IPC Main Group
A61H 39/00 Devices for locating or stimulating specific reflex points of the body for physical therapy, e.g. acupuncture
Introduced: July 1974
Last revised: January 2006
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- Subclass:
- PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
Scope Notes
Limiting references: Locating by bioelectric signal detection Locating by using electric currents or magnetic fields
Related Keywords
ACUPUNCTUREREFLEXOTHERAPYreflexotherapy
4 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- A61H 39/02 Devices for locating such points
- A61H 39/04 Devices for pressing such points, e.g. shiatsu
- A61H 39/06 Devices for heating or cooling such points within cell-life limits
- A61H 39/08 Devices for applying needles to such points, i.e. for acupuncture