GB2144633A - Holistic therapy flotation enclosure - Google Patents

Abstract

A flotation enclosure, particularly for holistic therapy, has a substantially pyramidal or conical structure with an internal cavity to receive liquid for flotation of a living body, the structure being largely composed of organic and inorganic material arranged in layers and with an innermost layer of inorganic material bounding the cavity, possibly with the interpolation of a seamless lining to the cavity. Access to the cavity is through, for example, a movable wall (2), trapdoor (7) or apex portion (8). Sensors and transducers may serve to transmit information from and/or to an occupant of the cavity. The cavity may have a whole or partial filling of a flotation liquid such as a solution of Epsom salts in water. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Flotation Enclosure for Isolation, Orgone Accumulation and Pyramid Energy Accumulation This invention relates to apparatus for the treatment of the living body inducing primordial energy resuscitation vitality stamina ability.

It is believed that certain pyramidal structures have a property of directing inwardly certain natural forces which can be beneficial to the living body, and especially for promoting and/or accelerating cure of ailments by holistic therapy.

The object of the present invention is to provide a flotation enclosure suitable for, inter alia, this purpose.

According to the present invention a flotation enclosure comprises a substantially pyramidal or conical structure having an internal cavity which, when in use, is at least partially filled with a liquid suitable for flotation of a living body, the structure being substantially wholly composed of a layered material having at least one layer of organic material and at least one layer of inorganic material, the or an inorganic layer being the innermost layer.

Where the structure is a pyramid, in a preferred form, the pyramid structure is a right pyramid having isosceles triangular sides on a square base, and with certain preferred dimensions as set out in detail later herein.

The pyramidal or conical structure is preferably composed of a side wall or walls, and a base, which are all of a same thickness of layered material, bounding an internal cavity which is likewise substantially pyramidal or conical.

Means may be provided for imparting information and effects to, and deriving information from, a user in a state of flotation within the cavity.

In order that the nature of the invention may be readily ascertained, an embodiment of flotation enclosure in accordance therewith is hereinafter particularly described with reference to the figures of the accompanying drawings, wherein: Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view, with the parts shown in separated condition, of the structure of a flotation enclosure; Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the assembled enclosure; Fig. 3 is a side elevation of the enclosure; Fig. 4 is a scrap section, to a larger scale, to show a layered construction of the walls and base of the enclosure.

Referring to Figure 1, the enclosure is composed of a base 1, and four identical side walls 2.

The base 1 is square in plan, and has its side edges 3 chamfered at the same angle as the inclination of the side walls 2 when the whole is assembled.

The side walls 2 are of isosceles triangular shape in elevation, with the apices 4 of the triangles all at the apex of the eventual pyramid.

The base edge 5 of each side wall 2 is chamfered so as to lie in the same plane as the underside of the base 1, and the side edges 6 of each side wall 2 are chamfered so that each abutting pair of side edges 6 lies in a plane bisecting the pyramid and its base diagonally and normal to the base.

Referring to Figure 2, the pyramid is seen in fully assembled condition. In practical construction, the side walls 2 would be secured to themselves and to the base by any suitable strong connecting means (not shown), and for ease of rendering the whole liquid-tight there may be provided a seamless lining of a suitable material, as discussed later herein.

There is need to provide access to the interior of the pyramid, and for this purpose any desired portion thereof, e.g. above the eventual liquid level therein, may be made wholly separable, or may be displaceable, e.g. hinged, and for example there may be provided a trapdoor 7 in one side wall 2, or the entire apex of the pyramid may be removable or hinged, as seen at 8, or again one or more entire side walls 2 may be removable or hinged, e.g. to each other or to the base 1.

Referring to Figure 3, the internal cavity 9 of the pyramid, when in use, is provided with an at least partial filling 10 of liquid. Conveniently there would be left an air space such as 11, but where a user is provided with breathing apparatus, the cavity 9 may be wholly filled with liquid. A minimum level would be the least amount of liquid that would still permit flotation of a user.

Referring to Figure 4, there is shown a scrap section of a composite material which may be used for the construction of the base and side walls. In the drawing there are shown a total of four layers, but there could be less or more than this number, with a minimum of two. The essential is that there is alternation of the layers, with one 12, 13 being of organic material and the other 14, 15 of inorganic material. The inorganic material would always be the innermost layer, e.g.

to be contacted by the liquid filling, this layer preferably being either stainless steel or galvanised steel or zinc.

Preferred organic materials are: Plywood Hardboard Cotton wool Horsehair Fibreboard Natural fibres, e.g. as blanket material.

For purposes of providing suitable physical strength of the composite layered material, one or more of the organic layers are preferably of structured material, such as plywood or hardboard.

Preferred inorganic materials are: Rockwool (a man-made mineral fibre) Zinc Stainless steel Galvanised steel.

An inorganic innermost layer is preferably stainless steel, having the advantage of being free of attack by the normal liquid content of the pyramid.

It is preferred if all of the base and/or side walls is composed of the layered material as set out above, but the totality is not critical and proportions up to 25% or even 50% of non-layered material, and of other materials may be used, especially for purposes of strength of the whole as a structure, for connection between the parts, for provision of entry and exit points for users, personnel, power supplies, liquid supply and drainage systems, air/gas supply and exhaust systems, heating/cooling systems, monitoring/feedback/'treating signal systems and the like, visual observation portholes, and internal illumination systems.

Referring again to Figure 2, the pyramidal structure is preferably a symmetrical right pyramid, both as to its external contour and as to the shape and dimensions of its internal cavity 9, but minor variations and/or irregularities may be included within limits which can be determined by experiment.

Suitable relative dimensions are: Height, from underside of base to apex 8.75 units Base length of each side 15.7 units Length of any edge from base to apex 14.94 units These relative dimensions may vary, in an extreme case, by as much as 25%, but dimensions within 10% are preferred, and the most preferred dimensions are as set out above.

The flotation liquid is preferably aqueous and especially a solution of Epsom Salts in water.

There may be included on or in the pyramidal structure sensors or transducers for the transmitting of information from a user to a monitoring point externally of the pyramid, and/or for transmitting of information and/or visual, oral, tactile or other effects to the user, stimulated by the user. By way of example of apparatus for transmitting information from the user out to a minitoring system there may be included: a microphone audio system temperature measurement means atmospheric testing means moisture content testing means means for determining organoenergy being exerted on the user encephalographic transmitting means Bio-rhyth m By way of example of apparatus for transmitting information or other effects to a user, which may be stimulated by the user, there may be included: : means for applying light of steady or varying intensity, wavelength and periodicity means for applying sound of steady or varying intensity, wavelength and periodicity means for applying supersonic or subsonic vibrations of steady or varying intensity wavelength an periodicity amongst which may be included synthesized programmed or unprogrammed sound, and laser light, and especially such effects derived from or modified in accordance with biofeedback received from the user.

Claims (19)

1. A flotation enclosure comprising a substantially pyramidal or conical structure having an internal cavity to receive liquid for flotation of a living body, the structure being composed to the extent of at least 50% of a layered material having at least one layer of organic material and at least one layer of inorganic material, the or an inorganic layer being an innermost layer bounding said cavity.

2. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said internal cavity is substantially pyramidal or conical.

3. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in either of claims 1 and 2, wherein the layered material of the or each wall, and the layered material of the base, is of the same thickness.

4. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, including a seamless lining to said cavity.

5. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, having a hinged or removable access trapdoor in the or a wall.

6. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, having a apex portion which is hinged or removable for access.

7. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the structure is pyramidal and has one or more walls hinged or removable for access.

8. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein said structure is pyramidal and has in or on it sensors or transducers for the transmitting of information from or to said cavity or an occupant therein.

9. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the layered material has organic and inorganic material alternately.

10. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the inorganic material is rockwool, zinc, stainless steel or galvinised steel.

1 1. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the organic material plywood, hardboard, cotton wool, horsehair, fibreboard or natural fibre.

12. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein said structure is pyramidal and wherein its relative dimensions are: height, from underside of base to apex 8.75±25% base length of each side ' 15.7 +~25% length of edges from base to apex 14.94±-25%

13. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the structure is a right pyramid having isosceles triangular side walls on a square base.

14. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in claim 13, wherein the base has its edges chamfered at the angle of inclination of the side walls.

15. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in either of claims 13 and 14, wherein the base edge of each side wall is chamfered so as to lie in the same plane as the underside of the base.

16. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the side edges of each wall are chamfered so that each abutting pair of side edges lies in a plane bisecting the pyramid and its base diagonally and normal to the base.

17. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, having an at least partial filling of a flotation liquid.

18. A flotation enclosure, as claimed in claim 17, wherein the flotation liquid is a solution of Epsom salts in water.

19. A flotation enclosure substantially as described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.