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Sound and vibration transmission pad and system

US8668045B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 4, 2011
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 12, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61H2205/062
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a chair or similar body-supporting apparatus for sitting on, reclining on or lying upon. The chair or similar apparatus is capable of transmitting sound and vibrations generated by a sound source and/or a vibration source to a user's body. The sound and vibrations are transmitted through speakers, transducers, or a combination thereof which are connected to the chair or similar apparatus. The present invention is also a method of providing vibrational energy to a user, including regulating sound and vibrations transmitted through speakers, transducers, or a combination thereof which are connected to a chair or similar body-supporting apparatus.

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