Triangular hand massager

US6241694A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Bonnie L. Goulding-Thompson · Colorado Springs, US
• Michael Thompson · Broomfield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 8, 1996
• Grant date: Jun 5, 2001
• Expiry date: Apr 8, 2016

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61H7/001
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An aesthetic and highly functional massage tool is disclosed which comprises a generally triangular frame adapted to be held in the palm of one hand. It has three leg members, each leg member extending generally from a bottom side corner portion of the frame a height generally exceeding the thickness of a finger. Each leg having a generally rounded bottom portion. The legs and triangular frame are monolithically molded from plastic. The frame has a generally triangular opening so that one may extend their fingers therethrough and around a side portion of the frame. This triangular design enables one to securely and comfortably hold the massage tool in multiple positions while during use. This is important because use in any one position tires particular muscles of the massageur. It also facilitates massaging different body portions in differing manners. The triangular void facilitates wrapping one's fingers around the massage tool. It enables one to slide the tool along while pushing downwardly on it. One's hand effortlessly falls within the triangular void and over the exterior of the triangular frame sufficiently to prevent the tool from slipping out from beneath one's hand. The …