A61H2205/106

Massage chair and method for operating the massage chair
11576836 · 2023-02-14 · ·

A massage chair and a method of operating a massage chair, in which operations are controlled by executing artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and/or machine learning algorithms in a 5G environment connected for Internet-of-Things. The method of operating a massage chair includes obtaining, from a user terminal, first information corresponding to geographic information generated by the user terminal, obtaining, from the user terminal, second information corresponding to motion information generated by the user terminal, obtaining, from the user terminal, third information corresponding to usage information of the user terminal, generating fourth information as additional information using one or more among the first information, the second information, and the third information, and determining an optimal driving mode with respect to a user of user terminal by using the first information to the fourth information.

Method and device for controlled delivery of medical devices
11589898 · 2023-02-28 · ·

A device that uses an anatomic landmark or fiduciary point to establish a point of origin for device orientation in space is provided. The device controls the direction and depth of delivery of a needle, wire, trocar or cannula utilized for diagnostic or therapeutic intervention. The device guides the percutaneous delivery of a needle, wire, trocar or cannula to a target spatial location on or within tissue.

MYOFASCIAL AND COMPRESSION RELEASE DEVICE
20180000684 · 2018-01-04 ·

Described herein is a device and method for performing ischemic compression therapy to treat myofascial release. A method for performing ischemic compression therapy includes providing a device comprising two or more pressure rollers and an elastic compression band. The device is capable of being placed on a trigger point to form a loop configuration to provide 360° compression to the trigger point for a predetermined amount of time, such as a time sufficient to block blood flow to the trigger point.

Heel Protector and Corresponding Rehabilitation Systems and Methods for Using the Same
20180008506 · 2018-01-11 ·

A device (900) includes a leg engaging section (101) and a foot engaging section (102 intersecting at a heel receiver (103). The leg engaging section and the foot engaging section defining a leg insertion aperture (104). A first compression wrap member (301) and a second compression wrap member (302) extend from the leg engaging section. An inflatable bladder (501) can be disposed along the leg engaging section between the leg insertion aperture and a compressible cushion layer (902). The inflatable bladder can be selectively inflatable through a connection tube (502) exiting the inflatable bladder at a non-orthogonal angle (504) relative to an edge (507) of the inflatable bladder. The leg engaging section can define at least one channel (1002) to permit the connection tube to exit the device.

Soft Exosuit for Assistance with Human Motion

Systems and methods for providing assistance with human motion, including hip and ankle motion, are disclosed. Sensor feedback is used to determine an appropriate profile for actuating a wearable robotic system to deliver desired joint motion assistance. Variations in user kinetics and kinematics, as well as construction, materials, and fit of the wearable robotic system, are considered in order to provide assistance tailored to the user and current activity.

Compression garment
11707405 · 2023-07-25 · ·

In an embodiment, a compression garment can include one or more of a flex frame, a shape memory material, a backing, and a control module. In some variations, the flex frame can include a set of support regions, a set of cutout regions, a set of bridges, one or more terminals, and one or more rotation points. In some variations, the compression garment 100 can further include a fabric sleeve, one or more fasteners, a power module, and/or any other suitable component. The compression garment functions as a compression device (e.g., to improve circulation, enhance muscle recovery, etc.), and can additionally or alternatively function as a passive compression device, a heating and/or cooling device, or perform any other suitable functionality.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL MASSAGER
20230233401 · 2023-07-27 · ·

A multifunctional massager may include a frame body, and two first connecting bases are respectively formed at two ends of the frame body at symmetrical positions. Each of the two first connecting bases comprises three connecting bears at the inner surface thereof, and the connecting bears on the two first connecting bases are located at corresponding positions. An accommodating space is formed between the two first connecting bases. A massage member installed on the fame body between the two first connecting bases comprises a driving motor, a driving shaft, two connecting rods, and two driven shafts. The driving motor is connected to and drives the driving shaft, and two eccentric wheels are connected to two ends of the driving shaft. The two eccentric wheels are adapted to eccentrically drive the two connecting rods to carry out the reciprocating actions of internal pull and external push.

Device and method for the application of a curable fluid composition to a portion of a bodily organ
11564671 · 2023-01-31 ·

Disclosed are devices and methods suitable for application of a curable fluid composition to a bodily organ, such as to a lower portion of a bodily organ. The device comprises a monolithic piece of material having a lower surface, two spaced-apart sides, and two spaced-apart walls connecting the two spaced-apart sides. A receptacle for containing the curable fluid composition is defined by the lower surface, the two sides, and the two walls. At least a portion of the height of the two walls is less than the height of at least a portion of the two sides. The device is deployable underneath the bodily organ such that a lower portion of the bodily organ is supported by at least a portion of each of the two walls.

EXTENDER FOR A PERCUSSION MASSAGE DEVICE
20230027314 · 2023-01-26 ·

An extender for a massage device handle has an adjustable and pivotal sleeve to be removably attached to different sized massage device handles via a hinge assembly. A first longitudinal extender section is removably attached to the hinge assembly. A first laterally extending handle is removably attached to the first longitudinal extender section. The first longitudinal extender section has one end adapted to removably receive another extender section to extend the length of the extender.

Inflation pressure garments and connectors

A connector for an inflatable garment that detects a valid connection with a pump.