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Acupressure pad
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-10-20
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Granted: 1990-12-04
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Expires: 2009-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A pad on which a user lies to apply pressure to selected points on the body consists of two fabric panels and a number of balls having fabric engaging tabs at diametrically opposed points. The balls are placed on one of the panels at the points of desired pressure application and then covered by the second panel. The two panels may be connected together and carry grid markings to assist in positioning of the balls.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary C. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H39/00; A61H39/04; A61H2201/00; A61H2201/12; A61H2201/1253; A61H2201/1261; A61H2201/1284; A61H7/00; A61H7/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
An acupressure pad for applying pressure to selected points on an area of the human body comprising: a fabric mat of a width at least equal to the width of the area of pressure application and of a length at least equal to twice the length of the area, said mat being foldable about the transverse centerline thereof into first and second panels; and at least one ball having two tabs of fabric engaging material located at diametrically opposed points on said ball; the arrangement being such that said ball is positioned on said first panel at a point coresponding to a point of desired pressure application and retained in position by engagement of one of said tabs with said first panel, said second panel subsequently being folded over said first panel and into engagement with the other of said tabs, thereby forming a pad on which the user may lie.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
An acupressure pad for applying pressure to selected points on an area of the human body comprising: a fabric mat of a width at least equal to the width of the area of pressure application and of a length at least equal to twice the length of the area, said mat being foldable about the transverse centerline thereof into first and second panels; and at least one ball having two tabs of fabric engaging material located at diametrically opposed points on said ball; the arrangement being such that said ball is positioned on said first panel at a point coresponding to a point of desired pressure application and retained in position by engagement of one of said tabs with said first panel, said second panel subsequently being folded over said first panel and into engagement with the other of said tabs, thereby forming a pad on which the user may lie.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The acupressure pad of claim 1 further including a grid pattern marked on said mat to assist in positioning of said ball.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The acupressure pad of claim 2 wherein the configuration of said panels approximates the silhoutte of the human torso.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The acupressure pad of claim 3 wherein the diameter of said balls is in the range of 20 mm. to 50 mm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The acupressure pad of claim 2 wherein the diameter of said balls is in the range of 20 mm. to 50 mm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The acupressure pad of claim 1 wherein the configuration of said panels approximates the silhoutte of the human torso.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The acupressure pad of claim 6 wherein the diameter of said balls is in the range of 20 mm. to 50 mm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The acupressure pad of claim 1 wherein the diameter of said balls is in the range of 20 mm. to 50 mm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
134 words
An acupressure pad for applying pressure to selected points on an area of the human body comprising: a pair of fabric panels, the width and length of which are at least equal to the width and length of the area of pressure application; and at least one ball having two tabs of fabric engaging material located at diametrically opposed points on said ball; the arrangement being such that said ball is positioned on said first panel at a point corresponding to a point of desired pressure application and retained in position by engagement of one of said tabs with said first panel and said second panel is superimposed over said first panel and said ball and into engagement with the other of said tabs, thereby forming a pad on which the user may lie.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
134 words
An acupressure pad for applying pressure to selected points on an area of the human body comprising: a pair of fabric panels, the width and length of which are at least equal to the width and length of the area of pressure application; and at least one ball having two tabs of fabric engaging material located at diametrically opposed points on said ball; the arrangement being such that said ball is positioned on said first panel at a point corresponding to a point of desired pressure application and retained in position by engagement of one of said tabs with said first panel and said second panel is superimposed over said first panel and said ball and into engagement with the other of said tabs, thereby forming a pad on which the user may lie.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The acupressure pad of claim 9 further including a grid pattern marked on said first panel to assist in positioning of said ball.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The acupressure pad of claim 10 wherein the configuration of said panels approximates the silhoutte of the human torso.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The acupressure pad of claim 11 wherein the diameter of said balls is in the range of 20 mm. to 50 mm.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The acupressure pad of claim 10 wherein the diameter of said balls is in the range of 20 mm. to 50 mm.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The acupressure pad of claim 9 wherein the configuration of said panels approximates the silhoutte of the human torso.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The acupressure pad of claim 14 wherein the diameter of said balls is in the range of 20 mm. to 50 mm.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The acupressure pad of claim 9 wherein the diameter of said balls is in the range of 20 mm. to 50 mm.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
The acupressure pad of claim 9 wherein said panels are connected end-to-end, forming a single fabric mat.
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