Abstract: A gas supply system comprises a person-support surface, a garment, and a gas supply. The person-support surface includes a chamber configured to contain a gas therein. The garment includes a chamber configured to contain a gas therein. The gas supply is configured to supply a gas to both the garment and the person-support surface.

Abstract: A chiropractic adjusting instrument comprising a housing; a thrust nose piece and an impact head to contact a body; a preload switch plunger; a dampening spring; a solenoid having a core; a preload spring; a recoil spring; an electronic pulse system operatively connected to a power source to provide alternating current for energizing the solenoid to impart impulse energy from the core to the thrust nose piece which is reproducible and independent of the power source; and a trigger system for triggering the electronic pulse system comprising an switch activated by the preload switch plunger. Preferably, the chiropractic adjusting instrument includes one or more of the following: an intelligent universal AC power converter; optimized force-time waveform; pulse mode operation; a sensing device having an sense output and a suite of electromechanical components designed to promote reproducible dynamic force impulses and safe operation.

Abstract: A massaging device comprises a tapping apparatus and a mounting apparatus for mounting the tapping apparatus. The tapping apparatus includes an actuating element, a flat tapping pad, and an elastic connecting assembly. The actuating element is mounted in the mounting apparatus and has a shaft connected with the flat tapping pad via the elastic connecting assembly. The actuating element can be energized or de-energized to have the shaft conduct a reciprocal motion to drive the flat tapping pad to repeatedly tap a portion of the human body. The elastic connecting assembly enables the flat tapping pad to have a uniform pressure distribution over entire surface of the pad that is in contact with a portion of the human body so that the effect of shaping body and reducing weight can be improved.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to train and strengthen the muscles of a certain area of the body and relates to specifically to an abdominal exercise devoice that strengthens the muscles of the abdomen or removes subcutaneous fat so that an ideal abdominal state may be achieved. Provided is an abdominal impact device that may be used in a sitting or standing position, comprising a cylinder operated by oil pressure or air pressure, a piston that is moved by the cylinder in a reciprocating way, an impact ball that is furnished at the tip of the piston for impact, and a control panel that controls said cylinder so as to provide an abdominal exercise device that enables abdominal strengthening and the breakdown of subcutaneous fat by impact.

Abstract: Disclosed is a skin massage device, the proposed idea capable of a skin massage device of scrubbing a skin applied with a massage cream, then giving physical stimulus on the skin at a massage thus helping the relaxation of muscles and activating matabolism to serve an elastic, healty skin, characterized in that an operation device 15 to recipocally translate a beating member 21 back and forth is installed at a rotating shaft 14 of a drive motor 15 to which an electric energy of a battery 100 is selectively supplied/blocked according to change of on/off of a rotary switch 12, compised of the beating member 21 inflicting physical stimulus while interworking with the operation device 15.

Abstract: A percussive massager is provided with a housing, a cushion, a percussive drive unit having a massage head with four spaced apart massage nodes, and a cover surrounding the massager. The nodes diametrically extend outwardly or upwardly from the exterior cushion surface to effect a rhythmic percussion to a user. The cover has at least two apertures through which the nodes protrude, and a flap extending over at least two of the massage nodes. The flap has a fastener to allow for removal of the flap from the cover. A percussive massager is also provided with a motor housing, a motor with a rotary output shaft, an elongated flexible rocker arm pivotally connected to the motor housing, and a massage node connected to an end region of the rocker arm. The flexible rocker arm deflects to provide compliance when the node contacts a massage surface.

Abstract: An automatic back patter includes a main body, a power source, a striking disc, at least one transmitting arm, and at least patter head. The power source, the striking disc, and the transmitting arm (or arms) are installed in the main body, with the transmitting arm connected to the striking disc at one end and connected to the patter head at the other end. The patter head is fitted in an opening provided in an upper wall of the main body. Then when the power source is started, the patter head is moved up and down by the transmitting arm that is moved up and down by rotation of the striking disc rotated by the power source. When the patting head is moved up and down, it protrudes out of the opening of the main body to pat continuously and regularly the body surface of a user, whose blood circulation may be invigorated, preventing the user from getting bedsores.

Abstract: A handheld massage device includes an actuator mechanism and a massage unit received in an outer housing. The actuator includes a motor, a bearing and a tilting piece having a first shaft coupled with the motor and a second shaft fitted into the bearing. The crank-shaped first and second shafts do not lie on a straight line. The massage unit has a base plate and massage elements mounted on the base plate. The massage elements protrude from one end of the outer housing. The bearing is fitted in the base plate. Because the first and second shafts form an angle therebetween, the base plate is tilted and swings like a conical pendulum. Therefore, the massage elements on the base plate move back and forth along a direction of an axle of the motor, thereby providing kneading and percussion massages on the user's body.

Abstract: A medical apparatus for treatment of the human or animal body by pressure waves or shock waves has a device designed to generate the pressure waves or shock waves and having at least one applicator part and a pneumatic drive which, by means of a pressurized gas, repeatedly generates impacts on a proximal input face of the applicator part in order, with the applicator part, to generate pressure waves or shock waves that are applied from the applicator part into the body by way of a distal output face. The pressurized gas acts, in the form of individual gas pressure pulses, directly on the applicator part to generate the pressure waves or shock waves.

Abstract: A patting device includes a case for containing other structures; a motor disposed in the case for rotation; a power source installed in the case to provide power to the motor; a transmission structure connected to an output shaft of the motor to transmit power of the motor; and a patting structure at least comprising a turntable connected to and driven by the transmission structure, wherein the turntable includes a protruding block disposed off-axis with respect to the turntable, and a ring body is disposed around the protruding block and connected with a patting bar extending out of the case. Hence, the power of the motor is transmitted through the transmission structure to the patting structure; when the turntable rotates, the off-axis placement of the protruding block drives the patting bar to move back and forth to let the patting bar pat the human body to provide health care effects.

Abstract: The invention is a percussor comprising an anvil, a hammer, a coil, and a pulse generator. The anvil is equipped with a force-receiving surface and a force-delivering surface which are rigidly connected together, the force-delivering surface being intended for contact with a patient's body. The hammer is also equipped with a force-receiving surface and a force-delivering surface, the hammer being attached to the anvil in such a way that the hammer's force-delivering surface and the anvil's force-receiving surface are mechanically free to come together or move apart. The coil forces the hammer's force-delivering surface and the the anvil's force-receiving surface to separate when the coil is energized with an electrical current. The pulse generator supplies repeated electrical current pulses to the coil which causes repeated impulse forces to be applied to a patient's body whenever the technician applies a continuing force to the hammer's force-receiving surface.

Abstract: The invention is a synchronous impact table (the impact table). The impact table includes a support system having a control system therein, a power system coupled to the control system, a lift system coupled to the power system and the support system, and a patient support system coupled to the lift system. By providing a synchronous percussion wave to a user continuously over time, body and jaw alignment can be enhanced, soft connective tissue can return to its natural position, and body fluids can again flow and balance more naturally.

Abstract: A medical device for treatment of the human or animal body by mechanical pressure waves or shock waves comprises a device which generates the pressure waves or shock waves and which has at least one percussion part that can be moved to and fro, a pneumatic drive for the at least one percussion part, for applying pressure to the at least one percussion part, and at least one impact body against which the at least one percussion part strikes in order to generate the pressure waves or shock waves in the impact body, and a control system for the pneumatic drive. The control system controls the pneumatic drive during operation in such a way that the pressure during at least two successive strikes of the at least one percussion part against the impact body is applied continuously to the at least one percussion part, with the result that the at least one percussion part executes these at least two successive strikes in a time interval within a range of 2 ms to 30 ms.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a support structure for fixating a patient to a treatment unit, and especially to a support structure for fixating the patient to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation unit. An embodiment of the support structure (10) comprises a back plate (100) for positioning behind said patient's back posterior to said patient's heart and a front part (200) for positioning around said patient's chest anterior to said patient's heart. Further, the front part (200) can comprise two legs (210, 220), each leg (210, 220) having a first end (212, 222) pivotably connected to at least one hinge (230, 240) and a second end (214, 224) removably attachable to said back plate (100). Said front part (200) can further be devised for comprising a compression/decompression unit (300) arranged to automatically compress or decompress said patient's chest when said front part (200) is attached to said back plate (100).

Abstract: A vibrating massager includes housing and clamping arms which fasten the device to the user's body. Mechanical vibrations, produced by a small electric motor spinning an eccentrically mounted weight are transmitted to the user via the arms. The device can be worn to target the areas on areas such as the shoulder that are aggravated by repetitive and extended use of a computer keyboard or mouse.

