IPPLICATOR Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: ipplicator may be used for treatment, rehabilitation and accelerated recovery of physical strength and normal psychological state by method of acupuncture. Ipplicator has flexible base capable of fitting the body closely and alternating needle-shaped elements with blunted and sharp ends of similar or different height secured on base surface. Base is provided with elastic-deformation surface shaped as porolon rug. Needle elements are made as pins secured separately and capable of interdeflection in case of base surface deformation. Needle elements are made in the form of plastic pins glued or welded on sheet-like rubber backing glued on rug. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency of treatment. 3 cl, 3 dwg