US3196867A
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Body massaging and scrubbing appliance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-25
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1983-03-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter J Perry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:32
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K7/00; A47K7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
IN A APPLIANCE FOR MASSAGING THE BODY OF A PERSON; A BRACKETY; AT LEAST THREE CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID BRACKET WITH EACH BRUSH BEING ADJACENT TO THE SUCCEEDING BRUSH AND THEIR AXES BEING PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER AND DISPOSED SO THAT THE CYLINDRICAL SURFACES OF SAID SEVERAL BRUSHES CAN SIMULTANEOYSLY ENGAGE THE BACK OF THE TORSO OF A HUMAN BODY; A SOURCE OF POWER; AND TRANSMISSION MEANS CONNECTED TO TRANSMIT THE POWER FROM SAID SOURCE FOR ROTATING SAID BRUSHES IN UNISON WITH EACH BRUSH BEING ROTATED ABOUT ITS AXIS IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF THE BRUSHES ADJACENT TO IT; WHEREBY THE CYLINDRICAL SURFACES OF TWO OF SAID BRUSHES IN CONTACT WITH THE BACK OF THE PERSON ARE MOVING AWAY FROM EACH OTHER IN ALTERNATE ELONGATED AREAS TO TEND TO SPREAD THE SKIN, WHILE IN THE OTHER ALTERNATE ELONGATED AREAS THE CYLINDRICAL SURFACES OF TWO BRUSHES IN CONTACT WITH THE BACK OF THE PERSON ARE MOVING TOWARD EACH OTHER TO TEND TO DRAW THE SKIN TOGETHER FOR PRODUCING A PLEASANT AND RELAXING SENSATION TO THE PERSON USING THE APPLIANCE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |