Abstract: A roller-type massager having a pair of massage rollers rotatably mounted on a horizontal axle in parallel and spaced from each other within a chair back are vertically reciprocated along the spinal column. The horizontal axle is mounted on a screw housing and supported at both ends by a pair of guide rollers which are guided along a pair of vertical rails fixedly mounted within the chair back. The screw housing has a vertical through female screw threadably connecting with a vertical elongated screw bar which is rotatably mounted between the vertical rails and driven by a motor through a V-belt and pulleys transmission.

Abstract: A device for personal protection against sexual assault. The device consists of a tube which is closed at one end open at the other and adapted to be located in an orifice in the body of a person, a weapon, such as a pointed shaft, in the tube, means in the tube biasing the weapon towards the outside of the tube through the open end and a trigger at the open end of the tube adapted to hold the shaft in the tube against the bias of the biasing means and to release the shaft to the biasing means on application of pressure to the trigger in the axial direction of the tube.

Abstract: An oral and personal hygiene device for cleansing portions of the human anatomy by means of ultrasonic vibrations. The disclosed embodiment includes a fluid compartment, an ultrasonic transducer, an ultrasonic implement surrounding the transducer, and a fluid delivery pump which is connected between the compartment and the ultrasonic implement. The fluid delivery pump is operable to fill a human anatomical cavity with fluid and is designed to shut itself off once the cavity has been filled. The ultrasonic implement delivers ultrasonic vibrations from the transducer to the fluid within the cavity whereby ultrasonic vibrations are transmitted in the form of cavitating action to all regions of the cavity for removal of foreign material such as food particles. During this cavitating action, the ultrasonic implement remains virtually stationary and is not required to be moved in and around the cavity to assure cleansing of all areas.

Abstract: An intracervical contraceptive device comprising a tubular member open at each end and adapted to be positioned in the cervical canal and having a valve member incorporated therein which allows body fluids to pass from the uterine cavity into the vagina but not in the reverse direction.

Abstract: An intrauterine contraceptive device of the type comprising the figure 7, the invention comprising the provision of a downwardly-extending element to the end of horizontal portion of the 7, the downwardly-extending element having a thread anchored thereto, the thread passing slidably through an orifice at the bottom end of the vertical portion of the 7.

Abstract: A hand-held device for body care, in particular for tooth care and mouth care, which comprises a device casing serving as grip member, a hydraulic piston motor, an instrument holder alternatingly drivable by the motor, a liquid duct connectable to an external liquid pump, for feeding the hydraulic piston motor, and at least one adjustable valve for energizing and stopping the hydraulic motor. The device is adapted for use with treatment instruments which can be attached to the instrument holder in an interchangeable manner, in particular tooth brushes or spraying nozzles.

Abstract: An instrument for inserting an intrauterine contraceptive device of the kind having one or more outwardly extending arms or protrusions is described. The insertion instrument comprising an inserter tube and coacting rod maintains the arm or arms of the device in an extended configuration during storage but quickly and facilely folds the arms of the device into a protective housing or sheath for insertion into the uterus and releases the device by a withdrawal of the protective housing. A uterine sound which may be employed with the insertion instrument is also described.

Abstract: A pediatric arm restraint is disclosed for restricting movement of an infant's arm at the elbow. The restraint includes an inner foam pad and an outer stiff rigidifying plastic sheet, the foam pad preferably being the larger of these two components to extend beyond the edges of the plastic sheet for comfort to the infant. Both the pad and the sheet taper from a major edge to a minor edge to facilitate forming the restraint into a conical shape for use, with the major edge being adapted for placement in an infant's axilla and the minor edge fitting below the infant's elbow. The restraint is normally flat for ease in shipping and handling, but is easily bent into a generally tubular configuration, preferably a tubular-conical configuration, around an infant's arm and then secured in that position by Velcro strips.

Abstract: A massager which comprises a resilient massaging roller, the periphery of which is studded with flanged protuberances, the roller being removably mounted for rotation on spaced upright members secured to a base member or platform, the latter being movable back and forth by the user to position and manipulate the roller during the massaging operation.

Abstract: An ankle tape pack having a strap part for form-fitting wrap on the ankle and adjoining part of a foot, and tape parts attached to the strap part for winding on the foot over the applied strap part, with the strap part being formed of two plies of which an inner ply is of sock material, and the outer ply is sufficiently stiff to resist folding on itself and is of a friction material to which the wound-on tape parts cling rather tenaciously.

