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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7329208 | Dynamic magnetic health bed Provided is a dynamic magnetic health bed comprising a bed unit comprising holes on its upper surface and stone shaped permanent magnets fastened in the holes; and a drive assembly in a front end of the bed unit and comprising a motor, front and rear rolls driven by... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7322947 | Vibrational and pulsating cushioning device The present invention is a vibratory patient support system. The support system has at least one bladder, at least one vibrational device, and first and second control units that respectively control (a) the inflation and deflation of the at least one bladder and (b... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311683 | Systems and methods for providing dry hydrotherapy to a reclined human subject Systems and methods for providing dry hydrotherapy to a reclined human subject in a home or commercial environment. The systems include an enclosed tub with an external support frame and an internal operational frame. The enclosed tub includes a multi-layer cover up... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7276034 | Water driven roller massager A water driven massager mounted in an opening in the wall of a spa. The massager includes a main housing secured to the wall opening and extending outwardly from the wall (i.e., away from a spa user). A gear housing is mounted in the main housing and contains a driv... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7264601 | Spine massager using inflatable bladders A spine massager is disclosed to include a master air bladder, two supplementary air bladders bilaterally provided at the top side of the master air bladder, and a pressure control unit formed of a switch pressure switch and a second pressure switch and connectable ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7153282 | Finger massager An improved massaging device for obtaining a massaging effect similar to an actual finger massage. Multiple finger-like implements provide soft wide area skin contact, and generate a vibratory motion consisting of a pulling massage combined with a lateral side motio... | 12/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7063677 | Pneumatic lumbar support and method for developing improved lower back range of motion A portable and adjustable pneumatic lumbar support is provided having a back section and a leg section adjacent to the back section. A first bladder in the back section inflates to support said user's torso. A second bladder in the leg section supports the user's le... | 06/20/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6952852 | Mattress structure A mattress (900) provides a user with three-dimensional firmness zoning, the mattress (900) cooperating with a mattress shell (720). The mattress (900) includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced, transversely extending resilient blocks... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6913572 | Spa capsule A spa capsule has a cabinet and a hinged lid forming an enclosed space for accommodating a person. Within the enclosed space an environment is simulated by stimulating the auditory, olfactory, optic and tactile senses of the person, in a temperature controlled envir... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6843777 | Hydraulic massager device A massaging device that can be used to apply a powerful massaging action to any parts of the body according to necessity. The device includes a cylindrical body of given length and diameter, an eccentric weight rotating by a driving element within the cylindrical bo... | 01/18/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6681770 | Spinal treatment table with length adjustable contoured spinal support A spinal treatment table includes a head support, a leg support, and a contoured spinal support there between defined by separate support segments of different heights. The segments are supported within a frame and connected by a scissors hinge. A first e... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6309366 | Foot therapy device A foot therapy device including a portable housing with an annular wall having an upper edge and defining a reservoir for retaining a volume of liquid to be used during foot therapy; a lid covering a given portion of the reservoir and secured to a continu... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6258049 | Hydromassager The hydromassager employs water pressure for massage in a closed-system The general advantages of this equipment such as compactness, mobility, safety, and many others make this machine ideal for a variety of settings. Pump (2) pressures water and directs... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6159172 | Orthopedic seat with inflatable cells A passive-motion having a support surface provided by a plurality of bellows-like or bladder-like cells which are sequentially or independently inflatable and deflatable to alter the configuration of the support surface continuously to cause a person seat... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6139512 | Method and apparatus for water therapy An apparatus and method of improved water therapy in which a person is buoyantly supported in a reclining or prone position on a top membrane of a enclosure which contains heated water, and air. A water pump recirculates the water which is drawn out of th... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6119291 | Percussion and vibration therapy apparatus A percussion and vibration apparatus for use in a bed is provided. A pressurized air input port is configured to be coupled to a pressurized air supply system. A valve assembly is coupled to the pressurized air input port. A percussion and vibration bladd... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6098222 | Vibratory patient support system The present invention relates to a vibratory patient support system for providing therapeutic vibrational action or forces to a patient suffering from a respiratory ailment. The vibratory patient support system includes a rigid support frame such as a bed... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6015394 | Tissue stimulation apparatus for wheelchairs and the like The present invention involves an apparatus for stimulating skin tissue of a nonambulatory individual in a wheelchair or other mobile apparatus. The pouch of the present invention contains a fluid medium which is connected to an agitator which generates t... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5902258 | Massage device A massaging device driven by a water wheel and having a plurality of fingers spread in concentric rings about an arched cover. The fingers are supported in and actuated by a rotating camming platform including a series of concentric camming surfaces with ... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5853005 | Acoustic monitoring system A transducer in communication with fluid in a pad held in close contact against a sound or movement source monitors acoustic signals transferred into the fluid. The signal pattern is monitored aurally and/or compared to predetermined reference patterns, a... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5827206 | Dry hydromassage chair An apparatus for performing dry hydromassage includes an assembly for supporting a user including a body having an opening formed therein with a membrane attached to the body in covering relation with the opening. Fluid reservoirs provided in fluid commun... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5792082 | Chair-type air massage device A chair-type air massage device which is capable of providing air massage to a user's whole body in a reclined position. The air massage device includes a backrest pivotally joined with a seat. Armrests are secured to both sides of the seat. A footrest is... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5695455 | Hydro-acoustic massage system and method A massage apparatus includes a flexible bladder filled with a fluid and a plurality of bladder displacement devices coupled to the flexible bladder for displacing the flexible bladder in accordance with a specified displacement plan. A signal source is co... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5606754 | Vibratory patient support system The present invention relates to a vibratory patient support system for providing therapeutic vibrational action or forces to a patient suffering from a respiratory ailment. The vibratory patient support system includes a rigid support frame such as a bed... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5314403 | Apparatus for the enhancement of the enjoyment of the extremely low frequency component of music A device for enhancing enjoyment of electronically reproduced music including a chair with liquid-filled bladders coupled to transducers such as electromagnetic driver assemblies responsive to audio-frequency electrical signals. A diaphragm of elastic she... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5255327 | Vibrostimulative device Disclosed is an improvement of a vibrostimulative device wherein the vibration from a vibration generator is transmitted to a vibratory member through a closed gas space, the improvement comprising providing a closed gas space of variable shape, and suppo... | 10/19/1993 |
| 4976256 | Body massage apparatus An apparatus for full length and localized massage of a user's body includes a bed structure having a housing defining an interior chamber, a liquid reservoir basin beneath the chamber, and an upwardly-facing opening horizontally across which a resilientl... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4884574 | Vibratory sauna A vibratory sauna having a cover rotatably connected to a lower housing that supports an elongate member adapted to support the torso of a person using the sauna. The cover forms a compartment that passes hot air over the torso by way of a blower mounted ... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4730604 | Arhythmic baby bed A baby bed is described which includes an air mattress connected to a bubble chamber consisting of a partially-filled container of fluid through which air is discharged and from which an arhythmic supply of air is supplied to the air mattress so that the ... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4635619 | Water massager means The invention relates to a novel enclosure means containing, or adapted to contain, a fluid pathway or channel. A fluid nozzle or jet is adapted to be affixed to an entry port to said fluid pathway. The nozzle, or jet, can be connected to a source of wate... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4346486 | Tranquilizing bed A mattress, adapted to benefit an occupant in the prone position, having a convexity in the head and torso support area, means for producing a rising and falling motion of the convex support surface, and a sound projecting means located within the convexi... | 08/31/1982 |
| 4258706 | Muscle-relaxing reclining chair A muscle-relaxing therapeutic reclining chair including a framework and an inclined body-receiving cushioned portion comprising a plurality of chamber-defining portions carrying liquid under controllable pressure therein and which in one preferred form ca... | 03/31/1981 |
