US1931146A - Foot-exercising device - Google Patents

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US1931146A
US1931146A US470364A US47036430A US1931146A US 1931146 A US1931146 A US 1931146A US 470364 A US470364 A US 470364A US 47036430 A US47036430 A US 47036430A US 1931146 A US1931146 A US 1931146A
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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
    • A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
    • A61H7/001—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for without substantial movement between the skin and the device
    • 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
    • A61H2201/1253—Driving means driven by a human being, e.g. hand driven
    • A61H2201/1261—Driving means driven by a human being, e.g. hand driven combined with active exercising of the patient
    • A61H2201/1284—Driving means driven by a human being, e.g. hand driven combined with active exercising of the patient using own weight
    • 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
    • A61H2201/1683—Surface of interface
    • A61H2201/169—Physical characteristics of the surface, e.g. material, relief, texture or indicia
    • A61H2201/1695—Enhanced pressure effect, e.g. substantially sharp projections, needles or pyramids
    • 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
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  • the receptacle is preferably constructed son of the flange.
  • My invention relates to improvements infoottornary stifi' sole prevent'a natural action of the exercising devices, and it consists in the combifoot muscles andalso the bones. In other words, nations, constructions, and arrangements herein stiff. soles deprive the muscles of their normal described and claimed. y actions. Frequently foot troubles of various 5
  • An object of my invention is to provide a footkinds are caused.
  • a per a Secure e necessary u foot muscles may be effectively manipulated for cle manipulation.
  • the receptacle is placed upon giving the muscles a desirable amount of exercise; the floor or other suitable supporting structure.
  • a further object is to provide a device of the and the user then steps upon the bottom with 10 type described constructed insuch a manner that bare feet.
  • the feet may thenbe exercised by the muscles in the feet may be exercised simul stepping around upon the'bottom orvby raising taneously with the treating of the feet with any and lowering the body on the toes;
  • Other types desirable solution.- 7 of, exercises may of course be performed in con-
  • a further object is to provide a device of the nection with the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the portant feature in this connection is the flange line 2-2 of Figure 1. construction, which permits the user to step upon In carrying out my invention, I make use of a the mat, and any water deposited thereingwill receptacle 1 having walls 2 and a corrugated .botbe prevented from running upon the floor by'reafrom a pliable material, such as rubber.
  • the I claim: corrugations are tapered in'cross section and are 1.
  • a foot-treating device comprising an oblong preferably formed integrally with the bottom mat portion having ajsurface thereof providedproper..
  • the corrugations or ridges 4 are arwith a plurality of longitudinally extending cor- 35 ranged in parallelism in Figures 1 and 2, butit rugations, and a marginalwall portion'extending will be understood that'difierent arrangements around the mat and integral therewith. 1 may be provided and are intended to be within 2.
  • a foot-treating device comprising an oblong the scope of the present invention. mat portion having a surface thereof provided The receptacle 1 is adapted to-contain any dewith a plurality of longitudinally extending cor- 40 sired solution with which it is intendedto treat rugationsand a marginal wall'portion extending the feet.

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Oct. 17, 1933.
I K. s. HAMPEL FOOT EXERCISING DEVICE Filed July 24, 1930 Earl 67 b ew 0e! INVENTOR BY m 2::
ATTOR N EY5 30 tom 3. The receptacle is preferably constructed son of the flange.
Patented I t a I I I t UNITED .sTATES PATENT OFFICE FOOT- EXERCISING DEVICE Karl S. Hampel, Chicago, Ill. v Application July 24, 1930. SerialNo. 470,364 2 Claims. (01. 4---1"m My invention relates to improvements infoottornary stifi' sole prevent'a natural action of the exercising devices, and it consists in the combifoot muscles andalso the bones. In other words, nations, constructions, and arrangements herein stiff. soles deprive the muscles of their normal described and claimed. y actions. Frequently foot troubles of various 5 An object of my invention is to provide a footkinds are caused. By the aidof the present in- 6 exercising device employing means whereby the vention, a per a Secure e necessary u foot muscles may be effectively manipulated for cle manipulation. The receptacle is placed upon giving the muscles a desirable amount of exercise; the floor or other suitable supporting structure.
A further object is to provide a device of the and the user then steps upon the bottom with 10 type described constructed insuch a manner that bare feet. The feetmay thenbe exercised by the muscles in the feet may be exercised simul stepping around upon the'bottom orvby raising taneously with the treating of the feet with any and lowering the body on the toes; Other types desirable solution.- 7 of, exercises may of course be performed in con- A further object is to provide a device of the nection with the invention. The structure .will
type described which is simple in construction, assist the bones and muscles of thefeet, ankles, 70 ornamental in, appearance, and cheap to manuand legs to Secu e th n ss y am t of exfacture. v ercise and to function properly. a
Other objects and advantages will appear in I have shown theflange 2 as being provided the following specification, and the novel fea- Y with gripping portions 9. These portions may tures of the invention will be particularly pointed be rough'surfaces projecting beyond the face of 7 out in the appended claims; I g the wall, or the flange may be cut out. I
My invention is illustrated in the accompany- I It will be understood thatwhile I have specifi ing drawing, forming part of this application, in cally defined my construction as a foot-exercis which l Y 7 ing device, the invention may be used for other Figure 1 is a plan view of my invention, and purposesyparticularly as a bath mat. An
' Figure 2 is a sectional view taken along the portant feature in this connection is the flange line 2-2 of Figure 1. construction, which permits the user to step upon In carrying out my invention, I make use of a the mat, and any water deposited thereingwill receptacle 1 having walls 2 and a corrugated .botbe prevented from running upon the floor by'reafrom a pliable material, such as rubber. The I claim: corrugations are tapered in'cross section and are 1. A foot-treating device comprising an oblong preferably formed integrally with the bottom mat portion having ajsurface thereof providedproper.. The corrugations or ridges 4 are arwith a plurality of longitudinally extending cor- 35 ranged in parallelism in Figures 1 and 2, butit rugations, and a marginalwall portion'extending will be understood that'difierent arrangements around the mat and integral therewith. 1 may be provided and are intended to be within 2. A foot-treating device comprising an oblong the scope of the present invention. mat portion having a surface thereof provided The receptacle 1 is adapted to-contain any dewith a plurality of longitudinally extending cor- 40 sired solution with which it is intendedto treat rugationsand a marginal wall'portion extending the feet. The use of the solution, however is around the mat and integral therewith, said wall optional since the main object of the invention portion being formed for providing gripping poris to provide means whereby the muscles in the tions positioned on certain sides thereof. feet may beproperly manipulated or exercised i i I j 45 Modern shoe constructions embodying the cus- KARL s,
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Cited By (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE760439C (en) * 1940-10-31 1951-08-23 Bernhard Dr Med Roether Playpen or the like for toddlers or toddlers
US2604377A (en) * 1948-09-07 1952-07-22 Loren W Eames Disinfectant mat
US2823918A (en) * 1957-04-10 1958-02-18 Charles M Lewis Finger exerciser
US4603851A (en) * 1985-07-22 1986-08-05 Brian Russell Portable exercising device
US5520618A (en) * 1993-11-09 1996-05-28 Massiet; Paul Foot cleaner massager and callus remover
US6554782B2 (en) 2001-01-22 2003-04-29 Edward S. Robbins, III Chairmat with foot massage area
US6579250B2 (en) 2001-01-22 2003-06-17 Edward S. Robbins, III Chairmat with foot massage area
USD806189S1 (en) * 2017-01-27 2017-12-26 John R. Failing Wobbling balance board
USD822407S1 (en) * 2017-08-03 2018-07-10 Michael Rodenberger Foot mat
USD935702S1 (en) * 2020-08-04 2021-11-09 Jing Zhu Pet snuffle mat

Cited By (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE760439C (en) * 1940-10-31 1951-08-23 Bernhard Dr Med Roether Playpen or the like for toddlers or toddlers
US2604377A (en) * 1948-09-07 1952-07-22 Loren W Eames Disinfectant mat
US2823918A (en) * 1957-04-10 1958-02-18 Charles M Lewis Finger exerciser
US4603851A (en) * 1985-07-22 1986-08-05 Brian Russell Portable exercising device
US5520618A (en) * 1993-11-09 1996-05-28 Massiet; Paul Foot cleaner massager and callus remover
US6554782B2 (en) 2001-01-22 2003-04-29 Edward S. Robbins, III Chairmat with foot massage area
US6579250B2 (en) 2001-01-22 2003-06-17 Edward S. Robbins, III Chairmat with foot massage area
USD806189S1 (en) * 2017-01-27 2017-12-26 John R. Failing Wobbling balance board
USD822407S1 (en) * 2017-08-03 2018-07-10 Michael Rodenberger Foot mat
USD935702S1 (en) * 2020-08-04 2021-11-09 Jing Zhu Pet snuffle mat

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