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US2685287A
US2685287A US330079A US33007953A US2685287A US 2685287 A US2685287 A US 2685287A US 330079 A US330079 A US 330079A US 33007953 A US33007953 A US 33007953A US 2685287 A US2685287 A US 2685287A
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    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61HPHYSICAL 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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    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the invention refers to massage instruments such as used to treat parts of the human body by repeated mechanical action.
  • One object of the invention is to provide an instrument which is simple and portable so that it may be used by the individual even while travelling.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a massage instrument which permits to treat the tissues and the muscles of the gums and the cheeks.
  • FIG. 1 shows in top view an example of the invention, while Fig. 2 shows the same instrument in side view.
  • Figs. 3 and 4 show in front and side view respectively another execution of the actuated part of the instrument.
  • the instrument according to the invention consists of an inflatable bag I, which is connected through a flexible hose 2 with an air-bellows 3, of the usual pear shape.
  • the flexible hose 2 may be attached to the neck 4 of the bellows and enter with a stem 5 into a joint 6 of the bag I.
  • the inflatable bag in the execution shown consists of two pocket like extremities 8 connected by a relatively narrow section I with each other and the joint 6.
  • the inside contour of the bag, when not inflated, is concave as shown at II, to conform to the gums.
  • the outside contour, as shown at I0, is convex.
  • the pocket-shaped extremities extend, as shown at 9, also to fill the space between gums and cheeks.
  • the instrument according to the invention it is only necessary that the individual desiring the treatment closes his or her mouth and in lifting the lips inserts the bag I between the gums and the cheeks.
  • the bag I By alternatively compressing and releasing the bulb 3 the bag I is inflated and deflated and massages the tissues and the muscles.
  • This produces exercise of the muscles of the face brings increased blood circulation through the action of the arteria of the face as well as an increased action of the glands.
  • the result is not only strengthening of the muscles and the tissues which often brings with it that wrinkles of the adjoining skin disappear but it also has been found that the teeth are strengthened and held more securely in the jaw.
  • the pocket like extremities of bag I can be shaped as more or less circular parts I2 of such size that they cover, when inserted into the mouth the upper and the lower gums.
  • the narrower section l3 carries the joint 6 in such way that the action upon the gums is not restricted.
  • the bag I is relatively flat as shown at I4.
  • the action of the bag I can be directed more specifically towards certain parts of its contact with the muscles and tissues by providing local stiffening reinforcements a shown at I5.
  • the action of the bag I will be directed mostly towards the muscles and tissues of the cheeks. In other cases it might be preferred to stiffen that side of the bag I which is in contact with the checks.
  • the massage action will then be directed mainly towards the gums as it might be desired in cases of orthodentistry.
  • the massage instrument is manufactured from resilient, elastic material such as natural or synthetic rubber or other elastomers. It is preferred to use such strength and thickness of material that it returns to its shape due to its own elasticity as soon as the bulb 3 is released and the compression ceases.
  • Massage instrument comprising an inflatable bag of resilient, elastic material, of relatively flat shape when not inflated, fitted to be inserted between the gum and the check, a flexible connection to and means for alternatively inflating and deflating said bag.
  • massage instrument comprising an inflatable bag of resilient, elastic material, of relatively flat shape when no inflated, fitted to be inserted between the gum and the check, a flexible connection to and means for alternatively inflating and deflating said bag, said means comprising a bellow.
  • Massage instrument comprising an inflatable bag of resilient, elastic material, of relative- 1y flat shape when not inflated, fitted to be inserted between the gum and the cheek, a flexible hose connection and an air-bellow for hand operation for alternatively inflating and deflating Said bag.
  • Massage instrument comprising an inflatable bag of resilient, elastic material, of relatively flat shape when not inflated, fitted to be inserted between the gum and the cheek, a flexible connection to and means for alternatively inflating and deflating said bag, said bag comprising two pocket shaped extremities connected by a nar- 3 row section and a joint for connection with the inflating and deflating means, said joint located outside of the part to be inserted between cheek and gum.
  • massage instrument comprising an inflatable bag of resilient elastic material of relatively flat shape when not inflated, fitted to be inserted between the gum and the cheek, a flexible connection to, and means for alternatively inflating and deflating said bag, said bag comprising two pocket shaped extremities, connected by a center part of concave inner contour with a joint for connection to said inflating and deflating means.
  • Massage instrument comprising an inflatable bag of resilient, elastic material, of relatively flat shape when not inflated, fitted to be inserted between the gum and the cheek, aflexible connection to and means for alternatively inflating and deflating said bag, said bag comprising two pocketshaped extremities extending over the area of the upper and the lower gums, and a 4 narrow section with a joint for connection with the inflating and deflating means.
  • Massage instrument comprising an inflatable bag of resilient, elastic material, of relatively flat shape when not inflated, fitted to be inserted between the gum and the cheek, a flexible connection to and means for alternatively inflating and deflating said bag, said bag provided with local stifiening means to restrict the deformation of said bag during inflation to the not stifiened sections.

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3,1954 1.. GOLFIER EIAL 2,685,287
MASSAGE INSTRUMENT Filed Jan. 7, 1953 INVENTORS- k A! 4'' BY 14444? \f fi aw y" 941 1 1/ 1 A RNEY Patented Aug. 3, 1954 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2,685,287 MASSAGE INSTRUMENT Leon Golfier and Charles LHeureux, Clermont- Ferrant, France Application January 7, 1953, Serial No. 330,079
7 Claims. 1
The invention refers to massage instruments such as used to treat parts of the human body by repeated mechanical action.
One object of the invention is to provide an instrument which is simple and portable so that it may be used by the individual even while travelling.
Another object of the invention is to provide a massage instrument which permits to treat the tissues and the muscles of the gums and the cheeks.
Other objects of the invention are clarified hereafter in connection with the drawing. which shows in Fig. 1 in top view an example of the invention, while Fig. 2 shows the same instrument in side view.
Figs. 3 and 4 show in front and side view respectively another execution of the actuated part of the instrument.
In the example shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the instrument according to the invention consists of an inflatable bag I, which is connected through a flexible hose 2 with an air-bellows 3, of the usual pear shape. The flexible hose 2 may be attached to the neck 4 of the bellows and enter with a stem 5 into a joint 6 of the bag I.
The inflatable bag in the execution shown consists of two pocket like extremities 8 connected by a relatively narrow section I with each other and the joint 6. The inside contour of the bag, when not inflated, is concave as shown at II, to conform to the gums. The outside contour, as shown at I0, is convex. The pocket-shaped extremities extend, as shown at 9, also to fill the space between gums and cheeks.
To use the instrument according to the invention it is only necessary that the individual desiring the treatment closes his or her mouth and in lifting the lips inserts the bag I between the gums and the cheeks. By alternatively compressing and releasing the bulb 3 the bag I is inflated and deflated and massages the tissues and the muscles. This produces exercise of the muscles of the face, brings increased blood circulation through the action of the arteria of the face as well as an increased action of the glands. The result is not only strengthening of the muscles and the tissues which often brings with it that wrinkles of the adjoining skin disappear but it also has been found that the teeth are strengthened and held more securely in the jaw.
If desired the pocket like extremities of bag I can be shaped as more or less circular parts I2 of such size that they cover, when inserted into the mouth the upper and the lower gums. The narrower section l3 carries the joint 6 in such way that the action upon the gums is not restricted. In the side View the bag I is relatively flat as shown at I4.
It has further been found that the action of the bag I can be directed more specifically towards certain parts of its contact with the muscles and tissues by providing local stiffening reinforcements a shown at I5. As example, by providing the stiflening ridge on the side of the gums, the action of the bag I will be directed mostly towards the muscles and tissues of the cheeks. In other cases it might be preferred to stiffen that side of the bag I which is in contact with the checks. The massage action will then be directed mainly towards the gums as it might be desired in cases of orthodentistry.
The massage instrument is manufactured from resilient, elastic material such as natural or synthetic rubber or other elastomers. It is preferred to use such strength and thickness of material that it returns to its shape due to its own elasticity as soon as the bulb 3 is released and the compression ceases.
While other executions of the invention are possible without deviation from its substance, what is claimed is:
1. Massage instrument, comprising an inflatable bag of resilient, elastic material, of relatively flat shape when not inflated, fitted to be inserted between the gum and the check, a flexible connection to and means for alternatively inflating and deflating said bag.
2. Massage instrument, comprising an inflatable bag of resilient, elastic material, of relatively flat shape when no inflated, fitted to be inserted between the gum and the check, a flexible connection to and means for alternatively inflating and deflating said bag, said means comprising a bellow.
3. Massage instrument, comprising an inflatable bag of resilient, elastic material, of relative- 1y flat shape when not inflated, fitted to be inserted between the gum and the cheek, a flexible hose connection and an air-bellow for hand operation for alternatively inflating and deflating Said bag.
4. Massage instrument, comprising an inflatable bag of resilient, elastic material, of relatively flat shape when not inflated, fitted to be inserted between the gum and the cheek, a flexible connection to and means for alternatively inflating and deflating said bag, said bag comprising two pocket shaped extremities connected by a nar- 3 row section and a joint for connection with the inflating and deflating means, said joint located outside of the part to be inserted between cheek and gum.
5. Massage instrument, comprising an inflatable bag of resilient elastic material of relatively flat shape when not inflated, fitted to be inserted between the gum and the cheek, a flexible connection to, and means for alternatively inflating and deflating said bag, said bag comprising two pocket shaped extremities, connected by a center part of concave inner contour with a joint for connection to said inflating and deflating means.
6. Massage instrument, comprising an inflatable bag of resilient, elastic material, of relatively flat shape when not inflated, fitted to be inserted between the gum and the cheek, aflexible connection to and means for alternatively inflating and deflating said bag, said bag comprising two pocketshaped extremities extending over the area of the upper and the lower gums, and a 4 narrow section with a joint for connection with the inflating and deflating means.
7. Massage instrument, comprising an inflatable bag of resilient, elastic material, of relatively flat shape when not inflated, fitted to be inserted between the gum and the cheek, a flexible connection to and means for alternatively inflating and deflating said bag, said bag provided with local stifiening means to restrict the deformation of said bag during inflation to the not stifiened sections.
References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 712,354 Best Oct. 28, 1902 2,014,009 Vance Sept. 10, 1935 FOREIGN PATENTS Number Country Date 287,514 Italy Nov. 22, 1929
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US3091237A (en) * 1960-05-16 1963-05-28 Clawson N Skinner Facial muscle and tissue conditioning device
US3386732A (en) * 1966-07-29 1968-06-04 Betty N. Robins Oral facial exerciser
US3447534A (en) * 1966-08-10 1969-06-03 Erwin C Lubit Method and device for massaging the soft palate
US3528655A (en) * 1968-05-29 1970-09-15 American Physical Fitness Res Facial muscle and skin conditioning device
US3805771A (en) * 1972-05-19 1974-04-23 J Wright Facial muscle exerciser
US5704894A (en) * 1995-01-05 1998-01-06 Boutos; David Pneumatic apparatus for controlling certain bodily insertion devices and collapsible seating apparatus
US6494209B2 (en) * 2001-04-02 2002-12-17 George Kulick Method and apparatus for treatment of snoring, hypopnea and apnea
US20090301500A1 (en) * 2003-03-10 2009-12-10 Mark Abramson Mouth guard including nasal dilator for improved breathing
US20110319929A1 (en) * 2007-07-09 2011-12-29 Grah Dolores H Medical pressure applicator device
US20140100498A1 (en) * 2012-10-05 2014-04-10 Klaus Richter Unknown
US8757164B2 (en) 2009-08-12 2014-06-24 Mark E. Abramson Dental appliance with adjustable tongue repositioner
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US712354A (en) * 1901-11-18 1902-10-28 Thomas C Best Cheek-expanding pad.
US2014009A (en) * 1932-07-25 1935-09-10 Arlyn T Vance Tympanic pneumo massage device

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3091237A (en) * 1960-05-16 1963-05-28 Clawson N Skinner Facial muscle and tissue conditioning device
US3386732A (en) * 1966-07-29 1968-06-04 Betty N. Robins Oral facial exerciser
US3447534A (en) * 1966-08-10 1969-06-03 Erwin C Lubit Method and device for massaging the soft palate
US3528655A (en) * 1968-05-29 1970-09-15 American Physical Fitness Res Facial muscle and skin conditioning device
US3805771A (en) * 1972-05-19 1974-04-23 J Wright Facial muscle exerciser
US5857960A (en) * 1995-01-05 1999-01-12 Boutos; David Pneumatic apparatus for controlling certain bodily insertion devices and collapsible seating apparatus
US5704894A (en) * 1995-01-05 1998-01-06 Boutos; David Pneumatic apparatus for controlling certain bodily insertion devices and collapsible seating apparatus
US6494209B2 (en) * 2001-04-02 2002-12-17 George Kulick Method and apparatus for treatment of snoring, hypopnea and apnea
US20090301500A1 (en) * 2003-03-10 2009-12-10 Mark Abramson Mouth guard including nasal dilator for improved breathing
US7819122B2 (en) * 2003-03-10 2010-10-26 Abramson Mark E Mouth guard including nasal dilator for improved breathing
US20110319929A1 (en) * 2007-07-09 2011-12-29 Grah Dolores H Medical pressure applicator device
US8757164B2 (en) 2009-08-12 2014-06-24 Mark E. Abramson Dental appliance with adjustable tongue repositioner
US20140100498A1 (en) * 2012-10-05 2014-04-10 Klaus Richter Unknown
US11617918B1 (en) * 2021-10-15 2023-04-04 China Medical University Oral rehabilitation device
US20230120087A1 (en) * 2021-10-15 2023-04-20 China Medical University Oral Rehabilitation Device

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