US3812846A
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Massaging machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-24
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1992-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A machine for moving a massaging roller lineally along a path beneath a sheet of material which covers an elongated slot in a table or cabinet top, which table or cabinet is usually covered with upholstery material, and overlies a sheet of material which may be urged upwardly against the upholstering material and the spinal area of the person lying on the table to be massaged, when the machine is in operation. The roller is moved substantially the length of the spine, in a timed sequence and under controlled resilient pressure, so as to relax the muscles and relieve tension of the nerves of the spinal area. Provision is made for moving the roller, which is preferably faced with a cushioning material, by means of a motor which drives an endless chain, with the travel of the roller preferably being the length of the adult spine. The roller is mounted to move back and forth in timed relation, with the upward pressure on the roller being regulated to give the most desirable effect on the back muscles and on the spine.
Inventors
- 👤 H Trout
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H15/00; A61H15/0078; A61H2015/0007; A61H2015/0057; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0119; A61H2201/0138; A61H2201/0142; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1657; A61H2201/1664; A61H2201/1669
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
331 words
A massaging machine which comprises; a. a horizontal, elongated, rigid, table-like supporting member, 1. said table-like supporting member having an elongated slot formed longitudinally therein, 2. at least one sheet of flexible material overlying said slot and being secured to the top of the table near each end of said slot, b. a track-way supported a spaced distance below the horizontal surface of the table-like supporting member in which said slot is formed, c. a wheeled carriage mounted on said trackway for guided, longitudinal movement therealong, 1. said wheels of said carriage having elastomer tires thereon, d. a motor mounted on said trackway, near one end thereof, the shaft of which motor extends upwardly through said trackway, e. a sprocket mounted on said motor shaft and being secured thereto, f. an upright shaft mounted on said trackway near the opposite end thereof from said motor shaft, g. a idler sprocket mounted on said upright shaft for rotation about the axis thereof, h. an endless transmission chain extending around said sprocket on said motor shaft and said idler sprocket on said upright shaft, i. an elastomer faced roller mounted on a transverse, horizontal axis on said carriage and having a portion thereof normally extending upward through the slot in said table-like member above the upper surface thereof, in bearing relation with said sheet of flexible material covering said slot, 1. resilient means urging said roller upwardly, j. connection means connecting said carriage to said endless chain to move said carriage back and forth longitudinally of said trackway, k. said trackway being a channel member to receive the wheels of said wheeled carriage in guided relation therein, l. said channel trackway having an outstanding flange on each side thereof, m. bars secured to and extending laterally of said carriage and having the outer portions thereof extending downwardly, with a reentrant portion on the lower portion of each end said laterally extending bars, which reentrant portions extend below said trackway to stabilize said carriage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
331 words
A massaging machine which comprises; a. a horizontal, elongated, rigid, table-like supporting member, 1. said table-like supporting member having an elongated slot formed longitudinally therein, 2. at least one sheet of flexible material overlying said slot and being secured to the top of the table near each end of said slot, b. a track-way supported a spaced distance below the horizontal surface of the table-like supporting member in which said slot is formed, c. a wheeled carriage mounted on said trackway for guided, longitudinal movement therealong, 1. said wheels of said carriage having elastomer tires thereon, d. a motor mounted on said trackway, near one end thereof, the shaft of which motor extends upwardly through said trackway, e. a sprocket mounted on said motor shaft and being secured thereto, f. an upright shaft mounted on said trackway near the opposite end thereof from said motor shaft, g. a idler sprocket mounted on said upright shaft for rotation about the axis thereof, h. an endless transmission chain extending around said sprocket on said motor shaft and said idler sprocket on said upright shaft, i. an elastomer faced roller mounted on a transverse, horizontal axis on said carriage and having a portion thereof normally extending upward through the slot in said table-like member above the upper surface thereof, in bearing relation with said sheet of flexible material covering said slot, 1. resilient means urging said roller upwardly, j. connection means connecting said carriage to said endless chain to move said carriage back and forth longitudinally of said trackway, k. said trackway being a channel member to receive the wheels of said wheeled carriage in guided relation therein, l. said channel trackway having an outstanding flange on each side thereof, m. bars secured to and extending laterally of said carriage and having the outer portions thereof extending downwardly, with a reentrant portion on the lower portion of each end said laterally extending bars, which reentrant portions extend below said trackway to stabilize said carriage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
said lever, when in another position, adapted to be released to relieve at least a part of the tension from said springs, when disengaged from said detent means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
said lever, when in another position, adapted to be released to relieve at least a part of the tension from said springs, when disengaged from said detent means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
83 words
said roller mounting member having a portion thereof extending downwardly from the pivot to form a lever, b. a crank-like member mounted on said carriage a spaced distance outward from the lower end of said roller mounting member, c. said resilient means being tension spring means biased between the lower portion of said roller mounting member and the crank of said crank-like member, d. an adjustable lever secured to said crank-like member and extending at an angle with respect to the axis thereof,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
83 words
said roller mounting member having a portion thereof extending downwardly from the pivot to form a lever, b. a crank-like member mounted on said carriage a spaced distance outward from the lower end of said roller mounting member, c. said resilient means being tension spring means biased between the lower portion of said roller mounting member and the crank of said crank-like member, d. an adjustable lever secured to said crank-like member and extending at an angle with respect to the axis thereof,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A massaging machine as defined in claim 1; wherein a. a roller mounting member is pivotally mounted on a transverse, horizontal axis on said carriage, near the upper side thereof,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
at least one sheet of flexible material overlying said slot and being secured to the top of the table near each end of said slot, b. a track-way supported a spaced distance below the horizontal surface of the table-like supporting member in which said slot is formed, c. a wheeled carriage mounted on said trackway for guided, longitudinal movement therealong,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
at least one sheet of flexible material overlying said slot and being secured to the top of the table near each end of said slot, b. a track-way supported a spaced distance below the horizontal surface of the table-like supporting member in which said slot is formed, c. a wheeled carriage mounted on said trackway for guided, longitudinal movement therealong,
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) | 1977-05-27 | 1977-11-26 | 1978-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-27 | 1981-11-26 | 1982-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-27 | 1985-11-26 | 1986-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |