Abstract: The present invention is directed to a medical device which mechanically applies and maintains pressure to a pressure point to relieve pain. The device includes a locking mechanism to lock an adjustable clamp to a selected position to apply a selected amount of pressure and a fine tuning mechanism to precisely adjust the amount of pressure. A mechanical release and a safety device are also provided to release pressure if the exerted pressure exceeds a safe amount.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 11, 1990
Date of Patent:
March 10, 1992
Assignee:
Douglas R. Eglauf
Inventors:
Douglas R. Eglauf, Joseph Panio, George Schick