WO2000047158A3 - Foot massager - Google Patents

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WO2000047158A3
WO2000047158A3 PCT/GB2000/000410 GB0000410W WO0047158A3 WO 2000047158 A3 WO2000047158 A3 WO 2000047158A3 GB 0000410 W GB0000410 W GB 0000410W WO 0047158 A3 WO0047158 A3 WO 0047158A3
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foot massager
foot
providing
massager
lams
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PCT/GB2000/000410
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Nicholas Metcalfe
David Marsden
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Nicholas Metcalfe
David Marsden
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Publication of WO2000047158A3 publication Critical patent/WO2000047158A3/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
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/02—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
    • A61H23/0254—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with rotary motor
    • A61H23/0263—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with rotary motor using rotating unbalanced masses
    • 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
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/60—Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H33/00
    • A61H33/6089—Specific construction features for further massaging means, i.e. not for the nozzles
    • 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
    • A61H2201/0111—Constructive details watertight
    • 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
    • A61H2201/013—Suction cups
    • 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
    • A61H2201/10—Characteristics 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
    • 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
    • A61H2203/02—Additional characteristics concerning the patient immersed in liquid
    • 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
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/12—Feet
    • 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
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/0087—Therapeutic baths with agitated or circulated water
    • 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
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/60—Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H33/00
    • A61H33/601—Inlet to the bath
    • A61H33/6021—Nozzles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
    • A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
    • A61N2005/0658—Radiation therapy using light characterised by the wavelength of light used
    • A61N2005/0659—Radiation therapy using light characterised by the wavelength of light used infrared

Abstract

A foot massager is provided comprising a foot pad, preferably covered with nodules (3) and suction pads (4) provided on the underside for attachment to a bath. The foot massager is preferably battery powered. Infra red lams and other illumination units may be provided. A pump may also be provided for providing air/water jets for providing an additional massaging sensation.
PCT/GB2000/000410 1999-02-11 2000-02-09 Foot massager WO2000047158A2 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU24493/00A AU2449300A (en) 1999-02-11 2000-02-09 Foot massager

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GB9902994.4 1999-02-11
GB9902994A GB9902994D0 (en) 1999-02-11 1999-02-11 DNM massager
GB0000766A GB2347627B (en) 1999-02-11 2000-01-13 Foot massager
GB0000766.6 2000-01-13

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WO2000047158A2 WO2000047158A2 (en) 2000-08-17
WO2000047158A3 true WO2000047158A3 (en) 2001-04-05

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DE10223900A1 (en) * 2002-05-29 2003-12-11 Wilhelm Haeussler Mat suitable for walking on, especially for massage purposes, is divided into different surface areas with bobble arrangements that differ in terms of shape, distribution and/or density of bobbles
DE202022103648U1 (en) * 2022-06-30 2022-07-12 Spa Natural GmbH & Co. KG Bathing device and effector for use in a bathing device

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US3926180A (en) * 1973-07-30 1975-12-16 Claude Jean Virgile Zambelli Vibro-massaging apparatus
DE3430882A1 (en) * 1984-08-22 1986-03-06 Heddernheimer Metallwarenfabrik GmbH, 7750 Konstanz Stationary massaging device
US4935972A (en) * 1985-10-18 1990-06-26 Antonio Brady Waterproof vibrating cushion
US5140976A (en) * 1991-08-27 1992-08-25 Cheng Tzu Keng Massager with mercury switch
US5176130A (en) * 1991-10-10 1993-01-05 Interport International, Inc. Infrared massage device
US5592759A (en) * 1995-01-26 1997-01-14 Co-Jo Sports, Inc. Vibrating footwear

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US4497313A (en) * 1982-12-03 1985-02-05 Tensho Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Foot bath
GB2156218A (en) * 1984-02-17 1985-10-09 Tensho Electric Ind Co A foot bath
FR2637496B1 (en) * 1988-10-10 1990-12-14 Guillot Rene MULTIFUNCTIONAL VIBRATOR

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3926180A (en) * 1973-07-30 1975-12-16 Claude Jean Virgile Zambelli Vibro-massaging apparatus
DE3430882A1 (en) * 1984-08-22 1986-03-06 Heddernheimer Metallwarenfabrik GmbH, 7750 Konstanz Stationary massaging device
US4935972A (en) * 1985-10-18 1990-06-26 Antonio Brady Waterproof vibrating cushion
US5140976A (en) * 1991-08-27 1992-08-25 Cheng Tzu Keng Massager with mercury switch
US5176130A (en) * 1991-10-10 1993-01-05 Interport International, Inc. Infrared massage device
US5592759A (en) * 1995-01-26 1997-01-14 Co-Jo Sports, Inc. Vibrating footwear

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AU2449300A (en) 2000-08-29
GB9902994D0 (en) 1999-03-31
GB2347627A (en) 2000-09-13
WO2000047158A2 (en) 2000-08-17
GB2347627B (en) 2004-10-06
GB0000766D0 (en) 2000-03-08

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