Abstract: A massaging apparatus has a generally U-shaped housing with a central segment pivotably connected at a first end to a distal end of a first side segment and at a second end to a distal end of a second side segment. The segments are spring biased at their connections and the massaging apparatus includes rotatably mounted rollers that can spin when the apparatus is applied to a body part and a motor that vibrates when energized.

Abstract: A massage apparatus and a method of its use for massage of the human body are provided, the massage apparatus including a frame supporting opposingly-located first and second massage tools mounted thereon to define between them a massage gap, wherein a body portion is receivable for massaging. The gap is adjustable while the apparatus is in use, for the massage tools in use to exert therapeutically effective force substantially continuously on a massage-receiving body portion received in the gap. The massage tools are interchangeable with massage tools of other shapes designed to provide different therapeutic effects. The frame is open- and closeable to accommodate limbs of different sizes.

Abstract: A massaging device includes a first arm having a first arm-first end and a first arm-second end and a second arm connected to the first arm and having a second arm-first end and a second arm-second end. The device also includes a first massaging assembly secured to the first arm-first end and a second massaging assembly secured to the second arm-first end. The device also includes a first handle assembly secured to the first arm-second end and a second handle assembly secured to the second arm-second end. Application of a first force on the first handle assembly and the second handle assembly increases a distance between the first massaging assembly and the second massaging assembly. Application of a second force on the first handle assembly and the second handle assembly decreases the distance between the first massaging assembly and the second massaging assembly.

Abstract: An improved roller device includes a plurality of segments, wherein the plurality of segments is configured to form a tubular shape. In addition each of the plurality of segments are coupled to neighboring segments of the plurality of segments and each of the plurality of segments include a first edge and a second edge, wherein the first edge is opposite the second edge. Each segment includes a plurality of protrusions on each respective edge for interfacing with a respective complementary edge with complementary protrusions of a neighboring segment. The roller device also includes a coupling mechanism for coupling the first edge of a segment to a second edge of a first neighboring segment and coupling the second edge of the segment to a first edge of a second neighboring segment, wherein the coupling mechanism allows the plurality of segments to convert from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: A self-operated apparatus particularly adapted for massaging a user's wrist and forearm affected by repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome comprises two clamping arms hingedly joined at one end and provided with cooperating handles at the other ends. Rollers and balls are mounted on opposite median sections of the arms. The hinged ends of the arms are universally attached to a support that can be strapped over the user's thigh, whereby an arm can be adjustably clamped between the sets of rollers and balls by bringing the two handles together and the arm and wrist massaged by translating and rotating movements of the arm along an axis perpendicular to the mounting axes of the rollers and balls. Either of the arms may include a latching mechanism operable between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the massaging member is removable from the arm and may be replaced by a different massaging apparatus.

Abstract: A roller massage system provides a pair of roller massage assemblies in opposed adjustable spaced relation to allow engagement of each one of the pair of roller massage assemblies on a corresponding massageable portion of the body.

Abstract: An adjustably tensioned roller massage system provides a pair of roller massage assemblies in opposed adjustable tensioned or spaced relation to allow engagement of each one of a pair of roller massage assemblies on a corresponding massageable portion of a body.

Abstract: A device for redirecting force to release tension in muscles and fascia in a body part.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic device having a massage function by rolling a roller disposed to a main body part, a suction function with a suction unit, and a stimulation function by outputting a stimulation signal with the roller. Since these functions can be combined and performed in use, the cosmetic device can synergistically exert an effect of dissolving cellulite of user's skin and releasing fascia. While the cosmetic device is multi-functional, the main body part has a compact structure with the suction unit inside and the roller on a bottom surface that are arranged and integrated, as well as an insertion part formed by a space that can be inserted with a user's hand, and a placement part that can be placed with a palm of the user's hand inserted into the insertion part, allowing the cosmetic device to be easily used by holding with one hand.

Abstract: The armrest portion 1 of a chair-type massage machine includes: an inner divided portion 11 standing outside of a seat portion; an outer divided portion 12 standing outside of the inner divided portion 11; a treating portion 13 provided at at least one of an outer surface of the inner divided portion 11 or an inner surface of the outer divided portion 12; a rotation shaft 14 provided at an front end side of the inner divided portion 11 and the outer divided portion 12; and a restricting portion 15 for restricting an operation range of at least one of either the inner divided portion 11 or the outer divided portion 12, wherein the inner divided portion 11 and the outer divided portion 12 are openable and closable in right and left directions of a person to be treated by using the rotation shaft 14 as a fulcrum.

