Patent ID: 6315743
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
An apparatus attachable to a user's head to aid in providing relief of headaches, the apparatus comprising:a substantially C-shaped frame configured to fit the user's head, said frame consisting essentially of first, second and third threaded receiving holes within a semi-rigid material;a first head contact assembly coupled to said frame by a portion of said first head contact assembly being received in said first receiving hole and positioned for substantial alignment with the left temple area of the user, said first head contact assembly configured to impart a substantially constant force to the user's left temple area, said first head contact assembly comprising a threaded screw portion having an inner end removably coupled to a pressure pad base and an outer end integrally coupled to a pressure control knob;a second head contact assembly coupled to said frame by a portion of said second head contact assembly being received in said third receiving hole and positioned for substantial alignment with the right temple area of said user, said second head contact assembly configured to impart a substantially constant force to the user's right temple area, said second head contact assembly comprising a threaded screw portion having an inner end removably coupled to a pressure pad base and an outer end integrally coupled to a pressure control knob; and,a height adjustment device coupled to said frame at a midpoint of said frame by a portion of said height adjustment device being received in said second receiving hole, said height adjustment device configured to adjust the alignment of said first and second contact head assemblies relative to the user's head, said height adjustment device comprising a threaded screw portion having an inner end removably coupled to a pressure pad base and an outer end integrally coupled to a pressure control pad.