Combined acupressure and massage device

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Description

FIG. 1 is a left side elevation of a first embodiment of a combined acupressure and massage device of this invention;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left side elevation of a second embodiment of the acupressure and massage device of this invention;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a front view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D423676
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 9, 1999
Date of Patent: Apr 25, 2000
Inventor: Thomas F. Lazio (Littleton, CO)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Law Firm: Fields and Johnson, P.C.
Application Number: 0/100,329
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Hand Held Or Attached (D24/214); Roller, Ball Or Similar Protuberance (D24/211)
International Classification: 2803;