Abstract: An epilator includes an epilation head and a massage roller arranged next to the epilation head. The massage roller is rotatable about a longitudinal axis and includes pairs of elementary massaging members positioned in a V-shape relative to each other. Each elementary massaging member may be a round, elliptical, or polygonal disc.

Abstract: A leg massage apparatus is provided which enables the user to easily and comfortable engage the various muscles of the leg, providing the leg muscles with a therapeutic massage which helps to loosen and relieve sore or damages muscles. The apparatus may also be used to assist in the removal of cellulite from areas of the leg. The apparatus is basically comprised of a name structure means, a user engagement means, a coupling means, and an optional resistance means. The frame structure means has at least two main support members coupled together in such a manner that the leg of the user may be placed within, with the main support members surrounding a significant portion of the leg. The main support members are adjustably coupled together by the coupling means such that they may alternatively move away and towards one another, as the various leg muscles of the user are being engaged by the user engagement means. The optional resistance means may be used to provide motion resistance.

Abstract: Device for massaging the fingers, useful for being used, mainly, by those people suffering from an articular degenerative disease, such as arthrosis, or inflammation of the joints, such as arthritis, to activate the blood circulation in a passive way favoring the nutrients arrival to the affected joints and removal of waste substances that cause pain and inflammation of the joints, the device (1) being defined by a central body (2), of generally cylindrical shape, provided with a threaded central axial hole (7), which by one of its bases embodies a grasp handle (8), while presenting on its opposite base, at least, two radial protrusions (9) to which respective arms (3) are, rotatably joined, which, on one of their ends, are restrained by a spring (4) and on their other free end mount respective rotating wheels (5).

Abstract: A roller massage system provides a pair of roller massage assemblies in opposed adjustable spaced relation to allow engagement of each one of the pair of roller massage assemblies on a corresponding massageable portion of the body.

Abstract: A skin stimulator which can be produced through a simple process in which a circular disc of a drum is formed by integrating a metal disc having needles on a circumferential surface thereof with a reinforcing resin material using insert injection molding and layering a plurality of metal discs and retainers, thus increasing productivity and economic efficiency, realizing stable operation and preventing foreign substances from being jammed in the drum, and which is configured such that, when pricking the skin with the needles, the needles do not give severe damage to the skin and can be prevented from being broken, thus being effectively used for a lengthy period of time, and in which each of the needles forms a polygonal cross-section of at least six sides instead of a circular cross section, so that, when pricking the skin with the needles, the contact surface of each needle relative to the skin can be reduced, thus minimizing the pain.

Abstract: A post-stroke stimulation device including a garment to be applied to a portion of a body of a stroke patient to be treated. The post-stroke stimulation device includes at least one tactile actuator adapted to supply tactile stimulation to the skin of the stroke patient. The tactile actuators are controlled to be activated and deactivated in a random pattern or a pattern selected by a medical professional.

Abstract: A foot pain relief device can advantageously provide multiple angles of inclination, directed pressure against the plantar fascia, as well as ease of manufacturing and assembly. A toe strap, which is fastened around the ankle and the toe(s), ensures that the toes are flexed up. This toe flexing tenses the plantar fascia of the foot. A ball strap can be threaded through a hole in a ball and then operatively coupled with the toe strap. When operatively coupled to the toe strap, the ball strap keeps the ball positioned on the bottom of the foot while allowing ball mobility. The mobility of the ball can provide directed pressure on at least one component of the plantar fascia. Notably, the simultaneous combination of tension to the plantar fascia and directed pressure to the component(s) of the plantar fascia can be particularly effective at relieving foot pain.

Abstract: A massage device may include: at least two massage members; and at least two branches. Each branch may carry at least one massage member. The branches may be in a first configuration when the massage members are not engaged with a region to be treated, and may be configured to take up a second configuration when the massage members are engaged with the region to be treated. The branches may be displaced relative to each other while passing from the first configuration to the second configuration, and may be configured to return resiliently into the first configuration when the massage members are no longer engaged with the region to be treated.

Abstract: The hot medicinal compress apparatus is a therapeutic and hearth care medical device which has heating, medicament and rolling functions. It includes a heater (2) and a cartridge (3) carrying a medicinal compress layer. The heater (2) includes a heating element and a heat conducting tube (4) in which the heating element is mounted and at both ends of which a front round step member (10) and a rear round step member (10?) having a through hole are respectively arranged; at another end of the front round step member (10), a washer and a demountable baffle ring (18) are provided and fixed by a screw nut (12), while at another end of the rear round step member (10?), a handle (1) is arranged, in which a through hole is provided and on which a control switch is mounted. The cartridge (3) is comprised of a metal tube (17) and a medicinal compress layer which is wrapped around the metal tube (17).

Abstract: In particular embodiments, a toe massager including an elongated body having a first end and a second end, the elongated body including an outer material and an inner material, wherein the elongated body is positionable between a plurality of toes such that each of the plurality of toes are spaced apart from each other is provided.

Abstract: A microneedle roller includes a plurality of discs, each of which comprises a first side surface, a second side surface and a center hole. The first side surface comprises a plurality of radial grooves, and the discs are stacked on one another in a way that the first side surface of one disc contacts the second side surface of the adjacent disc. The microneedle roller further includes a plurality of microneedles that are received in the radial grooves of the disc, and each of which has a pointed end. The pointed end protrudes beyond the outer circumference of the disc. The microneedle comprises an elongated cylindrical needle shank, a first sloped portion that starts from the pointed end, and a second sloped portion that is provided between the first sloped portion and the second sloped portion. The angle of the first sloped portion is greater.

Abstract: A massage device intended to be applied to the skin of a user. The massage device may include a body, at least one massage member that is fixed relative to the body, and at least one massage member that can rotate relative to the body when moved over the skin in contact therewith. At least part of the fixed massage member in contact with the skin is able to move following the path of at least part of the mobile massage member in contact with the skin so as to cause at least one skin fold to be formed between the said massage members as the device is moved around.

Abstract: A muscle rolling and pinching structure is provided. The structure includes a base, a holding device and a roller set, wherein the holding device is provided on top of the base, while the roller set is provided on the bottom of the base. Through the grip of the holding device and the handle connected to the grip, a user can easily operate the roller set on the base. The roller set pinches each muscle on the body during operation through the unique position of the rollers, thereby creating elastic built on the muscle and effectively maintaining the elasticity of the body muscle as well as achieving the objectives of convenience, comfort, durability and cost effective. The muscle rolling and pinching structure is indeed a practical invention.

Abstract: An exercise device that has a shaft containing one or two rollers that are free to slide on the shaft. The shaft can be shaped near a semi-circle or can be normally straight and bent elastically to a near semi-circle. When the normally straight shaft is bent, it can be held by an elastic cord like a bungee cord. The invention can also be a small unit with one or more (preferably two) rollers that are held together by a pair of handles. For all embodiments, optional springs can connect the handles to the shaft.

Abstract: A treatment device for a user's hand and/or wrist. The treatment device includes a housing having an outer surface defined at least partially by a membrane adapted for placement against the user's hand and/or wrist. The treatment device creates localized outwardly deformations in the membrane adapted to create a massaging effect in the user's hand and/or wrist.

Abstract: A handheld massager including: a main body; a first massaging member disposed on top face of the main body, a top face of the first massaging member being a domed first massaging face; and a second massaging member disposed under bottom end of the main body. The bottom face of the second massaging member has embossed structure and serves as a second massaging face. A user can select the first massaging face or the second massaging face to massage human body so that the handheld massager can be switched between different massaging modes. When a user holds the second massaging member to massage human body with the first massaging member, the second massaging face simultaneously stimulates and massages the palm of the user.

Abstract: A massager having a massaging head and a handle, the handle being arch-shaped having two ends connected to the massaging head with massaging function, characterized in that the massaging face at the bottom section of the massaging head is provided with a vibration beating section, rollers, radiation section and low frequency conducting head, the interior of the massaging head has a motor via a reciprocation device which is connected to an impaction base seat having protrusions so as to form the vibration beating section.

