US3837336A
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Massaging apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-16
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1993-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A massaging apparatus for the treatment of cellulitis includes a pair of jaws slidably mounted along a tube, and hand-actuated lever means for relatively moving the jaws together against the action of spring means. Means are provided for adjusting the mean separation of the jaws, which can be engaged about different parts of the body to be treated.
Inventors
- 👤 B Taubert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
Massaging apparatus for the treatment of cellulitis, comprising two jaws adapted to be engaged about a part of a body to be treated, means for communicating to said jaws a relative movement towards and away from one another, and means for adjusting the mean separation of said jaws, wherein said adjusting means include means for locking one of said jaws relative to an elongate member on which said jaws are slidably mounted, said locking means including a plurality of notches in said member and a piece movably mounted on said one jaw, said piece being selectably engageable in one of said notches.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
Massaging apparatus for the treatment of cellulitis, comprising two jaws adapted to be engaged about a part of a body to be treated, means for communicating to said jaws a relative movement towards and away from one another, and means for adjusting the mean separation of said jaws, wherein said adjusting means include means for locking one of said jaws relative to an elongate member on which said jaws are slidably mounted, said locking means including a plurality of notches in said member and a piece movably mounted on said one jaw, said piece being selectably engageable in one of said notches.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
165 words
Massaging apparatus comprising an elongate member having first and second ends, first and second jaws adapted to be engaged about a part of a body to be treated, the first jaw being slidably mounted along a part of said member adjacent to said first end, means for securing said first jaw on said member in chosen positions, the second jaw being slidably mounted towards and away from said first jaw along a part of said member intermediate of said first and second ends, spring means for urging said second jaw away from said first jaw and towards said second end of said member, and hand-actuated means disposed adjacent to said second end of said member for moving said second jaw towards said first jaw against the action of said spring means, said hand-actuated moving means comprising a pair of pivotally interconnected levers, one lever being pivotally connected to said second jaw, and the other lever being pivotally connected to said second end of said member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
165 words
Massaging apparatus comprising an elongate member having first and second ends, first and second jaws adapted to be engaged about a part of a body to be treated, the first jaw being slidably mounted along a part of said member adjacent to said first end, means for securing said first jaw on said member in chosen positions, the second jaw being slidably mounted towards and away from said first jaw along a part of said member intermediate of said first and second ends, spring means for urging said second jaw away from said first jaw and towards said second end of said member, and hand-actuated means disposed adjacent to said second end of said member for moving said second jaw towards said first jaw against the action of said spring means, said hand-actuated moving means comprising a pair of pivotally interconnected levers, one lever being pivotally connected to said second jaw, and the other lever being pivotally connected to said second end of said member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
Massaging means for the treatment of cellulitis, comprising an elongated support member and a pair of jaws, means for releasably adjustably mounting one of said jaws on said support member, means for mounting the other of said jaws on said support member for movement relative to said one jaw, and means for imparting movement to said other jaw.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
Massaging means for the treatment of cellulitis, comprising an elongated support member and a pair of jaws, means for releasably adjustably mounting one of said jaws on said support member, means for mounting the other of said jaws on said support member for movement relative to said one jaw, and means for imparting movement to said other jaw.
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 |