Surgery: kinesitherapy inventions 08/08

20080208083 - System and method to counter material deposition on devices in the urinary tract: The invention relates to a device and method to counteract the deposition of material on devices that dwell in the urinary tract and which include an operably connected motion-inducing actuator. Counteracting material deposition includes impeding or preventing deposition as well as diminishing extant deposition. Deposition is counteracted by moving the... Agent: Shay Glenn LLP

20080208084 - Systems and methods for applying ultrasound energy to increase tissue perfusion and/or vasodilation without substantial deep heating of tissue: Systems and methods apply ultrasound energy to achieve vasodilation and/or to increase tissue perfusion without causing substantial deep tissue heating.... Agent: Daniel D. Ryan Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.c.

20080208085 - Disposable massage apparatus: A disposable massage apparatus having a massage actuator operatively engaged to a holding member which defines a slot adapted to receive a conductivity blocker that prevents operation of the massage apparatus is disclosed. In operation, the user withdraws the conductivity blocker from the slot in order to make the massage... Agent: Greensfelder Hemker & Gale Pc

20080208086 - Notebook computer with low-frequency electrotherapy: A notebook computer with low-frequency electrotherapy is provided. A low-frequency massage device including a pulse generator and massage pads is disposed in the mainframe of the notebook computer. The pulse generator is electrically coupled to a power supply of the mainframe, which supplies power for the pulse generator, and the... Agent: Morris Manning Martin LLP

20080208087 - Control system and method of massage machine: A control system and method of massage machine for acting massage therapy on human body includes a common drive motor for driving multiple massage heads, multiple routine keys for setting motor routines and the rotation direction of the drive motor via a multiple sets of motor switches, a timer, and... Agent: Global Ip Services

20080200845 - Method and apparatus for ultrasound drug delivery and thermal therapy with phase-convertible fluids: An ultrasound treatment comprises applying ultrasound at a first energy level (32) to a region of interest (20) in a subject for activating a cavitation nucleation agent during a first portion of a treatment cycle (t1-t2). Ultrasound at a second energy level (34) is applied to the region of interest... Agent: Philips Intellectual Property & Standards

20080200846 - Towel structure with projected energy body: A towel structure is configured with a plurality of energy bodies mounted on the surface of the towel to form a geometrical pattern with creation and artistry. Due to the energy bodies project from the surface, the energy bodies rub against the skin of the user when using to improve... Agent: Dr. Banger Shia

20080200847 - Therapeutic device and method for treating and preventing spinal osteoporosis: A therapeutic device and method for treating and preventing spinal osteoporosis which includes: a means for supporting a sitting patient; a platform connected to the support means upon which the patient may sit; a means for generating vibrations for vibrating the platform, whereby the vibrations are transmitted from the platform... Agent: Caesar, Rivise, Bernstein, Cohen & Pokotilow, Ltd.

20080200849 - Body massager with learning capability: A body massager comprises a housing having a membrane attached thereto. A ball is moveably retained within a cup, the ball engaging with and moveable along an inner surface of the membrane. A drive means drives the cup and ball across the inner surface of the membrane.... Agent: Welsh & Flaxman LLC

20080200848 - Vibrating device for treating nasal congestion and sinusitis symptoms and method thereof: The present invention discloses a method of treating nasal congestion and/or relieving sinusitis symptoms in a patient comprising attaching a vibration generating means to the patient head, at a location adjacent to sinuses to be treated, generating a vibration by said vibration generating means, and delivering the same to said... Agent: Fleit Gibbons Gutman Bongini & Bianco Pl

20080200850 - Body treatment and anti-aging apparatus: A body treatment apparatus comprises: a support structure; at least one footboard hanging on said support structure so as to allow at least an oscillatory movement thereof in the direction of the gravitational action; said footboard being suitable for supporting at least a part of body to be treated; means... Agent: Shoemaker And Mattare, Ltd

20080200851 - Rolling muscle massager: A portable rolling massager is provided that includes a spindle, a roller rotatably mounted on the spindle, and a covering for the roller that features a comfortable surface when applied to the skin and pressure is applied to muscles underlying the skin. Heating and cooling of the cover provides other... Agent: Seed Intellectual Property Law Group PLLC

20080200852 - Massage device: A massage device comprising an elongated flexible handle having a resilient ball movably secured to one end of the handle.... Agent: Thomte Law Office, L.L.C.

20080200853 - Physical therapy apparatus for self-administered soft tissue manipulation: An apparatus for performing soft-tissue manipulation of a user's spinal discs, and other back, neck and glutei soft-tissues includes a rigid or semi-rigid working member having at least one operational side surface for engaging contact with target soft-tissues and to which are secured a pair of straps. The operational side... Agent: Riches, Mckenzie & Herbert, LLP

20080200854 - Method of treating muscle soreness or a soft tissue oedema: The present disclosure provides in a method of treating muscle soreness or soft tissue oedema. The method comprises frictionally engaging a contact member of an apparatus with skin portions of a patient. The contact member of the apparatus is arranged to perform a substantially planar orbital motion along the skin... Agent: Mcgarry Bair PC

20080195001 - Apparatus and method for relieving sinus pain: An apparatus for relieving sinus discomfort includes a motor for developing vibrational energy and an applicator for applying the vibrational energy to a user's face. A method of relieving sinus discomfort includes applying vibrational energy adjacent the afflicted sinus cavity and may include doing so while the head is generally... Agent: Randall B. Bateman Bateman Ip Law Group

