Acupuncture treatment device and methods of use
US6458146B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2205/067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an acupressure device for use on a selected skin surface portion of a human body. The device comprises a base sheet; one or more protrusions; a fastener; and an orienting margin, orienting constellation, orienting template or orienting protrusion, suitable to position the device on the selected skin surface. The invention also provides therapeutic methods comprising applying a devise of the invention to a human in need of therapy.
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