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[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 1]    1KINESITHERAPY:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Subject matter designed to act upon the body by moving, vibrating, or massaging a portion of the body to produce a therapeutic effect and in which the movement of the patient is passive.

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15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning,   subclasses 105+ for combined cleaning and massage tools.
84, Music,   subclasses 465+ for exercising devices for musical-instrument players.
482, Exercise Devices,   for an exercise device requiring device participation of the user.
606, Surgery,   subclass 2.5 for subject matter relating to removal of calculus wherein the calculus is fractured by use of light energy, subclasses 127+ for concretion removal means inserted into the body of a patient, and particularly subclass 128 for fragmenting means which may involve shock wave lithotripsy.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 2]    2Ultrasonic:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Subject matter for coupling acoustic vibrations at a very high frequency, which are above the range audible to the human ear, into living tissue for therapeutic purposes.

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600, Surgery,   subclasses 407+ for means used in detecting magnetic, nuclear, or ultrasonic radiation and subclass 437 for ultrasonic applied to the body. See also 439 for ultrasonic devices having therapeutic means.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 3]    3Hyperthermia:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 2.  Subject matter wherein the ultrasonic device generates heat which is directed to a specific portion of the body.

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602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage,   subclasses 2+ for light, thermal, or electrical applicators.
606, Surgery,   subclasses 27+ for heat applying instruments.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 4]    4Contact-free comminution of concretion:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Subject matter utilizing an extracorporal instrument for destroying concretions in bodies of living tissue using shock waves generated by arc discharge.
(1) Note. Only patents directed to the application of an external force are classifiable in this subclass. For instruments which actually invade the body see the search class note which follows to Class 606.

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606, Surgery,   subclasses 127+ for instruments inserted into the body to remove concretions.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 5]    5Means for passive movement of disabled extremity to return natural range of motion:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Device having means for simulating an extremity"s normal range of movement for the purpose of restoration of its natural function.
(1) Note. This subclass is limited to devices intended to restore the natural motion of extremity including digits.

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84+,for devices for placing the body in motion for a purpose other than restoration of a natural body function.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 6]    6Vacuum:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Subject matter having means for temporarily creating negative pressure upon a specific portion of the living body.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 7]    7With means for attaching diverse devices to vacuum:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 6.  Subject matter having structure for connecting auxilliary devices to the vacuum to perform other functions in addition to vacuuming.
(1) Note. This subclass accepts patents which perform a function in addition to the vacuum function to treat the body, such as hair combs, scalp treating means, etc.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 8]    8With spring-actuating means:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 6.  Subject matter wherein a piston, which produces the vacuum, is biased in either its forward or return motion.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 9]    9Alternating positive and negative pressures:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 6.  Subject matter in which successive positive and negative pressures are applied directly to the body of the user.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 10]    10Negative pressure interrupted:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 6.  Subject matter provided with means which can cause a break in the continuity of the vacuum being applied to the body.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 11]    11Body member enclosing:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 6.  Subject matter having means to surround and encompass a portion of the body to which pressure will be applied.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 12]    12Blood circulation stimulation of the head:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 6.  Subject matter wherein a vacuum or partial vacuum is created around the scalp, thereby relieving it of atmospheric pressure which allows blood to circulate more freely in the veins of the scalp.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 13]    13Applied to eye:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 6.  Subject matter comprising a cup applied to the organs of sight which cause a reduction in the atmospheric pressure to exercise or massage eyeballs and adjacent parts.

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606, Surgery,   subclass 204.25 for external pressure applicator applied to the eye.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 14]    14Applied to bust:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 6.  Subject matter including a cup applied to female breasts which causes a reduction in atmospheric pressure to massage the breast.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 15]    15With light, thermal, magnetic, or electrical application:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Subject matter having an applicator means combined therewith for applying luminous energy or analogous rays to the body, or modifying the temperature of the body, or a magnatized field, or applying electrical current to the body.

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600, Surgery,   subclasses 9+ for magnetic fields applied to the body.
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage,   subclasses 1+ for analogous light, thermal, or electrical applicators.
606, Surgery,   subclasses 1+ for light applicating instruments and 27+ for heat applicating instruments.
607, Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application,   subclasses 1+ for analogous devices for applying light, heat, and electricity to the body.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 16]    16Thermal medium is a continuous stream of heated air:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 15.  Subject matter wherein the applicator draws in air, heats the air, and discharges said heated air upon the surface of the body.

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126, Stoves and Furnaces,   subclasses 515+ for fireplaces having an air pump and for heating outside air and subclass 523 for heat exchanges for heating internal room air.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 17]    17Comprising means for applying fluid, medicament, cosmetic, or cream to the skin:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 15.  Subject matter wherein the applicator applies a liquid, a medicine, a beauty preparation, or an ointment to the surface of the body being treated.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 18]    18Applicator having specific movement:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 15.  Subject matter wherein the light, heat, or electrical applicator means contacting the body has drive means which produces or imparts a particular motion thereto.

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84,for applicators having specific movement which are not light, heat, or electrical applicators.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 19]    19Rollers applied to the body:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 18.  Subject matter wherein the applicator constitutes elements having a generally circular cross section adapted to be rolled over the users body.

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115+,for rolling device structure.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 20]    20Electrical application:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 19.  Subject matter wherein the roller elements apply an electric current to the body.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 21]    21Electrical application:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 18.  Subject matter wherein the applicator applies an electrical current to the body.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 22]    22Foot:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 18.  Subject matter wherein the applicator is particularly adapted to treat a terminal portion of a leg.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 23]    23Exercising appliance:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Subject matter particularly adapted to support a body member or the whole body to perform a natural body function.

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482, Exercise Devices,   for exercising devices for particular body portions.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 24]    24Chair, couch, bed, or table:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 23.  Subject matter including a substantially horizontal surface for supporting the body in a sitting, reclined, or prostate position during exercise.

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49,for similar support devices.

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5, Beds,   subclasses 600+ for beds specially adapted to support an invalid; subclasses 101+ for cradles and 915+ for beds having vibrating means.
297, Chairs and Seats,   appropriate subclasses for internal and external support structure and frames.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 25]    25Including means to rotate head about the longitudinal axis of body:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 24.  Subject matter having associated means to revolve the body"s head about the lengthwise axis of the body.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 26]    26With drive means:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 24.  Subject matter wherein energy transducing or storing means provides power to move a portion of the chair, couch, bed, or table.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 27]    27Foot:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 23.  Subject matter wherein the exercising device supports a terminal portion of a leg while it performs a natural motion.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 28]    28Foot support having protuberances:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 27.  Subject matter having a plurality of fingerlike projections disposed on the support means for supporting the foot.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 29]    29Reciprocating foot support:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 27.  Subject matter wherein the foot supporting plates are caused to move back and forth alternately.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 30]    30Vibrant foot support:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 29.  Subject matter wherein the moving foot plate is moved by rapid motion.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 31]    31Oscillating foot support:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 27.  Subject matter wherein the foot support plate is moved back and forth between the two alternate extreme positions.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 32]    32Rotating foot support:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 27.  Subject matter wherein the foot support plate revolves about an axis.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 33]    33Joint or limb (e.g., wrist, arm, leg, etc.):
 This subclass is indented under subclass 23.  Subject matter including means for moving a body extremity or the point of articulation between movable parts of portions of a body extremity.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 34]    34Leg:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 33.  Subject matter comprising means for moving a lower extremity.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 35]    35Pair of legs:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 34.  Subject matter provided with means for moving both lower extremities.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 36]    36Bicycle:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 35.  Subject matter for simulating bicycle riding.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 37]    37Eye:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 23.  Subject matter adapted to exercise an organ of sight.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 38]    38Jaw:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 23.  Subject matter which causes a human mandible to move between an open and closed position.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 39]    39Neck:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 23.  Subject matter for exercising that portion of the body which connects a head and trunk portions thereof.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 40]    40Hand and finger:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 23.  Subject matter for exercising a terminal part of an upper limb and its digits.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 41]    41Artificial respiration:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 23.  Subject matter having externally applied means acting upon the thorax portion of the body to induce normal breathing.
(1) Note. Patents in this subclass include "iron lung" respirators.

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128, Surgery,   subclasses 204.18+ for devices for supplying breathing gas under pressure.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 42]    42Seesaw:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 41.  Subject matter including a patient carrier pivoted on a support intermediate its ends to form a supporting structure whereby a patient may be rocked back and forth to stimulate or enhance normal breathing.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 43]    43Produced by vacuum and compression:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 41.  Subject matter comprising means which subject the outside of the body to alternate air compression and decompression.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 44]    44Conforms to shape of torso portion:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 43.  Subject matter wherein the artificial respiration means is shaped, or during operation takes the shape of, a trunk portion of the body or a portion thereof.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 45]    45Obstetric:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 23.  Subject matter wherein the exercise device is adapted to be used by a parturient woman herself in parturition.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 46]    46Vibrator:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Subject matter wherein the massaging means, contacting the body for a therapeutic purpose, has a nondefined or nonspecific motion relative to the body to which it is contacting.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 47]    47Audio:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 46.  Subject matter which imparts treatment by the application of sound vibrational waves to the user.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 48]    48Pulse generator:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 46.  Subject matter which imparts treatment by use of generated rythmic or random beats applied to the user.

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84,for devices which apply treatment to the body using a specific defined motion on the body and subclasses 2+ for ultrasonic sound applied to the body.

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600, Surgery,   subclass 552 for diagnostic apparatus which senses the response of the body to applied vibration.
310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure,   subclasses 15+ for vibrating motor structure.
318, Electricity: Motive Power Systems,   subclass 114 and 119+ for electric motor systems used in vibration causing devices.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 49]    49Couch, chair, or body support:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 46.  Subject matter comprising a surface for supporting the body in a sitting, reclining, or prostate position during massaging.

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5, Beds,   subclasses 600+ for beds specially adapted to support an invalid; subclasses 101+ for cradles and 915+ for beds having vibrating means.
297, Chairs and Seats,   appropriate subclasses for internal and external support structure and frames.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 50]    50Gyratory motion:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 49.  Subject matter wherein the body support undergoes a circular or spiral motion which causes a nondefined or nonspecific movement to be applied to the body contacting surface.

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85,for applicators having a nonvibrating body contacting surface.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 51]    51Reciprocatory motion:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 49.  Subject matter wherein the support undergoes an alternating back-and-forth motion which causes a nondefined or nonspecific movement to be applied to the body contacting surface.

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98,for devices having specific motion without a vibrating surface.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 52]    52Roller:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 51.  Subject matter including means having a substantially circular cross section which reciprocates relative to the user.

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118,for therapeutic devices having rollers.

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5, Beds,   subclasses 933+ for massaging beds.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 53]    53Oscillatory motion:
 Subject matter under 49 wherein the support undergoes a swinging back-and-forth with a steady uninterrupted motion which causes a nondefined or nonspecific movement to be applied to the body.

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90,for applicators having a specific oscillatory motion without a vibrating body contacting surface.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 54]    54Specific component:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 53.  Subject matter wherein a particular part of the couch, chair, or body support is oscillated.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 55]    55Fluid:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 49.  Subject matter wherein the couch, chair, or body support contains a liquid which is placed in motion by a vibrator means.

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137, Fluid Handling,   appropriate subclasses for valves and flow regulating means which emit fluids.
251, Valves and Valve Actuation,   for valves, per se.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 56]    56Vibrant cushion:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 49.  Subject matter wherein a pad or pillow used to support a person is caused to vibrate.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 57]    57Having vibrator contained therein:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 56.  Subject matter in which the pad or pillow encloses the vibratory system.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 58]    58Drive means directly attached or extending into cushion:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 56.  Subject matter in which the means which causes the vibratory motion is connected to a pillow or pad and extends into the said pillow or pad.
(1) Note. The patents in this subclass disclose vibrating rods extending into or through the cushion.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 59]    59Vibrator support for cushion structure (e.g., spring):
 This subclass is indented under subclass 56.  Subject matter wherein the vibrating means is attached to at least one element of the support structure of the pillow or pad.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 60]    60Unbalanced weight having drive means:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter in which the vibration is caused by a mass which is placed eccentrically on a driven rotating shaft.

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67,for vibrators driven by unbalanced weights having specific drive means.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 61]    61Movable membrane:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 49.  Subject matter provided with a pellicle which contacts the body and vibrates.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 62]    62Spring activated:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 61.  Subject matter wherein resiliently flexible members are utilized to impart vibratory motion or to increase the effects of the vibrating motion to the membrane.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 63]    63Roller applied to the body:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 61.  Subject matter wherein its vibration is produced by a cylindrical element acting upon the body.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 64]    64With heating means:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 61.  Subject matter wherein the pellicle is heated.

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15,for devices for light, thermal, or electrical applicators.

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600, Surgery,   subclasses 386+ for diagnostic devices utilizing infared radiation.
607, Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application,   subclass 96 for thermal applicators applied to the body.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 65]    65Unbalanced weight having drive means:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 61.  Subject matter in which the vibration is caused by a mass which is placed eccentrically on a driven rotating shaft.

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67,for vibrators driven by unbalanced weights having specific drive means.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 66]    66Support with vibrant armature:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 49.  Subject matter comprising a table, foot rest, or other support wherein vibration of the support is caused by an electromagnetic coil acting upon metallic wire wrapped about a metallic core.

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78,for vibrators having vibrant armatures.

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335, Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets, and Electromagnets,   subclasses 80+ for armature structure and subclasses 87+ for vibrating elements.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 67]    67Unbalanced weight:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 46.  Subject matter in which the vibration is caused by a weight which is placed eccentrically on a rotating shaft.
(1) Note. These subclasses are for vibrators having unbalanced weights which do not answer to the other structural limitations of this class. Search subclasses which have specifics of the device before searching here for the motor structure.

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60,for an unbalanced weight driven by a drive means associated with a moving membrane.

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310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure,   subclass 81 for rotary electric motors which have an unbalanced weight to generate vibrations.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 68]    68Manually operated:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 67.  Subject matter wherein the unbalanced weight is operated by hand.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 69]    69With drive means:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 67.  Subject matter wherein the unbalanced weight is operated by a means which imparts motion thereto.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 70]    70Electric drive:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 69.  Subject matter wherein the motion imparting means is driven by an electrical actuation means.

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310, Electric Generator or Motor Structure,   subclasses 81+ for rotary electric motors having an unbalanced weight for producing the vibrations.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 71]    71Belt retained on body trunk:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 70.  Subject matter in which the massager and its drive are mounted upon a strap member for wear by the user"s body, excluding the head and limbs.

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2, Apparel,   subclasses 311+ and 338+ for specific belt structure.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 72]    72Hand supported:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 70.  Subject matter wherein the vibrator and its drive means are supported manually.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 73]    73Transverse handle:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 72.  Subject matter provided with a gripping means which is oriented crosswise to the vibrating head.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 74]    74Belt retained on hand:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 72.  Subject matter in which the massager is secured to the hand or carried on the hand by a strap member.

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2, Apparel,   subclasses 311+ and 338+ for specific belt structure.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 75]    75Fluid drive means:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 69.  Subject matter in which the unbalanced weight is driven by a liquid-actuated drive means.

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415, Rotary Kinetic Fluid Motors or Pumps,   particular subclasses for features of fluid motors.
  
[List of Patents for class 601 subclass 76]    76Fluid pressure causes aural vibration:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 46.  Subject matter wherein the hearing canals are vibrated through the use of liquid under pressure.

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600, Surgery,   subclass 559 for diagnostic devices for the testing of t