US3880150A
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Therapeutic treatment machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-08
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A therapeutic machine which comprises a pair of elongate, hollow, cylindrical members arranged in side-by-side relation and connected at the ends by plate members which are eccentrically mounted for rotation on an axis which is parallel with the axes of the cylindrical members and extends between spaced, upright side members of a supporting frame, means for slowly rotating the assembly of cylindrical members with one of the members having a heating means therein and the other one having a vibrator means therein, and a spring roller mounted cover member beneath which the assembly revolves and which protects the limbs or other portion of the body against any possible irritation when placed directly against the rotating assembly in using the machine for physical therapy.
Inventors
- 👤 Matthew J Vileikis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02; A61H1/0292; A61H15/00; A61H15/0078; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0119; A61H2201/0138; A61H2201/02; A61H2201/0207; A61H2201/0221; A61H2201/0228; A61H2201/10; A61H2203/00; A61H2203/04; A61H2203/0443; A61H2203/045; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/10; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61N; A61N5/00; A61N5/06; A61N2005/0658; A61N2005/0659
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A therapeutic machine comprising a supporting frame having spaced upright members, and a rotatable assembly mounted between said upright frame members which includes a pair of elongate members in the form of cylinders arranged in side-by-side relation so as to present axially extending, exterior, curved surfaces, plate members connecting corresponding ends of said cylinders, means mounting said assembly for rotation on an axis which is parallel to the axes of the cylinders, said axis of rotation being arranged relative to the axes of the cylinders in triangular relation so as to effect eccentric rotation of the cylinder assembly, means for rotating said assembly at a relatively slow rate of speed so as to subject a part of the body placed against the exterior curved surfaces of the cylinders to physical therapy, and a readily removably, flexible, body protecting curtain which is spring roller mounted on said supporting frame relative to said assembly and which may be drawn so that it is draped over said assembly and when said assembly rotates beneath said curtain the body of the user is not in direct contact with the rotating assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A therapeutic machine comprising a supporting frame having spaced upright members, and a rotatable assembly mounted between said upright frame members which includes a pair of elongate members in the form of cylinders arranged in side-by-side relation so as to present axially extending, exterior, curved surfaces, plate members connecting corresponding ends of said cylinders, means mounting said assembly for rotation on an axis which is parallel to the axes of the cylinders, said axis of rotation being arranged relative to the axes of the cylinders in triangular relation so as to effect eccentric rotation of the cylinder assembly, means for rotating said assembly at a relatively slow rate of speed so as to subject a part of the body placed against the exterior curved surfaces of the cylinders to physical therapy, and a readily removably, flexible, body protecting curtain which is spring roller mounted on said supporting frame relative to said assembly and which may be drawn so that it is draped over said assembly and when said assembly rotates beneath said curtain the body of the user is not in direct contact with the rotating assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
145 words
A machine for therapeutic treatment of the body which comprises an elongate, rotatably mounted assembly having an oval cross sectional configuration which assembly comprises a pair of hollow, elongate members arranged in side-by-side relation and having a longitudinally extending curved surface configuration which defines in cross section the curved ends of an oval, one of said side-by-side members having a heat producing device and the other one of said side-by-side members having a vibration producing device means for mounting said assembly on an axis which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the assembly, and offset relative to the longitudinal axis of the over cross sectional configuration and means for slowly rotating said assembly so that a body resting on the surface of said assembly, when the machine is disposed with the assembly in a generally horizontal position, will be subject to a massaging action.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
145 words
A machine for therapeutic treatment of the body which comprises an elongate, rotatably mounted assembly having an oval cross sectional configuration which assembly comprises a pair of hollow, elongate members arranged in side-by-side relation and having a longitudinally extending curved surface configuration which defines in cross section the curved ends of an oval, one of said side-by-side members having a heat producing device and the other one of said side-by-side members having a vibration producing device means for mounting said assembly on an axis which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the assembly, and offset relative to the longitudinal axis of the over cross sectional configuration and means for slowly rotating said assembly so that a body resting on the surface of said assembly, when the machine is disposed with the assembly in a generally horizontal position, will be subject to a massaging action.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
159 words
A therapeutic machine comprising a supporting frame having spaced upright members, and a rotatable assembly mounted between said upright frame members which comprises a pair of elongate members in the form of hollow cylinders having a heating element mounted in one of said cylinders and a vibration importing device mounted in the other one of said cylinders, said cylinders being arranged in side-by-side relation so as to present axially extending, exterior, curved surfaces, plate members connecting corresponding ends of said cylinders, means mounting said assembly for rotation on an axis which is parallel to the axes of the cylinders, said axis of rotation being arranged relative to the axes of the cylinders in triangular relation so as to effect eccentric rotation of the cylinder assembly, and means for rotating said assembly at a relatively slow rate or speed so as to subject a part of the body placed against the exterior curved surfaces of the cylinders to physical therapy.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
159 words
A therapeutic machine comprising a supporting frame having spaced upright members, and a rotatable assembly mounted between said upright frame members which comprises a pair of elongate members in the form of hollow cylinders having a heating element mounted in one of said cylinders and a vibration importing device mounted in the other one of said cylinders, said cylinders being arranged in side-by-side relation so as to present axially extending, exterior, curved surfaces, plate members connecting corresponding ends of said cylinders, means mounting said assembly for rotation on an axis which is parallel to the axes of the cylinders, said axis of rotation being arranged relative to the axes of the cylinders in triangular relation so as to effect eccentric rotation of the cylinder assembly, and means for rotating said assembly at a relatively slow rate or speed so as to subject a part of the body placed against the exterior curved surfaces of the cylinders to physical therapy.
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) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |