CN220757823U

CN220757823U - Light nursing equipment

Info

Publication number: CN220757823U
Application number: CN202321370119.9U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 菲利普·塞迪克
Original assignee: Fuyanke Co ltd
Current assignee: Fuyanke Co ltd
Priority date: 2022-12-09
Filing date: 2023-06-01
Publication date: 2024-04-12
Anticipated expiration: 2033-06-01
Also published as: CN117482406A

Abstract

The present utility model provides an optical care device comprising a body having: a first end, a second end, an intermediate portion, a light source, and a controller. The device may be configured to provide multiple types of light care to the user, including blue, red, green, and/or near infrared light care.

Description

Light nursing equipment

Technical Field

The utility model mainly relates to light nursing equipment and a using method thereof, in particular to light nursing equipment and a plurality of using methods thereof, which are applicable to the face, the neck and the body of a human body.

Background

For centuries, light has been used to treat a variety of mental and physical conditions. Skin health and appearance are important aspects of many cosmetic regimens. As a person ages, his or her skin tends to wrinkle, sag, become rough, and/or appear as various spots or marks. It is well known that skin cells can be positively influenced by various means such as phototherapy. For example, such positive effects may include one or more of the following: increase collagen production, reduce skin inflammation, reduce acne, improve blood flow, tighten skin, and/or destroy bacteria.

More specifically, light emitting diode ("LED") light of various colors and/or wavelengths is known to be of particular benefit when used by humans. It is known that red LED light can reduce signs of aging, making the skin look younger. Blue light is said to kill bacteria and/or reduce the appearance of flaws. Green LED lamps (called for skin lightening and even skin lightening), orange LED lamps (to help skin glow), purple LED lamps (to reduce age spots and pigmentation), cyan LED lamps (to calm skin ulcers) and yellow LED lamps (to reduce facial redness and to soothe skin) all have different effects on the skin. In addition, near infrared light ("NIR light") may improve the appearance of skin damaged by sunlight as well as fine lines, wrinkles, and loose skin.

There are some devices that can provide phototherapy to a user. These devices are typically located in a hospital or beauty parlor and use of these devices requires the assistance of another person to perform the desired care. In many cases, the manager engaged in such a beauty care service needs to be licensed by the relevant department or obtain the corresponding certificate to use the device. In addition, household devices that typically include a mask do not uniformly and effectively distribute light to the skin of the user.

Accordingly, there is a need for improved skin care devices and methods of use thereof to provide light care to a user.

Disclosure of Invention

Embodiments of various light care devices and methods of use thereof are described.

An embodiment of a care device configured to be worn by a user includes a body; the main body includes: a first end, a second end substantially opposite the first end, and an intermediate portion extending from the first end to the second end; a frame; a first portion secured to the frame; the first portion defines a set of channels extending from a first side of the first portion to a second side of the first portion; a light source housed within the body, the light source comprising a first set of lights and a second set of lights, wherein each of the first set of lights and the second set of lights are operatively connected to the frame and configured to emit light into the first portion and through a set of channels defined by the first portion.

Another embodiment of a nursing mask configured for use near a user's head includes a body; the main body includes: a first end, a second end substantially opposite the first end, and an intermediate portion extending from the first end to the second end; a frame; a first portion secured to the frame; the first portion defines a set of channels extending from a first side of the first portion to a second side of the first portion; a light source housed within the body, the light source comprising a first set of lights and a second set of lights, wherein each of the first set of lights and the second set of lights are operatively connected to the frame and configured to emit light to and through a set of channels defined by the first portion; a strap connected to the body, the strap configured to secure the nursing mask to a user's head.

Another embodiment of a care apparatus includes a body; the main body includes: a first end, a second end substantially opposite the first end, and an intermediate portion extending from the first end to the second end; a plastic frame; a silica gel part fixed with the plastic frame; the silica gel section defining a set of channels extending from a first side of the silica gel to a second side of the silica gel; a light source housed within the body, the light source comprising a first set of lights and a second set of lights, wherein each of the first set of lights and the second set of lights is operatively connected to the frame and configured to emit light to the silicone portion and a set of conical channels defined through the silicone portion; a silicone strap coupled to the body, the strap configured to secure the nursing mask to a user's head.

A further understanding of the claimed apparatus and method may be obtained by reference to the following detailed description of selected examples with reference to the drawings.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a light care device in a first embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a front view of the light care device shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a rear view of the light care device shown in fig. 1, with portions of the device enlarged.

Fig. 4 is a front view of the light care device shown in fig. 1 with the device portion housing removed.

Fig. 5 is a left side view of the light care device shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a right side view of the light care device shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 7 is a top view of the light care device shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 7A is a top view of the light care device shown in fig. 7, with portions of the silicone of the device removed for clarity of illustration of the various LED lights.

Fig. 8 is a bottom view of the light care device shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 8A is a bottom view of the light care apparatus shown in fig. 8, with portions of the silicone of the apparatus removed for clarity of illustration of the various LED lights.

Fig. 9 is a block diagram of components of a networked light care device in one embodiment.

Fig. 10 is a flow chart of an embodiment of a method of using a light care device.

The figures depict various embodiments of the present utility model for purposes of illustration only. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following discussion that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the utility model described herein.

Detailed Description

The following detailed description and the annexed drawings describe and illustrate various embodiments of the light care apparatus and methods of use thereof. The description and the drawings provided herein enable one skilled in the art to make and use one or more example light care devices. These examples are not intended to limit the scope of the claims in any way.

Fig. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 illustrate a light care device 2 (hereinafter, also referred to as a "device"). The device 2 comprises a body 10, the body 10 comprising and/or housing a number of components (described in further detail below).

The body 10 includes at least a first end 20, a second end 30 substantially opposite the first end 20, and an intermediate portion 40 extending from the first end 20 to the second end 30. More specifically, the body 10 is configured such that a user may wear the device 2 in order to provide phototherapy care to his or her body region in contact with or adjacent to the device 2.

The body 10 is shaped so that it can be worn by a user of the device 2 as a mask covering a substantial portion of the user's face area. The body 10, when worn, typically covers the forehead, cheeks, mandible, chin, eyebrows, and various other portions of the face. However, the body 10 defines a hollowed-out region 50 extending from the first surface 11 of the body 10 to the second surface 12 of the body 10. The shape of the hollowed-out area 50 is such that portions of the face are not covered by the body. The upper portion 52 of the hollowed out area 50 is the widest portion of the hollowed out area 50. Its position is such that the user's eyes are generally aligned with the hollowed-out area 50 and thus do not directly contact the light emitted by the light source 100. Although not in a uniform manner, the hollowed-out region 50 narrows as it approaches the lower portion 54. Specifically, hollowed out region 50 includes narrowing, extending before reaching the user's nose portion of hollowed out region 50, then expanding, and thereafter narrowing again at the portion below the user's nose of hollowed out region 50, extending. In addition, the hollowed-out area 50 again expands in width as it approaches the lower portion 54, configured to form an opening around the user's lips. One skilled in the art can determine how best to place the body and hollowed-out area according to a particular embodiment and based on various considerations, including the flexibility required of the device, the size and shape of the potential user's head, and the functionality of the device. In other embodiments, the body may have no hollowed-out area. In another embodiment, the body may form zero, two, three, or four hollowed-out regions, which may correspond to one or more of lips, nose, mouth, and eyes, and may be adjacent to, integrally formed with, connected with, or completely separate from any other hollowed-out region. The person skilled in the art is able to determine how best to determine the size and shape of the device by determining the optimal size and shape of the hollowed-out area portion configured to be close to or around the eyes and/or his or her nose and/or his or her mouth. The size and shape of the device should be such that it can be worn by various users having different sizes and proportions.

The body 10 includes a frame 60 and light emitting portions of the device for treating the skin. The frame 60 will be described in more detail below. In the illustrated embodiment, the portion of the device that treats the skin by emitting light is at least partially composed of silicone. This section, when referring to the illustrated embodiment, refers to the silicone section 120 in the following paragraphs, which is medical grade, safe for the user, can be touched and/or worn, and can be heated as desired. The silicone part 120 is provided so as to cover substantially the face of most users (of course, the size and shape of the face and head may vary from person to person). The silicone portion 120 has a first end 122 and a second end 124 and includes a first surface 11 and a second surface 12.

The light source 100 (described in further detail below) is adjacent to and operatively connected to the frame 60 (which is adjacent to the hollowed out region 50) while being disposed between the first surface 11 and the second surface 12 of the silicone part 120. Specifically, the frame 60 is composed of plastic and is configured to extend along the outer opening 51 and the inner opening 53 of the hollowed out area 50. The frame 60 is configured to contact the skin of a user when the device 2 is in use. One skilled in the art will be able to select the best materials for the body and frame according to the particular embodiment and based on a variety of considerations, including the size and shape of the body, the desired function of the body, and the desired size and shape of the hollowed-out area. In another embodiment, the device may have no frame or more than one frame, and the frame may be disposed on any portion of the body. Furthermore, in various embodiments, the frame and/or body may be composed of silicone, plastic, metal, and/or any other suitable material. The frame may also be coated with gold, imitation gold or similar metal layers. The portion for emitting light to treat the skin may also be of any size and shape and may be composed of materials other than silicone in other embodiments. Other such embodiments may include portions of the skin that emit light to treat the skin, the portions being composed of plastic. Other such embodiments may include portions that emit light to treat the skin, the portions being composed of transparent, partially transparent, or translucent materials to facilitate uniform transmission of light to the user's skin. Further, the silicone portion and the frame may be interconnected by one or more adhesives, one or more physical attachment mechanisms, integrally formed, and/or by any other means.

The frame 60 and body 10 are also connected to a strap 70. The strap 70 is operatively connected to the frame 60 and the body 10 by a mechanical connection. The strap 70 is configured to be wrapped around and secured to the user's head after wearing the device 2, and may be tightened or loosened depending on the size and shape of the user's head. The strap 70 includes a clasp 72 that allows the clasp 72 to be tightened and loosened by controlling the length of insertion of the strap 70 into the clasp 72. In the illustrated embodiment, the strap 70 is composed of silicone. Those skilled in the art will be able to select the appropriate straps and snaps based on a variety of considerations, including the size and shape of the body, whether the straps are elastic (i.e., can be tightened and loosened), and/or the desired output of the device. In other embodiments, zero, two, three, or more straps and/or snaps may be used. In various embodiments, the strap may be integrally formed with the main body, or may be adhered or molded to the main body. In other alternative embodiments, the strap may also be made of any suitable material, including leather, metal, or any other suitable material.

As mentioned above, the body 10 further comprises a light source 100, said light source 100 being arranged within the body 10 between the first surface 11 and the second surface 12 thereof. More specifically, the light source 100 includes a series of light emitting diodes ("LED lights") disposed within the body 10 and operatively connected to the frame 60 and a control panel (described below). The LED lamps 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f, etc. (only some of which include reference numbers; other obvious illustrations are similar in size, shape, and function to those numbered) are configured to emit illumination to treat the face of the user. In particular, the LED lamp is configured to emit different types of light according to user preferences. In the illustrated embodiment, the LED lamps 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f are configured to emit blue, red, yellow, orange, violet, green, and/or cyan light. The user may switch by means of the control means on the device 2 to determine which light(s) he or she wishes the device 2 to emit at a particular time. In other embodiments, the device 2 may emit one, two, three or more of the above colored LED lights; it may also emit colors not described in the present application. The light sources 100 may comprise any satisfactory number of light sources; it may also include various non-LED light sources, such as near infrared light sources. In various embodiments, device 2 may emit illumination through an LED, near infrared, or any other type of light having a wavelength between about 100 nanometers ("nm") and about 900nm, between about 200nm and about 800nm, between about 300nm and about 700nm, or any other suitable wavelength.

The light source 100 comprises LED lamps 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 102e, 102f adjacent to tens of channels 110 extending from the first surface 11 to the second surface 12 of the device 2. In this embodiment, several of the channels 110a, 110b, 110c, 110d are described by reference numerals, but other such channels 110 are also clearly visible in the drawings. When the device 2 is used and turned on, light can be emitted to the user via the body 10 because the light passes through and near the silicone part 120 of the device 2 and is uniformly emitted onto the skin of the user through the channel 110. Thus, the silica gel part 120 and the channel 110 are utilized to expand the light nursing coverage area, so that light is more uniformly transmitted to the whole face, the light utilization rate is improved, the setting position of the light source lamp beads can be more flexible, the attractive design is more facilitated, and a designer does not need to set a light source at the corresponding position of the mask for nursing to a specific position.

In addition, four near infrared lamps 140 are also operatively connected to and adjacent to the frame 60. The first and second near infrared lamps 140a and 140b are disposed adjacent to and in contact with the frame 60 so that they will emit light to treat the right side portion of the user's face. The third near infrared lamp 140c and the fourth near infrared lamp 140d are disposed adjacent to and in contact with the frame 60 so that they will emit light to treat the left portion of the user's face. Near infrared lamps 140 are disposed along top portion 62 of frame 60 and are not immediately adjacent; instead, other various lamps are placed between any two near infrared lamps. In use, they are configured to treat the forehead and the area around the eyes of the user. As with the light sources 102 described above, they are attached to the frame 60 and emit light through the channel 110 around the near infrared lamps 140 and the entire device 2.

The channel 110 allows the light emitted from the light source 100 to safely contact the skin of the user to treat the user. The channels 110 have different diameters; those channels closer to the LED lamp are smaller in diameter than those channels farther from the LED lamp, although this is only generally described and is not required in various alternative embodiments. Of course, the diameter of some channels 110 is the same as the diameter of other channels 110. Each channel 110 has a diameter of between 0.1 mm and 1 cm. Each channel is frustoconical with a circular first opening and a circular second opening at each end of each channel. This arrangement allows light to pass through the silicone portion 120 and to be transmitted and refracted between the channels 110, and is more uniform and gentle to be emitted to the face of the user, improving the care effect.

One skilled in the art can select the appropriate frame, LED light set and/or near infrared light set, light source, strap and clasp depending on the particular embodiment and based on various considerations, including the size and shape of the body, the number of light sources used and the number of channels used. In one embodiment, fifty LED lamps may be used. In other embodiments, fewer than 10, 10 to 20, 20 to 50, or more than 50 LED lamps may be used. Furthermore, in different embodiments zero, one, two, three, four, five, or more near infrared light sources may be used. The channels may have any size, shape, number, and configuration in different embodiments. They may be circular, triangular, conical, cylindrical, oval, square, rectangular, or have any other shape. Further, in other configurations, the light source and LED lamp may be placed in any portion of the body. In various embodiments, any individual lamp may emit one or more types of light or individual colors or types of light. Further, each channel may have an opening on the first surface of the silicone portion having a width between about 0.8 millimeters ("mm") and about 4mm, between about 1mm and about 3.4mm, and/or between about 1.3mm and about 2.8 mm. Further, the height of each channel may be between about 1.2 millimeters ("mm") and about 5mm, between about 1mm and about 4.8mm, and/or between about 1.5mm and about 3.5 mm. Of course, the channels may have different heights and opening widths, or the same height and opening width.

The body 10 further comprises a control panel 80 arranged on the front side of the device 2. The control panel 80 is substantially diamond-shaped and includes a controller 82 and a power supply 84 disposed within the control panel 80. Fig. 4 shows the control panel 80 with the front portion removed so that the interior of the control panel 80 is visible.

The power source 84 includes a rechargeable battery that provides power to the controller 82. The controller 82 is operatively connected to each of the light sources 100 and the power source 84 and provides instructions to and controls each of these components. The controller 82 may be activated by a user control 86, the user control 86 being visible outside the control panel 80. In the illustrated embodiment, the controller 82 includes a printed circuit board assembly ("PCBA") and associated circuitry; however, in other embodiments, the controller may include any suitable means for controlling the skin care device assembly, such as a printed circuit board ("PCB") or any other suitable computer or mechanism for information interaction. In addition, the controller 82 is operatively connected to an interface allowing it to communicate with a second device (described in more detail below).

The user control 86 comprises a button which, when pressed, activates the device 2. Repeated and/or use of certain types of user controls 86 allows the user to cycle through various modes of operation of the device 2 (described in more detail below). The user may select various types and modes of light irradiation through the user control 86. Those skilled in the art will be able to properly place the user controls on the device and configure it according to a particular embodiment and based on various considerations, including the number of modules required and the materials comprising the body. In other embodiments, the user controls may be placed on either side of the body. In different embodiments, the device may include zero, two, three, or more user controls. In further embodiments, the user controls may include independent controls configured to control individual components and/or actions.

Optionally, the controller 82 also controls an interface 90, the interface 90 being a component of the controller 82. The interface 90 allows the device 2 to communicate with a second device, such as a personal computer, tablet, mobile phone or other electronic device (not illustrated in the figures). Using interface 90, device 2 may send information to other devices so that the other devices may collect data related to the use of device 2. In addition, the device 2 may receive control signals from other devices that may indicate that the device 2 should be turned on or off, increase or decrease light, and/or switch to a preset mode as desired by the user or recommended by other devices, among other instructions. Interface 90 may be a wired or wireless interface, such as a wireless transceiver that transmits control signals between device 2 and the second device. One skilled in the art can select an appropriate interface based on a variety of considerations, including the size and shape of the device and the body with which the device will communicate. In some embodiments, the interface is a radio frequency ("RF") transceiver for transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals between the device and other devices. In one usable embodiment, the Radio Frequency (RF) transceiver is a low power 2.4GHz Radio Frequency (RF) transceiver. In various embodiments, the device may also include an antenna for transmitting and receiving signals between the device and other devices. In these embodiments, the interface may use Bluetooth (BLUETOOTH), wi-Fi, infrared, laser, visible light, sonic energy, or one of several other methods to wirelessly transfer information between the device and another device.

In some embodiments, device 2 is connected to the second device via a network. In other embodiments, the device is directly connected to a wireless router or cellular telephone network and may be connected to the second device by any of the means described above. Thus, the device 2 may be manipulated by a user via a personal computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other suitable electronic device. Fig. 9 illustrates an example of such a design.

Fig. 9 is a block diagram of a networked skin care device, such as device 2 consistent with this embodiment. In this embodiment, the device 2 includes a controller (e.g., controller 82), a light source (e.g., light source 100) and an interface (e.g., interface 90). As described above, the device may be connected to the network via a personal computer, tablet, mobile phone or other electronic device, or may be connected directly to a wireless router or cellular telephone network. Thus, the device may be controlled by, transmit data to, and/or receive data from a personal computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other electronic device via the mechanisms described above. The interface may be wired or wireless and may include any of the interfaces described above. One skilled in the art can determine how to properly connect the device with other devices according to particular embodiments and based on various considerations, including the desirability of connecting the device with other devices and other devices suitable for connection. In some embodiments, the device may not include an interface and, therefore, may not communicate with other devices. In various embodiments, the device may only transmit data to other devices; in this embodiment, the device may not receive any data nor be able to be controlled by the other device. In various embodiments, the controller is not in communication with an external device external to the apparatus.

Example data that the device communicates with one or more personal computers, tablet computers, mobile phones, or other electronic devices may include the number of uses of the device, the duration of use of the device for different purposes, user-preferred device system settings, and other various device usage related information.

Fig. 10 is a flow chart of an example method 200 of using a light care device. Performing the method with the device enables care of the skin of the user, such as the face and/or neck.

The initial step 202 comprises: the light care device is charged, such as device 2, and the device is connected to a power source through a dc jack.

Step 204 includes: selecting an appropriate light care function, a care mode may be selected by a user control. The selection of a particular care mode may be communicated to the user by an information light that may emit a different pattern, color, or flashing light to indicate the various care modes.

Step 206 comprises: the light care device is brought into contact with or in proximity to the user. This is done so that the device cares for the skin by the selected care function.

Step 208 includes: the light care device is used to care for the user.

Optionally, step 210 includes: the light care device is deactivated. The deactivation of the light care device may be performed automatically at the end of a preset care procedure or by manipulation of a user control.

It should be noted that it is beneficial to complete the method 200 of using the light care device in the order illustrated and described. However, any order is also applicable.

In all embodiments, the light care apparatus and its components may be made of any suitable materials, including materials now known and later developed. Those skilled in the art will be able to select the appropriate materials for the example device based on various considerations, including the size and shape of the care device, the motor and light source within the care device, and the particular care method desired.

Those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that various modifications and alternatives to the embodiments described and illustrated may be developed in light of the overall teachings of the disclosure. Therefore, the particular embodiments disclosed are meant to be illustrative only and not limiting as to the scope of the utility model which is to be given the full breadth of the appended claims and any and all equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. An optical care device wearable by a user, comprising:

a main body; the main body includes: a first end, a second end substantially opposite the first end, a middle portion extending from the first end to the second end; a frame; a first portion secured to the frame; the first portion defines a set of channels extending from a first side of the first portion to a second side of the first portion;

a light source disposed within the body; the light source includes: a first set of lamps and a second set of lamps; wherein each set is operatively connected to the frame and configured to emit light into the first portion and through the set of channels defined by the first portion.

2. A light care device as recited in claim 1, wherein said first group of lights comprises at least one LED light.

3. A light care device as recited in claim 2, wherein said LED light is configured to emit red and/or blue light.

4. A light care device as recited in claim 3, wherein said LED light is configured to emit one or more of yellow, violet, cyan, orange and/or green light.

5. A light care device as recited in claim 1, wherein said first portion is transparent.

6. A light care device as recited in claim 1, wherein said second group of lamps comprises at least one near infrared lamp.

7. A light care device as recited in claim 6, wherein at least one of said near infrared lamps is disposed adjacent said first end.

8. A light care device as recited in claim 1, wherein said channel is frustoconical.

9. A light care device as recited in claim 8, wherein said channel has a first opening and a second opening; wherein each opening is generally circular in shape.

10. A light care device as recited in claim 9, wherein said channel has a height of between 1mm and 5 mm.

11. A light care device as recited in claim 10, wherein said channel has a width of between 0.5mm and 4 mm.

12. A light care device for use near a user's head, comprising:

a light source disposed within the body; the light source includes: a first set of lamps and a second set of lamps; wherein each set is operatively connected to the frame and configured to emit light to and through the set of channels defined by the first portion;

a strap connected to the body; the strap is configured to secure the nursing mask to a user's head.

13. A light care device for use in proximity to a user's head as recited in claim 12, wherein said first set of lights comprises at least 20 LED lights.

14. A light care device for use in proximity to a user's head as recited in claim 13, wherein the LED light is configured to emit red and/or blue light.

15. A light care device for use in proximity to a user's head as recited in claim 14, wherein said second set of lights comprises at least 4 near infrared lights.

16. A light care device for use in proximity to a user's head as recited in claim 15, wherein at least one of said near infrared lamps is disposed in proximity to said first end.

17. An optical care device, comprising:

a main body; the main body includes: a first end, a second end substantially opposite the first end, a middle portion extending from the first end to the second end; a plastic frame; a silica gel part fixed to the frame; the silicone section defines a set of channels extending from a first side of the silicone section to a second side of the silicone section;

a light source disposed within the body; the light source includes: a first set of lamps and a second set of lamps; wherein each set is operatively connected to the frame and configured to emit light into the silicone portion and through the set of tapered channels defined by the silicone portion;

a silicone strap connected to the body; the silicone strap is configured to secure the mask to the head of the user.

18. The light care device of claim 17 wherein the first set of lights comprises at least 40 LED lights.

19. The light care device of claim 18, wherein the LED light is configured to emit red and/or blue light.

20. A light care device as recited in claim 17, wherein said frame is coated with a metal layer.