Relaxation device and method
US5242376A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0663
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A light emitting relaxation device and method for placing a subject in a relaxed state. The relaxation device includes a portable mask that has a flashing light source. When the mask is positioned on the subject's head a flashing light, have a preselected color, is emitted into the subject's eyes. The color is selected to increase beta endorphins in the bloodstream of the subject. The mask, preferably, is totally self-contained having built-in controls to set the speed, intensity and duration of the flashing light.
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