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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8105250 | Vibration-exercising machine A vibration-exercising machine has a supporting frame, a main platform being mounted on the supporting frame, at least one additional platform being mounted on the supporting frame and multiple vibrators being mounted in each corresponding platform. The vibration-ex... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7951098 | Amplitude change-over device for a body vibration machine An amplitude change-over device for a body vibration machine includes two eccentric units respectively fixed on the opposite ends of a rotating shaft driven by a motor. Each eccentric unit contains an eccentric driving plate secured with the rotating shaft for rotat... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7662115 | Musculoskeletal loading device A device for non-invasively mechanically stimulating bone or muscle includes a vibrational energy generator for applying vibrational energy to a first end of a length of a tissue which includes bone and/or muscle. The vibrational energy is for inducing strain in at ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7566312 | Massage program control method, massage machine using the method, and controller for the massage machine A massage machine is provided, which can efficiently create a massage program to meet the user's preference by reflecting a change in massage parameter performed during an execution of the massage program on the next execution of the massage program. This massage ma... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7530961 | Semi-spherical hinged hair washing helmet A hinged hair washing helmet with a plurality of interior water jets emanating from an interior liquid canal, the canal also joining inlet valves with flexible inlet hoses for shampoo and conditioner. Fingers contacting a user's head provide powered massage. Power i... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7438696 | Physical therapy platform assembly A physical therapy vibratory table having a base and a platform disposed above the base and attached to the base by at least one inflatable bladder. A source of pressurized compressible fluid is fluidly connected through a pressure regulator to the bladder while a v... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7427274 | Method and apparatus for providing a modifiable massager A massage base having a top surface contains at least one massage node base wherein the massage node base is motile in relation to the massage base. At least one massage node is mounted on each of the massage node bases and at least partially protrudes from the top ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7402145 | Method of neuromusculoskeletal proprioceptive re-education and development of a living body using corrective chair and vibration In combination, vertically percussive vibration and non-symmetrical forces are applied to a patient. The non-symmetrical forces may be generated by a variety of unevenly applied weights that are supported at appropriate body locations in a manner that upsets normal ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7402144 | Non-invasive method and apparatus for treating orthostatic hypotension A non-invasive method and apparatus are provided for treating orthostatic hypotension and for reducing the effects caused there from. An increase in blood and fluid flow in the lower extremities is achieved by vibrating the lower body of the individual at a frequenc... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7390287 | Shaking exerciser A shaking exerciser includes a base having two supports between which a pivotable frame is connected. A side frame is connected to one of the two supports and has two roller members. A top pad unit is connected to a top of the pivotable frame and has an extension ro... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7377890 | Apparatus for exercising a hypogastrium of a user An exercising apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a cup having a lateral side for being adhered to a join section between a leg and a body of the user, an upper side for being adhered to an abdomen of the user, a lower side for being adhered to an anal are... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7367957 | Vibration training apparatus for linearly changing vibration amplitude A vibration training apparatus includes a base, a swinging link rod module and a driving mechanism. The swinging link rod module installed on the base has a driving mechanism for driving several swinging link rods for a link rod movement. An eccentric transmission s... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7356862 | Waterbed with massage function A waterbed includes a bed frame, a water mattress mounted on the bed frame, and a flapping device. The flapping device includes two longitudinal shafts rotatably supported by the bed frame and a plurality of flapping members securely mounted on each longitudinal sha... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350864 | Reclining rocker chair with inflatable lumbar support A reclining rocker chair, having a lower back support feature. The chair includes a base, a seat cushion, and a chair back extending upwardly from the base behind the seat cushion. The chair back has lower, middle, and upper sections. An inflatable chamber is locate... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347833 | Method for massaging a body lying on a lie-down massager A method for massaging a body lying on a horizontally leveled upper surface portion of a lie-down massager which includes a pressure applying member, comprises the steps of reciprocating the pressure applying member between a first end and a second end of the upper ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338457 | Exercise device utilizing loading apparatus A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing the benefits ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338459 | Impact table system and method The invention is a synchronous impact system. Generally, the synchronous impact system includes a control system, a power system coupled to the control system, a lift system coupled to the power system, and a patient support system coupled to the lift system. The in... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335172 | Balancing and exercising device with vibrator The present invention relates to a device for improving and developing the strength, coordination, balancing and proprioception of a user. Especially the present invention relates to an exercising device (10) comprising a balancing means (12) and a vib... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335173 | Impact table system and method An impact table includes a table sufficiently large to support a person. The table has a drive plate engagement portion on a bottom portion of the table. A drive system comprises a drive plate having an engagement portion mechanically disposed on the drive plate. Th... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334839 | Motor vehicle seat assembly A motor vehicle seat assembly has a seat body including a seat base portion and a seat back portion. A swivel mechanism moves the seat body between a first position for entering or exiting the vehicle and a second position for operating or traveling in the vehicle a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329208 | Dynamic magnetic health bed Provided is a dynamic magnetic health bed comprising a bed unit comprising holes on its upper surface and stone shaped permanent magnets fastened in the holes; and a drive assembly in a front end of the bed unit and comprising a motor, front and rear rolls driven by... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326159 | Fitness apparatus for abdomen and waist An improved fitness apparatus for abdomen and waist includes a base rod bent forward and having a handle on both sides of the base rod, a main rod disposed perpendicularly upward at the middle section of the base rod, a headrest rod having a head rest inserted at th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322948 | Vibrational loading apparatus for mounting to exercise equipment A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing the benefits ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318795 | TV chair An exercise apparatus for use by a crippled person for exercising their hips and legs. The apparatus comprising a base and a seat mounted on the base, the seat having two sides along the longitudinal axis of the seat. Cushions are located on the least two sides of t... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314455 | Automobile car seat massage device This is a device to provide massaging stimulus to a driver of an automobile. Massaging heads are installed in the headrest of the car or truck or any moving vehicle to provide stimulus to the base of the skull or the back of the neck of the driver in order to insure... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311681 | Motor vehicle massage seat A motor vehicle seat having massage units positioned therein and controllable by each user including neck, back and seat. Each massage unit is comprised of a housing having rotational and vibratory members therein that when energized extend beyond the housing in an ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311682 | Massage table for adjusting spinal area A physical therapy apparatus having a padded top surface upon which a patient comfortably reclines in the face up position with the spinal area being placed in contact respective a plurality of massaging members. The massaging members are recessed within the padded ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311646 | Reciprocating exercise apparatus A reciprocating exercise apparatus is provided which enables the user to exercise lower body muscle groups. The apparatus includes a frame structure means, a user support means having a seat, and a user engagement means. The back end of the user engagement means is ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303236 | Cable operated slider for vehicle seats Apparatus for operation of a vehicle seat slider are disclosed. A disclosed apparatus includes a cable assembly having a first end and a second end. The first end of the cable assembly is configured to be operatively coupled to a slider mechanism of a vehicle seat. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7297126 | Portable foot and wrist massager A portable massager adaptable for foot and wrist applications. An elongated resonator plate is formed from a plurality of contiguous hollow flutes oriented in a longitudinal direction. One or more vibrator cutouts are provided in the resonator plate, passing from it... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7235057 | Adjustable foot elevator Foot elevator comprising a compound prismatoid capable of controlled vertical and horizontal expansion is described. The foot elevator comprising an inflatable material that describes a compound prismatoid when deployed, an air pump for inflating the foot elevator, ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7217248 | Chair This invention relates to a chair, particularly to one provided with a massage device positioned in a seat, backrest, thigh rest or armest. The massage device is composed of a frame and massage roller unit consisting of plural rows of massage rollers fixed in the fr... | 05/15/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7189211 | Massage machine, information recorded medium, program writing method An object of the present invention is to provide a massaging apparatus that faithfully incorporates the rhythm or melody of a music source and performs massage with accents arranged more effectively based on these. A massaging apparatus of the present invention comp... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7186228 | Head massager and package therefor A head massager including a bundle of malleable rods having a top member within which the top end of the bundle of rods is fixed and the rods are free at the bottom end of the bundle, a handle including a recess detachably receiving the top member therein. ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7186227 | Head massager and package therefor A head massager including a bundle of malleable rods having a top member within which the top end of the bundle of rods is fixed and the rods are free at the bottom end of the bundle, a handle including a top half and a bottom half articulated together, the bottom h... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182739 | Therapy patch Therapy patches are disclosed which are designed to deliver vibration and heat (or cold) to human skin so as to provide muscle relief. These patches have a chemical pouch that generates heat or cold upon initiation. They also have a motor and battery to provide a vi... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7166067 | Exercise equipment utilizing mechanical vibrational apparatus A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a vibrational loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing t... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160260 | Massage bed A massage bed includes a frame with four sides. The frame has multiple seats mounted at the four sides. Multiple elastic straps are mounted by the seats and interleavedly extend between the opposite sides in longitudinal and transversal directions. Multiple massage ... | 01/09/2007 |
