US3972322A
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Foot massaging device
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1975-09-26
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Granted: 1976-08-03
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Expires: 1995-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A foot massaging device is used for massaging a foot of user. The device includes a rectangularly shaped housing having a base, a pair of upwardly extending end walls, a pair of upwardly extending sidewalls, an open top, and a chamber therein. A wedge shaped member removably inserts into the chamber, wherein an upper face of the wedge shaped member is inclined downwardly from one end wall to another end wall. A plurality of cylindrically shaped members are contained within the chamber, wherein the circumferential periphery of each cylindrically shaped rollably engages the upper inclined face of the wedge shaped member.
Inventors
- 👤 William E. Finn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:01
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A foot massaging device adapted to receive thereon the feet of a user, which comprises: a. a housing having a base, a pair of upwardly extending end walls, a pair of upwardly extending sidewalls, an open top, and an interior chamber therein; b. one of a plurality of wedge shaped members removably contained in said chamber, an upper inclined face of one said wedge shaped member extending downwardly from one said end wall to another said end wall; and c. at least two cylindrically shaped member contained in said chamber and rollably engaging said upper face of said wedge shaped member, a circumferential periphery of each said cylindrically shaped member extending above the top edges of said sidewalls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A foot massaging device adapted to receive thereon the feet of a user, which comprises: a. a housing having a base, a pair of upwardly extending end walls, a pair of upwardly extending sidewalls, an open top, and an interior chamber therein; b. one of a plurality of wedge shaped members removably contained in said chamber, an upper inclined face of one said wedge shaped member extending downwardly from one said end wall to another said end wall; and c. at least two cylindrically shaped member contained in said chamber and rollably engaging said upper face of said wedge shaped member, a circumferential periphery of each said cylindrically shaped member extending above the top edges of said sidewalls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein a non-skid pad is affixed to a lower surface of said base for engaging the ground.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said wedge shaped member and said base are one integral unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said housing, said cylindrically shaped members, and said wedge shaped members are formed from a plastic selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, nylon, or ABS.
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) | 1979-08-03 | 1980-02-02 | 1980-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-03 | 1984-02-02 | 1984-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-03 | 1988-02-02 | 1988-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |