With Control Of Fluid Dispension (e.g., Shampoo Device) Patents (Class 601/159)
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Patent number: 10080906Abstract: Devices and methods for tissue treatment produce a mechanical stimulation therapy and electromagnetic field therapy. The mechanical stimulation therapy provides stimulation of blood circulation and stimulates treated cells. The electromagnetic field enables thermal treatment of tissue. Combination of both therapies improves soft tissue treatment, mainly connective tissue in the skin area and fat reduction.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: BTL Holdings LimitedInventor: Tomá{hacek over (s)} Schwarz
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Patent number: 10004884Abstract: A protective and permissive healing medical device comprising a sealable enclosure made from a flexible and see-though dressing, coupled with a scaffold structure capable of separating portions of the inner surface of the sealable enclosure from the outer portions of an extremity sealed inside the device, a plurality of ports for delivering materials into and extracting mediums from the sealable enclosure consistent with a therapeutic environment for the injury within the device, and a plurality of digit receiving portions facilitating individually articulable movement during healing within the sealable enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: University of WashingtonInventors: Christopher H. Allan, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
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Publication number: 20140371643Abstract: An oral device, or mouthpiece, for delivering a fluid to the mouth or oropharynx of a user includes an intraoral portion and an extraoral portion, which may be integrally formed. In various embodiments, the oral device may be configured with ear loops. The intraoral portion generally includes at least one outlet port through which the fluid is delivered to the oral cavity or oropharynx. A method for making an oral device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: RUTH E. MARTIN, Michael Nuttall, Bryan Finlay, Julie Theurer, Brandon Coultes
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Publication number: 20140163443Abstract: A massaging applicator device for applying topical oils to an individual, such as a person or creature, and methods of applying topical oils are disclosed. Some embodiments of an exemplary massaging applicator device may include an applicator body containing a vibration assembly. A roller ball foot is coupled to the applicator body. The roller ball foot houses a roller ball. A container is selectively coupled to the roller ball foot and is configured to hold a topical oil. A flow switch is disposed between the container and the roller ball to selectively control flow of topical oil from the container to the roller ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Young Living Essential OilsInventors: D. Gary Young, Son Q. Le, James T. Davis, II, Marc Schreuder, Cole Woolley
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Patent number: 8146607Abstract: A method and device for administering minoxidil and other topical solutions to the scalp. The method entails administering a minoxidil preparation through a manifold that fits over the scalp of a patient, and placing a moisture barrier over the scalp for a period of time effective to enhance absorption of the minoxidil preparation by the scalp.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Inventors: Michael I. Rabin, David A. Smith
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Patent number: 8057413Abstract: A foot water-spouting device includes a foot-front water spouting section for spouting water toward the front side of a user's foot and a water-spouting section direction moving mechanism for reciprocating the destination of water spouting of the foot-front water spouting section along a longitudinal direction of the foot. A plurality of spouts may be arranged side-by-side in the foot instep width direction for each of the right and left feet. The pressure of water spouting at a water arrival point may be changed based on or the water spouting amount may be changed based on movement of the water arrival point.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Toto Ltd.Inventors: Yumiko Katsukawa, Takahiro Suzuki, Hirotomo Suyama, Yasuo Hamada
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Publication number: 20110251537Abstract: A massaging apparatus capable of charging ion on a face contacting portion is provided. The massaging apparatus capable of iontophoresis has an effect to make isometrics permeated deeply through skin by charging ion on the face contacting portion. Further, the massaging apparatus capable of iontophoresis has another effect to prevent cosmetics from deterioration in advance by providing the airless pump container for blocking inflow of air. Further, the massaging apparatus capable of iontophoresis has still another effect to increase credibility by including the self-awareness portion for making user aware whether ion is charged on the face contacting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: TOLYKOREA, INC.Inventor: MYUNG KWON YEO
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Patent number: 7824351Abstract: A portable hydro massage device for submersion in a body of water containing a female user, i.e. a bathtub, provides a local massage to the labium region and a focused stimulant to the female user's clitoris thereby resulting in a superior sensation to the entire body promoting an overall euphoric state and calming effect. The apparatus employs a saddle shaped housing, where the buttocks are placed, and a saddle horn for controlling the stimulus. Disposed within the midsection of the saddle horn is a hydro jet with a driven flow from a circulating water pump that draws suction from the main body of water. The hydro jet is adjustable in pressure and a method is provided for aeration of the water discharged to allow for a rhythmic pulsation effect. The saddle horn may be held and the lower body positioned as needed to focus the discharged stream from the hydro jet to the desired point of the pelvic region.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Inventor: David Heilman
