WO2020075200A1

WO2020075200A1 - All in one panchkarma and swedan (steam bath ) treatment table

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Publication number: WO2020075200A1
Application number: PCT/IN2019/050760
Authority: WO
Inventors: Shailesh Adke; Swati ADKE
Original assignee: Shailesh Adke; Adke Swati
Priority date: 2018-10-12
Filing date: 2019-10-11
Publication date: 2020-04-16
Also published as: AU2019357280A1

Abstract

An All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table provides a portable massage table along with a steam chamber and different detachable accessories for the different treatments of Panchakarma as a single unit. Main embodiments of the present invention are: Base Table Frame, Massage Platform, Steam Chamber Assembly, Dhara Treatment Assembly, Basti Treatment Assembly, Traction Treatment Assembly, Vaman Treatment Assembly and TapSwead Treatment Assembly. This table has less moving pats and the table is compact in size. The design of table is simple and single person can operate it easily. The material used in manufacturing the said table is suitable and ideal for oily and humid or wet condition. Main advantage of the present invention is: with the help of Steam Chamber Assembly attached to Base Table Frame the patient can get steam bath on same Massage Platform without shifting elsewhere after massage.

Description

TITLE : ALL IN ONE PANCHKARMA AND SWEDAN (STEAM BATH ) TREATMENT TABLE

FIELD OF INVENTION: The present invention relates to field of Ayurvedic health care equipments. Particularly it relates to advancement of massage table which facilitates easy and recommended therapy or treatment for patients; more particularly the invention relates to single massage and treatment table which can be used for all the Panchkarma treatments practiced under Ayurveda in traditional way. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:

Panchakarma is a fivefold detoxification treatment involving massage, herbal therapy, and other procedures. It is considered as most important procedure in case of treating any ailment. Ayurveda advises undergoing Panchakarma at the seasonal changes to keep both the metabolism strong and keep toxins from accumulating in the body as well as in the mind. The process finds the way to the root cause of the problem and corrects the essential balance of mind, body and emotions. It is considered extremely effective to go through the process of Panchakarma prior to any rejuvenation treatment (herbal medicines), for it cleanses the body, improves the digestion, the metabolic processes of the body and cleanse the thought process as well.

Basically, Panchakarma is meant to make an individual most receptive to the curative process of Ayurveda by removing accumulated waste in body and mind. If toxins in the body are abundant, then this cleansing process is recommended to purge the unwanted toxins. The detailed procedure has been describes very precisely in ancient Ayurveda literature. In this purification therapy different kinds of oils and herbal liquids are applied on human body; to remove waste/ toxin different fluids are extracted from the body for cleansing of body. Such excess waste/toxin may in turn cause various kinds of diseases. Various kinds of treatments are suggested for different health problems. Currently for inspection of patient and for number of treatment process one bed like table is available where patient lies down on it. Many natural therapist and Ayurveda practitioners are using this type of table for treatment of patients. These tables are bulky and required more floor space.

One of the most important procedures in Panchakarma is steam bath or 'Swedana'. The word sweda is derived from Sanskrit swida , meaning to 'sweat or to perspire'. Swedana is the process of inducing sweat with the help of steam, generated from medicinal herbal decoction. It is preoperative procedure in various ayurvedic toxin removing therapies where the objective is to dialect the channel of body to detach the toxins from tissues of patients body. Generally swedana procedures are followed after massage process. In Swedana process oil or medicinal herbal liquids are gently applied on a human body. Herbs are selected depending on condition of the disease and predominance. After that patient needs to be seated or lie down in relaxed manner for stem bath process. In this process the patient's eye and head should be covered with a wet cotton pad or cloth as ayurveda strongly believes that eyes and head should be protected from over heat. Because of that separate steam chamber or wooden cupboard like arrangement is made which is now available readily in market or customised according to available space in clinic. Generally patient has to move to another place for steam bath purpose as there is no specific arrangement for steam is provided on same massage bed. This is very irksome task for patient because the floor may get wet and slippery due to the massage or a condensed steam in which water is precipitated on a floor surface and another factor is that body becomes oily after massage so oil is dripping from a body. Moreover this results into serious accident and injuries to patient as well as the therapist. Patient needs to be relaxed after massage with oil so for next process i.e. steam bath patient needs to move towards steam chamber. If there is patient who is suffering from serious injury means he is unable to move without any support or body movements are restricted because of critical injuries or other factors considered then it will be tedious situation for both patient and therapist. It is very difficult to handle such kind of patient during treatment. This is the major factor considered while designing present invention. In panchakarma and swedana treatment different numbers of processes are included for which different platforms as well as equipments are needed. Therefore ayurvedic practitioner or natural therapist has to purchase different kinds of expensive platforms for different processes. This can increase the initial investment and most importantly number of platforms consumes lots of space and area so the operational and storage space may affected because of these factors. In any medicinal treatment the most important part is hygiene of patient as well as therapist. The table which are using currently need to be cleaned after every patient's treatment which is time consuming and cumbersome job for cleaners. If table is not cleaned properly it will become less hygienic. The maintenance of different kind of platforms is very clumsy task for therapist. The conventional massage table is made from heavy and bulky materials such as wood and mild steel which are not easy to move from one place to another place. The conventional table is not designed by ergonomically and aesthetically in well manner. The current massage tables are not suitable to use as steam chamber as the massage table is generally made to be integrally engaged in one manner or another to a steam chamber, specifically manufactured to accommodate apparatus permitting the combination to be used as a steam bath unit. Further, to the extent a prior art of massage table might be used with a steam chamber as they have not been readily portable and with a different detachable accessories in the form of versatile arrangement according to the invention

Some examples of massage tables and steam bath chamber from prior art are described as follows:

The patent application number DE102004055456A discloses an accessory which has a structure of two rectangular frames which act as a tent. The steam distribution is done by the two hose pipes mounted longitudinally to the floor sided prism edges. The accessory is able to dismantle and foldable tent with a sweating box mounted inside. The frame consists of tubular section and is connected at the ridge with hinges to one another, the pipe sections are detachable and able to connect to each other. The gable tubes are bent at a shallow angle to provide pipe frame with a flexible roof. The roof is a material of heat-insulating plastic foil which is wrapped around the bottom tubes and is resiliently mounted on the inner side. It consist conduits for steam distribution from spiral tubes which are provided with openings of different size for uniformly distributing the steam. The two bottom corners of the base-side triangular end face of the roof where openings are provided for connecting the steam supply to the steam distribution hoses.

Patent application number CN1239146 discloses invention in which the soft cover and hard cover combined and folded steam room structure. It reduces the application volume and arrangement volume of steam room, and does not damage whole body effect of washroom, and has obvious effect of saving steam. The soft and hard cover designed by the invention combines and folds the new structure of the steam room body, and solves the technical problem of the same track rotation of the unequal-fold folding soft cover. This new structure steam room has reduced the size and placement volume of the steam room, without damaging the overall effect of the bathroom, and saving steam.

The patent application number 2457/MUM/20131 discloses an invention in which both the treatments massage (Snehana) and steam bath (swedana) can be performed without hectic movement of patient as well as therapist or ayurvedic practitioner. In this device a guided channels are provided for the hood movement by using swivel handle it helps in formation of steam chamber. There is also a scissor lift mounted on a main frame coupled with L- bracket causing up-down movement of head assembly which creates steam chamber. For this scissor lift mechanism a motor and lead screw assembly needed for its movement. This takes a lot of space under the table and required power source for its operation. This is very bulky and complex arrangement and required a periodic maintenance.

None of the above prior art devices disclose apparatus which can do all task or treatment in only one table/platform including a standard massage table in order to provide steam bath capabilities as well as different Panchakarama treatments. Further, none of the above prior art devices described and achieve the simplicity and ease of use different attachments required during the treatments like Dhara treatment, Basti treatment, Vaman treatment etc.

Hence there is need of All In One Panchkarama And Swedan (Steambath) Treatment Table which can eliminate the disadvantages set forth above.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The primary object of the present invention is to provide All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table.

The another object of the present invention is to provide All in One Panchakarma And Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table in which a portable massage table along with a steam chamber and different detachable accessories are provided for the different treatments of Panchakarma as a single unit

A further object of the invention is to provide All in One Panchakarma And Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table with a less complex design that can be easy to use and simple in assembling and thus only one table is needed for all operations.

The object of the invention is to provide All in One Panchakarama And Swedan (Steambath) Treatment Table which can avoid a factor of injuries and accidents caused due to oily body and wet floorings.

Another object of the invention is to provide a All in One Panchakarama And Swedan (Steambath) Treatment Table in which the table surfaces can be readily cleaned and maintained in a sterile condition.

Another object of the invention is to provide All in One Panchakarama And Swedan (Steambath) Treatment Table which is compact in size and which occupies less surface / floor area and a single person can operate easily and cumbersome job like cleaning is avoided.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide All in One Panchakarama And Swedan (Steambath) Treatment Table for patient without affecting the traditional procedure having a closure within which the main portion of a user's body can be subjected to various treatments including the actions of warm air.

More another object of the invention is to provide All in One Panchakarama And Swedan (Steambath) Treatment Table which overcomes the limited portability of previous massage table and steam bath units as all in one machine.

STATEMENT OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly present invention, All in One Panchakarma And Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table provides a portable massage table and a steam chamber in a single or all in one unit in which a detachable accessories are provided for the different treatments of Panchakarma. On single table all treatments like massage, steam bath, nasya treatment, all types of Dhara treatment such as (Shiro Dhara, Sarvag dhara, Manya Dhara, Hriday Dhara, Kati Dhara) and all types of Basti treatments like Uttar Basti, Prista Basti, etc. can be practiced. This table has less moving pats and the table is compact in size. The design of table is simple and single person can operate it easily. The material used in manufacturing the said table is suitable and ideal for oily and humid or wet condition.

The main embodiment of the present invention includes Base Table Frame, Massage Platform, Steam Chamber Assembly, Dhara Stand, Uttar basti Stands and Footrests, Traction pulley Stand and Detachable Leg Extension etc.

In one form of embodiment the present invention has axially rotating steam chamber in such way that patient can get steam bath on same Massage Platform without shifting elsewhere after massage. There is outlet provided for draining out oils, condensed steam waters and medicinal herbal liquids used during therapy; they are collected in waste chamber/tank and later drained out in outlet so there is no spillage of liquids near table hence floor remains clean and more hygienic.

The Massage Platform is made up of stainless steel tubes and teak wood planks. In Massage platform wooden planks are fixed with metal screws (Non movable structure). Also another stainless steel tube frame fixed with wooden planks is attached within the frame with heavy duty hinges so that the massages platform can swivel or open for cleaning. The steam valve controllers are provided for regulating or controlling a steam flow. By attaching and using different accessories all Dhara and Nasya as well as Basti treatment can be done on same table.

The massage table and steam bath further includes Detachable Liquid Collector. The Detachable Liquid Collector lies under the Massage Platform. This is half cylindrical shaped structure closed on both sides to form collector. The extensively used oils or herbal liquids can be collected in the Detachable Liquid Collector for reuse. The sizable outlet pipe is provided in the Detachable Liquid Collector to drain out the Medicinal Oils, Liquids and Herbal medicines

The massage table and steam bath further includes Dhara Stand. This stand is made up of stainless steel round bar, this bar can be moved vertically and horizontally to adjust the desirous position for all Dhara procedures. The bar can be hold in the particular position with the help of tightening key. Dhara Patra to be hang on this stand. This stand is given with grooves at specific distance, which helps to adjust a particular position of Dhara or flow of liquid according to treatment.

The massage table and steam bath further includes Uttar Basti Stand; made up of Stainless Steel round bar. This rod can move vertically to adjust in desired position for Uttar Basti procedure. Uttar Basti stand is provided with two Leg holders made up of Cotton, Leather or Synthetic belts. The stand can be hold in a particular position with the help of Tightening Keys.

The massage table and steam bath further includes Traction attachment is fixed at a specific angle. Pulley rod can slide with different height adjustments to adjust the direction of the force. It also includes a Detachable Leg Extension which provides a stable support for legs while performing different treatments like Massage, Dhara, Basti and inspecting of patient. In other form of embodiment the present invention is provided with horizontally axial rotating foldable steam cover. Base Table frame is designed with special feature to hide the Horizontally Axial rotating foldable steam cover.

In another form of embodiment present invention is provided with The Detachable Heat Exchanger Unit which lies under the Massage Platform; the said unit is used for Tapsweda treatment.

The present invention is useful for following Panchakarma treatments without affecting traditional procedures. It has solution for every problem faced by ayurvedic practitioners, therapist as well as patient because it has some intrinsic features. Applications of present invention are:

• Examination Table

• Snehan/Massage Treatment

• Swedan / Steam bath Treatment

• Dhara Treatment: - Shirodhara , Manyadhara, Hriddhara, Katidhara,Prusthadhara

• Uttar Basti Treatment

• Prushtha Basti Treatment

• Pichchizil Treatment

• Sarvangdhara Treatment · Nasya Treatment

• Traction Treatment

Further various features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS : Fig. 1 Perspective View of Present Invention

Fig. 2 Side View of Present Invention

Fig. 3 Front View of Present Invention

Fig. 4 Rear View of Present Invention

Fig. 5 Side View of Present Invention with No Attachment of Vaman Peeth Sink Fig. 6 Base Table Frame (101)

Fig. 7A Massage Platform (102) in closed position

Fig. 7B Massage Platform (102) in open position

Fig. 8 Shirodhara Liquid Collector (103)

Fig 9 Detachable Liquid Collector (104)

Fig. 10 Axially Rotating Steam Chamber Cover (105)

Fig. 11 Swivelling Head Side Steam Cover (106)

Fig. 12 Dhara Stand (107)

Fig. 13 Uttar Basti Stand (108)

Fig. 14 Detachable Leg Extension (109)

Fig. 15 Traction Pulley Stand and Footrest Combined Assembly (110)

Fig. 16 Tightening Key (111)

Fig. 17 Axially Rotating Steam Chamber Locking Pin (112)

Fig. 18 Sink of Vaman Peeth(l 13)

Fig. 19 Steam Spray Assembly (114)

Fig. 20 Present invention as Examination Table

Fig. 21 Massage Treatment Fig. 22 Steam bath Treatment Fig. 23 Shirodhara Treatment Fig. 24 Manya Dhara Treatment Fig. 25 Hriday Dhara Treatment Fig. 26 Kati Dhara Treatment

Fig. 27 Sarvanga Dhara Treatment Fig. 28 Uttar Basti Treatment Fig. 29 Prustha Basti Treatment Fig. 30 Vaman Treatment Fig. 31 Nasya Treatment

Fig. 32 Patient using Footrest Fig. 33 Traction Treatment

Fig. 34 Steam Bath Treatment with no attachment of Vaman Peeth

Fig. 35 Perspective view of present invention for TapSweda Treatment Fig. 36 Side view of present invention with TapSweda Dome

Fig. 37 Front view of present invention with TapSweda Dome

Fig. 38 Rear view of present invention with TapSweda Dome

Fig. 39 TapSweda Dome (Detachable Heat Exchanger unit)

Fig. 40 Perspective View of Present Invention for Steam Bath Treatment with Horizontally and Axially Rotating Steam Cover

Fig 41 Perspective View of Present Invention with horizontally and axially Rotating Steam Cover in folded position Fig. 42 Side view of present invention with horizontally and axially Rotating Steam Cover in folded position

Fig. 43 Front view of present invention with horizontally and axially Rotating Steam Cover in folded position

Fig. 44 Rear view of present invention with horizontally and axially Rotating Steam Cover in folded position

Fig. 45 Massage Platform

Fig. 46 Horizontally and Axially rotating foldable steam chamber in Closed position

Fig. 47 Horizontally and Axially rotating foldable steam chamber in open position Fig. 48 Central Rotating Bush

Fig. 49 Perspective view of present invention for Automatic Dhara Treatment

Fig. 50 Side view of present invention for Automatic Dhara Unit

Fig. 51 Front view of present invention with Automatic Dhara Unit

Fig. 52 Automatic Shiro Dhara Treatment

Fig. 53 Automatic Manya Dhara Treatment

Fig. 54 Automatic Hriday Dhara Treatment

Fig. 55 Automatic Kati Dhara Treatment

Fig. 56 Automatic Sarvang Dhara Treatment

Fig. 57 Automatic Dhara Control Unit

Fig. 58 Liquid recycling vessel

Fig. 59 Detachable Dhara Stand for Automatic Dhara Treatment Fig. 60 Detachable Shirodhara unit for Automatic Dhara Treatment Fig. 61 Detachable Dhara unit for Automatic Dhara Treatment

Fig. 62 Detachable Sarvang Dhara Unit for Automatic Dhara Treatment

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION:

The following detailed description of the drawing illustrates embodiments of the present disclosure and ways in which the disclosed embodiments can be implemented. Although some modes of carrying out the present disclosure have been disclosed, those skilled in the art would recognize that other embodiments for carrying out or practicing the present disclosure are also possible.

