Patents Assigned to Patrick S. Quigley
  • Use of hollow hypobaric chambers on body parts for increasing blood flow, reducing pressure and decreasing pain
    Patent number: 5425742
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for subjecting a body part to a vacuum, engorging blood veins and reducing neurophatic pain. The body part is inserted through a donut like inflatable seal which is attached to an opening in the cylindrical rigid hypobaric chamber. The seal is inflated and the chamber evacuated utilizing a single air pump. The seal pressure and chamber vacuum are controlled and adjusted using preset or adjustable pressure release valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: Patrick S. Quigley
    Inventor: Franklin W. Joy