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Armor With Rollers

An armor with rollers is provided that enables a user to move in all positions by rolling on a hard and smooth surface while constantly varying his bearing points on the ground.

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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 patents: 129
Last issue date: 07/19/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7981065Lead electrode incorporating extracellular matrix
Implantable devices containing extracellular matrix and methods of using the devices are provided. ...
07/19/2011
7824350Towel structure with projected energy body
A towel structure is configured with a plurality of energy bodies mounted on the surface of the towel to form a geometrical pattern with creation and artistry. Due to the energy bodies project from the surface, the energy bodies rub against the skin of the user when...
11/02/2010
7585284Body 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, th...
09/08/2009
7399286Massage devices and methods of using same
The inventive subject matter relates to multi-layered massage devices for providing a pleasurable massage sensation; for simulating a lubricant-aided massage on the skin of an animal, without the use of a lubricant; for treating or preventing a cause or a symptom of...
07/15/2008
7399287Hand held temple massager
A hand held temple massager having a handle and two spaced-apart arms extending in substantially the same plane from an end of the handle. Each arm includes a distal portion and a proximal portion, the latter integrally connected to the handle. The distal portion of...
07/15/2008
7322946Massage apparatus
A massage apparatus is provided which includes a housing, a motor disposed within the housing, and at least one massage center provided on the housing. The massage center includes an outer massage member and an inner massage member, where the outer massage member at...
01/29/2008
7320668Whole 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
7300026Ergonomic and massaging computer interface support surfaces
An ergonomic support surface (2) is disclosed that supports a user's hand or wrist while moving in contact with the ergonomic support surface (2) to control a hand activated device, for example, a computer mouse on a mouse pad (6). The ergonomic...
11/27/2007
7278431Device for smoothing keratinous surfaces
A skin grooming device comprising a planar surface for removable attachment to a stationary surface, having affixed thereto an undulating abrasive block for use in abrading rough, dead, or dry skin from keratinous surfaces and a method for grooming skin using the de...
10/09/2007
7273461Leg 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
7266857Foot scrubbing apparatus
A foot-scrubbing apparatus includes a non-porous and rigid base member that has planar top and bottom surfaces and suction cups permanently secured to the bottom surface. A primary sponge includes detachably engageable top and bottom layers defining a cavity therebe...
09/11/2007
7264599Massaging bathing shoe
A waterproof bathing slipper having a plurality of nodules for massaging and stimulating specific parts of the soles and sides of the users feet. The present invention includes static and electrically operated pulsating nodules disposed in such a manner as to stimul...
09/04/2007
7250033Flexing 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
7238161Apparatus and method for passive and active therapeutic exercise
A therapy apparatus includes a container having an interior volume and having an opening providing access to the interior volume and massaging elements freely located in the interior volume of the container. Each massaging element has a generally spherical exterior ...
07/03/2007
7223252Finger-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
7219387Foot cleansing device
An apparatus for the cleansing, abrading, or massaging of a foot includes a container that is placed on the floor under a shower. Openings are provided in the bottom of the container for water to drain. A first screen is disposed over the bottom of the container as ...
05/22/2007
7195604Massage machine with recess having a bottom wall and opposite side walls that are inflatable
An object of the invention is to provide a massage unit wherein means for massaging the affected part of the person to be treated is provided with means for moving the affected part so as to give massage to a desired position. The massage unit of the inventio...
03/27/2007
7156817Massage 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
7155769Back scrubber
A back scrubber is contoured to be amenable to a wide range of user sizes and shapes and has a soap storage compartment so liquid soap can be stored between uses of the back scrubber. ...
01/02/2007
7124520Footwear insoles
An insole for footwear, including a plurality of compressible protrusions. An arrangement is provided for interconnecting the compressible protrusions, the interconnecting arrangement being adapted to ensure strict compression of the compressible protrusions upon ac...
10/24/2006
7101344Multi-functional float board structure
A multi-functional float board structure uses a wedge shape design and is constructed with buoyant materials. The float board includes an the inclined surface design on one side of the float board which when placed on a level surface can facilitate foot stretching f...
09/05/2006
7055198Cushioning member having a wavy outline
The present invention refers to a cushioning member with an undulating conformation comprising a plurality of elastically deformable bands provided in a juxtaposed arrangement relative to each other according to a substantially longitudinal orientation, wherein each...
