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US3830232A
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Foot operated foot massager
Assignee: Dazey Products Co
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Filing: 1973-02-09
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Granted: 1974-08-20
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Expires: 1993-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A hollow housing has mounted to the inside top an electric vibrator motor. The base of the housing is supported by a resilient floor contacting member which permits downward movement of the housing when the top is pressed by a foot. An electric switch is positioned to start the vibrator motor when the housing is depressed by foot contact. Selective heating means for the top surface is included.
Inventors
- 👤 Nair S Mc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-10-23 20:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0254; A61H23/0263; A61H2023/0281; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/02; A61H2201/0207; A61H2201/0221; A61H2201/0228; A61H2201/10; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
In a foot massager, the combination of a foot rest member, said foot rest member formed as a housing with a base and a top surface for engagement by the sole of the foot, an electrically powered vibrator assembly mounted inside said housing and operable to create vibration of said top surface, a floor contacting member mounted to the base of said foot rest member and supporting said foot rest member with at least a portion of said base spaced from the floor while another portion of the base contacts the floor, and electric switch means carried by said foot rest member and having a switch operating member for engagement with the floor on depression of said first portion of said base toward the floor and operable thereby to energize said vibrator assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
In a foot massager, the combination of a foot rest member, said foot rest member formed as a housing with a base and a top surface for engagement by the sole of the foot, an electrically powered vibrator assembly mounted inside said housing and operable to create vibration of said top surface, a floor contacting member mounted to the base of said foot rest member and supporting said foot rest member with at least a portion of said base spaced from the floor while another portion of the base contacts the floor, and electric switch means carried by said foot rest member and having a switch operating member for engagement with the floor on depression of said first portion of said base toward the floor and operable thereby to energize said vibrator assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combiation as in claim 1, said base of said housing forming a bottom closure for the housing, said floor contacting member comprising a leaf spring having one end secured to said base member with the other ends spaced from said base member and providing surfaces for floor contact.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as in claim 1, in which said switch means is a plunger-type switch, said plunger comprising the operating member.
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) | 1977-08-19 | 1978-02-18 | 1978-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-19 | 1982-02-18 | 1982-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-19 | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |