Patent ID: 6071257
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: A41D,A61H

Abstract:
A device for being positioned on the body of a person comprising:a plurality of linkable segments including a first segment, wherein each of the segments comprises:a discrete mounting structure elongated in a longitudinal direction and defining at least one aperture;a plurality of contact elements protruding from and fixedly attached to the mounting structure, wherein the contact elements are longitudinally spaced apart from each other on the mounting structure, each of the elements including:a top face generally opposite the mounting structure: anda plurality of peaks on the top face, each peak having a summit and downwardly directed sides; and the device further comprising:a linking strap for linking the segments together in a row wherein the linking strap is threaded through at least one aperture defined in the surface of the first segment and through at least one aperture defined in the surface of an adjacent segment.