Surgery: kinesitherapy inventions 11/07

20070276300 - Cpr feedback method and apparatus: The present invention comprises a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) feedback device and a method for performing CPR. A chest compression detector device is provided that measures chest compression during the administration of CPR. The chest compression detector device comprises a signal transmitter operably positioned on the chest of the patient and... Agent: Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Christensen, P.A.

20070276297 - Image-assisted shockwave therapy installation: An installation for image-assisted shockwave therapy has a C-arm x-ray unit that is orbitally movable around an isocenter, and that carries an x-ray imaging system thereon. The installation also has a shockwave head and a carrier device for the shockwave head that is disposed stationarily relative to the x-ray C-arm.... Agent: Schiff Hardin, LLP Patent Department

20070276299 - Negative pressure ventilation and resuscitation system: A negative pressure ventilation system comprising a dynamically movable, multi-component artificial rib cage configured to fit snugly around the patient's own chest wall and abdomen is disclosed. The shape, dimensions and the dynamic movement of the artificial rib cage are designed to mimic those of the patient's own chest wall.... Agent: William C. Geary Iii Nutter Mcclennen & Fish

20070276298 - Positioning device for use in apparatus for treating sudden cardiac arrest: A positioning device for use in apparatus for treating sudden cardiac arrest in a patient in supine position by providing chest compressions at the lower end of the sternum prevents the apparatus from moving in a caudal direction. The apparatus comprises a frame enclosing the patient at a sternal transversal... Agent: Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen

20070276301 - Massage arm: A massage arm (1) comprising a massage element (2) for a massage unit which can be mounted on a massage chair or other seat or other item of furniture used for seating or lying purposes, wherein the massage arm (1) is coupled to at least one shaft, which can be... Agent: Grossman, Tucker, Perreault & Pfleger, PLLC

20070270726 - Vibrating device for fitness equipment: The vibrating device for fitness equipment includes a control unit mounted onto a preset location of the fitness equipment; and a vibrating body assembled into a space within the fitness equipment. The vibrating body allows signal transmission with the control unit. The vibrating body has a vibrating source, vibrating seat... Agent: Egbert Law Offices

20070270723 - Pelvis interface: A pelvis interface may include a subject attachment module including a waist attachment and a back attachment. The interface may further include an arm assembly coupled to the subject attachment module, the arm assembly including a plurality of arms so coupled to one another and/or to the subject attachment module... Agent: Foley Hoag, LLP Patent Group, World Trade Center West

20070270724 - Servo motor for cpr: The invention regards a resuscitation system having a chest compression device to repeatedly compress the chest of a patient and thereafter cause or allow the chest to expand. The device includes an electric motor connected to a compression element. A controller is coupled to the electric motor and causes the... Agent: Michael G. Pate, Esq. Dorsey & Whitney LLP

20070270725 - Cpr assist device adapted for anterior/posterior compressions: A resuscitation device for automatic compression of a victim's chest using a compression belt operably attached to a platform upon which a patient rests. In use, the compression belt is wrapped around the patient and at least one spindle operably attached to the platform.... Agent: Crockett & Crockett

20070270727 - Apparatus, systems, and methods for continuous pressure technique therapy: The invention provides a device for applying a non-invasive therapeutically reproducible pressure massage to skin and underlying tissues of the animal body. A Continuous Pressure Technique device and fitted attachable accessory components are provided for use with massage therapy on for a variety of target tissues of the patient body.... Agent: Mueller And Smith, Lpa Mueller-smith Building

20070265554 - Portable massage device and method of use: A foldable battery-powered massage device. The device can be remote-controlled and used in conjunction with chairs, vehicle seats, wheelchairs, beds, aircraft seats, arena seats, etc. A central flexible support surface includes electrically powered vibrating massage elements which provide therapy for the portion of an individual's body that they are applied... Agent: John C. Smith, Esq.

20070265555 - Hand tool for enhancing blood circulation of tooth root and gum: A hand tool for enhancing blood circulation of tooth root and gum includes an elongated main body, an enlarged supporting base extended from a free end of the main body, and a plurality of massaging elements spacedly extended from a supporting surface of the supporting base adapted for massaging the... Agent: Raymond Y. Chan

20070260159 - Apparatus and method for treating cellulite: A system and apparatus for treating cellulite that includes a housing having a first opening for communication with a vacuum source and a second opening in communication with the first opening for delivering negative pressure or modulated negative pressure from the vacuum source to the body at a predetermined operational... Agent: Smith, Gambrell & Russell

20070260160 - Aspirator generating crinis of bald-head: The aspirator for generating crinis for a baldhead is disclosed. The aspirator is capable of enhancing a blood circulation in such a manner that an aspirator is tightly contacted with a skin having no hairs (from a forehead, rear sides of ears to a back neck) for thereby generating a... Agent: Ipla P.A.

20070260161 - Apparatus and methods for therapeutically treating damaged tissues, bone fractures, osteopenia, or osteoporosis: Apparatus and methods for therapeutically treating bone fractures, osteopenia, osteoporosis, or other tissue conditions. A platform supports a body to be treated. An oscillator is positioned within the platform and is configured to impart an oscillating force on the body. A capacitor assembly is positioned adjacent the platform for automatically... Agent: Carter, Deluca, Farrell & Schmidt, LLP

20070260162 - Compression apparatus: A compression apparatus is a foot cuff having an inner and outer layer with an inflatable member disposed therein. The inflatable member is attached to the inner or outer layer of the foot cuff by a variety of methods that leave it free to move with respect to the unattached... Agent: Tyco Healthcare - Edward S. Jarmolowicz

20070255187 - Vibrating therapy device: A device for providing therapy to a user including vibration and temperature modulation. The device provides mobile temperature modulation capabilities, mobile vibration capabilities, or a combination of the two. The device provides advantages to a person or animal including the ability to utilize the device in a hands-free manner. The... Agent: Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP

20070255188 - Massager: A massager includes a power unit to drive two compression plates linked to two axial seats to relatively swing for kneading on the neck of the user; a kneading unit being each provided externally to the plate; one or a plurality of dancer driven by a transmission shaft being disposed... Agent: Troxell Law Office PLLC