This report is commissioned to examine the global innovation & patenting trends in the domain of Body Massagers, in particular based on study of patent filings after 2000. Earliest patent applications in Body Massagers’ domain have been filed in 1990s but a continuously rising patent activity in this domain started after 2000, with the highest number of patent applications filed after 2015. Accordingly, this study was restricted to patents filed after 2000. Looking at high number of filings happening in this domain by enterprises of all sizes, universities, hospitals, and researchers etc., it becomes much vital to have a keen evaluation of the patenting activity to understand the innovation trends. The initial research aims to give the readers a clear insight regarding the comparative patenting activity among different players in the domain. A closer look at the patenting activity demonstrates a constant rise in the filing specifically after 2015 wherein a steep rise globally can be observed. This motivated us to take a deeper dive and analyze critically the various techniques utilized by massager devices and which body parts they are designed on. Further, patent filing trends for body massagers designed for specific body parts (Back, Feet, Genitals, Neck, and Shoulder) and techniques for massaging (Vibration based, Roller based, Pressure Point based, Heating/Cooling Based, and Needle Pressure based) were also evaluated while also revealing the major players in each category. A comparative analysis of R&D strategy and portfolio strength for few major players was also evaluated. Finally, a few prominent insights and recommendations were identified for the players in Body Massagers that shall help them evaluate the scope of their innovation & opportunities of expansion.

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2. SUMMARY
This report is commissioned to examine the global innovation & patenting trends in the
domain of Body Massagers, in particular based on study of patent filings after 2000.
Earliest patent applications in Body Massagers’ domain have been filed in 1990s but a
continuously rising patent activity in this domain started after 2000, with the highest
number of patent applications filed after 2015. Accordingly, this study was restricted
to patents filed after 2000. Looking at high number of filings happening in this domain
by enterprises of all sizes, universities, hospitals, and researchers etc., it becomes
much vital to have a keen evaluation of the patenting activity to understand the
innovation trends.
The initial research aims to give the readers a clear insight regarding the comparative
patenting activity among different players in the domain. A closer look at the patenting
activity demonstrates a constant rise in the filing specifically after 2015 wherein a
steep rise globally can be observed.
This motivated us to take a deeper dive and analyze critically the various techniques
utilized by massager devices and which body parts they are designed on. Further,
patent filing trends for body massagers designed for specific body parts (Back, Feet,
Genitals, Neck, and Shoulder) and techniques for massaging (Vibration based, Roller
based, Pressure Point based, Heating/Cooling Based, and Needle Pressure based) were
also evaluated while also revealing the major players in each category. A comparative
analysis of R&D strategy and portfolio strength for few major players was also
evaluated.
Finally, a few prominent insights and recommendations were identified for the players
in Body Massagers that shall help them evaluate the scope of their innovation &
opportunities of expansion.
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3. CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................4
OVERALL TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS..................................................................................6
TECHNOLOGY FILING TRENDS..........................................................................................7
OVERALL APPLICATION, GRANT VELOCITY & ESTIMATED EXPIRY..............................8
OVERALL LEGAL EVENTS....................................................................................................9
OVERALL GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE OF PATENTING ACTIVITIES...........................10
ACTIVE PLAYERS AND INNOVATORS..............................................................................11
ACTIVE PATENT ASSIGNEES.........................................................................................11
UNIVERSITIES AND ACADEMIC ASSIGNEES...............................................................12
TOP INVENTORS............................................................................................................13
CITATION ANALYSIS OF APPLICATIONS.........................................................................14
TOP 5 BODY PARTS MASSAGER TRENDS.......................................................................15
BACK MASSAGERS.........................................................................................................15
FEET MASSAGERS..........................................................................................................16
GENITAL MASSAGERS...................................................................................................17
NECK MASSAGERS.........................................................................................................18
SHOULDER MASSAGERS...............................................................................................19
TOP 5 MASSAGER TECHNIQUE TRENDS.........................................................................20
VIBRATION BASED MASSAGERS..................................................................................20
ROLLER BASED MASSAGERS........................................................................................21
PRESSURE POINT BASED MASSAGERS.......................................................................22
HEATING/COOLING BASED MASSAGERS...................................................................23
NEEDLE PRESSURE BASED MASSAGERS.....................................................................24
TOP 5 ASSIGNEES COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS.................................................................25
FILING TRENDS..............................................................................................................25
TECHNOLOGICAL FOCUS.............................................................................................26
GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE........................................................................................27
LEGAL STATUS...............................................................................................................28
CITATION ANALYSIS......................................................................................................29
INSIGHTS AND CONCLUSION..........................................................................................30
REFERENCES.......................................................................................................................31

4. Muscular pain has always been prevalent due to mainly bad body posture and muscle
fatigue. Due to a shift to the new normal of work from home culture after emergence
of Covid-19 pandemic, more people even from younger age groups are complaining
about muscular pain, maybe because of lack of ergonomic working conditions at home
and/or overstrain due to no self-control on working hours at home.
The lower back pain problem is one of the most common among modern generation
people. Factors such as sedentary lifestyle, hectic working hours, and lack of exercise
are attributing to back problems among people. As surveyed by The Good Body,
around 80% of people in America will have some kind of back pain at some stage of
their lifetime. Further, it has been projected that nearly 10% of people in the world
have lower back pain problems and the number of such people is increasing gradually.
According to a research conducted by the Mental Health Foundation in the U.K., in
2018, 74% of the population have experienced extreme stress that they felt
overwhelmed and were unable to cope. Similarly, as per a research conducted by the
American Psychological Association, 77% of Americans regularly experience physical
symptoms, which are caused by stress. These symptoms include fatigue, headache,
upset stomach, muscle tension, teeth grinding, and dizziness. Along with that, 73% of
the population experience psychological symptoms caused by stress, which include
irritability, anger, and nervousness. Occurrences of the aforementioned symptoms are
expected to play a crucial role in promoting the scope for massage equipment in the
near future.
The use of massage equipment provides immediate relief against such issues and with
proper workouts, back problems can be cured completely. As per the American
Massage Therapy Association, various health problems associated with old age can
also be treated by Massage. Problems such as blood pressure, body pain, and dementia
can be solved with the proper use of massage. Currently, around 9% of the world
population is above 65 years plus and this number is projected to be around 17% by
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5. the end of 2050. The rise in the aging population has led to an increasing number of
people with diseases such as blood pressure, osteoarthritis, dementia, and others.
Thus, the aforementioned reasons are anticipated to augment the use of massage
equipment over the forecast period.
This study discusses some of the recent patent and technology trends in body
massagers. However, before we start analyzing or evaluating the trends and activities
in this domain, it is imperative to understand the various terminologies, evaluation
parameters for patenting activity, etc. used in this study:
Evaluation Parameters for Studying Patenting Activities
Patent activity herein is a measure of innovation and globalization in terms of patent
applications for the period 2000 onwards. Patent applications are counted in terms of
first filings and foreign filings. First filings are an indicator of innovation and inventive
activity, while foreign filings are an indicator of an intention for international trade
and of globalization.
Further, all the data presented here is restricted till 2020 as patent applications having
their first filing data in 2020-2021 might not be published yet (there is an 18-month
lag between filing and publication of patent applications).
Relevance Criteria for Screening and Shortlisting documents
As a first step, all those documents were screened that discussed body massager
techniques and their usage in various human body parts. The shortlisted documents
were further analyzed in detail to identify more relevant information.
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6. OVERALL TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
Below table and charts shows the patents categorized in different technology areas in
the domain of body massagers. Most of the patent applications identified in the study
relate to Pressure based body massagers such as acupressure-based massagers.
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From the perspective of a specific body part, highest number of patent applications
have been filed for massaging devices designed for Back followed by Feet, Genitals, and
Neck. In Head portion, highest number of patent applications have been filed for
massaging devices designed for Face followed by Scalp and Eyes.
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Below chart shows a trend of patent filing in body massagers from year 1990-2020.
The trend is continuously rising with few dips. It must be noted that patent filing data
is not complete for 2020 and 2021 since most of the patent applications filed in these
years would not have been published till date.
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FAMILIES APPLICATIONS EARLIEST PRIORITY
Below chart shows a trend of priority filings in body massagers from year 1999-2021
in Top 10 Jurisdictions. It must be noted that patent filing data is not complete for
2020 and 2021 since most of the patent applications filed in these years would not
have been published till date.
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Below chart shows a trend of patent filing in body massagers from year 1990-2021
and applications’ grant year and expected expiry years. Most number of applications
were granted in this domain in the year 2020. It must be noted that patent filing data
is not complete for 2020 and 2021 since most of the patent applications filed in these
years would not have been published till date.
ESTIMATED EXPIRY
Below chart shows a trend of priority filings in body massagers from year 1999-2021
in Top 10 Jurisdictions. It must be noted that patent filing data is not complete for
2020 and 2021 since most of the patent applications filed in these years would not
have been published till date.
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The chart below shows the number of patent families published in Top 25 jurisdictions.
The technology is being protected in these countries which may denote that the
innovators are seeking these geographies as most favorable market for their invention.
More than 70% of the patent applications are filed in China, USA, and South Korea. It
hints that these can be prominent markets for body massagers.
The chart below shows the number of patent families first filed in Top 25 jurisdictions.
The technology is being first protected in these countries which may denote that the
innovations are originating in these countries. More than 90% of the patent
applications originated in China, South Korea, Japan, and USA. This hints these
countries are the innovation hubs for this technology.
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P A T E N T F I L I N G S & I N N O V A T I O N T R E N D S – B O D Y M A S S A G E R S
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BTL Medical Technologies SRO
FKA Distributing Co.
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Patent
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TOP 10 FAVOURABLE MARKET & INNOVATION JURISDICTIONS
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Daito Electric Machine IND
LG Electronics
Bodyfriend Co. Ltd.
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Fuji Medical Instruments MFG Co. Ltd.
Panasonic Corp.
DJO LLC
Viol Co.
APPLICATIONS
GRANTS
TOP 10 ASSIGNEES
LEGAL EVENTS
Patent
Applications
P A T E N T F I L I N G S & I N N O V A T I O N T R E N D S – B O D Y M A S S A G E R S
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Patent
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P A T E N T F I L I N G S & I N N O V A T I O N T R E N D S – B O D Y M A S S A G E R S
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P A T E N T F I L I N G S & I N N O V A T I O N T R E N D S – B O D Y M A S S A G E R S
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Bodysound Technologies Inc.
DJO LLC
Fuji Medical Instruments MFG Co. Ltd.
Thermotek Inc.
Toshiba TEC KK
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Patent
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P A T E N T F I L I N G S & I N N O V A T I O N T R E N D S – B O D Y M A S S A G E R S
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TOP 10 FAVOURABLE MARKET & INNOVATION JURISDICTIONS
0 100 200 300 400 500
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Family Inada Co. Ltd.
Daito Electric Machine IND
Sanyo Electric Co.
Shenzhen Breo Technology
SKG Tech
Philips
KPR US LLC
Johnson And Johnson Consumer Inc.
Ceragem Co. Ltd.
APPLICATIONS
GRANTS
TOP 10 ASSIGNEES
LEGAL EVENTS
Patent
Applications
P A T E N T F I L I N G S & I N N O V A T I O N T R E N D S – B O D Y M A S S A G E R S
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APPLICATIONS EARLIEST PRIORITY
TOP 10 FAVOURABLE MARKET & INNOVATION JURISDICTIONS
0 200 400 600
Panasonic
Family Inada Co. Ltd.
Daito Electric Machine IND
Bodyfriend Co. Ltd.
Sanyo Electric Co.
Loreal SA
Ceragem Co. Ltd.
MTG Co. Ltd.
Matsushita Electric Works Ltd.
Shenzhen Breo Technology
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GRANTS
TOP 10 ASSIGNEES
LEGAL EVENTS
Patent
Applications
P A T E N T F I L I N G S & I N N O V A T I O N T R E N D S – B O D Y M A S S A G E R S
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TOP 10 FAVOURABLE MARKET & INNOVATION JURISDICTIONS
0 50 100 150
Family Inada Co. Ltd.
Ceragem Co. Ltd.
Shenzhen Breo Technology
KPR US LLC
Panasonic
Sanyo Electric Co.
Tearscience Inc.
Bodyfriend Co. Ltd.
LG Electronics
Daito Electric Machine IND
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GRANTS
TOP 10 ASSIGNEES
LEGAL EVENTS
Patent
Applications
P A T E N T F I L I N G S & I N N O V A T I O N T R E N D S – B O D Y M A S S A G E R S
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TOP 10 FAVOURABLE MARKET & INNOVATION JURISDICTIONS
0 50 100 150 200
Ceragem Co. Ltd.
Univ. of Pittsburgh of Common Wealth System of Higher Education
Scion Neurostim LLC
Chenggong HE
Univ. Hunan Chinese Medicine
Ryotokuji Kenji
Department of Health and Human Services as US government
Xiong Jincai
Sympara Medical Inc.
HU Xiuping
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Patent
Applications
P A T E N T F I L I N G S & I N N O V A T I O N T R E N D S – B O D Y M A S S A G E R S
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TOP 10 FAVOURABLE MARKET & INNOVATION JURISDICTIONS
0 25 50 75 100
Tearscience Inc.
