WO2012034139A1 - Massaging device - Google Patents

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WO2012034139A1
WO2012034139A1 PCT/ZA2011/000065 ZA2011000065W WO2012034139A1 WO 2012034139 A1 WO2012034139 A1 WO 2012034139A1 ZA 2011000065 W ZA2011000065 W ZA 2011000065W WO 2012034139 A1 WO2012034139 A1 WO 2012034139A1
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housing
massage apparatus
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PCT/ZA2011/000065
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Johannes Franciscus Josephus Taalman
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Taalman Family Trust (It 1713/96)
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Priority to ZA2013/02936A priority Critical patent/ZA201302936B/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
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H15/0092—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains 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
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H15/02—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains adapted for simultaneous treatment with light, heat or drugs
    • 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
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H2015/0064—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with freely rotating spheres

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  • This invention relates to a massaging device.
  • oil massaging techniques require special skills and training and it is an object of this invention to provide an apparatus that simplifies oil massaging techniques.
  • oil massaging techniques also causes a massager's hands to be covered in the oil used and it is a further object to allow a massager's hands to remain oil free.
  • a massage apparatus which apparatus includes:
  • a housing housing at least two ball seats with each seat rotatably capturing a ball such that a portion of the ball protrudes from the housing on one side of the seat;
  • the housing may have a shape in the form of a grip formation to allow a person to grip the housing with the balls available to apply massaging pressure.
  • the housing may be curved, such as in a kidney or bean shape, in order to assist in forming the grip formation.
  • the gripping formation may include a groove provided about the housing or indentations included in parts of the housing in order to improve the grip of a person on the apparatus.
  • the grip formation provided by the housing may be such that the need for contact between a person performing a massaging action and a person being massaged is negated.
  • the apparatus may additionally function as a roll-on applicator for dispensing oil in the reservoir while the balls are being used to apply massaging pressure to a person without coming in contact with the oil or the person being massaged.
  • the apparatus may include any number of balls but will typically contain two that are positioned side by side, with both protruding from the same side of the housing and each ball in fluid contact with a reservoir.
  • the centre of the housing may be hollow in order to form one or more reservoirs.
  • separate reservoirs in the form of containers may be inserted into the housing wherein each container is in fluid communication with the surface of a ball.
  • Each reservoir may be provided with a closable opening on the surface of the housing such that the content of the reservoir can be filled or emptied.
  • the closable opening may be closable with a stopper provided with an o- ring for sealing the opening, which stopper is included with the apparatus.
  • the housing may be provided with a snugly fitted lid in order to cover the arrangement of balls.
  • the lid may be provided with recesses coinciding with the balls in order to cover the balls whilst limiting the total volume of the apparatus.
  • Figure 1 shows a cross sectional front view of a first embodiment of a massage apparatus, in accordance with the invention
  • Figure 2 shows a front view of the first embodiment of the massage apparatus
  • Figure 3 shows an end side view of the first embodiment of the massage apparatus
  • Figure 4 shows a top view of the first embodiment of the massage apparatus
  • Figure 5 shows a cross sectional perspective view of a second embodiment of a massage apparatus, in accordance with the invention
  • Figures 6 shows a perspective view of the second embodiment of the massage apparatus
  • FIG. 7 shows a top view of the second embodiment of the massage apparatus
  • Figure 8 shows a cross sectional perspective view of a third embodiment of a massage apparatus, in accordance with the invention.
  • Figures 9 shows a perspective view of the third embodiment of the massage apparatus.
  • the massage apparatus in accordance with the invention, is generally indicated by reference numeral 10.
  • the massage apparatus 10 includes a housing in the form of a block 12 provided with a pair of ball seats 14 inside the block 12 with each rotatably capturing a ball 16, which seats 14 are configured to capture the balls 16 such that a portion of the balls 16 protrudes out of the block 12 on the underside of the seat 14.
  • the massager further includes a reservoir 18 inside the block 12 in fluid communication, via feeder tubes 20, with the surface of the ball 16 on the other side of the seat 14 inside the block 12.
  • the reservoir 8 is provided with a closable opening 22 on the upper surface of the block 12.
  • the opening 22 is closable by means a stopper 24 provided with an o-ring 26 for sealing the opening, which stopper is included with the apparatus.
  • the block 12 is oblong shaped with a groove grip formation 28 to allow a person to grip the block with the balls available to apply massaging pressure.
  • the massage apparatus 10 includes a housing 11 formed into a kidney shape such that the massage apparatus 10 can be gripped properly by a person performing a massaging action, without coming into contact with a person being massaged or any oils being used.
  • the housing 11 is provided with a pair of ball seats 14 each rotatably capturing a ball 6 such that a portion of the ball 16 protrudes from the housing 11.
  • the housing 11 encloses reservoirs in the form of a pair of containers 30 which are attached to the ball seats 14 in a liquid tight manner such that the contents of the container is in fluid communication with the surface of the ball 16 not protruding from the housing 11.
  • the housing is provided with grooves and recesses 28 in order to increase the persons grip on the massager 10.
  • the apparatus 10 is provided with a lid 32 in order to prevent exposure of the balls 16 and oils to atmosphere when not in use.
  • the massage apparatus 10 includes a housing 11 formed into a kidney shape such that the massage apparatus 10 can be gripped properly by a person performing a massaging action, without coming into contact with a person being massaged or any oils being used.
  • the housing 11 is provided with a pair of ball seats 14 each rotatably capturing a ball 16 such that a portion of the ball 16 protrudes from the housing 11.
  • the housing 11 is shaped to form a reservoir such that the content of the reservoir is in fluid communication with the surface of each ball 16 not protruding from the housing 11.
  • the housing is provided with a groove 28 in order to increase the persons grip on the massager 10.
  • the apparatus 10 is provided with a lid 32 that includes recesses 34 in order to prevent exposure of the balls 16 and oils to atmosphere and other surfaces when not in use.

