DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT

Abstract

A hand held chest physiotherapy device comprises a hand grip member with a first end and a second end. The hand grip member is configured to adaptively receive a user hand via a strap member attached to a first end of the hand grip member. The second end of the hand grip member is removably attached to one or more venting members configured to incorporate a pressure difference in the device. The device further comprises a pad member, which is removably attached to an end of the venting members of the hand grip member. The pad member is configured to provide pressure on the patient by slapping the device against the chest or back of the patient.

Claims

1. A hand held chest physiotherapy device comprising: a hand grip member having a plurality of vents with a first end and a second end, said hand grip member is configured to adaptively receive a user's hand via a strap member attached to a first end of the hand grip member, wherein the second end of the hand grip member is removably attached to one or more venting members configured to incorporate a pressure difference in the device, and a plurality of pad members are removably attached to an end of the venting members of the hand grip member, wherein the pad member is configured to provide pressure on the patient by slapping the device against the chest or back of the patient.

2. The hand held chest physiotherapy device of claim 1, wherein the hand grip member comprising a material selected from the group consisting of a santoprene, a neoprene, a butyl rubber, a nitrite rubber, a silicone rubber, or a combination thereof.

3. The hand held chest physiotherapy device of claim 1, wherein the pad members are removably attached to the second end of the hand grip portion via a fastening member.

4. The hand held chest physiotherapy device of claim 1, wherein the fastening member is selected from the group consisting of screws, bolts, and pins.

5. The hand held chest physiotherapy device of claim 1, wherein the pad members comprising a material is selected from the group consisting of different hardness and sizes.

6. The hand held chest physiotherapy device of claim 1, wherein the strap member is selected from at least one of a hook and loop fastener, a touch fastener, a clasp, a micro hook and a button.

7. The hand held chest physiotherapy device of claim 1, wherein the pad members includes one or more claw members to engage with the hand grip portion via a snap locking assembly.

8. The hand held chest physiotherapy device of claim 1, wherein the venting members is removable attached to the hand grip member via nails, screws, fastener pins, nuts and bolts, and combinations thereof.

9. The hand held chest physiotherapy device of claim 1, wherein the pressure is at least 4 inches of pressure.

10. The hand held chest physiotherapy device of claim 1, wherein the pressure is released through one or more venting members.

11. The hand held chest physiotherapy device of claim 1, wherein the hand grip member is a soft plastic.

12. The hand held chest physiotherapy device of claim 1, wherein the hand grip member is at least 1 mm of thickness.

13. The hand held chest physiotherapy device of claim 1, wherein the pad member base is at least 5 inches of length.

14. The hand held chest physiotherapy device of claim 1, wherein the pad member base is at least 4.5 inches of width.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a hand held chest physiotherapy device, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hand held chest physiotherapy device, according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 3 is the perspective side view of the hand held chest physiotherapy device on a patient, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure.

[0017] Referring now to FIG. 1, shows an exploded view of a hand held chest physiotherapy device 100, according to one embodiment of the present invention. The hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 is used for performing chest physiotherapy on a patient 118 in accordance with the principles of the invention. The hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 comprises a hand grip member 102 having a plurality of vents 106 with a first end 104a and a second end 104b. The hand grip member 102 is configured to adaptively receive a user hand 116 via a strap member 104, which is attached to a first end 104a of the hand grip member 102. The second end 104b of the hand grip member 102 is removably attached to one or more venting members 106 configured to incorporate a pressure difference in the device. The hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 comprises a plurality of pad members 112 which are removably attached to an end of the venting members 106 of the hand grip member 102. The pad members 112 of the hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 is configured to provide pressure to the patient 118.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the hand grip member 102 comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a santoprene, a neoprene, a butyl rubber, a nitrite rubber, a silicone rubber, or a combination thereof. The plurality of pad members 112 are removably attached to the second end of the hand grip member 102 via a fastening member (108 and 110). The fastening member (108 and 110) are selected from the group consisting of screws, bolts, and pins. The pad members 112 are selected from the group of material consisting of different hardness and sizes.

[0019] According to FIG. 2, shows a perspective view of the hand held chest physiotherapy device 100, according to another embodiment of the present invention. The pad members 112 are held in place and replaced over time, or exchanged with a replacement pad members based on the user requirement. The hand grip member 102 and pad members 112 are firmly screwed together in the device 100 with the three screws 114 (as shown in FIG. 1). The user using the device 100 provides pressure by multiple pushing to the upper chest and back of the patient 118 in order to loosen material in the lungs and respiratory system. The venting members 106 extend throughout the bottom or radially with an opening at the center. The strap member 104 is selected from at least one of a hook and loop fastener, a touch fastener, a clasp, a micro hook and a button. The pad members 112 include one or more claw members to engage with the hand grip member 102 via a snap locking assembly. The venting members 106 are removably attached to the hand grip member 102 via nails, screws, fastener pins, nuts and bolts, and combinations thereof. The pressure provided by the hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 is about 4 inches of pressure above atmospheric pressure. The hand grip member 102 of the hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 is made of a soft yieldable plastic with a thickness of about one millimeter. In a preferred embodiment, the hand grip member 102 is made of a tough plastic. In a preferred embodiment, the hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 is a lightweight, portable and inexpensive device for doctors, clinicians, professionals and consumers.

[0020] According to FIG. 3, shows the perspective side view of the hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 on a patient 118, according to one embodiment of the present invention. The hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 is designed to hold the strap member 104 around user hand 116 firmly. For an instance, when the hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 is applied to the back of the patient 118, the plurality of pad members 112 is pressed against the back or chest of the patient 118. In an embodiment, the hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 comprises a spring assembly (not shown in FIGs) inside the device, which absorbs more shock. The hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 is configured to impart a required amount of pressure to the back or chest of the patient 118 for performing chest physiotherapy. Air is also discharged from one or more venting members 106 to ensure a painless experience and additional softness to the patient 118. The combination of the spring assembly and air allows the hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 to function safely and effectively. The hand held chest physiotherapy (HHCPT) device 100 performs the process to loosen phlegm from the lungs by gently slapping the patient 118 using the hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 on the back, or chest area, by securely holding the hand grip member 102. The pad members 112 absorbs the amount of shock provided by the user's hand 112 and enough pressure is provided to improve the patient 118 breathing by applying it with other asthma relief medication or asthma relief inhaler.

[0021] The hand grip member 102 used in the hand held chest physiotherapy device 100 creates enough pressure or shock energy to be applied on patient 118 back and chest to achieve desired results. The strap member 104 allows to easily grip the hand held chest physiotherapy (HHCPT) device, which in return gives the patient 118 a more effective treatment.

[0022] Although the present invention has been described herein in the context of a particular implementation in a particular environment for a particular purpose, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that its usefulness is not limited thereto and that the present invention may be beneficially implemented in any number of environments for any number of purposes. Accordingly, the claims set forth below should be construed in view of the full breadth and spirit of the present invention as described herein. Although specific terms may be employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.