, a main flexion cable links the actuator to a joint support member pivotally attached to flexion/extension assembly. Reciprocating motion of the main flexion cable causes the support member to oscillate. A restoring force, preferably a second main cable cooperative linked to the actuator, is present so as to urge the support member to its initial position. The path of motion of the support member can be altered, while the apparatus is in operation, by a cable deflecting assembly. By controlling the degree of cable deflection, the degree of support member motion can be altered. Variations to the apparatus include providing for multiple flexion cables, each linked to the main flexion cable, and multiple cable deflecting assemblies; a cable deflecting assembly associated with the second main cable for controlling the degree of extension; and a heat source affecting the area surrounding the flexion/extension assembly.
Abstract:
A patient bathing apparatus includes an upper and lower semi-cylindrical shell, wherein the shell is mounted to a matrix of nozzles respectively within each shell, the nozzles in fluid communication with a fluid source to direct a bathing spray onto a patient. A heater assembly is mounted at a rear distal end of the shells to direct heated drying air onto the patient subsequent to a bathing event. Valve means is provided within the lower shell to cease flow of water thereto to provide for spraying of a lower portion of an individual patient in situations limited to spraying a respective top or bottom surface of the patient only.
Abstract:
A portable, compact foot treatment unit to be used either with or without water and capable of providing various combinations of heat and massage is disclosed. The unit includes a casing having a tub for receiving a liquid. Heat is provided both at the water line level and also below the foot rests to achieve a uniform temperature throughout the water bath. Other features that can be included are an improved vibrator assembly and foot rests having raised arch portions with anatomically designed features. The vibrator includes a C-shaped vibrator plate and a power transformer mounted at the upper end portion of the plate. The lower end portion of the plate is mounted in the casing at the level of the floor of the casing. The floor of the casing has a foot receiving section that has a specially formed anatomically shaped arch construction.
Abstract:
An exercising device for a person's face, a front side of the device including a spoon shaped bowl for massaging against the face, an electric coil behind the bowl connected to a transformer for heating up the bowl surface, wiring from the transformer to a control switch on the handle and to an electric power source, while a rear side of the device includes a reservoir for oil or cream, and a sponge on which the oil or cream is dispensed.
Abstract:
An assembly for the treatment of muscle injuries and the like with heat and physical action. Liquid is circulated within a closed system from a tank having heating means therein, and pump, to a flexible bag member. Flow at the inlet of the bag member is restricted to increase the velocity (and momentum) of the liquid, and the heat and momentum of the liquid are transferred through the bag walls to the portion of an individual's body to be treated. The liquid is returned from the bag to the tank. The closed system is mounted on a carrier for ready transport thereof.
Abstract:
A vibratory therapeutic pad has an armature lying in a central plane, composed of a plurality of resilient ferrous metal strips each overlapping the next and encased in a body of foam-type material attached to the armature strips by adhesive. The overlapped parts of adjacent strips are also adherent to each other. This assembly of the armature embedded in the compliant foam body is inserted within an outer assembly comprising a sheet over which a coil is wound with foam material around the outside of the coil. Adhesive holds the coil conductors to the sheet and to the foam body. The pad can be bent or shaped to fit various parts of the human body and the vibration of the armature is substantially noiseless. Application of alternating current to the coil produces an alternating magnetic field through the armature which causes the armature strips to vibrate, and heat is produced to an extent permitted by thermostats in the circuit of the coil.
Abstract:
An all-purpose massager capable of supplying a plurality of levels of massage intensity characterized by a base that is capable of amplifying vibrations imparted to it; a motor-vibrator carried by the base for imparting vibrations; first and second counterweights attached to the base adjacent each side edge for further amplifying of the vibrations; a head member disposed above the motor-vibrator and the counterweights and connected with the base for supplying a different level of massage; a layer of padding material on the front side of the base and the head member for effecting a soothing soft side and a cover that encloses the padding and the back side such that the back side provides a penetrating hard side. Also disclosed are specific and preferred structural arrangements for effecting a small area massager, as well as a large area massager and specific and advantageous structural components.