Abstract: An improved rotating ball massager that allows an individual to manually massage oneself or another person. The massager is configured in the form of a flexible mitten. The mitten has attached around its side edges a side strip having a plurality of slots, cut along its length, into which is inserted a cross-joint. To the vertical tube section of each cross-joint set is attached a rotating circular bead assembly. The assembly includes a plurality of rotatable knurled beads that extend across the width of the mitten. When the mitten is moved back-and-forth under pressure of the hand against a skin surface, the rotating beads impart a soothing affect to tired and aching muscles. The massager can also be used in combination with an electric vibrator and/or a heating element. These additional implements further add to the relief of aches and the therapeutic effects provided by the massager.

Abstract: A massager is composed of a linear compressor having a piston reciprocated by force of electromagnetic attraction to produce compressed air at a safe pressure with a relatively small difference between the rated pressure and the maximum pressure, a distributor for allowing the compressed air fed from the compressor to be selectively discharged therefrom and a bag having a plurality of air tight sections which are successively expanded by receiving the compressed air fed from the distributor.

Abstract: An acupressure apparatus for applying vibrational pressure evenly to a plurality of preselected points on a shaded portion of a living body such as upon the face thereof includes a housing and a flexible membrane secured to the housing to form an enclosed chamber between the housing and the flexible membrane for containing therein a liquid. A plurality of protrusions are carried on the flexible membrane and, when the housing is placed adjacent to the shaped portion of the living body, the plurality of protrusions contact preselected acupuncture points. The fluid is excited by vibrational energy such that this energy is transferred to the plurality of protrusions evenly so that the protrusions exert vibrational pressure on the preselected acupressure points. The fluid can be heated if desired.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a muscle-toning device, and more particularly to a device to aid in the strengthening of the pubococcygeus muscle related to the female pelvic structure, so as to overcome and/or prevent various gynecological or urinary problems. The device includes a vaginal insert member connected by either a flexible or stretchable cable to an exteriorly disposed support body which allows the vaginal-insert member to reciprocate within the vaginal cavity when the user thereof rhythmically contracts and relaxes the pubococcygeus muscle.

Abstract: A pneumatic massage apparatus adapted for pressotherapy includes an inflatable sleeve having inner and outer sheaths, and lateral partition walls extending between the inner and outer sheaths. The inner and outer sheaths are formed of an air-impermeable, non-elastic material, and the lateral partition walls are formed of a flexible air-impermeable, non-elastic material. The partition walls and inner and outer sheaths define separate inflatable chambers, adjacent chambers being separated by a partition wall. The length of each of the partition walls, measured between the inner and outer sheaths, is greater than the distance between the inner and outer sheaths.

Abstract: A cardiopulmonary resuscitator massager pad is provided comprising a compressible, fluid filled nonisoelastic enclosure adapted for mounting on the reciprocal piston of a cardiopulmonary resuscitator. The massager pad includes means for restricting lateral expansion of the enclosure and a face, including means for evenly distributing the pressure of the fluid in the enclosure on the patient's chest.

Abstract: A rehabilitation training device for use by a patient and therapist where the patient has suffered partial or complete loss of function of one of his or her legs comprising a first and second foot support operatively coupled to each to permit limited movement therebetween, the first and second foot support each including a toe strap and heel/arch strap attached to the forward and rear portions thereof respectively to secure the foot of the disabled leg of the patient and therapist's opposite foot thereto and a substantially vertical elongated member including a pair of adjustable leg straps attached to the upper portion thereof to secure the rehabilitation training device to the patient's and therapist's leg pivotally attached between the rear portions of the first and second foot support such that the foot and leg of the disabled leg of the patient and opposite foot and leg of the therapist are attached to the rehabilitation training device whereby the therapist and patient walk in unison forcing the patient

Abstract: A gravity traction apparatus including an adjustable and collapsible A-frame with a transversely extending beam member at the top. Pivotally mounted on the beam member is a generally flat thigh-pad structure which has a T-shaped knee-stop member extending upwardly and rearwardly from adjacent the rear portion thereof.Stop means are provided to limit the pivotal movement of the thigh-pad structure between an inoperative position in which it is in a generally vertical position and a user is in a standing position at the rear of the frame, and an operative position in which it is generally horizontal and the user is supported thereon and hanging over the beam member with his head in a downward position.

Abstract: A massager has a device body, a drive unit housed in the device body, a connecting arm driven by the drive unit, an actuator operating in conjunction with the connecting arm, a space guide, an energy storage part consisting of compression springs for storing energy when compressed by the connecting arm, an energy releasing mechanism for rapidly releasing the stored energy, and an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the energy stored in the compression springs, the actuator being adapted to pat the skin surface plural pieces of the compression springs are connected in series so as to make the patting intensity adjustable discontinuously and to make the overall dimensions smaller. Also, a mechanism for feeding warm air onto the skin surface being patted as necessary in the aforementioned massager is disclosed.

Abstract: A beauty treatment device having a device body, a drive unit provided in the device body and a patter driven by the drive unit wherein the patter is composed of a freely rotating roller; and freely rotating space guide wheels for maintaining the range of patting motion of the roller by depressing an object being patted, and roller supports disposed on an axis coinciding with the center of the space guide wheels for supporting the shaft of the roller off-center with respect to the space guide wheels, so that the patter pats the object being patted.

Abstract: A vibratory sauna including a housing having a closure member associated therewith which comprises a base and continuous side wall. There is also provided resilient mounting means for mounting the support member in or on the housing and vibration means for causing vibration of the support member. There is also provided a chamber in the housing located below the support member which has heating means such as a heated element and airflow generation means such as a fan associated therewith.The arrangement is such that heated air may be caused to flow out of the chamber and above the support member to contact the person resting on the support member while the support member is being vibrated by the vibration means. Afterwards the heated air may be returned to the chamber to provide a continuous circulation of heated air throughout the housing.

Abstract: This foot holding device for hanging upside down includes an elongated, wide flexible web which is looped so that the two ends thereof overlap, together with holding means for removable attachment of the device to a structural member and a connector extending through the overlapping ends of the web and engaging the holding means. The first end of a unitary closing and heel strap is attached to one end of the web, and the second end of the unitary strap is removably attachable to the other end of the web.

Abstract: A coin operable arm wrestling apparatus employing a plurality of springs which are selectively connectable to a drive shaft for urging it in one direction which drive shaft is rotated by arm movement of a user in another direction. The apparatus is electrically energized to indicate use and win and locks itself out after a predetermined time.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an exercising apparatus designed to simulate the climbing of a staircase to achieve physical conditioning, including improved cardiopulmonary function and muscle-tone of the lower extremities. The present apparatus comprises a base-support structure on which is rotatably supported a stair mechanism defined by a rotatable member provided with two sets of step members. A plurality of left-step members and a plurality of right-step members are alternately offset from each other circumferentially to allow a step-climbing action by the operator. A gear drive is interconnected to a hydraulic system, the gear drive being operated by the rotation of the stair mechanism, which in turn operates the hydraulic system that includes a flow-control valve for regulating the rotation of the steps to suit the requirements of the individual operator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a facial massage device comprising a support formed of a handle (11) terminated by a curved section (12) which supports a massage plate (13) in which there are provided a series of openings (15) intended to retain rotary massage balls (14). A central ball (17) is connected by a rod (18) to a ball joint (19) embedded in a socket (20) in the part (12) of the handle (11). The balls (14) protrude extensively from the plate (13) which serves as support for them, and the assembly consisting of the ball and plate (13) is highly movable with respect to the handle (11) due to the double articulation formed by the central ball (17) and the ball joint (19).

Abstract: There is shown and described an apparatus which can be used to reduce the fat content of parts of the human body.

Abstract: A therapeutic traction device for applying traction to a human body wearing a traction sling comprising a spring loaded pulley having a grooved rim rotatably attached to an upright support member and including a cord that is wound in the groove of said pulley, with one end extending out therefrom and attached to said traction sling. The spring loading provides the tension force desired for the particular type of traction being performed. The device is also portable and includes a base member, rigidly attached to the support member, having a shape adapted to extend into and rest between a bed frame and mattress.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for imparting continuous passive motion to a human joint. A support is provided for harnessing to parts of the body at one side of the joint and conveyor means movable relative to the support is provided for connection to a part at the other side of the joint, so that the latter forms a link which is flexed as the conveyor means moves back and forth relative to the support. Drive means insures that a substantially continuous slow rhythmic reciprocating movement is applied to the joint.

Abstract: A vibratory massage apparatus comprises a treatment portion elastically carried on a support, a vibration generator including an electric motor for providing vibrations to the treatment portion, and a control circuit connected to the motor for causing vibratory amplitude of the motor to be varied, whereby a variety of vibratory stimulation can be imparted to the user's affected part placed on the treatment portion of the apparatus with an excellent massaging effect.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for massaging gums has a handle portion (12, 12') arranged for manipulating the apparatus (10) in order to impart an undulating motion to a substantially rigid massaging portion (14) arranged for insertion between adjacent teeth of a user of the apparatus. A coupling (16) connected to the handle portion (12, 12') and the massaging portion (16) articulate same to one another and permits the aforementioned undulating motion which causes a vibrating effect against the gum. The coupling preferably is in the form of a universal joint (42) in order to enhance the aforementioned undulating motion.