Totada R. SHANTHA,Jessica G. SHANTHA,Erica M. SHANTHA,Lauren A. SHANTHA,Usha MARTIN
申请号：
US13022220
公开号：
US20120203141A1
申请日:
2011.02.07
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要：
A therapeutic device and method for blocking pain in a patients digit includes a ring-like vibratory element adapted to be fitted about the digit temporarily and controller coupled to the ring-like vibratory element for controlling its operation. By applying vibration to the patients digit, pain transmission is blocked or lessened along the digit, allowing the patient or a caregiver to provide treatment to the digit with reduced pain, such as when a diabetics finger is to be stuck for drawing blood for a blood sugar measurement). Moreover, if the digit is injured, the present invention can provide pain relief from the injury as well. Further, the invention can be applied to the digit in combination with other pain-reducing therapies, such as the application of ice, the application of topical analgesics, the application of local anesthetics, etc. The controller includes an on/off control switch and a switch for controlling the vibratory frequency. The controller further includes a battery power source for powering the ring-like vibratory element. Also, the ring-like vibratory element includes an electrically-powered vibratory motor and/or a piezoelectric ultrasound transducer for creating vibrations in the digit. The vibratory element includes two vibratory parts, to be positioned on opposite sides of the digit, along the nerve bundles to maximize the blockage of pain.
