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Audio relaxer-massager

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-14
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Granted: 1979-06-05
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Expires: 1997-03-14
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Abstract

Abstract A pad designed to accommodate a human body is provided with a built-in cassette player having a recorded message giving specific instructions concerning relaxation techniques. The pad is also equipped with built-in vibrating and heating devices to massage the body of the user and assist in achieving a state of relaxation. The pad may also be equipped with an attachment for receiving an infrared lamp having a blower for directing warm air over the pad to induce relaxation and muffle surrounding noises. Appropriate controls are provided within easy reach of the user. Preferably, the pad is foldable and is provided with handles to aid in its portability.

Inventors

  • 👤 Viola N. Gracey

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-26 22:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M21/00; A61H; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0119; A61H2201/0138; A61H2201/0142; A61H2201/02; A61H2201/0207; A61H2201/0221; A61H2201/025; A61H2201/10; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61M2021/0005; A61M2021/0027; A61M2021/0066; A61N; A61N5/00; A61N5/06; A61N2005/0658; A61N2005/0659

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 216 words
A portable massaging - relaxation device, comprising: (a) a pad for receiving the body of the user, and having a length designed to accomodate the average human body; (b) means attached to said pad for inducing vibrations therein; (c) a compact cassette tape player disposed within said pad and adjacent the portion thereof designed to receive the head of the user, said cassette player containing a prerecorded tape with specific relaxation instructions; (d) first pillow means for supporting only the neck of the user; (e) second pillow means for supporting only the bend under the knees of the user; (f) detachable infrared heat lamp and blower means attached to said pad and normally extending thereabove and means for mounting said heat lamp and blower means for permitting said means to be swivelled to a position parallel to said pad for storage purposes and including a flexible neck for permitting adjustment of the position of said heat lamp and blower means; (g) control means disposed adjacent said pad for regulating said vibration means, said message means and said heat lamp and blower means; (h) means disposed within said pad to provide thermostatically controlled heat; (i) means permitting said pad to be folded for storage; and (j) handle means for transporting said pad after it has been folded.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 216 words
A portable massaging - relaxation device, comprising: (a) a pad for receiving the body of the user, and having a length designed to accomodate the average human body; (b) means attached to said pad for inducing vibrations therein; (c) a compact cassette tape player disposed within said pad and adjacent the portion thereof designed to receive the head of the user, said cassette player containing a prerecorded tape with specific relaxation instructions; (d) first pillow means for supporting only the neck of the user; (e) second pillow means for supporting only the bend under the knees of the user; (f) detachable infrared heat lamp and blower means attached to said pad and normally extending thereabove and means for mounting said heat lamp and blower means for permitting said means to be swivelled to a position parallel to said pad for storage purposes and including a flexible neck for permitting adjustment of the position of said heat lamp and blower means; (g) control means disposed adjacent said pad for regulating said vibration means, said message means and said heat lamp and blower means; (h) means disposed within said pad to provide thermostatically controlled heat; (i) means permitting said pad to be folded for storage; and (j) handle means for transporting said pad after it has been folded.

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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) 1982-06-04 1982-12-04 1983-06-05 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1986-06-04 1986-12-04 1987-06-05 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1990-06-04 1990-12-04 1991-06-05 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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