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Acupuncture treatment device and methods of use

US6458146B1 · kind B1 · utility

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44Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 2000
Grant dateOct 1, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 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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