US3923064A
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Device for acupuncture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-24
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Granted: 1975-12-02
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Expires: 1994-07-24
Abstract
Abstract An acupuncture device includes a ring-shaped holder having a pressure plate from which a pressure element projects. The ringshaped holder is adapted to be placed on a person''s thumb and to be used to engage a part of the user''s body to thereby effect self-applied acupuncture.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Heinz Leupold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H39/00; A61H39/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
An acupuncture device comprising a ring-shaped holder adapted to be placed on a user''s finger, said holder having means defining a rigid pressure plate disposed in a plane extending generally transversely of said ring-shaped holder, said holder further having a rim portion surrounding said pressure plate such that said pressure plate is located within a depression in said holder, said rim having an outer terminating edge, a pressure element located generally in the center of said pressure plate and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom, said pressure element having a dull or rounded point which protrudes beyond said plane defined by the terminating edge of said rim, said device being adapted to effect self-applied acupuncture by placing said ring-shaped holder on one finger and applying said pressure element to the user''s body such that said dull or rounded point engages the user''s body to apply pressure thereto while said rim serves to prevent undesired penetration by limiting the extent to which said dull or rounded point engages the user''s body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
An acupuncture device comprising a ring-shaped holder adapted to be placed on a user''s finger, said holder having means defining a rigid pressure plate disposed in a plane extending generally transversely of said ring-shaped holder, said holder further having a rim portion surrounding said pressure plate such that said pressure plate is located within a depression in said holder, said rim having an outer terminating edge, a pressure element located generally in the center of said pressure plate and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom, said pressure element having a dull or rounded point which protrudes beyond said plane defined by the terminating edge of said rim, said device being adapted to effect self-applied acupuncture by placing said ring-shaped holder on one finger and applying said pressure element to the user''s body such that said dull or rounded point engages the user''s body to apply pressure thereto while said rim serves to prevent undesired penetration by limiting the extent to which said dull or rounded point engages the user''s body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An acupuncture device according to claim 1 wherein said holder and pressure element are made of plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An acupuncture device according to claim 1 wherein said holder and pressure element are made of metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
An acupuncture device according to claim 1 wherein said pressure element is made of precious metal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
An acupuncture device according to claim 1 wherein said holder and pressure element are made of different material, and means affixing said pressure element to said holder.
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) | 1978-12-01 | 1979-06-02 | 1979-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-01 | 1983-06-02 | 1983-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-01 | 1987-06-02 | 1987-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |