PERSONAL BACK AND BODY STIMULATOR

• US 20120059293A1
• Filed: 09/07/2010
• Published: 03/08/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2010
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Don Shefler, Gregory A. Collins
• Original Assignee: Don Shefler, Gregory A. Collins
• Inventors: Collins, Gregory A., Shefler, Don
• Application Number:
  US12/876,399
• Publication Number:
  US 20120059293A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 601/46
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 11/00 Belts, strips or combs for massage purposes
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 15/0092 hand-held A61H15/0085 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2015/0021 multiple on the same axis
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2015/005 multiple on the same axis
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2015/0071 with balls or rollers having built-in vibrating means
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1685 interchangeable
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5002 Means for controlling a set of similar massage devices acting in sequence at different locations on a patient
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5035 Several programs selectable
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/02 with electric or magnetic drive

Abstract

A back and body stimulator provides a variety of stimulation to body surfaces. The stimulator may comprise a frame that supports one or more stimulating elements. The frame may be held between two handles by one or more resilient or stretchable members. The stimulating elements may engage and be applied to a body surface via the handles. The user may stretch the resilient members to apply a force to the body surface. Stimulation may be provided by moving the stimulating elements across the body surface. The stimulating members may be mounted so as to rotate about distinct axis, to rotate irregularly, or both so that distinct sensations may be generated. The stimulator may include one or more vibration generators or vibrating elements.

Claims

1. A back and body stimulator comprising:

one or more stimulating elements configured to provide at least one sensation to a user through contact with the user;

a frame having a first end and a second end and comprising one or more voids, the one or more voids configured to accept the one or more stimulating elements therein;

one or more mounts at the one or more voids, the one or more mounts to configured to secure the one or more stimulating elements within the one or more voids by engaging a portion of the one or more stimulating elements; and

at least two resilient members configured to resiliently stretch and contract, a first of the resilient members extending between the first end of the frame and a first handle, and a second of the resilient members extending between a second end of the frame and a second handle.

2. The back and body stimulator of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more mounts is oriented at a diagonal relative to another of the one or more mounts.

3. The back and body stimulator of claim 1, wherein the one or more voids are positioned between a first edge and a second edge of the frame such that the frame surrounds the one or more voids.

4. The back and body stimulator of claim 1, wherein the voids are positioned at an edge of the frame such that the one or more voids form one or more openings at the edge of the frame.

5. The back and body stimulator of claim 1, wherein the frame comprises one or more rows for holding the plurality of stimulating elements, the one or more rows having at least one coupling edge to connect and disconnect from one another.

6. The back and body stimulator of claim 1, wherein the frame comprises a to planer body having one or more flat planar sections adjacent the one or more voids.

7. The back and body stimulator of claim 1, wherein the frame comprises a plurality of elongated elements extending between the first handle and the second handle.

8. The back and body stimulator of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more stimulating elements comprises a vibration generator powered by a power source.

9. A back and body stimulator comprising:

one or more resilient members configured to resiliently stretch and contract, the one or more resilient members having a first end and a second end and attached to a handle at their first end;

a frame having a plurality of voids therein, the one or more resilient members attached to the frame at their second end;

a plurality of stimulating elements comprising a textured surface and one or more openings, the stimulating elements configured to provide at least one sensation to a user through contact with the user;

one or more mounts at the plurality of voids, the one or more mounts mounted at a plurality of distinct angles and configured to engage the one or more openings to secure the plurality of stimulating elements at the plurality of voids.

10. The back and body stimulator of claim 9, wherein at least one of the plurality of stimulating elements has a first textured surface and at least another of the plurality of stimulating elements has a second textured surface, the second textured surface distinct from the first textured surface.

11. The back and body stimulator of claim 9, wherein the one or more openings of the plurality of stimulating elements have a polygonal peripheral shape.

12. The back and body stimulator of claim 9, wherein at least one of the one or more stimulating elements comprises a vibration generator powered by a power source.

13. The back and body stimulator of claim 9, wherein the frame comprises one or more rows for holding the plurality of stimulating elements, the one or more rows having at least one coupling edge to connect and disconnect from one another.

14. The back and body stimulator of claim 9, wherein the frame comprises a vibration generator powered by a power source.

15. A method of stimulating body surfaces comprising:

grasping a first handle with a first hand;

grasping a second handle with a second hand;

engaging a body surface with one or more stimulating elements rotatably supported by a frame secured between the first handle and the second handle, wherein the body surface is engaged by positioning the first handle and the second handle adjacent opposite sides of body surface;

stretching one or more resilient members connecting the first handle to the frame to increase the force applied to the body surface through the one or more stimulating elements; and

rolling at least one of the one or more stimulating elements across the body surface at a first axis by moving at least the first handle.

16. The method of claim 15 further comprising stretching one or more additional resilient members connecting the second handle to the frame;

17. The method of claim 15 further comprising disconnecting at least one of the one or more resilient members from the frame and the first handle and connecting one or more replacement resilient members to the frame and the first handle, wherein the replacement resilient members are more or less difficult to stretch than the at least one of the one or more resilient members.

18. The method of claim 15 further comprising disconnecting a coupling edge between two rows of the frame to remove a row of the one or more stimulating elements.

19. The method of claim 15 further comprising rolling at least another of the one or more stimulating elements across the body surface at a second axis, wherein the first axis is distinct from the second axis.

20. The method of claim 15, wherein rolling the at least one of the one or more stimulating elements across the body comprises rolling the at least one of the one or more stimulating elements in an irregular manner about a non-circular opening in the at least one of the one or more stimulating elements.