US3580246A
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Motor operated vibrator having solar type motion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-22
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1988-11-22
Abstract
Abstract Motor driven apparatus, for inducing vibratory action into a person''s body, comprised of a housing having a shaft rotatably journaled therein by spaced apart bearing means. Spaced apart eccentric weights placed near each bearing means and rigidly affixed to the shaft induces a circular vibratory motion in the extremities of the housing while the center of the housing remains relatively quiescent. A motor located apart from the housing rotatably drives the shaft by means of a flexible coupling member.
Inventors
- 👤 Dave O Foreman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0254; A61H23/0263; A61H2023/0281
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An apparatus for inducing vibratory action into an area of a person''s body comprising; a motor, a shaft, spaced-apart journal means, an enclosure, a first and second eccentric weight; means connecting said motor to said shaft to thereby impart rotational motion into said shaft; said shaft being mounted within said enclosure by said journal means; means affixing said first and second eccentric weights to said shaft, said first and second weights being spaced apart from each other with each said eccentric weight being located a spaced-apart distance along said shaft and between said journals; said enclosure being in the form of a resilient elongated housing having said shaft axially aligned therewith; and closure means at a terminal end of said enclosure for mounting said journal to said housing.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
128 words
An apparatus for inducing vibratory action into an area of a person''s body comprising; a motor, a shaft, spaced-apart journal means, an enclosure, a first and second eccentric weight; means connecting said motor to said shaft to thereby impart rotational motion into said shaft; said shaft being mounted within said enclosure by said journal means; means affixing said first and second eccentric weights to said shaft, said first and second weights being spaced apart from each other with each said eccentric weight being located a spaced-apart distance along said shaft and between said journals; said enclosure being in the form of a resilient elongated housing having said shaft axially aligned therewith; and closure means at a terminal end of said enclosure for mounting said journal to said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said closure means for mounting said journal includes resilient plugs within which said journal is located.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said motor spaced apart from said enclosure with said shaft being connected to said motor by a flexible cable located within a protective housing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |