WebCPC CPC COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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 (methods or devices enabling invalids to operate an apparatus or a device not forming part of the body A61F 4/00; electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy, ultrasound therapy A61N)
NOTE - In this subclass, the following expression is used with the meaning indicated:A61H 1/00 Apparatus for passive exercising (A61H 5/00 takes precedence); Vibrating apparatus {(driving means for vibrating A61H 23/00)}; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
NOTE - This group does not cover orthopaedic methods or devices, which are covered by group A61F 5/00A61H 1/001 ・{Apparatus for applying movements to the whole body}
WARNING - Not complete, pending the completion of a reclassification, see also A61H 1/005A61H 1/003 ・・{Rocking or oscillating around a horizontal axis transversal to the body}
A61H 1/005 ・{Moveable platform, e.g. vibrating or oscillating platform for standing, sitting, laying or kneeling}
A61H 1/006 ・{Apparatus for applying pressure or blows for compressive stressing of a part of the skeletal structure, e.g. for preventing or alleviating osteoporosis}
A61H 1/008 ・{Apparatus for applying pressure or blows almost perpendicular to the body or limb axis, e.g. chiropractic devices for repositioning vertebrae, correcting deformation}
A61H 1/02 ・Stretching or bending {or torsioning} apparatus for exercising
NOTE - In this group, documents which are of interest for more than one subgroup are classified in the hierarchically higher group only, unless there is a specific group for the combinationA61H 1/0214 ・・{by rotating cycling movement}
A61H 1/0218 ・・{Drawing-out devices (suspension devices for supporting the patient in upright walking or standing position A61H 3/008; orthopedic devices for non-surgical treatment A61F 5/01; stretching fractured limbs A61F 5/04)}
A61H 1/0222 ・・・{Traction tables (A61H 1/0229 take precedence)}
A61H 1/0229 ・・・{by reducing gravity forces normally applied to the body, e.g. by lifting or hanging the body or part of it}
A61H 1/0237 ・・{for the lower limbs}
A61H 1/024 ・・・{Knee (A61H 1/0255 takes precedence)}
A61H 1/0244 ・・・{Hip (A61H 1/0255 takes precedence)}
A61H 1/0255 ・・・{Both knee and hip of a patient, e.g. in supine or sitting position, the feet being moved in a plane substantially parallel to the body-symmetrical-plane (A61H 1/0214 takes precedence)}
A61H 1/0259 ・・・・{moved by translation}
A61H 1/0262 ・・・・{Walking movement; Appliances for aiding disabled persons to walk (A61H 3/00 takes precedence)}
WARNING - Not complete, pending the completion of a reclassificationA61H 1/0266 ・・・{Foot}
A61H 1/0274 ・・{for the upper limbs}
A61H 1/0277 ・・・{Elbow}
A61H 1/0281 ・・・{Shoulder}
A61H 1/0285 ・・・{Hand}
A61H 1/0288 ・・・・{Fingers}
A61H 1/0292 ・・{for the spinal column (A61H 1/0218 takes precedence)}
A61H 1/0296 ・・・{Neck}
A61H 3/00 Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about(apparatus for helping babies to walk A47D 13/04;{orthopaedic devices for correcting deformities of, or supporting, limbs A61F 5/0102}; exercising apparatus for the feet or toes A63B 23/10;{stairways or ramps E04F 11/00})
A61H 3/008 ・{Using suspension devices for supporting the body in an upright walking or standing position, e.g. harnesses (drawing-out devices A61H 1/0218)}
A61H 3/02 ・Crutches
A61H 3/0244 ・・{Arrangements for storing or keeping upright when not in use}
A61H 3/0277 ・・{Shock absorbers therefor}
A61H 3/0288 ・・{Ferrules or tips therefor (for walking sticks or umbrellas A45B 9/04)}
A61H 3/04 ・Wheeled walking aids for disabled persons{(A61H 3/008 ,A61H 3/06 take precedence)}
A61H 3/06 ・Walking {or guiding} aids for blind persons (walking sticks {in general}A45B; replacing direct visual perception by another kind of perception A61F 9/08)
A61H 3/061 ・・{with electronic detecting or guiding means}
A61H 3/066 ・・{Installations on the floor, e.g. special surfaces, to guide blind persons}
A61H 3/068 ・・{Sticks for blind persons}
A61H 5/00 Exercisers for the eyes
A61H 5/005 ・{Exercisers for training the stereoscopic view}
Massage (of the heart A61H 31/00; accessories for massage A61H 37/00; electro-medical massage devices applying electric current by contact A61N 1/18)A61H 7/00 Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for (Electro-medical massage devices applying electric current by contact A61N 1/18{Brushes in general A46; Bathing sponges, brushes, gloves or similar cleaning or rubbing implements not specially for massage A47K 7/02; Suction devices for nursing A61M 1/06, A61M 1/08; Rollers or balls therefore, A61H 15/00})
A61H 7/001 ・{without substantial movement between the skin and the device}
A61H 7/002 ・{by rubbing or brushing}
A61H 7/003 ・・{Hand-held or hand-driven devices}
A61H 7/004 ・・{power-driven e.g. electrical}
A61H 7/005 ・・・{hand-held}
A61H 7/006 ・{Helmets for head-massage (baths for the head A61H 35/008; washing, rinsing, drying A45D)}
A61H 7/007 ・{Kneading}
A61H 7/008 ・・{Suction kneading}
A61H 9/00 Pneumatic or hydraulic massage, {e.g. sprays (A61H 13/00 takes precedence; underwater massage, spraying systems acting on a body or body part immersed in water A61H 33/00, A61H 35/00; brushes with fluid supply A46B 11/00; nozzles per se B05B)}
A61H 9/0007 ・{Pulsating (percussion massage A61H 23/006; nozzles for pulsating streams in bathing devices A61H 33/6057)}
A61H 9/0021 ・{Hand-held devices for spraying and removing liquid while moved on the skin}
A61H 9/0028 ・・{Hydraulic massage}
A61H 9/005 ・{Pneumatic massage}
A61H 9/0057 ・・{Suction (suction kneading A61H 7/008)}
A61H 9/0071 ・・{by localized pressure, e.g. air streams or jets}
A61H 9/0078 ・・{With intermittent or alternately inflated bladders or cuffs (beds with inflatable chambers A61G 7/05769)}
A61H 9/0085 ・・・{Inflated by user's body movement, e.g. ambulatory devices}
A61H 9/0092 ・・・{Cuffs therefor}
A61H 11/00 Belts, strips or combs for massage purposes
A61H 11/02 ・Massage devices with strips oscillating lengthwise
A61H 13/00 Gum massage
A61H 13/005 ・{Hydraulic gum massage (instruments or machines for rinsing the teeth A61C 17/02)}
A61H 15/00 Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
A61H 15/0078 ・{power-driven}
A61H 15/0085 ・・{hand-held}
A61H 15/0092 ・{hand-held (A61H 15/0085 takes precedence)}
A61H 15/02 ・adapted for simultaneous treatment with light, heat or drugs
A61H 19/00 Massage for the genitals; {Devices for improving sexual intercourse (penis erection devices A61F 5/41; vibration or percussion related aspects A61H 23/00)}
WARNING - Groups A61H 19/30 to A61H 19/50 do not correspond to former or current IPC groups. Concordance CPC:IPC for these groups is as follows: A61H 19/30 to A61H 19/50: A61H 19/00A61H 19/30 ・{Devices for external stimulation of the genitals}
WARNING - Not complete, pending the completion of a reclassification, see also A61H 19/00A61H 19/32 ・・{for inserting the genitals therein e.g. vibrating rings for males or breast stimulating devices}
WARNING - Not complete, pending the completion of a reclassification, see also A61H 19/00A61H 19/34 ・・{For clitoral stimulation}
A61H 19/40 ・{Devices insertable in the genitals}
WARNING - Not complete, pending the completion of a reclassification, see also A61H 19/04DA61H 19/44 ・・{Having substantially cylindrical shape, e.g. dildos}
A61H 19/50 ・{Devices for use during sexual intercourse}
A61H 21/00 Massage devices for cavities of the body {e.g. nose, ears and anus (for the genitals A61H 19/00); Vibration or percussion related aspects A61H 23/00}
A61H 23/00 Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms {(apparatus for passive exercising A61H 1/00; generating or transmitting mechanical vibrations in general B06B)}
A61H 23/004 ・{With mechanical drive, e.g. spring mechanism or vibrating unit being hit for starting vibration and then applied to the body of a patient}
WARNING - Not complete, pending the completion of a reclassificationA61H 23/006 ・{Percussion or tapping massage (hand percussion A61H 23/06)}
WARNING - Not complete, pending the completion of a reclassificationA61H 23/008 ・{using shock waves}
A61H 23/02 ・with electric or magnetic drive
A61H 23/0218 ・・{with alternating magnetic fields producing a translating or oscillating movement}
A61H 23/0236 ・・・{using sonic waves, e.g. using loudspeakers}
A61H 23/0245 ・・{with ultrasonic transducers, e.g. piezo-electric}
A61H 23/0254 ・・{with rotary motor}
A61H 23/0263 ・・・{using rotating unbalanced masses}
A61H 23/04 ・with hydraulic or pneumatic drive {(Hydraulic or Pneumatic massages, A61H 9/00; Underwater massages, A61H 33/00)}
A61H 23/06 ・Hand percussion {, i.e. Hand driven (Chiropractic devices, A61H 1/008, A61H 1/006)}
A61H 31/00 Artificial respiration or heart stimulation ({blood pumps A61M 1/10}; artificial respiration by treatment with gas or air, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration A61M 16/00; applying electric currents by contact electrodes for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers A61N 1/36;{teaching or training models, rhythm indicators G09B 23/288})
A61H 31/004 ・{Heart stimulation}
A61H 31/005 ・・{with feedback for the user}
A61H 31/006 ・・{Power driven}
A61H 31/007 ・・{Manual driven}
A61H 31/008 ・{Supine patient supports or bases, e.g. improving air-way access to the lungs}
A61H 31/02 ・"Iron-lungs", {i.e. involving chest expansion by applying underpressure thereon}, whether or not combined with gas breathing means
A61H 33/00 Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes (35/00 takes precedence; {sprays acting on a body or body part not immersed in water A61H 9/00; means for washing bed-ridden persons A61G 7/0005}; for subaquatic intestinal cleaning A61M 9/00; {isolation tanks A61M 21/0094}; electric or magnetic baths, applying ionised fluids A61N 1/44; {heated bath tubs F24H 1/0072})
A61H 33/005 ・{Electrical circuits therefor}
A61H 33/0087 ・{Therapeutic baths with agitated or circulated water}
A61H 33/0091 ・・{Water agitated by means moving in the bath, i.e. without water connections to an outside pump circuit}
A61H 33/0095 ・{Arrangements for varying the temperature of the liquid}
A61H 33/02 ・Bathing devices for use with gas-containing liquid, or liquid in which gas is led or generated, e.g. carbon dioxide baths {(A61H 33/6026 takes precedence)}
A61H 33/025 ・・{Aerating mats or frames, e.g. to be put in a bath-tub}
A61H 33/026 ・・{Gas nozzles specially adapted therefor}
A61H 33/027 ・・{Gas-water mixing nozzles therefor}
A61H 33/028 ・・{Means for producing a flow of gas, e.g. blowers, compressors}
A61H 33/04 ・Appliances for sand, mud or foam baths; Appliances for metal baths, e.g. using metal salt solutions
A61H 33/06 ・Artificial hot-air or cold-air baths; Steam or gas baths or douches, e.g. sauna or Finnish baths ({artificial climate rooms A61G 10/02})
A61H 33/063 ・・{Heaters specifically designed therefor}
A61H 33/065 ・・・{with steam generators}
A61H 33/066 ・・{Cabins therefor}
A61H 33/067 ・・・{Installations for the inside of such cabins, e.g. seats}
A61H 33/08 ・・Air douches for hygienic purposes (hair-driers A45D 20/00; body-drying devices A47K 10/48; electric heating elements H05B)
A61H 33/10 ・・Devices on tubs for steam baths
A61H 33/12 ・・Steam baths for the face
A61H 33/14 ・Devices for gas baths with ozone, hydrogen, or the like (production of ozone or hydrogen C01B, C25B 1/02)
A61H 33/60 ・{Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H 33/00(plumbing E03C 1/00)}
WARNING - Groups A61H 33/60 to A61H 33/6021 are not complete, pending the completion of a reclassification; see the other groups of A61H 33/00A61H 33/6005 ・・{Special constructive structural details of the bathtub, e.g. of the walls or supporting structure}
A61H 33/601 ・・{Inlet to the bath}
A61H 33/6015 ・・・{Cascade massage}
A61H 33/6021 ・・・{Nozzles}
A61H 33/6026 ・・・・{Nozzles in the bathtub connected to an outside pump circuit without modification of the walls}
A61H 33/6031 ・・・・{Extendible or retractable}
A61H 33/6036 ・・・・{Hand-held connected to a supply hose}
A61H 33/6042 ・・・・{Used also as outlet}
A61H 33/6047 ・・・・{With incorporated pump means}
A61H 33/6052 ・・・・{Having flow regulating means}
A61H 33/6057 ・・・・{Comprising means producing pulsating or intermittent streams (for massage, A61H 9/0007)}
A61H 33/6063 ・・・・{Specifically adapted for fitting in bathtub walls}
A61H 33/6068 ・・{Outlet from the bath}
A61H 33/6073 ・・・{Intake mouths for recirculation of fluid in whirlpool baths}
A61H 33/6078 ・・・・{Combined with waste outlets}
A61H 33/6084 ・・・{For filling to the border or edge of the bath, i.e. no border to be seen}
WARNING - Not complete, pending the completion of a reclassificationA61H 33/6089 ・・{Specific construction features for further massaging means, i.e. not for the nozzles}
WARNING - Not complete, pending the completion of a reclassificationA61H 33/6094 ・・・{Extending through the wall of the bathing device}
WARNING - Not complete, pending the completion of a reclassificationA61H 35/00 Baths for specific parts of the body {(electric circuits therefor A61H 33/005; specific components therefor A61H 33/60)}
A61H 35/002 ・{Breast baths}
A61H 35/006 ・{for the feet}
A61H 35/008 ・{for the head (A61H 35/02 and A61H 35/04 takes precedence)}
A61H 35/02 ・for the eyes
A61H 35/04 ・for the nose
A61H 36/00 Sweating suits
A61H 37/00 Accessories for massage
A61H 37/005 ・{Body floating supports for relaxation in water}
A61H 39/00 Devices for locating or stimulating specific reflex points of the body for physical therapy, e.g. acupuncture (chiropodists` instruments A61B 17/54; {for radiation therapy A61N 5/0619})
A61H 39/002 ・{Using electric currents (electrotherapy A61N 1/32)}
