US4125112A
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Transmission members for electro-vibratory massage appliances
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-12
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Granted: 1978-11-14
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Expires: 1996-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A transmission member for an electrovibratory massage appliance, whereby the electrovibration may be transmitted to the human body comprises a fluid-filled member preferably formed from an elastics material. The fluid-filled member is provided with a closable aperture for the filling and draining of fluid. Also the fluid-filled member incorporates a vibration portion comprising either a mounting for a vibratory source or a permanently attached vibration source. When the vibratory source associated with the transmission member is switched on vibrations are transmitted to the external surface of the fluid-filled member through the liquid contained therein. Variations in the degreee of vibrations transmitted may be achieved by providing a composite transmission member having two or more fluid-filled members and by providing more than one vibration source.
Inventors
- 👤 Edith Weihs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0245; A61H23/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
An accessory or transmission part for electrovibratory massage appliances, consisting of a fluid-filled member having a closable filling and drain aperture and rigidly or detachably connected to a source of vibration, and wherein the volume of fluid in the member is at least approximately five times greater than the volume of the electric vibration source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
An accessory or transmission part for electrovibratory massage appliances, consisting of a fluid-filled member having a closable filling and drain aperture and rigidly or detachably connected to a source of vibration, and wherein the volume of fluid in the member is at least approximately five times greater than the volume of the electric vibration source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An accessory or transmission part for electrovibratory massage appliances according to claim 1, wherein the casing of the fluid filled member consists of stretchable materials.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
An accessory or transmission part for electrovibratory massage appliances, consisting of a fluid-filled member with a closable filling and drain aperature and rigidly or detachably connected to a source of vibration, and wherein as the accessory or transmission parts, a plurality of fluid-filled members are provided, the volume of fluid in each of these members being at least approximately five times greater than the volume of the electric vibration source.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
An accessory or transmission part for electrovibratory massage appliances, consisting of a fluid-filled member with a closable filling and drain aperature and rigidly or detachably connected to a source of vibration, and wherein as the accessory or transmission parts, a plurality of fluid-filled members are provided, the volume of fluid in each of these members being at least approximately five times greater than the volume of the electric vibration source.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
An accessory or transmission part for electrovibratory massage appliances according to claim 3, wherein the casing of the fluid filled members consist of stretchable materials.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
An accessory or transmission part for electrovibratory massage appliances according to claim 1, wherein the casing of the fluid filled member consists partly of stretchable and partly of non-stretchable materials.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
An accessory or transmission part for electrovibratory massage appliances according to claim 3, wherein the casing of the fluid filled members consist partly of stretchable and partly of non-stretchable materials.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An accessory or transmission part for electrovibratory massage appliances according to claim 1, wherein the fluid filled member is rigidly or detachably connected to more than one vibration source.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
An accessory or transmission part for electrovibratory massage appliances according to claim 7, wherein the vibration sources are located in some cases inside the fluid filled member and in some cases outside the fluid filled member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
An accessory or transmission part for electrovibratory massage appliances according to claim 1, wherein the vibration source is located inside the fluid filled member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
An accessory or transmission part for electrovibratory massage appliances according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the casing of the fluid filled member has rib-like or bead-shaped projections.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
An accessory or transmission part for electrovibratory massage appliances according to claim 1, wherein the fluid-filled member is spherical or cylindrical in shape.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-11-13 | 1982-05-15 | 1982-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-13 | 1986-05-15 | 1986-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-13 | 1990-05-15 | 1990-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |