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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7981063 | Method of simulated wave massage of the body Method, procedure, and device for applying tactile sensation and vibration to the human body. In this invention one or more vibrating elements emit sine waves between 20 and 800 Hz. These waves are varied in frequency, amplitude and rhythm to create in the subject t... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7771375 | Cushion and acoustic system with the cushion A cushion comprises a resin body with a spring structure having permeability comprising a three-dimensional structure including voids at a predetermined bulk density, the three-dimensional structure being obtained by contacting, entwining, and gathering adjacent one... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7582066 | Neurological disease prevention apparatus through sound wave vibration By the combined use of ultrasonic vibration generated by a pair of ultrasonic vibrators that are alternately driven asynchronously with the heartbeat, and stereo music vibration waves generated by a pair of music vibrators, the brain is gently and effectively provid... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7553288 | Sound and vibration transmission pad and system The present invention is directed to a pad and sound transmission system which is adapted to directly transmit audible sound waves into the body at high intensity levels. In one embodiment, the subject invention includes a back pad and a seat pad. Each pad includes ... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7442174 | Simulated wave massage Method, procedure, and device for applying tactile sensation and vibration to the human body. In this invention one (or more vibrating) elements emit sine waves between 20 and 800 Hz. These waves are varied in frequency, amplitude and rhythm to create in the subject... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7431705 | Die-first multi-chip modules and methods of manufacture Methods of making a multi component module (130) utilize a reusable carrier substrate (111) where the reusable carrier substrate (111) is light transmissive in a frequency range of an adhesive (112) that is ablated by light of a certain f... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7419474 | Non-linear therapy signal synthesizer A method for producing a non-linearly varying therapeutic signal for therapy wherein a string of randomly or nonlinearly varying data increments the input to a mathematical function such as incrementing the phase angle of a sine function to produce a non linearly va... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7407488 | Method for treating certain blood-manifested medical disorders with acoustic waves A method for treating medical disorders manifesting themselves in the blood, including diabetes and anemia, by exposing the sufferer to audible acoustic waves from a transducer immersed in liquid. The person is preferably placed between one and twenty feet from the ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7367886 | Gaming system with surround sound An electronic gaming system comprises a gaming terminal and a speaker arrangement. The gaming terminal conducts a wagering game. The speaker arrangement emits audio associated with the wagering game in surround sound relative to a player in front of the gaming termi... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7356862 | Waterbed with massage function A waterbed includes a bed frame, a water mattress mounted on the bed frame, and a flapping device. The flapping device includes two longitudinal shafts rotatably supported by the bed frame and a plurality of flapping members securely mounted on each longitudinal sha... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7338459 | Impact table system and method The invention is a synchronous impact system. Generally, the synchronous impact system includes a control system, a power system coupled to the control system, a lift system coupled to the power system, and a patient support system coupled to the lift system. The in... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7301094 | Device for driving vibration source A vibration source driving device that realizes various vibration functions on portable telephones. The vibration source driving device includes a sound source for generating musical tone signals in response to music data. A vibration source to generate vibration, a... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7280667 | Speaker system A speaker system, preferably for a large-screen TV includes: a horizontal member including a left speaker, a right speaker and a center speaker and functioning as an enclosure for the left speaker, the right speaker and the center speaker, wherein each of the speake... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7223250 | Integrated remote control and massage device An integrated remote control and massage device includes a housing having at least one massage surface, a remote control input interface for enabling a user to control at least one electronic entertainment device, and at least one motor that selectively provides vib... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7189211 | Massage machine, information recorded medium, program writing method An object of the present invention is to provide a massaging apparatus that faithfully incorporates the rhythm or melody of a music source and performs massage with accents arranged more effectively based on these. A massaging apparatus of the present invention comp... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7165451 | Methods for using resonant acoustic and/or resonant acousto-EM energy to detect and/or effect structures The present invention relates to detection of inorganic and biologic structures and/or disruption and/or augmentation functions of biologic structures using resonant acoustic and/or resonant acousto-EM energy. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7159938 | Acoustic structure of seat back An acoustic structure of seat back in which speaker units are provided in a padding of the seat back. The padding includes: a frontal backrest surface area which is recessed backwardly of the seat back; and securing holes formed in that frontal backrest surface area... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7141028 | Apparatus, system, and method for creating an individually, balanceable environment of sound and light An system, apparatus, and method are disclosed for therapeutic light and sound, comprising the steps of exposing a user to spectral light and laterally directed sound and adjusting the manner of exposure sufficient to elicit a desired autonomic nervous response.... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7129845 | Electrotherapeutic apparatus for programming and memorizing modulated medium frequency carrier waves An electrotherapeutic apparatus for programming and memorizing modulated medium frequency carrier waves is disclosed. The electrotherapeutic apparatus comprises: a central processing unit; a program-memorizing unit, a data-memorizing unit, a data input unit, an alar... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7108654 | Method and apparatus for applying frequency vibrations therapeutically This invention relates to a method and apparatus for applying Frequency Vibrations of Sound and Light (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “FVSL”) to a user for the administration of therapeutic treatment including relaxation and other benefits. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7107058 | Printing device, diagnosing method for printing device, and diagnosing program for printing device A printer that enables a determination whether a failure has occurred in a device during initialization or a radio wave condition is bad. Receive electric field strength during a time period from a time at which a turn-off message is outputted to a time at which tur... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7077815 | Method for treating body tissue disease with acoustic waves A method for treating inflammatory musculoskeletal connective tissue disorders by exposing the sufferer to acoustic waves from a transducer immersed in liquid. The person is preferably placed between one and twenty feet from the wave source, and is preferably expose... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7056297 | Wearable human motion applicator An improved human motion applicator assures a quick and sufficient amount of displacement given to a part of a human body. The applicator includes a support adapted to be fitted on the part of the human body. The support carries at least one electro-active elastic a... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7029452 | Acoustically-driven hydrotherapy system A hydrotherapy system has a rigid tank filled with a liquid. At least one acoustic wave is impinged on the tank's exterior walls where it is coupled to the liquid for transmission therethrough. The acoustic wave interacts in the liquid with at least one of (i) a ref... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6984214 | Device and method for inducing sputum and collecting samples A device for thinning lung secretions comprises a housing, a reed disposed in the housing, and an acoustical resistance. The reed produces a low-frequency audio shockwave in a range of about 12 Hz to about 30 Hz when vibrated. The acoustical resistance couples a pat... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6974425 | Apparatus and method for implementing hydro-acoustic therapy for the lungs The present invention involves an apparatus for implementing hydro-acoustic therapy for the lungs on a patient and a method for the hydro-acoustic therapy (HAT) for the lungs. The HAT apparatus includes a chamber filled with a fluid, particularly water. The HAT appa... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6953439 | Therapeutic mattress The present invention includes a mattress having a fluid-based center portion encapsulated by a stablizing visco-elastic polyurethane covering adapted to prevent lateral or longitudinal movement while a patient is disposed thereon. One or more sonic speakers dispose... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6907883 | Electric condom ring A condom ring using a miniature vibrating motor, a battery, and a conductive spring plate cased in a vibrating device on the ring. A conductive spring plate which is connected to the battery on one end and crossing over the insulation plate, which free of connection... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6770042 | Therapeutic signal combination Multiple frequency bands with nonlinear frequency variation are combined to enhance the effectiveness of therapy delivered by an infrasonic transducer or other delivery mechanism. ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6706006 | Method and apparatus for cavitation vibro-suction massage A hand held hydro-suction vibration bio-stimulator submerged below the surface of a liquid in the liquid filled vessel and connected to a fluid supply by means of a flexible hose to create a periodical suction force in the range of 0.5-70 N on the frequency of 10-20... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6702769 | Device and method for inducing sputum A device for thinning lung secretions comprises a housing, a reed disposed in the housing, and an acoustical resistance. The reed produces a low-frequency audio shockwave when vibrated. The acoustical resistance couples a patient's lungs to the audio shoc... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6694035 | System for conveying musical beat information to the hearing impaired A beat detection system provides tactile stimulation in response to musical characteristics and in particular to repetitive musical beat information. The device processes multiple acoustic bands and separates out the beat information from each band. Each ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6500134 | Method for treating circulatory disorders with acoustic waves A method for treating circulatory disorders by exposing the sufferer to acoustic waves from a transducer immersed in liquid. The person is preferably placed between one and twenty feet from the wave source, and is preferably exposed to waves at a frequenc... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6494851 | Real time, dry mechanical relaxation station and physical therapy device simulating human application of massage and wet hydrotherapy A relaxation station for inducing user relaxation includes a couch having a frame and a reclining surface attached to said frame for accommodating a user in a reclining position. The frame has a plurality of preferably pairs of massage grippers connected ... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6461316 | Chaos therapy method and device A therapy device, in its preferred embodiment, incorporates a chaos signal generator into a therapeutic massager for the purpose of increased therapeutic effectiveness in such areas as pain management, inducing calm, increasing mental clarity, interruptin... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6256397 | Body-sensible swinging and vibrating apparatus A body-sensible swinging and vibrating apparatus is provided for enhancing the feeling of presence while a user is listening to the music or is using the playing unit. In the body-sensible swinging and vibrating apparatus, an arm is hung at the central lo... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6193677 | Sonic percussor device An apparatus for assisting in the clearing of secretion from the lungs of a patient utilizes sonic pressure waves applied to the chest by an appropriate sound-generating transducer. A control unit allows the generation of a plurality of electrical signals... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6104820 | Musical massager A massaging musical device is provided including a music source adapted to generate a musical electric signal corresponding to music at an output thereof. A listening mechanism is adapted to be situated adjacent ears of a user and releasably connected to ... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6053879 | Pulmonary therapy device and method A method and device for administering pulmonary physical therapy to a patient. The device comprises a control console comprising a sound generator for generating sounds, and a patient contact board. The control console has knobs for adjusting the frequenc... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6027463 | Music massager The Music Massager is a system that interacts with a full spectrum of audio signals. The system contains, input process or band-pass discriminators, post processors including fixed or variable threshold detection, music beat pattern detectors, and beat en... | 02/22/2000 |