A61H 39/007 ・{Stimulation by mechanical vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic}
A61H 39/02 ・Devices for locating such points
A61H 39/04 ・Devices for pressing such points, e.g. Shiatsu {or Acupressure}(Massage or pressure on general areas A61H 9/00 to A61H 23/00)
A61H 39/06 ・Devices for heating or cooling such points within cell-life limits (cauterisers, moxaburners, cryogenic apparatus A61B 17/36; heating or cooling appliances for medical treatment of general areas of the human body A61F 7/00)
A61H 39/08 ・Devices for applying needles to such points, i.e. for acupuncture; {Acupuncture needles or accessories therefor}
A61H 39/083 ・・{Needle tubes}
A61H 39/086 ・・{Acupuncture needles}
A61H 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
A61H 2001/00 Apparatus for passive exercising (A61H 5/00 takes precedence); Vibrating apparatus {(driving means for vibrating A61H 23/00)}; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
NOTE - This group does not cover orthopaedic methods or devices, which are covered by group A61F 5/00A61H 2001/02 ・Stretching or bending {or torsioning} apparatus for exercising
NOTE - In this group, documents which are of interest for more than one subgroup are classified in the hierarchically higher group only, unless there is a specific group for the combinationA61H 2001/0203 ・・Rotation of a body part around its longitudinal axis
A61H 2001/0207 ・・Nutating movement of a body part around its articulation
A61H 2001/0211 ・・Walking coordination of arms and legs
A61H 2001/0218 ・・{Drawing-out devices (suspension devices for supporting the patient in upright walking or standing position A61H 3/008; orthopedic devices for non-surgical treatment A61F 5/01; stretching fractured limbs A61F 5/04)}
A61H 2001/0225 ・・・by hanging the patient upside down or inclined downwardly
A61H 2001/0233 ・・・Pulsating, alternating, fluctuating
A61H 2001/0237 ・・{for the lower limbs}
A61H 2001/0244 ・・・{Hip (A61H 1/0255 takes precedence)}
A61H 2001/0248 ・・・・by separating the legs laterally
A61H 2001/0251 ・・・・by moving the legs together laterally
A61H 2001/0266 ・・・{Foot}
A61H 2001/027 ・・・・Toes
A61H 2003/00 Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about(apparatus for helping babies to walk A47D 13/04;{orthopaedic devices for correcting deformities of, or supporting, limbs A61F 5/0102}; exercising apparatus for the feet or toes A63B 23/10;{stairways or ramps E04F 11/00})
A61H 2003/001 ・on steps or stairways
A61H 2003/002 ・with attached or incorporated article carrying means
A61H 2003/003 ・・Umbrellas
A61H 2003/004 ・・Trays
A61H 2003/005 ・with knee, leg or stump rests
A61H 2003/006 ・with forearm rests, i.e. for non-used arms
A61H 2003/007 ・secured to the patient, e.g. with belts
A61H 2003/02 ・Crutches
A61H 2003/0205 ・・Crutches with no pivoting movement during use, e.g. tripods
A61H 2003/0211 ・・with curved ground-engaging means, i.e. rockers
A61H 2003/0216 ・・Crutches in which movement is limited to a pivoting in one plane, e.g. 2-point supports
A61H 2003/0222 ・・with means for grasping or picking-up objects
A61H 2003/0227 ・・convertible from armpit- into forearm-model
A61H 2003/0233 ・・convertible from armpit crutch into cane
A61H 2003/0238 ・・convertible from forearm crutch into cane
A61H 2003/0244 ・・{Arrangements for storing or keeping upright when not in use}
A61H 2003/025 ・・・with devices for securing a pair of crutches together
A61H 2003/0255 ・・・on a single crutch for being fixed on or supported by a wall, furniture or the like
A61H 2003/0261 ・・・on walls or furniture for receiving single crutches
A61H 2003/0266 ・・・with magnetic fixing
A61H 2003/0272 ・・・on a single crutch allowing it to remain upright when not in use, e.g. retractable tripods (A61H 2003/0205 takes precedence)
A61H 2003/0277 ・・{Shock absorbers therefor}
A61H 2003/0283 ・・・using elastomeric material
A61H 2003/0288 ・・{Ferrules or tips therefor (for walking sticks or umbrellas A45B 9/04)}
A61H 2003/0294 ・・・comprising a ball-and-socket joint
A61H 2003/04 ・Wheeled walking aids for disabled persons{(A61H 3/008 ,A61H 3/06 take precedence)}
A61H 2003/043 ・・with a drive mechanism
A61H 2003/046 ・・with braking means
A61H 2003/06 ・Walking {or guiding} aids for blind persons (walking sticks {in general}A45B; replacing direct visual perception by another kind of perception A61F 9/08)
A61H 2003/061 ・・{with electronic detecting or guiding means}
A61H 2003/063 ・・・with tactile perception
A61H 2003/065 ・・・・in the form of braille
