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Class 601/117 - Including bodies disposed above user


Subclass of Class 601 - Surgery: kinesitherapy
Definition: Subject matter wherein the rolling members are disposed
No. of patents: 16
Last issue date: 08/08/2006


NumberTitleIssue Date
7087029Massager
A massage device is composed of an elongated main body in the form of a sheet of flexible plastic material. The main body is configured with a plurality of flexible elongated strips extending from one end of the elongated body in cantilever fashion and juxtaposed sp...
08/08/2006
7056281Phallic device mount and method of use
A phallic device mount for operably securing a phallic device thereto and a method of use are disclosed. The mount is positioned adjacent to and supported by a bed. A substantially planar bed-engaging portion is positioned below the mattress of the bed and extends t...
06/06/2006
7041071Method and apparatus for adjusting lumbosacral area
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for adjusting lumbosacral area, which corrects misalignment of the vertebrae in the lumbosacral area by applying pressure on the lumbosacral area. The present invention simultaneously applies vertical and horizontal forces to the ...
05/09/2006
7010343Method and apparatus for skin absorption enhancement and transdermal drug delivery
A treatment system and method for enhancing absorption of substances provided on a surface of a patient's skin, includes applying a substance to the surface of the patient's skin by way of a probe that provides at least one of: i) electrical pulses to the skin surfa...
03/07/2006
6923775Body stroking apparatus
A body stroking apparatus having a housing with a channel extending longitudinally therealong, an arm extending outwardly from the housing through the channel and vertically upwardly therefrom, a crossbar extending outwardly transversely to the arm, a plurality of f...
08/02/2005
6679858Device to assist in relaxation and relief of the stress of a subject
The invention is a device used for relaxation and for the relief of stress. The device is placed next to a bed on which the subject lies prone. It may be situated on the floor or on a bed side table. An adjustable vertical support column mounted on a base...
01/20/2004
6200283Reflex zone massage stimulator
The invention relates to a reflex zone massage stimulator, particularly for the hand or the foot, comprising a rotatable rod-like element provided with projections, the ends of which define an active surface to be brought into contact with the skin of the...
03/13/2001
6074353Device for caressing the body
A device for caressing the body has strips of flexible soft material hanging from a horizontal support above the body. A motive source is used to move the horizontal support over the body so that the strips can contact the body with varying degrees of tac...
06/13/2000
5916182Massaging apparatus stored under a bed movable to position over the bed
A massaging apparatus (28) which is designed to be located within the space (26) under a bed (20). The massaging apparatus (28) includes a mounting arm (108) which can be moved from the space (26) under the bed (20) and pivoted to an upright position. Whe...
06/29/1999
5582582Back massaging mechanism
A back massaging mechanism for massaging a user's back including a first pair of spaced parallel bars; a pair of downwardly extending telescopic legs coupled to each bar and positionable upon a recipient surface to thereby create a space for accommodating...
12/10/1996
5545177Apparatus for applying acupressure
An apparatus for self administration of acupressure that comprises a surface for supporting the individual. A pressure arm supported above the surface moves between a first position displaced from the individual and a second position where pressure probes...
08/13/1996
5472408Back massage apparatus
A massage apparatus which includes a support platform mounting spaced bifurcated supports, each having a respective pivot leg mounted thereto projecting from the platform, with the pivot legs pivotally mounting a U-shaped handle thereto, with the U-shaped...
12/05/1995
5022386Portable massage table
A massaging machine employing a rack for supporting a horizontal track over which motor driven pivotally mounted sprocket is moved. The sprocket drives a trolley which trolley supporting a roller mechanism which follows the contour of a user lying prone o...
06/11/1991
5016617Automatic body massaging apparatus
Automatic body massaging apparatus adapted to be coupled to a bed wherein the user lies on top of the bed and the apparatus automatically massages the user's body. The apparatus includes an endless track mounted on a support having a plurality of spaced d...
05/21/1991
4875470Reciprocating rolling massager with varying pressure and varying wheel placement
An improved body massaging device which is particularly suited to massaging the back and spinal area is disclosed. The device comprises a body supporting surface having an axially reciprocable carriage means positioned generally thereabove. A massaging as...
10/24/1989
4721100Cantilevered, horizontally slidable massage brush having an adjusting counterweight
A massaging machine comprises a roller brush having a plurality of radially extending flexible fingers thereon, the brush rotating about a horizontal axis so that the fingers massage a person lying below the brush. The brush is slidable horizontally on a ...
01/26/1988
 
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