Fluid Current Propelled Onto User Patents (Class 601/160)
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Patent number: 11889911Abstract: A skin care device includes a handle extended along a lengthwise direction; a head portion provided at an end portion of the handle, and including an accommodating portion in which an accommodating space is formed by a bottom portion and a main lateral wall portion extended from the bottom portion along a height direction; and a massage member detachably mounted to the head portion and including a contact surface portion to come into contact with a skin, at least one partition wall extended protruding from a rear of the contact surface portion and dividing the accommodating space into a plurality of accommodating spaces when the massage member is mounted to the head portion, and a plurality of through holes distributed and arranged in the contact surface portion and allowing the plurality of accommodating spaces divided by the partition wall to communicate with the outside.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Inventor: Soontack Lee
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Patent number: 11490988Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for protecting doctors and others from pathogenic microorganisms aerosolized during surgical and other procedures on patients. The systems and methods generally operate by forming a partially-enclosed chamber around the patient's face during the procedure. A facial adapter and facial shield isolate a portion of the patient's face from the surrounding environment. The partially-enclosed chamber is connected to a vacuum source that brings the pathogenic particles through a filter, which further decreases the number of pathogenic particles expelled into the environment.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: CORNELL UNIVERSITYInventors: Ashutosh Kacker, Mark Lee, Theodore Schwartz
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Patent number: 10758666Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods related to improved otorhinologic irrigation and lavage comprising a drainage collector and one or more otorhinologic adapters, which are capable of coupling to an irrigation-liquid container.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Inventor: Joseph P. Schultz
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Patent number: 10004657Abstract: A method of activating the brain of a subject by delivering at least one gas pulse or fluid pulse of a predetermined amplitude and duration to a predetermined area or areas on the subject's body.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIOInventors: Ruth E. Martin, Peter Soros
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Patent number: 9919093Abstract: An irrigation system, useable e.g. for rectal/anal irrigation, comprising a reservoir for irrigating liquid; a probe (such as a catheter) for arrangement in a user, and having an inflatable retention member (such as a balloon); and tubing providing fluid communication between the reservoir, the control unit and the probe for conducting the irrigation fluid from the reservoir to the probe.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: DENTSPLY IH ABInventors: Erik Andréen, Daniel Holm, Fredrik Andersson, Charlotte Berg
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Patent number: 9889289Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing controlled pressure-flow pulses which purge a catheter system with turbulent flow flushing. Accomplishment of such controlled pressure-flow pulses is provided by a variety of inventive devices including a special plunger rod for a conventional syringe, other interactive parts for conventional syringes, an in-line catheter attachable device which automatically generates the controlled pressure-flow pulses and also single pulse, digitally operated devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Michael W. Howlett, James V. Mercer, Amelio Paolucci
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Patent number: 9848604Abstract: A method for detaching, removing or otherwise disrupting bacteria or biofilm by applying with pressure an antimicrobial wash. The antimicrobial wash contains a biguanide compound or mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INC.Inventors: Jie Wen, Dana A. Oliver
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Patent number: 9700344Abstract: Chronic wounds may be treated by debriding necrotic and other devitalized tissue from the wound, and applying to the wound an extracellular polymeric substance solvating system comprising a metal ion sequestering agent, surfactant and buffering agent. The solvating system disrupts biofilms which may be present in the wound and aids or enables the resumption of normal healing.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INC.Inventors: Matthew F. Myntti, Dana A. Oliver, James B. Hissong, Jennifer G. Medina
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Patent number: 9364287Abstract: A method of reducing the level of pain experienced by a patient during a pain-inducing dermatological treatment by using non-pharmacologic means is described. The method employs the use of multiple bursts of a gas to stimulate a touch sensation in or near the tissue to be treated using the dermatological treatment in order to reduce and/or relieve pain. The method can be used alone or can be used in combination with other non-pharmacologic and/or pharmacologic methods of relieving pain in order to make a patient more comfortable during or following the dermatological treatment.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: RELIANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Leonard C. DeBenedictis, Joseph L. Dallarosa
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Patent number: 9333060Abstract: A method of tooth treatment includes sensing a surface condition of tooth or gum and controlling ejection of a fluid jet against the tooth based on the sensed condition. The fluid may be a liquid and may be carried in a self-contained reservoir in a handle of a fluid ejection device. The liquid can be a cleansing solution and may contain cleaning particles. The ejection can be controlled to clean teeth at high pressure and to reduce pressure applied to gum, for example, to clean plaque. In some embodiments, the method may be used to remove soft tooth. The method may further include automatically scanning the fluid jet relative to a handle of an injection device. In an embodiment, the fluid is ejected by means of a fluid ejector comprising a stationary magnet assembly providing a magnetic field and a coil assembly, slidably disposed with respect to the magnet assembly, the coil assembly driving ejection of the fluid jet.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventor: Ian W. Hunter
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Patent number: 9073069Abstract: A fluid injection device includes: a pulse generation section that includes a fluid chamber whose volume is changeable, and an inlet flow passage and an outlet flow passage that are connected to the fluid chamber; a first connection flow passage connected to the outlet flow passage, having an end portion; a second connection flow passage connected to the inlet flow passage; a fluid injection opening formed at the end portion of the first connection flow passage, having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the outlet flow passage; a connection flow passage tube including the first connection flow passage and having rigidity adequate to transmit pulses of fluid flowing from the fluid chamber to the fluid injection opening; and a pressure generation section that supplies fluid to the inlet flow passage.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignees: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, TOHOKU UNIVERSITYInventors: Takeshi Seto, Kazuo Kawasumi, Kazuyoshi Takayama, Seyed Hamid Reza Hosseini
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Patent number: 8992450Abstract: A portable hydro massage device for submersion in a body of water containing a female user, i.e. a bathtub, provides a local massage to the labium region and a focused stimulant to the female user's clitoris thereby resulting in a superior sensation to the entire body promoting an overall euphoric state and calming effect. The apparatus employs a saddle shaped housing, where the buttocks are placed, and a saddle horn for controlling the stimulus. Disposed within the midsection of the saddle horn is a hydro jet with a driven flow from a circulating water pump that draws suction from the main body of water. The hydro jet is adjustable in pressure and a method is provided for aeration of the water discharged to allow for a rhythmic pulsation effect. The saddle horn may be held and the lower body positioned as needed to focus the discharged stream from the hydro jet to the desired point of the pelvic region.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: David Heilman
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Patent number: 8914922Abstract: A mountable fan for massage table that is removably installable to an underside of an extant massage table headrest, said mountable fan for massage table having a generally ovoid hoop with an upper surface and a lower surface, a vent circumferentially disposed around the upper surface, a fan chamber radially disposed from the hoop, an electric fan disposed within the fan chamber, and an intake duct with a removable filter disposed therein, the intake duct disposed on the fan chamber, whereby air is drawn into the intake duct by the fan and forcibly expelled through the vent to relaxingly stimulate the face of a patient lying on the massage table.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Inventors: Charles D. Wells, Wanda L. Wells
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Patent number: 8652078Abstract: A shower head with water-powered vibrating function wherein a diverting member is disposed in the water diversion chamber which is operable by a diverting member actuating means between a normal shower position and a massage shower position. At the normal shower position the diverting member diverts water flow received from the water diversion chamber inlet to leave the water diversion chamber through the first water diversion chamber outlet for exiting the shower head through a first water outlet; and at the massage shower position, the diverting member diverts water flow received from the water diversion chamber inlet to leave the water diversion chamber through the second water diversion chamber outlet for entering the turbine chamber for rotating the turbine and thereafter leaving the turbine chamber to exit the shower head through a second water outlet.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Brand New Technology Ltd.Inventor: Man Hon Lee
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Patent number: 8641649Abstract: A pump for an oral irrigator includes a pump chassis, an eccentric end plate movably connected to the pump chassis, a first alignment shaft connected to the pump chassis, a second alignment shaft connected to the eccentric end plate, a first gear rotating around a longitudinal axis of the first alignment shaft, and a second gear engaging the first gear and rotating around a longitudinal axis of the second alignment shaft. By selectively moving the eccentric end plate relative to the pump chassis selectively moves the second gear relative to the first gear.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Brian Boyd, Brian R. Williams, Kurt M. Taylor
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Patent number: 8617090Abstract: An oral care device suitable for use in providing a beneficial effect to an oral cavity of a mammal, which device includes means for providing reciprocation of a liquid effective for providing the beneficial effect of the oral cavity when the liquid is contacted with a plurality of surfaces thereof under conditions effective to provide the beneficial effect.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Fougere, Robert W. Fusi, II, Justin McDonough, Harold D. Ochs
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Publication number: 20130289457Abstract: Exemplary massaging applicator devices for applying topical oils to an individual, such as a person or creature, and methods of applying topical oils are disclosed. Some embodiments of an exemplary massaging applicator device may include a body; a vibration assembly disposed within the body; at least one container configured to hold topical oil; and at least one roller-ball foot coupled to the body, wherein the container is in fluid communication with the at least one roller-ball foot such that the at least one roller-ball foot is configured to apply the topical oil. The topical oil may comprise an essential oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: YL HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: D. Gary Young, Son Q. Le, Marc F. Schreuder, Cole L. Woolley
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Patent number: 8561223Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a bathtub device including a bathtub 2, a jetting unit 3, a jetting driving unit 4, and a controller 5. The bathtub includes a first bathtub wall surface and a second bathtub wall surface opposed to the first bathtub wall surface. The jetting unit is provided in the second bathtub wall surface and configured to jet a jet flow to a sole of a bather bathing in the bathtub. The jetting driving unit is connected to the jetting unit and configured to adjust jetting flow rate of the jet flow jetted from the jetting unit. The controller is configured to control the jetting driving unit. The controller is configured to control the jetting driving unit to cause the jetting unit to intermittently jet the jet flow with a strength, a leg of the bather being passively bent by the jet flow with the strength.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Toto LtdInventors: Minoru Sato, Tomohisa Kato, Masako Fujita, Masayuki Mochita
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Publication number: 20130178770Abstract: A massage apparatus is provided for use in water environments in vessels such as jetted spas, baths, hot tubs and the like, the apparatus having a massager including rotatable, imbalanced impeller. An inlet of the massager is fluidly connected to a jet and an outlet is directed back to the water environment below the waterline. Flexible inlet and outlet conduits enable versatile positioning of the massager. The inlet conduit is connected via an adapter such as a funnel to a vessel wall or by a union to an individual jet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: SPARTNER ACCESSORIES INC.Inventor: SPARTNER ACCESSORIES INC.
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Patent number: 8261377Abstract: A bidet device for toilet bowls is mounted on a toilet bowl for washing an anus and the inner part of an intestine or a vagina, and includes a main body (10) mounted on a rear side of a toilet bowl and having a control part C, a main wash bidet part (15) provided below a center protrusion (11) of the main body (10) for spraying water, an in-body wash bidet part (30 or 40) attached to the main body (10) for cleansing the intestine and the vagina, a purifier part (20) for purifying the water ejected through the main wash bidet part (15) and the in-body wash bidet part (30 or 40), and a water ejection regulator part (14) provided on the control part C for selectively supplying the water to one of the main wash bidet part (15) and the in-body wash bidet part (30 or 40).Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventor: Young-Kuk Oh
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Patent number: 8171575Abstract: A beauty-care bidet includes an introduction hose for introducing washing water, a water purifier connected to the introduction hose for purifying the washing water introduced through the introduction hose, a head separably coupled to the water purifier and having an open tip end portion communicating with the water purifier, a control valve for cutting off the washing water supplied to the open tip end portion of the head or for regulating a pressure of the washing water, a tip end operating unit detachably attached to the open tip end portion of the head, and a vibrator mounted to the head in such a way that the vibrator can be operatively connected to the tip end operating unit. The tip end operating unit is a bidet-washing insertion device that can be inserted into an intestine or a vagina of a user.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Inventor: Young-Kuk Oh
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Patent number: 8137295Abstract: A manually powered portable device for creating a high-pressure pulsating stream of water or other liquid is disclosed. The device is intended for use in flushing and cleaning dentures. The device has a reservoir for storing the water or liquid, a piston and cylinder for pressurizing the water, a trigger operated slide valve for releasing the water from the reservoir and a rotating cylinder for creating the pulsating flow through the output nozzle of the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Inventors: John Castaldi, Michael Sylvester Caramico
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Patent number: 8114038Abstract: A method and apparatus for oral hygiene, in particular having an oral hygiene device similar to a WATER PIK® brand device which has a pump with an inlet port and an outlet nozzle. A reservoir is placed in a sink above a drain and below a faucet and water from the faucet is adjusted for temperature and flows into the reservoir and over and into the drain of the sink. A conduit is provided between the inlet of the pump and the outlet of the reservoir so that, in use, a person can first adjust the temperature of the water in the reservoir and then turn on the pump and use the oral hygiene device as with any other oral hygiene apparatus while either allowing the water to continue to flow from the faucet at the desired temperature; or, if desired, to stop the flow and put medication into the container before use so that the water and medication solution is used rather than just water.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Inventor: John Stelmach
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Patent number: 8092410Abstract: A hydrotherapy jet includes a jet body having an open upstream end and an open downstream end and defining a flow path between the open upstream end and open downstream end, a flapper disposed within the flow path, the flapper having upstream flapper and downstream flapper ends and rotatably connected to the jet body at the upstream flapper end to rotatably oscillate about the upstream flapper end when a stream of water is introduced from upstream to downstream through the flow path and a head spoiler formed on the downstream flapper end to reduce the frequency of oscillation of the flapper wherein a stream of water pulsating effect is felt by a user of the jet apparatus adjacent the open downstream end as the flapper rotatably oscillates.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: B & S Plastics, Inc.Inventor: Raymundo Colin
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Patent number: 8057413Abstract: A foot water-spouting device includes a foot-front water spouting section for spouting water toward the front side of a user's foot and a water-spouting section direction moving mechanism for reciprocating the destination of water spouting of the foot-front water spouting section along a longitudinal direction of the foot. A plurality of spouts may be arranged side-by-side in the foot instep width direction for each of the right and left feet. The pressure of water spouting at a water arrival point may be changed based on or the water spouting amount may be changed based on movement of the water arrival point.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Toto Ltd.Inventors: Yumiko Katsukawa, Takahiro Suzuki, Hirotomo Suyama, Yasuo Hamada
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Patent number: 8052627Abstract: A dental cleaning system for providing a liquid jet for a mouth rinse includes a nozzle member, a nozzle attachment coupled to the nozzle member to define an axially extending chamber, a liquid duct configured to supply pressurized liquid to the chamber, a pressure piece disposed within the chamber, and a nozzle outlet extending out of the chamber and configured to discharge a cleaning jet.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2003Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Oswald Gromer, Andreas Kramp, Michael Sauer, Michael Stolper, Norbert Schaefer, Karl Herzog
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Patent number: 8048010Abstract: A massage nozzle is disclosed including a vortex chamber having a water intake section provided to form a vortical flow therein, a spouting port provided to spout the vortical flow to form a negative pressure region, a water-spray plate provided at a distal end of the spouting port, the water-spray plate having an opening at a center thereof and a plurality of water-spray holes around the opening. The water-spray plate allows a large area suction and smooth movement while moving in contact with the skin. Further a movable member having an opening may be provided with at least a part inserted into the vortex chamber. Some part of a first portion of the movable member has a larger outside dimension than the spouting port, allowing physical vibration of the movable member in addition to the suction massage effect.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Toto, Ltd.Inventors: Takahiro Ohashi, Nobuhiro Shono, Koichi Toyoda, Tomoko Negishi
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Patent number: 8012111Abstract: An oral hygiene device for use with a sink having hot and cold water lines includes a storage mount and a housing removably coupled thereto. The housing includes hot and cold water inputs and an outlet. The housing also includes first and second channels coupling the inputs to the outlet. The device includes piping tees and flexible tubing for connection to a sink's water lines. The device includes adjustable temperature valves in the first and second channels, respectively, for regulating amounts of hot and cold water passing through the channels. An adjustable volume valve is included for determining a volume of water exiting the outlet. The storage mount may be installed on a sink adjacent the faucet so that the oral hygiene device is a permanent fixture.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Inventor: J. Byron Alexander
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Patent number: 7762997Abstract: A unique construction of this douche ensures that the incoming and outgoing streams of cleansing liquid do not mix inside the device. Thus it provides a superior cleansing of the vagina. The device has two parts: an inner core and an outer casing, which so snap fit together that create two isolated spaces inside the device securing no leakage between them. The parts are easily separable for cleaning purposes. The base of the device is round so, when placed against the entrance of the vagina, it acts as a plug. The base has two pipe connectors for a cleansing liquid, an inlet and an outlet, and these are interchangeable. A stream of liquid passing through the device smoothes out folds of the vagina, covering its entire surface, and thus ensures Improved hygiene and therapy. This douching device simultaneously provides vaginal hydromassage, which can be enhanced by manually compressing the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2004Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Inventors: Ariana Adjani, Simon Allen
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Patent number: 7670305Abstract: A device for showering has a housing and a rotatable massaging element arranged in the housing so that it is rotatable by water and capable of massaging with the simultaneous discharge of water. A rotary unit is located in the housing and is connected with the massaging element to be acted on by water so that the rotary unit rotates and rotates the massaging element. The rotary unit is composed of at least two rotors which are configured so that in a first mode of operation only one of the rotors rotates and provides rotation of the massaging element and issuance of water for showering, and in a second mode of operation both the rotor elements rotate to provide a turbo rotation of water.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Inventors: Sam Zhadanov, Eli Zhadanov
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Publication number: 20100004612Abstract: The automatic pubic area cleansing system includes a ventilated diaper and a removable insert pad. At least one sensor is disposed in the system. The sensors are connected to a control unit that activates a ventilating and evacuating system when moisture is detected in the diaper. A massage head is disposed in a rear portion of the pad and can provide stimulation to the coccyx area of the patient to prevent the formation of a decubitus ulcer in the region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventor: Claude Thevenin
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Publication number: 20090030355Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrotherapy apparatus (10) useful for treating the lower extremities of a user, including the feet, lower legs, thighs, pelvis, and waist. The apparatus includes means for controlling fluid (16) sloughed from the lower extremity, such as that from washing the foot before a pedicure treatment, to prevent contamination of the hydrotherapy vessel (11). The apparatus may also be adapted to cover at least a portion of the fluid surface to prevent loss of water from the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2005Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: Brian Gay
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Publication number: 20080306418Abstract: A method of reducing the level of pain experienced by a patient during a pain-inducing dermatological treatment by using non-pharmacologic means is described. The method employs the use of multiple bursts of a gas to stimulate a touch sensation in or near the tissue to be treated using the dermatological treatment in order to reduce and/or relieve pain. The method can be used alone or can be used in combination with other non-pharmacologic and/or pharmacologic methods of relieving pain in order to make a patient more comfortable during or following the dermatological treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: RELIANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Leonard C. DeBenedictis, Joseph L. Dallarosa
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Publication number: 20080255486Abstract: A shower massager device is provided for massaging a person's back in a shower. The shower massager device is designed to be portable, positionable for use by people of various heights and adjustable to various positions along the length of a person's back. The shower massager device includes a massager plate having a plurality of massaging protrusions arranged radially on an upper surface of the massager plate, and having a hole formed on an underside surface of the massager plate. In addition, a massager base for securely holding the massager plate to a shower surface is provided. A holding member is positioned on an underside of the massager base, and formed with a fastening member configured to be fixably received by the hole in the massager plate. A plurality of attaching members is affixed to a bottom surface of the massager base for removably securing the massager base to a shower surface, as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventor: Eric Ludlow
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Publication number: 20080167590Abstract: A skin care apparatus is disclosed. The skin care apparatus includes a main body; a vessel being replaceable with a new one and installed in the main body for containing skin care materials; a head portion provided at one end of the main body; a material spraying member ins tailed in the head portion and provided with at least one spray hole formed through the plate surface thereof for spraying the skin care materials; a connection pipe for connecting the spray hole of the material spraying member to the vessel; a brush member detachably connected to the head portion for discharging the skin care materials sprayed from the spray holes to the outside; a vibration member for selectively vibrating the brush member; and a switching unit for selectively operating the vibration member and opening and closing the spray holes of the material spraying member. The skin care apparatus has a simple structure, is easily portable and used anywhere at any time, and increases skin care efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2006Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicants: Ke Hak CHO, Yongbok JONInventors: Yongbok Jon, Daehwan Cha
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Patent number: 7335175Abstract: A portable hydro massage device for submersion in a body of water containing a female user, i.e. a bathtub, provides a local massage to the labium region and a focused stimulant to the female user's clitoris thereby resulting in a superior sensation to the entire body promoting an overall euphoric state and calming effect. The apparatus employs a saddle shaped housing, where the buttocks are placed, and a saddle horn for controlling the stimulus. Disposed within the midsection of the saddle horn is a hydro jet with a driven flow from a circulating water pump that draws suction from the main body of water. The hydro jet is adjustable in pressure and a method is provided for aeration of the water discharged to allow for a rhythmic pulsation effect. The saddle horn may be held and the lower body positioned as needed to focus the discharged stream from the hydro jet to the desired point of the pelvic region.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2004Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Inventor: David Heilman
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Patent number: 7314456Abstract: A valve for adjusting the flow of water through an oral irrigation device connected to a shower head is located on a handle connected to a water-dispensing syringe or pick. Rotation of the valve controls the amount and pressure of water dispensed through the syringe or pick in a direct stream from the shower head.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Health & Hygiene, Inc.Inventor: Daniel A. Shaw
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Patent number: 7008225Abstract: A safe brushing is realized without sticking the gum if the bristle tips are once inserted in a pocket of a tooth by using a system having a brush of which the bristle tips automatically vibrate in a direction at right angles with the direction of length of the bristles. A brush lever 5 having a brush 4 is swingingly supported in the nozzle 1, a flow passage 3 leading to a blow-out port 1a at an end of a nozzle 1 is partly bent, and a resilient member 7 is provided at the bent portion to urge the brush lever 5 in a direction opposite to the direction of flow of water, so that the brush lever 5 oscillates reciprocally due to the resilient force produced by the resilient member 7 and the pressure of water flow, causing the bristle tips of the brush 4 to oscillate in a direction at right angles with the direction of length of the bristles outside the nozzle 1.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2001Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Ricoh Elemex CorporationInventors: Kazumasa Ito, Nobuhiro Takeda
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Patent number: 6872219Abstract: A vascular treatment apparatus, comprising a chair, a horizontal housing and a retractable cover. The cover has hot and cold fluid dispensers whereby alternating and pulsating sprays of hot fluid and cold fluid treat a patient. The housing section also includes hot and cold fluid dispensers. The temperature, pulse strength and pulse rate are controlled by a central processing unit. The central process unit also correlates patient information for observing patient progress and comparing with other patients. Skin conditioner and disinfectant dispensers are included. The chair swivels for easy patient entry. The inventive method includes alternating pulsing streams of hot and cold fluid, preferably alternating 3 seconds of hot fluid with 3 seconds of cold fluid. The hot fluid is between 32 degrees centigrade and 41 degrees centigrade, and the treatment duration is approximately 25 minutes. Preferably, before treatment, the temperature of the hot fluid is gradually raised.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2003Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Aquapulse International, L.L.C.Inventor: Gunnar Torbjorn Lofgren
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Publication number: 20040254511Abstract: An advanced, portable, compact and novel foot shower. The unit includes a casing having a tub for receiving the foot and water. It will scrub the foot with loofah sponges on the bottom of the unit connected to a vibrator plate. It will include pumice stones on the sides for buffing and scrubbing the feet. The unit is designed with the front of the casing higher while lowering at the back for easy flow of water. This hydrotherapy & hydromassage will create reflexolgy that is proven to be beneficial for the well being of internal organs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventor: Christian Patrick Brborich
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Patent number: 6805679Abstract: The Hydrocussion Massager is a handheld electronic massager that uses both percussion and water pressure massage to give the user a great tool for therapeutic relaxation. The device is a handy easy-to-use tool that is easily connected to any showerhead or appropriate faucet. It uses three speeds of percussion massage and different levels of water pressure from a specially designed showerhead inside the massager. It is waterproof and cordless, but it is connected to a hose, which channels the water from a faucet into the massager.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Inventor: Christopher Thomason Winkley
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Publication number: 20040176710Abstract: A massage device for creating a massaging action. The massage device may include at least two massaging projections mounted in relation to a flexible fluid supply conduit, such as a shower hose. The device may include a chamber for containing an impeller, and the fluid supply conduit may include an outlet for fluid to contact the impeller and cause the impeller to rotate. At least one weight is disposed in the head and is coupled to the impeller eccentric to a rotational axis of the impeller for moving the projection in an oscillatory motion, which creates the massaging action. The head may be supplied on a handle, or along the fluid supply conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Applicants: Kennedy/Matsumoto Design LLC, Longoria Design LLC, Spectrum Associates LLC, Chininis Product Development Group LLCInventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins, Steve Chininis
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Patent number: 6770043Abstract: An improved therapeutic spa, hot tub, or hydrotherapy system includes one or more jet assemblies to form streams of water which translate in at least two degrees of freedom over a substantial portion of the user's body. The jet assemblies preferably move in patterns under automatic computer control as well as manual feedback by the user. The system preferably includes a body support, such as in the form of a chair. The support is at least partially water permeable so that the streams of water impinge the user through the body support. The jet assemblies preferably include unitary nozzles, pumps, and motors.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2000Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Inventor: Rocky Kahn
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Patent number: 6730051Abstract: A rotating and vibrating massage shower nozzle comprised of a first transmission shaft and a flexible transmission cable. The first transmission shaft rotates a drive gear, a driven gear, and a second transmission shaft. The second transmission shaft has a drive ring gear installed on it that impels a bevel gear train or an eccentric cylinder, with the bevel gear train controlling the revolution of a rotary output coupling such that a bathing accessory mounted on it is spun and the imbalanced action of the eccentric cylinder effectively generates vibrations for massage applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Inventor: Chun-Kuang Lin
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Publication number: 20040064074Abstract: A massage device for creating a massaging action using at least one oscillating device. The massage device may be formed from a handle and a head pivotably coupled to the handle. The head may include a first chamber for containing the oscillating device and a second chamber for containing an impeller for driving the oscillating device. The oscillating device may be fluid driven. The massaging device may also include one or more controls in the handle for controlling the action of the massage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Melvin R. Kennedy, Jose Longoria, Robert G. Robbins, Steve Chininis
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Publication number: 20030229300Abstract: The Hydrocussion Massager is a handheld electronic massager that uses both percussion and water pressure massage to give the user a great tool for therapeutic relaxation. The device is a handy easy-to-use tool that is easily connected to any showerhead or appropriate faucet. It uses three speeds of percussion massage and different levels of water pressure from a specially designed showerhead inside the massager. It is waterproof and cordless, but it is connected to a hose, which channels the water from a faucet into the massager.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventor: Christopher Thomason Winkley
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Patent number: 6638236Abstract: A self-sealed irrigation system for supplying a treatment fluid to a treatment site is disclosed. The system includes a flexible containment member that has a delivery channel which delivers treatment fluid to the treatment site, a sealing channel supplied with a suction force, and a recovery channel. The delivery channel delivers the treatment fluid to the treatment site. The recovery channel removes spent treatment fluid from the treatment site. The sealing channel hermetically seals the containment member to the body surface surrounding the area to be treated. The containment member is designed such that any spent treatment solution which should by-pass the recovery channel is drawn into the sealing channel thereby preventing any treatment fluid from leaking to the outside environment. The containment member is connected to a suction pump which circulates treatment fluid through the treatment site and a reservoir which supplies the treatment fluid to the system.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2001Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of TexasInventors: William J. Thrash, Daniel L. Jones
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Publication number: 20030153851Abstract: A water driven vibrating massager mounted in an opening in the wall of a spa. The massager is supported in a massager mounting frame secured in the opening in the wall of the spa. The mounting frame has a frame elastic member support portion extending inwardly from the frame. An elastic member is held by the elastic member support portion, which in turn holds a massager body. The massager body extends interiorly to a support area on the mounting frame and an inner elastic member is held between the support area on the mounting frame and a support portion on the massager body. The massager body fits within a mounting frame for a water jet and the process of the present invention includes the unscrewing of a locking ring and the removal of a water jet followed by the insertion of the massager body and the replacement of the locking ring. In this way, the massager body can be placed at any position where a spa jet is held.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2002Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventor: Joseph G. Elnar
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Publication number: 20030144612Abstract: A hand held hydro-suction vibration bio-stimulator submerged below surface of fluid in the fluid filled vessel and connected to the pump by means of flexible hose to derive the periodical suction force in the range of 0.5-70 N on the frequency of 10-200 Hz and high frequency vibrations in the range of 1-20 kHz to a living organism also submerged under the surface of the fluid in the fluid filled vessel due to the circulation of the fluid from the fluid filled vessel through the hydro-suction vibration bio-stimulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Sergey A. Kostrov, Olga Zakharova, Esther Wooden, William O. Wooden
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Patent number: 6503212Abstract: A massage chair capable of massaging even the foot by utilizing a whirlpool formed by the spouting of water is disclosed, in which the chair can be moved back and forth, its seatback can be reclined, and the instep and the sole of the foot can be massaged. The massage chair includes a supporting structure 20 and a seat 10. The seat 10 consists of a seat cushion 11 mounted and secured upon the supporting structure 20, and a seatback 12 upstanding on a rear edge of the seat cushion 11. A massaging mechanism 50 is internally installed within the seatback 12, and a seat moving mechanism 40 moves the seat cushion 11 back and forth. A foot bath tub 30 is formed on the supporting structure 20 in front of the seat cushion 11, and the foot bath tub 30 has water spouting holes 31, 32 and 33 on its bottom, on its side walls and on its rear wall respectively, and has a water spouting shower device 34 above it.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2001Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Beaunix Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jeung Hoon Park