Abstract: A personal care appliance includes a housing, a drive assembly provided in the housing, and a workpiece member. The drive assembly includes a stator and an armature adjacent the stator, wherein the stator, when energized, is structured to cause the armature to oscillate back and forth. The personal care appliance further includes a mounting assembly having a pivot arm having a shaft member and first and second mounting members. The workpiece member is coupled to the first end portion of the shaft member such that oscillation of the armature causes the workpiece member to oscillate relative to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a skin treatment device for professional and private use. In particular the present invention concerns a skin treatment device comprising a drive unit and an attachment, the drive unit comprising an output element and a rotary support element rotating about an axis of rotation, the rotary support element comprising protrusions, the attachment comprising a skin treatment element and a chassis for the skin treatment element, the chassis comprising a multitude of recesses to cooperate with the protrusions of the rotary support element of the drive unit, wherein the chassis can be supported by the rotary support element and wherein the protrusions can be brought into an engagement position with the recesses, while the chassis is supported by the rotary support element, and the protrusions can be brought into a disengagement position with the recesses, while the chassis is supported by the rotary support element.

Abstract: A remote-controllable wearable massager for couples including a first arm, a second arm, and a connecting member coupling the first arm to the second arm provides massaging motion for a user and can be used by the user during sexual intercourse with a partner. During operation, the first arm of the massager is inserted into the user's vagina and the second arm rests on the region near the user's clitoris. The connecting member is configurable such that the user can flexibly adjust the distance between the first arm and the second arm of the massager to allow for insertion of the first arm into a vagina, and rigid enough to forcibly compress the first arm towards the second arm, allowing the massager to be worn as a clip. During operation, the distal end of the first arm rotates about the intersection between the first arm and the connecting member.

Abstract: The brush includes a plurality of bristles arranged in one or more tufts. The bristles of each tuft have different bristle heights. The bristles 24 can be configured and arranged as bristle pairs, each bristle pair formed by a single filament asymmetrically anchored to a brush head. The brush is suitable for use with a personal care appliance. In one suitable use, the brush can be rotated or oscillated over a patient's skin and/or hair by the personal care appliance in order for the bristles of the tufts to clean, massage, exfoliate, apply shaving cream or gel, etc., a subject's skin or to apply shaving cream or gel.

Abstract: A massaging device provided with an operating unit comprising a respective massaging unit designed so as to exert, in use, an action similar to a finger pressure; a coupling unit being provided in order to maintain the operating unit stably into contact with a rear muscular region of a user, positioned between respective scapular regions.

Abstract: A massager has a base and a shaft mounted horizontally on the base. The shaft is rotated by a motor at a slow speed. The shaft has a plurality of spaced apart cams affixed to it. Elongate spring fingers are each affixed at one end to the base. Each finger has an intermediate portion that springably engages one of cams. A free end of the finger moves up and down as the cam rotates. The free end is provided with a projection that is suited to engage a body part. The projection is periodically pressed against the body as the cam rotates. The cams are mounted on the shaft so that they raise and lower the projections as different times. This action causes the projections to each press against the body at different times to emulate massaging fingers.

Abstract: The invention as presently conceived discloses a motion-activated, mechanical apparatus that can be mounted onto a wall to provide the automatic scratching of a house pet, specifically a cat. The new and novel apparatus is configured with four independent mechanisms resembling human fingers, less the thumb, in both appearance and in movement. The fingers would be covered with a latex material to closely approximate the feel of real fingers. The mechanical apparatus would be mounted on a wall structure at an appropriate height to best facilitate the petting and scratching of the owner's particular pet. In operation, the artificial finger-like appendages would have a drive mechanism, electrical motor and be powered by a battery. A motion sensor, such as a close range infrared detector or similar device, would activate the fingers as the pet came into close proximity.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices capable of performing a massage and wash on a scalp or massage on an affected area gently and effectively by a brush section or a treating section thereof. A plurality of projections are integrally formed on a surface of a flexible body plate of brush section, so that the projections are symmetrical with respect to an axis line A and an axis line D of the projection is perpendicular with the surface of the body plate. An edge of the body plate is fixed on a frame. A motor serving as a drive section is activated allowing a reciprocating drive means to repeatedly deform the body plate coupled thereto between an upwardly-deflected curved concave position and a downwardly-deflected curved convex position along the axis line A, thereby allowing each distance among a plurality of the projections to open and close-repeatedly to provide an repetitive action of kneading and pushing/stretching the scalp. Accordingly, the scalp massage and the scalp and hair wash are achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to massages for acupoints in sensitive private parts of male and female private parts. It comprises a cushion shell, knocking and oscillating massagers for acupoints of the private parts, a sponge pad, an arc cover board, a bottom cover of cushion shell, a computer controlling board of integrated circuits and a hand-held switch controller. The knocking and oscillating head for massaging private parts is arranged and mounted at the position of the central line C of the cushion shell. An arc supporting plate for knocking and oscillating massages for private parts on it is installed at the massage head. The distances between each of the knocking massagers can be adjusted within a proper range. The benefits of the invention are its simple structure, good curative effect and convenience in use.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a control system of the reciprocating object comprising a microprocessor (01), a reciprocating mode control circuit (02), a reciprocating travel control circuit (03), a power supply circuit (04) and a motor driving circuit (05), with the microprocessor (01) provided with matrix type on-off signal input-outputs. The reciprocating mode control circuit (02) consists of matrix column branches and matrix row branches, allowing the limited number of the on-off signal ports of the microprocessor (01) to be connected to a plurality of on-off controlling elements thereby realizing a multiple of control modes and diversifying the control modes. The circuit construction according to the present invention is relatively simple, which is helpful to a tidy wiring and layout of the elements and therefore the circuit is easy for manufacturing, assembling, trouble shooting and maintenance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wave generating apparatus for generating waves in for example beds, chairs and the like. The apparatus can be constructed to include a motor and crank assembly connected to a flexible sheet and a stationary inertial member.

Abstract: A massaging device enabling hair wash and massage of a scalp to be readily performed effectively and reliably. The massaging device 1 includes a massaging device main body 2 acting as a drive section and a treating section 3. The treating section 3 includes a base portion 4 made of a flexible material and a plurality of first protrusions 5 protruding in a downward direction that is the direction of intersecting with a surface of the base portion 4. The massaging device main body 2 includes a reciprocating drive means 12. A reciprocating drive means 12 is provided to allow the base portion 4 to defect in an up-and-down direction that intersects with a surface of the base portion 4. Each of the first protrusions 5 includes a communicating slit 25 which allows an interior and an exterior to communicate with each other. A container 26 for a shampoo L is provided inside the base portion 4. The container 26 communicates with the communicating slit 25, and moves in response to the deflection of the base portion 4.

Abstract: A lower-limb massage machine is provided with a stand having an upper stand member disposed on an upper portion of a lower stand member to be placed on a floor surface, and a casing. The casing has a pair of right and left recess portions, on its face side, extending in a front-and-rear direction so that lower limbs are fitted in the recess portions, respectively. The casing is supported rotatably around an axis extending in a right-and-left direction with respect to the upper stand member, a massage mechanism incorporated in the casing for massaging the lower limbs. Also provided is an attitude holding mechanism for holding the casing at an attitude with respect to the upper stand member to which the casing is rotated. Accordingly, the attitude and height of the casing of the lower-limb massage machine can easily adjusted.

Abstract: A massaging device includes a housing, a motor, a cover, and an operation mechanism. The operation mechanism includes a rotation member secured on the rotation shaft of the motor to rotate therewith, and a massaging member pivotally mounted on the rotation member to move therewith. Thus, the massaging surface of the massaging member is rotated about the rotation shaft of the motor in an eccentric manner to move in the normal rotation direction and is rotated about the pivot shaft of the rotation member to move in the reverse rotation direction so as to provide a double massaging effect to the human body, thereby enhancing the massaging effect.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices capable of performing a massage and wash on a scalp or massage on an affected area gently and effectively by a brush section or a treating section thereof. A plurality of projections are integrally formed on a surface of a flexible body plate of brush section, so that the projections are symmetrical with respect to an axis line A and an axis line D of the projection is perpendicular with the surface of the body plate. An edge of the body plate is fixed on a frame. A motor serving as a drive section is activated allowing a reciprocating drive means to repeatedly deform the body plate coupled thereto between an upwardly-deflected curved concave position and a downwardly-deflected curved convex position along the axis line A, thereby allowing each distance among a plurality of the projections to open and close-repeatedly to provide an repetitive action of kneading and pushing/stretching the scalp. Accordingly, the scalp massage and the scalp and hair wash are achieved.

Abstract: A wearable massage apparatus is formed from a main body having a first side. At least one massage head is positioned on the first side of the body. The apparatus further includes an arrangement for securing the main body to a user. A control module is connected to the at least one massage head for controlling movement thereof. The massage head on the first side of the main body is positioned adjacent the user's body and upon being secured thereto by the securing arrangement, the control module is selectively activated thereby causing the at least one massage head to oscillate and massage the user.

Abstract: A massaging apparatus is provided with a treating section having a length longer than a width for massaging a body of the user in a tapping movement. The treating section includes a first treating part and a second treating part which are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the treating section. The apparatus is further provided with a switcher which switches over the position of the second treating part relative to the first treating part in a tapping direction to selectively change from a first state where the first treating part and the second treating part are flush with each other to a second state where the second treating part protrudes relative to the first treating part, and vice versa.

Abstract: An improved massaging device for obtaining a massaging effect similar to an actual finger massage. Multiple finger-like implements provide soft wide area skin contact, and generate a vibratory motion consisting of a pulling massage combined with a lateral side motion. The device comprises means of reciprocally moving rows of massaging implements in opposition while reciprocally moving each row in combined normal and parallel unison. In one embodiment, the lateral opposing motion is combined with the normal pulling motion by means of lifting curved implements through fixed but adjustable spaced narrow openings. The lifting motion is generated from an eccentric mechanism, which when rotatably driven, may also produce the lateral parallel motion. Lateral parallel motion amplitude may be adjusted relative to the pulling motion by choice of eccentric dimensions.

Abstract: A massage device has a platform, a motor assembly, a transmission assembly, a massage arm assembly and two massage disk assemblies. The motor assembly has a motor mounted on the platform. The transmission assembly is driven by the motor and has a transverse axle mounted rotatably on the platform. The massage arm assembly has a shoulder mounted on the platform and two rocker arms rotatably mounted on the shoulder. The massage disk assemblies are mounted on the transverse axle and each has a massage pad. The massage arm and disk assemblies move simultaneously in response to the transmission and provide effective massages to multiple muscle groups of a human body.

Abstract: A massage device has a platform, a motor assembly, a worm gear assembly, a rocker arm assembly and two rotation assemblies. The platform has two shoulder brackets. The motor assembly has a motor mounted on the platform and a worm mounted to the motor. The worm gear assembly is mounted on the platform and has two worm gears engaging with the worm shaft. The rocker arm assembly has two rocker arms. The rocker arms are mounted pivotally on a shoulder. Each rotation post assembly has an eccentric wheel, a spring and a top kneading head. The rocker arm and rotation assemblies provide multiple effective massages to different groups of muscles of a human body to mitigate the ache of the muscles.

Abstract: The invention involves a massage device with moving massage cams. In order to achieve an especially good massaging kneading action of the cams, it is proposed here to provide the massage cams on the ends of oscillating rockers, which are arranged in at least one pair and next to each other, and which can be driven offset in phase from each other.

Abstract: A massage device to be used pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively. The device that includes a housing with a base portion and a handle portion, a drive unit contained in the base portion of the housing; and a massage node operably connected to the drive unit by coupling means such that operation of the drive unit causes the massage node to provide a massage effect.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wave generating apparatus for generating waves in for example beds, chairs and the like. The apparatus can be constructed to include a motor and crank assembly connected to a flexible sheet and a stationary inertial member.

Abstract: The invention is a device used for relaxation and for the relief of stress. The device is placed next to a bed on which the subject lies prone. It may be situated on the floor or on a bed side table. An adjustable vertical support column mounted on a base supports a rotatably mounted motor cooperating with a horizontally oriented sweep arm. The sweep arm is equipped with depending “fingers” that make constant contact with the subject's back when the height of the support column is properly adjusted. Different types of “fingers” can be reversibly attached to the sweep arm. The sweep arm moves in a back and forth motion controlled by the rotating motor. A timer enables the device to be turned off automatically so as not to disturb the relaxation of the subject.

Abstract: The portable massaging apparatus has a pair of driving shafts, 11 and 12, each of which is placed opposite and slant each other so that the distance between center axes of the driving shafts increases along with the distance from the root position to the top position of each driving shaft. A pair of slant shafts, 5 and 6, are extended from the top position of the each driving shaft keeping each angle between the center axis of the slant shaft and the center axis of the driving shaft to an approximately same constant value. A pair of massaging balls, 3 and 4, are attached to the tops of the slant shafts so that each massaging ball rotates freely around the center axis of each slant shaft. A driving mechanism rotates the pair of driving shafts at the same speed in the opposite direction so that each of the slant shafts moves synchronously and mirror symmetrically each other.

Abstract: The invention is a device used for relaxation and for the relief of stress. The device is placed next to a bed on which the subject lies prone. It may be situated on the floor or on a bed side table. An adjustable vertical support column mounted on a base supports a rotatably mounted motor cooperating with a horizontally oriented sweep arm. The sweep arm is equipped with depending “fingers” that make constant contact with the subject's back when the height of the support column is properly adjusted. Different types of “fingers” can be reversibly attached to the sweep arm. The sweep arm moves in a back and forth motion controlled by the rotating motor. A timer enables the device to be turned off automatically so as not to disturb the relaxation of the subject.

Abstract: A compact massage machine is provided. The massage machine comprises a rotation axle, a pair of kneading rollers, a pair of installation mechanisms, and a slide-guide mechanism. The kenading rollers are disposed on the rotation axle in an oblique fashion. The installation mechanisms, disposed on the rotation axle, install the kneading rollers on the rotation axle in a manner that the kneading rollers swing in a circumference direction of the installation mechanisms during the rotation of the rotation axle. The slide-guide mechanism, engaging with the kneading rollers, prevents the kneading rollers from rotating during the rotation of the rotation axle.

Abstract: A device and method of use to assist a subject to relax and for the relief of stress. The device is placed next to a bed where the subject lies prone. It may be situated on the floor or on a bed-side table. A sweep arm is equipped with “fingers” that make constant contact with the subject's back. The sweep arm moves in a back and forth motion controlled by a motor that is rotatably mounted at the top of a height adjustable vertical column. The motor is also equipped with an oscillator that enables the sweep arm to oscillate and another oscillator that moves the sweep arm to a rest position that is parallel to the bed and away from the subject when the device is turned off. The subject can select the desired mode of motion of the sweep arm, i.e., rotation, oscillation, or both at the same time. A timer enables the device to be turned off automatically so as not to disturb the relaxation of the subject.

Abstract: This invention is a body and joints massage device having changeable massage heads to obtain selected stroking, rubbing and/or kneading massaging effects of all body parts including body joints. The body and joints massage device comprises a shaft housing (22) engaging a main rotating shaft (24), the shaft housing being formed suitable to grip by a user and may be engaged with different types of massage heads. One type includes actively rotating and actively self-rotating massage elements (40) each equipped with passively rotating rollers for body stroking and rubbing massage effects. Another type includes actively rotating, flexible and/or extended massage elements (74) each of which also performs an active or passive reciprocal linear or arc movement for body and/or joints massage effect. Yet another type includes actively rotating extended massage elements (176), in which each also performs an active or passive reciprocal arc movement for body and joints massage.

Abstract: A massage device has first and second massage members. The first massage member performs a circulating motion including (i) a massage zone where the member approaches the second massage member in a locus which swells in an outward direction as seen from a massage arm; and (ii) a release zone where the member separates from the second massage member in a locus which is shorter than the massage zone. The second massage member performs a reciprocal rocking motion in synchronization with the first massage member.

Abstract: A massaging device is so arranged to allow a massaging member thereof to simultaneously perform a vibrating action and a kneading action on the same body part to be massaged, and not to require any increase in the size thereof. The present invention provides a vibrator-type massaging device including a casing and a vibrating plate provided on top of the casing so as to vibrate at a high speed. A massaging member is provided on the vibrating plate and includes a top surface serving as a contact surface for contact with a human body. A kneading means having a pair of kneading balls which swing in the same plane as that of the contact surface of the massaging member is provided inside the casing so as to knead a human body.

Abstract: A telescoping arm comprises a distal end and a proximal end. A head portion is adapted to contact a human back, and is configured to connect to the distal end of the arm. A base is configured to connect to the proximal end of the arm. The base comprises a first drive and a second drive. In one embodiment, the first drive is configured to move the arm in an alternating lateral motion. In another embodiment, the first drive is configured to move the arm in an alternating pivoting motion. The second drive is configured to alternately extend and retract the arm. A single motor may be coupled to both of the first and second drives, or each drive may include a separate motor. The first and second drives are configured to operate simultaneously. A clip is attachable to the base, for removably attaching the base to a stable object. An inverted cradle shaped base extension is also attachable to the base, for resting the back scratcher on a sofa arm.

Abstract: A massaging device driven by a water wheel and having a plurality of fingers spread in concentric rings about an arched cover. The fingers are supported in and actuated by a rotating camming platform including a series of concentric camming surfaces with curved bases and irregularly shaped annular sidewalls. The fingers are reciprocated along their vertical axes to create a wave-like motion relative to the cover. Concurrently, the fingers are actuated to pivot about a central transverse axis defined by pin members located on opposite sides of the fingers. When driven by a water wheel, the device contains a water channel along its base, which channel extends to a water chamber containing the water wheel. The wheel is turned by water flow through the chamber thereby rotating the camming platform to which it is coupled by way of gears.

Abstract: A therapeutic arrangement for treating paravertebrae has a bed and a therapeutic device positioned in an opening formed in the bed. The therapeutic device has four movable cushions arranged at four corners of an H-shaped center frame. The center frame has a transverse member and two lateral pivotal arms connected to the ends of the transverse member, forming an H-shape. Each end of the pivotal arms carries one of the four cushions. The pivotal arms are connected by a coupling arm in one embodiment, each connected to an electro-mechanical moving device in another embodiment, and each connected to a pneumatic spring in yet another embodiment to control the movement of the pivotal arms so that the pads at the opposite ends of the same pivotal arm move in the opposite directions (up and down), enabling one of the pads attached to one of the pivotal arms to move in the same direction as one of the pads attached to the other of the pivotal arms.

Abstract: A massaging device comprises a case; at least one pair of fingers having outer ends and being mounted within and extending from the case to the outer ends; a drive means; and a cam means operably connected to and driven by the drive means for actuating the pair of fingers to transversely reciprocate so that the outer ends move toward and away from one another. In the disclosed embodiments, the fingers are pivotally mounted and the cam means comprises a cam disk with at least one irregular surface.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an implement for the treatment of hair, particularly for the styling and/or drying of hair, which is adapted to be connected with the air exit end of a personal-care appliance through which air flows, in particular of a hair dryer or a hot-air curling brush. The implement is comprised of a main body and at least one active body movable relative to the main body, for example a supporting structure carrying several hair pick-up elements. An electric drive mechanism, in particular an electric motor, is provided on the implement for moving the active body.

Abstract: A massaging device is so arranged to allow a massaging member thereof to simultaneously perform a vibrating action and a kneading action on the same body part to be massaged, and not to require any increase in the size thereof. The present invention provides a vibrator-type massaging device including a casing and a vibrating plate provided on top of the casing so as to vibrate at a high speed. A massaging member is provided on the vibrating plate and includes a top surface serving as a contact surface for contact with a human body. A kneading means having a pair of kneading balls which swing in the same plane as that of the contact surface of the massaging member is provided inside the casing so as to knead a human body.

Abstract: An arrangement for a bed intented to be fitted under the bed floor in order to massage the back of the patient laying in the bed. The arrangement comprises several identical movable plates (11) intended to be accommodated under the bed floor. Each plate (11) connects a rotating shaft (111) which is then connects to a power sources. A driving motor (15) is connected to a common computer control system which, during a time-limited work cycle, intermittently control the motor to start or to stop.

Abstract: An automatic back brushing massager has three brushes fixed on three planet gears. The three plant gears are positioned between a sun gear and an epicyclic gear and engage the sun and epicyclic gear in order to rotate synchroneously. The epicyclic gear also has a worm gear on an outer circumferential edge to engage a worm driven by a motor via a pair of bevel gears. The three brushes are then doubly rotated by said motor for brushing and massaging a person's back at the same time. This brushing and massaging is aided by the elasticity of coil springs set between brushes and the planet gears.