US3205887A
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Apparatus for producing massage
Assignee: THERA-FLEX Corp TOWN OF HARLAN IND A CORP OF IND
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Filing: 1963-01-15
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1983-01-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith V Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H15/00; A61H15/0078; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0119; A61H2201/0138; A61H2201/0142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
IN A MASSAGE-PRODUCING APPARATUS: A RECLINING SURFACE HAVING WEIGHT SUPPORTING MEMBERS, ACTUATOR MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN ARCUATE MOVEMENT TO SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS; A HYDRAULIC MOTOR INCLUDING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID WEIGHT SUPPORTING MEMBERS TO PROVIDE A PUMPING ACTION; A LIFT PISTON RESPONSIVE TO SAID PUMPING ACTION AND ADAPTED TO RAISE ONE END OF SAID RECLINING SURFACE TO A DESIRED ANGULARITY; MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING THE OPERATIVELY CONNECTABLE MEANS BETWEEN THE WEIGHT MOVABLE MEMBER AND SAID HYDRAULIC MOTOR; AND MEANS FOR DISENGAGING SAID OPERATIVE CONNECTION AT A PREDETERMINED UPPER LIMIT OF ANGULARITY EFFECTED BY SAID LIFT PISTON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN A MASSAGE-PRODUCING APPARATUS: A RECLINING SURFACE HAVING WEIGHT SUPPORTING MEMBERS, ACTUATOR MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN ARCUATE MOVEMENT TO SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS; A HYDRAULIC MOTOR INCLUDING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID WEIGHT SUPPORTING MEMBERS TO PROVIDE A PUMPING ACTION; A LIFT PISTON RESPONSIVE TO SAID PUMPING ACTION AND ADAPTED TO RAISE ONE END OF SAID RECLINING SURFACE TO A DESIRED ANGULARITY; MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING THE OPERATIVELY CONNECTABLE MEANS BETWEEN THE WEIGHT MOVABLE MEMBER AND SAID HYDRAULIC MOTOR; AND MEANS FOR DISENGAGING SAID OPERATIVE CONNECTION AT A PREDETERMINED UPPER LIMIT OF ANGULARITY EFFECTED BY SAID LIFT PISTON.
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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) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |