US4116233A
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Portable massager
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1977-03-14
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Granted: 1978-09-26
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Expires: 1997-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A housing of hand-size has a handle mounted thereon to accommodate a hand of a user with the palm of the hand on the housing. A massage ball is mounted in the housing and protrudes therefrom for free universal rotation. A motive device in the housing abuts the massage ball and imparts vibration and motion to said massage ball.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis J. Scaduto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H15/00; A61H15/0092; A61H2015/0064; A61H23/00; A61H23/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A portable massager, comprising A hand-sized housing having a hole formed through a first side thereof, said housing having a second side opposite the first side; A handle mounted on the second side of the housing to accommodate a hand of a user with the palm on the second side whereby the housing is supported by the hand; a massage ball of predetermined diameter larger than that of the hole through the first side of the housing mounted in the housing for free universal rotation in said hole whereby less than half the ball protrudes from said hole; and motive means in the housing abutting the massage ball for imparting vibration and motion to said massage ball, said motive means comprising a vibrating ball spring biasedly mounted in the housing, a vibrating ball mounted on the spring in abutment with the massage ball, a vibrator mounted in the housing for vibrating the vibrating ball, said vibrating ball having a diameter smaller than the predetermined diameter and rechargeable battery means in the housing electrically connected to the vibrator for operating said vibrator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A portable massager, comprising A hand-sized housing having a hole formed through a first side thereof, said housing having a second side opposite the first side; A handle mounted on the second side of the housing to accommodate a hand of a user with the palm on the second side whereby the housing is supported by the hand; a massage ball of predetermined diameter larger than that of the hole through the first side of the housing mounted in the housing for free universal rotation in said hole whereby less than half the ball protrudes from said hole; and motive means in the housing abutting the massage ball for imparting vibration and motion to said massage ball, said motive means comprising a vibrating ball spring biasedly mounted in the housing, a vibrating ball mounted on the spring in abutment with the massage ball, a vibrator mounted in the housing for vibrating the vibrating ball, said vibrating ball having a diameter smaller than the predetermined diameter and rechargeable battery means in the housing electrically connected to the vibrator for operating said vibrator.
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) | 1981-09-25 | 1982-03-27 | 1982-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-25 | 1986-03-27 | 1986-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-25 | 1990-03-27 | 1990-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |