19782 results about "Massage" patented technology

A self-powered compression device for use in promoting circulation, said device embodying a plurality of inflatable sleeves arranged sequentially for applying compression to a body or limb and which further comprises a pump, a piping system and a bandage or boot to enclose the device in its entirety. A method for using self-generated pressure in promoting circulation in conditions including but not limited to, lymphatic and traumatic edemas, venous disorders, limb ulcers, varicose veins, muscle fatigue, sports medicine, cellulite treatment, diabetic feet, feet massage for recreation or cosmetic enhancements.

A massage device for massaging a body part of a person in an unsupervised and unattended setting. The massage device includes a garment, shaped to provide a snug fit and having a plurality of bladders arranged along the garment to massage the body part. An inflation assembly supplies fluid pressure to each of the bladders to inflate the respective bladders. The bladders may have approximately the same inflated volume thereby equalizing the inflation volume of the respective bladders whereby substantially even inflation timing, with substantially even applied pressure, and, thus, overall smooth massage dynamics may be provided without overly complicated inflation fluid control (e.g., an inflation assembly which supplies a substantially constant inflation capacity to each of the bladders). The garment may include a pocket having an opening communicating with the respective bladders and tubing from the inflation assembly extends into this pocket. The inflation assembly may provide throttled deflation flow, tapered inflation / deflation patterns, and / or a zone selector which allows a user to select a certain zone of the garment.

A percussive massage device includes an enclosure having a cylindrical bore that extends along a longitudinal axis. A motor has a rotatable shaft that rotates about a central axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A crank coupled to the shaft includes a pivot, which is offset from the central axis of the shaft. A reciprocation linkage has a first end coupled to the pivot of the crank. A piston has a first end coupled to a second end of the reciprocation linkage. The piston is constrained to move within a cylinder along the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical bore. An applicator head has a first end coupled to a second end of the piston and has a second end exposed outside the cylindrical bore for application to a person receiving treatment. A motor controller measures current applied to the motor and displays a pressure indicator responsive to the measured current.

A massage device that includes a housing, an electrical input, a motor, a switch in electrical communication with the electrical input and the motor and configured to selectively provide power from the electrical input to the motor, an actuated output operatively connected to the motor and configured to reciprocate in response to activation of the motor, and a treatment structure operatively connected to a distal end of the actuated output. The actuated output is configured to reciprocate the treatment structure at a frequency of between about 15 Hz and about 100 Hz, and at an amplitude of between about 0.15 and about 1.0 inches. The combination of amplitude and frequency provides efficient reciprocation of the treatment structure such that the treatment structure provides therapeutically beneficial treatment to a targeted muscle of a user.

A cosmetic device comprises a support member; a cap member attached to the support member and having a front face; a vibration actuator disposed inside the cap member, which produces vibration for providing massage effect on a skin; and an uneven surface member as an outermost layer covering at least the front face of the cap member. The uneven surface is configured to prevent denudation of a treatment agent applied on the skin.

A compact, neck massager configured as a collar-type device adapted to be worn about a persons neck and adapted for providing the most effective natural relaxation therapies, namely gentle vibration and soothing heat to the neck and spine is disclosed. The device generally comprises a collar sculpted to fit comfortably around the neck and secured by flexible straps with connectable ends to facilitate removable attachment of the device around the user's neck. The collar includes a housing containing an electric motor powered alternatively by a battery or AC power source. The electric motor is adapted with an output shaft having an eccentric mass for converting rotational movement of a motor into a vibration movement for transmission to the cervical area through the housing. The device further includes a heating band disposed on the inner surface thereof for selectively transmitting heat to the cervical area. A control circuit is provided to enable the user to selectively vary the power supplied between the electric motor and heating element thereby varying the transmission of therapeutic vibration and heat to the neck. The electrical components are configured to function as an RLC circuit such that system oscillates between heat and vibration thereby maximizing therapeutic benefits.

An apparatus enabling a casual user in a residential set-up to perform himself almost every skin treatment procedure by using a variety of modules that may be inserted into an infrastructure frame. The apparatus presents a docking station and an applicator. The applicator simultaneously receives only two types of skin treatment modules, these may be replaced after use for modules providing a different type of skin treatment. Such skin treatment modules like epilator, shaver, exfoliation or abrasive module, suction head, and massage head apply a mechanical action to the skin. Ultrasound module applies ultrasound waves to the skin. Intense pulsed light and RF apply electromagnetic radiation to the skin. A combination of these modules may be used to provide a variety of skin treatments such as hair removal, skin rejuvenation, skin exfoliation, acne treatment, circumference reduction, and other skin treatments.

Disclosed is a breast pump that supports a mother's and infant's breastfeeding needs and facilitates the lifestyle of the mother's choice. The breast milk expression system disclosed allows breastfeeding mothers to obtain milk comfortably, hands-free, conveniently and with discretion. The breast milk expression system disclosed includes at least two contact points which mimic hand-expression as well as infant suckling and effectively stimulate the secretion of oxytocin and prolactin to provide a healthy, safe and efficient breastfeeding session. The system disclosed has a gentle rhythmic massage means and is located a distance from the base of the nipple and massages in all quadrants of the breast. The rhythmic forward pressure is provided by a plurality of opposing pairs of expression bellows that move the milk from the lactiferous sinuses through the nipple pores, bio-mimicking the techniques of hand expression.

An appliance or device for massaging and / or dispensing a product. A preferred example includes a container holding the product, preferably a cosmetic product, a housing to which the container is mounted, and a massage element mounted on this housing. A rotary driving arrangement drives the massage element about an axis of rotation of the massaging element relative to the housing. A conduit is in fluid communication between an outlet from the container and the massage element. The container is configured for the packaging and dispensing of the product under pressure, with the conduit being connected to an outlet of a dispensing valve on the container.

A vibrating insoles with Bluetooth wireless components, vibrate motors, and built in rechargeable battery all integrated in the insole. Slip on insoles that vibrate the feet and are remotely activated via Bluetooth wireless cell phone application. The vibrate motors oscillate and uses vibration to massage the feet. A remote control application from a cell phone uses Bluetooth wireless technology to power on the vibrating motors of the insoles. Vibrate motors get electricity from rechargeable battery that is inside the insoles. Bluetooth wireless activates the vibrate motors and insoles continues vibrating to massage and relax the feet while wearing shoes. Vibrating insole can be used with any shoe allowing user with Bluetooth wireless cell phone to remote control the massaging motion of the vibrating insoles to massage the feet anywhere on the go. Vibrating insole can be slipped into any shoe allow users to remote activate via Bluetooth wireless or wireless radio frequency that powers on the vibrating motors to massages the feet while walking. Portable cordless shoe insole that vibrates and massage the feet inside the shoe.

Improvements on mats for practicing yoga are presented. The mats typically provide improved balance, stability, relief of joint and knee pain, and / or improved grip, among other advantages. One particular mat has an upper surface with protrusions, such as knobs, to provide a feeling of acupressure massage to the user. The mat may be continuous and rolled up for storage, or may be divided into sections and folded. A layer of foam may be provided for cushioning, and the foam may optionally be a memory foam. Alternative embodiments include a mat without the protrusions on the upper surface, a mat with cushioning that has an undulating or otherwise irregular surface, and a mat that has no central foam but which is made of a single material.

A shower head having dual turbines. The shower head includes a body having an inlet for connection to a water conduit, a first outlet nozzle formed on the body, a second outlet nozzle formed on the body, a first turbine operably connected to the first outlet nozzle, and a second turbine operably connected to the second outlet nozzle. The shower head may include a flow actuation system taking the form of an actuator ring, a valve connected to the actuator ring and forming a flow channel, a first actuation point defined on the actuator ring, a second actuation point defined on the actuator ring, and a plunger situated within the flow channel. The plunger extends radially outwardly from a center of the valve when aligned with one of the first and second actuation points.

A percussive massage device includes an enclosure having a cylindrical bore that extends along a longitudinal axis. A motor has a rotatable shaft that rotates about a central axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A crank coupled to the shaft includes a pivot, which is offset from the central axis of the shaft. A transfer bracket has a first end portion coupled to the pivot of the crank. A flexible transfer linkage has a first end coupled to a second end portion of the transfer bracket. A piston has a first end coupled to a second end of the transfer linkage. The piston is constrained to move within a cylinder along the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical bore. An applicator head has a first end coupled to a second end of the piston and has a second end exposed outside the cylindrical bore for application to a person receiving treatment.

A system for policying an unsolicited e-mail communication. The system has a plurality of clients, each coupled together using a wide area network of computers, such as the Internet or an internet. Each of the clients is adapted to send an indication of an unsolicited e-mail message through an e-mail device for a display. The system also has a policying server coupled to each of the plurality of clients through the wide area network of computers. The policying server is adapted to receive the indication from at least one of the clients. The e-mail device comprises an SPAM icon on the display. The SPAM icon is adapted to send the indication from the client to the policying server.

An ergonomic adjustable “integral” gaming terminal configured to comfortably surround the player and provide audio isolation from the surroundings. The position and orientation of the various ergonomic elements including the sound volume and video brightness are computer controlled and memorized together with the player profile. A signal may be activated to allow ease of sitting-in and exiting the gaming terminal. Embodiments of the invention accommodate two or more seated players to play as a couple or as a team. The terminal includes body-relaxing devices such as back massage, leg massage and foot massage as well as soothing audio that are available while the player is playing games. Some entertainment and information services may be activated for an additional fee, if a bonus or quota is attained or according to a promotional scheme.

There is provided a phototherapy apparatus, in which the therapeutic light is delivered through or in proximity to one or more massage components. The massage component provides mechanical massage to the subject biological tissue and modifies the properties of the subject tissue in thickness, density, etc. to facilitate the absorption of the therapeutic light and enhance the effect of the phototherapy procedure.

A head for applying a product includes a removable member. The member may be used to dispense a product or for massage. The head includes a body that rotates the removable member about an axis of rotation, the removable member being removably coupled to the body; and a part including a movement restriction tab that restricts movement of the removable member along the axis of rotation, the rotation of the removable member being relative to this part. The removable member is configured to be secured to the part independently of its orientation relative to the restriction tab and to be detached from the part by being moved through two movements including a rotational movement and a translational movement. Additionally, the head can be connected to a container and drive mechanism to dispense and massage a product, such as a cosmetic product, into the user's skin.

The invention belongs to internet massage processing field, characterized in that: common inquiry set which is cared by user, according to one ore more search engine logs, is screened out firstly using the inquiry of corresponding information of user number; then calculating user touching ratio corresponding to user touching page of inquiry in common inquiry set, if multi-search engine logs is used, user touching ratio are united; user touching pages are effectively screened out based on user touching ratio, the ralated inquiry and corresponding result page address are stored related database; at last, the result from user information and the result by searching by search engine are united effectively when user puts in the demand of inquiry, and are reordered to return to user. The method has the advantage that computer is completed automatically and efficiently submits search engine performance in real time and objectively.

Microdermabrasion and suction massage apparatus are included in a single unit and alternatively connectable through a mode switch to a source of vacuum. The microdermabrasion section of the unit includes a crystal pick up station operating with a venturi effect to draw crystals through a hole into an air stream. The size of the hole is variable to control crystal density. A bleed valve is provided to control crystal velocity without controlling crystal density, while a bypass valve is provided to control crystal density without controlling crystal velocity. In an associated method, a microdermabrasion procedure is performed on the skin of a patient at an operative site. The mode switch is operated to activate the suction massage apparatus within the unit. This step is followed by performing a suction massage procedure at the operative site in order to promote healing of the abraded skin. The unit can be back-flushed by connecting various portions of the unit to a pressurized output of the source of vacuum.

A massage device for massaging a body part of a person in an unsupervised and unattended setting is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the massage device comprises an inflatable garment (200) having a plurality of inflation bladders (250), to apply pressure to the body part, and an inflation assembly (300) includes a manifold (324) into which the pressurized fluid flows, a plurality of inflation valves (326) which control the flow of fluid from the manifold to the bladders, and a manifold valve for controlling the maximum pressure level within the bladders. The inflation assembly may have a predeterminated inflation capacity which defines a maximum bladder size as well as an array in which the bladders are arranged. The massage device may further comprise a connector for connecting tubes from the bladders to the inflation assembly, wherein the connector includes a garment-identifying component for identifying the type of garment connected to the inflation assembly.

A massage tool kit including a first massage tool comprising one or more grips and one or more rollers and a second massage tool having a bore extending at least partially therethrough with the bore being sized to selectively receive the first massage tool therein, and a third massage tool having a bore extending at least partially therethrough with the bore being sized to selectively receive the second massage tool therein.

A seat massager for massaging a person's back has, according to the present invention, a pair of inflatable, massage bladders configured so as to be received in close proximity to a person's back and oriented so that these bladders share an overlaid portion with each other, a pump that supplies fluid to the bladders, a fluidic having an inlet and two exhaust ports, a conduit that connects each of the fluidic exhaust ports to one of the pair of bladders, wherein the fluidic is configured so as to yield alternating flow from the exhaust ports that cyclically inflates and deflates each of the bladders so as to provide a massaging sensation to the back. This massager may also include an inflatable support bladder positioned beneath the massage bladders, another pump that supplies fluid to this support bladder, and a carrier plate on which the pumps are mounted, this plate being configured so as to aid in attaching the seat massager to the frame of a seat into which the seat massager is to be installed.

The Therapeutic Vibrator is a small barrel-shaped container housing a motor and at least one battery for the electric power source. The Therapeutic Vibrator is typically activated by an on / off switch or push-button at one end of the barrel, and when activated, the barrel will vibrate delivering massage to a specific body part. The barrel may comprise two halves that fasten together having recesses and cavities for battery (typically button-cell type), motor, switch wiring, etc. The barrel may then be contained within an appropriate vibrator body made from a material that is soft to the touch. The Therapeutic Vibrator may be used in a sex toy or in any other appropriate massaging device, such as small massagers for hands or faces.

A massage device with a waterproof and removable battery compartment that enables at least one battery to be removed or installed from the device is disclosed. The massage device comprises a body with middle, proximal, and distal portions. The removable battery compartment enables battery(s) to be installed or removed from the proximal portion of the body while providing a waterproof capability. In the preferred embodiment, the removable battery compartment is installed by a simple twist and slide motion.

An intelligent mechanical massage method is disclosed, which can simulate the manual massage on the human body. A massage robot for implementing said massage method has an intelligent induction unit for automatically determining the positions of acupoints to massage on acupoints, a massage expert system, and a speech prompting unit.

The present invention discloses a body massager comprising a portable housing including a backrest and a seat support. A longitudinal guide is provided in the backrest cooperating with a carriage for translation of the carriage within the backrest and a motor drives the carriage along the guide. A pair of massage members are supported by the carriage and extend from the backrest for imparting a massage effect upon the back of the user. The seat support includes a massager therein for imparting another massage effect to the user.

There is provided a phototherapy apparatus, in which the therapeutic light is delivered through one or more massage components. The massage component provides mechanical massage to the subject biological tissue and modifies the properties of the subject tissue in thickness, density, etc. to facilitate the absorption of the therapeutic light and enhance the effect of the phototherapy procedure. The light source of the phototherapy apparatus is actively cooled by a synthetic jet cooler.