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Title: |
US6007501:
Therapeutic massaging apparatus
[ Derwent Title ]

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Country: |
US United States of America

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Inventor: |
Cabados, Rick Henry; Jamul, CA 91935
Burke, Susan Ann; Jamul, CA 91935

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Assignee: |
None

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Published / Filed: |
1999-12-28
/ 1997-01-21

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Application Number: |
US1997000786147

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IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A61H 39/04;
IPC-7:
A61H 15/00;
A61H 15/02;

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ECLA Code: |
A61H39/04; K61H201/10; K61N2/00;

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U.S. Class: |
Current:
601/015;
601/071;
601/131;
601/132;
601/134;
601/143;
Original:
601/015;
601/071;
601/131;
601/132;
601/134;
601/143;

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Field of Search: |
601/015,134-7,132,124,110,143,71,131,129,128,118

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Priority Number: |
| 1997-01-21 |
US1997000786147 |

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Abstract: |
A therapeutic massaging apparatus having a pair of resilient balls adjustably positioned in a flexible container, wherein a strap assembly is connected to opposing ends of the container so as to maintain the container in a pre-selected position upon the user. The present invention also integrates other therapeutic principals by utilizing a pocket formed in the container for allowing the user to enjoy the benefits of traditional acupressure therapy while simultaneously enjoying the well known therapeutic effects of magnetism, gemstones, crystals and/or herbs.

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Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Presseisen & Reidelbach, PLC ;
Reidelbach, Jr., Charles F. ;

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Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
DeMille, Danton D.;

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Maintenance Status: |
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Family: |
None

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First Claim:
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We claim:
1. A therapeutic massaging apparatus comprising:
- a pair of resilient balls for providing a massage;
- a container formed from a flexible material wherein said container is adapted to receive said pair of resilient balls located at opposite ends of the container and wherein said container permits adjustment of said balls relative to each other;
- compartment formed in said container in a central region spaced between said resilient balls and containing at least one object selected from the group consisting of magnet, gemstone, crystal, and herb, each of said objects providing a therapeutic effect which is distinct and separate from said massage; and
- a removable strap assembly connected to opposing ends of said container and being adaptable to maintain said container in a pre-selected position upon the wearer.

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Forward References: |
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