A61H2015/0042

Combined Exercise and Massage Device
20170258661 · 2017-09-14 ·

An exercise and massage device utilizes a substantially spherical body having a central cavity that extends to opposite sides of the spherical body so that the cavity forms openings on opposite sides of the spherical body. A transverse handle is positioned within the cavity that extends across the cavity. At least one grasping portion is located within the cavity and is spaced between the transverse handle and at least one of the openings of the central cavity to provide a fingerhold during use. A resilient outer layer surrounds the spherical body and provides an exterior surface of the spherical body. The resilient outer layer is provided with projections to facilitate massage when used in the massage mode when the device is used in a massage mode. The device is weighted to provide a total weight of from 2 lbs or more. In another embodiments of an exercise and massage device at least one ring member is encased within the spherical body to provide at least one of weight and structural support to the device.

Exercise and Massage Device
20170259104 · 2017-09-14 ·

An exercise and massage device utilizes a substantially spherical body having a central cavity that extends to opposite sides of the spherical body so that the cavity forms openings on opposite sides of the spherical body. The spherical body has an outer core of a first resilient hardness. A single rigid handle is positioned within the cavity. The openings of the cavity are sized and configured for allowing a user to access and manually grasp the handle through either opening. A resilient outer layer surrounds the outer core of the spherical body and provides an exterior surface of the spherical body. The resilient outer layer has a second resilient hardness that is less than that of the first resilient hardness of the outer core of the spherical body to provide a cushioning effect when the device is used in a massage mode. The device is weighted to provide a total weight of the device of from 2 lbs or more.

PORTABLE BODY MASSAGER
20170252263 · 2017-09-07 ·

The present invention discloses a body massager comprising a portable housing including a backrest and a seat support. A longitudinal guide is provided in the backrest cooperating with a carriage for translation of the carriage within the backrest and a motor drives the carriage along the guide. A pair of massage members are supported by the carriage and extend from the backrest for imparting a rolling massage effect upon the back of the user. A second motor drives the massage members for generating a rotary kneading massage effect or for adjusting a width of the rolling massage effect.

Ergonomic Massage Chair
20210401179 · 2021-12-30 ·

An ergonomic massage chair is configured with back and bottom structures held up by a pair of legs. The various support bars and structure of the ergonomic massage chair may be comprised of, in typical implementations, metal, but plastic and other suitable structures are also possible. The back structure has perimeter support bars that form the base of the back support, and horizontal support bars extend from a left perimeter support bar to a right perimeter support bar. The bottom structure likewise has a perimeter support bar that forms the structure of the bottom. A horizontal support bar extends from a left perimeter support bar to a right perimeter support bar. Nodes are attached to the ergonomic chair, and stability balls fit inside openings created by the support bars and nodes. A cover having memory foam pillows therein encapsulates the chair to provide users with customized setups that suit them.

MASSAGE DEVICE COMPRISING BODY COMPOSITION MEASUREMENT MODULE FOR BODY COMPOSITION MEASUREMENT, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME

Disclosed herein are a massage device including a body composition measurement module for body composition measurement and a method of controlling the same. An embodiment of the present disclosure discloses a massage device including a massage module configured to provide mechanical stimuli to at least a part of the body of a user, a first body composition measurement module provided on a leg massage part to measure the body composition of the user, and a controller configured to control operation of the massage module and the first body composition measurement module.

ADJUSTABLE MASSAGE DEVICE FOR TRIGGER POINT RELEASE
20210369549 · 2021-12-02 ·

The present invention relates to therapeutic body massage devices, and more particularly, to an extendable and retractable massage device which is particularly effective in relieving tender and painful connective tissue and muscular conditions, including but not limited to trigger points. The present invention is directed to an appliance having an adjustable shaft that can access all points on both sides of the body and that allows an individual to place a pressure accessory element of the appliance between the body and a flat surface to apply sustained pressure to a treatment site with minimal effort without taxing other parts of the body and without the pressure accessory element dislodging from the treatment site. The present invention further provides a massage system and a method of self-administering massage therapy on a body or limb.

MASSAGE DEVICE WITH TWO MODULES
20220192915 · 2022-06-23 ·

The invention relates to a massage device comprising two modules mounted in relative translation to one another by a mechanism allowing their reversible arrangement in at least one first massage configuration and a second message configuration when the modules are brought together or moved apart from one another. Each of the modules has a rear cap with outer geometry arranged to, in the first massage configuration, form a first massage surface with the cap of the other module. Each of the modules has a front extension with outer geometry arranged to, in the second massage configuration, form a second massage surface with the extension of the other module. The extensions are arranged to be able to interlock with one another when the modules are brought together towards the first massage configuration.

Customizable massage device
11364173 · 2022-06-21 ·

A customizable massage device, including a main body to be disposed on at least a portion of a body of a user, a pressure assembly disposed at a center of the main body to provide pressure to the body of the user in response to a rotation of the pressure assembly, and an adhesive surface circumferentially disposed on a perimeter of a top surface of the main body to connect to the body of the user, such that the adhesive surface prevents the main body falling off the body of the user.

Portable Massage Ball Assembly
20220183924 · 2022-06-16 ·

A portable massage ball assembly for facilitating a user to massage their back while seated in a vehicle includes a clasp that is closable around a support such that the clasp can be attached to a seat in a vehicle. A retractor is coupled to the clasp and a cable is integrated into the retractor. Additionally, the cable is drawable outwardly from the retractor. A ball is coupled to the cable such that the ball can be positioned between the seat in the vehicle and a user. In this way the user can massage their back with the ball.

Percussive therapy device

A percussive therapy device that includes a housing, an electrical source, a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, and a push rod assembly operatively connected to the motor and configured to reciprocate in response to activation of the motor. The percussive therapy device includes at least one of a thermal sensor, a heart rate monitor or a heated massage member.