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US1987390A
US1987390A US631720A US63172032A US1987390A US 1987390 A US1987390 A US 1987390A US 631720 A US631720 A US 631720A US 63172032 A US63172032 A US 63172032A US 1987390 A US1987390 A US 1987390A
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61HPHYSICAL 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
    • A61H7/00Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
    • A61H7/002Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61HPHYSICAL 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
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    • A61H2201/10Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy
    • A61H2201/105Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy with means for delivering media, e.g. drugs or cosmetics

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  • This invention relates to a massage pad and, more particularly, to a device adapted for massaging, shampooing, and washing of the scalp.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a massage pad which will permit ready contraction of the sponge body in one direction, with the points in horizontal alignment, while at the same time providing a relatively rigid backing for the sponge by preventing the compression thereof in the other direction.
  • the new combination also enables the user to convert the normally soft and yielding massage surface into a relatively stiff surface by contracting the massage points into smaller compass so that the points in abutment form a substantially continuous rubber block.
  • Fig. 1 is a top plan View of a massage pad embodying my invention
  • Fig. 2 a transverse sectional View, the section being taken as indicated at line 2 of Fig. l
  • Fig. 3 a top plan view of a modied form of the invention
  • Fig. 4 a transverse sectional View, the section being taken as indicated at line 4 of Fig. 3.
  • 10 designates a sponge rubber body which is preferably provided on one side with a skin 11.
  • the skin is given an exaggerated thickness in the drawing.
  • a rubber plate 12 Secured to the skin 11 is a rubber plate 12 which carries parallel rows of conical massage-points 13. As indicated more clearly in Fig. 2, the points 13 rest upon substantially thick base strips 14 provided by plate 12. Between the base strips 14 are formed grooves 15 which reduce the thickness of plate 12 to a substantial degree.
  • the grooves 15 in the rubber plate 12 permit the bases 14 which carry points 13 to be readily drawn together so that the bases 14 form a substantially continuous plate.
  • the sponge rubber body 10 is also provided with a skin 11 to which are secured parallel strips of rubber 16.v
  • the strips 16 are spaced apart, as shown more clearly in Fig. 4.
  • the sponge rubber may be squeezed transversely of the rubber body so as to bring the massage-points or their bases into abutment. This permits a substantial contraction of the sponge so as to rid it of water, or to enable it to absorb a maximum amount of water when it is immersed; at the same time, the longitudinal strips o1" relatively stiff rubber prevent compression lengthwise of the pad and thus provide a reinforcing pad backing.
  • the massaging surface When the user wishes the massaging surface to be soft and yielding, he grasps the sponge body and massages without compressing it. Under these circumstances, the individual rubber strips or point-bases tend to yield individually and to turn upon their soft sponge rubber foundations. When, however, he wishes to have a relatively stiff massaging surface, this can be accomplished by compressing the sides of the sponge inwardly so as to bring the parallel rows of strips or bases into abutment. The strips of rubber in this position form a substantially continuous board-like surface so that there is very little individual yielding of the rows of teeth. Substantially the only yielding is that of the individual teeth on the bases or supporting rubber strips. The spaces between the rubber strips or bases permit the teeth to be brought into horizontal alignment so that they point substantially in the same direction.
  • a sponge rubber body In a device of the character set forth, a sponge rubber body, semi-rigid strips of rubber secured to one side thereof in parallel spaced relation, and massage-points formed integral with said rubber strips.
  • a massage pad comprising a sponge rubber body provided on one side with a skin, and strips of semi-rigid rubber secured to said skin, said rubber strips being spaced apart and having integrally formed therewith massaging projections.
  • a massage pad comprising a sponge rubber body, a block of semi-rigid rubber secured to one grooves extending therethrough affording spaced ridges, and massage points carried by said spaced ridges, the bottom groove portions of said block being sufliciently thin to permit lateral compression of the block to bring the ridge portions thereof substantially together.

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`m. 8, 1935. E; D. DAVls 1,987,390
MASSAGE PAD Filed Sept. 5, 1932 zvezzzor Edward aVz/S,
l @www Patented Jan. 8, 1935 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE MASSAGE PAD Edward D. Davis, Chicago, Ill., assignor to The Boye Needle Company, Chicago, Ill., a corporation of Illinois This invention relates to a massage pad and, more particularly, to a device adapted for massaging, shampooing, and washing of the scalp.
When a massage pad is formed by securing a rubber plate bearing massage-points to a body of sponge rubber, the product is found to be unsatisfactory because the plate interferes with the proper squeezing of the sponge rubber to rid the sponge of water or to enable it to absorb a maximum supply, and also because the massage-points during the squeezing of the sponge tend to lose their alignment and extend in different directions.
An object of the present invention is to provide a massage pad which will permit ready contraction of the sponge body in one direction, with the points in horizontal alignment, while at the same time providing a relatively rigid backing for the sponge by preventing the compression thereof in the other direction.. The new combination also enables the user to convert the normally soft and yielding massage surface into a relatively stiff surface by contracting the massage points into smaller compass so that the points in abutment form a substantially continuous rubber block. Other objects and advantages will appear as the specification proceeds.
The invention is illustrated, in its preferred embodiment, in the accompanying drawing, in which:
Fig. 1 is a top plan View of a massage pad embodying my invention; Fig. 2, a transverse sectional View, the section being taken as indicated at line 2 of Fig. l; Fig. 3, a top plan view of a modied form of the invention; and Fig. 4, a transverse sectional View, the section being taken as indicated at line 4 of Fig. 3.
In the illustration given in Fig. 1, 10 designates a sponge rubber body which is preferably provided on one side with a skin 11. For the purpose of illustration, the skin is given an exaggerated thickness in the drawing. Secured to the skin 11 is a rubber plate 12 which carries parallel rows of conical massage-points 13. As indicated more clearly in Fig. 2, the points 13 rest upon substantially thick base strips 14 provided by plate 12. Between the base strips 14 are formed grooves 15 which reduce the thickness of plate 12 to a substantial degree. The grooves 15 in the rubber plate 12 permit the bases 14 which carry points 13 to be readily drawn together so that the bases 14 form a substantially continuous plate.
In the modification illustrated in Fig. 3, the sponge rubber body 10 is also provided with a skin 11 to which are secured parallel strips of rubber 16.v The strips 16 are spaced apart, as shown more clearly in Fig. 4. Upon the strips 16, and formed integral therewith, are pyramidal teeth or points 1'7. In this form of the invention, it will be observed that there is a free space 18 between the semi-rigid rubber strips 16.
In the operation of the massage pad, in either of the forms illustrated, the sponge rubber may be squeezed transversely of the rubber body so as to bring the massage-points or their bases into abutment. This permits a substantial contraction of the sponge so as to rid it of water, or to enable it to absorb a maximum amount of water when it is immersed; at the same time, the longitudinal strips o1" relatively stiff rubber prevent compression lengthwise of the pad and thus provide a reinforcing pad backing.
When the user wishes the massaging surface to be soft and yielding, he grasps the sponge body and massages without compressing it. Under these circumstances, the individual rubber strips or point-bases tend to yield individually and to turn upon their soft sponge rubber foundations. When, however, he wishes to have a relatively stiff massaging surface, this can be accomplished by compressing the sides of the sponge inwardly so as to bring the parallel rows of strips or bases into abutment. The strips of rubber in this position form a substantially continuous board-like surface so that there is very little individual yielding of the rows of teeth. Substantially the only yielding is that of the individual teeth on the bases or supporting rubber strips. The spaces between the rubber strips or bases permit the teeth to be brought into horizontal alignment so that they point substantially in the same direction.
While I have shown two forms of the invention, by way of illustration, it will be understood that the invention may be employed in a number of diverse forms. The foregoing detailed description has been given for clearness of understanding only, and no unnecessary limitations should be understood therefrom, but the appended claims should be construed as broadly as permissible, in view of the prior art.
I claim:
1. In a device of the character set forth, a sponge rubber body, semi-rigid strips of rubber secured to one side thereof in parallel spaced relation, and massage-points formed integral with said rubber strips.
2. A massage pad comprising a sponge rubber body provided on one side with a skin, and strips of semi-rigid rubber secured to said skin, said rubber strips being spaced apart and having integrally formed therewith massaging projections.
3. A massage pad comprising a sponge rubber body, a block of semi-rigid rubber secured to one grooves extending therethrough affording spaced ridges, and massage points carried by said spaced ridges, the bottom groove portions of said block being sufliciently thin to permit lateral compression of the block to bring the ridge portions thereof substantially together.
EDWARD D. DAVIS.
