Rolling With Spherical Bodies Disposed On Multiple Axes Patents (Class 601/128)
  • Patent number: 5759163
    Abstract: A breast massager including: (a) a cup for supporting a breast, the cup having an inner surface for supporting the breast, a tip corresponding to the tip of the breast, and an opening at the tip of the cup; (b) a rotator attached to the tip of the cup, the rotator having a rotating shaft protruding into the cup via the opening at the tip of the cup; (c) at least one flexible rod having a length, a first end and a second end, the first end of the rod being attached to the rotating shaft of the rotator in the cup, the rod being capable of conforming to the inner surface of the cup; and (d) a plurality of skin-contacting elements attached to the rod along the length of the rod; wherein, the rotator is capable of sweeping the rod along at least a portion of the inner surface of the cup to roll the skin-contacting elements against a breast supported by the inner surface of the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Inventor: Jong H. Hwang
  • Patent number: 5735803
    Abstract: A hand-operated massage device comprises a plurality of massaging elements supported on a shaft for independent rotation about a first axis, and a handle mounted on the shaft to extend along a second axis in an orthogonal direction relative to the first axis. The shaft is bent into a configuration such that an imaginary plane including the first axis and substantially normal to the second axis intersects the handle between front and rear ends of the handle. In this way, the handle is positioned directly over the rotatable massaging elements and extends in a direction of movement of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Robert Musilli
    Inventors: Robert Musilli, Denis J. Marszalkowski
  • Patent number: 5725484
    Abstract: A manual personal massager (10) comprising a pair of handles (12) to be gripped by the hand (14) of a person (16). A web network grid (18) is provided. A facility (20) is for attaching opposite ends of the web network grid (18) to the pair of handles (12). A plurality of massaging members (22) are carried in the web network grid (18) to be applied to a body part (24) of a person (16) and moved back and forth by the movement of the pair of handles (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Inventor: Bruce Stanwood Burnham
  • Patent number: 5685827
    Abstract: Conventional roller massaging devices can perform only massage resulting from rolling action and cannot perform combinational massage resulting from both kneading action and the rolling action. In view of the foregoing, the present invention provides a massaging device which can perform massage resulting from either the kneading action or the rolling action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Daito Electric Machine Industry Company Limited
    Inventor: Nobuzo Shimizu
  • Patent number: 5676638
    Abstract: A massaging device constructed as a set of massaging elements comprising disc-shaped rollers rotatably mounted on the ends of a plurality of transversely-positioned axles spaced apart along the length of a strap and retained by the strap. The axles and rollers are designed so that the axles are flush-mounted with the outer face of the rollers, and the axles do not project beyond the rollers, eliminating any possibility of injuring the skin while massaging. The strap is designed to insure that the massaging elements do not become entangled, while preserving the stability and flexibility of the device. The ends of the strap are provided with wide handles, providing additional comfort during use. The inventive design provides an inexpensive, light, sturdy, safe and easy-to-use massaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventor: Amos Shefi
  • Patent number: 5674185
    Abstract: A sole massaging device is set forth including three support members, a plurality of massaging rollers attached to the support members, and a locating frame for placing the structure in position. The support members are respectively provided with a plurality of holes into which opposite ends of shafts for the massaging rollers are fixed, and the massaging rollers are arranged in a wavelike pattern between the support members. Three horizontal shafts securely connect the support members by way of a plurality of fastening screws. The locating frame is movably fastened to the underside of the support members and can be folded or unfolded in position. An anti-skidding pad for stabilizing the device during operation is provided respectively on front and rear ends of the underside of the device. A plurality of massaging protuberances are provided on the massaging rollers for stimulating parts of a human body, especially the feet and hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Inventor: Chien-Chung Chang
  • Patent number: 5656019
    Abstract: The invention is of an improved massage device which is useful in manipulating bodily areas such as the cervical, thoracic and lumbar areas of one's back. The device includes four balls which are interconnected by three wire segments. The balls and the wire segments are relatively arranged whereby the device comfortably fits in the palm of a user's hand, thereby making use of the device as simple and effortless as rubbing the user's palm over the massagee's back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Inventors: Jessie Lee Cook, William Randall Cook
  • Patent number: 5643181
    Abstract: A multipurpose massaging apparatus which includes a housing having a top open chamber, a massaging barrel revolvably mounted within the top open chamber of the housing, a motor drive mounted inside the housing and controlled to turn the massaging barrel, a flexible cover fastened to the housing and covered over the rotary massaging elements of the massaging barrel, and two stands pivotably connected to the housing at the bottom side. Then stands support the apparatus on the ground for massaging the sole when they are extended out. The stands can be held in hand when collapsed, so that the apparatus can be moved to massage the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventor: Kenny Lin
  • Patent number: 5618262
    Abstract: A massaging apparatus providing a plurality of movable massage members movable on an eccentric cam to provide a wave-like movement. The massage members are carried on a movable carriage, the latter being movably mounted on a frame. The carriage is selectively movable along the frame and further is movable in elevation relative to the frame. The apparatus provides a plurality of directions of motion to provide an enhanced massaging effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Assignee: Ultrassage Inc.
    Inventor: Pierre Rene
  • Patent number: 5527247
    Abstract: Exercise apparatus comprising a frame on which is journalled at least one bank of rollers presenting an arcuate support for a person's foot. The bank of rollers is of such length as to provide continuous support for the foot as the person's leg is oscillated while the person is in a sitting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Inventor: Darrell H. Archambault
  • Patent number: 5467950
    Abstract: A forearm wrist support comprised of a base (3), upon which rest or over which are suspended, beads or other suspendable, rotatable objects (1) affixed rotatably to the base by support rods (5) and fasteners such as cap nuts (2), and over which the user may roll his her hands, wrists, forearms, or other body parts in a massaging motion, and or under and between which stow writing instruments, documents, or other work related effects. The beads are affixed to the base by inserting the rods through holes in the beads and through similar holes in the base ends (4) so as to create rows of beads running along, as well as perpendicular to the long axis of the base, allowing a rolling motion back and forth across the uppermost surface of the beads. The invention being placed in close proximity to an electronic computing input device so as to facilitate simultaneous contact with the invention and the input device by the user. Alternate methods of construction and alternate embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Inventor: David Dumitru
  • Patent number: 5393287
    Abstract: An exercise device which includes a series of rolling spindles upon which the person using the device rests their body, the spindles being a series of crest and valleys to create rollers which rub against the body of the user when exercising. The device includes a central section and two end sections which can be folded down at right angles to the central section to form a table with inserts to fill in the corner spaces. In the alternative, the end sections may be folded under the central section so as to make a compact device for ready storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Inventor: Dimitrios Papapaschalis
  • Patent number: 5383841
    Abstract: A massaging device for stimulating the female genital areas includes a flexible, bow-shaped element having retaining elements at opposite ends thereof. Two strings of beads are positioned adjacent to each other and are removably attached to and extend between the retaining elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Assignee: Pamela Star Lilley
    Inventor: Frank M. Lilley
  • Patent number: 5352188
    Abstract: A small lightweight yet strong frame (12): housing multiple flexible axles (22): which in turn support foam rubber roller balls (16): which roll about an axis creating massage, intersegmental traction, trigger point therapy, and active exercise to the back of the user. These axles (22); are made more efficient by the placement of bushings (26) where they are contained by frame (12). Foam rubber balls (16) contain sleeves (30) which promote free rotation. Neck roller balls (18) are also used to facilitate optional concommitant neck and back treatment. A head rest (38) is provided for comfort and multiple tension adjustments (46) (36) are provided for varying resistance to glide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Inventor: David M. Vitko