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US4592345A
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Back massager structure
Assignee: Wahl Clipper Corp
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Filing: 1983-12-14
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Granted: 1986-06-03
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Expires: 2003-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A back massager has folded padding, and upper pillow padding with a frame between the folded padding. The frame has a narrow upper portion and a wide lower portion with two arm portions having an opening between them. A casing comprising two metal pan halves has flat peripheral edges and contains a vibratory means which is attached in the open portion of the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory S. Wahl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0218; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49789; Y10T29/49798
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
259 words
A massager comprising: a first padded portion to be located adjacent a first portion of the anatomy of an individual, and a second padded portion disposed at a spaced distance from said first padded portion, said second padded portion adapted to be located adjacent a second portion of the anatomy of said individual; a semi-rigid frame member, said frame made from a substantially flat material, said frame member having a first portion extending beneath said first padded portion, and a second portion extending beneath said second padded portion; said first portion of said second frame member comprising two extending arm portions and an open section between said arms defining a cut-out area; a casing attached at the open section of said frame, said casing including therein vibratory means to create a vibrating motion in said frame member; said second portion of said frame member comprising a substantially flat portion being shaped such that the external profile of said second portion of said frame member is substantially the same as the internal profile of said cut-out area of said first portion of said frame member; whereby a portion of said vibrating motion is transmitted through said second portion of said frame member to said second padded portion and to said second portion of the anatomy of said individual, and another portion of said vibrating motion is transmitted through said first portion of said frame member to the first portion of the anatomy of said individual, and cover means enclosing said first and second padded portions and said semi-rigid frame member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
259 words
A massager comprising: a first padded portion to be located adjacent a first portion of the anatomy of an individual, and a second padded portion disposed at a spaced distance from said first padded portion, said second padded portion adapted to be located adjacent a second portion of the anatomy of said individual; a semi-rigid frame member, said frame made from a substantially flat material, said frame member having a first portion extending beneath said first padded portion, and a second portion extending beneath said second padded portion; said first portion of said second frame member comprising two extending arm portions and an open section between said arms defining a cut-out area; a casing attached at the open section of said frame, said casing including therein vibratory means to create a vibrating motion in said frame member; said second portion of said frame member comprising a substantially flat portion being shaped such that the external profile of said second portion of said frame member is substantially the same as the internal profile of said cut-out area of said first portion of said frame member; whereby a portion of said vibrating motion is transmitted through said second portion of said frame member to said second padded portion and to said second portion of the anatomy of said individual, and another portion of said vibrating motion is transmitted through said first portion of said frame member to the first portion of the anatomy of said individual, and cover means enclosing said first and second padded portions and said semi-rigid frame member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The massager of claim 1 including a pillow wherein said second portion of said frame member extends up to the edge of said pillow.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The massager of claim 1 wherein said casing comprises two pan halves having flat peripheral edges which are fastened together and attached to said open section between the arms of said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The massager of claim 1 wherein said first padded portion of said massager is adapted to be located adjacent the lower back portion of said individual.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The massager of claim 1 wherein said second padded portion of said massager is adapted to be located adjacent the neck and shoulder portion of said individual.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-06-02 | 1993-12-02 | 1994-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-06-02 | 1997-12-02 | 1998-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |