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Method and apparatus for treating cellulite containing areas of the human body

  • US 4,086,922 A
  • Filed: 09/08/1976
  • Issued: 05/02/1978
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/08/1976
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An instrument for treating areas of the human body having cellulite therein comprising:

  • (a) a base member having an upper portion and a lower portion;

    (b) a member connected to said base member and adapted for connecting a user'"'"'s hand to said base member for manipulating and applying pressure thereto;

    (c) a plurality of balls;

    (d) means on said base member rotatably supporting said balls below and spaced from the base lower portion with the balls closely spaced and the centers thereof generally in a plane substantially parallel to said base member, the mounting permitting substantially independent movement of the balls in a direction normal to said plane;

    (e) controlled heating means mounted on said base lower portion and positioned between said balls and said base member;

    said heating means being spaced a predetermined distance from said balls and transmitting heat thereto through air convection; and

    (f) means applying pressure to the balls to urge same downwardly to said plane and tending to equalize pressure of the balls on an uneven surface engaged thereby.

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