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Class 601/136 - Frictioning


Subclass of Class 601 - Surgery: kinesitherapy
Definition: Subject matter wherein the body-contacting means rubs the
No. of applications: 36
Last issue date: 05/24/2012


Application No.Application TitleIssue Date
20120130292MASSAGE DEVICE
A device for a human leg, includes a one-piece frame made of an at least partially deformable material, having a supporting portion arranged so as to at least partially surround a foot over the length thereof and a generally elongate actuating portion extending substant...
05/24/2012
20120041349Bead Massage Device with a Rotary Vessel
A bead massage device is provided, which includes a vessel for receiving a plurality of beads submerged in a bath. The vessel includes at least one inner wall that drives the beads so that the beads are moved when contacting a human limb inserted into said vessel. The v...
02/16/2012
20110218465MASSAGING APPARATUS
A massaging apparatus includes: a main frame including a guiding rail unit extending in a longitudinal direction, and a mounting seat mounted slidably on the guiding rail unit; a drive unit mounted on the main frame for driving the mounting seat to move along the guidin...
09/08/2011
20110196274Massager
A massager system includes one or more gear trains coupled to a motor to rotate at least a pair of shafts that each supports a pair of nodules for rotation about the associated shaft. A pillow-shaped outer housing surrounds the motor and number of coupled gear trains wi...
08/11/2011
20110160628Shoulder and Backside Massager
A shoulder and backside massager includes a support body. Said support body comprises a balance weight portion and a massaging portion, said balance weight portion are separated and astraddle provided on the two fore-and-aft sides of the should. Said massaging portion i...
06/30/2011
20110098614METHOD FOR TREATING, PREVENTING OR AMELIORATING DVT
In order to provide an exercise device to give movement of the calf muscles to help pump blood from the legs to the heart and thereby reduce the risk of DVT, an oval or elliptical shaped oscillator is provided which can be used by a seated person by rocking the device b...
04/28/2011
20100121235MASSAGE LEVER
A personal portable massage lever having a pair of elongated upstanding posts adapted to be secured to the back and seat of a chair. A pivoted rod is mounted between the upper ends of the posts and has a shoulder-massaging device adapted to abut against one's shoulders ...
05/13/2010
20100030122Automated Infant Massager
An automated infant massager system that monitors an infant's physical, physiological and behavioral response to the massage and can adjust the intensity of the massage and massager duration settings based on the responses of the infant and/or information from a user, p...
02/04/2010
20100010403Mechanical back scratcher / tickler
A rolling tray with dangling stimulators beneath it moves horizontally back and forth over a human who is lying face-down on a floor or bed. The rolling tray is built into a table-shaped housing with legs that are of adjustable height so that the dangling stimulators ca...
01/14/2010
20100004573APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING A MASSAGE AT THE SPINE
An apparatus comprises at least two massaging means arranged side by side, each including a vibration application area designed to be applied on the patient in order to transmit vibrations; the two massaging means are located at a distance from each other such that one ...
01/07/2010
20090240177Message device with pressure dispersing edge
A preventive and/or therapeutic massage device having a fine contact edge and a pressure dispersing edge to provide alternative modes of stretching to the skin, muscles, fascia, and/or tendons of a user. The massage device includes a main body portion with first and sec...
09/24/2009
20090182249MASSAGING DEVICE
In a massaging device, a treating section 3 has a body plate 4 formed of a flexible material and a plurality of protrusions intersecting the surface of the body plate and protruding downwardly. A massaging device main body has a reciprocal drive mechanism ...
07/16/2009
20090093743Versatile back treatment implement system
The invention pertains to a versatile back treatment implement system that consists of different implements that can be interchangeably used. Any one of the implements can be a lotion applying implement, a brush implement or a massaging implement. A handle has at one en...
04/09/2009
20090088672INTERCHANGEABLE BACK SCRATCHING DEVICE
A back scratching device for mounting on a corner which includes a mounting element and a scratching element. The mounting element is mounted on the wall while the scratching element is releasable attached to the mounting element. The external surface of the scratching ...
04/02/2009
20080234611Massaging Device
A massaging device enabling hair wash and massage of a scalp to be readily performed effectively and reliably. The massaging device 1 includes a massaging device main body 2 acting as a drive section and a treating section 3. The treating section
09/25/2008
20080200854METHOD OF TREATING MUSCLE SORENESS OR A SOFT TISSUE OEDEMA
The present disclosure provides in a method of treating muscle soreness or soft tissue oedema. The method comprises frictionally engaging a contact member of an apparatus with skin portions of a patient. The contact member of the apparatus is arranged to perform a subst...
08/21/2008
20070265555Hand tool for enhancing blood circulation of tooth root and gum
A hand tool for enhancing blood circulation of tooth root and gum includes an elongated main body, an enlarged supporting base extended from a free end of the main body, and a plurality of massaging elements spacedly extended from a supporting surface of the supporting ...
11/15/2007
20070149900Light guide comb
A light guide comb that produces a direct massage effect on the head of a user, and, moreover, uses light rays to promote cell activation of the head, cortical layer and acupuncture points, while simultaneously stimulating hair follicles to promote the health and growth...
06/28/2007
20070129655Sole reflex massager and its assembly
A sole reflex massager comprising a support seat and one or more massage blocks each is detachable and interchangeable, and different massage block has different shaped massage head to provide different strength of excitation; the sole reflex massager is able to be used...
06/07/2007
20070129654THERAPEUTIC ROLLER
A therapeutic roller can be used to apply a therapeutic message to a person's extremity, such as the hand or foot. In particular, a therapeutic roller device comprises an inner tube member, a textured tube member, and a mechanism for removably securing the textured tube...
06/07/2007
20070044261SCRUBBER MAT
There is disclosed a scrubber mat having a backing, a plurality of loops and an attachment device. The plurality of loops may be attached to a front side of the backing. The attachment device may be attached to a back side of the backing. There is also disclosed a proce...
03/01/2007
20070016118Foot care device and method
A device for removing skin from a foot of a user is provided. The device includes a base having a first surface configured for placement against a sole of a foot and an element having an abrasive surface suitable for skin removal. The element is attachable to said base ...
01/18/2007
20060235345Massaging Applicance for Baths
The disclosed back scrubbing device for use without hands can be installed in baths and/or fitness centers as well as in sport clubs are similar facilities. The device allows the application of a detergent thereon and cleaning while massaging the body. The applied massa...
10/19/2006
20060225239Methodology and apparatus for a flexible back exfoliator
One possible embodiment for the invention could be a surface-mounted flexible back exfoliator. The flexible back exfoliator could generally comprise a flexible mounting portion, a flexible exfoliation pad, and a flexible locking device. The flexible mounting portion cou...
10/12/2006
20060200053Body massaging device
A body massaging device 10 comprises a handle 12, at least one massaging element 14, and a coupling member 16 releasably engagable with the handle 12. The member 16 is provided with at least one passage 18 for releasably ...
09/07/2006
20060084893Foot massager
A massage device has a close-packed presenting structure of massage elements, mounted on a working unit. The presenting structure is sufficiently closely packed to prevent insertion of an adult's digit, e.g. finger or toe, into the spaces between respective ones of the ...
04/20/2006
20060004308Acupressure system and methods
An acupressure massage pad formed of generally resilient material wherein the pad includes nodes that replicate the curvature of the apex of a human finger or knuckle to allow an individual to perform acupressure or reflexology massage without assistance. ...
01/05/2006
20050283100Aromatherapy massage spheres
A massage device comprising at least one spherical ball permeated with aromatherapy is provided. A method of making and using the massage device, as well as a kit for making the massage device are also provided. ...
12/22/2005
20050261614Therapeutic instrument
An object of the present invention is to easily and inexpensively provide a therapeutic instrument that stimulates an acupuncture point and cures a malady without depending on a magnetic therapeutic instrument, needle therapy, moxa cautery or massage. The therapeutic in...
11/24/2005
20050251071Body rubbing device
A body rubbing device has a housing having a lower side adapted to face a body part to be acted upon and an upper side, the housing having an upper surface which is upwardly convex and is elongated in a longitudinal direction to define a substantially oval shape, the up...
11/10/2005
20050197603Multi-section exercise and massage track
A track comprising seven connected sections forming a loop and an entry section leading into the first of the seven sections. The first section connects to the second section, which connects to the third section, which connects to the fourth section, which connects back...
09/08/2005
20050197602Cushion mat with free rotational ball
Disclosed is cushion mat with a free rotational ball, the cushion mat including: a plurality of rotational ball units having a rotational ball for rotating whenever a person sitting on the cushion mat is in motion, and a housing for housing the rotational ball; and a co...
09/08/2005
20050192521Method of reducing fatty tissue using lymphatic massage
A method for reducing fatty tissue using lymphatic massage is disclosed that includes the steps of evaluating body regions of a patient to determine at least one massage area, massaging in a first session the at least one massage area, the first session massage going in...
09/01/2005
20050097692Foot cleaning brush assembly
A foot cleaning brush assembly comprising an anchor unit (1) adapted to be supported on a generally horizontal support surface and having a laterally extending anchoring formation (8) for receiving a foot of a person to anchor the anchor unit in position w...
05/12/2005
20050091776Reversible wall-mounted pillow with textured scrubbing surfaces
An inflatable plastic pillow with exfoliating surface on one side having a roughness at least as great as that of human skin, for use with exfoliating gels. The pillow is attachable to a shower wall with suction cups and reversible so that a massaging surface of greater...
05/05/2005
20050084649System for foot care
A foot care system adapted to take care of human feet, comprising a foot mat and at least one moisturizing foot sock. The foot mat is adapted to remove dead skin cells from a sole of a foot, and the foot sock is adapted to moisturize a wearer's foot while permitting the...
04/21/2005
 
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