Specialized Percussive Massagers for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857482_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Percussive Massagers for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857482_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857482_0004_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. 11,857,482.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A family of percussive massagers adapted for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote areas, and limited access to electricity, offering tailored solutions for specific operational environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Massage device having variable stroke length,' addressed the limitations of prior art massaging devices, such as bulkiness, heat generation, noise, and difficulty of use. However, these devices are not designed for specialized environments, where unique challenges and constraints exist. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing customized solutions for niche markets.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept encompasses four specialized percussive massagers: 1) a high-security variant with reduced power mode and secure communication module, 2) a disaster relief model with a rechargeable power source and weather-resistant housing, 3) an extreme weather version with a durable, weather-resistant housing and specialized piston coating, and 4) a remote area variant with a satellite communication module and solar-powered rechargeable battery. Each variant is designed to operate effectively in its respective environment, overcoming the limitations of traditional massaging devices.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features, such as reduced power mode, secure communication module, weather-resistant housing, specialized piston coating, satellite communication module, and hand-crank generator, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a non-obvious solution to the specific challenges of niche environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include massagers with adjustable power modes, modular communication systems, or interchangeable piston coatings. Variations could include massagers designed for specific industries, such as search and rescue, or for use in vehicles.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized percussive massagers have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, search and rescue, and outdoor recreation. The target markets include government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies operating in niche environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61H23/0254
A A61 A61H2201/0107
A A61 A61H2201/0153
A A61 A61H2201/0157
A A61 A61H2201/1215
A A61 A61H2201/149
A A61 A61H2201/1418
A A61 A61H2201/1664
A A61 A61H2201/501
A A61 A61H2201/5005
A A61 A61H2201/5015
A A61 A61H2201/5035
A A61 A61H2201/5038
A A61 A61H2201/5097

Field of Art

Medical device engineering, specifically percussive massage technologies, focusing on mechanical design, power systems, and environmental adaptability for therapeutic devices

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or biomedical device designer with expertise in electromechanical systems, power management, materials engineering, and therapeutic device design, typically holding a BS/MS in mechanical or biomedical engineering

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's specialized massager variants represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core percussive massage technology by applying known engineering techniques to address specific environmental constraints. The fundamental percussive mechanism remains consistent, with modifications representing standard design adaptations for specialized use cases. These variations demonstrate routine problem-solving within the technical domain of massage device engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Piston-based reciprocating motor with configurable stroke length and speed
PTD Variation
Reduced power mode and specialized piston coating for extreme environments
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying motor speed and adding protective coatings are standard design techniques for adapting mechanical devices to specific operational conditions, representing predictable engineering solutions
Source Patent Element
Massager with quick-connect system for interchangeable heads
PTD Variation
Modular communication systems and satellite communication modules
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending the modular design concept to communication systems is a straightforward engineering adaptation, utilizing known modular design principles to enhance device functionality
Source Patent Element
Motor configured to operate at variable speeds
PTD Variation
Power sources including solar panels, hand-crank generators, and rechargeable batteries
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing alternative power sources is a predictable solution for extending device operational capabilities, representing a known technique in portable electronic device design
Source Patent Element
Housing design for percussive massage device
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant housing for extreme and remote environment applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying device housing materials and structural characteristics to withstand environmental challenges is a standard engineering approach for expanding device utility
Source Patent Element
Basic percussive massage device with motor and piston
PTD Variation
Specialized variants for high-security, disaster relief, and remote area applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting a core technological platform to specific use cases represents a routine engineering problem-solving approach, involving predictable modifications to address distinct operational requirements
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable engineering adaptations of the core technological framework established in US Patent 11857482, utilizing standard design techniques to address specific environmental and operational constraints.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,482
TitleMassage device having variable stroke length
Assignee(s)HYPERICE IP SUBCO, LLC