Medical apparatus for relief of pain

Details Medical apparatus for relief of pain Medical apparatus for relief of pain

2007-04-17

2007-04-17

Trettel, Michael (Department: 3673)

Beds

Support means for discrete portion of user, useable with bed...

For head or neck

C005S713000, C005S715000, C005S655300

Reexamination Certificate

active

10494564

ABSTRACT:
Medical apparatus (1) for the relief, treatment and/or prevention of neck or back pain comprises a fluid inflatable support pillow (2) and an inflation device (3) connected to the pillow (2) The pillow (2) is adapted for interpositioning between a patient's head and a head rest (24) and supports the neck (23) and sides of the patient's head. The inflation device (3) includes a pump (4) and control means, such as a timer, for controlling the inflation and the deflation of the pillow (2) through a repetitive cycle utilizing two fluid inputs to the volumes of the pillow. Such movement of the patient's occiput (22) gently moves the patient's neck (23) to alleviate or prevent pain.

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