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US2485899A (en) * 1948-10-09 1949-10-25 Mcbreen James Brush or rubbing device
US2516491A (en) * 1945-10-08 1950-07-25 Henry A Swastek Massage and shampoo device
US2620502A (en) * 1948-11-19 1952-12-09 Alexander J Russak Absorbent soap rest
US2686231A (en) * 1952-01-17 1954-08-10 Sallie K Stevens Earphone set pad
US2877478A (en) * 1955-04-20 1959-03-17 American Enka Corp Mop device having an integral flexible support and means for detachably coupling a sponge to said support
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US5027796A (en) * 1989-09-20 1991-07-02 Linzey Robert P Gum massager
US5217663A (en) * 1989-03-23 1993-06-08 Cabot Safety Corporation Molding method for scrubbing sponge
US5441478A (en) * 1993-06-25 1995-08-15 Graston And Hall, L.P. Tools and method for performing soft tissue massage
US5707346A (en) * 1991-09-11 1998-01-13 Grastech, Inc. System and method for performing soft tissue massage therapy
US5806135A (en) * 1996-09-12 1998-09-15 Earle; John R. Apparatus for removing dust from an object
US5833635A (en) * 1997-07-11 1998-11-10 Aboud, Sr.; George Moses Combination back scratcher and body massager
US6254555B1 (en) 1996-08-12 2001-07-03 Primary Care Delivery Corporation Instrument for diagnosing and treating soft tissue abnormalities through augmented soft tissue mobilization
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US6887211B1 (en) 1996-08-12 2005-05-03 Performance Dynamics, Inc. Instrument for diagnosing and treating soft tissue abnormalities though augmented soft tissue mobilization
US20050197602A1 (en) * 2004-03-04 2005-09-08 Kwen Jeung U. Cushion mat with free rotational ball
US20060184078A1 (en) * 2005-02-14 2006-08-17 Robertson Matthew A Apparatus for scratching beneath a covering
US8549693B2 (en) 2011-04-20 2013-10-08 Gruber, Llc Tooth cleaning device
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US8997299B2 (en) 2011-04-20 2015-04-07 Gruber, Llc Tooth cleaning device
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US20150351996A1 (en) * 2012-09-25 2015-12-10 Galina Bukharina Expandable pressure point mat
USD756121S1 (en) 2011-04-20 2016-05-17 Gruber, Llc Dental cleaning head
US10378136B2 (en) 2012-06-22 2019-08-13 Harry Firth Handheld felting device
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US2516491A (en) * 1945-10-08 1950-07-25 Henry A Swastek Massage and shampoo device
US2468689A (en) * 1946-09-19 1949-04-26 Carl A Schriner Pinfeather remover
US2485899A (en) * 1948-10-09 1949-10-25 Mcbreen James Brush or rubbing device
US2620502A (en) * 1948-11-19 1952-12-09 Alexander J Russak Absorbent soap rest
US2686231A (en) * 1952-01-17 1954-08-10 Sallie K Stevens Earphone set pad
US2877478A (en) * 1955-04-20 1959-03-17 American Enka Corp Mop device having an integral flexible support and means for detachably coupling a sponge to said support
US5217663A (en) * 1989-03-23 1993-06-08 Cabot Safety Corporation Molding method for scrubbing sponge
WO1990011039A1 (en) * 1989-03-23 1990-10-04 Cabot Corporation Scrubbing sponge and method for making same
US4969226A (en) * 1989-03-23 1990-11-13 Cabot Corporation Scrubbing sponge
US5027796A (en) * 1989-09-20 1991-07-02 Linzey Robert P Gum massager
US5707346A (en) * 1991-09-11 1998-01-13 Grastech, Inc. System and method for performing soft tissue massage therapy
US5441478A (en) * 1993-06-25 1995-08-15 Graston And Hall, L.P. Tools and method for performing soft tissue massage
US6254555B1 (en) 1996-08-12 2001-07-03 Primary Care Delivery Corporation Instrument for diagnosing and treating soft tissue abnormalities through augmented soft tissue mobilization
US6641547B2 (en) 1996-08-12 2003-11-04 Performance Dynamics Instruments for diagnosing and treating fibrotic soft tissues
US6887211B1 (en) 1996-08-12 2005-05-03 Performance Dynamics, Inc. Instrument for diagnosing and treating soft tissue abnormalities though augmented soft tissue mobilization
US5806135A (en) * 1996-09-12 1998-09-15 Earle; John R. Apparatus for removing dust from an object
US5833635A (en) * 1997-07-11 1998-11-10 Aboud, Sr.; George Moses Combination back scratcher and body massager
US20030094186A1 (en) * 2001-11-19 2003-05-22 David Klein Cleaning pad
US20050197602A1 (en) * 2004-03-04 2005-09-08 Kwen Jeung U. Cushion mat with free rotational ball
US20060184078A1 (en) * 2005-02-14 2006-08-17 Robertson Matthew A Apparatus for scratching beneath a covering
USD756121S1 (en) 2011-04-20 2016-05-17 Gruber, Llc Dental cleaning head
USD726418S1 (en) 2011-04-20 2015-04-14 Gruber, Llc Dental cleaning device
USD740033S1 (en) 2011-04-20 2015-10-06 Gruber, Llc Dental cleaning head
US8549693B2 (en) 2011-04-20 2013-10-08 Gruber, Llc Tooth cleaning device
US8997299B2 (en) 2011-04-20 2015-04-07 Gruber, Llc Tooth cleaning device
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US10378136B2 (en) 2012-06-22 2019-08-13 Harry Firth Handheld felting device
US9702072B2 (en) * 2012-06-22 2017-07-11 Harry Firth Handheld felting device
US20150351996A1 (en) * 2012-09-25 2015-12-10 Galina Bukharina Expandable pressure point mat
US20150074932A1 (en) * 2013-09-13 2015-03-19 Jöst Gmbh Cleaning body
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USD906726S1 (en) * 2018-09-19 2021-01-05 Damian Hagglund Massage mat
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