Patent ID: 6110080
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A new therapeutic headpiece for applying a mechanic load to an upper thoracic spine to achieve bone development comprising, in combination:a cap portion dimensioned for receiving a user's head therein, the cap portion including an open lower end for receiving the user's head and a curved upper portion for contouring to the user's head, the curved upper portion including a forward section, a rearward section, and a pair of opposed side sections;two pairs of tubular sleeves secured to each of the opposed side sections of the curved upper portion of the cap portion, the tubular sleeves being contoured to correspond with the curved upper portion and the head of the user, the tubular sleeves being latitudinally oriented, each of the tubular sleeves having open opposed ends, the open opposed ends for receiving generally tubular weights therethrough for positioning within the tubular sleeves;a pair of pockets disposed on the forward section and the rearward section of the curved upper portion of the cap portion, each of the pockets having an open upper end for receiving a weight therein, the open upper ends having a flap closably disposed thereover;a plurality of generally rectangular cover members, each of the cover members having an upper surface, a plurality of corners, and a lower surface being dimensioned for resting on the curved upper portion of the cap portion, the lower surface of each of the cover members being adapted for resting on the upper surface of another cover member, each of the upper surfaces of the cover members having a plurality of circularly arranged tubular sleeves thereon for receiving generally tubular weights therein;the upper portion of the cap portion having a plurality of first fasteners being coupled thereto towards the open lower end, each of the fasteners being positioned between a tubular sleeve and a pocket, wherein the first fasteners comprise snaps;each of the cover members having a plurality of second fasteners being positioned towards each corner of the cover members, the second fasteners coupling with the first fasteners of the cap portion, wherein the second fasteners comprise snaps;each of lower surfaces of the cover members having a plurality of third fasteners being positioned towards each corner of the cover members inwardly of the second fasteners; andeach of upper surfaces of the cover members having a plurality of fourth fasteners being positioned towards each corner of the cover members, the fourth fasteners of one cover member coupling with the third fasteners of another cover member, wherein the third and fourth fasteners comprise hooks and loops fasteners.