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Publication number: 20100268134Abstract: The present invention relates to a distributor (1) of fluid, particularly of liquid soap, comprising a sealed shell (2) suitable for containing the fluid to be distributed and furnished with means (30) for distributing the fluid, characterized in that the shell (2) has a shape and dimensions suitable for being able to be held between the hands of a user when the latter are being washed, and in that the distribution means (30) are mounted movably on the shell (2) between a rest position in which they prevent the fluid from coming out of the shell and an active position in which they allow the fluid to come out when the user presses his hands against them during washing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2008Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: SOCIETE CIVILE MGSInventor: Guy Schell
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Publication number: 20090240177Abstract: A preventive and/or therapeutic massage device having a fine contact edge and a pressure dispersing edge to provide alternative modes of stretching to the skin, muscles, fascia, and/or tendons of a user. The massage device includes a main body portion with first and second opposed surfaces defined between lower and upper portions and first and second ends. An upper handle portion is formed between the first and second opposed surfaces along the upper portion of the main body. The fine contact edge is formed along the lower portion of the main body and the pressure dispersing edge extends from the first opposed surface. The fine contact edge is used to provide an aggressive, deep stretch, while use of the fine contact edge in combination with the pressure dispersing edge provides a gentle stretch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventor: Thomas Sullivan
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Patent number: 7530961Abstract: A hinged hair washing helmet with a plurality of interior water jets emanating from an interior liquid canal, the canal also joining inlet valves with flexible inlet hoses for shampoo and conditioner. Fingers contacting a user's head provide powered massage. Power is provided by standard outlet A/C voltage or batteries. Message is adjustable for intensity. A timer control is also provided for controlling time of functions and a neck pad is adjustable for best fit of the helmet.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Inventor: Janice A. Griffin
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Patent number: 7431718Abstract: A skin care device includes a suction nozzle to be brought into contact with skin to suction skin impurities therefrom, a suction pump for generating a suction force of the suction nozzle, a mist nozzle installed near the suction nozzle, for ejecting a mist of liquid, a tank for storing therein a liquid to be supplied to the mist nozzle, a liquid supply pump for supplying the liquid to the mist nozzle from the tank, a drive motor for driving the suction pump and the liquid supply pump at the same time, and a liquid amount control unit for controlling an amount of the liquid ejected from the mist nozzle. The liquid amount control unit is a flow rate regulation device disposed between the tank and the mist nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2005Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.Inventor: Kazuyasu Ikadai
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Patent number: 7399297Abstract: A skin care device includes a suction nozzle for drawing and removing sebum or other impurities from a user's skin while contacting the skin, a suction pump for generating a suction force for the suction nozzle, a mist nozzle, provided at a position around the suction nozzle, for spraying liquid, a liquid storage tank for storing the liquid to be supplied to the mist nozzle, a liquid supply pump for supplying the liquid in the liquid storage tank to the mist nozzle, and a drive motor for operating the suction pump and the liquid supply pump at the same time. Further, the suction pump and the liquid supply pump are disposed opposite to each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.Inventors: Kazuyasu Ikadai, Mitsuru Fujiwara
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Publication number: 20080146977Abstract: A device dispenses serum onto the skin of a user, and also provides a massage effect. The device comprises a housing 12 which is to be hand held and a massage head 16. A powered drive 46 is mounted by or in the housing and operatively coupled to the massage head to cause it execute a massage motion. Preferably, the massage motion is rotary. The device has at least one serum dispensing outlet and a pump mechanism, comprising a piston 114 and a cylinder 100, arranged to draw serum from a reservoir and to dispense it through the dispensing outlet. A user-actuatable member 116, formed by the massage head itself, is movably mounted upon the housing and operatively coupled to the piston, so that by means of the user-actuatable member the user can move the piston and so cause a dose of serum to be dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: CRYSTAL CLEAR INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: Sharon Hilditch
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Publication number: 20080125680Abstract: A motorized waterproof fluid dispenser and applicator is disclosed. The device manually dispenses at least one liquid from a filled container through one or more openings in the device's moving applicator surface. The device itself is waterproof, and designed to be used in a shower or bathtub. Pressure applied by a user during fluid application does not appreciably dampen applicator movement. The motor moving the applicator is suspended within the device allowing motion to be transmitted directly to the applicator while motion is only weakly transmitted to the outside of the device held by a user. Removable or disposable pads may be affixed to the applicator surface to present a variety of applicator surfaces or heat. The batteries may be replaced, providing for a long overall lifetime of the device while also providing for its inexpensive manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: DAVID RICHMOND, Howard Richmond, Kurt Koptis
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Patent number: 7335175Abstract: A portable hydro massage device for submersion in a body of water containing a female user, i.e. a bathtub, provides a local massage to the labium region and a focused stimulant to the female user's clitoris thereby resulting in a superior sensation to the entire body promoting an overall euphoric state and calming effect. The apparatus employs a saddle shaped housing, where the buttocks are placed, and a saddle horn for controlling the stimulus. Disposed within the midsection of the saddle horn is a hydro jet with a driven flow from a circulating water pump that draws suction from the main body of water. The hydro jet is adjustable in pressure and a method is provided for aeration of the water discharged to allow for a rhythmic pulsation effect. The saddle horn may be held and the lower body positioned as needed to focus the discharged stream from the hydro jet to the desired point of the pelvic region.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2004Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Inventor: David Heilman
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Publication number: 20040210186Abstract: A pulsed irrigation handpiece comprises a pulsed irrigation liquid outlet for applying liquid pulses to a surgical site, a pump unit reciprocatingly driveable for pumping pulses of irrigation liquid through the outlet, an electric powered drive unit for reciprocatingly driving the pump unit, and a housing containing the pump and drive units. A irrigation inlet hose leads from the pump unit out of the handpiece housing and is connectable to a remote irrigation liquid source. An irrigation inlet hose adjacent the remote end thereof and electric conductors extending along the irrigation inlet hose transfer electric power from the supply unit to the drive unit in the handpiece. Removable tips are alternatively removably attachable to the irrigation liquid outlet adjacent the front end of the handpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: Stryker Corporation.Inventors: Jeffery D. Arnett, Nicholas V. Gately, David H. Grulke, Ruth A. Hilsbos, James L. Sertic
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Publication number: 20040153014Abstract: A shampooer for shampooing hair. The shampooer includes a housing having a chamber in which fluid is stored, a first hole through which the fluid in the chamber can flow, and at least a second hole. The shampooer includes a door disposed in the chamber over the first hole which closes the first hole when the door is in a closed state and opens the first hole for fluid from the chamber to pass through when the door is in an open state. The shampooer includes an activator disposed on the housing that extends through the second hole to the door, when the activator is in a depressed state, the door is in the open state and when the activator is in an undepressed state, the door is in the closed state. The shampooer includes a head attached to the housing adjacent the first hole for rubbing the hair. A method for shampooing hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventor: James R. Sage
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Patent number: 6730051Abstract: A rotating and vibrating massage shower nozzle comprised of a first transmission shaft and a flexible transmission cable. The first transmission shaft rotates a drive gear, a driven gear, and a second transmission shaft. The second transmission shaft has a drive ring gear installed on it that impels a bevel gear train or an eccentric cylinder, with the bevel gear train controlling the revolution of a rotary output coupling such that a bathing accessory mounted on it is spun and the imbalanced action of the eccentric cylinder effectively generates vibrations for massage applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Inventor: Chun-Kuang Lin
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Patent number: 6406447Abstract: A self-sealed irrigation system for supplying a treatment fluid to a treatment site is disclosed. The system includes a flexible containment member that has a delivery channel which delivers treatment fluid to the treatment site, a sealing channel supplied with a suction force, and a recovery channel. The delivery channel delivers the treatment fluid to the treatment site. The recovery channel removes spent treatment fluid from the treatment site. The sealing channel hermetically seals the containment member to the body surface surrounding the area to be treated. The containment member is designed such that any spent treatment solution which should by-pass the recovery channel is drawn into the sealing channel thereby preventing any treatment fluid from leaking to the outside environment. The containment member is connected to a suction pump which circulates treatment fluid through the treatment site and a reservoir which supplies the treatment fluid to the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1997Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Assignee: Board of Reagents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: William J. Thrash, Daniel L. Jones
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Patent number: 6319211Abstract: A facial aesthetic treatment apparatus includes a housing provided with a nozzle and a suction pump for developing a suction force. An attachment is mounted to the nozzle for applying the suction force to a facial skin for removal of sebum, dirt or the like debris from the facial skin. The apparatus is capable of regulating the suction force being applied to the skin, and particularly minimizing the suction force immediately in response to the user's action of ceasing the treatment, thereby making it easy to remove the attachment from the facial skin and therefore reducing a risk of causing a pain and leaving the purpuric mark as well. A regulator is incorporated to regulate the suction force being applied to the facial skin for easy and safe removal of the suction force.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1999Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.Inventors: Kengo Ito, Kazuyasu Ikadai
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Patent number: 6306110Abstract: A water powered massager 10 comprised of a diviter valve 30 connected to a shower head 20 that diverts water into a hose 40 having an inlet channel 180 and an outlet channel 190 and is connected to a body 60. The water flows from the diviter valve 30, through the inlet channel 180 and into the body 60. Within the body 60 is a propeller 210 inside a propeller cavity 230. As water is introduced into the propeller cavity 230 from the inlet channel 180, it turns the propeller 210 and then exits the propeller cavity 230 back into the hose 40 in the outlet channel 190. The water travels through the outlet channel 190 back to the diviter valve and out to the nozzle 300 of the shower head 20. A flex plate 80 is attached to the body 60 and vibrates as a result of the water inside the propeller cavity 230. As the propeller 210 turns due to the force of the water, it rotates a central pin 220 which in turn rotates a rotating disk 160. The rotating disk 160 is adjacent to and in communication with a pulsating disk 150.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1999Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Inventor: Kenneth D. McElhannon
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Patent number: 6277086Abstract: A massaging bath mat, which includes a bath mat for mounting in the inside wall of a bathtub under the water, the bath mat being formed of a series of bath mat units each having a plurality of perforated flexible tubes connected in parallel, and a pump unit coupled to the bath mat and controlled to pump air to the perforated flexible tubes of the bath mat for producing air bubbles in the water in the bathtub to massaging the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Inventor: Shu Chih Wu
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Patent number: 6258049Abstract: The hydromassager employs water pressure for massage in a closed-system The general advantages of this equipment such as compactness, mobility, safety, and many others make this machine ideal for a variety of settings. Pump (2) pressures water and directs it towards contact surface (12) that is in contact with the subject's body surface. From the massaging head water returns to water reservoir (1).Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Inventor: Syrus Jacob Partian
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Patent number: 6174296Abstract: An automatic back rubbing assembly has a hollow casing, a water control unit disposed in the hollow casing, a bubble producer disposed in the hollow casing, an elevator box disposed on a bottom of the hollow casing, a rubbing device disposed in the elevator box, an elevator drive mechanism driving the elevator box to move upward and downward, and a back rubbing drive mechanism driving the rubbing device to rotate.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1999Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Inventor: Ming-Cheng Wang
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Patent number: 5779654Abstract: The clean breath wand comprises an elongate hollow body having a distal end, a proximal end and a proximal handle portion, a coupling member for coupling the proximal end to a source of liquid, a head end fixed to the distal end of the hollow body, and the head end having an outer end face with at least one tongue scraping rib or blade thereon and at least one irrigating opening extending through the front end and opening onto the outer end face.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1997Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Inventors: Rita S. Foley, Patrick F. Foley
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Patent number: 5725483Abstract: A massaging device includes a plurality of displaceable massaging members mounted on a universal head, each of the massaging elements is rotatable about a respective orbit and movable toward and away from a center of the head head, and magnetic elements creating magnetic vortexes upon displacement of the massaging members.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1994Date of Patent: March 10, 1998Inventor: Grigory Podolsky
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Patent number: 5662593Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1995Date of Patent: September 2, 1997Assignee: T. Top (1994) Ltd.Inventors: Menahem Tillman, Daphne Topaz, Avraham Topaz
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Patent number: 5647841Abstract: The present invention pertains in general to a motor-driven hand-held massaging device for body massage, with a cosmetic or medical massaging substance optionally fed in and consists of a housing with a grip part, a storage chamber for the massaging substance, and a massaging means. In particular the present invention is an inexpensive motor-driven hand-held massaging device, use of which guarantees a more effective massaging action and convenient handling of massaging substances. The device includes a hand-held massaging device with a plurality of rotating massaging brushes 11 and the massaging substance is able to be fed to the individual massaging brushes 11 at controllable intervals.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1995Date of Patent: July 15, 1997Assignee: Vera GroenewoldInventors: Vera Groenewold, Michael Schmett
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Patent number: 5634890Abstract: A water-massaging device provides fluid jet-like action against a body portion of an individual or animal. A flexible manifold peripherally borders a separate fluid channel. The manifold and the fluid channel each connect to a fluid source with respective flexible tubings such that the fluid inflates the device in a secured position about a particular body portion. The channel has arranged thereon a plurality of apertures facing the body portion such that the fluid flowing through the channel penetrates through the apertures to provide massaging and/or therapeutic benefits to the body. The device provides adjustable hot or cold stimulation of the body for increasing circulation or reduction of swelling as well as other therapeutic benefits. Furthermore, an adjustable fluid outlet of the manifold provides adjustable stiffness of the manifold against the body portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1995Date of Patent: June 3, 1997Assignee: Aquasage, Inc.Inventor: Richard S. Morris