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US4326508A
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Massaging device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-23
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Granted: 1982-04-27
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Expires: 2000-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A manual massaging device having a ball-equipped plate which is centrally apertured for the receipt of a massaging oil containing container which has a dispensing ball at the top and which serves as a handle for the plate during massage.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Stauffer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H15/00; A61H15/02; A61H2015/0064; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/10; A61H2201/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A manual massaging device comprising a base plate (1) having an upper surface and a central, threaded hole (4), a plurality of massaging balls (2) rollably mounted in said base plate in concentric, evenly spaced relation to said hole, and applicator container (5) for massaging oil equipped with an applicator ball (8) at its upper end threadably mounted in said hole and projecting downwardly away from said plate to provide a manipulating handle therefor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A manual massaging device comprising a base plate (1) having an upper surface and a central, threaded hole (4), a plurality of massaging balls (2) rollably mounted in said base plate in concentric, evenly spaced relation to said hole, and applicator container (5) for massaging oil equipped with an applicator ball (8) at its upper end threadably mounted in said hole and projecting downwardly away from said plate to provide a manipulating handle therefor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device of claim 1 in which said container (5) is constructed and arranged relative to said plate that in its fully threaded position, the top of the applicator ball is recessed relative to the tops of said massaging balls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device of claim 1 in which said plate is equipped with a central interior, depending flange (11) about said hole, the upper end of said flange (12) being spaced below the upper surface of said plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1 in which said plate is equipped with a depending perimetric flange (10).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 in combination with a cover removably mounted thereon and constructed of plastic material to provide a gliding function when oil-less massage is performed through clothing.
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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) | 1985-04-26 | 1985-10-26 | 1986-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-04-26 | 1989-10-26 | 1990-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-04-26 | 1993-10-26 | 1994-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |