Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Device with applicator having specific movement
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-01
2009-10-06
Douglas, Steven O (Department: 3771)
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Device with applicator having specific movement
C601S098000, C601S101000, C601S103000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07597669
ABSTRACT:
A body massager is disclosed with a housing having a longitudinal axis and an external contact surface for receiving a portion of a body of a user. A longitudinal guide is mounted in the housing with a carriage cooperating with the guide for translation therealong. A motor is oriented in the housing, operably coupled to the housing and the carriage such that continuous rotation of the motor in one rotary direction translates the carriage along the guide in at least two directions. A massage formation is supported by the carriage for imparting a massage effect upon the portion of the user's body as the carriage is translated relative to the housing. In another embodiment, a massage bracket is driven about a first axis of rotation; and a massage node mounted to the bracket is driven to rotate relative to the bracket.
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Douglas Steven O
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