Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to the field of mechanoceptive stimulation and more particularly, the present invention relates to the devise for sensory stimulation in the form of vibration at the motor points. The device provides vibration to patients those require sensory integration therapy in Upper limb.

BACKGROUND FOR THE INVENTION:
[002] The following discussion of the background to the invention is intended to facilitate an understanding of the present invention. However, it should be appreciated that the discussion is not an acknowledgment or admission that any of the material referred to was published, known, or part of the common general knowledge in any jurisdiction as of the priority date of the application. The details provided herein the background if belongs to any publication is taken only as a reference for describing the problems, in general terminologies or principles or both of science and technology in the associated prior art.
[003] The present practices uses manual intervention using soft brush for light touch and for vibration, generally it is done by hand. This practice is only limited to few minutes and continuous intervention cannot be provided manually. The manual intervention also depends on therapist skill, few practioner provide vibration by hand. Sensory intervention is required sometimes thrice a day or even more and in some cases the care giver may forget to do intervention as advised by physiotherapist.
[004] In light of the foregoing, there is a need for the mechanoceptive gloves for vibratory stimulation in upper limb that overcomes problems prevalent in the prior art.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
[005] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows.
[006] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantage of the manual intervention for vibratory stimulation in upper limb.
[007] An object of the present invention is to provide the devise for upper limb rehabilitation in “Stroke patient”, “ Spinal cord injury patient “ and such patients who require sensory integration therapy in High dependency unit or in ICU where continuous intervention is required, at that time the present invention may become very useful.
[008] Another object of the present invention is that it prevents the chance of cross infection in ICU as each patient can have their own upper limb socks.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[009] There are several cases in ward and in OPD also where patient require aggressive sensory integration therapy in upper limb so that they develop some tone and further physiotherapy rehabilitation can be progresses. Since patient is either flaccid, having grade 1 strength (according to Manual Muscle Testing – MMT), sensory deprived, in such cases further progression becomes difficult in both adult and pediatric conditions. In such condition, the current invention may provide continuous vibratory stimulus (sensory input) at regular interval (to prevent habituation) in upper limb and help such patients to develop tone. After the tone develops, there are various approaches available through which a physiotherapist can progress further.
[010] The current invention can be used in combination therapy for grade 2 or 3 MMT patients also. Such patient is asked to perform movement when they are getting sensory input. This helps in neuro-plasticity and progression may become easily.
[011] The current invention can be useful for patients of upper limb co-ordination problem. They can be assisted to perform movement by therapist when they get sensory input through vibration from the current invention.
[012] Specification of vibrator and its parts: Motor speed : 12,000 RPM, Voltage : 6 volt, Material : Metal, item weight : 0.05 Kg, Outer diameter : 10 mm, Thickness : 3 mm, Rated voltage : 1 to 6 volt, current : 66 mA , Battery : 12 volt.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS:
[013] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in the context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
[014] Fig 1: Front hand gloves;
[015] Fig 2: Back hand gloves;
[016] Fig 3: Front forearm gloves;
[017] Fig 4: Back forearm gloves;
[018] Fig 5: Front arm gloves;
[019] Fig 6: Back arm gloves;
[020] Fig 7: Description of Parts of Invention with legends; and
[021] Fig 8: Description of Parts of Invention with legends

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS:
[022] While the present invention is described herein by way of example using embodiments and illustrative drawings, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments of drawing or drawings described and are not intended to represent the scale of the various components. Further, some components that may form a part of the invention may not be illustrated in certain figures, for ease of illustration, and such omissions do not limit the embodiments outlined in any way. It should be understood that the drawings and the detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claim.
[023] As used throughout this description, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e. meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense, (i.e. meaning must). Further, the words "a" or "an" mean "at least one” and the word “plurality” means “one or more” unless otherwise mentioned. Furthermore, the terminology and phraseology used herein are solely used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as limiting in scope. Language such as "including," "comprising," "having," "containing," or "involving," and variations thereof, is intended to be broad and encompass the subject matter listed thereafter, equivalents, and additional subject matter not recited, and is not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers, or steps. Likewise, the term "comprising" is considered synonymous with the terms "including" or "containing" for applicable legal purposes. Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles, and the like are included in the specification solely for the purpose of providing a context for the present invention. It is not suggested or represented that any or all these matters form part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the present invention.
[024] In this disclosure, whenever a composition or an element or a group of elements is preceded with the transitional phrase “comprising”, it is understood that we also contemplate the same composition, element, or group of elements with transitional phrases “consisting of”, “consisting”, “selected from the group of consisting of, “including”, or “is” preceding the recitation of the composition, element or group of elements and vice versa.
[025] The present invention is described hereinafter by various embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein reference numerals used in the accompanying drawing correspond to the like elements throughout the description. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein. Rather, the embodiment is provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In the following detailed description, numeric values and ranges are provided for various aspects of the implementations described. These values and ranges are to be treated as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims. In addition, several materials are identified as suitable for various facets of the implementations. These materials are to be treated as exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
[026] There are several cases in ward and in OPD also where patient require aggressive sensory integration therapy in upper limb so that they develop some tone and further physiotherapy rehabilitation can be progresses. Since patient is either flaccid, having grade 1 strength (according to Manual Muscle Testing – MMT), sensory deprived, in such cases further progression becomes difficult in both adult and pediatric conditions. In such condition, the current invention may provide continuous vibratory stimulus (sensory input) at regular interval (to prevent habituation) in upper limb and help such patients to develop tone. After the tone develops, there are various approaches available through which a physiotherapist can progress further.
[027] The current invention can be used in combination therapy for grade 2 or 3 MMT patients also. Such patient is asked to perform movement when they are getting sensory input. This helps in neuro-plasticity and progression may become easily.
[028] The current invention can be useful for patients of upper limb co-ordination problem. They can be assisted to perform movement by therapist when they get sensory input through vibration from the current invention.
[029] Specification of vibrator and its parts: Motor speed : 12,000 RPM, Voltage : 6 volt, Material : Metal, item weight : 0.05 Kg, Outer diameter : 10 mm, Thickness : 3 mm, Rated voltage : 1 to 6 volt, current : 66 mA , Battery : 12 volt.
[030] Fig 1 provides:
- 1 a) Abductor pollicis brevis: It is an abductor of the thumb present in the Thenar eminences which is helpful in hand function.
- 1 b) Lumbrical: They are small muscles located in the palm of the hand and are essential muscle for fine and precise motor grip.
- 1 c) Abductor digiti minimi: it is a Hypo-thenar muscle acting on little finger which helps in precise hand function.
- (2) Wires connecting vibrators with adaptor
- (3) DC adaptor
[031] Figure 2 provides:
- 1 a) Interossei: it is an important muscle in dorsal part of between the metacarpal and are prime adductor and abductors of fingers help in flexion and extension of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and Interphalangeal joint (IP).
- 1b) Abductor pollicis longus: it helps in abducting the thumb and stablize the carple bones and a wrist flexor.
- 1c) Extensor pollicis longus: It is an extensor of thumb, stabilizing and facilitating movement of thumbs.
- (2) Wires connecting vibrators with adaptor
- (3) DC adaptor
[032] Fig 3: Front forearm gloves
- 1 a) Flexor pollicis longus: It is a muscle of volar compartment of forearm that flexes the thumb, interphalangeal (IP) and metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint and helpful in hand functions.
- 1 b) Brachioradialis: it is a forearm muscle which helps in forearm flexion, pronation and Supination.
- 1 c) Flexor digitorum superficialis: It is a long muscle in the forearm which flexes the fingers; its main action is to flex the proximal IP joint of the middle phalanges.
- 1 d) Pronator teres: long muscle of the forearm that rotates the hand from supinated position to the pronated position, it also helps in elbow flexion.
- (2) Wires connecting vibrators with adaptor
- (3) DC adaptor
[033] Fig 4: Back forearm gloves
- 1 a) Extensor pollicis longus : It is an extensor of thumb stabilizing and facilitating movement of thumbs.
- 1 b ) Extensor digiti minimi : It is a two joint muscle extending two joints, which is wrist extension and little finger.
- 1 c) Extensor digitorum: Muscle of the dorsal forearm, extends four medial fingers at MCP and IP joints. It also plays role in wrist extension
- (2) Wires connecting vibrators with adaptor
- (3) DC adaptor
[034] Fig 5: Front arm gloves
- 1 a) Biceps: Muscle present in front of arm, which is a main elbow flexor and key muscle in most of the upper limb ADL activities.
- 1 b) Brachials: Muscle present in upper arm is a pure flexor of the forearm at the elbow.
- (2) Wires connecting vibrators with adaptor
- (3) DC adaptor

[035] Fig 6: Back arm gloves
- 1) Triceps: It is present on the back of the arm, extends the forearm at elbow joint and works as antagonist to the action of biceps brachii.
- (2) Wires connecting vibrators with adaptor
- (3) DC adaptor
[036] Fig 7: Description of Parts of Invention with legends
- (1) Vibrators
- (4) Cloth pocket for vibrator
- (5) Thread Stitching
[037] Fig 8: Description of Parts of Invention with legends
- (1) Vibrators
- (2) Wires connecting vibrators with adaptor
- (4) Cloth pocket for vibrator
[038] The present invention provides the following advantages.
- The current invention can be moved easily from one position to another as required.
- The current invention can be used according to patient requirement.
- All the gloves (Hand glove, Forearm glove, Arm glove) are unique in nature and not interchangeable as the location of vibrator is precise.
- The current invention can be manufactured at a reasonable cost.
- The current invention will be extremely durable.
- Placement of vibrator in the current invention are precisely placed with the knowledge of Anatomy for the given body parts.
- The current invention is patient friendly and structurally adaptive for all the three gloves.
- All the gloves have precise motor points targeting effective sensory stimulation.
- Wide range of conditions varying from sports rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neurogenic rehabilitation, geriatric condition, pediatric condition such as Flaccid CP, Co-ordination problem can be managed through these gloves.
- The current invention is totally safe and shock proof.
- The current invention can be used in whole body for various dermatomes, myotomes, spinal nerves, vertebras using the same principal for various conditions.
- The specification of the vibrator and its parts can be modified if required
[039] The disclosure has been described with reference to the accompanying embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein.
[040] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully revealed the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the scope of the embodiments as described herein.
, Claims:1) A mechanoceptive gloves for vibratory stimulation in upper limb, the gloves comprise:
- a plurality of vibrators (2) mounted at various strategic nodes; and
- a DC adaptor (3).
2) The gloves as claimed in claim 1, wherein gloves comprise a Cloth (4) pocket for vibrator.
3) The gloves as claimed in claim 1, wherein gloves comprise a Thread Stitching (5).
4) The gloves as claimed in claim 1, wherein wires (2) connecting vibrators with adaptor.
5) The gloves as claimed in claim 1, wherein nodes comprise:
- 1 a) Abductor pollicis brevis;
- 1 b) Lumbrical; and
- 1 c) Abductor digiti minimi.
6) The gloves as claimed in claim 1, wherein nodes comprise:
- 1a) Interossei;
- 1b) Abductor pollicis longus; and
- 1c) Extensor pollicis longus.
7) The gloves as claimed in claim 1, wherein nodes comprise:
- 1 a) Flexor pollicis longus;
- 1 b) Brachioradialis;
- 1 c ) Flexor digitorum superficialis; and
- 1 d) Pronator teres.
8) The gloves as claimed in claim 1, wherein nodes comprise:
- 1 a) Extensor pollicis longus;
- 1 b ) Extensor digiti minimi; and
- 1 c) Extensor digitorum.
9) The gloves as claimed in claim 1, wherein nodes comprise:
- 1 a) Biceps; and
- 1 b) Brachials.
10) The gloves as claimed in claim 1, wherein nodes comprise:
- 1) Triceps