Abstract: A device for therapeutic bathing of one's feet and wherein the feet are cleaned or treated all around and are positioned to enhance relaxation and comfort and the process is adapted for continuous hygienic use by preventing direct contact of the feet therein and by advantageous drainage thereof. This therapeutic feet bathing device comprises a feet enclosure including a tub portion and a transparent hood pivoted to the tub portion, a pair of resilient sealing strips secured to the tub portion and hood respectively whereby upon closing they cooperatively and sealingly clamp the legs of the user, liquid jet nozzles impinging liquid jets against the feet, a venturi siphon T, manual valves, and piping to selectively feed liquid to the jet nozzles or drain the tub portion by suction in the venturi siphon T, a stand for the feet enclosure providing for vertical and horizontal adjustment relative to a chair for the user, and a liquid supply tank to feed a foot treatment substance and liquid to the jet nozzles.

Abstract: A lightweight portable massaging platform in which a plurality of free rolling rollers are mounted in a carriage which reciprocates along a stationary track. The rollers are journaled in bearings which serve to accommodate both the free turning of the rollers and the reciprocal motion of the carriage.

Abstract: Body massaging apparatus including two cables or like flexible members between which extend a plurality of parallel spaced apart massager units. Each massager unit has a rigid shaft on which is supported for rolling movement a rigid cylinder. On the exterior surface of the cylinder a flexible layer is secured. The flexible layer has integral resilient fingers protruding therefrom. The fingers are dimensioned so as to provide stimulation to parts of the body when the device is rolled thereover. A plastic tube circumscribes the cables, which plastic tube is employed to space the shafts apart and to afford a degree of resistance to rotation of the cylinders on the shafts, thereby enhancing the stimulative effect of the apparatus.

Abstract: A massage apparatus for massaging the arms, legs and back of a person, separately or simultaneously. A support means, such as a table, is provided for supporting the body of a person to be massaged, and for supporting a pair of arm massage units, a pair of leg massage units, and a back massage unit. Said massage units can be manually operated or power operated. The arm and leg massage units each comprise a plurality of rollers mounted on an arcuate support means which is formed by a plurality of pivotally mounted roller support members and positioned so as provide an even distribution of massage pressure around the periphery of a person's arm or leg. The massage unit is moved longitudinally of a person's arm or leg, and in both directions. The back massage unit includes a plurality of massage rollers mounted on a V-shape spring support member for applying massage pressure to a person's back on either side of the vertebrae.

Abstract: A resilient theraputic stimulating massage device with a general spherical shape. The outer surface of the sphere has a plurality of frustro conic protuberances. The protuberances have a corrugated outer side wall surface and a concave suction cup at each end.

Abstract: A posterior lens implant tool for use in combination with an intraocular lens for implantation in the posterior chamber of the human eye. The intraocular lens includes a plano-convex lens, which is formed from an optical material that is suitable for an implantable lens. The plano-convex lens is adapted to be inserted into the posterior chamber of the human eye within the capsular membrane thereof. The intraocular lens also includes a pair of supporting loops which are formed from a material that is suitable for implantation into the eye, mechanically coupled to the peripheral edge of plano-convex lens and disposed at an angle in the range of 0.degree. to 25.degree. to the plane surface of the plano-convex lens so that their end portions are below the plane surface of the plano-convex lens.

Abstract: A mixture of air and steam is provided for facial treatment through a flexible hose at a temperature range controlled by the effective size of air vents. The interior of the apparatus as well as that of a boiler located in the housing is pressurized when a fan is activated. A one-way valve associated with the boiler permits fluid communication to the interior of the boiler only when the pressure or steam in the boiler is not sufficient to block incoming fluid.

Abstract: An improved drive system for a massage table that includes a cabinet housing having an open top area, massage means that are formed to the housing and a lounge top having an upper side to support a patient and a lower side. The drive system comprises a motor within the housing, gear reduction means connected to the motor, and a continuous chain moved by the gear reduction means such that the path of the chain forms a plane. An upwardly extending ear link in the chain acts as a driver for the lounge top and a transverse bracket slot on the lower side of the top is capable of receiving the ear link. Removable parallel drill rods extend longitudinally across and are spaced from the lower side of the lounge top. Security brackets extend from the open top area of the housing with each bracket having an opening to accept a drill rod therethrough. Casters extend from the open top area and are aligned in a plane parallel to the path of the chain to allow the table top to slide reciprocally longitudinally.

Abstract: A surgical cloth intended as a protection of the wound edges of an incision. The surgical cloth is provided with a central hole, which uncovers the operation area. A hem surrounds the hole and a rigid but flexible thread is introduced into the hem through an opening. The thread has a loop at one end and the opposite end of the thread is passed through said loop. The size of the hole can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the thread.

Abstract: A fingernail stimulating device including a housing adapted for holding in the palm of the hand, one or more vibrators contained within the housing for resiliently engaging the end and top surfaces of fingernails placed through a side opening in the housing, and drive means connected to the vibrators. For operation the drive means may obtain their power either from batteries contained within the housing or from an external power source. The device may also be provided with a thumbnail stimulator similar in construction to the fingernail stimulator.

