Abstract: A massage roller assembly that includes an outer roller surface and a plurality of vibration motors positioned adjacent to the outer roller surface that are configured to transmit vibrations to the outer roller surface. The vibration motors are individually controllable such that at least first and second sets of vibration motors can be switched on and off individually.

Abstract: A micro frac plug used to seal individual perforations formed in a casing installed within a subterranean wellbore. The plug comprises an insert element and a deformable sleeve. The insert element is received and retained within a medial section of the sleeve. The plug is sized to be lodged in or seated on a single perforation. The plug blocks fluid from flowing through the perforation.

Abstract: A spherical manual and electromechanically-operated spherical massage implement which facilitates the even application of pressure to the body tissue of a client during massage therapy, including tendons, ligaments, and muscles (e.g. the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and the like). Variations of the invention include vibrating and heating functions, relieve sore and achy muscles, help blood circulation, relieve muscle cramps, loosen tight and knotted muscles, and relieve pressure from the massage therapist's hands.

Abstract: A massaging roller assembly for relieving aches and pains includes a tube and a plurality of rings. Each ring has an inner diameter that is complementary to an outside diameter of the tube so that the ring is positioned to insert the tube to frictionally couple the ring to the tube. Each ring has a respective outer diameter so that the plurality of rings comprises rings that have a variety of outer diameters. The rings are selectively couplable to the tube to provide a variety of longitudinal cross-sectional profiles. A user is positioned to roll the tube and the rings on a body to massage the body.

Abstract: A method and device for non-abrasively cleansing and exfoliating skin in combination with a cleansing solution. A cylindrical housing comprises a base for engagement with a fluid source and a vacuum source and a skin interface positioned on an end opposing the base and configured to contact and traverse a surface of the skin. The skin interface comprises non-abrasive, or rounded, smooth surfaces for contacting the skin. A combination of variable cleansing fluid delivery to the tip and vacuum pressure removal cleanses and exfoliates skin tissue or debris.

Abstract: A bouncy ball includes anomalies which, when bounced upon, causes the ball to bounce irregularly. The anomaly may comprise a solid protrusion formed integrally with an outer skin of the ball or a separate plug filled into a pocket formed in the outer skin. The shape of the protrusion may be partially spherical. The solid protrusion may also include elongate grooves, flat surfaces or any other desired shape, such as a star. The bouncy ball may also include a secondary bladder with inflatable anomalies. The secondary bladder is coupled to a generally spherical inner tube which may be formed with grooves to receive the secondary bladder. Outer skins may be coupled over the secondary bladder and inner tube.

Abstract: A massage device including at least one spherical ball permeated with aromatherapy is provided. A method of making and using the massage device, as well as a kit for making the massage device are also provided.

Abstract: A device for scar management includes an applicator head including a recess having a rotating means therein, a reservoir containing a silicone composition fluidly connected to the applicator head, and a metering valve fluidly connected to the reservoir. The composition has viscosity of 3,000 to 8,000 cps, and consists of a mixture of cyclopentasiloxane, dimethiconol, dimethicone, and dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer. A metered dose of the silicone composition is delivered from the reservoir to the applicator head upon the application of external pressure to the metering valve. The invention also relates to a method for scar management using such device by identifying a target skin area having a wound or scar, contacting the outward surface of the applicator head to the target skin area, massaging the rotating means of the applicator head on the target skin area, and applying the silicone composition to the target skin area via the rotating means.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an exercise device comprising a base that is attached onto an exercise machine and a rolling rod, which is cradled into the base. The apparatus can be attached either into the jumpboard connection located near the footbar or into the shoulder rests depending on the reformer model. The attachment site allows the user to perform a wide variety of movements or exercises in a manner depending on level or special considerations. Related methods of exercise are also provided. A DVD, instructional manual, or programming exercises may optionally be included.

Abstract: The present concept is a device and method for providing massage which addresses the problem of practitioner injury while at the same time allows for the provision of a better massage. The device allows a massage practitioner to deliver to a recipient a spectrum of beneficial physical contacts in a way that spares the provider's hands and arms the repetitive strain that tends to lead to injury or early retirement. The method describes a technique whereby a practitioner delivers a treatment similar to a traditional massage but firstly necessitates less pressure to be exerted by the provider, and secondly delivers a reciprocal hand massage to the provider, while thirdly provides for a largely uninterrupted delivery of physical contact to the recipient.

Abstract: There is provided a phototherapy apparatus, in which the therapeutic light is delivered through or in proximity to one or more massage components. The massage component provides mechanical massage to the subject biological tissue and modifies the properties of the subject tissue in thickness, density, etc. to facilitate the absorption of the therapeutic light and enhance the effect of the phototherapy procedure.

Abstract: The invention is an improved rolling ball massager that employs two opposing bearing rings a fixed distance apart to enable free rotation of the housed ball in all directions and under all ordinary massage conditions. A cap over the ball may be adopted to allow the user to apply more pressure on the massager. A handle can be removeably coupled to the cap. The handle may provide a grip and additional therapy value with various features, such as winged tips and arc contours. The handle may be centric or offset on the cap. The massager may have protrusions designed to provide pressure point therapy surfaces. Moreover, the massager may have an intermediate member mating the protrusions, such as a lock-ring assembly, for incorporating the massager as a building block for other devices, such as a foot massage floor stand or a back-scratcher device.

Abstract: There is provided a phototherapy apparatus, in which the therapeutic light is delivered through one or more massage components. The massage component provides mechanical massage to the subject biological tissue and modifies the properties of the subject tissue in thickness, density, etc. to facilitate the absorption of the therapeutic light and enhance the effect of the phototherapy procedure. The light source of the phototherapy apparatus is actively cooled by a synthetic jet cooler.

Abstract: A massage glove that overcomes the limitations and drawbacks of conventional solutions, while providing a device that is relatively inexpensive, self-contained and easy to use is disclosed. In one example, the message glove includes a glove having a palmer side, and a plurality of massaging elements disposed on the palmer side of the glove, each of the massaging elements including a socket component and a ball component configured to securely fit into the socket component.

Abstract: A cylindrical gear ring assembly is provided for use as a decorative wearable ornamental device useable as a ring or other piece of jewelry, a toy, and a therapy tool, and more specifically to a ring with a rotatable mechanism comprising movable cylinders which rotate against gear mechanisms and method of using the same.

Abstract: An exercise device that allows a user to strengthen the entire anatomical core muscles with a lightweight, compact, and portable design. A device includes a housing that is substantially spherical in shape with a hollow portion therein. The housing has at least one protrusion. A ball that is substantially spherical in shape is positioned within said hollow portion such that said housing at least partially encloses the ball therein. A plurality of bearings are disposed between said housing and said ball. The bearings contact the housing and the ball, thereby allowing said housing to rotate about said ball. A plurality of handles detachably connect to the at least one protrusion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a head-rest pillow that aids the user in sleeping by relieving their sinus congestion discomfort and snoring that may be associated with such congestion. The pillow comprises a core layer that has plurality of firm balls sewn in it forming compartmentalized section. The core layer is covered with a batting layer that is sewn all around the core layer for purposes of cushioning and providing comfort to the user. This combination of core and batting layer and inserted in a hollow pillow case that covers the core and batting layer, providing a head-rest pillow for a user to use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ball acupressure device capable of stably fixing internal components and at the same time, performing smooth rotary functions.

Abstract: Various methods and devices for driving fluid from a syringe are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a syringe driver is provided having a frame that is adapted to seat a syringe, a driver that is slidably disposed within the frame and that is adapted to seat a plunger of a syringe, and a puller that is slidably disposed within the frame and that has a latch formed thereon for mating to an engagement element on the frame. The device can also include a force-delivery element, such as a constant force spring, that is coupled to and extends between the driver and the puller.

Abstract: An air freshener device includes an open-cell, polyurethane foam body having a scent material interspersed in the foam body that is capable of diffusing out of the foam, and a flexible cover surrounding and conforming to the foam body having at least one hole in the cover to facilitate the release of scent. The foam body can be flexible and compressible, and also resilient and returnable to its original configuration. The flexible cover can have a fabric shell that is soothing to the touch, and may also have a non-porous inner liner to contain the scent material and prevent it from migrating out of the foam body. In addition, the air freshener can have a freestanding, self-supported, three-dimensional shape, and can be fashioned into the shape of a common sports ball, such as a baseball.

