US3760800A
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Fluidotherapy apparatus utilizing gas-fluidized solids
Assignee: Procedyne Corp
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Filing: 1972-06-19
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1992-06-19
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus and method for fluidotherapeutic treatment of parts of the human body, by the use of a gas-fluidized-solids bed in which the part is submerged and subjected to combined heat, massage and/or medication.
Inventors
- 👤 H Staffin
- 👤 E Henley
- 👤 G Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H35/00; A61H33/00; A61H33/04; A61H2033/041; A61H2033/042; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/06; A61H2205/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
The method of treating a part of the human body by fluid therapy which comprises the steps of: a. providing a receptacle having a top opening, said receptacle containing a bed of particulate solid material, b. admitting a gas under pressure to the lower part of the bed to induce fluidized-solids behaviour of the bed, and c. submerging the body part in the bed for a pre-selected period of time.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
70 words
The method of treating a part of the human body by fluid therapy which comprises the steps of: a. providing a receptacle having a top opening, said receptacle containing a bed of particulate solid material, b. admitting a gas under pressure to the lower part of the bed to induce fluidized-solids behaviour of the bed, and c. submerging the body part in the bed for a pre-selected period of time.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method in accordance with claim 1 characterized by the additional step of maintaining the bed at a predetermined temperature.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method in accordance with claim 1, characterized by the additional step of supporting the weight of the body part in its submerged position during treatment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The method in accordance with claim 1 characterized in that the bed is heated in a cycle which begins at some low temperature, rises at some predetermined rate to a maximum temperature, is maintained at that level for a predetermined second interval and declines to said low temperature at some predetermined rate and so on cyclically over the total treatment period.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
98 words
Apparatus for use in fluid therapy treatment of parts of the human body comprising a framework, a seat carried on said framework to support the subject, a receptacle disposed on at least one side of said seat, each receptacle containing a bed of particles of solid material capable of acting as a fluidized bed, means to deliver a gas under pressure to the bottom of the bed, the relative positions of the seat and bed being so arranged that the hand and/or arm of the subject may be submerged in whole or in part in said fluidized-solids bed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
98 words
Apparatus for use in fluid therapy treatment of parts of the human body comprising a framework, a seat carried on said framework to support the subject, a receptacle disposed on at least one side of said seat, each receptacle containing a bed of particles of solid material capable of acting as a fluidized bed, means to deliver a gas under pressure to the bottom of the bed, the relative positions of the seat and bed being so arranged that the hand and/or arm of the subject may be submerged in whole or in part in said fluidized-solids bed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 5 further characterized by means to heat said bed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 5 further characterized by a receptacle Positioned forwardly and downwardly of the seat and containing a bed of particles of solid material capable of acting as a fluidized-solids bed and means to deliver gas under pressure to the bottom of the bed, the depth of the bed being such as to receive the foot and leg portion of the subject.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 7 further characterized by means to heat said bed.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |