US4055170A
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Health promoting apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-22
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Granted: 1977-10-25
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Expires: 1996-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A health promoting apparatus comprising a chair, bed or the like with a loudspeaker incorporated therein. An opening formed in the chair is closed by a pretensioned flexible sheet. The sound waves from the loudspeaker cause the flexible sheet to vibrate, said vibrations being transmitted to a chair occupant.
Inventors
- 👤 Ryotaro Nohmura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0218; A61H23/0236; H; H04; H04R; H04R5/00; H04R5/02; H04R5/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
An apparatus for health promotion comprising: a hollow supporting structure for supporting a human body resting on said apparatus, said supporting structure formed with an opening at a seat portion on which the occupant rests, a tubular member mounted inside said supporting structure so as to be directed toward said opening, flexible sheet means stretched over the upper end of said tubular member so as to close said opening; means for pretensioning said flexible sheet means; and a loudspeaker mounted inside said tubular member so as to be slightly spaced from, and directed toward, said flexible sheet means, whereby sound vibrations eminating from said loudspeaker cause said flexible sheet means to vibrate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
112 words
An apparatus for health promotion comprising: a hollow supporting structure for supporting a human body resting on said apparatus, said supporting structure formed with an opening at a seat portion on which the occupant rests, a tubular member mounted inside said supporting structure so as to be directed toward said opening, flexible sheet means stretched over the upper end of said tubular member so as to close said opening; means for pretensioning said flexible sheet means; and a loudspeaker mounted inside said tubular member so as to be slightly spaced from, and directed toward, said flexible sheet means, whereby sound vibrations eminating from said loudspeaker cause said flexible sheet means to vibrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
An apparatus for health promotion claimed in claim 1 wherein said pretensioning means is constituted by a ring vertically movably mounted on said tubular member, said flexible sheet means being fastened to said ring, and further comprising means for raising and lowering said ring to adjust the tension of said flexible sheet means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus for health promotion claimed in claim 1 wherein said pretensioning means is constituted by cords.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
An apparatus for health promotion claimed in claim 1 wherein said tubular member has its upper edge elevated at at least two portions, said opening being of a multiangular shape accordingly, whereby giving the occupant vibrations of more irregularity.
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) | 1980-10-24 | 1981-04-25 | 1981-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-24 | 1985-04-25 | 1985-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-24 | 1989-04-25 | 1989-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |