367results about "Hydraulic massage" patented technology

An organ assist system having a closed fluid system having a ring-shaped prosthetic contactively surrounding at least a portion of a body part, including bladders adapted for selectable dilation and contraction in response to varying fluid pressure therewithin, a fluid pump, and apparatus for pressurizing the bladders; and a control unit for controlling operation of at least the fluid pump; pressure sensors within the fluid system; a power source, and shut off valves. The pressurization apparatus includes pressure cells arranged in an array, each pressure cell having a shut-off valve at its inlet, and a shut-off valve at its outlet, the shut-off valves being controlled by the control unit such that the pressurization apparatus is operable to provide a range of pressurizations to the bladders of the prosthetic for applying a controlled variable pressurizing effect to the body part thereby.

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for treating apnea by controlled delivery of a swallow stimulus to a subject in which apnea is detected. In the systems and method, burst electrical or mechanical stimulation to one or more swallow-related nerves and / or muscles can be timed for delivery between the expiratory phase of the respiration cycle, following detection of an apneic event in the subject.

A portable relaxation therapy massage device for administering spray fluid therapy to the head comprised of: 1) A helmet that fits over the head with multiple spray jets; 2) A reservoir for holding various therapeutic liquids and substances, such as water and ice; 3) A first pump for pumping the therapeutic liquids in the reservoir to the helmet to be sprayed onto the head and neck of the user; and, 4) A second pump for returning the expelled liquids back to the reservoir for subsequent reuse. The interior of the helmet also includes a multiplicity of sources of colored light to provide craniofacial chromotherapy. In combination, spray fluid therapy and chromotherapy provide a relaxing and refreshing stimulative experience for the head.

Devices and methods for tissue treatment produce a mechanical stimulation therapy and electromagnetic field therapy. The mechanical stimulation therapy provides stimulation of blood circulation and stimulates treated cells. The electromagnetic field enables thermal treatment of tissue. Combination of both therapies improves soft tissue treatment, mainly connective tissue in the skin area and fat reduction.

A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and / or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and / or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

A skin care device includes a suction nozzle for drawing and removing sebum or other impurities from a user's skin while contacting the skin, a suction pump for generating a suction force for the suction nozzle, a mist nozzle, provided at a position around the suction nozzle, for spraying liquid, a liquid storage tank for storing the liquid to be supplied to the mist nozzle, a liquid supply pump for supplying the liquid in the liquid storage tank to the mist nozzle, and a drive motor for operating the suction pump and the liquid supply pump at the same time. Further, the suction pump and the liquid supply pump are disposed opposite to each other.

Certain therapies involving delivering materials, such as light absorbing particles, to the surface of a subject's skin. Thereafter, the movement of the material into skin structures, such as follicles, is facilitated by a mechanical device such as a massager. The present application describes certain devices useful in such therapies.

A water pump directs a jet or focused stream of water at a water-proof flexible membrane adapted to stimulate a female genital area. The water, re-circulating in a closed system inside a casing, may be heated, pulsed, swirled, and directed in a steady stream. The device may be held by hand or used hands free on a base or strapped to the body.

A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and / or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.

In order to provide a work area that is as large as possible, and to shield off the environment, and in order to simultaneously provide for a mobile application, the discharge nozzle (11) and the suction opening (12) are disposed in a protective cover (6, 6′, 6″, 6′″). The protective cover (6, 6′, 6″, 6′″) and the body parts of the patient conjointly form a defined vacuum-sealed work chamber (8). The protective cover is made of a transparent material.

A skin care device includes a suction nozzle for drawing and removing sebum or other impurities from a user's skin while contacting the skin, a suction pump for generating a suction force for the suction nozzle, a mist nozzle, provided at a position around the suction nozzle, for spraying liquid, a liquid storage tank for storing the liquid to be supplied to the mist nozzle, a liquid supply pump for supplying the liquid in the liquid storage tank to the mist nozzle, and a drive motor for operating the suction pump and the liquid supply pump at the same time. Further, the suction pump and the liquid supply pump are disposed opposite to each other.

A massage device is disclosed. The massage device comprises a hot and cold compress member, a circulating water tank, a heat conducting member, a water bag, a first circulating pump, a first circulating pipe, a fastening plate, a control body, and a second circulating pipe. It may prevent from rustiness or leakage and unstable structure, and further achieve the effect of quick heat dissipation.

The invention discloses an exercise instrument for preventing deep venous thrombosis of lower limbs. The exercise instrument for preventing deep venous thrombosis of lower limbs comprises a casing, the upper end of the casing is provided with two sliding grooves with corresponding positions, a measuring side wall of the casing is respectively provided with a first device chamber and a sliding plugchamber, the side wall of the casing is fixedly connected to a driving motor, one end of an output shaft of the driving motor located in the first device chamber is fixedly connected to a first bevelgear, the inner wall of the first device chamber is rotatably connected to a driving wheel, the side wall of the driving wheel is coaxially fixedly connected to a second bevel gear meshed with the first bevel gear, the upper end of the casing is provided with a first groove communicated with the first device chamber, and the inner walls of the two sliding grooves are rotatably connected to parallelly-arranged first reciprocating lead screws. The exercise instrument for preventing deep venous thrombosis of lower limbs can massage the foot sole and instep to achieve a function of stimulating limb nerves, an ankle joint is protected from stiffness deformation, the foot drop is effectively prevented, and the rehabilitation of a patient is promoted.

The present invention relates to devices for dermatology and more particularly to fluid enhanced skin treatment system for skin rejuvenation that can optionally use an abrasive probe for removing epidermal layers while contemporaneously providing for the infusion of therapeutic fluids into the skin.

The present invention provides a nozzle capable of easily removing an aspiration object (residual solidified object) and an aspirator equipped with such a nozzle. This nozzle is connected to the aspirator and is used to aspirate the aspiration object. The nozzle comprises: a nozzle body including an opening, which can be opposed to a surface with the residual aspiration object, and a suction port for aspirating the aspiration object; and a liquid injection mechanism, which is provided at the nozzle body, for ejecting liquid toward the aspiration object.

A leg water-spouting device of the present invention comprises a foot-front water spouting section for spouting water toward the foot-front side of a user and a water-spouting section direction moving mechanism for reciprocating the destination of water spouting of the foot-front water spouting section along the longitudinal direction of the foot and more preferably, it has a plurality of spouts arranged side by side in the foot instep width direction in use for each of the right and left feet or the pressure of water spouting received by the water arriving point is changed according to the position of movement of the moving water arriving point or the water spouting amount is changed according to the position of movement of the moving water arriving point. According to the above construction, such a leg water-spouting device can be provided that the sensory receptors existing on the skin are effectively stimulated and greater comfort can be obtained.

A reduced pressure treatment appliance is provided for enclosing and providing reduced pressure treatment to an object or a portion of an object. In some embodiments, the reduced pressure treatment appliance may be used to treat wounds and other conditions, such as lymphedema, varicose veins, venous insufficiency and stasis, and other infirmities. In other embodiments, the appliance may be used to provide reduced pressure (or vacuum) treatment for non-medical purposes. In some embodiments, the appliance comprises a flexible chamber and a collapsible frame that may be collapsed while the appliance is not in use. In yet other embodiments, the appliance also includes a vacuum system to supply reduced pressure to the volume within the chamber, a pressurized fluid system to inflate the collapsible frame, a drainage system to remove fluids from the appliance, and a treatment port and a forced entry treatment system to introduce fluids and other treatment instrumentalities into the volume within the chamber. In still other embodiments, the chamber is designed for use with distal extremital portions of a body. In further embodiments, the appliance also comprises a semi-permeable liner positioned between the chamber and the portion of a body to be treated. Finally, methods are provided for using various embodiments of the appliance.

The present invention provides for a facial wetting apparatus having a substantially concave portion generally contoured to receive a user's face therein and including airway means adapted for communication with a user's mouth for breathing purposes, the device further being arranged to present water to the user's face when received in the device and such that the water presentation can continue and in a readily controlled manner without compromising the user's breathing which continues by way of the airway means.

The present invention relates to devices for dermatology and more particularly to fluid enhanced skin treatment system for skin rejuvenation that can optionally use an abrasive probe for removing epidermal layers while contemporaneously providing for the infusion of therapeutic fluids into the skin.

The present invention discloses a massage shower that can achieve the dynamic switch of the water flow, it comprises a hollow essential body, a oblique water body, a impeller that is under the said oblique water body, a face cover component that has the effluent holes and a moving plate used to switch the effluent holes of different areas in the face cover component, the said impeller and the said moving plate are connected through a differential gearing transmission retarding mechanism. The said massage shower can achieve the dynamic switch of different effluent holes on the face cover of the shower during the using process, and achieve excellent massage effect.

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for treating apnea by controlled delivery of a swallow stimulus to a subject in which apnea is detected. In the systems and method, burst electrical or mechanical stimulation to one or more swallow-related nerves and / or muscles can be timed for delivery between the expiratory phase of the respiration cycle, following detection of an apneic event in the subject.

A portable hydro massage device for submersion in a body of water containing a female user, i.e. a bathtub, provides a local massage to the labium region and a focused stimulant to the female user's clitoris thereby resulting in a superior sensation to the entire body promoting an overall euphoric state and calming effect. The apparatus employs a saddle shaped housing, where the buttocks are placed, and a saddle horn for controlling the stimulus. Disposed within the midsection of the saddle horn is a hydro jet with a driven flow from a circulating water pump that draws suction from the main body of water. The hydro jet is adjustable in pressure and a method is provided for aeration of the water discharged to allow for a rhythmic pulsation effect. The saddle horn may be held and the lower body positioned as needed to focus the discharged stream from the hydro jet to the desired point of the pelvic region.

A water outlet valve core of a wall mounted shower head and a water output device each includes an inlet, two outlets, an annular channel, and a flow channel. Water enters the water outlet valve core through the inlet, and most of the water passes through the flow channel and flows out of the outlets. The remaining water passing through the flow channel then enters the annular channel, and is mixed with the most of the water out of the flow channel to flow out of the outlets. Based on concepts of jet switching within a same element, strong water flow and weak water flow switch alternatively to implement the effect of hydro massage, such that conventional rotor-type shower heads won't be easily stuck or worn out to cause loss of massage functions.

A hand-held muscle massager, comprising a massage body (10), a massage head (20), a main handle (30) and an auxiliary handle (40), wherein the main handle (30) and the auxiliary handle (40) are simultaneously connected to a handle connecting end (12), the hand-held muscle massager further comprising a driving motor (110), a piston-type moving head (120) and a connecting rod assembly (130), the massage body (10) has a body inner cavity (61) which is provided with a motion opening (62), the main handle (30) is provided with a main handle inner cavity (63), and the auxiliary handle (40) is provided with a auxiliary handle inner cavity (64), the body inner cavity (61), the main handle inner cavity (63) and the auxiliary handle inner cavity (64) are communicated with each other to form a ventilation and heat dissipation passage.

An eye massaging device comprises a main body, a water bag, a control unit, a cover, and a fixing ring. The temperature of the circulating water tank may be sensed by a thermal sensor and then feedback the temperature signal to a microprocessor. The microprocessor may control to drive a heating member to increase temperature and stop increasing temperature so as to effectively control the operation temperature and prevent from transient blindness resulting from being not able to effectively control the temperature.

A showerhead assembly includes a cup and a showerhead. The cup is attached to the showerhead to concentrate a stream of water so that a user is able to enjoy a massaging effect when the stream of water impacts the user's body.

A therapeutic apparatus, which treats fatigue of the whole body, is provided. A plurality of speakers / sensors which apply an oscillating pressure to a subject are provided. An airtight chamber and a vacuum pump unit, which change the subject into the state of a negative pressure from the atmospheric pressure, are provided. A control unit adjusts distribution of the oscillating pressure by the output of each speaker / sensor is provided. Further, the control unit adjusts each speaker / sensor, in order that the oscillating pressure of a same extent is applied to a plurality of parts of the body, simultaneously. Thereby, the whole body of the subject can recover from fatigue.

A disposable spa apparatus has a flexible laminate from which liquid such as water may be emitted. The laminate is bonded to form channels, and may be connected to a pre-pressurized liquid supply. The apparatus may be used in the shower or bath, and may have a dispenser for dispensing additives into the liquid before it is emitted from the apparatus.

This invention relates to a therapeutic shower device, having hand-held means for convenient control of water temperature, for an acupunctural water treatment by delivering sharp pointy jet water streams on a person's acupuncture points and repeatedly alternating hot and cold water of pre-set temperatures. The therapeutic shower device comprises a main flow line connected to water systems; an adjustable water dispenser comprising a distribution line, a plurality of self-supporting hoses, and nozzle assemblies; a diverter valve; and a supporter to support and fix the distribution line. The advantages of the present invention are: (1) the therapeutic shower device provides an acupunctural treatment; (2) the therapeutic shower device can be conveniently installed to an existing water system; and (3) water temperature can be repeatedly altered between hot and cold at pre-set temperatures every ten to thirty seconds while using the therapeutic shower device by manipulating a hand switch.