EP0373912A3 - Relaxation and massage apparatus - Google Patents

Relaxation and massage apparatus Download PDF

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EP0373912A3
EP0373912A3 EP19890313027 EP89313027A EP0373912A3 EP 0373912 A3 EP0373912 A3 EP 0373912A3 EP 19890313027 EP19890313027 EP 19890313027 EP 89313027 A EP89313027 A EP 89313027A EP 0373912 A3 EP0373912 A3 EP 0373912A3
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Prior art keywords
panels
relaxation
massage apparatus
motor means
vibrating
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP0373912A2 (en
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Anthony Peter Alderton
Robert Walker
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Contour Beds Ltd
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ARENA SYSTEMS Ltd TRADING AS CONTOUR BEDS
Contour Beds Ltd
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Publication of EP0373912A3 publication Critical patent/EP0373912A3/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/002—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/002—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame
    • A61G7/018—Control or drive mechanisms
    • 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
    • A61H2023/0272—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 multiple masses each rotated by an individual motor
    • 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
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/005—Electrical circuits therefor
    • A61H2033/0058—Electrical circuits therefor controlled by the user
    • A61H2033/0079—Electrical circuits therefor controlled by the user using remote control signal transmission devices, e.g. ultrasonic, infrared
    • 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)
  • Nursing (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)

Abstract

The invention provides a bed having a series of panels which can be adjusted between a co-planar flat position and one in which the panels are inclined to one another, with motor means for raising and lowering the panels, further motor means for vibrating the panels to provide a massage effect, and infra red control apparatus for said motors.
EP19890313027 1988-12-16 1989-12-13 Relaxation and massage apparatus Withdrawn EP0373912A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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GB888829483A GB8829483D0 (en) 1988-12-16 1988-12-16 Beds
GB8829483 1988-12-16

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EP0373912A2 EP0373912A2 (en) 1990-06-20
EP0373912A3 true EP0373912A3 (en) 1990-09-12

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US3092100A (en) * 1962-10-02 1963-06-04 Oetinger Norman Article of furniture having massaging action
US3137773A (en) * 1961-10-30 1964-06-16 American Seating Co Manual control for a motorized hospital bed
US3644946A (en) * 1970-05-15 1972-02-29 Acme Spring Co Adjustable bed
US3716876A (en) * 1971-05-20 1973-02-20 Sybron Corp Actuation means for an adjustable bed
US4229983A (en) * 1978-03-29 1980-10-28 France Bed Co., Ltd. Ball-and-screw power transmission device

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US3137773A (en) * 1961-10-30 1964-06-16 American Seating Co Manual control for a motorized hospital bed
US3092100A (en) * 1962-10-02 1963-06-04 Oetinger Norman Article of furniture having massaging action
US3644946A (en) * 1970-05-15 1972-02-29 Acme Spring Co Adjustable bed
US3716876A (en) * 1971-05-20 1973-02-20 Sybron Corp Actuation means for an adjustable bed
US4229983A (en) * 1978-03-29 1980-10-28 France Bed Co., Ltd. Ball-and-screw power transmission device

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EP0373912A2 (en) 1990-06-20
GB2225937B (en) 1992-05-13
GB8928286D0 (en) 1990-02-21
GB8829483D0 (en) 1989-02-01
GB2225937A (en) 1990-06-20

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