System, method and apparatus for applying air pressure on a portion of the body of an individual
OwnerSean Tremaine Whalen, Silas Boyd-Wickizerinventors
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Abstract
A system is provided by applying pressure to a portion of a body of an individual in a chamber having an aperture along a vertical axis for receiving the portion of the body of the individual. A pressure sensor is coupled to the chamber for measuring a pressure inside the chamber. A negative feedback control system, calibrates, adjusts and maintains the pressure inside the chamber.
Claims20
An apparatus comprising a pressurizable chamber configured to receive a portion of a body of an individual and to apply pressure to the body portion, wherein the chamber is individually customizable to accommodate individuals of varying dimensions and to accommodate movement of the body portion inside the chamber.
A method for reducing force on a portion of a body of an individual during movement, the method comprising enclosing the body portion in a pressurized chamber that is configured to accommodate movement of the body portion inside the chamber, wherein the chamber is individually customizable to accommodate individuals of varying dimensions.
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