US3613673A
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Vibrating therapeutic cushion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-10
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Granted: 1971-10-19
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Expires: 1989-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A vibrating therapeutic cushion having vibrating means therein connected within a frame of the cushion by resilient tension members. The vibrating unit supported by the tension member includes a resilient base pad to which is secured a vibrating motor. Soft resilient padding is disposed between the motor and the base pad. The vibrating unit is applied independently of the upholstery springs an by its structure produces a substantially uniform vibration throughout the entire cushion.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph E La Hue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0254; A61H23/0263; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0119; A61H2201/0138; A61H2201/0142; A61H2201/0149; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/08; A61H2205/081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A massage cushion comprising a. a hollow frame, b. resilient support means secured across said frame to provide cushioned support for a person engaged with the cushion, c. flexible base means supported by said resilient support means but being disconnected therefrom, d. resilient tension members secured to said base means and to said frame to hold the said base means in the frame in said supported relation by said resilient support means, e. and a vibrating motor secured to said flexible base means arranged to transmit vibrations to said resilient support means by said supported but disconnected relation therewith. 2. The massage cushion of claim 1 wherein a. said resilient means comprises springs having elongated spring elements secured to said frame in parallel spaced relation, b. said motor being disposed between a pair of adjacent spring elements out of engagement therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
34 words
The massage cushion of claim 1 including a. second resilient means between said base means and said motor, b. and fastening means securing said base means, said second resilient means, and said motor together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The massage cushion on of claim 1 wherein said resilient tension members are secured at one end to said frame and to their other end to said fastening means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The massage cushion of claim 1 including auxiliary mounting means on said base means for said motor arranged for changing the mounted position of said motor on said base means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The massage cushion of claim 1 wherein a. said flexible base means is smaller than said hollow frame, b. said massage including second resilient means comprising a cushion layer extending the full area of the frame and disposed between said base means and said motor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
98 words
The massage cushion of claim 1 wherein a. said resilient support means includes springs, b. said massage cushion including second resilient means between said flexible base means and said resilient support means, c. third resilient means disposed adjacent to said flexible base means on the side opposite from said second resilient means, d. fastening means securing said base means, said second resilient means, and said motor together, e. said springs comprising elongated spring elements securEd to said frame in parallel spaced relation, f. said motor being disposed between a pair of adjacent spring elements out of engagement therewith.
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) | 1974-10-18 | 1975-04-19 | 1975-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-18 | 1979-04-19 | 1979-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-18 | 1983-04-19 | 1983-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |