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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 08, 1984
Filed:
Dec. 31, 1981
Belvin F Friedson, Miami, FL (US);
Windmere Corporation, Hialeah, FL (US);
Abstract
A portable, compact foot treatment unit which is capable of providing various combinations of heat and massage is disclosed. The unit includes a casing having foot rests indented therein, with heat being provided below the foot rests to achieve a uniform temperature throughout the lower portions of the feet. A water-proof switch construction is provided to protect against entry of water into the compartment which houses electrical components. Other features that can be included are an improved vibrator assembly and foot rests having raised arch portions with anatomically designed features. The vibrator includes a C-shaped vibrator plate and a power transformer mounted at the upper end portion of the plate. The lower end portion of the plate is mounted in the casing at the level of the floor of the casing. The floor of the casing has a foot receiving section that has a specially formed anatomically shaped arch construction.