US4173216A
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Massage device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-21
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Granted: 1979-11-06
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Expires: 1997-01-21
Abstract
Abstract Material having bumps formed therein and extending from the surface thereof covers an item and comes into close contact with the bottoms of the feet or the palms of the hands of a user.
Inventors
- 👤 Roland Nolet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H7/00; A61H7/001; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/12; A61H2201/1253; A61H2201/1261; A61H2201/1284; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1683; A61H2201/169; A61H2201/1695
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A massage device for massaging the bottoms of the feet and the palms of the hands of a user on a supporting surface, said massage device comprising carpet having an upper surface and bumps formed therein and extending from the upper surface thereof, said carpet covering the supporting surface and coming into close contact with the bottoms of the feet or the palm of the hands of a user; and a pipe on the supporting surface under the carpet and having water circulating therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A massage device for massaging the bottoms of the feet and the palms of the hands of a user on a supporting surface, said massage device comprising carpet having an upper surface and bumps formed therein and extending from the upper surface thereof, said carpet covering the supporting surface and coming into close contact with the bottoms of the feet or the palm of the hands of a user; and a pipe on the supporting surface under the carpet and having water circulating therethrough.
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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) | 1982-11-05 | 1983-05-07 | 1983-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-05 | 1987-05-07 | 1987-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-05 | 1991-05-07 | 1991-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |