Electric Drive Patents (Class 601/70)
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Publication number: 20080306417Abstract: A personal massage device is disclosed. The massage device includes a housing having an exterior surface defining first and second oppositely-disposed operative ends and an interior surface defining a cavity. Each of the operative ends includes a substantially smooth and continuous surface thereon. The massage device further includes a first motor disposed within the housing and adapted for creating vibration and a battery disposed within the housing and adapted to power the first motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Ethan F. Imboden, Roland J. Wyatt
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Publication number: 20080243039Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus including a handle capable of manipulation by a human hand, and one or more head portions to mate to various types of treatment attachments, which may be moved over an area of skin and/or body part by a motion generator moving the head portions, and/or by a user manipulating the handle. Various suitable attachments include applicator attachments having abrasive surfaces, oxygenating attachments having pores through which oxygen may travel, brush attachments for cleaning and polishing, thermal attachments for heating and cooling, and light radiating attachments. The motion generator may move the attachments by vibrating, spinning, oscillating, or propagating sonic waves through the head portions. Thus, attachments may be attached and removed from the head portions to treating skin and/or body parts by abrasion, cleaning, polishing, lighting, or oxygenation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
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Patent number: 7427274Abstract: A massage base having a top surface contains at least one massage node base wherein the massage node base is motile in relation to the massage base. At least one massage node is mounted on each of the massage node bases and at least partially protrudes from the top surface. The massage node is mounted for rote movement in relation to the massage base. A motor, connected to the massage node base, engages the massage node in rote movement in relation to the massage base.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2004Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Charles J. Burout, III, James C. TerMeer, Stephen B. Mills, J. Neil Gleason, Laura G. Warnock
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Publication number: 20080228114Abstract: A miniature electrically powered massage vibrator includes an outermost shell slideably holding a vibrating body, i.e., a vibration generator. The vibrating body contains a power source of button-type battery cells for powering a motor of the vibration generator encased inside the body, and a power switching mechanism. Sliding movement of the outermost shell relative to the vibrating body provides the switching on/off functions of the electric power. The massage vibrator is useful for sexual assistance or marital aid or therapeutic use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Nanma Manufacturing Co. Ltd.Inventor: Simon Siu Man Nan
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Publication number: 20080221387Abstract: An attachment comprised of a tip member, head and wand for attachment to an electric toothbrush for use as a sexual aid or muscular stimulation. The preferred embodiment of the attachment includes an oscillating tip member with knob-like protrusions, a head and a wand provided in a single, integrated unit for receiving a standard electric toothbrush.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventor: Cynthia L. Gaboury
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Patent number: 7422564Abstract: A tactile rhythm generator for use by an athlete in training generally includes a signal generator for producing an electrical signal according to a desired timing scheme and a tactile transducer in electrical communication with the signal generator. The tactile transducer, which may take the form of a piezoelectric device, a buzzer, electrodes or any substantial equivalent, is adapted to impart a tactile sensation to the athlete in response to the generated electrical signal. A strap, which may be formed from an elastic material or a soft cloth material with hook and loop fasteners, is provided to secure the tactile transducer in place on the musician's body.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Solutions for Thought, LLCInventors: Christopher V. Parsons, David M. Tumey
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Patent number: 7416536Abstract: A chest vibrating device for assisting in loosening of obstructions in the lungs or air way of a human user suffering from respiratory ailments such as cystic fibrosis, which has a rigid frame which is positioned around, and clamped onto the user's chest, the rigid frame transferring to the user vibrations generated by a motor rotating an off-set weight, where the vibrations assist in loosening obstructions in the lungs or air way of the user. Pads adjustable in orientation and position radiate inwardly from the rigid frame to contact the user's chest from opposite sides of the chest and hold the chest in place, the pads adjusting to comfortably contact and effectively transmit vibrations to users of varying gender and size.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Inventor: Marten Jan DeVlieger
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Publication number: 20080194907Abstract: A massaging device for a sexual purpose includes main body, a sliding unit movably mounted on the main body linearly and reciprocally, a reciprocating mechanism mounted in the main body and connected to the sliding unit to drive the sliding unit reciprocally, and a power source mounted in the main body and connected to the reciprocating mechanism to drive the reciprocating mechanism. Thus, the sliding unit is movable on the housing of the main body linearly and reciprocally to massage a human sexual organ automatically and to provide a comfortable sensation to the human sexual organ so as to satisfy the sexual requirement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Hsi-Fu Lin, Hsu-Yi Wang
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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: 20080161734Abstract: A shoe incorporates reflexology and acupressure as applied to a foot when wearing the shoe. The shoe has a sole with a battery powered vibration unit that mechanically vibrates a spiked gel insole located near the underside of a foot. The rounded spikes of the insole stimulate the acupressure points of the foot for its relaxation and pleasant feelings in a person. The sole of the shoe has a port for battery charging, a switch to control the vibration, and a charge indicator light at the sole's edge. The sole has a latch to remove the battery from a compartment in the heel area. The vibrating shoe operates while bearing the weight of a person or not. A transmitter remotely activates the vibration unit as a person is standing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventor: Deborah Blockton
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Patent number: 7393332Abstract: A head massager including a bundle of malleable rods having a top member within which the top end of the bundle of rods is fixed and the rods are free at the bottom end of the bundle, a handle including a recess detachably receiving the top member therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Inventor: Frank Friedland
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Publication number: 20080139980Abstract: A vibrostimulation device for slidingly communicating with tactile receptors in a human body. The device comprises an elongate vibrator module and a handle component configured for releasably engaging and rotationally communicating with the vibrator module. The vibrator module comprises a vibrating end portion containing therein an electrically controllable vibratory apparatus interconnected by a resilient shock-absorbing coupler to a power supply module. The resilient shock-absorbing coupler is configured to extend the vibrating portion away from the power supply module at an acute angle. The handle component comprises a base portion configured for releasably engaging and rotationally cooperating with the power supply module of the vibrator module, a vertical member pivotably cooperating with the base portion, and a cantilevered upper portion extending outward from the vertical portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Theresia Fladl, Brian Keane, Thomas Bellaire, Danny Leland, Ernst Janzen
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Patent number: 7367981Abstract: Skin dermabrasion device by gently contacting the skin with an abrasive, comprising a handleable housing (10) and driving means for the abrasive. This device is intended in particular for cosmetic treatments of the epidermis called microepidermabrasion. The device comprises a curved abrasive surface (30) held by a support (32) mounted in or on the housing (10, 18) for an oscillatory motion allowing the oscillation of the curved abrasive surface (30) about its axis. A support surface (40) surrounds the abrasive surface (30) on at least two opposing sides leaving a gap to allow the oscillating motion. The device is arranged in such a way as to allow, by the application of the support surface (44) against the skin (50) and around the region of the skin to be treated, the gentle contact of this region of skin with the oscillating abrasive surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Inventor: Gabriel Bernaz
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Publication number: 20080091128Abstract: A massage apparatus having a massage actuator operatively engaged to a flexible tube that is adapted to be bent is disclosed. The flexible tube is made from a flexible and elastic material that produces a biasing force when placed in a bent position such that the flexible tube is biased to its original unbiased position by the inherent biasing force generated by the flexible tube when bent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: Nanma Manufacturing Co. Ltd.Inventor: Simon Siu Man Nan
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Patent number: 7351215Abstract: The device described herein comprises a dual-compartment container for the storage of women's make-up and an electrically powered therapeutic massage unit. The unit resembles a make-up compact in size and appearance, yet contains a second, less obvious compartment housing an electrically powered, variable speed, variable intensity, vibrator which may be utilized to relieve physical or sexual tension.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Illusions International, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Adam Roberts
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Publication number: 20080077058Abstract: A self-contained oral vibrator featuring an elastomeric band that is generally used as a sexual novelty apparatus. The apparatus is made of two basic parts. The first part, the integrated vibrator, is comprised of a motor used to cause vibration, a small battery power source and an external barrel 4. The second primary element of the apparatus is the elastomeric band itself. The band is designed to both fasten to the tongue during use and also house the vibration apparatus. The elastomeric band is essentially made of two parts; the first part, the bottom part, is a flat loop that wraps around the tongue during use while the second part, the top part, is designed as a barrel 4 to hold in place the vibration barrel in place. The vibration barrel and band together form an integrated tongue vibrator absent the necessity for multiple parts to achieve the same end result.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventor: Jeffrey Dean Klearman
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Patent number: 7347831Abstract: A ventilated shoe includes an outsole; an insole including projections; and a space defined by the insole and the outsole and including resilient pillars in the instep and interconnected the insole and the outsole, a battery compartment, second compartments, motor-driven vibrating devices located in the second compartments, an exposed first switch, a heating element, an exposed second switch, and a circuit board with the first and second switches provided on its edge. Turning on the first switch will activate the vibrating devices to vibrate the projections to perform a first operation to massage the sole. Turning on the second switch will activate the heating element to perform a second operation to warm the foot.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Inventor: Hsao-Hsing Chiu
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Patent number: 7341566Abstract: A massage apparatus with a removable battery compartment having a control panel for controlling the operation of the apparatus is disclosed. The massage apparatus comprises a main body operatively engaged to at least one massage actuator for providing a massage function. The main body is adapted to be operatively engaged to the removable battery compartment for providing power and control function to the at least one massage actuator. Once the removable battery compartment is operatively engaged to the main body, the control panel becomes operational and allows a user to control the operation of the massage apparatus when the removable battery compartment is operatively engaged to the main body.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Nanma Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Simon Siu Man Nan
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Publication number: 20080027363Abstract: A wearable therapeutic device is disclosed. The wearable therapeutic device may have a power source and a vibrating motor disposed in separate portions of a housing. The separate portions of the housing may be coupled and mounted on a wearable article. The power source may provide power to the vibrating motor, thus vibrating the device and providing therapy to a wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2006Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: Sarah Louisa Brueckmann, Kenneth R. Whittinghill
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Publication number: 20080021354Abstract: A device for increasing focus by inducing alternating tactile stimulations in a person is disclosed. The device aids a persons ability to think clearly while reading, writing and thinking. The device includes a master vibrating element and a slave vibrating element. The person places the master vibrating element in his left pocket and the slave vibrating device in his right pocket. When the device is activated the following occurs in sequence: the master vibrating element vibrates, pauses, the slave vibrating element vibrates, pauses, the master vibrating element vibrates, pauses, the slave vibrating element vibrates, pauses, and so forth, until the device is deactivated. The master and slave vibrating elements are preferably of a hand-held size and shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: David Abel Ostrov
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Patent number: 7320667Abstract: A vibrating head massager which is constructed by a first support member that is rotatable, a second support member that is extendible, and a massaging head having a plurality of massaging prongs extending away from the head for engaging a user's head.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2006Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Inventor: Stella Hanna
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Patent number: 7318811Abstract: A vibratory body jewelry item for attachment to the tongue or other body parts comprising one or motor and battery casings and a post connecting said casings having various improvements including a gripping member to facilitate opening and closing of said casings, an longer lasting battery and motor combination, a kit including extra batteries and alternative casing sizes, and a band or suction cup for attaching said item to other unpierced body parts.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2003Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Inventor: Charles Corbishley
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Patent number: 7306569Abstract: The systems described herein provide an improved skin care system including a handheld device having a contact head movable in a three-dimensional orbital manner having a contact surface for contacting the skin. A skin care product can be applied to the skin via the contact surface. The contact head is adaptable to skin and body contours. The handheld device can include an activatable motion system for moving the contact surface in an angular orbital manner about an axis normal to the surface. The motion system can also cause the contact surface to deflect in a direction and radially rotate the direction of deflection in a clockwise or counter-clockwise manner. The orbital rotation can be continuous, stepped, random and the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Inventors: Aldran H. LaJoie, Jeffrey L. Kelsoe
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Patent number: 7300409Abstract: Therapy patches provide portable massaging devices that can also deliver topical treatment chemicals. These patches can be adhered to the skin via an adhesive layer that is also impregnated with the treatment chemical. Kits are also provided to create a string of linked patches that can be used together or separately, and a microcontroller controls the vibration of the device for optimized massaging effects.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2005Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Kopanic, Jr., Pamela J. Taylor, Daniel G. Lee, Jaime R. Allen
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Publication number: 20070270726Abstract: The vibrating device for fitness equipment includes a control unit mounted onto a preset location of the fitness equipment; and a vibrating body assembled into a space within the fitness equipment. The vibrating body allows signal transmission with the control unit. The vibrating body has a vibrating source, vibrating seat and massager, the vibrating seat with an exposed part being mounted over the vibrating source. The massager is mounted onto the vibrating seat for human contact. When the control unit transmits an active signal to the vibrating body, the vibrating source is activated, and the vibrating seat is driven synchronously to generate vibration for the desired massage effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventor: Hsien-Nan Chou
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Patent number: 7294113Abstract: A massaging device includes a housing, a motor, a cover, and an operation mechanism. The operation mechanism includes a rotation member secured on the rotation shaft of the motor to rotate therewith, and a massaging member pivotally mounted on the rotation member to move therewith. Thus, the massaging surface of the massaging member is rotated about the rotation shaft of the motor in an eccentric manner to move in the normal rotation direction and is rotated about the pivot shaft of the rotation member to move in the reverse rotation direction so as to provide a double massaging effect to the human body, thereby enhancing the massaging effect.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Inventor: Dong-Her Wu
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Patent number: 7285101Abstract: A vibrating transducer includes a rigid housing; an electric motor enclosed within the rigid housing and having attached thereto an eccentric weight; and wherein the electric motor is supported within the rigid housing by a flexible motor mount. The rigid housing is preferably a cylindrically shaped tube. The flexible motor mount may be formed of a foam cushion wrapped substantially about the electric motor. A driver circuit, which may include may include a current amplifier or timing sub-circuits, may be provided for facilitating operation of the electric motor.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Solutions for Thought, LLCInventor: David M. Tumey
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Patent number: 7282036Abstract: A cosmetic device comprises a support member; a cap member attached to the support member and having a front face; a vibration actuator disposed inside the cap member, which produces vibration for providing massage effect on a skin; and an uneven surface member as an outermost layer covering at least the front face of the cap member. The uneven surface is configured to prevent denudation of a treatment agent applied on the skin.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2004Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Inventor: Masatoshi Masuda
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Patent number: 7223250Abstract: An integrated remote control and massage device includes a housing having at least one massage surface, a remote control input interface for enabling a user to control at least one electronic entertainment device, and at least one motor that selectively provides vibrating motion to the massage surface(s). The integrated device enables control of devices such as a television, an audio system, a video disc player, a video cassette recorder, a direct broadcast satellite receiver, a personal video recorder, a cable box, and a digital portable music and/or entertainment system. In addition, the device may be used as a vibrating massage device. The device may optionally include a heating element, a sound recorder, a device locator, or a flashlight.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Inventors: Steven J. Brattesani, Bruce S. McLean
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Patent number: 7214204Abstract: A multi-layer vibrating massager having a visual communication means for viewing an indicia disposed therein that does not interfere with the massaging function of the massager during operation is disclosed. The vibrating massager comprises a vibratory component encased by an transparent outer casing engaged to an end cap that permits the user to view the indicia through the outer casing. The indicia may be affixed to the vibratory component, disposed between the vibratory component and the outer casing, or affixed to the interior surface of the outer casing. In the preferred embodiment, the transparent outer casing is removable to enable the user to easily access and modify the indicia.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Nanma Manufacturing Co. Ltd.Inventor: Simon Siu Man Nan
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Patent number: 7186227Abstract: A head massager including a bundle of malleable rods having a top member within which the top end of the bundle of rods is fixed and the rods are free at the bottom end of the bundle, a handle including a top half and a bottom half articulated together, the bottom half defining a lower recess receiving the top member fixed therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2003Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Inventor: Frank Friedland
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Patent number: 7186228Abstract: A head massager including a bundle of malleable rods having a top member within which the top end of the bundle of rods is fixed and the rods are free at the bottom end of the bundle, a handle including a recess detachably receiving the top member therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2003Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Inventor: Frank Friedland
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Patent number: 7182739Abstract: Therapy patches are disclosed which are designed to deliver vibration and heat (or cold) to human skin so as to provide muscle relief. These patches have a chemical pouch that generates heat or cold upon initiation. They also have a motor and battery to provide a vibration source. Forms of the invention have an adhesive so that the patch can be attached to the skin (and thus need not be manually held in place during use). Kits are also provided in which the motor and battery can be used with a string of linked, severable replacement pouches. Methods of using these patches are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Kopanic, Daniel G. Lee, Pamela J. Taylor, Jeffrey L. Harwig, Lawrence J. Fenske, Evan A. Sparks, Miles William Noel Hember, Charles F. Kilby, Jaime R. Allen
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Patent number: 7147610Abstract: A system of heat/massage devices for a user's body parts needing heat and massage therapy. Conformable pads, made from a flexible, water-resistant material such as neoprene, nylon, vinyl, or GORE-TEX®, hold vibration and heating elements, which are electrically connected to a control unit with variable control switches. Several of the pads can be used simultaneously, and each can be controlled individually. One pad can be connected to another pad in series to increase the number of pads that can be used at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2003Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Inventor: Tarek Maalouf
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Patent number: 7108668Abstract: Provided is a cylindrical vibrator for sex toy. The vibrator has two halves coupled together by snapping. The vibrator comprises a top cavity for receiving a sliding switch, a plurality of compartments wherein any two adjacent compartments are communicated through an groove, an conductive, flexible interconnection fastened on an inner wall and comprising an upper recess having its mouth urged against an inclined portion on a bottom of the switch in a non-operating position, one or more cells coupled in series, and a motor electrically coupled to both the interconnection and the cell. Sliding the switch from the non-operating position to an operating position will press the recess to contact a negative terminal of the below cell for forming a circuit to energize the motor.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2004Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Inventor: Chia-Feng Fang
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Patent number: 7011638Abstract: A non-invasive vagal stimulation device and method. The device comprises a body having a vibration member. The stimulation is created by the vibration member which has a vibratory rate that can be adjusted from being off to a preferred operating range. The non-invasive stimulation method consists of placing the non-invasive stimulation device in the vicinity of the carotid artery bifrication where arises a carotid sinus and body which contain afferent sensory nerves that travel to medulla oblongata of brain, and either applying pressure in place, or moving the device along the target arm. The method can be accomplished either with the vibration feature of the device turned on or off.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2001Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Science Medicus, Inc.Inventors: Eleanor L. Schuler, Claude K. Lee
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Patent number: 6997888Abstract: A device to facilitate interpersonal stimulation pursuant to the practice of cunnilingus during sexual foreplay includes two main portions, (a) a generally egg shaped or other arcuately or oval shaped surfaced section, (b) a generally half conical shaped trough section attached to the arcuately shaped surfaced section at the small end of the trough shaped section arranged to accommodate the tongue of one party in the (b) section when the (a) section is inserted in a body orifice. A crosspiece at the outer end of the trough enables the chin of one party to urge the (a) end of the device deeper into a body orifice.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2002Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Inventor: Glenn A. Rehrig
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Patent number: 6979300Abstract: A massage system includes a magnetic massage head which produces a pulsating magnetic field. The massage system also includes a foot pad which includes raised areas for massaging the arch and toes of the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2002Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Inventors: Mark C. Julian, Michael K. Julian
