Did You Know...
...that the video game, Pong, was invented by a guy who graduated at the bottom of his engineering class? Nolan Bushnell spent more time running the games at a local amusement park than he did on his studies at the University of Utah. His dreams of working for Disney's amusement empire were dashed when the company wouldn't hire him. Taking a boring job, Nolan daydreamed about electronic versions of popular games. He invented Pong, the first video game, and went on to found Atari Co.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157754 | Portable device for the enhancement of circulation and for the prevention of stasis related DVT The present invention provides a portable device and method for enhancing blood flow in a limb and for reducing the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) formation by applying periodic squeezing forces on a limb, in particular a lower limb. The device comprises a flask... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8128583 | Stimulator pad A stimulator pad includes a layer of support material and at least one stimulator node secured to and supported by the support layer, the stimulator node comprising a housing having one end region secured relative to the support layer and the other end defining an a... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8105253 | Kneading massage device A kneading massage device comprises a driving unit for supplying power source including first and second output shafts for outputting dynamics; a differential unit including a differential set and a differential stem, and on one end of the differential set being for... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8105252 | Device for providing intermittent compression to a limb The present invention provides a device for providing intermittent compression to a limb, the device comprising, an at least one energy reservoir and an at least one compressing means for compressing the limb, wherein the energy stored in the at least one energy res... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8092408 | Massage device A massage device comprising an elongated flexible handle having a resilient ball movably secured to one end of the handle. ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7998098 | Massaging apparatus A massaging apparatus includes a control unit for controlling first to third drive units so as to drive movement of a second guiding rail unit along a first guiding rail unit in a transverse direction, movement of a mounting seat on the second guiding rail unit in a... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7850628 | Flexing multiple function interactive massage and reflexology unit Disclosed is a massaging and reflexology system for an article of footwear comprising a core body generally configured in the shape of a shoe insole, a plurality of cups disposed on a top surface of the shoe insole, and a respective bump or pressure nub disposed wit... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7699796 | Ergonomic reflexology device The present invention is a hand-held ergonomic reflexology device. The device includes a semi-cylindrical shape handle dimensioned to fit within the palm of the user's hand. The handle is defined by a first end, an opposite second end, inner edge and a outer edge. A... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7485102 | Method and device for foot therapy A device for foot therapy has a central, generally spherical dome with a rim about a generally circular, generally planar base of the dome. Preferably, the dome is resilient to foot pressure. A system of foot therapy including the device supports the device on its b... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7419475 | Body massager with illumination effects The present invention discloses a massage apparatus having a housing with a massage formation for contacting a body part of a user. A massage mechanism is oriented within the housing for imparting a massage effect to the massage formation. A light source is provided... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7393333 | Acupressure apparatus with foot control An acupressure apparatus for applying pressure to the LI4 acupressure points on both of a user's hands simultaneously includes a pressure applicator assembly with an upper plate and a lower plate overlying each other and pivotally connected at one aligned edge, each... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7354393 | Magnetic foot therapeutic apparatus and method Provided are exemplary embodiments of a magnetic therapy device, which may include a rotatable housing, a first magnetic element configured to rotationally couple to said rotatable housing, a second magnetic element adjacent to said rotatable housing that affects th... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7331349 | Method and device for the prevention of snoring and sleep apnea Snoring and sleep apnea are prevented by advancing the mandible of an individual during sleep. Instead of using an intra-oral device that has the potential to cause movement of the teeth, an extra-oral device is used, having a rigid headpiece, mandibular cradles tha... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7325266 | Therapeutic cushions and pillows and methods of their manufacture and use A cushion or pillow device may comprise first and second tubular members joined at respective lateral portions to define valleys between the tubular members. The tubular members may comprise an outer covering and an inner portion comprising a pliable filler. The out... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320668 | Whole body massage tool that utilizes gravity for energy This invention is a whole body massage tool with a base to support one or more uprights, which can be set in a multiplicity of configurations to provide adjustability whether intended use is for the body surface muscles or to reach muscles deep within the body struc... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7306570 | Multifunction massage system and method of use A multifunction massage system may be used to massage the neck and/or the back of a user. The system is placed between the user and the back of a chair with the user leaning back against the system to obtain a massage. The system includes a pair of counter rotating ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303231 | Massage apparatus and method for lumbar support An ergonomic support mountable on various seat frames has a static portion (52) with anchors and mounts. The mounts adapt to fix said static portion to varying seat frames. An active portion (54) is operatively engaged with the anchors of the static po... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7297124 | Device for automatically performing CV4 massage technique A massage device comprising two compression rods on a stable base with a cushioned circumferential barrier to properly position the user's head. When activated, an internal motor moves the two rods together to provide cranial massage to the user. Additional user con... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7278960 | Method of exercising selected muscle tissue A method of exercising in which selected muscle tissue contacts against externally applied pressure. A user places an object, or member, in contact with a body part, and applies pressure to the member, which is transmitted through the body-contacting surface of the ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273461 | Leg massager using air A leg massage using air is provided. The leg massager includes a U-shaped massaging portion, a supporting frame, an air tank, an air supply controller, a rotating plate, an optical sensor, an air pump, and a control unit. The control unit determines a rotation angle... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267655 | Device for reflexotherapy Reflexotherapy device to stimulate reflex points of the human body provide reliable and integral fastening of needles within an elastic base member to achieve a stable position of needles under any conditions of utilization of the device, and to carry out both stati... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264598 | Far infra-red ray and anion emitting thermal rotary massager for decreasing fats in the abdominal region of a human body equipped with rotating electric connectors A thermal rotary massager is provided. The thermal rotary massager according to current application is comprised of two noble rotary electric connectors to heat four heaters embedded inside of four massage balls while the massage balls are rotating. Each electric co... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7254907 | Midsole including cushioning structure A midsole includes a thick plate-shaped or column-shaped cushioning portion. A plurality of grooves is formed on an outer peripheral surface of the cushioning portion. The respective grooves are helically formed around a substantially vertical line. The respective g... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7250033 | Flexing multiple function interactive massage and reflexology unit Disclosed is a massaging and reflexology system for an article of footwear comprising a core body generally configured in the shape of a shoe insole, a plurality of cups disposed on a top surface of the shoe insole, and a respective bump or pressure nub disposed wit... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7223252 | Finger-pressure substitutive stimulator A finger-pressure substitutive stimulator comprises a supple, net-like sheet member having many stripe-like projections on one surface thereof and formed of various hard or semi-hard synthetic resin materials. The finger-pressure substitutive stimulator is fixed to ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7214205 | Exercise gel ball and method of use A method of pressing on pressure points and/or muscles in a back or other part of a user using a round ball is improved by pressing on the pressure points and/or muscles using a gel ball having a diameter of between about 45 and 70 millimeters. The density of the ge... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207953 | Massage therapy vest A wearable massage apparatus is formed from a main body having a first side. At least one massage head is positioned on the first side of the body. The apparatus further includes an arrangement for securing the main body to a user. A control module is connected to t... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7179239 | Lower leg massage assembly A lower leg massage device includes a rotatable shaft having two actuating pins, two actuating devices solidly secured on the shaft, and two rotatable actuating devices rotatably attached onto the shaft and each having two opposite seats for selectively engaging wit... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7163498 | Cantilevering linear motion exercise device and method of physical exercise An exercise device that includes an upper frame with a user support that cantilevers over a lower frame provides for reduced storage and the potential for shipping in a pre-assembled state. The upper frame is supported by the lower frame with a rolling element there... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7156817 | Massage ball A multi-layered massage ball which substantially mirrors the hardness and deformation characteristics of the human thumb and is particularly effective in relieving tender and painful muscle conditions, including but not limited to trigger points. The massage ball ty... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152246 | Quick attach/release methods and apparatus for personal apparel and accessories Methods and apparatus for facilitating quick and convenient putting-on and taking-off of various personal apparel and accessories, including a variety of protection and/or sporting equipment. One example includes a goalie pad including a protective portion configure... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150720 | Foot massaging device which provides relief to various body parts through reflexology and method therefor A foot massaging device has a body section. A pair of foot holding devices are coupled to an interior of the body section. The foot holding device has an elongated housing for holding a foot and an opening located at a top section of the elongated housing for insert... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7137960 | Manual massager A manual massager includes a shank having a cavity defined in a first end thereof and two legs extending from a second end thereof. A tapered stub is movably and partially received in the first end of the shank for pressing the points at which a person is supposed t... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7139633 | Method of fabricating composite tooling using closed-loop direct-metal deposition Manufacturing tools having a base and a working surface, such as trim steels, flange steels and die inserts, are formed by fabricating or casting a substrate out of a relatively ductile, low wear-resistant metal and forming the working surfaces such as cutting edges... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7135007 | Compression garments and related methods A compression garment for compressing a portion of a body of a patient includes a tubular body. The body includes an outer layer and an inner layer secured to the outer layer. The inner layer at least partially bounds a channel adapted to receive a portion of a body... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7125390 | Wrap around body massager The present invention discloses a hand-held body massager having a transverse housing with a massage region. A massage unit is oriented within the housing for parting a massage effect from the massage region. A pair of elongate arms are each pivotally connected to o... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7120947 | Back massaging and cleaning device A back massaging and cleaning device for scrubbing and massaging a back of a person taking a shower includes a massager having a front wall, a rear wall and a perimeter wall extending between and being attached to the front and rear walls to define an interior space... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108670 | Limb massager A massager has a base, a motor assembly mounted on the base and having a worm shaft extending out of the motor, a transmission assembly including a transmission axle, a linking gear to mate with the worm gear, two secondary gears to drive two horizontal gears of a r... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7108669 | Massager A massager has a base, a U shaped housing mounted on the base, a motor received in the housing and having a worm shaft extending out of the motor, a transmission assembly encased in the housing and including a transmission axle, a worm gear, two wobbling wheels moun... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101345 | Finger acupressure apparatus A finger acupressure apparatus comprising a pair of upper and lower pressing plates configured with adjustable distance therebetween and at least one acupressure element on an inner side of the plates enabling for compressing against fingers or the palm muscle for p... | 09/05/2006 |