A61H 2007/00 Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for (Electro-medical massage devices applying electric current by contact A61N 1/18{Brushes in general A46; Bathing sponges, brushes, gloves or similar cleaning or rubbing implements not specially for massage A47K 7/02; Suction devices for nursing A61M 1/06, A61M 1/08; Rollers or balls therefore, A61H 15/00})
A61H 2007/007 ・{Kneading}
A61H 2007/009 ・・having massage elements mounted on parallel output axis turning in opposite sense
A61H 2009/00 Pneumatic or hydraulic massage, {e.g. sprays (A61H 13/00 takes precedence; underwater massage, spraying systems acting on a body or body part immersed in water A61H 33/00, A61H 35/00; brushes with fluid supply A46B 11/00; nozzles per se B05B)}
A61H 2009/0014 ・with particles, e.g. sand
A61H 2009/0021 ・{Hand-held devices for spraying and removing liquid while moved on the skin}
A61H 2009/0035 ・・with cabin for the whole body
A61H 2009/0042 ・・with water recirculation
A61H 2009/005 ・{Pneumatic massage}
A61H 2009/0064 ・・suction by releasing a flexible cup after deformation, i.e. without further vacuum source
A61H 2011/00 Belts, strips or combs for massage purposes
A61H 2011/005 ・with belt or strap expanding and contracting around an encircled body part
A61H 2015/00 Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
A61H 2015/0007 ・with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis
A61H 2015/0014 ・・cylinder-like, i.e. rollers
A61H 2015/0021 ・・・multiple on the same axis
A61H 2015/0028 ・・disc-like, i.e. diameter substantially greater than width
A61H 2015/0035 ・・・multiple on the same axis
A61H 2015/0042 ・・Balls or spheres
A61H 2015/005 ・・・multiple on the same axis
A61H 2015/0057 ・・the axis being resiliently biased
A61H 2015/0064 ・with freely rotating spheres
A61H 2015/0071 ・with balls or rollers having built-in vibrating means
A61H 2023/00 Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms {(apparatus for passive exercising A61H 1/00; generating or transmitting mechanical vibrations in general B06B)}
A61H 2023/002 ・having a percussion element combined with a passive spacer element for bearing against the skin
A61H 2023/02 ・with electric or magnetic drive
A61H 2023/0209 ・・powered with frequencies not related to mains frequency
A61H 2023/0218 ・・{with alternating magnetic fields producing a translating or oscillating movement}
A61H 2023/0227 ・・・with magnetostrictive elements
A61H 2023/0254 ・・{with rotary motor}
A61H 2023/0263 ・・・{using rotating unbalanced masses}
A61H 2023/0272 ・・・・multiple masses each rotated by an individual motor
A61H 2023/0281 ・・・・multiple masses driven by the same motor
A61H 2023/029 ・・・・・with variable angular positioning
A61H 2023/04 ・with hydraulic or pneumatic drive {(Hydraulic or Pneumatic massages, A61H 9/00; Underwater massages, A61H 33/00)}
A61H 2023/045 ・・using hydrostatic pressure, e.g. high density fluids
A61H 2031/00 Artificial respiration or heart stimulation ({blood pumps A61M 1/10}; artificial respiration by treatment with gas or air, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration A61M 16/00; applying electric currents by contact electrodes for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers A61N 1/36;{teaching or training models, rhythm indicators G09B 23/288})
A61H 2031/001 ・fixed on the chest by suction
A61H 2031/002 ・fixed on the chest by adhesives
A61H 2031/003 ・with alternated thorax decompression due to lateral compression
A61H 2031/02 ・"Iron-lungs", {i.e. involving chest expansion by applying underpressure thereon}, whether or not combined with gas breathing means
A61H 2031/025 ・・using the same pump for pressure and vacuum, not being driven at the respiratory rate, e.g. blowers
A61H 2033/00 Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes (35/00 takes precedence; {sprays acting on a body or body part not immersed in water A61H 9/00; means for washing bed-ridden persons A61G 7/0005}; for subaquatic intestinal cleaning A61M 9/00; {isolation tanks A61M 21/0094}; electric or magnetic baths, applying ionised fluids A61N 1/44; {heated bath tubs F24H 1/0072})
A61H 2033/0004 ・Bathing devices specially adapted for treating burned patients
A61H 2033/0008 ・Arrangement for cleaning the installation before or after use (not used)
A61H 2033/0012 ・・by rinsing
A61H 2033/0016 ・・using cleansing products
A61H 2033/002 ・・by blowing air through the installation after the bath has been emptied
A61H 2033/0025 ・・by connecting the air lines with the drain
A61H 2033/0029 ・・with ultrasonics
A61H 2033/0033 ・・by draining-off pumps, nozzles, waterlines by gravity
A61H 2033/0037 ・Arrangement for cleaning the fluid during use
A61H 2033/0041 ・Cleaning and recovery of the fluid without mixing the cleaned and uncleaned fluid, e.g. using a recovery tank
A61H 2033/0045 ・with heat-recovery of waste fluid
A61H 2033/005 ・{Electrical circuits therefor}
A61H 2033/0054 ・・with liquid level detectors
A61H 2033/0058 ・・controlled by the user
A61H 2033/0062 ・・・with electro-pneumatic or -hydraulic switches
A61H 2033/0066 ・・・with low-voltage switching, e.g. using optical isolators, isolated transformers
A61H 2033/007 ・・・with capacitors, e.g. proximity switches
A61H 2033/0075 ・・・with opto-electric switches
A61H 2033/0079 ・・・using remote control signal transmission devices, e.g. ultrasonic, infra-red
A61H 2033/0083 ・・Illumination
A61H 2033/02 ・Bathing devices for use with gas-containing liquid, or liquid in which gas is led or generated, e.g. carbon dioxide baths {(A61H 33/6026 takes precedence)}
A61H 2033/021 ・・Nozzles having flow-regulation means
A61H 2033/022 ・・with control means for regulating the air volume aspirated by a water jet
A61H 2033/023 ・・with means in the air supply lines to prevent back-feed of water, e.g. anti-backflow valves, draining devices
A61H 2033/041 ・Baths with dry sand or other dry particles
A61H 2033/042 ・・gas-fluidised or -heated during use
A61H 2033/043 ・Foam baths
A61H 2033/044 ・Baths with herbs, e.g. infusions
A61H 2033/045 ・Liquid-metal baths
A61H 2033/046 ・Mud baths; Baths using sand or other particles in water
A61H 2033/047 ・Paraffin or wax baths
A61H 2033/048 ・Baths using solutions, e.g. salts
A61H 2033/06 ・Artificial hot-air or cold-air baths; Steam or gas baths or douches, e.g. sauna or Finnish baths ({artificial climate rooms A61G 10/02})
A61H 2033/061 ・・Artificial hot-air baths
A61H 2033/062 ・・Artificial cold-air baths
A61H 2033/068 ・・Steam baths
A61H 2033/14 ・Devices for gas baths with ozone, hydrogen, or the like (production of ozone or hydrogen C01B, C25B 1/02)
A61H 2033/141 ・・with ionised gas, e.g. ozone
A61H 2033/143 ・・with oxygen
A61H 2033/145 ・・with CO2
A61H 2033/146 ・・with nitrogen
A61H 2033/148 ・・with hydrogen
A61H 2035/00 Baths for specific parts of the body {(electric circuits therefor A61H 33/005; specific components therefor A61H 33/60)}
A61H 2035/004 ・for the whole body except the head
A61H 2039/00 Devices for locating or stimulating specific reflex points of the body for physical therapy, e.g. acupuncture (chiropodists` instruments A61B 17/54; {for radiation therapy A61N 5/0619})
A61H 2039/005 ・by means of electromagnetic waves, e.g. I.R., U.V. rays
A61H 2201/00 Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
A61H 2201/01 ・Constructive details
A61H 2201/0103 ・・inflatable
A61H 2201/0107 ・・modular
A61H 2201/0111 ・・watertight
A61H 2201/0115 ・・used in water
A61H 2201/0119 ・・Support for the device
A61H 2201/0123 ・・・on a door
A61H 2201/0126 ・・・on a wall
A61H 2201/013 ・・・Suction cups
A61H 2201/0134 ・・・Cushion or similar support
A61H 2201/0138 ・・・incorporated in furniture
A61H 2201/0142 ・・・・Beds
A61H 2201/0146 ・・・・・Mattresses
A61H 2201/0149 ・・・・Seat or chair
A61H 2201/0153 ・・・hand-held
A61H 2201/0157 ・・portable
A61H 2201/0161 ・・Size reducing arrangements when not in use, for stowing or transport
A61H 2201/0165 ・・Damping, vibration related features
A61H 2201/0169 ・・・Noise reduction
A61H 2201/0173 ・・Means for preventing injuries
A61H 2201/0176 ・・・By stopping operation
A61H 2201/018 ・・・By limiting the applied torque or force
A61H 2201/0184 ・・・by raising an alarm
A61H 2201/0188 ・・Illumination related features
A61H 2201/0192 ・・Specific means for adjusting dimensions
A61H 2201/0196 ・・・automatically adjusted according to anthropometric data of the user
A61H 2201/02 ・heated or cooled
A61H 2201/0207 ・・heated
A61H 2201/0214 ・・cooled
A61H 2201/0221 ・・Mechanism for heating or cooling
A61H 2201/0228 ・・・heated by an electric resistance element
A61H 2201/0235 ・・・・Thermistors with Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC)
A61H 2201/0242 ・・・by a fluid circulating in the apparatus
A61H 2201/025 ・・・by direct air flow on the patient's body
A61H 2201/0257 ・・・by a heat accumulator, e.g. a sand or liquid reservoir
A61H 2201/0264 ・・・using heat exchanger, e.g. between fresh and used fluids
A61H 2201/0271 ・・・・using heat loss of a motor
A61H 2201/0278 ・・・by chemical reaction
A61H 2201/0285 ・・・with Peltier elements
A61H 2201/0292 ・・・with microwaves
A61H 2201/10 ・with further special therapeutic means e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infra-red or ultraviolet therapy
A61H 2201/102 ・・with aromatherapy
A61H 2201/105 ・・with means for delivering media, e.g. drugs or cosmetics
A61H 2201/107 ・・・Respiratory gas
A61H 2201/12 ・Driving means
