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Massage unit with replaceable hot and cold packs

US5902256A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 8, 1994
Grant dateMay 11, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2205/081
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hot and cold massaging unit (10) comprises a housing (12) having a receptacle (26) therein. A plurality of vibrators (36) are surrounded by padding (34) in the housing. A plurality of gel packs (32) which are capable of retaining heat and cold, are insertable within receptacle (26) which is then closable by a zipper (28). Gel packs (32) can therefor also be removed from and replaced in the receptacle.

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