Hand Supported Patents (Class 601/72)
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Publication number: 20080243039Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus including a handle capable of manipulation by a human hand, and one or more head portions to mate to various types of treatment attachments, which may be moved over an area of skin and/or body part by a motion generator moving the head portions, and/or by a user manipulating the handle. Various suitable attachments include applicator attachments having abrasive surfaces, oxygenating attachments having pores through which oxygen may travel, brush attachments for cleaning and polishing, thermal attachments for heating and cooling, and light radiating attachments. The motion generator may move the attachments by vibrating, spinning, oscillating, or propagating sonic waves through the head portions. Thus, attachments may be attached and removed from the head portions to treating skin and/or body parts by abrasion, cleaning, polishing, lighting, or oxygenation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
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Publication number: 20080228114Abstract: A miniature electrically powered massage vibrator includes an outermost shell slideably holding a vibrating body, i.e., a vibration generator. The vibrating body contains a power source of button-type battery cells for powering a motor of the vibration generator encased inside the body, and a power switching mechanism. Sliding movement of the outermost shell relative to the vibrating body provides the switching on/off functions of the electric power. The massage vibrator is useful for sexual assistance or marital aid or therapeutic use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Nanma Manufacturing Co. Ltd.Inventor: Simon Siu Man Nan
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Publication number: 20080208085Abstract: A disposable massage apparatus having a massage actuator operatively engaged to a holding member which defines a slot adapted to receive a conductivity blocker that prevents operation of the massage apparatus is disclosed. In operation, the user withdraws the conductivity blocker from the slot in order to make the massage apparatus operational while re-inserting the conductivity blocker into the slot makes the massage apparatus inoperative.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: Nanma Manufacturing Co. Ltd.Inventor: Simon Siu Man Nan
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Publication number: 20080194907Abstract: A massaging device for a sexual purpose includes main body, a sliding unit movably mounted on the main body linearly and reciprocally, a reciprocating mechanism mounted in the main body and connected to the sliding unit to drive the sliding unit reciprocally, and a power source mounted in the main body and connected to the reciprocating mechanism to drive the reciprocating mechanism. Thus, the sliding unit is movable on the housing of the main body linearly and reciprocally to massage a human sexual organ automatically and to provide a comfortable sensation to the human sexual organ so as to satisfy the sexual requirement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Hsi-Fu Lin, Hsu-Yi Wang
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Patent number: 7393332Abstract: A head massager including a bundle of malleable rods having a top member within which the top end of the bundle of rods is fixed and the rods are free at the bottom end of the bundle, a handle including a recess detachably receiving the top member therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Inventor: Frank Friedland
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Publication number: 20080146977Abstract: A device dispenses serum onto the skin of a user, and also provides a massage effect. The device comprises a housing 12 which is to be hand held and a massage head 16. A powered drive 46 is mounted by or in the housing and operatively coupled to the massage head to cause it execute a massage motion. Preferably, the massage motion is rotary. The device has at least one serum dispensing outlet and a pump mechanism, comprising a piston 114 and a cylinder 100, arranged to draw serum from a reservoir and to dispense it through the dispensing outlet. A user-actuatable member 116, formed by the massage head itself, is movably mounted upon the housing and operatively coupled to the piston, so that by means of the user-actuatable member the user can move the piston and so cause a dose of serum to be dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: CRYSTAL CLEAR INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: Sharon Hilditch
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Publication number: 20080125680Abstract: A motorized waterproof fluid dispenser and applicator is disclosed. The device manually dispenses at least one liquid from a filled container through one or more openings in the device's moving applicator surface. The device itself is waterproof, and designed to be used in a shower or bathtub. Pressure applied by a user during fluid application does not appreciably dampen applicator movement. The motor moving the applicator is suspended within the device allowing motion to be transmitted directly to the applicator while motion is only weakly transmitted to the outside of the device held by a user. Removable or disposable pads may be affixed to the applicator surface to present a variety of applicator surfaces or heat. The batteries may be replaced, providing for a long overall lifetime of the device while also providing for its inexpensive manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: DAVID RICHMOND, Howard Richmond, Kurt Koptis
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Patent number: 7354408Abstract: Apparatus for the quick and easy releasable attachment of any applicator to the operative head of any massage machine including a generally annular first plate threaded for permanent attachment to the massage machine head, the first plate including a series of openings formed therein and spaced at equal distances around the first plate, and a second plate for positioning on the top surface of the first plate and releasably attached to the base plate by hook and loop fastener, the second plate having the applicators attached at the top surface and including a series of studs spaced at equal distances around, and extending downward from, the bottom surface of the second plate so that the studs engage the openings in the first plate to appropriately align the first plate and the second plate and to resist dislodgement of the second plate, and the attached applicator, by eccentric forces incurred during use.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2004Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Inventor: Thomas P. Muchisky
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Publication number: 20080082028Abstract: Disclosed is a massaging apparatus which incorporates motion, friction, and heat. The massaging apparatus comprises a vagina, a vibrator coupled to the vagina and a pair of hand grips disposed on both sides of the vibrator. The vagina is in the form of an elongated hollow sheath having a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end is open and the second end is closed. The vibrator is at least one of a hand held electric vibrator and a hand held battery powered vibrator. The massaging apparatus may be used by a single male, a single female, simultaneously by a male and female, and simultaneously by two females.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventor: James Blevins
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Patent number: 7351215Abstract: The device described herein comprises a dual-compartment container for the storage of women's make-up and an electrically powered therapeutic massage unit. The unit resembles a make-up compact in size and appearance, yet contains a second, less obvious compartment housing an electrically powered, variable speed, variable intensity, vibrator which may be utilized to relieve physical or sexual tension.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Illusions International, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Adam Roberts
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Patent number: 7341566Abstract: A massage apparatus with a removable battery compartment having a control panel for controlling the operation of the apparatus is disclosed. The massage apparatus comprises a main body operatively engaged to at least one massage actuator for providing a massage function. The main body is adapted to be operatively engaged to the removable battery compartment for providing power and control function to the at least one massage actuator. Once the removable battery compartment is operatively engaged to the main body, the control panel becomes operational and allows a user to control the operation of the massage apparatus when the removable battery compartment is operatively engaged to the main body.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Nanma Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Simon Siu Man Nan
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Publication number: 20070299374Abstract: A vibratory exercise device comprises a control unit adapted to determine when to provide vibratory cues, wherein the control unit is adapted to divide the duration of a cue pattern period into a plurality of segments, and to assign vibratory cues to one or more of the plurality of segments. The vibratory exercise device also comprises a vibration actuator coupled to the control unit and adapted to provide vibratory cues in response to control signals received from the control unit at the start of each segment assigned a vibratory cue, and a housing adapted to house the control unit and the vibration actuator, wherein a user is able to feel the vibratory cues when in contact with the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: Phillip E. Gesotti, Nicholas J. Nagumy, Amy J. McCullough
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Publication number: 20070287940Abstract: A device for caressing an anatomical portion of the body comprising a substantially rigid element and a flexible strip with opposed distal ends. The distal ends are connected to the rigid element at separate locations providing a gap between the rigid element and the flexible strip. The flexible strip comprises a textured surface facing away from the rigid element. The flexible strip is at least partially tensioned to place it in a springy state that conforms to the body and creates a soothing and stimulating sensation when stroked against the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2006Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Irving Sabo, Aaron J. Goldberg
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Patent number: 7306569Abstract: The systems described herein provide an improved skin care system including a handheld device having a contact head movable in a three-dimensional orbital manner having a contact surface for contacting the skin. A skin care product can be applied to the skin via the contact surface. The contact head is adaptable to skin and body contours. The handheld device can include an activatable motion system for moving the contact surface in an angular orbital manner about an axis normal to the surface. The motion system can also cause the contact surface to deflect in a direction and radially rotate the direction of deflection in a clockwise or counter-clockwise manner. The orbital rotation can be continuous, stepped, random and the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Inventors: Aldran H. LaJoie, Jeffrey L. Kelsoe
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Patent number: 7294113Abstract: A massaging device includes a housing, a motor, a cover, and an operation mechanism. The operation mechanism includes a rotation member secured on the rotation shaft of the motor to rotate therewith, and a massaging member pivotally mounted on the rotation member to move therewith. Thus, the massaging surface of the massaging member is rotated about the rotation shaft of the motor in an eccentric manner to move in the normal rotation direction and is rotated about the pivot shaft of the rotation member to move in the reverse rotation direction so as to provide a double massaging effect to the human body, thereby enhancing the massaging effect.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Inventor: Dong-Her Wu
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Patent number: 7282037Abstract: Disclosed is a skin care appliance capable of realizing various skin care modes using an oscillator vibrating up and down in the way of a magnetic coil, conducting the galvanic massage and the iontophoresis massage based on the oscillator, and making the magnetic-color-sound therapy. The skin care appliance includes a case with a predetermined shape, and a vibration unit installed within the case and having an oscillator. The oscillator oscillates in the way of a magnetic coil upon receipt of the power from a power supply unit. An outer electrode is charged to a polarity opposite to the polarity of the oscillator, and placed at the case. A switch unit is provided at the case. A control unit controls the vibration unit in accordance with the signals from the switch unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2004Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Doctors Tech Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hee-Yoon Cho
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Patent number: 7282036Abstract: A cosmetic device comprises a support member; a cap member attached to the support member and having a front face; a vibration actuator disposed inside the cap member, which produces vibration for providing massage effect on a skin; and an uneven surface member as an outermost layer covering at least the front face of the cap member. The uneven surface is configured to prevent denudation of a treatment agent applied on the skin.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2004Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Inventor: Masatoshi Masuda
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Patent number: 7261699Abstract: A massaging device includes a main body, a massaging member rotatably and eccentrically mounted on the main body, and a covering member mounted on the main body to encompass the massaging member completely. Thus, the shade of the covering member encompasses the massaging member completely, so that the massaging member will not be exposed outward from the main body, thereby providing a better viewing effect to the user. In addition, the shade of the covering member encompasses the massaging member completely to prevent dirt or dust from entering the massaging member and the main body, thereby facilitating maintenance of the massaging device.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Inventor: Dong-Her Wu
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Patent number: 7238162Abstract: A warm air massager for heating and massaging a body part includes a massage node which includes openings for directing streams of heated air to the body part being massaged. The body part is massaged by the reciprocating motion of the massage node produced by an internal massage motor. The massage motor may rotate to cause an eccentric connector to impart reciprocating motion to a shaft coupled to the massage node. The massage motor may be located within the housing, within the massage node, or there may be multiple massage motors located in each of the housing and the massage node. Intake ambient air enters the massage housing by means of a fan which withdraws ambient air from outside, directs the ambient air through a heater element and directs streams of the heated air through the massage node to the body part being massaged. Each of the fan, the heater element and the massage motor or motors may include multiple settings. The fan and massage motor are preferably separately controlled.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2004Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Human Touch, LLCInventor: Hans Dehli
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Patent number: 7223250Abstract: An integrated remote control and massage device includes a housing having at least one massage surface, a remote control input interface for enabling a user to control at least one electronic entertainment device, and at least one motor that selectively provides vibrating motion to the massage surface(s). The integrated device enables control of devices such as a television, an audio system, a video disc player, a video cassette recorder, a direct broadcast satellite receiver, a personal video recorder, a cable box, and a digital portable music and/or entertainment system. In addition, the device may be used as a vibrating massage device. The device may optionally include a heating element, a sound recorder, a device locator, or a flashlight.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Inventors: Steven J. Brattesani, Bruce S. McLean
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Patent number: 7186228Abstract: A head massager including a bundle of malleable rods having a top member within which the top end of the bundle of rods is fixed and the rods are free at the bottom end of the bundle, a handle including a recess detachably receiving the top member therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2003Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Inventor: Frank Friedland
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Patent number: 7186227Abstract: A head massager including a bundle of malleable rods having a top member within which the top end of the bundle of rods is fixed and the rods are free at the bottom end of the bundle, a handle including a top half and a bottom half articulated together, the bottom half defining a lower recess receiving the top member fixed therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2003Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Inventor: Frank Friedland
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Patent number: 7122015Abstract: A J-shaped vibrating massager and method for manufacture thereof. The J-shaped massager may consist of a J-shaped tubular rod, a head, one or more handles, control means, and vibratory means. Generally, the J-shaped tubular rod may also consist of a J-hook and a barrel. Typically, the head is located at the end of the J-hook opposite the barrel, while the vibratory means may be mounted in the head or anywhere along the length of the J-shaped tubular rod. The vibratory means induces vibrations in one or more portions of the J-shaped tubular rod, generally including the head. The vibrations massage surfaces in contact with the invention. Because the invention is generally J-shaped, a user may reach his or her own back with the head of the J-shaped massager in order to give himself a back massage. The invention may include a variety of tips having different sizes, materials, and shapes.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Harold A. Luettgen, Gary D. Golichowski
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Patent number: 7087029Abstract: A massage device is composed of an elongated main body in the form of a sheet of flexible plastic material. The main body is configured with a plurality of flexible elongated strips extending from one end of the elongated body in cantilever fashion and juxtaposed spaced apart at their free ends to give the appearance of a hand with fingers splayed. The elongated strips define substantial contact areas, and an additional substantial contact area is defined at the other end of the main body. A vibration motor is fixed to the main body, which when operated imparts vibrations to the substantial contact areas via the main body to enable the device to perform a massage that simulates a hand massage.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Inventor: Frank Friedland
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Patent number: 7011638Abstract: A non-invasive vagal stimulation device and method. The device comprises a body having a vibration member. The stimulation is created by the vibration member which has a vibratory rate that can be adjusted from being off to a preferred operating range. The non-invasive stimulation method consists of placing the non-invasive stimulation device in the vicinity of the carotid artery bifrication where arises a carotid sinus and body which contain afferent sensory nerves that travel to medulla oblongata of brain, and either applying pressure in place, or moving the device along the target arm. The method can be accomplished either with the vibration feature of the device turned on or off.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2001Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Science Medicus, Inc.Inventors: Eleanor L. Schuler, Claude K. Lee
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Patent number: 6981953Abstract: A dual-functional massage bar used in bath includes a main body which is combined by a pair of corresponding halves having a plurality of balls disposed spaced apart on one side, a piece of first Velcro attached to the other side opposite to the balls for engaging a piece of sponge which has a piece of second Velcro on underside engaged with the piece of the first Velcro, an externally threaded tubular adapter on the rear end of the main body in which is a motor and a vibrator, a tube having internal threads screwed onto the tubular adapter with a pair sealing rings engaged thereinbetween, a pair of batteries disposed into the tube and the adapter and biased by a spring and three switch buttons spacedly disposed on the front side of the main body and protected by a piece of thin membrane. The piece of sponge may be replaced by a brush and/or a piece of cloth.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Inventor: Fu-Chung Ko
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Patent number: 6979300Abstract: A massage system includes a magnetic massage head which produces a pulsating magnetic field. The massage system also includes a foot pad which includes raised areas for massaging the arch and toes of the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2002Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Inventors: Mark C. Julian, Michael K. Julian
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Patent number: 6976970Abstract: A hub assembly for simultaneously mounting one or two vibrating devices has a central body portion, a first end portion adapted to removably connect to a first vibrating device, and a second end portion adapted to removably connect to a second vibrating device. The central portion has a control system for controlling power and function to the first and second vibrating devices mounted on the first and second end portions, a power level/function indicator display, and may have a power source adapted to provide power to both vibrating devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Health Devices CorporationInventor: Anjani Siddhartha
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Patent number: 6929612Abstract: A battery operated flexible massage device includes a ball-and-socket modular plastic spine and an electric vibrator unit, covered by a flexible foam tube. The tube containing the spine and the vibrator unit is covered with a padded fabric cylindrical shell. The ends of the shell are provided with zippers which allow access to battery compartments. According to the presently preferred embodiment, the vibrator unit is centrally located adjacent to the flexible plastic spine. Two battery compartments are provided, one at each end of the tube, each for containing two AA batteries. A control switch is mounted adjacent to one of the battery compartments.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2003Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLCInventor: Joy Mangano
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Patent number: 6911010Abstract: A hand-held massager includes a housing having a gripping portion and a body-contacting portion, the housing being configured for emitting a massaging liquid and the body-contacting portion being configured for emitting heat to a target surface. The massager also emits a vibration and the amount of vibration is variable, as is the amount of heat and the amount of emitted massaging liquid. A pump is disposed within the housing for dispensing the massaging liquid, and a removable reservoir is in fluid communication with the pump. The reservoir is pivotably mounted to the massager between an operational position in which the reservoir is inclined relative to the body-contacting portion, and a refill position in which the body-contacting portion is placed in a generally vertical position and the reservoir is in a generally parallel position relative to the body-contacting portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Wahl Clipper CorporationInventors: Keith Dirks, James McCambridge
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Patent number: 6843777Abstract: A massaging device that can be used to apply a powerful massaging action to any parts of the body according to necessity. The device includes a cylindrical body of given length and diameter, an eccentric weight rotating by a driving element within the cylindrical body, a handgrip coaxially extending to the cylindrical body, and a turbine mounted between the handgrip and the cylindrical body and forming the driving elements of the eccentric weight.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2002Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: I.M.P.A. F.LLI Togno S.r.l.Inventor: Franco Togno
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Publication number: 20040260212Abstract: Disclosed is a skin care appliance capable of realizing various skin care modes using an oscillator vibrating up and down in the way of a magnetic coil, conducting the galvanic massage and the iontophoresis massage based on the oscillator, and making the magnetic-color-sound therapy. The skin care appliance includes a case with a predetermined shape, and a vibration unit installed within the case and having an oscillator. The oscillator oscillates in the way of a magnetic coil upon receipt of the power from a power supply unit. An outer electrode is charged to a polarity opposite to the polarity of the oscillator, and placed at the case. A switch unit is provided at the case. A control unit controls the vibration unit in accordance with the signals from the switch unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: Doctors Tech Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hee-Yoon Cho
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Patent number: 6802818Abstract: A multi-functional massage device has an accommodating body, an actuating element located above the accommodating body, and a casing. A vibration motor is arranged in the accommodating body. A conductive column electrically connected to one electrode of the vibration motor is formed on a top of the accommodating body. The actuating element has a collar, a cap, a ring, and a conductive spring. One open end of the collar receives the cap. A ring is formed at a lower portion of the actuating element. A conductive spring is mounted between the column and the ring. The casing receives the accommodating body, the ring, the conductive spring, and a battery that is electrically connected to another electrode of the motor. The protrusion, the top of the conductive spring, and the conductive column are aligned with one another. The battery is further electrically connected to the casing.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Inventors: Kuan Yun Wang, Hon-Shen Chew, Wei Lin Chen
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Patent number: 6802819Abstract: A novelty bar of soap containing an electro-mechanical vibrating mechanism. Within a housing is disposed an electric motor that rotates a weight from an eccentric point. Two reed switches are connected in parallel within the housing. Two alkaline batteries are also provided in the housing. The reed switches selectively power the electric motor with the batteries when at least one of the reed switches is closed. A body of soap surrounds the housing forming a bar of soap. Within the housing, one of the reed switches is disposed proximate the top of the housing. The other reed switch is disposed proximate the bottom of the housing. As such, regardless of how the bar of soap is oriented when placed down, one of the reed switches is positioned near the surface or which the bar of soap is resting.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Inventor: Chu-Yuan Liao
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Publication number: 20040193080Abstract: A vibrator assembly comprises a control handle, a vibrator body, and an adaptor coupling. The adaptor coupling is adapted to interconnect the control handle and the vibrator body. The control handle and the vibrator body are not designed for direct interconnection to each other. Thus, the adaptor coupling enhances the versatility of the control handle and the vibrator body by allowing them to be used together. By employing a set of adaptor couplings, the control handle can be used with a set of vibrator bodies of different size or shape, with adaptor coupling being selectively useable to interconnect the control handle to the vibrator bodies on an interchangeable basis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: Health Devices CorporationInventor: Anjani Siddhartha
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Publication number: 20040193079Abstract: A hub assembly for simultaneously mounting one or two vibrating devices has a central body portion, a first end portion adapted to removably connect to a first vibrating device, and a second end portion adapted to removably connect to a second vibrating device. The central portion has a control system for controlling power and function to the first and second vibrating devices mounted on the first and second end portions, a power level/function indicator display, and may have a power source adapted to provide power to both vibrating devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: Health Devices CorporationInventor: Anjani Siddhartha
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Patent number: 6758826Abstract: A J-shaped vibrating massager and method for manufacture thereof. The J-shaped massager may consist of a J-shaped tubular rod, a head, one or more handles, vibratory sources, and vibratory controls. Generally, the J-shaped tubular rod may also consist of a J-hook and a barrel. Typically, the head is located at the end of the J-hook opposite the barrel, while the vibratory source may be mounted in the head or anywhere along the length of the J-shaped tubular rod. The vibratory source induces vibrations in one or more portions of the J-shaped tubular rod, generally including the head. The vibrations massage surfaces in contact with the invention. Because the invention is generally J-shaped, a user may reach his or her own back with the head of the J-shaped massager in order to give himself a back massage. The invention may include a variety of tips having different sizes, materials, and shapes.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Harold A. Luettgen, Gary D. Golichowski
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Publication number: 20040102725Abstract: A multi-functional massage device has an accommodating body, an actuating element located above the accommodating body, and a casing. A vibration motor is arranged in the accommodating body. A conductive column electrically connected to one electrode of the vibration motor is formed on a top of the accommodating body. The actuating element has a collar, a cap, a ring, and a conductive spring. One open end of the collar receives the cap. A ring is formed at a lower portion of the actuating element. A conductive spring is mounted between the column and the ring. The casing receives the accommodating body, the ring, the conductive spring, and a battery that is electrically connected to another electrode of the motor. The protrusion, the top of the conductive spring, and the conductive column are aligned with one another. The battery is further electrically connected to the casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventors: Kuan Yun Wang, Hon-Shen Chew, Wei Lin Chen
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Publication number: 20040087881Abstract: The Electrical Heat And Vibrating Glove is a fully leather enclosed glove which combines the application of both gentle heat and gentle massage to give the wearer or user comforting sensations to facilitate a reduction in hand stiffness, joint pain and discomfort in the below-wrist area. Configured in left and right hand versions, the glove operates on electricity obtained from conventional wall sockets(heating element) and a 2-AA battery powered massage motor. Additionally, the glove has a portability feature in that the heating element can be alternately powered by a 16 volt transformer. The heat is manually regulated by a top-side heat control dial, and the strength of the massage sensation is governed by the 2-speed battery-powered massage motor. The glove is open at the fingertips so that redness and skin irritation is easily detectible; this also adds a sporty look to the glove.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Julia Gross
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Patent number: 6730049Abstract: A tunable and adjustable device for stabilizing tremors includes a rigid splint for receiving a patient's hand, wrist and forearm, and at least one gyroscope removably and rigidly attachable to said splint and positionable for countereffecting the tremors. Also, a method for tuning and adjusting the device is provided which includes assessing the dynamic characteristics of the patient's tremors, assessing at least one activity the patient intends to perform with his/her hand, wrist, and arm which is subject to tremors, attaching the splint to the patient's hand, wrist, and arm that he/she intends to use for the at least one activity, and attaching and positioning the at least one gyroscope to the splint at least one location which countereffects the patient's tremors.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Inventor: Michael A. Kalvert
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Patent number: 6723031Abstract: A device for toning the pubococcygeus (PC) muscles is provided. These feminine toning balls comprise a durable device having metal balls connected to each other with a cord and a hard rubber exterior coating, with the cord extending from end of the toning balls for easy retrieval. The coating seamlessly covers said metal balls and is thick enough for the toning balls to withstand repeated used. There are 2 to 5 spherical or ovate balls in a set, which can be used to promote vaginal health and sexual enjoyment.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2002Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Inventor: Patricia A. Wild
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Publication number: 20040068213Abstract: Disclosed is an improved massage device capable of controlling its vibrating strength to be most appropriate for a selected part of one's body to be massaged. It comprises a power supply and an electric motor having an eccentric weight fixed to its shaft, thereby making the shaft vibrate when the electric motor is energized by the power supply. The massage device further comprises a slide switch to put the electric motor in circuit with the power supply. The slide switch comprises a wire coil and a slidable brush to move over the series of circles of the wire coil, thereby making the motor vary its rotating speed with the instantaneous position of the brush on the series of circles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventor: Hiroshi Fujisawa
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Publication number: 20040034315Abstract: Lubricating Dildo with a hollow rigid approximately cylindrical housing the housing encloses a pump, an oil holding reservoir, a motor, a power supply and tubing to transfer oil from the reservoir to apertures located at the front portion of the housing. A flexible sheath type covering encloses the housing. The sheath covering has a plurality of circumferential pleats at its rear end and otherwise follows the contour of the housing. The pleats are flexible so that when the user presses on the rear end of the sheath, the pleats compress thereby allowing the pump arm to be pressed inward thereby expelling oil from the front apertures. The motor is controlled by a combination switch and potentiometer located at the rear end of the sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventor: Phil Chen
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Publication number: 20040030273Abstract: A circuit in a hand held controller operatively connects to the internal vibrator. The controller adjusts the frequency and amplitude of the vibrator's vibrations. A display of electroluminescent elements in an array on the controller displays the state of the controller. The controller provides several programs of different frequencies or amplitudes or changes of the frequencies or amplitudes over time. As the user changes the program using buttons on the controller, the circuit changes the program and illuminates the electroluminescent element corresponding to the program.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventor: Martin Tucker
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Patent number: 6679857Abstract: A massager with an improved interface preferably including a housing with a massage actuator positioned within the housing. The massage actuator is positioned in the housing so that the massaging head 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 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, and various computer and/or keyboard wrist rests and mouse pad rests.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2001Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Conair CorporationInventors: Paul A. Bastia, Alan E. Strick
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Publication number: 20040006291Abstract: A device to facilitate interpersonal stimulation pursuant to the practice of cunnilingus during sexual foreplay includes two main portions, (a) a generally egg shaped or other arcuately or oval shaped surfaced section, (b) a generally half conical shaped trough section attached to the arcuately shaped surfaced section at the small end of the trough shaped section arranged to accommodate the tongue of one party in the (b) section when the (a) section is inserted in a body orifice. A crosspiece at the outer end of the trough enables the chin of one party to urge the (a) end of the device deeper into a body orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2002Publication date: January 8, 2004Inventor: Glenn A. Rehrig
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Publication number: 20030181835Abstract: A miniature sexual aid device is embodied in a battery powered electric vibrator which attaches to the user's finger. The sexual aid device includes a vibration motor, a button cell battery, a moisture resistant housing that contains the motor and battery, and a strap or ring for attaching the device to the finger or to another appendage. The motor is mounted transversely and contiguously with the battery. The retaining ring or strap may be offered in a variety of fixed sizes or may be adjustable to fit a variety of finger sizes. The device is no larger than some jewelry rings and may be shaped, colored, and ornamented to be worn on the finger as jewelry.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventor: Eric A. Klein
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Publication number: 20030171702Abstract: A specially adapted kit apparatus (10) and method for delivering a cosmetic composition (12) to human skin which provides enhanced skin benefit efficacy. The kit includes the cosmetic composition and a massage applicator apparatus (14). The method consists of massaging a cosmetic composition into human skin using the specially adapted kit (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2003Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Guy Thompson, Wendi Hutchinson, Thomas Wiegner
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Patent number: 6616621Abstract: A massaging device includes a motor integrated with a housing, a shaft for transmitting the motor motion, a treatment head attachable to the shaft. The rotational speed of the motor can be measured as part of a control circuit. The rotational speed provides an actual value to the control circuit. A setpoint of the rotation speed of the motor can be manually adjusted. The control circuit is designed so that the current supplied to the motor is controlled depending on the difference between the instantaneous actual value and the selected setpoint.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2000Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Dr. Kohr GmbH & Co. MedizintechnikInventor: Oliver Kohr
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Publication number: 20030167026Abstract: A therapeutic massage assisting apparatus for treating a muscle hardening in an easy and painless manner is provided. The therapeutic massage assisting apparatus (1) comprises a massage fitting (2) and a vibrator (3). The massage fitting 2 comprises a columnar member (2b) whose tip potion (2c) is to come into contact with the skin of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2002Publication date: September 4, 2003Inventor: Yoichiro Tsujii