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: Apparatus and methods for therapeutically treating at least a portion of a body. Apparatus and methods according to various embodiments of the disclosure include a platform for supporting at least a portion of a body. The platform includes at least one plate, a drive lever supported from the plate, and a damping member including a cantilever spring in contact with the drive lever. The platform is actuated at a first frequency. Next, the damping member is oscillated to create a force with a second frequency. Then, the force is distributed to at least a portion of the platform.

Abstract: A lower leg massage device includes a rotatable shaft having two actuating pins, two actuating devices solidly secured on the shaft, and two rotatable actuating devices rotatably attached onto the shaft and each having two opposite seats for selectively engaging with the actuator pins of the shaft. Four massage members are attached onto and to be vibrated by the actuating devices. The actuator pins may selectively engage with the one of the seats to rotate the rotatable actuating devices in one direction, and may engage with the other seat to rotate the rotatable actuating devices in the other direction, and to allow the massage members to be arranged either opposite to or parallel to each other.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a health care instrument, particularly to a back sliding massager. The massager comprising a base, a slide consists of an upper and a lower plate, a transmission mechanism, massage heads, and a cover. In that, the slide, transmission mechanism, and massage heads are mounted into the chamber constructed by the base and cover. Chains disposed on the surface of the base, transmission mechanism installed between the cover and base includes a motor, a set of gears driven by the motor having bottom pinions meshed with the chains, each of top gears connected to one massage head on top of the cover by a central axle respectively; openings formed through the cover, massage heads are exposed out from the openings. The massager of the present invention has a larger massaged portion with a man-made massage effect.

Abstract: The present invention is a massage device (10) for massaging one or more body parts. The device includes a first paddle (61) extending outward from the side of a housing (78) that is rotatably mounted on a wobble bearing journal (56) of a wobble bearing (72, 74); a drive shaft (38) from a rotational motive device (32, 34) that is rotationally engaged with a passage (57) of the journal (56), wherein the passage (57) passes through the journal (56) at a non-zero wobble angle (?) measured between a rotational axis (RA) of the drive shaft (38) and the geometric axis of revolution (CS) of the journal (56); a detaining fin (62) attached to the housing (78) and encompassing a detaining rod (36); and a frame (40) that fixedly holds the detaining rod (36) and rotational holds the drive shaft (38).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a body massager comprising a portable housing including a backrest and a seat support. A longitudinal guide is provided in the backrest cooperating with a carriage for translation of the carriage within the backrest and a motor drives the carriage along the guide. A pair of massage members are supported by the carriage and extend from the backrest for imparting a massage effect upon the back of the user. The seat support includes a massager therein for imparting another massage effect to the user.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is spinal massager capable of performing oscillating or chiropractic operation along the vertebrae of a user who lies on the massager with the feet elevated above the head. The spinal massager allows a herniated spinal disc to be readily restored into a gap produced between the vertebrae, resulting in improved blood circulation and muscle relaxation.

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: Methods of medical treatment and diagnosis using mediators released by endothelial cells stimulated by external addition of pulses to the circulation are disclosed. The external pulses produce circumferential shear stress in body fluid channels that subsequently stimulates the endothelial cells to produce mediators that become available for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. The preferred means of adding external pulses is the mechanical inducement of periodic acceleration of the body or parts of the body by a reciprocating motion platform.

Abstract: A massage device has a platform, a motor assembly, a worm gear assembly, a rocker arm assembly and two rotation assemblies. The platform has two shoulder brackets. The motor assembly has a motor mounted on the platform and a worm mounted to the motor. The worm gear assembly is mounted on the platform and has two worm gears engaging with the worm shaft. The rocker arm assembly has two rocker arms. The rocker arms are mounted pivotally on a shoulder. Each rotation post assembly has an eccentric wheel, a spring and a top kneading head. The rocker arm and rotation assemblies provide multiple effective massages to different groups of muscles of a human body to mitigate the ache of the muscles.

Abstract: A massaging machine includes a massaging device and a steering mechanism for operating the massaging device. The steering mechanism has a shaft on which a drive gear and a driven seat are mounted. The drive gear is driven by a motor to actuate the massaging device to operate. The driven seat is provided with a unidirectional bearing by which the driven seat is mounted on the shaft. The unidirectional bearing is intended to disable the massaging device to engage in a reciprocating motion at the time when the drive gear is driven to turn in a reverse direction.

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 lie-down massager includes a base frame having an elongated top panel, through which an elongated top opening is formed centrally and lengthwise, a rider provided below the elongated top panel of the base frame, a guide member movably engaged between the base frame and the rider so as to enable the rider to make a horizontally reciprocal movement relative to the base frame, massage bumps that move vertically and/or horizontally along the elongated top opening of the elongated top panel of the base frame, and a lifter that holds the massage bumps and adjusts the height of the massage bumps. The lifter includes two vertical screws that rotates together by a chain and two nuts engaging with the screws so that rotating the screws lift or lower the nuts thereby adjusting the height of the massage bumps. A motor rotates the screws via a worm gear.

Abstract: A transmission assembly for a massaging chair includes an integral transmission casing with a longitudinal passage and two latitudinal passages to respectively receive therein a longitudinal shaft, a chopping shaft and a rubbing shaft so that minimal noise is created during operation of the transmission assembly.

Abstract: The invention provides a massage machine wherein massage arms provided with kneading balls are held inclined forward to give a suitable massage. The massage machine comprises a kneading shaft (40) disposed on the massage unit (20) substantially horizontally, pivotal levers (33),(33) supported by the kneading shaft (40), massage arms (32),(32) supported by forward ends of the respective pivotal lever and kneading balls (31),(31) provided on the respective massage arms each at a position obliquely above the position where the massage arm is supported by the pivotal lever. An arm lock mechanism (80) is coupled to the massage unit for holding the kneading balls pushed out forward, and the arm lock mechanism tiltably supports arm lock rods (83),(83) each having one end connected to the massage arm at a position away from the position where the massage arm is supported by the pivotal lever.

Abstract: A pair of supports for the legs of the user. The supports being movable so that they approach and move away from each other, and the supports being associated with a driving device. The supports are padded and mounted on a height-adjustable plate The driving device includes a motor, the shaft of which is associated with the supports by a pair of connecting rods or a connecting rod and crank mechanism, so that operation of the motor causes joint movement of the supports, which move away from and approach each other alternately. This permits a relaxation movement to be carried out without the intervention of any person.

Abstract: A lie-down massager includes a base frame having an elongated top panel, through which an elongated top opening is formed centrally and lengthwise, a rider, a guide member movably engaged between the base frame and the rider so as to enable the rider to make a horizontally reciprocal movement, massage bumps that move vertically and horizontally along the top opening, and a lifter that holds the massage bumps and adjusts the height of the massage bumps. The lifter includes a top member, a bottom member, a screw shaft and a motor. The screw shaft engages with a nut block and the nut block is connected with the top member by two links so that rotation of the screw shaft is converted into horizontal movement of the nut block, and the horizontal movement of the nut block is converted into vertical movement of the top member.

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: A combination CPR device supports a supine victim on a movable platform that carries an external heart massager. The platform moves in the cephalo-caudal direction with the external heart massager above the sternum. The external heart massager moves in the anterior-posterior direction. The movement of the platform and the external heart massager is conducted simultaneously and may be coordinated manually or by a controller.

Abstract: A lie-down massager comprises a base frame having a top panel with a top opening formed centrally and lengthwisely through the top panel, a rider provided below the top panel to make a horizontally reciprocal movement relative to the base frame, a lifter liftedly engaged to the rider to make a vertically reciprocal movement relative to the rider, a massage member fixed downwardly to the lifter with supports horizontally aligned along a top portion of the massage member, massage bumps attached atop the first and second supports, and a pad covering the massage bumps and the elongated opening of the base frame. The supports repeatedly approach to and distance from each other within the top opening.

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 roller drive device has a frame composed of a base portion and left and right edge portions standing upright from the left and right edges of the base portion, and a longitudinal guide slit provided in each of the left and right edge portions. A shaft having a gear is mounted to each of the upper and lower ends of the frame, and a roller chain is mounted in a ring shape around the upper and lower shafts meshing with the gears. A shaft bushing fixed to massaging ball rollers is mounted to the roller chain, and the left and right ends of the shaft bushings are mounted in an inserted state in the guide slits. There is also provided a motor-driven roller message instrument mounted with such a roller drive drive.

Abstract: A lower-limb massage machine 1 according to the present invention can easily adjust the attitude and height of a casing 20.

Abstract: A vibrating bed, which may vibrate in three dimensions and two dimensions, includes a vibratable plate, a bed frame, a plurality of resilient pillars, a plurality of first tension spring sets, a plurality of second tension spring sets, a first rotary reciprocating mechanism, a second rotary reciprocating mechanism, a first connecting rod adjusting device, a second connecting rod adjusting device, a first piston bracket seating device, and a second piston bracket seating device. The present invention may provide a user with more pleasure and happiness and may be good for the health.

Abstract: The present invention provides a massage machine comprising a physiological sensor 5 for detecting physiological data of autonomic nerve system of the user and a control circuit 6 for controlling a massage operation based on the physiological data detected by the sensor 5. The control circuit 6 estimates a psychological state of the user based on variations of the physiological data detected by the sensor 5 by an execution of a preliminary massage, and thereafter adjusts a full massage operation in accordance with the estimated psychological state. For the preliminary massage, one typical massage movement is performed from among a plurality of massage movements to be performed for the full massage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wave generating apparatus for generating waves in for example beds, chairs and the like. The apparatus can be constructed to include a motor and crank assembly connected to a flexible sheet and a stationary inertial member.

Abstract: A body support that can prevent bed sores (decubiti) has a first frame with a first plurality of parallel bands, and a second frame with a second plurality of parallel bands. The first plurality of bands is interdigitated with the second plurality of parallel bands. A driver can reciprocate the first plurality of parallel bands, and the second plurality of parallel bands. The driver produces relative motion between the first and the second plurality of parallel bands. A replacement band can be attached end to end with a selected one of the bands of the first and the second plurality of parallel bands. Then the selected one of the bands can be pulled in a direction to insert the replacement band into a position originally occupied by the selected one of the bands.

Abstract: A programmable digital-controlling massage machine includes a table, a carriage assembly, a massage device and a digital-controlling device. The table has a top for a user to lay down on. The carriage assembly is attached to the table and is controlled by the digital-controlling device. The massage device in mounted in the carriage assembly and will be moved to a position corresponding to a channel point of the body. The massage device can use vibrations, infrared heat, compressed air or the combinations to press or rub the channel point. A user can input data about own channel points through a disk, which is made prior to the massage operation.

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: Characterised in that it includes a pair of supports (4) for the legs of the user, said supports (4) being movable so that they approach and move away from each other, and said supports (4) being associated with driving means. Said supports (4) are padded and mounted on a height-adjustable plate (3).

Abstract: A leg exerciser includes a casing having a slot in a top thereof, a transmission mechanism mounted in the casing, a legrest, and at least one massage rod. The transmission mechanism includes a motor and a movable block extending through the slot of the casing. The movable block moves reciprocatingly along the slot of the casing when the motor is turned on. The legrest is fixed to the movable block to move therewith. The legrest has two recessed portions for supporting a user's legs. The massage rod is attached to the movable block to move therewith and includes at least one massage portion for providing a massaging function. At least one wheel is mounted to the massage rod and in rolling contact with the casing.

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: A vibrating bed comprising a basic bed having a bed frame, casters secured on the basic bed, a lateral vibrating bed plate movably ridden on the casters, a mechanism for reciprocally moving the vibrating bed plate with respect to the bed frame, a connecting rod adjusting device and tension coil springs for dampening the vibrations of the vibrating bed plate as the vibrating bed plate reaches a predetermined horizontal, or lateral, position.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for enhancing ticket sales in theaters by installing massage chairs instead of conventional chairs to enable the viewer or patron to tone its mind and body while watching a performance. Increase in revenue is through increase in attendance and or increase in pricing. In a theater setting where not all of the chairs are replaced by massage chairs, the massage chairs are equipped with certain features and certain procedures for access and activation are placed to ensure that only patrons who paid at a premium can use the massage chairs.

Abstract: A physical therapy apparatus having a padded top surface upon which a patient comfortably reclines in the face up position with the spinal area being placed in contact respective a plurality of massaging members. The massaging members are recessed within the padded top and have a massaging members extending into contact with the patients back while jointly moved along the spine with the members being individually rapidly oscillated in a circular pattern at a selected magnitude of pressure and rate of travel.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing medical treatments is disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus according the present invention comprises a mattress, a mattress support, cast shoes, a footboard support, a drive for causing the reciprocating movement, and a box frame to contain and support the reciprocating movement platform. In another aspect, an apparatus according to the present invention comprises a sling device connected to a drive causing the reciprocating movement, and a box frame to contain and support the reciprocating movement platform.

Abstract: A seat pan for an automobile vehicle includes a frame carrying a suspension lattice having two sections separated by a vertical median plane dividing the seat into right and left hand sides. A motor and crankshaft combination is connected to each section of the lattice for generating in each section of the lattice a cyclic movement including, in the upper portion of its travel, a rearward movement of translation. The cyclic movements of the sections occur with an angular phase difference therebetween.

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: The present invention relates to a multifunction hyperthermo-therapeutical apparatus, and more particularly, to a multifunction hyperthermo-therapeutical apparatus which basically uses the hyperthermo-therapeutical apparatus and, of course, selectively uses one or more specific appliances according to the selection of a user by installing a sleep aid means, foot pressure means and vertebral correction means with additional functions at the one hyperthermo-therapeutical apparatus, thereby maximizing a hyperthermo-therapeutical curative effect and achieving an optimum sleep, blood circulation and vertebral correction.

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: An automatic thermal therapeutic apparatus is disclosed. The thermal therapeutic apparatus includes an upper housing having a recess and a lower housing. A plurality of thermal therapeutic devices are positioned in the recess of the housing. Each thermal therapeutic device has a rectangular shaped body, a pressure member for pressurizing a desired portion of human body, and a lamp located beneath the pressure member in the body for emitting far infrared light. A controller controls all functional components. Lifting means for raise and lower the thermal therapeutic devices to a predetermined height during a prescribed time period based upon an output signal of the controller. The lifting means have a lifting member, the upper portion of the lifting means passing through a hole of the upper housing.

Abstract: A device and method are provided for massaging a body area of a user, such as a sphincter muscle of the user. The device includes a basic plate, an upper plate supported the basic plate, and a massaging member mounted on the upper plate. The massaging member includes an opening disposed in the massaging member, a massaging plate disposed within the opening for providing space to move the massaging plate within the opening in a reciprocating manner, and a mechanism for movably engaging the massaging plate with the upper plate. When the massaging plate is moved in the reciprocating manner after the user sits on a portion of the massaging plate, the body area of the user is massaged by the massaging plate.

Abstract: A massage machine for massaging a person's body comprising: a robot hand comprising a first digit and at least one second digit that is opposable to the first digit, wherein the first digit and at least one second digit are moveable towards and away from each other; and at least one digit actuator for moving the first digit towards and away from the at least one second digit to massage a region of the person's body to which at least one of the digits is pressed.

Abstract: An orthotic apparatus for use in providing improved range of motion is provided which allows the amount of stretch to be hydraulically powered and measured by the device, but controlled by the user. Because the apparatus accurately calculates the amount of stretch, the user, together with the user's physician and therapist, can develop a rehabilitation plan based on accurate measurements. Progress is based on tangible results rather than the user's ability to tolerate pain. This knowledge provides the incentive the user needs to work toward and achieve the user's goal.

Abstract: Both feet independently supported and circularly rotating exerciser including a base seat, a driving motor, a pair of driven wheels, a transmission member, a pair of linking members and a pair of foot support members. When the driving wheel of the driving motor rotates, the transmission member is driven to make the pair of driven wheels rotate and further make the pair of linking members deflect and swing up and down. At this time, the foot support members move in a circular or substantially circular path to exercise both feet. The rotation mode of the exerciser can be changed to excerise both feet in different specific patterns.

Abstract: A reciprocally moving apparatus used in a massage machine comprises a long driven shaft having two ends pivotably installed in a base plate and also inserted into a sleeve hole at the lower side of a bottom mount of a massage device. The center section of the driven shaft includes a clockwise helical trench and a counter-clockwise helical trench which are arranged along a surface of the driven shaft and are crossed over one another alternatively and the ends of the two trenches are connected. The upper side of the center section area of the bottom mount serves for installing a cylindrical active link block having a guide plate. The guide plate has two tips at the upper side and inserts into one of the two tracks. Therefore, the driven shaft can be driven to move along the trenches reciprocally.

Abstract: A vibrator apparatus is provided. The vibrator apparatus includes a body weight support to support the body weight of a subject. The body weight support is attached to at least one arm, which includes a first arm portion and a second arm portion. The second arm is adjustably positionable with respect to the first arm portion. The vibrator apparatus also includes a vibrator assembly mounted on the second arm portion of the arm. The second arm portion is positionable relative to the first arm portion to engage an abdominal region of the subject and apply localized inwardly-directed mechanical vibrations.

Abstract: A seating system for providing spinal motion and support. Said system comprising a substantially static structure adjacent to the back of a user, a moving apparatus supplying a motive force, wherein the moving apparatus is adjacent to the buttocks and thighs of the user and is powered by the lower extremities of the user, a force applying means disposed between the static structure and the back of the user, the force applying apparatus including a back engaging surface for increasing and decreasing a force applied to the back of the user in response to the supplied motive force, and a means for locking the moving apparatus in place. Various embodiments of moving apparatus, force applying means, and locking and/or motion limiting means are presented.

Abstract: A chair-type massager is provided which includes a chair body for use as a support member for supporting a user's body and a massage apparatus located in a seat back of the chair body. The massage apparatus includes a base member and a pair of massage units, right and left, provided on the base member. Each massage unit has a movable element. The movable element is provided with a tilt member. A treatment member is attached to the tilt member. The tilt member is driven by means of an airbag. The movable element is rotated around a shaft by means of a motor so that the treatment member can move along a curved surface of the user's body.

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.