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US3880152A
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Device for health promotion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-29
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A health promoting device. The device comprises a chair or a bed with speakers incorporated therein. The speakers are disposed against the inside sur faces of the seat and back of the chair, and the top surface of the bed, so that the openings of the speakers will be directed toward a human body resting therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Ryotaro Nohmura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0218; A61H23/0236; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0119; A61H2201/0138; A61H2201/0142; A61H2201/0149; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
A therapeutic apparatus comprising: a structural support framework; flexible sheet means extended over said framework for supporting a body lying on said apparatus; and loud speakers within said framework narrowly spaced below and directed toward said flexible sheet means, whereby sound vibrations eminating from said speakers will cause said flexible surface to vibrate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
A therapeutic apparatus comprising: a structural support framework; flexible sheet means extended over said framework for supporting a body lying on said apparatus; and loud speakers within said framework narrowly spaced below and directed toward said flexible sheet means, whereby sound vibrations eminating from said speakers will cause said flexible surface to vibrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said flexible sheet means is comprised of a hanging, smoothly curved tarpaulin-like material having its edges attached to said framework.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said flexible sheet means is comprised of a synthetic resin tightly extended across said framework.
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 |