Patent ID: 6106491
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
A portable shaking device for inducing shaking in the body of a person through the foot for the treatment of symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, the shaking device comprising:a housing with a top;a support structure;a substantially planar foot support pad located above said top of said housing, said foot support pad being slidably connected to said support structure and being suitable for receiving and supporting the foot to induce shaking in the body;a motor rigidly connected to a support plate which support plate is slidably connected to said support structure;said motor being connected to said foot support pad by a linkage, aid motor and linkage being, suitable to reciprocate said foot support pad in a linear, horizontal back-and-forth motion;said motor and said support plate reciprocating in an opposite, complimentary motion with respect to said foot support pad to balance the motion of the foot support pad, and to reduce or eliminate vibration of the portable shaking device;whereby the shaking device provides a portable, readily positionable, and substantially vibration-free device for the treatment of the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.