Therapeutic device for relieving pain and stress
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1. A therapeutic device for relieving stress and pain, comprising:
- a housing defining an enclosure dimensioned and configured for receiving an extremity of a human body, the housing having an opening defined therein adapted for insertion of the extremity through the opening and into the enclosure;
at least one resilient, compressible member disposed within said housing, the at least one compressible member being adapted for supporting the extremity;
a vibratory mechanism connected to said compressible member for imparting vibratory movement to said compressible member; and
heating means disposed within said housing for applying heat to the extremity;
whereby the extremity is massaged and heated while applying pressure to the compressible member for relief of stress and pain.
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Abstract
A therapeutic device for relieving pain and stress in an extremity, i.e., a hand or a foot, includes a housing defining an enclosure having an opening to insert the extremity into the enclosure. The device also includes a heater and one or more vibrating squeezable member(s). The squeezable member recovers its shape when released. A hand or foot placed in the device rests on the squeezable member, and a gel pack rests against the back of the extremity transmitting heat from a heater to the extremity. A control unit can be operated to set or adjust the heater and vibratory member(s). The device can also be made portable by using batteries.
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1. A therapeutic device for relieving stress and pain, comprising:
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a housing defining an enclosure dimensioned and configured for receiving an extremity of a human body, the housing having an opening defined therein adapted for insertion of the extremity through the opening and into the enclosure;
at least one resilient, compressible member disposed within said housing, the at least one compressible member being adapted for supporting the extremity;
a vibratory mechanism connected to said compressible member for imparting vibratory movement to said compressible member; and
heating means disposed within said housing for applying heat to the extremity;
whereby the extremity is massaged and heated while applying pressure to the compressible member for relief of stress and pain. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A therapeutic device for relieving stress and pain, comprising:
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a housing defining an enclosure having an upper compartment and a lower compartment, the upper compartment being dimensioned and configured for receiving an extremity of a human body, the upper compartment having an opening defined therein adapted for insertion of the extremity through the opening and into the upper compartment;
at least one resilient, compressible member disposed within the upper compartment of said housing, the at least one compressible member being adapted for supporting the extremity;
a vibratory mechanism disposed in the lower compartment and connected to said compressible member for imparting vibratory movement to said compressible member;
a heater block and a gel pack disposed in contact with said heater block, the heater block and the gel pack being disposed in the upper compartment with the gel pack above said compressible element for applying heat to the extremity;
a power supply unit disposed in the lower compartment, said vibratory mechanism and the heater block being electrically connected to said power supply unit; and
a control unit having at least one switch connected between said power supply unit and said vibratory mechanism, and having at least one switch connected between said power supply unit and said heater block for controlling vibratory movement produced by said vibratory mechanism and heat produced by said heater block, respectively;
whereby the extremity is massaged and heated while applying pressure to the compressible member for relief of stress and pain. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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