Abstract: A penile prosthesis adapted for the surgical implantation in the penis for the treatment of erectile impotence is provided, which penile prosthesis comprises an elongated gooseneck-type shell element, for example, composed of a helically wound strip material, the gooseneck-type element stiff in character to retain its position and which resists flexure, but which flexure may be overridden manually; end cap means positioned at each end of the gooseneck-type element to provide protection therefor; and sheathing means integral with the end cap means to enclose and seal the gooseneck-type rod element and end cap means, thereby providing an implantable penile prosthesis, whereby upon implantation an erect or flaccid penile posture can be obtained at will by overriding manually the resistance to flexure of the rod-like element.

Abstract: A lace-on pliable sleeve for the prevention of sprained ankles during athletic activities. A separate tongue portion is secured in place on the foot beneath the eyelets of the sleeve by passing one or more laces through holes in the tongue. The configuration of the sleeve itself resembles that of a sock cut away at the toe and the heel. The inner layer of the sleeve comprises a Y-shaped piece of pliable material, the arms of the Y being sewn together to form a seam disposed along the sole of the wearer's foot. This inner layer is reinforced and stiffened by a plurality of strips of material sewn to the outer surface thereof along the lacing edges, around the lower periphery and along and across the sides thereof. The stiffening strips reinforce the ligaments of the ankle and the metatarsal bones of the foot.

Abstract: A massage machine has a massage head pneumatically driven for high frequency vibration and a liquid reservoir from which liquid, e.g. hair liquid, is forcibly discharged by simple finger action for dispersion through the massage head nose concurrently with the massage action. Uncomfortable noise trouble caused by air discharge is minimized by forcing the drive air to undergo repeated volume changes during the discharge thereof through the machine.

Abstract: An athletic supporter has a waist band of a wide elastic portion with a narrower upper border strip. Preferably the ends meet at the front in a wide downwardly directed V.

Abstract: An inflatable seat unit having a plurality of air cells positioned longitudinally adjacent to each other and fully contained within a cavity in a piece of foam material, the cells being covered by a portion of the foam material to form a seat surface, the portion having a thickness which permits the rise and fall of the air cells to be felt by the occupant of the seat, a back plate for supporting the cells and causing the cells to rise in the direction of the portion of foam material, and a control mechanism for admitting air into the air cells in a controlled manner and fully contained within said piece of foam material and rigidly secured thereto, said control mechanism having a rotating valve which is forced against the valve openings by pressurized air introduced to one side of the valve during rotation.

Abstract: A foot and leg exerciser comprises an inclinable base, at least one foot pad for supporting and moving the foot of the user, and means for moving the foot pads in a pattern to provide mild exercise which simulates normal walking. The heel ends of the foot pads are moved in a vertical plane by revolving cranks driven by an electric motor through reduction gears, while the toe ends of the foot pads are supported on adjustable rocker arms. Starting, stopping and speed of the motor are controllable by the user through a remote control box. A number of features of the design are directed to safety in the operation of the exerciser.

Abstract: A surgical cover sheet which can be used to cover a patient or operating room equipment such as an instrument table. The drape comprises a generally rectangular sheet of flexible, drapable material, preferably a nonwoven fabric, which is folded longitudinally to reduce its size. The longitudinally folded drape may be applied by a sterile or non-sterile nurse without contaminating an aseptic field. The longitudinally folded drape may be further folded in the transverse direction for packaging, sterilization and storage.

Abstract: A foot massaging device adapted for home use in a bathtub which comprises a hollow casing forming a foot tub having a waterflow inlet for mounting the outlet end of a hose, the inlet end of which is connected to the faucet of the bathtub in which the device is used. The inlet is connected to a first manifold support on a plate in the lower part of the casing and connected to a second manifold by spaced conduits having rows of spaced-apart openings for discharging water outwardly and upwardly against a foot-sole receiving plate having two foot receiving plastic screen sections resulting in a foot massage effect.

Abstract: A male contraceptive device including a urethral sealing member in the form of a hollow tube having means adjacent one end thereof to engage the fossa navicularis within the urethra in a sealing relationship and a container mounted on the tube adapted to receive sperm passing from the urethra into the hollow tube.

Abstract: A surgical splint has identical, symmetrical, oppositely disposed longitudinal support members facing surfaces of which are a surface of a continuous, soft, thin elastic web of uniform thinness. The web is bonded to an outer layer of the same or similar elastic, soft material. The web and outer layer extend, at the ends of the members, between the members, forming connecting elastic bands, integral with the support members. Each of the support members has, extending lengthwise of the member, intermediate but short of the sides and ends of the web and outer layer, and sandwiched between the web and outer layer, an envelope of woven fabric within which is a steel stay. The envelope is made up of a web sheet and a smaller outer sheet, and is preferably sealed around its edges and also is sealed within and between the web and outer layer.