Therapeutic ring

Abstract

A ring ( 20 ) for the small finger of the human hand to apply pressure to arterial channels for therapeutic purposes. The pressure is applied to the channel in the finger via projections ( 21 ) extending from an inner surface thereof. Among other benefits wearing the ring whilst sleeping has been found to reduce problem snoring.

1 . A therapeutic ring adapted to he worn on an outer finger, the therapeutic ring comprising, 
 a ring band; and    a plurality of projections extending from an inner surface of the ring band, wherein the projections are adapted to apply continuous pressure to an arterial channel in the outer finger.    
     
     
         2 . A therapeutic ring as claimed in  claim 1  having two spaced projections extending from the inner surface of the ring band.  
     
     
         3 . A therapeutic ring as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the ring band is discontinuous.  
     
     
         4 . A therapeutic ring as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the projections are dome-shaped.  
     
     
         5 . A therapeutic ring as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the ring band is formed from a metal.  
     
     
         6 . A therapeutic ring as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the ring band is moulded or other wise formed in a plastics material.  
     
     
         7 . A therapeutic ring as claimed in  claim 1  wherein two projections are provided and the spacing between the projections results in pressure being applied to opposed sides of the arterial channel.