Portable Massage Device
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1. A portable massage device for reducing soreness in muscles or joints, the device comprising:
- a motor adapted to produce vibrations;
a cage having an interior sized to contain said motor, said cage including a plurality of ventilation apertures; and
a carrying device adapted to be worn by a user, said carrying device being configured to fasten said cage to the user.
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Abstract
A portable massage device and method for reducing soreness in muscles or joints. The device includes a cage having a plurality of ventilation apertures that assist in cooling an internal motor.
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19 Claims
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1. A portable massage device for reducing soreness in muscles or joints, the device comprising:
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a motor adapted to produce vibrations; a cage having an interior sized to contain said motor, said cage including a plurality of ventilation apertures; and a carrying device adapted to be worn by a user, said carrying device being configured to fasten said cage to the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16)
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11. A method for reducing soreness in a muscle or joint of a user, the method comprising:
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(a) attaching a device having a vibratory motor to a target area on an exterior portion of the user; (b) determining the type of mechanoreceptor at the target area; (c) selecting an amount of vibration to impart to the target area based on the type of mechanoreceptor; and (d) imparting the selected amount of vibration to the target area. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19)
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