Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Device with applicator having specific movement
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-20
2001-06-05
Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3764)
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Device with applicator having specific movement
C602S027000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06241696
ABSTRACT:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to hand held massage implements and particularly to hand held massage implements having a number of omni-directional rotating balls.
2. Description of Related Art
Massage implements have been used for many years to work muscles in a number of ways. Most of these implements use a shaft or round object to work the muscles. Often, they have some type of handle. For the most part, these implements are effective, but do not provide the full extent of relief. Nor are they the most efficient design. Consequently, the person giving the massage becomes fatigued and the person receiving the massage does not receive the full benefits of it.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The instant invention is a hand-held tool that has a number of rotating balls fitted into a grip. The balls are placed in sockets that permit them to rotate freely within the socket. This provides full omni-directional movement of the balls within the socket. The balls are fitted into sockets, or bearing pockets, at the top of the massager body. The massager body has a curved upper compartment into which the balls are placed. The compartment is designed to hold only a portion of each ball. The remaining part of each ball rests above the massager body. The lower portion of the massager body curves downward forming an open center portion and a lower gripping surface. The lower gripping surface has a finger grip surface molded into the inner face of the lower gripping surface. The device is used by passing a hand though the open center portion and gripping the finger grip surface. Then device is then brought against a person and pressed into place. The device is then moved about the person's body, allowing the balls to rub and turn against the person, thereby providing an effective massage.
Because the balls turn omni-directionally, there is no restriction on the movement of the device over the body. Moreover, there is no binding or abrasive rubbing caused by the balls not turning in a particular direction. Consequently, the device affords a comfortable, thorough massage.
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Brown Michael A.
Hamilton Lalita M.
Tavella Michael J.
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