Therapeutic backpack

Abstract

A backpack assembly including a plurality of therapeutic elements that may be simultaneously operated by the wearer. The various therapeutic elements may include, for example, vibratory generators or elements, heating elements and electromagnetic elements. Various configurations of these therapeutic elements are possible. A power supply is further provided in the backpack assembly to provide electrical current to and operate the various therapeutic elements.

1 . A backpack assembly comprising: 
 a body member having a compartment, said body member including a contact portion to abut a wearer's back;    said contact portion having therapeutic elements including: 
 an electric vibratory generator positioned in an upper portion of said contact portion;  
 an electric heating element positioned in a middle portion of said contact portion;  
 an electromagnetic element positioned in a lower portion of said contact portion;  
   said therapeutic elements being simultaneously operable;    at least one strap for attaching said body member to the wearer;    a control system, positioned in said at least one strap, for controlling the operation of said therapeutic elements.    
   
   
       2 . A backpack assembly comprising: 
 a body member having a compartment, said body member including a contact portion to abut a wearer's back;    said contact portion having therapeutic elements including: 
 an electric heating element; and  
 an electric vibratory generator;  
   said therapeutic elements being simultaneously operable; and    at least one strap for attaching said body member to the wearer.    
   
   
       3 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 2  wherein said electric vibratory unit is positioned in an upper part of said contact portion for providing a massaging action to the wearer's upper back.  
   
   
       4 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 2  wherein said electric heating element is positioned below said electric vibratory unit.  
   
   
       5 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 2  further comprising a control system for controlling the operation of said therapeutic elements.  
   
   
       6 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 5  wherein said control system includes multiple speed or temperature settings for various controlling said therapeutic elements.  
   
   
       7 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 5  wherein said control system is positioned in said at least one strap.  
   
   
       8 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 5  wherein said control system is a remote control system.  
   
   
       9 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 2  further comprising an electromagnetic element for providing electromagnetic stimulation to the wearer's back.  
   
   
       10 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 9  wherein said electric vibratory generator is positioned in an upper part of said contact portion, said electric heating element is positioned in a middle part of said contact portion, and said electromagnetic element is positioned in a lower part of said contact portion.  
   
   
       11 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 2  further comprising an electric power source electrically coupled to said vibratory generator and said electric heating element.  
   
   
       12 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 11  wherein said electric power source comprises a battery.  
   
   
       13 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 12  wherein said battery is positioned in a cavity in said body member.  
   
   
       14 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 12  wherein said battery is rechargeable.  
   
   
       15 . A backpack assembly comprising: 
 a body member having a compartment, said body member including a contact portion to abut a wearer's back;    said contact portion having therapeutic elements including: 
 an electromagnetic element; and  
 an electric vibratory generator;  
   said therapeutic elements being simultaneously operable; and    at least one strap for attaching said body member to the wearer.    
   
   
       16 . A backpack assembly comprising: 
 a body member having a compartment, said body member including a contact portion to abut a wearer's back;    said contact portion having therapeutic elements including: 
 an electromagnetic element; and  
 an electric heating element;  
   said therapeutic elements being simultaneously operable; and    at least one strap for attaching said body member to the wearer.    
   
   
       17 . A backpack assembly comprising: 
 a body member having a compartment, said body member including a contact portion to abut a wearer's back;    said contact portion having therapeutic elements including: 
 a first therapeutic element; and  
 a second therapeutic element;  
   said first therapeutic element being different from said second therapeutic element; and    at least one strap for attaching said body member to the wearer.    
   
   
       18 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 17  wherein said first and second therapeutic elements are simultaneously operable.  
   
   
       19 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 17  wherein said first and second therapeutic elements are selected from the group consisting of: electric heating element, electric vibratory generator, and electromagnetic element.  
   
   
       20 . The backpack assembly according to  claim 17  wherein said contact portion is detachably connectable with the backpack assembly.