Abstract: A method of male contraception utilizing external pressure applied to the underside of the penis at the base thereof to close the urethral canal and thereby prevent the escape of semen. Apparatus comprises a pressure pad which applies a concentrated force on the canal and is held in place by a strap member around the penis.

Abstract: A flexible mat having a plurality of protruding members and a plurality of apertures is agitated by pressure pulsation in a stream of highly turbulent mixture of water/air which is applied to the back surface of the mat. As pressure pulses swell and subside in alternation, the protruding members are caused to manipulate the user's body producing a stimulating, therapeutic massage effect. Simultaneously, the water/air mixture is forced through the apertures of the mat producing a turbulent bath having a high proportion of air bubble content which further manipulates and massages the user's body.

Abstract: A device for controlling urinary incontinence in female patients. The device includes a body section for being inserted completely into the vagina. The body section includes a circumferential surface therearound for being gripped by the walls of the vagina for restricting the relative movement therebetween. A protruding section is rigidly attached to the body section and is oriented for displacing a surface of the superior wall of the vagina, and the urethra adjacent thereto, toward the pubic bone, thereby reducing the urethro-vesicle angle for further restricting the flow of urine through the urethra from the bladder to the urethral opening.

Abstract: This hydraulic apparatus for body care, notably buccal care, and for supplying a liquid to a hand appliance, comprises a casing enclosing a pump and power means for driving the pump. The pump input is connected via a valved coupling to the bottom of the detachable reservoir containing the liquid, and the pump output is connected via a hose to the hand appliance. The valved coupling comprises a movable valve member having a flat annular valve surface adapted to engage a registering flat annular seat consisting of the marginal portion of an opening formed in the bottom of the reservoir, when the latter is removed from the casing. Spring means constantly urge the valve member to its seated position.

Abstract: The combination of a pressure-switch operated vibrating motor, enclosed within a cushioning material, such as synthetic or natural foam, having an enlarged surface area relative to that of the motor. As a person applies pressure on said enlarged cushioning means, as by leaning on the cushion, the pressure switch is engaged to close a circuit thereby starting the vibrating motor enclosed within the cushioning means. The cushioning means acts as a damping means for the vibrating motor for greater comfort than would otherwise occur if the vibrating motor were not so enclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus for coupling to a flotation support system as, for example, a water mattress or the like, for purposes of effecting periodic oscillations of said system. The apparatus comprises an expandable and collapsible air bladder, which is positioned beneath the system in force transmitting relationship therewith. An air pumping means is connected in a pneumatic circuit with the air bladder so as to pressurize the bladder and expand same against the overlying support system. Means are provided for periodically venting the pneumatic circuit and air bladder to atmosphere, in consequence of which the bladder collapses under the weight of the overlying system; and thereupon expands following the venting. The resultant expansions and contractions of the bladder thereby effect the desired oscillations of the system.

Abstract: A dental massage device comprising a nozzle portion having one of its ends open and provided with gripping members adapted to fit over and grip a conventional faucet aerator in a sealing relationship therewith. Its other end is provided with an aperture which is connected by flexible conduit means to an ejector which is operably connected to the flexible conduit.

Abstract: An abduction pillow is illustrated wherein a wedge-shaped body is constructed of synthetic foam material for positioning the limbs in cushioned fixed divergent position and means are also illustrated for supporting and cradling the foot and ankle portions of an orthopedic patient.

Abstract: An orthopedic bandage which includes a flexible carrier comprising a woven fiberglass fabric, said fabric being a mock leno weave, and a cast forming composition supported therein comprising a monomer selected from a group consisting of diacetone acrylamide, N isopropyl acrylamide, and mixtures thereof. Preferably said bandage comprises at least nine weight percent diacetone acrylamide.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, in medical care of a person's eye, for varying indications such as post operative patching, treatment of corneal injury, non-surgical tarsorrhaphy, exposure keratitis, situations where patient removing and reapplying of the patch independently is desired, and in occlusion therapy in amblyopia, peeking through the patch being impossible, the method of use of one or more of several combinations are desirable, there being a narrow adhesive strip of length to bind-over a major part of the closed upper and lower lids, and an elongated absorbent material impregnated preferably with medicament, for aligning along and over the eye-slit of the closed upper and lower eyelids, and a gauze sponge, and a tape element having a predetermined size in area sufficient to substantially cover upper and lower eyelids in a closed state and having a bottom adhesive surface adapted to fasten the tape element to skin surfaces of the upper and lower eyelids when in a closed state, for the placing thereof ove