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Back massager for use in home or auto

US5020517A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 13, 1989
Grant dateJun 4, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S297/03
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A back massager is powered through a control unit attached to a back cushion via a cable. The control unit has a jack coupled to a control circuit and through the cable to the cushion. Either an AC adapter or a 12 DC battery adapter may be plugged into the jack. Therefore, the same massager may be used in the home or an automobile (or the equivalent thereof). An air bladder may be pumped up or exhausted to control the firmness of the cushion.

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