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Acupressure pad

US4974582A · kind A · utility

14Cited by
7References
17Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 20, 1989
Grant dateDec 4, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 20, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2201/1284
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pad on which a user lies to apply pressure to selected points on the body consists of two fabric panels and a number of balls having fabric engaging tabs at diametrically opposed points. The balls are placed on one of the panels at the points of desired pressure application and then covered by the second panel. The two panels may be connected together and carry grid markings to assist in positioning of the balls.

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