EP0121945A3 - Massage apparatus - Google Patents

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EP0121945A3
EP0121945A3 EP84104081A EP84104081A EP0121945A3 EP 0121945 A3 EP0121945 A3 EP 0121945A3 EP 84104081 A EP84104081 A EP 84104081A EP 84104081 A EP84104081 A EP 84104081A EP 0121945 A3 EP0121945 A3 EP 0121945A3
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guide rails
massage apparatus
carriers
massage
belts
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Teruo Masuda
Kichiro Yamaguchi
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France Bed Co Ltd
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France Bed Co Ltd
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Priority claimed from JP58063339A external-priority patent/JPS59189849A/en
Priority claimed from JP19486783U external-priority patent/JPS60102018U/en
Application filed by France Bed Co Ltd filed Critical France Bed Co Ltd
Priority to AT84104081T priority Critical patent/ATE37785T1/en
Publication of EP0121945A2 publication Critical patent/EP0121945A2/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H15/0078—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains power-driven
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H2015/0007—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis
    • A61H2015/0014—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis cylinder-like, i.e. rollers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H2015/0007—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis
    • A61H2015/0014—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis cylinder-like, i.e. rollers
    • A61H2015/0021—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis cylinder-like, i.e. rollers multiple on the same axis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0119—Support for the device
    • A61H2201/0138—Support for the device incorporated in furniture
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0119—Support for the device
    • A61H2201/0138—Support for the device incorporated in furniture
    • A61H2201/0142—Beds
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0119—Support for the device
    • A61H2201/0138—Support for the device incorporated in furniture
    • A61H2201/0142—Beds
    • A61H2201/0146—Mattresses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0161—Size reducing arrangements when not in use, for stowing or transport
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1657—Movement of interface, i.e. force application means
    • A61H2201/1664—Movement of interface, i.e. force application means linear
    • A61H2201/1669—Movement of interface, i.e. force application means linear moving along the body in a reciprocating manner
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/50—Control means thereof
    • A61H2201/5058—Sensors or detectors
    • A61H2201/5064—Position sensors
    • A61H2201/5066—Limit switches
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2203/00—Additional characteristics concerning the patient
    • A61H2203/04—Position of the patient
    • A61H2203/0443—Position of the patient substantially horizontal
    • A61H2203/0456—Supine

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Abstract

A massage apparatus according to the present invention is provided with a pair of foldable guide rails (14) extending parallel to each other. Carriers (60) having massage rollers (76, 80) thereon are set on the guide rails so as to be able to reciprocate along the guide rails. The carriers are coupled to belts (36) which travel along the guide rails in a reciprocating manner.
EP84104081A 1983-04-11 1984-04-11 Massage apparatus Expired EP0121945B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AT84104081T ATE37785T1 (en) 1983-04-11 1984-04-11 MASSAGER.

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP58063339A JPS59189849A (en) 1983-04-11 1983-04-11 Massage apparatus
JP63339/83 1983-04-11
JP19486783U JPS60102018U (en) 1983-12-20 1983-12-20 Pine surge device
JP194867/83 1983-12-20

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EP0121945A2 EP0121945A2 (en) 1984-10-17
EP0121945A3 true EP0121945A3 (en) 1985-12-04
EP0121945B1 EP0121945B1 (en) 1988-10-12

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EP84104081A Expired EP0121945B1 (en) 1983-04-11 1984-04-11 Massage apparatus

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EP (1) EP0121945B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE37785T1 (en)
AU (1) AU550145B2 (en)
DE (1) DE3474508D1 (en)
HK (1) HK98591A (en)
SG (1) SG82591G (en)

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2472933A1 (en) * 1979-12-27 1981-07-10 France Bed Co APPARATUS FOR MASSAGE AND TREATMENT OF CHIROPRAXY
EP0058858A1 (en) * 1981-02-17 1982-09-01 France Bed Company, Limited Apparatus for chiropractic therapy and massage

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2472933A1 (en) * 1979-12-27 1981-07-10 France Bed Co APPARATUS FOR MASSAGE AND TREATMENT OF CHIROPRAXY
EP0058858A1 (en) * 1981-02-17 1982-09-01 France Bed Company, Limited Apparatus for chiropractic therapy and massage

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EP0121945A2 (en) 1984-10-17
DE3474508D1 (en) 1988-11-17
EP0121945B1 (en) 1988-10-12
ATE37785T1 (en) 1988-10-15
AU2638084A (en) 1984-10-18
SG82591G (en) 1991-11-22
AU550145B2 (en) 1986-03-06
HK98591A (en) 1991-12-13

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