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US 11,872,179 B1Granted
Percussion paddle
OwnerPaul Wilson, Lutz Blume +1inventors
InventorsPaul Wilson, Lutz Blume, Humberto Alvarez, Jr.
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Abstract
A percussion paddle device for use in chest physical therapy-comprising a handle and cup positioned at one terminal end of the handle. The cup is made of a pliable plastic and has a cushion positioned long its exterior rim. In use, the percussion paddle is swung at a patient such that the cushion is flush with the patient creating seal. The resulting build up of pressure mimics the force of a cupped hand.
Claims9
A percussion paddle comprising
- a handle having a first terminal end and a second terminal end wherein the handle comprises a shaft and a connecting portion extending from the second terminal end and a bottom face of the shaft;
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- a dome shape cup having a sidewall, wherein the sidewall further comprises an edge defining a first opening and a receiving portion opposite the edge defining a second opening wherein the connecting portion is frictionally engaged within the receiving portion;
- wherein the connecting portion further comprises a pressure relief valve in fluid communication with an exit hole on the handle;
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- wherein the pressure relief valve is in communication with an audible indicator that is configured to produce a sound upon release of pressure through the exit hole in response to the dome shape cup striking a treatment area.
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