Patents by Inventor Belvin F. Friedson

Belvin F. Friedson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4513735
    Abstract: A portable, compact foot treatment unit to be used either with or without water and capable of providing various combinations of heat and massage is disclosed. The unit includes a casing having a tub for receiving a liquid. Heat is provided both at the water line level and also below the foot rests to achieve a uniform temperature throughout the water bath. Other features that can be included are an improved vibrator assembly and foot rests having raised arch portions with anatomically designed features. The vibrator includes a C-shaped vibrator plate and a power transformer mounted at the upper end portion of the plate. The lower end portion of the plate is mounted in the casing at the level of the floor of the casing. The floor of the casing has a foot receiving section that has a specially formed anatomically shaped arch construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1985
    Assignee: Windmere Corporation
    Inventors: Belvin F. Friedson, Arnold Thaler, Ivan Saud
  • Patent number: 4446855
    Abstract: A portable, compact foot treatment unit which is capable of providing various combinations of heat and massage is disclosed. The unit includes a casing having foot rests indented therein, with heat being provided below the foot rests to achieve a uniform temperature throughout the lower portions of the feet. A water-proof switch construction is provided to protect against entry of water into the compartment which houses electrical components. Other features that can be included are an improved vibrator assembly and foot rests having raised arch portions with anatomically designed features. The vibrator includes a C-shaped vibrator plate and a power transformer mounted at the upper end portion of the plate. The lower end portion of the plate is mounted in the casing at the level of the floor of the casing. The floor of the casing has a foot receiving section that has a specially formed anatomically shaped arch construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Assignee: Windmere Corporation
    Inventor: Belvin F. Friedson
  • Patent number: 4429687
    Abstract: A portable, compact foot treatment unit to be used either with or without water and capable of providing various combinations of heat and massage is disclosed. The unit includes a casing having a tub for receiving a liquid. Heat is provided both at the water line level and also below the foot rests to achieve a uniform temperature throughout the water bath. Other features that can be included are an improved vibrator assembly and foot rests having raised arch portions with anatomically designed features. The vibrator includes a C-shaped vibrator plate and a power transformer mounted at the upper end portion of the plate. The lower end portion of the plate is mounted in the casing at the level of the floor of the casing. The floor of the casing has a foot receiving section that has a specially formed anatomically shaped arch construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1984
    Assignee: Save-Way Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Belvin F. Friedson, Arnold Thaler, Ivan Saud