Transverse Handle Patents (Class 601/73)
  • Patent number: 11944583
    Abstract: A rotatable and retractable beauty instrument based on signal synchronization includes a main body. A back cover and a positioning head cover are respectively provided at rear and front sides of the main body. A synchronous rotating disk, a rise-fall retractable body and an active rubber body are sequentially arranged between the main body and the positioning head cover. A control main board is arranged between the main body and the back cover, and a direct-current speed-reducing motor is arranged on the control main board. A synchronous transmission circuit board is arranged on one surface of the synchronous rotating disk, and the rise-fall retractable body and multiple springs are arranged at a top of the other surface of the synchronous rotating disk. Based on the combination of the rise-fall retractable body and the synchronous rotating disk, the automatic extension and retraction is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventor: Jinyun Lin
  • Patent number: 11147736
    Abstract: A handheld device for applying mechanical vibration to a body portion of an individual to treat a dry eye condition of the individual, includes: a housing; a member having a first portion accommodated in the housing, and a second portion that is moveable relative to the housing, wherein the second portion is for placement outside the individual, and is configured to oscillate to apply the mechanical vibration to the body portion; and a motor in the housing, the motor configured to cause the member to undergo bending action in a reciprocating manner to oscillate the second portion of the member at an oscillation frequency sufficient to induce tear production when the second portion of the member is applied towards a surface of the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
  • Patent number: 11147735
    Abstract: A handheld device for applying mechanical vibration to a body portion of an individual to treat a dry eye condition of the individual, includes: a housing; a member having a first portion accommodated in the housing, and a second portion that is moveable relative to the housing, wherein the second portion is for placement outside the individual, and is configured to oscillate to apply the mechanical vibration to the body portion, the member having an elongated configuration; and a motor in the housing, the motor configured to oscillate the member at an oscillation frequency sufficient to induce tear production when the second portion of the member is applied towards a surface of the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
  • Patent number: 11147737
    Abstract: A handheld device for applying mechanical vibration to a body portion of an individual to treat a condition of the individual, includes: a housing; a member having a portion that is moveable relative to the housing, wherein the portion of the member is configured to oscillate to apply the mechanical vibration to the body portion, the member having an elongated configuration; and a motor having a weight that is supported by the member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Olympic Ophthalmics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gertner, Jimin Zhang, Arash Sabet
  • Patent number: 10881267
    Abstract: A fabric care device comprising a body having first and second ends for attaching respective first and second fabric care attachments, wherein at least one of the first and second ends is adapted to detachably attach one of the first and second fabric care attachments. An attachment for a fabric care device selected from the group consisting of a depiller, a delinter, a fabric pile restorer, and a brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: GLEENER INC.
    Inventor: Kim Cole
  • Patent number: 9554963
    Abstract: An apparatus and corresponding method for treatment of skin conditions which includes a brushhead member which comprises a first portion which includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts, the first portion oscillating in operation through a selected angle at a selected frequency and a second portion which also includes a plurality of rings of bristle tufts concentric with the first portion, the second portion remaining stationary in operation. At least one monochromatic light source is included, providing light directed from the brushhead in a direction substantially the same as the bristle tufts, such that the light impinges on the area of skin of the user acted on by the oscillating brushhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Pilcher, Robert E. Akridge
  • Patent number: 8814836
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a microdermabrasion device for treating skin comprises a handpiece assembly having a distal end and a proximal end. The handpiece assembly includes at least one delivery conduit and at least one waste conduit. The microdermabrasion device additionally comprises a tip configured to be positioned along the distal end of the handpiece assembly, wherein the tip is adapted to contact skin surface. In several embodiments, the tip comprises a lip, a first opening in fluid communication with the fluid delivery conduit and a second opening in fluid communication with the waste conduit. In one embodiment, the device includes one or more abrasive elements positioned along a distal end of the tip, wherein the abrasive elements are configured to selectively remove skin as the tip is moved relative to a skin surface. In some embodiments, the delivery conduit is configured to selectively deliver at least one time-release material to the skin surface being treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Edge Systems LLC
    Inventors: Roger Ignon, Ed F. Nicolas
  • Patent number: 8790286
    Abstract: A system for mitigating pain in a patient associated with needle penetration in the administration of medication, and in particular to a vibratory device configured to be utilized with a variety of existing hand-held intra-oral dental drills or like devices. The preferred embodiment of the present invention teaches a disposable or non-disposable vibratory tip formed to engage an off-the-shelf intra-oral dental drill, the vibratory tip utilizing an off-axis weight associated with a shaft drive engaging the dental drill, to provide a vibratory sensation to an application tip, the application tip configured to engage an area of a patient's mouth targeted for the subsequent needled administration of local anesthetic, or other medication. In use, the application tip is applied to the patient, the dental drill is engaged to rotate the shaft drive of the vibratory tip, vibrating same for period of time, so as to decrease the sensation of pain associated with the subsequent needle penetration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Raintree Essix, LLC
    Inventor: Sherrill F Lindquist
  • Patent number: 8342187
    Abstract: Vibrating grooming device comprising a vibrating head (1) with bristles and/or tines (3) and a handle (2), the vibrating head comprising a motor (10) and an oscillating mass (11), the device characterized by the oscillating mass being disposed to oscillate linearly along an oscillating axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Michael Kalman, Carolyn Marie McNeeley, John Richard Nottingham, Rachel Nottingham Colosimo, John Wilford Spirk, Jeffrey Silver Taggart, Jay Philip Tapper
  • Patent number: 8128537
    Abstract: A handheld, vibratory exercise device with a handle that has a low center of gravity and selectively removable modular weights for incorporating an adjustable and additional resistance. The present invention is a vibratory system with a hand-held resistance device that may have a pendulous shape of “low center of gravity” or “low center of mass” and adjustable weights and thereby provides the opportunity for a unique, multi-faceted neuromuscular load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Concept One International LLC
    Inventors: Joseph F. Signorile, Samuel S. Hollander
  • Patent number: 7686773
    Abstract: A system for mitigating pain in a patient associated with needle penetration in the administration of medication, and in particular to a vibratory device configured to be utilized with a variety of existing hand-held intra-oral dental drills or like devices. The preferred embodiment of the present invention teaches a disposable or non-disposable vibratory tip formed to engage an off-the-shelf intra-oral dental drill, the vibratory tip utilizing an off-axis weight associated with a shaft drive engaging the dental drill, to provide a vibratory sensation to an application tip, the application tip configured to engage an area of a patient's mouth targeted for the subsequent needled administration of local anesthetic, or other medication. In use, the application tip is applied to the patient, the dental drill is engaged to rotate the shaft drive of the vibratory tip, vibrating same for period of time, so as to decrease the sensation of pain associated with the subsequent needle penetration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Raintree Essix, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Sherrill F Lindquist
  • Patent number: 7572238
    Abstract: A composition including a base and a plurality of abrasive particles. An apparatus including a head, and an applicator coupled to the head, the applicator having dimensions suitable for contacting localized areas of human skin. A method including applying a composition to an area of human skin, the composition comprising a base and a plurality of abrasive particles, and manipulating the composition over the area of human skin with a handle-operated instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: DermaNew, Inc.
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20080243039
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Patent number: 7384405
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Inventor: Dean L. Rhoades
  • Patent number: 7318811
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Charles Corbishley
  • Patent number: 7229424
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hand-held massage assembly that is modular and allows a user the option of using a roller mechanized massager with or without a handle. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the hand-held massage assembly includes a roller mechanized massager having an electro-mechanical connection. A handle is connectable to the electro-mechanical connection on the roller mechanized massager by a first electro-mechanical connection at one end thereof. The handle also has a second electro-mechanical connection at an opposite end. The first electro-mechanical connection and second electro-mechanical connection of the handle are electrically coupled to each other. A power cord having an electro-mechanical connection is coupled to the second electro-mechanical connection on the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Babacu International. Inc.
    Inventors: Rick E. Jones, Robert Off
  • Patent number: 7122015
    Abstract: A J-shaped vibrating massager and method for manufacture thereof. The J-shaped massager may consist of a J-shaped tubular rod, a head, one or more handles, control means, and vibratory means. Generally, the J-shaped tubular rod may also consist of a J-hook and a barrel. Typically, the head is located at the end of the J-hook opposite the barrel, while the vibratory means may be mounted in the head or anywhere along the length of the J-shaped tubular rod. The vibratory means induces vibrations in one or more portions of the J-shaped tubular rod, generally including the head. The vibrations massage surfaces in contact with the invention. Because the invention is generally J-shaped, a user may reach his or her own back with the head of the J-shaped massager in order to give himself a back massage. The invention may include a variety of tips having different sizes, materials, and shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold A. Luettgen, Gary D. Golichowski
  • Publication number: 20040254507
    Abstract: A hand-held massage assembly includes a power cord connectable to an electrical power supply, a vibratory massager, and a handle conductively coupling the power cord and massager. The handle may be removed and the power cord coupled directly to the massager. The vibratory massager includes a relatively flat working surface and a second connector for receiving either the first connector of the power cord or a first end of a handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Off
  • Patent number: 6758826
    Abstract: A J-shaped vibrating massager and method for manufacture thereof. The J-shaped massager may consist of a J-shaped tubular rod, a head, one or more handles, vibratory sources, and vibratory controls. Generally, the J-shaped tubular rod may also consist of a J-hook and a barrel. Typically, the head is located at the end of the J-hook opposite the barrel, while the vibratory source may be mounted in the head or anywhere along the length of the J-shaped tubular rod. The vibratory source induces vibrations in one or more portions of the J-shaped tubular rod, generally including the head. The vibrations massage surfaces in contact with the invention. Because the invention is generally J-shaped, a user may reach his or her own back with the head of the J-shaped massager in order to give himself a back massage. The invention may include a variety of tips having different sizes, materials, and shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold A. Luettgen, Gary D. Golichowski
  • Patent number: 6585667
    Abstract: A massaging apparatus (1) comprises a housing (5) having an upper wall (4) and side walls (5, 6, 7, 8) and a bottom wall (9), and massaging means (10) in the area of the bottom wall (9), which massaging means (10) are movable over a body area of a person, which massaging apparatus (1) comprises handling means (29) for holding and guiding the apparatus when the massaging means (10) are moved over a body area, which handling means comprise at least a part of the upper wall (4) of the housing (3) and, in addition, at least one strip-like handle member (30), such that a hand can be inserted at least partly between the handle member (30) and the upper wall (4) of the housing (3), the handle member (30) being preferably constructed so as to be elastic, soft, extensible in its longitudinal direction and continuously adjustable, and consists of a core (51) of a soft material and of a sleeve (52) of a material which is mild to the skin and which surrounds the core (51).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Ingo Müller
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20030065280
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electrically-driven scalp massager in which the procedure of massaging the scalp of a person to promote the circulation of blood while strengthening the root of hair to reduce and prevent hair loss is conveniently carried out in accordance with a simple manipulation, so that the scalp massager provides a convenience in use while being conveniently portable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: Chan Seok Park
  • Publication number: 20030009116
    Abstract: A J-shaped vibrating massager and method for manufacture thereof. The J-shaped massager may consist of a J-shaped tubular rod, a head, one or more handles, control means, and vibratory means. Generally, the J-shaped tubular rod may also consist of a J-hook and a barrel. Typically, the head is located at the end of the J-hook opposite the barrel, while the vibratory means may be mounted in the head or anywhere along the length of the J-shaped tubular rod. The vibratory means induces vibrations in one or more portions of the J-shaped tubular rod, generally including the head. The vibrations massage surfaces in contact with the invention. Because the invention is generally J-shaped, a user may reach his or her own back with the head of the J-shaped massager in order to give himself a back massage. The invention may include a variety of tips having different sizes, materials, and shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Harold A. Luettgen, Gary D. Golichowski
  • Patent number: 6332873
    Abstract: A massaging apparatus including a head unit, a pair of housings and a pair of arms. The head unit is configured to massage a body of a user. The pair of housings are connected to opposite sides of the head unit respectively and extend in opposite directions from the head unit. The pair of arms are configured to be held by the user and provided to the pair of housings respectively. The pair of arms are flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
    Inventors: Haruhiko Naruse, Koichi Hashimoto
  • Patent number: 6261251
    Abstract: A personal massage device that allows a person to apply a vibrating massage to his own back. The unique shape of the device allows the operator to hold it comfortably with one or both hands, while pressing the vibrating head of the device against his back. The device has a modified “J” shape, containing a straight main handle, a curved extension with a vibrator device located at the end, and a straight supplementary handle attached to the main handle at a right angle. A conveniently placed switch in the supplementary handle allows the operator to turn the vibrating device on or off while it is being held in its operating position. Interchangeable massage heads can be employed to vary the type of massage available from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Inventor: Andrew P. Meyers
  • Patent number: 6039679
    Abstract: An exercising dumbbell comprising a tubular body with attached "U" shaped handle for use with two hands. The body contains a D.C. motor which is geared to a stationary central shaft and which may rotate around the shaft to generate strong vibrations. Batteries are contained within the handle and motor speed is varied from zero to maximum by pressure activated switches under each hand. Function switches on the body reverse motor direction, permit one-hand, both-hand or hands-free operation, provide music through an included speaker, and generate an exhilarating train of pulses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Inventor: Simon S. C. Yu
  • Patent number: 5997489
    Abstract: A massager comprises a handle, a roller rotatably supported at one end of the handle and having a peripheral surface adopted to contact a human body, and a vibration generating unit for giving a vibration to the roller. A head for incorporating the vibration generating unit therein is formed at the end of the handle. The roller is disposed on an outer surface of the head to which the vibration is applied. The present massager can selectively provide a vibration massage of applying a vibration to a skin through the roller rolled along the skin, and a vibration massage of applying a vibration to a skin through a peripheral portion of the head pressed against the skin. As a result, it is possible to provide an adequate vibration massage in accordance with the circumstances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hironori Iwamoto, Sanai Fukui, Haruhiko Naruse, Keiji Hata, Maki Hirakawa, Mikio Ito
  • Patent number: 5336159
    Abstract: An infrared massager includes two massaging devices respectively locked in two receiving chambers on a casing by lock hoods, which include each a plurality of silicon rubber massage elements on a vibrating plate reciprocated by a motor through a cam. Two infrared devices are respectively received in the receiving chambers and are attached to the vibrating plate of each massaging device. The infrared devices include a plurality of infrared light emitting elements controlled to emit infrared light through the silicon rubber massage elements for heating the muscles as the muscles are massaged by the massaging devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Inventor: Tzu-Keng Cheng
  • Patent number: 5027799
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1991
    Assignee: Lincoln Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Laico, Joseph L. Molino