US3750654A
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Physiotherapeutic devices and methods
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-27
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1991-05-27
Abstract
Abstract A roller of circular cross-section having a length approximately equal to the width of the back of a normal adult man or woman and having two rounded, circumferential projections so spaced as to straddle the spine when the roller is placed on the floor, and the user reclines, back down, on the roller; and a method of stimulating the first lines of bladder meridian in which the roller is caused to course along on the said lines while the user rolls on the roller with his body weight applied thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 D Shiu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H15/00; A61H39/00; A61H39/04; A61H2015/0007; A61H2015/0028; A61H2015/0035; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/08; A61H2205/081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A roller for use in stimulating the first lines of the bladder meridian, said roller being of circular cross-section and having a length about equal to the width of the back of a typical adult human being, and comprising: a. a central part having two bulbous ridges defining a groove dimensioned to receive the spinal column of said human being, said ridges being spaced by a distance substantially equal to that separating the first lines of the bladder meridian of said human being, b. two end portions, each of said end portions being disposed axially outwardly of a respective one of said bulbous ridges, each of said end portions being flared so as to increase in diameter from a minimum adjacent the respective ridge to a maximum at the end of the roller.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A roller for use in stimulating the first lines of the bladder meridian, said roller being of circular cross-section and having a length about equal to the width of the back of a typical adult human being, and comprising: a. a central part having two bulbous ridges defining a groove dimensioned to receive the spinal column of said human being, said ridges being spaced by a distance substantially equal to that separating the first lines of the bladder meridian of said human being, b. two end portions, each of said end portions being disposed axially outwardly of a respective one of said bulbous ridges, each of said end portions being flared so as to increase in diameter from a minimum adjacent the respective ridge to a maximum at the end of the roller.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A roller as claimed in claim 1, wherein each ridge is centered at about two inches from the center point of the roller.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A roller as claimed in claim 1, wherein said roller is made in one piece.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A roller as claimed in claim 1, wherein said roller is turned from wood.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A roller as claimed in claim 1, wherein each roller is turned from wood in one piece and each ridge is centered at a distance of about two inches from the center point of the roller.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
136 words
A method of bodily treatment, comprising the steps of: a. disposing upon a horizontal plane surface a roller having spaced bulbous ridges and outwardly flared end portions, b. causing the body to bear upon the roller such that the spinal column is disposed between the bulbous ridges, c. moving the body back and forth so as to produce rolling movement of said roller relative to the surface and relative to the body, whereby the bulbous ridges follow paths parallel to the spine, the dimensions of the roller end of the bulbous ridges and the hardness of the latter being such that sufficient pressure is applied to the back to stimulate the first lines of the bladder meridian and produce beneficial effects on the working of organs corresponding to the associated effect points on the said lines.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
136 words
A method of bodily treatment, comprising the steps of: a. disposing upon a horizontal plane surface a roller having spaced bulbous ridges and outwardly flared end portions, b. causing the body to bear upon the roller such that the spinal column is disposed between the bulbous ridges, c. moving the body back and forth so as to produce rolling movement of said roller relative to the surface and relative to the body, whereby the bulbous ridges follow paths parallel to the spine, the dimensions of the roller end of the bulbous ridges and the hardness of the latter being such that sufficient pressure is applied to the back to stimulate the first lines of the bladder meridian and produce beneficial effects on the working of organs corresponding to the associated effect points on the said lines.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
124 words
A roller for use in stimulating the first lines of the bladder meridian, said roller being of circular cross-section and having a length about equal to the width of the back of a typical adult human being, and comprising: a. a central part having two bulbous ridges defining a groove dimensioned to receive the spinal column of said human being, said ridges being spaced by a distance about equal to that separating the first lines of the bladder meridian of said human being, b. two end portions, each of said end portions being disposed axially outwardly of a respective one of said bulbous ridges, each of said end portions having adjacent its end a diameter about equal to the diameter of the bulbous ridges.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
124 words
A roller for use in stimulating the first lines of the bladder meridian, said roller being of circular cross-section and having a length about equal to the width of the back of a typical adult human being, and comprising: a. a central part having two bulbous ridges defining a groove dimensioned to receive the spinal column of said human being, said ridges being spaced by a distance about equal to that separating the first lines of the bladder meridian of said human being, b. two end portions, each of said end portions being disposed axially outwardly of a respective one of said bulbous ridges, each of said end portions having adjacent its end a diameter about equal to the diameter of the bulbous ridges.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A roller as claimed in claim 7, wherein the end portions are flared so as to increase in diameter from a minimum adjacent the ridges to a maximum at the roller end.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
154 words
A method of bodily treatment, comprising the steps of: a. disposing upon a horizontal plane surface a roller having spaced bulbous ridges and axially extending end portions having sections of maximum diameter near their ends, which sections contact the plane surface and support the roller thereon, b. causing the body to bear upon the roller such that the spinal column is disposed between the ridges, c. moving the body back and forth so as to produce rolling movement of said roller relative to the surface and relative to the body, whereby the bulbous ridges follow paths parallel to the spine, the dimensions of the roller and of the bulbous ridges and the hardness of the latter being such that sufficient pressure is applied to the back to stimulate the first lines of the bladder meridian and produce beneficial effects on the working of organs corresponding to the associated effect ponts on the said lines.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
154 words
A method of bodily treatment, comprising the steps of: a. disposing upon a horizontal plane surface a roller having spaced bulbous ridges and axially extending end portions having sections of maximum diameter near their ends, which sections contact the plane surface and support the roller thereon, b. causing the body to bear upon the roller such that the spinal column is disposed between the ridges, c. moving the body back and forth so as to produce rolling movement of said roller relative to the surface and relative to the body, whereby the bulbous ridges follow paths parallel to the spine, the dimensions of the roller and of the bulbous ridges and the hardness of the latter being such that sufficient pressure is applied to the back to stimulate the first lines of the bladder meridian and produce beneficial effects on the working of organs corresponding to the associated effect ponts on the said lines.
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) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |