Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed for treating atherosclerotic plaque and thromboses by the application of ultrasonic energy to a site of intravascular blockage. The ultrasonic apparatus includes a solid wire probe having a bulbous tip at one end and coupled to an ultrasonic energy source at the other end, the probe being carried within a hollow catheter. The catheter and probe are inserted into a blood vessel and are advanced to the site of a stenosis, where the probe is extended from the catheter and caused to vibrate ultrasonically, resulting in the destruction of the arterial plaque. The ultrasonic apparatus includes a fitting for delivering a radiographic contrast solution to the probe tip by flowing the solution into the catheter, the contrast fluid being released into the blood vessel to assist in positioning the apparatus and determining the effectiveness of treatment.

Abstract: An ankle brace includes an outer supporting casing for enclosing the ankle, and two side cruciate elastic straps, each having one end secured within the supporting casing near the sole of the user's foot, with the straps extended across the instep or the front of the ankle and across one-another in a cruciate configuration. Tensioning lines are secured to the free ends of each of the straps and extend through eyelets on each side of the front of the supporting casing, ending in D-rings, through which shoelaces may be tied to tension the cruciate straps.

Abstract: In a printing apparatus comprising a printing head unit reciprocatively movable along a platen within a frame, provided are a memory unit for storing printing data, and means for supporting the memory unit in such a manner that the memory unit is selectively positioned out of the frame or within a spacing formed inside the frame for reciprocative movement of the printing head.

Abstract: An eye patch is provided for preventing opening of an eye and preventing corneal abrasion. The patch comprises a compressible planar pad having a configuration which fits within the eye socket to permit easy contact with the outer surface of the eyelids over a closed eye. The planar pad is flexible to facilitate conforming to the outer surface of the lids of the eye. One surface of the pad has an adhesive with a low to moderate adhesion applied thereto to permit securement of the lids in a closed position while permitting removal of the patch with minimal patient discomfort.

Abstract: A device for treatment of back trouble by means of so-called traction and also for general well-being in another way, e.g. by improving the circulation of the blood including a stand supporting a reclining board. The reclining board can be turned about a substantially horizontal. The device further includes a foot plate which can also be turned about the horizontal axis at a definite distance from the reclining board.

Abstract: A self applicable spring loaded pelvic traction device to be self applied by a patient, comprising an adjustable waist encircling belt member, a pair of right and left leg adjustable scored leg straps, each strap having one end secured to the side of the belt member and another and secured to the rear of the belt member, a foot bar, helical spring connected between the foot bar and the right and left adjustable straps for applying a counter thrust to the thrust of the legs of a patient requiring traction to extend the spring to apply the traction, a pair of inner and outer telescopic cylindrical tubes received over the helical spring, one of the tubes being secured to the top of the helical spring and the other of the telescopic tubes being secured to the foot bar, the inner cylindrical tube having calibration lines and numerals readable against the lower end of the outer telescopic cylindrical tube to indicate the pounds of traction pull exerted between the waist and feet of the patient, a traction post atta

Abstract: A U-shaped bow forming a bottom-sided yoke and side legs forms together with a curved front wall and upper rearwardly extending curved flaps an absolutely stiff shell for a patient's leg in order to hold the ankle absolutely immovable. The thin-walled ankle support structure replaces the usual cast and can already be used a short period after an operation of the ankle has been made.

Abstract: This invention relates to an accessory orthopaedic appliance for use in arthroscopic surgery of the knee. The appliance is employed by attaching it to the patella in order to provide a means for holding and shifting the patella in any direction necessary to achieve optimal visualization of the undersurface of the patella.

Abstract: A massaging appliance for massaging the face or other part of the body, comprises a housing enclosing an electrical motor, and a cream applicator having a chamber for containing a supply of cream to be applied during massaging. The applicator has a cylindrical side wall closed at one end by a first end wall to be placed in contact with the respective part of the body to be massaged, and closed at its opposite end by a second end wall coupled to the motor to be driven thereby. The first end wall is formed with a plurality of openings each occupied by a ball rotatably mounted therein for dispensing cream to the contacted part of the body, and the second end wall is formed with a central threaded opening. A piston is disposed within the applicator and includes a threaded stem receivable in the threaded opening of the second end wall enabling the piston to be adjusted, to contract or enlarge the chamber, by rotating the applicator side wall with respect to its second end wall.

Abstract: A sequential compression device for delivering pressurized air to a multi compartment inflatable sleeve on a patient's limb. The device includes a pump, a plurality of cam actuated valves and a plurality of conduits in communication with said valves, all disposed within an accumulator, which comprises the housing for the device as well.

