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WO2010019190A2
WO2010019190A2 PCT/US2009/004434 US2009004434W WO2010019190A2 WO 2010019190 A2 WO2010019190 A2 WO 2010019190A2 US 2009004434 W US2009004434 W US 2009004434W WO 2010019190 A2 WO2010019190 A2 WO 2010019190A2
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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
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H15/0078—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains power-driven
    • A61H15/0085—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains power-driven hand-held
    • 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
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H15/0092—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains hand-held
    • 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
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H2015/0007—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis
    • A61H2015/0014—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis cylinder-like, i.e. rollers
    • A61H2015/0021—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis cylinder-like, i.e. rollers multiple on the same axis
    • 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
    • A61H2201/0161—Size reducing arrangements when not in use, for stowing or transport
    • 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
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/1645—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support contoured to fit the user
    • 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
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1683—Surface of interface
    • A61H2201/169—Physical characteristics of the surface, e.g. material, relief, texture or indicia
    • 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
    • A61H2205/10—Leg

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  • the present invention relates to massage devices, and particularly to a leg massager that relieves aches and pains in the legs and that promotes circulation in the legs to alleviate edema and reduce the accumulation of fluids that might result in phlebitis or thrombosis in the legs.
  • the leg massager has a pair of elongated rods having handles extending substantially normal to the upper ends and complementary arcuate jaws extending from the lower ends.
  • the rods are pivotally mounted parallel to each other so that rotation of the handles can open and close the jaws around the user's leg.
  • a plurality of rollers is mounted on each of the jaws. The user can continuously adjust closure of the jaws around the leg and raise and lower the massager on the leg to administer a massage.
  • the rods may be joined by an upper bracket in which both rods are rotatable, and by a lower hinge.
  • the handles may have a suitable handgrip.
  • the rollers may have a smooth surface, or an irregular surface.
  • the jaws may be coplanar, but are preferably non-coplanar, or one jaw may be canted above or below the other jaw to permit overlapping closure of the jaws.
  • Fig. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a leg massager according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the leg massager according to the invention.
  • Fig. 3 A is a top plan view of the leg massager of Fig. 2, shown in a partially closed position.
  • Fig. 3B is a top plan view of the leg massager of Fig. 2, shown in the open position.
  • Fig. 3 C is a top plan view of the leg massager of Fig. 2, shown closed in an overlapping manner.
  • Fig. 4A is a side view of an alternative roller for a leg massager according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 4B is a side view of an alternative roller for a leg massager according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 5A is a side view of an alternative handle for a leg massager according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 5B is a side view of an alternative handle for a leg massager according to the present invention.
  • the present invention relates to a leg massager 10 that provides many therapeutic benefits to a user's appendage, especially the lower leg region. At times, a physical malady or overexertion may cause the leg to swell. A stimulating massage helps alleviate such swelling. To that end, the massager 10 provides a way to massage the limb in an easier and comfortable manner due, in part, to the user not having to stretch too far toward the affected area, a potentially harmful situation that may result in additional discomfort from back aches or hypertension, which have a greater impact on the elderly or one of limited physical mobility. Attention is directed to Figs. 1 and 2, which shows the leg massager 10 having a pair of elongated extension members or rods 12, 13.
  • Each rod has a gripping portion extending substantially normal from the upper end and a massaging member or jaw extending substantially normal from the lower end.
  • the upper end of rod 12 is disposed at an angle A, which may be about 90°, with respect to the longitudinal axis of the rod 12 to form the handle 14.
  • the handle 14 has a handgrip 16 attached thereto.
  • the handgrip 16 is a smooth cylinder retained on handle 14 a fastener 20. Any suitable fastener may be utilized to retain the handgrip 16 on the handle 14, e.g. a !4" acorn nut, so that the handgrip 16 may be rotatably or detachably mounted on the handle.
  • the handgrip 16 may be composed of wood, but other types of handles may also be used, depending on the desired grip texture and comfort of the user.
  • the handgrip 16 may be a rubber sleeve retained on the handle 14 by friction fit or by resilience of the material.
  • the handgrip 16 may have a knurled or textured surface, or may have recesses formed therein for accommodating the fingers.
  • the handles 14, 15 may be disposed at more ergonomic angles conducive for easier or even one-handed operation of the leg massager 10.
  • each handle 14, 15 may be oriented at an angle that is acute or other than 180° such that opening and closing of the jaws 18, 19 may be maintained
  • the lower end of rod 12 is also disposed at an angle C, which may also be about 90°, to form a jaw or massaging member 18.
  • the jaw 18 is preferably semicircular in shape, and the jaw 18 has a plurality of rollers 22 disposed thereon. It is important to note that although a semi-circular shape is shown, the jaw may have any other suitable curvilinear or arcuate shape (e.g., ovoid, ellipsoid, etc.), so that the nonlinearity conforms to the shape of the limb to be massaged. Any number and dimension of rollers 22 are also possible, e.g., between two and seven rollers 22 with exemplary dimensions of 1 '/2" diameter by 1 1 A" in length.
  • the handle 14 and the jaw 18 have been described as being integral with the extension member or rod 12 and formed by bending, molding, or forging the extension member in one piece, the handle 14 and jaw 18 may be discrete components joined to the rod 12 by fasteners, by welding, by friction fit, or any other suitable method.
  • the other extension member or rod 13 includes substantially the same features except in a mirror-opposite orientation, i.e. angles B, D, handle 15, handgrip 17, fastener 21, jaw or massaging member 19, and plurality of rollers 23.
  • a bracket or guide 30 is disposed between the pair of extension members 12, 13 to maintain proper spacing and relative orientation of the rods 12, 13.
  • the bracket 30 has through holes for rotatably mounting the rods 12, 13.
  • a pivoting member 40 is provided between the lower ends of the rods 12, 13.
  • the pivoting member 40 is a hinge with one leaf coupled to the rod 12 and the other leaf coupled to rod 13.
  • the hinge is pivotal about pintle 42.
  • the handles 14, 15 may be disposed at more ergonomic angles conducive for easier or even one-handed operation of the leg massager 10.
  • each handle 14, 15 may be oriented at an angle towards the jaws 18, 19 that is acute or other than 180° such that opening and closing of the jaws 18, 19 may be performed within a more comfortable range of handle motion. This will be especially beneficial to individuals with limited physical faculties.
  • Figs. 1, 3A, 3B, and 3C showing the leg massager 10 in use.
  • the handles 14, 15 are gripped by the user and rotated (as indicated by arrows 50 in Figs. 3A and 3C) in opposite directions to pivot the jaws 18, 19 open and closed.
  • the jaws 18, 19 are open, as shown in Fig. 3B, so that the user can place the device on leg L and rotate the handles 14, 15 clockwise and counterclockwise, respectively, to enclose or encircle the leg portion.
  • handle 14 is in the three o'clock position and handle 15 is in the nine-o'clock position, the jaws 14, 15 substantially describe a circle or an ovoid when viewed from above, as seen in Fig. 3A.
  • the overall length of the device e.g., approximately 24" and subsequent location of the handles 14, 15 minimizes the amount of bending of the user's body necessary to place and operate the massager 10, thereby extending the reach of person's who are unable to bend at the waist or who are unable to flex the knee to massage the calf and ankle.
  • the diameter or size of the opening between the jaws 18, 19 is further contracted, so that the massager 10 is continuously adjustable to conform to the diameter of the person's leg or limb, which may increase and decrease as the jaws are moved proximally and distally.
  • This adjustment is possible because either the jaws 18, 19 are not coplanar, one jaw 18, 19 rotating in a plane above or below the other, as shown in Fig. 2, or because one jaw 18, 19 may be canted above or below the other jaw 18, 19, thereby permitting one jaw 18, 19 to overlap the other.
  • the stabilizer 30 maintains the relative positions of the extension members 12, 13, and the pivoting member 40 provides a reliable controlled pivot point for the massaging members 18, 19.
  • the curvilinear shaped massaging members 18, 19 are in the partially closed position of Fig. 3A, they form a circle of approximately 6".
  • the members 18, 19 may be dimensioned or configured to accommodate appendages or limbs of various sizes.
  • the leg massager 10 may encompass a variety of alternatives to the various features thereof.
  • the hinge 40 may include a biasing member, such as a coil spring or a torsion spring.
  • the biasing member would keep the massager in a closed position and provide the added benefit of relaxing the necessary massaging pressure required from the user.
  • the addition of a biasing member is not limited to the hinge 40, but may be disposed anywhere along the length of the extension members 12, 13. Moreover, more than one biasing member may be utilized.
  • the rollers 22 may be composed of different materials of varying density, hardness and texture.
  • the rollers 22 may also include protrusions, such as the dimples 26 shown in Fig. 4A or circular bands 28 shown in Fig. 4B.
  • the handgrips 16, 17 may be any desired handgrip, such as a molded handgrip 100, as shown in Fig. 5 A.
  • the handles 16, 17 may be rigid, or may be hinged so that the handle may be folded, as shown by handle 200 in Fig. 5B, allowing easier storage of the leg massager 10.

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Abstract

L'invention porte sur un dispositif de massage des jambes (10) qui comporte une paire de tiges allongées (12, 13) possédant des manches (14, 15) s'étendant sensiblement parallèlement aux extrémités supérieures et des mâchoires arquées complémentaires (18, 19) s'étendant à partir des extrémités inférieures. Les tiges sont montées de façon pivotante et parallèles entre elles de telle sorte qu'une rotation des manches peut ouvrir ou fermer les mâchoires autour de la jambe de l'utilisateur (L). Une pluralité de rouleaux (22, 23) est montée sur chacune des mâchoires. L'utilisateur peut ajuster en permanence la fermeture des mâchoires autour de la jambe et élever et abaisser le dispositif de massage sur la jambe pour administrer un massage. Les tiges peuvent être reliées par un support supérieur (30) dans lequel les deux tiges peuvent tourner, et par une charnière inférieure (40). Les manches peuvent avoir une poignée appropriée (16, 17). Les rouleaux peuvent avoir une surface lisse ou une surface irrégulière.
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