| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 601136000 | Frictioning | 67 |
| 20080200854 | METHOD OF TREATING MUSCLE SORENESS OR A SOFT TISSUE OEDEMA - The present disclosure provides in a method of treating muscle soreness or soft tissue oedema. The method comprises frictionally engaging a contact member of an apparatus with skin portions of a patient. The contact member of the apparatus is arranged to perform a substantially planar orbital motion along the skin portions. The method further comprises applying the substantially planar orbital motion along the skin portions of the patient so that soft tissue adjacent the skin portion is locally moved in a corresponding manner. The movement typically is a non-circular orbital movement having a base frequency and harmonics. The movement of the soft tissue results in a distortion of portions of lymph nodes located within the soft tissue whereby throughput of lymphatic fluid through lymph nodes is enhanced. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090088672 | INTERCHANGEABLE BACK SCRATCHING DEVICE - A back scratching device for mounting on a corner which includes a mounting element and a scratching element. The mounting element is mounted on the wall while the scratching element is releasable attached to the mounting element. The external surface of the scratching element is a material appropriate for scratching the user's back. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090093743 | Versatile back treatment implement system - The invention pertains to a versatile back treatment implement system that consists of different implements that can be interchangeably used. Any one of the implements can be a lotion applying implement, a brush implement or a massaging implement. A handle has at one end thereof of friction grip handle and at another end an attaching system that can interchangeably attach any one of the various implements. The interchangeability also includes various elements that allow any one of the implements to be used in a rigid manner on the back of a person in a pivotal manner or in a manner where any one of the implements can change to different directions of movements simply by tuning the friction grip handle. The handle can also be adjusted to different lengths. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090240177 | Message device with pressure dispersing edge - A preventive and/or therapeutic massage device having a fine contact edge and a pressure dispersing edge to provide alternative modes of stretching to the skin, muscles, fascia, and/or tendons of a user. The massage device includes a main body portion with first and second opposed surfaces defined between lower and upper portions and first and second ends. An upper handle portion is formed between the first and second opposed surfaces along the upper portion of the main body. The fine contact edge is formed along the lower portion of the main body and the pressure dispersing edge extends from the first opposed surface. The fine contact edge is used to provide an aggressive, deep stretch, while use of the fine contact edge in combination with the pressure dispersing edge provides a gentle stretch. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100010403 | Mechanical back scratcher / tickler - A rolling tray with dangling stimulators beneath it moves horizontally back and forth over a human who is lying face-down on a floor or bed. The rolling tray is built into a table-shaped housing with legs that are of adjustable height so that the dangling stimulators can make contact with persons of various sizes. The rolling tray moves back and forth via a simple belt and pulley mechanism driven by a low rpm electric motor. Interchangeable dangling stimulators include pointed shapes, rounded shapes, and rollers to achieve various pleasant skin sensations on the back of the user. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100030122 | Automated Infant Massager - An automated infant massager system that monitors an infant's physical, physiological and behavioral response to the massage and can adjust the intensity of the massage and massager duration settings based on the responses of the infant and/or information from a user, preferably autonomously. A processor, which is operatively associated with the infant massager, coordinates overall operations and functions of the infant massager, as well as receiving information regarding the infant's physical, behavioral, and physiological responses to the massage. The user input through the remote receiver transmitter, and/or an associated bar code/radio-frequency identification (RFID) scanner, and/or direct communications with the processor may be employed. In a further embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of infant massaging units are controlled in network fashion by means of a processor and router, thereby permitting one or more infant massagers to be controlled by one or more users and allows one or more automated infant massagers to communicate and interface with electronic medical record (EMR) systems. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100121235 | MASSAGE LEVER - A personal portable massage lever having a pair of elongated upstanding posts adapted to be secured to the back and seat of a chair. A pivoted rod is mounted between the upper ends of the posts and has a shoulder-massaging device adapted to abut against one's shoulders to massage the same when the user sits on the chair with his or her back against the posts. The posts may be secured directly to he back of the chair or be resiliently secured to a base resting on the seat of the chair. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20110098614 | METHOD FOR TREATING, PREVENTING OR AMELIORATING DVT - In order to provide an exercise device to give movement of the calf muscles to help pump blood from the legs to the heart and thereby reduce the risk of DVT, an oval or elliptical shaped oscillator is provided which can be used by a seated person by rocking the device backwards and forward underneath the foot. Lift is provided by the dual can effect of the rocking device, reacting with the floor, which increases the angle of the foot so as to flex the calf muscles. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110160628 | Shoulder and Backside Massager - A shoulder and backside massager includes a support body. Said support body comprises a balance weight portion and a massaging portion, said balance weight portion are separated and astraddle provided on the two fore-and-aft sides of the should. Said massaging portion is provided with a massage device, said balance weight portion is provided with a balance weight body ( | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110196274 | Massager - A massager system includes one or more gear trains coupled to a motor to rotate at least a pair of shafts that each supports a pair of nodules for rotation about the associated shaft. A pillow-shaped outer housing surrounds the motor and number of coupled gear trains with the nodules protruding above the outer housing to facilitate contact with a selected bodily region to knead or otherwise stimulate surface skin in a bodily region. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20120041349 | Bead Massage Device with a Rotary Vessel - A bead massage device is provided, which includes a vessel for receiving a plurality of beads submerged in a bath. The vessel includes at least one inner wall that drives the beads so that the beads are moved when contacting a human limb inserted into said vessel. The vessel is rotatably mounted and preferably removable so that it can be easily cleaned and disinfected. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120130292 | MASSAGE DEVICE - A device for a human leg, includes a one-piece frame made of an at least partially deformable material, having a supporting portion arranged so as to at least partially surround a foot over the length thereof and a generally elongate actuating portion extending substantially perpendicular to the supporting portion and connected to the latter by an intermediate portion, the actuating part including a contact area shaped so as to conform to the human leg and having a defined length in order to be supported on a selected portion of the leg located between the bottom of the Achilles tendon and the bottom of the thigh, so as to provide a self-massaging effect during a walking movement of the human leg. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120245497 | SKIN STIMULUS - Skin stimulus arrangements are described for creating a stimulus in the skin in the vicinity of a treatment or wound site to alleviate the perception of pain. First and second textured surfaces are provided for making contact with the skin, with the surfaces being moved to create a stimulus which alleviates the perception of pain. The movement may be linear, rotary or a combination of both, and just a single textured surface may be provided. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20130079691 | SCRATCHING DEVICE - A device made to easily scratch the users scalp. It is easy to use and clean. It has a handle with a prong extending therefrom. It may have a snap-on cap to receive the prong and a shoulder. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130245517 | EDEMA DRAINAGE SEAT CUSHION - An apparatus and method of improving the efficiency of lymphatic and venous circulation of the lower body using a seat cushion composed of breathable open celled polyurethane fabric with strips of dense foam to provide compression with constant shear force to interstitial tissue. The strips of dense foam apply a shear force onto the interstitial tissue, which positively affects the thixotropic properties of the interstitial fluid in the congested fibrotic tissue and thereby decreases the viscosity of the interstitial fluid over time. The strips of the dense foam are designed in such a pattern that channels interstitial fluid away from the dorsolateral and dorsomedial lymphatic territory of the thigh to the lymphatic capillary network on the lateral border of the thigh and lower lymph quadrant of the trunk. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140018714 | Device for washing and massaging human body parts - A device for washing and massaging human body parts comprises a body ( | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140058300 | Implement for a Skin Treatment Device - A brush implement for the use with a skin treatment device, the brush implement having bristles of a first type and bristles of a second type, wherein the bristles of the first type are longer than the bristles of the second type and are positioned closer to the outer contour of the brush implement and the bristles form at least three distinguishable sectors. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140276279 | MASSAGE EARPHONE - A massage earphone includes a main body, a clamp assembly and a connecting element connecting the main body to the clamp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate and a shaft connecting the first clamping plate to the second clamping plate. The first clamping plate includes a first massage portion, and the second clamping plate includes a second massage portion. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate pivot around the shaft to clamp an auricle of a user's ear between the first massage portion and the second massage portion. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150133836 | THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT FOR BEING WORN BY A SUBJECT - There is provided a flexible therapeutic support ( | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150133837 | Myofascial Roller Wrap - The present invention provides in some embodiments, a cover for an exercise roller. The cover can include an elongate tubular structure defining a generally cylindrical elongate lumen extending through the length of the elongate tubular structure. A wall of the cover can have an inner face surrounding the generally cylindrical elongate lumen, which is configured to surround an outer surface of the exercise roller. The outer face of the elongate tubular structure can have a textured surface, and the elongate tubular structure has a density configured for myofascial release. Additionally, the inner face of the wall and the outer face of the wall define a thickness of the cover for an exercise device. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150305959 | SEAT, BACK AND NECK SUPPORT CUSHION - A gel cushion seating, back, and neck surface is attached to or integrated with the seat and/or back sections of a chair. The gel cushion seating surface of the chair has a plurality of gel cushion cylinders arranged in an array to provide a rhythmically changing support area at multiple points on the occupant's back, neck, or buttocks and thighs. This provides a comforting massage, which reduces stress on the body associated with prolonged seating. The gel cushion back surface of the chair has a plurality of gel cushion cylinders arranged in a grid that provide a rhythmically changing support at multiple points on the occupant's lumbar and center back, also including the spine and neck. Various “cams” translate torque into the specified motion of gel cushion cylinders. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150342815 | WALL MOUNT MASSAGER - The present invention relates to massage assembly structured for mounting on a vertical supporting surface during a massaging procedure. The massage assembly includes an elongated housing mounted on the supporting surface in a substantially vertical orientation. A contact assembly is movably disposed on the housing and is operative to apply a massaging pressure to predetermined body portions of the user. A sensor assembly is disposed and structured to determine at least one area of engagement between the housing and the user's body. A drive assembly is connected in driving relation to the contact assembly. The sensor assembly is connected to the drive assembly and is operative to determine at least one area of application of the contact assembly on the predetermined body portion. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150366744 | Scalp Scratching Assembly - A scalp scratching assembly for penetrating a hair accoutrement without disturbing the hair accoutrement includes a shaft that has an adjustable length. At least one pad is coupled to an end of the shaft. The at least one pad is textured. The at least one pad may abrade a user's scalp. The at least one pad is insertable through the hair accoutrement. The hair accoutrement remains stationary while the shaft is moved. The at least one pad scratches the user's scalp. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160008206 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXERTING FORCE ON BODIES | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160095781 | TISSUE MASSAGE DEVICE AND METHOD - In one embodiment of the tissue massage devices and methods described herein, a tissue massage device can include a base configured to be grasped in a user's hand such that a first surface at a proximal end of the device abuts against the user's palm. The device can also include a massage head extending from a second surface of the base that is distal to the first surface, the massage head having a generally convex shape and including a textured non-slip surface formed on a distal portion thereof. The textured non-slip surface can prevent sliding motion between the device and a user's skin, thereby causing sliding between subcutaneous fascia and muscle that is therapeutic. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160136035 | EROTIC STIMULATOR DEVICE - An erotic stimulator device comprising a mat including an inner surface and an outer surface, a hook and loop fastening system wherein a hook portion of the system is secured to one mat surface and a loop portion of the system is secured to the opposite mat surface and a sleeve having an open end and a closed end wherein the sleeve is placed on the inner surface of the mat with the open end of the sleeve extending outside the perimeter of the sleeve, the mat is rolled up into a cylindrical shape with the sleeve inside and the hook and loop fastening system is engaged to maintain the shape of the mat and the open end of the sleeve is extended from the inner surface to the outer surface of the mat. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160250092 | HEAD MASSAGER AND HELMET SIZE ADJUSTING STRUCTURE THEREOF | 09-01-2016 |
| 601137000 | Hand manipulated | 37 |
| 20080294078 | Manual Device, Method and their Use for the Stimulation of Body regions via the Skin, in particular of the Female Breast - A manual device made of a soft material is composed of a top face and a bottom face forming an intermediate space that is embodied so as to accommodate at least one hand. At least two separate openings are provided for the fingers of the hand while areas on which stimulation zones are configured are designed at least in the area of the palm and the fingers. Also disclosed are a stimulation method and the use. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090024064 | Plasticized Article for Treating the Skin - The present invention refers to a plasticized article for treating the skin, particularly a massaging personal cleansing bar that provides users with practicality, durability and comfort, with its shape of specific dimensions and proportions capable of increasing the soap's useful life, prolonging the massaging effect consisting of projections. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090099491 | HEMORRHOID TREATMENT DEVICE - The hemorrhoid treatment device has a head and a shaft. The head has a spherical shape which is between 6 and 14 millimeters in diameter. The shaft has a cylindrical shape extending from the head. The minimum length of the shaft is 30 mm. The surface area of the head is equal to the surface area of a portion of the shaft. The portion of the shaft is defined from a portion adjacent to the head and 1.5 cm to 3.5 cm from the head. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090118653 | WEIGHTED BACK SCRATCHER - A back scratcher includes a set of improved full width scratching elements and moderate weight handles to allow easy grasping behind the user's back. The scratcher elements are preferably made up of four scratcher elements spaced apart along a belt and extending the width of the belt. Each scratcher element has a coarse side and a fine side. The coarse side preferably includes five pairs of fingers slightly angled apart from each other. The fine side preferably includes five triples of three angled apart fingers and four pairs of angles apart fingers spaced between the triples. The fingers on the fine side are preferably shorter than the fingers on the coarse side. Moderate weight handles are attached to each end of belt to facilitate grasping an end of the belt dropped behind a user's back. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090124942 | Massager - A massager comprises a massage tool for application of massage, and a support for supporting the massage tool. For respective dispositions of the massager, the massage tool and the support are shaped and configured for the massage tool to be selectively supportable by, and removable from, the support. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090124943 | Massage device - A massage device has a head and a handle. The head has an open-end, a domed end, a buffer and a through hole defined through the domed end. The open-end has an outer edge and the buffer is mounted around the outer edge. The handle is connected to the head. The massage device is hit against a person's body, causing a sound wave to be produced with associated health benefits. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090306561 | WELLNESS THROUGH PERIODIC PULSATING BODY CONTACT - Wellness device and methods are provided. The device includes a movable head having a smooth convex surface for contact with a body surface of an individual. Also included is a means for automatically moving the head in a recurring manner. When activated, the device allows the smooth convex surface of the head to provide a gentle periodic tapping and/or pulsating sensation on the body surface of the individual at a frequency of about 2.5 Hz or less. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100087763 | Hand-held cradle for ball massage - A massage implement is provided that incorporates the use of commonly available golf balls, or other objects of similar dimensions and properties. The massage implement comprises a rigid or semi-rigid housing to hold a golf ball, a cavity to allow such golf ball to move freely within the implement, a comfortable and ergonomically balanced shape, finger impressions for greater control and grip, and other built-in utilities essential to a proper massage and other affiliated uses. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100191161 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus ( | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110009783 | DEVICE FOR RF HEATING AND MECHANICAL MASSAGE OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - A skin treatment device combines an RF treatment arrangement with a mechanical massage arrangement, preferably with the massage device in the form of an annular massage head encircling and rotating around the RF applicator. Also disclosed are configurations with a liquid dispenser for delivering a liquid to the skin under the device. According to one option, the skin contact surface of the RF applicator itself is provided in part by a rolling ball liquid applicator. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110087140 | MASSAGE DEVICE - A massage device includes a pair of bars, each having plural adjustment holes and plural positioning grooves located on the opposite side of the adjustment holes. A pair of massage balls are connected via connectors to arbitrary adjustment holes of the bars. A strap has each of its two free ends inserted into an end hole at a head end of one bar and extending out of a lateral hole adjacent to the end hole. Each free end of the strap that extends out of the lateral hole of one bar is connected with a hook. Each hook is hooked to the desired positioning groove of one bar to adjust the distance between the bars. The positions of the massage balls on the bars are also adjustable. Thus, the massage device is suitable for massaging different parts of the human body in a do-it-yourself manner and features effortlessness and effectiveness. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110087141 | Powered Massage Device - A powered massaging assembly includes a handle and a massage head each having an enclosure that presents a chamber. The massage head includes a drive shaft that extends into and out of the chamber. The massage head also includes a driven massage element drivingly attached to the drive shaft and mounted outside the chamber to manipulate tissue. The enclosures include connectors rotatably attached to each other to provide a swivel joint that rotatably interconnects the handle and head. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110257569 | MASSAGE DEVICE - This invention provides a massage device having a unibody construction. The massage device has an ovoid shaped handle, a spherical center portion with a multitude of nubs, and a sculpted tip. In another embodiment, the massage device has a multipiece construction of a rod and a massaging component. The massaging component may be spherical, wheel shaped, and/or barrel shaped. The massaging component has an outer surface with a multitude of nubs. The interior of the massaging component is hollow such that it frictionally engages with the rod. The rod has a sculpted tip. Multiple massaging components may be positioned on the rod in a variety of configurations depending upon the body part to be massaged. In either embodiment, an optional sleeve may be used in conjunction with the massage device. The sleeve may be may be made of plastic mesh or fabric. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120271208 | Head Massaging Device - A head massaging device includes a gripping handle and a resilient pawl arrangement provided at an end of the gripping handle. The resilient pawl arrangement is consisted of a plurality of first resilient pawls and second resilient pawls which have different lengths, and the plurality of resilient pawls are extended in arc shape and arranged to form at least one circle of the resilient pawls, so that varied massaging pressure is provided within a predetermined area. The head massaging device further comprises a ball shaped pressing portion at a distal end of each of the plurality of the resilient pawls remote from the gripping handle, and the pressing portion can be any kinds of energy radiator. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130060176 | Handheld Motorized Facial Brush Having Pivoting, Floating Head - “A Handheld Motorized Facial Brush Having Pivoting, Floating Head. The heads interface with a conventional handpiece so that the facial brush or other facial treatment head can be removed and replaced with a subassembly that provides pivoting/floating support. The treatment head is then attachable to the pivoting/floating subassembly as if it were attaching to the handpiece; the result being a motorized skin treatment head that pivots and/or floats to follow the contour of the skin. The internal motor can either be housed within the handpiece, or pivoting/floating subassembly, and will either provide rotation/oscillation of the treatment head, or simple vibrations to the handpiece and/or treatment head. The floating mechanism may be available in a variety of forms to provide the widest variety of use scenarios. Each floating mechanisms and/or subassemblies are interchangeable with the others so as to be removably attachable to the handpieces described in the Parent applications.” | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060177 | MASSAGE APPARATUS FOR USE IN A VAGINAL OR RECTAL CAVITY OR A VAGINAL OR RECTAL OPENING OF THE HUMAN BODY - An insertion apparatus for use in a vaginal or rectal cavity or a vaginal or rectal opening of the human body. The insertion apparatus has a base body, which in turn has a working body. In addition, a pulling device used for removing the working body from the cavity or the opening is firmly mounted on the base body. The pulling device is formed by a finger grip that is elastically formed, at least in part. The finger grip is elastically deformable between a neutral position and a removal position, and the finger grip is made, at least in part, of an elastic material. The insertion apparatus may in particular be configured as a massage apparatus or as a tampon. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130165827 | BODY MASSAGE APPARATUS - A body massage apparatus comprises a foot plate and a bifurcated pillar having first and second outer walls and first and second inner walls. The first and second outer walls cooperatively form a first structure with an outer corner. The first and second inner walls cooperatively form a second structure with an inner corner. The first outer wall and the first inner wall extend respectively from the outer corner and the inner corner toward each other and join to form a first rounded corner. The second outer wall and the second inner wall extend respectively from the outer corner and the inner corner toward each other and join to form a second rounded corner. The second rounded corner has a radius of curvature smaller than that of the first rounded corner. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130237888 | PORTABLE, MANUALLY-OPERATED, SELF-MASSAGING APPARATUS FOR BACK ANATOMY - A portable, manually-operated, self-massaging apparatus for use on a human back anatomy includes a cylindrical head having a first vertical semi-cylindrical section continuously formed with a second vertical semi-cylindrical section, and a handle connected to the cylindrical head for forming a unitary construction. The handle includes a smooth rounded tip for providing a localized massage directly at a pain trigger point. The first vertical semi-cylindrical section includes a stationary smooth outer surface for providing a less intensive massage. The second vertical semi-cylindrical section includes rows of stationary wedge-shaped protuberances with each protuberance having a flat top for providing a deep tissue massage when applied to a human back anatomy. In an alternative embodiment, the top surface of the cylindrical head exhibits a smooth upper surface to facilitate neck and upper back massage. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130296750 | INSTRUMENTS FOR TREATMENT OF SOFT TISSUE - The present application teaches various tools for the treatment of soft tissue, the tools having one or more skin-contacting portion(s). In some embodiments, the tools have a textured surface comprising cross-hatch members that help a user improve their grip on the tools. In other embodiments, the tools have handles for this purpose. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140039364 | Massage Device with Handle and Textured Object on Cord - A hand held massage device comprised of a handle ( | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140155794 | Massage Device and Method - A massage device for self-massage by a user. The device including: a body defined by an elongate element adapted to form a closed loop; and a plurality of massage elements located spaced apart along the elongate element such that each one of the plurality of massage elements can be substantially used in isolation; each of the plurality of massage elements having a massage portion being inwardly directed with respect to the closed loop and an outwardly directed abutment portion with respect to the closed loop; each massage element being coupled about the midsection to the elongate element; and each one of the plurality of massage elements having a respectively different configuration. An embodiment device including at least two massage elements, each including a respective massage portion having a different effective massage size. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140213944 | Massage Tool And Methods Therefor - A hand-held massage device and methods for applying pressure therapies to various parts of the anatomy using the device are provided. The device is an elongated, rigid, substantially planar member, configured with a series of alternating concave and convex shapes, and a knob-like projecting member at an end thereof. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140213945 | Massage Tool And Methods Therefor - A hand-held massage device and methods for applying pressure therapies to various parts of the anatomy using the device are provided. The device is an elongated, rigid, substantially planar member, configured with a series of alternating concave and convex shapes, and a knob-like projecting member at an end thereof. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140288473 | BEAUTY INSTRUMENT - A beauty instrument capable of imparting a massaging effect to skin. A beauty instrument is configured such that a pair of balls is supported at the tip of a handle. The balls are positioned at a distance from each another, and are capable of rotating around respective axes thereof. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140350445 | MASSAGE ARCH - A massage arch including a central member; first and second grip members in a bending or an arc shape, where the first and second grip members respectively extend from two ends of the central member so that the grip members and the central member constitute an arcuate structure, and two hands grip the first and second grip members relative to a side or front of the body; and a massage head disposed on the central member, for massaging the body. The massage arch is a portable massage tool that enables users to self-massage various parts at the back of the body, which is used for daily health care; by operating the massage arch with a force applied by two hands on a side or in front of the body, it is easy to find the part to be massaged. The massage arch has a simple structure and a low cost. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150133838 | DEVICE FOR SCRATCHING THE BACK - A device for scratching the back comprises a scratcher from which bands extend on opposite sides of the scratcher. The bands are of sufficient length to allow the user to grasp the bands in front of the user while the scratcher is positioned on the user's back. The user can pull on the bands to move the scratcher along the user's back. Because the bands are positioned in front of the user, it is therefore easier to pull on the bands to scratch the back than if the user had to reach overtop his shoulder as with prior art back scratchers. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150320634 | SCALP STIMULATION DEVICE - Arrangements directed to a scalp stimulation device are described. The scalp stimulation device can include a housing and a plurality of scalp engaging members. The plurality of scalp engaging members can be located at least partially within the housing. The scalp engaging members can be selectively extended from and/or selectively retracted into the housing. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150366745 | LONGEUER METHOD TO ACHIEVE BODY ALIGNMENT - The present invention provides methods of improving an individual's body (including spinal alignment), which can lead to an improved overall fitness level, including improved flexibility, length of muscle, range of motion, and/or suppleness. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160166459 | INSTRUMENT-ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION TOOL | 06-16-2016 |
| 20170231859 | SCALP SCRATCHING DEVICE | 08-17-2017 |
| 601138000 | Frictioning surface configured as padlike member | 7 |
| 20090198159 | Friction Tool For Use In A Cosmetic Method - There is provided a friction tool for use in a cosmetic method for the treatment of mammalian skin. The tool comprises a body ( | 08-06-2009 |
| 20130144196 | Friction Tool For Use In A Cosmetic Method - There is provided a friction tool for use in a cosmetic method for the treatment of mammalian skin. The tool comprises a body ( | 06-06-2013 |
| 20140005581 | Fascial Abrasion Tool With Textured Surface | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140276280 | MASSAGE DEVICE - A massage device is provided having a pouch formed from a flexible material, a pair of resilient bodies received within the pouch, the pair of resilient bodies being made from rubber having a moisture content and at least two straps coupled to opposite ends of the pouch, the at least two straps having a predetermined length. The flexible material may include an elastic fabric, such as nylon or cotton. The pair of resilient bodies may include at least one of a same size, a same shape, and a same texture. Furthermore, the pair of resilient bodies may be made from various rubber materials having a Young's modulus of between 0.1 and 10 ksi. The pair of resilient bodies may include air pockets having moisture that is heated by microwave energy. Alternatively, the pair of resilient bodies may include a battery operated heating element and a vibration device. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140276281 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF JOINT PAIN - The present invention is for a method of treatment for joint pain and other discomfort utilizing a brush applied to the skin of the patient. The brush is used to stimulate the skin in the area of pain or discomfort, thereby conditioning the nerves in the area to be less responsive to the aforementioned pain or discomfort. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150065928 | Apparatus for Reducing the Appearance and Effects of Scars - The present disclosure is directed to a device that fits a person's finger and that can be used to reduce the effect, appearance, and/or sensitivity of a scar over a period of time. Aspects of the device include its form factor and material construction so that a contoured surface of the device fitted to a user's finger or fingers can be used to therapeutically rub an affected region of skin that is scarred. In a treatment regimen extending over a plurality of time periods, a plurality of devices in a set provide a system for systematically reducing a scar. Other aspects provide a therapeutic cream to aid in the healing and amelioration of said scar. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20160000637 | Apparatus for Performing Manipulations of the Spine - An apparatus comprises a contoured block comprising a sculpted palm rest on a top surface and a finger grip indentation on a front side. The contoured block is configured to be grasped by a hand of a user with fingers on the finger grip indentation and a palm on the sculpted palm rest where a thumb of the hand is extendable to guide placement of the apparatus on a patient's spine. Pads are disposed on a bottom surface of the contoured block. The pads are configured to form a spinal channel. The pads are further configured for contacting sides of the patient's spine with the patient's spine being positioned within the spinal channel. | 01-07-2016 |
| 601139000 | Gum massager | 3 |
| 20090275870 | Gum massager device - There is provided a gum massager, which includes an elongate handle member having a first free end portion and a second end portion. The gum massager also includes a massaging head member formed together with the second end portion of the elongate handle member. The massager head member includes a resilient massaging element formed so as to generally adapt to the contours of a gum portion being massaged, when pushed thereagainst. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20150065929 | GUM MASSAGING MOUTHPIECE - A gum massaging mouthpiece includes a main body having a generally C-shaped base member that is in communication with an integrally formed inner and outer wall. A plurality of nubs are disposed along the mouthpiece so as to make contact with the gums of a user, and a plurality of electrically controlled vibrating elements provide a vibration force to the nubs for massaging the gums of a user. | 03-05-2015 |
| 601140000 | With dual arms hinged at base | 1 |
| 20120226206 | GUM MASSAGING DEVICE - A gum massaging device includes upper and lower curve plates and upper and lower massage plates. The upper and lower curve plates are used for contacting upper and lower rows of teeth once the gum massaging device is inserted into a mouth of a user. The upper and lower curve plates have C-shaped structures with inner ends connected to each other and outer ends spaced apart from each other so as to define a gap between the outer ends. The upper and lower massage plates are mounted respectively on the upper and lower curve plates in such a manner that the upper and lower massage plates are adapted to contact upper and lower gums of the upper and lower rows of teeth to provide massaging effects once the upper and lower massage plates are pressed against the upper and lower gums. | 09-06-2012 |
