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| 8105254 | Apparatus and method for the conditioning of muscular fibrils reaction coordination capacity by means of a pressure wave, and aesthetic and therapeutic application thereof Apparatus and method for the conditioning of muscular fibrils by means of the application to a muscle in isometric contraction, a succession of mechanical pulses, where the apparatus includes means for the production of pressure pulses, means for the application of ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7819829 | Thrombus prevention apparatus and methods An apparatus and methods for the prevention or minimization of lower extremity venous thrombosis comprising an impedance component disposed at the proximal end of the lower extremity and a compression component disposed at the distal end of the lower extremity. The ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7641623 | System for compression therapy with patient support A system for compression therapy comprises a patient-support apparatus and a compression sleeve assembly that is coupleable to the patient-support apparatus. In some embodiments, the patient-support apparatus comprises a hospital bed; and in other embodiments, the p... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7618384 | Compression device, system and method of use Apparatus and methods for cyclically compressing the limb of a patient to improve blood flow in the limb. In one embodiment, a compression device includes a compressive section sized and shaped for extending around a portion of the limb for applying compressive pres... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7354410 | Compression treatment system A compression treatment system is provided that includes a first bladder supported about a limb. A second bladder is supported about the limb. The bladders are in fluid communication with a fluid source and the bladders are inflated such that the first bladder is in... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7325576 | Inflatable suction hose A flexible suction hose has supporting ribs that may be inflated to hold the hose open against suction for use and deflated to allow the suction hose to be folded or collapsed for storage and transportation. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7311680 | Optimal control of CPR procedure using hemodynamic circulation model A method for determining a chest pressure profile for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) includes the steps of representing a hemodynamic circulation model based on a plurality of difference equations for a patient, applying an optimal control (OC) algorithm to the... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7306568 | Method and device for treatment of edema A therapeutic pad system (200) is disclosed for the treatment of edema, wherein the pressure applied to the user by the pad encourages the proximal flow of lymph. A fluid is provided to one or more bladder-type pads (220) in the pad through an inlet po... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7273461 | Leg massager using air A leg massage using air is provided. The leg massager includes a U-shaped massaging portion, a supporting frame, an air tank, an air supply controller, a rotating plate, an optical sensor, an air pump, and a control unit. The control unit determines a rotation angle... | 09/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7258676 | Device and method for low pressure compression and valve for use in the system The present invention relates generally to compression devices and, more particularly to a method using air flow to close the exhaust valve in each sleeve, allows air to fill the sleeve to a pretuned pressure, and finally deflating the sleeve by letting the air flow... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7244225 | Devices and methods for non-invasively improving blood circulation Circulatory assistance is provided in a non-invasive procedure safely and effectively using a microprocessor of an external counter pulsation device programmed to control the actuation of any or all of a plurality of valves, each of which is mounted on and in fluid ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7225486 | Therapeutic seat cushion A therapeutic seat cushion for supporting a person remaining in a sitting position for a prolonged period of time, wherein the cushion is a generally rectangular body having a hollow interior with a plurality of generally radially extending partitions extending acro... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226428 | Air controlled massage system A massage system is provided that includes a motor, at least one bellows and at least one inflatable bladder connected to each bellows. Each bellows has an extended position and a retracted position, wherein operation of the motor causes each bellows to move between... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7214202 | Therapeutic apparatus for treating ulcers A method and apparatus for providing concurrent applications of intermittent pneumatic compression therapy and vacuum assisted closure therapy generally comprises a wound dressing for introduction of a negative pressure into a wound on a patient's foot and a foot wr... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207958 | Air controlled massage system with motorized drive mechanism A massage system is provided that includes a motor having an output shaft and at least one sliding block connected to the output shaft. The massage system also includes at least one bellows. Each bellows is connected to a corresponding one of the sliding blocks and ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207953 | Massage therapy vest A wearable massage apparatus is formed from a main body having a first side. At least one massage head is positioned on the first side of the body. The apparatus further includes an arrangement for securing the main body to a user. A control module is connected to t... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207959 | Thrombus prevention apparatus and methods An apparatus and methods for the prevention or minimization of lower extremity venous thrombosis comprising an impedance component disposed at the proximal end of the lower extremity and a compression component disposed at the distal end of the lower extremity. The ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7195604 | Massage machine with recess having a bottom wall and opposite side walls that are inflatable An object of the invention is to provide a massage unit wherein means for massaging the affected part of the person to be treated is provided with means for moving the affected part so as to give massage to a desired position. The massage unit of the inventio... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7143782 | Pressure regulator module for controlling a gas A pressure regulator module for controlling a gas is provided, which includes a chamber, at least one gas inlet, and at least one gas outlet. In addition, a proportional valve operating essentially according to the pressure-equalization principle is post-connected t... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7134988 | Exercise aid An exercise aid which includes an inflatable body which has an outer surface, and at least one inflatable component on at least part of the outer surface. ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7121808 | High frequency air pulse generator An improved air pulse generator produces high frequency chest wall oscillations (HFCWO) and includes means for internal heat dissipation. Internal heat generated by an internal diaphragm motor is dissipated by having a portion of the air chamber associated with the ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7114783 | Specialized seating apparatus The present invention provides a seating apparatus having an adjustable level of firmness. The seating apparatus comprises a base, an inflatable element arranged on the base, and a cover covering the inflatable element. Access means in communication with the inflata... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7093898 | Portable air-pressure applying assembly for seats An air-pressure applying assembly for a seat, having an occupant holding portion, for selectively applying a desired pressure to the body of a seat occupant. This assembly includes an air-bag assembly, an air-pressure source, an inlet-conduit assembly, an exhaust va... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7076993 | Leakage detection method for a pressurised medical appliance A method for detecting leakage in a pressurised medical appliance prior to normal operation, the system including an air compressor and an inflatable bag or bladder coupled to the air compressor through the intermediary of a fill valve allowing air to pass to the bl... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7074177 | High-efficiency external counterpulsation apparatus and method for performing the same An external counterpulsation apparatus has an efficient cuff and bladder system. Embodiments of this system generally allow effective treatment at lower pressures and a reduced total body surface area being compressed. An accurate and reliable combination of automat... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066897 | Pad assembly for use with swinging exerciser A pad assembly includes an air-filled base having an air-filled first bladder and an air-filled second bladder connected to a top of the base. A first liquid-filled part is rested in a recessed area in the first bladder and a second liquid-filled part is rested in a... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063676 | Automatic portable pneumatic compression system An automatic portable ambulant miniaturized system for applying pneumatic pressure to a body limb including a portable ambulant hand-held fluid source unit, a conduit for delivering fluid generated by the unit, and a sleeve coupled to the conduit and adapted to enve... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7060044 | Massage device for attaching onto users A massage device includes a mat device having a chamber formed between two layers for receiving fluid and for supporting users, and having a groove formed in the middle portion for engaging onto the users' heads and for attaching the mat device onto the users. A con... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7044924 | Massage device A massage device for massaging a body part of a person in an unsupervised and unattended setting. The massage device includes a garment, shaped to provide a snug fit and having a plurality of bladders arranged along the garment to massage the body part. An inflation... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040705 | Seat headrest An adjustable headrest that provides both support and comfort to the user and one that can be used in connection with furniture including household and office furniture and also in connection with various types of passenger vehicles. The headrest includes slide mean... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7037280 | Foot massaging system A submerge massaging system controlled by a no-moving part backload responsive fluidic switch. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7008390 | Perforating vein massage device The device for massaging a lower leg comprises a base pad (2) arranged in an area of the sole and a bladder (1) arranged in the region of the lower leg. A tubular connection is provided between the inner spaces of the base pad (2) and of the bla... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7001384 | Method and apparatus for facilitating the healing of bone fractures A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating bone fractures by the application of intermittent pneumatic compression. The period of compression is sufficient to induce venous stasis at the fracture site. The period of recovery can be about half the period of co... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6979305 | Apparatus and method for treating carpal tunnel syndrome An apparatus for treating carpal tunnel syndrome in a patient's hand includes a bilateral housing for receiving the patient's right or left hand with two bottom capture regions for capturing and retaining the thenar and hypothenar regions of the patient's hand. The ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6969361 | Leg massage device A leg massage device which comprises a power transmission means having an adjusting stand disposed on a chair. On the adjusting stand a driving shaft is defined having a lateral end connected to a power supplier. Two rollers are coaxially disposed at both ends of th... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6966884 | Lymphedema treatment system A method of body manipulation in furtherance of treating lymphedema is provided. A wrap, adapted to fit about a body extremity and having a trunk region, and limb regions, and a plurality of compartments distributed throughout the regions, is provided and applied to... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6960226 | Apparatus for relieving the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis Apparatus for relieving the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis comprises a fabric envelope having on one surface a plurality of projections and on an opposed surface, one or more strips of a hook and loop-type fastener sold under the trademark Velcro® or similar mate... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6960159 | Self-operated mini therapeutic device for venous thrombus prophylaxis A self-operated mini therapeutic device for venous thrombus prophylaxis, including plural “Z” shape air passages and plural magnets defined in an air cushion, a mouth of the respective air passages connected to diverting valve via pipes, the diverting valve conn... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6953440 | Automatic apparatus and method for treating carpal tunnel syndrome The apparatus of the present invention stretches the carpal ligament and the flexor retinaculum, as well as the superficial structures and muscles of the hand, in a safe manner under precise control of the patient or a healthcare professional. A first embodiment of ... | 10/11/2005 |
