Mid-infrared radiation health appliance

Abstract

A mid-infrared radiation health appliance includes i) a first portion, and a second portion, the first and second portions being arranged with a space in-between for a user; the first portion including a first cover plate having an upper surface facing the space adapted for supporting the weight of the user; ii) one or more elements for emitting infrared radiation and mounted in the first portion, iii) one or more elements for emitting infrared radiation and mounted in the second portion; iv) means for operating said elements at least by turning each element on and/or off. At least one or more elements of each portion emits infrared radiation at a wavelength of within 6-14 microns during use. The first cover plate is made of either a thermoplastic or plate glass material that transmit more than 50% of incident infrared radiation in the wavelength spectrum of 6-14 microns.

Claims

1. A mid-infrared radiation health appliance comprising: a first portion (100), and a second portion (200), the first and second portions (100, 200) arranged so as to define between them a space (300) for reception of a user; one or more elements (110) able to emit infrared radiation and mounted in said first portion (100), one or more elements (210) able to emit infrared radiation and mounted in said second portion (200); wherein said one or more elements (110, 210) are operable by turning at least one of said one or more elements mounted in said first and second portions on or off; wherein at least one element of said one or more elements (110, 210) of each portion (100, 200) emits infrared radiation at a wavelength of within 6-14 microns during use; wherein the first portion (100) comprises a first cover plate (120) comprising an upper surface facing the space (300) for reception of a user, which cover plate is adapted for supporting the weight of a user; and wherein the first cover plate (120) is made of either a) a thermoplastic material that transmits more than 50% of incident infrared radiation in the wavelength spectrum of 6-14 microns, or b) a plate glass that transmits more than 50% of incident infrared radiation in the wavelength spectrum of 6-14 microns.

2. The mid-infrared radiation health appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the first cover plate (120) has a thickness of at least 2 mm, and a maximum thickness of 35 mm.

3. The mid-infrared radiation health appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the second portion (200) comprises a second cover plate (220) facing the space (300) for reception of a user, and the second cover plate (220) is made of a) a thermoplastic material that is able to transmit more than 50% of incident infrared radiation, or b) a plate glass that is able to transmit more than 50% of incident infrared radiation in the wavelength spectrum of 6-14 microns.

4. The mid-infrared radiation health appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that the second cover plate (220) has a thickness of at least 2 mm, and a maximum thickness of 35 mm.

5. The mid-infrared radiation health appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that the first (120) and second (220) cover plates are made from polyethylene, polypropylene, or mixtures thereof.

6. The mid-infrared radiation health appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the one or more elements (110, 210) able to emit infrared radiation are infrared emitting plate elements comprising a carbon membrane.

7. The mid-infrared radiation health appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that the first portion (100) or the second portion (200) comprises, or both the first portion and the second portion comprise means (400) adapted for at least partly closing of the foot end of the space (300) for reception of a user.

8. The mid-infrared radiation health appliance according to claim 7, characterized in that the first portion (100), or the second portion (200) comprises, or both comprise, means (400) adapted for at least partly closing of the foot end of the space (300) for reception of a user, wherein one or more elements (410) emitting infrared radiation are mounted in the means (400) adapted for dosing of the foot end of the space (300) for reception of a user; and one or more of said elements (410) emits infrared radiation at a wavelength of within 6-14 microns during use, and wherein the means (400) adapted for closing of the foot end of the space (300) for reception of a user comprises a third cover plate (420) having a surface facing the space (300) for reception of a user, the third cover plate (420) is made of either a) a thermoplastic material that transmit more than 50% of incident infrared radiation in the wavelength spectrum of 6-14 microns, or b) a plate glass that transmit more than 50% of incident infrared radiation in the wavelength spectrum of 6-14 microns.

9. (cancelled)

10. The mid-infrared radiation health appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the first portion (100), or the second portion (200) comprises, or both the first portion and the second portion comprise means (500) adapted for dosing of the head end of the space (300) for reception of a user, wherein one or more elements emitting infrared radiation are mounted in the means (500) adapted for closing of the head end of the space (300) for reception of a user; and one or more of these elements emit infrared radiation at a wavelength of within 6-14 microns during use, and wherein the means (500) adapted for closing of the head end of the space (300) for reception of a user comprises a fourth cover plate having a surface facing the space for reception of a user, the fourth cover plate is made of either a) a thermoplastic material that transmit more than 50% of incident infrared radiation in the wavelength spectrum of 6-14 microns, or b) a plate glass that transmit more than 50% of incident infrared radiation in the wavelength spectrum of 6-14 microns.

11-13. (canceled)

14. The mid-infrared radiation health appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the appliance further comprises means adapted for regulating the temperature within the space (300) for reception of a user.

15. The mid-infrared radiation health appliance according to claim 10, characterized in that the appliance further comprises means (600) adapted for directing and emitting electromagnetic radiation onto the head, neck, throat, and/or chest of a user positioned within the space (300) for reception by a user; wherein the electromagnetic radiation comprises or is constituted of light of one or more visible colours having a wavelength of between 400 and 700 nm depending on actual colour, and the one or more visible colours are selected from a group of colours suitable for use in chakra therapy; wherein said means (600) are positioned such that they are not shielded by the first cover plate (120), the second cover plate (220), the third cover plate (420), or the fourth cover plate.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0054] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mid-infrared radiation health appliance in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.

