The present invention generally relates to a vest. More specifically, the present invention relates to a massaging vest having articulating arms that massage the back of a user.
Massaging devices come in a variety of forms from chairs and pads to vests and foot massagers. Many of these devices aim to soothe a user's muscles by applying pressure, usually in circular or kneading motions, to the muscles. This may be done by rotating spherical arms about a central axis such that the spherical arms massage a particular area of the user. Because of this construction, many back-massaging devices are not able to cover the lower back to the shoulders of the user.
An objective of the present design is to provide the user with a vest that comprises massaging units inbuilt within the vest. More specifically, it is an aim of the present invention to provide a massaging device with massaging arms that travel from the shoulders to the lower back of the user. The vest allows for a portable massaging device for users on the go or want to do other activities while having the comfort of a massage. The massaging arms in particular traverse a track that allow full coverage of the user's back. Further, the massaging device may be wirelessly controlled with a remote control or a wireless communication device.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
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In the preferred embodiment, the inner compartment 2 is positioned within the rear section 6, and the massaging system 3 is mounted within the inner compartment 2. This is so that when a user is wearing the vest 1, and the massaging system 3 is being operated, the user may get a massage on the user's back. Further, the massaging system 3 is operably coupled with the control system 4, such that operating the control system 4 governs movement of the massaging system 3. In other words, a user operating the control system 4 may control the movement, the path, the pressure level etc. of the massaging system 3 with the help of the control system 3.
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It is an aim of the present invention to enable a user to control the operation of the back massager according to the user's preference. To accomplish this, the control system 3 is operatively coupled with the first massaging unit 14 and the second massaging unit 15, such that operating the control system 3 governs movement of the first massaging unit 14 along the first track 12, and movement of the second massaging unit 15 along the second track 13. Preferably, the control system 3 is a wirelessly controllable remote-control system that is easy to use with easily accessible controls. However, the control system 3 may comprise any device and technology that are known to one of ordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered.
According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, each of the first massaging unit 14 and the second massaging unit 15 comprises a main body 17 and a plurality of arms 18. As seen in
In order to provide back massage to different points along the back of the user, the main body 17 is engaged with a corresponding track, wherein the corresponding track is from the first track 12 and the second track 13. As seen in
In order to provide the necessary massaging motion by the massaging units, the driving unit 16 comprises a microcontroller 19, a driving motor 20, a vibrating motor 21, and a power source 22. Preferably, the driving motor 20 and the vibrating motor 21 are electronically coupled to the microcontroller 19, and the microcontroller 19 is electrically coupled to the power source 22. The microcontroller 19 is a processing device that interprets commands received from any remote computing device and uses these commands to manage the operation of the electrical components within the present invention. Further, the driving motor 20 allows the first massaging unit 14 and the second massaging unit 15 to traverse their respective track. The vibrating motor 21 allows for therapeutic massaging vibrations along the back of the user. Furthermore, the power source 22 electrically powers the components of the present invention through the microcontroller 19. Preferably, the power source 22 is a rechargeable battery. However, the power source 22 may comprise any other components, arrangement of components, and technology that are known to one of ordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered. It should also be noted that the microcontroller 19, the driving motor 20, the vibrating motor 21 and the power source 22 may comprise any brand, size, shape, components, technology etc. that are known to one of ordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered.
Continuing with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control system 3 comprises a control device 23 and a wireless communication module 24. Preferably, the wireless communication module 24 is mounted within the inner compartment 2 and the wireless communication module 24 is electronically coupled to the microcontroller 19. The wireless communication module 24 is a wireless radio that connects and communicates with external devices via wireless data transmission protocols. The wireless communication module 24 is capable of using standards including, but not limited to, such as Bluetooth, WI-FI, GSM, CDMA, and ZigBee. Accordingly, the wireless communication module 24 is communicably coupled to the control device 23. In other words, the wireless communication module 24 allows for the retrieval and processing of a signal from the control device 23 that controls the movement of the driving motor 20. Preferably, the control device 23 is a remote-control device that may comprise a plurality of buttons that wirelessly signal the first massaging unit 14 and the second massaging unit 15 to perform certain functions. More specifically, the control device 23 may adjust the speed and pressure applied by each of the first massaging unit 14 and the second massaging unit 15. However, the control device 23 may have any control functions to control the first massaging unit 14 and the second massaging unit 15. Alternately, the control device 23 may be a smart mobile device such as an application in a smart mobile phone, or any other smart device.
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Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 63/071,127 filed on Aug. 27, 2020.
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63071127 | Aug 2020 | US |