Device for the treatment of hiccups
OwnerS. Gregory Hipskindinventor
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for treating hiccups is disclosed. In the method, a physiological cold block is applied to the neck of a hiccuping individual at the level of the Adam's apple lateral to the sternocleidomastoid muscles near the superficially coursing phrenic nerve and/or medial to the sternocleidomastoid muscles near the superficially coursing vagus nerve. The apparatus provides a means for applying such a physiological cold block.
Claims14
An appliance for treating hiccups, comprising:
- a) a cold source;
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- b) means for securing the cold source to the neck at the level of the Adam's apple at a location selected from medial to the sternocleidomastoid muscles near the superficially coursing vagus nerve, and lateral to the sternocleidomastoid muscles near the superficially coursing phrenic nerve and medial to the sternocleidomastoid muscles near the superficially coursing vagus nerve.
An adjustable collar for treating hiccups comprising a wrap having an inward surface, an outward surface, and length sufficient to fit around the neck of an individual suffering from hiccups;
- an adjustable fastening means affixed to opposing ends of the wrap such that, when fastened, the wrap forms a collar that fits snugly about the neck;
- and a cold source holder affixed to the wrap and positioned on the wrap such that, when the wrap is secured about the neck, the cold source holder is proximate to a location selected from near the superficially coursing vagus nerve, and near the superficially coursing phrenic and superficially coursing vagus nerves.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.