Abstract: A reflex massage device and process for pressing a plurality of individual pins having rounded reflex massage ends against a body surface, such as the plantar surface of a human foot or feet, to be massaged. The individual reflex massage pins are axially reciprocated by a cam with a sinuous surface through a prescribed pin stroke motion. As the cam is rotated, the pins reciprocate against the engaged surface to be massaged. A hold down mechanism selectively secures the foot or selected body surface axially against the pins. Adjustments are provided to adjustably bias the foot or selected body surface against the pins.

Abstract: Reconstructive orthopedic prosthesis devices for cadavers comprised of plastic tubing, elbows and fasteners, for use by undertakers and morticians. The devices are used in cadavers whose bones have been harvested for bone banks, in order to give the cadaver a normal appearance.

Abstract: A glove effective for preventing or inhibiting carpal tunnel syndrome has a pad disposed therein for protecting the median nerve of a wearer's hand. In a preferred embodiment the pad is secured to the glove body and extends from near the wrist opening of the glove to about the center of the portion of the glove which covers the palm. The pad is made of a resilient flexible material such as foam rubber which is effective to provide protection from vibrations and shocks. Such a glove is light-weight, allows considerable freedom for the fingers and wrist, yet protects the part of the hand between the ball of the thumb and the palm heel from the type of stress which can produce carpal tunnel syndrome.

Abstract: An assist bar is provided for facilitating a standing chiropractor in the manipulative treatment of a prone patient's spine while the patient is supported on a leg support section of a chiropractic table of the type having a body support section for the patient's body pivotally interconnected with the leg support section. The assist bar includes a connector at one end for securing the bar to the leg support section remote from the pivotal interconnection of the section with the main body support section. The assist bar extends outwardly of the leg support section and a handle is provided adjacent an outer end portion for facilitating a chiropractor in manipulating the patient's lower body up and down or side to side while making adjustments in the patient's spine with the other hand on the patient's body on the body support section.

Abstract: A knee contracture correction device for straightening a contracted knee is provided. The device includes a pair of rod assemblies each having opposite upper and lower ends and a pivotal joint between the ends. The upper end of the rod assemblies is pivotally secured to the patient's thigh while the lower end is pivotally secured adjacent the patient's ankle. The pivotal joint of the rod assemblies is locked so as to define an obtuse angle slightly greater than the angle of contracture of the knee. Straps are positioned immediately above and below the knee and fastened to the rod assemblies so as to stretch the knee ligaments and muscles. Periodically, the angle of the rod assemblies is increased until eventually the knee contracture is eliminated.

Abstract: In a hand type electric massage machine, a vibration head is connected through a coupling spring to a top end portion of a hand case, and an unbalance weight is rotatably mounted to a top end portion of a rotary shaft so that the center of gravity of a weight element is positioned on a line extending radially from a bearing of the rotary shaft. The weight element is fixed to a part of the periphery of a lower end portion of a cylinder base having nearly covered cylindrical form including a disc portion and a skirt portion extending downward from the periphery of the disc portion.

Abstract: A massage apparatus adapted to be utilized for various massage manner comprising at least two balls which are provided with a mutiple numbers of projections on the outer periphery thereof and a case for enclosing and retaining the balls in a rotatable state by rotatably supporting a pair of projections of the balls and in attachable/detachable manner.

Abstract: An ankle brace for insertion into a shore with laces for immobilizing the ankle against inversion or eversion while permitting planter-flexion and dorsi-flexion, includes, a pair of side supports for fitting about the lower leg on both sides. The side supports have a configuration to encase both sides of the ankle and with the lower end of the side supports for insertion into the sides of the shoe. Pad members are formed of a dense flexible material located on the inner surface of each side support to form a cushion between the ankle and the side supports. The side supports are secured to firmly encase the ankle and lower leg and includes a counter strap extending between the side supports at a lower position just above the heel and a fastener located on the side supports to receive the laces of the shoe so that the laces can be tightened and tied to immobilize the ankle against inversion or eversion or anterior subluxation while permitting planter-flexion and dorsi-flexion.

Abstract: A chiropractic adjustor for applying an adjustment energy to a patient through a plunger having a resilient or cushioned head with the energy applied to the plunger being supplied by a solenoid assembly capable of producing an adjustable and reproducible energy or force that is transferred from the solenoid to the cushioned plunger thereby providing a chiropractic adjustor that is solenoid operated and capable of providing precisely reproducible energy settings over a wide range and the capability of providing a reproducible energy level and a reproducible contact energy or force between the adjustor and patient.

Abstract: An excavating tooth assembly including an adapter, a point equipped with rearwardly projecting tongues, and locking means including a vertical pin external of the adapter nose held in place by a shrouded spring loaded plug disposed perpendicularly to the line of mounting the point on the adapter, the pin having arcuate front and back surfaces for wedging engagement with laterally projecting ears on the nose and a laterally projecting lug on a point tongue.