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EP1269966A3 - Foot spa or foot massaging part for a foot spa device and foot spa device with such a part - Google Patents

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EP1269966A3
EP1269966A3 EP02013785A EP02013785A EP1269966A3 EP 1269966 A3 EP1269966 A3 EP 1269966A3 EP 02013785 A EP02013785 A EP 02013785A EP 02013785 A EP02013785 A EP 02013785A EP 1269966 A3 EP1269966 A3 EP 1269966A3
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massaging
spa
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Klaus Hafemann
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WIK Far East Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H35/00—Baths for specific parts of the body
    • A61H35/006—Baths for specific parts of the body for the feet
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/12—Feet
    • A61H2205/125—Foot reflex zones

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  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
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  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
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  • Massaging Devices (AREA)
  • Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)
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Abstract

The device (1) is assembled of two containers (2) filled with water (4, 4') for the accommodation of the feet during the treatment, joined with a bridge (3) fitted with appliances (6) for additional care. An electric drive (7) is located in the space (10) underneath the bridge (3) and is provided with a four way connector (11) for joining the coupling (12) belonging to the massaging device (18) accommodated in the stationary housing (13). The actual massaging or other foot care equipment (18) can be attached or removed without the need to disassemble the complete device (6).
EP02013785A 2001-06-30 2002-06-21 Foot spa or foot massaging part for a foot spa device and foot spa device with such a part Expired - Lifetime EP1269966B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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DE20110876U 2001-06-30
DE20110876U DE20110876U1 (en) 2001-06-30 2001-06-30 Care or treatment attachment for a foot care device and foot care device with such an attachment

Publications (3)

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EP1269966A2 EP1269966A2 (en) 2003-01-02
EP1269966A3 true EP1269966A3 (en) 2004-02-18
EP1269966B1 EP1269966B1 (en) 2005-11-30

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EP02013785A Expired - Lifetime EP1269966B1 (en) 2001-06-30 2002-06-21 Foot spa or foot massaging part for a foot spa device and foot spa device with such a part

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US (1) US6916297B2 (en)
EP (1) EP1269966B1 (en)
CN (1) CN2551219Y (en)
AT (1) ATE311165T1 (en)
DE (2) DE20110876U1 (en)
DK (1) DK1269966T3 (en)
ES (1) ES2250546T3 (en)
HK (1) HK1045055A2 (en)

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DE20200790U1 (en) * 2002-01-19 2002-05-16 Wik Far East Ltd., North Point Massage attachment for a motor-driven foot care device
AU2003288892A1 (en) * 2002-04-18 2004-04-30 Conair Corparation Touch control foot spa
US6568000B1 (en) * 2002-04-19 2003-05-27 Homedics, Inc. Bath apparatus with therapy centers
FR2846228B1 (en) 2002-10-28 2005-07-22 Seb Sa HUNTING MASSAGE DEVICE
FR2857251B1 (en) * 2003-07-11 2005-08-26 Seb Sa FOOT TREATMENT APPARATUS
DE20315127U1 (en) * 2003-09-29 2005-02-10 Wik Far East Ltd. Massage attachment for a foot care device and foot care device
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USD549999S1 (en) 2006-04-03 2007-09-04 European Touch Holdings, Inc. Enclosure for a spa
USD541060S1 (en) 2006-04-03 2007-04-24 European Touch Holdings, Inc. Spa
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US7937783B2 (en) 2006-06-13 2011-05-10 European Touch Holdings, Inc. Impeller enclosure
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US8562574B2 (en) * 2006-10-02 2013-10-22 Gary S. Wallach Callus-tissue-debridement apparatus
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USD688798S1 (en) 2010-10-08 2013-08-27 Gary S. Wallach Debridement tool
USD668769S1 (en) 2011-05-20 2012-10-09 Wik Far East Ltd. Foot bath
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DE29502720U1 (en) * 1995-02-18 1996-03-21 Wik Elektro-Hausgeräte-Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co Produktions-KG, 45355 Essen Foot care device
WO1998037851A1 (en) * 1996-01-22 1998-09-03 Yonitech Laboratories Ltd. Foot massaging appliance
US5803916A (en) * 1996-03-19 1998-09-08 Vital-Tech Ltd. Body and joints massage device
US6149611A (en) * 1999-04-19 2000-11-21 Chen; Kim-Chu Foot massager

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DE20110876U1 (en) 2001-10-25
CN2551219Y (en) 2003-05-21
HK1045055A2 (en) 2002-11-01
ES2250546T3 (en) 2006-04-16
US20030004442A1 (en) 2003-01-02
EP1269966A2 (en) 2003-01-02
US6916297B2 (en) 2005-07-12
DE50205085D1 (en) 2006-01-05
DK1269966T3 (en) 2006-04-03
EP1269966B1 (en) 2005-11-30
ATE311165T1 (en) 2005-12-15

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