A61F2007/0261

Organic LED light and ultrasonic transducer device in a flexible layer configuration with electrical stimulation
11083619 · 2021-08-10 · ·

A flexible device having a layered structure for delivering electrical stimulation and one or both of light and ultrasound to a skin surface is provided. The device is flexible so as to form a non-planar contact surface against the skin surface, and includes one or both of (a) a flexible light emitter layer positioned between two flexible conductive layers that emits light when driven by a power source and (b) a flexible ultrasound emitter layer positioned between two flexible conductive layers that produces ultrasound when driven by a power source. The device also includes a flexible electrical stimulation layer that functions as an electrode and is configured to provide electrical stimulation when driven by a power source.

Steam therapy equipment for good health and wellness
11071851 · 2021-07-27 ·

A steam therapy equipment including a vessel for heating a mixture of water and organic materials, a compressor to inject pressurized air into the vessel producing pressurized steam. The pressurized steam is conducted into the equipment via one or more valves. The therapy equipment is formed from at least one panel and may include a supporting frame. The therapy equipment includes a temperature sensor to measure the temperature inside the therapy equipment when pressurized steam is admitted via the valves. A patient enters the equipment and is exposed to the pressurized steam, causing dilation of the skin pores of the patient, whereby toxins are removed from the patient. One or more applicators may conduct pressurized steam to specific portions of the body of the patient. The patient may be provided with a portion of the mixture to consume as part of the steam therapy treatment.

A SYSTEM FOR THE TREATMENT OF DRY EYE SYNDROME
20210169682 · 2021-06-10 · ·

A therapy system in which one or more eye patches are used to apply thermal energy to meibomian glands of an eye of a user to improve the release of meibum. The system comprises includes a headband which is worn by a user and in which a control unit is provided. At least one eye patch is provided which is connectable to the control unit. Each eye patch includes an outer area, an inner area with a flexible heating element located in the inner area. Electrical connections are used to connect the flexible heating element to the control unit to provide at least heat therapy to at least the meibomian gland in the eyelids. A charging unit is provided for recharging a rechargeable battery in the control unit.

Simultaneous Thermal and Cooling Therapeutic Device
20210186750 · 2021-06-24 ·

A therapeutic device combines both hot and cold therapy to work simultaneously together. The therapeutic device has a first portion being made of a material capable of being heated to a first temperature and a second portion having a fastener capable of connecting to a cold pack having a second temperature. The application of both hot and cold to the site of an injury of a user stimulates blood circulation to an injured muscle with heat and reduces inflammation with cold to facilitate a faster and more efficient recovery process of the afflicted area.

Heat generator
10993833 · 2021-05-04 · ·

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a heat generator that comprises an adhesive layer containing a volatile component and in which the volatile component is maintained in a stable state during storage, the volatile component is prevented from adhering to a heat-generating section, and it is possible to achieve an excellent warming effect during use. This heat generator comprises: a heat-generating section, an accommodation body that accommodates the heat-generating section and comprises an attachment surface to which an attachment body is attached, an adhesive layer provided to the attachment surface side of the accommodation body, and a release sheet provided to the attachment surface side of the adhesive layer. As a result of including a volatile component in the adhesive layer and providing a metal foil membrane to the release sheet, it is possible to maintain the volatile component in a stable state within the adhesive layer during storage. It is thereby possible to prevent the adhesion of the volatile component to the heat-generating section during storage and to achieve an excellent warming effect during use.

Heat generator
10980665 · 2021-04-20 · ·

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a heat generator that contains a volatile component and in which the volatile component is stably maintained during storage, the volatile component is prevented from adhering to a heat-generating section, and it is possible to achieve an excellent warming effect during use. This heat generator comprises a heat-generating section (1), an accommodation body (2) for accommodating the heat-generating section (1), an adhesive layer (3) provided to an attachment surface side of the accommodation body (2), and a release sheet (4) provided to the attachment surface side of the adhesive layer (3). As a result of including a volatile component in the adhesive layer (3) and respectively providing gas barrier layers (211), (41) to a first packaging material (21) constituting the attachment surface side of the accommodation body (2) and to the release sheet (4), it is possible to stably maintain the volatile component within the adhesive layer (3) during storage. It is thereby possible to prevent the volatile component from adhering to the heat-generating section (1) during storage and to achieve an excellent warming effect during use.

