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US4191178A
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Massage device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-31
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Granted: 1980-03-04
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Expires: 1998-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A resilient theraputic stimulating massage device with a general spherical shape. The outer surface of the sphere has a plurality of frustro conic protuberances. The protuberances have a corrugated outer side wall surface and a concave suction cup at each end.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Wisnieski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H15/00; A61H15/0092; A61H7/00; A61H7/001; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/16; A61H2201/1683; A61H2201/169
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
26 words
A massage device comprising: a central core section; a plurality of frustro-conic protuberances extending therefrom, said protuberances having an outer corrugated surface and a concave tip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
26 words
A massage device comprising: a central core section; a plurality of frustro-conic protuberances extending therefrom, said protuberances having an outer corrugated surface and a concave tip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said central core section is substantially spherical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said central core section and protuberances are resilent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said central core has a circumference in the range of from 30 to 38 centimeters, said protuberances have of height in the range of from 8 to 16 millimeters, a base diameter of from 7 to 17 millimaters, a tip diameter from 6 to 13 millimaters and a concave tip of a depth of 1 to 3 millimaters, and the central core has from 100 to 136 protuberances.
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) | 1983-03-04 | 1983-09-03 | 1984-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-04 | 1987-09-03 | 1988-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-04 | 1991-09-03 | 1992-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |