Hand Manipulated Patents (Class 601/137)
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Patent number: 11849836Abstract: The present invention relates to a brush head (10, 10a, 10b, 10c) for use with a body care device (100), comprising a plurality of bristles (22, 22a-22e), a carrier (16) for fixedly carrying the plurality of bristles (22, 22a-22e), and connection means for connecting the carrier (16) to a housing (50) of the body care device (100) defining a first axis (14), so that, when the brush head is connected to the housing (50), the carrier (16) is rotatable about the first axis (14) and pivotable about a second axis (20) perpendicular to the first axis (14) with respect to the housing (50), wherein the carrier (16) comprises a plurality of carrier parts (17), each fixedly carrying a corresponding one of a plurality of bristle groups (26, 28, 30), and wherein at least one of the plurality of carrier parts (17) comprises a shaft defining a third axis (40, 42, 44) about which the corresponding bristle group (26, 28, 30) is rotatable.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: Harold Wolf
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Patent number: 11633325Abstract: Sexual stimulation devices including: (a) an inside arm configured to be placed within a vagina of a female; (b) an outside arm configured to be placed against a clitoral area of said female; and (c) a middle portion connecting said inside arm and said outside arm. Wherein the device is dimensioned to be worn with the inside arm inserted into the vagina of said female during intercourse, and wherein said inside arm includes an open center portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2022Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Wow Tech Canada Ltd.Inventors: Florin Baetica, Grant Mark Bechthold, Bruce Donald Murison
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Patent number: 11185151Abstract: A scrubbing device includes a body extending from a first end to a second end; bristle protrusions extending from a bottom surface of the body; and elongated protrusions extending from the bottom surface of the body and forming an angle between each elongated protrusion and the bottom surface; the bristle protrusions and elongated protrusions are used for cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Inventor: Kara Wilk
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Patent number: 11089668Abstract: A device for treating a surface with a dielectric harrier plasma, wherein the surface functions as a counterelectrode, has an electrically insulating housing and a housing head. A rotatable electrode connected to a high-voltage feed line is shielded by a dielectric and protrudes out of the housing head. The configuration has fundamentally unrestricted movement of the electrode over the surface to be treated in that the electrode has rotary bearing elements which are arranged in a center axis and a rotation axis is at an angle to the center axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Cinogy GmbHInventors: Leonhard Trutwig, Mirko Hahnl, Karl-Otto Storck, Dirk Wandke, Matthias Kopp
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Patent number: 11065173Abstract: An apparatus is provided for massaging having a body with a handle and a distal end, and a rigid support movably attached to the body and having a surface. The apparatus is sized to contact the user between the distal end and the surface. The user may then adjust the a force by moving the handle relative to the surface to apply a force to the user's body.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Inventor: Jonathan Thorn
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Patent number: 11039847Abstract: The present invention wants to provide an improved tongue cleanser showing an improved cleaning effect. For this, a tongue cleanser is suggested having an essentially disc-shaped body, which is provided on its use-side front surface with a profiling suitable for superficially scraping impurity adherent to the human tongue and which forms a hose connection, which communicates with the profiling.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: TSPRO GMBHInventors: Matthias Georgi, Christoph Geiberger
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Patent number: 10959906Abstract: Conditioning devices for gainers and eSports athletes are presented. The devices includes a wrist rest device, a massage sleeve, a hand exercise bracelet, a knuckle bracelet and a tri-finger exercise device. The wrist rest device is configured to provide appropriate warmth to the forearms while gaming, using a keyboard, or any data input device. The massage sleeve is configured to be wrapped around a person's forearm. It includes multiple elevated geometric shapes that are be built into the fabric of the material to provide appropriate pressure along the musculature of the wrist and forearm. The hand exercise bracelet, the knuckle bracelet and the tri-finger exercise device are configured for increasing the flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and intrinsic muscle strength of fingers, wrists, and forearms especially for individuals who do extensive amounts of keyboarding as well as texting, typing, gaming, and data entry.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: HARRISON LEGACY 301, LLCInventor: Danny Levi Harrison
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Patent number: 10758445Abstract: An instrument for massaging human body portions having multiple treatment edges and preferably including a plurality of upwardly extending treatment nubs which instrument is bendable into a variety of generally U-shaped configurations to better engage the body portions to be massaged.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Inventor: Russell D. Fiore
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Patent number: 10758027Abstract: Flexible tilting skin contacting devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an applicator that is to contact skin surface, and a base connectable or detachable from the applicator. The applicator comprises first, second, and third portions. The second portion is disposed between and connected to the first and third portions along the rotation axis of the applicator. The first portion comprises an outwardly curved disc with at least one tip protruding from a major surface of the first portion, the second portion comprises an elastomeric material configured to flex proportionately in response to respective contact pressure on the at least one tip with the skin surface during rotation of the first portion, and the first portion is to tilt in a plane different from a rotation plane associated with the rotation axis in accordance with the flexing of the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: L'OréalInventors: Joseph Eric Skidmore, Gerald Keith Brewer
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Patent number: 10617595Abstract: A head unit configured to couple to a handle of an electric toothbrush, wherein the handle generates vibrational energy transferred to the head unit, the head unit comprising a proximal end and a distal end; a base adjacent to the proximal end, an exterior wall extending from the proximal end to the distal end, wherein the exterior encases a plurality of hollow chambers, wherein each of the plurality of hollow chambers are separated by a scaffold, wherein the scaffold connects to the exterior wall; and a bulb having an exterior surface configured to transfer the vibrational energy to an object.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Inventors: Steffan Martell, Genoa Martell
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Patent number: 10231900Abstract: A device for use by a female for sexual stimulation comprising an inner arm dimensioned for insertion into a vagina, to contact the wall of the vagina at or near the G-spot, an outer arm dimensioned to contact the clitoris, and a resilient U-shaped member connecting the inner and outer arms.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Standard Innovation CorporationInventor: Bruce Murison
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Patent number: 10085914Abstract: Small high efficiency motors in order to produce large amounts of power must be operated such that they are running at high speed outside the desired vibration range for sexual stimulation. Accordingly, designs allowing for the appropriate gearing to allow heavy weights to be spun with small diameter and high efficiency whilst not increasing the outer diameter of an adult device are disclosed. Beneficial embodiments of the invention provide users with adult devices providing high impact (amplitude) vibration in a range of physical geometries compatible with providing internal and/or external stimulation which can also be offered at low cost and/or low manufacturing cost with extended operating life. Additionally, design flexibility via axial designs, non-axial designs, flexible drive designs, aperiodic drive designs, and linearly driven designs provide design solutions for implementing vibrators with low cost, high impact, targeted frequency characteristics, increased efficiency, and increased power.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Obotics Inc.Inventor: Bruce Murison
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Patent number: 9266592Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to a propeller protector that can accommodate propeller of different sizes and is designed to be easily installed or removed from a propeller. The propeller protector includes a novel retaining device for securing the protector onto the blades of the propeller without using straps or similar devices. The novel retaining device has a high level of adaptability to accommodate blades of different sizes and shapes.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Inventors: Nicholas Peelman, Brent Todd
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Patent number: 9168196Abstract: A massage device comprises a body having a body-contacting head adjacent one end and a handle adjacent the other end, the body shaped to permit the user to reach the back of his/her body with the head when the handle is at the user's front or side; and having a rest pivot extending from the body and terminating at a distal end in a support-contacting face, the rest pivot being positioned so that when the device is between a support surface and the user with the head in contact with the user's body and the handle positioned for contact by the user's hand, (a) the user's bodyweight stabilizes the rest pivot against sliding movement on the support and (b) any pivoting force about the rest pivot applied by the user's hand to the handle is substantially less than the force exerted against the user's body by the head.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Inventor: Gideon Dagan
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Patent number: 9055774Abstract: A sports glove that increases grip strength to enhance an athlete's performance in any sport. The increase in grip strength generated by the Vpower sports glove of the invention is brought about by sewing the index finger and middle finger together and the ring finger and pinky finger together so that the pairs of fingers act as one finger. Another embodiment of the Vpower glove employs a hook and loop tape arrangement to bind the pairs of fingers together so that they act as one to increase the gripping power of the glove. The Vpower glove forces the wearer to use the power of two fingers on every grip and immediately increases the gripping strength of the wearer without any additional effort and this increase in grip strength is permanent.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2011Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Inventor: Ted Gambordella
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Publication number: 20150133838Abstract: A device for scratching the back comprises a scratcher from which bands extend on opposite sides of the scratcher. The bands are of sufficient length to allow the user to grasp the bands in front of the user while the scratcher is positioned on the user's back. The user can pull on the bands to move the scratcher along the user's back. Because the bands are positioned in front of the user, it is therefore easier to pull on the bands to scratch the back than if the user had to reach overtop his shoulder as with prior art back scratchers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventor: Jedd Olsen
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Publication number: 20140358045Abstract: A hand-held massage device is provided for soft tissue treatment, the device operable to be applied with variable amounts of force to the body surface of a patient or subject. The device includes a central portion operable to be gripped by a user, with multiple treatment heads extending from the central portion. The treatment heads may be the same or different to perform a different treatment function. The treatment heads may be removably attachable to the central portion, such as by press or friction fit, screw-type attachment, quick release attachment, or the like. The treatment heads may be subjected to heating or cooling prior to attachment to the central body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventor: Blase J. Toto
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Publication number: 20140350445Abstract: A massage arch including a central member; first and second grip members in a bending or an arc shape, where the first and second grip members respectively extend from two ends of the central member so that the grip members and the central member constitute an arcuate structure, and two hands grip the first and second grip members relative to a side or front of the body; and a massage head disposed on the central member, for massaging the body. The massage arch is a portable massage tool that enables users to self-massage various parts at the back of the body, which is used for daily health care; by operating the massage arch with a force applied by two hands on a side or in front of the body, it is easy to find the part to be massaged. The massage arch has a simple structure and a low cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventor: Yee-Lee Lok
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Publication number: 20140288473Abstract: A beauty instrument capable of imparting a massaging effect to skin. A beauty instrument is configured such that a pair of balls is supported at the tip of a handle. The balls are positioned at a distance from each another, and are capable of rotating around respective axes thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: MTG Co., ltdInventor: Tsuyoshi Matsushita
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Patent number: 8814836Abstract: According to some embodiments, a microdermabrasion device for treating skin comprises a handpiece assembly having a distal end and a proximal end. The handpiece assembly includes at least one delivery conduit and at least one waste conduit. The microdermabrasion device additionally comprises a tip configured to be positioned along the distal end of the handpiece assembly, wherein the tip is adapted to contact skin surface. In several embodiments, the tip comprises a lip, a first opening in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit and a second opening in fluid communication with the waste conduit. In one embodiment, the device includes one or more abrasive elements positioned along a distal end of the tip, wherein the abrasive elements are configured to selectively remove skin as the tip is moved relative to a skin surface. In some embodiments, the delivery conduit is configured to selectively deliver at least one time-release material to the skin surface being treated.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Edge Systems LLCInventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
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Patent number: 8808208Abstract: An exercise apparatus (260) comprises a plurality of modules (100, 120, 130, 180) which are able to be detachably secured relative to each other in a plurality of configurations.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Inventor: Corey Philip Mouatt
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Patent number: 8801642Abstract: A massage tool includes a body that extends from a first end to a second end in a lengthwise direction and has a first side that is spaced from a second side in a widthwise direction. The body defines a peripheral portion and an interior portion. The peripheral portion of the body has a substantially continuous outer periphery that is defined by a concave arc segment that is positioned along the first side of the body and a first convex arc segment that is positioned along the second side of the body. The interior portion has at least one lengthwise member that extends in the lengthwise direction of the body. The peripheral portion of the body cooperates with the interior portion of the body to define a first central aperture that extends through the body and a second central aperture that extends through the body.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventor: Arnold Slominski
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Publication number: 20140213944Abstract: A hand-held massage device and methods for applying pressure therapies to various parts of the anatomy using the device are provided. The device is an elongated, rigid, substantially planar member, configured with a series of alternating concave and convex shapes, and a knob-like projecting member at an end thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventor: Yukiko Kojima
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Publication number: 20140213945Abstract: A hand-held massage device and methods for applying pressure therapies to various parts of the anatomy using the device are provided. The device is an elongated, rigid, substantially planar member, configured with a series of alternating concave and convex shapes, and a knob-like projecting member at an end thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventor: Yukiko Kojima
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Publication number: 20140155794Abstract: A massage device for self-massage by a user. The device including: a body defined by an elongate element adapted to form a closed loop; and a plurality of massage elements located spaced apart along the elongate element such that each one of the plurality of massage elements can be substantially used in isolation; each of the plurality of massage elements having a massage portion being inwardly directed with respect to the closed loop and an outwardly directed abutment portion with respect to the closed loop; each massage element being coupled about the midsection to the elongate element; and each one of the plurality of massage elements having a respectively different configuration. An embodiment device including at least two massage elements, each including a respective massage portion having a different effective massage size.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventor: Yana Marie Tambakis
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Patent number: 8646142Abstract: A multi-fluid applicator utensil comprising a head assembly having a head section; a face surface; a back surface; and a receiver and a handle assembly having a shank and a gripper. The head assembly is pivotally mounted on the handle assembly with the shank received by the receiver located in the head section. The head assembly comprises a socket. The handle assembly comprises a ball pivotable in the socket. The shank is telescopic providing an extended length of about twelve inches and a retracted length of about 8½ inches. The gripper provides a grippable surface by which a user-applier is able to manipulate the multi-fluid applicator utensil. The multi-fluid applicator utensil comprises injection-molded thermoplastic and is useable by the user-applier to surface-apply the oil, lotion and cream to the bodily skin surface in hard-to-reach locations.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Inventors: Frank Ferrara, Lyn Ferrara
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Publication number: 20140039364Abstract: A hand held massage device comprised of a handle (101), cord (102), and a textured object (104). Handle (101) is fixed to an end of cord (102) with textured object (104) fixed to the opposite end of cord (102). Both the handle (101) and textured object (104) can be used to apply therapeutic massage, with the handle providing manual massage stimulation to areas of the body within arm's length, while the textured object (104) provides massage stimulation to other, more difficult to reach parts of the body. The textured object (104) provides traction on fabric and conventional flooring materials which gives the user greater control during placement and use of the massage device on a variety of surface types. The design of the massage device is simple, cost-effective, and allows the user to massage his or her body on a plethora of surfaces and in a multitude of body positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventor: Dylan Quinn Jawahir
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Patent number: 8632482Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating self-treating internal muscles and trigger points related to pelvic pain in women and men. The apparatus includes a rod having a handle attached to a straight portion at a first end of the rod and a pressure applicator attached to a second end of the rod, where a first curved portion is disposed between the straight portion of the rod and the second end of the rod. In the method of the present invention, a trigger point is located in the patient's pelvic floor, the patient inserts the apparatus either vaginally or rectally to allow contact of the pressure applicator of the apparatus with the pelvic floor, and pressure is applied to the trigger point using the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: National Center for Pelvic Pain Research Devices, Inc.Inventor: David Wise
