Abstract: A multifunction joint brace that includes a belt that is wrapped about a user's waist, ankle, neck, wrist, hand or elbow and positions three electrically powered heating elements that are activated to apply low, medium, and high levels of heat to areas of muscle and tissue to relieve pain temporarily and increase blood flow to the affected area. The brace is in the central region. The brace also includes heating elements, a controller, a sensor for each respective heating element, a source of power, such as a rechargeable battery, and a logger for recording data from the sensors, each sensor measuring a different parameter or providing a power cut off if needed. The controller activates the heating elements for a preselected time and temperature and the sensors allow a therapist to review the data from the user with respect to effectiveness of the therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a variety of battery and or AC operated heated braces/support/sleeve (Ankle, neck, knee, back, wrist, shoulder, hand, hips and elbow) that incorporates neoprene and various types of fabric material, flannel, Velcro, heating elements, battery and heat controller. The elements apply high heat to areas of muscle and tissue relieving pain temporarily and increasing blood flow to those affected areas.

Abstract: A customer data collection system for product delivery from a supplier is provided comprising an information manager for accessing a product ordering history record and entering a purchase order, each purchase order including customer information, selected product information, and delivery information. The delivery information comprises one of an end customer location, an order placer location, and a predetermined delivery location other than the end customer location and the order placer location.