Abstract:
13An ambulator for assisting an individual in walking or standing includes a three-sided base disposed in close proximity to a support surface and a three-sided support structure that is mounted to the base by a pair of transversely spaced apart support posts. The support posts are telescopically constructed so that the support structure is adjustable to the comfort of the individual. The individual is fitted with a harness and the harness is secured to the support structure by a plurality of straps. The harness and a brake for the ambulator ensures that the individual cannot fall even when the individual is supported only by the ambulator and the harness. The harness also provides a seat.
Abstract:
A support assistive device for a user having a frame assembly, a vertical pelvis support element connected to the frame assembly which may primarily support the user in the ischial tuberosity region, and a horizontal pelvis support element which may primarily support the anterior superior iliac spine region of a pelvis. It may provide such support with minimal or no hand or arm support. By supporting on the anterior superior iliac spine on either side, a moment can be created to assist in turning even without the use of hands by simply turning the direction of the pelvis. The created moment of the present invention is more natural to the user in turning the pelvis and as a result the device. Additionally, a fluidic braking assembly for any rotatable elements is provided, which can be advantaged to assist a user in supplying an increase of force to actuate the braking action. The braking system may be actuated from a single station or multiple stations and may provide braking in any direction the wheels are turned, that is, omni-directionally. It may also include a elevation assembly that can assist lowering of an upper frame assembly to a corresponding elevation with a lower frame assembly to assist in packaging and in transportation. It may also provide a rotatable swivel lock system for the rotatable elements that may be restrained in various orientations, and may be controlled through a single station.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a condom having a hard case, an air hole formed at one side of an outer sheet at a rear end of the condom, and a tube for maintaining atmospheric pressure in the hard case and connecting the air hole with a nose of the hard case, the tube is located in an air inflation chamber which is defined by the hard case and said outer sheet thus the condom to perfecting not only contraception and preventing venereal disease but also aiding other sexual problems such as premature ejaculation and insufficient erection.
Abstract:
The present invention resides in an exercise apparatus for individuals with chronic back pain. The apparatus comprises an elongated base frame that is rectangular in configuration and has a U-shaped front portion and a T-shaped back portion. An inverted Y-shaped, lower support shaft having three members with rectangular configurations is removably attached to the base frame. An elongated, rectangular shaped upper support shaft attached to an angle adjustment cam is attached to the inverted Y-shaped lower support shaft with rotation and locking means. The upper support shaft contains, near the bottom portion thereof, a restraint stand having foot boards and lower extremity restraint. The upper support shaft is hollow on the inside and is slidably connected to a telescoping pelvic restraint stand, which contains hip pads, pelvic restraints and bicycle like handle bars near the top portion thereof. The upper support shaft also contains locking and stabilizing means for securing the telescoping pelvic restraint stand.
Abstract:
A perineal-discomfort relieving apparatus having a base member with a gripping member and a foot support member attached thereto, a slidable seat assembly on a seat support member, and a stimulating means, adjacent to the seat assembly and the seat support member. The stimulating means is configured of two opposing, off-set rows of alternating ribs and valleys and a set of rollers communicating therewith to permit a sliding movement of the seat assembly along the seat support member, wherein as a user sits on the seat assembly and slides it back and forth across the seat support member, the seat assembly contacts the ribs and valleys to create a vibrating and rocking motion adapted to relieve discomfort in the perineal region of a user.
Abstract:
A motor-operated traction device includes an actuator consisting of a DC motor and a worm shaft assembly and controlled by a controller to reciprocate a rocker arm causing a horizontal pull rod to pull a waist harness and a neck harness so as to apply traction to the patient's spine.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a system which includes a phallus or other plug receiving device formed of resilient material in combination with a plug formed of a substantially rigid material. A hollow is shaped in the plug receiving devices' back which corresponds to the shape of the plug, but has slightly smaller dimensions. When the plug is forced into the plug receiving devices' hollow, air is expelled from the hollow and a vacuum-like fit is achieved. Preferably, the plug and phallus may be combined with a harness formed of inelastic clothlike material forming the body of the harness, the body having a length sufficient to reach around from the wearer's lower abdomen, between the wearer's legs and up onto or over the wearer's buttocks. Inelastic straps are attached along the ends of the harness body and are adjustably attachable to each other so that the harness may be worn like a bathing suit bottom having fasteners on the sides. The harness body is sufficiently wide at its central portion to avoid binding the wearer, and gradually widens toward each of its ends. The portion of the harness body which would be positioned below the wearer's abdomen has a hole formed in it and means for fastening to a flange formed in the back of the plug. In use the plug is passed through the hole and the plug's flange is attached to the harness; then the plug is forced into the hollow of a plug phallus. Then the harness is put on by the wearer.
Abstract:
According to the present invention there is provided a portable traction apparatus including a table having a head end and a foot and including a generally rectangular panel adapted to be placed in a horizontal position. A traction exerting mechanism is mounted to the table and includes an extension linkage assembly fixed to the table and including articulated pivotally interconnected links, an elongate upper end member connected at an inner end to the linkage assembly and having an outer end extending outwardly of the head end of the table and or, an elongate lower end member having an inner end connected to the linkage assembly and an outer end extending outwardly of the foot end of the table and, first and second lever arms pivotally connected to and forming part of the linkage assembly, each lever arm having an outer end extending outwardly from one side of the table and having arm engaging means at the outer end of each lever arm. The lever arms are movable from and to a non-traction exerting position near the head end of the table where one or two elongate end members are in a retracted position within the table and a second position toward the foot end of the table where the extension linkage assembly is extended by the movement of the lever arms so as to extend one or two elongate end members to which body engaging means can be attached for applying traction to a user/patient lying on the table.
Abstract:
A physical traction machine has two U-shaped brackets connected in parallel with a telescopic rod vertically attached thereto at the middle for carrying a traction device to pull a patient's neck or waist for relieving pressure from cervical vertebrae or lumbar vertebrae. An adjusting device is attached to the first U-shaped bracket for adjusting its width. Another adjusting device is attached to the second U-shaped bracket for adjusting its height.
Abstract:
A lumbar traction harness, comprising a quarter section of an inflatable ring of a semi-circular cross-section with a manually controlled valve for adjusting the amount of air in the ring. A support strap is attached to one of two tapered ends of the ring with equalization rings on the external ends providing for suspending the ring while supporting a patient in a variety of orthopedically proven positions.