REFERENCES

[0055] 100 First portion [0056] 110 Infrared emitting element [0057] 120 First cover plate [0058] 200 Second portion [0059] 210 Infrared emitting element [0060] 220 Second cover plate [0061] 300 Space [0062] 400 Means adapted for closing of the foot end of the space [0063] 410 Infrared emitting element [0064] 420 Third cover plate [0065] 500 Means adapted for closing of the head end of the space [0066] 600 Means adapted for emitting a light of one or more visible colours and directing the light to a user

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0067] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mid-infrared radiation health appliance in accordance with various embodiments of the invention. The mid-infrared radiation health appliance comprises a lower first portion 100, and an upper second portion 200. The portions 100, 200 are arranged so as to define between them a space 300 for the reception of a user. One or more infrared emitting elements 110 are mounted in the first portion 100, and one or more infrared emitting elements 210 are mounted in the second portion. Means (not shown) for operating the infrared emitting elements 110, 210 are embedded in the portions 100, 200. The one or more infrared emitting elements 110, 210 are emitting infrared radiation at a wavelength of within 6-14 microns, such as within 7-13 microns, e.g. within 8-12 microns, such as within 9-11 microns, and preferably within 9-10 microns.

[0068] The lower portion 100 comprises a first cover plate 120 adapted for supporting the weight of the user and an upper surface of the first cover plate 120 faces the space 300 for the reception of a user.

[0069] The first cover plate 120 is made of a) a thermoplastic material able to transmit more than 50%, such as within 50-99%, e.g. within 55-95%, such as within 60-90%, e.g. within 65-85%, such as within 70-80% of incident infrared radiation which may be emitted by the one or more infrared emitting elements 110, or b) a plate glass able to transmit more than 50%, such as within 50-99%, e.g. within 55-95%, such as within 60-90%, e.g. within 65-85%, such as within 70-80% of incident infrared radiation which may be emitted by the one or more infrared emitting elements 110. Normally, the first cover material is made of a thermoplastic material such as polypropylene, as this material is low weight compared to plate glass, as well as scratch and chemical (such as cleaning agents) resistant.

[0070] The upper portion 200 comprises a second cover plate 220 facing the space 300 for reception of a user, and the second cover plate 220 is made of a) a thermoplastic material that is able to transmit more than 50%, such as within 50-99%, e.g. within 55-95%, such as within 60-90%, e.g. within 65-85%, such as within 70-80% of incident infrared radiation which may be emitted by the one or more infrared emitting elements 110, or b) a plate glass that is able to transmit more than 50%, such as within 50-99%, e.g. within 55-95%, such as within 60-90%, e.g. within 65-85%, such as within 70-80% of incident infrared radiation which may be emitted by the one or more infrared emitting elements 110. Normally, the second cover material is made of a thermoplastic material such as polypropylene, as this material is low weight compared to plate glass, as well as scratch and chemical (such as cleaning agents) resistant.

[0071] The first portion 100 comprises means 400 adapted for closing of the foot end of the space 300 for the reception of the user. One or more infrared emitting elements 410 are mounted in the means 400 adapted for closing of the foot end of the space 300 for reception of a user. The one or more infrared emitting elements 410 are emitting infrared radiation at a wavelength of within 6-14 microns, such as within 7-13 microns, e.g. within 8-12 microns, such as within 9-11 microns, and preferably within 9-10 microns. The means 400 adapted for closing of the foot end of the space 300 for the reception of the user comprises a third cover plate 420 provided with a surface facing the space 300 for reception of a user, and the third cover plate 420 is normally made of a) a thermoplastic material that is able to transmit more than 50%, such as within 50-99%, e.g. within 55-95%, such as within 60-90%, e.g. within 65-85%, such as within 70-80% of incident infrared radiation which may be emitted by the one or more infrared emitting elements 110, or b) a plate glass that is able to transmit more than 50%, such as within 50-99%, e.g. within 55-95%, such as within 60-90%, e.g. within 65-85%, such as within 70-80% of incident infrared radiation, which may be emitted by the one or more infrared emitting elements 110. Normally, the third cover plate material is made of a thermoplastic material such as polypropylene, as this material is low weight compared to plate glass, as well as scratch and chemical (such as cleaning agents) resistant.

[0072] The first portion 100 also comprises means 500 adapted for closing of the head end of the space 300 for reception of a user.

[0073] The lower first portion 100, and the upper second portion 200 comprises means (not shown, but their presence is indicated by the shape of the two portions) adapted for pivotally moving the two portions 100,200 relative to one another.

[0074] The mid-infrared radiation health appliance further comprises means (not shown) adapted for regulating the temperature within the space for the reception of the user e.g. this may include means for ventilation and cooling of the ventilation air and/or this may include control of current or voltage applied to one or more or all the elements emitting infrared radiation directed at least partly to the space adapted for a user. Current or voltage for each element may either be switched on and off, or the current or voltage may be gradually varied in order to control the temperature in the space during use.

[0075] The mid-infrared radiation health appliance also comprises means 600 adapted for directing and emitting a light of one or more visible colours onto e.g. head, neck, throat or chest or a combination of these body parts of a user positioned within the space 300 for reception of a user. The one or more colours are selected from colours suitable for use in chakra therapy such as Red (First chakra), Orange (Second chakra), Yellow (Third chakra), Green (Fourth chakra), Blue such as sapphire blue or turquoise (Fifth chakra), Purple or deep indigo (Sixth chakra) and/or White e.g. purplish white (Seventh chakra). The means 600 emit light having a wavelength between around 400 and 700 nm depending on the actual colour: [0076] 400-420 nmwavelength of violet light [0077] 420-440 nmwavelength of indigo light [0078] 440-500 nmwavelength of blue light [0079] 500-520 nmwavelength of cyan light [0080] 520-565 nmwavelength of green light [0081] 565-590 nmwavelength of yellow light [0082] 590-625 nmwavelength of orange light [0083] 625-700 nmwavelength of red light