Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Vibrator
Reexamination Certificate
1998-04-15
2001-03-20
DeMille, Danton D. (Department: 3764)
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Vibrator
C601S072000, C601S138000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06203509
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention is directed to a massager, and particularly to a finger massager that is securable to the single finger of a user, and which includes a plurality of panels attachable to and detachable from the housing of the massager for vibration with the housing.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Battery-powered massaging devices are well-known in the art. Some of these massaging devices have been described in prior art patents. Examples of these patents include U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,601,529, 5,519,292, 4,116,233, 3,623,481, 2,918,055, 2,350,817, and 2,286,089.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,601,529 and 5,519,292 are both directed to finger massage apparatuses that are mountable on the hand and wrist of the user, as may be seen in their FIGS. 1.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,116,233 is mountable to all four fingers of one hand, and includes a large, apparently smooth and fixed massage ball 7.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,623,481 is mounted to only one finger of the user. However, this device include no panels that are vibrated by housing. Instead, the vibrator shown in the '481 patent transmits vibrations to the finger to which it is attached. The vibrations are, in this way, imparted to the finger. The finger is then placed in the mouth of the user to massage the gums.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,918,055 and 2,350,817 are both directed to hand massagers. Both of the devices depicted in these patents are secured to several fingers of the user. These devices also impart vibratory forces to the hand of the user, which is in turn used for massaging either the user or another.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,286,089 is directed to a hand attachment means for a vibrator. This device is secured to three fingers of a user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention is a massaging device for securing to a single finger of a user. This massaging device includes a housing and a motor for vibrating the housing. A power source, such as a conventional or rechargeable battery, is provided for powering the motor. A securing strap is provided for attaching the device to the single finger of a user. The securing strap may be flexible or rigid. Finally, the device includes a plurality of panels attachable to and detachable from the housing for vibration with the housing.
A further aspect of the invention includes panels which have ridges of varying shapes. Preferred securing straps can be either a hook and loop fastener, an elastic securing strap, or a rigid, spring-held mechanism.
The housing may include a first portion and a second portion. The second portion may contact the finger of the user on the underside of the finger. The first portion is removably attached to the second portion for access to and servicing of internal components, including the motor.
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DeMille Danton D.
Finger Fitting Products, Inc.
Wallenstein & Wagner Ltd.
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