Reciprocatory Motion Patents (Class 601/51)
  • Patent number: 11826300
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: DONGGUAN AISI HEALTH CARE PRODUCT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Biao Zhou
  • Patent number: 11793711
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: ZUMIO INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Bailey, Olga Reimer
  • Patent number: 11648174
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: ALGER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chien-Chung Su, Yu-Min Chang
  • Patent number: 11266566
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Weilun Quan
  • Patent number: 9744887
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Alexander Durt, Rudolf Lein, Matthias Franz
  • Patent number: 8945029
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventors: Patricia Ann Saling, John Stephen Tenbarge
  • Patent number: 8372111
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: Victor R. Reyna
  • Patent number: 8273038
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventors: Dennis A. Woggon, A. Joshua Woggon, John D. Carlson, Donald D. Winkels
  • Publication number: 20110082399
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: SIN LIN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Don-Lon Yeh
  • Patent number: 7854709
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Inventor: Josef Neff
  • Patent number: 7402145
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Inventors: Dennis A. Woggon, A. Joshua Woggon, John D. Carlson, Donald D. Winkels
  • Publication number: 20080146976
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Chin-Te Chen
  • Publication number: 20080139977
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Juvent. Inc.
    Inventors: Roger J. Talish, Clinton T. Rubin, Kenneth J. McLeod
  • Publication number: 20080139979
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Juvent, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger J. Talish, Kenneth J. McLeod, Kenneth Urgovitch, Anthony Fresco, Clinton T. Rubin
  • Patent number: 7311682
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: James D. Mahan
  • Publication number: 20070290632
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: PROGYM INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventor: Clive Graham Stevens
  • Patent number: 7214170
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus in which movement of a weight by the user generates a vibration which acts on the muscles being exercised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: South Bank University Enterprises Ltd.
    Inventors: David Paul Sumners, Roger Leslie Brown
  • Publication number: 20040230142
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Young-Go Park
  • Publication number: 20040210173
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Steven A. Swidler
  • Patent number: 6685605
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: Carl H. Klossner
  • Patent number: 6511447
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventor: Yu-Tong Huang
  • Patent number: 6190307
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Inventor: Chi-Wen Tsai
  • Patent number: 6132392
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Inventor: Ross G. Stone
  • Patent number: 5755676
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Inventor: Harrison Chen
  • Patent number: 5676637
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventor: Hyung Jun Lee
  • Patent number: 5569166
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Inventor: Ross G. Stone
  • Patent number: 5484388
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Osteo-Dyne, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Andrew L. Bassett, Govert L. Bassett
  • Patent number: 5442710
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Bodysonic Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Akira Komatsu