Abstract: A device and method for treating nocturia that transmits a vibratory signal into the lumbar region of a subject. The vibratory signal couples into the subject from a flexible medium, such as a visco-elastic foam, so that the vibratory signal has a dominant frequency. The flexible medium can be a bed mattress, a chair, a recliner, as well as a seat in a vehicle. A vibratory signal source is used to generate the vibratory signal, and can be an oscillating motor. The motor can mount on a membrane stretched across a surface of the flexible medium, or can be supported and held in contact with the flexible medium while on a stand.

Abstract: A chemically crosslinked hydrogel includes an active ingredient for transdermal transport selected from the group of lidocainehydrochloride, hydrocortisone, menthol, and methyl salicylate and utilizes as a crosslinking agent an aluminum acetate, which is a polyvalent salt, which renders the resulting hydrogel electrically conductive with a resistance of less than 10,000 ohms per linear centimeter.

Abstract: A chemically crosslinked hydrogel includes an active ingredient for transdermal transport selected from the group of lidocainehydrochloride, hydrocortisone, menthol, and methyl salicylate and utilizes as a crosslinking agent an aluminum acetate, which is a polyvalent salt, which renders the resulting hydrogel electrically conductive with a resistance of less than 10,000 ohms per linear centimeter.

Abstract: A new composition of matter formed between natural rubber and aqueous polyethylene oxide gels, and an improved electrode for use in electrotherapy, electrosurgery or current monitoring. Said electrode comprises a layer of a conductive form of said aqueous gel, a current distribution means, an an insulator of said natural rubber. Due to said new composition of matter the natural rubber insulator layer of said electrode bonds directly to the aqueous conductive gel layer. The electrode remains bonded without drying at its outside edges. This new composition of matter provides sufficient adhesion to maintain the elements of an electrotherpy or monitoring electrode in place during medical procedures. The incorporation of an aqueous gel alleviates the need to employ a non-aqueous gel (which lacks the property of even current distribution) or a conducting lattice to perform the functions of current distribution and form retention.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for equine therapy by immersion in a fluidized solids bed.

Abstract: An apparatus for therapeutic massage and therapy of body parts by immersion of the body parts in a fluidized solids bed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for therapeutic massage and heat therapy of the body or parts thereof by immersion in a fluidized solids bed.