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Patent number: 6958047Abstract: A chest vibrating device including a frame, shoulder pads, chest pad and back pad. The frame being configured to fit around an upper body of a user. The shoulder pads extending from the frame to rest the frame on shoulders of the user. The chest pad extending from a front inside of the frame towards a chest of the user. The back pad extending from a rear inside of the frame towards a back of the user. The vibrating unit attached to the frame which produces a vibration that travels from the vibrating unit, through the frame onto the chest pad and at least one back pad.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2002Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Inventor: Marten Jon. DeVlieger
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Patent number: 6923755Abstract: A clitoris stimulator having a vibrating device with a clip assembly adapted to be removably attached to the vaginal labia of a user. The clip assembly removably attaches to the vaginal labia to cooperatively bring in contact the vibrating device to the clitoris area. In an alternate embodiment, the clip assembly is mounted to a holder, instead of the vibrating member, and the holder cooperates to receive the vibrating member. The holder comes in contact with the clitoris area. In still another embodiment the clip assembly is mounted to the vibrating device directly. In all embodiments a sufficient and comfortable gripping action is exerted on the labia to keep the stimulator in place.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Inventor: Marco Norma
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Patent number: 6916299Abstract: A massage device comprising a vibrator and a power cord wherein the first end of the power cord is connected to the vibrator and the second thereof is connected to a USB plug, and the USB plug is capable of inserting into a USB interface of a computer and then the direct current of the computer is able to provide power source to the vibrator so as to use the computer and the massage device at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: I.E. Turbo Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chien-Fa Fang
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Patent number: 6865907Abstract: A vibrating, body-piercing jewelry item having a vibrating motor unit, a housing for the vibrating motor unit, a post, a keeper, retainer or clamping device for holding the item on a wearer's body, a power source for operating the vibrating motor unit, and an actuator for the vibrating motor unit. The vibrating, body-piercing jewelry may be worn on a part of the body that is either unpierced or pierced.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2001Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Inventors: John T. Andrews, Kenneth R. Whittinghill
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Patent number: 6866644Abstract: A myotherapy message device for the treatment of lower back myofosical pains having two laterally spaced massage heads each having a vibrator, and optionally a heater, disposed in the massage head, an apparatus for positioning the message heads vertically and laterally permitting a user to lay upon the device for relief of myofascial pains. A method for relieving myofascial pains involves contacting the affected muscles with the two laterally spaced massage heads and applying pressure, vibration and optionally heat to the areas of contact thereby relieving tension in the muscles.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Inventor: Jonathan Kost
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Publication number: 20040267173Abstract: A battery operated flexible massage device includes a ball-and-socket modular plastic spine and an electric vibrator unit, covered by a flexible foam tube. The tube containing the spine and the vibrator unit is covered with a padded fabric cylindrical shell. The ends of the shell are provided with zippers which allow access to battery compartments. According to the presently preferred embodiment, the vibrator unit is centrally located adjacent to the flexible plastic spine. Two battery compartments are provided, one at each end of the tube, each for containing two AA batteries. A control switch is mounted adjacent to one of the battery compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventor: Joy Mangano
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Publication number: 20040260211Abstract: A system of heat/massage devices for a user's body parts needing heat and massage therapy. Conformable pads, made from a flexible, water-resistant material such as neoprene, nylon, vinyl, or GORE-TEX®, hold vibration and heating elements, which are electrically connected to a control unit with variable control switches. Several of the pads can be used simultaneously, and each can be controlled individually. One pad can be connected to another pad in series to increase the number of pads that can be used at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventor: Tarek I. Maalouf
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Publication number: 20040230143Abstract: The Climatic Enhancer is a sexual/sensual massager. A battery operated controller sends 3.0 volts and low amperage signal to the electric motor/counterweight (see DWG B). This current rotates the counterweight producing a small stimulating vibration. The electric motor/counterweight transfers this vibration into the rubber silicone pad produced from the mold spreader (see DWG C). The mold spreader is sown onto a base cloth (see DWG D) then an upper layer of cloth (per DWG D) is sown over the spreader and base cloth. This allows the user to have a soft and cushioned pad to press against and receive the vibration sensation in their coital area. This product has quick disconnect clips that attach the Climatic Enhancer to allow it to be placed around the wearer's leg (see DWG A).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventor: James Mitchell Noel
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Publication number: 20040204663Abstract: A non-invasive method and apparatus are provided for treating orthostatic hypotension and for reducing the effects caused there from. An increase in blood and fluid flow in the lower extremities is achieved by vibrating the lower body of the individual at a frequency in the range of 10-120 Hz. The apparatus includes a strap for being secured to a body part of the individual's lower extremities, e.g., the sole of one's foot, and a displacement sensor which senses any movement of the body part. The displacement sensor continuously sends signals to a processor of the apparatus which indicate whether there was any movement of the body part. If the displacement sensor did not sense any substantial movement of the body part for a predetermined period of time the processor sends a signal to a vibrating mechanism. The signal activates the vibrating mechanism causing vibration of the body part for increasing blood and fluid flow in the lower extremities.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Kenneth J McLeod
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Patent number: 6790189Abstract: An erection support ring includes a ring body, fabricated of soft rubber such as copolymerized rubber, swollen elastomer, or silicone rubber, and having an insert hole that elastically constricts a penis, and a cavity into which a small vibrator is removably placed. The ring body has a projection integrally formed therewith projecting in a direction in parallel with the center axis of the insert hole of the ring body. The small vibrator housed in the cavity vibrates, thereby providing stimulation at a comfortable level to the penis, leading the penis to erection, maintaining the erection of the penis, and finally inducing the penis to ejaculation. The vibration of the small vibrator is transferred to female sexual organs, thereby contributing to enhancing sexually pleasurable sensation to both of the male and the female.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Jex Co., Ltd.Inventors: Katsuyoshi Kobayashi, Yasuo Morifuji
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Publication number: 20040176708Abstract: A footrest plate has a footrest side and a rear side opposite to the footrest side. The rear side is provided with a pair of clips 30, 31 to be fixedly received into a pair of corresponding mounting holes 41, 42 formed in a workpiece 39. The pair of clips are disposed with leaving a certain distance therebetween in the longitudinal direction of the footrest plate, in alignment with the pair of corresponding mounting holes disposed with leaving a certain distance therebetween. Each of the clips has a rectangular cross-sectional insertion portion insertable into corresponding one of the mounting holes each formed in a rectangular shape. The rear side is further provided with a reference protrusion 45 at an intermediate position between the pair of clips 30, 31 disposed with leaving the certain distance therebetween in the longitudinal direction. The reference protrusion 45 is insertable into a reference hole 43 formed in the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventor: Hiroyuki Kato
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Patent number: 6786878Abstract: A warm air massager for heating and massaging a body part includes a massage node which includes openings for directing streams of heated air to the body part being massaged. The body part is massaged by the reciprocating motion of the massage node produced by an internal massage motor. The massage motor may rotate to cause an eccentric connector to impart reciprocating motion to a shaft coupled to the massage node. The massage motor may be located within the housing, within the massage node, or there may be multiple massage motors located in each of the housing and the massage node. Intake ambient air enters the massage housing by means of a fan which withdraws ambient air from outside, directs the ambient air through a heater element and directs streams of the heated air through the massage node to the body part being massaged. Each of the fan, the heater element and the massage motor or motors may include multiple settings. The fan and massage motor are preferably separately controlled.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Interactive Health, LLCInventor: Hans Dehli
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Patent number: 5027799Abstract: A limb holding device designed to be attached to an operating table to immobilize a patient's arm or leg during arthroscopic surgery or the like. It provides for distraction of the hip joint or other joint being worked on, and also provides for reduction and maintenance of position of fractures of the arm or leg. The device includes a pair of vertical upright supports braced by an adjustable connecting bar, and a fork-like member has a canvas or plastic cradle stretched between its two tines, a plurality of straps to immobilize the patient's limb on the cradle, a padded shoe-like or plate-like device to hold the foot firmly, and a handle means to facilitate manipulation of the limb and to place the proper traction forces thereon. A tensiometer is integrated into the fork-like member to allow direct and accurate indication of the traction force being-placed on the limb.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1990Date of Patent: July 2, 1991Assignee: Lincoln Mills, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Laico, Joseph L. Molino