Fig. l is Perspective View of Present Invention (100) in preferred embodiments. As shown in Fig. 1 to Fig. 4, the present invention comprises: Base Table Frame (101), Massage Platform (102), Shirodhara Liquid Collector (103), Detachable Liquid Collector (104), Axially Rotating Steam Chamber Cover (105), Swivelling Head Side Steam Cover (106), Dhara Stand (107), Uttar Basti Stand (108), Detachable Leg Extension (109), Traction Pulley Stand and Footrest Combined Assembly (110), Tightening Keys (111), Axially Rotating Steam Chamber Locking Pin (112), Sink of Vaman Peeth(l 13), Steam Spray Assembly (114) etc.

Fig. 2 to 4 is different views of present invention. Fig. 20 to Fig. 33 show different types of treatment carried out according to present invention.

1) Base Table frame (101) As shown in Fig. 6, Base Table Frame (101) structure is made up of stainless steel of different gauges. To minimize weight of basic structure, different sizes of stainless steel tubes material is used in manufacturing of table. Stainless steel is very easy to clean and more importantly it is antirust metal. Welded frame of stainless steel provides strong and stable base for all attachments assembled with Base Table Frame (101). Following parts are attached with Base Table Frame (101):

Massage Platform

Axial rotating steam cover.

Detachable Liquid collector • Dhara stand.

• Uttar basti Stands

• Traction pulley stand and Footrests

• Tightening Keys

• Locking pin for Axial rotating steam cover

• Detachable Leg Extension

2) Massage Platform (102)

As shown in Fig. 7A, the Massage Platform (102) is attached to the Base Table Frame(lOl) with heavy Bolts. The Massage Platform is made up of stainless steel tubes and Teak wood planks. These wooden planks are fixed with metal screws (Non movable structure). There is another stainless steel tube frame, fixed with wooden planks attached within the frame with heavy duty hinges, so that it can open it or swivel (Movable structure) for cleaning purpose or to adjust steam valves etc. (Fig. 7B).

Teakwood is used for soft and still sturdy platform. Teakwood platform can sustain with oil, steam, water and many herbal/medicinal liquids. Massage platform (102) is mainly used for Massage treatment (Fig. 21). There is also provision of Shirodhara oil / Liquid collector is given on under Massage Platform, so that the same platform can be used for different Dhara Treatments (Fig. 23 to 27). Massage platform (102) can be used for the Nasya Treatment (Fig. 31) with the help of neck boulder. Arranging neck boulder on the edge of the Base Table Frame, can achieve desirable position of the nose or head. By Putting Mattress and pillow on this platform it can be used as an Examination Table (Fig. 20). 3) Shirodhara oil / Liquid Collector (103)

Fig. 8 shows Shirodhara oil / Liquid collector. It is attached to Massage Platform on Base Table Frame. Shirodhara oil/ liquid collector is very skilfully carved funnel shaped collector in Teakwood panel with outlet piping system. As shown in Fig. 23, herbal oil/liquid used in Shirodhara treatment is collected in this collector. 4) Detachable Liquid collector (104)

Fig. 9 shows Detachable Liquid collector (104). It lies under the Massage Platform. This is half cylindrical shaped structure closed on both sides to form collector. Slope is given at the one side of this structure, which helps to pass the liquids smoothly and faster. The Detachable Liquid collector (104) is made up of stainless steel pipe and Polycarbonate sheet, it is mainly used in Steam Bath and Sarvang Dhara Treatments shown Fig. 22 and Fig. 27 respectively. This part can be easily detached, for cleaning purpose.

The Steam is released from the steam pipeline, passes through slits given between Teakwood planks of the Massage Platform and accumulates in the Steam cover. Further, the condensed steam is collected in this Detachable Liquid collector. In the procedures where, the extensive oils or herbal liquids are used, the same can be collected in the Detachable Liquid Collector for reuse. The sizable outlet pipe is provided in the Detachable Liquid Collector to drain out the condensed water, herbal medicines, Oils, Liquids etc.

The Detachable Liquid collector is mainly useful in

• Shirodhara Treatment

• Pichchizil Treatment

• Sarvangdhara Treatment 5) Axial rotating steam chamber cover (105)

Fig. 10 shows the axial rotating steam cover (105). It is designed in half cylindrical cover shape which rotates axially while covering or uncovering in steam bath treatment. It is made up of stainless steel Pipes and Polycarbonate Sheets. Polycarbonate is very flexible and sturdy material which can sustain temperature variations during the steaming procedure. One side closed Axial rotating steam cover and swivelling head side steam cover attachment is specifically designed for steam bath treatment. The steam cover rotates along its Horizontal axis and covers the Massage Platform, to accumulate the steam. The steam is generated below the Massage platform in the Liquid collector. The rotation of the Axial rotating steam cover can be 1) Clockwise or 2) Anticlockwise. When not in use the steam cover can be rotated downward along its axis and will be positioned below the Massage platform as shown in Fig.2. The treatments like (Swedan) Steam bath treatment (Fig.22) can be easily performed with these attachments.

6) Swivelling Head Side Steam Cover (106)

As shown in Fig. 11, the swivelling head side steam cover (106) is designed in half circular shaped with a provision of appropriate cut out for head and neck which can easily swivel and form a closure for steam chamber from one side. Swivelling head side steam cover attachment covers the neck or head side portion of the steam cover. The swivelling head side steam cover is made up of stainless steel Pipes and Polycarbonate Sheets. Polycarbonate is very flexible and sturdy material which can sustain temperature variations during the steaming procedure. While not in used, the swivelling head side steam cover can swivel down beside the base Table frame as shown in Fig. 3. The treatments like (Swedan) Steam bath treatment can be easily performed with the axial rotating steam chamber cover(l05) and swivelling head side steam cover(l06) attachments.

