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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7815583 | Body part treatment device with air diverter A device for applying treatment, or therapy, to a body part directs air efficiently and effectively to the body part by using an air diverter. In particular, a device for treating a body part, such as a massager, has one or more treatment areas positioned to deliver... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7353548 | Kit for portable whirlpool bath A kit for a portable hydrotherapy system includes a wheeled vessel having a handle at one end for easy transport, an insert configured for retaining components of a water circulator pump system when not in use, whereby the loaded insert is stored in the vessel with ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7293840 | Swimming pool furniture A swimming pool furniture having a vented assembly that can be submerged in an upright, stationary position on the bottom surface of the swimming pool allowing the user to access the furniture with his or her body partially submerged in the pool. The assembly includ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7238162 | Warm air massager A warm air massager for heating and massaging a body part includes a massage node which includes openings for directing streams of heated air to the body part being massaged. The body part is massaged by the reciprocating motion of the massage node produced by an in... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7169119 | Arthritic hand or foot treatment apparatus An arthritic hand or foot treatment apparatus and system for applying dried, pressurized and/or heated air to a user's hand or foot. ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7118589 | Light therapy equipment Apparatuses adopted to provide light therapy to regions of the body that cannot be conveniently exposed to the sun or conventional tanning equipment. Four embodiments of the invention include a tanning bed 10 with an adjustable leg support 12 that allo... | 10/10/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7037278 | Apparatus and method for pressure management having temperature controlled air flow An apparatus and method for alleviating excessive pressure development on a body area includes a cushion having bottom and top surfaces which are spaced apart. The top surface has a plurality of channels formed therethrough. A compressible inner layer is disposed be... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6946842 | Analytical instrument and processes An analytical instrument for analyzing biohazardous specimens is provided. The instrument provides means for exposing only the sample chamber to the containment area. A process for analyzing a biohazardous sample is also provided. ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6942289 | Water basins for heat strain reduction A chair with water basins for heat strain reduction purpose is disclosed. The chair is provided with built-in or attachable water basins at the armrest level for the user to immerse his forearms and hands in the basins while seating on the chair. Another embodiment ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6939366 | Sun bathing and sauna assembly An assembly for use as a sun bathing spa and as a sauna, which is constructed of light weight materials, so as to be portable for use in a yard outside of and near to a residence or otherwise and which includes an air conditioning system for comfort of a person lyin... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6936017 | Apparatus for treating diseases of human beings This invention provides apparatus for performing a combination of compensating and sucking chi. Generally, the device includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet; a first treating member connected to the inlet of the housing, having a terminal opening and a plu... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6805678 | Apparatus for foot therapy A foot treating apparatus comprising a basin that is adapted for accepting and containing bathing water and is shaped and arranged to accommodate two human feet within the bathing water. A steam generator is included and adapted to accept and contain steamable water... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6786878 | Warm air massager A warm air massager for heating and massaging a body part includes a massage node which includes openings for directing streams of heated air to the body part being massaged. The body part is massaged by the reciprocating motion of the massage node produced by an in... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6702767 | Multisensory stimulation system and method A multisensory stimulation system and method of use. The system includes a housing articulate on a support so as to align a marked viewport with an individual. The housing defines a viewing chamber which is an extension of a reflective light and image opt... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6673099 | Methods and devices for prevention of hypothermia in a mammal during prolonged exposure to extreme cold Methods and devices for preventing a change in the core body temperature of a mammal under cold conditions are provided. In the subject methods, a requirement for thermal energy input in said mammal is first detected. In response to the detection of this ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6602277 | Methods and devices for manipulating the themoregulatory status of a mammal Methods and devices for manipulating the thermoregulatory status of a mammal are provided. In the subject methods, thermal energy is transferred between the environment and both the thoracic/abdominal core body and head of the mammal. In general, such the... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6447538 | Control and detection of a condition between an inflatable thermal device and an air hose in a convective warming system A condition is detected between an inlet port of an inflatable thermal device, such as an inflatable thermal blanket, and an end of an air hose through which a flow of pressurized, thermally treated air is provided to the device by way of the inlet port. ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6402775 | High-efficiency cooling pads, mattresses, and sleeves Cooling pads, mattresses, and limb-comforming sleeves reduce a person's temperature by evaporative and/or conducting cooling. An open cell foam pad defines an internal air flow passages proceeding according to serpentine or other desired routing. The pad ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6168612 | Inflatable thermal blanket with a multilayer sheet An inflatable thermal blanket with a multilayer sheet and a method of use are disclosed for delivering thermally-controlled air to a person. The apparatus includes an inflatable structure formed from joining a first sheet and a second sheet. An inlet is p... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6126681 | Detection of a condition between an inflatable thermal device and an air hose in a convective warming system A condition is detected between an inlet port of an inflatable thermal device, such as an inflatable thermal blanket, and an end of an air hose through which a flow of pressurized, thermally treated air is provided to the device by way of the inlet port. ... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6022327 | Facial steamer machine with detachable function units The present invention provides a facial steamer machine with detachable function units, in which all kinds of skin care appliance are independently constructed into a plurality of function units which are adapted to incorporate with the facial steamer mac... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6001070 | Facial iron The present invention is a facial iron comprising a heating element and separate charging base. The facial iron heating element has a spoon shaped heating surface for applying heat to a users skin. The heating surface is attached to a handle having LED's ... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5639143 | Foot stool with foot warmer A foot stool with a top that opens up and has a foot warming device fastened to the underside of the top. The top is hinged to one side of the foot stool and opens up to a point where the top is at an angle to the side it is hinged to. At this point the u... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5501682 | Multi purpose vibrating foot stool A cosmetic foot stool for grooming and massaging the feet comprises a foot support mounted to a base with the foot support being adjustable in height with respect to the base in order that the user may position the foot support in such a way that it is co... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5441477 | Method and apparatus for treating a patient by electro/fluidized bed therapy Method and apparatus for treating a patient by electrotherapy and fluidized bed thermal therapy. A body portion of a patient is submerged in a fluidizable bed of solid particles, and the bed is selectively fluidized and de-fluidized as desired while contr... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5399147 | Continuous passive motion device for a braced limb A continuous passive motion (CPM) device for a limb having pivotally connected first and second body portions. A first carriage member receives the first body portion and is pivotally connected to a second carriage member which receives the second body po... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5358467 | Method for vacuum mechanothermal stimulation of the body surface A method of stimulation of a body surface with application of a fluid matter pressure over a part of the body surface, a mechanical pressure on local points of the body surface, and a temperature change of the part of the body surface, the method comprise... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5206896 | Immobilization of domestic animals in a bed of fluidizable solid particles Method and apparatus for immobilizing at least a portion of a domestic animal for treatment in which the portion of the animal is submerged in a fluidized bed of solid particles, and the bed de-fluidized to immobilize the portion of the domestic animal fo... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5101809 | Vibratory sauna A personalized sauna comprising an elongated, horizontally extending bed which is connected to a supporting pedestal. The bed is positioned at least partially within the pedestal and is designed to an individual in a horizontal position. The sauna also in... | 04/07/1992 |
| 4893615 | Oxygenation and relaxation cabin Oxygenation and relaxation cabin intended to be used in urban areas or in an environment where pollution is relatively high. The cabin is constituted by a closed enclosure provided with a lockable door (20) associated with a prepayment device (16) and inc... | 01/16/1990 |
| 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 |
| 4722326 | Vibratory therapeutic device An improved vibratory therapy device is provided for use in relieving muscular and/or joint discomfort, stress, and the like. The vibratory therapy device comprises a lightweight portable housing encasing a heater/vibrator assembly for imparting vibratory... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4712538 | 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 ... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4667658 | Thermotherapy technique A technique for applying therapeutic heat to a skin surface area of a patient whose threshold of sensitivity is determined by that temperature level of the heating medium to which the patient is continuously exposed, above which the patient experiences di... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4628908 | Air injection bath for therapeutic use This invention relates to an air injection bath for a therapeutic use, the bath comprising a tub having in its base air injection nozzles supplied by a turbine, heating and ozonizing devices being disposed in a box outside the safety perimeter of the bath... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4587959 | Hot and cold therapeutic applicator A single casing houses first and second blowers for expelling air through first and second outlet passages. One of the outlet passages incorporates a heater so that hot air can be expelled. The other passage is free of any heater so that cool air is expel... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4565188 | Vibratory sauna A vibratory sauna including a housing having a closure member associated therewith which comprises a base and continuous side wall. There is also provided resilient mounting means for mounting the support member in or on the housing and vibration means fo... | 01/21/1986 |
| 4498462 | Fluidized bed therapy apparatus An apparatus for therapeutic massage and therapy of body parts by immersion of the body parts in a fluidized solids bed.... | 02/12/1985 |
| 4497313 | Foot bath A foot bath including a bath body for containing hot water, in which a foot is to be inserted, the bath body having a cover having an opening therein. A ceramic layer and a heater are provided in the cover so that the heater heats the ceramic layer to pro... | 02/05/1985 |