20080195000 - System and method for dermatological treatment using ultrasound: One embodiment of an ultrasound system for reducing the appearance of cellulite includes an ultrasound contact plate positioned within the cavity of a handpiece. Suction is used to draw tissue into the cavity, bringing the skin surface into contact with the ultrasound contact plate during ultrasound energy delivery. A motor... Agent: Stallman & Pollock LLP

20080195002 - Systems and methods for applying ultrasonic energy to the thoracic cavity: Systems and methods apply ultrasound energy to the thoracic cavity. The systems and methods make use of an ultrasound energy applicator comprising an ultrasound transducer carried by a housing to generate ultrasound energy at a prescribed fundamental therapeutic frequency laying within a range of fundamental therapeutic frequencies not exceeding about... Agent: Daniel D. Ryan Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.c.

20080194999 - Ultrasonic treatment apparatus and treatment method: An ultrasonic treatment apparatus includes an ultrasonic transducer to generate ultrasonic vibration, a probe a proximal end of which is connected to the ultrasonic transducer and which extends from a proximal end side to a distal end side, and a treatment portion which includes at least one recess formed on... Agent: Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen

20080195003 - High intensity focused ultrasound transducer with acoustic lens: A focused ultrasound transducer includes a first ultrasonic emitter and at least one metallic ultrasonic lens acoustically coupled thereto. The emitter generates ultrasonic energy that propagates along a beam path projecting therefrom. The at least one metallic ultrasonic lens is positioned at least partially in the beam path so that... Agent: Sjm/afd-wiley

20080195004 - Ultrasonic device and method for tissue coagulation: An ultrasonic surgical device for the coagulation of animal tissue having an ultrasonic applicator and a movable jaw with a jaw surface adjacent the distal portion of the ultrasonic applicator for movement toward the applicator to a closed position at a predefined clearance of between about 0.075 to about 1.9... Agent: Merchant & Gould Pc

20080195005 - Methods and devices for deep vein thrombosis prevention: Portable devices and methods for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) by assuring that the ankle is flexed and extended sufficiently to promote blood flow in the lower leg are disclosed. The device includes an actuator with a free movement mode that allows a patient to move freely between activations or... Agent: Perkins Coie LLP

20080195006 - Massaging device: A vibrating massager includes housing and clamping arms which fasten the device to the user's body. Mechanical vibrations, produced by a small electric motor spinning an eccentrically mounted weight are transmitted to the user via the arms. The device can be worn to target the areas on areas such as... Agent: Mccormick, Paulding & Huber LLP

20080195007 - Method and device for using vibroacoustic stimulaton to enhance the production of adult stem cells in living organisms: A method and device for using topically applied acoustical vibrations to stimulate the production of adult stem cells in living organisms. This approach is non-invasive, and more specifically does not involve introducing chemicals or physically invading the organisms. One or more acoustical transducers are placed directly on the skin of... Agent: Mehrman Law Office, P.c.

20080195008 - Therapeudic massage sock: A pneumatic/hydraulic massage sock comprised of a web of hydraulic/pneumatic tubes connected to a pump in the sole of the sock. The over-the-calf web comprises a spiral web of interconnected flexible tubes. The web of tubes is encased in a fabric shell that generally conforms to the foot and calf... Agent: Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver Attorneys At Law

20080188778 - Array percutaneous therapeutic apparatus: An array percutaneous therapeutic apparatus includes a holder having an insertion face; a plurality of percutaneous therapeutic units separately inserted on the insertion face of the holder; a belt connected to two lateral ends of the holder for binding the holder to the user's body with the percutaneous therapeutic units... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20080188779 - Topical analgesia using electrical and vibration stimuli: The present invention is an electrode with one or more conductive surfaces and one or more access windows allowing needles, lancets and other similar objects to pass through or near the electrode and into the underlying skin layer. The electrode adheres to skin and surrounding mild electrical and vibration stimulation... Agent: Robert Platt Bell Registered Patent Attorney

20080188780 - Spinal distraction device with three dimensionally vibrating matrix head: A spinal treatment system for applying a preselected force regimen to a spine of a patient includes a treatment bed, having a head end and a foot end, is configured to support the patient. A harness is configured to transmit force to a portion of the spine of the patient.... Agent: Bryan W. Bockhop, Esq. Bockhop & Associates, LLC

20080188781 - Therapy device for biomechanical rehabilitation massage: A therapy device for biomechanical rehabilitation massage for use on CP patients comprises at least one inflatable bladder with inflation means and deflation means adapted to provide compressive forces against the body to stimulate smooth muscles in a controlled manner.... Agent: J. Gordon Thomson

20080188782 - Automated therapy device for biomechanical rehabilitation massage and method for use: An automated massage device for biomechanical rehabilitation massage for use on CP patients comprises at least one inflatable bladder with inflation means adapted to provide compressive forces against the body to stimulate smooth muscles in a controlled manner. The device includes a programmable controller that is able to receive instructions... Agent: J. Gordon Thomson

20080188783 - Self-actuating sequential & gradient compression apparatus: The present invention proposes an improved method and apparatus for the prevention and treatment of lymphatic and other type edemas with a Self-Actuating Sequential and Gradient Compression Apparatus comprised of a multiplicity of inflatable cells each cell in series, but the last connected to the next by a plurality of... Agent: Jordy M. Wells