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US3812848A
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Apparatus for cleansing and massaging
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-24
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1992-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A device for cleansing and massaging comprising an elongated support strap having openings disposed in each end thereof to provide means for grasping the device with both hands, a spongelike, moisture-retaining member being secured to at least one side of the strap, said device having disposed and sealed therein a vibrating massage means with energizing means removably housed within the sponge structure to provide the operating power to the device.
Inventors
- 👤 G Kollitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0254; A61H23/0263; A61H2023/0272
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A combination cleansing-and-massaging apparatus for manual manipulation over all areas of an individual''s body, comprising: a vibrating massage means; an elongated flexible support strap defined by a thin sheet of non-absorbent material, forming a strap having openings disposed in each free end thereof, whereby said strap is grasped with both hands for manual manipulation thereof; a first housing comprising a pliable moisture-impervious material preformed with a plurality of chambers, wherein said vibrating massage means is disposed therein, said housing being fixedly secured and sealed to at least one side of said strap, whereby said vibrating means is sealed between said housing and said strap for protection from moisture; a moisture-absorbent means superposed over said first housing and affixed thereto, wherein said moisture-absorbent means comprises a pliable sponge material disposed along the length of said strap between the openings thereof, whereby the outer surface of said sponge material is adapted for direct manualmanipulating contact with said body; and energizing means to operate said vibrating means removably enclosed within a portion of said first housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A combination cleansing-and-massaging apparatus for manual manipulation over all areas of an individual''s body, comprising: a vibrating massage means; an elongated flexible support strap defined by a thin sheet of non-absorbent material, forming a strap having openings disposed in each free end thereof, whereby said strap is grasped with both hands for manual manipulation thereof; a first housing comprising a pliable moisture-impervious material preformed with a plurality of chambers, wherein said vibrating massage means is disposed therein, said housing being fixedly secured and sealed to at least one side of said strap, whereby said vibrating means is sealed between said housing and said strap for protection from moisture; a moisture-absorbent means superposed over said first housing and affixed thereto, wherein said moisture-absorbent means comprises a pliable sponge material disposed along the length of said strap between the openings thereof, whereby the outer surface of said sponge material is adapted for direct manualmanipulating contact with said body; and energizing means to operate said vibrating means removably enclosed within a portion of said first housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A combination cleansing-and-massaging apparatus as recited in claim 1, including: a second housing wherein said energizing means is removably stored therein and sealed from moisture; and an opened end enclosure provided in a portion of said first housing for removable storage of said second housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
86 words
A combination cleansing-and-massaging apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein a pair of dry-cell batteries are removably enclosed within said second housing, said second housing having a removable end wall whereby said batteries are permitted to be received in said housing; contact means disposed between said batteries, wherein said contact means comprises a plurality of contact elements, having a first pair of elements operably secured within said enclosure of said first housing for direct contact with a second pair of elements secured to said second housing.
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 |