Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Sept., 1899-Accepted, 4th Nov., 1899.
I, CASTÉRAN JOSEPH MARIUS, Inventor, of West Hoboken (417, Monastery
Street) in the County of Hudson and State of New Jersey, United States of
America, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner
the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement:-
My invention relates to electro-medical batteries and is designed to be adapted
for use as a roller for massage treatment or as a hand battery for use in connection
with other implements as smaller rollers, combs and other appliances.
The invention consists in the special construction and arrangement of parts
hereinafter shown and described.
In the accompanying drawings,
Fig. 1, is an elevation of the exterior of my improved device, together with
one of its attachments; Fig. 2, is a longitudinal sectional elevation; Fig. 3, is
an elevation of the inner end of the positive electrode detached; Fig. 4, is a
cross section upon plane of line 4, 4, Fig. 2; Fig. 5, is a transverse section upon
plane of line 5, 5, Fig. 2; Fig. 6, an elevation of an induction coil and connec-
tions removed from the core; Fig. 7, is an end view of the negative electrode;
Fig. 8, is a sectional elevation of the induction coil; Fig. 9, is an elevation of
the cylindrical core; Figs. 10 and 11, are respectively elevations of opposite
terminals of the core; Fig. 12, a cross section upon plane of line 12, 12, Fig. 1.
The cylindrical core C, is made of any suitable non-conducting material, with
the central annular flange e, against which the opposed ends of the positive and
negative electrodes abut. I, is the induction coil connected with the terminals
i, by which it is secured in position in the core by set screws,, which also
connect the opposite ends of the coil electrically with the positive electrode P
and the negative electrode N. J, is the primary or exciting coil one end of
which is connected through the medium of the strip j, with the switch S (when
the latter is in proper position) and the other end of which is connected through
the regulator R, and the spring r, with one extremity of the battery B, the
other extremity of this battery being connected with the switch S.
To the other end of each cylindrical electrode P and N, is secured a hub H,
of insulating material over which fits the loops 1, of an elastic handle L, prefer-
ably provided with a wooden handle L. Both of the hubs are perforated
centrally, the one adjoining the induction coil I, for the reception of the
magnetic shield M, the other for the reception of the cylindrical terminal T.
The battery is held in position by the springs r, rl, one of which forms a
connection with the primary coil J, as hereinbefore stated, while the other r¹,
simply acts in conjunction to steady the battery in position.
The electrodes P and N are secured to the hubs Ħ, by screws h, or equivalent
means. The electrode N, with its hub is prevented from turning upon the
cylindrical core C, by reason of one or more pins c', upon the end of the core
fitting in corresponding perforations h', in the hub. The other electrode P, is

page_text: partially rotatable upon the core C, its motion being limited by the pin ², which
is restricted by the shoulders h³, h³, upon the inner side of the hub of the
electrode P. By reference to Fig. 3, it will be seen that the switch S, projects
from the screw b, and extends peripherally and segmentally inside the core so
as to form a bearing s, for contact with the end j, of the strip 1, when the
positive electrode P is turned to bring the two into coincidence. It will be
seen that the distance between the shoulders, h³, is greater than the peripheral
extension of the bearing surface s, so that obviously the end ¹, of the strip j,
may be turned out of contact with the switch S, when it is desired to cut off the
battery.
The cylindrical terminal T it will be seen by reference to Fig. 2, is in constant
electrical contact with the positive electrode P so that if a plug G, be inserted
therein, said plug being connected electrically with a special appliance, as
the small roller G, shown by way of illustration in Fig. 1, electrical connections
may be established between said small roller G¹, and the negative electrode N,
by the imposition of any suitable conductor, as any portion of the human body:
Thus, if the negative electrode N be held in the hand and the small roller G';
be applied to the face, or to any portion of the human body, a current will be
established, the electrical effect being applied and felt at G¹, that being the
positive terminal.
It is to be understood that any auxiliary device may be substituted for the
roller G¹, as a comb, brush or sponge, or other convenient means for applying
the electricity locally, without departing from the spirit and intent of my inven-
tion, which consists essentially in the provision of the socket or terminal T, in
electrical connection with the induction coil I, in such manner that an auxiliary
device may be connected and substituted for the positive cylindrical electrode P,
on the core C.
It will be seen that a partial turn of the positive electrode P, is sufficient
to throw the battery into or out of connection, so that there need be no waste
of energy. Furthermore the magnetic shield M, affords means of regulating
the intensity of the current applied in a practical and well known manner.
A distinguishing feature of my invention also consists in the use of the hubs
H, H, of insulating material, especially in connection with elastic handles L,
which may be readily sprung into or out of position. In this connection it will
be seen that the wooden handle L', when applied to the metallic handle L, does
not interfere with the elasticity of the latter since it simply fits over a lateral
extension 12, of the handle L, as shown in cross section at Fig. 12.
It will be seen that my cylindrical core C, of insulating material affords means
of coupling the whole device integrally and compactly, the frictional contact
with the electrodes P and N being sufficient to hold them in place unless inten-
tionally pulled off longitudinally by the exertion of considerable force, while
at the same time the positive electrode P, is allowed partial rotation upon the
core C, for the purpose of making or breaking connections with the switch S.
Having now particularly described the nature of my said invention and in
what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim, is:-
1. In an electro-medical battery the combination of the battery B, an induction
coil I, and connections, of a cylindrical core C, positive and negative electrodes
P, N, insulating hubs H, the whole arranged and operating substantially in the
manner and for the purpose described.
2. The combination of the battery B, induction coil I, and connections, the
cylindrical core C, the negative pole N, held peripherally thereon and the
positive pole P, capable of partial rotation on the core C, and carrying the
switch S, for the purpose and substantially in the manner described.
3. The combination of the battery B, induction coil I, and connections, the
negative electrode N, the positive electrode P, and the socket terminal T, in
electrical connection therewith, together with a plug G, for forming electrical

page_text: connection with an auxiliary device for applying the electricity substantially in
the manner and for the purpose described.
4. The combination of the battery B, the induction coil I and connections,
secured by its terminals i, ¹, to the core C, said terminals i, ¹, being electrically
connected with the inner surfaces respectively of the positive and negative
electrodes and N said cylindrical core C, and said positive electrodes arranged
peripherally upon the said core, substantially in the manner and for the purpose
set forth.
7. The combination of the battery B, induction coil I and connections, the
cylindrical core C, peripheral electrodes P and N, insulating hubs H, and elastic
handle L, arranged to engage with said hubs, substantially in the manner and
for the purpose described.
6. The combination of the battery B, induction coil I, cylindrical core C,
electrodes P and N, spring contact r¹, and switch S, the whole arranged and
operating substantially in the manner and for the purpose described.
7. An electro-medical roller consisting of a core containing a battery, an
induction coil and connections and a positive and negative electrode connected
therewith and fitting peripherally upon the core for direct contact for the purpose
and substantially in the manner described.
8. In an electro medical roller the combination of a core of insulating material,
a battery connected with the primary coil of an induction coil, said induction
coil electrically connected with positive and negative electrodes, and said positive
and negative electrodes consisting of cylindrical sleeves of metal fitting peripherally
upon the said core of insulating material for the purpose and substantially in
the manner set forth.
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C. J. MARIUS.
By George Downing & Sons,
Chartered Patent Agents, 8, Quality Court, London, W.C.