US3623481A
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Gum massage implement and method of finger massaging gums
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-30
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1990-07-30
Abstract
Abstract Gum massage implement comprising a portable self-contained vibration-generating member, in combination with a single finger engaging retainer connected with said member for retaining such implement in positive constant finger engaging disposition on a single finger of the user rearwardly of the tip of the finger to transmit vibrations from such member to the finger for single finger vibration massage of the gums; and concomitant method of finger massaging gums by transmitting low amplitude highfrequency vibrations from a portable self-contained vibrationgenerating external source to a single massaging finger of the user rearwardly of the tip of the finger and placing the resulting vibrating finger in direct contact with a portion of the gums to massage such portion by imparting in turn the force of such vibrations thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 William S Curran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0254; A61H23/0263
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
Gum massage implement which comprises a portable selfcontained vibration-generating member in combination with a selectively shaped single finger engaging retainer operatively connected with said member for retaining such implement in positive constant finger engaging disposition on a single finger of the user rearwardly of the tip of the finger to transmit vibrations from said member to the finger for single finger vibration massage of the gums.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
Gum massage implement which comprises a portable selfcontained vibration-generating member in combination with a selectively shaped single finger engaging retainer operatively connected with said member for retaining such implement in positive constant finger engaging disposition on a single finger of the user rearwardly of the tip of the finger to transmit vibrations from said member to the finger for single finger vibration massage of the gums.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
Implement according to claim 1 wherein the vibration-generating member is an elongate member having an electrically energizable vibration-generating source disposed for generating vibrations transverse to the longitudinal axis of the elongate member and transverse to the corresponding longitudinal axis of the finger.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
Implement according to claim 2 wherein the vibration-generating source is disposed on said member at a longitudinal position substantially adjacent to the position of operative connection of the finger engaging retainer with said member for transmitting vibrations to the finger directly at the finger engaging retainer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Implement according to claim 3 wherein the vibration-generating source is a dry cell operatable electric vibrator motor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
Implement according to claim 4 wherein the vibrator motor contains a motor shaft having an eccentric fly weight thereon rotatable with the motor shaft to produce low-amplitude high-frequency vibrations, and the eccentric fly weight is positioned on the motor shaft at a longitudinal point substantially coincident to the position of operative connection of the finger engaging retainer with said member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
Implement according to claim 1 wherein the finger engaging retainer and said member are integral.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
Implement according to claim 1 wherein the finger engaging retainer includes a selectively sized single finger engaging band operatively connected with said member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
Implement according to claim 7 wherein the band is in the form of a closed finger engaging loop.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
Implement according to claim 7 wherein the band is in the form of a pair of separate selectively adjustably interconnectable subbands for forming a composite closed finger engaging loop upon interconnecting such subbands.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
Implement according to claim 7 wherein the band is in the form of a resilient tension element of limited elastic deformability.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
Implement according to claim 1 wherein the finger engaging retainer includes a selectively sized pair of lateral single finger engaging wings operatively connected with said member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
100 words
Implement according to claim 1 wherein the vibration-generating member is a manually portable self-contained elongate bipartite tubular vibration generating member having substantially closed tubular ends and containing therewithin a dry cell operatable electrically energizable vibration-generating source and a dry cell-receiving space, the vibration-generating source being disposed for generating vibrations transverse to the longitudinal axis of the elongate member and transverse to the corresponding longitudinal axis of the finger, and wherein the finger engaging retainer includes a tubular member engaging band embracing the girth of said member in a friction fit to connect operatively the finger engaging retainer with said member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
80 words
Implement according to claim 12 wherein the finger engaging retainer includes a tubular member engaging band in the form of a closed tubular member engaging loop embracing the entire circumference of said member in a friction fit, and rigidly interconnected therewith an opposed selectively sized finger engaging band in the form of a closed single finger engaging loop for embracing the entire circumference of the finger of the user rearwardly of the tip of the finger in a friction fit.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
75 words
Implement according to claim 12 wherein the finger engaging retainer includes a tubular member engaging band in the form of a closed tubular member engaging loop embracing the entire circumference of said member in a friction fit, and rigidly interconnected therewith an opposed selectively sized pair of lateral single finger engaging wings for embracing the predominant lateral girth of the finger of the user rearwardly of the tip of the finger in a friction fit.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
74 words
Method of finger massaging gums which comprises transmitting by direct physical contact continuous low-amplitude high-frequency vibrations from a portable self-contained vibration-generating external source to a single massaging finger of the user rearwardly of the tip of the finger to cause such finger to vibrate, and placing the resultant vibrating finger in direct physical contact with a portion of the gums to massage such portion by imparting in turn the force of such vibrations thereto.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
74 words
Method of finger massaging gums which comprises transmitting by direct physical contact continuous low-amplitude high-frequency vibrations from a portable self-contained vibration-generating external source to a single massaging finger of the user rearwardly of the tip of the finger to cause such finger to vibrate, and placing the resultant vibrating finger in direct physical contact with a portion of the gums to massage such portion by imparting in turn the force of such vibrations thereto.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
56 words
Method according to claim 15 wherein the vibrations are sustained vibrations transmitted in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the finger and the underside pad at the tip of the finger is placed in pressing contact with the portion of the gums being massaged to impart in turn the force of such vibrations thereto.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
74 words
Method according to claim 16 wherein the vibration-generating source is a manually portable self-contained elongate bipartite tubular vibration-generating member having substantially closed ends and containing therewithin a dry cell operated electrically energized vibration-generating source, operatively connected with a selectively shaped single finger engaging retainer positioned in a friction fit removably fixedly on the massaging finger of the user rearwardly of the second joint of the finger to transmit such vibrations to the finger thereat.
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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |