Abstract: An apparatus for mechanically stimulating a human user includes in one embodiment a base frame, a rigid plate connected to the base frame and having an area sufficient to support a standing human, a vibrational device attached to the bottom of the horizontal plate whereby the plate is caused to oscillate in both vertical and horizontal directions at a desired frequency with an amplitude of less than 2.0 mm, and a frequency control device whereby the frequency of the vertical and horizontal oscillations may be selectively and independently adjusted. Vertically extending handrails are preferably connected to the device such that vibrations may be transmitted to the arms and upper spinal region of a user's body when grasped.

Abstract: A massage machine for massaging a person's body comprising: a robot hand comprising a first digit and at least one second digit that is opposable to the first digit, wherein the first digit and at least one second digit are moveable towards and away from each other; and at least one digit actuator for moving the first digit towards and away from the at least one second digit to massage a region of the person's body to which at least one of the digits is pressed.

Abstract: A massager has a pair of non-adhesive massaging pads and a pair of metal buttons. Each metal button extends between one of the massaging pads and the massaging pulse generator so that the signal from the massaging pulse generator is able to be transmitted to the non-adhesive conductive silicon and thus accomplishes the purpose of massaging.

Abstract: A massaging shoulder exerciser includes a resilient hoop, a handle formed in a portion of the resilient hoop, and a pad formed in another portion of the resilient hoop opposed to the handle. Multiple massaging protrusions are formed on an inner surface of the pad. When in operation, the resilient hoop is disposed around a user's shoulder and the massaging protrusions are attached to an aching portion of the shoulder desired to be massaged. The user grasps the handle and further extends his upper limb to elongate the resilient hoop while overcoming resilience provided by the resilient hoop. After a suitable number of times repeating the operation, the shoulder and the upper limb are exercised and the aching portion is massaged.

Abstract: A device and a method of vibratory massage. The device produces acoustic vibrations of variable frequency in a frequency range of 250-350 Hz to stimulate fast-adapting mechano-receptors in muscles, tendons and joints, that have a peak of vibrating sensitivity at these frequencies. The device has a flexible vibrating pad mounted on a housing. The housing contains a mechanical vibrator and an electronic circuit and power supply that generate the low frequencies and cause the vibrations of the mechanical vibrator. According to the method, a flexible vibrating pad is applied to a tissue in one of two ways, tangential or normal. To maximize the afferent input to the Central Nervous System, a vibratory stimulation is applied not only to the pain afflicted area, but also to symmetrical areas on the contralateral side of the body and similar zones according to the anterior-posterior symmetry.

Abstract: A vibrating plesfare bed, a lateral vibrating bed which vibrates wholly human body who sleeps on it, is comprising a basic bed like an usual bed frame: lateral floating means, casters secured on said basic bed, a lateral vibrating bed Plate on which human body sleeps is movably ridden on said casters; a mechanism for vibrating between said basic bed and said vibrating bed plate; which is first used as a ples bed for escalating extra pleasure while a couple are making love: second used as a fare bed for expediting the recovery of the fatigue of tired people: third used as a fare bed, for expediting fast sleep for those who are unable to sleep well and fourth used as a conventional bed while it is not vibrating. Plesfare, Ples, and fare beds are identical and identified by the method of its use. The name of plesfare comes from -Pleasure escalating and fatigue releasing.

Abstract: This Back Scratch Relaxer is new in the art in which the invention pertains because it is used while laying down and can be left on top of the body indefinately while the mechanical aspect of the machine works with no input from the person using it. The motor drives the chains along the desired part of the body and the form of relaxation is given.

Abstract: A theraputic device for treating foot pathologies. The device includes a generally-cylindrical body having a first end section, a spherical center section, a first intermediate section extending axially between the first end section and the center section, a second end section, and a second intermediate section extending axially between the second end section and the center section. The center section defines a convex working surface. The first intermediate section cooperates with the first end section and the center section to define a first concave working surface. The second intermediate section cooperates with the second end section and the center section to define a second concave working surface. The device can be filled with a gel adapted for exposure to heat and cold.

Abstract: An exercise and massage device includes an elongate member made of rubber material for increasing the resilience and the flexibility of the elongate member, and for allowing the device to be used for rhythmic exercising purposes. A block may be selectively secured to one or both ends of the elongate member by such as threading with a fastener of the elongate member, for increasing the weights of the ends of the elongate member. The blocks may include different weights and may be selectively secured to the elongate member according to the strength of the users.

Abstract: A massage device includes a supporting cover having a main body and a shoulder supporting member connected to the main body, a shoulder massage part provided to the shoulder supporting member, and a driving part for driving and controlling the shoulder massage part.

Abstract: A massage device includes a supporting cover designed to be put on a human body, a massage part for massaging the back while moving along a part of the human body, on which the supporting cover being put, the massage means being provided in the supporting cover, and a driving part for driving and controlling the massage means.

Abstract: A pneumatically operated chiropractic thruster or manipulator that has a gun shaped body including an upper barrel and lower handle wherein the thrust element is free to move inwardly when depressed against a body to accommodate automatically different stroke lengths, and the force delivered is adjustable by changing air pressure at the thruster by a rotatable needle valve knob control having a predetermined number of indicated settings.

Abstract: A massage device includes a supporting cover having a main body, a shoulder supporting member and a neck supporting member, a first massaging device for massaging a back of the human body, a second massaging device for massaging the shoulder, a third massaging device for massaging the neck, and a driving part for driving and controlling the first, second and third massaging devices. The first massaging device is provided to the main body and moved along the back, the second massaging device is provided to the shoulder supporting member, and the third massaging device is provided to the neck supporting member.

Abstract: A hand-held massager having a flat vibrating massage head and a pair of percussion massage nodes all being driven by a single internal drive unit. The percussion massage nodes are adjustable for width adjustments being manually controlled by the flat massage head on the opposite side of the massage head. Separate push button controls covered by a sealing membrane are carried on the body of the unit to control power, speed and type of massage.

Abstract: The purpose of my invention of the PRESSURE POINT FOOT PAD is massaging pressure point device. When used on a standard enamel, acrylic plastic fiberglass and heavy porcelain tub a person massaging their pressure points may sit comfortably in a warm bath placing their feet either the left foot or right foot or both which has pressure points distributed over substantially entire front or said pad. PRESSURE POINT FOOT PAD holding means are in the form of integral suction cups formed on the back face to maintain the position of the device in use. My invention can be placed and removed after each use.

Abstract: A harmonic vibration massage device for generating harmonic vibrations and including a transmitting plate and at least two vibration generators mounted underneath the transmitting plate. The transmitting plate has a plurality of protruding fingertips thereto. The at least two vibration generators generate two distinct vibrations at two distinct areas on the transmitting plate, where the two distinct vibrations are coupled together to produce harmonic vibrations such that the harmonic vibrations are transmitted to and through the transmitting plate which in turn is transmitted to and through the plurality of fingertips and the body part positioned on the massage device.

Abstract: A crib mounted baby soothing device including a support bracket adjustably secured to the frame of the crib. A massaging hand is coupled with respect to the support bracket. The massaging hand is positioned over a baby laying down within the crib to providing a massaging motion to the back and backside of the baby.

Abstract: A device and procedure for self-treating the bony architectural alignment of human feet in a non-standing position. The methodology utilizes a known biomechanical adjustment device called the Activator Adjustment Instrument 30 when performed by a caregiver, or new self administered devices. The non-standing version of this previously unknown device provides a surface board 40 with a at least one rubber, or similar material, stylus tips or stimulating members 46 connected to an automated impulse based mechanism for delivering the impulses necessary to adjust the foot's bony architecture. Whether applied through the Activator Adjustment Instrument or the self-administered device, preferably the stylus tips are sized and employed to adjust a succession of regions of the arches of the a person's medial longitudinal arches, lateral longitudinal arches, and transverse arches including the longitudinal center, thereby to assist in restoring and maintaining the natural architecture of the foot.

Abstract: A foot pump powered neck massaging device including an first bladder and a second bladder securable to a lower surface of a shoe worn by a user. The first bladder and the second bladder each have an air outlet. A massaging hand is in communication with the first bladder and the second bladder. The massaging hand is comprised of pliable fingers. The pliable fingers are conformable around the user's neck.

Abstract: A device (1) for the treatment of a region of a body comprises the following components, i.e.: a housing (2) which can be held in one hand, a tool (10) provided for treating the region of the body, drive means (14) for driving the tool (10), and compression force definition means (65) for defining a desired compression force obtaining between the tool (10) and the region of a body under treatment, as well as adjustment means (66) accommodated in the housing (2) for adjusting the range for a desired compression force.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing spinal therapy is disclosed and includes a base assembly having a pair of spaced-apart, vertically extending guide posts and at least one stabilizing foot associated with each guide post and capable of pivoting from a folded to an expanded position to stabilize the apparatus during use. A lift bar assembly is disposed between the guide posts. The lift bar assembly includes a horizontal cross bar interconnected between two lift bars which are slidably attached to the guide posts. An elongated fluid filled pad is disposed between the guide posts and over at least a portion of the horizontal cross bar. An actuator, including a motor operably connected to the lift assembly, is used to selectively raise and lower the lift bar assembly. A cable and pulley system is incorporated into the apparatus for raising and lowering the lift bar assembly in a uniform manner.

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: A device for vibration and percussive therapy uses an oscillation generator which is affixed to a stub of the motor shaft projecting beyond a bearing in which the motor shaft is journaled. The oscillation generator has a pin which is inclined at an angle to the axis of its shoulder which bears against a shoulder between the shaft and a stub thereof and which is secured to the stub by a setscrew.

Abstract: The apparatus is a foot exerciser which swings the feet with an electric motor driven rotating cam with holes spaced at different distances from the drive shaft. The cam has a drive link attached at one of the holes and the drive link is also attached to one swinging arm of a parallelogram structure to which an oscillating foot cushion is attached. Moving the drive link attachment between holes on the rotating cam or between several holes along the length of the swinging arm changes the amplitude of oscillation of the foot cushion.

Abstract: A muscular-force supplementing device of the present invention includes an artificial muscular-force generating section and a control section that controls the driving of the artificial muscular-force generating section. The artificial muscular-force generating section includes a pair of mounting portions worn at two positions on both sides of a wrist joint of the user, and an actuator hinged on connecting portions of the mounting portions. The actuator is a device having therein a plurality of hydraulic cylinders to be operated in a dual-stroke manner. When hydraulic oil serving as the fluid is supplied to pressure chambers, a pair of piston rods are extended, and linear actuator force is transmitted to the connecting portions of the mounting portions, thereby transmitting bending force to the joint of the user.

Abstract: A massage machine for massaging a person's body comprising: a robot hand comprising a first digit and at least one second digit that is opposable to the first digit, wherein the first digit and at least one second digit are moveable towards and away from each other; and at least one digit actuator for moving the first digit towards and away from the at least one second digit to massage a region of the person's body to which at least one of the digits is pressed.

Abstract: A massaging device which is designed to be applied to the skin of a person, and comprises an outer hollow case (1) which delimits a main suction chamber, the lower edge of which delimits an open surface for application on the skin, and elements for connecting the outer case (1) to a suction source. According to the invention, this massaging device comprises at least one inner case (20), which is disposed in the main suction chamber, which delimits a secondary suction chamber, and has a lower edge which delimits an open surface for application on the skin, elements (4,5,6) for displacement of the inner case (20) relative to the outer case (1), according to motion which is substantially parallel to the plane of the open surface for application of the outer case to the skin, and elements (23) for connection of the inner case (20) to a suction source.

