EP0309412A3 - Massage device to be included in a mattress or a cushion - Google Patents

Massage device to be included in a mattress or a cushion Download PDF

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EP0309412A3
EP0309412A3 EP88810647A EP88810647A EP0309412A3 EP 0309412 A3 EP0309412 A3 EP 0309412A3 EP 88810647 A EP88810647 A EP 88810647A EP 88810647 A EP88810647 A EP 88810647A EP 0309412 A3 EP0309412 A3 EP 0309412A3
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mattress
cushion
massage device
massage
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EP0309412B1 (en
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Klaus Aschenbrenner
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SCHULTZ INGO
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Priority claimed from CH371087A external-priority patent/CH673389A5/en
Priority claimed from CH173588A external-priority patent/CH675958A5/en
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Priority to AT88810647T priority Critical patent/ATE88884T1/en
Publication of EP0309412A2 publication Critical patent/EP0309412A2/en
Publication of EP0309412A3 publication Critical patent/EP0309412A3/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—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
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/02—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
    • A61H23/0254—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with rotary motor
    • A61H23/0263—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with rotary motor using rotating unbalanced masses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—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
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0119—Support for the device
    • A61H2201/0138—Support for the device incorporated in furniture
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—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
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0119—Support for the device
    • A61H2201/0138—Support for the device incorporated in furniture
    • A61H2201/0142—Beds

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
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  • Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)
EP19880810647 1987-09-25 1988-09-22 Massage device to be included in a mattress or a cushion Expired - Lifetime EP0309412B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AT88810647T ATE88884T1 (en) 1987-09-25 1988-09-22 MASSAGE DEVICE FOR INSTALLATION INTO A MATTRESS.

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CH3710/87 1987-09-25
CH371087A CH673389A5 (en) 1987-09-25 1987-09-25 Massage device for fitting in mattress
CH173588A CH675958A5 (en) 1988-05-06 1988-05-06 Massage device for fitting in mattress
CH1735/88 1988-05-06

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EP0309412A2 EP0309412A2 (en) 1989-03-29
EP0309412A3 true EP0309412A3 (en) 1990-02-28
EP0309412B1 EP0309412B1 (en) 1993-05-05

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EP19880810647 Expired - Lifetime EP0309412B1 (en) 1987-09-25 1988-09-22 Massage device to be included in a mattress or a cushion

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DE (1) DE3880774D1 (en)

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5007410A (en) * 1989-11-20 1991-04-16 Delaney Sabrena R Vibrating mattress

Citations (9)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2786465A (en) * 1955-07-21 1957-03-26 William N Moxley Massage pillow
US2943620A (en) * 1958-02-24 1960-07-05 Frank J Sibert Pillow or cushion type vibrator
US2953128A (en) * 1958-08-28 1960-09-20 Stacy F Searl Portable bed vibrator
DE1108379B (en) * 1958-02-27 1961-06-08 Helmut Bross Dipl Ing Massage device in the form of a pillow or a mattress insert
AT275019B (en) * 1967-08-31 1969-10-10 Hans Ing Rodler Massage pillow
DE1566501B1 (en) * 1966-04-11 1971-10-14 Niagara Therapy Mfg Corp Body massage device
DE2558783A1 (en) * 1975-01-10 1976-07-15 Philips Nv ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN DEVICE
DE3304609A1 (en) * 1982-02-16 1983-09-01 Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd., Kadoma, Osaka VIBRATION MASSAGE DEVICE
EP0108227A2 (en) * 1982-10-08 1984-05-16 Metronic Elektronic GmbH Massage device with a removable oscillating massage plate

Patent Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2786465A (en) * 1955-07-21 1957-03-26 William N Moxley Massage pillow
US2943620A (en) * 1958-02-24 1960-07-05 Frank J Sibert Pillow or cushion type vibrator
DE1108379B (en) * 1958-02-27 1961-06-08 Helmut Bross Dipl Ing Massage device in the form of a pillow or a mattress insert
US2953128A (en) * 1958-08-28 1960-09-20 Stacy F Searl Portable bed vibrator
DE1566501B1 (en) * 1966-04-11 1971-10-14 Niagara Therapy Mfg Corp Body massage device
AT275019B (en) * 1967-08-31 1969-10-10 Hans Ing Rodler Massage pillow
DE2558783A1 (en) * 1975-01-10 1976-07-15 Philips Nv ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN DEVICE
DE3304609A1 (en) * 1982-02-16 1983-09-01 Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd., Kadoma, Osaka VIBRATION MASSAGE DEVICE
EP0108227A2 (en) * 1982-10-08 1984-05-16 Metronic Elektronic GmbH Massage device with a removable oscillating massage plate

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DE3880774D1 (en) 1993-06-09
EP0309412B1 (en) 1993-05-05

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