Patent Abstract:
an apparatus for delivering decompressive energy to soft tissues to stimulate cellular expansion through deep penetration of said applied decompressive energy to said soft tissues to stimulate a predetermined reaction to application of said decompressive energy comprising a vessel having an open end and adapted to encompass the soft tissue to be stimulated . a source of decompressive energy in communication with said vessel and a flexible mass affixed to said open end of said vessel to absorb the pressure exerted by delivery of said decompressive energy to said soft tissue , thereby acting as a seal and force diffuser between said vessel and the soft tissue adjacent the periphery of said vessel .

Detailed Description:
in present application , the following preceding terms are defined accordingly : a cell is defined as the individual unit that makes up all of the tissues of the body . all living things are made up of one or more cells . tissue is defined as a group of similar cells from an animal or mammal united to perform a specific function . soft tissue is defined as tissue that is not bone . as defined herein , tissue or soft tissue may include organs . vacuum is defined as the condition of rarefaction , or reduction of pressure below that of the atmosphere , in a vessel , tissue or a cell . this action of creating a vacuum creates a state of energy exchange in what is known as decompressive energy . a state of stable vacuum contains potential decompressive energy . that potential is released , generated , delivered and / or manufactured when it acts on or interacts with other matter in its realm of influence and interaction . cancer is a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide ( mitosis ) without control . cancer cells can invade nearby tissues and spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of the body ( metastasis ). cancer cells also avoid natural cell death ( apoptosis ). the vascular system is defined as the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems collectively , of a mammal or animal ; also referred to as the circulatory system . pharmacological is a therapy regimen that relies on drugs or includes drugs . referring now to the drawings , wherein like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the several views , fig1 is a schematic view of the dynamic load diffusion platform and seal of the present art . as shown by fig1 , the present invention functions to allow a safe interface with living tissue while allowing application of dynamic energies to living tissues through application of vacuum . the method and apparatus of the present invention as disclosed herein allows energy to be , but not limited to being , absorbed , burned up , utilized , transferred , redirected , divided , equalized , balanced , stabilized , minimized , transformed , disseminated , channeled , combined , limited , misdirected , vectored , controlled as in the directional flow of stress forces . the present invention also allows for changes in individual characteristics of the load energy being developed between the contact areas of the living tissue and the various forms of decompression chambers or vessels as shown in the following fig2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 11 , 13 , 14 and 16 . in the presence of vacuum and decompression , living tissues reacts in an exponential manner to vacuum energy , thus expanding and stressing the very biological structures that hold the cells and cellular matter together , as illustrated by fig2 . during the decompression process , the normal cell 40 and its membrane are temporarily expanded , stretched and thinned , 41 and 42 , by the process of deep penetrating decompression due to and dependent upon the amount of vacuum in the particular chamber being used as shown in fig2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 11 , 12 , 14 and 16 . because the amount of dynamic energy present and delivered by the chambers shown in fig2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 and 16 is directly related to the shape , design and volume of the vessel &# 39 ; s chambers , the amount of penetrating energy being delivered to the tissue is thus directly related to these same values . it is the stress load placed on the tissue that stimulates certain immune system , as well a given biological responses , not only at a cellular level but also at the atomic levels . during and after this process there appears to be a communication of some type , probably electromagnetic , that senses the change and acts in a way to communicate between the biological systems within the body itself , to indicate and / or direct a growth and / or repair response . during this application process the increase in blood flow , its nutrients and oxygen levels have been shown to increase in excess of three - hundred percent ( 300 %). the tissue at the cellular level responds to the increased blood flow , stress and communication processes to determine a proper response , i . e . growth , repair , strengthening , increase in flexibility , regeneration , histogenesis and so on . there is no single response which does not also involve some stimulation of the other responses . thus , in order for the deep penetration of decompressive energy to properly expand tissue , its force has to be directed , accelerated , controlled and regulated . the dynamic nature of vacuum applied decompressive energy and its consequential outcome of developing stresses and loads associated with this type of dynamic action and interaction thus creates a healthy cellular response 44 in healthy tissues and cells 40 . it is the objective of each element , design and embodiment as set forth in this application to support this combination of responses . the design criteria of this invention is to include , but is not be limited to , the dynamic action of decompression on living tissues which is well documented , as is also the fragileness and delicateness of living tissues . it is also well known that the brittleness and harshness of crushing forces , along with elastic and inelastic stress , linear and non - linear stresses , live and dead loads , tear , shear and all things of the physical universe are made up of energy . this energy is given specific names due to their individual characteristics of travel , transfer and exchange . this advanced design takes into consideration the dynamic nature of energy and can virtually and instantly handle and transfer energies action upon and in connection with the dynamic load diffusion seal . computer modeling indicating the significant difference between load distribution and load diffusion has previously been completed as illustrated by the results found at fig1 . load diffusion allows for the virtually instantaneous and dynamic response to a plurality of static , dynamic and radial type energy forces at one time . in load distribution , stress concentrations arise from any abrupt change in the geometry of a specimen under loading . as a result , the stress distribution is not uniform throughout a cross section . see astronautic structures manual ( ω - line ), nasa msfc ( marshall space flight . center ), 1975 . the load diffusion platform and seal of the present invention eliminates stress concentrations by a virtual instantaneous balancing act that combines the actions of fluidic energy transfer and static load transfer with the mechanical action of compressibility , elasticity and static distributions . this is accomplished as indicated in fig1 by the combination of the five elements shown therein including the chamber mating section with dynamic energy transfer collar 3 , the opposing surface contact area 27 , elastic load diffusion seal 1 , fluid filled chamber 11 and the vacuum vessel 2 wall . these elements work together to provide the necessary productivity and synergy required to produce the load diffusion for application to treatment of tissues for various ailments such as cancer , peripheral vascular disease and other circulatory diseases . as shown in fig1 , dynamic live loads diagonally 108 , dynamic live loads vertically 109 and dynamic live loads longitudinal 110 ( hereinafter load energy vectors ) are applied to dynamic fluid filled load diffusion seal 1 ( hereinafter load diffusion seal ) which absorbs burns up , utilizes , transfers , redirects , divides , equalizes , balances , stabilizes , minimizes , transforms , disseminates , channels , combines , limits , misdirects , vectorizes , meters , compensates , and changes directional flow of stress forces and even changes individual characteristics of the load energy . once the load diffusion seal 1 is loaded with stress energy , it then directs the energy instantaneously to the mating area known as the opposing surface contact area 27 . the opposing surface contact area 27 is a critical part of the pathway to load diffusion , as it acts as footed flanges . to be generally optimal , it should be at least one - fourth the diameter of the load diffusion seal 1 and placed at the lateral centerline of said periphery to incoming load energy vectors 108 , 109 and 110 . though less or more than one - quarter opposing surface contact area 27 “ arcuate configuration ” may be used , it is thought that the one - quarter measurement requirement is a good median line for optimal energy transfer . the opposing surface contact area 27 must be partially and / or wholly positively bonded to load diffusion seal 1 as to allow for the best possible energy transfer pathway and have an arcuate configuration that matches the arc of the load diffusion seal &# 39 ; s 1 surface . to maximize the energy transfer placed upon load diffusion seal 1 by load energy vectors 108 , 109 and 110 it is critical that they are transmitted in a fluid - like action , thus the load diffusion seal 1 must be fluid filled . this fluid - like action is not unlike water or air , always seeking equilibrium automatically . this auto response or equilibrium seeking attribute reduces the shear , tear , and crushing forces applied to tissues while continuously maintaining an airtight seal with the supporting or surrounding tissues . therefore , this seal design is synergistic in that the greater the vacuum inside the vacuum vessel 2 , the more positive the sealing capabilities of the load diffusion seal 1 . the load forces or load energy vectors represented by 108 , 109 and 110 are transmitted in a fluid - like action and directed and distributed in such a manner and in somewhat a radial direction . fig1 illustrates that the load energy vectors 108 , 109 and 110 are reduced in amount as the load diffusion seal 1 is compressed . this reduction in force or energy is due to the resistance to compression provided by the elasticity of the seal material and its inner fluid filled center . this dual action resists compression , thus utilizing or dissipating or diffusing even more of the energy or force being delivered by load energy vectors 108 , 109 and 110 . this energy , once it has sufficiently loaded the load diffusion seal 1 and directed through to the opposing surface contact area 27 , is now delivered and directed to the fixed and solid materials that make up the rest of the device . this energy is distributed in a radial type lateral action as shown as illustrated in fig1 at elements 4 , 5 , 6 , 111 and 112 . due to the nature of the design , the loaded energy then follows the direction of least resistance and follows the pathway to the vacuum vessels 2 wall for distribution of the energy to the rest of the device and away from the supporting tissues of the user . each time the energy meets resistance , a portion of energy is utilized or dissipated ( or diffused ), thus reducing the total amount of energy being transmitted . it is important to note that this happens in a fluid and continuous manners and works with a synergy that is unique to this invention . the mating for the vacuum vessel 2 wall and the dynamic energy transfer collar 3 is accomplished by the positively affixed chamber mating section with the dynamic energy transfer collar 28 . this mating provides for a continuous and dynamic energy flow through it , as if it were a solid and homogenous material , and also automatically acts like an extension to the surface contact area 27 of the load diffusion seals 1 mating with the dynamic energy transfer collar 3 . the significance of this feature is to increase the contact area while under loads . element 7 in fig1 is a reduction in mass of the dynamic energy transfer collar 3 and allows a smooth finished transition on the top side of dynamic energy transfer collar 3 . fig2 provides a view of a portable lower extremity decompression device and chamber assembly 10 . this embodiment of the device is a portable lower extremity decompression device and chamber assembly 10 which is made up of a vacuum vessel 2 designed in such a way as to allow the human foot to fit comfortably inside and at the same time to be strong enough to handle a large amount of vacuum pressure without imploding . the visual inspection section of the portable lower extremity decompression device and chamber assembly 10 ( also referred to as assembly ) is the transparent vacuum vessel 8 , which allows the doctor or user to view the area that is being treated . the transparent vacuum vessel 8 is topped with a bi - directional check vacuum valve 9 used to evacuate the atmosphere inside the vacuum vessel 2 or assembly 10 . on top of the portable lower extremity decompression device and chamber assembly 10 is the human or user interface element called the dynamic energy transfer collar 3 , which contains the load diffusion seal 1 . this unit is designed to provide a non - invasive way to stimulate the vascular and neurological functions and enhance oxygenation of the extremity being treated by the portable lower extremity decompression device and chamber assembly 10 . fig3 is a view of vessel for treating the hand and forearm areas . this device embodiment is of a portable upper extremity decompression device and chamber assembly 13 which is made up of a vacuum vessel 2 designed in such a way as to allow the arm and hand to fit comfortably inside and at the same time to be strong enough to handle a large amount of vacuum pressure without imploding . the visual inspection section of the portable upper extremity decompression device and chamber assembly 13 is the transparent vacuum vessel 8 , which allows the doctor or user to view the area that is being treated . the transparent vacuum vessel 8 is topped with a bi - directional check vacuum valve 9 used to evacuate the atmosphere inside the vacuum vessel 2 or portable upper extremity decompression device and chamber assembly 13 . on top of the portable upper extremity decompression device and chamber assembly 13 is the human or user interface element called the dynamic energy transfer collar 3 , which contains the load diffusion seal 1 . this unit is designed to provide a non - invasive way to stimulate the vascular and neurological functions and enhance oxygenation of the extremity being treated by the portable upper extremity decompression device and chamber assembly 13 . fig4 provides a view of a vessel for treating the hand and palm areas . this device embodiment is of a portable mitten style decompression device and chamber assembly 49 which is made up of a transparent vacuum vessel mitten style embodiment 18 designed in such a way as to allow the palm of the hand and fingers only to fit comfortably inside the vessel and at the same time to be strong enough to handle a large amount of vacuum pressure without imploding . the transparent vacuum vessel mitten style embodiment 18 which allows the doctor or user to view the area that is being treated and is topped with a bi - directional check vacuum valve 9 used to evacuate the atmosphere inside the portable mitten style decompression device and chamber assembly 49 . the human or user interface element of portable mitten style decompression device and chamber assembly 49 is called the dynamic energy transfer collar mitten style embodiment 12 , which contains the load diffusion seal 14 . this unit is designed to provide a non - invasive way to stimulate the vascular and neurological functions and enhance oxygenation of the extremity being treated . fig5 is a view of a vessel and apparatus for treating the hand and figure joints areas . this device embodiment is of a transparent vacuum vessel individual digit style assembly 29 , which is made up of many individual interconnected vacuum vessels 2 . each vacuum vessel 2 is designed for the appropriate digit . the elements include the thumb decompression device and chamber assembly 15 , the index finger decompression device and chamber assembly 16 , middle finger decompression device and chamber assembly 17 , ring finger decompression device and chamber assembly 19 and the pinky finger decompression device and chamber assembly 20 . each individual assembly together form the total device embodiment known as the transparent vacuum vessel individual digit style assembly 29 and can be configured with or without all the individual devices installed . each assembly contains the basic units of assembly just like the rest of the embodiments of this invention . the transparent vacuum vessel individual digit style assembly 29 has a resting plate for the palm of the hand called the mounting and digit servicing platform 23 where all the individual digit assemblies are mounted via the finger device assembly manifold 21 , which as a option can have applied to the secondary transparent vacuum multiplier vessel 22 to increase the reactive state of decompression . fig6 and 7 illustrate the intended vascular development under vascir ™ decompressive therapy . fig6 provides a view of the blood vessel response to proper treatment . as illustrated in fig6 , there are three ( 3 ) stages of vascular tissue ( blood vessel ). illustration a of fig6 represents an average diseased untreated blood vessel or artery with narrowing and brittleness 33 . treatment with decompression energy can and does affect the value of health and effectiveness of said vessel . illustration b represents the same diseased untreated blood vessel or artery with narrowing and brittleness 33 and depicts how the diseased blood vessel or artery expands under decompression . note the blood vessel breakdown of wall and buildups and increases in flexibility and strength 37 . this type of expansion is known to cause the vessel to become more flexible , elastic and stronger as shown in illustration b wherein the diseased blood vessel or artery is becoming healthy , unrestricted and flexibility restored ( shown at element 37 ). after the proper treatment regime with decompressive forces , the artery becomes unrestricted , blood flow capacity is increased , and strength along with flexibility are also enhanced as illustrated in c at unrestricted blood flow and increased strength along with flexibility 38 . it is well known from the study of blood vessel aneurisms , that the weakness in the vessel wall will repair itself over time if the vessel does not first rupture . the theory presented is that the vessel senses or responds at the thinned or the stressed area and begins to repair itself or auto - generate tissue . it is believed that this invention enhances the body &# 39 ; s natural repairing mechanism . illustration a shows a diseased untreated blood vessel with arterial wall thinness 30 similar to the condition that may be found with a potential aneurism 30 vessel situation . during decompressive therapy , the gentle expansion or stress upon the vessel can stimulate the vessel to heal itself quicker and help to increase the cell wall thickness through auto - generation of tissue . furthermore , the slow expansion and contraction of the vessel walls is believed to allow the vessel to become more supple and , thus stronger . this results from the combination of both tissue growth stimulation and the breakdown of vessel wall build - up . plaque or vessel wall build - up is known to be inelastic or brittle , thus it cannot adhere to the vessel wall as the vessel wall expands . illustration b depicts how this might happen , with the diseased treated blood vessel or arterial wall thinness ( aneurism ) being strengthened 31 ; diseased treated blood vessel or arterial wall thinness ( aneurism ) being strengthened 31 ; diseased treated blood vessel or arterial wall thinness ( aneurism ) being progressively strengthened 32 ; diseased untreated blood vessel or artery with narrowing and brittleness 33 ; diseased blood vessel or artery with expansionism being applied and treated 34 ; diseased blood vessel or artery becoming healthy , unrestricted and flexibility restored 35 ; and , blood vessel with restrictive buildup and brittleness along with wall abnormality 36 . additionally , illustration b shows blood vessel breakdown of wall build - ups or scale and increases in flexibility and strength 37 . illustration c shows unrestricted blood flow and increased strength along with flexibility 38 . fig7 illustrates a sectional side view of the blood vessel or artery in various stages of treatment . in the illustration found at fig7 , a sectional side view of the blood vessel or artery with 0 % vascir ™ decompression therapy applied 65 is shown . as shown in this illustration , the blood vessel or artery is narrowed and mostly blocked 68 . the middle illustration shows that blood vessel or artery with 33 % vascir ™ decompression therapy applied is expanded or widened and now a blood vessel or artery that is widened and partially blocked 69 . finally , the bottom illustration shows a blood vessel or artery with 100 % vascir ™ decompression therapy applied 67 is now a blood vessel or artery fully expanded and has minimum blockage 79 , thereby improving and enhancing the condition of the tissue at both the micro - vascular and macro - vascular levels through improved artery or vessel condition , improved blood flow , and both cellular response and overall improved body health allowed by the preceding results . the apparatus may also be used with a pharmacological composition beneficial to increasing vascular elasticity and permeability by introducing the pharmacological compositions into said tissue in combination with the vacuum forces . this beneficial use of decompressive energy on the tissue to stimulate increased blood flow and cellular response may be further improved upon by introducing a pharmacological composition beneficial for healthy vascular angiogenesis and vasculogenesis into the tissue in combination with said decompressive energy . examples of such pharmacological compositions include , but not limited to those named , generally including the class of drugs known as peripheral vasodilators , anticoagulants , beta blockers , combined alpha and beta blockers , central alpha agonists , peripheral alpha - 1 blockers , angiotensin converting enzyme ( ace ) inhibitors , calcium channel blockers and fenoldopam and combinations thereof . use and delivery of these pharmacological compositions may be further improved if used in combination with nano - devices , including nano - shells and nanocells , for improved delivery and targeting of the pharmacological compositions to the treated tissues . fig8 provides an isometric view of the smart chip controlled vacuum charging system of the present invention . the smart chip system disclosed herein allows for automated operation and patient or user diagnosis . the smart chip and system disclosed herein for this device and devices are designed so that the attending physician can monitor the use of the vascir ™ decompressive therapy when the device is used both inside and outside the clinical setting . the smart chip controlled vacuum charging system &# 39 ; s smart chip 56 ( hereinafter smart chip ) will be programmed by the physician &# 39 ; s office via the main computer system for programming and reading external smart chips 61 ( hereinafter main computer system ), which in turn cannot only be used for medical diagnoses but can also be programmed through the smart ship 56 in combination with main computer system smart chip interface docking port 62 ( hereinafter docking port ) for downloading the physician &# 39 ; s prescription and / or protocols . once the smart chip 56 is programmed in docking port 62 , it is then removed by a staff member in the physician &# 39 ; s office and placed into the smart chip controlled vacuum charging system device assembly 51 . this will allow it to operate virtually autonomously as prescribed and programmed by said physician through main computer system human interface and input device 63 and the main computer system 61 for programming and reading of the smart chip 56 . the smart chip 56 has the ability to store not only the instructions for operation prescribed by the physician , but also records and controls the treatment device on / off and date , length of running time , amount of pressures used and solid or pulsated application of vascir ™ decompression energy . the smart chip 56 in combination with various sensors found on the device will record the oxygen levels via the oxygen sensor 102 , temperatures or thermal readings via the thermal sensor 104 , atmospheric water vapor content via the water sensor 103 and even monitor the inches and / or millimeters of vacuum pressure ( hg ) via the vacuum pressure sensor 101 before , during and after application . this collection information will be stored to the storage area for download to the physician &# 39 ; s main unit in the office or clinic on the users / patients next visit . the smart chip controlled vacuum charging system device assembly 51 consists of many different controls for human interfacing and operation . for example , the smart chip controlled vacuum charging system &# 39 ; s vacuum port 50 is the delivery port for the bi - directional check vacuum valve 9 . the smart chip controlled vacuum charging system device assembly 51 has several ways it can communicate with the user . the digital display is for visual communication between device and operator is the smart chip controlled vacuum charging system &# 39 ; s display screen 53 . an audio tone and / or tones and flashing lighted array all are used to communicate with the operator / patient . for security , the smart chip 56 utilizes a smart chip controlled vacuum charging system &# 39 ; s locking system 54 , to protect it from patient interference . the smart chip 56 may only be removed with a proper key used to unlock the chip from the smart chip controlled vacuum charging system device assembly 51 via the smart chip controlled vacuum charging system &# 39 ; s access door to smart chip compartment 55 . the smart chip controlled vacuum charging system device assembly 51 is a portable device and can be power from a smart chip controlled vacuum charging system &# 39 ; s external direct current ( dc ) source 59 or with its own smart chip controlled vacuum charging system &# 39 ; s dc battery power source 58 , which supplies power though the smart chip controlled vacuum charging system &# 39 ; s dc contacts 57 . mounted on the exterior of said smart chip controlled vacuum charging system device assembly 51 is a patient controlled smart chip controlled vacuum charging systems off button 60 for quick and easy termination of operation any time the patient so deems it for safety and security . fig9 provides an isometric view of the dynamic load diffusion platform and seal mating assembly 64 of the present invention . this figure illustrates that to work properly , the dynamic energy transfer collar 3 must be positively affixed to the vacuum vessel 2 wall via the chamber mating section with the dynamic energy transfer collar 28 and that the load diffusion seal 1 with its fluid filled chamber 11 must be positively affixed to the opposing surface contact area 27 of the dynamic energy transfer collar 3 . as shown , the combination of elements work together to create an airtight seal . fig1 provides an isometric view of the interlocking pressurized load diffusion seal for an interlocking collar for easy on and off application . interlocking pressurized dynamic fluid filled load diffusion seal right side 70 and left side 71 , respectively , are designed to allow for multiple segments and / or parts to fit together in such a way as to create an effective vacuum seal at each coupling area or joint while allowing multiple segments to be used together for “ size ” to the user . each interlocking pressurized dynamic fluid filled load diffusion seal male member 72 and interlocking pressurized dynamic fluid filled load diffusion seal female receiver 73 will allow for a fitting that creates an air and vacuum tight fit as illustrated with interlocking pressurized dynamic fluid filled load diffusion seal mating of male female left side 74 and right side 75 , respectively . the fitted ends may be made in such a way as to still allow for maximum compressibility and flexibility of the interlocking pressurized dynamic fluid filled load diffusion seal assembly 76 . the fluidity or communication of fluid - like properties is maintained via the interlocking seal to allow the combination of desired functional feature of sizing and the required load diffusion seal properties for inherent dynamic reaction and diffusion of the dynamic energies and forces applied . fig1 provides an isometric view of the treatment chamber for the entire lower half body necessary for deep artery treatment and enhancement via the present invention . half - body decompression treatment chamber assembly 80 is designed to stimulate and enhance the tissue of the lower half of the human body through decompressive energy . this embodiment allows dynamic vacuum energy to penetrate the body and cause the expansion of the tissues to enhance function and application of the body &# 39 ; s natural biological systems . the main components of the half - body decompression treatment chamber assembly 80 are the decompress treatment chamber lower half of chamber 81 , decompression treatment chamber transparent upper half of chamber 82 , decompression treatment top section of flexible sheet seal with zipper 83 , decompression treatment chamber left leg compartment 88 , decompression treatment chamber removable leg compartment divider 89 , decompression treatment chamber right leg compartment 91 and decompression treatment chamber compressible mating seal of the top and lower chambers 90 . these components come together to produce a vacuum tight assembly that has an open end that has attached to it flexible sheets that can wrap around the patient placed in the box and be zipped tight to form a vacuum - tight seal against the user of the device . the decompression treatment chamber top section of flexible sheet seal with zipper 83 is mated to decompression treatment chamber lower flexible sheet seal 84 with zipper , decompression treatment chamber lower flexible seal zipper 85 , decompression treatment chamber lower section of flexible seal rubber - like material 86 and decompression treatment chamber upper flexible seal zipper 87 . embedded in the decompression treatment chamber lower half of chamber 81 is a decompression treatment chamber padded resting area for the buttocks 92 . although not shown , the present invention may also be used in combination with hyperbaric oxygen patient treatment , such as taught by u . s . pat . no . 