Body massager using shape memory alloy components

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12138219
APP PUB NO 20170252260A1
SERIAL NO

15329209

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A massage apparatus includes a frame defining a central opening, with a web of mesh cloth or fabric spanning the opening. A plurality of SMA wire segments span the central opening directly adjacent to the cloth or fabric. The wire segments are joined at opposed ends to a power circuit that provides ohmic heating for the wires. The wires may be actuated singly and sequentially, the contraction of each wire providing a compression of the body portion upon which it impinges. The apparatus may be a portable massage device for use with any chair, or built into a chair or bed or other furniture, or a slipcover.

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MIGA MOTOR COMPANYSILVERTON OR 97381

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cohen, Howard S Berkeley, US 5 132
Gummin, Mark A Silverton, US 24 356

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