Abstract: A massaging apparatus (1) with a casing (2) with casing walls (6, 7, 8, 9) of which part (10, 11) can be placed on the skin of a user during operation and moved over the skin, and with a suction chamber (17) which is designed to open towards the skin of the user and is bounded by suction chamber walls (18, 19, 20, 21), at least part (19, 21) of which transforms, in a transitional area (22, 23), into the part (10, 11) of the casing walls (6, 7, 8, 9) which can be placed on the skin of the user, the part (10, 11) of the casing walls (6, 7, 8, 9) which can be placed on the skin of the user being structured so as to be rough with a roughness of maximum 10 &mgr;m while in the transitional area (22, 23) a roughness of 0.4 &mgr;m at the most is present.

Abstract: A flat composite fabric is provided by incorporating wire made of memory metal, or made of an alloy possessing shape memory properties into a flat fabric. By means of appropriate heating and cooling, e. g. electric heating, the composite fabric is contracted and released thereby providing a massaging effect.

Abstract: Unwanted subcutaneous fat of a part of the body to be slimmed down is dissipated using a suction cup (1).

Abstract: A pain relieving device that includes a suction cup adapted to be applied to the body of a person. The suction cup is affixed to a handle that allows the suction cup to be manually manipulated by a massager to massage the body of a massagee. The suction cup may be pushed, rolled or pulled to facilitate a massaging effect. The method of using the device includes applying the suction cup to the back of a person and then moving the suction cup to change the suction effect of the suction cup while applied to the back. Additionally, a pump system may be operatively connected to the suction cup to adjust the suction effect. The pump can be controlled to modulate the pressure within the pressure chamber.

Abstract: Unwanted subcutaneous fat of a part of the body to be slimmed down is dissipated using a suction cup (1). A plurality of suction holes (5, 6) having different sucking directions are arranged close together in an opening section of the suction cup (1) to be tightly fitted to part of the body to be slimmed down, so as to twist subcutaneous fat of a part of the body to be slimmed down.

Abstract: a massaging apparatus (1) having a suction chamber (17) and having a pump (41) for the generation of a partial vacuum in the suction chamber (17) the pump (41) is mounted on a support (9) of the massaging apparatus (1) with the aid of elastic mounts (64, 65) and first noise reduction means (70) have been provided upstream of an inlet (50) of the pump (41) and second noise reduction means (71) have been provided downstream of an outlet (51) of the pump (41).

Abstract: A facial aesthetic treatment apparatus includes a housing provided with a nozzle and a suction pump for developing a suction force. An attachment is mounted to the nozzle for applying the suction force to a facial skin for removal of sebum, dirt or the like debris from the facial skin. The apparatus is capable of regulating the suction force being applied to the skin, and particularly minimizing the suction force immediately in response to the user's action of ceasing the treatment, thereby making it easy to remove the attachment from the facial skin and therefore reducing a risk of causing a pain and leaving the purpuric mark as well. A regulator is incorporated to regulate the suction force being applied to the facial skin for easy and safe removal of the suction force.

Abstract: A facial aesthetic treatment apparatus includes a housing provided with a nozzle and a suction pump for developing a suction force. An attachment is mounted to the nozzle for applying the suction force to a facial skin for removal of sebum, dirt or the like debris from the facial skin. The apparatus is capable of regulating the suction force being applied to the skin, and particularly minimizing the suction force immediately in response to the user's action of ceasing the treatment, thereby making it easy to remove the attachment from the facial skin and therefore reducing a risk of causing a pain and leaving the purpuric mark as well. A regulator is incorporated to regulate the suction force being applied to the facial skin for easy and safe removal of the suction force.

Abstract: A massaging apparatus (1) comprising a housing (5) having a bottom wall (11) and a suction chamber (12) bounded by chamber walls (13, 14, 15, 16) and a pump (19) for the generation of a partial vacuum inside the suction chamber (12) and thus forming a skin fold (20) which is drawn into the suction space inside the suction chamber (12), as well as at least one roller (21, 22) to be placed onto a body area (3), comprises at least in an area of at least one wall (14), preferably a chamber wall (14), an apparatus part, preferably two cylinders (32, 33), which is movable with respect to this chamber wall (14), and these cylinders (32, 33) are movable, i.e. rotatable, with respect to the chamber wall (14) by the skin of the skin fold (20) drawn into the suction chamber (12), which results in only a comparatively low friction between the chamber wall (14) and the skin of the skin fold (20).

Abstract: A method and system for passively exercising a selected portion of a human body by applying a partial vacuum pressure to the selected portion of the human body; maintaining the partial vacuum pressure applied to the selected portion of the human body for a first predetermined period of time; releasing the partial vacuum pressure so that substantially atmospheric pressure is applied to the selected portion of the human body; and maintaining the substantially atmospheric pressure applied to the selected portion of the human body for a second predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A massaging device which is designed to be applied to the skin of a person, and comprises an outer hollow case (1) which delimits a main suction chamber, the lower edge of which delimits an open surface for application on the skin, and elements for connecting the outer case (1) to a suction source. According to the invention, this massaging device comprises at least one inner case (20), which is disposed in the main suction chamber, which delimits a secondary suction chamber, and has a lower edge which delimits an open surface for application on the skin, elements (4,5,6) for displacement of the inner case (20) relative to the outer case (1), according to motion which is substantially parallel to the plane of the open surface for application of the outer case to the skin, and elements (23) for connection of the inner case (20) to a suction source.

Abstract: The invention is a vacuum massage apparatus comprising a housing and a rotor. The housing includes a flexible portion defining a chamber having an open side and a flow path communicating with the chamber. The flexible portion is arcuate in shape and has a plurality of nodules projecting perpendicularly from its inner surface into the chamber. The rotor is supported by the housing in a flow path from the port. The rotor is rotatable about a rotor axis and has a center of gravity eccentric to the rotor axis. In preferred form, the flow path is coupled to a vacuum source such as the hose of a vacuum cleaner to provide suction in the chamber and a pressure difference across the rotor. One object of the invention to provide a massage apparatus which stimulates circulation as well as vibrating the skin.

Abstract: A method and system for passively exercising a selected portion of a human body by applying a partial vacuum pressure to the selected portion of the human body; maintaining the partial vacuum pressure applied to the selected portion of the human body for a first predetermined period of time; releasing the partial vacuum pressure so that substantially atmospheric pressure is applied to the selected portion of the human body; and maintaining the substantially atmospheric pressure applied to the selected portion of the human body for a second predetermined period of time.

Abstract: In a massaging apparatus with two rotatable rollers, which are spaced apart transversely to their roller spindles, and with a suction chamber disposed in the area of the two rollers and having two transverse walls extending transversely to the roller spindles and two longitudinal walls extending parallel to the roller spindles, this suction chamber being connected to a pump via an air-transfer connection for generating a vacuum in the suction chamber so as to form a skin fold which is drawn into the suction chamber, at least one longitudinal wall is disposed between the two rollers and the free end of a longitudinal wall disposed between the two rollers extends up to the circumferential surface of the roller adjacent this free end in that area of its circumferential surface which faces the other roller.

Abstract: A device incorporating a transparent nipple mold (1) with a sealing flange (2) attached to a valve and syringe port (3). With the device held on the breast, over the nipple areolar complex, air can be withdrawn and the inverted nipple sucked up into the mold (1). Periodic use stretches up the short lactiferous ducts.

Abstract: A massage device that includes a casing having a pair of opposed transverse walls and side walls to define an open bottom chamber. The bottom of the transverse walls having convex edges extending the length of the opening. At least one of the transverse walls being capable of moving toward and away from the opposing transverse wall and a suction device is arranged to draw air through the chamber and thus draw skin into said chamber when the device is applied to a patient's body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-invasive penile erection device having a constrictor ring designed to fit against the base of a male genital or penis, and a diaphragm seal that forms a substantially air tight seal against the constrictor ring. The constrictor ring is designed to comfortably and securely fit the base of the penis. The substantially air tight seal enables the pump to produce vacuum pressures of over 17 inches of mercury. The diaphragm seal is designed to collapse around the constrictor ring and remain on during sexual activity. The diaphragm seal cooperates with the constrictor ring to apply pressure to the surface of the penis. The placement of the constrictor ring on the base of the penis and the greater vacuum pressure achieved by the device tend to draw the root or "oz" of the penis into the constrictor ring so that a more natural erection is achieved and maintained after the vacuum tube is removed.

Abstract: An abdominal decompression apparatus reduces intra-abdominal pressure in patients by application of negative pressure to the patient's abdomen. Preferably, the negative pressure is applied continuously at low negative pressures (e.g., -20 to -40 mm Hg) for extended periods of time (e.g., 6-12 hours). Changes in the patient's intra-abdominal pressure can be monitored using measurements of the patient's bladder pressure, and treatments can be designed to achieve desired decreases in bladder pressure. To alleviate pain and permit maximum decrease in intra-abdominal pressure, a countertraction mechanism is connected to the shell which encloses the patient's abdomen, and counters the negative pressure induced downward movement of the shell on the patient's chest. The countertraction mechanism is sufficient to reduce or eliminate the negative pressure induced downward movement but is less than an amount which would cause loss of vacuum pressure within said shell.

Abstract: The invention relates to a massage appliance comprising a generally bell-shaped hollow body having a bottom opening defined by a peripheral edge. The hollow body has an internal partition extending substantially to the level of a plane containing said peripheral edge so as to define two mutually isolated compartments both connected to a pump member which serves to generate different desired degrees of suction in each of the compartments. A wave effect is thus obtained by means of the two areas of suction, thus reproducing the palpating-and-rolling action that has hitherto been performed manually in kinesitherapy.

Abstract: A massage apparatus including a casing having an open bottom chamber therein. A pair of spaced apart end rollers are rotatably mounted in the chamber so that they ride in sealing contact against two side walls and top wall of the chamber. A suction is applied to the region between the rollers so that a skin fold is created in the chamber between the rollers when the rollers are applied to the skin of a patient.

Abstract: An endermology body massager having at least two rollers spaced from each other in a parallel configuration. The rollers rotate in the same direction and are rotatably mounted movable axes. A vacuum source is connected to the chamber that houses the rollers. The vacuum source facilitates the suction of the skin between the rollers and helps bring the rollers closer to each other during operation. The rollers or housing have ultrasound generators that are selectively controlled by the operator. In a first embodiment, the ultrasound generators are located within the rollers. In the second embodiment, the ultrasound generators are disposed in the housing around the rollers. Therefore, a controlled and combined endermology with ultrasound treatment can be achieved.

Abstract: A massage appliance has a container which is moved in contact with the body of the massaged person and a handle connected with the container by a fork and pivot bearing arrangement such that the container can pivot about one axis with a swinging movement and rotate about another axis. A torsion spring restores the position of the container relative to the handle and a suction pipe is connected to the container so that suction can be applied concurrently with massage.

Abstract: A heart massager for substernal heart massage is disclosed. The heart massager utilizes a heart-contacting member adapted for insertion into a thoracic cavity for directly contacting the heart and a handle attached thereto for manually manipulating the apparatus. The heart-contacting member includes a cup having one end which is open and which receives the handle, and another end which is closed by an at least partially concave-shaped diaphragm which forms a heart contacting surface and allows the member to conform to the shape of the heart's surface. The ends of the cup are joined by a flexible sidewall which flares outward from the handle in its operative state. The cup's flexible sidewall allows the heart-contacting member to collapse so that it can be inserted into a relatively small incision in the chest cavity. After the heart-contacting member is inserted, fluid pressure is applied to the inside of the cup, thereby causing it to expand into its operative state.

Abstract: A sucking massage device for beauty treatment consists of a sucking lip, a negative pressure generator, a driving controller and a case. The sucking lip has a shape of a gyrorotor formed by two thin wall hooks, which are arranged symmetrically with their points facing, gyrating with respect to the central longitudinal axis. The sucking lip can be made of soft material with elasticity, for example, rubber or soft synthetic material with elasticity. The device can give a comfortable feeling and a satisfied effect to users.