US3779238A
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Waterproof battery operated vibrator
Assignee: VIBRA SpA PRODUCTS Inc
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Filing: 1972-06-29
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-06-29
Abstract
Abstract The casing of this vibrator comprises three molded parts. The first molded part comprises a head having a bottom wall from which an annular side wall extends upwardly. An integral sleeve handle extends from the side wall at right angles to the axis of the bottom wall. The second molded part comprises a top cover fitted on the side wall and having a heat-sealed watertight connection therewith. The third molded part comprises a cap which has a bayonet, removable, rotary connection to the outer end of the sleeve. An electric motor in the sleeve projects into the interior of the head. An integral flange or wall extends up from the bottom wall and is formed with a hole into which the forward end of the motor projects for support. Dry batteries back up the motor in tandem, within said sleeve handle. The cap carries a switch for ON and OFF connection of the rearmost battery in circuit with a connector to the motor, upon turning the cap. An eccentric weight is fixed to the central motor shaft to vibrate the casing. An O-ring on the cap presses against an annular shoulder on the rear end of the sleeve to render the capped end of the sleeve watertight.
Inventors
- 👤 L Cutler
- 👤 P Friedman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:22
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0254; A61H23/0263
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A vibrator comprising a casing, said casing comprising a one piece molded member having an enlarged head and a sleeve integrally formed with said head and extending outwardly from said head, said head being open at one end, a cover closing the open end of said head and having a watertight connection to said head, a cap rotatably and removAbly mounted on the outer end of said sleeve, means to provide a watertight connection between said cap and said sleeve, an electric motor in said sleeve and projecting into said head, batteries in tandem in said sleeve and behind said motor, means to connect said motor and batteries in series circuit, said means including switch means on said cap to close said circuit, and a weighted means in said head, eccentrically mounted on the rotary shaft of said motor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A vibrator comprising a casing, said casing comprising a one piece molded member having an enlarged head and a sleeve integrally formed with said head and extending outwardly from said head, said head being open at one end, a cover closing the open end of said head and having a watertight connection to said head, a cap rotatably and removAbly mounted on the outer end of said sleeve, means to provide a watertight connection between said cap and said sleeve, an electric motor in said sleeve and projecting into said head, batteries in tandem in said sleeve and behind said motor, means to connect said motor and batteries in series circuit, said means including switch means on said cap to close said circuit, and a weighted means in said head, eccentrically mounted on the rotary shaft of said motor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 1, said one piece molded member comprising a transverse wall perpendicular to the axis of said sleeve, said wall having means to support the front end of said motor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 1, and a layer on the outside of said motor to hold the motor tight in said sleeve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 1, said switch comprising a portion formed with a hole, a pin on said cap passing through said hole and having a head contacting said portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 4, said cap having a radial groove to partially receive said portion of said switch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
The combination of claim 1, said switch comprising a portion fixed to the interior of said cap, and a bent back portion contacting the easing of the rearmost battery, said means to connect said motor and batteries in series circuit, comprising a connector connected at one end to a terminal of the motor, said switch having a means to resiliently contact said connector upon rotating said cap on said sleeve.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 1, said cover being heat-sealed to said head to provide said watertight connection between said head and cover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
119 words
The combination of claim 1, said means to connect said motor and batteries in series circuit including a connector of conductive material connected at one end to a terminal of said motor, said switch means being movable into contact with the opposite end of said connector, said sleeve having a longitudinal groove in the inner surface thereof, said connector being disposed in said longitudinal groove, and said sleeve having flat surfaces on opposite sides of said longitudinal groove and extending to an inner cylindrical surface said flat surfaces lying in a plane tangent to a circle of less radius than the radius of the cylindrical inner surface of the sleeve which interconnects the outer limits of said flat surfaces.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
66 words
The combination of claim 8, said sleeve being formed at the outer end thereof with an indentation disposed between said longitudinal groove and the outer surface of said sleeve and spaced from said groove, said outer end of said connector having a portion bent around the portion of said sleeve between the rear end of said longitudinal groove and said indentation and projecting into said indentation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
66 words
The combination of claim 9, said switch comprising a spring strip having a portion attached to the inner wall of the cap by material integral with the molded cap, said portion of said spring strip having a spring end adapted to contact said bent back portion of said connector, and said strip having a bent back spring arm contacting the rear end of the rearmost battery.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 10, said portion of said spring strip being received in a groove at the inside of said cap to prevent turning of the spring strip relative to said cap.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
137 words
A watertight battery operated vibrator comprising an enlarged hollow head, a handle sleeve extending from said head, and communicating with the interior of said head, an electric motor in said sleeve provided with an axial drive shaft, and projecting into said head, battery means in said sleeve in tandem with and behind said motor, a cap rotatably mounted on the outer end of said sleeve, means to connect said battery means in series circuit with said motor and switch means on said cap to control said circuit upon rotating said cap, and an eccentric weighted means fixed on the motor shaft, said head having a top wall, a bottom wall and a side wall, the top wall of said head comprising a cover on said side wall, said cover having an air-tight connection to said side wall.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
137 words
A watertight battery operated vibrator comprising an enlarged hollow head, a handle sleeve extending from said head, and communicating with the interior of said head, an electric motor in said sleeve provided with an axial drive shaft, and projecting into said head, battery means in said sleeve in tandem with and behind said motor, a cap rotatably mounted on the outer end of said sleeve, means to connect said battery means in series circuit with said motor and switch means on said cap to control said circuit upon rotating said cap, and an eccentric weighted means fixed on the motor shaft, said head having a top wall, a bottom wall and a side wall, the top wall of said head comprising a cover on said side wall, said cover having an air-tight connection to said side wall.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 12, said vibrator being of weight and volume to be floatable in water.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 12, and means within said head to support the end of said motor which projects into said head.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
117 words
A watertight battery operated vibrator comprising an enlarged hollow head, a handle sleeve extending from said head, and communicating with the interior of said head, an electric motor in said sleeve provided with an axial drive shaft, and projecting into said head, battery means in said sleeve in tandem with and behind said motor, a cap rotatably mounted on the outer end of said sleeve, means to connect said battery means in series circuit with said motor, and switch means on said cap to control said circuit upon rotating said cap, and an eccentric weighted means fixed on the motor shaft, said head having an inwardly curved surface to fit an arm or leg of the user.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
117 words
A watertight battery operated vibrator comprising an enlarged hollow head, a handle sleeve extending from said head, and communicating with the interior of said head, an electric motor in said sleeve provided with an axial drive shaft, and projecting into said head, battery means in said sleeve in tandem with and behind said motor, a cap rotatably mounted on the outer end of said sleeve, means to connect said battery means in series circuit with said motor, and switch means on said cap to control said circuit upon rotating said cap, and an eccentric weighted means fixed on the motor shaft, said head having an inwardly curved surface to fit an arm or leg of the user.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claim 15, said surface extending transversely of said sleeve.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 12, and an O-ring between said cap and sleeve to render the sleeve watertight.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 12, said sleeve having a watertight connection to said head.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 12, said cap having a bayonet connection to the rear end of said sleeve.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
112 words
A watertight battery operated vibrator comprising an enlarged hollow head, a handle sleeve extending from said head, and communicating with the interior of said head, an electric motor in said sleeve provided with an axial drive shaft, and projecting into said head, battery means in said sleeve in tandem with and behind said motor, a cap rotatably mounted on the outer end of said sleeve, means to connect said battery means in series circuit with said motor, and switch means on said cap to control said circuit upon rotating said cap, and an eccentric weighted means fixed on the motor shaft, said head being annular, said sleeve extending radially of said head.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
112 words
A watertight battery operated vibrator comprising an enlarged hollow head, a handle sleeve extending from said head, and communicating with the interior of said head, an electric motor in said sleeve provided with an axial drive shaft, and projecting into said head, battery means in said sleeve in tandem with and behind said motor, a cap rotatably mounted on the outer end of said sleeve, means to connect said battery means in series circuit with said motor, and switch means on said cap to control said circuit upon rotating said cap, and an eccentric weighted means fixed on the motor shaft, said head being annular, said sleeve extending radially of said head.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
121 words
A watertight battery operated vibrator comprising an enlarged hollow head, a handle sleeve extending from said head, and communicating with the interior of said head, an electric motor in said sleeve provided with an axial drive shaft, and projecting into said head, battery means in said sleeve in tandem with and behind said motor, a cap rotatably mounted on the outer end of said sleeve, means to connect said battery means in series circuit with said motor, and switch means on said cap to control said circuit upon rotating said cap, and an eccentric weighted means fixed on the motor shaft, said head being circular and the axis of said sleeve being at right angles to the axis of said head.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
121 words
A watertight battery operated vibrator comprising an enlarged hollow head, a handle sleeve extending from said head, and communicating with the interior of said head, an electric motor in said sleeve provided with an axial drive shaft, and projecting into said head, battery means in said sleeve in tandem with and behind said motor, a cap rotatably mounted on the outer end of said sleeve, means to connect said battery means in series circuit with said motor, and switch means on said cap to control said circuit upon rotating said cap, and an eccentric weighted means fixed on the motor shaft, said head being circular and the axis of said sleeve being at right angles to the axis of said head.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 21, said sleeve being of circular cross-section, the diameter of said head being larger than the diameter of said sleeve.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 12, said head having a top wall, a bottom wall, and a side wall interconnecting said top and bottom walls, said sleeve extending from said wall.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 23, said sleeve being disposed between the levels of said top and bottom walls of said head.
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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |