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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7909783 | Foot compression system Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot. The pressure pad is succe... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7854709 | Muscle stimulation and massage apparatus A muscle stimulation and massage apparatus is provided that includes (a) a foot plate which is provided with rollers or skids, (b) a column arranged perpendicularly on the foot plate, and (c) a vibration unit that is arranged on a lift, wherein the lift may travel o... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7632240 | Training/fitness device having an operating and functional unit The invention relates to a device comprising two table-like supporting plates, which serve as operating and functional units. The supporting plates each have a longitudinal and transversal extension, are arranged parallel to one another in a frame that can be immobi... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7367957 | Vibration training apparatus for linearly changing vibration amplitude A vibration training apparatus includes a base, a swinging link rod module and a driving mechanism. The swinging link rod module installed on the base has a driving mechanism for driving several swinging link rods for a link rod movement. An eccentric transmission s... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7354406 | Exercising apparatus for body lipolysis and strengthening muscles As one of exercising apparatuses, in particular an exercising apparatus giving exercising effect by contracting and relaxing user's muscles, an exercising apparatus which includes at least one motion unit including a moving unit installed at one end thereof with a h... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7314432 | Stepping exercise device An exercise machine is disclosed including a base, a pair of pedals pivotally mounted to the base via a pair of pivot arms, a rotating block rotatably coupled to the base, a pair of connectors each connected between one of the pivot arms and the rotating block, and ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7290354 | Shoe suspension system A shoe suspension system for use with a shoe or boot having an upper and lower sole. The system includes a first tandem hinge pivotally engaged between the upper toe sole and the lower toe sole which opens and closes parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shoe a p... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7282035 | Physiotherapeutic apparatus for restoring lower limb function A physiotherapeutic apparatus includes a bed, a sliding mechanism, and a connecting rod combination; the bed has thereon a threaded rod, an actuating device for causing rotation of the threaded rod, and a circuit controller for controlling motion of the actuating de... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7220234 | Exerciser device for lower legs An exercise device for exercising the lower legs of airline passengers. The device includes a support structure, and a foot platform that is movably mounted to the support structure. A motor is interconnected with the foot platform by a crank arrangement to provide ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7220220 | Exercise monitoring system and methods An exercise monitoring system which includes an electronic positioning device; a physiological monitor; and a display unit configured for displaying data provided by said electronic positioning device and said physiological monitor. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7179236 | System for exercising the lower extremities in seated persons A system is provided for persons who must remain seated for extended periods of time, such as persons working in offices and the like. The system includes one or two support surfaces for the feet of the user, which are moved by a motor driven base. The support surfa... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175602 | Portable therapy device A portable medical device suitable for use in continuous passive motion (CPM) rehabilitation programs has a lightweight modular frame for ease of storage and portability. In one embodiment a proximal sling module is pivotally connected to a distal sling module with ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163492 | Physical therapy walking exercise apparatus Physical therapy walking exercise apparatus is disclosed and includes a gear motor driven V belt sheave a V belt on the V belt sheave and the V belt extending to fit on a driven fly wheel, beams concentrically attached to the axle leg of the driven fly wheel and foo... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7048700 | Head support device A head support device includes a base including a horizontal portion and a pair of vertical members that are attached to and extend upwardly from the horizontal portion so that a first vertical member and a second vertical member are defined. A strap has a first end... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7014602 | Leg stretching apparatus A stretching apparatus includes a base comprising a seat, a back support mounted to the base, at least one leg support pivotally mounted to the base, a first strap securing a user's leg to the leg support, a foot pedal positioned at a free end of the leg support, an... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6948501 | Patient support for external counterpulsation cardiac assist device A patient support for an external counterpulsation cardiac assist procedure. The patient support includes: a base; and at least one support connected to the base for maintaining at least a portion of the patient above a tabletop during a positive pressure portion of... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6935991 | Means and method of exercising feet and legs of bedridden patient The legs of a bedridden patient can be exercised by attaching a shoe-attachable unit to each shoe of the patient and rotating and maneuvering the legs of the patient via the shoe-attachable units. ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6749539 | Transmission device for swing exercising device A transmission device for a swing exercising device and includes two shafts respectively and eccentrically connected to two gears. One of the shafts pivotably connected to a support member and the other shaft is reciprocatingly retained in a slot of a frame in the s... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6702768 | Foot bending and stretching apparatus An apparatus for bending and stretching a foot of a living person by pressing at least an arch of a sole of the foot and stopping the pressing of the arch.... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6572568 | Circularly rotating exerciser Both feet independently supported and circularly rotating exerciser including a base seat, a driving motor, a pair of driven wheels, a transmission member, a pair of linking members and a pair of foot support members. When the driving wheel of the driving... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6217484 | Rehabilitation apparatus Apparatus for use in rehabilitation of a patient with a weight bearing restriction on one or both legs includes a pair of vertically movable horizontally elongated platforms and a pair of corresponding vertically fixed platforms. The movable platforms are... | 04/17/2001 |
