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5601598 |
Treatment device to aid in long-term cessation of smoking
Removably attachable wrist band devices for use in helping an addicted cigarette smoker permanently quit smoking. The devices comprise an acupressure stimulator section, a wrist attachment section,...
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5584854 |
Acupressure device
Acupressure clamps include a U-shape band having opposite end portions respectively provided with a pressure applying screw and a spherical counterabutment. The end portions can be parallel with a...
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5582585 |
Disposable elastic neck and facial wrinkle gathering device
A disposable adhesively engagable neck and facial wrinkle gathering device which in one embodiment includes an elongated fully elastic main strip formed of flexible non-woven hypoallergenic elastic...
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5569169 |
Auto massage apparatus and method
A flexible strand is provided with pressure applying nodules spaced therealong so that the strand may be looped around various deeper body muscle groups to apply pressure to the muscle groups and...
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5560746 |
Device for manual application of acupressure
A manual device for self-application of acupressure by a user, comprises a substantially "J"-shaped rigid frame having a first tip at one end for application of pressure to specific points of the...
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5555900 |
Cosmetic skin stretching appliance and method of use
A cosmetic method utilizes a skin-stretching appliance including a band having a first adhesive strip, patch or pad at a first end of the band and a second adhesive strip, patch or pad at an...
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5553605 |
Transparent external nasal dilator
A nasal dilator for preventing outer wall tissue of nasal passages of a nose from drawing in during breathing. There is a spring member for bridging a human nose, the spring member extending over...
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5549103 |
Nasal dilator having an adhesive void to allow relative movement
A nasal dilator that prevents the outer wall tissue of the nasal passages of the nose from drawing in during breathing comprises a truss member. The truss member includes a flexible strip of base...
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5545177 |
Apparatus for applying acupressure
An apparatus for self administration of acupressure that comprises a surface for supporting the individual. A pressure arm supported above the surface moves between a first position displaced from...
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5533503 |
Nasal dilator
A nasal dilator that prevents the outer wall tissue of the nasal passages of the nose from drawing in during breathing comprises a truss member. The truss member includes a flexible strip of...
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5522837 |
Nasolacrimal duct occlusion device and method
A method and device for nasolacrimal duct occlusion during eye medication provides a device having a pair of joined legs terminating in angled elements for fitting into the medial canthal area and...
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5491984 |
Ring shaped member for hand wear
This invention concerns a ring shaped member for hand wear on a hand of a person which comprises an inner ring shaped section and an upper ring shaped section, the inner ring section having an...
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5476478 |
Preoperative skin stretching apparatus and method
A preoperative skin stretching apparatus and method for preoperatively stretching facial and neck skin to alleviate the complications associated with the extensive undermining of the soft tissues...
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5476091 |
Dilator for anatomical outer wall tissues which is adhesively mounted
A dilator formed with a truss with a pair of spaced-apart end surfaces that provides a restoring force therebetween if forced toward one another, this restoring force provided by a resilient band...
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5470304 |
Apparatus and method for providing pressure point therapy
A belt for providing individual pressure points in a user's lower back region in order to alleviate back pain. The belt is secured about the waist and includes a main panel positioned against the...
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5464413 |
Nose clip
A nose clip is provided, which can be constructed at low cost and which can be smoothly operated to comfortably close noses of different sizes. The clip includes a frame (12, FIG. 1 ) with a pair...
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5454384 |
Skin-tightening method
A noninvasive skin-tightening method is provided wherein a target line or wrinkle is selected that the patient wishes to minimize or eradicate. A pair of lines is scratched in the skin parallel to...
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5448777 |
Therapeutic glove
This invention generally concerns therapeutic appliances for alleviating pain by applying a moderate amount of pressure to specific locations on an individual's hand. The present invention includes...
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5445647 |
Spinal acupressure device
An acupressure belt for the treatment of lower back pain is formed of a central fabric panel to which opposed elastic panels are affixed. The elastic panels terminate in a pair of end panels which...
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5423853 |
Pain relief clip for an ear
A clip to be attached to an ear for alleviating pain includes a first plate having a rough inner surface for placing on a front portion of the ear, a second plate having a smooth inner surface for...
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5419757 |
Support containing shaped balloons
Various support devices have one or more balloons that are strapped around a portion of the body with a soft layer between them and the body. In some devices, the balloons are separably mounted a...
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5419758 |
Head band for migraine headache relief
A smooth but strong elastic band (1) with a Velcro attachment at one end (2) so that it can be applied tightly around the head to compress dilated blood vessels in order to provide relief of...
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5417706 |
Acupuncture treatment of common baldness
A specific acupuncture technique for the remedial treatment of various types of baldness by inserting acupuncture needles into selected acupuncture points on multiple meridians. The need for drugs,...
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5405310 |
Acupressure gloves adhered acupressure devices
An acupressure glove includes upper and lower skins which closely adhere to the back and palm of a hand, respectively, when worn by a user, the skins defining a cavity therebetween for receiving a...
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5405311 |
Pressure point apparatus to help alleviate tense muscles
A therapy tool for applying pressure to muscles of the human body comprising two elongate, rigid bar members each having first and second ends. The first ends are for hand gripping and the second...
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5405357 |
Acupressure glove device
An acupressure glove enabling safe, accurate and cost-effective application of self-stimulation of acupressure points on the hand and wrist. By producing direct pressure onto an acupressure point...
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5396881 |
Facial mask and method of using same for toning facial muscles
A facial mask for use in effecting toning of a wearer's facial muscles includes two spaced layers of flexible sheet material secured together along their outer margins, and a quantity of freely...
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5383894 |
Compression device having stepper motor controlled valves
A compression device for applying compressive pressures against a patient's limb through means of a flexible, pressurizable sleeve which encloses a limb. The compression device has a pressure...
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5366475 |
Tragus acupressure clip
A clip is disclosed which is attached to the tragus lobe of the ear. The clip has a concave spring with two opposing jaws separated by a slot delineated by an inner surface of the concave spring....
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5366379 |
Needle-puncturing position indicating apparatus utilizing a lighting display panel in fingers acupuncture
This invention relates to a finger acupuncture needle puncturing position indicating apparatus in which a code reference book of symptoms (103) describing in detail symptoms of affected regions of...
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5339656 |
Earring
In an earring for the stimulation of acupuncture points and lines present in the human outer ear which consists of an open-ended annular body of a plastic material having a front end adapted to be...
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5338290 |
Elastic variable tension device for the treating of pain
The invention creates an elastic variable tension medical device that relieves pain due to injury, disease, ailment, infirmity, condition, or the like. The elastic variable tension medical device...
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5312350 |
Vein spotter
The present invention relates to a vein spotter which consists of a flexible band which has a buckle attached to one end and a hook and pile Velcro type of fastener mounted on a first surface. A...
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5269767 |
Device and related method for use in sinus surgery
A device for use during sinus surgery comprises a housing, a pair of straps connected to the housing for attaching the housing to a patient's head so that the housing is juxtaposed to an eyeball of...
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5250067 |
Body treatment pad having a multiple number of sharpened skin-penetration protuberances
An acupuncture treatment pad includes a flexible backing sheet having a multiplicity of similarly constructed rigid blocks at spaced points along the sheet surface. Each block has at least one...
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5199876 |
Hand reflexology glove
As an improvement to the utility and techniques of hand reflexology, a hand reflexology glove (54) comprised of a pliant plastic material is intended for placement upon a hand (14). A hand...
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5158073 |
Acupressure foot massage mat
An acupressure foot massage mat (10) that is molded of a resilient material and consists of an upper surface (12) and a non-slip lower surface (16). On the upper surface are randomly located a...
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5134991 |
Ocular pressure-reducing device
An ocular pressure-reducing device is used to compress the eyelids over the eyeball to help eliminate lymph and/or fluids in the eyelid and orbit, which have been injected or may have accumulated...
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5113847 |
Device for stimulating intramuscular fluid pressure
A device for stimulating intramuscular fluid pressure is disclosed having a first tool component having a base member with top and bottom, and a cylindrical member. The cylindrical member is...
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5099829 |
Massage device good for eyes
Disclosed is a massage device good for eyes, specifically a massage mask which has the effects of low frequency therapy and of stimulating the acupuncture points relating to the eyes. The mask is...
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5094227 |
Non-invasive pain relief apparatus
The present invention is directed to a medical device which mechanically applies and maintains pressure to a pressure point to relieve pain. The device includes a locking mechanism to lock an...
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5078728 |
Device for relief from morning sickness
A method of alleviating morning sickness in pregnant women resides in the application of a continuum of a controlled amount of pressure to the Neiguan acupressure points on both forearms of the...
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5067482 |
Concealed facial skin uplifting device
A device for uplifting facial skin which includes adhesive pads and a nylon line secured over the wearer's head. Upward pulling forces are applied by the line through an elastomeric tension strap...
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5067256 |
Acupressure heel cup
A heel cup of molded rubber or noncompressible resilient, flexible plastic, has a relatively thin sole extending from a heel towards the arch of a user when fitted beneath the user's heel. The rear...
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5057117 |
Method and apparatus for hemostasis and compartmentalization of a bleeding internal bodily organ
The present invention concerns methods and apparatus for compartmentalizing and carrying out hemostasis of a massively bleeding internal bodily organ of a patient. Generally, the apparatus includes...
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5027828 |
Sensory discriminator having body-contacting prongs
A sensing device for determining the sensory responses of the human skin to evaluate the fiber-receptor nervous system of the human body, primarily in connection with the measurement of the ability...
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5022389 |
Nasal splint device
A nasal splint device for retaining a traumatized nose after surgery or injury, and method of applying the nasal splint. A flexible inner splint portion adapted for direct application to nasal skin...
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5021058 |
Method for relieving headaches and apparatus for practicing the same
Headaches may be relieved by separating the middle and forefinger of each hand and simultaneously applying pressure to the back of the hand side of the webs of skin extending between the bases of...
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5010902 |
Compression orb
A compression orb for use in combination with known bandage means to simulate manual digital pressure hemostasis following an arterial or venous puncture. The orb is formed from transparent plastic...
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4997438 |
Pressure applicator for thoracic wounds
A pressure applicator for thoracic wounds is disclosed. The device includes a strap for encircling a patient's thorax. The strap has a pair of opposing ends. A cup element is attachable to the...
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