Abstract: An automatic back patter includes a main body, a power source, a striking disc, at least one transmitting arm, and at least patter head. The power source, the striking disc, and the transmitting arm (or arms) are installed in the main body, with the transmitting arm connected to the striking disc at one end and connected to the patter head at the other end. The patter head is fitted in an opening provided in an upper wall of the main body. Then when the power source is started, the patter head is moved up and down by the transmitting arm that is moved up and down by rotation of the striking disc rotated by the power source. When the patting head is moved up and down, it protrudes out of the opening of the main body to pat continuously and regularly the body surface of a user, whose blood circulation may be invigorated, preventing the user from getting bedsores.

Abstract: A method of conditioning a body for swimming in conjunction with an inclined bench of the type having a sliding top carriage comprising the steps of: a) providing i) a vibration generation unit having a housing containing vibration generation and a vibrating member; ii) a member attachment to facilitate transmission of the generated vibration to the body; and a base for the vibration generation unit capable of orienting the vibrating member in a position generally parallel to an incline of the bench; b) orienting the vibration generation unit on the base so that its vibrating member reciprocates on a plane generally parallel to the bench; and, c) positioning and securing the vibration generation unit beneath the bench. Then a swimmer lying face down on and carried by the carriage can slide the carriage cyclically along the incline by pressing his hands on the vibrating member attachment specifically conditioning his arms and upper torso.

Abstract: A force-transmitting head for a chiropractic adjustor apparatus includes a hub which is rotatable in a cavity formed in the head and non-rotatably attached to a reciprocating shaft of the apparatus. A rotation pin extends through the body into the cavity and engages a track formed in the hub. Reciprocating movement of the shaft and hub causes a rotational movement of the body with passage of the rotation pin along the track. Also, a chiropractic adjustor apparatus incorporating the force-transmitting head.

Abstract: A chiropractic adjusting instrument comprising a housing; a thrust nose piece and an impact head to contact a body; a preload switch plunger; a dampening spring; a solenoid having a core; a preload spring; a recoil spring; an electronic pulse system operatively connected to a power source to provide alternating current for energizing the solenoid to impart impulse energy from the core to the thrust nose piece which is reproducible and independent of the power source; and a trigger system for triggering the electronic pulse system comprising an switch activated by the preload switch plunger. Preferably, the chiropractic adjusting instrument includes one or more of the following: an intelligent universal AC power converter; optimized force-time waveform; pulse mode operation; and a suite of electromechanical components designed to promote reproducible dynamic force impulses and safe operation.

Abstract: A percussive massager is provided having a housing supporting a motor having an output shaft rotatably driven thereby. At least one positioning member is movably connected to a percussion arm which is attached to the housing and operably connected to the motor output shaft. At least two massage nodes are operably connected to the percussion arm, one of which being attached to the positioning member, to form a massage surface and move toward and away from the housing to provide a percussive massage effect. A rotary mechanism is rotatable with respect to the percussion arm and drives the positioning member toward and away from a central region of the housing. An ancillary transmission has an output and an input for operably imparting rotation to the rotary mechanism such that the spacing of the massage nodes progressively increases and decreases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of operating a percussive massage device for smoothing the skin and fat irregularities associated with any liposuction procedure including suction assisted lipectomy, ultrasonic assisted lipectomy, and direct lipectomy; improving the contour irregularities assisted with any liposuction procedure; preconditioning the skin and fat prior to any liposuction procedure to minimize blood vessel damage; removing scar tissue from patients who have recently undergone any liposuction procedure, and treating skin irregularities due to “cellulite”.

Abstract: A massage system providing a bracket for rigidly holding an electric or percussion massager, for example, a handheld massager, and a bracket height adjustment such that the massager may be utilized by a user at a specific height. The massage system provides rigid support for the massager to enable a person to back into the massager thereby more easily controlling the massage by him or herself without requiring use of the hands. The unit is wall mounted or door hung using a vertical bar and clamping holder. A programmable, motor operated unit is also disclosed.

Abstract: A percussive massager is provided having a housing including a massage head portion and a handle portion, and a motor support unit affixable within the massage head portion. A motor is supported by the motor support unit, and an output shaft rotatably driven by the motor protrudes from the motor on either side thereof. The massager further includes a pair of vertical connecting rods each having a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends are operably connected to the output shaft such that rotation of the output shaft causes the connecting rods to reciprocate axially in an asynchronous manner. A rocker arm is attachable to the motor support unit at a central pivot axis thereof, wherein the rocker arm is operably connected to the second ends of the connecting rods and is moved about the central pivot axis by rotation of the output shaft.

Abstract: A crib accessory that can be placed beneath an infant's mattress or crib. A movable plate is rhythmically moved up and down to pat the crib mattress and soothe the infant.

Abstract: A hand-held percussive device for facilitating the redistribution of fat remaining after liposuction. A piston is driven pneumatically in a reciprocating motion externally against a patient's skin and is self-actuated. A floating valve works in cooperation with the piston such that when the device is pressed against a patient's skin, the reciprocating motion begins. When the device is retracted, the reciprocating motion stops.

Abstract: The invention is a synchronous impact table (the impact table). The impact table includes a support system having a control system therein, a power system coupled to the control system, a lift system coupled to the power system and the support system, and a patient support system coupled to the lift system. By providing a synchronous percussion wave to a user continuously over time, body and jaw alignment can be enhanced, soft connective tissue can return to its natural position, and body fluids can again flow and balance more naturally.

Abstract: A chiropractic adjustment tool or tapper comprises a housing, the housing having an open end; a impact assembly disposed within the housing and secured thereto. The impact assembly comprises a reciprocating rod with adjustable travel and impact force. An impelling element such as a solenoid is provided to accelerate the reciprocating rod. Disposed on one end of the reciprocating rod is a coupler to permit multiple impact heads to be attached to the tool. The tool is further improved with the addition of a fan unit on a port in the housing and an exit port located on a distal end of the housing, preferably at a location such that air flow is across the impelling element, and any switch or circuitry to provide cooling and extend tool life.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for adjusting lumbosacral area, which corrects misalignment of the vertebrae in the lumbosacral area by applying pressure on the lumbosacral area. The present invention simultaneously applies vertical and horizontal forces to the lumbosacral area where vertebral displacement has occurred to adjust the vertebral displacement in the lumbosacral area and remove stress concentrated on the lumbosacral area. Accordingly, the lumbosacral area where the vertebral displacement has happened can be easily adjusted. Also, when the apparatus is manually operated, there is an effect that muscular strength can be increased while adjusting the lumbosacral area. In addition, stress concentrated on a lumbosacral joint wherein the lumbar vertebrae and the sacral vertebrae meet together is removed, so that a user can enjoy physically and mentally healthy life.

Abstract: A device includes at least one manipulator located below the user to manipulate the user, a translator which moves the manipulator along the user, and a mechanism to change a pressure intensity of the manipulator while providing spatially uniform support to the user outside a contact patch of the manipulator. Various embodiments include adjusting tension of a membrane supporting the user above the manipulator, adjusting the vertical position of a membrane supporting the user above the manipulator, adjusting fluid pressure in a bladder located between the user and the manipulator, adjusting fluid pressure in a bladder containing the manipulator; adjusting emergence of the user in a liquid supporting the user, changing the level of liquid supporting the user relative by pumping the liquid or actuating valves which allow the liquid to flow, and injecting gas into liquid supporting the user to modifying its density.

Abstract: A percussive massager is provided having a housing including a massage head portion and a handle portion, and a motor support unit affixable within the massage head portion. A motor is supported by the motor support unit, and an output shaft rotatably driven by the motor protrudes from the motor on either side thereof. The massager further includes a pair of vertical connecting rods each having a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends are operably connected to the output shaft such that rotation of the output shaft causes the connecting rods to reciprocate axially in an asynchronous manner. A rocker arm is attachable to the motor support unit at a central pivot axis thereof, wherein the rocker arm is operably connected to the second ends of the connecting rods and is moved about the central pivot axis by rotation of the output shaft.

Abstract: A therapeutic vibrator comprising a motor contained in a housing, a diaphragm mounted on said housing, and a reciprocating arm connecting the motor to the diaphragm. The housing is fitted with at least one one-way air valve, and at least one air hole so that in operation, the changing volume in the housing effects the pumping of air across the motor and any circuitry to provide cooling. To improve efficiency, a divider plate with at least one air hole is disposed proximate the reciprocating arm to limit the volume of the pumping chamber.

Abstract: A hand-held percussive device for facilitating the redistribution of fat remaining after liposuction. A piston is driven pneumatically in a reciprocating motion externally against a patient's skin and is self-actuated. A floating valve works in cooperation with the piston such that when the device is pressed against a patient's skin, the reciprocating motion begins. When the device is retracted, the reciprocating motion stops.

Abstract: A deep muscle stimulation device having a titanium hollow head with loosely packed granular materials held therein is reciprocally mounted in a hollow top and driven by a rotating electrical motor held in a hollow handle so as to provide deep muscle tissue with kinetic forms of percussion and concussion vibration so as to benefit damaged muscles in a patient. The hollow head is connected by a number of reciprocating elements to a finger on a rotating cam so as to have between a ⅛ to ½ inch stroke at a high rate of speed to provide deep penetrating muscle tissue stimulation. The device is easy to handle, and includes an on/off switch and an electrical cable-coupling element. The device is made from high strength materials, such as stainless steel or titanium, so as to hold up under heavy use by professionals in a number of disciplines.

Abstract: An improved chiropractic adjustment tool or impact tool for use both as a multiple impact tool and a single impact tool. The impact tool assembly is comprised of a solenoid driven reciprocating rod with adjustable travel and impact force. The tool is improved with the addition of a switch to convert the tool from a multiple impact tool to a single impact tool, preferably through the use of a Hall effect switch.

Abstract: The invention is a synchronous impact system. Generally, the synchronous impact system includes a control system, a power system coupled to the control system, a lift system coupled to the power system, and a patient support system coupled to the lift system. The invention is also a method of balancing body connective tissue function, and body fluid motion. The method includes inducing a single impact wave in an impact table where the impact wave is induced across an area approximately the size of a person.

Abstract: A device includes at least one manipulator located below the user to manipulate the user, a translator which moves the manipulator along the user, and means for changing a pressure intensity of the manipulator while providing spatially uniform support to the user outside a contact patch of the manipulator. Various embodiments include adjusting tension of a membrane supporting the user above the manipulator, adjusting the vertical position of a membrane supporting the user above the manipulator, adjusting fluid pressure in a bladder located between the user and the manipulator, adjusting fluid pressure in a bladder containing the manipulator; adjusting emergence of the user in a liquid supporting the user, changing the level of liquid supporting the user relative by pumping the liquid or actuating valves which allow the liquid to flow, and injecting gas into liquid supporting the user to modifying its density.

Abstract: A chiropractic adjustment tool or tapper comprises a housing, the housing having an open end; a impact assembly disposed within the housing and secured thereto. The impact assembly comprises a reciprocating rod with adjustable travel and impact force. An impelling means such as a solenoid is provided to accelerate the reciprocating rod. Disposed on one end of the reciprocating rod is a coupler to permit multiple impact heads to be attached to the tool. The tool is further improved with the addition of a fan unit on a port in the housing and an exit port located on a distal end of the housing, preferably at a location such that air flow is across the impelling means, and any switch or circuitry to provide cooling and extend tool life.

Abstract: A massaging device includes a motor integrated with a housing, a shaft for transmitting the motor motion, a treatment head attachable to the shaft. The rotational speed of the motor can be measured as part of a control circuit. The rotational speed provides an actual value to the control circuit. A setpoint of the rotation speed of the motor can be manually adjusted. The control circuit is designed so that the current supplied to the motor is controlled depending on the difference between the instantaneous actual value and the selected setpoint.

Abstract: A chiropractic percussor apparatus includes a main housing adapted to be held by a user, an electric motor mounted in the main housing and having a rotary output shaft extending therefrom, an extension housing attached to an end of the main housing and extending outwardly therefrom and having an outer end defining an opening, an elongated push rod eccentrically mounted at an inner end on the rotary output shaft of the electric motor and extending through the extension housing to an outer end of the push rod having a central hole, a flexible coupler assembly supported by the outer end of the extension housing and coupled to the outer end of the push rod so as to permit the outer end of the push rod to undergo reciprocal lengthwise movement and wobbling side-to-side movement relative to the outer end of the extension housing, and a percussion-applying head assembly only centrally attached to the outer end of the push rod at the central hole therein.

Abstract: A massage device includes a main body provided with a supporting groove in which a calf of a leg can be disposed, a sliding member slidably inserted into the main body, and a first massager for massaging the calf. The first massager is installed on a rear side of the supporting groove and includes an electric motor, a power transmission device for converting a rotational motion of the motor into a reciprocal motion, and a first massage member for massaging the calf while moving along the supporting groove. The first massage member is fixed on the power transmission device.

Abstract: A chiropractic adjustor apparatus includes a housing having a central interior cavity and a pair of opposite end portions oriented substantially the reverse of one another and extending in opposite directions from the interior cavity and having passages adapted to enhance heat dissipation from the housing, an electromagnetic drive mechanism mounted in the interior cavity of the housing, a force-transmitting shaft extending through the drive mechanism and opposite end portions of the housing and reciprocally supported by the opposite end portions of the housing in a substantially symmetrical relationship to the drive mechanism, an arrangement for actuating the drive mechanism to cause repetitive reciprocal vibratory movement of the shaft along a longitudinal axis thereof and relative to the housing, and a handle attached to the housing for gripping the apparatus.

Abstract: The invention provides a massage machine of the chair type having contact portions for applying a pressing force concentrically or dividedly so as to massage the user with the desired intensity. The machine comprises a massage unit having a first therapeutic finger for giving tapping massage to the upper part or the upper to frontal part of the shoulder of the user, and a second therapeutic finger for giving tapping massage to the back or the back to the posterior part of the shoulder. The fingers each have a portion to be brought into contact with the user at the forward end of an arm. The arms are pivotally movable independently of each other by respective finger drive means.

Abstract: A chiropractic adjustor apparatus having an electromagnetic drive mechanism connected to an actuating means which causes a shaft to reciprocate. The reciprocating shaft is used to apply pressure or force directly to the spinal vertebrae of a body. The improvements of this device include a variable-controlled switch to enable the user to change the frequency of the reciprocation; a thermal cut-off switch that automatically turns off the power to the electromagnetic drive mechanism so that the device will stop reciprocating; and a suite of structures that work together to resist rotation when the device is in use.

Abstract: A pneumatically operated chiropractic thruster or manipulator that has a gun shaped body including an upper barrel and lower handle wherein the thrust element is free to move inwardly when depressed against a human body to accomodate automatically different stroke lengths, and the force delivered is adjustable by changing air pressure at the thruster by a rotable needle valve knob control having a predetermined number of indicated settings. The thruster can be operated with a single or a multiple thrust mode upon a single depression of a valve activator trigger.

Abstract: A percussive massager is provided having a housing including a massage head portion and a handle portion, and a motor support unit affixable within the massage head portion. A motor is supported by the motor support unit, and an output shaft rotatably driven by the motor protrudes from the motor on either side thereof. The massager further includes a set pair of vertical connecting rods each having a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends are operably connected to the output shaft such that rotation of the output shaft causes the connecting rods to reciprocate axially in an asynchronous manner. A rocker arm is attachable to the motor support unit at a central pivot axis thereof, wherein the rocker arm is operably connected to the second ends of the connecting rods and is moved about the central pivot axis by rotation of the output shaft.

Abstract: A crib mounted baby soothing device including a support bracket adjustably secured to the frame of the crib. A massaging hand is coupled with respect to the support bracket. The massaging hand is positioned over a baby laying down within the crib to providing a massaging motion to the back and backside of the baby.

Abstract: A hand-held massager having a flat vibrating massage head and a pair of percussion massage nodes all being driven by a single internal drive unit. The percussion massage nodes are adjustable for width adjustments being manually controlled by the flat massage head on the opposite side of the massage head. Separate push button controls covered by a sealing membrane are carried on the body of the unit to control power, speed and type of massage.

Abstract: A device for magnetic focus radiating medical treatment is disclosed. The device has a support member holding both a magnet and a needle therein in a way such that the magnet comes into contact with the needle. The magnet is used for generating lines of magnetic force, while the needle is used for radiating the lines of magnetic force from the magnet onto a desired part of the human body. A hollow casing receives the support member therein with the tip of the needle being selectively projected from the lower end of the casing. This casing has an external thread at its lower end. An outside plug detachably covers the top end of the casing. A cap is movably tightened to the external thread of the casing. This cap also has a needle hole at a central portion of its wall so as to allow the needle to pass through the needle hole.

Abstract: An improved chiropractic adjusting instrument is provided for use in spinal manipulative therapy and for exciting a human spine at preselected resettable frequencies within the range of its natural frequency. The improvement comprises providing a repositionable and resettable shaped mass adjacent to the thrust element; a longitudinally shiftable and rotatable sleeve portion on the shaped mass enables setting the frequency to a predetermined number of preselected settings that are easily and positively fixed so that inadvertent changes in frequency will not occur in use.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing spinal therapy is disclosed and includes a base assembly having a pair of spaced-apart, vertically extending guide posts and at least one stabilizing foot associated with each guide post and capable of pivoting from a folded to an expanded position to stabilize the apparatus during use. A lift bar assembly is disposed between the guide posts. The lift bar assembly includes a horizontal cross bar interconnected between two lift bars which are slidably attached to the guide posts. An elongated fluid filled pad is disposed between the guide posts and over at least a portion of the horizontal cross bar. An actuator, including a motor operably connected to the lift assembly, is used to selectively raise and lower the lift bar assembly. A cable and pulley system is incorporated into the apparatus for raising and lowering the lift bar assembly in a uniform manner.