Abstract: A hand held mechanized massager is constructed as a cage with a series of axles arranged in a circular or near circular array. Each of the axles provides a series of side-by side massaging wheels. The wheels have a ridged circumference for rolling on the surface of the skin in a manner for stimulating the muscles and circulatory system. A driver assembly is held in a hand and is actuated for rotation of the cage and wheels.

Abstract: A massage bar made integral includes a plurality of lengthwise rows of massage projections spaced apart equidistantly on its outer surface. Each projection is 0.5 cm-2.0 cm high, and the distance between every two neighboring projections is longer than the height of the projections. When the massage bar is placed and rolled over on a section of a human body, the rows of the massage projections only may alternately contact strikingly and press the body as if the muscle of the body pressed jumps up and down to make spot massage.

Abstract: Massaging device with double massaging functions, including a main body and at least one roller assembly including a roller pivotably disposed on a predetermined portion of the main body about a pivot shaft and a resilient member which is cylindrical and made of flexible material. The resilient member is fitted around the roller and has a top end and a body section. Multiple first and second protuberances are respectively formed on outer faces of the top end and body section of the resilient member. By means of rolling the roller assembly, the second protuberances in turn contact with and massage human skin to achieve a pressing type massaging effect. Alternatively, a user can hammer a part of human body with the first protuberances to achieve a hammering type massaging effect.

Abstract: A portable exercise device includes a U-shaped frame having two free ends opposite in location to each other. The two free ends are provided with a plurality of orientation rollers pivoted thereto, and a swivel arm pivoted thereto. The swivel arms of the two free ends are connected by an elastic belt and are provided with a plurality of pressure rollers pivoted thereto. As the U-shaped frame is moved in all directions by an exerciser, the orientation rollers and the pressure rollers roll over the waist and the belly of the exerciser.

Abstract: Exercise is performed and an exerciser device is designed so that they use a massage belt with at least two ends and a chain of ovals composed of ceramic, crystals, wood, plastic or ferromagnetic materials, while a user holds one end of the belt and applies a punching imitating movement, while the other end offers resistance each arm alternating creates resistance to the other arm's motion.

Abstract: Massaging device with double massaging functions, including a main body and at least one roller assembly including a roller pivotably disposed on a predetermined portion of the main body about a pivot shaft and a resilient member which is cylindrical and made of flexible material. The resilient member is fitted around the roller and has a top end and a body section. Multiple first and second protuberances are respectively formed on outer faces of the top end and body section of the resilient member. By means of rolling the roller assembly, the second protuberances in turn contact with and massage human skin to achieve a pressing type massaging effect. Alternatively, a user can hammer a part of human body with the first protuberances to achieve a hammering type massaging effect.

Abstract: An massage device includes, within a suction enclosure, a first reversible motor having a power shaft output which provides input to a gear assembly for mechanically converting reciprocating rotational motion of a power shaft to reciprocating linear motion. This reciprocating linear motion is communicated to respective opposing massage applicator rollers to facilitate compressive and de-compressive action suitable for application to human tissue in the treatment of cellulite and related conditions. Disposed within the same housing as the first motor is a second reversible motor which, thru a belt system, selectably and synchronously rotates and counter-rotates both rollers independently of their compressive and de-compressive action. The suction function is actuated upon any operation of the second motor.

Abstract: The system includes an appliance for personal body care, a pump and a holder. The appliance comprises a treatment device for carrying out a body-care treatment under the influence of a fluid. The fluid is held in the holder and can be pumped to an outlet opening by means of the pump. The holder includes a flexible wall, and the pump is detachable from the holder and is detachable from the appliance. This combination of measures makes it possible to adapt the dimensions of the holder to an ergonomic shape of the appliance.

Abstract: A massager disposes a roller unit having a plurality of roller rows substantially parallel with each other at an outer periphery to which a vibration of a massage head is provided, the roller unit being swingable about an axial line substantially parallel with axial direction of the roller rows, whereby the plurality of substantially parallel roller rows can be stably engaged with the user's treating body part.

Abstract: a massaging apparatus (1) having a suction chamber (17) and having a pump (41) for the generation of a partial vacuum in the suction chamber (17) the pump (41) is mounted on a support (9) of the massaging apparatus (1) with the aid of elastic mounts (64, 65) and first noise reduction means (70) have been provided upstream of an inlet (50) of the pump (41) and second noise reduction means (71) have been provided downstream of an outlet (51) of the pump (41).

Abstract: A massaging device is adapted for effective back massage especially along the spine. A flat platform supports a number of rotating wheels positioned for contact with separated muscle groups and acupressure points. The wheels are of a rubber material of such hardness as to allow a person to lay down onto the device without pain but to receive an effective pressure massage in the tissues of the back without bruising. With the device centered on the spine and with its wheels spaced on either side of the spine the individual may move along the ground while receiving a deep therapeutic massage. A pair of close spaced rollers are positioned relative to the wheels for massaging the tissues of the neck.

Abstract: A massaging apparatus (1) comprising a housing (5) having a bottom wall (11) and a suction chamber (12) bounded by chamber walls (13, 14, 15, 16) and a pump (19) for the generation of a partial vacuum inside the suction chamber (12) and thus forming a skin fold (20) which is drawn into the suction space inside the suction chamber (12), as well as at least one roller (21, 22) to be placed onto a body area (3), comprises at least in an area of at least one wall (14), preferably a chamber wall (14), an apparatus part, preferably two cylinders (32, 33), which is movable with respect to this chamber wall (14), and these cylinders (32, 33) are movable, i.e. rotatable, with respect to the chamber wall (14) by the skin of the skin fold (20) drawn into the suction chamber (12), which results in only a comparatively low friction between the chamber wall (14) and the skin of the skin fold (20).

Abstract: The invention concerns a massage and skin suction apparatus comprising a housing whereof part (1a) of the wall is shaped to be used as a prehensile element and whereof the other part comprises at least a pair of parallel massaging rollers (6, 7) spaced from each other, each roller being mounted pivoting about its axis of revolution, said rollers (6, 7) being associated with means for driving them in rotation when they are in contact with the skin tissue, to exert thereon two opposed forces for pulling a portion of said tissue in the space separating them, in order to pinch it and a chamber connected to a suction source and provided with a suction aperture (4a), said suction aperture (4a) and said pair of massaging rollers (6, 7) being arranged on said housing for placing them simultaneously in contact with a portion of the skin tissue. The invention is characterised in that the edge of said suction aperture (4a) extends laterally at the peripheral surface of one (7) of said rollers (6, 7).

Abstract: A hydromechanical massaging apparatus has a mechanical component providing mechanical massaging and a hydraulic component providing hydraulic massaging. The mechanical component has a longitudinal body, with a handle on its upper surface. A rear roller is centrally mounted on the rear end of the body, and a front axle carrying a pair of front rollers is mounted on the front end of the body. Each of the front rollers is attached to an end of the front axle for limited universal movement by a ball joint connection. Each joint has a sphere captured within semi-spherical shells. The hydraulic component includes a transverse cylindrical spray chamber having a series of nozzles. The cylindrical spray chamber is removably supported in the middle of the body by a correspondingly shaped cylindrical seat. The chamber is held in place by tooth-like members. A series of water jets are emitted from the nozzles between the front and rear rollers of the mechanical portion.

Abstract: A freely rotational ball actuated manual body massager designed to fit comfortably in the user's hand. The pressure of a specially designed density ball which spins three-dimensionally creates a motion resembling the action of the balls of the fingers of a massage therapist's hand. The body of the device can be made by plastic injection of an aesthetically appealing durable material. The ball is designed to rotate freely inside its housing and held there by a removable retainer resembling the action of a ball of a computer mouse or the dispenser head of a roll-on anti-perspirant. Several different retainers of Teflon.RTM. may be used to insure intimate contact between ball and retainer providing minimal friction and maximal free rotation with ease, efficiency and economy of manufacture.

Abstract: A massaging device comprising a hollow case (1) which delimits a sealed suction chamber during application of the case on the skin, and a connection of this case (1) to a suction source. This massaging device comprises two parallel inner rollers (12, 13), which are accommodated entirely inside the suction chamber, and are designed to form a fold on the skin, and to roll this fold when the case (1) is displaced, and two outer rollers (16, 17), which are parallel to the inner rollers (12, 13), and are disposed to the exterior of the case (1), such as to withstand at least part of the sliding force of the case.

Abstract: A non-electric hand held massaging device for massaging a persons hands, arms, feet and legs. The device consists of a pair of opposed rigid rollers, each with a plurality of resilient protrusions radiating outwardly from the surface the rollers. The rollers terminate in shafts which are held in tracks located on either side of the rollers. A circular handle surrounds the tracks and rollers making it convenient for a user to hold the device in a variety of positions. A pair of elastic cords is located in the hollow space formed inside the track portion and the handle portion. The elastic cords terminate in shaft holders which connect to the shaft ends of the rollers. The elastic cords are placed in such a way as to create a spring tension between the two rollers so that when a user inserts his or her hand or foot between the rollers, he or she receives an invigorating massage caused by the action of the many resilient tips of the roller surface impinging of the users skin.

Abstract: In a massaging apparatus with two rotatable rollers, which are spaced apart transversely to their roller spindles, and with a suction chamber disposed in the area of the two rollers and having two transverse walls extending transversely to the roller spindles and two longitudinal walls extending parallel to the roller spindles, this suction chamber being connected to a pump via an air-transfer connection for generating a vacuum in the suction chamber so as to form a skin fold which is drawn into the suction chamber, at least one longitudinal wall is disposed between the two rollers and the free end of a longitudinal wall disposed between the two rollers extends up to the circumferential surface of the roller adjacent this free end in that area of its circumferential surface which faces the other roller.

Abstract: A massaging apparatus includes a hollow housing having a centrally disposed hollow chamber with an opening at the bottom out of which extends two power driven rollers. A handle is provided on the housing in addition to a hollow extending portion communicating with the central chamber for connection to a vacuum source. A flywheel motor disposed within the hollow chamber is coupled to an auxiliary power source disposed within the hollow housing. A centrifugal squirrel cage fan is disposed on the motor shaft at one end with a driving pulley on the other end of the motor shaft that is coupled to the pair of elongated rollers.

Abstract: A massage apparatus including a casing having an open bottom chamber therein. A pair of spaced apart end rollers are rotatably mounted in the chamber so that they ride in sealing contact against two side walls and top wall of the chamber. A suction is applied to the region between the rollers so that a skin fold is created in the chamber between the rollers when the rollers are applied to the skin of a patient.

Abstract: A self-operated apparatus particularly adapted for massaging a user's wrist and forearm affected by repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome comprises two clamping arms hingedly joined at one end and provided with cooperating handles at the other ends. Rollers and balls are mounted on opposite median sections of the arms. The hinged ends of the arms are universally attached to a support that can be strapped over the user's thigh, whereby an arm can be adjustably clamped between the sets of rollers and balls by bringing the two handles together and the arm and wrist massaged by translating and rotating movements of the arm along an axis perpendicular to the mounting axes of the rollers and balls.

Abstract: A back massage and exercise device comprising a substantially flat, elongate frame able to be utilized on a supporting surface, with the frame having a pair of long sides joined together by a pair of short sides and being several times as long as it is wide. A roller array in the form of a parallel series of elongate rollers are loosely mounted in a spaced apart, operational relationship between the long sides of the frame. The frame has an operative position in which a lower portion of substantially all of the rollers is in contact with the supporting surface, with an upper portion of the rollers being available for directly supporting the body of a user. The user is able to readily bring about back and forth rolling movement of the frame along the supporting surface at such time as he is lying on the rollers, with the motion of the upper portions of the rollers during such movement of the frame bringing about a massaging action to the portion of the user's body in contact with the rollers.

Abstract: A rolling massage device for massaging skin areas and reflex zones of the human body includes at least one shaft mounted on a handle and massage rings or rolling bodies which are freely rotatably mounted on the shaft. The massage rings or rolling bodies have prong-like, tooth-like, or needle-like projections which are preferably uniformly distributed in circumferential direction. The massage rings or rolling bodies are spaced apart from each other by means of spacer rings which are also mounted on the shaft. Each massage ring or rolling body is provided with a double row or multiple rows of projections. The rows of projections have a predetermined or fixed lateral spacing between each other. The projections of adjacent rows of projections are arranged staggered relative to each other in circumferential direction.