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Massage apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-08
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1996-07-08
Abstract
Abstract Massage apparatus for simulating a hand massage by a masseuse including a bracket having a plurality of flexible massage fingers for contact with the torso. The bracket is simultaneously reciprocal in a horizontal and vertical direction and can oscillate as the fingers massage the torso.
Inventors
- 👤 Helen Wintoniw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H7/00; A61H7/002; A61H7/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
Massage apparatus comprising: a support; a housing mounted on said support; means for reciprocably driving said housing in a horizontal direction relative to said support; body massage means universally mounted on said housing; and means within said housing for reciprocably driving said body massage means in a vertical direction relative to said support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
Massage apparatus comprising: a support; a housing mounted on said support; means for reciprocably driving said housing in a horizontal direction relative to said support; body massage means universally mounted on said housing; and means within said housing for reciprocably driving said body massage means in a vertical direction relative to said support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Massage apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said body massage means includes a bracket, and a plurality of flexible fingers connected to said bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
Massage apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for reciprocably driving said housing includes a reversible electric motor in said housing, a pinion connected to said motor and a rack in meshing engagement with said pinion fixed to said support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
Massage apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for reciprocably driving said body massage means includes a reversible electric motor in said housing; a screw connected to said motor, and a fixed nut in said housing threadedly connected to said nut.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Massage apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said universal mounting includes a ball and socket connection between said body massage means and said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
Massage apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said support includes a horizontal channel-shaped cross-bar having a pair of end flanges, said housing including a channel in sliding engagement with each of said flanges.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |