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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7905846 | Special bed, for bedsores therapy and massage therapy A specialized bed is described, FIGS. 2 and 3, that will prevent bedsores, heal existing bedsores, with no repositioning of patient required. With modifications it will be an effective massager, FIGS. 14 and 15. The following is a descrip... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7708706 | Impact table with rotatable lift disk and shock absorber The invention is a synchronous impact table (the impact table). The impact table includes a support system having a control system therein, a power system coupled to the control system, a lift system coupled to the power system and the support system, and a patient ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7357758 | Treadmill A treadmill is provided that has a treadmill drive motor carriage that can pivot relative to a frame of the treadmill such that the incline of the treadmill can be controlled while the carriage can be moved to a position that permits upright storage of the treadmill... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7341565 | Passive motion machine providing controlled body motions for exercise and therapeutic purposes A passive motion exercise and/or treatment apparatus is provided which includes a main support assembly for supporting at least the head and torso of a user. The main assembly includes three support members which, in one mode of operation, are disposed in a common p... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7314431 | Vibrating device for stretching leg muscles A device includes a support shaft that has upper and lower sections extending orthogonal to each other and defining an arcuate elbow therebetween. The upper section defines a height of the device and a lower section defines a depth of thereof. A handle bar section i... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7276033 | Rhythmic blood pressure modulation and legshaking apparatus Resonant and powered rhythmic blood pressure modulation (hereinafter “RBPM”) and “Legshaking” apparatus are provided for implementing either hand or powered RBPM, or Legshaking operation as intended for therapeutic treatment of cardiovascularly or neurologic... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7216935 | Dynamic chair The present invention provides a dynamic chair having a deterministic motion path that allows a variety to different paths to be selected depending of needs of user. By changing the ratio between drive wheels that control the pitch and roll of the seat, motion paths... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214170 | Vibrationary exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus in which movement of a weight by the user generates a vibration which acts on the muscles being exercised. ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7179237 | Device for preventing or relieving pain in the lower back A device for preventing or relieving pain in the lower back of a human subject includes a body-engaging element configured for engaging a region of the subject's body inferior to the lumbar vertebrae while the subject lies in a supine position. A drive mechanism is ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7141027 | Leg stretching machine According to the invention, there is disclosed a leg stretching device 10 characterized by a leg support arm 34 mounted to a primary shaft 36 at a first end, the leg support arm having a leg support 38 secured to the leg support arm at a ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7121989 | Abdominal exercise device for inverted abdominal exercises An exercise device allowing a user to exercise his abdominal region by lying on his back while extending his arms generally upwards is disclosed. The device has a hand-gripping member positioned generally above the user's head for the user to grip while exercising. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7112215 | Digitized control three-dimensional spinal orthopaedic device This present invention relates to a digitized control three-dimensional spinal orthopaedic device for cure injured spinal. The device comprises a bed body, a head-chest plate and a breech-leg plate. The bed body has a frame configuration, and comprises a top bed bod... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7111346 | Reciprocating movement platform for the external addition of pulses of the fluid channels of a subject An apparatus for providing medical treatments is disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus according the present invention comprises a mattress, a mattress support, cast shoes, a footboard support, a drive for causing the reciprocating movement, and a box frame to cont... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108664 | Continuous passive motion device for rehabilitation of the elbow or shoulder A continuous passive motion device is provided having specific application to rehabilitative treatment of the elbow or shoulder. The device includes a motorized winch displacable in a first or second direction, a cord suspended from the winch by a variable extension... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100724 | Rocking device A rocking device is described for receiving a lower part of a carriage, perambulator, cot or the like in particular to rock an infant therein, with oscillation means to impart an oscillating motion thereto comprising an elongate roller (2) mounted about a gen... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7083552 | Weightlifting machine with dead man grip A safety mechanism for weightlifting devices checks the uncontrolled descent of weights and/or other structures. Using aligned or other slots, a pawl or dog is biased against the surface containing such slots. In order to operate the weightlifting device, the pawl o... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7063675 | Rotary device of chair A rotary device of a chair comprises that has a chair body having a seat. A resisting body extends from a rear end of the seat. An annular handle is installed on the resisting body. The chair body has a driving means mechanism which is installed at the seat. The dri... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6984197 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus for applying desired stretch exercises while a user is sitting down on a chair or laying on his back. The exercise apparatus includes a portable frame, a leg supporting bag for fixedly supporting the legs of the user in the frame, and a sole pr... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6932778 | Muscular relaxation machine for relaxation of leg muscles A pair of supports for the legs of the user. The supports being movable so that they approach and move away from each other, and the supports being associated with a driving device. The supports are padded and mounted on a height-adjustable plate The driving device ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6893386 | Physical therapy chair-bed for paralytic patients A physical therapy chair-bed is a patient bed consisting of three parts, the first, the second and the third parts. The first can also be used as backrest of a physical therapy chair with its flanking parts arranged as armrests. The second part can also form a seat.... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6872186 | Apparatus for enabling the movement of human limbs and method for using same An orthotic apparatus for use in providing improved range of motion is provided which allows the amount of stretch to be hydraulically powered and measured by the device, but controlled by the user. Because the apparatus accurately calculates the amount of stretch, ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6740016 | Leg exerciser with a massaging function A leg exerciser includes a casing having a slot in a top thereof, a transmission mechanism mounted in the casing, a legrest, and at least one massage rod. The transmission mechanism includes a motor and a movable block extending through the slot of the casing. The m... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6695796 | Chiropractic massage device The present invention 10 discloses a device that stimulates and provides chiropractic therapy to the neck and head area of the body. Using a hand-held remote control 68, the doctor or patient 12 utilizes a toggle stick 64 to perform single directional mov... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6695795 | Therapeutic device Continuous passive body motion is efficiently and effectively treated by a therapy device which includes at least one movable body carrying element which is driven by a controlled motion drive to produce the desired movement. The motion drive controller i... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6692451 | Passive motion apparatus providing a controlled range of motion A passive motion exercise and/or treatment apparatus is provided which includes a main support assembly for supporting at least part of the body of a user of the apparatus. The assembly includes a first support member and a second support member disposed ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6685658 | Device and method for a locomotion therapy The invention relates to an apparatus which actively moves the legs of a disabled person in a movement pattern that is similar to physiological walking. The inclination of the standing table can be adjusted between a horizontal and a vertical position as ... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6676612 | Splint for passive motion of an upper limb Rehabilitation of an upper limb. The splint comprises: an arm (8) that is supported by a frame (10) consisting of at least one upper extension (20) that is provided at the end of a pivot (21) of a substantially vertical axis, an arch that is mounted on th... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6599255 | Portable intelligent stretching device A portable intelligent stretching device for use by patients suffering from spastic and contractured joints and limbs. The intelligent stretching device has a motor and a motor shaft for rotating the joint or limb. The variable velocity and stretch distan... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6547700 | Neuro-fuzzy exerciser instrument panel A neuro-fuzzy exerciser instrument panel installed in an exerciser, including a housing, a main control circuit, a set of control buttons, a massager unit, the massager unit having energy generating means adapted to generate an energy for stimulating the ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6464652 | Methods and equipment for treating or preventing muscle pain or injury Machines for treating or preventing neuromuscular pain conditions and injuries by slow patientcontrolled stretching of a muscle or group of muscles when they and surrounding muscles are in a relaxed state (i.e., with little or no extrafusal muscle fiber c... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6443916 | Device for preventing or relieving pain in the lower back A device for preventing or relieving pain in the lower back of a human subject includes a body-engaging element configured for engaging a region of the subject's body inferior to the lumbar vertebrae while the subject lies in a supine position. A drive me... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6346088 | Apparatus for attaching a massaging machine to a support member An apparatus for mounting a portable massaging machine to a support member having a seat portion. The apparatus includes anchor structure for being held fixed to the support member by the person using the apparatus; a backboard member attached to the anch... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6306108 | Aquatic exercise and rehabilitation device An aquatic exercise and rehabilitation device includes a cycle assembly mounted in a vessel containing water. The cycle assembly includes a seat and a pivotally mounted handlebar on each side of the seat. A pair of pedals is rotationally mounted with each... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6155994 | Methods and equipment for treating or preventing muscle pain or injury Machines for treating neuromuscular pain conditions and injuries by slow patient-controlled stretching of a muscle or group of muscles when they and surrounding muscles are in a relaxed state (i.e., with little or no extrafusal muscle fiber contractions).... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6086550 | Apparatus for imparting a rocking motion to the legs and torso of a user An apparatus for imparting a rocking motion to the legs and torso of a user includes a base, a leg rest removably mounted on the base to support the legs of the user, and a drive system positioned within the base for driving an upper portion of the base t... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6019740 | Actuator driven stretching and exercise device The present invention is directed to a complete body strengthening and stretching apparatus which relies on passive motion provided by a drive mechanism to direct the movement of the back, legs, arms and torso. The apparatus may include a support frame in... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6001071 | Aquatic exercise and rehabilitation device An aquatic exercise and rehabilitation device includes a cycle assembly mounted in a vessel containing water. The cycle assembly includes a seat and a pivotally mounted handlebar on each side of the seat. A pair of pedals is rotationally mounted with each... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5976097 | Dynamic continuous passive motion chair A device for motioning selected body portions and supporting other body portions of a user seated thereon is provided. The device comprises a base member, a peripheral member, and an ischial pad. The ischial pad is operably connected to the body member an... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5941839 | Rotary apparatus A rotary apparatus gives a patient a rotational motion at a discretionary controlled speed suitable to medical treatment and at the same time can continuously supply the patient in rotation with oxygen for inhalation by means of oxygen supply equipment. T... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5913758 | Stretching device A stretching device for stretching and massaging the back of a user. The stretching device includes a base frame and a back rest pivotally coupled to the top of the base frame. The lower end of a support shaft is pivotally coupled to the top of the base f... | 06/22/1999 |
