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The present invention involves an apparatus for stimulating skin tissue of a nonambulatory individual in a wheelchair or other mobile apparatus. The pouch of the present invention contains a fluid medium which is connected to an agitator which generates turbulence and disturbances within the fluid m

The present invention involves an apparatus for stimulating skin tissue of a nonambulatory individual in a wheelchair or other mobile apparatus. The pouch of the present invention contains a fluid medium which is connected to an agitator which generates turbulence and disturbances within the fluid medium. For example, a vibrator may be placed adjacent to the pouch and vibrate the fluid medium. These motions are transmitted through the fluid medium to stimulate the skin and underlying tissue which is resting on the pouch. The pouch may be connected to the support bars of a wheelchair, or have arms to extend around and attach to a chair seat in a scooter. A pocket of the pouch serves to hold the agitator in contact with the fluid, e.g., water, so that the fluid is adequately turbulated and disturbed to have a stimulating effect on the body tissue.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A pouch assembly for attaching to a mobile device which supports a nonambulatory individual on a support surface which the individual rests upon, said pouch assemble comprising:means for defining an internal cavity containing a fluid medium, said defining means including

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A pouch assembly for attaching to a mobile device which supports a nonambulatory individual on a support surface which the individual rests upon, said pouch assemble comprising:means for defining an internal cavity containing a fluid medium, said defining means including said support surface, said defining means including edges with grommets for attaching to a frame of the mobile device,said pouch assembly including a pocket; andmeans for agitating the fluid medium in said internal cavity, said agitating means disposed in said pocket and oriented against said internal cavity whereby skin tissue of the individual on said support surface is stimulated to thereby deter the formation of skin sores.