Abstract: A massaging device is designed for use in conjunction with a leg frame of the massaging chair. The massaging device includes a plurality of clamp boards and massaging wheels. The clamp boards are mounted slantingly to effect a tilting motion for massaging the shank of leg and the sole of foot. The massaging wheels are eccentrically mounted to bring about an eccentric motion for rubbing the shank of leg and the sole of foot.

Abstract: To provide a novel posture reforming tool that may ensure the twist correction effect of the human body by a simple operation, a support portion that may support a back portion of a human body substantially in a horizontal condition without slanting the back portion of the human body on the right and left sides is provided on an upper portion of a tool body that may support at least an upper half body, the support portion having a longitudinal length in a direction of a length of the upper half body supported to the tool body, and a drop portion slanting downwardly at a steep angle is provided on the side that becomes the outside of extension of a length of the support portion.

Abstract: A reciprocally moving apparatus used in a massage machine comprises a long driven shaft having two ends pivotably installed in a base plate and also inserted into a sleeve hole at the lower side of a bottom mount of a massage device. The center section of the driven shaft includes a clockwise helical trench and a counter-clockwise helical trench which are arranged along a surface of the driven shaft and are crossed over one another alternatively and the ends of the two trenches are connected. The upper side of the center section area of the bottom mount serves for installing a cylindrical active link block having a guide plate. The guide plate has two tips at the upper side and inserts into one of the two tracks. Therefore, the driven shaft can be driven to move along the trenches reciprocally.

Abstract: Massage pressure devices are fitted onto a chair which has a rocking back, either conventional rocking chair or an office chair with pivoted an spring-loaded back, so that massage is applied to the back of a person seated in and rocking the chair. The massage pressure devices are rollers or pads which are mounted so that the amount of massage pressure and the position of the massage pressure are adjustable in accordance with the user's desires. The massage pressure drive mechanism includes a reference to the base so that the massage pressure devices are driven up and down the chair back as the chair back rocks back and forth. In a conventional rocking chair, the truck carrying the massage pressure rollers is adjustable in both pressure of the devices against the back and the position thereof.

Abstract: A massage device has a base casing, a cover casing engaging with the base casing, a driving mechanism disposed in the base casing, at least a rotating disk, and at least a massage ball set. The driving mechanism has a motor and at least a gear disk driven by the motor. A shaft is disposed on the gear disk. The massage ball set has a main rod, a three-way frame disposed on the main rod, and three rolling balls disposed on the three-way frame. The shaft is driven by the gear disk. The rotating disk is driven by the shaft. The massage ball set is driven by the rotating disk.

Abstract: A drive arrangement for a massage chair, in which massage elements, for example massage rollers, are movable in various directions, with at least one drive shaft for the massage elements, which are driven by electric motors. The electric motors are set onto the end of the shafts.

Abstract: A small lightweight yet strong frame (12) housing multiple flexible axles (22) which in turn support foam rubber roller balls (16), which roll about an axis creating: massage, intersegmental traction, trigger point therapy, and active exercise to the back of the user. These axles (22) are made more efficient by the placement of bushings (26) where they are contained by frame (12). Foam rubber balls (16) contain sleeves (30) which promote free rotation. A sliding head rest (38) is provided for comfort and is also used to facilitate optional concomitant neck and back treatment and multiple tension adjustments (46) (36) are provided for varying resistance to glide.

Abstract: A vertically-oscillating spa massager for use in a hydrotherapy hot tub by a bather, and having a massager component slidably and captively mounted on a vertical track of a base member mounted on the hot tub. The massager component oscillates in a vertically reciprocating manner on the vertical track preferably by means of a rotating drive arm pivotally attached to the base member at a pivot end and slidably connected at a swing end through an elongated aperture on the massager component. The rotating drive arm is preferably driven by a water driven turbine. Additionally, the massager component has at least one convex surface, preferably a roller, which is used to apply contact pressure on a bather and rollably perform the massage as the massager component oscillates.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method for providing a massage, especially to the back areas of persons who have to sit for a relatively long time on seats, especially motor-vehicle seats. This massage is achieved in accordance with the invention by a periodic or a continuous motion of massage elements placed in the seat surface and/or in the backrest, in a forward and backward and/or up and down direction, with this motion being within the range of sitting surfaces and/or back surfaces of such persons.

Abstract: An electric foot massaging assembly is provided including a slipper mount. A flexible slipper is positioned on the slipper mount with an opening formed in an upper extent thereof for receiving a foot therein. A roller assembly includes a plurality of rollers mounted on the slipper mount for massaging a foot within the slipper. A motor is included for rotating the rollers.

Abstract: A pressing medical treatment apparatus (10) comprises a pressing section (55) for pressing the back of a human body and a detecting section (66) for detecting spinous process. The detecting section (66) includes a pressure sensitive sensor (23) for detecting spinous process, and it is movable in the plane parallel to the back of the human body by the aid of a guide section (21). The detecting section (66) is moved along vertebral column to detect spinous process of seventh cervical vertebra. Respective spinous processes of first to twelfth thoracic vertebras are detected on the basis thereof. A control unit (9) stores positions of thoracic vertebras corresponding to detection positions of respective spinous processes. The control unit (9) controls operation of the pressing section (55) on the basis of the stored position information so that predetermined thoracic vertebra (affected part) is pressed by using a roller (5).

Abstract: An exerciser with an inclined adjustable roller platform assembly comprising a base module, a roller platform assembly, a foot support, a roller platform assembly support, an overhead hand bar assembly and an overhead hand bar assembly support, one end of the roller platform assembly is pivotally connected to the base, the foot support fastened to and extending forwardly of the base of the roller platform assembly, the adjustable roller platform assembly is maintained in one of many variable inclined positions by the roller platform assembly support extending between the roller platform assembly and the base module, the roller platform assembly support being variably vertically adjustable; the overhead hand bar assembly having a lower end pivotally connected to the roller platform assembly, overhead hand bar assembly supports extending between the overhead hand bar assembly and the roller platform assembly, the overhead hand bar supports being variably vertically adjustable.

Abstract: A portable massage device having kneading, finger rolling and tapping rolling features, so as to provide three kinds of massage effects. In order to provide these massage effects, a driving mechanism is disposed on a fixed plate and includes a driven rotary shaft. The speed of the driving mechanism can be changed, and two drum shaped tube members are provided which include a plurality of kneading members. The drum shaped tube members are oriented adjacent opposite ends of the driven shaft, and a pair of round plates are provided at the inner ends of the respective drum shaped members so that kneading massage can be provided. Finger rolling and tapping rolling massage can be provided by the kneading members.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for providing therapeutic musculoskeletal massage to a patient. The apparatus comprises a table having a plurality of roller assemblies, each of which is mounted on a support rail that is attached to the table. The roller assemblies each have rollers and extension arms of differing sizes, lengths, and contours that are specifically designed and selected to provide optimal therapeutic effect to a specific portion of a patient's spine.

Abstract: An ergonomic, passive exercise apparatus with elements and attachments emphasizing benefits to the user's head, neck and back muscles. The apparatus is a chair to which an adjustable dual roller headrest is joined. The headrest is adjustable vertically, laterally, with each roller virtually independent of position and orientation with respect to the other. Adjustable drag to rotation and lateral movement is provided for the user to work against while exercising. in addition, removable, location adjustable pairs of disks may be attached to the axles or rollers. The disks extend outward from the rollers to engage the back of the user's head. The disks are of a resilient material and resist rotation of the user's head when in contact with the disks.

