Abstract: A therapy vibration device, for use in increasing blood flow, relaxing muscles and the like in patients, including a support structure, at least one vibration plate coupled to the support structure, and at least one motor coupled to the at least one vibration plate. At least one power source is coupled to the at least one motor and at least one ramp coupled to the vibration plate. At least one railing may also be coupled to the support structure. Additional embodiments include a control system, including at least one payment system, coupled to the therapy vibration device. Alternative embodiments also include an additional therapy device in vibrational communication with the at least one vibration plate.

Abstract: A traction bed includes (a) a frame upon which an individual is supportable, (b) a first single-sided lever arm pivotably coupled to the frame at a location proximate both a first end of the frame and a first side of the frame, wherein the first single-sided lever arm is configured to be coupled to an arm of an individual, (c) a second single-sided lever arm pivotably coupled to the frame at a location proximate both a second end of the frame and the first side of the frame, wherein the second single-sided lever arm is configured to be coupled to a leg of an individual, and (d) a control system operable to direct a force onto each of the single-sided lever arms to pivot the single-sided lever arms relative to the frame, wherein the force directed to the first single-sided lever arm is separately variable from the force directed to the second single-sided lever arm.

Abstract: A magnetic levitation vibration system comprising a top plate, a base plate, at least one first magnet, at least one second magnet, at least one electromagnetic actuator comprising an upper half and a lower half, a controller, a sensor, and a control circuit. A method for the treatment or prevention of musculoskeletal indications comprising providing a top plate, providing a base plate, generating a first magnetic field to levitate the top plate, generating a second magnetic field to drive the top plate into vibration, adjusting frequency of vibration of the top plate; and adjusting magnitude of vibration of the top plate.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for therapeutically treating bone fractures, osteopenia, osteoporosis, or other tissue conditions. A platform supports a body to be treated. An oscillator is positioned within the platform and is configured to impart an oscillating force on the body. A capacitor assembly is positioned adjacent the platform for automatically determining the mass of the body being supported on the platform. Once the mass of the body is determined, an amplitude of the frequency of the oscillating force is adjusted to provide a desired therapeutic treatment to the patient. Also, the capacitor assembly is configured to turn the oscillator on and off as a function of whether or not a body is being supported on the platform.

Abstract: A vertical movement vibrator of a magnetic gap type is provided. The vibrator can provide a sufficient vertical movement force by a structure that a bobbin coil connected to a vibration plate is disposed in a magnetic gap of a magnetic circuit. The vibrator includes a magnetic circuit which forms an annular magnetic gap, and forms a DC magnetic field in the magnetic gap, a driving coil which is movably inserted into the magnetic gap, the driving coil being vibrated up and down when a driving signal is applied, a driving signal supply unit for supplying the driving signal, a vibration plate to the lower side of which the bobbin is attached to accomplish vibration up and down, a vertical movement guide unit for guiding the vibration plate to perform vertical movement, and a unit which limits a movement range of the vibration plate, and simultaneously absorbs an impact.

Abstract: A short optical glass is disclosed which is particularly suited for the applications imaging, projection, telecommunication, optical information technology and/or laser technology, also particularly suited for fiber applications (light guides or imaging guides). Preferably, the glass has a refractive index of 1.54?nd?1.62 and an Abbe coefficient of 48?vd=57. It further has good attenuating and ion exchange characteristics, good chemical stability and good crystallization stability. The glass comprises 35 to 50 wt.-% SiO2, 0.1 to 6 wt.-% B2O3, 0.1 to 7 wt.-% Al2O3, 0.1 to 4 wt.-% P2O5, 4 to 24 wt.-% R2O (alkali oxides), 6 to 14.5 wt.-% BaO, 0 to 12 wt.-% other RO (alkaline earth oxides), 14 to 25 wt.-% ZnO, 0 to 5 wt.-% La2O3, 0 to 10 wt.-% ZrO2, wherein R2O is an alkali oxide, RO is an alkaline earth oxide other than BaO, wherein Li2O is 6 wt.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for therapeutically treating bone fractures, osteopenia, osteoporosis, or other tissue conditions. A platform supports a body to be treated. An oscillator is positioned within the platform and is configured to impart an oscillating force on the body. A capacitor assembly is positioned adjacent the platform for automatically determining the mass of the body being supported on the platform. Once the mass of the body is determined, an amplitude of the frequency of the oscillating force is adjusted to provide a desired therapeutic treatment to the patient. Also, the capacitor assembly is configured to turn the oscillator on and off as a function of whether or not a body is being supported on the platform.

Abstract: Systems and methods for therapeutically treating damaged tissues, bone fractures, osteopenia, or osteoporosis. Systems and methods according to various embodiments of the invention include an oscillating platform for therapeutically treating damaged tissues, bone fractures, osteopenia, osteoporosis, or other tissue conditions in a body. The oscillating platform supports a body. The oscillating platform includes an upper plate; a lower plate; a drive lever supported from the lower plate; a damping member in contact with the drive lever; and a distributing lever arm in contact with the upper plate. The drive lever actuates at a first predetermined frequency. Next, the damping member damps the actuation of the drive lever, creating an oscillating force at a second predetermined frequency. A portion of the oscillating force transfers from the damping member to the distributing lever arm.

Abstract: Systems and methods for therapeutically treating damaged tissues, bone fractures, osteopenia, or osteoporosis. Systems and methods according to various embodiments of the invention include an oscillating platform for therapeutically treating damaged tissues, bone fractures, osteopenia, osteoporosis, or other tissue conditions in a body. The oscillating platform supports a body. The oscillating platform includes an upper plate; a lower plate; a drive lever supported from the lower plate; a damping member in contact with the drive lever; and a distributing lever arm in contact with the upper plate. The drive lever actuates at a first predetermined frequency. Next, the damping member damps the actuation of the drive lever, creating an oscillating force at a second predetermined frequency. A portion of the oscillating force transfers from the damping member to the distributing lever arm.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for therapeutically treating bone fractures, osteopenia, osteoporosis, or other tissue conditions. A platform supports a body to be treated. An oscillator is positioned within the platform and is configured to impart an oscillating force on the body. A capacitor assembly is positioned adjacent the platform for automatically determining the mass of the body being supported on the platform. Once the mass of the body is determined, an amplitude of the frequency of the oscillating force is adjusted to provide a desired therapeutic treatment to the patient. Also, the capacitor assembly is configured to turn the oscillator on and off as a function of whether or not a body is being supported on the platform.

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 portable therapeutic device radiates far infrared rays from Macbanseok received therein and applies electric stimulation to the body by means of an electric needle, in addition to generating magnetic vibration through rotation of two permanent magnets having magnetic polarities different from each other. The portable therapeutic device smoothes blood circulation by means of the magnetic vibration, and may relieve neuralgia and arthritis by applying the electric stimulation to a pain area of the human body. Also, the portable therapeutic device can easily be worn on a desired area of the human body by using a band.

Abstract: A massage device includes a base in which a motor case is fixedly disposed and a motor with an eccentric rod is received in the motor case, the motor case having at least three feet extending therefrom so as to be fixedly disposed in the base. A cap is mounted to the motor case and the eccentric rod extends through the cap. A massage pad has a recess defined in an under surface thereof for the eccentric rod to be received therein. A cushion device is disposed between the cap and the massage pad.