Percussive Massage Devices for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857481_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Percussive Massage Devices for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857481_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857481_0009_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,481.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept relates to specialized percussive massage devices adapted for operation in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, or resource-constrained environments, providing targeted therapy solutions for unique operational settings.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional percussive massage devices are often limited in their ability to operate effectively in specialized environments, such as high-security facilities, disaster relief areas, or extreme weather conditions. The original patent addressed the need for an improved massage device, but did not consider these niche operational settings. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing tailored solutions for these environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses a range of percussive massage devices designed to operate in high-security environments, featuring tamper-evident and secure authentication mechanisms. Other embodiments include devices for disaster relief settings, with waterproof and shock-resistant housings, and power-efficient operation. Additional variations cater to extreme cold weather conditions, with thermally insulated housings and heating elements, or high-altitude environments, with pressure-resistant housings and modified power sources. Furthermore, devices for areas with limited electrical infrastructure incorporate solar-powered electrical systems and battery backup systems.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of percussive massage devices for specialized environments, combining the original patent's electrical connection and smart attachment with unique features addressing the specific challenges of each environment. The inventive step resides in the tailored design and component selection for each niche application.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include devices with advanced biometric authentication, or those incorporating environmental sensors to adapt therapy protocols to changing conditions. Variations may also include devices with modular components, allowing for easy customization and upgrade for different operational environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and extreme sports. Target markets may include high-security facilities, such as government agencies or correctional institutions, disaster relief organizations, and outdoor enthusiasts or athletes operating in extreme environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61H23/006
A A61 A61H23/02
A A61 A61H2201/0153
A A61 A61H2201/1664

Field of Art

Medical devices and therapeutic massage equipment, specifically percussive massage technologies with electrical and mechanical integration, requiring expertise in electromechanical design, medical device engineering, and therapeutic technology adaptation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical or biomedical engineer with 3-5 years experience in medical device design, familiar with electrical connection systems, mechanical reciprocation mechanisms, and adaptable therapeutic technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the source patent's fundamental electrical connection and percussive massage device design provides a readily adaptable platform for environmental specialization. The core mechanical and electrical principles remain consistent across the disclosed variations, with modifications representing predictable engineering adaptations to specific operational contexts. The PTD's variations represent standard design iterations that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to extend the original device's utility.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Cable with conductive wires and coil portion providing electrical connection between shaft and power source
PTD Variation
Solar-powered electrical system with battery backup for limited infrastructure environments
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that replacing standard electrical connections with alternative power sources is a predictable design choice, particularly when maintaining the fundamental electrical connection principles
Source Patent Element
Housing enclosing electrical and mechanical components
PTD Variation
Thermally insulated housing with integrated heating elements for extreme cold environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying device housings to withstand environmental conditions represents a standard engineering approach for extending device functionality, using known thermal management techniques
Source Patent Element
Linear reciprocating shaft mechanism
PTD Variation
Pressure-resistant housing for high-altitude environments with modified power source
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting mechanical components to function across varied environmental conditions is a routine engineering task, involving predictable modifications to maintain core operational principles
Source Patent Element
Electrical connection between device components
PTD Variation
Tamper-evident attachment with secure authentication mechanism for high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing additional security features using known electrical and authentication technologies represents an obvious extension of the original device's electrical connection system
Source Patent Element
Smart attachment electrical connection system
PTD Variation
Environmental sensors for adaptive therapy protocols
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensor technologies to modify device behavior is a predictable enhancement using standard electrical and control system design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857481's fundamental percussive massage device design, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of the prior art, employing standard engineering techniques to adapt the core technological principles to specialized environmental contexts. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed modifications to be straightforward and predictable adaptations of the existing technological framework.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,481
TitleSystem for electrical connection of massage attachment to percussive therapy device
Assignee(s)Therabody, Inc.