Abstract: A massaging device for insertion in the back of massage chairs or the like, comprising a frame which supports, so that they can rotate about their respective axes, an upper shaft and a lower shaft having parallel and substantially horizontal axes and eccentric portions. Two arms are provided, each arm supporting a massage wheel which can rotate about its own almost horizontal axis, and, proximate to one of its ends, the corresponding massage wheel and being connected, proximate to its opposite end, to an eccentric portion of the upper shaft and, at an intermediate region, to an eccentric portion of the lower shaft. Elements are also provided for rotating the shafts about their respective axes to produce an alternating movement of the massage wheels in a substantially horizontal direction and in a substantially vertical direction, the actuation elements comprising an upper gearmotor which actuates the upper shaft and a lower gearmotor which actuates the lower shaft.

Abstract: A massaging device having a very simple structure, which can be used directly or can be inserted in the back of massage chairs or the like comprises a post which supports, so that it can slide in a substantially vertical direction, a movable framework provided with massage wheels. Elements are provided for the translatory motion of the framework along the post to move the massage wheels in substantially vertical directions to perform a massaging action of the so-called "stretching" type. The structural simplicity of the device allows to significantly contain its production costs.

Abstract: A ball-massaging board (14) molded out of plastic with a curved surface to comfortably support a person's spine in the supine position. Attached to the surface of board (14) are a number of rubber balls (15/16) that have a bolt head (18) bonded inside them, and a threaded portion (19) protruding outside them. Threaded portion (19) is inserted through a hole (21) in board (14), then secured in place by a lock nut (20). Because hole (21) is larger in diameter than the diameter of threaded portion (19) balls (15/16) are able to freely spin about the surface of board (14). Balls (15/16) are able to spin and roll simultaneously along the surface of board (14) while remaining attached to board (14). As an individual lies on the massaging board (14) and swivels his or her hips a combined spinning and rolling effect is created by balls (15/16) on the user's back and neck, simulating a real life massage.

Abstract: A massaging chair is capable of assuring comfortable use, both in the sitting and lying positions. The massaging chair comprises a seat, a reclining backrest pivotally connected about a pivot axis to the seat so as to be movable between an upright position and a horizontal position with respect to the seat, and a massager is disposed on the side of the reclining backrest to give a massage to a back of a user resting on said seat. A pair of armrests are disposed on the opposite sides of said seat. The armrests are designed to extend arcuately substantially about the pivot axis of the backrest. With this arrangement, the user's arms on the armrests can be kept at a fixed comfortable angular relationship with respect to his or her body, irrespective of the varying angles of the reclining backrest on which the user rests with varying posture.

Abstract: A massaging apparatus has a capability of self-adjusting a massage strength for giving an optimum massaging effect for individual users. The apparatus includes a supporting frame on which a user rest and an applicator projecting from the supporting frame to be pressed against a user's body. The applicator is driven to move for applying a massaging force to the user's body. A pressure sensor is provided to monitor a pressure applied back to the applicator from the user's body as a counter-action of applying the massaging force to the user's body and to provide an output indicative of the monitored pressure. A strength-adjustor is included to vary a projecting amount of the applicator from the supporting frame and/or an operational speed of moving the applicator in order to adjust a massage strength applied to the user's body.

Abstract: A massaging support device for a body has two separately controllable massaging zones. A plurality of generally cylindrical rollers extend transversely across first and second support frames and are arranged in substantially parallel relationship. One set of rollers is provided with a central circumferential depression to align with the spine of the body when cradled in or on the support device. The rollers are provided with eccentric journals which cause the rollers to raise and lower against the body during rotation. By controlling the speed and direction of the roller rotation enhanced massaging is achieved.

Abstract: The invention is a combination foot relaxer and foot stool. The foot stool is a box like structure with top and bottom panels that over hang the sides of the box. Top and bottom panels are covered with material that is comfortable on the top and movement resistant on the bottom. The sides of the box separate into a top and bottom configuration hinged at one side and latched at an opposed side. When the box is opened a roller is uncovered. The roller is mounted on a shaft an supported by two plates, one on each side. The plates are attached to the bottom panel. The roller is covered with a hard surface rope that is wound across the surface of the roller. The user will sit in a chair and relax his feet by stroking them on the roller. In an alternative embodiment two smaller rollers are utilized in place of one large one.

