US4175548A
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Massage back brace
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-08-30
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Granted: 1979-11-27
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Expires: 1997-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A massage back brace having a resilient arrangement mounted on a flexible support member and covered by a resilient pad. The brace is affixable in position on a wearer's back by a belt-like strap removably attachable to the flexible support member and fastened together about a wearer's torso.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H7/00; A61H7/001; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0119; A61H2201/0138; A61H2201/12; A61H2201/1253; A61H2201/1261; A61H2201/1284
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A massage back brace, comprising, in combination: (a) a support member; (b) resilient means mounted on the support member for massaging the back of a user of the brace including a strip of self-supporting sheet material having a face, and a plurality of codirectionally extending, coiled compression springs mounted in spaced relation about the face of the strip; and (c) cover means arranged over the resilient means for covering the resilient means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A massage back brace, comprising, in combination: (a) a support member; (b) resilient means mounted on the support member for massaging the back of a user of the brace including a strip of self-supporting sheet material having a face, and a plurality of codirectionally extending, coiled compression springs mounted in spaced relation about the face of the strip; and (c) cover means arranged over the resilient means for covering the resilient means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein the support member is constructed from a sheet of flexible material, and the resilient means includes a pair of the strips and associated springs, each of the strips and associated springs being substantially like the other and disposed in spaced side-by-side relation on the support member for stiffening same.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein the cover means includes a pad of resilient material disposed embedding the resilient means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A structure as defined in claim 3, wherein the cover means further includes a cover of flexible material arranged encasing the support member and resilient means, and partially covering the pad.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A structure as defined in claim 4, further including a flexible strap means removably attached to the support member on a surface thereof spaced from the resilient means for mounting the brace on the back portion of a human torso.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
A massage back brace, comprising, in combination: (a) a support member; (b) resilient means mounted on the support member for massaging the back of a user of the brace; and (c) cover means arranged over the resilient means for covering the resilient means including a pad of resilient material disposed embedding the resilient means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
A massage back brace, comprising, in combination: (a) a support member; (b) resilient means mounted on the support member for massaging the back of a user of the brace; and (c) cover means arranged over the resilient means for covering the resilient means including a pad of resilient material disposed embedding the resilient means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A structure as defined in claim 6, wherein the cover means further includes a cover of flexible material arranged encasing the support member and resilient means, and partially covering the pad.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, further including a flexible strap means removably attached to the support member on a surface thereof spaced from the resilient means for mounting the brace on the back portion of a human torso.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
A resilient arrangement for a massage back brace, comprising, in combination: (a) a strip of self-supporting sheet material having a face; and (b) a plurality of codirectionally extending, coiled compression springs mounted in spaced relation about the face of the strip for massaging a human back with which the resilient arrangement abuts.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
52 words
A resilient arrangement for a massage back brace, comprising, in combination: (a) a strip of self-supporting sheet material having a face; and (b) a plurality of codirectionally extending, coiled compression springs mounted in spaced relation about the face of the strip for massaging a human back with which the resilient arrangement abuts.
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) | 1982-11-26 | 1983-05-28 | 1983-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-26 | 1987-05-28 | 1987-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-26 | 1991-05-28 | 1991-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |