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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6142961 | Venous gradient support device A venous pressure gradient support device to be worn over a surface portion of the human body to prevent or remedy varicose veins. The device includes a container configured for receiving and retaining a plurality of beads. Preferably, the beads are glass... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6001644 | Mammalian transformation complex comprising a lipid carrier and DNA encoding CFTR Compositions comprising lipid carrier-CFTR nucleic acid complexes are disclosed.... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5921992 | Method and system for frameless tool calibration The intraoperative calibration of an arbitrary surgical instrument relative to a surgical navigation digitizing system is achieved by a calibration guide. The calibration guide is established in position and orientation relative to the digitizing system c... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5891062 | Active compression/decompression device and method for cardiopulmonary resuscitation An active compression/decompression CPR device includes two pressure members mounted on a common beam. When placed on the victim with one member on the chest and the other on the abdomen, pressure on one end of the beam causes compression of the thorax an... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5787898 | Backache relief exercising method An exercising method for stretching the spinal column and strengthening the spinal muscles. The user suspends his body on crutch-like supports and performs a series of exercises by positioning his body and/or the crutches in various angular positions rela... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5772613 | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation system with centrifugal compression pump A blower pressure source has been integrated into a vest cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) system. The vest includes a bladder that cyclically inflates and deflates to provide automatic CPR to a patient in cardiac arrest or needing circulatory assistanc... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5743864 | Method and apparatus for performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation with active reshaping of chest An apparatus and method for performing cardio-plumonary resuscitation with active reshaping of a patient's chest are disclosed. A piston positioned near a patient's sternum is intermittently activated to produce cycles of direct compression on the patient... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5630789 | Active compression/decompression device for cardiopulmonary resuscitation An active compression/decompression CPR device includes two pressure members mounted on a common beam. When placed on the victim with one member on the chest and the other on the abdomen, pressure on one end of the beam causes compression of the thorax an... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5549640 | Device and method for enhancement of wound healing A system for application of electromechanical energy to generate full cycle linear oscillations imposing soft tissue strains which activate natural biochemical mechanisms whereby wound healing is enhanced through reduced scar tissue formation, swelling, p... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5544377 | Therapeutic pillow for low back pain A therapeutic pillow for relieving various types of low back pain. The pillow comprises two hemispherical end sections joined by an elongated midsection. The midsection is a substantially flat lumbar support portion with sloping surfaces extending to each... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5496257 | Apparatus for assisting in the application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation A portable apparatus for assisting a rescuer to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.) on a patient, having a housing that rests on the patient's chest so that chest compression forces are applied through the apparatus. The apparatus monitors c... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5490820 | Active compression/decompression cardiac assist/support device and method An active compression/decompression CPR device capable of providing both complete cardiopulmonary support and cardiopulmonary assistance includes two or more thoracic compressors, preferably inflatable bladders, positioned so that the chest can first be f... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5487722 | Apparatus and method for interposed abdominal counterpulsation CPR An apparatus and method for administering interposed abdominal counterpulsation cardiopulmonary resuscitation (IAC-CPR) to a patient. A generally rectangular board-like device having a chest compression pad and an abdominal compression pad depending from ... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5410472 | Method for conditioning or rehabilitating using a prescribed exercise program A distributive method of physical rehabilitation and conditioning using an ergometer on which exercise protocols or workouts are performed by a subject is described. The intensity and duration of the workouts are defined as the independent variables and p... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5366437 | Tools for performing soft tissue massage A set of tools for use by a trainer in performing soft tissue massage, wherein each tool includes a handle portion and a skin engagement portion that is configured to generally match the contour of the impaired area of soft tissue to be treated. The skin ... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5239986 | Method of normalizing soft tissue dysfunction A process of normalizing soft tissue in a human subject by a therapist includes the steps of locating dysfunctional soft tissues in the body of the subject, lightly palpating the area in such a way as to detect restrictions in the skin, detecting rope-lik... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5137015 | Apparatus for supporting and moving a person's head The person's head is supported and moved continuously along a path in a manner compatible with a possible movement of the person's head. The apparatus is used to induce relaxation or reduce tension, and may comprise: a head support for securely holding th... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5113851 | Chair equipped with a singing seat A chair, comprising a chair seat which automatically and continuously swings in such a way as to change the position of the body of the seated person. As compared with the known chairs, the chair of the present invention has the advantage of breaking or i... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5085208 | Method of massage and preparation therefor A method of massage using a new preparation which contains lemon oil and lemon juice is disclosed. The new preparation is effective for relief of aches and pains, especially in the joint areas.... | 02/04/1992 |
| 5083552 | Computer controlled massage device A computer controlled message device which can massage the entire body or any selected portion thereof. The massage may be generated by a standardized program or by an individualized program created by the user. The movement of the applicator is controlle... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5081985 | Vibratory method and device for treating female voiding dysfunctions A vibratory method for treating female voiding dysfunctions by applying to the inner walls of the urethra radial expansion forces combined with axial friction forces. This improves blood circulation, trains the urethral sphincters, and produces massaging ... | 01/21/1992 |
| 5054471 | Female breast treatment arrangement A female breast treatment arrangement comprises a bench supporting an elastically compressible mattress having a chest supporting portion in combination with a forward head, arm and shoulder supporting portion sloping downwards from the chest portion to o... | 10/08/1991 |
| 4844056 | Traction device and method for relocating dislocated shoulders A device is provided for use by a physician to relocate a dislocated shoulder of a patient. The device includes a bent rigid member, an upper arm connecting member attached to one end of the bent rigid member, a lower arm connecting member attached to the... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4754747 | Treatment of colic in infants A device for the treatment of colic in infants comprises a resiliently compressible body in the form of a fabric tube containing a plastics foam. The body is attached to the mattress of a baby carriage by means of a strap. When a baby is placed face down ... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4744350 | Scalp massager having resiliently biased roller with optional internal magnet A scalp massager has a main body provided on the rear end thereof with a grip portion, a base portion, a pair of supporting arms projecting laterally from the base portion and spaced from each other in the longitudinal direction of the base portion, a rol... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4696668 | Double balloon nasobiliary occlusion catheter for treating gallstones and method of using the same Disclosed is a double balloon multiple lumen nasobiliary occlusion catheter including two inflatable balloons positioned about the distal end of the catheter. The catheter comprises several lumens which are used for inflating and deflating the balloons, v... | 09/29/1987 |
| 4541418 | Simulated hydrotherapy bath A simulated hydrotherapy bath that avoids the dangers of water and yet simulates the sensory properties thereof is provided. The pool is comprised of a plurality of upholstered panels, each of which are secured together to define a soft-sided free-standin... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4413620 | Abdominal restraint system An abdominal restraint system for protecting a patient from the strain of a cough or the like in which an abdominal belt is tightened around the patient in response to physiological conditions of the patient associated with onset of a cough or the like. D... | 11/08/1983 |
| 4412535 | Remotely controlled massaging apparatus A self-propelled vehicular unit of a size sufficiently small to be transported across a body surface area to be massaged includes drive means for propelling the unit while imparting a massaging action to the area traversed and steering elements for steeri... | 11/01/1983 |
| 4350152 | Back massage board A massage board having a planar under surface to be supported on a floor or other flat surface and a convex upper surface, the board being of sufficient width and length to support the upper torso of a human adult while lying supine on the flat surface. W... | 09/21/1982 |
| 4269177 | Therapeutic device A tubular inflated bag is progressively rolled onto a limb thereby applying continuous pressure to the limb. The bag is initially located about a tubular support and the limb to be treated is located axially parallel with respect to the support. An outer ... | 05/26/1981 |
| 4237872 | External cardiac resuscitation aid Portable apparatus is provided for use by a rescuer in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a patient or for use as a training aid in the application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A light weight, inflatable, fluid-filled, foam or other resil... | 12/09/1980 |
| 4175548 | Massage back brace A massage back brace having a resilient arrangement mounted on a flexible support member and covered by a resilient pad. The brace is affixable in position on a wearer's back by a belt-like strap removably attachable to the flexible support member and fas... | 11/27/1979 |
| 4166458 | External cardiac resuscitation aid Portable apparatus is provided for use by a rescuer in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a patient or for use as a training aid in the application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A light weight, inflatable, fluid-filled, foam or other resil... | 09/04/1979 |
| 4159020 | Massage belt for wearing in the region of the human lumbar vertebral column A massage belt comprises a belt member having a pair of support elements laterally spaced from each other at the same distance from the middle of the belt member. The support elements are disposed on a carrier and one support element is caused to be flexi... | 06/26/1979 |
| 4095590 | External cardiac resuscitation aid Portable apparatus is provided for use by a rescuer in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a patient or for use as a training aid in the application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A light weight, inflatable, fluid-filled, foam or other resil... | 06/20/1978 |
| 4077400 | External cardiac resuscitation aid Effectiveness and safety of external cardiac resuscitation is increased by the use of a small inflatable "pillow" which has a pressure gauge calibrated to read out the downward force or pressure applied to the victim's chest. The device is placed on the v... | 03/07/1978 |
| 4019501 | CPR Breastplate compression aid A hollow rubber chamber filled with a fluid and equipped with a pressure gauge, the chamber being designed for placement over the sternum of a heart victim while giving external cardiac compression as a means for restoring heart action. As force is applie... | 04/26/1977 |
| 3957038 | Massage unit console A massage unit console for maintaining for use and storage electrically powered massage equipment. The console includes a box-like container for containing the equipment and having a lid that opens in a manner to hold a massage control in a stable manner ... | 05/18/1976 |
