GB1310492A - Apparatus for activating parts of the body - Google Patents

Apparatus for activating parts of the body

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Publication number
GB1310492A
GB1310492A GB5788568A GB1310492DA GB1310492A GB 1310492 A GB1310492 A GB 1310492A GB 5788568 A GB5788568 A GB 5788568A GB 1310492D A GB1310492D A GB 1310492DA GB 1310492 A GB1310492 A GB 1310492A
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activating parts
cells
flexible members
activating
parts
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GB5788568A
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FLOWTRON AIRE Ltd
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FLOWTRON AIRE Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
    • A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
    • A61H1/0274—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising for the upper limbs
    • A61H1/0277—Elbow
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/30—Pressure-pads
    • A61F5/34—Pressure pads filled with air or liquid
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
    • A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
    • A61H1/0237—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising for the lower limbs
    • A61H1/0266—Foot
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/12—Driving means
    • A61H2201/1238—Driving means with hydraulic or pneumatic drive
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2209/00—Devices for avoiding blood stagnation, e.g. Deep Vein Thrombosis [DVT] devices

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Nursing (AREA)
  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Massaging Devices (AREA)
  • Apparatus For Radiation Diagnosis (AREA)
  • External Artificial Organs (AREA)

Abstract

1310492 Apparatus for activating parts of the body FLOWTRON AIRE Ltd 5 March 1970 [5 Dec 1968] 57885/68 Heading A5R Apparatus for activating parts of the body comprises a plurality of flexible members 35, each comprising a single cell, which cells are adapted to fit on or around a part of the body adjacent one another and which are connected together in series each connection 36 providing a restricted passage such that the cells may be inflated and deflated in succession to impart a cyclic force to said part of the body. The flexible members 35 are in the form of plastics annular tubes and a pump (Figure 2 not shown) provides alternately air under pressure and an exhaust, the pressure of the air being variable.
GB5788568A 1968-12-05 1968-12-05 Apparatus for activating parts of the body Expired GB1310492A (en)

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GB5788568 1968-12-05
AU19460/70A AU1946070A (en) 1968-12-05 1970-09-02

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GB1310492A true GB1310492A (en) 1973-03-21

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US (1) US3683897A (en)
AU (1) AU1946070A (en)
DE (1) DE2043125A1 (en)
FR (1) FR2061088A5 (en)
GB (1) GB1310492A (en)
NL (1) NL7013184A (en)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4753226A (en) * 1985-04-01 1988-06-28 Biomedical Engineering Development Center of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Science Combination device for a computerized and enhanced type of external counterpulsation and extra-thoracic cardiac massage apparatus
US4809684A (en) * 1985-12-16 1989-03-07 Novamedix Limited Pressure appliance for the hand for aiding circulation
US4846160A (en) * 1985-12-16 1989-07-11 Novamedix Limited Method of promoting circulation in the hand
US6129688A (en) * 1996-09-06 2000-10-10 Aci Medical System for improving vascular blood flow
US6358219B1 (en) * 1996-09-06 2002-03-19 Aci Medical System and method of improving vascular blood flow
GB2324246A (en) * 1997-04-15 1998-10-21 Olarewaju James Olagbo Oladipo Pneumatic limb-exsanguination device
GB2377178A (en) * 2001-07-06 2003-01-08 Environmental Seals Ltd Deep vein thrombosis symptom relieving apparatus
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NL7013184A (en) 1972-03-09
US3683897A (en) 1972-08-15
DE2043125A1 (en) 1972-03-02
AU1946070A (en) 1972-05-09
FR2061088A5 (en) 1971-06-18

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PS Patent sealed [section 19, patents act 1949]
PE20 Patent expired after termination of 20 years