Abstract: A hand held electronic massager with a retractable handle. The handle provides an extension for the unit so that the vibrating surface can reach more remote locations. The massager has a vibrating motor attached to a power cord by an "on/off" switch, all concealed and supported by a housing. The vibrating motor has a vibrating surface at one end of the housing, adapted to massage the muscles of the user when the surface is pressed against the user's skin. At the other end of the housing is an opening that allows a handle to slide in and out of the housing between an extended and a retracted position. The handle is captured by the housing, so that the handle cannot slide completely in or out of the housing.

Abstract: A percussor apparatus employing a reciprocal motor with improved performance characteristics is disclosed. The reciprocal motor is comprised of an armature, a solenoid or coil, a magnetic frame encompassing the armature and solenoid, and means for resiliently holding the armature in a position partially outside a magnetic field produced by the solenoid when an appropriate electrical signal is applied to the solenoid. Resilient bumpers which limit the travel of the armature as it reciprocates are disposed in a manner which enable the magnetic frame to form a substantially complete magnetic circuit for the magnetic field.Additionally, a bearing surface formed at the solenoid armature interface is adapted to allow the armature to reciprocate, and substantially eliminate any rotation of the armature about its longitudinal axis. Power supply means utilizing solid state technology is mounted within the housing containing the reciprocal motor.