Abstract:
A physiology enhancing device for improving physiological functions of a human body, etc., which comprises a heat generating element making use of chemical energy and a sheet interposed between the heat generating element and a body surface of a wearer, and which is designed to supply steam generated from the heat generating element while the device is applied to the body surface. The device exhibits steam generating capability for 2 hours or longer and, while applied to the body surface, raises the body surface temperature to a temperature from 38° C. to lower than 42° C. within one hour from the application. The sheet interposed between the heat generating element and the body surface preferably has a function of regulating air feed to the heat generating element and a function of transferring the heat of the physiology enhancing device to the body surface and preferably has a total thickness of 0.05 to 1.5 mm.
Abstract:
A noninvasive treatment to increase the elasticities of arteries and veins in arms, legs, hands and feet, to reduce heart workload, to increase whole body blood flow, to supply an increased amount of oxygen and nutrients throughout the cardiovascular system and increase the rate of removal of cell waste products, to treat many medical conditions so that symptoms are eliminated or minimized due to improved performance of the body. The noninvasive treatment includes using a vacuum pressure and air pressure system to perform the above, and to passively exercise muscles of arms, legs, hands and feet in a chamber, and is suited for patients who are unable to engage in sufficient exercise on their own.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a device that provides thermal energy therapy, compression therapy and negative pressure therapy simultaneously and/or in conjunction with each therapy. The outcome of the present invention is that a patient's bodily fluids can be maintained, controlled, and/or adjusted with decreased medication dependence. Using these three therapies individually does not obtain these desired results of controlling, maintaining or adjusting the patient's bodily fluid. This combination of therapies is beneficial to the patient.
Abstract:
A sequential compression and temperature therapy blanket with a plurality of air chambers is disclosed. The air chambers are filled and released by a valve assembly that may be separate from or integrated within the blanket. The temperature therapy blanket includes a fluid bladder for delivering hot and/or cold therapy to a patient. The temperature therapy blanket may also include an air bladder for providing compression.
Abstract:
A carbon dioxide external administration device (1) according to the present invention, comprises a sealing enclosure member (2) capable of sealing off a body surface of a human or an animal from the outside air; a supply unit (3) for supplying carbon dioxide to the inside of the sealing enclosure member (2); and a perspiration promoting means (4) for promoting perspiration at the body surface inside the sealing enclosure member (2).
Abstract:
The devices and methods described below provide for a lightweight electro-mechanical chest compression device. A fully assembled chest compression device is hand-portable over long distances.
Abstract:
A method for treating the skin involves a first stage of softening the skin by projecting steam including treatment material on to it, causing the pores to open and the material to penetrate the outer skin surface. Thereafter the pores are caused to close e.g. by projecting an astringent composition on to the skin. Apparatus to effect this is described. One form includes a sealable chamber into which a quantity of liquid treatment preparation may be placed and heated to vaporise it and project the vapour via a nozzle (10) on to the skin surface, at a distance suitable for the treatment and established by a spacer (17) projecting from the side of a housing (1) containing the chamber and nozzle (10), and means (11) to trigger dispensing of the vapour when actuated.
Abstract:
A device (10) for treating cellulite and fatty masses comprising means (200) for forming a volume of adipose tissue on a zone to be treated of the body of a subject, means (300) for generating ultrasound and means (400) for generating electric pulses on the volume of adipose tissue formed or at the periphery of the volume of adipose tissue formed, said device (10) being characterised in that the means for generating ultrasound (300) are supported by a supple membrane (500) connected to the means (200) for forming a volume of adipose tissue, and adapted so that, when the device (10) is placed on the zone to be treated of the body of a subject, the means (300) for generating ultrasound remain in contact with the volume of adipose tissue to be treated, and in that the means for generating electric pulses (400) are placed on or at the periphery of a face of the device (10) in contact with the zone to be treated.
Abstract:
Methods and devices are disclosed that provide treatment for neurological strokes and other conditions related to obstructed, hemorrhagic or compromised vascular circulation.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a spacer fabric with advanced cushionability, flexibility, and thermal conductivity, and a method of fabricating the same. In accordance with the present invention, the spacer fabric is useful as a car seat fabric. In particular, the spacer fabric is applicable to a car seat equipped with an actuator and a heating/cooling apparatus inside, due to the advanced flexibility for transferring the actuator moving effect to the body, the increased cushionability for minimizing the hardness of the surface of the device, and the high thermal conductivity for effectively transferring the quick heating/cooling effect to the body.