| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 601049000 | Couch, chair, or body support | 44 |
| 20090306557 | Portable self administered chest physiotherapy system - A chest physiotherapy device which allows self administered chest physiotherapy to assist in transfer of airway passage secretions. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090247914 | Vibration machine for physical fitness - A vibration machine includes a base, a vibration plate suspending above the base for supporting a person, a supplementary shaft fixedly mounted on the center of the bottom side of the vibration plate, a plurality of axle housing elements fixedly mounted on the base around the supplementary shaft, a plurality of spring members vertically connected between the vibration plate and the base and spaced around the axle housing elements, and a DC linear motor surrounded by the axle housing elements on the base for moving the supplementary shaft and the vibration plate alternatively up and down relative to the base. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20110301516 | PATIENT/INVALID HANDLING SUPPORT - A patient support for supporting a patient includes an inflatable mattress defining a support surface and a pneumatic system for inflating the inflatable mattress. The pneumatic system includes a pressurized reservoir for holding pressurized air and selectively releases pressurized air from the reservoir to the mattress. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20100222722 | 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 least one region within the length of tissue. A restraint is disposed opposite the first end of the length to resist translation of the length during operation of the device and to provide loading to the bone or muscle. A connecting structure couples the restraint to the vibrational energy generator. The device does not require gravity to operate and as a result is expected to have applications in space, such as with astronauts, with those having bone aliments such as bed-ridden patients, persons with osteoporosis or disuse atrophy, athletes, recovering bone cancer patients, and persons with musculoskeletal disorders. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110040218 | REMOVABLE MASSAGE ASSEMBLY - A massager is provided with a body support member having a frame with a cavity. A substrate has a series of receptacles and is mounted to the frame. A plurality of removable vibratory massage units are each mounted within one of the receptacles for imparting a vibratory massage effect. A massage chair is provided with a base for resting upon an underlying support surface. A seat bottom is supported upon the base. A seat back is supported by the base and/or the seat bottom. The massager is provided in the seat back and/or the seat bottom. A method for permitting selective removal of a massage assembly from a massager provides a body support member with a frame and a cavity, and a substrate with a series of receptacles. The substrate is installed to the frame. A plurality of removable vibratory massage units are installed in the receptacles. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20080275373 | Fitness Machine Having a Vibration Absorbing Support - The present invention relates to a fitness machine ( | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090187125 | GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A gaming machine having a gaming machine enclosed within a massage chair and a gaming display attached to the massage chair via a rotating mount or is projected holographically. The gaming machine has a gaming computer, control button panel, an input/output panel and a money dispenser, all of which are in electrical communication. Further, the gaming machine comprises a reclinable seatback, footrest and at least one armrest, each having motorized massage mechanisms. To use, the player sits in the massage chair and places his/her legs into the left and right leg groove, respectively. The player plays a game by pressing buttons on the control panel and collects game winnings, if applicable, from the dispenser box or by addition of credits to an account card. The gaming machine further comprises a second display of the current jackpot. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20110230803 | Triangular Handle Support Vibration Machine - The Triangular Handle Support Vibration Machine is Whole Body Vibration Machine with triangular-shaped handle supports to provide additional stability for the user. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20090036806 | Inflatable apparatus for holding massage actuators - Massage apparatus of the invention includes a spherical inflatable body made of resilient material for mounting a massage actuator, the body having a socket mechanism accessible at its surface for holding the massage actuator, the body having an air-nozzle for inflation/deflation. The massage actuator is either of powered nature or non-powered nature. Various embodiments are disclosed. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090105618 | SPA CHAIR WITH PHYSICAL MASSAGE ELEMENTS - An invention is provided for a spa chair base suitable for use with any suitable seat. The spa chair base includes a pedicure basin defined by a plurality of sidewalls attached to a bottom portion, where the bottom portion and the plurality of sidewalls define an inner volume capable of containing a liquid to a particular liquid level. Disposed in the bottom portion of the pedicure basin is a physical massage element capable of providing a physical massage to a user. In addition, a waterproof physical massage element liner is attached to the pedicure basin and disposed between the physical massage element and the inner volume of the pedicure basin. The physical massage elements can utilize vibration, inflatable bladders, rollers, or any other type of massage element that provides a physical massage utilizing more than water pressure. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090216162 | Self administered chest physiotherapy system - A chest physiotherapy device which allows self administered chest physiotherapy to assist in transfer of airway passage secretions. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20110251535 | Induced Relaxation and Therapeutic Apparatus and Method - An apparatus and method for introducing multisensory integration. The apparatus includes an ergonomically contoured seating device, at least one vibrating acoustic device, at least one plate for dispersing vibration throughout the entire seating device, a rotatable mechanism for rotating the seating device. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20120302930 | TRACTION BED - A traction bed includes a frame upon which an individual is supportable, first and second lever arms pivotably coupled to the frame at a location proximate a first end of the frame and configured to be coupled to the individual's upper torso, third and fourth lever arms pivotably coupled to the frame at a location proximate a second end of the frame and configured to be coupled to the individual's pelvis or pelvic region, and a control system operable to direct a force onto each of the lever arms to pivot the lever arms relative to the frame. The force directed to the first and third lever arms is separately variable from the force directed to the second and fourth lever arms to provide differential traction on the individual's body. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120203149 | Method of Making An Adjustable Bed Base Having Vibrating Motor in Pocket - A method of making an adjustable bed ( | 08-09-2012 |
| 20100036297 | CHAIR HAVING EXERCISE FUNCTION OF SONIC VIBRATION TYPE - Provided is a chair having a sonic vibration type exercise function which enables a user to make an exercise and to undergo medical treatment using vibration at a state where the user sits on or lies down on the chair. The chair includes a seat, a vibration generator which is placed at the lower part of the seat and provides vertical vibration for the seat, a seat housing which supports the vibration generator at the lower part of the seat, and a support which supports the lower part of the seat housing on the ground, to thereby make the seat vertically vibrate by an electromagnetic force of the vibration generator and enable a user sitting on lying down on the seat to make an exercise and take a cure treatment. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110144548 | PATIENT SUPORT WITH IMPROVED CONTROL - A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a patient support surface supported in the frame, and a plurality of functional components associated with the patient support surface or the frame. The apparatus further includes a control system, with a controller, incorporated into the patient support surface or the frame and in operative communication with at least one of the functional components for controlling the component. The control system further includes a touch-screen in communication with the controller for controlling the functional component, which is positioned in the barrier around the patient support surface, and accessible at the exterior or interior surface of the barrier for access by a user. The touch-screen is configured to allow the user to select one or more of the functional components and control a parameter associated with the selected functional component. In addition, an icon is generated at the touch-screen representative of the parameter associated with the selected functional component, and with icon changing in response to the user adjusting the parameter associated with the selected functional component wherein the change in the icon gives the user feedback on the degree of change made by the user to the parameter associated with the selected functional component. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120209156 | Musculoskeletal Vibration System for Jointed Limbs - A system provides compression of a limb of a patient and out-of-axis restraint of a joint of the limb being compressed and application of vibration to a first end of the limb so that the vibration is transmitted through the first end of the limb, the compressed joint, and through the remainder of the limb. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20100049105 | WHOLE BODY VIBRATOR (II) - This invention relates to a whole body vibrator platform which is attachable to a treadmill. The treadmill belt provides the power to move the platform, translating the horizontal, linear, belt movement into vertical oscillations through one or more eccentrically mounted rollers which support the platform. A person standing on the vibrator platform experiences a vertical vibration at frequencies established by the linear velocity of the treadmill belt. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20080300520 | Exercise Machine for Burning Body Fat and Increasing Muscle - An exercise machine for burning fat and strengthening muscles is provided. The exercise machine includes a base frame ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20100056964 | Backrest Device - The invention provides for a backrest device having an upwardly facing convex form defined generally by upper convex surface, and which device is provided at remote ends of the undersurface thereof with feet for the floor-mounting of the device. Engagement formations are provided extending upwardly from the upper convex surface and, in a particular embodiment, each provides for a combination heating/cooling element which can be readily controlled so as to apply a healing and/or cooling effect to the musculature surrounding the human spine, the bony parts of which are readily located within a recess channel extending centrally in the longitudinal direction of the device and between respective rows of engagement formations. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20120150081 | SUPPORT UNIT FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PATIENTS - The invention is about the support unit for the physically handicapped patient that is used for the unconscious or conscious physically handicapped patient, fulfills the patient's needs automatically or through manually controlled directions, turns into a bed or wheeled handicapped chair when wished, ensures that the patient does physical movements, provides the blood circle by making massage under the lower base of the foot through the vibration of the step under the patient's feet, ensures that the patient defecates depending on the equipments under the seat section ( | 06-14-2012 |
| 20100312154 | VIBRATION APPARATUS WITH REAR MOTION INDUCER AND FRICTIONLESS COUPLING AND METHODS FOR COMPENSATING LOAD AND CONTROLLING WAVEFORMS - A whole body vibration apparatus | 12-09-2010 |
| 20090124940 | MASSAGE MACHINE - A massage machine comprises a drive shaft rotatably driven in forward and reverse directions; a pair of inclined shafts mounted on both ends of the drive shaft so as to have an arbitrary inclination relative to an axial direction of the drive shaft; a pair of left and right massage ball units including massage balls and rotatably connected to outer peripheral surfaces of the pair of inclined shafts, respectively; and switching means for switching an axial rotation position of one inclined shaft of the pair of inclined shafts. The massage ball units each comprise a swing arm having one end rotatably connected to the outer peripheral surface of the inclined shaft; and a support arm connected to the other end of the swing arm and having mounted thereon multiple massage balls at a vertical distance from each other. Thus, according to the massage machine, the distance from the drive shaft to the massage balls is large because of the presence of the swing arms, while the moving range of the massage balls is large because the upper and lower massage balls mounted on each support arm move in the same direction, so that a person to be treated can have great massage feeling. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20110275966 | Pillow with Mechanism for Simulated Respiration - A pillow with simulated respiration includes a pair of impervious panels that are joined together to form a rectangular shaped enclosed body and a mechanism for inflating/deflating the body periodically to simulate an individual's breathing. The pillow may also include a cushion on top of the body with an electric heating pad on top of the cushion together with a pair of vibrators. The vibrators each have an elongated shape and are constructed and dimensioned to message an individual's neck and upper shoulders when the individual's head is placed on the cushion. The pillow also includes a textile cover with a zipper on one side thereof and a satin pillow case. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20080281239 | Vibrating Device - The invention relates to a vibrating device intended to act on the human body, which vibrating device includes a baseplate, a support member extending upwards from the baseplate for the person who is using the device, a vibrating plate positioned above the baseplate, which is supported by resilient supports, and means for setting the vibrating plate vibrating in at least substantially vertical direction. The means for setting the vibrating plate vibrating in vertical direction includes a single electric motor which is rotatable about an at least substantially horizontal axis of rotation and which is provided with a weight which is arranged eccentrically with respect to said axis of rotation, which weight is to be rotated about said horizontal axis of rotation by the motor, wherein the electric motor and the weight connected to the electric motor are connected to the vibrating plate by means of a pivot pin which extends parallel to the axis of rotation of the electric motor and which is disposed above the electric motor, about which pivot pin the electric motor and the weight connected to the electric motor can freely pivot during operation. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080228115 | Massage chair - A massage apparatus is disclosed comprising a frame, a rigid footplate, a resilient back support, a rigid backing member providing stiffening at least a portion of the back support, first and second vibration transducers providing a vibration force to the footplate and the back support, and the footplate and the back support are isolated from the frame. The back support forms an angle with the ground that is in a range from about 35 degrees to about 65 degrees, and the back support forms an angle with the footplate that is in a range from about 80 to about 100 degrees. | 09-18-2008 |
| 601051000 | Reciprocatory motion | 3 |
| 601052000 | Roller | 3 |
| 20100087761 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROMOTING HEALTH - A system made up of methods and techniques designed to improve the body's postural alignment, joint range, muscle hydration, bone density, and overall musculoskeletal health. The system combines a series of exercises designed to lengthen and strengthen muscles, fascial and myofascial tissue. The system is used in combination with a vibrating roller device, which can also be used with a head cradle. The application of the vibrational motion to the body in combination with the techniques described herein work to stimulate fascial tissue and confer benefits on the user which will improve the overall quality of life. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100022924 | VIBRATORY PLATFORM - A vibratory table having a base and a platform movably supported above the base. The vibratory table includes a roller support secured to the platform and a first and a second driveshaft rotatably mounted to the roller support so that the shafts are spaced apart and parallel to each other. A first gear is secured to the first shaft which meshes with a second gear secured to the second shaft so that the shafts rotate in synchronism with each other and in opposite directions. A roller is disposed over each shaft while a shift mechanism is contained within each roller. Each shift mechanism is operable to move the roller in a radial direction to a position offset from the axis of the roller to create an unbalanced load for the rollers. A motor rotatably drives at least one of the shafts. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20110082399 | HORIZONTAL VIBRATION APPARATUS - A horizontal vibration apparatus includes a stand and a vibration machine movably mounted on the stand. The vibration machine has an actuating device mounted therein. The actuating device includes a motor mounted on the stand, a vibrating seat mounted on the stand and relatively connecting to the motor, and an arm mounted on the vibrating seat and connected to the vibration machine. Two wheel assemblies are respectively mounted two sides of the stand for stabilizing the horizontal vibration of the vibration machine. | 04-07-2011 |
| 601053000 | Oscillatory motion | 5 |
| 20130035617 | AEROBIC EXERCISE VIBRATION MACHINE - A device and method for vibrational and aerobic exercise is disclosed. The system provides a vibrational exercise experience in conjunction with an oscillating means for simulating walking. The system provides the benefits of traditional aerobic exercise as well as all those of a vibrational machine in a low-impact, easy to use system. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20120143107 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING NOCTURIA - A device and method for treating nocturia that transmits a vibratory signal into the lumbar region of a subject. The vibratory signal couples into the subject from a flexible medium, such as a visco-elastic foam, so that the vibratory signal has a dominant frequency. The flexible medium can be a bed mattress, a chair, a recliner, as well as a seat in a vehicle. A vibratory signal source is used to generate the vibratory signal, and can be an oscillating motor. The motor can mount on a membrane stretched across a surface of the flexible medium, or can be supported and held in contact with the flexible medium while on a stand. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20100179459 | Apparatus For Stimulating the Human Body by Means of Vibrations - In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus for stimulating the human body by means of vibrations comprises a vibrating plate coupled by first elastic elements to an intermediate element. The intermediate element, which can be substantially disk-shaped and has a basic layout similar to that of the vibrating plate, is coupled by second elements to a base plate designed to rest on a support in the operational state of the apparatus. The vibration generator comprises weights rotated by a drive and eccentrically arranged relative to a rotational axis. The shaft that carries the weights is rotatably mounted and preferably coupled directly to the vibrating plate, i.e., without elastic, vibration-dampening elements. In another aspect of the invention, the electric motor that drives the weights is arranged on the base place, for example, rather than on the vibrating plate, and is coupled, for example by means of an articulated shaft, to a shaft on which the weights are arranged. | 07-15-2010 |
| 601054000 | Specific component | 2 |
| 20120016281 | PULMONARY MATTRESS - A patient support surface including a cover defining an interior region, a layer of three dimensional material, located at the interior region, and an air circulation device disposed adjacent the layer of three dimensional material. The patient support surface includes at least one of a percussion device and a vibration device, located at the interior region. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20080200850 | Body Treatment and Anti-Aging Apparatus - A body treatment apparatus comprises: a support structure; at least one footboard hanging on said support structure so as to allow at least an oscillatory movement thereof in the direction of the gravitational action; said footboard being suitable for supporting at least a part of body to be treated; means for stressing said footboard with an oscillation in the direction of the gravitational action, so that on at least said part of the body supported by said footboard, an action is determined suitable for varying the effect of the gravitational action on said at least one part of the body; wherein the apparatus further comprises means for inducing onto the same at least one part of the body supported by said footboard an action suitable for determining a hyperthermy in at least a portion of said at least one part of the body; control and actuation means that actuate and control at least the concurrent operation of said means for stressing the footboard and said hyperthermy inducing means suitable for warming in a controlled manner the at least one portion of said at least one part of the body oscillating on the footboard. | 08-21-2008 |
| 601055000 | Fluid | 3 |
| 20120029400 | APPARATUS FOR BODY TREATMENT OF A USER VIA VIBRATIONS IN A LIQUID - An apparatus ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120203150 | Foot Massage Ottoman - An ottoman holds a foot massage unit accessible through an opening in the ottoman to permit dual use of the ottoman as a footrest and foot massage without substantial repositioning. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20100022925 | Thigh support with vibratory device for improved blood circulation - A thigh support that consists of a resilient, e.g., a self-inflatable, part for supporting the thigh of a vehicle driver and a vibration-transmission member for transmitting vibrations to the driver's leg in order to improve blood circulation in the leg of the driver during long hours of driving. The thigh support may be of a type intended for shortening brake-activation time and combining brake-activation shortening time function with the function of improving blood circulation in the driver's leg due to transmission of vibration to the leg from the vibratory unit of the thigh support. The vibration-transmission member comprises a sealed cartridge in the form of a rubber casing filled with liquid and containing a sealed and encapsulated vibration motor that transmits vibration through the liquid. | 01-28-2010 |
| 601056000 | Vibrant cushion | 6 |
| 20090209887 | Wrist pad - The present invention is an article of manufacture, comprising a wrist pad having a pad base, a pad extension, and a wrist strap. The pad extension extends towards the palm from the wrist pad base. The article may also contain a vibrating mechanism and a support. The vibrating mechanism is typically one or more coin motors. The support is typically constructed of plastic. The invention is for use by data entry personnel and others who spend long periods using keyboards and computer mice. The goal of wrist pads and related devices is the prevention of repetitive motion injuries. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20080262396 | Vibrational Support Surface - A vibration and modulation system is provided for an array of air cells. The vibration and modulation system includes an air source, a high-pressure reservoir in fluid communication with the air source, and at least one valve coupled between the high-pressure air source and the array of air cells. A control assembly is coupled with the at least one valve and selectively controls a position of the valve to effect a vibratory action in the array of air cells. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090259151 | Portable pressure point massage bed - A portable massage bed having a plurality of pressure point pads that protrude from a surface of the massage bed and contact one or more key pressure points of a user to relieve pain in muscles and tendons in pain afflicted areas. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20140018712 | VIBRATING MASSAGE TABLE - The present invention concerns a vibrating massage table ( | 01-16-2014 |
| 601057000 | Having vibrator contained therein | 1 |
| 20100262050 | Infant Soothing Support Device - An infant soothing support device made of a resilient wedge pad, a vibrator, which will not heat up while being used, integral with the resilient wedge pad, and a cover which encases both the resilient wedge pad and the vibrator such that the vibrator is unable to vibrate loose while in use. This device capable of providing a soothing vibration to an infant while resting across or against the device for the purpose of aiding in the recovery of health issues like congestion, colic, cystic fibrosis, or any other major organ malformation which could benefit from mild movements or vibrations as well as aid in the breastfeeding process for an infant. An infant soothing support device that is extremely portable, easily packed, and not dependent upon the resting position or location of the infant. | 10-14-2010 |
| 601058000 | Drive means directly attached or extending into cushion | 1 |
| 20100191159 | Vibration Pad Cover and Vibration Treatment System | 07-29-2010 |
| 601066000 | Support with vibrant armature | 1 |
| 20140213943 | THERAPY VIBRATION DEVICE - A therapy vibration device, for use in increasing blood flow, relaxing muscles and the like in patients, including a support structure, at least one vibration plate coupled to the support structure, and at least one motor coupled to the at least one vibration plate. At least one power source is coupled to the at least one motor and at least one ramp coupled to the vibration plate. At least one railing may also be coupled to the support structure. Additional embodiments include a control system, including at least one payment system, coupled to the therapy vibration device. Alternative embodiments also include an additional therapy device in vibrational communication with the at least one vibration plate. | 07-31-2014 |
