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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7052167 | Therapeutic devices and methods for applying therapy Therapeutic devices and methods for applying therapy. In an exemplary embodiment, a therapeutic device generally includes one or more light sources for emitting therapeutic light. The therapeutic device can also include means for applying hot therapy and/or cold the... | 05/30/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6904624 | Sauna A sauna is provided that has a steam device and a mist device for providing steam and mist to a user. The steam device can heat a portion of the liquid to increase efficiency. The mist device can vibrate the liquid to provide the mist. ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6872219 | Reconstructive vascular treatment apparatus and method A vascular treatment apparatus, comprising a chair, a horizontal housing and a retractable cover. The cover has hot and cold fluid dispensers whereby alternating and pulsating sprays of hot fluid and cold fluid treat a patient. The housing section also includes hot ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6782566 | Enclosure comprising a functional bathtub underneath a hood An enclosure including a quasi-bathtub embedded in a structure and underneath a treatment hood has a shallow, substantially rectangular, practically flat bottom and a longitudinal basin extending from the head side. The basin is and has less depth than the tub. Air ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6623511 | Chromatherapy shower system A personalized therapeutic compartment includes a horizontal bed for supporting a person to be treated, and has a shower system with a plurality of shower nozzles arrayed above the bed so that a person can have a therapeutic shower while lying on the bed.... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6527796 | Method and apparatus for burning calories An apparatus for burning calories of an individual. The apparatus includes a cooling mechanism adapted to cool the individual's temperature. The apparatus includes a controlling mechanism for controlling the rate at which the cooling mechanism cools the i... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6293963 | Water energizing device for shower bath A water energizing device for shower bath comprising a far infrared rays emitting material that provides a means for enhancing the health conditions of human beings through a medium of water running through the far infrared irradiation zone formed by the ... | 09/25/2001 |
| 5996140 | Device for washing human body A device for washing a user sitting in or reclining on a wheelchair including an open-bottomed, double-walled housing defining a washing chamber therein and having a top wall opposite the open bottom, opposing side walls, a front wall and a rear opening o... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5441529 | Therapeutic bathing apparatus A therapeutic bathing device for cleansing the skin of impurities through the incorporation of ozone into a water spray bath consisting of heated demineralized ultra pure water. The bathing device consists of a two piece enclosure having a top portion whi... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5228150 | Patient bathing apparatus A patient bathing apparatus includes an upper and lower semi-cylindrical shell, wherein the shell is mounted to a matrix of nozzles respectively within each shell, the nozzles in fluid communication with a fluid source to direct a bathing spray onto a pat... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5136735 | Immobile patient shower and skin care unit A shower and skin care unit for immobile patients. A case open at one end receives a shower-type gurney with the patient lying supine thereon with his head extending outwardly outside the open end of the case. Multiple shower heads deliver water and/or sk... | 08/11/1992 |
| 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 |
| 5069207 | Physiotherapy healthy device A physiotherapy device includes a bed structure having a horizontally disposed upper plate with a plurality of orifices. An apertured plate which forms a network having apertures rests on the upper plate. A plurality of spray nozzles are mounted below res... | 12/03/1991 |
| 4964181 | Combined shower head and waterproof tape deck The combination of a shower head attachment having spaced pulsating shower heads to deliver water in pulses at spaced locations of the user's body. A waterproof radio tape player containing a pre-recorded tape of instructions for use in hydrotherapy or fo... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4866859 | Transducerized pressurized hot-vapor spraying device In a preferred embodiment, a commercial dry-cleaning or pressing apparatus has a perforated horizontal substrate with a heated pressing iron pivotably mounted thereon for lowering onto and pressing a garment positioned on the upper face of the perforated ... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4838456 | Enclosed vapor dispensing apparatus and method A dispensing apparatus and method for spraying the hands of a person is provided. The apparatus includes a housing having a plurality of walls forming a chamber for the hands and having an opening for inserting the hands into the chamber. The apparatus ha... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4829608 | Showers A shower incorporates a translucent wall, and behind the wall is mounted an assembly of lamps for directing ultraviolet radiation into the shower so as to tan the occupant. The lamps are mounted on a frame which may be withdrawn from behind the wall by mo... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4572165 | Hydrokinetic injector, particularly for balneotherapeutic applications The present invention relates to a hydrokinetic injector, particularly for balneotherapeutic applications. It comprises a cylindrical pipe (10) of substantially circular internal section, a first end (12) of which is equipped with means of connection to a... | 02/25/1986 |
| 4426745 | Ablutionary shower systems An automatic drain-off valve for an ablutionary shower system is provided at the lowest point of the supply pipe at or from the shower control or mixing valve to the shower spray head. The drain valve (30) comprises a body (1) having a chamber (7) in whic... | 01/24/1984 |
| 4424598 | Multi-mode bath module Bath module includes a shell-like housing defining interiorly a tub/shower facility wherein whirlpool, steam, tanning and mist functions or modes of operation are selectable through actuation of pneumatic controls located therein. The preferred embodiment... | 01/10/1984 |
| 4341183 | Veterinary apparatus A typical embodiment of the invention provides a means for applying a therapeutic liquid spray to the leg of a horse. A plastic bucket, for example, contains a top header and a bottom header joined in fluid communication by means of pivotally mounted spra... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4300556 | Facial beauty device A facial beauty device attainable, in addition to facial sauna effect with a heated and highly moistened atmosphere, a facial skin washing effect by means of water spray and simultaneously both facial skin tightening and massaging effects accompanying inh... | 11/17/1981 |
| 4289152 | Nail cleaner A fingernail cleaning apparatus has a housing with an aperture for inserting a finger. A pump mounted on the housing has an intake port connecting the pump to the housing and a discharge port. A nozzle member is connected to the discharge port, has a disc... | 09/15/1981 |
| 4287618 | Portable therapeutic sitz-bath, shower and bidet combination A combination sitz bath, sitz shower, bidet and warm air unit. A portable unit comprises a U-shaped toilet seat supported at a sitting height by a hollow rigid construction having an open bottom. Adjustably positioned below said seat is a shower head alig... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4237561 | Sedentary bathing system A sedentary bathing system utilizes a seat and back reclinably mounted to it so as to form a chair; associated with the chair is a perforated pipe for spraying water on a subject sitting in the chair.... | 12/09/1980 |
| 4223668 | Face massager A cosmetic mask in the shape of a cone and made of transparent slightly flexible material, adapted to fit in watertight engagement around the face of a user; a nose hole is provided, having an opening in the top surface of the mask and a bulbous portion a... | 09/23/1980 |
| 4119439 | Nail cleaner A nail cleaner for use in such areas as hospitals where sanitary conditions require cleaning beneath a person's fingernails, beauty salons, food, drug, electronic industries where hand cleaniness is required. The cleaner may also be used for industrial an... | 10/10/1978 |
| 4099522 | Hydrotherapy apparatus and method for exercising the veins of the leg and foot An apparatus and method for exercising the smooth muscles of the superficial veins of the legs and feet provide for supporting the patient in a reclining supine position with legs held horizontally in a relaxed condition over a water collecting pan. Surfa... | 07/11/1978 |
| 4055863 | Apparatus for bathing persons A bathing apparatus for washing persons bedridden or unable to bathe themselves which apparatus has a body enclosure with lowerable side panels whereby persons can easily be placed in position for washing.... | 11/01/1977 |
