US4088127A
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Massage appliance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-21
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Granted: 1978-05-09
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Expires: 1997-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A massage appliance which can be fitted on the hand so that a pliable fluid-filled bag is held in place for contacting the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Donna M. Clayton
- 👤 Donna J. Martinez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/02; A61H; A61H7/00; A61H7/002; A61H7/003; A61F2007/0001; A61F2007/0087; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/02; A61H2201/0207; A61H2201/0214; A61H2201/0221; A61H2201/0242; A61H2201/0257; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/06; A61H2205/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A massage appliance comprising: a mitt forming a pocket into which a hand can be inserted and having a pad adjacent the palm of the hand; a pliable sealed bag filled with fluid and being of an approximate size to cover at least a portion of the hand; and means fixing said bag to the palm side of the mitt whereby said mitt can be used to massage the parts of the body by bringing the sealed bag into contact therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A massage appliance comprising: a mitt forming a pocket into which a hand can be inserted and having a pad adjacent the palm of the hand; a pliable sealed bag filled with fluid and being of an approximate size to cover at least a portion of the hand; and means fixing said bag to the palm side of the mitt whereby said mitt can be used to massage the parts of the body by bringing the sealed bag into contact therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A massage appliance as defined in claim 1 including means for removing fluid from and inserting fluid back into the bag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A massage appliance as defined in claim 2 wherein the pad between the fluid bag and the pocket for the hand is made of insulating material to serve as a temperature barrier between the hand and the bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
A massage appliance comprising, in combination: a first panel; a second panel; means fixing the first and second panel together at three edges to form a pocket therebetween; a pad fixed within said pocket to divide the pocket into first and second pockets; and a pliable fluid tight container filled with fluid and fitted into said second pocket whereby the hand can be inserted in the first pocket and the pliable fluid container serve as a contact member for effecting a massage on the body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
85 words
A massage appliance comprising, in combination: a first panel; a second panel; means fixing the first and second panel together at three edges to form a pocket therebetween; a pad fixed within said pocket to divide the pocket into first and second pockets; and a pliable fluid tight container filled with fluid and fitted into said second pocket whereby the hand can be inserted in the first pocket and the pliable fluid container serve as a contact member for effecting a massage on the body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A massage appliance as defined in claim 4 wherein said pad is made of insulating material to provide a temperature insulating barrier between the first and second pockets.
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) | 1981-05-08 | 1981-11-07 | 1982-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-08 | 1985-11-07 | 1986-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-08 | 1989-11-07 | 1990-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |