V-band therapeutic wrapping systems

• US 10,172,762 B1
• Filed: 09/14/2015
• Issued: 01/08/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 12/16/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Alan Branch, Shirley T. Branch
• Original Assignee: Alan Branch, Shirley T. Branch
• Inventors: Branch, Alan, Branch, Shirley T.
• Primary Examiner(s): Thanh, Quang D
• Application Number:
  US14/852,746
• Time in Patent Office: 1,212 Days
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 90/92 coded with colour
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0023 Waist
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/003 Shoulder
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0032 Elbow
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0036 Hand
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0042 Knee
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0045 Foot
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0219 Gels
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0231 hook and loop-type fastener
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 7/03 thermophore, i.e. self-heating, e.g. using a chemical reaction
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 7/106 self-cooling, e.g. using a chemical reaction
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0157 portable
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0278 by chemical reaction
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1207 with electric or magnetic drive
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1645 contoured to fit the user
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/165 Wearable interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1697 Breathability of the material
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5082 Temperature sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/06 Arms
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/062 Shoulders
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/065 : Hands
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/081 : Back
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/088 : Hip
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/102 : Knee
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/12 : Feet
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/02 : with electric or magnetic drive

Abstract

A V-band therapeutic wrapping system including a V-wrap pad assembly with a V-wrap pad having; at least one vibrator-receiving-pocket or external Velcro attachment area with first color-coding; at least one endothermic/exothermic chemical reaction gel pack-pocket with a second color coding; a plurality of closers; at least one vibrator; at least one endothermic/exothermic chemical reaction gel pack; and at least one attaching strap. The V-wrap pad assembly is portable. The temperature and vibration treatment, as determined by a user-wearer, is provided by the V-band therapeutic wrapping system to target a core pain by enveloping selected the body surface when coupled to the user-wearer.

Claims

1. An apparatus comprising

a vibration module including:

a housing;

a vibration motor located centrally within the housing;

a first battery located within the housing configured to at least partially power the vibration motor; and

a first rubber pad located within the housing adjacent to the first battery, the first rubber pad configured to prevent vibrations from the vibration motor from affecting life of the first battery;

wherein the housing includes a main body, an upper end cap, and a lower end cap;

wherein the upper end cap fits seamlessly to an upper end of the main body;

wherein the lower end cap fits seamlessly to a lower end of the main body;

wherein the main body has a smooth closed curve outer periphery, comprised of a concave portion connected to a convex portion;

wherein the convex portion is opposite the concave portion;

wherein the upper end cap includes first and second extending arms;

wherein the lower end cap includes third and fourth extending arms;

wherein the first and third extending arms are located on a side of the housing and the second and fourth extending arms are located on an opposite side of the housing; and

wherein the first, second, third, and fourth extending arms are configured to allow for threading of straps or bandages through the first, second, third, and fourth extending arms to be adapted to attach the housing to a specific area of a human body.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein

the housing includes a recessed section;

and wherein the vibration module further includes a control panel which is configured to be inserted in the recessed section of the housing and held by the housing; and

wherein the control panel includes one or more buttons for controlling vibration of the vibration motor.

3. The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising

first and second cap screws;

wherein the first and second cap screws are configured so that the first and second cap screws are inserted into the housing opposite the recessed section.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein

the vibration module further includes:

a second rubber pad located within the housing adjacent to the first battery, the second rubber pad configured to inhibit the vibrations from the vibration motor from affecting the functioning of the first battery; and

wherein the second rubber pad is adjacent one end of the first battery and the first rubber pad is adjacent an opposite end of the first battery.

5. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising

a second battery located within the housing configured to at least partially power the vibration motor;

and

a second rubber pad located within the housing adjacent to the second battery, the second rubber pad configured to inhibit the vibrations from the vibration motor from affecting the life of the second battery.

6. The apparatus of claim 5 wherein

the vibration module further includes:

a third rubber pad located within the housing adjacent to the first battery, the third rubber pad configured to inhibit the vibrations from the vibration motor from affecting the life of the first battery;

wherein the third rubber pad is adjacent one end of the first battery and the first rubber pad is adjacent an opposite end of the first battery; and

further comprising

a fourth rubber pad located within the housing adjacent to the second battery, the fourth rubber pad configured to inhibit the vibrations from the vibration motor from affecting the life of the second battery; and

wherein the fourth rubber pad is adjacent one end of the second battery and the second rubber pad is adjacent an opposite end of the second battery.

7. An apparatus comprising

a vibration module including:

a housing;

a vibration motor located centrally within the housing;

a first battery located within the housing configured to at least partially power the vibration motor; and

a first rubber pad located within the housing adjacent to the first battery, the first rubber pad configured to prevent vibrations from the vibration motor from affecting life of the first battery;

wherein the housing includes a main body, an upper end cap, and a lower end cap;

wherein the upper end cap fits seamlessly to an upper end of the main body;

wherein the lower end cap fits seamlessly to a lower end of the main body;

wherein the main body has a smooth closed curve outer periphery, comprised of a concave portion connected to a convex portion;

wherein the convex portion is opposite the concave portion;

further comprising

a second battery located within the housing configured to at least partially power the vibration motor; and

wherein the first battery and the second battery are surrounded by the smooth closed curve outer periphery of the main body.

8. The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the first battery has a length and a width, with the length of the first battery greater than the width of the first battery;

the second battery has a length and a width, with the length of the second battery greater than the width of the second battery; and

the vibration motor has a length and a width, with the length of the vibration motor greater than the width of the vibration motor;

wherein the lengths of the first battery, the second battery, and the vibration motor are substantially parallel, and the vibration motor is located in between the first battery and the second battery.