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Massaging device driven by exercise apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-08
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-10-08
Abstract
Abstract An inflatable massaging device, such as a belt, is cyclically inflated and deflated in coordinated action with the operation of an exercise apparatus requiring the expenditure of muscle power.
Inventors
- 👤 Luther G Simjian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H9/00; A61H9/005; A61H9/0078; A61H9/0085; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/06; A63B22/0605; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/12; A61H2201/1253; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
47 words
An apparatus of the type described comprising: an exercising apparatus of the bicycle type requiring the expenditure of muscle power to provide mechanical motion; an inflatable massaging device, and means responsive to said motion coupled to said massaging device for cyclically inflating and deflating said massaging device.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
47 words
An apparatus of the type described comprising: an exercising apparatus of the bicycle type requiring the expenditure of muscle power to provide mechanical motion; an inflatable massaging device, and means responsive to said motion coupled to said massaging device for cyclically inflating and deflating said massaging device.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
47 words
An apparatus of the type described comprising: an exercising apparatus of the rowing type requiring the expenditure of muscle power to provide mechanical motion; an inflatable massaging device, and means responsive to said motion coupled to said massaging device for cyclically inflating and deflating said massaging device.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
47 words
An apparatus of the type described comprising: an exercising apparatus of the rowing type requiring the expenditure of muscle power to provide mechanical motion; an inflatable massaging device, and means responsive to said motion coupled to said massaging device for cyclically inflating and deflating said massaging device.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
97 words
An apparatus of the type described comprising: an exercising apparatus of the bicycle type requiring the expenditure of muscle power to provide mechanical motion; an inflatable massaging devicE; means responsive to said motion which include a fluid pump coupled to said massaging device for cyclically inflating said massaging device; fluid pressure responsive means coupled for regulating the fluid pressure to which said massaging device can be inflated; a control valve coupled between said pump and said massaging device, and timing means for controlling said control valve to cause said massaging device to be cyclically inflated and deflated.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
97 words
An apparatus of the type described comprising: an exercising apparatus of the bicycle type requiring the expenditure of muscle power to provide mechanical motion; an inflatable massaging devicE; means responsive to said motion which include a fluid pump coupled to said massaging device for cyclically inflating said massaging device; fluid pressure responsive means coupled for regulating the fluid pressure to which said massaging device can be inflated; a control valve coupled between said pump and said massaging device, and timing means for controlling said control valve to cause said massaging device to be cyclically inflated and deflated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 3, and including a fluid pressure reservoir coupled between said pump and said massaging device, and a check valve coupled between said pump and reservoir.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 3, said timing means including cam driven means for controlling the operation of said valve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 3, and including means for coupling said timing means to the mechanical motion provided to said exercising apparatus.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 3, said pump being driven responsive to rotation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 3, said pump being driven in a reciprocating manner.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 3, said fluid pressure responsive means being mounted for reach by a person wearing said massaging device around a portion of his body.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
89 words
An apparatus of the type described comprising: an exercising apparatus requiring the expenditure of muscle power to provide mechanical motion; an inflatable massaging device adapted to be worn by the person operating said exercising apparatus; a source of pressurized gas coupled for cyclically inflating said massaging device, and control means coupling said source of gas to said massaging device and being responsive to the operation of said exercising apparatus for causing cyclic inflation and deflation of said massaging device in coordinated action with the operation of said exercising apparatus.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
89 words
An apparatus of the type described comprising: an exercising apparatus requiring the expenditure of muscle power to provide mechanical motion; an inflatable massaging device adapted to be worn by the person operating said exercising apparatus; a source of pressurized gas coupled for cyclically inflating said massaging device, and control means coupling said source of gas to said massaging device and being responsive to the operation of said exercising apparatus for causing cyclic inflation and deflation of said massaging device in coordinated action with the operation of said exercising apparatus.
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) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |