The embodiments generally relate to the field of massage devices.
Massage devices are typically handheld devices. A user usually must hold and carry these handheld massage devices throughout the entire duration of a massage, whether the user massages themselves, or the user massages another user.
There is a need for a massage device that does not have to be held or carried by a user during a massage.
This summary is provided to introduce a variety of concepts in a simplified form that is further disclosed in the detailed description of the embodiments. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
In general, a massage device can include a first wheel assembly, comprising: a first base; a first wheel supported at a predetermined distance from a first side of the first base; at least one first stem attached to a second side of the first base; the massage device further comprising: a body, the body having at least one socket, wherein the at least one socket is constructed and arranged to receive the at least one first stem, and wherein the body is constructed and arranged to prevent the at least one first stem from rotating within the at least one socket; and two or more arms connected to the body, wherein the two or more arms are constructed and arranged to removably mount the body onto a wall of a building.
Other illustrative variations within the scope of the invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. The detailed description and enumerated variations, while disclosing optional variations, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
A more complete understanding of the embodiments, and the attendant advantages and features thereof, will be more readily understood by references to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:
The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and certain features and certain views of the drawings may be shown exaggerated in scale or in schematic in the interest of clarity and conciseness.
The specific details of the single embodiment or variety of embodiments described herein are to the described product or methods of use. Any specific details of the embodiments are used for demonstration purposes only and no unnecessary limitations or inferences are to be understood from there.
It is noted that the embodiments reside primarily in combinations of components and procedures related to the products. Accordingly, the product and components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
In general, the embodiments described herein relate to a massage device that a user can mount to massage themselves while the massage device is mounted. A massage can relieve a user's stress and pain, while enhancing the body's physical health, mental well being, and immune system, in addition to improving posture and physical movement, flexibility and athletic performance. A massage can also help increase a user's blood circulation.
The massage device can include one or more wheel assemblies, wherein a first wheel assembly of the one or more wheel assemblies can comprise: a first base; a first wheel supported at a predetermined distance from a first side of the first base; at least one first stem attached to a second side of the first base; the massage device further comprising: a body, the body having at least one socket, wherein the at least one socket is constructed and arranged to removably receive the at least one first stem. In some embodiments, the body can be constructed and arranged to prevent the at least one first stem from rotating within the at least one socket. The massage device can further include two or more arms connected to the body, wherein the two or more arms are constructed and arranged to removably mount the body onto a wall of a building such as, for example, a house.
In some embodiments, the first wheel assembly can be interchangeable with any other wheel assembly of the one or more wheel assemblies. The one or more wheel assemblies can include differently sized wheels and/or differently shaped wheels. In some embodiments the massage device can be portable.
In some embodiments, the body can be made primarily of metal, plastic, wood, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the body can be approximately 8 to 20 inches in length, approximately 6 inches in width, and approximately 1 to 2 inches in thickness. In some embodiments, the two or more arms can be made primarily of metal, plastic, wood, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the two or more arms can each be approximately 2 to 6 inches in length. In some embodiments, the first wheel can be approximately 2 inches to approximately 5 inches in diameter, and approximately 0.5 inches to approximately 5 inches in width.
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During operation, at least a first (e.g., inner) portion 201 of the first wheel 30 can be used as an applicator of an oil, lotion, cream, ointment, etc., or any combination thereof, on any portion of a user's body. For example, at least the first portion 201 of the first wheel 30 can be at least partially water and/or oil absorbent. In some embodiments, at least the first portion 201 of the first wheel 30 can be constructed and arranged to absorb an oil, lotion, cream, ointment, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, when at least the first portion 201 of the first wheel 30 is contacted by any portion of a user's body, at least the first portion 201 of the first wheel 30 can release the absorbed oil, lotion, cream, ointment, or any combination thereof onto any contacted portion of the user's body.
In some embodiments, at least the first portion 201 of the first wheel 30 can be porous and compressible. For example, at least the first portion 201 of the first wheel 30 can comprise a spongy material that is porous and compressible. In some embodiments, at least the first portion 201 of the first wheel 30 can comprise a textile material such as, for example, felt, cotton, polyester, etc. In some embodiments, at least the first portion 201 of the first wheel 30 can comprise a textile fiber such as, for example, wool, cotton, polyester, etc. In some embodiments, at least a second (e.g., outer) portion 202 of the first wheel 30 can be made primarily of polyurethane.
The first wheel assembly 20 can further include at least one first stem 40 attached to (e.g., integrated with) a second side 27 of the first base 22. In some embodiments, the at least one first stem 40 is rotationally fixed to the base 22. In some embodiments, the first side 25 of the first base 22 faces the first wheel 30. In some embodiments, the second side 27 of the first base 22 faces the at least one first stem 40.
The at least one first stem 40 can have a hole 32 constructed and arranged to receive a pin 36 in a first direction 35. The at least one first stem 40 can have another hole 34 constructed and arranged to receive the pin 36 in a second direction 37 that is generally perpendicular to the first direction 35. As detailed with respect to
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The body 50 can have at least one hole 51 that is constructed and arranged to receive a pin (e.g., 36 in
In some embodiments, at least a portion 53 of the body 50 can be constructed and arranged to engage with the at least one first stem 40 to prevent the at least one first stem 40 from rotating within the at least one socket 60. In some embodiments, a pin (e.g., 36 in
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In some embodiments, the body 50 can define a channel 80 that is constructed and arranged to receive a door stop (e.g., 94 in
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A liner 86 can be disposed over the first side 71 of the body 50. In some embodiments the liner 86 can be positioned over the body 50 or any portion thereof, including the surface 73 of the body 50, the first elongate member 81, the second elongate member 82, the portion 84 of the board member 83, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the liner 86 can be positioned within the channel 80. The liner 86 can be constructed and arranged to provide traction on at least a door jamb area (e.g., 90 in
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The height 111 of the massage device 10 can be adjusted by removing the body 50 from the wall 103 (e.g., by pulling the body 50 from the wall 103), and by removably mounting the body 50 onto the wall 103 at any other height along the door jamb area 90 (e.g., by pushing the body 50 toward the wall 103 while the two or more arms 70 are extended toward the wall 103). In some embodiments, the massage device 10 can be moved to any height along the door jamb area 90, and for example along the direction 109 that is generally parallel to the door stop 94. In some embodiments, the massage device 10 can be moved along the door stop 94.
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In some embodiments, a distance 85′ between the first arm 76′ and the second arm 78′ can be adjustable. For example, the first arm 76′ and the second arm 78′ can be connected by a telescoping shaft 106 comprising an outer (e.g., hollow) shaft 110 that is constructed and arranged to receive an inner shaft 108. In some embodiments, the first arm 76′ can be attached to the outer shaft 110, and the second arm 78′ can be attached to the inner shaft 108. As the inner shaft 108 is inserted into the outer shaft 110, the distance 85′ between the first arm 76′ and the second arm 78′ can be reduced. As the inner shaft 108 is retracted from the outer shaft 110, the distance 85′ between the first arm 76′ and the second arm 78′ can be increased.
A lever 112 can be attached to the outer shaft 110. In some embodiments, the lever 112 can be attached to at least one tooth 116 that is constructed and arranged to engage with teeth 114 on the inner shaft 108. In
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A cavity 120 in the lever 112 can be constructed and arranged to receive a portion 122 of the body 50. The portion 122 of the body can have a recess 124 that is constructed and arranged to receive a protrusion 126 in the cavity 120 of the lever 112, thereby interlocking the lever 112 with the body 50, which prevents the lever 112 from being rotated about the pivot 125, and prevents the at least one tooth 116 from disengaging with at least some of the teeth 114 on the inner shaft 108.
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In some embodiments, the body 50′ can have at least one socket 60′ that is constructed and arranged to slidably receive and slidably release stems (e.g., 40 in
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The wheel 30′ can have substantially angled edges 170 that are constructed and arranged to provide increased pressure when rolled on any portion of a user's body. However, in other embodiments, the wheel can be rounded such as the wheel 30 in
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The following description of variants is only illustrative of components, elements, acts, products, and methods considered to be within the scope of the invention and are not in any way intended to limit such scope by what is specifically disclosed or not expressly set forth. The components, elements, acts, products, and methods as described herein may be combined and rearranged other than as expressly described herein and are still considered to be within the scope of the invention.
According to variation 1, a massage device can include a first wheel assembly, including: a first base; a first leg attached to a first side of the first base; a first wheel; a first axle connected to the first leg, the first axle extending into the first wheel, the first axle being constructed and arranged to support the first wheel; wherein the first wheel is constructed and arranged to rotate around the first axle; the first wheel assembly further including: at least one first stem attached to a second side of the first base, wherein: the first side of the first base faces the first wheel; the second side of the first base faces the at least one first stem; the massage device further comprising: a body, the body having at least one socket, wherein the at least one socket is constructed and arranged to receive the at least one first stem, and wherein the body is constructed and arranged to engage with the at least one first stem to prevent the at least one first stem from rotating within the at least one socket; and two or more arms connected to the body, wherein the two or more arms are constructed and arranged to removably mount the body onto a wall of a building by removably engaging with at least a first molding on a first side of the wall and a second molding on a second side of the wall, wherein a first arm of the two or more arms is constructed and arranged to engage with at least the first molding on the first side of the wall, and wherein a second arm of the two or more arms is constructed and arranged to engage with at least the second molding on the second side of the wall.
Variation 2 can include the massage device of variation 1, wherein at least a first portion of the first wheel comprises a spongy material.
Variation 3 can include the massage device of variation 1, further comprising a pin, wherein: the at least one first stem has a hole constructed and arranged to receive the pin; the body has a hole constructed and arranged to receive the pin; the pin is constructed and arranged to fasten the first wheel assembly to the body.
Variation 4 can include the massage device of variation 1, wherein the body is elongate, wherein the at least one socket includes a plurality of sockets that are arranged in a single direction along a length of the body.
Variation 5 can include the massage device of variation 1, wherein at least a second portion of the first wheel is made primarily of polyurethane.
Variation 6 can include the massage device of variation 1, wherein body defines a channel that is constructed and arranged to receive a door stop.
Variation 7 can include the massage device of variation 1, further comprising a textured rubberized liner disposed over at least a portion of a first side of the body.
According to variation 8, a massage device can include a first wheel assembly, including: a first base; a first leg attached to a first side of the first base; a first wheel; a first axle connected to the first leg, the first axle extending into the first wheel, the first axle being constructed and arranged to support the first wheel; wherein the first wheel is constructed and arranged to rotate around the first axle; the first wheel assembly further including: at least one first stem attached to a second side of the first base, wherein: the first side of the first base faces the first wheel; the second side of the first base faces the at least one first stem; the massage device further comprising: a body, the body having at least one socket, wherein the at least one socket is constructed and arranged to receive the at least one first stem so that the first axle is generally parallel to a first direction, wherein the at least one socket is further constructed and arranged to receive the at least one first stem so that the first axle is generally parallel to a second direction that is different from the first direction, and wherein the body is constructed and arranged to engage with the at least one first stem to prevent the at least one first stem from rotating within the at least one socket; and two or more arms connected to the body, wherein the two or more arms are constructed and arranged to removably mount the body onto a wall of a building by removably engaging with at least a first molding on a first side of the wall and a second molding on a second side of the wall, wherein a first arm of the two or more arms is constructed and arranged to engage with at least the first molding on the first side of the wall, and wherein a second arm of the two or more arms is constructed and arranged to engage with at least the second molding on the second side of the wall.
Variation 9 can include the massage device of variation 8, wherein at least a first portion of the first wheel comprises a spongy material.
Variation 10 can include the massage device of variation 8, further comprising a pin, wherein: the at least one first stem has a hole constructed and arranged to receive the pin; the body has a hole constructed and arranged to receive the pin; the pin is constructed and arranged to fasten the first wheel assembly to the body.
Variation 11 can include the massage device of variation 8, wherein the body is elongate, wherein the at least one socket includes a plurality of sockets that are arranged in a single direction along a length of the body.
Variation 12 can include the massage device of variation 8, wherein at least a second portion of the first wheel is made primarily of polyurethane.
Variation 13 can include the massage device of variation 8, wherein body defines a channel that is constructed and arranged to receive a door stop.
Variation 14 can include the massage device of variation 8, further comprising a textured rubberized liner disposed over at least a portion of a first side of the body.
According to variation 15, a massage device can include: a first wheel assembly, including: a first base; a first leg attached to a first side of the first base; a first wheel; a first axle connected to the first leg, the first axle extending into the first wheel, the first axle being constructed and arranged to support the first wheel; wherein the first wheel is constructed and arranged to rotate around the first axle; the first wheel assembly further including: at least one first stem attached to a second side of the first base, wherein: the first side of the first base faces the first wheel; the second side of the first base faces the at least one first stem; the massage device further comprising: a body, the body having at least one socket, wherein the at least one socket is constructed and arranged to slidably receive the at least one first stem, and wherein the body is constructed and arranged to engage with the at least one first stem to prevent the at least one first stem from rotating within the at least one socket; and two or more arms connected to the body, wherein the two or more arms are constructed and arranged to removably mount the body onto a wall of a building by removably engaging with at least a first molding on a first side of the wall and a second molding on a second side of the wall, wherein a first arm of the two or more arms is constructed and arranged to engage with at least the first molding on the first side of the wall, and wherein a second arm of the two or more arms is constructed and arranged to engage with at least the second molding on the second side of the wall.
Variation 16 can include the massage device of variation 15, wherein at least a first portion of the first wheel comprises a spongy material.
Variation 17 can include the massage device of variation 15, further comprising a pin, wherein: the at least one first stem has a hole constructed and arranged to receive the pin; the body has a hole constructed and arranged to receive the pin; the pin is constructed and arranged to fasten the first wheel assembly to the body.
Variation 18 can include the massage device of variation 15, wherein at least a second portion of the first wheel is made primarily of polyurethane.
Variation 19 can include the massage device of variation 15, wherein body defines a channel that is constructed and arranged to receive a door stop.
Variation 20 can include the massage device of variation 15, further comprising a textured rubberized liner disposed over at least a portion of a first side of the body.
Many different embodiments have been disclosed herein, in connection with the above description and the drawings. It will be understood that it would be unduly repetitious and obfuscating to describe and illustrate every combination and subcombination of these embodiments. Accordingly, all embodiments can be combined in any way and/or combination, and the present specification, including the drawings, shall be construed to constitute a complete written description of all combinations and subcombinations of the embodiments described herein, and of the manner and process of making and using them, and shall support claims to any such combination or subcombination.
An equivalent substitution of two or more elements can be made for anyone of the elements in the claims below or that a single element can be substituted for two or more elements in a claim. Although elements can be described above as acting in certain combinations, and even initially claimed as such, it is to be expressly understood that one or more elements from a claimed combination can, in some cases, be excised from the combination and that the claimed combination can be directed to a subcombination or variation of a subcombination.
It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present embodiment is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove. A variety of modifications and variations are possible considering the above teachings without departing from the following claims.
This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/426,905 filed on Nov. 21, 2022, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
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