GB2444031A - Massaging device for horse - Google Patents
Massaging device for horse Download PDFInfo
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- GB2444031A GB2444031A GB0623227A GB0623227A GB2444031A GB 2444031 A GB2444031 A GB 2444031A GB 0623227 A GB0623227 A GB 0623227A GB 0623227 A GB0623227 A GB 0623227A GB 2444031 A GB2444031 A GB 2444031A
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- horse
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- 210000001015 abdomen Anatomy 0.000 claims abstract description 10
- 239000006260 foam Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 241000283086 Equidae Species 0.000 description 2
- 229920005830 Polyurethane Foam Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000011496 polyurethane foam Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920002994 synthetic fiber Polymers 0.000 description 1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K13/00—Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combs; Fetlock rings; Tail-holders; Devices for preventing crib-biting; Washing devices; Protection against weather conditions or insects
- A01K13/006—Protective coverings
- A01K13/008—Horse blankets
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K13/00—Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combs; Fetlock rings; Tail-holders; Devices for preventing crib-biting; Washing devices; Protection against weather conditions or insects
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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
- A61H23/0218—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with alternating magnetic fields producing a translating or oscillating movement
- A61H23/0236—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with alternating magnetic fields producing a translating or oscillating movement using sonic waves, e.g. using loudspeakers
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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
- A61H23/0245—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with ultrasonic transducers, e.g. piezoelectric
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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
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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
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/12—Driving means
- A61H2201/1292—Therapy performed on humans by animals
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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
- A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
- A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
- A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
- A61H2201/165—Wearable interfaces
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- Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
- Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
- Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
- Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
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- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
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Abstract
A massaging device for use on a horse comprises an envelope (1) defining two flexible pads (2,3) one on each side of a supporting stay (4) adapted to lie along and conform to the shape of a horse's back. The pads are substantially filled with a resilient foam and are disposed to depend from the region of the stay, one on each side of the horse, when the stay is disposed on the horse's back. Each includes at least one electrically operated vibrator (9) operated from a rechargeable battery (8) carried in a pouch (7) on the outside of one of the pads. The device includes a harness including adjustable chest and belly straps (14,17).
Description
MASSAGING DEVICE FOR HORSES
This invention relates to a massaging device for use on horses The main object of the invention is to provide a massaging device which is comparatively simple in construction, convenient to use and comfortable for the horse for which the massage is intended.
According to the invention, a massaging device for use on a horse comprises an envelope defining two flexible pads one on each side of a supporting stay which is adapted to lie along and conform to the shape of a horse's back, the two pads being disposed to depend from the region of the stay, one on each side of the horse, when the stay is disposed on the horse's back, and each pad including at least one electrically operated vibrator.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention each pad comprises a flexible synthetic bag substantially filled with a resilient foam, which may be a polyurethane foam. At least one of the pads may have on its exterior a pouch or pouches for a rechargeable battery for the provision of electrical power to the vibrator or vibrators within the bag and a controller.
The device preferably includes a harness comprising straps extending from the pads, the harness including a belly strap and a chest strap, which are preferably adjustable to fit the horse's size and shape.
The vibrators may be electromechanical or piezo-electric vibrators of generally known construction.
One embodiment of the invention is illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawings, of which: Figure 1 is a general view of the device laid flat; and Figure 2 illustrates the massaging device in position on a horse.
In the illustrated embodiment, a massaging device comprises a flexible envelope I which is partitioned by stitching or otherwise into two similar, generally rectangular pads 2 and 3. Extending between the pads 2 and 3 and within the envelope is a stay 4 which preferably extends for the whole length of the envelope 1.
The stay 4 is adapted to conform to the slight concavity of a horse's back. The stay is preferably of a flexible synthetic material. It may be slightly convex in an unstressed state, as will be shown in Figure 2. In any event the stay 4 is intended to lie along the top of the horse's back so that the pads 2 and 3 depend from the region of the stay, one each on each side of the horse.
The pads themselves may be substantially filled with a resilient foam such as a polyurethane foam of any suitable particular composition.
On the outer face of the pad 3 is a pouch 5 which may accommodate a controller 6. There is also another pouch 7 which can accommodate a rechargeable battery 8. The controller 6 and the rechargeable 8 are in an electrical circuit, not shown, which provides electrical energisation to one or more vibrators 9, which may be electromagnetic vibrators or piezo-electric vibrators, in this embodiment shown as discs, of which two are shown for each of the pads 2 and 3. The number and positions of the vibrators 9 may be varied according to preference.
The controller 6 may define a multiplicity of different modes of the vibration, to provide for example variation in amplitude, pulse length or frequency of the signals provided to the vibrators or possibly different signals selectively to different ones of the vibrators 9.
The massaging device also includes a harness adapted to extend around nether regions of the horse and preferably includes both a belly strap and a chest strap for the horse. The harness is in two similar parts and first the part depending from the pad 3 will be described. There are two diagonal straps 10 and 11 each with an adjusting glider 12 and 13 respectively. These are joined to a central belly strap 14 which is joined by a link 15 to a loop 16 attached to the bottom side edge of the pad 3.
Extending from the junction between the diagonal straps 10 and 11 and the belly strap 14 is of a chest strap 17 having a securing tongue 18 for engagement with a conforming latch 19 at the end of the other half 17a of the chest strap.
Likewise, the side edge of the pad 2 has diagonal straps lOa and I lajoined to a belly strap 14a, which has at its end a tongue 20 for engagement with a latch 21 at the end of the belly strap 14. There is further a chest strap I 7a of which the end buckle 19 engages with the tongue 18 at the end of the belly strap 17.
Figure 2 illustrates the massaging device in position on a horse 22. The pad 3 is shown as depending from the central stay 4 to the left-hand side of the horse, the pad 2 being invisible in this view. The device is secured on the horse by means of the adjustable belly straps 14, 14a and the adjustable chest straps 17, ha.
Claims (8)
1. A massaging device for use on a horse comprising an envelope defining two flexible pads one on each side of a supporting stay adapted to lie along and conform to the shape of a horse's back, the pads being disposed to depend from the region of the stay, one on each side of the horse, when the stay is disposed on the horse's back, and each pad including at least one electrically operated vibrator.
2. A massaging device according to claim I wherein the stay comprises a flexible elongate strip.
3. A massaging device according to claim 2 wherein the stay has an initial curvature generally corresponding to the concavity of a horse's back.
4. A massaging device according to any foregoing claim, wherein each pad comprises a flexible synthetic bag substantially filled with a resilient foam.
5. A massaging device according to any foregoing claim, wherein at least one of the pads includes a pouch for a rechargeable battery and/or a controller.
6. A massaging device according to any foregoing claim, including harness straps extending from the bags and adapted to extend around nether regions of the horse.
7. A massaging device according to claim 6 wherein the harness includes an adjustable chest strap and an adjustable belly strap.
8. A massaging device according to any foregoing claim wherein the vibrators are piezo-electnc or electro-magnetic vibrators.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0623227A GB2444031B (en) | 2006-11-22 | 2006-11-22 | Massaging device for horses |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0623227A GB2444031B (en) | 2006-11-22 | 2006-11-22 | Massaging device for horses |
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| GB0623227D0 GB0623227D0 (en) | 2007-01-03 |
| GB2444031A true GB2444031A (en) | 2008-05-28 |
| GB2444031B GB2444031B (en) | 2011-03-23 |
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| GB0623227A Active GB2444031B (en) | 2006-11-22 | 2006-11-22 | Massaging device for horses |
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Cited By (3)
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| WO2009068148A1 (en) * | 2007-11-28 | 2009-06-04 | Deeg Hans-Juergen | Device for treating a mount |
| CN107205358A (en) * | 2015-01-30 | 2017-09-26 | 阿曼德尔公司 | Versatile apparatus for handling animal |
| USD882809S1 (en) | 2018-09-29 | 2020-04-28 | Mary Catherine Kidd | Massager |
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| CN104488751A (en) * | 2014-12-16 | 2015-04-08 | 牡丹江林海特种山猪养殖有限公司 | Multifunctional domestic pig massaging gloves |
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| US6675743B1 (en) * | 2003-01-24 | 2004-01-13 | Two Olive Trees Ministries | Massage blanket for pets |
| DE10200003A1 (en) * | 2002-01-01 | 2004-01-22 | Beßler, Marina | Electrically-driven massage blanket for horse has several pockets containing electric motors connected to handheld switching unit |
| WO2006024938A2 (en) * | 2004-09-03 | 2006-03-09 | Ct Investments Ltd. | Radiant therapeutic heating apparatus |
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| DE10200003A1 (en) * | 2002-01-01 | 2004-01-22 | Beßler, Marina | Electrically-driven massage blanket for horse has several pockets containing electric motors connected to handheld switching unit |
| US6675743B1 (en) * | 2003-01-24 | 2004-01-13 | Two Olive Trees Ministries | Massage blanket for pets |
| WO2006024938A2 (en) * | 2004-09-03 | 2006-03-09 | Ct Investments Ltd. | Radiant therapeutic heating apparatus |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2009068148A1 (en) * | 2007-11-28 | 2009-06-04 | Deeg Hans-Juergen | Device for treating a mount |
| CN107205358A (en) * | 2015-01-30 | 2017-09-26 | 阿曼德尔公司 | Versatile apparatus for handling animal |
| USD882809S1 (en) | 2018-09-29 | 2020-04-28 | Mary Catherine Kidd | Massager |
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| GB0623227D0 (en) | 2007-01-03 |
| GB2444031B (en) | 2011-03-23 |
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