The present disclosure relates generally to a field of physiotherapy wearable apparatus. More specifically, it pertains to a simple and effective wearable apparatus to give treatment to patients without requiring any physical efforts from the physiotherapist.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding
the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is
prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or
implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Chest vibration is an essential component of chest physiotherapy which is given
by physiotherapists to mobilise the sticky and adherent mucus. Chest vibration helps in
airway clearance, maintaining oxygen saturation levels and helps in preventing pulmonary
complications which occur often after post- surgery such as at electasis, ventilator associated
pneumonia, bronchitis, COPD etc.
[0004] Chest vibration can be given manually and mechanically for non- invasive
clearance of secretions from airways. The manual technique comprises of postural drainage,
chest percussion, chest vibration, compression or shaking with assisted coughing and
suctioning. In order to mobilise the secretions, consistent vibrations are required. But it is not
possible to give consistent vibrations by the therapist due to human fatigability factor. For
giving mechanical vibrations various devices are available but they are heavy, intractable,
expensive and most importantly are non- therapist friendly.
[0005] Existing technique for providing chest vibration requires force which is
generated from shoulder, elbow and wrist, due to which there is increased chances of
repetitive strain injury (RSI) to the physiotherapist. This technique is highly exhausting
because it utilizes large amount of energy of the therapist.
[0006] There is, therefore, therefore, in order to prevent RSI and protect the therapist,
there is a need of a light weighted and easy to handle wearable apparatus which will keep the
therapist safety as a major priority.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0007] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide an efficient and
economical solution to treat patients without requiring any physical efforts from
physiotherapist.
[0008] .Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a wearable apparatus which
eliminates excess mucus from lungs of human beings.
[0009] .Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a light weighted and easy
to handle wearable apparatus which will keep the therapist safety as a major priority
[0010] .Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a wearable apparatus which
do not require any physical efforts of physiotherapist.
[0011] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a simple and cost effective
wearable apparatus, which reduces time, energy, and human efforts of the patient and
physiotherapist.
[0012] These and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent
from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings.
SUMMARY
[0013] Aspects of the present disclosure may be relate to physiotherapy wearable
apparatus. More specifically, it pertains to a simple and effective wearable apparatus to give
treatment to patients without requiring any physical efforts from the physiotherapist.
[0014] In an aspect, the present disclosure may provide a wearable apparatus for
providing physiotherapy, the apparatus may comprise an inner side layer and an outer side
layer. One or more vibrating elements may be configured to any of the inner side layer and
the outer side layer for generating vibrations.
[0015] In an aspect, a potentiometer may be operatively coupled with the vibrating
elements to control intensity of the generated vibrations of the apparatus. A display unit to
display real time intensity of the generated vibrations of the apparatus.
[0016] In an embodiment, the wearable apparatus may comprise power source which
may be electrically coupled with the one or more vibrating elements, wherein the power
source may provide uninterrupted power supply to the one or more vibrating elements.
[0017] In an embodiment, power source may be any or combination of battery, AC
power supply, and DC power supply.

[0018] In an embodiment, the potentiometer may comprise an actuating switch to
ON/OFF power supply of the power source.
[0019] In an embodiment, the potentiometer and the display unit may be configured on
the outer side layer of the wearable device.
[0020] In an embodiment, the vibrating elements may be any or combination of vibration
motor, mechanical vibrator, electrical vibrator, handheld vibrator, and electric motor.
[0021] In an embodiment, the wearable apparatus may be made of material selected
from group comprising leather, rubber, latex, wool, and metal.
[0022] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter
will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred
embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent
like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of
the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The
drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the
description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary representation of the proposed wearable
apparatus for providing physiotherapy therapy, in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. IB illustrates an exemplary representation of the proposed wearable
apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0027] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.

[0028] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This disclosure may however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the disclosure, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). [0029] Various terms as used herein. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing. [0030] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0031] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. "such as") provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0032] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.

[0033] Aspects of the present disclosure can be relate to wearable apparatus. More
specifically, it pertains to a simple and effective wearable apparatus to give treatment to
patients without requiring any physical efforts from the physiotherapist.
[0034] In an aspect, the present disclosure can provide a wearable apparatus for
providing physiotherapy, the apparatus can include an inner side layer and an outer side layer.
One or more vibrating elements can be configured to any of the inner side layer and the outer
side layer for generating vibrations.
[0035] In an aspect, a potentiometer can be operatively coupled with the vibrating
elements to control intensity of the generated vibrations of the apparatus. A display unit can
be operatively coupled with the potentiometer to display real time intensity of the generated
vibrations of the apparatus.
[0036] In an embodiment, the wearable apparatus can include power source which can
be electrically coupled with the one or more vibrating elements, wherein the power source
can provide uninterrupted power supply to the one or more vibrating elements.
[0037] In an embodiment, power source can be any or combination of battery, AC power
supply, and DC power supply.
[0038] In an embodiment, the potentiometer can include an actuating switch to ON/OFF
power supply of the power source.
[0039] In an embodiment, the potentiometer and the display unit can be configured on
the outer side layer of the wearable device.
[0040] In an embodiment, the vibrating elements can be any or combination of vibration
motor, mechanical vibrator, electrical vibrator, handheld vibrator, and electric motor.
[0041] In an embodiment, the wearable apparatus can be made of material selected from
group including leather, rubber, latex, wool, and metal.
[0042] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary representation of the proposed wearable
apparatus 100 for providing physiotherapy therapy, in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure. FIG. IB illustrates an exemplary representation of the proposed wearable
apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0043] In an aspect, the proposed wearable apparatus 100 can facilitate physiotherapy to
enable patient's muscle to contract and relax thereby curing body pain of the patient. The
wearable apparatus 100 for providing physiotherapy can include one or more vibrating
elements 102-1, 102-2, 102-3, 102-4, 102-5, 102-6, (interchangeably also referred to as
vibrating elements 102, herein), a potentiometer 106, a display unit, and the like. The
wearable apparatus 100 can include the inner side layer 110 and the outer side layer such that

the vibrating elements 102 can be configured to any inner side layer 110 or the outer side layer for generating vibrations to facilitate physiotherapy of the patient. In preferred embodiment, the vibrating elements 102 can be configured to the inner side layer 110 of the wearable apparatus 100. The potentiometer 106 can be operatively coupled with the vibrating elements 102 to control intensity of the generated vibrations of the vibrating element 102 in the wearable apparatus 100. The display unit can be operatively coupled with the control unit to display real time intensity of the generated vibrations of the wearable apparatus 100. [0044] In an embodiment, the wearable apparatus 100 can include the inner side layer 110 and the outer side layer which when coupled together can form a cavity within which the vibrating elements 102, potentiometer 106, display unit, wires, electric circuits, and the like are contained. In preferred embodiment, the potentiometer 106 and the display unit can be configured to the outer side layer of the wearable apparatus 100. In an exemplary embodiment, the wearable apparatus 100 can include a wearable glove, and can have plurality of fingers and thumb which can be configured to be fitted into operator hand. The wearable apparatus 100 can be made of material selected from group including leather, rubber, latex, wool, and metal.
[0045] In an embodiment, the vibrating elements 102 can be configured with either inner side layer 110 or the outer side layer of the wearable apparatus 100. In another embodiment, the vibrating elements 102 can be positioned on the hands and thumb of the wearable gloves which can give efficient physiotherapy to the patient. The vibrating elements 102 can include any or combination of vibration motor, mechanical vibrator, electrical vibrator, handheld vibrator, and electric motor. In another embodiment, the electric motor can generate vibrations with an unbalanced mass on shaft of the electric motor. In an embodiment, the vibrating elements 102 generates vibration which can easily contract and relax muscles thereby treating pain of patient's body. In an exemplary embodiment, the vibrating elements 102 can be rotating elements. In another exemplary embodiment, the vibrating elements 102 can be an electro shocking element which can produce required vibrations. [0046] In an embodiment, the wearable apparatus 100 can include a power source which can be electrically coupled with the vibrating elements 102 through electric wires. The power source 104 can provide uninterrupted power supply to the vibrating elements 102 of the wearable apparatus. The power source 104 can include any or combination of battery, AC power supply, DC power supply, solar cells, and the like. In an exemplary embodiment, the power source 104 can provide uninterrupted power supply to vibration motor, mechanical vibrator, electrical vibrator, electric motor, and the like. In another exemplary embodiment,

the power source 104 can provide uninterrupted power supply to electro shocking elements, rotating elements, and the like.
[0047] In an embodiment, the potentiometer 106 can be operatively coupled with the vibrating elements 102 to control intensity of the generated vibrations of the wearable apparatus 100.
[0048] In an embodiment, the system can include an actuating switch 108, and a regulator, such that the regulator can be used to regulate vibrational intensity of the vibrating elements 102 and the actuating switch 108, such as push button, can be adapted to ON/OFF power supply of the power source 104. The regulator can regulate the vibrational intensity to low, medium, and high according to the requirement of the patient. In an exemplary embodiment, the regulator can automatically regulate the vibrational intensity as per requirement of patient's body. Furthermore, the regulator can be manually regulated by the operator.
[0049] In an embodiment, the display unit can be operatively coupled with the control unit to display real time intensity of the generated vibrations of the wearable apparatus 100. The display unit can be configured with various type of modes such as timer mode, alarm mode, frequency mode, and the like. The display unit can be any suitable unit that displays viewable images and/or text generated. For instance, the display unit may be any of or any combination of a liquid-crystal-display (LCD) based monitor, a cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor, a plasma display monitor, a surface-conduction electron-emitter display (SED) monitor, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display monitor, or any other monitor that can display viewable images using television and/or computer protocols, such as Super Video Graphics Array, Digital Visual Interface, Phase Alternating Line, SECAM, NTSC. [0050] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ... .and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus

N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal 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 spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0051] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0052] The present disclosure provides an efficient and economical solution to treat
patients without requiring any physical efforts from physiotherapist.
[0053] The present disclosure provides a wearable apparatus which eliminates excess
mucus from lungs of human beings.
[0054] The present disclosure provides a wearable apparatus which do not require any
physical efforts of physiotherapist.
[0055] The present disclosure provides a simple and cost effective wearable apparatus,
which reduces time, energy, and human efforts of the patient and physiotherapist.

We Claim

1.A wearable apparatus for mobilising chest secretions, the apparatus comprising:
an inner side layer and an outer side layer;
one or more vibrating elements configured to any of the inner side layer and the outer side layer for generating vibrations;
a potentiometer is operatively coupled with the vibrating elements to control intensity of the generated vibrations of the apparatus;
2. The wearable apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wearable apparatus comprises power source which is electrically coupled with the one or more vibrating elements, wherein the power source provides uninterrupted power supply to the one or more vibrating elements.
3. The wearable apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein power source is any or combination of battery, AC power supply, and DC power supply.
4. The wearable apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises an actuating switch to ON/OFF power supply of the power source.
5. The wearable apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the display unit is configured on the outer side layer of the wearable device.
6. The wearable apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vibrating elements is any or combination of vibration motor, mechanical vibrator, electrical vibrator, handheld vibrator, and electric motor.
7. The wearable apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the wearable apparatus is
made of material selected from group comprising leather, rubber, latex, wool, and
metal.