GB0114181D0 - Apparatus for stimulating blood flow - Google Patents

Apparatus for stimulating blood flow

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Publication number
GB0114181D0
GB0114181D0 GBGB0114181.1A GB0114181A GB0114181D0 GB 0114181 D0 GB0114181 D0 GB 0114181D0 GB 0114181 A GB0114181 A GB 0114181A GB 0114181 D0 GB0114181 D0 GB 0114181D0
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Prior art keywords
pad
sections
user
bladder
feet
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GBGB0114181.1A
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GB2376415A (en
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Huntleigh Technology Ltd
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Huntleigh Technology Ltd
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Priority to GB0114181A priority Critical patent/GB2376415A/en
Publication of GB0114181D0 publication Critical patent/GB0114181D0/en
Priority to PCT/GB2002/002547 priority patent/WO2002100316A1/en
Priority to TW091112791A priority patent/TW526059B/en
Publication of GB2376415A publication Critical patent/GB2376415A/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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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
    • A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
    • A61H9/005—Pneumatic massage
    • A61H9/0078—Pneumatic massage with intermittent or alternately inflated bladders or cuffs
    • 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
    • A61H1/0255—Both knee and hip of a patient, e.g. in supine or sitting position, the feet being moved together in a plane substantially parallel to the body-symmetrical plane
    • A61H1/0262—Walking movement; Appliances for aiding disabled persons to walk
    • 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
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/008—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters
    • A63B21/0085—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters using pneumatic force-resisters
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4027—Specific exercise interfaces
    • A63B21/4037—Exercise mats for personal use, with or without hand-grips or foot-grips, e.g. for Yoga or supine floor exercises
    • 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
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/164—Feet or leg, e.g. pedal
    • A61H2201/1642—Holding means therefor
    • 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
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/12—Feet
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/62—Inflatable

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Biophysics (AREA)
  • Finger-Pressure Massage (AREA)
  • Massaging Devices (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)

Abstract

An inflatable pad (10) comprises at least one bladder (11) to engage the sole of a foot and is divided into two sections (15, 17) which are interconnected by means of a restrictor (22). Use of this apparatus involves dorsal and plantar flexion of the foot, which mimics the walking action. This improves blood circulation in the legs and prevents the formation of thrombi which is a risk to a person who has been confined to bed or a sitting position for extended periods of time. The pad 10 is formed from two superposed sheets of plastics material (preferably vapour permeable material) and defines bladders 11 and 12. Apertures 31 and 32 are provided on the pad for inflation, for example, by mouth or pump. In use, the two bladders 11, 12 are partially inflated and the apertures closed. The pad 10 is placed on the ground in front of the user's chair and the heels of the feet of the user placed over bladder sections 14, 15. The heels are pressed against the pad 10 and the air from bladder sections 14, 15 is pushed into bladder sections 16, 17 via restrictors 21, 22 such that the fronts of the feet are lifted. The user then presses down on sections 16, 17 to push the air back into sections 14, 15 and the cycle continues. The cycle is carried out as long as the user is seated. The pad 10 may be held in place by suitable securing means (not shown), preferably cushioned securing means for securing the pad onto the foot or feet.
GB0114181A 2001-06-12 2001-06-12 Inflatable pad having restrictively interconnected bladder sections for stimulating blood flow via dorsal & plantar flexion of the foot Withdrawn GB2376415A (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0114181A GB2376415A (en) 2001-06-12 2001-06-12 Inflatable pad having restrictively interconnected bladder sections for stimulating blood flow via dorsal & plantar flexion of the foot
PCT/GB2002/002547 WO2002100316A1 (en) 2001-06-12 2002-06-05 Apparatus for stimulating blood flow
TW091112791A TW526059B (en) 2001-06-12 2002-06-12 Apparatus for stimulating blood flow

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0114181A GB2376415A (en) 2001-06-12 2001-06-12 Inflatable pad having restrictively interconnected bladder sections for stimulating blood flow via dorsal & plantar flexion of the foot

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GB0114181D0 true GB0114181D0 (en) 2001-08-01
GB2376415A GB2376415A (en) 2002-12-18

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TW (1) TW526059B (en)
WO (1) WO2002100316A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (4)

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GB2377178B (en) * 2001-07-06 2004-05-19 Environmental Seals Ltd Apparatus for relieving the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis
AUPS270102A0 (en) * 2002-06-03 2002-06-20 Sarma, Vimela Ashwyn footrest device
GB2415149B (en) * 2004-06-17 2006-04-19 John Seymour Burnett Foot exerciser
ES1069956Y (en) * 2009-04-13 2009-10-01 Entrenatech S L "PORTABLE DEVICE TO FACILITATE THE VENOUS RETURN AND IMPROVE BLOOD CIRCULATION"

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DE7725474U1 (en) * Wissner, Karl, 3354 Dassel
SE381986B (en) * 1974-01-14 1976-01-12 Meteve Ab BLOOD EMPTY CUFF FOR BLOOD EMPTY OF THE EXTREME BEFORE AN OPERATIVE INTERVENTION
US4266298B1 (en) * 1980-01-31 1996-05-21 Mindey Marlene S Inflatable heel protector
GB2074034B (en) * 1980-04-17 1984-06-13 Stuckey J Therapeutic exercise device
US4355632A (en) * 1980-08-06 1982-10-26 Jobst Institute, Inc. Anti-shock pressure garment
US4986260A (en) * 1986-06-06 1991-01-22 Superspine, Inc. Apparatus and method for providing continuous passive motion to the spine
DE8710357U1 (en) * 1987-07-28 1987-09-10 Mauch, Walter, Dr.med., 4000 Düsseldorf Foot training device
US4899763A (en) * 1988-10-07 1990-02-13 Safeguard Industrial Corporation Therapeutic appliance for the wrist
GB2265314B (en) * 1989-11-29 1994-05-18 South Glamorgan Health Authori Protective articles.
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GB2376415A (en) 2002-12-18
WO2002100316A1 (en) 2002-12-19

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