US4607624A
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Heating pad and massager
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-08-07
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Granted: 1986-08-26
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Expires: 2005-08-07
Abstract
Abstract A massaging and heating pad combination for application to the body in which both massaging vibration intensity and temperature may be controlled, primarily intended for use in the relief of the pain and discomfort of cramps and muscle tension and other suffering attendant to the menstrual cycle.
Inventors
- 👤 Valerie Jefferson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/01; A61H2201/0119; A61H2201/0138; A61H2201/02; A61H2201/0207; A61H2201/0221; A61H2201/0228
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
In a heating pad and massager, the combination which comprises: an adjustable electrically activated vibrating massage unit; means for adjusting said vibrating massage unit; an adjustable electrically activated heating element; means for adjusting said heating element; an electric source power cable for furnishing electric power to said vibrating massage unit and to said heating element; an electric junction box for connecting said electric source power cable to said vibrating massage unit and to said heating element; a pliant, outer covering envelope that encloses said vibrating massage unit and said heating element and provides support for said junction box; a protective electrical insulating envelope situated within said pliant, outer covering envelope and enclosing said vibrating massage unit and said heating element; and a layer of thermal insulating material situated between said vibrating massage unit and said heating element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
In a heating pad and massager, the combination which comprises: an adjustable electrically activated vibrating massage unit; means for adjusting said vibrating massage unit; an adjustable electrically activated heating element; means for adjusting said heating element; an electric source power cable for furnishing electric power to said vibrating massage unit and to said heating element; an electric junction box for connecting said electric source power cable to said vibrating massage unit and to said heating element; a pliant, outer covering envelope that encloses said vibrating massage unit and said heating element and provides support for said junction box; a protective electrical insulating envelope situated within said pliant, outer covering envelope and enclosing said vibrating massage unit and said heating element; and a layer of thermal insulating material situated between said vibrating massage unit and said heating element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The heating pad and massager of claim 1 wherein said means for adjusting said vibrating massage unit includes means for adjusting the intensity of vibration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The heating pad and massage unit of claim 2 wherein said means for adjusting said vibrating massage unit includes means for adjusting the frequency of vibration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The heating pad and massage unit of claim 1 wherein said means for adjusting said heating element includes means for adjusting the temperature of said heating element.
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