Self-heating portable massage table

• US 20040194211A1
• Filed: 04/04/2003
• Published: 10/07/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2003
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Chuankui Du
• Original Assignee: Michael Friedman
• Inventors: Friedman, Michael
• Granted Patent: US 6,918,144 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 5/421
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 21/048 for heating
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0001 Body part
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0071 using a resistor, e.g. near the spot to be heated
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0078 with a battery
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 7/007 characterised by electric heating
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 13/009 Physiotherapeutic tables, beds or platforms; Chiropractic or osteopathic tables with incorporated massage means A61H2201/0138
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 13/105 Portable, foldable or collapsible tables, e.g. for surgery or treatment portable, foldable or collapsible chairs for surgery or dental treatment A61G15/002
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 2210/90 for heating
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0142 Beds
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0161 Size reducing arrangements when not in use, for stowing or transport
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0207 heated
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0228 heated by an electric resistance element
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 37/00 Accessories for massage

Abstract

A self-heating, portable massage or therapy table is disclosed. The portable massage table comprises a cushioned pad that is comfortable for a user to sit or lie on. Preferably inside the cushioned pad is an electrical heat mechanism which heats the cushioned pad. The cushioned pad and the heat mechanisms are sectioned so that the surface can be folded. Finally, the table comprises foldable legs that support the table.

Claims

1. A portable, heated massage table comprising, in combination,

a substantially planar surface;

a cushioned pad upon said substantially planar surface; and

an insulated electrical heat mechanism.

2. A portable, heated massage table as in claim 1, where said substantially planar surface and said cushioned pad are sectioned so as to facilitate folding.

3. A portable, heated massage table as in claim 1, where said cushioned pad is a mattress pad.

4. A portable, heated massage table as in claim 1, where said insulated electrical heat mechanism is placed within said cushioned pad.

5. A portable, heated massage table as in claim 4 where said insulated heat mechanism is a sufficient distance away from a surface of said cushioned pad as to provide consistent heat to said surface.

6. A portable, heated massage table as in claim 1 where said insulated heat mechanism comprises a temperature control mechanism.

7. A portable, heated massage table comprising, in combination,

a sectioned surface;

a cushioned pad placed on a side of said sectioned surface, where said cushioned pad folds along with said sectioned surface;

an insulated electrical heat mechanism placed within said cushioned pad; and

foldable legs on another side of said side of said surface of said sectioned surface.

8. A portable, heated massage table as in claim 7 where said cushioned pad is a mattress pad.

9. A portable, heated massage table as in claim 7 where said insulated electrical heat mechanism includes a temperature control mechanism.