Frey Medical Technologies AG
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DJO LLC
Lyapko Mykola
Avago Technologies Ltd.
Univ. Hunan Chinese Medicine
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JUS JAS LLC
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GRANTS
TOP 10 ASSIGNEES
LEGAL EVENTS
Patent
Applications
P A T E N T F I L I N G S & I N N O V A T I O N T R E N D S – B O D Y M A S S A G E R S
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25. TOP 5 ASSIGNEES COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
FILING TRENDS
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TECHNOLOGICAL FOCUS
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Patent
Families
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27. TOP 5 ASSIGNEES COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE
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29. Forward Citations Backward Citations
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CITATION ANALYSIS
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30. INSIGHTS & CONCLUSION
The study reveals that vibration based massaging devices are more prevalent in terms
of patent filing as compared to other massaging techniques and most of the massaging
devices are designed for back followed by feet, genitals, and neck portion of the body.
Patents disclosing hands and shoulders massagers are also good in number. It is also
interesting that patents focusing on eyes, face and genital massagers are rising
continuously. The patent filing has been continuously rising since 2000 with a short
dip around 2005-07 and again rising tremendously around 2009. Applicants from China
and South Korea has been actively working in this domain since the early 2000s.
Almost more than 50% of the filed applications are alive. Some of the prominent
assignees from the perspective of number of patent applications comprise Panasonic,
Family Inada, Diato Electric, Loreal SA, Shenzhen Breo Technology, Philips, Bodyfriend,
SKG Tech, Ceragem and LG Electronics. A number of universities and hospitals also
have filed good amount of patent applications in this domain. Looking at the patent
activity in this domain and comparison of patent strategies by major players, it won’t
be wrong to say that many new applications in massaging devices will be filed in
coming days. Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) in
massaging devices hints towards an age of smart massagers.
The global massage devices market has been seeing remarkable growth in recent years.
Rising product awareness is likely to lead to lucrative growth of the massage devices
market. Easy availability of these devices through a wide range of distribution channels
is likely to influence the growth of the massage devices market. In addition, continuous
worldwide growth in the business of spa & beauty parlors, salons, relaxation centers,
etc. who opt for portable massage devices is likely to influence the growth of the
market. Major factors that are expected to boost the growth massage equipment
market in the forecast period are the rise in the stress-related ailments. Furthermore,
the increase in the middle-class population in the advancing countries is further
anticipated to propel the growth of the massage equipment market. As per a study
report, electric massagers market is estimated to grow by USD 6.38 billion globally
during 2021-2025 with a CAGR of 5.83%. Pressing massagers have been very popular
especially acupressure and Shiatsu model.
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31. INSIGHTS & CONCLUSION
On the other hand, the rise in the trend of alternate healing therapies and self-
massage techniques is projected to impede the growth of the massage equipment
market in the timeline period. Apart from that, since people has recently started using
massaging devices, a significant lack of confidence exists in the mind of new
consumers. These products are generally marketed to promote well-being through
relaxation, de-stressing and relieving muscle tension. However, user surveys
determined that the vibration was often ineffective and sometimes painful during use
and afterwards. The vibrating function made the product too noisy and disturbing to
promote relaxation. Massaging devices also have a stigma attached to them; the
massage effect is generated by vibration, which tends also to be associated with sex
aids. In addition, the actual size and weight of the products are too big and heavy to be
used comfortably. Solo use and massage is difficult thus limiting the benefits of the
massage.
COVID-19 outbreak has negatively impacted the product demand, customer behavior,
logistics services for products, and the availability of essential and non-essential
products at retail stores and factories. End-users are opting for alternative solutions
such as yoga, fitness, recreational activities, and natural therapy, to obtain relief from
stress, fatigue, anxiety, etc. Rising trend of using relaxing music, steaming solutions,
piercing, and traditional healing practices are also likely to be major challenges to the
growth of the market.
It’s hard to say when in the next few years, we will find the technology strong enough
to replace human masseurs. But when we do, we can expect the speed of growth to be
potentially faster than typical technology-adoption curves, which are already
accelerating. Without a massive upfront cost being borne by consumers, and if the
above discussed challenges in product design are addressed, there is a potential for
growth metrics.
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32. REFERENCES
PatBase - A Leading Commercial Patent Search Database
Espacenet – A free database by the European Patent Office (EPO)
PATENT DATABASES
bloomberg.com
statista.com
businesswire.com
marketwatch.com
transparencymarketresearch.com
WEBSITES FOR MARKET DATA
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