Patent ID: 6315742
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
A hand-held frame with rollers for massaging the acupressure meridians and the acupoints located thereon including the 16 acupoints at the base of the spine comprising:a frame consisting of only a single frame plate having a length and a width with a longitudinal center line;a pair of first rollers for massaging the base of the skull, said first rollers are mounted for rolling engagement at one end of the frame plate and extending beyond the frame plate through an opening therein;a second opening in the frame plate spaced inwardly from the first rollers for allowing the user's hand to pass therethrough forming a handle;a plurality of second rollers spaced on the opposite end of the second opening from the first rollers, each of the second rollers having a width of approximately 11/4 inches providing a wide massaging surface area, said plurality of second rollers including pairs of rollers arranged in rows, said pairs of rollers spaced symmetrically from the longitudinal center line;wherein the arrangement of the second rollers allows effective treatment of the 16 acupoints at the base of the spine simultaneously, the arrangement also allows proper massaging of associated muscles along the acupressure meridians and contact with acupoints located thereon.