| 5980433 | Calf-specific exerciser The invention provides a calf exerciser which safely duplicates the desirable aspects of stair-edge toe lifts. The present exerciser allows a user to transition from a fully contracted position (a "tip-toe" stance) to a fully extended position (much as if... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5897464 | Method and apparatus for ankle exercise A method and apparatus for exercising the subtalar complex with controlled triplaner motion. The principal embodiment includes a standing platform and handrail in association with a rotatable foot plate. The foot plate is controllable and adjustable in th... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5738636 | Continuous passive motion devices for joints The present invention provides continuous passive motion (CPM) devices for joints. An ankle CPM device includes a lower leg support attached at its lower end to a semi-circular track. An actuator slides along the track and can be locked in any desired pos... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5702354 | Toe joint mobilization apparatus The present invention relates to an apparatus for mobilizing the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint in a toe, especially after prolonged immobilization. It includes a member having a first curved surface for facilitating the rolling of the member and a secon... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5643164 | Lower extremities exercise board A rectangular board has support surface with two spaced apart parallel arcuate rockers. Each rocker has a flat portion adjacent to one edge of the rocker board. The flat portion makes an angle of approximately 45° with the upper surface of the board. A h... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5593380 | Apparatus for producing multiple motions An apparatus is described which is capable of producing multiple motions. The apparatus is useful in one embodiment as a continuous passive motion foot or hand machine.... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5474520 | Apparatus for producing multiple motions An apparatus is described which is capable of producing multiple motions. The apparatus is useful in one embodiment as a continuous passive motion foot or hand machine.... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5464380 | Shoe sole for leg apparatus A leg apparatus shoe sole has an upper sole member and a lower sole member interconnected by expanders so as to be movable towards and away from each other wherein the expanders are connected with a remote actuator by a drive wire. The actuator is operate... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5417644 | Reciprocating massage apparatus A massage apparatus for massaging ankles or calves by means of reciprocating movement, comprising driving means which drives a bearing seat and a bearing fixed thereto to eccentrically rotate; the bearing being closely fitted in a slant guide area dispose... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5407418 | Pulsating compressor apparatus for enhancing blood flow A non-stretchable flexible band is wrapped around the arch of a foot and has end portions connected by an adjustable fastener. The bottom portion of the band is attached to a compressor hinge and carries a rigid arcuate pad on which is releasably mounted ... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5207621 | Stair climbing exercise machine A stair climbing exercise machine comprises an upright frame and a pair of reciprocating left and right pedals pivotally mounted on the frame for independent movement between raised and lowered positions. A hydraulic control system is connected to the ped... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5186697 | Bi-directional stair/treadmill/reciprocating-pedal exerciser This invention is an improvement in stair exercising equipment which recognizes the importance of training muscle groups, tendons, and ligaments for walking downhill on steps or on an incline. Accordingly, it provides powered means for a moveable staircas... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5170776 | Apparatus for continuous passive articular mobilization of the foot Apparatus for passive articular mobilization of a foot includes a sole element mounted on a base for articulation about three independent orthogonal axes including a varus-valgus axis extending generally perpendicular to the base, a flexion axis, an abduc... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5148800 | Apparatus for the continuous passive articulatory mobilization of the foot of new-born baby or child technical domain A foot mobilization apparatus is arranged to permit independently adjustable, motor driven, pivotal movement of one or both feet relative to their three articulatory axes.... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5044355 | Reciprocating leg exercise apparatus with gear assembly An exercise apparatus for physical therapy subsequent to knee injury and/or surgery, including a plurality of concave "J" shaped supports reciprocatingly and slidably mounted within an underlying support base. The support base includes an aligned row of e... | 09/03/1991 |
| 5040785 | Climbing exercise machine An improved climbing exercise machine which has hand grips and foot pedals mounted to reciprocating separate sliding trucks which move within a track structure, wherein the sliding trucks are connected to each other by chains for mechanically providing co... | 08/20/1991 |
| 4974830 | Continuous passive motion device A CPM device is disclosed having a single drive tube supporting the calf and thigh support members. Arms extend upwardly from the calf and thigh support members, each supporting an adjustable cradle in which the calf or thigh rests. The support arms are r... | 12/04/1990 |
