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Pneumatic massage device

US4748973A · kind A · utility

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1Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 1987
Grant dateJun 7, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 2, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H9/0007
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pneumatic massage device for applying suction to the skin including a suction cup member, a solenoid operated needle valve and a solenoid operated vacuum pump is provided. A pair of positioning straps are attached to the suction cup member to facilitate a person positioning the suction cup member on any desired area of his body without the assistance of another person. Each strap includes a form-fitted handle with a push-button switch to independently control the needle valve and vacuum pump.

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