Patents by Inventor Simon Nan

Simon Nan 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).

  • Publication number: 20080017764
    Abstract: A stand for supporting a vibrator/massaging device provides a swiveling and pivoting relationship through a ball joint connection between the massaging device and the base stand. The base stand comprises a suction cup bottom which enables attachment to a variety of flat surfaces. The stand has a receptacle for receiving a shaft end of the massaging device in a snug fit, and has a slot in its side wall for receiving an electrical cord for the massaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: Nanma Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20070298185
    Abstract: A seamless life-like mannequin comprising a unitary inflatable outer body with an inflatable inner body disposed therein and a related process of manufacturing such a mannequin is disclosed. The outer body of the mannequin comprises a torso portion and a head portion with a seamless transition between the two portions for providing a realistic life-like appearance to the mannequin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20070200037
    Abstract: A stand for supporting a vibrator/massaging device provides a swiveling and pivoting relationship through a ball joint connection between the massaging device and the base stand. The base stand comprises a suction cup bottom which enables attachment to a variety of flat surfaces. The stand has a receptacle for receiving a shaft end of the massaging device in a snug fit, and has a slot in its side wall for receiving an electrical cord for the massaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: Nanma Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20070185420
    Abstract: A massage apparatus comprising a hand-held controller device adapted to be operatively engaged to one or more massage actuators is disclosed. The controller device comprises a controller body including a control panel for controlling a massage actuator operatively engaged to controller device through a cable. The cable of the massage actuator includes a screw nut and a DC jack adapted to operatively engage the massage actuator to the controller device, wherein the controller body is adapted to disengage the cable of one massage actuator in order to engage the cable of another massage actuator to the controller body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: NANMA MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20070149903
    Abstract: A massage apparatus capable of exchanging massage actuators is disclosed. The massage apparatus may include a power-driving unit adapted to operatively engage or operatively disengage with an actuator unit having at least one massage actuator such that another actuator unit may be operatively engaged with the power-driving unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: NANMA MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20070142754
    Abstract: A massage apparatus comprising a main body operatively engaged to one or more massage actuators with one of the massage actuators being engaged to a malleable wire capable of being bent to any orientation and retain that bent orientation relative to the main body is disclosed. A removable battery compartment having a control panel is adapted to be operatively engaged to the main body for controlling the operation of the one or more massage actuators when the removable battery compartment is operatively engaged to the main body of the massage apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: NANMA MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20070129599
    Abstract: A massage apparatus having a connection system for exchanging a prosthetic member is disclosed. The prosthetic member is adapted to receive an outer sleeve therein for providing a sleeve assembly that collectively engages an inner casing defining a chamber having a vibratory component disposed therein. The vibratory component provides a vibrating function and a control cap in operative association with the vibratory component in order to control the operation of the vibratory component. The outer sleeve may define an arrangement of slots and protrusions defined around the outer circumference of the outer sleeve that are adapted to engage respective segments defined around the periphery of the inner casing such that the outer sleeve becomes engaged with the inner casing when the user rotates the outer sleeve relative to the inner casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: NANMA MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20070126593
    Abstract: A massage apparatus comprising a vibrator device in operative association with a remote controller for remote operation of the vibrator device is disclosed. The remote controller comprises a controller body having a control panel that remotely controls the operation of the vibrator device and a signal transmitter for transmitting a radio frequency signal having a predefined protocol to a signal receiver operatively associated with the vibrator device for controlling the operation of the vibrator device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: NANMA MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20070100259
    Abstract: A massage apparatus for providing a varied non-periodic pulsed vacuum effect is disclosed. The massage apparatus may include a body including a hollow handle engaged to a swivel head by a flexible member that permits the swivel head to be bent at various orientations relative to the handle and retain that bent orientation. The massage apparatus further includes a vibratory component for providing a vibrating function and a vacuum pulsation generator that generates the varied non-periodic pulsed vacuum effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: NANMA MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20060287616
    Abstract: A massager device that provides a liquid applicator that dispenses a liquid and provides a massaging effect is disclosed. The massager device comprises a massage head adapted to engage a reservoir for storing a liquid, a liquid dispensing component engaged to the reservoir for applying the liquid, and a vibratory component for vibrating the massager device such that the user may simultaneously apply the liquid and provide a massaging effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20060135892
    Abstract: A multi-layer vibrating massager having a visual communication means for viewing an indicia disposed therein that does not interfere with the massaging function of the massager during operation is disclosed. The vibrating massager comprises a vibratory component encased by an transparent outer casing engaged to an end cap that permits the user to view the indicia through the outer casing. The indicia may be affixed to the vibratory component, disposed between the vibratory component and the outer casing, or affixed to the interior surface of the outer casing. In the preferred embodiment, the transparent outer casing is removable to enable the user to easily access and modify the indicia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20060069329
    Abstract: A massage device with a waterproof and removable battery compartment that enables at least one battery to be removed or installed from the device is disclosed. The massage device comprises a body with middle, proximal, and distal portions. The removable battery compartment enables battery(s) to be installed or removed from the proximal portion of the body while providing a waterproof capability. In the preferred embodiment, the removable battery compartment is installed by a simple twist and slide motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20060069330
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Applicant: NANMA MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20050273024
    Abstract: A bendable vibrator device adapted to engage a harness worn by a user is disclosed. The vibrator device comprises a bendable middle portion interposed between a distal portion having a vibrating head and a rigid proximal portion. The bendable middle portion includes a malleable member surrounded by a flexible cover forming a plurality of ridges that permit the bendable middle portion to be bent and maintain that bent orientation relative to the proximal portion of the vibrating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20050051581
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a swivel air-passing joint mechanism for connecting the limbs to the torso of an inflatable mannequin. The swivel air-passing joint comprises a ball and socket joint arrangement with a flexible tubular passageway element traversing through the ball and socket joint that provides a constant passageway for fluid communication between the limbs and the torso irrespective of the particular limb orientation to the torso.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventor: Simon Nan
  • Publication number: 20050045779
    Abstract: A stand for supporting a vibrator/massaging device provides a swiveling and pivoting relationship through a ball joint connection between the massaging device and the base stand. The base stand comprises a suction cup bottom which enables attachment to a variety of flat surfaces. The stand has a receptacle for receiving a shaft end of the massaging device in a snug fit, and has a slot in its side wall for receiving an electrical cord for the massaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventor: Simon Nan