Abstract: An anticellulitis massaging device comprising a plurality of massaging elements or fingers (11) located within a body member or casing (10) and susceptible of axial percussion movements and oscillating and/or rotating movements, which are controlled by a motor assembly (12,12a) and via cam actuating means (15a,25a).

Abstract: The device for dispensing of bone screws (1) comprises a drum device (3) that can be rotated around its axis (2), with several holes (4) serving as storage chambers for bone screws (1) or other osteosynthesis fixation elements, arranged peripherally and parallel to the axis (2).

Abstract: The device of the invention includes an elongate shaft having a shaft first end spaced from a shaft second end, with the shaft first end having a hand member, the hand member having a plurality of finger members extending therefrom, with outlet ports extending from the hand member in fluid communication with a reservoir, such that the reservoir permits pumping of fluid through the elongate shaft and subsequently through the outlet ports. The invention is arranged to further include a secondary conduit in fluid communication with a secondary reservoir, that in turn pumps fluid through the secondary conduit and through the hand member, with the hand member having finger members, each of the finger members including a secondary outlet port, and each secondary outlet port in fluid communication with the secondary conduit.

Abstract: A bedstead mounted on a bedframe is divided into a plurality of separation pieces. The separation pieces are set swingable on the bedframe. A drive shaft is provided on the bedframe. The drive shaft is rotationally; driven by a driver. The rotational motion of the drive shaft is converted by a power transmitting device to an up and down motion whereby the separation pieces are so driven as to be swingable over the bedframe.

Abstract: An adjustable strap or band adapted to be circumferentially fitted around the forearm to alleviate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The strap is a generally band-shaped device having two opposing inwardly protruding structures on its forearm contacting surface to direct bipolar (transaxial) compression against the radial extensor, supinator complex and flexor muscles when the band is circumferentially tensioned and fastened in place around the forearm. In its preferred form, the band applies an adjustable pressure principally upon the extensor, supinator and flexor muscle wads permitting unimpeded blood circulation along all other portions of the forearm. The two opposing structures that apply transaxial compression are limited in their circumferential extent to those areas of the band immediately overlying the extensor and flexor muscle mass.

Abstract: The invention is a method of applying a material usable as an orthopaedic bandage which material is an open weave substrate having thereon a curable resin. The resin is curable, for example, by polymerization which polymerization is initiated by immersion of the resin coated substrate in a bath. Gloves are worn during the performance of the method which gloves are provided with a coating which in use is lubricous relative to the resin coated substrate. Thus the interference in application of the substrate due to the substrate sticking to the gloves is substantially reduced or eliminated by the lubricousness of the gloves.

Abstract: An electromechanical apparatus is disclosed herein such as a cushion, pad or mattress, including pulsing elements for massaging a variety of body locations having a plurality of vibrating transducers situated in groups within a cushioned member so that the groups of transducers operate in given locations or sections of the cushioned member to provide either an automatic or manually controlled rolling or travelling vibratory motion across the member. A manually operated dwell of the vibratory motion is provided at selected locations. A handheld controller supplies the groups of transducers with electrical signals to produce an operating sequence of vibratory oscillations in individual transducers as well as selected groups and the aforementioned rolling or travelling vibratory motion.

Abstract: An improved vibrating massage apparatus in the form of an elongated pad incorporating a plurality of independently controllable vibrating members to impose vibratory oscillations along the full extent of the apparatus. Each vibrating member includes a motor having a pair of rotatable shafts extending outward therefrom in axial opposition to one other, a fixed eccentric weight being secured at the end of each shaft. Each vibrating motor is secured within a housing, the outer surface thereof extending outwardly into a planar flange. The planar flanges of the motor housings are imbedded within a unitary foam member which substantially defines the shape of the pad. An electrical switching circuit sequentially activates and deactivates each of the vibrating motors in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: A mechanized traction chair is disclosed that employs a motor operated underarm support device that in combination with a restrictive seat belt provides forced traction to the upper torso. A lower seating assembly provides a variable articulating motion to the lower torso.

Abstract: A nose plug structure incorporating a filter is provided. The nose plug is integrally formed with a connecting piece and a pair of hollow columns formed on opposing sides of the connecting piece. In the middle of the connecting piece, a soft cover piece is positioned which can cover the exits of exhalation passages formed in each hollow column. An inner net, filter material, and a stop piece are arranged in order in each hollow column. An exhalation passage is formed in each column and leads to the exit located at the back of the connecting piece. When the plug is inserted in the nasal cavity, the inhaled air is cleaned as it passes through the stop piece, filter material and inner net. The exhaled air exhausts through the exhalation passages formed in the hollow columns, forcing the cover piece open.

Abstract: An instrument for harvesting an iliac bone graft comprises an elongate handle having a proximal gripping portion terminating in a substantially blunt striking surface, and a distal working portion including a pair of longitudinally extending, transversely spaced apart blade retaining slots. A pair of chisel-type blades are adapted for being releasably, lockably housed in the slots. The blades are retained in the slots by set screws, and by overhanging lips which engage the blades when fully inserted in the slots. An instrument for inserting an iliac bone graft into a disc space comprises an elongate handle having a proximal gripping portion terminating in a substantially blunt striking surface, a distal working portion including an enlarged abutment head on its terminal end, and a slide portion disposed between the gripping portion and the working portion, the abutment head having a distal abutment surface for engaging an iliac bone graft.

Abstract: An orthopedic treatment apparatus has a frame having a first movable platform having a platform frame movably attached to the frame for a reciprocating motion on a first pivot in a generally vertical motion. The first movable platform is also movably attached to said platform frame for a generally horizontal reciprocating motion on a second pivot. A first drive motor is attached to the frame and coupled to the first movable platform for driving the platform in a reciprocating motion relative to the frame while a second drive motor is attached to the first movable platform frame and coupled to the platform for moving the platform in a generally horizontal reciprocating motion relative to the frame.

Abstract: The invention includes a back support belt having a dual-belt assembly in which a wide, elastic inner belt completely encircles the abdominal and lower lumbar regions of the body. The inner belt is secured before a second, relatively less elastic outer belt, primarily providing rigid support, is fastened over the inner belt. The middle and side panels of the inner belt provide additional support to critical areas of the region through the use of supplemental internal padding.

Abstract: A massage apparatus for massaging ankles or calves by means of reciprocating movement, comprising driving means which drives a bearing seat and a bearing fixed thereto to eccentrically rotate; the bearing being closely fitted in a slant guide area disposed in front of a self-lubricating sliding member which is pushed to reciprocate in lateral directions along a set of shafts when the bearing is driven by the driving means to eccentrically rotate and generates a horizontal component applying on the wall of the slant guide area; and a rest member for supporting a user's ankles or calves being connected to top end of the sliding member is thereby do lateral reciprocating movement to provide the chiropractic and massage effect on the user's ankles or calves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of fabricating intra-uterine contraceptives, the said contraceptives comprising an elongated component (2), a copper wire spiral (3) placed around the elongated component (2) and a crosswise component (1) attached essentially by its middle point to one end of the elongated component (2). The elongated component (2) essentially of equal diameter throughout its length and the crosswise component (1) lateral to the elongated component (2) and attached to it by its midpoint are formed into a single contiguous piece. A separate copper wire spiral (3) is placed over the elongated component (2) via its unobstructed end, whereafter a sleeve (4) is then attached to support the copper wire spiral (3).

Abstract: A finger protector for protecting the fingers of health care workers from inadvertent needle stabs during arterial blood gas sampling and intravenous and intra-arterial catheter insertion includes a housing to be received on the fingers. The housing is fabricated from a puncture resistant, and preferably rigid and transparent material, and includes apertures on a lower Surface for permitting tactile contact of the finger tip(s) with the skin surface for facilitating palpation of the body surface.

Abstract: A spherical massage device includes a hollow spherical body of a size suitable to be held in hands, having a spherical outer surface on which a plurality of projections are uniformly distributed. The hollow spherical body defines an interior space inside which a vibration generator is disposed. The vibration generator is controlled by a switch accessible by a user.

Abstract: A foot massager includes a casing, an L-shaped mount having a horizontal wall fastened to the bottom of the casing and a vertical wall upstanding from the bottom of the casing, a motor horizontally mounted on the L-shaped mount, a foot rest suspended above the casing, an eccentric wheel driven by the motor through the mandrel of a speed reducing gear to oscillate the foot rest through an oscillating element via two links vertically disposed in parallel, each link having a top end pivoted to the vertical wall of the L-shaped mount and a bottom end pivoted to the oscillating element. The oscillating element has a top end connected to the foot rest, an elongated guide groove vertically disposed in the middle between the links and the eccentric wheel has a transmission shaft perpendicularly inserted into the elongated guide groove and turned to move back and forth along the elongated guide groove, causing the foot rest to oscillate.

Abstract: A tibial tunnel guide which enables accurate tibial tunnel placement both inside and outside the knee for use in endoscopic ACL reconstruction. The guide utilizes a consistency between the PCL and the ACL anatomic structure to accurately locate the ideal position of the tibial tunnel. The guide includes an arc shaped outrigger with a slot along its length, a sighting device secured to the outrigger in the slot and adapted to receive a guide pin, and a grasping tool adjustably secured to the outrigger in the slot having a grasper at one end. The grasper is arranged to grasp the base of the PCL near the intercondylar floor from the anteromedial portal. The sighting device is fixed relative to the position of the crotch of the grasper and locates the guide pin at an ideal position for tibial tunnel placement.

Abstract: A device for promoting the healing of bones has a pair of elongated carriers which support screws to be anchored in bone structure. The screws are movable longitudinally of the carriers by means of spindles. The carriers are joined to one another by a connector consisting of a rigid rod having a ball at either end. The balls are received in part-spherical sockets formed in the respective carriers and can be fixed relative to the carriers via screws.