Abstract:
A sleep mask is provided for. This sleep mask preferably features a nose bridge which has at least one substantially hollow chamber and two inner sections which each have a first part and a second part. The first part has a non-uniform height and an inner volume, and the second part has a smaller volume than the first part. The sleep mask also features two outer sections, each of which have a height and a pocket, where each of the two outer sections envelopes one of the two inner sections and is attached to the nose bridge. The substantially hollow chamber, the inner volume of the two inner sections, and the pocket of the two outer sections is filled with a granular material, which is preferably pulverized igneous basalt rock.
Abstract:
A combined eyelid warming device, resonance frequency generator, coupling device, and tissue response sensor are disclosed in the field of use in dry eye treatment. These combined devices are used to ensure that the entire eyelid surface and periorbital structures receive defined therapeutic warmth and appropriately tuned harmonic resonance frequency for a required period of time to stimulate flow from the Meibomian glands. The combined elements of the invention include an easily moldable heating disc, targeted formulation of the heating material, miniaturized resonant frequency vibrating generator combined with a properly designed reusable mask, to ensure precise location of the heat. Vibration may be delivered continuously or intermittently, and may be delivered according to one or more patterns. A chemical sensor is included to characterize flow as vibration is varied. The external energy source allows for circuitry in the external power module to act as a sweep range device, targeting the specific optimally tuned point or sweep frequency the individual patients body reacts to during initial use. The initial testing device supplied to the Doctor for treatment would include sensing elements to determine the optimal harmonic resonance frequency. Once the frequency is defined, the patient would receive a kit with custom harmonic resonant frequency vibrating generators set to their optimum parameters. This configuration would be amenable to both single use and reusable heater approaches.
Abstract:
The subject matter of the invention relates to therapy wraps for the application of compression and/or thermal therapy to a patient. The wraps are formed of at least two layers of material which are sealed together to form at least one cavity between them. At least two layers of the wrap are sealed together using a plurality of different seal patterns. A first seal pattern is provided in at least one zone. The zone is surrounded by a perimeter seal, an internal seal or at least one different seal pattern or a combination thereof. The pattern within the zone or zones provides higher volume fluid flow paths than the pattern or patterns surrounding the zone or zones.
Abstract:
According to the invention, a system for applying therapeutic stimulation to a human body is disclosed. The system may include a garment and a therapeutic insert. The garment may include a flexible material configured to apply compressive forces to a portion of a person wearing the garment, a communication interface, and an attachment point. The therapeutic insert may include a vibration unit configured to vibrate against the person, and to activate upon an instruction being received from the communication interface. The therapeutic insert may also include a thermal unit configured to apply heating or cooling to the person, and to activate upon an instruction being received from the communication interface. The therapeutic insert may further include a sensor configured to determine a physiological characteristic of the person, and to communicate the physiological characteristic to the communication interface. The therapeutic insert may be configured to couple with the attachment point.
Abstract:
A sequential compression and temperature therapy blanket with a plurality of air chambers is disclosed. The air chambers are filled and released by a valve assembly that may be separate from or integrated within the blanket. The temperature therapy blanket includes a fluid bladder for delivering hot and/or cold therapy to a patient. The temperature therapy blanket may also include an air bladder for providing compression.
Abstract:
Methods to provide customized skin care by using specimen dispensing device to dispense specimens from removable dispensers for the purpose of treating skin of a user are presented. Methods to utilize the embedded memory and electrical interface of the dispensing device and dispensers to produce customizable skin care products that give better skin treatment results are also presented. The invention may also be applied to health care and personal care needs.
Abstract:
The material contained in this disclosure pertains to robotics related to convertible robots incorporating telecommunication elements. Embodiments of the system and apparatuses described can facilitate instant communication with family and friends, health status monitoring and support from caregivers; and promote optimal health, longevity, and independent living by providing high-tech economical solutions at each stage of the aging process. Embodiments of the system and apparatuses may be converted from an independent telecommunications robot, to a robotic walker, to a robotic wheelchair.
Abstract:
A massage roller has a central spinal recess portion, a circular wall portion on each side of the spinal recess portion, and an outer portion extending outwardly from each of the circular wall portions, the outer portion having a first diameter at or near the circular wall portion, and a second diameter remote from the circular wall portion, the second diameter being larger than the first diameter.
Abstract:
An assembly or sexual stimulation in aquatic environments comprising a housing that accommodates a water-resistant sexual stimulation device with said housing attachable to or accommodated within an aquatic recreation or flotation device.
Abstract:
A leg stretching device includes a base frame, a support plate adjustably coupled to the base frame, a leg tube including a proximal end hingedly connected to the base frame and a distal end, a foot plate disposed at the distal end of the leg tube, and an actuation assembly including an actuation tube hingedly connected to the base frame and an actuation bar slidably disposed within the actuation tube and hingedly connected to the leg tube. The actuation assembly includes an actuator motor for moving the actuation bar relative to the actuation tube to reposition the leg tube relative to the base frame.