US3727608A
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Massaging device driven by exercise apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-14
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1991-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A massaging device comprises a belt which is coupled to an exercise apparatus operated by muscle power. The belt when fastened around a body portion is cyclically tightened and slackened responsive to the motion imparted to the apparatus. The belt may include bulb-like resilient massaging elements which inflate and deflate responsive to applied pressure. Alternatively, the belt comprises stretchable material.
Inventors
- 👤 L Simsian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/06; A63B22/0605; A61; A61H; A61H15/00; A61H15/0078; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/12; A61H2201/1253; A61H2201/1261
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An apparatus of the type described comprising: exercising means providing mechanical motion responsive to the expenditure of muscle power; a massaging belt having two ends adapted to surround a portion of the human body, and further means coupled to said exercising means and the ends of said belt for cyclically moving said ends toward and away from one another responsive to the motional speed provided by said exercising means to cause a tightening and slackening of said belt responsive to the motion of said exercising means when said belt is in body surrounding position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
94 words
An apparatus of the type described comprising: exercising means providing mechanical motion responsive to the expenditure of muscle power; a massaging belt having two ends adapted to surround a portion of the human body, and further means coupled to said exercising means and the ends of said belt for cyclically moving said ends toward and away from one another responsive to the motional speed provided by said exercising means to cause a tightening and slackening of said belt responsive to the motion of said exercising means when said belt is in body surrounding position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, and said belt including means for adjustably setting the girth of said belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, said exercising means including means adapted to undergo rotating motion in response to the expenditure of muscle power.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 3, said means adapted to undergo rotating motion comprising foot pedal means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, said exercising means including foot pedal means adapted to undergo motion responsive to the expenditure of muscle power, and a seat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 5, said exercising means including a back rest.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, said exercising means including means adapted to undergo reciprocating motion in response to the expenditure of muscle power.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, and including locking means disposed for locking said means providing mechanical motion in a position wherein said belt is in its normally tightened position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, and including means for adjusting the muscle power required to provide said mechanical motion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, said belt including a plurality of yieldable inflatable elements mounted for contact with the body, and including vent means for discharging fluid from said elements to enable the shape of said elements to distort responsive to external pressure as caused by the tightening of the belt and for enabling the elements to resume their original shape and charge with fluid responsive to the slackening of the belt.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 12, said elements being mounted on said belt for rotating motion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, said belt including elastic material which is adapted to stretch and contract.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
184 words
An apparatus of the type described comprising: a stationary frame; seat means supported by said frame; a handle bar supported from said frame; foot pedal means mounted to said frame and disposed for rotation by a person sitting on said seat means and supporting himself on said handle bar; means mounted to said pedal means for being rotated responsive to the operation of said pedal means; a massaGing belt adapted to surround a body portion of a person operating said pedal means, and said belt including a plurality of bulb-like resilient air filled elements for contact with such body portion, each element having orifice means adapted to provide communication between the interior of such element and ambient to charge such element with air or discharge air therefrom responsive to force applied to its outside; means connecting said means mounted to said pedal means to said belt for causing said belt to be cyclically tightened and slackened around such body portion responsive to the operation of said pedal means, and means for adjustably varying the effort required to effect rotation of said foot pedal means.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
184 words
An apparatus of the type described comprising: a stationary frame; seat means supported by said frame; a handle bar supported from said frame; foot pedal means mounted to said frame and disposed for rotation by a person sitting on said seat means and supporting himself on said handle bar; means mounted to said pedal means for being rotated responsive to the operation of said pedal means; a massaGing belt adapted to surround a body portion of a person operating said pedal means, and said belt including a plurality of bulb-like resilient air filled elements for contact with such body portion, each element having orifice means adapted to provide communication between the interior of such element and ambient to charge such element with air or discharge air therefrom responsive to force applied to its outside; means connecting said means mounted to said pedal means to said belt for causing said belt to be cyclically tightened and slackened around such body portion responsive to the operation of said pedal means, and means for adjustably varying the effort required to effect rotation of said foot pedal means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 13, said means connecting including a flexible cord.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
140 words
An apparatus of the type described comprising: a stationary frame; seat means supported by said frame; a lever mounted for pivotal motion to said frame and adapted to undergo pivotal motion responsive to a person disposed on said seat means operating said lever; a massaging belt adapted to surround a body portion of a person operating said lever, and said belt including a plurality of bulb-like resilient air filled elements for contact with such body portion, each element having orifice means adapted to provide communication between the interior of such element and ambient to charge such element with air or discharge air therefrom responsive to force applied to its outside, and means connecting said lever to said massaging belt for causing said belt to be cyclically tightened and slackened around such body portion responsive to the operation of said lever.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
140 words
An apparatus of the type described comprising: a stationary frame; seat means supported by said frame; a lever mounted for pivotal motion to said frame and adapted to undergo pivotal motion responsive to a person disposed on said seat means operating said lever; a massaging belt adapted to surround a body portion of a person operating said lever, and said belt including a plurality of bulb-like resilient air filled elements for contact with such body portion, each element having orifice means adapted to provide communication between the interior of such element and ambient to charge such element with air or discharge air therefrom responsive to force applied to its outside, and means connecting said lever to said massaging belt for causing said belt to be cyclically tightened and slackened around such body portion responsive to the operation of said lever.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 15, said means connecting including a flexible cord.
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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |