Massage Device

• US 20160095788A1
• Filed: 10/02/2014
• Published: 04/07/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 10/02/2014
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Theresa Cottrell
• Original Assignee: Theresa Cottrell
• Inventors: Cottrell, Theresa
• Application Number:
  US14/504,658
• Publication Number:
  US 20160095788A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2015/0064 with freely rotating spheres
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0207 heated
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0214 cooled
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1619 Thorax
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1623 Back
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1635 Hand or arm, e.g. handle hand-held, A61H2201/0153; fore-arm support, A61H2003/006
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/164 Feet or leg, e.g. pedal
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/165 Wearable interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1695 Enhanced pressure effect, e.g. substantially sharp projections, needles or pyramids
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/02 with electric or magnetic drive

Abstract

A massage device massages various parts of the body. The device includes a plurality of attachment members each configured for attachment to a particular body part. Each of a plurality of massage units is coupled to an associated one of the attachment members. Each massage unit comprises a substantially planar face, a plurality of sockets coupled to and extending into the planar face, and a plurality of contact members. Each contact member is positioned in and extends from an associated one of the sockets wherein an outer portion of each contact member extends from the planar face. Each massage unit has a plate abutting a base of each socket. The plate is selectively vibrated wherein each contact member vibrates. Each of a plurality of control units is coupled to an associated one of the attachment members. Each massage unit is operationally coupled to an associated one of the control units.

Claims

1. A massage device comprising:

a plurality of attachment members, each attachment member being configured for attachment to a part of a body;

a plurality of massage units, each massage unit being coupled to an associated one of said attachment members, each massage unit comprising

a substantially planar face,

a plurality of sockets coupled to and extending into said planar face,

a plurality of contact members, each contact member being positioned in and extending from an associated one of said sockets wherein an outer portion of each said contact member extends from said planar face, and

a plate, said plate abutting a base of each said socket, said plate being selectively vibrated wherein each said contact member vibrates; and

a plurality of control units, each control unit being coupled to an associated one of said attachment members, each massage unit being operationally coupled to an associated one of said control units.

2. The device of claim 1, further comprising said attachment members comprising a torso member, said torso member comprising a dorsal panel having an interior face and an exterior face, said torso member comprising a pair of shoulder straps, each of said shoulder straps having opposite ends coupled to said dorsal panel wherein said interior face of said dorsal panel is configured for abutting a back of a wearer when said shoulder straps are extended over shoulders of the wearer.

3. The device of claim 2, further comprising said massage units comprising a dorsal torso unit, said dorsal torso unit being coupled to said dorsal panel such that said contact members of said dorsal torso unit extend from said interior face of said dorsal panel.

4. The device of claim 2, further comprising said massage units comprising a pair of shoulder units, each shoulder unit being coupled to an associated one of said shoulder straps such that said contact members of each of said shoulder units extend from an inwardly facing surface of said associated shoulder strap.

5. The device of claim 2, further comprising a chest strap having first and second ends coupled to said dorsal panel, said chest strap having an adjustable length.

6. The device of claim 5, further comprising a chest buckle having selectively separable portions coupled to respective first and second sections of said chest strap.

7. The device of claim 1, further comprising:

said attachment members comprising a glove member, said glove member having a palm section; and

said massage units comprising a palm unit, said palm unit being coupled to said glove member such that said contact members of said palm unit extend inwardly into an interior space of said glove member, said contact members of said palm unit extending from said palm section of said glove member.

8. The device of claim 1, further comprising:

said attachment members comprising a sock member, said sock member having a base section; and

said massage units comprising a foot unit, said foot unit being coupled to said sock member such that said contact members of said foot unit extend inwardly into an interior space of said sock, said contact member of said foot unit extending from said base section of said sock member.

9. The device of claim 1, further comprising:

said massage units comprising a first extremity unit and a second extremity unit; and

said attachment members comprising an extremity member, said extremity member comprising connection strap coupled to and extending between said first extremity unit and said second extremity unit, said extremity member further comprising a fastening strap, said fastening strap having a free end removably coupled to said extremity member wherein said extremity member is configured for attachment around an extremity of the wearer such that said contact members of said first and said second extremity units face and contact the extremity of the wearer.

10. The device of claim 9, further comprising said connection strap being one of a plurality of said connection straps coupled to and extending between said first extremity unit and said second extremity unit.

11. The device of claim 9, further comprising said fastening strap being one of a plurality of said fastening straps coupled to said extremity member.

12. The device of claim 9, further comprising complimentary portions of hook and loop fastener being coupled to said extremity member and said fastening strap wherein said fastening strap is selectively removably coupled to said extremity member.

13. The device of claim 1, further comprising each said control unit having an activation switch operationally coupled to said plate of each said associated massage unit.

14. The device of claim 13, further comprising said activation switch having a plurality of settings and being operationally coupled to said plate of each said associated massage unit wherein said plate of each said associated massage unit vibrates at a selectable intensity.

15. The device of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of heating elements, each heating element being coupled to an associated one of said plates wherein each massage unit selectively provides heat transferred through said contact members of said associated massage unit.

16. The device of claim 15, further comprising each said control unit having a heat switch operationally coupled to said heating element of said associated massage unit.

17. A massage device comprising:

a plurality of attachment members, each attachment member being configured for attachment to a part of a body, said attachment members comprising

a torso member, said torso member comprising a dorsal panel having an interior face and an exterior face, said torso member including a pair of shoulder straps, each of said shoulder straps having opposite ends coupled to said dorsal panel wherein said interior face of said dorsal panel is configured for abutting a back of a wearer when said shoulder straps are extended over shoulders of the wearer,

a sock member, said sock member having a base section, and

a glove member, said glove member having a palm section;

a plurality of massage units, each massage unit being coupled to an associated one of said attachment members, each massage unit comprising

a substantially planar face,

a plurality of sockets coupled to and extending into said planar face,

a plurality of contact members, each contact member being positioned in and extending from an associated one of said sockets wherein an outer portion of each said contact member extends from said planar face, and

a plate, said plate abutting a base of each said socket, said plate being selectively vibrated wherein each said contact member vibrates;

said plurality of massage units comprising

a dorsal torso unit, said dorsal torso unit being coupled to said dorsal panel such that said contact members of said dorsal torso unit extend from said interior face of said dorsal panel,

a pair of shoulder units, each shoulder unit being coupled to an associated one of said shoulder straps such that said contact members of each of said shoulder units extend from an inwardly facing surface of said associated shoulder strap,

a foot unit, said foot unit being coupled to said sock member such that said contact members of said foot unit extend inwardly into an interior space of said sock, said contact member of said foot unit extending from said base section of said sock member,

a palm unit, said palm unit being coupled to said glove member such that said contact members of said palm unit extend inwardly into an interior space of said glove member, said contact members of said palm unit extending from said palm section of said glove member, and

a first extremity unit, and a second extremity unit;

said attachment members further comprising an extremity member, said extremity member comprising connection strap coupled to and extending between said first extremity unit and said second extremity unit, said extremity member further comprising a fastening strap, said fastening strap having a free end removably coupled to said extremity member wherein said extremity member is configured for attachment around an extremity of the wearer such that said contact members of said first and said second extremity units face and contact the extremity of the wearer, said connection strap being one of a plurality of said connection straps coupled to and extending between said first extremity unit and said second extremity unit, said fastening strap being one of a plurality of said fastening straps coupled to said extremity member, complimentary portions of hook and loop fastener being coupled to said extremity member and said fastening strap wherein said fastening strap is selectively removably coupled to said extremity members plurality of heating elements, each heating element being coupled to an associated one of said plates wherein each massage unit selectively provides heat transferred through said contact members of said associated massage unit;

a plurality of control units, each control unit being coupled to an associated one of said attachment members, each massage unit being operationally coupled to an associated one of said control units, each said control unit having an activation switch operationally coupled to said plate of each said associated massage unit, said activation switch having a plurality of settings and being operationally coupled to said plate of each said associated massage unit wherein said plate of each said associated massage unit vibrates at a selectable intensity, each said control unit having a heat switch operationally coupled to said heating element of said associated massage unit;

a chest strap having first and second ends coupled to said dorsal panel, said chest strap having an adjustable length; and

a chest buckle having selectively separable portions coupled to respective first and second sections of said chest strap.