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US3672357A
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Massage apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-20
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A massage apparatus having a frame with supporting means adapted to position the frame in substantially parallel relationship with respect to and over a bed, a massage applicator, power means to move the applicator and guide means on the frame defining a prescribed path through which the applicator may move with respect to the frame to provide massage treatment to a person lying on the bed below the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 William G Ferguson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H7/00; A61H7/002; A61H7/004; A61H15/00; A61H15/0078; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1657; A61H2201/1664; A61H2201/1669
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A massage apparatus comprising: a. a frame; b. a support means for said frame adapted to position said frame over a bed; c. a carrier movably mounted on the frame for movement in a prescribed repetitive path; d. power means to move said carrier in said path; e. a massage applicator attached to said carrier and depending below said frame, said applicator adapted to contact a person lying on the bed and provide massaging action as it moves over the person''s body, said applicator comprising a motor mounted on the frame, an oscillating arm driven by the motor, and an arcuate guide track in which the end of the oscillating arm is guided to produce the arcuate movement, the carrier being attached to said arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A massage apparatus comprising: a. a frame; b. a support means for said frame adapted to position said frame over a bed; c. a carrier movably mounted on the frame for movement in a prescribed repetitive path; d. power means to move said carrier in said path; e. a massage applicator attached to said carrier and depending below said frame, said applicator adapted to contact a person lying on the bed and provide massaging action as it moves over the person''s body, said applicator comprising a motor mounted on the frame, an oscillating arm driven by the motor, and an arcuate guide track in which the end of the oscillating arm is guided to produce the arcuate movement, the carrier being attached to said arm.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |