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Massage and exercise mat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-06-02
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Granted: 1983-12-20
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Expires: 2001-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A one piece massage and exercise mat made of a resilient material comprising an elongate base having two rows of opposed massage elements projecting upwardly from said base and positioned on said base to longitudinally and transversely bracket the vertebrae of the spinal column of a human being. The mat of this invention being adapted to effect masssage and exercise of the muscles and nerves along the spinal column by the user without assistance.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W. DeLisle
- 👤 Conrad LeBlanc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H7/00; A61H7/001; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/015; A41D13/0156; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/12; A61H2201/1253; A61H2201/1261; A61H2201/1284; A61H2205/00; A61H2205/08; A61H2205/081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A one piece massage and exercise mat adapted for use by a human being to simultaneously exercise without assistance, the muscles and nerves positioned along and exiting the spinal column of said user, consisting essentially of an elongate base adapted to extend substantially from a users shoulders to his waist and two opposed rows of massage elements made of a resilient moldable material having a Shore A hardness of from about 45 to about 85, said massage elements projecting upwardly from said base and integral therewith, said massage elements transversely positioned on said base to proximately bracket the spinal column of said user and adapted to be juxta positioned by the user, longitudinally along the spinal column of said user, said massage elements being longitudinally spaced to proximately bracket the vertebrae of the spinal column of said user and adapted to be positioned by said user proximately between said vertebrae.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A one piece massage and exercise mat adapted for use by a human being to simultaneously exercise without assistance, the muscles and nerves positioned along and exiting the spinal column of said user, consisting essentially of an elongate base adapted to extend substantially from a users shoulders to his waist and two opposed rows of massage elements made of a resilient moldable material having a Shore A hardness of from about 45 to about 85, said massage elements projecting upwardly from said base and integral therewith, said massage elements transversely positioned on said base to proximately bracket the spinal column of said user and adapted to be juxta positioned by the user, longitudinally along the spinal column of said user, said massage elements being longitudinally spaced to proximately bracket the vertebrae of the spinal column of said user and adapted to be positioned by said user proximately between said vertebrae.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The massage and exercise mat of claim 1 wherein said base is provided with means for attaching said mat to the user's body.
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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) | 1986-12-19 | 1987-06-20 | 1987-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-19 | 1991-06-20 | 1991-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-19 | 1995-06-20 | 1995-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |