GB2101890A - Apparatus for and method of treating a living body - Google Patents

Apparatus for and method of treating a living body Download PDF

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GB2101890A
GB2101890A GB08120599A GB8120599A GB2101890A GB 2101890 A GB2101890 A GB 2101890A GB 08120599 A GB08120599 A GB 08120599A GB 8120599 A GB8120599 A GB 8120599A GB 2101890 A GB2101890 A GB 2101890A
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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
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
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Apparatus for muscular stimulation or massage of a patient is in the form of a chamber (10) with a window (11) covered by a supported flexible membrane (12) against the outside of which a part of the patient's body, clothed or undressed, is located. Water from a jet (13) is caused to break and impinge on the inside of the diaphragm to provide the stimulation or massage and then drain to a sump (17) where a pump (14) sends the water back to the jet (13). <IMAGE>

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SPECIFICATION Apparatus for treating the living body This invention relates to apparatus for treating the living body. It is primarily concerned with apparatus for providing a form of muscular stimulation or massage.
Apparatus according to the invention is advantageous over any comparable known apparatus in that it is basically simple and inexpensive to operate and in that it can be used to apply massage to covered areas of the human body and therefore does not essentially require undressing for treatment.
Apparatus according to the invention comprises a supported flexible membrane against which a part of a living body can be located and means for directing water to impinge upon the membrane.
In the use of such apparatus, a person requiring treatment locates a part of his body against the membrane whilst water is impinging on the membrane.
Preferably the apparatus is made in a cabinet form and may then typically comprise a chamber with an aperture and the membrane held across the aperture. A water jet nozzle is then provided to direct water on to the membrane. The water then drains from the membrane, is collected, and pumped back to the nozzle.
One form of apparatus according to the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing which is a diagrammatic sectional elevation.
A chamber 10 is provided having a window 11 covered buy a rubber sheet membrane 12. Inside the chamber there is a water jet nozzle 13 and a water pump 14. Aflexible hose (shown broken) connected between the pump and nozzle. The chamber 10 has an inclined floor 16 and a sump 13. The chamber is supported on feet 18. A stool 19 is shown with a patient 20 on the stool and in contact with the membrane in order to receive back treatment by a jet of water from the nozzle 13 impacting the membrane 12 and transmitting stimulation to the back of the patient 20. The nozzle 13 is carried on a rocker arm 21 so that the nozzle can be oscillated to scan a jet of water over the back of the patient. Other mechanical devices can be used to provide for movement and adjustment of the nozzle.It is not essential that it should always move in use.
It appears to be advantageous that the nozzle 13 should be set back from the membrane by an amount that allows a degree of break-up of the jet issuing from the nozzle. Various control elements can be included in the apparatus described. For example, in addition to the movability of the nozzle, water pressure to the nozzle can be controlled, so can flow rate in the hose 15 and nozzle aperture and nozzle style. The water jet can be pulsed. Control could be left in the hands of the patient or with an operator, possibly then with overall control by the patient if the patient is held. Control could be programmed. Supports such as couches and limb rests could be provided in lieu of the stool 19.
Whilst the apparatus shown is intended for use with a nominally horizontal water jet it would be possible to design apparatus with other orientations of jet such as for treating a reclining patient.
Thermostatically controlled water heating facilities are provided. Multiple jets could be provided which could be relatively movable or relatively fixed. With two jets regional and local treatment could be applied at the same time. The membrane could be made readily changeable so that membrane thickness could be selected for differing treatments. The membrane could be loose hung (probably with tensioning weights) or it could be fixed with a residual tension. Apparatus according to the inven- tion is particularly suitable for the treatment or ailments which can be improved or relieved with stimulated blood circulation and heating.
Apparatus according to the invention can find use in hospitals, institutions and sport complexes. It can readily be made portable for taking to patients where the patient is immobile.
CLAIMS (Filed on 25 Nov 1981) 1. Apparatus for treating a living body comprising a supported flexible membrane (12) against one side of which a part of the living body can be located and means (13) for directing water to impinge on the other side of the membrane.
2. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising an apertured chamber (10) with the membrane (12) held across the aperture (11).
3. Apparatus as claimed in claim 2 in which there is provided means (17) for collecting water which has impinged on the membrane and a pump (14) for pumping water from the collecting means (17) to the water directing means (13).
4. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim in which the water directing means (13) has a device (21) whereby said means (13) can be moved so that impinging water can be caused to scan over the membrane.
5. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim self contained and portable.
6. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim having elements controlable by the living body when being treated.
7. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim having two water directing means, one of which provides regional treatment and the other of which provides local treatment.
8. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim in which the flexible membrane is loose hung.
9. Apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 in which the membrane is tensioned.
10. Apparatus substantially as described with reference to the drawings.
11. A method of muscular stimulation or massage of a living body comprising placing a part of the body against one side of a supported flexible membrane and directing water to impinge on the other side.
12. A method as claimed in claim 11 in which the living body is dressed.
13. A method as claimed in claim 11 or 12 in which the water, on impinging on the membrane, is
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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Apparatus for treating the living body This invention relates to apparatus for treating the living body. It is primarily concerned with apparatus for providing a form of muscular stimulation or massage. Apparatus according to the invention is advantageous over any comparable known apparatus in that it is basically simple and inexpensive to operate and in that it can be used to apply massage to covered areas of the human body and therefore does not essentially require undressing for treatment. Apparatus according to the invention comprises a supported flexible membrane against which a part of a living body can be located and means for directing water to impinge upon the membrane. In the use of such apparatus, a person requiring treatment locates a part of his body against the membrane whilst water is impinging on the membrane. Preferably the apparatus is made in a cabinet form and may then typically comprise a chamber with an aperture and the membrane held across the aperture. A water jet nozzle is then provided to direct water on to the membrane. The water then drains from the membrane, is collected, and pumped back to the nozzle. One form of apparatus according to the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing which is a diagrammatic sectional elevation. A chamber 10 is provided having a window 11 covered buy a rubber sheet membrane 12. Inside the chamber there is a water jet nozzle 13 and a water pump 14. Aflexible hose (shown broken) connected between the pump and nozzle. The chamber 10 has an inclined floor 16 and a sump 13. The chamber is supported on feet 18. A stool 19 is shown with a patient 20 on the stool and in contact with the membrane in order to receive back treatment by a jet of water from the nozzle 13 impacting the membrane 12 and transmitting stimulation to the back of the patient 20. The nozzle 13 is carried on a rocker arm 21 so that the nozzle can be oscillated to scan a jet of water over the back of the patient. Other mechanical devices can be used to provide for movement and adjustment of the nozzle.It is not essential that it should always move in use. It appears to be advantageous that the nozzle 13 should be set back from the membrane by an amount that allows a degree of break-up of the jet issuing from the nozzle. Various control elements can be included in the apparatus described. For example, in addition to the movability of the nozzle, water pressure to the nozzle can be controlled, so can flow rate in the hose 15 and nozzle aperture and nozzle style. The water jet can be pulsed. Control could be left in the hands of the patient or with an operator, possibly then with overall control by the patient if the patient is held. Control could be programmed. Supports such as couches and limb rests could be provided in lieu of the stool 19. Whilst the apparatus shown is intended for use with a nominally horizontal water jet it would be possible to design apparatus with other orientations of jet such as for treating a reclining patient. Thermostatically controlled water heating facilities are provided. Multiple jets could be provided which could be relatively movable or relatively fixed. With two jets regional and local treatment could be applied at the same time. The membrane could be made readily changeable so that membrane thickness could be selected for differing treatments. The membrane could be loose hung (probably with tensioning weights) or it could be fixed with a residual tension. Apparatus according to the inven- tion is particularly suitable for the treatment or ailments which can be improved or relieved with stimulated blood circulation and heating. Apparatus according to the invention can find use in hospitals, institutions and sport complexes. It can readily be made portable for taking to patients where the patient is immobile. CLAIMS (Filed on 25 Nov 1981)
1. Apparatus for treating a living body comprising a supported flexible membrane (12) against one side of which a part of the living body can be located and means (13) for directing water to impinge on the other side of the membrane.
2. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising an apertured chamber (10) with the membrane (12) held across the aperture (11).
3. Apparatus as claimed in claim 2 in which there is provided means (17) for collecting water which has impinged on the membrane and a pump (14) for pumping water from the collecting means (17) to the water directing means (13).
4. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim in which the water directing means (13) has a device (21) whereby said means (13) can be moved so that impinging water can be caused to scan over the membrane.
5. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim self contained and portable.
6. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim having elements controlable by the living body when being treated.
7. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim having two water directing means, one of which provides regional treatment and the other of which provides local treatment.
8. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim in which the flexible membrane is loose hung.
9. Apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 in which the membrane is tensioned.
10. Apparatus substantially as described with reference to the drawings.
11. A method of muscular stimulation or massage of a living body comprising placing a part of the body against one side of a supported flexible membrane and directing water to impinge on the other side.
12. A method as claimed in claim 11 in which the living body is dressed.
13. A method as claimed in claim 11 or 12 in which the water, on impinging on the membrane, is in the form of a broken jet.
14. A method as claimed in any one of claims 11, 12 or 13 in which the water, prior to impinging on the membrane, is in the form of a horizontal jet and the membrane is vertical.
15. A method as claimed in any one of claims 11, 12 or 13 in which the water, prior to impinging on the membrane, is in the form of a jet other than horizontal and the membrane is correspondingly orientated for treating a reclining body.
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Cited By (3)

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EP0081068A2 (en) * 1981-12-03 1983-06-15 Buderus Heiztechnik GmbH Hydraulic massage device
WO1987004067A2 (en) * 1985-12-27 1987-07-16 Kurt Oswald Massaging bed
EP0279684A2 (en) * 1987-02-20 1988-08-24 Merlin Thomsen Water jet massage apparatus and method therefor

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0081068A2 (en) * 1981-12-03 1983-06-15 Buderus Heiztechnik GmbH Hydraulic massage device
EP0081068A3 (en) * 1981-12-03 1984-01-18 Theodor Dr. Mutzell Hydraulic massage device
EP0107661A1 (en) * 1981-12-03 1984-05-09 Theodor Mutzell A device for the performance of hydraulic massages.
EP0107661A4 (en) * 1981-12-03 1985-10-14 Theodor Mutzell A device for the performance of hydraulic massages.
WO1987004067A2 (en) * 1985-12-27 1987-07-16 Kurt Oswald Massaging bed
WO1987004067A3 (en) * 1985-12-27 1987-08-13 Kurt Oswald Massaging bed
EP0279684A2 (en) * 1987-02-20 1988-08-24 Merlin Thomsen Water jet massage apparatus and method therefor
EP0279684A3 (en) * 1987-02-20 1988-11-30 Merlin Thomsen Water jet massage apparatus and method therefor

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