A61H2201/0149

Artificial intelligence massage apparatus and method for determining recommended massage setting in consideration of activity information of user
11529900 · 2022-12-20 · ·

Disclosed herein is an artificial intelligence massage apparatus for determining a recommended massage setting including a communication modem, a driver comprising at least one motor, and a processor configured to receive, via the communication modem, identification information from a terminal of a user, identify the user using the received identification information, receive, via the communication modem, activity information of the identified user from the terminal or a health care server, determine a recommended massage setting in consideration of the received activity information and a massage setting log of the identified user, and control the driver based on the determined recommended massage setting.

Massage Chair Having a Sliding Armrest with Hand Stretching, Armrest Position Adjustment and Remote Software Update
20220395422 · 2022-12-15 ·

The present invention is directed to a massage chair having a massage chair frame, a massage and stretching system, and a noise-reducing, enclosure device. The frame includes a first end, a second end, a seat body area portion, and a back body area portion. The massage system includes at least one air massage element, an air pump, and at least one air valve device for regulating air flow into and out of the air massage element. The enclosure device includes an enclosure housing and noise-reducing material positioned inside the housing. The housing encloses the air pump and air valve device(s) during operation such that noise generated from or made by the air pump and air valve device(s) during operation is reduced, contained or eliminated. The present invention may include additional features: manual or automated armrest sliding, manual or automated shoulder massager with sliding mechanism, remote software update, media player holder, virtual reality player, wireless charger, hammering devices, heating acupuncture devices, and oxygen generator.

Portable Upholstered Folding Chair With Battery Powered Comfort Controls
20220386781 · 2022-12-08 ·

An upholstered portable folding chair with battery powered comfort controls having a portable folding chair frame, a back-rest portion having temperature control and massage units, a seat portion having temperature control and massage units, a control unit affixed to the frame to control the temperature adjustment units and the massage units, and a battery providing at least four (4) hours of continual operation of the chair.

Apparatus for Treating Knee Abnormalities

A method of treating knee abnormalities includes securing the portion of the leg above the knee to a stationary object and securing the portion of the leg below the knee to a movable support. A force is applied to the movable support to stretch the knee joint. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed. The apparatus may be fitted with a controller system which allows the apparatus to be operated wirelessly from a mobile device running a mobile application, which may communicate with a web-based portal and/or database.

Bathing Chair Apparatus
20220386827 · 2022-12-08 ·

A bathing chair apparatus for safe and effective washing includes a base having a base platform and a plurality of base legs. A plurality of feet is coupled to the base. A lower body has a lower base portion coupled to the base platform and a leg portion extending from the lower base portion. The leg portion has a plurality of leg apertures. An upper body has an upper base portion pivotably coupled to the base platform and a back portion. The upper base portion and the back portion have a plurality of upper apertures. A plurality of nozzles is in fluid communication with the plurality of leg apertures and the plurality of upper apertures. A plurality of feeder tubes is coupled to the plurality of nozzles. A supply hose is in fluid communication with the plurality of feeder tubes and is engaged with a faucet.

Massage apparatus
11517500 · 2022-12-06 · ·

Disclosed is a massage apparatus. The massage apparatus includes a vibration array including a plurality of vibration devices, a driver configured to vibrate the plurality of vibration devices, and a processor configured to control the driver to generate a stimulus at a stimulus point between the plurality of vibration devices by simultaneously vibrating two or more vibration devices among the plurality of vibration devices.

ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSDUCER FOR TRANSMITTING A VIBRATORY STIMULUS TO A USER AND A STIMULATION SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH A TRANSDUCER
20220378651 · 2022-12-01 ·

An electromechanical transducer for a stimulation system includes: a housing; a movable element mounted inside the housing and capable of being moved in translation by means of at least a first elastic return element; an electromagnetic actuation system, including an electromagnet and a first magnet. The electromagnet is integral with the movable element. The first elastic return element includes a thermally insulating material. The electromechanical transducer further includes a heat-sensitive element associated with the electromagnet. Further, a stimulation system comprises the electromagnetic transducer and a vehicle including such a stimulation system.

HUMAN BODY STIMULATION DEVICE AND HUMAN BODY STIMULATION METHOD USING HUMAN BODY STIMULATION DEVICE
20220378652 · 2022-12-01 ·

A human body stimulation device and a human body stimulation method using the human body stimulation device. A human body stimulation device provides a multimodal massage to a user by performing a mechanical massage operation and a sonic vibration massage operation. The human body stimulation device includes a massage member in contact with a body part of the user, a first massage module which includes a motor operatively connected to the massage member to repeatedly move the massage member according to a massage pattern, a second massage module which includes a sonic vibration module to output sonic vibration corresponding to an audible frequency band and operatively connected to the massage member, and a controller which applies a first control signal for driving the motor to the motor and a second control signal for driving the sonic vibration module to the sonic vibration module.

MASSAGE CHAIR ASSEMBLIES WITH AIR CELL APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING THE SAME
20220378647 · 2022-12-01 ·

This disclosure relates to improved massage chairs that include air cell apparatuses. A massage chair can include at least one air cell apparatus, which can be integrated into a shoulder portion, leg rest portion, arm portion, and/or other portion of the massage chair. An inflatable air bladder can be connected to each air cell apparatus. Each air cell apparatus can transition between a retracted position and an extended position. The air cell bladder can be configured to inflate when the air cell apparatus is in the extended position, thereby securing an individual to the massage chair. Various assemblies can be used to transition the air cell apparatus between the retracted and extended positions. Other embodiments are disclosed.

HUMAN BODY STIMULATION UNIT AND HUMAN BODY STIMULATION DEVICE INCLUDING HUMAN BODY STIMULATION UNIT
20220370288 · 2022-11-24 ·

A human body stimulation unit and a human body stimulation device including the human body stimulation unit. A human body stimulation unit provides a sonic vibration massage to a body of a user. The sonic vibration module includes a housing, a sonic vibration generator that generates sonic vibration inside the housing, and a head connected to the sonic vibration generator and configured to transmit the generated sonic vibration to the body of the user in order for the sonic vibration massage. The housing partially surrounds the head to expose a portion of an upper portion of the head from the housing, and the exposed portion of the head is formed such that the head comes into contact with the body of the user even when the sonic vibration module is positioned at a maximum rotation angle in the preset rotation angle range.