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Structural balance device for relieving stress

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-01-27
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Granted: 1988-11-22
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Expires: 2008-01-27
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Abstract

Abstract A structural balance device for relieving stress by reducing abnormal torque of the skull and rotation of the cervical spine while the user is lying in a supine position on a firm, flat surface. The device is dumbbell in shape with spherical ends and manufactured as a single embodiment of urethane rubber with a durometer rating of 55A to maintain stability under extended use. Use of the device will result in adjustment of the torque relationship of the skull to the ligaments, facia, muscles, nerves, and dural membrane of head and neck, extending into the dorsal and lumbar spines via musculature and the dural tube to relieve abnormal stress. The invention can be used similarly in the sacrum region, and in a prone position may be used at the junction of the symphysis pubis to reduce abnormal stress and promote relaxation in those areas.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert L. Stilson

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-28 10:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H15/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 200 words
A structural balance device for relieving stress by reducing the torque of the skull and rotation of the cervical spine of the user, said device comprising of two solid spherical modules measuring 21/2 inches in diameter and connected by a short solid connecting shaft measuring 1/2 inch in length and 33/4 inch in circumference, said device having an overall length of 43/4 inches, all said dimensions having a tolerance of +/-2%, wherein said device is molded as a single solid embodiment having an approximate weight of 8 ounces, 227 grams (+/-2%) and having the shape of a dumbbell, wherein said device comprises of urethane rubber having a durometer measurement of 55A (+/-2%) whereby: said device is placed at the back of the head, just above the opening of the ears in the small depressions or saucers in the squama of the occipital bone on each side of the skull and allowing the weight of the head to rest on the side device while in the supine position on a firm, flat surface, said device causing the deepening of the saucers in the squama which normalizes the torque of the skull, thus relieving the stress in the head, neck and spine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 200 words
A structural balance device for relieving stress by reducing the torque of the skull and rotation of the cervical spine of the user, said device comprising of two solid spherical modules measuring 21/2 inches in diameter and connected by a short solid connecting shaft measuring 1/2 inch in length and 33/4 inch in circumference, said device having an overall length of 43/4 inches, all said dimensions having a tolerance of +/-2%, wherein said device is molded as a single solid embodiment having an approximate weight of 8 ounces, 227 grams (+/-2%) and having the shape of a dumbbell, wherein said device comprises of urethane rubber having a durometer measurement of 55A (+/-2%) whereby: said device is placed at the back of the head, just above the opening of the ears in the small depressions or saucers in the squama of the occipital bone on each side of the skull and allowing the weight of the head to rest on the side device while in the supine position on a firm, flat surface, said device causing the deepening of the saucers in the squama which normalizes the torque of the skull, thus relieving the stress in the head, neck and spine.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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