GB2565226A

GB2565226A - Lumbar massager

Info

Publication number: GB2565226A
Application number: GB1810678.1A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Shaw Ebony
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-06-28
Filing date: 2018-06-28
Publication date: 2019-02-06
Also published as: GB201710328D0; GB2563877A; GB201810678D0

Abstract

A lumbar massager 100 comprising channelling defining an endless circulatory channel 106, a plurality of balls 120 located within the channel and an impelling device which moves the balls 120 along channel 106. The moving balls 120 apply a massage to the user sitting on or against the massager. The massager may comprise a heater 14 which may extend along the spinal zone. The heating device may be provided in a T shape.

Description

The present invention relates to lumbar massagers.

This invention is a product to provide comfort and flexibility, for use anywhere you are using a chair for example at home, work, or in a car. When you are in a car during long or short distances and suffer with a disability such as a herniated disk, osteoarthritis, groin pain, lumber spine problems, muscle ligaments or tendons it is very difficult to sit down using regular bodily movements without sever discomfort and loss of feeling and numbness. This can be from the hips, waist, or lower lumbar through the buttock and down the thighs.

According to the present invention, there is provided a lumbar massager, the massager comprising:

• channelling which defines an endless circulatory channel;

• a plurality of balls which are located in the channel;

• an impelling device which moves the balls along the channel, • the balls being arranged so that, in use, the moving balls massage a user sitting on and/or against the massager.

Possibly, the massager defines a plurality of separate circulatory channels.

Possibly, the massager comprises a spinal zone, which, in use locates against or towards the user's spine. Possibly, the massager defines two sets of channels, which may be located with one set on each lateral side of the spinal zone. Possibly, each set defines one or more channels.

Possibly, the massager includes a heater, which may extend along the spinal zone and may extend across lateral zones, which may be above the channel(s) and may be extend either lateral side of the spinal zone. Possibly, the heating device is T-shaped.

Possibly, the balls are held in a carrier, which may be located in the channel. The carrier may be moved along the channel by the impelling device.

The invention will now be described solely by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings which:

Figure 1 shows a lumbar massager 100 with a fitted decorative cover 102.

Figure 2 shows the lumbar massager of Fig. 1 with the cover removed showing massaging balls;

Fig. 3 shows the lumbar massager of Fig. 1 with the cover and the massaging balls removed;

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of another lumbar massager;

Fig. 5 is a front view of a third lumbar massager;

Fig. 6 is a side view ofthe third lumbar massager;

Fig. 7 is a sectional view of the massaging balls and channelling of the third lumbar massager;

Fig. 8 is a front view of control circuitry of the third lumbar massager;

Fig. 9 is a front view of a fourth lumbar massager; and

Fig. 10 is a sectional view of the massaging balls and channelling of the fourth lumbar massager.

Figs. 1 to 10 show lumbar massagers 100, 200, 300, 400. Each massager 100, 200, 300, 400 comprises:

• channelling 104 which defines endless circulatory channels 106;

• a plurality of balls 120 which are located in the channel 106;

• an impelling device 108 which moves the balls 120 along the channel 106, • the balls 120 being arranged so that, in use, the moving balls 120 massage a user sitting on and/or against the massagers 100, 200, 300, 400.

In the example shown, the massagers 100, 200, 300, 400 define a plurality of separate circulatory channels 106.

Each massager 100, 200, 300, 400 comprises a spinal zone 110 , which, in use locates against or towards the user's spine.

The massagers 100, 200, 300, 400 define two sets 122 of channels 106, which are located with one set 122 on each lateral side of the spinal zone 110. Each set 122 defines one or more channels 106.

Each massager 100, 200, 300, 400 includes a T-shaped heater 14, which extends along the spinal zone 110 and across lateral zones which are above the channels 106 and extend either lateral side of the spinal zone 110.

The balls 120 are held in a carrier 112, which is located in the channel 106, and is moved along the channel 106 by the impelling device 108.

Figure 1 shows the lumbar massager 100 with a fitted decorative cover 102. The cover has a design 2 of a large diamond in the centre alongside two descending diamonds on each side. This also shows elastic straps that goes around the chair chosen at the time of use the bands are located at the top and the bottom of the upright cushioned back rest. The remote control attached by a wire placed on the front of the seat rest of the massager. It also shows the rubber wire USB in-car charger surrounded by a cushioned backrest and cushioned seat.

Figure 2 shows the T shaped heater 14 made with metal and aluminium. This also shows 3 sets of metal balls one set on the right side and another set on the left side. The first to the top are for the lumber the second set are for the buttock and the third set are for the thighs.

Figure 3 shows the cushioned seat with mains charging plug which is dual so it can be detached and used as a USB in-car charger also.

Number 1 is the elastic belts on the bottom half of the upright part of the massager seat to wrap around a chair to keep it stable and safe before using.

Number 2 is the diamond design in stitching which will be in red and the rest of the chair will be in black cotton or cord material.

Number 3 is the USB wire to connect to number 4 and into the charging socket of at least 12 voltages in a car.

Number 5 is the mains charger to plug into a normal electrical socket. As this is a detachable dual power plug.

Number 6 is the left lumbar massaging balls.

Number 7 is the right lumbar massaging balls.

Number 8 is the left buttock massaging balls.

Number 9 is the right buttock massaging balls.

Number 10 is the left thigh massaging balls.

Number 11 is the right thigh massaging balls

Number 12 is the control pad the main function to the massager this will be connected to the front of the seat.

Number 13 is the elastic belt positioned at the top upright part of the massager to wrap around a chair for stability before use.

Number 14 is the T shaped heater positioned across and down in between the massage balls. Number 15 is the upright cushioned back rest of the lumbar massager which will be of 50cm high and 50cm wide.

Number 16 is the cushioned seat of the lumber massager which will be 50cm high and 50cm wide.

The power will enable the control switch to start the programming of the lumbar massager.

If you are driving or even a passenger and experience more restriction due to capacity in a vehicle this massager can assist to release the muscle tension alongside any prescribed medicines for a comfortable journey. This Lumbar massager would have a greater affect than just a lumbar cushion as the rotating balls in an 8 figure rotating on its axis and heat from the heater.

This massager is made to loosen up muscles help trapped nerves prevent numbness and bad blood circulation. It has a soft cushioned surface made from a spongy interior with mild shock absorbance. This will help release tension and reduce pain in the lower lumber, buttock, thighs and improves circulation to reveal cramp.

This massager is compact and easy to travel with as its's provided with a bag customised to fit whilst it folds. The massage balls means are preferable provided by cushioning means such as suspension, plastic, metal, elastic and sponge cushion.

The remote will have the option to turn on off heat no heat the remote will be joined onto the wire attached to the front of the seat.

The massaging balls will rotate in an 8 shaped circular so as one side of the 8 is going up then the other side of the 8 is going down as this is provided on both the left and right side of the massager it provides deeper tissue function and circulation.

Fig. 6 shows the curved outward shape to support the lumbar.

The balls 120 could be formed of metal and could be in the range of 20-50 mm in diameter.

Fig. 8 shows mini shock absorbers, the control pad circuit board motor and 2 memorable (membrane) cartridge disks.

In one example, the carrier 112 comprises a chain and the impelling device 108 comprises one or more cogs which drive the chain.

The carrier 112 (or bed) could be formed of plastics material. The channelling 104 could be formed of plastics material.

The impelling device 108 could comprise a memorable cartridge disc motor 124.

Some features of the invention are:

• The dual lumbar massager means is to provide better blood circulation and flexibility within the back, buttock and thigh. This could be used anywhere you go providing you have a chair.

• The dual usage means that the detachable mains charger replaced with a USB charging sockets with at least 12 voltages. This can be used at home or in a vehicle.

• The massaging balls which rotates in a 8 ball sequence on both sides of the massager. The benefit to this would be the anti-clockwise rotation, as one side of the 8 would go up the other side would go down giving full circulation in all 3 areas that will benefit from this equally and affectively.

• The cushion supporting the lower back with mild shock absorbers that sends messages to the nerve blood supply.

• The T bar shaped heater located across the waist and down the spine up to the buttock. The heat would provide the loosening of stiffness accompanied by the massage balls.

• The cushioned seat and back rest with a few springs.

• The divided 3 sectioned massaging balls for the lumbar, buttock and thigh that will rotate as the number 8 in motion.

• The remote compartment at the front of the seat.

The features of the embodiments could be combined in any suitable way within the overall scope of the disclosure of the invention in this document.

Claims

1. A lumbar massager, the massager comprising:

• channelling which defines an endless circulatory channel;

• a plurality of balls which are located in the channel;

2. A massager according to claim 1, in which the massager defines a plurality of separate circulatory channels.

3. A massager according to claims 1 or 2, in which the massager comprises a spinal zone, which, in use locates against or towards the user's spine.

4. A massager according to claim 3, in which the massager defines two sets of channels, which may be located with one set on each lateral side of the spinal zone.

5. A massager according to claim 4, in which each set defines one or more channels.

6. A massager according to any of the preceding claims, in which the massager includes a heater.

7. A massager according to claim 6, in which the heater extends along the spinal zone.

8. A massager according to claim 1, in which the heater extends across lateral zones, which may be above the channel(s) and may be extend either lateral side of the spinal zone, so that the heating device is T-shaped.

9. A massager according to any of the preceding claims, in which the balls are held in a carrier, which is located in the channel and is moved along the channel by the impelling device.

Intellectual Property Office

Application No: GB1810678.1 Examiner: Mr Tony Judge

Claims searched: 1-9 Date of search: 26 November 2018

Patents Act 1977: Search Report under Section 17