Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Device with applicator having specific movement
Patent
1993-09-10
1995-05-16
Hafer, Robert A.
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Device with applicator having specific movement
601112, 601136, A61H 700
Patent
active
054156211
ABSTRACT:
A device that simulates massage of various parts of the human body by a human hand as closely as possible. The device involves providing two concentric planes, one created by the rotation of a main shaft, at its projection point of intersection with the applicator head, and the second the plane created by the exposed surface of the applicator head. The offset of these planes is adjustable with seventeen degrees being found to be ideal. The applicator head pivots throughout a complete 360 degrees of slow rotation without any turning torque being generated due to the placement of a ball bearing at its point of connection. These applicator heads, which are exchangeable, based on desired size, shape or consistency, are constructed of a flexible material such as rubber, latex, plastic or fabric and form a flexible envelope. Small pellets, or some other suitable material, are loosely enclosed in the applicator head and provide a contour conforming quality to the head. The massage device generates direct circularly rotating pressure without risking inflicting lateral trauma to the tissue of the patient. The device is envisioned to be primarily used from a stationary support stand where the point of contact with the patient, and the amount of pressure applied, can be controlled and uniformly maintained. Although the device can be used as a hand held massage machine if desired.
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Hafer Robert A.
Hanlon Brian E.
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