WO2003082178A3 - Massagers having gel coverings - Google Patents

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WO2003082178A3
WO2003082178A3 PCT/US2002/009724 US0209724W WO03082178A3 WO 2003082178 A3 WO2003082178 A3 WO 2003082178A3 US 0209724 W US0209724 W US 0209724W WO 03082178 A3 WO03082178 A3 WO 03082178A3
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massaging
housing
head
massagers
gel
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PCT/US2002/009724
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Paul A Bastia
Alan E Strick
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Conair
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Priority to AU2002306960A priority Critical patent/AU2002306960A1/en
Priority to PCT/US2002/009724 priority patent/WO2003082178A2/en
Priority to GB0421170A priority patent/GB2402344A/en
Publication of WO2003082178A2 publication Critical patent/WO2003082178A2/en
Publication of WO2003082178A3 publication Critical patent/WO2003082178A3/en
Publication of WO2003082178B1 publication Critical patent/WO2003082178B1/en

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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
    • A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
    • A61H7/002—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing
    • A61H7/004—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing power-driven, e.g. electrical
    • A61H7/005—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing power-driven, e.g. electrical hand-held
    • 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

Abstract

A massager (10) with an improved interface preferably including a housing with a massage actuator (8) positioned within the housing (12). The massage actuator is positioned in the housing so that the massaging head (16), which is attached to the housing may receive the massaging impulses created by the massage actuator. The massaging head preferably has a portion of the head covered by a gel covering (20) which is flexible to conform to the various contours of a user's body while at the same time effectively transmitting the massaging impulse to the users. The massaging head may have portions, which are not covered by the gel bed to further increase the versatility of the massager so that should the user wish to focus the massaging impulse to a specific area it may be done at the users convenience. It is envisioned that the improved interface may be used on portable handheld massagers, foot massagers (40), and various computer and/or keyboard wrist rests and mouse pad rests.
PCT/US2002/009724 2002-03-28 2002-03-28 Massagers having gel coverings WO2003082178A2 (en)

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AU2002306960A AU2002306960A1 (en) 2002-03-28 2002-03-28 Massagers having gel coverings
PCT/US2002/009724 WO2003082178A2 (en) 2002-03-28 2002-03-28 Massagers having gel coverings
GB0421170A GB2402344A (en) 2002-03-28 2002-03-28 Massagers having gel coverings

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PCT/US2002/009724 WO2003082178A2 (en) 2002-03-28 2002-03-28 Massagers having gel coverings

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WO2003082178A3 true WO2003082178A3 (en) 2003-12-31
WO2003082178B1 WO2003082178B1 (en) 2004-03-25

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US7211057B2 (en) * 2004-03-19 2007-05-01 Brookstone Purchasing Method and apparatus for providing hot and cold massage

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US5913838A (en) * 1997-06-09 1999-06-22 Reilly; Peter C. Vibrating foot massage insole apparatus
US6238357B1 (en) * 1998-03-17 2001-05-29 Kawaei Co., Ltd. Health appliance including an expandable chamber for stretching the toes
US20010004678A1 (en) * 1999-12-20 2001-06-21 Leventhal Robert D. Vibration massage device

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5913838A (en) * 1997-06-09 1999-06-22 Reilly; Peter C. Vibrating foot massage insole apparatus
US6238357B1 (en) * 1998-03-17 2001-05-29 Kawaei Co., Ltd. Health appliance including an expandable chamber for stretching the toes
US20010004678A1 (en) * 1999-12-20 2001-06-21 Leventhal Robert D. Vibration massage device

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WO2003082178B1 (en) 2004-03-25
GB2402344A (en) 2004-12-08
GB0421170D0 (en) 2004-10-27
AU2002306960A8 (en) 2003-10-13
WO2003082178A2 (en) 2003-10-09
AU2002306960A1 (en) 2003-10-13

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