US3762402A
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Foot massaging machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-17
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1991-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A motor hangs from a platform and extends downwardly towards a base which is connected to the platform by means of oscillatable supports. The motor rotates an eccentric mass so as to cause the platform to vibrate, a portion of the eccentric mass being disposed laterally of the motor and between the ends thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 S Abramovitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0254; A61H23/0263; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
In a vibratory massaging machine, the combination comprising: a. a base; b. supporting means provided on said base; c. laterally oscillatable means surmounting said supporting means; d. driving means depending from said platform and extending downwardly from said base; e. an eccentric mass driven by said driving means; f. a portion of said eccentric mass extending upwardly towards said platform from the region at the bottom of said driving means; g. the said supporting means provided on said base including a plurality of bosses formed integrally with said base and having a plurality of sockets; h. the said platform including a plurality of bosses formed integrally with said platform and having a plurality of sockets; i. the said laterally oscillatable means including upright columns accommodated within the sockets in said base and platform; j. said upright columns being equidistant from the center of said platform and disposed at equal angular intervals thereabout; k. said columns being composed of a rigid material; l. the ends of said columns being formed with curved recesses; m. rounded members depending from said platform and slidably engaged with said curved recesses; n. an elastic sleeve disposed between the ends of said columns and said platform, and engaged with said columns.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
In a vibratory massaging machine, the combination comprising: a. a base; b. supporting means provided on said base; c. laterally oscillatable means surmounting said supporting means; d. driving means depending from said platform and extending downwardly from said base; e. an eccentric mass driven by said driving means; f. a portion of said eccentric mass extending upwardly towards said platform from the region at the bottom of said driving means; g. the said supporting means provided on said base including a plurality of bosses formed integrally with said base and having a plurality of sockets; h. the said platform including a plurality of bosses formed integrally with said platform and having a plurality of sockets; i. the said laterally oscillatable means including upright columns accommodated within the sockets in said base and platform; j. said upright columns being equidistant from the center of said platform and disposed at equal angular intervals thereabout; k. said columns being composed of a rigid material; l. the ends of said columns being formed with curved recesses; m. rounded members depending from said platform and slidably engaged with said curved recesses; n. an elastic sleeve disposed between the ends of said columns and said platform, and engaged with said columns.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a vibratory massaging machine, the combination comprising: a. a base; b. supporting means provided on said base; c. laterally oscillatable means surmounting said supporting means; d. driving means depending from said platform and extending downwardly towards said base; e. an eccentric mAss driven by said driving means; f. a portion of said eccentric mass extending upwardly towards said platform from the region at the bottom of said driving means; g. said base including a horizontal portion and a side wall; h. said platform including a horizontal portion and a flange aligned with said side wall; i. said flange and side wall being in spaced relation with respect to each other and being provided with a resilient gasket affixed to said flange and side wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a vibratory massaging machine, the combination comprising: a. a base; b. supporting means provided on said base; c. laterally oscillatable means surmounting said supporting means; d. driving means depending from said platform and extending downwardly towards said base; e. an eccentric mAss driven by said driving means; f. a portion of said eccentric mass extending upwardly towards said platform from the region at the bottom of said driving means; g. said base including a horizontal portion and a side wall; h. said platform including a horizontal portion and a flange aligned with said side wall; i. said flange and side wall being in spaced relation with respect to each other and being provided with a resilient gasket affixed to said flange and side wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a vibratory massaging machine, the combination comprising: a. a base; b. supporting means provided on said base; c. laterally oscillatable means surmounting said supporting means; d. driving means depending from said platform and extending downwardly towards said base; e. an eccentric mass driven by said driving means; f. a portion of said eccentric mass extending upwardly towards said platform from the region at the bottom of said driving means; g. said base including a horizontal portion and a side wall; h. said platform including a horizontal portion and a flange aligned with said side wall; i. said flange and side wall being in spaced relation with respect to each other and being provided with opposing grooves; j. a resilient gasket being accommodated within said opposing grooves.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a vibratory massaging machine, the combination comprising: a. a base; b. supporting means provided on said base; c. laterally oscillatable means surmounting said supporting means; d. driving means depending from said platform and extending downwardly towards said base; e. an eccentric mass driven by said driving means; f. a portion of said eccentric mass extending upwardly towards said platform from the region at the bottom of said driving means; g. said base including a horizontal portion and a side wall; h. said platform including a horizontal portion and a flange aligned with said side wall; i. said flange and side wall being in spaced relation with respect to each other and being provided with opposing grooves; j. a resilient gasket being accommodated within said opposing grooves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a vibratory massaging machine, the combination comprising: a. a base; b. supporting means provided on said base; c. laterally oscillatable means surmounting said supporting means; d. driving means depending from said platform and extending downwardly towards said base; e. an eccentric mass driven by said driving means; f. a portion of said eccentric mass extending upwardly towards said platform from the region at the bottom of said driving means; g. said base being provided with a plurality of legs disposable upon a supporting surface; h. each of said legs including a central core and a sleeve surrounding said central core; i. said central core being composed of a rigid material; j. said sleeve being composed of a soft, resilient material; k. said central core being normally retracted within said sleeve; l. said sleeve being compressible by the weight of said machine against said surface, whereby said central core is brought into abutment with said surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a vibratory massaging machine, the combination comprising: a. a base; b. supporting means provided on said base; c. laterally oscillatable means surmounting said supporting means; d. driving means depending from said platform and extending downwardly towards said base; e. an eccentric mass driven by said driving means; f. a portion of said eccentric mass extending upwardly towards said platform from the region at the bottom of said driving means; g. said base being provided with a plurality of legs disposable upon a supporting surface; h. each of said legs including a central core and a sleeve surrounding said central core; i. said central core being composed of a rigid material; j. said sleeve being composed of a soft, resilient material; k. said central core being normally retracted within said sleeve; l. said sleeve being compressible by the weight of said machine against said surface, whereby said central core is brought into abutment with said surface.
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) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |