WO2001019316A3 - A vibratory therapy apparatus - Google Patents
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- WO2001019316A3 WO2001019316A3 PCT/GB2000/003523 GB0003523W WO0119316A3 WO 2001019316 A3 WO2001019316 A3 WO 2001019316A3 GB 0003523 W GB0003523 W GB 0003523W WO 0119316 A3 WO0119316 A3 WO 0119316A3
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- therapy apparatus
- vibrator
- control means
- digital control
- vibratory therapy
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02M—APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF
- H02M5/00—Conversion of ac power input into ac power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases
- H02M5/02—Conversion of ac power input into ac power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into dc
- H02M5/04—Conversion of ac power input into ac power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into dc by static converters
- H02M5/22—Conversion of ac power input into ac power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into dc by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
- H02M5/25—Conversion of ac power input into ac power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into dc by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means
- H02M5/257—Conversion of ac power input into ac power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into dc by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only
- H02M5/2573—Conversion of ac power input into ac power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into dc by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only with control circuit
- H02M5/2576—Conversion of ac power input into ac power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into dc by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only with control circuit with digital control
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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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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02P—CONTROL OR REGULATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS, ELECTRIC GENERATORS OR DYNAMO-ELECTRIC CONVERTERS; CONTROLLING TRANSFORMERS, REACTORS OR CHOKE COILS
- H02P25/00—Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of AC motor or by structural details
- H02P25/02—Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of AC motor or by structural details characterised by the kind of motor
- H02P25/032—Reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating motors
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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
- A61H2023/0281—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 driven by the same motor
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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
- A61H2201/02—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes heated or cooled
- A61H2201/0207—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes heated or cooled heated
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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
- A61H2201/50—Control means thereof
- A61H2201/5007—Control means thereof computer controlled
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Power Engineering (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Epidemiology (AREA)
- Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
- Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
- Rehabilitation Therapy (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
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AU75324/00A AU7532400A (en) | 1999-09-15 | 2000-09-14 | A vibratory therapy apparatus |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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GBGB9921649.1A GB9921649D0 (en) | 1999-09-15 | 1999-09-15 | A vibratory therapy apparatus |
GB9921649.1 | 1999-09-15 |
Publications (2)
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WO2001019316A2 WO2001019316A2 (en) | 2001-03-22 |
WO2001019316A3 true WO2001019316A3 (en) | 2001-11-15 |
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PCT/GB2000/003523 WO2001019316A2 (en) | 1999-09-15 | 2000-09-14 | A vibratory therapy apparatus |
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AU (1) | AU7532400A (en) |
GB (1) | GB9921649D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2001019316A2 (en) |
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US11957635B2 (en) | 2015-06-20 | 2024-04-16 | Therabody, Inc. | Percussive therapy device with variable amplitude |
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US11890253B2 (en) | 2018-12-26 | 2024-02-06 | Therabody, Inc. | Percussive therapy device with interchangeable modules |
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US11813221B2 (en) | 2019-05-07 | 2023-11-14 | Therabody, Inc. | Portable percussive massage device |
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US4371815A (en) * | 1977-05-25 | 1983-02-01 | Jones Jr Johnny O | Waterbed vibrator |
EP0373912A2 (en) * | 1988-12-16 | 1990-06-20 | Contour Beds Limited | Relaxation and massage apparatus |
WO1997015264A1 (en) * | 1995-10-24 | 1997-05-01 | Raffel Product Development, Inc. | Control for vibratory motors and power supply therefor |
WO1998005288A1 (en) * | 1996-08-02 | 1998-02-12 | Jb Research, Inc. | Microcontroller based massage system |
US5836900A (en) * | 1997-03-19 | 1998-11-17 | Jb Research, Inc. | Massaging apparatus having transformable pad |
US5951500A (en) * | 1997-01-03 | 1999-09-14 | Jb Research, Inc. | Audio responsive massage system |
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GB2096899B (en) | 1981-03-16 | 1984-09-12 | Niagara Manufacturing Ltd | Vibratory therapy apparatus |
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- 2000-09-14 WO PCT/GB2000/003523 patent/WO2001019316A2/en active Application Filing
Patent Citations (6)
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US4371815A (en) * | 1977-05-25 | 1983-02-01 | Jones Jr Johnny O | Waterbed vibrator |
EP0373912A2 (en) * | 1988-12-16 | 1990-06-20 | Contour Beds Limited | Relaxation and massage apparatus |
WO1997015264A1 (en) * | 1995-10-24 | 1997-05-01 | Raffel Product Development, Inc. | Control for vibratory motors and power supply therefor |
WO1998005288A1 (en) * | 1996-08-02 | 1998-02-12 | Jb Research, Inc. | Microcontroller based massage system |
US5951500A (en) * | 1997-01-03 | 1999-09-14 | Jb Research, Inc. | Audio responsive massage system |
US5836900A (en) * | 1997-03-19 | 1998-11-17 | Jb Research, Inc. | Massaging apparatus having transformable pad |
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AU7532400A (en) | 2001-04-17 |
GB9921649D0 (en) | 1999-11-17 |
WO2001019316A2 (en) | 2001-03-22 |
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