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Publication number: 20140005581Abstract: A fascial abrasion technique tool is provided having at least one treating surface, wherein the treating surface is provided with a textured surface, so as to assist in massaging the fasica of a patient. The textured surface can be provided by a series of ridges and grooves on the edge surface, but more preferably, is provided by grid-blasting of the edge surface to produce pitting of the edge surface. Preferably, the entire tool is provided with a textured surface. The tool provides improved ability for a therapist to provide fascial abrasion therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventor: Mark J. Scappaticci
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Publication number: 20130296750Abstract: The present application teaches various tools for the treatment of soft tissue, the tools having one or more skin-contacting portion(s). In some embodiments, the tools have a textured surface comprising cross-hatch members that help a user improve their grip on the tools. In other embodiments, the tools have handles for this purpose.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Mark W. Pursel, Francis X. Osborne
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Publication number: 20130237888Abstract: A portable, manually-operated, self-massaging apparatus for use on a human back anatomy includes a cylindrical head having a first vertical semi-cylindrical section continuously formed with a second vertical semi-cylindrical section, and a handle connected to the cylindrical head for forming a unitary construction. The handle includes a smooth rounded tip for providing a localized massage directly at a pain trigger point. The first vertical semi-cylindrical section includes a stationary smooth outer surface for providing a less intensive massage. The second vertical semi-cylindrical section includes rows of stationary wedge-shaped protuberances with each protuberance having a flat top for providing a deep tissue massage when applied to a human back anatomy. In an alternative embodiment, the top surface of the cylindrical head exhibits a smooth upper surface to facilitate neck and upper back massage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Pini A. Weinstein
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Patent number: 8500666Abstract: A therapeutic massage device, specifically a manual scalp massager that can both provide a soothing sensation to the user and also stimulate the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of a person's scalp, resulting in a healthier scalp and better looking hair. The device should efficiently, and without harm or discomfort to the user, be able to pinch the tightly drawn scalp of the user, thereby squeezing the sebaceous glands and improving oil production. The device should also be easy to use and should not require an inordinate amount of effort by the operator. In operation, the device can massage one's scalp by alternating between constricting and releasing the skin.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventor: Aileen Clementes
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Publication number: 20130165827Abstract: A body massage apparatus comprises a foot plate and a bifurcated pillar having first and second outer walls and first and second inner walls. The first and second outer walls cooperatively form a first structure with an outer corner. The first and second inner walls cooperatively form a second structure with an inner corner. The first outer wall and the first inner wall extend respectively from the outer corner and the inner corner toward each other and join to form a first rounded corner. The second outer wall and the second inner wall extend respectively from the outer corner and the inner corner toward each other and join to form a second rounded corner. The second rounded corner has a radius of curvature smaller than that of the first rounded corner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventor: Su-Ning Liu
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Publication number: 20130116600Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating self-treating internal muscles and trigger points related to pelvic pain in women and men. The apparatus includes a rod having a handle attached to a straight portion at a first end of the rod and a pressure applicator attached to a second end of the rod, where a first curved portion is disposed between the straight portion of the rod and the second end of the rod. In the method of the present invention, a trigger point is located in the patient's pelvic floor, the patient inserts the apparatus either vaginally or rectally to allow contact of the pressure applicator of the apparatus with the pelvic floor, and pressure is applied to the trigger point using the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: National Center for Pelvic Pain Research Devices, Inc.Inventor: National Center for Pelvic Pain Research Devices, Inc.
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Patent number: 8434191Abstract: A bathing apparatus is described that comprises a loosely knitted or woven fabric bag made from a hydrophobic yarn material and includes an opening at one end to allow cleansing material, such as a bar of soap, to be inserted into and encased within the apparatus and loops woven into the ends of the apparatus that allow the user to grasp it readily.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Inventor: Lamia Shorees
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Publication number: 20130060177Abstract: An insertion apparatus for use in a vaginal or rectal cavity or a vaginal or rectal opening of the human body. The insertion apparatus has a base body, which in turn has a working body. In addition, a pulling device used for removing the working body from the cavity or the opening is firmly mounted on the base body. The pulling device is formed by a finger grip that is elastically formed, at least in part. The finger grip is elastically deformable between a neutral position and a removal position, and the finger grip is made, at least in part, of an elastic material. The insertion apparatus may in particular be configured as a massage apparatus or as a tampon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: Redschlag Holding GmbHInventor: Bianca KĂ¼nnecke
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Publication number: 20130060176Abstract: “A Handheld Motorized Facial Brush Having Pivoting, Floating Head. The heads interface with a conventional handpiece so that the facial brush or other facial treatment head can be removed and replaced with a subassembly that provides pivoting/floating support. The treatment head is then attachable to the pivoting/floating subassembly as if it were attaching to the handpiece; the result being a motorized skin treatment head that pivots and/or floats to follow the contour of the skin. The internal motor can either be housed within the handpiece, or pivoting/floating subassembly, and will either provide rotation/oscillation of the treatment head, or simple vibrations to the handpiece and/or treatment head. The floating mechanism may be available in a variety of forms to provide the widest variety of use scenarios. Each floating mechanisms and/or subassemblies are interchangeable with the others so as to be removably attachable to the handpieces described in the Parent applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventor: Thomas Nichols
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Patent number: 8372111Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed including but not limited to a group of force resistive objects for concurrently applying pressure to different positions on at least one of a plurality of human tissues; and a connective member for fixedly interconnecting the plurality of force resistive objects. A method for using the apparatus is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Inventor: Victor R. Reyna
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Publication number: 20130023807Abstract: Massagers are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a massager comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises a first end and a second end wherein at least a section of the first portion between the first end and the second end is curved. A first coupling device is located on the first end and is configured to receive a massage element. A second coupling device is located proximate the second end. The second coupling device is configured to attach to a third coupling device on the second portion of the massager to join the first and second portions. The second portion comprises a substantially straight member extending between a first end and a second end, wherein the third coupling device is located on the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventor: Daniel J. Hennessey
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Patent number: 8357108Abstract: The physical therapy tools, systems, kits and methods described herein may be used to apply gentle, passive and progressive amounts of pressure (including numerous repetitions of small movements) to achieve therapeutic mobilization of a spinal joint. The tools described herein may include a plurality of pads and actuators, where the pressure within each actuator is controlled so that a continuously varying pressure may be applied to mimic the pressure applied by human hands. These tools may also include a controller and one or more user inputs. The physical therapy tools may be operated at different operating modes (e.g., continuously varying pressure modes, step-pulse high frequency modes, step-pulse low frequency modes) for treating a subject's spine, and may be part of a system or kit. Methods of treating a subject using these physical therapy tools are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2006Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Advanced Therapy Systems LLCInventor: Alan R. G. Taylor
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Publication number: 20120271208Abstract: A head massaging device includes a gripping handle and a resilient pawl arrangement provided at an end of the gripping handle. The resilient pawl arrangement is consisted of a plurality of first resilient pawls and second resilient pawls which have different lengths, and the plurality of resilient pawls are extended in arc shape and arranged to form at least one circle of the resilient pawls, so that varied massaging pressure is provided within a predetermined area. The head massaging device further comprises a ball shaped pressing portion at a distal end of each of the plurality of the resilient pawls remote from the gripping handle, and the pressing portion can be any kinds of energy radiator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventor: Henry Tang-Yu YEH
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Patent number: 8282586Abstract: Device for preventing skin sag and wrinkles, formed by two main parts, i.e. a tuning fork and pyramid-shaped stone which are permanently joined together by means of cold-soldering. The device is configured so that the vertex of the pyramid is inserted inside the free end of the bored base of the tuning fork. The tuning fork may have two, three or four arms. For professional use it may have a cylinder at the end of each arm. Joining together of the two main parts may be performed by means of a hollow middle part which at one end is inserted inside the tuning fork and at the other end is joined to the pyramid. The device is used in the cosmetics sector in order to remedy skin sag, smooth skin wrinkles and rejuvenate and brighten up the face and other parts of the body.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Inventor: Encarnacion Mira Rodriguez
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Patent number: 8262593Abstract: Removably attached leg cramp relieving and muscle massaging elements with a variable length handle. A non-pinching foot supporting loop combined with the handle permits a user to stretch a leg to alleviate leg cramps. Muscle massaging elements combined with the handle permit a user to massage various areas of the body. The massage elements can also be used as a foot and leg exercising and blood circulation devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2005Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventor: Ralph M. Pidcock
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Patent number: 8241232Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Inventor: Jeannie B. Sanders
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Patent number: 8156598Abstract: Personal hygiene devices designed to aid physically impaired persons to clean their own recto-genital area following urination, defecation, menstruation, or sweating. The devices include an elongated flexible strip made from one or two elongated individual sheets affixed together and of a length sufficient to extend between the user's legs and of a width sufficient to generally cover the recto-genital area. The strip has an absorbent middle portion for engaging the user's recto-genital area and respective dependent end portions having respective thumb holes therethrough for easy gripping in-hand. An absorbent pad is positioned at the middle portion retained by the individual sheets to increase the absorbency thereof. The device is used by gripping the end portions in-hand optionally using the thumb holes with the middle portion extending between the user's legs.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Inventor: Karen S. McDowell
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Patent number: 8088085Abstract: An appliance or device for massaging and/or dispensing a product. A preferred example includes a container holding the product, preferably a cosmetic product, a housing to which the container is mounted, and a massage element mounted on this housing. A rotary driving arrangement drives the massage element about an axis of rotation of the massaging element relative to the housing. A conduit is in fluid communication between an outlet from the container and the massage element. The container is configured for the packaging and dispensing of the product under pressure, with the conduit being connected to an outlet of a dispensing valve on the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Laure Thiebaut, Philippe Bonneyrat
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Publication number: 20110257569Abstract: This invention provides a massage device having a unibody construction. The massage device has an ovoid shaped handle, a spherical center portion with a multitude of nubs, and a sculpted tip. In another embodiment, the massage device has a multipiece construction of a rod and a massaging component. The massaging component may be spherical, wheel shaped, and/or barrel shaped. The massaging component has an outer surface with a multitude of nubs. The interior of the massaging component is hollow such that it frictionally engages with the rod. The rod has a sculpted tip. Multiple massaging components may be positioned on the rod in a variety of configurations depending upon the body part to be massaged. In either embodiment, an optional sleeve may be used in conjunction with the massage device. The sleeve may be may be made of plastic mesh or fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventor: Susan Z. Robins
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Publication number: 20110230804Abstract: A portable handheld apparatus for stimulating and massaging any type of skin. A rotating drum on the head of the apparatus contains protruding spikes that may have a variety of shapes. These spikes contact the external surface of skin as the drum rotates, thereby removing dry or dead skin cells, removing makeup, unclogging pores and increasing blood flow to skin layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventor: Haitam Yousef Serhan
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Patent number: 7981065Abstract: Implantable devices containing extracellular matrix and methods of using the devices are provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2004Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Randy Westlund, Jeffrey Ross
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Patent number: 7942836Abstract: A massaging and exfoliating razor cover preferably including a deformably resilient body that may have a slot formed therein. Such a slot may be adapted to be positioned over a razor head of the existing razor. In this manner, the body may be stretched to a tensioned position when placed over the razor head of the existing razor. The body may further include a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the body, and a ridge extending outwardly from the body. Notably, the protrusions and ridge are suitably positioned on the body such that the protrusions and ridge independently engage the skin surface and thereby independently massage and exfoliate the skin surface respectively.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Inventor: Karen Lee Ives