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Abstract

The invention provides for a massage apparatus for applying massaging pressure and oils to a person. Through the use of the apparatus a person performing the massage need not come into contact with a person receiving the massage or the oils being used. The apparatus includes a housing (12), housing at least two ball seats (14) with each seat (14) containing a ball (16). The housing (12) provides for at least one reservoir (30) in which fluids can be stored whilst in fluid communication with some of the surface of each ball (16).

Description

Massaging Device Technical field of the invention
This invention relates to a massaging device.
Background to the invention
The applicant is aware of oil massaging techniques. These techniques require special skills and training and it is an object of this invention to provide an apparatus that simplifies oil massaging techniques. In addition, oil massaging techniques also causes a massager's hands to be covered in the oil used and it is a further object to allow a massager's hands to remain oil free.
General description of the invention
According to the invention there is provided a massage apparatus, which apparatus includes:
a housing, housing at least two ball seats with each seat rotatably capturing a ball such that a portion of the ball protrudes from the housing on one side of the seat;
at least one reservoir inside the housing in fluid communication with the surface of the balls, which surface is not protruding from the housing; and
a ball seated in each seat.
The housing may have a shape in the form of a grip formation to allow a person to grip the housing with the balls available to apply massaging pressure. The housing may be curved, such as in a kidney or bean shape, in order to assist in forming the grip formation. The gripping formation may include a groove provided about the housing or indentations included in parts of the housing in order to improve the grip of a person on the apparatus. The grip formation provided by the housing may be such that the need for contact between a person performing a massaging action and a person being massaged is negated. The apparatus may additionally function as a roll-on applicator for dispensing oil in the reservoir while the balls are being used to apply massaging pressure to a person without coming in contact with the oil or the person being massaged.
The apparatus may include any number of balls but will typically contain two that are positioned side by side, with both protruding from the same side of the housing and each ball in fluid contact with a reservoir.
The centre of the housing may be hollow in order to form one or more reservoirs. Alternatively separate reservoirs in the form of containers may be inserted into the housing wherein each container is in fluid communication with the surface of a ball. Each reservoir may be provided with a closable opening on the surface of the housing such that the content of the reservoir can be filled or emptied.
The closable opening may be closable with a stopper provided with an o- ring for sealing the opening, which stopper is included with the apparatus.
The housing may be provided with a snugly fitted lid in order to cover the arrangement of balls. The lid may be provided with recesses coinciding with the balls in order to cover the balls whilst limiting the total volume of the apparatus.
Detailed description of the invention
The invention is now described by way of non limiting examples with reference to the accompanying drawings.
In the drawings:
Figure 1 shows a cross sectional front view of a first embodiment of a massage apparatus, in accordance with the invention;
Figure 2 shows a front view of the first embodiment of the massage apparatus; Figure 3 shows an end side view of the first embodiment of the massage apparatus;
Figure 4 shows a top view of the first embodiment of the massage apparatus; Figure 5 shows a cross sectional perspective view of a second embodiment of a massage apparatus, in accordance with the invention;
Figures 6 shows a perspective view of the second embodiment of the massage apparatus;
Figure 7 shows a top view of the second embodiment of the massage apparatus; Figure 8 shows a cross sectional perspective view of a third embodiment of a massage apparatus, in accordance with the invention; and
Figures 9 shows a perspective view of the third embodiment of the massage apparatus.
Referring now to the drawings, the massage apparatus, in accordance with the invention, is generally indicated by reference numeral 10.
With reference to figures 1 through 4 in a first example the massage apparatus 10 includes a housing in the form of a block 12 provided with a pair of ball seats 14 inside the block 12 with each rotatably capturing a ball 16, which seats 14 are configured to capture the balls 16 such that a portion of the balls 16 protrudes out of the block 12 on the underside of the seat 14. The massager further includes a reservoir 18 inside the block 12 in fluid communication, via feeder tubes 20, with the surface of the ball 16 on the other side of the seat 14 inside the block 12. The reservoir 8 is provided with a closable opening 22 on the upper surface of the block 12. The opening 22 is closable by means a stopper 24 provided with an o-ring 26 for sealing the opening, which stopper is included with the apparatus. The block 12 is oblong shaped with a groove grip formation 28 to allow a person to grip the block with the balls available to apply massaging pressure.
With reference to figures 5 through 7 in a second example the massage apparatus 10 includes a housing 11 formed into a kidney shape such that the massage apparatus 10 can be gripped properly by a person performing a massaging action, without coming into contact with a person being massaged or any oils being used. The housing 11 is provided with a pair of ball seats 14 each rotatably capturing a ball 6 such that a portion of the ball 16 protrudes from the housing 11. The housing 11 encloses reservoirs in the form of a pair of containers 30 which are attached to the ball seats 14 in a liquid tight manner such that the contents of the container is in fluid communication with the surface of the ball 16 not protruding from the housing 11. The housing is provided with grooves and recesses 28 in order to increase the persons grip on the massager 10. The apparatus 10 is provided with a lid 32 in order to prevent exposure of the balls 16 and oils to atmosphere when not in use.
With reference to figures 8 through 10 in a third example the massage apparatus 10 includes a housing 11 formed into a kidney shape such that the massage apparatus 10 can be gripped properly by a person performing a massaging action, without coming into contact with a person being massaged or any oils being used. The housing 11 is provided with a pair of ball seats 14 each rotatably capturing a ball 16 such that a portion of the ball 16 protrudes from the housing 11. The housing 11 is shaped to form a reservoir such that the content of the reservoir is in fluid communication with the surface of each ball 16 not protruding from the housing 11. The housing is provided with a groove 28 in order to increase the persons grip on the massager 10. The apparatus 10 is provided with a lid 32 that includes recesses 34 in order to prevent exposure of the balls 16 and oils to atmosphere and other surfaces when not in use.
It shall be understood that the examples are provided for illustrating the invention further and to assist a person skilled in the art with understanding the invention and is not meant to be construed as unduly limiting the reasonable scope of the invention.

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Claims
1. A massage apparatus, which apparatus includes:
a housing, housing at least two ball seats with each seat rotatably capturing a ball such that a portion of the ball protrudes from the housing on one side of the seat;
at least one reservoir inside the housing in fluid communication with the surface of the balls, which surface is not protruding from the housing; and
a ball seated in each seat.
2. A massage apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the housing is shaped to provide gripping means with the balls available to provide massaging pressure.
3. A massage apparatus as claimed in either claim 1 or 2 wherein the housing provides gripping means such that contact between a person performing a massaging action, a person being massaged and any oils being used is prevented.
4. A massage apparatus as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein the housing is shaped with a curvature such that the housing is substantially in a kidney shape.
5. A massage apparatus as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein the housing is provided with a groove for increasing the grip of a person on the apparatus.
6. A massage apparatus as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein the housing is provided with indentations in order to increase the grip of a person on the apparatus.
7. A massage apparatus as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein two balls are positioned side by side each protruding from the same side of the housing whilst in fluid contact with a reservoir.
8. A massage apparatus as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein the center of the housing is hollowed in order to provide a reservoir in fluid contact with the balls.
9. A massage apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 wherein the reservoir takes the form of containers with each container in fluid communication with a ball.
10. A massage apparatus as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein each reservoir is provided with a closable opening on the surface of the housing such that the content of the reservoir can be filled or emptied.
11. A massage apparatus as claimed in claim 10 wherein the closable opening is provided with a stopper.
12. A massage apparatus as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein the housing is provided with a lid to prevent the exposure of the balls to atmosphere or other surfaces.
13. A massage apparatus as claimed in claim 12 wherein the lid is provided with recesses coinciding with each ball in order to cover the balls whilst limiting the total volume of the apparatus.
14. A massage apparatus substantially as described herein with reference to the drawings.
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DE102019120251B4 (en) 2019-07-26 2021-07-29 TUSKANY & ENGL GbR( Vertretungsberechtigte Gesellschafter Sabina Kraupa-Tuskany, 80638 München+Isabella Engl, 82194 Gröbenzell) DEVICE FOR FACIAL AND BODY TREATMENTS

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US7678066B2 (en) * 2005-12-07 2010-03-16 L'oreal Cooling massage device and product dispenser including such a device
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US5131384A (en) * 1991-05-23 1992-07-21 Obagi Zein E Combination applicator/massager
EP0769287A1 (en) * 1995-10-18 1997-04-23 Gebrüder Obermaier oHG Foot massage device
US7678066B2 (en) * 2005-12-07 2010-03-16 L'oreal Cooling massage device and product dispenser including such a device
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CN106176163A (en) * 2016-06-27 2016-12-07 王娟 Urology Department kidney portion massage treatment device
DE102019120251B4 (en) 2019-07-26 2021-07-29 TUSKANY & ENGL GbR( Vertretungsberechtigte Gesellschafter Sabina Kraupa-Tuskany, 80638 München+Isabella Engl, 82194 Gröbenzell) DEVICE FOR FACIAL AND BODY TREATMENTS

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