Abstract: A massaging garment for a massage of a selected area of the wearer's body such as the lower back, the garment is activated by the natural movements of the wearer such as walking or running and comprises a belt covering a holding frame containing a plurality of rollers positioned over the massaging plate. The holding frame is reciprocally driven by a push-pull element attached to the thigh of the wearer while walking so that the rollers cause selective compression of the raised elements of the massaging plate and thus cause the desired massaging action over the wearer's body.

Abstract: An auxiliary erotic implement includes a body, a vibrator, a transmitting unit, and an changeover switch. the body has an intermediate portion provided with a layer of rolling beads under the surface, and the vibrator provided on an outer surface of a rear portion. the transmitting unit is container in the body, consisting of a motor, tow gear and rod sets, a slide plate, an interacting gear and an interacting rod. The body is rotated for 360° and move axially back and forth at the same time by the two gear and rod sets rotated by the motor controlled by the changeover switch and cooperated by the interacting gear, the interacting rod and the slide plate. In addition, the rolling beads also roll together with the body, enhancing worth of the implement and pleasure to be acquired.

Abstract: A vibrating baby blanket is disclosed, comprising a traditional baby blanket. Located inside of the blanket is a vibrating mechanism, the approximate size of an adult's outstretched hand, which produces vibrations to simulate the patting of a parent on a child's back. The vibrating mechanism is adjustable in frequency and intensity. The blanket is decoratively adorned, and plays music via an electronic music box, located inside of a control unit. The control unit and vibrating mechanism are located inside of a pocket on the blanket, thus permitting them to be removed when the blanket needs washing. Power is supplied by a detachable power cord and direct current power supply, as well as a rechargeable batteries. A portable pad is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pain relieving device for selectively applying three or more pain relieving modalities to an upper body region of a person. The modalities include acupressure and at least two other modalities selected from the group of vibration, massage, heat, traction and electric stimulation. The device further includes a controller for enabling an operator of the pain relieving device to select which two or more of the pain relieving modalities are applied to the person at any given time. The controller causes the pain relieving apparatus to automatically apply the selected modalities to the person.

Abstract: A centrifugal force device and method for treating neck and back pain associated with intervertebral disc disorders is described. The patient is secured to a table in vertical position with the table being oriented about its vertical axis so as to maximize the delivery of centrifugal force along an appropriate vector. The patient is then rotated about the vertical axis of the device in a speed and time duration controlled manner so as to subject the patient's spinal column to a predetermined level of centrifugal force. Under these conditions intervertebral discs and/or disc material pathologically displaced in a manner to cause the patient signs or symptoms will be forced away from the pathological positions within the spinal column toward a more desirable position as determined by an appropriate clinician. The table can be made with a top section movable upwards in relation to a fixed bottom section.

Abstract: A device and method for treating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease involves a shaking device with a horizontally, linearly, sinusoidally reciprocating foot support pad connected to a motor via a flywheel and linkage mechanism enclosed in a housing. The motor, linkage and flywheel, as well as the foot support pad are slidably supported on a pair of rails within the housing. The motor-flywheel-linkage assembly and the foot support pad have opposite, complementary balancing motion to minimize the vibration induced to the housing of the shaking device. In the treatment method, the patient is placed on a support and the patient's foot is placed on the foot support pad, at which time the shaking device is activated for a period of time. The orientation of the shaking device and the positioning of the patient can be varied to direct the shaking effect induced in the patient's body to certain desired areas.

Abstract: A clitoral stimulation clip for providing a vibratory sensation to an erogenous zone of a user to increase sexual stimulation. The clitoral stimulation clip includes a first member having a first gripping portion and a first clamping portion and a second member having a second gripping portion and a second clamping portion pivotally connected to the first member to form a clamping section therebetween. A clamping device releasably secures the first and second members in a clamped position and a vibrating device causes the clitoral stimulation clip to vibrate.

Abstract: The treadmill exercisers include uprights 16, 16a, a treadmill 15 and treadmill frame 17, 17a and a two part treadmill 15 made up of two rows of rollers 33 separated by roller supports 34 which form an exerciser section 26 and massager section 27.The rollers used in the treadmill preferably have a surface made of flat topped pyramids 46 formed by one or more spiral grooves 45 and substantially parallel longitudinal grooves 46. The preferred alternating rollers are preferably positioned so that the pyramids 46 are in a herringbone pattern.

Abstract: A rotator cuff stretching machine with pivoting members provides for simultaneously stretching of the rotator cuff, shoulder and elbow in selective upper arm positions of yaw and pitch angles and selective elbow positions of flexion or extension. The apparatus adjusts to allow internal and external rotation stretching of the shoulder at levels of abduction from 45 degrees to 100 degrees and allows that stretch to be accomplished at various levels of horizontal adduction and abduction. The apparatus comprises an arm assembly which includes a forearm assembly for receiving a forearm of the user pivotably joined to an upper arm assembly for receiving the corresponding upper arm of the user. The arm assembly is attached to a rotating assembly so that rotation of the rotating assembly causes the arm assembly to rotate. The rotation assembly and attached arm assembly is attached to a vertical support that rotates in horizontal yaw on a vertical yaw pivot pin.

Abstract: A relax inducing device comprises a biological parameter detecting unit for detecting biological parameter of a user, stimulus loading unit for providing a stimulus to the user, relax-level determining unit for determining a relax level of the user by comparing the biological parameter provided from the biological parameter detecting unit with at least one relax-level threshold value, and a stimulus control unit for controlling an amount of the stimulus according to the relax level to induce the user into a relax state. In this device, since an optimum amount of stimulus is provided to the user on a real-time basis, it is possible to efficiently and smoothly induce the user into the relax state.

Abstract: A massaging apparatus with a massaging mechanism comprises at least one pressing member for pressing against a specific location of a body portion, and an unit for moving the pressing member transversely across the specific location while the pressing member is pressed against the specific location. The massaging apparatus may further include a support body for pressing the body portion. At least one massaging opening is formed in the support body for alignment with the specific location of a body portion placed on the support body. The massaging mechanism is provided inside the support body so that an upper end of the pressing member is projecting outward through the massaging opening. When the body portion is placed on the support body, the specific location of the body portion is pressed and massaged by the pressing member while the pressing member is transversely moved.

Abstract: A handy vibrating massager which includes a casing holding a main motor in a motor mount thereof, a base coupled to the motor mount by flexible connecting members and having a center opening, compression springs respectively mounted around the flexible connecting members and retained between the motor mount and the base, a massaging wheel assembly coupled to the main motor and suspending in the center opening of the base and turned to rub against the body, miniature motors respectively mounted inside the base, and cams respectively turned by the miniature motors against the motor mount to impart a reciprocating motion to the base, causing the base to vibrate a part of the body to which the base is attached.

Abstract: A massage rod, particularly a jade made massage rod, having an umbrella shaped head and a round rod attached to the head. The umbrella shaped head is designed to massage the head and face of human beings. The round rod is designed to massage the vital points of veins and arteries of the human body. This invention can improve the movement of veins and arteries of human beings so as to make the complexion more beautiful.

Abstract: A treatment and stimulation device provided as a compact, portable unit having an applicator capable of horizontal and vertical movements for manipulation of the skin and underlying tissue under electronic circuit control. In a preferred embodiment, the applicator is provided with reversible rotation directed against the skin to provide horizontal movement having uneven angles of deflection, and vertical up/down movement is supplied by a solenoid. By virtue of the electronic control, these movements are continuously variable, and can be integrated and finely controlled, to produce any desired physical stimulation effect on the skin and tissue, for medical or cosmetic purposes. The different kinds of receptors in the skin and tissue can be selectively activated, since they are frequency dependent and direction-force dependent.

Abstract: A base unit for supporting an infant carrier seat comprising a housing member having a bottom curved surface for rocking on a generally flat support surface, an upper central portion on which an infant carrier seat is removably mountable, an endless pathway that circumscribes said central portion, a weight and a motor to move along the weight in a closed loop at a selected predetermined rate of travel. The weight in the preferred form is a toy train unit with open topped box cars that removably hold a supply of weights. A sound generator on the train provides music and/or train whistle simulation. An infant can be entertained by the train travelling around the infant, by sounds generated by the train and the infant is rocked, all at the same time. The motion of the train travelling around the infant can be used to check responses of the infant as can also the movement of sound relative to the infant.

Abstract: A pain relieving device includes a plurality of sources of pain relieving modalities selected from the group consisting of massage, vibration, acupressure and electric stimulation; and means for applying at least two of the modalities simultaneously to a selected point at the upper body region of a person.

Abstract: A system for application of electromechanical energy to generate full cycle linear oscillations imposing soft tissue strains which activate natural biochemical mechanisms whereby wound healing is enhanced through reduced scar tissue formation, swelling, pain, healing time, and increased wound strength is thereby provided. In essence, the device and method of this invention provides such enhanced wound healing by utilization of an applicator head which is mounted on the skin adjacent to a wound site, a cable for attachment to opposite ends of an incision's longitudinal axis which is coupled to the applicator head, a motor means for driving the cable in linear oscillations in opposite directions through alternating half cycles of a predetermined span, and an actuator means for regulating the timing and breadth of the predetermined span of each half cycle.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating bowlegs, which is simple in structure and easy in operation, gives no pains to the patients, while keeping the patient in a very stable and safe condition. The apparatus comprises a stationary platform 1, a tilted rotary plate 3 being located inside the platform 1 and having, on its top, a tilted surface 4 in the form of an inverted cone, a motor 2 for turning the tilted rotary plate 3 together with a patient standing upright on the tilted surface 4, and a control panel 7 for controlling the speed of rotation of the motor 2. The tilted rotary plate 3 is connected to the motor 2 in such a way that the plate 3 can be replaced with one of other tilted rotary plates having different angles of inclination.

Abstract: A roller mechanism is provided for a massage table which will allow a roller to accurately follow the curvature of a patient's back, and which will maintain a substantially constant pressure on the patient's back. The roller mechanism includes a roller assembly frame which slides beneath the table. A roller frame, on which the roller is journaled, is pivotally mounted to the roller assembly frame so that the roller may move vertically relative to the fame. A spring is connected at one end to an end of the roller frame and at another end to a bracket which is movable vertically relative to the roller assembly frame. The spring biases the pivotal roller frame upwardly to keep the roller in contact with the bottom of the table's cushion on which the patient lies. By changing the position of the bracket, the spring tension can be changed, to alter the pressure exerted by the roller against the patient's back.

Abstract: A massaging assembly includes a massaging apparatus and a movable lower-back supporting member. The massaging apparatus includes a hollow casing with a top wall and a front wall, a rest member disposed on top of the top wall, and a driving unit mounted in the casing. The driving unit extends through the top wall of the casing so as to connect with and drive reciprocatingly the rest member from side to side. The lower-back supporting member is to be disposed spacedly from the front wall of the casing and parallel to direction of reciprocating movement of the rest member. The supporting member includes a base and a slide plate mounted slidably on top of the base. The slide plate is slidable in a direction parallel to the direction of reciprocating movement of the rest member.

Abstract: Conventional massage devices of the sexual self-stimulator type include reciprocating massage heads. Some devices of this type feature rotary massage heads. A novel device includes a housing containing a drive and carrying a soft, flexible, resilient, tongue-shaped head on one end thereof, the head containing an arcuate shaft with a straight inner end connected to the drive, whereby the path of travel of the shaft during rotation defines an ellipsoid with a cone on the outer free end thereof.

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 stimulator for use in marital orgasmic and sexual therapy for performing a simulation of cunnilingus is provided. The stimulator has an elongated cylindrical housing, simulated lips, a simulated tongue and is battery powered. The tongue is caused to move in and out with respect to the simulated lips; up and down; and side to side. These motions are attainable independently of the others. Three motors, separate switches, and three sets of cooperating but independent linkage are provided to accomplish this motion arrangement. A finger operated plunger type dispenser integral to the housing dispenses lubricant, medication, or other fluid onto the simulated tongue.