Reciprocatory Motion Patents (Class 601/51)
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Patent number: 11826300Abstract: The present disclosure provides a massaging device, which includes a first housing and a driving assembly received in the first housing, the driving assembly includes a tilting shaft and a rotating element connected with the tilting shaft, a length of the tilting shaft has a range of 10˜50 mm, when the tilting shaft rotates, the tilting shaft is configured to drive the first housing to swing by the rotating element. The massaging device of the present disclosure has advantages of good massaging effect and long service life.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: DONGGUAN AISI HEALTH CARE PRODUCT CO., LTD.Inventor: Biao Zhou
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Patent number: 11793711Abstract: An example sexual stimulation device includes a drive module, a stimulating element, a fulcrum, and a compliant member. The stimulating element has a first end coupled to the drive module in a manner such that the first end of the stimulating element moves along a first path when the drive module is operated. The stimulating element also has a second end opposite the first end. The fulcrum is disposed at a first point along an extension of the stimulating element such that the stimulating element pivots about the first point and the second end of the stimulating element translates according to a second path. The compliant member is coupled to the second end of the stimulating element.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: ZUMIO INC.Inventors: Kevin Bailey, Olga Reimer
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Patent number: 11648174Abstract: A back clapping machine with chest percussion function includes a casing, a movement mechanism, a clap mechanism, and a buffer unit. The casing includes an outer cover, a rear cover, and a housing space therein, in which the movement mechanism is disposed. The clap mechanism is in the housing space and connected with the front lateral side of the movement mechanism. The buffer unit is in the housing space and arranged to elastically abut against the outer cover and the rear cover therebetween. Thus, the present invention automatically carries out back clapping operation and detects the distance for back clapping, also provides a shock buffering effect, thus achieving a back clapping chest percussion operation through a hand alike structure and preventing pressure ulcer.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: ALGER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Chien-Chung Su, Yu-Min Chang
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Patent number: 11266566Abstract: A system for assisting with a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) treatment being administered to a patient. In one aspect, the system includes electrodes to provide an ECG signal of the patient, one or more sensors configured to measure an intrinsic myocardial wall movement of the patient, and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to perform operations including: during the CPR treatment being administered to the patient, receiving an input from the sensor(s), processing the input from the sensor(s) and the ECG signal, determining, based on processing, whether the intrinsic myocardial wall movement is indicative of a perfusion movement of the patient's heart, and providing an indication to a user of the system based on the determination.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2016Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventor: Weilun Quan
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Patent number: 9744887Abstract: A seat having a backrest and a seat cushion includes rows of adjusting elements, respectively, which adjusting elements are arranged above one another, on both sides of the longitudinal center plane of the seat. By alternately applying the adjusting elements mutually arranged in a vertically staggered manner in the two halves of the seat, a rotational movement can be actively applied to a seat user's back and possibly pelvis, which rotational movement corresponds to the rotational movement of the back, and possibly of the pelvis, when walking.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2008Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Alexander Durt, Rudolf Lein, Matthias Franz
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Patent number: 8945029Abstract: A housing has padded front and rear panels. The panels are coupled along their upper peripheries leaving their lower peripheries unattached constituting an opening. A container is removably positioned within the housing. The container has interior and exterior faces and upper, lower and side faces. A coupling is provided between the lower face and an adjacent lower edge of the interior face. The coupling is pivotable. In this manner the interior face is allowed to pivot. Operational components are provided within the container. The components include a rotatable drive shaft with a plurality of fingers, a motor for rotating the drive shaft and a follower with a ramp shaped face. The follower is adapted to be cyclically contacted by the rotating fingers to pivot the interior face against the front panel. In this manner the system will provide infant patting to the back of a wearer of the system.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventors: Patricia Ann Saling, John Stephen Tenbarge
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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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Patent number: 8273038Abstract: In combination, vertically percussive vibration and non-symmetrical forces are applied to a patient. The non-symmetrical forces may be generated by a variety of unevenly applied weights that are supported at appropriate body locations in a manner that upsets normal body load symmetry. The non-symmetrical forces in combination with vertically percussive vibrations induce neuromusculoskeletal proprioceptive re-education and development within a living body to correct musculo-skeletal disorders including but not limited to scoliosis. A special posture modifying chair and head-orienting glasses may be used instead of or in addition to unevenly applied weights. An additional force concentrating treatment apparatus is also presented.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventors: Dennis A. Woggon, A. Joshua Woggon, John D. Carlson, Donald D. Winkels
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Publication number: 20110082399Abstract: A horizontal vibration apparatus includes a stand and a vibration machine movably mounted on the stand. The vibration machine has an actuating device mounted therein. The actuating device includes a motor mounted on the stand, a vibrating seat mounted on the stand and relatively connecting to the motor, and an arm mounted on the vibrating seat and connected to the vibration machine. Two wheel assemblies are respectively mounted two sides of the stand for stabilizing the horizontal vibration of the vibration machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: SIN LIN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Don-Lon Yeh
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Patent number: 7854709Abstract: A muscle stimulation and massage apparatus is provided that includes (a) a foot plate which is provided with rollers or skids, (b) a column arranged perpendicularly on the foot plate, and (c) a vibration unit that is arranged on a lift, wherein the lift may travel on guide rails of the column and is fastened in a lockable manner at different heights, with the vibration unit being located on a side outside the region of the column. In one embodiment, the lift may continuously travel up and down over a predetermined height range for a period of time in a programmed manner.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2004Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Inventor: Josef Neff
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Patent number: 7402145Abstract: In combination, vertically percussive vibration and non-symmetrical forces are applied to a patient. The non-symmetrical forces may be generated by a variety of unevenly applied weights that are supported at appropriate body locations in a manner that upsets normal body load symmetry. The non-symmetrical forces in combination with vertically percussive vibrations induce neuromusculoskeletal proprioceptive re-education and development within a living body to correct musculo-skeletal disorders including but not limited to scoliosis. A special posture modifying chair and head-orienting glasses may be used instead of or in addition to unevenly applied weights. An additional force concentrating treatment apparatus is also presented.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2004Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Inventors: Dennis A. Woggon, A. Joshua Woggon, John D. Carlson, Donald D. Winkels
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Publication number: 20080146976Abstract: An exercising apparatus includes a base, two supporting brackets, a driving assembly, a pedal assembly and a case. The supporting brackets are mounted on the base. The driving assembly includes a motor, an eccentric wheel and a lifting bracket. The motor has a motor shaft. The eccentric wheel is mounted eccentrically on the motor shaft. The lifting bracket has a wheel slot and two pivoting brackets. The wheel slot is defined through the lifting bracket and engages the eccentric wheel. The pivoting brackets are formed near two ends of the lifting bracket. The pedal assembly includes two pedals and two pedal pads. The pedals are mounted respectively and pivotally on the supporting brackets and the pivoting brackets of the lifting bracket. The pedal pads are mounted respectively on the pedals. The case is mounted on the base and has two openings corresponding to the pedal pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventor: Chin-Te Chen
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Publication number: 20080139977Abstract: Non-invasive methods for treating bone tissue using vibrations or vibratory energy. The bone tissue may have undergone a bone-related medical procedure prior to providing the vibrational treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Juvent. Inc.Inventors: Roger J. Talish, Clinton T. Rubin, Kenneth J. McLeod
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Publication number: 20080139979Abstract: At least one apparatus capable of producing resonant vibrations, such as at least one vibrational therapy apparatus that includes at least one platform member having at least one vibrating plate assembly for providing vibrational energy is disclosed. The platform member is configured for mounting to a patient support structure such as a bed or a surface of a pallet. The vibrational therapy apparatus includes a mounting apparatus configured to receive the at least one vibrating plate assembly for securely positioning and removably mounting the at least one platform member to the patient support structure, such as with respect to a surface of the bed or of the pallet. A mounting apparatus is configured to support at least one apparatus capable of producing resonant vibrations, wherein the mounting apparatus is configured for and adapted for mounting the at least one apparatus capable of producing resonant vibrations to a patient support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Juvent, Inc.Inventors: Roger J. Talish, Kenneth J. McLeod, Kenneth Urgovitch, Anthony Fresco, Clinton T. Rubin
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Patent number: 7311682Abstract: A physical therapy apparatus having a padded top surface upon which a patient comfortably reclines in the face up position with the spinal area being placed in contact respective a plurality of massaging members. The massaging members are recessed within the padded top and have a massaging members extending into contact with the patients back while jointly moved along the spine with the members being individually rapidly oscillated in a circular pattern at a selected magnitude of pressure and rate of travel.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2003Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Inventor: James D. Mahan
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Publication number: 20070290632Abstract: A device for imparting vibration to a body is disclosed, such as may be used for whole body vibration treatment. In one embodiment, a pair of linear motors are disposed on a base. Each linear motor has a stator portion secured to the base and a moveable portion that linearly reciprocates with respect to the stator in response to a supplied current. A current source is electrically coupled to the linear motors for supplying alternating current to the linear motors. A controller is in communication with the current source for controlling movement of the linear motors at a selected phase relationship between the linear motors. A platform is coupled to the moveable portions of both linear motors using rigid rubber supports. The platform moves with respect to the base in response to movement of the linear motors. In a level mode, the dual linear motors are operated in phase, such that the platform remains level. In a tilt mode, the linear motors operate out of phase, imparting a vibrating tilt to the platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: PROGYM INTERNATIONAL LTD.Inventor: Clive Graham Stevens
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Patent number: 7214170Abstract: An exercise apparatus in which movement of a weight by the user generates a vibration which acts on the muscles being exercised.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2003Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: South Bank University Enterprises Ltd.Inventors: David Paul Sumners, Roger Leslie Brown
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Publication number: 20040230142Abstract: A vibrating bed, which may vibrate in three dimensions and two dimensions, includes a vibratable plate, a bed frame, a plurality of resilient pillars, a plurality of first tension spring sets, a plurality of second tension spring sets, a first rotary reciprocating mechanism, a second rotary reciprocating mechanism, a first connecting rod adjusting device, a second connecting rod adjusting device, a first piston bracket seating device, and a second piston bracket seating device. The present invention may provide a user with more pleasure and happiness and may be good for the health.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventor: Young-Go Park
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Publication number: 20040210173Abstract: The invention is a synchronous impact table (the impact table). The impact table includes a support system having a control system therein, a power system coupled to the control system, a lift system coupled to the power system and the support system, and a patient support system coupled to the lift system. By providing a synchronous percussion wave to a user continuously over time, body and jaw alignment can be enhanced, soft connective tissue can return to its natural position, and body fluids can again flow and balance more naturally.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2002Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventor: Steven A. Swidler
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Patent number: 6685605Abstract: A reciprocating bed as a one size fits all from small children to the tallest of people by adjusting, and a frame designed to accommodate anyone regardless of weight that reciprocates approximately four times a minute per cycle of reciprocation. This bed can exercise any limb or joint of the body and up to 5 limbs per cycle of reciprocation and also a mobile unit with wheels to be located anywhere with a frame that can be assembled and disassembled with little effort and also can be enclosed with curtains for privacy and also an appealing piece of furniture.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2000Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Inventor: Carl H. Klossner
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Patent number: 6511447Abstract: A swing machine includes a casing having a sliding member movably engaged with a rail and the sliding member is driven by a block eccentrically connected to an output shaft of a motor. A support member is connected to a top of the sliding member. A first protrusion extends from a side of the sliding member and a limitation member located in the casing has a wave-shaped slot in which the second protrusion is movably engaged.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2002Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Inventor: Yu-Tong Huang