6 , 484 , 716 , which is incorporated by reference herein . a patient placed in the embodiment of fig1 may also separately or concurrently be subjected to hyperbaric oxygen treatment effectively loading the cardiovascular system with increased levels of oxygen via the respiratory system for improved delivery through tissue having reduced vascular capacity . fig1 is a graphical view of the decompressive energy gradient 137 . it attempts to represent the pattern of deliverable decompressive energy to the soft and / or permeable tissue 135 being treated . the energy being greatest on the application surface of the soft and / or permeable tissue 135 and diminishing as it deeply penetrates the depths of the soft and / or permeable tissue 135 . the units of measure are referred to herein as deu 133 ( decompressive energy unit ). this diagram of deu 133 and decompressive energy gradient 137 is a generalized visual representation of a snap shot in time . the decompressive energy gradient 137 is a dynamic event and the deus 133 will change depending on soft and / or permeable tissue 135 density , the level of decompressive energy in the vessel containing decompressive energy 136 , application time and a plurality of additional factors . fig1 is an isometric view of the dynamic energy and load action of the present invention . as shown , the user &# 39 ; s foot 25 has been placed inside the circulatory and neurological enhancement device for decompressive therapy . the user &# 39 ; s foot 25 rests on the bottom of transparent vacuum vessel 8 . at the top of the transparent vacuum vessel 8 has been placed the dynamic energy transfer collar 3 , which is engaged with the load diffusion seal 1 . the load diffusion seal 1 in combination with the dynamic energy transfer collar 3 are designed to “ fit ” around an upper portion of the user &# 39 ; s leg 26 and provide dynamic equalization of energy instantaneously through the fluid filled seal vessel contact points 96 and 97 upon application of the vacuum . at no time does the “ hard ” collar or vessel wall contact the user &# 39 ; s leg 26 or the user &# 39 ; s foot 25 . as can be visualized from this figure , as vacuum energy is applied through decompression , the right and left sides of the interior of vessel opposing forces , represented by opposing forces right side 93 and opposing forces left side 94 respectively , dynamically equalize in response to the application of vacuum and decompression of the interior of vessel that results in an upper ward pull of the transparent vacuum vessel 8 as represented by dynamic vertical energy 95 . repeated treatment of tissues , such as with the lower extremity unit shown at fig1 , will increase the health of the tissues and the vascular system of the tissue as indicated by vascular elasticity , vascular strength , vascular blood flow rates , tissue genesis , vascular density and / or vascular permeability . although not shown , the various embodiments of the present invention may also be used in combination with compressive means such as a compressive wrap comprised of elastic material to reduce edema , increase patient comfort , reduce discoloring of tissue and help facilitate achievement of greater vacuum pressures . other variations such as those taught in u . s . pat . nos . 6 , 893 , 409 ; 6 , 488 , 643 ; and 6 , 135 , 116 , and incorporated by reference herein , and may be used as those skilled in the arts will appreciate . fig1 is an isometric view of the dynamic action implantable decompression chamber 39 embodiment of the present invention . the dynamic action implantable decompression chamber 39 is one embodiment that can be used to enhance tissue deep inside the body . this device has the potential to open collapsed blood vessels or arteries 106 , stimulate neurological growth and expand any tissue that it encloses inside the transparent vacuum vessel 8 . the dynamic action implantable decompression chamber 39 is made up of a load diffusion seal 1 in combination with a transparent vacuum vessel 8 . a bi - directional check vacuum valve 9 is inserted into the transparent vacuum vessel 8 for control of vacuum . the load diffusion seal 1 at either end of the transparent vacuum vessel 8 interfaces with the blood vessel or artery 106 . the transparent vacuum vessel 8 is applied via a clamshell methodology along leak proof seam and joint 107 . these combined elements allow the embodiment to be implanted within the body and for the transparent vacuum vessel 8 to be connected via vacuum tubing to the outside of the user or patient &# 39 ; s body . it envisioned that this dynamic action implantable decompression chamber 39 could be made of materials that safely dissolve within the body so that extraction of the dynamic action implantable decompression chamber 39 after strengthening the blood vessel or artery 106 is not required . it is further envisioned that the dynamic action implantable decompression chamber 39 will be made of material that allows both or either x - rays and magnetic resonance imaging ( mri ) emissions through it without hiding the blood vessel or artery 106 tissue inside the dynamic action implantable decompression chamber 39 so the treatment regimen and progress can be monitored . u . s . patent applications having publication numbers 20050107870 and 20050079132 filed by wang et al . for a “ medical device with multiple coating layers ” and “ medical device with low magnetic susceptibility ” provide thorough examinations related to magnetic resonance imaging . fig1 is a graphic chart comparing dynamic load diffusion to static load distribution . this computer model simulation clearly establishes that in fact , the dynamic properties of load diffusion significantly reduce the stresses associated upon supporting and surrounding tissues engaged with the load diffusion seal 1 and thus outperform load distribution platforms and other cushioned applications as found in the prior art . fig1 is an isometric view of the double - chambered decompression device assembly 117 of the present invention . this embodiment of the present invention presents a double chambered decompression device assembly 117 that uses a double dome or chamber to multiply the amount of decompressive energy that may be applied to the living tissue . this embodiment utilizes a substantially similar load diffusion seal 1 in combination with a dynamic energy transfer collar 3 . additionally , a bi - directional check vacuum valve 9 has been installed in the external transparent vacuum vessel 114 . in this embodiment , an internal transparent vacuum vessel 115 having a bi - directional check vacuum valve 116 is placed inside of a specialized external transparent vacuum vessel 114 , which are engaged through the double chambered decompression device assembly 117 . the combination of two vacuum vessels , one inside of the other , with individual check valves engaged with tissue through load diffusion seals 1 protects the external supporting and surrounding tissue while allowing for localized and specialized deep tissue penetration through the large amount of vacuum that can be applied via two inter - deposed vacuum vessels . fig1 is an isometric view of the load diffusion seal 1 of the present invention . in this isometric view , the dynamic energy transfer collar 3 is shown in combination with the collar &# 39 ; s vessel mating groove 105 to opposing surface contact area 27 and the chamber mating section with the dynamic energy transfer collar 28 all mated positively together to load diffusion seal 1 which encases the fluid filled chamber 11 , thus creating the load diffusion seal assembly . fig1 pictorially illustrates the envisioned effects of vascir ™ decompression therapy on damaged neurological tissues . the nerve tissue damaged and without vascir ™ therapy 77 which is weak and diseased , and nerve tissue damaged and with vascir ™ therapy 78 which is healthy and stronger . fig1 presents an isometric view of a multi valve assembly 130 that may be used in conjunction with the present invention the purpose of which is to provide a combination check and relief valve which maintains vacuum while allowing the user to manually release the vacuum in the chamber for various purposes including comfort and / or emergency relief . the multi valve assembly 130 via multi valve threaded end 129 is engaged and connected with the vacuum vessel and vacuum tubing with pressure sensitivity for safety 131 . threaded end 129 and multi valve return spring retainer evacuation port 128 in combination with multi valve stop plate 127 cooperate together to provide a flow through pedestal for the multi valve assembly 130 . the multi valve assembly 130 allows evacuation of the transparent vacuum vessel 8 via cooperation of multi valve return ring 125 , multi valve check valve diaphragm 122 and multi valve check valve housing 123 when a pump is connected and provides suitable down decompression pressure ( vacuum ) to depress multi valve return spring 125 , which allows multi valve return spring retainer with evacuation nubs 126 to engage with multi valve dual purpose inlet exhaust ports evacuation ports 124 and disengage multi valve check valve diaphragm 122 from the multi valve check valve housing 123 . this allows air to be evacuated from the transparent vacuum vessel 8 . removal of the pump releases the pressure against the multi valve return spring 125 allowing disengagement of multi valve return spring retainer with evacuation nubs 126 and multi valve dual purpose inlet exhaust ports 124 , thereby sealing or closing the valve and holding vacuum in the transparent vacuum vessel 8 . to release the vacuum , application of force upon the multi - valve activation button with bleed 120 depresses multi valve return spring 125 which allows multi valve return spring retainer with evacuation nubs 126 to engage with multi valve dual purpose inlet exhaust ports 124 to disengage multi valve check valve diaphragm 122 from the multi valve check valve housing 123 to allow fluid or air to pass back through the multi valve assembly 130 and out vacuum tubing with pressure sensitivity for safety 131 . multi - valve o - ring 118 in cooperation with multi valve button sheath with cut out 119 cooperate with multi valve activation button with bleed 120 with multi valve activation button bleed off channel 121 to seal the multi valve assembly 130 during vacuum operation . fig2 illustrates how living cellular tissue reacts in the presence of vacuum energy . the expanding and stressing of the very biological structures that hold the cells and cellular matter together . during the decompression process , the normal healthy human cell without vacuum decompression applied 40 and its membrane are temporarily expanded , stretched and thinned , into normal healthy human cell with vacuum decompression applied 41 and normal healthy human cell with vacuum decompression fully applied with thin membrane 42 by the process of deep penetrating decompression , due to and dependent upon the amount of vacuum applied ( up to 30 inches of hg ) in the particular chamber being utilized and the result sought . the expected healthy responses are indicated by normal healthy human cell after treatment is oxygen enriched and vibrant 43 and normal healthy human cell after treatment with stronger membrane with