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Strap-on massager with vibratory unbalanced weight

  • US 5,334,131 A
  • Filed: 08/20/1993
  • Issued: 08/02/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/20/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A strap on massaging device which comprises:

  • a) a padded housing;

    b) a vibrating mechanism retained within said padded housing;

    c) a pair of battery units for supplying a power source to said vibrating mechanism retained within said padded housing;

    d) an elastic band extending from said padded housing to be attached about a leg of a person, so that said padded housing which is held to the leg will cushion against excessively vigorous uncomfortable effects of said vibrating mechanism acting against the leg;

    e) said padded housing having a pair of compartments for holding said battery units therein;

    f) a pair of front flaps over said compartments;

    g) a pair of front covers over said front flaps;

    h) VELCRO fasteners for keeping said front covers closed over said front flaps;

    wherein each said batter unit includes;

    i) a battery;

    j) a holder for said battery which fits into one said compartment;

    wherein said vibrating mechanism includes;

    k) a cylindrical tube placed within said padded housing;

    l) a motor mounted in said cylindrical tube;

    m) a rotary shaft extending from said motor;

    n) a weight offset on a distal end of said shaft to cause vibrations;

    o) a switch mounted to said cylindrical tube on an external side surface of said padded housing which is electrically connected between said motor and said batteries;

    wherein said vibrating mechanism further includes;

    p) said weight being cam shaped onto the distal end of said shaft;

    q) a rubber bumper mounted onto said cam weight; and

    r) a bearing race in said cylindrical tube, so that said cam weight with said rubber bumper can rotate about said bearing race to cause the vibration therein.

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