The inner suction cup (11) is arranged on the inside of the outer suction cup (12).

The inner suction cup (11) is arranged on the inside of the outer suction cup (12).

The suction cup includes a vacuum pump (90) for withdrawing air from beneath the suction cup (24).

The suction pad is connected to the plate.

A base is mounted to the suction cup.

The suction apparatus (1) comprises the suction cup (11).

The sucker of the present invention is formed with an annular projection on an adhesion surface of the sucker.

The method of using the device includes applying the suction cup (16) to the back of a person and then moving the suction cup (16) to change the suction effect of the suction cup (16) while applied to the back.

The skin stimulation unit includes a heating/cooling unit provided on the suction cup, for heating or cooling the suction cup.

A disposable plunger has a force cup and a handle removably coupled to the force cup.

The suction cup (12) may be a conventional suction cup and the resilient layer (14) may be releasably secured by chemical bonding or otherwise to the lower surface, i.e., the concave contact surface, of the suction cup.

Each suction cup (20) in the platen (18) has a port through which air may be evacuated from the cup (20).

The effective centre of the cup pivotal movement should lie within the confines of, or closely adjacent the cup.

Further, even though the sucker of the present invention flies and collides against the target at a certain angle, the sucker can easily adhere to the target.

Also, the spring element presses the suction cup (110) towards the surface along a substantial circumferential edge of the suction cup (110) .