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Massaging device

Patent Number: 8439855
Publication Date: 2013-05-14
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A massaging device in the shape of a rod with an essentially cylindrical end element with a sleeve. The device has a flexible sleeve and a drive element to produce an oscillating deformation of the ...

Ankle rehabilitation device

Patent Number: 8439854
Publication Date: 2013-05-14
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An ankle therapy device provides variable loading on targeted muscles and tendons, by utilizing a variable length moment arm to which the load is attached, and having the ability to change the angle of the load with respect to the orientation of the user's foot. Thus, the device provides a variable resistance on the ankle muscles and tendons when the ankle is moved, and may target different muscles and tendons by changing the angle of the resistance. The device comprises a member to which ...

Electric moxibustion device

Patent Number: 8439853
Publication Date: 2013-05-14
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An electric moxibustion device includes a tubular case having a front end opening, a heater unit placed near the front end opening in the case, and a heatproof rubber cap removably attached to the front end of the case. The heater unit comprises a heat transfer metal plate and a heating element which is fixed on the back surface of the heat transfer metal plate and generates heat using power from an external power source or a battery. The cap and the case are configured for holding an ...

Walk assistance device

Patent Number: 8439852
Publication Date: 2013-05-14
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A walk assistance device comprises a thigh unit configured to be arranged on a thigh of the user, a shank unit configured to be arranged on a shank of the user, a foot unit configured to be arranged on a foot of the user, a knee position joint unit configured to couple the thigh unit and the shank unit in a swingable manner, and an ankle position joint unit configured to couple the shank unit and the foot unit in a swingable manner. The shank unit comprises a first replaceable member and a ...

Device for RF heating and mechanical massage of biological tissue

Patent Number: 8435194
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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A skin treatment device combines an RF treatment arrangement with a mechanical massage arrangement, preferably with the massage device in the form of an annular massage head encircling and rotating around the RF applicator. Also disclosed are configurations with a liquid dispenser for delivering a liquid to the skin under the device. According to one option, the skin contact surface of the RF applicator itself is provided in part by a rolling ball liquid ...

Method and apparatus for improved cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

Patent Number: 8435193
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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A cardio pulmonary CPR device and method provides enhanced circulation by an inventive sequence of states of chest compression and airway valve opening and closure. The embodiments of the invention produce enhanced circulation during cardiac arrest, while maintaining a degree of ventilation to the patient, including oxygen delivery in some embodiments. Some embodiments include mechanical compression units. Other embodiments include a compression sensor to detect manually delivered ...

Exercise device with knee rest

Patent Number: 8435192
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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An exercise device is disclosed. The exercise device includes an ankle rest structure and a housing. Within the housing, a drive mechanism is provided that is connected to the ankle rest structure. The drive mechanism moves the ankle rest in a reciprocating motion along a generally horizontal plane. The exercise device also includes a knee rest structure spaced away from the ankle rest and connected to the housing. In one embodiment, the knee rest is movable in a horizontal and vertical ...

Motion assist apparatus

Patent Number: 8425438
Publication Date: 2013-04-23
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A motion assist apparatus is provided with an attaching member that has a glove shape with finger portions and a middle hand portion that is attachable to one of hands of a user, a back-side actuator that is freely expanded and contracted, and bridged between a tip of each of the finger portions and the middle hand portion on the back side of the attaching member, and a palm-side actuator that is freely expanded and contracted, and bridged between the tip of each of the finger portions and ...

Physical rehabilitation apparatus

Patent Number: 8425437
Publication Date: 2013-04-23
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A physical therapy device, in one form, provides rotation, flexion and stretching to rehabilitate patients undergoing physical therapy. The physical rehabilitation apparatus can comprise a base and a track coupled to the base with the track configured to slide along the base. The apparatus can further comprise a bearing coupled to the track, the bearing allowing rotational movement about an axis substantially perpendicular to the track and a tread coupled to the bearing. In one form, the ...

Motion assistive device and maintenance management system for motion assistive device

Patent Number: 8425436
Publication Date: 2013-04-23
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An operating status of a motor in a drive unit is analyzed to extend the life of the motor. A wearable motion assistive device 1 includes a shoulder joint mechanism 5 and an elbow joint mechanism 6 for aiding a movement of the shoulder joint and the elbow joint, and a control unit 100 having a control circuit for controlling drive units 11 for the shoulder and elbow joint mechanisms 5 and 6. The control unit 100 controls the drive ...

Transducer cartridge for an ultrasound therapy head

Patent Number: 8425435
Publication Date: 2013-04-23
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A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to ...