Biopatch, bioheater, biosensor and bioelectronic patch device

A biopatch, a bioheater, a biosensor and a bioelectronic patch device are provided. The biopatch comprises a polymer film comprising a biopolymer and a drug loaded in the polymer film. The biopolymer may comprise one or more than one of a bioabsorbable polymer, a biodegradable polymer and a biocompatible polymer. The biopolymer may comprise oxidized starch. The drug may comprise a first drug chemically combined with the oxidized starch and a second drug physically combined with the oxidized starch. The bioheater comprises a heater comprising biometal. The biometal may comprise Mg or Fe. The heater can be controlled wirelessly by an alternating magnetic field. A biosensor according to one embodiment of the present inventive concept comprises an inductor and a capacitor connected to the inductor, wherein the capacitor comprises a first electrode, a second electrode facing the first electrode and a dielectric disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, each of the inductor, the first electrode and the second electrode comprises biometal, and the dielectric comprises a biopolymer having a glass transition temperature in a range of 36˜42° C. A biosensor according to another embodiment of the present inventive concept comprises an inductor and a capacitor connected to the inductor, wherein the capacitor comprises a first electrode, a second electrode facing the first electrode and a dielectric disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, a change in a dielectric constant of the dielectric is transmitted to an external device through a resonance frequency change with the inductor, and the external device measures temperature around the biosensor by measuring the resonance frequency change wirelessly. A bioelectronic patch device according to one embodiment of the present inventive concept comprises a drug patch comprising a polymer film comprising a biopolymer and a drug loaded in the polymer film, and a heater adjacent to the drug patch to heat the drug patch. A bioelectronic patch device according to another embodiment of the present inventive concept comprises a drug patch comprising a polymer film comprising a biopolymer and a drug loaded in the polymer film, a first protection layer disposed on the drug patch, a heater disposed on the first protection layer and heating the drug patch, a temperature sensor disposed on the first protection layer, spaced apart from the heater and measuring temperature of the heater, and a second protection layer covering the heater and the temperature sensor on the first protection layer.

INTEGRATED HEATER ON FACIAL SKINCARE MASK
20210093479 · 2021-04-01 · ·

A package comprises a mask; and an inactive heater, wherein the mask includes at least one product layer having infused thereon at least one active, and wherein the inactive heater is located in or in proximity to the mask to transfer heat to the mask upon activation of the heater.

MEDICAL COOLING DEVICE AND COOLING METHOD USING THE SAME
20210113365 · 2021-04-22 ·

An embodiment of the present invention provides a medical cooling device including a cooling medium configured to cool a target region through thermal contact with the target region, a cooling generator configured to supply cooling energy to the cooling medium, and a cooling medium accommodating unit that has one surface to which the cooling generator is attached and that is configured to thermally connect the cooling medium to the cooling generator, wherein a center-of-cooling-power region is disposed in a region where the cooling medium and the cooling medium accommodating unit overlap and has a center of cooling power which is a center with respect to thermal conductivity of the center-of-cooling-power region, and a distance from a front end of the cooling medium to the center of cooling power is less than or equal to 30 mm.

U SLEEP WEIGHTED PILLOW
20210138184 · 2021-05-13 ·

An illustrated view of an exemplary U sleep weighted pillow for promoting healthy sleep and healing therapy is presented. The U sleep weighted pillow is useful for providing comfort to a head, upper face, body aches and pains. The U sleep weighted pillow is also useable for providing a warming or a cooling to a desired body part, such as a person's head and eyes, while the person is laying down, sitting, etc. The U sleep weighted pillow further is useful providing a custom weighting and firmness of the U sleep weighted pillow by the person. The U sleep weighted pillow is useful in helping a person through heat/cool therapy, essential oils and weighting of the U sleep weighted pill to have healthy sleep and further is useful in restoring movement from injured tissue, reduces joint stiffness, muscle spasms, sprains, strains, whiplash, pain relief, ease pain from both acute and chronic injuries, arthritis, promotes blood circulation and helps to relax muscle. A primary use of the U sleep weighted pillow is for a head and face of a person promoting healthy sleep; however, the U sleep weighted pillow is also useful for other parts of the body to promote healing.