US3874373A
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Massaging apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-05
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A body massaging apparatus which includes a plurality of separate stroking devices and a remote power-pack device for energizing and controlling the stroking devices. All of the stroking devices comprise variable speed electric motors for moving stroking tools at gradually adjustable speeds. A rotating-type stroking-device comprises a universal attaching member which is capable of being attached directly to various types of limp, flexible, stroking materials for rotating them. In one embodiment the universal attaching member is a clamp. A clasping-type stroking device comprises a housing with an elongated jaw member pivotally attached to the housing. The variable speed motor is used to pivot the elongated jaw member toward and away from a jaw portion of the housing. Both the jaw member and the jaw portion are constructed with soft outer coverings thereon. A gripping-type stroking device comprises a housing with two gripping members, each having at least two gripping arms, extending outwardly from the housing. The variable speed motor drives the gripping members to pivot back-and-forth, about pivot points on the housing, thereby causing the gripping members to have backward and forward stroking motions. In one embodiment the two gripping members are moving in phase and in another embodiment their motion is 180* out of phase. A rotational/swinging stroking device comprises a cylindrical helical-spring stroking tool which can be both rotated along a longitudinal axis or pivoted in a swinging motion. Also disclosed is a stand which can be used to mount the stroking tools of this invention at desired locations on a human body. The stroking tool stand comprises pliable legs and suction cups.
Inventors
- 👤 P Brav Sobel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H19/00; A61H19/30; A61H19/34; A61H19/40; A61H19/44; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/12; A61H2201/1207; A61H2201/1215; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1657; A61H2201/1671; A61H2201/1676; A61H2201/1678
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A body massaging apparatus including a stroking device for stroking erogenous zones of a body and a powerpack for controlling the motion of said stroking tool wherein said stroking device comprises: a stroking-device housing; a stroking-tool extending from said stroking-device housing for making contact with said erogenous zones; an electric motor mounted in said stroking-device housing for motivating said stroking tool; and mechanical linkage interconnecting said electric motor and said stroking tool; and said power pack comprises: a power-pack housing remote from said stroking-device housing; an electrical energy source mounted in said power-pack housing for supplying electrical energy to energize said electric motor; and electrical control means mounted on said power-pack housing for turning ''''on'''' and ''''off'''' electrical energy supplied to said electric motor, and also for controlling the rate of said supplied electrical energy which affects the speed of the movement of said stroking tool; and said body massaging apparatus further includes an elongated flexible electric-conducting cord for exclusively interconnecting said power pack and sAid stroking device; whereby, said stroking tool may be brought into contact with said erogenous zones, said electrical energy turned on to cause said stroking tool to move and said electrical control means adjusted to control the nature of said movement of said stroling stroking
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A body massaging apparatus including a stroking device for stroking erogenous zones of a body and a powerpack for controlling the motion of said stroking tool wherein said stroking device comprises: a stroking-device housing; a stroking-tool extending from said stroking-device housing for making contact with said erogenous zones; an electric motor mounted in said stroking-device housing for motivating said stroking tool; and mechanical linkage interconnecting said electric motor and said stroking tool; and said power pack comprises: a power-pack housing remote from said stroking-device housing; an electrical energy source mounted in said power-pack housing for supplying electrical energy to energize said electric motor; and electrical control means mounted on said power-pack housing for turning ''''on'''' and ''''off'''' electrical energy supplied to said electric motor, and also for controlling the rate of said supplied electrical energy which affects the speed of the movement of said stroking tool; and said body massaging apparatus further includes an elongated flexible electric-conducting cord for exclusively interconnecting said power pack and sAid stroking device; whereby, said stroking tool may be brought into contact with said erogenous zones, said electrical energy turned on to cause said stroking tool to move and said electrical control means adjusted to control the nature of said movement of said stroling stroking
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A body massaging apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said electrical control means also controls the polarity of an electrical energy signal supplied by said electrical energy source to said electric motor to thereby control the direction in which said electric motor runs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
178 words
A stroking device for stroking elongated portions of human bodies said stroking device comprising: a housing; a gripping member having at least two opposing arms extending from said housing and being rotatably mounted on said housing whereby said gripping member can rotate back-and-forth about an axis said gripping arms having soft outer coverings thereon; a variable speed electric motor mounted in said housing and being mechanically linked to said gripping member for causing said gripping member to rotate in a nonvibratory manner, back-and-forth; an electrical power source means coupled to said variable speed electric motor for furnishing electrical energy to said electric motor, said electric power source means including an electric control means for gradually controlling the amount of electrical energy furnished to said electric motor and therby gradually controlling the speed at which said electric motor causes said gripping member to rotate back-and-forth; whereby the gripping arms of said gripping member may be placed on opposing sides of said elongated portions of human bodies and caused to stroke said elongated portions in back-and-forth motions at various speeds.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
178 words
A stroking device for stroking elongated portions of human bodies said stroking device comprising: a housing; a gripping member having at least two opposing arms extending from said housing and being rotatably mounted on said housing whereby said gripping member can rotate back-and-forth about an axis said gripping arms having soft outer coverings thereon; a variable speed electric motor mounted in said housing and being mechanically linked to said gripping member for causing said gripping member to rotate in a nonvibratory manner, back-and-forth; an electrical power source means coupled to said variable speed electric motor for furnishing electrical energy to said electric motor, said electric power source means including an electric control means for gradually controlling the amount of electrical energy furnished to said electric motor and therby gradually controlling the speed at which said electric motor causes said gripping member to rotate back-and-forth; whereby the gripping arms of said gripping member may be placed on opposing sides of said elongated portions of human bodies and caused to stroke said elongated portions in back-and-forth motions at various speeds.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A stroking device as claimed in claim 3 wherein there are at least two said gripping members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
a stroking device as claimed in claim 4 wherein the stroking motions of said two gripping members are in phase.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A stroking device as claimed in claim 4 wherein the stroking motions of said two gripping members are 180* out of phase.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
162 words
A stroking device for stroking elongated portions of human bodies said stroking device comprising: a housing; a gripping member having at least two opposing arms extending from said housing and being rotatably mounted of said housing whereby said gripping member can rotate back-and-forth about an axis, said gripping arms having soft outer coverings thereon; an electric motor mounted in said housing housing and being mechanically linked to said gripping member for causing said gripping member to rotate in a nonvibratory manner, back-and-forth; an electric power source means coupled to said electric motor for furnishing electrical energy to said electric motor, said electric power source means including an electric control means for controlling the flow of electrical energy to said electric motor and thereby controlling the back-and-forth rotation of said gripping member; whereby the gripping arms of said gripping member may be placed on opposing sides of said elongated portions of human bodies and caused to stroke said elongated portions in back-and-forth motions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
162 words
A stroking device for stroking elongated portions of human bodies said stroking device comprising: a housing; a gripping member having at least two opposing arms extending from said housing and being rotatably mounted of said housing whereby said gripping member can rotate back-and-forth about an axis, said gripping arms having soft outer coverings thereon; an electric motor mounted in said housing housing and being mechanically linked to said gripping member for causing said gripping member to rotate in a nonvibratory manner, back-and-forth; an electric power source means coupled to said electric motor for furnishing electrical energy to said electric motor, said electric power source means including an electric control means for controlling the flow of electrical energy to said electric motor and thereby controlling the back-and-forth rotation of said gripping member; whereby the gripping arms of said gripping member may be placed on opposing sides of said elongated portions of human bodies and caused to stroke said elongated portions in back-and-forth motions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A stroking device as claimed in claim 7 wherein there are at least two said gripping members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A stroking device as claimed in claim 8 wherein the stroking motions of said two gripping members are 180* out of phase.
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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |