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Contour aid cushion vibrator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-29
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A contoured cushion incorporating a vibrator mechanism so to exercise the muscles of a person while reclined thereupon. The cushion is formed in two parts hinged together. The top of the cushion is contoured to fit the human body.
Inventors
- 👤 Shephard D Roberts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0254; A61H23/0263; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0119; A61H2201/0138; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1602; A61H2201/1645; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
In a contour and cushion vibrator the combination of a cushion comprised of a pair of cushion members pivotally connected together by hinges, said members having upon their upper side a contour which in combination comprises a contour of a person''s body reclined thereupon, and said cushion having selfcontained means so to massage a person''s body while so reclined.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
In a contour and cushion vibrator the combination of a cushion comprised of a pair of cushion members pivotally connected together by hinges, said members having upon their upper side a contour which in combination comprises a contour of a person''s body reclined thereupon, and said cushion having selfcontained means so to massage a person''s body while so reclined.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
90 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means comprises a horizontal opening in a side of said cushion, a removable case in said opening, said case containing a motor, dry cell batteries and switch in electric circuit, said case having a removable end cap having an end wall flush with said side of said cushion, said end cap end wall having a projecting switch button, and said motor driving a crank on a motor shaft thereof, said crank driving a weight reciprocally vertically slidable between stationary parts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein said weight has a central chamber containing a quantity of liquid mercury for providing extra hammering force on the upper and lower end walls of said chamber.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |