Patent Publication Number: US-11654076-B2

Title: Body massaging apparatus

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/095,010 filed Apr. 8, 2016, which claims priority to a provisional application, U.S. Ser. No. 62/144,714, filed Apr. 8, 2015, entitled Limb Massager, by Terry Cross, which is hereby incorporated by reference. This application further claims priority to a provisional application, U.S. Ser. No. 62/195,136, filed Jul. 21, 2015, entitled Limb Massager, by Terry Cross, which is hereby incorporated by reference. 
    
    
     FIELD 
     The present disclosure relates to self-operated massaging devices and therapist facilitated and more particularly multi-functional full body massager apparatus having a plurality of components which may be separated and used independently of the full body massager apparatus as a whole. 
     BACKGROUND 
     In the field of physical therapy self-operated body and therapist facilitated massaging devices have been known to be adapted for the treatment of wrists and arms affected by carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and repetitive strain and overuse injuries and for the treatment of muscular and connective tissue anomalies of the neck, shoulder girdle, elbows, hips, knees, thighs, calves, ankles, feet, toes and fingers. 
     However, most self-operated and therapist facilitated massaging devices are hand-held massagers that do not provide for any stabilizing support to create a counterforce and therefore cannot apply any substantial amount of controllable therapeutic pressure on the ailing muscle, tendon, or joint. As it relates to self-use and facilitated use, other automatic massaging devices driven by electric motors are not capable of reacting to a sudden pain felt by the user, and, therefore can inflict a great deal of unnecessary suffering before the user or therapist can turn off the device as the massaging heads reach a particular sensitive spot. Other manual massage devices are set at specific points and do not have the capability for the user or therapist to adjust pressure in real time 
     There is therefore a need for a simple and inexpensive, yet effective self-operated (or hand-operated) full body trigger point and active muscle release massaging apparatus which can be firmly stabilized (creating significant counterforce) and applied under the user&#39;s or therapist&#39;s own motions without risk of inflicting undue pain or discomfort and offers unlimited control of all vectors, angles and pressure in order for the user to be in constant and immediate control for the user to change any variables easily. 
     Therapeutic massage that emphasizes targeting trigger points and or an active release of muscle tension requires the unique stabilized compressive counterforce offered by this device. Until now, there has been now efficient and effective way for compressive counterforce to be achieved on all limbs and areas of the body. The device described herein employees a biomechanically and ergonomically novel design that provides self-users and facilitated users the ability to perform therapeutic techniques that previously required substantial professional therapeutic training or were not possible to do immediately. 
     SUMMARY 
     The following presents a simplified summary of one or more implementations in order to provide a basic understanding of some implementations. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated implementations, and is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of all implementations nor delineate the scope of any or all implementations. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more implementations in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later. 
     According to one feature, a body massaging apparatus is provided. The body massaging apparatus comprises a first arm, having a first arm upper end and a first arm lower end, the first arm lower end having a pair of elongated members extending outward therefrom and separated by a channel, each of the elongated members in the pair of elongated members having a slotted guideway; a second arm having a second arm upper end and a second arm lower end, the second arm lower end having a securing member adapted to be received in a pair of depressions formed in the slotted guideway of the each of the elongated members in the pair of elongated members, where the second arm is rotatable and removeable in relation to the first arm; a first massaging member having a pair of moveable rollers secured within a medial section of the first arm by an upper plate member and a lower plate member; and a second massaging member secured within a medial section of the second arm. 
     According to one aspect, the upper plate member comprises a first surface and an opposing second surface; a first side portion; a second side portion; a medial portion integrally connected to the first and second side portions; a first stopper located on the upper surface of the first side portion; and a second stopper located on the upper surface of the second side portion. 
     According to another aspect, the upper plate member further comprises a first opening extending through the first side portion and the first stopper; and a second opening extending through the second side portion and the second stopper. 
     According to yet another aspect, the upper plate member further comprises a rigid shaft extending perpendicularly outward from the medial portion into an aperture in the first arm; a first roller shaft extending from a first roller in the pair of moveable roller into the first opening; and a second roller shaft extending from a second roller in the pair of moveable rollers in the second opening. 
     According to yet another aspect, the diameter of the rigid shaft is smaller than the diameter of the aperture allowing the rigid shaft to move within the aperture. 
     According to yet another aspect, the diameter of the first roller shaft is smaller than the diameter of the first opening allowing the first roller shaft to move within the first opening; and wherein the diameter of the second roller shaft is smaller than the diameter of the second opening allowing the second roller shaft to move within the second opening. 
     According to yet another aspect, the upper plate member has an angle of rotation of 25 degrees in a single direction. 
     According to yet another aspect, the upper plate member has an angle of rotation of 7 degrees in a single direction. 
     According to yet another aspect, the lower plate member comprises a first surface and an opposing second surface; a first side portion; a second side portion; a medial portion integrally connected to the first and second side portions; a first stopper located on the upper surface of the first side portion; and a second stopper located on the upper surface of the second side portion. 
     According to yet another aspect, the lower plate member further comprises a first opening extending through the first side portion and the first stopper; and a second opening extending through the second side portion and the second stopper. 
     According to yet another aspect, wherein the lower plate member further comprises a rigid shaft extending perpendicularly outward from the medial portion into an aperture in the first arm; a first roller shaft extending from a first roller in the pair of moveable roller into the first opening; and a second roller shaft extending from a second roller in the pair of moveable rollers in the second opening. 
     According to yet another aspect, wherein the diameter of the rigid shaft is smaller than the diameter of the aperture allowing the rigid shaft to move within the aperture. 
     According to yet another aspect, wherein the diameter of the first roller shaft is smaller than the diameter of the first opening allowing the first roller shaft to move within the first opening; and wherein the diameter of the second roller shaft is smaller than the diameter of the second opening allowing the second roller shaft to move within the second opening. 
     According to yet another aspect, the apparatus further comprising a base connected to bottom surfaces of the elongated members of the first arm. 
     According to yet another aspect, wherein the first arm comprises an outer surface; an inner surface having a first cavity adapted to receive the first massaging member; and an inner wall integrally connected between the outer and inner surfaces. 
     According to yet another aspect, wherein the outer surface has an arcuate shape and the inner surface comprises an upper portion; a lower portion; and a medial portion integrally connected between the upper portion and the lower portion by an upper edge portion and a lower edge portion, the upper and lower edge portions extend perpendicularly outward from the medial portion forming the first cavity; and wherein the upper portion and the lower portion are located within a first vertical plane and the medial portion is located within a second vertical plane, where the first vertical plane is different than the second vertical plane. 
     According to yet another aspect, wherein the second arm comprises an outer surface; an inner surface having a second cavity adapted to receive the second massaging member; and an inner wall integrally connected between the outer and inner surfaces; and wherein the outer surface has an arcuate shape and the inner surface comprises an upper portion; a lower portion; and a medial portion integrally connected between the upper portion and the lower portion by an upper edge portion and a lower edge portion, the upper and lower edge portions extend perpendicularly outward from the medial portion forming the second cavity. 
     According to yet another aspect, the upper portion and the lower portion are located within a first vertical plane and the medial portion is located within a second vertical plane, where the first vertical plane is different than the second vertical plane. 
     According to yet another aspect, the apparatus further comprises a first handle connected to, and extending perpendicularly outward from the first arm upper end; and a second handle connected to, and extending perpendicularly outward from the second arm upper end. 
     According to yet another aspect, wherein the first and second arms and the first and second massaging members are shaped and dimensioned to adjustably retain a human body part between the first massaging member and the second massaging member when the first arm upper end and the second upper arm end are and held in close proximity to each other, whereby pressure that is applied to the human body part is variable and dynamically leveraged as the human body part is moved between the first and second arms relative thereto. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The features, nature, and advantages of the present aspects may become more apparent from the detailed description set forth below when taken in conjunction with the drawings in which like reference characters identify correspondingly throughout. 
         FIG.  1    is a side perspective view of a body massaging apparatus, according to one aspect. 
         FIG.  2    is a first side view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  3    is a second side view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  4    is a top view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  5    is a bottom view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  6    is a side perspective view of a first arm of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  7    is a side perspective view of a second arm of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  8    is a side perspective view of the first arm of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1    without a massaging member. 
         FIG.  9    is a side perspective view of the second arm of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1    without a massaging member. 
         FIG.  10    is a side perspective view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1    utilizing a tensioning device, according to one aspect. 
         FIG.  11    is a side plan view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  10   . 
         FIG.  12    is a side perspective view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1    utilizing a tensioning device, according to another aspect. 
         FIG.  13    is a side perspective view of the tensioning device in  FIG.  12   . 
         FIG.  14    is a perspective view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1    utilizing a strap, according to one aspect. 
         FIG.  15    is a perspective view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1    utilizing a toggle, according to one aspect. 
         FIG.  16    illustrates the use of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  15    by a user. 
         FIG.  17    is a side plan view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1    having a differently configured massaging member. 
         FIG.  18    is a side plan view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1    having yet another differently configured massaging member. 
         FIG.  19    is a perspective view a body massaging apparatus having a massaging member being inserted according to another aspect, 
         FIG.  20    is a perspective view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  20    with the massaging member fulling inserted. 
         FIG.  21    is a side perspective view of a body massaging apparatus, according to one aspect. 
         FIG.  22    is a side perspective view of a first arm of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  21    according to one embodiment. 
         FIG.  23    is a top plan view of a plate member in the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  20    in an initial position. 
         FIG.  24    is a top plan view of a plate member in the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  20    in a rotated position. 
         FIG.  25    is a top right perspective view of a plate member in the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  20   . 
         FIG.  26    is a bottom left perspective view of a plate member in the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  20   . 
         FIG.  27    is an alternate embodiment of a side perspective view of a first arm of a body massaging apparatus. 
         FIG.  28    is a top plan view of an upper plate member secured to a first massaging member, the upper plate member located in an initial position. 
         FIG.  29    is a top left perspective view a plate member according to one embodiment. 
         FIG.  30    is a partial side view of a dual roller mechanism in body massaging apparatus, according to one aspect. 
         FIG.  31    illustrates pivoting of the rollers in the dual roller mechanism in the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  30   . 
         FIG.  32    is a top plan view of a plate member the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  30    showing the rollers in the dual roller mechanism in a first position. 
         FIG.  33    is a top plan view of the plate member of  FIG.  32    showing each roller in the dual roller mechanism tilted in a second position. 
         FIG.  34    is a partial side of the view of the dual roller mechanism of  FIG.  30   . 
         FIG.  35    is a partial front view of the dual roller mechanism of  FIG.  30   . 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     In the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. 
     The term “comprise” and variations of the term, such as “comprising” and “comprises,” are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps. The terms “a,” “an,” and “the” and similar referents used herein are to be construed to cover both the singular and the plural unless their usage in context indicates otherwise. The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation or aspect described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects of the disclosure. Likewise, the term “aspects” does not require that all aspects of the disclosure include the discussed feature, advantage, or mode of operation. 
     Overview 
     Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a multi-functional full body massaging apparatus. The multi-functional full body massaging apparatus may also be referred to as a multi-functional full body trigger point and active muscle release massaging apparatus. The multi-functional body massager apparatus is a hand-operated, body-massaging apparatus for the preventive or remedial treatment of muscular, connective tissue, and joint disorders and more specifically for the treatment of repetitive strain injuries and overuse injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, elbow tendinitis, knee tendinitis, Achilles tendinitis, general joint arthritis and the like. The apparatus is in the form of a simple, yet efficient device that allows for stable and easily controllable application of rolling pressure to the affected area. 
     These and other valuable objects are achieved by a self-operated or facilitated apparatus full body massaging apparatus comprising two arms (for example clamping arms) removably joined about a base, which can be placed on any surface and positioned to any desired orientation, and provided with an opening at the other end. The arms are adjustable relative to each other, providing for use with varying sized body parts. Massaging members installed in a face-to-face arrangement in medial sections of the arms can be brought to work against body parts while the free upper ends of the arms are held together with the free hand of a user. The apparatus may be adapted for massaging body parts of a user affected by repetitive strain injuries and joint conditions, including but not limited to tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis. Flexible massaging members may be mounted on or secured within opposite medial sections of the arms. A body part may be placed between the two arms of the device to be acted upon by the massaging members, whereby the body part is adjustably clamped (via stabilized counterforce) between the pair of massaging members and massaged by translating and rotating movements of the body part along an axis perpendicular to the mounting axes of the massaging members. 
     Alternatively, the free upper ends of the arms may be held in close proximity to each other by a tensioning component or toggle, with or without the assistance of the free hand of the user. The apparatus may compress (via stabilized counterforce) the body part from opposite sides to enhance blood and lymph circulation through muscle tissue, connective tissue, and joints. The relaxing effect on connective tissue and strengthening effect of active muscle release allows for a greater range of muscular motion and optimized muscular function. Moreover, the apparatus furthers the increase of the range of motion (ROM) of muscles subjected to massage, so tight muscles do not incessantly pull on the boney attachment across specific joints where they are attached through tendons. Increasing the muscle ROM reduces the muscles pulling at their tendons wherever they are attached. The apparatus has been designed for the user to apply several techniques including, but not limited to, Active Release/Trigger Point Therapy and Cross Fiber Friction and Myofascial Release Technique, all to specifically increase ROM, neuromuscular re-education and joint function. 
     Alternatively, one of the arms of the apparatus may be separated from the apparatus and used independently to massage body parts that otherwise would not fit between the arms of the apparatus. Additionally, the massaging members may be separated from the arms in which they are secured and used independently to massage body parts that otherwise would not be reachable when attached to an arm. 
     Body Massaging Apparatus 
       FIG.  1    is a side perspective view of a body massaging apparatus, according to one aspect.  FIG.  2    is a first side view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1   .  FIG.  3    is a second side view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1   .  FIG.  4    is a top view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1   .  FIG.  5    is a bottom view of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1   .  FIG.  6    is a side perspective view of a first arm of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1   .  FIG.  7    is a side perspective view of a second arm of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1   .  FIG.  8    is a side perspective view of the first arm of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1    without a massaging member.  FIG.  9    is a side perspective view of the second arm of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  1    without a massaging member. The following discussion refers interchangeably to  FIGS.  1 - 9   . 
     As shown, the body massaging apparatus  100  may include a first arm  102 , having a first arm upper end  102   a  and a first arm lower end  102   b , and a second arm  104 , having a second arm upper end  104   a  and a second arm lower end  104   b . The first and second arms  102 ,  104  may be maintained in an adjustable relationship to each other. That is, the first and second arms  102 ,  104  may be set by the user at various discrete distances from each other to create a desired gap or space between the arms  102 ,  104  by moving or rotating one or both of the arms along an axis perpendicular to mounting axes of the massaging members. The size of the gap is adjustable so that the gap can be adapted to receive and accommodate a body part to which the body massaging apparatus  100  is being used on. Large gaps being necessary to accommodate larger body parts, such as legs and arms, with smaller gaps being necessary to accommodate smaller body parts, such as fingers. According to one aspect, the second arm  104  may be removable from the first arm  102  and used independently of the apparatus as a whole to massage body parts that otherwise would not fit between the arms  102 ,  104  of the body massaging apparatus  100 . 
     A first handle  116  may be integrally connected to, and extend perpendicularly outward from, the first arm upper end  102   a  and a second handle  118  may be integrally connected to, and extend perpendicularly outward from, the second arm upper end  104   a . Although the first and second handles  116 ,  118  are shown as having elongated tubular configurations, this is by way of example only and the first and second handles  116 ,  118  may utilize any configuration known in the art and may be solid instead of tubular. 
     The first arm lower end  102   b  may include a first elongated member  106  integrally connected to, and extending perpendicularly outward from, a first side of the first arm  102  and a second elongated member  108  may be integrally connected to, and extending perpendicularly outward, from a second side of the first arm  102 . The first elongated member  106  may be separated from the second elongated member  108  forming a space or channel  109  adapted or configured to receive the second arm lower end  104   b  of the second arm  104 . 
     Each of the first and second elongated members  106 ,  108  may have a generally rectangular configuration and include a slotted guideway  112  and  114 , respectively, having corresponding discrete pairs of depressions along its length. The depressions may be adapted or configured to receive and engage with a securing member  120  located on the second arm lower end  104   b  allowing the second arm  104  to rotate relative to the first arm and along an axis perpendicular to the mounting axes of massaging members, described below. 
     A securing member  120  may be integrally connected to the second arm lower end  104   b  and adapted to be received within the slotted guideways  112 ,  114  of the first elongated member  106  and the second elongated member  108  each having a plurality of depressions. For example, the securing member  120  may be inserted into the slotted guideways  112 ,  114  of the first and second elongated members  106 ,  108  of the first arm  102  and then aligned with one of the pairs of depressions (that is a depression from each of the slotted guideways  112 ,  114 ) to achieve a desired relative positioning of the first and second arms  102 ,  104 . Next, the second arm  104  may be pivoted into a substantially parallel orientation to the first arm  102 , causing the securing member  120  to engage with a pair of depressions and maintain the spacing of the arms  102 ,  104  as desired. As described above, a user may place a body part between the two arms of the apparatus to be acted upon by massaging members secured to medial portions of each of the arms, whereby the body part is adjustably clamped between the pair of massaging members and massaged by translating and rotating movements of the body part along an axis perpendicular to the mounting axes of the massaging members. 
     According to one aspect, a base  122  may be connected, either fixedly or removably, to the bottom surfaces of the slotted guideways  112  and  114  at the first arm lower end  102   b . The base  122  may have a substantially planar upper portion  122   a  and a lower portion  122   b  have a generally circular or rounded configuration, such as a portion of a sphere. The lower portion  122   b  of the base  122  may be made of, or covered with, a high-stick, non-skid material, so that the body massaging apparatus  100 , when placed on a surface, remains substantially in place during use. The rounded shape of the lower portion  122   b  of the base  122  (when in contact with a surface or other object) allows the body massaging apparatus  100  to be pivoted in relation to the surface in order to precisely orient the body massaging apparatus  100  at any desired angle. The surface upon which the base  122  may be placed, for example, include a table top, the floor, the thigh or other body part of a user, a wall, or any other suitable surface. The base  122  of the body massaging apparatus  100  may also be used as a handle to support the position and movement of the body massaging apparatus  100 , for example, when the body massaging apparatus  100  is used on a leg (rather than moving the leg through a stationary device, the body massaging apparatus  100  is moved over the stationary leg). In this example, the user&#39;s other hand grasps the first and second handles  116 ,  118  to regulate pressure being applied to the leg. 
     The first arm  102  may have an outer surface  102   c  and an inner surface  102   d  separated by and integrally connected, to an inner wall  102   e  of the first arm  102 . According to one aspect, the thickness of the inner wall  102   e  may be smaller than the widths of the outer and inner surfaces  102   c ,  102   d  forming a ridge or lip  103  allowing for a user to easily grasp the first arm  102 . The inner surface  102   d  may have a first opening or cavity  124  adapted or configured to receive a first massaging member  126 . (See  FIG.  1   ) According to one example, the outer surface  102   c  of the first arm  102  may have a generally continuous arcuate shape while the inner surface  102   d  may include an upper portion  102   d   1 , a medial portion  102   d   2  and a lower portion  102   d   3  where the medial portion  102   d   2  is integrally connected between the upper portion  102   d   1  and the lower portion  102   d   3 . The medial portion  102   d   2  may be connected to the upper portion  102   d   1  by an upper edge portion  102   d   4  and the lower portion  102   d   3  by a lower edge portion  102   d   5 . According to one example, the upper edge portion  102   d   4  and the lower edge portion  102   d   5  may extend substantially perpendicularly outward from the upper and lower ends of the medial portion  102   d   2 , respectively, creating or forming the first cavity  124  in the first arm  102 . Although all portions  102   d   1 - 102   d   3  are shown having an arcuate shape, this is by way of example only. As shown in  FIG.  8   , the upper portion  102   d   1  and the lower portion  102   d   3  are located within a first vertical plane and the medial portion  102   d   2  is located within a second vertical plane where the first vertical plane is different than the second vertical plane. 
     According to one aspect, the upper edge portion  102   d   4  of the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  102  may include a first aperture  128   a  and the lower edge portion  102   d   5  of the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  102  may include a second aperture  128   b . The first massaging member  126  may have an elongated configuration including a roller secured or mounted to a substantially rigid shaft  130  adapted or configured to be received within the first and second apertures  128   a ,  128   b  securing the first massaging member  126  to the first arm  102 . The first massaging member  126  may be rotatable by the roller rotating around the shaft  130  or the shaft  130  being rotatable when secured within the first and second apertures  128   a ,  128   b . The roller may be formed of any type of material known in the art such as foam, rubber or plastic. 
     As shown in  FIG.  9   , the second arm  104  may have an outer surface  104   c  and an inner surface  104   d  separated by and integrally connected to an inner wall  104   e . According to one aspect, the thickness of the inner wall  104   e  may be smaller than the widths of the outer and inner surfaces  104   c ,  104   d  forming a ridge or lip  105  allowing for a user to easily grasp the second arm  104 . The inner surface  104   d  of the second arm may have a second opening or cavity  132  adapted or configured to receive a second massaging member  134 . (See  FIG.  1   ) According to one example, the outer surface  104   c  may have a generally continuous arcuate shape while the inner surface  104   d  may include an upper portion  104   d   1 , a medial portion  104   d   2  and a lower portion  104   d   3  where the medial portion  104   d   2  is integrally connected between the upper portion  104   d   1  and the lower portion  104   d   3 . The medial portion  104   d   2  may be connected to the upper portion  104   d   1  by an upper edge portion  104   d   4  and the lower portion  104   d   3  by a lower edge portion  104   d   5 . According to one example, the upper edge portion  104   d   4  and the lower edge portion  104   d   5  may extend substantially perpendicularly outward from the medial portion  104   d   2  creating or forming the second cavity  130  in the second arm  104 . Although all portions  104   d   1 - 104   d   3  are shown having an arcuate shape, this is by way of example only and may have any other shape. As shown in  FIG.  9   , the upper portion  104   d   1  and the lower portion  104   d   3  are located within a first vertical plane and the medial portion  104   d   2  is located within a second vertical plane where the first vertical plane is different than the second vertical plane. 
     According to one aspect, the upper edge portion  104   d   4  of the inner surface  104   d  of the second arm  104  may include a first aperture  136   a  and the lower edge portion  104   d   5  of the inner surface  104   d  of the second arm  104  may include a second aperture  136   b . The second massaging member  134  may include a multi-curved contoured roller secured or mounted to a substantially rigid shaft  138  adapted or configured to be received within the first and second apertures  136   a ,  136   b  securing the second massaging member  134  to the second arm  104 . The second massaging member  126  may be rotatable by the multi-curved contoured roller rotating around the shaft  138  or the shaft  138  being rotatable when secured within the first and second apertures  136   a ,  136   b . Alternatively, the second massaging member may remain in a fixed stationary (i.e. not rotatable) position. The multi-curved contoured roller may be made from any type of material known in the art including a resilient material such as foam or rubber. The unique shape of the multi-curved contoured roller is designed to properly perform various desired therapy techniques as is known in the art. According to one example, the second massaging member  134  “gives” (e.g., is resilient and flexible) to absorb the necessary flex when under use. It also has specifically designed curves to give the necessary intensity on particular spots so effective therapy can be performed. 
     When the first and second arms  102 ,  104  of the body massaging apparatus  100  are used together, a user may place or insert a body part between them allowing the user to perform various different desired therapy techniques known in the art. As shown in  FIGS.  10  and  11   , the body massaging apparatus  100  may further comprise a tensioning device  140 . The tensioning device  140  may be adapted to be placed around the first arm upper end  102   a  and the second arm upper end  104   a  below the first and second handles  116 ,  118  respectively, to maintain or hold the first and second arms  102 ,  104  together in close proximity to each other. The tensioning device  140  may be used to supplement the user&#39;s hand in holding the first and second arms  102 ,  104  in close proximity to each other, or replace the use of the user&#39;s hand altogether freeing up the hand of the user. 
     According to one example, the tensioning device  140  may be made of an elasticized material, such as a rubber band or a bungee cord, however a non-elasticized material may also be used. Use of an elasticized material allows the first and second arms  102 ,  104  to apply an inward force directed towards each other while also providing for some amount of “give” with the first and second arms  102 ,  104  being able to move apart from each other when necessary, for example, when the body massaging apparatus  100  is moved over an ankle or a knee, for example. 
     The tensioning device  140  may be wrapped one or more times around the first arm upper end  102   a  and the second arm upper end  104   a  of the first and second arms  102 ,  104 . Each successive wrapping of the tensioning device  140  may increase the tension so that the first and second arms  102 ,  104  may apply greater force on the body part placed between the first and second arms  102 ,  104  of the body massaging apparatus  100 . Alternatively, the tensioning device  140  may comprise multiple elasticized bands of different lengths and/or thicknesses, each providing a different amount of tension. Multiple bands may be used simultaneously to achieve different tensions, as required or desired. 
     According to another example, the tensioning device  140  may have a first end and a second end, with an elasticized band between the first and second ends. A fastener, such as a hook and loop fastener (e.g. Velcro™) fastener may be used to removably attach the first end to the second end. As the fastener is adjustable, the tension of the tensioning device  140  may be adjusted. Thus, where a greater portion of the hook and loop elements of the fastening device are overlapped with each other, the overall length of the tensioning device  140  is shortened and the tensioning device  140  provides greater tension; and where a lesser portion of the hook and loop elements of the fastener are overlapped with each other, the overall length of the tensioning device  140  is lengthened and the tensioning device  140  provides less tension. Snaps, buckles, hooks, and other known fastening devices may also be to fasten the first and second ends of the tensing device  140 . 
     Turning to  FIGS.  12  and  13   , another example of a tensioning device  142  is shown. The tensioning device  142  may be substantially flat having a plurality of holes adapted or configured to receive the first and second handles  116 ,  118  of the body massaging apparatus  100 . The tensioning device  140  may be used by placing one hole over the first handle  116  and a second hole over the second handle  118 . As the tensioning device  142  has a plurality of holes, the distance between the handles  116 ,  118  (and thus the first and second arms  102 ,  104 ) may be adjusted as desired by the user. 
     According to yet another example, an elongated strap  144  may be utilized by a user to position the first arm  102  or the second arm  104 . 
     According to yet another example, a toggle  146  may be utilized to assist the user in holding onto both the first and second handles  116 ,  118  with a single hand. (See  FIG.  15   ) The toggle  146  may comprise an elongated member  146   a  and a band or cord  146   b . The elongated member  146   a  may be solid or tubular and made of any type of rigid material known in the art while the cord  146   b  may be made from an elasticized or non-elasticized material and form a loop such that the cord  146   b  may be placed around the first arm upper end  102   a  or the second arm upper end  104   a  of the first and second arms  102 ,  104 .  FIG.  16    illustrates the use of the body massaging apparatus  100  of  FIG.  15    by a user. As shown in  FIG.  16   , a leg of the user is inserted between the first and second arms  102 ,  104  of the body massaging apparatus  100 . A normal leg of a user increases in size which causes the gap between the first and second handles  116 ,  118  to increase the farther up the leg the body massaging apparatus  100  is moved. As the user is limited by the size of his or her hand, the user may not be able to hold onto the first and second handle  116 ,  118  with a single hand the farther up the leg the body massaging apparatus  100  is moved. The toggle  146  may be utilized by the user to assist with holding the first and second handles  116 ,  118  together in such situations. As shown, the cord  146   a  of the toggle  146  may be wrapped around one of the handles while the user holds onto the elongated member allowing the gap or distance between the handles  116 ,  118  to increase without the user having to struggle to grasp both handles  116 ,  118 . 
     Massaging Members 
     To accommodate different uses of the body massaging apparatus and the needs of user, the massaging members may have different configurations. For example, in one configuration, the massaging member  134  may have a tripart shape, with a medial bulge. (See  FIGS.  1 - 4 ,  7 ,  10 - 13 ,  15 ,  16 ,  19  and  20   ) In another configuration, the massaging member  150  may have a substantially ovoid, or egg, shape. (See  FIG.  18   ) In yet another configuration, the massaging member  148  may have a substantially ovoid shape with a plurality of protrusions, or nubs, extending from its surface. (See  FIG.  17   ) The configurations of the massaging members shown are by way of example and other configurations known in the art may be utilized. 
     Certain body parts, such as the back or the neck, cannot be placed between the first and second arms  102 ,  104  of the body massaging apparatus  100 . In those cases, the second arm  104  may be removed from the first arm  102  and used independently of the remainder of the body massaging apparatus  100 .  FIGS.  19  and  20    illustrate a body massaging apparatus  200  according to another aspect where a single arm is utilized. The body massaging apparatus  200  may include a single arm  202  having a first grip  204  at a first end and a second grip  206  at a second end. As with the second arm  104  of the body massaging apparatus  100  shown in  FIG.  9   , the single arm  202  of the body massaging apparatus  200  may include an arcuate outer surface  202   a . The inner surface  202   b , integrally connected to the outer surface by an inner wall  203 , may include an upper portion  202   b   1 , a medial portion  202   b   2  and a lower portion  202   b   3  where the medial portion  202   b   2  is integrally connected between the upper portion  202   b   1  and the lower portion  202   b   3 . The medial portion  202   b   2  may be connected to the upper portion  202   b   1  by an upper edge portion  202   b   4  and the lower portion  202   b   3  by a lower edge portion  202   b   5 . According to one example, the upper edge portion  202   b   4  and the lower edge portion  202   b   5  may extend substantially perpendicularly outward from the medial portion  202   b   2  creating or forming second cavity  208  in the single arm  202 . A massaging apparatus  210  may be inserted within a first and second apertures, as described above with reference to  FIG.  9   . Alternatively, the first end of a shaft of a massaging member  210  may be inserted into an aperture  212  in the lower edge portion  202   b   5  and the second end of the shaft of the massaging member  210  may be slid in a channel or ramp  214  on the upper edge portion  202   b   4 .  FIG.  20    illustrates the second end of the shaft of the massaging member  210  fully inserted and locked into the channel or ramp  214 . 
     When using the single arm full body massaging apparatus  200 , a user may grasp both ends of the single arm  202  and apply a massaging member to the body part requiring therapy (the user&#39;s own body part or the body part of a different person). The single arm may utilize a base member allowing the single arm to pivot in relation to the surface. Alternatively, the body massaging apparatus  200  may include a separate cradle member (not shown) to be placed on a surface, with the cradle member being configured to receive the single arm when it is placed therein, holding it secure and stable on the surface. This configuration is useful, for example, when the single arms is being used to provide therapy to the underside of a foot. The cradle member allows users to roll the arches of their feet back and forth while they are standing or sitting. 
     In yet another embodiment any of the massaging members described herein may be removably attached to the second arm  104  of the body massaging apparatus  100 . Once removed, the massaging member can be manually rolled over portions of the body requiring therapy but which are otherwise not susceptible to application of the body massaging apparatus either as described in its primary application (e.g., simultaneous use of both arms  102 ,  104  of the body massaging apparatus  100 ) or in its secondary application (e.g., use of the second arm  104  only). For example, the second massaging member  134  may be used to massage the area directly behind the ear. 
     The body massaging apparatus  100  of the present disclosure may be typically used as follows: With the second arm  104  attached to the first arm  102 , the base  122  of the apparatus  100  may be placed onto the user&#39;s thigh. The user places the wrist and arm to be massaged between the first and second arms  102 ,  104  at the level of the massaging member  126  and massaging member  134 . The user then grabs with the free hand the two upper handles  116 ,  118  of the arms  12 ,  104  of the body massaging apparatus  100  and brings them together until the support member  126  and massaging member  134  come into contact with the ailing limb. The arm and wrist can then be moved in either a translating movement perpendicular to the axes of the support member  126  and massaging member  134 , or moved in an alternating rotating movement, or a combination of both types of motions. Due to the resilient nature of the massaging member  134 , the contact pressure against the ailing limb may be automatically regulated. At all times the user remains in full control of the applied massaging pressure, which can be released instantly upon the user sensing any pain or discomfort. This instant feedback offers a substantial advantage over automatic massaging devices. 
     In an alternate usage, the second arm  104  of the body massaging apparatus  100  may be separated from the first arm  102  and is used by the user gripping both ends of the second arm  104  and moving the second arm  104  over a body part such as the neck or shoulders. In one embodiment of this usage, the second arm has a handle at either end, making it easier to grip. (See  FIGS.  19 - 20   ) 
     In yet another alternate usage, the second arm  104  of the body massaging apparatus  100  may be separated from the first arm  102  and placed in its cradle (not shown) on the floor, and the user steps on the massaging member  134  and moves the foot over it. 
     In yet another alternate usage, when massaging the legs, the base  122  of the body massaging apparatus  100  may become a handle to support the position and movement of the body massaging apparatus  100  perpendicular to the leg. The user grasps the two handles  116 ,  118  with the other hand to regulate pressure being applied to the legs. 
       FIG.  21    is a side perspective view of a body massaging apparatus  300 , according to one aspect.  FIG.  22    is a side perspective view of a first arm of the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  21   . 
     As shown, the body massaging apparatus  300  may include a first arm  302 , having a first arm upper end  302   a  and a first arm lower end  302   b , and a second arm  304 , having a second arm upper end  304   a  and a second arm lower end  304   b . The first and second arms  302 ,  304  may be maintained in an adjustable relationship to each other. That is, the first and second arms  302 ,  304  may be set by the user at various discrete distances from each other to create a desired gap or space between the arms  302 ,  304  by moving or rotating one or both of the arms along an axis perpendicular to mounting axes of the massaging members. The size of the gap is adjustable so that the gap can be adapted to receive and accommodate a body part to which the body massaging apparatus  300  is being used on. Large gaps being necessary to accommodate larger body parts, such as legs and arms, with smaller gaps being necessary to accommodate smaller body parts, such as fingers. According to one aspect, the second arm  304  may be removable from the first arm  302  and used independently of the apparatus as a whole to massage body parts that otherwise would not fit between the arms  302 ,  304  of the body massaging apparatus  300 . 
     A first handle  316  may be integrally connected to, and extend perpendicularly outward from, the first arm upper end  302   a  and a second handle  318  may be integrally connected to, and extend perpendicularly outward from, the second arm upper end  304   a . Although the first and second handles  316 ,  318  are shown as having elongated tubular configurations, this is by way of example only and the first and second handles  316 ,  318  may utilize any configuration known in the art and may be solid instead of tubular. 
     The first arm lower end  302   b  may include a first elongated member  306  integrally connected to, and extending perpendicularly outward from, a first side of the first arm  302  and a second elongated member  308  may be integrally connected to, and extending perpendicularly outward, from a second side of the first arm  302 . The first elongated member  306  may be separated from the second elongated member  308  forming a space or channel  309  adapted or configured to receive the second arm lower end  304   b  of the second arm  304 . 
     Each of the first and second elongated members  306 ,  308  may have a generally rectangular configuration and include a slotted guideway  312  and  314 , respectively, having corresponding discrete pairs of depressions along its length. The depressions may be adapted or configured to receive and engage with a securing member  320  located on the second arm lower end  304   b  allowing the second arm  104  to rotate relative to the first arm  302  and along an axis perpendicular to the mounting axes of massaging members, described below. 
     The securing member  320  may be integrally connected to the second arm lower end  304   b  and adapted to be received within the slotted guideways  312 ,  314  of the first elongated member  306  and the second elongated member  308  each having a plurality of depressions. For example, the securing member  320  may be inserted into the slotted guideways  312 ,  314  of the first and second elongated members  306 ,  308  of the first arm  302  and then aligned with one of the pairs of depressions (that is a depression from each of the slotted guideways  312 ,  314 ) to achieve a desired relative positioning of the first and second arms  302 ,  304 . Next, the second arm  304  may be pivoted into a substantially parallel orientation to the first arm  302 , causing the securing member  320  to engage with a pair of depressions and maintain the spacing of the arms  302 ,  304  as desired. As described above, a user may place a body part between the two arms of the apparatus to be acted upon by massaging members secured to medial portions of each of the arms, whereby the body part is adjustably clamped between the pair of massaging members and massaged by translating and rotating movements of the body part along an axis perpendicular to the mounting axes of the massaging members. 
     According to one aspect, a base  322  may be connected, either fixedly or removably, to the bottom surfaces of the slotted guideways  312  and  314  at the first arm lower end  302   b . The base  322  may have a substantially planar upper portion  322   a  and a lower portion  322   b  have a generally circular or rounded configuration, such as a portion of a sphere. The lower portion  322   b  of the base  322  may be made of, or covered with, a high-stick, non-skid material, so that the body massaging apparatus  300 , when placed on a surface, remains substantially in place during use. The rounded shape of the lower portion  322   b  of the base  322  (when in contact with a surface or other object) allows the body massaging apparatus  300  to be pivoted in relation to the surface in order to precisely orient the body massaging apparatus  300  at any desired angle. The surface upon which the base  322  may be placed, for example, include a table top, the floor, the thigh or other body part of a user, a wall, or any other suitable surface. The base  322  of the body massaging apparatus  300  may also be used as a handle to support the position and movement of the body massaging apparatus  300 , for example, when the body massaging apparatus  300  is used on a leg (rather than moving the leg through a stationary device, the body massaging apparatus  300  is moved over the stationary leg). In this example, the user&#39;s other hand grasps the first and second handles  316 ,  318  to regulate pressure being applied to the leg. 
     The first arm  302  may have an outer surface  302   c  and an inner surface  302   d  separated by and integrally connected, to an inner wall  302   e  of the first arm  302 . According to one aspect, the thickness of the inner wall  302   e  may be smaller than the widths of the outer and inner surfaces  302   c ,  302   d  forming a ridge or lip  303  allowing for a user to easily grasp the first arm  302 . The inner surface  302   d  may have a first opening or cavity  324  adapted or configured to receive a first massaging member  326 . According to one example, the outer surface  302   c  of the first arm  302  may have a generally continuous arcuate shape. The inner surface  302   d  of the first arm  302  is the same as the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  102  shown in  FIG.  8   . The structure of the first arm  302  as shown in  FIGS.  21 - 22    has the same structure as the first arm  102  in  FIG.  8   . For convenience and clarity, the inner surface of the first arm  302  will be described with reference to the inner surface of the first arm  102  in  FIG.  8   . The inner surface  302   d  may include an upper portion  102   d   1 , a medial portion  102   d   2  and a lower portion  102   d   3  where the medial portion  102   d   2  is integrally connected between the upper portion  102   d   1  and the lower portion  102   d   3 . The medial portion  102   d   2  may be connected to the upper portion  102   d   1  by an upper edge portion  102   d   4  and the lower portion  102   d   3  by a lower edge portion  102   d   5 . According to one example, the upper edge portion  102   d   4  and the lower edge portion  102   d   5  may extend substantially perpendicularly outward from the upper and lower ends of the medial portion  102   d   2 , respectively, creating or forming the first cavity  124  (reference number  324  in  FIG.  21   ) in the first arm  302 . Although all portions  102   d   1 - 102   d   3  are shown having an arcuate shape, this is by way of example only. The upper portion  102   d   1  and the lower portion  102   d   3  are located within a first vertical plane and the medial portion  102   d   2  is located within a second vertical plane where the first vertical plane is different than the second vertical plane. 
     According to one aspect, the upper edge portion  102   d   4  of the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  302  may include a first aperture  128   a  and the lower edge portion  102   d   5  of the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  302  may include a second aperture  128   b . As explained in further detail below, the first and second apertures are adapted or configured to receive shafts on the first massaging member  326  to retain the first massaging member  326  to the first arm  302 . The first massaging member  326  may include a first elongated roller  326   a  and a second elongated roller  326   b  secured or mounted between an upper plate member  327  and a lower plate member  329 . The upper and lower plate members  327 ,  329  may have the same configuration. 
     The upper plate member  327  may include a first surface  327   a  and an opposing second surface  327   b , a first side portion  327   c  and a second side portion  327   d  integrally connected to a middle portion  327   e . When in an initial position, the first and second side portions  327   c ,  327   d  are located in first vertical plane and the middle portion is located in a second vertical plane where the first and second vertical planes are different. The upper plate member  327  may be rotatably secured to upper edge portion  102   d   4  of the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  302  by a substantially rigid shaft  330  extending perpendicularly outward from the middle portion  327   e  and adapted or configured to be received within the first aperture in the upper edge portion  102   d   4  of the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  302 . The first surface  327   a  of the upper plate member  327   a  may include a first stop member  332  located on the first side portion  327   c  and a second stop member  334  located on the second side portion  327   d . The upper plate member  327  in  FIG.  25    includes a first outer surface  327   f  which extends inwardly and a second outer surface  327   g , opposing the first outer surface  327   g , which extend outwardly forming an arcuate shape. 
     As shown in  FIGS.  23  and  24   , the first and second stop members  332 ,  334  allow the upper plate member  327  to rotate within a first angle α ( FIG.  23   ) or a second angle θ ( FIG.  24   ). 
     According to one aspect, the upper plate member  327  may be rotated by a first angle α which may be 7 degrees. In one example, the angle of rotation α may be between 0 degrees and 7 degrees. In other examples, α may be greater than 7 degrees. According to one embodiment, the first and second stop members  332 ,  334  may have a generally teardrop shaped configuration having a globular form at the bottom tapering to a point at the top. The point at the top of each of the stop members is utilized to maintain the angle of rotation of the massaging member  326 . When the point at the top of one of the stop member engages the upper edge portion  102   d   4  of the first arm  302 , the massaging member  326  is unable to rotate further in that direction. The upper plate  327  may be located in an initial position as shown in  FIG.  23    where the angle of rotation is 0 degrees, or the upper plate  327  may rotate between a first position and a second position, where the first position is located α degrees (e.g. 7 degrees) to the right and the second position is located α (e.g. 7 degrees) to the left. Consequently, the range of motion of the upper plate member  327  is 2α (e.g. 7 degrees total). 
     According to another aspect, the upper plate member  327  may be rotated by a second angle θ which may be 25 degrees. In one example, the angle of rotation may be between 0 degrees and 25 degrees. In other examples, θ may be greater than 25 degrees. According to one embodiment, the first and second stop members  332 ,  334  may have a generally teardrop shaped configuration having a globular form at the bottom tapering to a point at the top. The point at the top of each of the stop members is utilized to maintain the angle of rotation of the massaging member  326 . When the point at the top of one of the stop member engages the upper edge portion  102   d   4  of the first arm  302 , the massaging member  326  is unable to rotate further in that direction. The upper plate  327  may be located in an initial position as shown in  FIG.  23    where the angle of rotation is 0 degrees, or the upper plate  327  may rotate between a first position and a second position, where the first position is located θ degrees (e.g. 25 degrees) to the right and the second position is located θ (e.g. 25 degrees) to the left (See  FIG.  24   ). Consequently, the range of motion of the upper plate member  327  is 2θ (e.g. 50 degrees total). 
     The first and second angles α and θ discussed above are by way of example only and the range of motion of the upper plate member  327  may be more or less. 
     The upper plate member  327  may further include a first opening  336  extending through the first side portion  327   c  including the first stop member  332  and a second opening  338  extending through the second side portion  327   d  including the second stop member  334 . The first and second openings  336  and  338  are adapted to receive shafts (not shown) extending outwardly from the first and second rollers  326   a ,  326   b  securing the rollers to the upper plate member  327 . 
     Correspondingly, the lower plate member  329  may include a first surface  329   a  and an opposing second surface  329   b , a first side portion  329   c  and a second side portion  329   d  integrally connected to a middle portion  329   e . When in an initial position, the first and second side portions  329   a ,  329   b  are located in first vertical plane and the middle portion is located in a second vertical plane where the first and second vertical planes are different. The lower plate member  329  may be rotatably secured to lower edge portion  102   d   5  of the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  302  by a substantially rigid shaft (not shown) extending perpendicularly outward from the middle portion  329   c  and adapted or configured to be received within the second aperture in the lower edge portion  102   d   5  of the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  302 . As the lower plate member  329  has the same configuration as the upper plate member  327 , it should be noted that the details of the upper plate member  327  described above and shown in  FIGS.  23 - 26    are applicable to the lower plate member  329 . For example, the lower plate member  327  may be rotated within a first angle α ( FIG.  23   ) or a second angle θ ( FIG.  24   ). 
     In one example, the upper and lower plate members  327 ,  329  may have a slightly curved or arcuate configuration. 
     In one example, the upper plate member  327  moves in conjunction with of the lower plate member  329  allowing the user to change a tilt of each of the rollers  326   a ,  326   b . When in an initial position, each of the rollers are located perpendicularly to the first and second elongated members  306 ,  308 . However, by moving the upper plate member  327  and/or lower plate member  329 , each of the rollers may tilt forward or backwards by α or θ degrees, as described above. 
     According to one example, the first and second elongated rollers  326   a ,  326   b  of the massaging member  326  may be made from a supportive sponge-like foam material or any other type of material known in the art, such as rubber or plastic. Each of the elongated rollers  326   a ,  326   b  include an elongated shaft extending through the entire vertical length of the rollers  326   a ,  326   b  where the elongated shaft is longer then the rollers  326   a ,  326   b  such that a first shaft portion extends outwardly from a top end of the rollers and a second shaft portion extends outwardly from a bottom end of the rollers. These shafts may then be received in the openings of the upper and lower plate members as described above. Alternatively, each roller  326   a ,  326   b  may include separate shafts on each end instead of one elongated shaft extending through the entire vertical length of the rollers. For example, the first elongated roller  326   a  may include a first upper shaft extending outwardly from the top end of the first elongated roller  326   a  and a first lower shaft extending outwardly from bottom end of the first elongated roller  326   a . Conversely, the second elongated roller  326   b  may include a first upper shaft extending outwardly from the top end of the first elongated roller  326   a  and a first lower shaft extending outwardly from bottom end of the first elongated roller  326   b.    
     According to one embodiment, the second arm  304  may be adapted to receive a second massaging member  334  which may remain in a fixed stationary (i.e. not rotatable) position. One example of the second massaging member  334  may be a multi-curved contoured roller may be made from any type of material known in the art including a resilient material such as foam or rubber. The unique shape of the multi-curved contoured roller is designed to properly perform various desired therapy techniques as is known in the art. According to one example, the second massaging member  334  “gives” (e.g., is resilient and flexible) to absorb the necessary flex when under use. It also has specifically designed curves to give the necessary intensity on particular spots so effective therapy can be performed. 
     When the first and second arms  302 ,  304  of the body massaging apparatus  310  are used together, a user may place or insert a body part between them allowing the user to perform various different desired therapy techniques known in the art. 
       FIG.  27    is an alternate embodiment of a side perspective view of a first arm  302  that may be used with the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  21   . As shown, the first arm  302  may include a first arm upper end  302   a . As with the embodiment in  FIG.  21   , the alternative embodiment of the first arm  302  in  FIG.  27    may be maintained in an adjustable relationship with the second arm  304  (See  FIG.  21   ). That is, the first and second arms  302 ,  304  may be set by the user at various discrete distances from each other to create a desired gap or space between the arms  302 ,  304  by moving or rotating one or both of the arms along an axis perpendicular to mounting axes of the massaging members. The size of the gap is adjustable so that the gap can be adapted to receive and accommodate a body part to which the body massaging apparatus  300  is being used on. Large gaps being necessary to accommodate larger body parts, such as legs and arms, with smaller gaps being necessary to accommodate smaller body parts, such as fingers. According to one aspect, the second arm  304  may be removable from the first arm  302  and used independently of the apparatus as a whole (indicated in  FIG.  27    by arrow  335 ) to massage body parts that otherwise would not fit between the arms  302 ,  304  of the body massaging apparatus  300 . 
     The first arm  302  includes a first handle  316  integrally connected to, and extending perpendicularly outward from, the first arm upper end  302   a . Although the first handle  316  is shown as having elongated tubular configurations, this is by way of example only and the first handle  316  may utilize any configuration known in the art and may be solid instead of tubular. 
     The first arm lower end  302   b  may include a first elongated member  306  integrally connected to, and extending perpendicularly outward from, a first side of the first arm  302  and a second elongated member  308  may be integrally connected to, and extending perpendicularly outward, from a second side of the first arm  302 . The first elongated member  306  may be separated from the second elongated member  308  forming a space or channel  309  adapted or configured to receive the second arm lower end  304   b  of the second arm  304 . 
     Each of the first and second elongated members  306 ,  308  may have a generally rectangular configuration and include a slotted guideway  312  and  314 , respectively, having corresponding discrete pairs of depressions along its length. The depressions may be adapted or configured to receive and engage with a securing member  320  located on the second arm lower end  304   b  allowing the second arm  304  (See  FIG.  21    above for the second arm  304 ) to rotate relative to the first arm  302  and along an axis perpendicular to the mounting axes of massaging members, described below. 
     As described above with respect to  FIG.  21    with respect to the second arm  304 , the securing member  320  may be integrally connected to the second arm lower end  304   b  and adapted to be received within the slotted guideways  312 ,  314  of the first elongated member  306  and the second elongated member  308  each having a plurality of depressions. For example, the securing member  320  may be inserted into the slotted guideways  312 ,  314  of the first and second elongated members  306 ,  308  of the first arm  302  and then aligned with one of the pairs of depressions (that is a depression from each of the slotted guideways  312 ,  314 ) to achieve a desired relative positioning of the first and second arms  302 ,  304 . Next, the second arm  304  may be pivoted into a substantially parallel orientation to the first arm  302 , causing the securing member  320  to engage with a pair of depressions and maintain the spacing of the arms  302 ,  304  as desired. As described above, a user may place a body part between the two arms of the apparatus to be acted upon by massaging members secured to medial portions of each of the arms, whereby the body part is adjustably clamped between the pair of massaging members and massaged by translating and rotating movements of the body part along an axis perpendicular to the mounting axes of the massaging members. 
     According to one aspect, a base  322  may be connected, either fixedly or removably, to the bottom surfaces of the slotted guideways  312  and  314  at the first arm lower end  302   b . The base  322  may have a substantially planar upper portion  322   a  and a lower portion  322   b  have a generally circular or rounded configuration, such as a portion of a sphere. The lower portion  322   b  of the base  322  may be made of, or covered with, a high-stick, non-skid material, so that the body massaging apparatus  300 , when placed on a surface, remains substantially in place during use. The rounded shape of the lower portion  322   b  of the base  322  (when in contact with a surface or other object) allows the body massaging apparatus  300  to be pivoted in relation to the surface in order to precisely orient the body massaging apparatus  300  at any desired angle. The surface upon which the base  322  may be placed, for example, include a table top, the floor, the thigh or other body part of a user, a wall, or any other suitable surface. The base  322  of the body massaging apparatus  300  may also be used as a handle to support the position and movement of the body massaging apparatus  300 , for example, when the body massaging apparatus  300  is used on a leg (rather than moving the leg through a stationary device, the body massaging apparatus  300  is moved over the stationary leg). In this example, the user&#39;s other hand grasps the first and second handles  316 ,  318  to regulate pressure being applied to the leg. 
     The first arm  302  may have an outer surface  302   c  and an inner surface  302   d  separated by and integrally connected, to an inner wall  302   e  of the first arm  302 . According to one aspect, the thickness of the inner wall  302   e  may be smaller than the widths of the outer and inner surfaces  302   c ,  302   d  forming a ridge or lip  303  allowing for a user to easily grasp the first arm  302 . The inner surface  302   d  may have a first opening or cavity  324  adapted or configured to receive a first massaging member  326 . According to one example, the outer surface  302   c  of the first arm  302  may have a generally continuous arcuate shape. The inner surface  302   d  of the first arm  302  is the same as the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  102  shown in  FIG.  8   . The structure of the first arm  302  as shown in  FIG.  27    has the same structure as the first arm  102  in  FIG.  8   . For convenience and clarity, the inner surface of the first arm  302  will be described with reference to the inner surface of the first arm  102  in  FIG.  8   . The inner surface  302   d  may include an upper portion  102   d   1 , a medial portion  102   d   2  and a lower portion  102   d   3  where the medial portion  102   d   2  is integrally connected between the upper portion  102   d   1  and the lower portion  102   d   3 . The medial portion  102   d   2  may be connected to the upper portion  102   d   1  by an upper edge portion  102   d   4  and the lower portion  102   d   3  by a lower edge portion  102   d   5 . According to one example, the upper edge portion  102   d   4  and the lower edge portion  102   d   5  may extend substantially perpendicularly outward from the upper and lower ends of the medial portion  102   d   2 , respectively, creating or forming the first cavity  124  (reference number  324  in  FIG.  27   ) in the first arm  302 . Although all portions  102   d   1 - 102   d   3  are shown having an arcuate shape, this is by way of example only. The upper portion  102   d   1  and the lower portion  102   d   3  are located within a first vertical plane and the medial portion  102   d   2  is located within a second vertical plane where the first vertical plane is different than the second vertical plane. 
     According to one aspect, the upper edge portion  102   d   4  of the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  302  may include a first aperture  128   a  and the lower edge portion  102   d   5  of the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  302  may include a second aperture  128   b . As explained in further detail below, the first and second apertures are adapted or configured to receive shafts on the first massaging member  326  to retain the first massaging member  326  to the first arm  302 . The first massaging member  326  may include a first elongated roller  326   a  and a second elongated roller  326   b  secured or mounted between an upper plate member  333  and a lower plate member  329 . The upper and lower plate members  333 ,  329  may have the same configuration.  FIG.  28    is a top plan view of the upper plate member  333 , according to another aspect, secured to the first massaging member  326 , the upper plate member  333  located in an initial position.  FIG.  29    is a top left perspective view of the upper plate member  333  of  FIG.  28   . 
     The upper plate member  333  may include a first surface  333   a , and an opposing second surface  333   b  (not shown), a first side portion  333   c  and a second side portion  333   d  integrally connected to a middle portion  333   e . When in an initial position (See  FIG.  28   ), the first and second side portions  333   c ,  333   d  are located in first vertical plane and the middle portion is located in a second vertical plane where the first and second vertical planes are different. The upper plate member  333  may be rotatably secured to upper edge portion  102   d   4  of the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  302  by a substantially rigid shaft  330   a  extending perpendicularly outward from the middle portion  333   e  and adapted or configured to be received within the first aperture in the upper edge portion  102   d   4  of the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  302 . The first surface  333   a  of the upper plate member  333  may include a first stop member  341  located on the first side portion  333   c  and a second stop member  345  located on the second side portion  333   d . Similarly to  FIGS.  23  and  24   , the first and second stop members  341 ,  344  allow the upper plate member  333  to rotate within a first angle α or a second angle θ. 
     Unlike the upper plate member  327  in  FIG.  25   , a first outer surface  333   f  of the upper plate member (See  FIG.  29   ) extends outwardly and a second outer surface  333   g , opposing the first outer surface  333   f  forming an arcuate shape. According to one embodiment, the upper plate member may rotate by a first angle α (similar to the upper plate member  327  in  FIG.  23   ) or the upper plate member may rotate by a second angle θ degrees, similar to the upper plate member  327  in  FIG.  24   . 
     According to one aspect, the upper plate member  333  may be rotated by a first angle α which may be 7 degrees. In one example, the angle of rotation α may be between 0 degrees and 7 degrees. In other examples, α may be greater than 7 degrees. According to one embodiment, the first and second stop members  341 ,  345  may have a generally teardrop shaped configuration having a globular form at the bottom tapering to a point at the top. The point at the top of each of the stop members is utilized to maintain the angle of rotation of the massaging member  326 . When the point at the top of one of the stop members engages the upper edge portion  102   d   4  of the first arm  302 , the massaging member  326  is unable to rotate further in that direction. The upper plate  333  may be located in an initial position as shown in  FIG.  28    where the angle of rotation is 0 degrees, or the upper plate  333  may rotate between a first position and a second position, where the first position is located α degrees (e.g. 7 degrees) to the right and the second position is located α (e.g. 7 degrees) to the left. Consequently, the range of motion of the upper plate member  333  is 2α (e.g. 7 degrees total). 
     According to another aspect, the upper plate member  333  may be rotated by a second angle θ which may be 25 degrees. In one example, the angle of rotation θ may be between 0 degrees and 25 degrees. In other examples, θ may be greater than 25 degrees. According to one embodiment, the first and second stop members  341 ,  345  may have a generally teardrop shaped configuration having a globular form at the bottom tapering to a point at the top. The point at the top of each of the stop members is utilized to maintain the angle of rotation of the massaging member  326 . When the point at the top of one of the stop members engages the upper edge portion  102   d   4  of the first arm  302 , the massaging member  326  is unable to rotate further in that direction. The upper plate  333  may be located in an initial position as shown in  FIG.  28    where the angle of rotation is 0 degrees, or the upper plate  333  may rotate between a first position and a second position, where the first position is located θ degrees (e.g. 25 degrees) to the right and the second position is located θ (e.g. 25 degrees) to the left. Consequently, the range of motion (or rotation) of the upper plate member  333  is 2θ (e.g. 50 degrees total). 
     The first and second angles α and θ discussed above are by way of example only and the range of motion of the upper plate member  333  may be more or less. 
     Dual Roller Mechanism 
       FIG.  30    is a partial side view of a dual roller mechanism in a body massaging apparatus, according to one aspect.  FIG.  31    illustrates pivoting of the rollers in the dual roller mechanism in the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  30   .  FIG.  32    is a top plan view of a plate member the body massaging apparatus of  FIG.  30    showing the rollers in the dual roller mechanism in a first position.  FIG.  33    is a top plan view of the plate member of  FIG.  32    showing each roller in the dual roller mechanism tilted in a second position.  FIG.  34    is a partial side of the view of the dual roller mechanism of  FIG.  30   .  FIG.  35    is a partial front view of the dual roller mechanism of  FIG.  30   . The following discussion refers interchangeably to  FIGS.  30 - 35   . 
     In  FIGS.  30 - 35   , a first massaging member having a dual roller mechanism providing for the individual rotation and tilting of the first and second rollers  326   a ,  326   b  is provided. The individual rotation and tilting of the first and second rollers  326   a ,  326   b  allows for the rollers to contour to the various different joints of the body. 
     As described above, the first massaging member may be secured within a medial section of the first arm  102  by an upper plate member  327  and a lower plate member. The upper plate member  327  may be rotatably secured to the first arm  302  (or the second arm) by a substantially rigid shaft  330  extending perpendicularly outward from the middle portion  327   e  of the upper plate member  327  and adapted or configured to be received within the first aperture  128   a  in the upper edge portion  102   d   4  of the inner surface  102   d  of the first arm  302 . The size (diameter) of the first aperture  128   a  is larger than the substantially rigid shaft  330  such that the substantially rigid shaft  330  is able to move within the first aperture  128   a . That is, the substantially rigid shaft  330  fits loosely in the first aperture  128   a . Additionally, the first and second openings  336  and  338  of the upper plate member  327  are adapted to receive roller shafts  390 ,  392  extending outwardly from the first and second rollers  326   a ,  326   b  securing the rollers to the upper plate member  327 . The size (diameter) of the first and second openings  336 ,  338  of the upper plate member  327  are larger than the size (diameter) of the roller shafts  390 ,  392  allowing the shafts  390 ,  392  to move within the first and second openings of the upper plate member  327 . That is, the roller shafts  390 ,  392  fits loosely in the first and second openings. 
     The roller shafts  390 ,  392  may be two parallel rods secured by the center contact point of the upper plate member  327  and the lower plate member (not shown). The center contact point is created by the substantially rigid shaft  330 . Although not shown, the lower plate member is similarly connected or secured to the first arm  302  and the first and second rollers  326   a ,  326   b  such that the roller shafts  390 ,  392  and a corresponding substantially rigid shaft of lower plate are able to move within the openings and aperture, respectively, of the lower plate. That is, the roller shafts  390 ,  392  and a substantially rigid shafts are not held statically in a fixed position. 
     This movement of the substantially rigid shaft  330  and the roller shafts  390 ,  392  in their respect receiving aperture and holes allow the first and second rollers  326   a ,  326   b  to shift not only vertically up and down (See  FIG.  34   ) but also side to side (See  FIG.  35   ). That is, in addition to the first and second rollers  326   a ,  326   b  rotating, the first and second rollers  326   a ,  326   b  can simultaneously tilt along multiple axis. 
     While certain exemplary embodiments have been described and shown in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that such embodiments are merely illustrative of and not restrictive on the broad invention, and that this invention is not be limited to the specific constructions and arrangements shown and described, since various other modifications may occur to those ordinarily skilled in the art.