US3837335A
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Massaging vibrator
Assignee: Teranishi Electric Works Ltd
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Filing: 1973-04-13
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1993-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A massaging vibrator gives instantaneous shocks to desired body parts of a person, and at the same time, the vibrations of the mechanism are moderate and a good effect is produced.
Inventors
- 👤 A Teranishi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0254; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0119; A61H2201/0153; A61H2201/0165; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1657; A61H2201/1664; A61H2201/1669
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A massaging vibrator comprising in combination: a. a grip portion (1) having a motor (2) therein and a motor drive shaft (9) extending therefrom with a drive gear (11) thereon; b. a massage head (6) connected to said grip portion receiving said drive shaft (9) with said gear therein; c. a vibrating rod disposed in said massage head (6) normal to said drive shaft with an outer portion extending out from said massage head, an inner portion connected to a lever (18) having a rectangular gear slot (19) therein and a spring between said vibrating rod outer portion and said massage head; d. a driven gear (12) connected in said massage head (6) with a gear pin (14) thereon, said driven gear (12) being driven by said drive gear (11), said gear pin (14) always engaging said slot and being in contact with one of the longer rectangular sides during the rotation of said driven gear so as to reciprocate said vibrating rod (20) in an intermittent vibrating motion as said drive gear (11) turns.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A massaging vibrator comprising in combination: a. a grip portion (1) having a motor (2) therein and a motor drive shaft (9) extending therefrom with a drive gear (11) thereon; b. a massage head (6) connected to said grip portion receiving said drive shaft (9) with said gear therein; c. a vibrating rod disposed in said massage head (6) normal to said drive shaft with an outer portion extending out from said massage head, an inner portion connected to a lever (18) having a rectangular gear slot (19) therein and a spring between said vibrating rod outer portion and said massage head; d. a driven gear (12) connected in said massage head (6) with a gear pin (14) thereon, said driven gear (12) being driven by said drive gear (11), said gear pin (14) always engaging said slot and being in contact with one of the longer rectangular sides during the rotation of said driven gear so as to reciprocate said vibrating rod (20) in an intermittent vibrating motion as said drive gear (11) turns.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A massaging vibrator according to claim 1, wherein said lever is divided into two parts which are coupled with play in the direction of movement and one part of the divided lever is formed with said slot to mount said gear pin therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A massaging vibrator according to claim 2 having a stopper between the casing and the vibrating portion of the divided vibrating rod parts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A massaging vibrator according to claim 1 wherein the vibrating rod is divided into two parts and these divided rod parts have a play in the direction of movement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A massaging vibrator according to claim 4, wherein said two parts are coupled by an adjustable screw.
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) | 1977-09-23 | 1978-03-25 | 1978-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-23 | 1982-03-25 | 1982-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-23 | 1986-03-25 | 1986-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |