Surgery: kinesitherapy inventions 09/07

20070225620 - Portable arm exoskeleton for shoulder rehabilitation: The present invention relates to an exoskeleton interface apparatus that parallels human arm motion and is comprised of a serial assemblage of five powered linkages and joints based at a rigid support structure worn on the torso of the human subject. Such apparatus generates shoulder rotation using three orthogonal revolute... Agent: Craig R. Carignan

20070225622 - Vibration training apparatus for linearly changing vibration amplitude: A vibration training apparatus includes a base, a swinging link rod module and a driving mechanism. The swinging link rod module installed on the base has a driving mechanism for driving several swinging link rods for a link rod movement. An eccentric transmission shaft driven by a motor drives the... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20070225618 - Acoustical-based tissue resuscitation: Acoustical-based methods that increase tissue oxygenation, and equipment for carrying out the methods, are provided. The methods involve exposing tissue to low frequency sound in order to increase blood flow in the tissue, and hence oxygenation of the tissue. The methods may be used to treat or prevent disorders related... Agent: Whitham, Curtis & Christofferson & Cook, P.C.

20070225619 - Apparatus and method of removing occlusions using ultrasonic medical device operating in a transverse mode: A method for removing an occlusion is provided comprising introducing a transverse mode ultrasonic probe into a blood vessel, positioning the probe in proximity to the occlusion, and transmitting ultrasonic energy to the probe, until the occlusion is removed. The probe has a small cross-sectional lumen and is articulable for... Agent: Fish & Richardson PC

20070225621 - Message apparatus: The Invention relates to a massaging and skin suction apparatus for smoothing the skins surface caused by fat irregularities associated with cellulite fat tissues; comprising of two, stationary and distinct positioning rollers which provide massaging, while suction from a 12 Amp vacuum cleaner pulls skin between rollers; providing a push,... Agent: Courtney Sebastian

20070225623 - Synchronizing chest compression and ventilation in cardiac resuscitation: Apparatus for automatic delivery of chest compressions and ventilation to a patient, the apparatus including: a chest compressing device configured to deliver compression phases during which pressure is applied to compress the chest and decompression phases during which approximately zero pressure is applied to the chest a ventilator configured to... Agent: Fish & Richardson PC

20070225624 - Massage chair: A massage chair of the present invention is adapted to give a massage to a user (M) using a massaging element (1) attached to a massaging unit (2). The massage chair comprises a body-shape-information acquisition section (3a) for acquiring body-shape information of the user (M) based on loads imposed on... Agent: Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C

20070225625 - Nerve treatment apparatus and method: Nerve treatment/mobilization apparatuses are configured to mobilize a user's peripheral nervous system. The nerve treatment apparatus includes a back support, a pair of force applying members and a neck cradle. Additional optional attachments include upper body nerve mobilization tracks and a lower peripheral nerve mobilization device.... Agent: Renner Otto Boisselle & Sklar, LLP

20070225626 - Apparatus and method for therapeutically treating damaged tissues, bone fractures, osteopenia or osteoporosis: Apparatus and methods for therapeutically treating at least a portion of a body. Apparatus and methods according to various embodiments of the disclosure include a platform for supporting at least a portion of a body. The platform includes at least one plate, a drive lever supported from the plate, and... Agent: Carter, Deluca, Farrell & Schmidt, LLP

20070225627 - Massaging method and apparatus: A method of massaging a user's back and/or spine includes: —a) providing a frame (10) on which at least two rows of massage elements (27) are mounted, the frame (10) including handles (23, 24) that can be grasped manually, b) mounting the frame (10) on the back of the user... Agent: Melvin I. Stolz

20070225628 - Massage attachment for motor-driven foot care apparatus: A massage attachment for a motor-driven foot care apparatus is disclosed. The massage attachment has a coupling piece attached torsion tight onto a driving shaft of the foot care apparatus. A central core bar is connected to the coupling piece and receives the rotational movement of the driving shaft directly.... Agent: Rick Martin Patent Law Offices Of Rick Martin, PC

20070219471 - System for percutaneously administering reduced pressure treatment using balloon dissection: A reduced pressure delivery system for applying a reduced pressure to a tissue site includes a manifold delivery tube having at least two lumens and a manifold having a plurality of flow channels. The manifold is disposed within a first of the lumens of the manifold delivery tube. A balloon... Agent: Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Attn: Legal Department Intellectual Property

20070219470 - System and method for providing therapeutic treatment using a combination of ultrasound, electro-stimulation and vibrational stimulation: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing therapeutic treatment using vibrational stimulation, ultrasound stimulation and electro-stimulation. The combined therapeutic treatment allows for more flexible and effective treatment of bone-loss related and other ailments and conditions by providing one or a combination of vibrational, ultrasound and/or electro-stimulation to a patient.... Agent: Carter, Deluca, Farrell & Schmidt, LLP

20070219472 - Exsangunation device and method: A device for exsanguination from the hand and/or arm is described. In one embodiment, the device includes a gripping portion gripped by the hand of a patient holding the device. There is a cupped portion, and a roll of elastic wrapping material. The cupped portion has an inner space for... Agent: Woodard, Emhardt, Moriarty, Mcnett & Henry LLP

20070219473 - Non-invastive apparatus and method for dynamic motion therapy in a weightless environment: A non-invasive apparatus for dynamic motion therapy in a weightless environment include a vibration table having a non-rigidly supported platform for generating resonant vibration and for externally transferring vibrations to the musculoskeletal system, and ankle belts or other securing means to secure a person to the vibration table. The method... Agent: Carter, Deluca, Farrell & Schmidt, LLP

20070219474 - Messaging device: A massaging device includes a housing including a recessed top and a channel in the recessed top; a motor having an eccentric shaft securely mounted in the channel; a vibration member mounted on the motor; a massaging pad mounted on the vibration member; and a plurality of rubber cylinders mounted... Agent: Bruce H. Troxell Suite 1404

20070213644 - Method and apparatus to enhance attention in people suffering from attention deficit disorder, autism an sensory integration disorders: The present invention provides a method and apparatus enabling non-invasive treatment of individuals affected by attention disorders, autism and sensory integration disorders and related dysfunctions (“Attention Disorders”). More particularly the present invention is developed as a classroom accommodation enabling individuals to exercise skating like motions while comfortably sitting down resulting... Agent: Pacific Pediatric Supply LLC

20070213645 - System and method for surface acoustic wave treatment of medical devices: Methods and systems are provided for treatment of medical devices using surface acoustic waves (SAW) of Rayleigh, “pseudo” Rayleigh and Lamb type. In some embodiments, use of such SAW is controlled such that relative velocity of bacteria is achieved wherein the vibration amplitude of the bacteria is smaller than a... Agent: Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer, LLP

20070213646 - Pillow for generating vibration and a negative ion: The present relates to the functional semicircle pillar-shaped pillow which self-vibrating with a proper strength to massage the scalp and promote the blood circulation as well as self-generating a negative ion for a long time and purifying a circumstance air to make promotion of health, the semicircle pillar-shaped pillow of... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20070213647 - Dental hygiene apparatus: A dental hygiene apparatus is disclosed for use in combination with a shower head of the type that discharges a pulsating stream of water through at least one discharge port. In one embodiment, a discharge cone having a socket surrounds the at least one discharge port. A water supply input... Agent: Scott T. Griggs

20070208281 - Process and apparatus for soft tissue manipulation: A vacuum pump apparatus for neurovascular restructuring of soft tissue includes at least two vacuum pumps connected to separate vacuum suction cups. The vacuum pumps are independently adjustable to a certain level of vacuum, as well as, hold time and release time. The vacuum suction cups are applied to areas... Agent: Kelly Lowry & Kelley, LLP

20070208280 - Ultrasound bandage: Ultrasound bandages and ultrasound transducer array bandages are provided herein to accelerate the healing of wounds by positioning the ultrasound transducer array bandages adjacent to a wound and generating ultrasonic pulses. The ultrasonic bandages generally include a backing layer and a transducer material disposed on at least a portion of... Agent: Chief Patent Counsel Smith & Nephew, Inc.

20070208282 - Body shaking device: A body shaking device includes a base with a driving unit received therein which drives two eccentric shafts. Each eccentric shaft is connected with a transmission unit which includes a first plate and a second plate which is located higher than the first plate. The two transmission units are pivotable... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20070208283 - Muscle stimulation and massage apparatus: A muscle stimulation and massage device comprises a footplate (3), a column (2) and a vibration unit (1). The footplate (3) circumscribes a rectangular surface. Rollers and/or skids (32) are arranged in the region of the corners of the rectangular surface. The column (2) stands on the footplate (3). The... Agent: Speckman Law Group PLLC

20070208284 - Body massage apparatus: A body massager is disclosed with a housing having a longitudinal axis and an external contact surface for receiving a portion of a body of a user. A longitudinal guide is mounted in the housing with a carriage cooperating with the guide for translation therealong. A motor is oriented in... Agent: Brooks Kushman P.C.