HUMAN TOUCH HT-1280 “SWAN”
NAMED ONE OF 2009′S MOST INNOVATIVE CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Consumer Electronics Association Selects The Perfectly Balanced,
Ergonomically Advanced Hand-Held Massager As A Consumer Electronic Show Innovations Award Honoree

Long Beach, CA  - NOV. 11, 2008 - Human Touch^®, the leading brand of high-technology, design-oriented massage chairs for today’s modern and traditional living spaces, today announced the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has named the Human Touch HT-1280 hand-held massager an Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award honoree in the Health and Wellness product category. CEA recognized the HT-1280 - also known as the “Swan Softouch Massager” - for its advanced technologies, which deliver a whisper-quiet, deep-muscle massage replicating the percussive techniques of expert massage therapists. The award was bestowed today at the Consumer Electronic Show’s (CES) New York Press Preview, the organization’s annual sneak peek of the hottest new products and upcoming technology trends.

The dual-speed HT-1280 is a perfectly balanced, ergonomic hand-held massager that incorporates many of Human Touch’s exclusive advanced technologies to deliver a whisper-quiet, deep-muscle massage. Its sleek yet sturdy design enables the HT-1280 to emulate the hands and techniques of professional massage therapists, delivering articulate and accurate energy bursts directly to targeted muscles instead of vibrating up the handle and arms. The HT-1280’s intelligently angled form allows users to pinpoint an ultra-quiet invigorating and soothing massage for hard-to-reach problem areas in the back and shoulders that tend to be most prone to tension, aches and pains. 

“We are thrilled the Consumer Electronics Association has recognized the ‘Swan’ for its innovative technology and ergonomically contoured design,” says Rich Jorgensen, chief marketing officer, Human Touch. “This brilliantly simple hand-held massager typifies Human Touch’s nearly 30-year commitment to developing products that help people feel better. The HT-1280’s advanced technology takes the vibration out of the arm and hand and focuses it all into the targeted muscles for a whisper-quiet, deep, therapeutic massage. It’s tremendously gratifying to be recognized for a product that people can use anywhere and anytime to improve their quality of life.”

The HT-1280 “SWAN” retails for $99 and is available at leading retailers across the country.  It can also be purchased directly from Human Touch at http://www.humantouch.com/ht-1280.html.

About Human Touch

Human Touch, the United States market leader of premier robotic massage products, offers advanced technology and designs for consumers seeking to incorporate health and wellness into their everyday routines. Appealing to back pain sufferers, sports enthusiasts, and those looking for a respite from today’s hectic lifestyles, Human Touch delivers high-quality Robotic Massage^® chairs, zero-gravity recliners, and other massage products that are generations ahead of the competition. Wholly owned by Interactive Health^®, Human Touch currently sells products to back-care specialty stores, fine furniture stores across the country, international retailers and distributors in more than 48 countries, and online at www.humantouch.com.

The Human Touch back massage pad is an exceptional device for relieving the aches and pains of daily life. Technology TNT recently reviewed this product. This review appeared at technologyTNT.com

If you have a really bad back and are like many people, you have just learnt to deal with it. Now Human Touch has a portable unit called the Back Massage Pad, HT 1470, that can make you feel a whole lot better. Check out the details at here.

What amazed us about this unit is how easy it was to set up and use. Our reviewer tried it both over the office chair and a sofa. It has three settings. Lower back, mid back and full back with heat available in all three settings. In addition it has a memory foam seat that make you feel like you are on a very expensive easy chair. It is so well built that it comes with a 2 year warranty.

The term wow comes to mind when we used the HT-1470. This is not the run of the mill vibrating back pad. The HT 1470 actually does a circular kneading motion from the base of your neck to the lower part of your back, L3,4,5 as it is better known. If you have arthritis in the lower part of your back and have tried several back devices, this is the first that really seemed to ease the pain. Our reviewer mainly used it on his lower back with heat. After about 20 minutes he would feel better, much to our surprise. Anyone out there with a bad back can appreciate the relief that you should feel after letting the HT1470 do its stuff. All our reviewer can say is that he uses it just about every day and wish that it could be used in the car with a car adapter or a complete car version.

Everybody has this priced at $199 but free shipping is on Amazon.com. So run out and buy it now, your back will thank you for it.

Since this review the Human Touch back massage pad has been on sale for $149. See the web-site for details. www.humantouch.com

BehindTheBuy.com’s David Gregg Showcases Several Stress-Busters, On The Early Show

Maggie Rodriguez and David Greg review the Human Touch HT-1650 massage chair on CBS’
“The Early Show”.

To view the video Click HERE =>Stress Busters

Welcome the Human Touch HT-1650 Robotic Massage chair into your life! Whether you are at home or in your corporate office, this classy and sophisticated massage chair hides your personal masseuse under the luxurious leather upholstery. The patented Human Touch Technology replicates the skilled hands of a professional massage therapist to relieve stress, tension, and soreness from a day of hard work.

Gizmos To Let The Stress Out

October 22, 2008

Top Athletes And Health And Medical Professionals

To Help Educate Public On Benefits Of Massage

Long Beach, CA - October 2, 2008 - Human Touch®, the leading brand of high-performance, design-oriented massage chairs for today’s modern and traditional living spaces is proud to announce the launch of its Human Touch Wellness Council. The eight-member Council will help educate professionals, sports enthusiasts, back pain sufferers and consumers on the proven benefits of incorporating regular massage into their everyday lives.

The Council is comprised of a well-rounded group of people of varying industries and professions, all bringing a unique perspective on wellness and how regular home massage promotes it. Members include renowned runner, author, lecturer and coach Jeff Galloway; PGA golfer Tim Clark; naturopathic physician Dr. James Rouse, N.D.; fitness trainer, choreographer, gymnast and acrobat Sarah Harding; chiropractor Dr. Michael Nathanson D.C., F.I.C.A., F.F.A.C., D.A.C.T.S.; PGA golfer Ted Tryba; triathlete Iona Mackenzie; and chiropractor Dr. Alan Weidner D.C.

On the Human Touch Wellness Council’s dedicated Web site  - www.humantouch.com/wellness-council.html - visitors will find information and bios on Council members. Additionally, members will regularly share their wellness messages via online and offline media, including the Human Touch Wellness Council blog, community events and public forums. For more information, visit www.humantouch.com.

About Human Touch

Human Touch, the U.S. market leader of premier robotic massage products, offers advanced technology and designs for consumers seeking to incorporate health and wellness into their everyday routines. Appealing to back pain sufferers, sports enthusiasts, and those looking to relax from today’s hectic lifestyles, Human Touch delivers high-quality Robotic Massage^® chairs, zero-gravity recliners, and other industry-leading massage products that help people feel better, play better and perform better. Human Touch products are available at back care specialty stores, fine furniture stores across the country, through international retailers and distributors in more than 48 countries, and online at www.humantouch.com.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT AWARDS $4.55 MILLION IN DAMAGES TO HUMAN TOUCH® IN TRADEMARK/TRADE DRESS INFRINGEMENT ACTION

Long Beach, CA - September 17, 2008 - Human Touch®, the leading brand of high-performance, design-oriented massage chairs for today’s modern and traditional living spaces, announced today that a U.S. District Court jury awarded $4.55 million in damages to the company in its trademark/trade dress infringement and unfair competition action brought against American Lighting Industry, Inc for intentional infringement of Human Touch’s trademarks and trade dress as it relates to its Human Touch massage products and technology. The jury also awarded Human Touch $2.8 million against co-defendant King Kong U.S.A., Inc. and $425,000 against King Kong’s president, Bernard Koay. 

The trademarks in this case all include the name Human Touch and the jury found that both federally registered and unregistered marks were valid and infringed. The jury also determined that Human Touch had protectable trade dress rights in the innovative design and overall appearance of its HTT-10 model massage chairs and that King Kong had infringed on those rights.  Defendant Koay was found to have known about, and encouraged, the infringement by King Kong. The jury held that all defendants had committed acts of unfair competition and that all defendants acted intentionally.

“Human Touch is a pioneer and leader in the development of massage technology and thus holds numerous patents and trademarks. For almost three decades, Human Touch has been developing, marketing and branding innovative technology” said Andrew Cohen, President of Human Touch. “Our retail partners, distributors and consumers know that there is a difference in the comforts and technologies of a Human Touch branded massage chair and thus we will continue to take all necessary measures to ensure that our intellectual property is protected and that retail partners and consumers are never misled by competitors.”

Attorneys David Dillard and Art Hasan led the Christie, Parker & Hale legal team that prosecuted the case. “Human Touch’s reputation and goodwill, developed over decades of hard work, are engendered in its trademarks and the unique, recognizable designs of its massage chairs,” Dillard said. “We will not allow competitors to profit by copying these valuable assets and trading off the reputation and goodwill that Human Touch enjoys with consumers and in the industry.”  

In a related action, Human Touch announced separately today that another U.S. District Court jury awarded $1.7 million in damages to the company in a patent infringement action brought against WFO Imports, LLC. In that matter, the jury validated Human Touch’s rights to U.S. Patent No. 6,629,940 (referred to as the ‘940 patent), which describes a proprietary lower leg massage technology used in the footrest portion of some Human Touch massage chairs.

About Human Touch®:

Human Touch®, the U.S. market leader of robotic massage products, offers advanced technology and designs for consumers seeking to incorporate health and wellness into their everyday routine. Appealing to back pain sufferers, sports enthusiasts, and those looking to relax from today’s hectic lifestyles, Human Touch® delivers high-quality Robotic Massage^® chairs, zero gravity recliners, and other massage products that are generations ahead of the competition. Human Touch® sells products to specialty stores, fine furniture stores across the country, on-line at www.humantouch.com as well as internationally through retailers and distributors in more than 48 countries worldwide.