A61H1/0296

CERVICOTHORACIC SPINE RESTORATOR
20190262162 · 2019-08-29 ·

A cervicothoracic spine restorator is disclosed. In the cervicothoracic spine restorator, a fixing structure is further included, such that relaxation of muscles such as pectoralis major muscle, pectoralis minor muscle, rectus abdominis muscle, and trapezius muscle or latissimus dorsi muscle can be easily performed. Further, the blood vessel may be expanded and the blood may be supplied smoothly to the head. This may help recovery and correction during a short correction period. There is an advantage that a separate correction mechanism, which is used for spine correction such as a abdomen band, is unnecessary.

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR BIOFLUID FLOW ASSIST

Certain embodiments are directed to a biofluid flow assist device comprising (a) a collar configured to wrap at least partially around a subject's neck or limb; (b) at least one biofluid flow assist mechanism configured to be position over a target when the collar is positioned on the subject's neck or limb; and (c) a controller operatively connected to the biofluid flow assist mechanism. In certain aspects the biofluid is blood, lymph, and/or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

NECKPILLOW
20190254911 · 2019-08-22 · ·

An apparatus and method for training muscle strength and mobility in the neck, and providing a dynamic resting position without pressure on the neck, of a person when in lying position is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base element, a head support suspended floating above the base element, and a neck support rising from the base element. The neck support provides a fulcrum that defines head movement to a pivoting motion about a first axis (X) which runs sideways substantially along the shoulder line of the body, a pivot connection between the head support and the base element defines head movement to a pivoting motion about a second axis (Y) transversely to the first axis, and by its floating suspension the head support defines head movement to a pivoting motion about a third axis (Z) running in the longitudinal direction of the neck and body.

Neck Support
20190239668 · 2019-08-08 ·

A neck support is provided. The neck support includes a frame, a notch in a lower portion the frame, a strap connected to the frame, and at least one support material on a part of the strap and frame. The at least one support material and strap supporting a user's vertebrae and head. A method for aligning the spine is also provided.

NECK PILLOW WITH STORAGE CAPABILITY
20190231100 · 2019-08-01 ·

Disclosed embodiments provide a neck pillow with storage capability. In embodiments, the neck pillow can open to reveal internal compartments, suitable for storage of small personal items. In this way, the neck pillow can also serve as a carrying mechanism as well as functioning as a traditional neck pillow. In this way, one can carry the neck pillow and personal items conveniently. This makes neck pillows of disclosed embodiments convenient for a variety of activities such as relaxing at the beach, concerts, movies, sporting events, and anywhere else where sitting for prolonged periods may occur. Further, the neck pillow may have a pocket to receive a heating and/or cooling pack to be used in conjunction with an individual who has suffered a head or neck injury. Here, the neck pillow may be utilized to promote proper body alignment and provide therapeutic relief.

MASSAGE AND STRETCH BENCH
20190232098 · 2019-08-01 ·

A massage and stretch bench includes: a body with a top plate and a plurality of supports, the top plate including a first positioning hole opening in a vertical direction, and each of the supports being mounted on the bottom surface and provided with an opening; a baseplate inserted along the horizontal direction into the openings of the plurality of supports and having a second positioning hole which is aligned with the first positioning hole and opens in the vertical direction; an upright post inserted along the vertical direction into the first and second positioning holes; and a footrest including a first footrest piece, a second footrest piece and two connecting pieces connected between the first and second footrest pieces so as to define a baseplate-insertion slot which opens in the horizontal direction, and the baseplate is inserted in the baseplate-insertion slot.

Vibrator apparatus for use in physical treatment
10363196 · 2019-07-30 · ·

A vibrator apparatus includes a moving coil, which is rigidly attached to a member, e.g. a frame or beam, of a vibration device. The moving coil is for an elected vibration mode of the apparatus configured to receiving electric signals, e.g. pulsating and/or sinusoidal electric signals, from a signal unit. The moving coil co-operates with a permanent magnet, which is suspended by springs attached to the member, and the coil and the magnet are mutually linearly and coaxially movable upon application of electric signals to the moving coil. An actual distance of movement being part of a distance between extreme positions and being less than the axial length of the moving coil. The springs are located at a distance from a respective axial end portion of the permanent magnet.

Posture improvement pillow
10362888 · 2019-07-30 ·

A therapeutic pillow for improving the posture of a person and to add comfort to a person's neck and back when in use. The therapeutic pillow provides a central pouch for storing a heat pack to promote healing or cool pack to reduce swelling. Additional feature of the therapeutic include a unique, ergonomic shape with specifically located curvilinear cutouts within the shape of the pillow to provide benefits to the user. Cutouts within the shape of the pillow provide the user with a location to breath more easily. These same cutouts when the pillow is placed in a different position relative to the user will allow the user's eyes to not be pressed against the pillow when in use. When a user's eyes are not pressed against a pillow, a user's eyes will show less wrinkles commonly known as crow's feet.

GYROSCOPIC APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USING SAME
20190209918 · 2019-07-11 · ·

A gyroscopic exercise apparatus, comprising: at least one control-moment gyroscope; at least one motion sensor for sensing movement of the apparatus; at least one spindle motor for providing rotation to a rotor of the gyroscope; and, at least one reversible motor for providing rotation to at least one gimbal of the gyroscope.

NECK TRACTION APPARATUS HAVING TRACTION ASSISTING DEVICE
20190167506 · 2019-06-06 · ·

Provided is a neck traction apparatus for providing cervical correction by stretching the neck. More particularly, the neck traction apparatus has a traction assisting device. The apparatus includes an integral skin foam (ISF) type traction assisting device is provided so as to eliminate discomfort caused by skin contact and to match personal characteristics of a user by extending the stretching length; includes a battery so as to provide portability for use; allows the battery to be physically and electrically isolated when external power is not applied so as to minimize discharging of the battery while in standby; and has a traction body of which inflation and deflation are operated in an automatic mode so as to obtain an optimal effect of the cervical correction and prevent a safety accident from occurring.