A61H 2201/1207 ・・with electric or magnetic drive
A61H 2201/1215 ・・・Rotary drive
A61H 2201/1223 ・・・・Frequency controlled AC motor
A61H 2201/123 ・・・Linear drive
A61H 2201/1238 ・・with hydraulic or pneumatic drive
A61H 2201/1246 ・・・by piston-cylinder systems
A61H 2201/1253 ・・driven by a human being, e.g. hand driven
A61H 2201/1261 ・・・combined with active exercising of the patient
A61H 2201/1269 ・・・・Passive exercise driven by movement of healthy limbs
A61H 2201/1276 ・・・・・by the other leg or arm
A61H 2201/1284 ・・・・using own weight
A61H 2201/1292 ・・Therapy performed on humans by animals
A61H 2201/14 ・Special force transmission means, i.e. between the driving means and the interface with the user
A61H 2201/1409 ・・Hydraulic or pneumatic means
A61H 2201/1418 ・・Cam
A61H 2201/1427 ・・Wobbling plate
A61H 2201/1436 ・・Special crank assembly
A61H 2201/1445 ・・Overrunning clutches; One-way clutches
A61H 2201/1454 ・・Special bearing arrangements
A61H 2201/1463 ・・Special speed variation means, i.e. speed reducer
A61H 2201/1472 ・・・Planetary gearing
A61H 2201/1481 ・・Special movement conversion means
A61H 2201/149 ・・・rotation-linear or vice-versa
A61H 2201/16 ・Physical interface with patient
A61H 2201/1602 ・・kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
A61H 2201/1604 ・・・Head
A61H 2201/1607 ・・・・Holding means therefor
A61H 2201/1609 ・・・Neck
A61H 2201/1611 ・・・・Holding means therefor
A61H 2201/1614 ・・・Shoulder, e.g. for neck stretching
A61H 2201/1616 ・・・・Holding means therefor
A61H 2201/1619 ・・・Thorax
A61H 2201/1621 ・・・・Holding means therefor
A61H 2201/1623 ・・・Back
A61H 2201/1626 ・・・・Holding means therefor
A61H 2201/1628 ・・・Pelvis
A61H 2201/163 ・・・・holding means therefor
A61H 2201/1633 ・・・・Seat (incorporated in seats or chairs, A61H 2201/0149)
A61H 2201/1635 ・・・Hand or arm, e.g. handle (hand-held, K61H 201/01E12; fore-arm support, A61H 2003/006)
A61H 2201/1638 ・・・・Holding means therefor
A61H 2201/164 ・・・Feet or leg, e.g. pedal
A61H 2201/1642 ・・・・Holding means therefor
A61H 2201/1645 ・・・contoured to fit the user
A61H 2201/1647 ・・・・the anatomy of a particular individual
A61H 2201/165 ・・・Wearable interfaces
A61H 2201/1652 ・・・・Harness
A61H 2201/1654 ・・・Layer between the skin and massage elements, e.g. fluid or ball
A61H 2201/1657 ・・Movement of interface, i.e. force application means
A61H 2201/1659 ・・・Free spatial automatic movement of interface within a working area, e.g. Robot
A61H 2201/1661 ・・・Wobbling interface e.g. Stewart platform or Hexapod (nutating movement, A61H 2001/0207)
A61H 2201/1664 ・・・linear
A61H 2201/1666 ・・・・multidimensional
A61H 2201/1669 ・・・・moving along the body in a reciprocating manner
A61H 2201/1671 ・・・rotational
A61H 2201/1673 ・・・・Multidimensional rotation
A61H 2201/1676 ・・・Pivoting
A61H 2201/1678 ・・・・Means for angularly oscillating massage elements
A61H 2201/168 ・・・not moving
A61H 2201/1683 ・・Surface of interface
A61H 2201/1685 ・・・interchangeable (modular devices, A61H 2201/0107)
A61H 2201/1688 ・・・disposable
A61H 2201/169 ・・・Physical characteristics of the surface, e.g. material, relief, texture or indicia
A61H 2201/1692 ・・・・Enhanced rubbing effect
A61H 2201/1695 ・・・・Enhanced pressure effect, e.g. substantially sharp projections, needles or pyramids
A61H 2201/1697 ・・・・Breathability of the material
A61H 2201/50 ・Control means thereof
A61H 2201/5002 ・・Means for controlling a set of similar massage devices acting in sequence at different locations on a patient
A61H 2201/5005 ・・for controlling frequency distribution, modulation or interference of a driving signal
A61H 2201/5007 ・・computer controlled
A61H 2201/501 ・・・connected to external computer devices or networks
A61H 2201/5012 ・・・・using the internet
A61H 2201/5015 ・・・・using specific interfaces or standards, e.g. USB, serial, parallel
A61H 2201/5017 ・・Coin operated
A61H 2201/502 ・・Card operated, e.g. pre-paid card, credit card or ID card
A61H 2201/5023 ・・Interfaces to the user
A61H 2201/5025 ・・・Activation means
A61H 2201/5028 ・・・・Contact activation, i.e. activated at contact with a surface of the user to be treated
A61H 2201/503 ・・・・Inertia activation, i.e. activated by movement
A61H 2201/5033 ・・・having a fixed single program
A61H 2201/5035 ・・・Several programs selectable
A61H 2201/5038 ・・・freely programmable by the user
A61H 2201/5041 ・・・control is restricted to certain individuals
A61H 2201/5043 ・・・Displays
A61H 2201/5046 ・・・・Touch screens
A61H 2201/5048 ・・・Audio interfaces, e.g. voice or music controlled
A61H 2201/5051 ・・hydraulically controlled
A61H 2201/5053 ・・mechanically controlled
A61H 2201/5056 ・・pneumatically controlled
A61H 2201/5058 ・・Sensors or detectors
A61H 2201/5061 ・・・Force sensors
A61H 2201/5064 ・・・Position sensors
A61H 2201/5066 ・・・・Limit switches
A61H 2201/5069 ・・・Angle sensors
A61H 2201/5071 ・・・Pressure sensors
A61H 2201/5074 ・・・・using electric pressure transducers with proportional output
A61H 2201/5076 ・・・Frequency sensors
A61H 2201/5079 ・・・Velocity sensors
A61H 2201/5082 ・・・Temperature sensors
A61H 2201/5084 ・・・Acceleration sensors
A61H 2201/5087 ・・・Flow rate sensors
A61H 2201/5089 ・・・Gas sensors, e.g. for oxygen or CO2
A61H 2201/5092 ・・・Optical sensor
A61H 2201/5094 ・・・・with patient markers
A61H 2201/5097 ・・wireless
A61H 2203/00 Additional characteristics concerning the patient
A61H 2203/02 ・immersed in liquid
A61H 2203/03 ・especially adapted for animals
A61H 2203/04 ・Position of the patient
A61H 2203/0406 ・・Standing on the feet
A61H 2203/0412 ・・Kneeling
A61H 2203/0418 ・・Squatting, i.e. sitting on the heels
A61H 2203/0425 ・・Sitting on the buttocks
A61H 2203/0431 ・・・in 90°/90°-position, like on a chair
A61H 2203/0437 ・・・with stretched legs, like in a bed
A61H 2203/0443 ・・substantially horizontal
A61H 2203/045 ・・・with legs in a kneeled 90°/90°-position
A61H 2203/0456 ・・・Supine
A61H 2203/0462 ・・・with legs stretched and hips in 90°-position
A61H 2203/0468 ・・・Prone
A61H 2203/0475 ・・・on the side
A61H 2203/0481 ・・Hanging
A61H 2203/0487 ・・・upright
A61H 2203/0493 ・・・by hanging the patient upside down or inclined downwardly
A61H 2205/00 Devices for specific parts of the body (A61H 1/02, A61H 13/00, A61H 19/00, A61H 21/00, A61H 35/00 take precedence)
A61H 2205/02 ・Head
A61H 2205/021 ・・Scalp
A61H 2205/022 ・・Face
A61H 2205/023 ・・・Nose
A61H 2205/024 ・・・Eyes
A61H 2205/025 ・・・Forehead
A61H 2205/026 ・・Mandible
A61H 2205/027 ・・Ears
A61H 2205/028 ・・Temples
A61H 2205/04 ・neck
A61H 2205/06 ・Arms
A61H 2205/062 ・・Shoulders
A61H 2205/065 ・・Hands
A61H 2205/067 ・・・Fingers
A61H 2205/08 ・Trunk
A61H 2205/081 ・・Back
A61H 2205/082 ・・Breasts
A61H 2205/083 ・・Abdomen
A61H 2205/084 ・・Chest
A61H 2205/085 ・・Crotch
A61H 2205/086 ・・Buttocks
A61H 2205/087 ・・Genitals
A61H 2205/088 ・・Hip
A61H 2205/10 ・Leg
A61H 2205/102 ・・Knee
A61H 2205/104 ・・・Patella
A61H 2205/106 ・・for the lower legs
A61H 2205/108 ・・for the upper legs
A61H 2205/12 ・Feet
A61H 2205/125 ・・Foot reflex zones
A61H 2207/00 Anti-cellulite devices
A61H 2209/00 Devices for avoiding blood stagnation, e.g. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) devices
A61H 2230/00 Measuring physical parameters of the user
A61H 2230/04 ・Heartbeat characteristics, e.g. E.G.C., blood pressure modulation
A61H 2230/045 ・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/06 ・・Heartbeat rate
A61H 2230/065 ・・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/08 ・Other bio-electrical signals
A61H 2230/085 ・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/10 ・・Electroencephalographic signals
A61H 2230/105 ・・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/20 ・Blood composition characteristics
A61H 2230/201 ・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/202 ・・Glucose
A61H 2230/203 ・・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/205 ・・partial CO2-value
A61H 2230/206 ・・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/207 ・・partial O2-value
A61H 2230/208 ・・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/25 ・Blood flowrate, e.g. by Doppler effect
A61H 2230/255 ・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/30 ・Blood pressure (A61H 2230/04 takes precedence)
A61H 2230/305 ・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus (A61H 2230/045 takes precedence)
A61H 2230/40 ・Respiratory characteristics
A61H 2230/405 ・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/42 ・・Rate
A61H 2230/425 ・・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/50 ・Temperature
A61H 2230/505 ・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/60 ・Muscle strain, i.e. measured on the user, e.g. Electromyography (EMG)
A61H 2230/605 ・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/62 ・Posture
A61H 2230/625 ・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/65 ・Impedance, e.g. skin conductivity, capacitance
A61H 2230/655 ・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/70 ・Body fat
A61H 2230/705 ・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/80 ・Weight
A61H 2230/805 ・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/82 ・Height, e.g. length
A61H 2230/825 ・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
A61H 2230/85 ・Contour of the body
A61H 2230/855 ・・used as a control parameter for the apparatus
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