PORTABLE VACUUM-TYPE MASSAGING APPARATUS Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: medical equipment. SUBSTANCE: massaging apparatus has replaceable vacuum nozzles connected by flexible pipes through pneumatic valve and receiver to vacuumizing system output comprising vacuum unit with electric drive, as well as pressure sensor and electrically controlled normally closed vacuum relief valve, which are connected to receiver. Massaging apparatus is equipped with electronic control unit having microprocessor, outside device for inputting amplitude and time characteristics of vacuum massaging procedure and visual indication system. Massaging apparatus is further equipped with electrically controlled normally closed vacuum extent regulator used during massaging procedure and located between vacuum unit and receiver. Electronic control unit is additionally equipped with permanent memory including set of standard programs. Outside device is provided with key system for selecting amplitude and time characteristics of vacuum massaging procedure. Visual indication system is furnished with multiple function display indicator. Said apparatus is used as physiotherapeutic decompression massaging device. EFFECT: increased efficiency and provision for treating characteristic diseases in automatic mode, as well as for controlling and regulating operating modes without switching off massaging apparatus. 5 cl, 4 dwg