Pneumatic massaging device

A pneumatic, inflatable cavity technology, used in clothing, footwear, physical therapy, etc., to solve the problems of ineffective massage devices, lack of flexibility, and large boots

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-09
OSIM INTERNATIONAL
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According to this US patent, the boots are connected together and the boots are bulky and inflexible since the massage device needs to be connected to an electrical outlet via a power cord
Furthermore, the massaging device disclosed as an insert for a pair of boots does not appear to function when the massaging device is detached from the boot structure
[0006] Hitherto known foot massage devices lack what is necessary for simple and cost-effective manufacture

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[0047] The figures also show exemplary embodiments of the invention.

[0048] FIG. 1 is a sagittal view of a human foot 2 . The side area 4 , the metatarsal area 6 , the plantar area 8 , the middle plantar area 10 and the rear plantar area 12 are shown. These areas are typical but non-limiting areas where massage force is applied to provide muscular stimulation to the user's foot 2 according to the present invention.

[0049] FIG. 2 is a side (interior) view of a human foot 2 . The side area 4 , the metatarsal area 6 , the foot area 3 , the plantar area 5 and the heel area 14 are shown. Among these areas, except the heel area 14, other areas are areas where the present invention applies massage force through various air-filled chambers to provide muscle stimulation to the user's foot 2 .

[0050] In FIG. 3 , the preferred embodiment is illustrated with a first inflatable portion 15 comprising two inflatable cavities 21 and 26 . Each plenum 21 and 26 includes a fluid port 1...

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A pneumatic massaging device comprising a first inflatable part (15) to be in contact with a foot of a user, wherein said first inflatable part comprises at least two inflatable chambers (21, 26). The first of said at least two inflatable chambers is designed such that it is in contact with the plantar arch (8) and sole regions of the foot and the second of said at least two inflatable chambers is designed such that it is in contact with the sole region (5), lateral region (4) or vamp region (3) of the foot. The pneumatic massaging device is designed such that the first inflatable part (15) may further comprise a third inflatable (26) chamber. This third chamber is designed such that it is in contact with the sole of the foot. Furthermore, the first inflatable part (15) may also comprise a plurality of inflatable chambers wherein said plurality of inflatable chambers is designed such that it is in contact with or adjacent to the sole of the foot.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a pneumatically actuated massage device, and more particularly to a foot or body massage device for providing a stimulating and stress-relieving massage to the user's feet, calves, body to relieve tension and promote blood circulation, and if necessary, the principles of reflexology can be used to achieve the desired results. Background technique [0002] Reflexology is a technique that involves massaging specific areas on the soles of the feet. The rationale behind it stems from the belief that all the organs and muscles of the human body are connected through our nervous system to said specific area on the soles of our feet. Therefore, massage applied to those areas on the soles of the feet is believed to have the effect of promoting blood circulation to the target organs or muscles. Regardless of the truth of this belief, it is medically recognized that stimulating foot massages do produce considerable benefits suc...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A43B17/03A61H9/00
CPCA43B7/146A43B7/143A43B17/035A43B7/142
Inventor 沈财福庄圣杰陈加中
Owner OSIM INTERNATIONAL
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