With Body Support Means Patents (Class 4/528)
  • Patent number: 11311410
    Abstract: A self-contained, hyperthermic conditioning unit and selectively controllable environment for exercising. The unit comprises a base portion having a bed therein and a removable cover connected to the base portion to enclose a personal compartment within the unit. One or more heating elements provide heat to the personal compartment and one more pieces of physical exercise equipment are provided within the personal compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Visibelle Derma Institute, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven J. Daffer
  • Patent number: 11033794
    Abstract: An exercising device includes a base placed on a plane, a cover pivotally connected with the base, and an exercise apparatus mounted between the base and the cover. The cover has a side pivotally mounted on a side of the base. The cover is pivoted relative to the base to open or close a top face of the base. The exercise apparatus includes a leg working unit mounted on the base. Thus, the exercising device is stored easily and conveniently and is adapted to function as furniture. The exercising device also has a dustproof function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventor: Yu-Lun Tsai
  • Patent number: 10799066
    Abstract: A social grill method and system can include: a social surface including a top surface, a side extension, and a rounded edge between the top surface and the side extension, the side extension extended down away from the top surface; a chassis mounted below the social surface, the chassis including a fixed connection and a lid pivot; a mounting bracket coupled to the lid pivot; a lid coupled to the mounting bracket, the mounting bracket configured to rotate about the lid pivot and enable an open configuration with the lid retracted under the social surface and a closed configuration with the lid extending up over the social surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Inventors: Randy Rummel, Daniel Nichols, Mark Steinman, David Rockwell
  • Patent number: 6675403
    Abstract: A sauna apparatus (1) is configurable in an assembled configuration and in a disassembled configuration to allow storage and/or transport. The apparatus is formed from at least a first frame portion (2) and a second frame portion (3) connectable to the first frame portion. Each of the first and second frame portions (2, 3) comprises a respective part (2a, 3a) of a base of the sauna, a respective part of the roof (2c, 3c) of the sauna, and at least one support member (2b, 3b) connecting the respective part of the base of the sauna to the respective part of the roof of the sauna. The support members (2b) are preferably provided with hinges (9, 10; 9′) to allow the frame portions to be folded so reduce the space required for storage. The base of the sauna is preferably provided with a recess 11 for receiving a footspa 12 or other foot relaxation apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Aroma Health International Limited
    Inventors: Aijaz Akhtar, Man Kei Chang
  • Patent number: 5628073
    Abstract: A sauna fabricated from a tubular metal space frame mounting a circular plywood seat and shrouded by a vinyl and thermal shield skin having a clear plastic thermoformed hinged door therein with a magnetic door latch. A manually-actuated, timer-controlled electric infrared heater is located in a domical array in the top of the space frame assembly with the innermost dome serving as a reflector for the infrared heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Watkins Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventor: John Popovich
  • Patent number: 5416931
    Abstract: A booth, of general circular cross-section, includes a roof part 2, a base part and an intermediate part 6. The base is adapted to stand on the floor. Within the booth is a foldable chair 8. A person may gain access to the booth via a door 10 having a hinged edge 12 and a slide fastener 14. A steam kettle is provided below a false floor of the base part 4. In use, steam and aromatic vapor for essential oils is produced which fills the booth within which a person is seated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Aromatherapy Steam Tube Company Limited
    Inventors: Richard R. Wolfenden, Graham Priestley
  • Patent number: 4425672
    Abstract: A cabinet having a sealable door and in which a person sits with his neck extending through an opening in the cabinet top. A spray system in the cabinet is arranged to direct water over the body of the user, and pipe means connects the spray system to a source of temperature-controlled water. Control means is operable to cause this water to by-pass the spray system when the temperature thereof rises above or drops below a predetermined temperature range. Water is removed from the bottom of the cabinet through a drain hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1984
    Inventors: Raymond Johnson, Ronald W. Kenny