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US3854474A
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All-purpose massager
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-25
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Granted: 1974-12-17
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Expires: 1993-06-25
Abstract
Abstract An all-purpose massager capable of supplying a plurality of levels of massage intensity characterized by a base that is capable of amplifying vibrations imparted to it; a motor-vibrator carried by the base for imparting vibrations; first and second counterweights attached to the base adjacent each side edge for further amplifying of the vibrations; a head member disposed above the motor-vibrator and the counterweights and connected with the base for supplying a different level of massage; a layer of padding material on the front side of the base and the head member for effecting a soothing soft side and a cover that encloses the padding and the back side such that the back side provides a penetrating hard side. Also disclosed are specific and preferred structural arrangements for effecting a small area massager, as well as a large area massager and specific and advantageous structural components.
Inventors
- 👤 E Carruth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0254; A61H23/0263; A61H23/0218; A61H7/00; A61H7/001; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0119; A61H2201/0138; A61H2201/0142; A61H2201/0149; A61H2201/02; A61H2201/0207; A61H2201/0221; A61H2201/0228; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
225 words
A portable all-purpose massager capable of supplying a plurality of levels of massage intensity comprising: a. a base that is more flexible transversely than longitudinally for amplifying vibrations imparted to its lateral center; b. a motor-vibrator fixedly connected with said base at said lateral center for imparting vibrations thereto; said motorvibrator having means for connecting with a power source and having controls that are accessible to a user; c. first and second counterweights fixedly attached to said base adjacent each side edge for further amplifying predetermined vibrations imparted to said transversely flexible base; d. a head member disposed above said motor-vibrator and said counterweights; said head member also being more flexible transversely than longitudinally for amplifying said predetermined vibrations imparted to its lateral center; said head member being connected with said base at a plurality of points spaced respectively along respective longitudinally extending lines located one on each side of and laterally intermediate said motor-vibrator and each side edge of said base and said head member; e. a layer of padding material on the front side of said base and said head member for effecting a soothing soft side; and f. a cover enclosing said layer of padding material and said base; said cover being immediately adjacent said base without intervening padding on the back side of said base for effecting a penetrating hard side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
225 words
A portable all-purpose massager capable of supplying a plurality of levels of massage intensity comprising: a. a base that is more flexible transversely than longitudinally for amplifying vibrations imparted to its lateral center; b. a motor-vibrator fixedly connected with said base at said lateral center for imparting vibrations thereto; said motorvibrator having means for connecting with a power source and having controls that are accessible to a user; c. first and second counterweights fixedly attached to said base adjacent each side edge for further amplifying predetermined vibrations imparted to said transversely flexible base; d. a head member disposed above said motor-vibrator and said counterweights; said head member also being more flexible transversely than longitudinally for amplifying said predetermined vibrations imparted to its lateral center; said head member being connected with said base at a plurality of points spaced respectively along respective longitudinally extending lines located one on each side of and laterally intermediate said motor-vibrator and each side edge of said base and said head member; e. a layer of padding material on the front side of said base and said head member for effecting a soothing soft side; and f. a cover enclosing said layer of padding material and said base; said cover being immediately adjacent said base without intervening padding on the back side of said base for effecting a penetrating hard side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The massager of claim 1 wherein said head member is coextensive laterally of said base and extends over said counterweights; and pads of resilient foam are disposed intermediate said counterweights and said head member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The massager of claim 1 wherein one counterweight comprises an elongate control box containing said controls and said other counterweight has weight equal to said control box; said control box and said other counterweight being mounted with their longitudinal axes parallel with the longitudinal axis of said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The massager of claim 3 wherein said base and said head member comprise 1/4 inch thick plywood having its external grains running longitudinally for greater transverse flexing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The massager of claim 1 wherein said head member is connected with said base at their respective lateral centers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
The massager of claim 1 wherein said massager is adapted for local massage and has a length of less than 1 foot and a width greater than 1 foot; said massager being capable of effecting soothing massage via said soothing soft side and effecting penetrating massage via said penetrating hard side.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
124 words
The massager of claim 1 wherein said massager is adapted for large area massage as well as small area massage and has a length greater than 2 feet and a width greater than 1 foot; and said head member has a length less than 1 foot; said massager being thereby adapted to supply four levels of massage intensity as follows: a. soft massage contiguous said head member on said soothing soft side; b. a different soft massage contiguous said base below said head member on said soothing soft side; c. hard penetrating massage contiguous the hard side of said head member on said penetrating hard side; and d. a different harD penetrating massage contiguous the hard side of said base below said head member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The massager of claim 1 wherein a heating pad is provided for beneficial effects of heat; said heating pad having controls that are adjacent said controls for said motor-vibrator and accessible to a user.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The massager of claim 8 wherein said heating pad is disposed intermediate a layer of said padding material and said base.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
The massager of claim 1 wherein said motor is mounted on an elongate strip that is mounted on said base, said elongate strip extending longitudinally along the lateral center of said base for carrying the predetermined vibrations to the lower portion of said base more efficiently.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The massager of claim 10 wherein said heating pad is provided for beneficial effects of heat; said heating pad having controls that are adjacent said controls for said motor-vibrator and accessible to a user.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
68 words
The massager of claim 11 wherein two layers of padding material are employed, one layer being cut away to allow room for said heating pad and said strip; wherein said heating pad is disposed on said elongate strip and beneath an upper layer of said padding material; and wherein said strip is perforated for conducting heat to the exterior of the back side of said base more effectively.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
93 words
The massager of claim 10 wherein said head member is connected with said base via individual fastening means that include: a. a compression member for maintaining a desired separation of said head member from said base via its compressive strength; b. a tension member for preventing undesirable separation of said head member from said base; and c. locking means for holding said fastening means in a predetermined and preset position for maintaining the desired distance between said head member and said base even when subjected to vibration over a long period of time.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
57 words
The massager of claim 13 wherein said compression member comprises a tubular block having an aperture therethrough; said tension members comprise respective nuts and bolts traversing through the aperture in said tubular block; and said locking means comprises plastic cement for holding said preset relationship between said respective nuts and bolts to prevent loosening under said vibrations.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-16 | 1978-06-17 | 1978-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-16 | 1982-06-17 | 1982-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-16 | 1986-06-17 | 1986-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |