Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Means for passive movement of disabled extremity to return...
Reexamination Certificate
2002-03-05
2004-02-24
DeMille, Danton D. (Department: 3764)
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Means for passive movement of disabled extremity to return...
C601S025000, C601S026000, C601S039000, C128S845000, C606S237000, C606S240000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06695796
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to chiropractic massage and more specifically, to a self-fulfilling, upper body chiropractic massage apparatus. The invention relates to a device that stimulates and provides chiropractic therapy to the neck and head area of the body. When in use the present invention allows for lateral and rotational movement of the head and neck muscles. Using a hand held remote control the doctor or patient utilizes a toggle stick to perform single directional movement of the head in a foreword, backward, or side to side motion, or in a clockwise or counter clockwise rotational motion. The head cushion includes a vibration and heating element that is applied to the neck area that can be used in conjunction with the directional and rotational movement, or can be applied alone when the apparatus is stationary. The present invention cradles the head with a cushion housing that is adjustable vertically and laterally to optimize the positioning of the head and allow for comfort. The vibrating and heating element is isolated from the rest of the head cushion to eliminate transmission of such. The head cushion is supported by an adjustable tripod and controlled by an electric motor that provides motion to a spherical gudgeon and socket. In turn the spherical gudgeon and socket allows for the lateral and rotational movement of the head cushion.
2. Description of the Prior Art
There are other massage devices designed for therapeutic massage. Typical of these is U.S. Pat. No. 1,354,865 issued to, Courtney P. Winteron Oct. 5, 1920.
Another patent was issued to Harry C Weaver on Aug. 27, 1928 as U.S. Pat. No. 2,015,298. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 2,048,712 was issued to Adolf P. C. Schramm on Jun. 20, 1933 and still yet another was issued to O. T. Buffalow on Oct. 3, 1935 as U.S. Pat. No. 2,122,556.
Another patent was issued to Kasuke Sugimoto on May 7, 1958 as U.S. Pat. No. 3,001,523. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 3,374,784 was issued to Brent G. T. et al on Jan. 7, 1966. Another was issued to Howard W Gouge on Mar. 8, 1982 as U.S. Pat. No. 4,432,113 and still yet another was issued on Jun. 4, 1990 to Martin L Kempler as U.S. Pat. No. 5,097,823. A patent was issued on Sep. 10, 1993 to James W Campbell as U.S. Pat. No. 5,415,621 and on Jun. 16, 1997 U.S. Pat. No. 5,807,288 was issued to Dong-Her Wu.
Another patent was issued to Matt J. Wollman on Sep. 22, 1995 as U.S. Pat. No. 5,925,002. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 6,071,252 was issued to Egidio Marcantoni on Sep. 28, 1998.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,354,865
Inventor: Courtney P. Winter
Issues: Oct. 5, 1920
The invention relates in general to movement cure appliances, and particularly to an appliance which may be used as an abdominal massage to simulate the action of the large intestine or colon.
As heretofore practiced, appliances of this kind have generally involved a more or less complicated arrangement of parts, which not only incur considerable expense in manufacture but also, by means of their multiplicity of parts, make it necessary for the user to employ inconvenient methods in deriving the benefits of the appliance.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,015,298
Inventor: Harry C. Weaver
Issues: Aug. 27, 1928
It is an object to provide a machine which will impart to an engaging member adapted to contact a portion of the anatomy of an individual reciprocating motion through a short distance.
Because of the great tension exercised on the engaging member or belt it is necessary to provide an actuating mechanism which is extremely rugged in construction.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,048,712
Inventor: Adolf P. C. Schramm
Issues: Jun. 20, 1993
An electric vibrator apparatus such is adapted for massage purposes, although the features of the improvement would be available for other practical purposes such as treatment or mixing liquids, or use in the laboratory or otherwise for grinding, cutting, polishing, or other treatments or solids, such as a vibratory razor.
The general object of the invention is to provide an electric vibrator operated by a motor of the type having an oscillating shaft, permitting a simple construction in that a plain iron armature without winding may be employed, with a restoring spring opposing the field magnet. Such a motor may be synchronous with the frequency of current alteration, as 60 cycles per second, the vibrator delivering an oscillating movement which is powerful although scarcely perceptible to the eye.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,122,556
Inventor: O. T. Buffalow
Issues: Oct. 3, 1935
This invention relates to a vibrating massager, and aims to provide a novel construction of massaging arm having a ball or roller means to more efficiently move over and massage the spinal tissues and the feet, although capable of use generally.
It further aims to provide a removable element between the balls, for massaging purposes, preferably projecting slightly beyond the balls.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,001,523
Inventor: Kasuke Sugimoto
Issues: May 7, 1958
An apparatus for the correction of displaced spondyls. It is an important object of this invention to provide an improved apparatus for correcting displaced spondyls of the spinal column without causing irritation of the nerves of the spinal cord or of the muscles adjacent thereto.
In accordance with this invention there is provided an apparatus comprising a pair of semi cylindrical members, preferably made of rubber, which are adapted to apply functional rolling contact on the spondyls and to the back of the patient in the vicinity of the spondyls whereby there are imparted to said spondyls effective extending and contracting actions in a direction longitudinally of the spinal column.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,374,784
Inventor: G. T. Brent et al
Issues: Jan. 7, 1966
An apparatus relating to a mechanical massager for both general and localized or concentrated massaging of various areas of the human body which usually is done by the hand, and includes a mechanical massager capable of pressing, kneading, stroking, and other such motions ordinarily done by the hand. It is an object of this invention to provide a simple, inexpensive practical mechanical massager capable of use in the home, office, automobile, or wherever needed to relieve tensions, muscular spasms, fatigue and the like, and installable in existing objects, such as chairs, tables, pillows, beds and the like when there is need for the motions imparted by the hand of a trained technician thereby to provide a beneficial therapeutic effect.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,432,113
Inventor: Howard W. Gouge
Issues: Mar. 8, 1982
An apparatus for providing automatic back washing for a user is disclosed. The back washer of this invention includes a housing which contains an electrical drive source such as a motor, gearing means and a switching means. According to a preferred embodiment, insulated extension member is provided for activating the switch while the back washer is in operation. The gearing means drives a detachable mounting member to which there is attached padding and a cover, respectively. In the preferred embodiment, power shaft is driven by gearing means and includes ridges and grooves to provide a spline which in turn cooperates with a sleeve. According to the preferred embodiment the apparatus is portable and sets on a bathroom counter.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,097,823
Inventor: Martin L Kempler
Issues: Jun. 4, 1990
A device to physically massage a person, the subject lying in a horizontal position and the massaging device positioned over the subject. The massager is comprised of an outer cage in the form of a rectangular cubed structure and an inner carriage in the form of a square frame which is positioned within the cage. The inner carriage, fitted with and mounted on bearings, traverses horizontally toward and away from patient, on guiding tracks, tracks being rigidly mounted in outer cage, this movement being provided by a motor driven crank. The above mentioned carriage assembly houses four horizontally-mounted elongated arms, which are rectangular in form, extending out beyond the cage's perimeter and which are r
DeMille Danton D.
Knoll Michael I.
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