Abstract: A therapeutic pillow includes a flexible body with mated inner and outer layers. Such an inner layer has an outer perimeter that terminates inwardly of an outer perimeter of the outer layer. The apparatus further includes a plurality of spherical objects removably situated within the body and directly abutting an inner surface of the inner layer. Each of the spherical objects has a unique diameter. The body has right and left ends selectively folded along a centrally registered latitudinal axis registered orthogonal to a longitudinal length of the body wherein the right and left ends are directly engaged in such a manner that the spherical objects are prohibited from escaping beyond the respective outer perimeters of the inner and outer layers during operating conditions.

Abstract: A therapeutic pebble spa bed includes a bed frame filled with pebble-shaped massaging media and an element for heating the massaging media. Heat therapy and natural massaging action from the textured, conforming massaging media are provided to the user. Powered massaging elements embedded in the massaging media provide additional types of massage therapy. Other elements can be added to the spa bed to provide tanning, auditory, visual, and audio-visual therapies. One embodiment of the device includes a closed-loop water heating system to heat the massaging media. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: A massaging mattress assembly for massaging various parts of a user's body while lying down. The massaging mattress assembly includes a mattress that has a top, a head end, and a plurality of slots that are spacedly disposed in the top. A headrest assembly is removably attached to the head end of the mattress. A roller assembly is disposed in the slots of the mattress. The roller assembly includes base members that are disposed in the slots and also includes ball members upon which a user lies. A vibrating assembly is disposed in said mattress.

Abstract: A massager device that provides a liquid applicator that dispenses a liquid and provides a massaging effect is disclosed. The massager device comprises a massage head adapted to engage a reservoir for storing a liquid, a liquid dispensing component engaged to the reservoir for applying the liquid, and a vibratory component for vibrating the massager device such that the user may simultaneously apply the liquid and provide a massaging effect.

Abstract: An exercise ball device for exercising by a user while in a prone position. The exercise ball device includes a semi-circular shaped housing having an outer curved surface and an interior curved compartment having an inner curved surface. The housing has a retaining member positioned on the perimeter edge of the housing. The exercise ball device also includes a rolling ball positioned within the interior curved compartment, and the rolling ball is removably restrained within the interior curved compartment by the retaining member. Further, the outer curved surface of the housing has a restraint member attached thereto for receiving the hand of a user. Additionally, the rolling ball is approximately the same size as the interior curved compartment so that the rolling ball rotates or rolls within and relative to the housing.

Abstract: A massage and/or dispensing device includes a body, and an applicator element intended to be placed in contact with a surface to be massaged and/or a surface to which a product is to be applied. The applicator element is movably retained in the body or mounted for movement relative to the body. The arrangement further includes a cooling arrangement which includes means of expanding a refrigerant liquefied gas directly in contact with the applicator element.

Abstract: A massage device for providing cold or hot massage therapy including a liquid reservoir and a rotatable ball positioned in an open end of the reservoir. The reservoir is at least partially filled with a liquid that is heated or cooled. The liquid in the massage device is heated or cooled. The rotatable ball is heated or cooled through heat transfer between the liquid and the rotatable ball. Massage therapy can be provided using both the reservoir portion and/or the rotatable ball of the massage device.

Abstract: A method for performing trigger point therapy using a massage device having a spherical ball with an array of pliable nodes that project axially from the surface of the ball. The massage device can be manipulated by the user or a second person. Effective manipulation to the user's back and neck are achieved when the user places the device between himself and a rigid surface and rolls the ball at a trigger point location.

Abstract: A body massager comprises a housing having a membrane attached thereto. A ball is moveably retained within a cup, the ball engaging with and moveable along an inner surface of the membrane. A drive means drives the cup and ball across the inner surface of the membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a massage ball having temperature retention properties such that the user can warm or cool the ball prior to using and then roll the ball with the underside of the foot against a rigid surface to provide a massaging effect simultaneously with either a therapeutic warming or cooling effect to the foot, depending upon the need of the user.

Abstract: A device for massaging soft tissue of an individual when positioned between such soft tissue and a predetermined surface. The massage device includes a spherical member made from a first predetermined material and having each of a first predetermined diameter and a predetermined weight for rolling over such soft tissue. There is a rope member made from a second predetermined material and having each of a second predetermined diameter and a predetermined length. The rope member is connected to the spherical member for encircling a pre-selected body part. Finally, a mechanism is engageable with the rope member for adjusting tightness thereof around such pre-selected body part such that the spherical member is affixed tightly against such soft tissue to be massaged.

Abstract: A therapy apparatus includes a container having an interior volume and having an opening providing access to the interior volume and massaging elements freely located in the interior volume of the container. Each massaging element has a generally spherical exterior and has multiple protrusions projecting from its generally spherical exterior. A patient's hand may be inserted into the container through the opening and be moved among the massaging elements to be stimulated by massaging elements contacting the fingers and both the front and the back of the hand.

Abstract: A method of pressing on pressure points and/or muscles in a back or other part of a user using a round ball is improved by pressing on the pressure points and/or muscles using a gel ball having a diameter of between about 45 and 70 millimeters. The density of the gel ball ranges between about 0.75 and 1.2 gm/cm3, and the ball being made of a polyether polyol gel material.

Abstract: A multi-layered massage ball which substantially mirrors the hardness and deformation characteristics of the human thumb and is particularly effective in relieving tender and painful muscle conditions, including but not limited to trigger points. The massage ball typically includes a core, at least one resilient layer encapsulating the core, and a ball cover. The massage ball may be pressed and rolled against the afflicted area or areas to substantially alleviate pain and discomfort associated with muscle or connective tissue conditions.

Abstract: A handheld massager including: a main body; a first massaging member disposed on top face of the main body, a top face of the first massaging member being a domed first massaging face; and a second massaging member disposed under bottom end of the main body. The bottom face of the second massaging member has embossed structure and serves as a second massaging face. A user can select the first massaging face or the second massaging face to massage human body so that the handheld massager can be switched between different massaging modes. When a user holds the second massaging member to massage human body with the first massaging member, the second massaging face simultaneously stimulates and massages the palm of the user.

Abstract: A lotion application tool includes a plate having a first side, a second side and a peripheral edge extending between the first and second sides. An elongated handle has a first end that is attached to the peripheral edge. A plurality of balls is extended into and rotatably coupled to the first side. The balls are spaced from each other. A panel has a top surface and a bottom surface. The panel has generally the same size and shape as the first side of the plate. The panel has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough that are each positioned for lining up with and receiving one of the balls when the bottom surface is positioned adjacent to the first side. A fastening member removably fastens the top surface to the first side. Lotion may be positioned on the panel and thereafter applied to a body part.

Abstract: A waist-twisting machine includes a main base, a rotating unit, an auxiliary base, and a hull unit. The main base has a first post, a fixing base, a power source, a gear unit and two press members. The rotating unit has a disc and a hoop deposited movably in the disc, which is rotated at its original location by two press members rotated by the gear unit driven by the power source. The hoop is moved by the disc in a circle of non-axial center with the disc, provided with numerous massage rollers in its inner surface so that a user entering the hoop may receive twisting action together with massage action synchronously, obtaining the effect of waist twisting and slimming at the same time.

Abstract: A therapeutic ball comprises an outer surface having a plurality of projections thereon, and an inner portion comprising a material selected for its ability to retain heat.

Abstract: A tubular sleeve is made of a tufted fabric having a pile on an interior surface. A pair of spaced-apart tennis balls each has a diameter exceeding a diameter of the tubular sleeve so that the sleeve engages the balls. The balls are manually positioned within the tubular sleeve. Each of the tennis balls has a fuzzy napped exterior surface. A pair of handles are attached at opposing ends of the tubular sleeve. The pile of the sleeve and the napped surface of the tennis balls are of such substance as to naturally engage in holding the tennis balls in selected engagement positions within the tubular sleeve, yet the balls are able to be manually moved to alternate engagement positions within the sleeve, without purposeful disengagement of the balls and the sleeve.

Abstract: A waist-twisting machine includes a post, a fixing base, a moving mechanism, a hoop body and a hull. The fixing base is movably combined with the post to move up and down, and the moving mechanism is deposited in the fixing base, consisting of a power source to rotate a gear unit, which then rotates two rotating arms connected with an interacting arm to make a horizontal movement in a circle as a hula hoop does. The hoop body is connected with the interactive arm to be moved in the same track as the interactive arm, with numerous massage rollers fixed on an inner surface of the hoop body. Then a user standing in the hoop body can be compelled to move together with the hoop body, with the waist thus twisted and massaged at the same time.

Abstract: A method for performing trigger point therapy using a massage device having a spherical ball with an array of pliable nodes that project axially from the surface of the ball. The massage device can be manipulated by the user or a second person. Effective manipulation to the user's back and neck are achieved when the user places the device between himself and a rigid surface and rolls the ball at a trigger point location.

Abstract: A massage device for massaging all major muscle groups is disclosed. The device includes two spherical massaging balls housed in an elongated, permanently closed sac. The sac is sized so that the relative position of the balls is variable within the sac when the device is not in use. The balls are free rolling and are not connected to a separate device.

Abstract: A drug delivery device having a housing containing a gas generator controlled by an electronic controller. The gas generator generates gas into a reciprocate chamber, whereby reciprocation of the chamber causes a lever to reciprocate a pawl, and this action causes a ratchet to The device may also be provided with manually control for delivering a bolus dose of drug when necessary.

Abstract: A relaxation station for inducing user relaxation includes a couch having a frame and a reclining surface attached to said frame for accommodating a user in a reclining position. The frame has a plurality of preferably pairs of massage grippers connected to and extending generally upward therefrom. These massage gripper pairs are elongated members projecting generally upward from the frame and the gripper pairs are capable of moving reciprocally between an open and a closed position to simulate finger manipulated massage. In a closed position, they cradle and contact the body or a portion thereof of a user. These massage gripper pairs having motive actuators for producing movement between said open and said closed positions, such as scissors extenders or flexible cables The massage gripper elongated members produce massage motions in at least one massage contact pad.

Abstract: A Spherical massager composed of two semispherical bodies. Each of the semispherical bodies has a soft facial layer on the surface. The soft facial layer is formed with multiple outward projecting contact sections. The mating faces of the two semispherical bodies are respectively disposed with a power supply section and an oscillation generating section. The power supply section has a recessed female connecting section formed on the connecting face of one of the semispherical bodies. The oscillation generating section including a male connecting section outward projecting from the mating face of the other semispherical body. The male connecting section is formed with a central hole for receiving a vibrating motor. An eccentric wheel is disposed at a front end of a rotary shaft of the vibrating motor to achieve a vibrating effect.

Abstract: A massaging keyboard wrist rest is provided having a supporting base structure, an upper surface having a series of aligned ball access orifices affixed to the base structure such that a plurality of aligned ball receiving cavities are formed at each said ball access orifice, and series of freely rotatable balls captively held in the ball receiving cavities. A bottom surface is affixed to the supporting base and forming a non-slip bottom surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to the adjustment button to control the control valve of gas(oil) cylinder for adjustment of height of swivel chair. It can be or of slant of swivel chair and simultaneously used as the palm massage to stimulate a respective portion of human body and accordingly stimulate the human body to guarantee healthy living. The push button means 300 is connected to the control valve of gas cylinder 200 via wire cable 400 and not only provides adjustment function to adjust the height of seat 110 of swivel chair or slant of back 120 of chair, but also can be used palm massaging means 500 to massage the palm.

Abstract: A glove device for employment in the communication of medications, lubricants, or other substances is described, which is particularly useful in communicating such substances to in vivo treatment areas, such as the prostate or rectum. The glove device is preferably embodied in a substantially tactile, smooth and disposable material which contains a substance communication pathway embedded within that permits substance communication from a substance containing reservoir to an in vivo treatment site. The glove device may regulate the substance communication and may transmit greater than one substance simultaneously and in succession without removing the invention from a treatment site.

Abstract: A motor-driven massaging bar is constructed to include a controller, a DC motor connected to and controlled by the controller, a shell fastened to the controller to hold the DC motor on the inside, and a massaging unit mounted on one end of the shell and coupled to the output shaft of the DC motor, the massaging unit including a shaft coupled to the output shaft of the DC motor, a ball holder, a bottom ball table and a top ball table fastened together to hold swivel balls around the periphery for massaging and supported on rolling steel balls at the ball holder, and a conical cap covered on the top ball table.

Abstract: A health and beauty massage device whose multiple treatment members make rubbing contact evenly and efficiently which promotes circulation of the blood and burns fat in the areas of the body to be treated. The health and beauty massage device is configured so that multiple treatment members are disposed on a frame body which is provided with a recessed part into which the areas of the human body to be treated are placed or inserted. At the same time, a linking means which links each of the treatment members is disposed between the installation shafts of the adjacent pairs of treatment members. The treatment members are interlocked with at least one drive mechanism and all of the treatment members are rotated at the same time.