more flexibility 44 of this illustration . as illustrated , the normal healthy human cell after treatment with stronger membrane with more flexibility 44 is thicker and more malleable and the normal healthy human cell after treatment is oxygen enriched and vibrant 43 is oxygenated and has an abundance of nutrients and life supporting blood . fig2 is an illustration of tissue having cancerous cells in combination with non - cancerous cells . normal healthy human cells without vacuum decompression applied 40 can and do sometimes surround or have incorporated within and / or around them cancer cells in otherwise healthy human without vacuum decompression applied 140 . these cancer cells in otherwise healthy human without vacuum decompression applied 140 can be cancerous and / or tumorous in nature . this illustration is a general representation of a cluster of cells . the cancer cells in otherwise healthy human without vacuum decompression applied 140 are surrounded by the normal healthy human cells without vacuum decompression applied 40 . in this state , the cells show initial signs of decompressive energy ( expanding ) being applied . fig2 is an illustration of tissues reacting to decompressive energy having cancer cells in otherwise healthy human with vacuum decompression being applied 141 in combination with normal healthy human cell with vacuum decompression being applied 41 . normal healthy human cell with vacuum decompression being applied 41 with their stronger membranes can accommodate these decompressive forces by enlarging and / or expanding in size . the cell membranes of healthy cells being stronger and more resilient are able to stretch , and become thinner without the cell membranes of the normal healthy human cell with vacuum decompression being applied 41 reaching the point of rupturing or breaking . cancer cells in otherwise healthy human with vacuum decompression being applied 141 , however , have a membrane that is thinner which results in a more dramatic response to the decompressive forces being applied to the cancer cells in otherwise healthy human with vacuum decompression being applied 141 . as illustrated in fig2 , continuing to apply decompressive energy to the cancer cells in otherwise healthy human with vacuum decompression being applied 143 , which have a membrane that is thinner and more responsive to the decompressive forces applied , results in rupture and destruction of the cancer cells in otherwise healthy human with vacuum decompression being applied 143 , while the stronger and more resilient membrane of the normal healthy human cell with vacuum decompression being applied 41 allows them to stretch and become thinner without reaching the point of breaking or rupturing . the method and apparatus herein may also be used with a pharmacological composition selected for membrane rupture of cancer cell in otherwise healthy human with vacuum decompression being applied 143 . one example of beneficial compositions is generally known as “ chemotherapy ,” which may include a combination of the following drugs cyclophosphamide , hydroxydaunorubicin ( also sometimes known as adriamycin or doxorubicin ) and vincristine . other pharmacological compositions beneficial to membrane rupture of cancer cell in otherwise healthy human with vacuum decompression being applied 143 may also be used in combination with decompressive energy . the application of decompressive energy to cancer cells in otherwise healthy human without vacuum decompression applied 140 effectively increases the permeability of the cancer cells in otherwise healthy human without vacuum decompression applied 140 membranes , increasing the efficacy of the cancer pharmacological composition thereby aiding in destruction of the cancer cells in otherwise healthy human without vacuum decompression applied 140 . use and delivery of these pharmacological compositions may be further improved if used in combination with nano - devices that rupture or are actuated when they come in to contact with or pass through the decompressive energy gradient 137 , thus delivering their pharmacological payload directly to the area needed to be treated . this improved delivery and targeting of the pharmacological compositions to the treated tissues is critical for effective treatment . as those skilled in the arts will appreciate , nano devices containing pharmacological compositions may also be introduced into the treated tissue directly or indirectly in one of the following four ( 4 ) ways , or through a combination of them including , intravenous ( iv ) infusion , by pill , by injection or shot , and / or through intrathecal and intraventricular injection . fig2 is another embodiment of fig2 to surround the patient &# 39 ; s foot . similar to fig2 , the dynamic energy transfer collar 3 is attached to the vacuum vessel 2 . this illustration also embodies the incorporation of the smart chip controlled vacuum charging system device assembly 51 for autonomous operation and fulfillment of the medical prescription on usage , and the transparent vacuum vessel 8 , allowing visual examination of the tissue being treated . fig2 is another embodiment of fig3 , a hand and upper extremity unit that encapsulates the patient &# 39 ; s upper extremity soft and / or permeable tissue 135 . the hand and upper extremity unit consists of the dynamic energy transfer collar 3 and the vacuum vessel 2 . this illustration also embodies the incorporation of the smart chip controlled vacuum charging system device assembly 51 for autonomous operation and fulfillment of the medical prescription on usage , and the transparent vacuum vessel 8 , allowing visual examination of the tissue being treated . the following references are also cited in support of the present application : 1 . hirsch a t , munnings f . intermittent claudication . physician sports med 1993 ; 21 ( 6 ). 2 . lindgarde f , jelnes r , b jorkman h , et al . conservative drug treatment in patients with moderately severe chronic occlusive peripheral arterial disease . circulation 1989 ; 80 : 1549 - 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