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US3662748A
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Foot massage roller
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-18
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1991-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A massage roller for rolling with the sole of the foot has faceted side flanges containing serrations to grip a surface, the faceted side flanges causing a vibration of the roller on rolling it, and the roller has a smaller diameter center portion between the side flanges formed as adjacent disks with rounded edges, the disks having shallow ''''V'''' shaped notches equally spaced about their edges with adjacent disks having their notches offset relative to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan C Thurman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H15/00; A61H2015/0007; A61H2015/0028; A61H2015/0035; A61H23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A roller for foot massage comprising, in combination, a center portion, and larger diameter end flanges at the ends of said center portion, said end flanges having edges containing aligned facets to vibrate said roller rolling on said flanges, said center portion having adjacent disks with rounded edges, said edges of said disks containing equally spaced shallow ''''V'''' shaped notches, said notches in adjacent disks being offset in relation to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A roller for foot massage comprising, in combination, a center portion, and larger diameter end flanges at the ends of said center portion, said end flanges having edges containing aligned facets to vibrate said roller rolling on said flanges, said center portion having adjacent disks with rounded edges, said edges of said disks containing equally spaced shallow ''''V'''' shaped notches, said notches in adjacent disks being offset in relation to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein each of said flanges has between eight and 16 facets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein said facets have longitudinal serrations formed therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein the edges of said disks are semicircular in section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein said disks each have two, three, or more shallow ''''V'''' shaped notches formed therein extending about one-half the outer circumference of each disk.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination according to claim 5 wherein said disks are between 1/4 and 1 inch wide.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination according to claim 6 wherein said ''''V'''' shaped notches have sides which are surfaces curved about one axis, the center of curvature of each of said sides being the remote end of the adjacent ''''V'''' shaped notch.
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) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |