Electric Drive Patents (Class 601/70)
  • Patent number: 6785922
    Abstract: A mattress has an internal support structure and an external cladding that surrounds and covers at least a portion of the support structure. The mattress also has a vibrating device that is coupled to a part of the support structure. The vibrating device has a motor that operates to transmit vibrations throughout the support structure when turned on. The mattress can be adapted to gradually slow at a controlled rate to a complete stop over a period of time when turned off. The mattress can also be adapted to include the vibrating device internally where the device is water resistant. The mattress can also be adapted such that the vibrating device can be easily removed and installed from a pocket provided in the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward B. Bretschger, Peter J. Myers
  • Publication number: 20040153011
    Abstract: A massaging device includes a plurality of pebble-shaped massaging media which directly touch and surround the user's two feet. Thus, the pebble-shaped massaging media directly touch the user's two feet, so that the vibration force are fully and thoroughly transmitted to the user's two feet through the pebble-shaped massaging media, thereby enhancing the massaging effect for the user's two feet. In addition, the pebble-shaped massaging media are freely moving and rolling around the user's feet during container vibrating that provides a great massaging feeling to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Yukio Noguchi, Noriaki Takizawa
  • Publication number: 20040147857
    Abstract: A massage machine includes a casing having two massage members movably connected thereto and a plurality of legs are connected to an underside of the casing. Each leg has a suction disk connected thereto and a connection bar is connected between two suction disks. The suction disks fix the massage machine on a table and can be easily pulled off by lifting the connection bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventor: Tsung-Chen Huang
  • Publication number: 20040143199
    Abstract: I, Georgia Cotterell Grant, have created an invention consisting of an electrical heating device suitable to be used in the medical treatment of joint sprains, strains, arthritis, and muscular pains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Georgia Cotterell-Grant, Garfield Grant
  • Publication number: 20040143201
    Abstract: Present invention describes a novel vibrator motor apparatus method of effectively transferring vibrating energy to the user, having supporting structure to prevent vibrating motors from collapsing due to the body weight compressing down against floor. Proposed methods and apparatus overcome limitations of effectively using vibrating motors for low profile floor mat applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventor: Hiro Moriyasu
  • Publication number: 20040138595
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventor: Chien-Fa Fang
  • Publication number: 20040133133
    Abstract: A massage vest for personal use. The massage vest has portions corresponding to body areas. The portions include a back portion, a front portion and an upper portion wherein the back portion covers the back of a torso, the front portion covers the stomach while the upper portion covers the shoulders. At least one transducer is coupled to the garment for imparting motions to provide massage motion to the torso while the user wears the vest. A controller is in communication with the at least one transducer to energize the at least one transducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Samantha Dreimann, Steven Charles Lund
  • Publication number: 20040097852
    Abstract: A sexual vibrator including a vibratory mechanism and an audio signal processing circuit for interactive control and modulation of the vibratory mechanism for use before, during and after sexual intercourse. The control unit is generally external to the vibratory unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: William T. Boyd, Guillermo A. De Paris, James D. Fisher, Chaka Hannah, Theodore Kurt Schlatzer
  • Publication number: 20040082886
    Abstract: A therapeutic device for relieving pain and stress in an extremity, i.e., a hand or a foot, includes a housing defining an enclosure having an opening to insert the extremity into the enclosure. The device also includes a heater and one or more vibrating squeezable member(s). The squeezable member recovers its shape when released. A hand or foot placed in the device rests on the squeezable member, and a gel pack rests against the back of the extremity transmitting heat from a heater to the extremity. A control unit can be operated to set or adjust the heater and vibratory member(s). The device can also be made portable by using batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventor: Sandra Tee Timpson
  • Publication number: 20040077978
    Abstract: An ulcer, lymphoedema and DVT treatment device (10) comprises a drive unit (12) adapted to deliver mechanical vibrations at its surface in three orthogonal directions at a frequency in each orthogonal direction of between 15 and 75 Hz and with an amplitude in each orthogonal direction of between 0.1 and 0.5 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Ernest Peter Nelson, Antony John Seaney, Jeanette Rae Nelson
  • Patent number: 6723031
    Abstract: A device for toning the pubococcygeus (PC) muscles is provided. These feminine toning balls comprise a durable device having metal balls connected to each other with a cord and a hard rubber exterior coating, with the cord extending from end of the toning balls for easy retrieval. The coating seamlessly covers said metal balls and is thick enough for the toning balls to withstand repeated used. There are 2 to 5 spherical or ovate balls in a set, which can be used to promote vaginal health and sexual enjoyment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Inventor: Patricia A. Wild
  • Patent number: 6723059
    Abstract: A therapeutic bed mattress. In one embodiment, the bed mattress includes a mattress frame (1A), rope elements (26) are secured substantially to an upper surface of the bed frame. The rope elements are secured between at least two sides of the bed frame. At least one vibration member (16) is attached to and below the rope elements. The vibration member includes a shaft (12), a pulley (13) attached axially to one end of the shaft, and a counterweight (11) attached to the shaft. At least one motor (10) including an output shaft (12) and a motor pulley (14) axially attached to the output shaft vibrates the rope elements. At least one belt (9) is secured between the pulley of the vibration member and the motor pulley of the motor, such that when the motor is powered, the output shaft of the motor rotates the motor pulley which rotates the belt such that the pulley of the vibration member is rotated to rotate the shaft of the vibration member and the counterweight, in order to vibrate the rope elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Inventor: Ki Dong Park
  • Publication number: 20040068213
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved massage device capable of controlling its vibrating strength to be most appropriate for a selected part of one's body to be massaged. It comprises a power supply and an electric motor having an eccentric weight fixed to its shaft, thereby making the shaft vibrate when the electric motor is energized by the power supply. The massage device further comprises a slide switch to put the electric motor in circuit with the power supply. The slide switch comprises a wire coil and a slidable brush to move over the series of circles of the wire coil, thereby making the motor vary its rotating speed with the instantaneous position of the brush on the series of circles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventor: Hiroshi Fujisawa
  • Publication number: 20040068212
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventor: Marten Jon DeVlieger
  • Publication number: 20040068211
    Abstract: A device for vibratory stimulation on the human body comprises a support platform, a panel supported by the platform and forming a standing surface for a person using the device, and a vibrator for imparting to the panel a vibratory movement. Two standards are mounted to the platform at opposite sides of the panel, forming handles for the person standing on the standing surface between the standards to hold on. A sensor is provided for sensing the load on the panel or on the standards exerted by the person standing on the standing surface. A control unit is connected with the sensor and the vibrator for controlling the operation of the vibrator in dependence on the load sensed by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Gunnar Leivseth, Ole Olsen
  • Patent number: 6702767
    Abstract: A multisensory stimulation system and method of use. The system includes a housing articulate on a support so as to align a marked viewport with an individual. The housing defines a viewing chamber which is an extension of a reflective light and image optical system chamber which receives light and images from one or more video monitors or images projectors and, in some embodiments, from alternate sources such as black lights and strobe light devices. The system also includes an aromatic sensory component, tactile sensation devices, an audio input system, and audio delivery devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Inventors: Nelson R. Douglas, Levy Zubin
  • Patent number: 6695798
    Abstract: An air cushion bed. The air cushion bed includes a massaging device. The massaging device includes an air cushion, vibrating motor, motor casing, massaging plate and adhesive strip. The air cushion includes air bladders that are linked together, and the vibrating motor is installed in the motor casing, whereon the massaging plate is installed. An adhesive strip is installed on the outer surface of the motor casing so that the motor casing can be fixed on the air bladders of the air cushion, allowing the air cushion bed to be a detachable device. The air cushion bed utilizes a microcomputer to activate the vibrating motor, which causes the motor casing to vibrate, which causes the massaging plate to vibrate, so that a patient resting on the massaging device can be massaged on the back portion through the vibration of the massaging plate, and the patient's blood circulation can be improved to minimize any bedsores for the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Chi-An Chang
  • Publication number: 20040030273
    Abstract: A circuit in a hand held controller operatively connects to the internal vibrator. The controller adjusts the frequency and amplitude of the vibrator's vibrations. A display of electroluminescent elements in an array on the controller displays the state of the controller. The controller provides several programs of different frequencies or amplitudes or changes of the frequencies or amplitudes over time. As the user changes the program using buttons on the controller, the circuit changes the program and illuminates the electroluminescent element corresponding to the program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventor: Martin Tucker
  • Patent number: 6682494
    Abstract: A vehicle massaging system includes a seat pad and motorized vibrators in respective regions of the pad; and a controller for selectively activating the transducers. Each of the vibrators is in a cavity of a main cushion member, the cavity being closed by an outer cushion member that supports an occupant, a soft or resilient isolation device being interposed between the vibrator and the main cushion member for reduced coupling of vibrations to structure or other portions of the seat, but enhanced coupling to a target region of the outer cushion member for improved selectivity of particular regions of a user's body to be massaged, and in multiple seating installations, unwanted vibration of one seat is suppressed during activation of vibrators in an adjacent seat. The transducer is bonded to the outer cushion member or a reinforcing sheet that is laminated thereto, the isolation device contacting a bottom portion of the transducer. Alternatively, the isolation device can completely enclose the transducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: InSeat Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Charles G. Sleichter, III, Gayle B. Gerth
  • Patent number: 6676615
    Abstract: A user-controllable massage device is for a vehicle seat that operates via a wireless communications link. The massage device may include a plurality of vibration transducers to be positioned adjacent the vehicle seat, a wireless receiver, and a power controller connected to the wireless receiver for selectively powering the plurality of vibration transducers based upon signals received from the wireless receiver. The massage device may also include a wireless remote controller to be operated by the user for communicating with the wireless receiver to selectively operate the plurality of vibration transducers. The remote controller may transmit a unique code which can be learned by the power controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Omega Patents, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Flick, Michael Lee
  • Publication number: 20040006291
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventor: Glenn A. Rehrig
  • Publication number: 20040006289
    Abstract: A human body massager is constructed to include a base, the base having a supporting portion adapted for supporting a part of the user's body, and a magnetic field generator installed in the base and adapted for generating a variable magnetic field involved with the part of the user's body supported on the supporting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventor: Lu-Jung Liao
  • Patent number: 6669291
    Abstract: A massaging device for a chair having multiple resilient straps has a massaging housing, a vibration device and a massaging face. The massaging housing has a front case and a rear case, and multiple connecting fins are formed inside the massaging housing. The vibration device is securely mounted between the connecting fins in the massaging housing. The vibration device has a motor with a protruding motor shaft and an offset flywheel securely attached to the protruding shaft. The massaging face has an outer surface with at least one massaging bulb and an inner surface. At least one strap groove with two ribs is formed on the inner surface of the massaging face, and at least one strap is securely mounted in the at least one strap groove. The massaging face securely connects to the outer surface of the front case of the massaging housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Inventor: Yun-Chien Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20030225348
    Abstract: A massaging machine includes a machine base, a massaging board, a stopper and a handle. The massaging board has a board body, a motor and a vibrator. The board body is flat and pivotally connected on the machine base, the motor is fixed on the board body, and the vibrator is eccentrically combined with the motor and rotated by the motor to produce vibration, The stopper is fixed between two side plates of the machine body and on the board body, supporting the front portion of the board body to let the board body normally parallel to the ground. The a user can use the massaging machine to carry out massage by the vibrator and also make muscle pulling exercise by repeating inclining the body rearward and moving back to an original upright posture with swinging of said board body for an acute angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: Chao Yang Chen
  • Patent number: 6656139
    Abstract: A vibrator is provided that has a base member and elongated flexible elements extending from the base member for contacting a user. A vibrator includes vibration means that is mounted within the vibrator of causing the vibrator to vibrate. The elongated flexible elements are positionable by a user in a plurality of configurations, as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Shane Zwezdaryk
  • Patent number: 6645128
    Abstract: An exercise belt which includes resilient connectors which connect a back panel with overlapping front panels, said overlapping front panels containing compressible hemispherical protruding elements which apply localized pressure to the abdomen of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Kyung Man Hur
  • Patent number: 6645164
    Abstract: A vibrating oral sex enhancement device comprising a mouthpiece and a controller. The mouthpiece retains a vibrator that is connected to the controller by electrical conductors, whereas the controller comprises a battery compartment, a battery and a switch and functions to power the vibrator. In use, a surface of the mouthpiece adjacent the vibrator contacts and imparts vibrations to the user's tongue, which results in increased sexual pleasure to the user's partner during oral sex. The device is comfortably stabilized in the user's mouth such that vibrations are optimally imparted to the tongue while leaving the tongue free to move with respect to the mouthpiece. In certain embodiments the mouthpiece is stabilized by integral features of the mouthpiece itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Wayne E. Manska
  • Publication number: 20030204152
    Abstract: A trouser-type massager mainly comprises a trouser architecture, a plurality of low-frequency wave generators and flexible massage pads, and a conductive cord. In the trouser architecture, a plurality of flexible massage pads is mounted to surround a user's thighs and buttocks. Through the conductive cord buried in a trouser seam, the low-frequency generators can be connected with the circuits of the flexible massage pads so as to create waves to massage human body via the silicon film of the massage pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventor: Sam Tsai
  • Publication number: 20030199795
    Abstract: A device for non-invasively mechanically stimulating bone or muscle includes a vibrational energy generator for applying vibrational energy to a first end of a length of a tissue which includes bone and/or muscle. The vibrational energy is for inducing strain in at least one region within the length of tissue. A restraint is disposed opposite the first end of the length to resist translation of the length during operation of the device and to provide loading to the bone or muscle. A connecting structure couples the restraint to the vibrational energy generator. The device does not require gravity to operate and as a result is expected to have applications in space, such as with astronauts, with those having bone ailments such as bed-ridden patients, persons with osteoporosis or disuse atrophy, athletes, recovering bone cancer patients, and persons with muscoskeletal disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Leismer
  • Publication number: 20030195441
    Abstract: A self-contained remotely controllable stimulator provides a gentle, sensual stimulation to users via a radio-controlled receiver that is similar to that used in electronic message pager systems. This stimulator is in one embodiment embedded into a wearable item that is soft with round corners and generally flat such as a feminine hygiene pad. In another embodiment the device is mounted as a locket or bracelet. When the stimulator is activated, an offset vibrator motor is turned on, creating a vibration effect against the wearer. The stimulator can be used to provide knowledge to the wearer that the one who activated the stimulator was sending a message with a special meaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Parviz Firouzgar
  • Publication number: 20030167027
    Abstract: “MASSAGER FOR THE SCALP IN THE SHAPE OF A CAP OR ALIKE”, which applies to all and every cap or alike to be worn on the head (1) apparently conventional, and which can, obviously, be manufactured using different fabrics consisting of the inclusion, in the inner aspect of the cap or alike (1), of a flexible mesh (2), with the approximate pattern of a grid, whose openings could vary as needed, said flexible mesh follows the anatomical contour of the cap or alike (1) and it has, throughout its extension, a plurality of small half-sphere caps (3) that are set on the scalp; over the referred flexible mesh (2) is set the vibration mechanism (4), of minute dimensions, and which is set in between this said mesh (2) and the bottom of the cap (1) or alike, referred vibration mechanism (4) comprising an electric motor (5) fed by battery or alike (6), whose axis (7) receives an eccentric mass (8) which acts, upon contact, against the surface of the referred flexible mesh (2) thus providing the vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Elisiario Ferreira Estrella, Murilo Ramos de Almeida Hallgren
  • Publication number: 20030144614
    Abstract: A method and device for the rehabilitation of patients that have suffered loss of motor control of an appendicular joint due to neurological damage. The method includes attempted contraction by a patient of a muscle that serves to move an affected joint coupled with the production of a perception by the patient that the joint is being moved more than it really is. The method results in dramatic non-transient improvements in motor control of the joint. The device provides an apparatus for performance of the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Paul J. Cordo
  • Publication number: 20030139693
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a dental chair providing for patient support and sensory stimulation to provide a more comfortable and relaxing patient environment while undergoing dental examination and treatment. Specifically, the invention comprises lifting and tilting mechanisms as generally known in the art and incorporates a series of massaging vibratory devices, inflatable pillow supports and audio speakers placed within the chair. A control pad is provided enabling the patient to control the sensory input while the patient is undergoing a dental procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventor: Mary Swift
  • Publication number: 20030130602
    Abstract: A massaging device includes a massaging member having a number of upper rods for engaging with and for massaging users, and a number of reinforcing ribs for reinforcing purposes. A peripheral handle device has two hand grips, a motor is secured on the handle device and coupled to an eccentric member for rotating the eccentric member to generate a vibration. A casing may be secured to the motor with one or more cushioning members. One or more further massaging members may be detachably secured onto the casing and each has a tip, or a cap for massaging different portions of the users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventor: Horng Jiun Chang
  • Publication number: 20030120184
    Abstract: A foot treating apparatus comprising a basin that is adapted for accepting and containing bathing water and is shaped and arranged to accommodate two human feet within the bathing water. A steam generator is included and adapted to accept and contain steamable water, to convert the steamable water into steam, and to direct the steam through a steam vent disposed above the bathing water and at one or both of the soles of those feet when the feet are removed from the bathing water. Dry massage means, heating means, vibration, and aeration are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: Helen of Troy
    Inventor: Michael Cafaro
  • Patent number: 6575923
    Abstract: The head-massaging apparatus comprises a headband for engaging over the head. A yoke on each end of the headband carries a vibrator assembly. Each vibrator assembly carries resilient applicator fingers which engage the side of the user's head in an arc around the ear. An exterior power supply is provided. The resilient applicator fingers vibrate the skin around the ear to activate the nerves and circulation as well as massage the muscles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Jon B. Burras
  • Publication number: 20030105417
    Abstract: PAIN AWAY consists of two handgrips (F) on either side of a treatment core (R). This treatment core (R) has a pair of permanent belts (L) mounted on wheels (C) for pressure treatment of the muscles beside the spine, to relieve back pain and produce relaxation. A detachable belt (M) is used for cellulite treatment. The device vibrates as desired. Since this is the first device based on the acupressure method of back pain relief it is unique in concept.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas Alexander Drake
  • Patent number: 6572569
    Abstract: A sexual aid device comprising a battery powered electric vibrator which attaches to the user's tongue. The first embodiment attaches to the tongue using a post (18) which is inserted through a hole previously pierced in the tongue. The assembled device is shaped roughly like a dumbbell consisting of a post (18) with retainers mounted at either end. Post (18) has a diameter narrow enough to fit through the tongue hole, but the retainers have larger diameter and cannot slip through the hole. An electric vibrator motor (14) is incorporated into one of the retainers. At least one of the retainers must be removable to allow device insertion. An electric battery (13) may be mounted in the same retainer as the vibrator motor (14) or in the other retainer. The second embodiment attaches to the tongue using suction, constriction, and friction. The front end of the device houses a vibrator mechanism comprising a vibrator motor (14), battery (13), and switch (38) in a moisture resistant housing (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventor: Eric A. Klein
  • Publication number: 20030083598
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Katsuyoshi Kobayashi, Yasuo Morifuji
  • Publication number: 20030073940
    Abstract: A vibrator apparatus is provided. The vibrator apparatus includes a body weight support to support the body weight of a subject. The body weight support is attached to at least one arm, which includes a first arm portion and a second arm portion. The second arm is adjustably positionable with respect to the first arm portion. The vibrator apparatus also includes a vibrator assembly mounted on the second arm portion of the arm. The second arm portion is positionable relative to the first arm portion to engage an abdominal region of the subject and apply localized inwardly-directed mechanical vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: Yehuda Zicherman
  • Publication number: 20030060742
    Abstract: A portable vibrator for relaxation and meditation according to the present invention is characterized by having an internal vibrator including a vibration motor, a power source, a one-touch switch for turning on or off the vibration motor, and an outer cover elastic enough to operating the switch, shaped of brain, and covering the internal vibrator to a sealed state. According to a structure of the power source, the portable vibrator is classified into a charging type and a dry cell type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Applicant: The Korean Research Institute for New Human Science
    Inventors: Seung-Hun Lee, Kun Ho Lee, Yong Seok Choi
  • Patent number: 6537235
    Abstract: A combination massager and scarf assembly having a number of electrical motors secured in a flexible casing, which flexible casing is removably secured in the interior of the scarf. The scarf is wrapped around the flexible casing and the motors in the casing are electrically connected to a control box having an A.C. or D.C. power supply to actuate the electrical motors. The control box includes a knob to regulate the speed of vibration of the motors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventors: Clara Connor, Ernest J. Busto
  • Publication number: 20030045817
    Abstract: A massage and exercise device includes a main body provided with a supporting groove in which a calf of a leg can be disposed, a sliding member slidably inserted into the main body, a first massager for massaging the calf, and a controller for controlling the first massager. The first massager is installed on a rear side of the supporting groove and includes an electric motor, a power transmission device for converting a rotational motion of the motor into a reciprocal motion, and a first massage member for massaging the calf while moving along the supporting groove. The first massage member is fixed on the power transmission device. An exercise device is provided on the sliding ember.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventor: Jeong-Joo Suh
  • Patent number: 6524263
    Abstract: A programmable neck massaging device including a base member positionable at a lower back of a user. The base member has a massaging element disposed therein for providing a massaging action to the lower back of the user. A back support arm is removably coupled with respect to the base member. A neck support is positionable around a neck of the user. The neck support is secured to the back support arm. The neck support has a generally U-shaped configuration defined by opposed free ends. The neck support includes a pair of massaging elements disposed within the opposed free ends thereof. A control panel is secured to the neck support. The control panel is in communication with the massaging element of the base member and the pair of massaging elements of the neck support. The control panel includes a timer. The timer has control buttons. The control panel includes a display. The control panel programs the activation of the massaging elements at timed intervals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Rui Chen
  • Publication number: 20030023194
    Abstract: A uniquely handy massaging device that can be used to apply a powerful massaging action to any parts of the body according to necessity. It comprises a cylindrical body of given length and diameter, an eccentric weight rotating by a driving means within said cylindrical body, a handgrip coaxially extending to the cylindrical body, and a turbine mounted between the handgrip and the cylindrical body and forming the driving means of said eccentric weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventor: Franco Togno
  • Patent number: 6511446
    Abstract: A massage bead structure with heat application effect, more especially a press bead disposed with a vibrating wave-making massage apparatus for heat application, mainly has a semi-circular bead formed by a round canopy case body embedded with a vibrating wave generator therein and clamped outwardly with a heating piece composed by a ceramic-made electric resistance of positive temperature coefficient; the entire structure is inserted and connected to a leather mat plane in the shape of a fabric piece and formed into a plurality of beads arranged in rows; the heat wave produced from the said heat generator and transmitted through the round canopy case body is capable of synchronously massaging and being applied to the acupoint portion to obtain the complementary effect of physical therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventor: Chia-Hsiung Wu
  • Publication number: 20030004442
    Abstract: A care or treatment attachment for a foot care apparatus, comprising at least one movable care or treatment element as well as a coupling piece, with which the attachment can be connected to the movement of a motor-driven driving shaft 8 inside the foot care apparatus 6. The attachment comprises a housing which is secured in position on the housing so that driving movement transmitted from the driving shaft does not move the housing. A coupling piece is movable mounted in housing and is supported movably corresponding to the driving movement transmitted from driving shaft of the foot care apparatus. The coupling piece at the driven side drives a power converter for the conversion of the driving movement into a differing movement which powers the one or more movable care or treatment attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Klaus Hafemann
  • Patent number: 6494851
    Abstract: A relaxation station for inducing user relaxation includes a couch having a frame and a reclining surface attached to said frame for accommodating a user in a reclining position. The frame has a plurality of preferably pairs of massage grippers connected to and extending generally upward therefrom. These massage gripper pairs are elongated members projecting generally upward from the frame and the gripper pairs are capable of moving reciprocally between an open and a closed position to simulate finger manipulated massage. In a closed position, they cradle and contact the body or a portion thereof of a user. These massage gripper pairs having motive actuators for producing movement between said open and said closed positions, such as scissors extenders or flexible cables The massage gripper elongated members produce massage motions in at least one massage contact pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventor: James Becher
  • Publication number: 20020188234
    Abstract: A vibrating oral sex enhancement device comprising a mouthpiece and a controller. The mouthpiece comprises a constrained portion that is adapted to fit in a user's mouth beneath the tongue in a sub-lingual basin defined by the lingual surfaces of the mandibular teeth and gums, the floor of the mouth, and the base of the tongue. The mouthpiece includes a retaining means that retains a vibrator that is connected to the controller by electrical conductors, whereas the controller comprises a battery compartment, a battery and a switch and functions to power the vibrator. The mouthpiece also includes stabilizing means that keeps the mouthpiece properly positioned in the user's mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: Wayne E. Manska
  • Publication number: 20020188235
    Abstract: A vibrating oral sex enhancement device comprising a mouthpiece and a controller. The mouthpiece includes a retaining means that retains a vibrator that is connected to the controller by electrical conductors, whereas the controller comprises a battery compartment, a battery and a switch and functions to power the vibrator. In use, a surface of the mouthpiece adjacent the vibrator contacts and imparts vibrations to the user's tongue, which results in increased sexual pleasure to the user's partner during oral sex. The device also includes stabilizing means that function to keep the mouthpiece properly and comfortably positioned in the user's mouth such that vibrations are optimally imparted to the tongue. In certain embodiments the stabilizing means comprise integral features of the mouthpiece itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: Wayne E. Manska