# US 2019/0167506 A1 · Neck traction apparatus having traction assisting device

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- Number: US 2019/0167506 A1
- Document ID: US20190167506A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 16/313,248
- Filed: 2017-05-15
- Published: 2019-06-06
- Earliest claimed: 2016-06-27
- Assignees: CSE, Inc.
- Applicants: Cse Co., Ltd.
- Inventors: Ei Jae SUNG
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190167506A1

## CPC

- A61H 1/0296: {Neck}
- A61F 5/048: Traction splints
- A61F 5/055: Cervical collars
- A61H 1/02: Stretching or bending {or torsioning} apparatus for exercising
- A61H 1/0292: {for the spinal column (A61H1/0218 takes precedence)}
- A61H 9/0078: {with intermittent or alternately inflated bladders or cuffs (mattresses for preventing bed-sores with alternated pressurized chambers A61G7/05776)}
- A61H 23/02: with electric or magnetic drive
- A61H 2201/0103: inflatable
- A61H 2201/0157: portable
- A61H 2201/0173: Means for preventing injuries
- A61H 2201/0188: Illumination related features
- A61H 2201/0192: Specific means for adjusting dimensions
- A61H 2201/1207: with electric or magnetic drive
- A61H 2201/1409: Hydraulic or pneumatic means
- A61H 2201/1609: Neck
- A61H 2201/1611: Holding means therefor
- A61H 2201/165: Wearable interfaces
- A61H 2201/1654: Layer between the skin and massage elements, e.g. fluid or ball
- A61H 2201/5007: computer controlled
- A61H 2201/5035: Several programs selectable
- A61H 2201/5038: freely programmable by the user
- A61H 2201/5071: Pressure sensors
- A61H 2203/0443: substantially horizontal
- A61H 2203/0456: Supine
- A61H 2205/04: neck
- A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N)
- A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C)

## Abstract

Provided is a neck traction apparatus for providing cervical correction by stretching the neck. More particularly, the neck traction apparatus has a traction assisting device. The apparatus includes an integral skin foam (ISF) type traction assisting device is provided so as to eliminate discomfort caused by skin contact and to match personal characteristics of a user by extending the stretching length; includes a battery so as to provide portability for use; allows the battery to be physically and electrically isolated when external power is not applied so as to minimize discharging of the battery while in standby; and has a traction body of which inflation and deflation are operated in an automatic mode so as to obtain an optimal effect of the cervical correction and prevent a safety accident from occurring.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A neck traction apparatus having a traction assisting device, the apparatus comprising:
a main body having an open front portion and wrapping around a neck of a user;
a traction body connected to an upper portion of the main body and having an open front portion, the traction body wrapping around the neck of the user, the traction body being configured to inflate to stretch the neck;
a vibration unit embedded in the main body to vibrate the main body;
an air injection unit embedded in the main body and injecting air into the traction body to inflate the traction body;
a traction assisting device placed on an upper portion of the traction body and wrapping the neck, the traction assisting device having an open front portion, the traction assisting device being configured to gradually increase in height and width from a front side to a rear side thereof.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the traction assisting device has a seat portion formed at a lower portion thereof, the seat portion being seated and positioned on an upper inside of the traction body, and
the seat portion has a lower surface inclined toward the upper inside of the traction body that inflates.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the main body includes:
a support body formed by foam molding; and
an outer cover covering the support body, wherein
the support body has a first mounting portion provided at each left and right side thereof and in which the vibration unit is embedded, and a second mounting portion provided at a rear side thereof and in which the air injection unit is embedded.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:
a controller including a battery supplying power for driving, an isolation circuit part providing connection or disconnection with external power for charging the battery, a charging control part managing charging and discharging of the battery, and a central control part controlling the charging control part, the vibration unit, and the air injection unit.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the controller operates the air injection unit in an automatic mode in which a process of injecting air into the traction body for 20 seconds, maintaining stretching for 20 seconds, and then releasing by discharging the air from the traction body for 15 seconds is repeated for 15 minutes.