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Patent number: 6190307Abstract: An auxiliary erotic implement includes a body, a vibrator, a transmitting unit, and an changeover switch. the body has an intermediate portion provided with a layer of rolling beads under the surface, and the vibrator provided on an outer surface of a rear portion. the transmitting unit is container in the body, consisting of a motor, tow gear and rod sets, a slide plate, an interacting gear and an interacting rod. The body is rotated for 360° and move axially back and forth at the same time by the two gear and rod sets rotated by the motor controlled by the changeover switch and cooperated by the interacting gear, the interacting rod and the slide plate. In addition, the rolling beads also roll together with the body, enhancing worth of the implement and pleasure to be acquired.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: Chi-Wen Tsai
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Patent number: 6132392Abstract: A pain relieving device for selectively applying three or more pain relieving modalities to an upper body region of a person. The modalities include acupressure and at least two other modalities selected from the group of vibration, massage, heat, traction and electric stimulation. The device further includes a controller for enabling an operator of the pain relieving device to select which two or more of the pain relieving modalities are applied to the person at any given time. The controller causes the pain relieving apparatus to automatically apply the selected modalities to the person.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1996Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Inventor: Ross G. Stone
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Patent number: 5755676Abstract: The transmission mechanism of the vibrating massager includes a stator, a movable frame supported on springy members and movably mounted around the stator, and a magnetic coil mounted around the stator and fixedly secured to the movable frame and energized to produce a magnetic force, causing the movable frame to be reciprocated relative to the stator.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1997Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Inventor: Harrison Chen
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Patent number: 5676637Abstract: A physical therapeutic instrument for treatment of hemorrhoids is disclosed. The instrument treats existing hemorrhoids through a nonoperative method and prevents possible anal diseases. The instrument has a rectal insert having a shape agreeable to the anal anatomy of the human body. The rectal insert is carried on a carriage and is movably orthogonally received in a through hole of a seat of the instrument. The rectal insert is lifted and inserted into the rectum by a lifting unit and vibrated vertically and/or horizontally by a vibration unit. The rectal insert also heats the rectum at about 36.degree.-60.degree. C., thus providing a heating effect for the rectum. Insertion of the rectal insert into the rectum also pushes up drooping anal sphincter muscles, thus strengthening the anal muscles. The instrument thus maintains and strengthens active contractible motion of the anal muscles.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1994Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Inventor: Hyung Jun Lee
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Patent number: 5569166Abstract: A pain relieving device includes a plurality of sources of pain relieving modalities selected from the group consisting of massage, vibration, acupressure and electric stimulation; and means for applying at least two of the modalities simultaneously to a selected point at the upper body region of a person.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1994Date of Patent: October 29, 1996Inventor: Ross G. Stone
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Patent number: 5484388Abstract: Bone disorders may be treated by applying a compressive preload and repetitive impacts. The patient may be maintained in a static position and the preload be provided by gravity or compression. The impact load, impact rate, and a number of impacts determined by a physician prior to treatment are chosen to generate electrical signals in the patient's bone such that the majority of energy of the electrical signals lies between 0.1 Hz and 1 kHz, and the peak amplitude values of the electrical signals lie between 15 and 30 Hz.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1993Date of Patent: January 16, 1996Assignee: Osteo-Dyne, Inc.Inventors: C. Andrew L. Bassett, Govert L. Bassett
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Patent number: 5442710Abstract: A body-felt sound unit having a vibration transmitting member imbedded in a human body support member, for example, a chair, a bed, etc., and an electro-mechanical vibration transducer attached to the vibration transmitting member, the transducer generating mechanical vibration on receipt of a low-frequency current, thereby transmitting the vibration to the human body. The vibration transmitting member comprises a flat plate- or net-shaped member of a relatively large area, and the electro-mechanical vibration transducer is attached to the vibration transmitting member such that the direction of vibration generated from the transducer coincides with the direction of the width of the vibration transmitting member so as to transmit transverse vibration to the vibration transmitting member. Even if the vibration transmitting member is thin, the apparent rigidity becomes high, so that the transmission of vibration is made effectively.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1994Date of Patent: August 15, 1995Assignee: Bodysonic Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Akira Komatsu