Abstract:
Disclosed is a cushion for relieving fatigue and reforming a sleeping position. The cushion includes a cylindrical sponge, and first, second and third driving motors placed in the sponge to apply vibrations to a user. A controller controls the first, second and third driving motors to generate the vibrations. The cushion also has a cylindrical plastic frame having open ends so that one end of the sponge is fixed in the frame, and an inner cover covers the sponge and first and second molded bodies of the frame. A vessel receiving a battery is inserted into an end of the frame, and a cap covers an opening of the vessel and is equipped with an input unit and a display unit of the controller. An aromatic case is mounted to the cap and has an aromatic material therein for releasing the aroma, and an outer cover covers the inner cover and the frame. A warming or cooling sheet, having pockets sewn on an internal surface thereof to accommodate hot or cold packs, is detachably (mounted to an external surface of the outer cover for emitting warmth or coolness. The user lies on his or her side while wrapping the arms and legs around the cushion or holds the legs on the cushion, whereby the spine of the user becomes straight and blood circulation is improved, thus reforming the sleeping position and recovering from fatigue.
Abstract:
Abstract of DisclosureA base for warming massage nodes of a hand-held therapeutic device includes a housing, terminals connectable to a power supply, a seat for seating the massage nodes, and a heating circuit positioned to provide heat proximate to the massage nodes when the massage nodes are seated in the seat. The massage nodes can comprise an outer layer of stainless steel or iron and a core of material other than or in addition to air. The core absorbs or retains heat for a preferably gradual release over time. A method for warming such massage nodes includes selectively disposing the massage nodes in the housing adjacent to a heater, energizing the heater, permitting the heater to warm the massage nodes, and separating the massage nodes from the heater. The massage nodes can be separated from the heater by a magnetic extraction using the hand-held therapeutic device.
Abstract:
A microwavable heating pad has a liquid absorbent to prevent liquid leakage in the event the sealed thermoplastic envelope of the pad is ruptured. The method of forming the pad includes evacuating the air from the thermoplastic envelope prior to sealing. The heating pad is used conjunction with a special seat cushion for outdoor events, such as football games, where a user must sit relatively inactive for an extended period of time. The seat cushion comprises an inner pocket to centralize the heating pad within the seat cushion and also includes a back rest and a front pouch that can be fastened together to hold the heated seat cushion in a neat, compact configuration during storage or transportation.
Abstract:
A therapeutic pad for heating or cooling has a liquid absorbent to prevent liquid leakage in the event the sealed envelope of the pad is ruptured. The method of forming the pad includes vacuuming the thermoplastic envelope prior to sealing. The pad can be used alone or with a comforter to provide warmth or to remove heat from the body of the user.
Abstract:
An artificial vagina is described includes a sheath (1) made from a flexible waterproof material. The sheath tapers from one end to the other, the wider end having a resealable opening (2) closed by a screw-threaded stopper (3). Projecting from the inner end of stopper (3) is an eye loop (4) connected to a hook (5) which swivels on wire loop (6) secured to tab (7). The tapered end of sheath (1) has a soft flexible undulating wall (8) and a bulbous portion (9) from which extends an annular membrane (10), the peripheral edge of which has a reinforced elastic rib (11). When assembled with the hook (5) connected to wire loop (6) a fluid chamber (12) is formed and filled with warm water (13) forming a chamber (14). Aperture (15) is formed in wall (8) to connect with bulbous portion (9) for the passage of the water (13).
Abstract:
A portable exercise and therapy device for the muscles of the lower back and the muscles of the abdomen. A framework in the shape of a parallelogram supports a cushion maintaining a constant angle of 131 degrees between the lower back of the user and the upper legs of the user. The cushion can contain a lower back massager and an elastic band adapted to hold hot or cold packs for application to the lower back. A variety of exercises can be performed on the device that tend to strengthen the muscles of the abdomen and the lower back.
Abstract:
A therapeutic massaging pillow that is versatile in construction and use. The pillow is provided in a U-shaped form having extensions that fit around the neck and a thicker upper portion that is in intimate contact with the posterior portion of the head of a person using the pillow. The pillow provides a pocket on one or both sides for receiving a container that is filled with a material that can be heated or cooled. Additionally a cavity at the thickest upper portion of the pillow is provided for installing an electrically operated vibrator. The vibrator is embedded in a foam housing and has a switch that is easily accessible through the foam material. Batteries at each end of the housing are provided to operate the vibrating mechanism. The pillow is versatile in construction and use by allowing application of hot or cold temperatures to the posterior of the head through a fluid filled container inserted in the pocket or separately applying a massaging effect of the vibrator.
Abstract:
A thermal applicator method using a support garment which encloses a human extremity such as an arm or a leg and includes a plurality of pockets adapted to receive thermal elements for retaining such thermal elements adjacent a specified portion of the human extremity and the combination of such a thermal applicator with a pressure applicator. The method comprises applying thermal treatment to a selected portion of the arm or leg and simultaneously applying a plurality of decreasing pressure steps the arm or leg from distal portions to proximal portions thereof.