METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A THERAPEUTIC DEVICE

摘要

Apparatus and methods according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise a treatment device configured for localized application of temperature treatment to aid in the therapeutic treatment of hemorrhoid disease. In one embodiment, the treatment device may comprise a body suitably configured to be placed directly against an external portion of an intergluteal space proximate to an anal verge of a user to allow localized exchange of heat energy between the external portion of the intergluteal space and composition disposed within a cavity of the body. In one embodiment, the body may be configured to be retained in position against the treatment area during use and to decrease a possibility of being inadvertently displaced after being positioned for use.

主权项

1. A therapeutic device for application to an external portion of an intergluteal space proximate an anal verge of a user:
a body having a cavity defined by:
a first end portion;a second end portion;a pair of opposing pressure surfaces extending between the first end portion and the second end portion comprising:
a first pressure surface having a first external surface area; anda second pressure surface having a second external surface area;a pair of opposing treatment surfaces each extending between the first end portion and the second end portion and engaging the pair of opposing pressure surfaces, wherein:
the first external surface area of the first pressure surface is configured to engage an external skin surface portion of a first buttock such that substantially all of the first external surface area of the first pressure surface is in contact with the first buttock;the second external surface area of the second pressure surface is configured to engage an external skin surface portion of an opposing second buttock. such that substantially all of the second external surface area of the second pressure surface is in contact with the opposing second buttock; andthe first and second pressure surfaces are configured to:
retain the body in position against the first buttock and the opposing second buttock; andcause at least one of the pair of opposing treatment surfaces to engage an external skin surface at the external portion of the intergluteal space proximate to the anal verge; and a composition disposed within the cavity,