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Inflatable therapy band with pockets
11766353 · 2023-09-26 ·

An inflatable therapy band with pocket comprises a circular band configured to removably be secured about a head. The band comprises four pockets for an ice pack and four inflatable air bladders. The pocket for the ice packets and air bladders alternate about the length of the band. An air pump is provided on the band which is in pneumatic communication with the air bladders.

Portable heating apparatus with temperature-retaining component

A portable heating apparatus includes a top layer and a bottom layer connected to the top layer to form a cavity. An electric heating element is disposed within the cavity, and a temperature-retaining component, such as a gel layer, is affixed within the cavity adjacent to the electric heating element and adjacent to the top layer. A power cord is in electrical communication with the electric heating element and connectable to a power source to provide power to the electric heating element, the power cord detachable from the portable heating apparatus. The temperature-retaining component is capable of retaining heat generated by the electric heating element and creating a generally uniform distribution of heat across the top layer.

SELF-OPERATING BELT
20220023652 · 2022-01-27 ·

A method of treating tissue of a patient uses a device including a mother case, a belt, at least one treatment unit and at least two applicators. The treatment method may include attaching first and second applicators to the belt at a working distance to the patient's surface, and providing different treatment energy to the first applicator and the second applicator. A treatment pattern is created by the applicators providing the different treatment energies. The hardware pattern or positions of the applicators on the belt may be changed before and/or during the treatment. The hardware pattern may be based on selected treatment effect and body part.

Freezable Pet Harness
20220022421 · 2022-01-27 ·

A freezable pet harness is an apparatus that cools down the pet's body while also comforting the pet during hot days. The apparatus may include a back-bracing pad, a neck-bracing strap, a girth-bracing band, and at least one primary gel pack. The back-bracing pad corresponds to the portion of the apparatus covering the pet's back. The neck-bracing strap secures the apparatus to the pet's neck to prevent the apparatus from getting loose. The girth-bracing band keeps the back-bracing pad positioned against the pet's back while also securing the apparatus to the pet's body. The at least one primary gel pack enables the apparatus to remain cool enough to maintain the pet's body cool when the apparatus is being worn by the pet. The at least one primary gel pack also weights down the back-bracing pad against the pet's body so that the apparatus can also serve as a gel-weighted blanket.

THERMAL EYE COMPRESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE
20220015942 · 2022-01-20 ·

An apparatus includes a flexible frame, a coupling portion, and an insulating portion. The flexible frame is configured to support a thermal therapeutic member and is transitioned between a first configuration and a second configuration to place the therapeutic member in substantially continuous contact with a target portion of the body. The coupling portion is coupled to the flexible frame and is transitioned from a first configuration to a second configuration to retain the flexible frame in its second configuration. The insulating portion is transitioned from a first configuration to a second configuration to be coupled to the flexible frame. The insulating portion at least partially controls a transfer of thermal energy between the thermal therapeutic member and the target portion of the body.

Deformable thermal pack
11179271 · 2021-11-23 · ·

Thermal packs including: a pouch containing a thermal source; and a bendable and deformable support attached to or disposed within the pouch, the support configured such that the pouch is deformed into a shape matching a contour of a body part and the pouch is maintained in the shape while applied to the body part by the support, where the support includes members, each of which having a cup at a first end and a ball at a second end, the ball of one of members being rotatably fitted within the cup of an adjacent one of the members; one or more wires encased in a casing or an loop or hook fastener such that a flap, having an other of the hook or loop fastener, extended from the pouch is folded over the support to retain the support adjacent to the pouch.

PHALANGEAL BRACE AND COLD PACK
20220015937 · 2022-01-20 ·

A finger brace may provide flexion and/or lateral support for an injured finger. The finger brace may restrict motion of an injured finger and simultaneously provide a cold compress to an injured finger. The cold compress may be selectively attachable to the finger brace and provide localized treatment to the injured finger. A strap may secure the device onto one or more fingers of a user. The finger brace provides multi-modal treatment to an injured finger.

Wearable Icepack Holding Apparatus
20220015941 · 2022-01-20 ·

A wearable icepack holding apparatus is disclosed. The wearable icepack holding apparatus comprises a body and one or more fastening means. The body is configured to be worn on a user's head. The body comprises a first pocket at a first portion of the body. Further, the body comprises a plurality of second pockets at one or more second portions of the body. Each of the first pocket and the plurality of second pockets is configured to hold one or more icepacks. Further, the one or more fastening means are attached at a third portion of the body and are configured to adjust a grip of the body on the user's head.

Cervical collar
11224533 · 2022-01-18 · ·

A cervical collar that facilitates therapeutic hypothermia is provided and includes a cooling device having a front portion and a back portion fixedly coupled to the front portion on one side and removably coupled to the front portion on an opposite side. A fastening device removably couples the back portion to the front portion on the opposite side. The cooling device induces hypothermia in at least a portion of a patient. A sensor is provided that measures a physical characteristic of the patient.

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CLOGGED GLANDS OF THE EYE
20210353453 · 2021-11-18 · ·

A system for treating clogged glands of the eye includes a heated eye mask, an electrical cord, and a controller. The heated eye mask includes an outer layer of surface material, an inner layer of surface material, and a graphene heating element. The graphene heating element is disposed between the outer and inner layers of surface material in a therapeutic region of the heated eye mask. The therapeutic region of the heated eye mask extends along the Meibomian glands of the eye. The graphene heating element is encapsulated by an electrically insulating cover. A thermally conductive material evenly distributes heat across the therapeutic region of the heated eye mask. The electrical cord provides power to the heated eye mask. The controller is provided on the electrical cord for controlling the heated eye mask to heat to one of at least four pre-set temperature levels.