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Electric massager
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-07-17
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Granted: 2000-02-08
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Expires: 2018-07-17
Abstract
Abstract An electric multi-positional massage apparatus adapted to accommodate selected regions of the human anatomy. The massage apparatus employs conventional contractor's wire as the basic foundation for construction. Plural electric motors, having offset weights, are utilized to induce opposed distorted-harmonic vibrations in the apparatus. The apparatus is designed with flexible arm and leg portions which have hook and loop fasteners attached thereto. Incorporation of electric motor control switches on the flexible arm and leg portions allow for hands free operation during the massage process. An electric heating tape is provided to, optionally, supply heat to the apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott M. Hailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0254; A61H23/0263; A61H2023/0272; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/02; A61H2201/0207; A61H2201/0221; A61H2201/0228; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1602; A61H2201/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
An assembled apparatus for providing variable vibrations to selected regions of the human anatomy comprising: elongated flexible and resilient wire members assembled to form respective right and left arm portions, said wire members also assembled to form horizontally spaced right and left leg portions, said right and left leg portions extending perpendicularly from said right and left arm portions; means for inducing variable vibrations in said apparatus, said means attached to each said right and left arm portions and each said right and left leg portions; and heat providing means, said heat providing means attached to said right and left arm portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
An assembled apparatus for providing variable vibrations to selected regions of the human anatomy comprising: elongated flexible and resilient wire members assembled to form respective right and left arm portions, said wire members also assembled to form horizontally spaced right and left leg portions, said right and left leg portions extending perpendicularly from said right and left arm portions; means for inducing variable vibrations in said apparatus, said means attached to each said right and left arm portions and each said right and left leg portions; and heat providing means, said heat providing means attached to said right and left arm portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for inducing variable vibrations comprises four electric motors each having offset weights, each arm portion and each leg portion having a motor attached thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said motors attached to said left arm portion and to said left leg portion are wired to have opposite polarity whereby opposed distorted-harmonic vibrations are induced.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said motors attached to said right arm portion and to said right leg portion are wired to have opposite polarity, whereby opposed distorted-harmonic vibrations are induced.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein first and second variable control switches are provided to control electric energy supplied to said electric motors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein said first variable control switch controls electric energy supplied to said electric motors attached to said arm portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein said second variable control switch controls electric energy supplied to said electric motors attached to said leg portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein said first variable control switch is positioned at an end of said left leg portion and said second variable control switch is positioned at an end of said right leg portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 8 wherein said heat providing means comprises an electric heating tape.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 9 wherein a switch is positioned at an end of said right arm portion for controlling a supply of electric energy to said heating tape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 10 wherein a jack is positioned at an end of said left arm portion, whereby said apparatus may be connected to a source of electric energy.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention as defined in claim 11 wherein said apparatus is enclosed in pipe insulation.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention as defined in claim 12 wherein said pipe insulation is enclosed in a rubber casing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as defined in claim 13 wherein said rubber casing has hook and loop fasteners disposed thereon.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
87 words
An assembled apparatus for providing variable vibrations to selected regions of the human anatomy comprising: elongated flexible and resilient wire members assembled to form respective right and left arm portions, said wire members also assembled to form horizontally spaced right and left leg portions, said right and left leg portions extending perpendicularly from said right and left arm portions; and means for inducing variable vibrations in said apparatus, said means attached to each said right and left arm portions and each said right and left leg portions.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
87 words
An assembled apparatus for providing variable vibrations to selected regions of the human anatomy comprising: elongated flexible and resilient wire members assembled to form respective right and left arm portions, said wire members also assembled to form horizontally spaced right and left leg portions, said right and left leg portions extending perpendicularly from said right and left arm portions; and means for inducing variable vibrations in said apparatus, said means attached to each said right and left arm portions and each said right and left leg portions.
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