Method and apparatus for spinal disc decompression
AssigneeVertecore Technologies LLC
InventorsPaul H. Leake, Paul R. Montalvo
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Abstract
A portable spinal decompression device comprised of a top (thoracic) adjustable belt and bottom (lumbar) adjustable belt with a plurality of traction devices attached at set anchor points for applying traction forces to a body to facilitate spinal disc decompression and alleviate pain of users with spinal disorders. The portable device that fits various shapes and body sizes can be operated by a user without additional assistance and can be used while the individual is in numerous positions during his or her daily routine.
Claims7
1-9. (canceled)
A portable spinal decompression device, comprising:
- an inner thoracic belt positioned to completely encircle a chest of a user close to an axilla of the user, wherein the inner thoracic belt is formed of a stretchable material and adjoined by a first fastener mechanism that permits adjustment of the inner thoracic belt for a tight fit around the chest of the user;
- a first outer tension adjustment cinched around the inner thoracic belt;
- an inner lumbar belt positioned to completely encircle a waist of the user, wherein the inner lumbar belt is formed of a stretchable material and adjoined by a second fastener mechanism that permits adjustment of the inner lumbar belt for a tight fit around the waist of the user;
- a second outer tension adjustment cinched around the inner lumbar belt;
- at least one telescoping rod adjustable forward or back along the inner thoracic belt and the inner lumbar belt;
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- a traction assembly configured to selectively extend the at least one rod for decompressing a spine of the user.
A method for use with a portable spinal decompression device, comprising:
- completely encircling a chest of a user with an inner thoracic belt close to an axilla of the user, wherein the inner thoracic belt is formed of a stretchable material;
- adjoining the inner thoracic belt via a first fastener mechanism, wherein the adjoining the inner thoracic belt comprises adjusting the inner thoracic belt for a tight fit around the chest of the user;
- cinching a first outer tension adjustment around the inner thoracic belt subsequent to the adjoining the inner thoracic belt;
- completely encircling a waist of the user with an inner lumbar belt, wherein the inner lumbar belt is formed of a stretchable material;
- adjoining the inner lumbar belt via a second fastener mechanism, wherein the adjoining the inner lumbar belt comprises adjusting the inner lumbar belt for a tight fit around the waist of the user;
- cinching a second outer tension adjustment around the inner lumbar belt subsequent to the adjoining the inner lumbar belt;
- adjusting at least one telescoping rod forward or back along the inner thoracic belt and the inner lumbar belt;
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- selectively extending the at least one rod for decompressing a spine of the user.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.