Laurie A Sanders

US Patent:

20060190026, Aug 24, 2006

Filed:

Feb 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/065400

Inventors:

Laurie Sanders - Davie FL, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/00

US Classification:

606204000

Abstract:

An adjustable acupressure device is structured to apply pressure to a specific portion of a user's body, for example, the hegu point located between the user's thumb and forefinger. The device includes an attachment assembly having at least one placement indicator structured to permit accurate placement of the device by the user on his or her body. Further, the device includes a pressure assembly to allow the user to apply a preselected amount of pressure to the specific portion of the user's body. More in particular, the pressure assembly includes a pressure applicator structured to contact the specific point on the user's body when disposed in an operative position.