7) Dhara Stand (107)

As shown in Fig. 12, the Dhara stand (107) is specially designed for all Dhara treatment in Ayurvedic Panchakarma. Dhara Stand is very unique shaped and made up of stainless steel round bar, this bar can be moved vertically and horizontally to adjust the desirous position for all Dhara procedures. The bar can be hold in the particular position with the help of tightening key. Dhara Patra is to be hang on this stand. This stand is given with grooves at specific distance, which helps to adjust a particular position of Dhara or flow of liquid according to treatment. Treatments like Shirodhara, Manya dhara, Hriday dhara, Kati dhara, Prustha dhara (Fig. 22 to Fig. 26) can be easily performed by Dhara Stand attachment. When not in use this stand can be slid back, to its original position in the vertical tube of the massage table as shown in Fig. 2. 8) Uttar basti Stands (108)

Fig. 13 shows Uttar basti Stands(l08). This feature is specially designed for Uttar basti treatment (Fig. 28) in Ayurvedic Panchakarma. It is made up of stainless steel round bar. This rod can move vertically, to adjust in desired position for Uttar Basti procedure. Uttar Basti stand is provided with two Leg holders made up of Cotton, Leather or Synthetic belts. The stand can be hold in a particular position with the help of Tightening Keys. This stand can also be used to hang Enema pot or Basti Yantra in treatments like Prustha Basti(Fig. 29). When not in use this stand can be slid back, to its original position in the vertical tube of the massage table (Fig.4). 9) Detachable Leg Extension (109)

Fig. 14 shows detachable leg extension (109). It is an assembly of two main parts: First part is outer threaded circular pipe fixed on the thick stainless steel circular plate. This part is welded at the bottom of each leg. Another part is inner threaded circular pipe which we can fix to the first part by tightening the threads. This part is detachable and can be removed while transportation of the massage table.

10) Traction pulley Stand (110) and Footrests

Fig. 15 shows Traction Pulley Stand and Footrest Combined Assembly (110). The attachment of the Traction pulley stand is fixed on the Base Table frame. The joints are strongly welded to sustain the desirable load on the pulley. The Traction attachment is fixed at a specific angle. Pulley rod can slide with different height adjustments to adjust the direction of the force. The assembly is useful for Traction treatments (Fig. 33). When not in use Pulley rod can be slid back, to its original position (Fig. 4).

Footrests are made up of stainless steel and Wooden planks. These are attached to the Base Table frame with the help of two Hinges. Footrests can be opened in the horizontal position and can be locked with the help of movable supports. It is design to sustain load of human legs. Footrests can be folded in the vertical position by releasing supports. 11) Tightening Key (111)

Fig. 16 shows Tightening key which is made up of perfectly bended stainless steel bar. it has threaded portion at one end. various parts are attached to the Base Table Frame with the help of Tightening key. L type shape of this part enhances ease in tightening and releasing for it.

12) Axially Rotating Steam chamber locking pin (112)

Fig. 17 shows Axially Rotating Steam chamber locking pin(l 12) which is made up of bended stainless steel bar. Application of locking pin is to hold Axially Rotating Steam chamber cover in its closed position and to restrict its movement (Fig. 3). Locking Pin avoid risk of accident while performing procedure.

13) Sink of Vaman Peeth (113)

Fig. 18 shows stainless steel Sink(l l3) for Vaman Treatment(Fig. 30). It is placed under the Shirodhara Liquid Collector. This part is also detachable and is used to collect vomited medicines in bucket under sink. 14) Steam Spray Assembly and Steam Pipe Line (114)

Fig. 19 shows Steam Spray Assembly and Steam Pipe Line (114). The steam pipe line is fixed under the Massage platform with inlet and outlet provision. During Steam bath treatment steamer is attached to steam pipe line to generate steam. Total Five sprays to spray steam towards Spine, towards Shoulders and towards Legs are provided in the assembly. The assembly is made up of sturdy material to sustain steam temperature. The Steam pipe is designed on steam spray mechanism. Steam flows in between wooden planks and accumulates in the chamber formed by Axial rotating steam cover and Swivelling head side steam cover.

The present invention is designed as per Indian Anthropometric. It is most convenient for the ayurvedic practitioners and the therapists to give the appropriate treatment to their patients. The requirement of the minimum space in the clinic, with the maximum utility is the best feature of the invented table. Design of it is admired as confluence of “Modem intelligence with an ancient wisdom".

In one more aspect, the present invention can be used with no Attachment of Vaman Peeth Sink(200) as shown in Fig. 5. The side view of this assembly for Steam Bath Treatment is as shown in Fig. 34, in which the Detachable Liquid Collector (206) is extended till front end of the table.

In another aspect, the present invention(300) can be used for TapSweda Treatment as shown in Fig. 35. The Detachable Heat Exchanger Unit(304) lies under the Massage Platform. This is Box shaped structure with shutters on long side. The tray filled with hot coal is placed in this the Detachable Heat Exchanger Unit (304) to generate dry heat for TapSweda treatment. Or electric heating panels can be placed in the Detachable Heat Exchanger Unit(304) to generate heat electrically with the help of electric coils. The sensors fitted to heating panel can maintain desired temperature in Heat chamber on upper side. The Detachable heat exchanger (304) is made up of stainless steel pipe and stainless steel sheet. This part is fixed under the Massage table and can be easily detached for the cleaning purpose.

In another aspect, the present invention (400) can be used for Steam Bath Treatment with Horizontally and Axially Rotating Steam Cover(405) as shown in Fig. 40. Base Table frame (401) is designed with special feature to hide the Horizontally Axial rotating foldable steam cover(405) as shown in Fig. 42. Specially designed circular bush/hinges are fixed on both the long sides of Base Table Frame. These centrally located circular hinges have holes at very specific distance, which when connected with 5 C type structures, allows rotation of 5 C type structures smoothly without disturbing each other’s movements. Two circular hinge(406) connects with 5 numbers of C type light weight fabricated stainless steel tube frames. To cover neck side portion upper frame out of 5 C type frames is specially designed so as to cover neck region safely. These C type frames centrally connected with circular hinges forms the frame structure of the horizontally and axially rotating foldable steam chamber. (Fig. 46 and Fig. 47) All C type frames are attached together with very special synthetic material to form cover of steam chamber. This synthetic material is very flexible and sturdy material which can sustain temperature variations during the steaming procedure. The steam cover rotates along it’s horizontal axis and covers the Massage Platform, to accumulate the steam. The steam is generated below the Massage Platform in the liquid collector. When not in use the steam cover can be rotated sidewise along its axis and will be positioned or hide on one side of the Massage Platform (Fig. 42).

In one more aspect, the present invention (500) can be used as for Automatic Dhara Treatment as shown in Fig. 49. It has very special facility of automated system for Shiro Dhara, Manya Dhara, Kati Dhara, Hriday Dhara and Sarvang Dhara, Adbhyang Dhara etc. as shown in Fig. 52 to Fig. 56.

Fig. 57 shows Automatic Dhara Control Unit/ Dhara Process Unit (513). It is a rectangular shaped box which is fitted with all kind of electronic accessories to make any Dhara process automatic. Pump/Motor of 0.5 Hp is provided to recycle the Medicinal liquid or Oil in the Detachable Liquid recycling vessel(5l4). This creates flow of the Medicinal liquid or Oil through outlet. The speed of the flow can be controlled by Geared system fitted with Pump/Motor. The Digital Temperature controller and Digital Temperature Sensor is provide in the Detachable Liquid recycling vessel to achieve desirable temperature, while recycling the Medicinal liquid or Oils. A music player is fitted in the Dhara Process Unit(5l3) with USB/Aux/Bluttooth facility to play music as per therapy.

Fig. 58 shows Detachable Liquid recycling vessel(5l4), it is specially designed cylindrical vessel made of heavy stainless steel metal sheet. The bottom portion is conical shape opening and top end is open. This vessel can store Medicinal liquid or Oil up to 15 Litres. The colander/ sieve are provided near top of the vessel to separate solid matter or waste to improve and maintain consistency of the flow. The vessel is given ball valve to drain out all Medicinal liquid or Oil and to clean it after treatment/procedure. To assemble the Detachable Liquid recycling vessel’ with ‘Dhara Process Unit’ The vessel cap is provided with specific hole.

Fig. 59 shows Detachable Dhara Unit Holder (515). It is made up of circular SS pipe of moderate thickness. This holder is provided nut fixture on one end to fix it on the Base Table Frame(50l). The holder (515) can slide up/down to achieve desired position. Another end is welded with rectangular bush having bore to pass the pipe shiro Dhara Unit(5l6) / Dhara Unit(5l7)/ Sarvanga Dhara Unit(5l8). Detachable Dhara Unit Holder (515) can rotate clockwise or anticlockwise. During Dhara Treatment one can hold the Dhara pipe/ unit(5l6) at specific location by tightening bolt given on the bush.

Fig. 60 shows Detachable Shiro Dhara Unit(5l6). This unit is specifically designed for Shirodhara treatment. It is made up of stainless steel pipe attached with drum structure. Pipe structure fits to Detachable Dhara Unit Holder (515) for desirable position. Drum structure is fitted with electronic assembly which can create flow of Medicinal liquid or Oil like oscillating path on the forehead of the patient. The speed of the oscillations can be controlled through geared system fitted in the drum. Also we can set flow on specific point without oscillations. When not in use, this unit can be detached from‘Detachable Shiro Dhara Unit’ very easily. Fig. 61 shows Detachable Dhara unit(5l7). This unit is specifically designed for Manya Dhara, Hriday Dhara, Kati Dhara treatments. It is made up of stainless steel pipe attached with drum structure. Pipe structure fits to Detachable Dhara Unit Holder (515) for desirable position. Drum structure is fitted with electronic assembly which can create flow of Medicinal liquid or Oil like oscillating path on the forehead of the patient. The speed of the oscillations can be controlled through geared system fitted in the drum. Also we can set flow on specific point without oscillations. When not in use user can detach‘Detachable Dhara Unit’ very easily.

Fig. 62 shows Detachable Sarvang Dhara unit (518). This unit is specially designed for treatments like Sarvang dhara, Abhyanga dhara, Pizichhil etc. In this unit stainless steel circular pipes are fixed in parallel position. One end of central pipe is provided with nozzle to connect Dhara Process Unit outlet pipe to fill Medicinal liquid. The all pipes are drilled and fixed with nozzles at specific distances to drop oil on all parts of patient’s body at same time. The nozzles can be angled in any specific location to adjust flow as per dimensions of the patient Detachable Sarvang Dhara Unit (518) can be fitted to at specific height with Detachable Dhara Unit Holder(5l5). When not in use we can detached it very easily for cleaning purpose.

Claims

CLAIMS: We Claim:

1. An All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table comprising Base Table Frame, Massage Platform, Steam Chamber Assembly, Dhara Treatment Assembly, Basti Treatment Assembly, Traction Treatment Assembly, Vaman Treatment Assembly and TapSwead Treatment Assembly;

• characterized in that on single table all treatments of Panchakarma like Massage, Steam bath, Nasya Treatment, Traction treatment, Vaman Treatment, all types of Dhara treatment such as (Shiro Dhara, Sarvang Dhara, Manya Dhara, Hriday Dhara, Kati Dhara) and all types of Basti treatments like Uttar Basti, Prista Basti etc. are practiced;

• and wherein the Steam Chamber Assembly attached to Base Table Frame enables the patient to get steam bath on same Massage Platform without shifting elsewhere after massage.

2. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 1 wherein the Base Table Frame(lOl) is welded frame of stainless steel that provides strong and stable base for all attachments assembled in present invention

3. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 1 wherein Massage Platform is attached to the Base Table Frame with heavy Bolts; It is made up of stainless steel tubes and wooden planks(teak wood) fixed with metal screws; to open massage platform for cleaning and other purpose one more stainless steel tube frame, fixed with wooden planks is attached within the frame with heavy duty hinges;

• Massage platform is mainly used for Massage treatment;

• There is provision of Oil/ Liquid collector under Massage Platform, so that the same platform is used for different Dhara Treatments;

• Massage platform is used for Nasya Treatment with the help of neck boulder; • By Putting Mattress and pillow on this platform it is used as an Examination Table

4. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 1 wherein the Steam Chamber Assembly includes Detachable Liquid Collector (104), Axially Rotating Steam Chamber Cover (105), Swiveling Head Side Steam Cover(l06), Axially Rotating Steam Chamber Locking Pin (112), Steam Spray Assembly (114) and Steamer etc. wherein a. The steam is released from the steam pipeline, passes through slits given between Teakwood planks of the Massage Platform(l02) and accumulates in the Steam cover(l05); Further, the condensed steam is collected in this Detachable Liquid collector(l04);

5. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 4 wherein

a. The Detachable Liquid collector (104) is made up of stainless steel pipe and polycarbonate sheet, it lies under the Massage Platform (102); it is half cylindrical shaped structure closed on both sides to form collector;

b. Slope is given at the one side of this structure, which helps to pass the liquids smoothly and faster;

c. The sizable outlet pipe is provided in the Detachable Liquid Collector (104) to drain out the condensed water, herbal medicines, Oils, Liquids etc.;

d. the extensive oils or herbal liquids used during therapy are collected in the Detachable Liquid Collector for reuse;

6. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 4 wherein

• the axial rotating steam cover (105) is designed in half cylindrical cover shape which rotates axially while covering or uncovering in steam bath treatment; • the said cover is made up of stainless steel pipes and polycarbonate sheets; the material of the axial rotating steam cover(l05) is very flexible and sturdy material which can sustain temperature variations during the steaming procedure.

• the said steam cover is rotated downward along its axis and is placed below the Massage platform when not in use.

• The Axially Rotating Steam chamber locking pin(H2) made up of bended stainless steel bar, is used to hold Axially Rotating Steam Chamber Cover in its closed position and to restrict its movement;

7. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 4 wherein

• Steam Spray Assembly and Steam Pipe Line (114) is fixed under the Massage platform with inlet and outlet provision;

• During Steam bath treatment steamer attached to steam pipe line is used to generate steam;

• Five sprays (to spray steam towards Spine, towards Shoulders and towards Legs) are provided in the assembly;

• The assembly is made up of sturdy material to sustain steam temperature; The Steam pipe is designed on steam spray mechanism; Steam flows in between wooden planks and accumulates in the chamber formed by Axial rotating steam cover and Swiveling head side steam cover.

8. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 4 wherein

a. The swiveling head side steam cover (106) is designed in half circular shaped with a provision of appropriate cut out for head and neck which easily swivels and forms a closure for steam chamber from one side; b. The said cover is made up of stainless steel pipes and Polycarbonate sheets; c. the swiveling head side steam cover swivels down beside the base table frame, while not in used;

9. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 1 wherein the Dhara Treatment Assembly includes Dhara Stand(l07) and Dhara Patra;

• Dhara Stand( 107) is made up of stainless steel round bar;

• The said stand moves vertically and horizontally to adjust at desirous position for respective Dhara procedures with the help of tightening key;

• Dhara Patra is hanged on this stand;

• The stand is given with grooves at specific distance, which helps to adjust a particular position of Dhara or flow of liquid according to treatment;

• this stand rests to its original position in the vertical tube of the massage table(lOl) when not in use

10. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 1 wherein

a. Uttar basti Stands(l08) is specially designed for Uttar basti treatment; b. It is made up of stainless steel round bar; The rod moves vertically to adjust in desired position for Uttar Basti procedure;

c. It is provided with two Leg holders made up of Cotton, Leather or Synthetic belts;

d. The stand is hold in a particular position with the help of Tightening Keys.

e. During treatment Enema pot, Basti Yantra is hanged on this stand; f. This stand slides back, to its original position in the vertical tube of the massage table(lOl) when not in use

11. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 1 wherein • The Detachable Leg Extension (109) is an assembly of two main parts: First part is outer threaded circular pipe fixed on the thick stainless steel circular plate; Another part is inner threaded circular pipe which we fix to the first part by tightening the threads;

· The Detachable Leg Extension (109) are removed while transportation of the massage table

12. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 1 wherein

a. Traction Pulley Stand and Footrest Combined Assembly (110) comprises Traction Rod, Pulley, Pulley Rod and Footrest;

b. The attachment of the Traction Rod is fixed on the Base Table frame;

The joints are strongly welded to sustain the desirable load on the pulley;

c. The Traction attachment is fixed at a specific angle according to requirement; Pulley rod slides with different height adjustments to adjust the direction of the force;

d. When not in use Pulley rod can be slide back, to its original position e. Footrests are made up of stainless steel and Wooden planks and are attached to the Base Table frame(lOl) with the help of two Hinges; f. Footrests are opened in the horizontal position and are locked with the help of movable supports;

g. The design of Footrests sustain load of human legs; they are folded in the vertical position by releasing supports(when not in use)

13. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 1 wherein

a. Tightening key is made up of perfectly bended stainless steel bar; it has threaded portion at one end; various parts are attached to the Base Table Frame with the help of Tightening key

b. L type shape of this part enhances ease in tightening and releasing task

14. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 1 wherein stainless steel Sink(l l3) for Vaman Treatment is placed under the Shirodhara Liquid Collector; It is used to collect vomited medicines in bucket under sink

15. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 1 wherein

a. The Detachable Heat Exchanger Unit(304) is used for TapSweda Treatment; It is made up of stainless steel pipe and stainless steel sheet; This part is fixed under the Massage table (301) and is easily detached for the cleaning purpose;

b. The Detachable Heat Exchanger LTnit(304) is Box shaped structure with shutters on long side;

c. The tray filled with hot coal is placed in this the Detachable Heat Exchanger LTnit (304) to generate dry heat for TapSweda treatment; d. The sensors fitted in heating panel to maintain desired temperature in Heat chamber on upper side.

16. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 15 wherein electric heating panels are placed in the

Detachable Heat Exchanger LTnit(304) to generate heat electrically with the help of electric coils;

17. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 1 wherein Steam Spray Assembly includes Horizontally and

Axially Rotating Steam Cover(405) wherein

a. Base Table frame (401) is designed with special feature to hide the Horizontally Axial rotating foldable steam cover(405)

b. Specially designed circular bush/hinges are fixed on both the long sides of Base Table Frame(40l); These centrally located circular hinges have holes at very specific distance, which when connected with 5 C-type structures, allows rotation of 5 C-type structures smoothly without disturbing each other’s movements; c. Two circular hinge(406) connects with 5 numbers of C-type light weight fabricated stainless steel tube frames;

d. To cover neck side portion upper frame out of 5 C-type frames is specially designed so as to cover neck region safely; These C type frames centrally connected with circular hinges forms the frame structure of the horizontally and axially rotating foldable steam chamber;

e. All C-type frames are attached together with very special synthetic material to form cover of steam chamber;

f. This synthetic material is very flexible and sturdy material which can sustain temperature variations during the steaming procedure; g. The steam cover rotates along it’s horizontal axis and covers the Massage Platform, to accumulate the steam; The steam is generated below the Massage Platform in the liquid collector;

h. When not in use the steam cover(405) is rotated sidewise along its axis and is positioned or hide on one side of the Massage Platform(40l);

18. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 1 wherein Automatic Dhara Treatment assembly includes: Dhara Process Unit(5l3), Detachable Liquid Recycling Vessel(5l4), Detachable Dhara Unit Holder(5l5), Detachable Shiro Dhara Unit(5l6), Detachable Dhara Unit(5l7), Detachable Sarvang Dhara Unit(5l8)

19. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 18 wherein

• Automatic Dhara Control Unit/ Dhara Process Unit (513) is a rectangular shaped box which is fitted with suitable electronic accessories to make Dhara process automatic;

• Pump/Motor of 0.5 Hp is provided to recycle the Medicinal liquid or Oil in the Detachable Liquid recycling vessel(5l4); This pump creates flow of the

Medicinal liquid or Oil through outlet; The speed of the flow can be controlled by Geared system fitted with Pump/Motor; • The Digital Temperature controller and Digital Temperature Sensor are provided in the Detachable liquid recycling vessel(5l4) to achieve desirable temperature, while recycling the Medicinal liquid or Oils;

• A music player is fitted in the Dhara Process Unit(5l3) with USB/Aux/Bluttooth facility to play music as per therapy.

20. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 18 wherein

a. Detachable Liquid recycling vessel(5l4) is specially designed cylindrical vessel made of heavy stainless steel metal sheet; The bottom portion is conical shape opening and top end is open; b. This vessel can store Medicinal liquid or Oil up to 15 Litres; The colander/ sieve are provided near top of the vessel to separate solid matter or waste to improve and maintain consistency of the flow;

c. The vessel is given ball valve to drain out all Medicinal liquid or Oil and to clean it after treatment/procedure;

d. To assemble the Detachable liquid recycling vessel(5l4) with Dhara Process Unit(5l3), the vessel cap is provided with specific hole.

21. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 18 wherein

a. Detachable Dhara Unit Holder (515) is made up of circular SS pipe of moderate thickness;

b. This holder is provided nut fixture on one end to fix it on the Base Table Frame(50l);

c. The holder (515) can slide up/down to achieve desired position;

Another end is welded with rectangular bush having bore to pass the pipe for Shiro Dhara Unit(5l6) / Dhara Unit(5l7)/ Sarvanga Dhara Unit(5l8);

d. Detachable Dhara Unit Holder (515) rotates clockwise or anticlockwise during Dhara Treatment; one can hold the Dhara pipe/ unit(5l6) at specific location by tightening bolt given on the bush

22. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 18 wherein

a. Detachable Shiro Dhara Unit(5l6) is specifically designed for Automatic Shirodhara treatment; It is made up of stainless steel pipe attached with drum structure;

b. Pipe structure fits to Detachable Dhara Unit Holder (515) for desirable position; Drum structure is fitted with electronic assembly which can create flow of Medicinal liquid or Oil like oscillating path on the forehead of the patient;

c. The speed of the oscillations can be controlled through geared system fitted in the drum; We can set flow on specific point without oscillations;

d. When not in use, this unit is detached from‘Detachable Shiro Dhara Unit’ very easily.

23. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 18 wherein

a. Detachable Dhara unit(5l7) is specifically designed for Manya Dhara, Hriday Dhara, Kati Dhara treatments;

b. It is made up of stainless steel pipe attached with drum structure. Pipe structure fits to Detachable Dhara Unit Holder (515) for desirable position;

c. Drum structure is fitted with electronic assembly which can create flow of Medicinal liquid or Oil like oscillating path on the forehead of the patient;

d. The speed of the oscillations can be controlled through geared system fitted in the drum; Also we can set flow on specific point without oscillations;

e. When not in use user can detach‘Detachable Dhara Unit’ very easily.

24. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 18 wherein a. Detachable Sarvang Dhara unit (518) is specially designed for automatic treatments like Sarvang dhara, Abhyanga dhara, Pizichhil etc;

b. In this unit stainless steel circular pipes are fixed in parallel position;

One end of central pipe is provided with nozzle to connect Dhara Process Unit outlet pipe to fill Medicinal liquid;

c. All pipes are drilled and fixed with nozzles at specific distances to drop oil on all parts of patient’s body at same time; The nozzles can be angled in any specific location to adjust flow as per dimensions of the patient.

25. The All in One Panchakarma and Swedan (Steam bath) Treatment Table as claimed in claim 18 wherein

a. Detachable Sarvang Dhara Unit (518) is fitted to at specific height with Detachable Dhara Unit Holder(515);

b. When not in use we can detached it very easily for cleaning purpose.