Abstract: A hand held manual massager is constructed as a cylindrical 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.

Abstract: An electric foot massaging assembly is provided including a slipper mount. A flexible slipper is positioned on the slipper mount with an opening formed in an upper extent thereof for receiving a foot therein. A roller assembly includes a plurality of rollers mounted on the slipper mount for massaging a foot within the slipper. A motor is included for rotating the rollers.

Abstract: A facial massager includes a hollow cylindrical roller having an outer surface, an inner surface opposing the outer surface and defining a through hole, and a plurality of openings extending from the outer surface of the hollow cylindrical roller to the inner surface. The through hole allows an inner roller to be coaxially sleeved therein. The diameter of the inner roller is smaller than that of the through hole such that the inner roller is able to axially rotate inside the through hole. The inner roller is coupled to a handle for a user to hold to by a connecting member in a manner that the inner roller can be forced by the handle controlled by the user to coaxially rotate inside the through hole and press against the inner surface of the hollow cylindrical roller to urge the hollow cylindrical roller to roll over a skin surface of the user.

Abstract: A bath scrubber mainly includes a front nylon piece and a back piece that are sewed up to form a bag defining a unitary inner space for accommodating a plurality of massage balls therein. Restricting means are provided on the back piece and the front nylon piece at positions between any four adjacent massage balls. The restricting means divide the unitary inner space defined by the bag of the bath scrubber into several smaller spaces that each confines a massage ball therein but allows the massage ball to freely and smoothly rotate when the bath scrubber is moved on a user's skin to and fro for cleansing purpose. The bath scrubber with massage balls restricted in separated small spaces can therefore not only hold more bubbles to achieve enhanced cleaning effect but also provide good massage effect.

Abstract: A flexible massager bar, which includes a flexible round rod, two hand grips fixedly fastened to two opposite ends of the round rod, and a plurality of massaging wheels respectively turned about the round rod between the hand grips, the massaging wheels each holding a set of rotating balls around the periphery for massaging.

Abstract: A handheld apparatus for simultaneously applying massage, accupressure and biomagnetic therapy to an area of the human body in which an electric motor rotates a carrier that guides several metal balls in a circular motion to produce a kneading effect and magnetic force is applied to the point of contact through the balls. The balls rotate to provide superior physical stimulation with minimal resistance and the magnetic force promotes healing by removing toxins and waste products in the treated area and replenishing the treated area with oxygen-rich blood and nutrients. In addition, vibrational motion can be imparted to the balls.

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 therapeutic massaging apparatus having a pair of resilient balls adjustably positioned in a flexible container, wherein a strap assembly is connected to opposing ends of the container so as to maintain the container in a pre-selected position upon the user. The present invention also integrates other therapeutic principals by utilizing a pocket formed in the container for allowing the user to enjoy the benefits of traditional acupressure therapy while simultaneously enjoying the well known therapeutic effects of magnetism, gemstones, crystals and/or herbs.

Abstract: A hand held massaging device comprised of a first and second handle, a cord perminantly fixed to the first handle and slidably fixed to the second handle. A resilient rubber ball having a hole axially through the center allowing the ball to be mounted on the cord between the two handles. Each handle and the ball have ball bearings where the cord passes through so that the ball can roll easily over the body part being massaged. A pair of snug fitting O rings hold the ball in place but the ball can be moved by rolling the O rings to a new position along the cord. A retaining ring assembly located on the cord just outside the slidable handle acts to retain the slidable handle in the desired position along the cord. In this way a user can space the handles and ball to the ideal location and can hold onto the handles and roll the massage ball over the desired body part in an easy way.

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 unitary and configurative acupressure and massaging device and system for detecting and treating muscular irregularities and injuries, comprised of a plurality of resilient and compressive balls slidably mounted on and between the ends of an elongate and flexible fibrous component functioning as a ball carrier, and against which device a user's body weight is applied when the body is either at rest or in motion.

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.

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).

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.

Abstract: A massaging appliance for dispensing a massaging cream includes a cream dispenser unit attachable to the appliance housing and coupled to a rotary motor therein to be rotated thereby, and a non-rotatable rod within the appliance housing axially displaceable towards and away from the dispenser housing for engagement with a piston stem in the dispenser housing to block its rotation, and thereby to cause a piston, within the dispenser housing and while rotating therewith, to move axially towards an end wall in the dispenser housing and to force cream through dispenser openings therein.

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.

Abstract: A therapeutic massage mask comprises an elongated resilient plastic pouch having a length and width which is greater than the thickness thereof. The pouch is filled with a plurality of spherical balls made of a thermal transfer material, such as hard plastic, ceramic, or hollow spheres filled with BLUE ICE.RTM. material. The pouch is placed in a freezer to lower the temperature of the balls located within it. Subsequently, the pouch then may be applied to overlie a portion of the human body and a gentle rolling action on the side of the pouch opposite the body causes the balls to transfer a massaging action to the portion of the body underlying the pouch. At the same time, the balls function to cool the underlying body portion, thereby serving a dual function.

Abstract: A hand exerciser device for fatigueless muscular exercising of a user's hand, arm and wrist, comprising: a first and a second spherical ball, each sized to fit inside the palm of a user's hand and surfaced for comfortable skin contact. A rigid connector tube interconnects the first and second balls by having its opposite end portions slidingly extending through a bore in the wall of each corresponding ball, wherein free rotational motion of the first and second ball members independently of one another is achieved. The intermediate section of the connector tube forms an accordion pleating, providing limited universal joint capability.

Abstract: Mattresses and cushions, which have a rolling-massaging function and magnetic-therapeutic effect are described. The rolling-massaging magnetic-therapeutic mattress or cushion comprises an upper covering, an intermediate layer, an interior layer, a compound liner and a bottom covering. Between the upper covering and the intermediate layer there is provided a magnetic-therapeutic massaging layer including balls, magnetics beads, element frames and a locating substrate. The balls and magnetic beads are contained in subcavities of the element frames, rolling omni-directionally.

Abstract: A spherical massage device includes a hollow spherical body of a size suitable to be held in hands, having a spherical outer surface on which a plurality of projections are uniformly distributed. The hollow spherical body defines an interior space inside which a vibration generator is disposed. The vibration generator is controlled by a switch accessible by a user.

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.

Abstract: A colorful massaging ball structure having an upper and lower hemisphere is provided. A magnetic rod is provided within the center of the enclosure of the hemispheres to add to the therapeutic effects of the device. Along the surface of the hemisphere, a plurality of arch-shaped slide rails are provided having movable massaging element engaged thereon. The movable elements can be slidably moved along the slide rails. A plurality of protrusions on each movable element provides a stimulation of the vital points of the user's fingers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a police baton, or night stick containing multiple roller bearings imbedded in the shaft of the baton, such that they partially protrude from the surface of the shaft.