Abstract: A multipurpose massaging apparatus which includes a housing having a top open chamber, a massaging barrel revolvably mounted within the top open chamber of the housing, a motor drive mounted inside the housing and controlled to turn the massaging barrel, a flexible cover fastened to the housing and covered over the rotary massaging elements of the massaging barrel, and two stands pivotably connected to the housing at the bottom side. Then stands support the apparatus on the ground for massaging the sole when they are extended out. The stands can be held in hand when collapsed, so that the apparatus can be moved to massage the body.

Abstract: Massage equipment is provided herein. It includes a rigid frame, and at least one massage roll carried by the frame and which is freely rotatable about an axis which is fixed relative to the frame. Apparatus is provided for assisting a user, when supported against that roll, to move across that roll while applying pressure to that roll to cause roll rotation and to provide massaging action.

Abstract: A therapeutic massage mask comprises an elongated resilient plastic pouch having a length and width which is greater than the thickness thereof. The pouch is filled with a plurality of spherical balls made of a thermal transfer material, such as hard plastic, ceramic, or hollow spheres filled with BLUE ICE.RTM. material. The pouch is placed in a freezer to lower the temperature of the balls located within it. Subsequently, the pouch then may be applied to overlie a portion of the human body and a gentle rolling action on the side of the pouch opposite the body causes the balls to transfer a massaging action to the portion of the body underlying the pouch. At the same time, the balls function to cool the underlying body portion, thereby serving a dual function.

Abstract: A bed having an array of cylindrical support members supported by a main frame to support a mat, such that the support members are spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction of the bed and such that the support members are rotatable, and a device for rotating the support members in rolling contact with the mat, for changing areas of contact of the mat with the support members to thereby change areas of contact of the user with the mat for promoting blood circulation in a portion of the user in contact with the mat.

Abstract: An orthopaedic vehicle seat providing massaging characteristics for all body parts contacted by the seat, with the massage caused by the body movement relative to the orthopaedic vehicle chair.

Abstract: A neck cradle including an elongated flexible bar member disposed between two adjustable supports. In use, an upward facing prone human rests the neck upon the bar member and may perform side to side rocking motions which massage the occipital ridge region having a general therapeutic effect. In an alternate embodiment, sets of three beads in two sizes are disposed upon a plurality of short axles fixed between two rails attached to adjustable upright supports.

Abstract: A chair-type polyfunctional automatic massager which can be used selectively for either a rubbing motion or a finger pressing motion, is driven by one motor and can provide 5 different kinds of movements selectively at will by making the starter apparatus installed in the back of a chair raise and lower. The massager is made up of a driving mechanism which can independently rotate two kinds of driven shafts depending on the direction of rotation of a main spindle rotated by a starter motor. A driven shaft is attached to a rubbing ball mechanism and another driven shaft is attached to a finger pressing mechanism, with both mechanisms linked to a starter device through a connecting mechanism provided between the two mechanisms. A raising and lowering mechanism for the unit is connected with a tapping spindle which can rotate in a forward or reverse direction and is linked to a motor for raising and lowering the unit.

Abstract: A generally C-shaped support flange mounted to a footrest of a reclining chair that permits the pivoting of the footrest relative to the chair. The support flange structure mounts adjacent massaging rollers thereon and is secured to the support flange at a rear end wall portion thereof to permit an individual to selectively direct the individual's feet across the rollers for massaging action.

Abstract: A small lightweight yet strong frame (12): housing multiple flexible axles (22): which in turn support foam rubber roller balls (16): which roll about an axis creating massage, intersegmental traction, trigger point therapy, and active exercise to the back of the user. These axles (22); are made more efficient by the placement of bushings (26) where they are contained by frame (12). Foam rubber balls (16) contain sleeves (30) which promote free rotation. Neck roller balls (18) are also used to facilitate optional concommitant neck and back treatment. A head rest (38) is provided for comfort and multiple tension adjustments (46) (36) are provided for varying resistance to glide.