Pneumatic massage device
US4748973A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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