06/06/2006
7048728Noninvasive medical instrument
A noninvasive medical instrument having a core and a flexible outer coil surrounding about the core to form an elongated body. The elongated body has a rounded tip portion, which is preferably burrless, to prevent the noninvasive medical instrument from penetrating ...
05/23/2006
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
7037278Apparatus and method for pressure management having temperature controlled air flow
An apparatus and method for alleviating excessive pressure development on a body area includes a cushion having bottom and top surfaces which are spaced apart. The top surface has a plurality of channels formed therethrough. A compressible inner layer is disposed be...
05/02/2006
7033329Human body massager with magnetic field generator
A human body massager is constructed to include a base, the base having a supporting portion adapted for supporting a part of the user's body, and a magnetic field generator installed in the base and adapted for generating a variable magnetic field involved with the...
04/25/2006
7028362Toes and callus cleaner
Disclosed is an improved sanitary foot washing device that is designed for washing feet in both private and public locations. This device has been created for the purposes of reducing the occurrences of foot mediated transmutable diseases that are prevalent in publi...
04/18/2006
7011639Back massaging device
A the back massaging device for allowing a user to massage their back. The back massaging device includes a body member being designed for being coupled to the wall. A plurality of massaging members are coupled to the body member whereby the massaging members are de...
03/14/2006
6997888Libido stimulating device and method of using
A device to facilitate interpersonal stimulation pursuant to the practice of cunnilingus during sexual foreplay includes two main portions, (a) a generally egg shaped or other arcuately or oval shaped surfaced section, (b) a generally half conical shaped trough sect...
02/14/2006
6994680Automated back and belly scratcher
An automated back and belly scratcher having a telescopically adjustable shaft and having a hand-shaped portion attached at one end of the shaft. The hand-shaped portion has fingers that may be used for scratching or massaging the back or belly of a user or of a pet...
02/07/2006
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
6921372Portable acupressure therapeutic treatment device
A therapeutic acupressure device has a mat with a top surface shaped to conform to the back contour of a person lying on it in a supine position. Two elongated spaced mutually parallel fuzzy fabric strips are provided at the center of the mat. The mat has a transver...
07/26/2005
6916297Foot care apparatus and attachments
A care or treatment attachment for a foot care apparatus, comprising at least one movable care or treatment element as well as a coupling piece, with which the attachment can be connected to the movement of a motor-driven driving shaft 8 inside the foot care ...
07/12/2005
6911011Digit therapy device
A digit therapy device and method for progressively desensitizing a patient's sensitive digit tip such as a sensitive tip of a finger, thumb, toe or big toe. In one embodiment of the invention, the device comprises at least one elongated flexible member and an optio...
06/28/2005
6907624Back scrubber-massager
Various simple back scrubber-massagers are invented for the shower/bathtub surround. The scrubber-massagers can be made for permanent installation on an existing shower/bathtub surround or they can be made as a built-in feature of a shower/bathtub surround. Basicall...
06/21/2005
6904936Flow-diverting rotary valves of multiple paths
The present invention describes a rotary valve for simultaneously diverting a plurality of liquid streams among a plurality of liquid receivers in a sequential and cyclic manner. Said rotary valve comprises: (1) a stator of barrel shape having a circular cavity, a b...
06/14/2005
6802850Prostate massage apparatus
An apparatus for massaging a prostate gland by a contraction of a sphincter including a head and a resistor section. The head has a size suitable for fitting into a human rectum and through the sphincter. The head has a bulbous upper portion and a tapered section ex...
10/12/2004
6740052Foot scrubber
A foot scrubbing implement used in the shower or bath to wash and exfoliate skin of feet. The foot scrubber (1) holds a washing and scrubbing surface (8) in an outwardly curved, dome like shape. This domed shaped scrubbing surface (8) allows all...
05/25/2004
6730050Handheld massager with circulatory contact motion
A massager has a motor with a motor shaft extending out from opposite ends of the motor, a pair of linkages each rotatably and eccentrically connected to opposite ends of the motor shaft, a bridge securely attached to the linkages with a pair of flexible arms and a ...
05/04/2004
6712779Exercise and massage hoop
A hoop device for aerobic exercise and massage that includes a rigid weighted core that is preferably constructed of a steel rod or tube that is configured into an annular shape and a sleeve constructed of a soft foam material that surrounds the core forming a hoop....
03/30/2004
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