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Acupressure instrument

US3994289A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 17, 1975
Grant dateNov 30, 1976
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Expiry dateNov 17, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H39/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An acupressure instrument for applying rolling pressure to the human body is disclosed. The instrument has an elongated handle provided with a roller having an axis of rotation in substantial axial alignment with the longitudinal axis of the handle. The roller has an hour-glass-like configuration with bulbous ends connected by a thin neck.

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