Abstract: A sexual stimulation device for a female user is provided. The stimulation device includes a first pad with a first width dimension configured for placement against a pubic area of the user and a second pad with a second width dimension configured for placement inside a vagina of the user without significant obstruction. The stimulation device also includes a first vibrating motor placed into the first pad. The stimulation device further includes a connecting member with a third width dimension for connecting the first pad and the second pad and configured to maintain a bending angle between the first pad and the second pad set by the user. The first width dimension, the second width dimension, and the third width dimension are substantially similar. The first pad moves driven by the first vibrating motor.

Abstract: A system and method for rejuvenating skin through ablation using a handheld device (200) having a removable treatment component (213) with an abrasive material on one surface of the component which surface is on a portion of the treatment component (213) configured to conform to a skin surface. The system further includes application of other elements to facilitate skin recovery and rejuvenation processes.

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.

Abstract: A handheld massage device includes an actuator mechanism and a massage unit received in an outer housing. The actuator includes a motor, a bearing and a tilting piece having a first shaft coupled with the motor and a second shaft fitted into the bearing. The crank-shaped first and second shafts do not lie on a straight line. The massage unit has a base plate and massage elements mounted on the base plate. The massage elements protrude from one end of the outer housing. The bearing is fitted in the base plate. Because the first and second shafts form an angle therebetween, the base plate is tilted and swings like a conical pendulum. Therefore, the massage elements on the base plate move back and forth along a direction of an axle of the motor, thereby providing kneading and percussion massages on the user's body.

Abstract: The motor includes a rigid anchor member which is fixedly mounted to the applicator housing, an electromagnetic stator member and an armature. The armature includes a permanent magnet assembly and two leaf springs which connect the anchor member and the armature, the leaf springs being positioned at right angles to each other. The ratio of the lengths of the spring members is within the range of 0.75:1 to 0.95:1. A driving assembly produces an alternating current drive signal to the stator member which moves the armature and a skin contact member attached thereto in a reciprocating motion which includes a first component perpendicular to the skin, a second component parallel to the skin and a third arcuate component.

Abstract: A hand held tool 10 has a handle 14, a contact member 16, and an electric motor 12. The contact member has a contact surface portion 17 lying in a first plane. The motor 12 has a stator 23 and an armature 19. The armature 19 is able to move with non-rotary translational motion relative to the stator 23 in a second plane which is parallel to the first plane. One of the stator 23 and the armature 19 is attached to the handle 14, while the other is attached to the contact member 16. Relative motion of the stator 23 and armature 19 imparts relative motion between the handle 14 and the contact member 16. A resilient coupling 18 is coupled between the handle 14 and the contact member 16 and applies a bias against the relative motion between the handle 14 and contact member 16.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for simultaneously applying a compressive and a reciprocating force to underlying adipose cells from a location external to a patient's skin to rupture or otherwise remove the adipose cells within a subcutaneous tissue region. The adipose cells are ruptured through the mechanical application of compression and shearing forces. The patient's body then re-absorbs and expels the ruptured cells. This eliminates the need for invasive liposuction and the trauma associated with invasive liposuction. Various mechanical devices may be employed to impart the compressive and shearing forces.

Abstract: An ultrasonic tool is disclosed with a handpiece (300, 500, 806) containing coils (304A-304D; 504A-504D; 804A-804B) that produce an electromagnetic field that vibrates a magnetic rod (102, 702A, 702B, 820) of a moveable pin transducer (MPT) 100 disposed within the handpiece. Ultrasonic vibrations are produced when the coils are selectively powered by an ultrasonic signal generator, which can include a stepper motor control apparatus (1300, 1400). A tip 106 can be removably attached to an MPT 100. A channel (708A, 708B) in the magnetic rod (700A, 700B) can allow fluidic communication with a handpiece fluid supply channel (310, 510). A method of vibrating a tool can include controllably energizing at least one electromagnetic coil contained within a handpiece to vibrate a magnetic rod and an attached tip. The method can include varying the energy to at least one of the electromagnetic coils with a stepper motor control apparatus.

Abstract: A massager (12) includes an inductively chargeable battery (48), avoiding the need to deal with batteries and cords while providing a pleasant exothermic warmth. Different embodiments of sealing and skinning (13) make the massager (12) hygienically safe and fluid- and water-resistant. Sophisticated controls (50) provide the massager with the ability to respond to direct-mounted user controls (20, 22), wireless communication controls such as remote controls (30) and a plethora of other protocol-compatible devices, systems and media. A mating base (14) supports the massager (12) for inductive charging in a stable, aesthetically pleasant and safe relationship.

Abstract: A massager (12) includes an inductively chargeable battery (48), avoiding the need to deal with batteries and cords while providing a pleasant exothermic warmth. Different embodiments of sealing and skinning (13) make the massager (12) hygienically safe and fluid- and water-resistant. Sophisticated controls (50) provide the massager with the ability to respond to direct-mounted user controls (20, 22), wireless communication controls such as remote controls (30) and a plethora of other protocol-compatible devices, systems and media. A mating base (14) supports the massager (12) for inductive charging in a stable, aesthetically pleasant and safe relationship.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for non-invasively assessing physiological hard of soft tissue of human and other species are described. In a preferred embodiment, tissue is vibrationally stimulated in vivo through a frequency spectrum. The tissue reacts against the stimulus and the reaction is preferably measured and recorded. Based on analytical algorithms or comparisons with previously taken measurements, changes within the tissue can be detected and used for diagnostic purposes. Further embodiments describe the usage of the device and methods for in vivo intra-operative and post-operative implant evaluations and as a therapeutic tool.

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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Disclosed is a skin care appliance capable of realizing various skin care modes using an oscillator vibrating up and down in the way of a magnetic coil, conducting the galvanic massage and the iontophoresis massage based on the oscillator, and making the magnetic-color-sound therapy. The skin care appliance includes a case with a predetermined shape, and a vibration unit installed within the case and having an oscillator. The oscillator oscillates in the way of a magnetic coil upon receipt of the power from a power supply unit. An outer electrode is charged to a polarity opposite to the polarity of the oscillator, and placed at the case. A switch unit is provided at the case. A control unit controls the vibration unit in accordance with the signals from the switch unit.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A supersonic beauty treatment device capable of effecting a beauty treatment for the skin and of slimming a selected portion of the body. A face beauty treatment head and body beauty treatment head are prepared, and either one is selectivley attached to the casing of the device. The casing has a tepped receptacle made on its front. Each head has a plug projecting from its base. The plug has threads fromed on its outer circumference. Thus, the head can be attached to the casing by screwing the plug in the receptacle, and two sets of switch contacts are formed on both sides of the center of the insulating bottoem of the receptacle. The electrically conductive inner circumference wall of the receptacle is grounded. The plug has a contact formed at its center, corresponding to the center contact of the receptacle.

Abstract: A massage device is composed of an elongated main body in the form of a sheet of flexible plastic material. The main body is configured with a plurality of flexible elongated strips extending from one end of the elongated body in cantilever fashion and juxtaposed spaced apart at their free ends to give the appearance of a hand with fingers splayed. The elongated strips define substantial contact areas, and an additional substantial contact area is defined at the other end of the main body. A vibration motor is fixed to the main body, which when operated imparts vibrations to the substantial contact areas via the main body to enable the device to perform a massage that simulates a hand massage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a skin care appliance capable of realizing various skin care modes using an oscillator vibrating up and down in the way of a magnetic coil, conducting the galvanic massage and the iontophoresis massage based on the oscillator, and making the magnetic-color-sound therapy. The skin care appliance includes a case with a predetermined shape, and a vibration unit installed within the case and having an oscillator. The oscillator oscillates in the way of a magnetic coil upon receipt of the power from a power supply unit. An outer electrode is charged to a polarity opposite to the polarity of the oscillator, and placed at the case. A switch unit is provided at the case. A control unit controls the vibration unit in accordance with the signals from the switch unit.

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.

Abstract: A multi-functional massage device has an accommodating body, an actuating element located above the accommodating body, and a casing. A vibration motor is arranged in the accommodating body. A conductive column electrically connected to one electrode of the vibration motor is formed on a top of the accommodating body. The actuating element has a collar, a cap, a ring, and a conductive spring. One open end of the collar receives the cap. A ring is formed at a lower portion of the actuating element. A conductive spring is mounted between the column and the ring. The casing receives the accommodating body, the ring, the conductive spring, and a battery that is electrically connected to another electrode of the motor. The protrusion, the top of the conductive spring, and the conductive column are aligned with one another. The battery is further electrically connected to the casing.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A sex aid system modified to be self lubricating, and including a hollow chamber for carrying lubricating fluid; and a mechanism for connecting the hollow chamber to the sex aid. The sex aid includes a surface portion intended to contact the external or internal surfaces of users or a user; and one or more hole at the surface portion in fluid contact with the connecting mechanism. In use, any lubricating fluid contained in the hollow chamber may traverse through the connecting mechanism and thence through the one or more hole to the surface portion of the sex aid to thereby render the sex aid self lubricating.

Abstract: A massager with an improved interface preferably including a housing with a massage actuator positioned within the housing. The massage actuator is positioned in the housing so that the massaging head which is attached to the housing may receive the massaging impulses created by the massage actuator. The massaging head preferably has a portion of the head covered by a gel covering which is flexible to conform to the various contours of a user's body while at the same time effectively transmitting the massaging impulse to the users. The massaging head may have portions which are not covered by the gel bed to further increase the versatility of the massager so that should the user wish to focus the massaging impulse to a specific area it may be done at the users convenience. It is envisioned that the improved interface may be used on portable handheld massagers, foot massagers, and various computer and/or keyboard wrist rests and mouse pad rests.

Abstract: A therapeutic massage assisting apparatus for treating a muscle hardening in an easy and painless manner is provided. The therapeutic massage assisting apparatus (1) comprises a massage fitting (2) and a vibrator (3). The massage fitting 2 comprises a columnar member (2b) whose tip potion (2c) is to come into contact with the skin of a patient.

Abstract: A chiropractic adjustor apparatus includes a housing having a central interior cavity and a pair of opposite end portions oriented substantially the reverse of one another and extending in opposite directions from the interior cavity and having passages adapted to enhance heat dissipation from the housing, an electromagnetic drive mechanism mounted in the interior cavity of the housing, a force-transmitting shaft extending through the drive mechanism and opposite end portions of the housing and reciprocally supported by the opposite end portions of the housing in a substantially symmetrical relationship to the drive mechanism, an arrangement for actuating the drive mechanism to cause repetitive reciprocal vibratory movement of the shaft along a longitudinal axis thereof and relative to the housing, and a handle attached to the housing for gripping the apparatus.

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.

Abstract: Sonic energy is applied to parts of the human body by a device having an applicator end at which a predetermined amplitude under applied loads is generated. A predetermined acoustic pressure is produced at the applicator end as well as a predetermined shear stress. The applicator is slanted at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the device and a predetermined mechanical power is produced.

Abstract: A hand held massage device comprising a main body having a top housing and a bottom housing, a vibration source and a vibration surface. The vibration source comprises a bracket having a channel extending longitudinally therethrough, an arm extending axially out from the channel and a motor seated within the channel. The bracket, arm and motor are structured to be retained within an interior chamber formed by the top and bottom housings. The vibration surface comprises a vibration application tool having a first end structured to be removably inserted in a coupling channel on the arm and an opposite second end structured to receive at least one finger thereon and to transmit vibrations to such fingers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel device for spinal column treatment in the form of a pallet and is characterized by a lying surface spring mounted on a stand or frame with at least one oscillation generator to generate a three-dimensional oscillation of the lying surface in all three mutually perpendicular spatial axes.

Abstract: A tissue stimulator includes a body with a motor, a head attached to the body, and an applicator attached to a distal portion of the head. The head has a vibrating mechanism which, in conjunction with the motor, vibrates the distal portion at a sonic frequency. The applicator has a contact surface with a surface area. The surface area is relatively large so as to impart to tissue a substantial portion of the vibration of the distal portion. The tissue stimulator is particularly useful for massaging gingiva.

Abstract: A new skin vibrator converts simple or complex electrical waveforms into simple or complex mechanical waveforms or vibrations that are applied to the skin and underlying tissues for therapy or pleasure. The complex waveforms may be completely random in response to the output of a random electrical noise generator, or non-random but complex in response to music or speech. In effect, random acoustic vibrations or speech or musical vibrations are induced in the skin and underlying tissues. The vibrator comprises an oblong hollow body having a solenoidal motor mounted inside. The solenoid is partially damped at both extremes of its stroke to buffer the impact within the vibrator and thereby soften the vibration. Wires extend from the vibrator for connection with a signal generator, audio amplifier or other source of the electrical waveforms.

Abstract: A holder for a wiring implement, such as a ball-point cartridge, eating implements, such as a fork, a knife or like implement. The holder is arranged for holding the implement (12) and comprises means (5, 6, 8, 9) for vibrating the housing (1) with a frequency in the order of 50 to 100 Hz and an amplitude of the force causing the vibration in the order of 0.3 to 2.5 Newton. Preferably, the frequency and amplitude are adjustable. The vibrating holder enables greatly improved motor control of the implement in question for many patients.

Abstract: An ultrasonic wave applying apparatus which is safe and convenient for use. The apparatus includes an hand-held applicator having a vibration element which is, in use, contact with a skin of a user to apply ultrasonic waves to the skin, a power source providing a DC voltage, an oscillator circuit which is energized by the DC voltage from the power source to generate an oscillating output for driving the vibration element, and a load detecting circuit which monitors whether the vibration element is loaded such as by contact with the skin and provides a load detection signal when the vibration element is so loaded. In addition, a motion detecting circuit is provided to monitor whether the vibration element is moving and give a motion detection signal when the vibration element is so moving.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for imparting the bodily sensation of acoustic vibrations. An electric signal of a player 203 is branched and supplied to speakers 201 and 202 or an earphone 210 and to an electric machine vibration converter 100. The sound from the speakers 201 and 202 or the earphone 210 and the vibration of the electric machine vibration converter 100 are applied audibly to the human body 100 and sensibly as the bodily sensation to the human body, respectively. When in use, a convex curved surface of an extension 101 provided on the electric machine vibration converter 100 is pinched so as to be strongly pushed between the fingertip 301 of the thumb and the forefinger. Since the vibration is transmitted to the fingertip, it is possible to realize the most effective impartment of the bodily sensation.

Abstract: A hand-held massager includes an elongated handle, a contoured first massaging member or massaging head resiliently coupled to the handle, and at least one other massaging member or node mounted on the massaging head for providing an intense localized massage. The hand-held massager further includes a plurality of vibration inducing elements. A first vibration inducing element includes a main motor housed substantially within the handle is linked to a drive shaft extending from the motor into the massaging head. A massaging head eccentric cam is connected to the drive shaft within the massaging head for generally vibrating the massaging head and node relative to the handle upon rotation of the drive shaft. A second vibration inducing element includes a second motor or submotor linked to an output shaft. A second eccentric cam located substantially within the node extends from the output shaft for primarily vibrating the node upon rotation of the drive shaft.

Abstract: A vibrator comprising an engagement face (11) which is adapted to engage a part of a body, and which is driven by an electric motor (18). The vibrator moreover comprises a housing (1) comprising a shaft (9) connected with the motor, and the vibrator has a frequency regulating device and an amplitude regulating device (2) for regulating the frequency and the amplitude, respectively, of the upward and downward movement of the engagement face. The vibrator is characterized in that the amplitude regulating device (2) comprises an inclined shaft (15) in extension of the shaft (9) connected with the motor, said inclined shaft being slidably mounted in a conversion element (14) having a through hole.

Abstract: A pet therapeutic glove for use with or without a power-operated massager is disclosed for grooming and/or massaging a pet. The glove may be used with a power-operated massager which is inserted into a pocket on the back side of the glove. The glove has openings for fingers and thumb to contact the animal and a palm side with bristles for collecting hair and/or further facilitating massaging and/or grooming the animal.

Abstract: A baby burper apparatus aids in the release of stomach gas in a baby and includes a housing having one side having a generally arcuate surface shaped to fit onto a portion of a baby's body, which portion is padded. The housing can have a cloth covering and a hand support strap for holding a person's hand. A vibrating mechanism is mounted in the housing to vibrate the arcuate side of the housing and an electric switch allows the apparatus to be turned on and off with the same hand supporting the apparatus. The method includes selecting a baby burping apparatus as above and placing the arcuate side thereof onto a baby's body adjacent the baby's stomach area and then actuating the apparatus to vibrate or jiggle the area adjacent the baby's stomach to force eructation or release of gas from the baby's stomach. A cloth cover can be moved and cleaned or replaced.

Abstract: A fingertip massager transmits a pulsating action through the fingertips of the user to an area being massaged. Vibrating pulsators are attached to the user's fingers for vibrating same. A controller attached to the user's wrist controls the vibration of the vibrating pulsators, including the vibration rate. Flexible connection tubes connect the controller and the vibrating pulsators. The pulsating circuit includes variable square wave circuitry for producing dual alternating voltage outputs and pulsating circuitry for producing a vibrating motion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a beauty unit for applying an absorbing action and a pressing action to the skin. The beauty unit comprises an electromagnet excited by a commercial power supply, an air pump having an absorbing opening portion for guiding negative pressure air and a discharge opening portion for guiding a pressing opening portion, operating members associated with the exciting action of the electromagnet to apply amplitude motion to diaphragms of the air pump, a control circuit for controlling the exciting action of the electromagnet, a main body having an inserting opening portion connected to the absorbing opening portion and the discharge opening portion, respectively, and a manipulating member comprised of a flexible introducing tube provided at one end with a rear connector capable of being inserted into the inserting opening portion and at the other end with a skin contact appliance.