Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
  • A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
  • A61H7/001—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for without substantial movement between the skin and the device
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
  • A41B11/00—Hosiery; Panti-hose
  • A41B11/14—Panti-hose; Body-stockings
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
  • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
  • A41D13/0015—Sports garments other than provided for in groups A41D13/0007 - A41D13/088
  • A41D13/0017—Sports garments other than provided for in groups A41D13/0007 - A41D13/088 specially adapted for women
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
  • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
  • A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
  • A41D31/18—Elastic
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
  • A61H36/00—Sweating suits
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
  • A41B2400/00—Functions or special features of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • A41B2400/32—Therapeutic use
  • A41B2400/322—Massage
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
  • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
  • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
  • A61H2201/1683—Surface of interface
  • A61H2201/169—Physical characteristics of the surface, e.g. material, relief, texture or indicia
  • A61H2201/1692—Enhanced rubbing effect
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
  • A61H2207/00—Anti-cellulite devices

Definitions

• the present invention relates generally to a garment and more particularly a garment intended to help the wearer to fight cellulite and possibly venous and lymphatic insufficiency.
• Cellulite or hydro-lipodystrophy corresponds to an enlargement of the fat located just under the skin, in the hypodermis, associated with retention of water and toxins.
• Overweight is due to a storage of deep fat.
• the causes of cellulite are multiple. They can be of endogenous origin with a genetic predisposition, poor circulation of the. blood, and also hormonal variations (cycle, pregnancy, menopause). They can also be of exogenous origin: mainly sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity or an unbalanced diet, but also stress and anxiety.
• the cellulite becomes fibrous which gives the skin an infiltrated and quilted character with a typical “orange peel” appearance.
• the “high frequency” ultrasound exploration makes it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed treatments, by measuring the thickness of the dermo-h? Ypodermic pannicle and the infiltration of water into the tissues.
• Lack of physical activity and sedentary lifestyle promote fat storage.
• the muscles represent 20 to 25% of the body of women and as the muscular mass consumes energy even at rest, it is necessary to take care of its muscles and limit their involution with age.
• Regular physical activity has a long-term weight loss effect by reducing the production of insulin by the pancreas. Regular practice of a sport therefore acts as a real appetite suppressant.
• the fats seem to melt preferentially in the places where the muscles that are being worked are stimulated.
• (P) represents the pressure (g / cm2) exerted on the skin
• (T) the tension (g / cm) of the elastic material and (r) the radius of curvature (cm) of the compressed surface.
• the applicant also made the finding that the manual lymphatic drainage drains the excess liquids bathing the cells and evacuates the waste coming from cellular metabolism. This drainage takes place through a first process known as “collection” carried out by the network of lymphatic capillaries located at the level of the infiltrated areas.
• selection carried out by the network of lymphatic capillaries located at the level of the infiltrated areas.
• the “capture” being the consequence of the local increase in tissue pressure by massage; the higher the pressure, the greater the uptake of excess fluids by the lymphatic capillaries.
• the second drainage process consists of “evacuation”, away from the infiltrated region, of the elements taken up by the lymphatic capillaries towards the pre-collectors then the lymphatic collectors, the most important route of which is represented by the satellite collectors of the vein. great saphenous.
• the purpose of the present invention is to provide a garment which is active on the various self-maintenance mechanisms of cellulite leading to the installation of an "orange peel", in particular by being effective on local micro circulation and the "capture” of toxins and water and, on the venous and lymphatic macro circulation.
• the garment of the present invention which is intended to fight against cellulite and / or against venous and lymphatic insufficiency in, at least a determined area of a lower and / or upper limb, said garment comprising an elastic knitted envelope having an inner face and an outer face.
• the knitted envelope has a compression effect with a decreasing pressure gradient from the distal end of said member towards its proximal end and has a projecting structure in relief which is arranged on the part of the internal face corresponding to the area determined; said raised projecting structure has the function of locally modifying the curvature of the knitted envelope during wearing clothing; it is configured so as to increase the compression exerted by the garment in said determined zone, in application of Laplace's law.
• the garment according to the invention enables activation of the local microcirculation and the capture of toxins and water by virtue of the projecting structure in relief disposed at the areas infiltrated by cellulite. It also allows activation of the venous and lymphatic macro circulation thanks to the degressive elastic restraint.
• This protruding relief structure located at the inside of the garment allows an increase in the pressure on the dermo-hypodermic tissue by modifying the radius of curvature locally without increasing the elastic compression at the proximal end of the upper limbs and lower. Such an increase would be prohibitive since it would call into question the degressive action of elastic restraint.
• the raised projecting structure is preferably in the form of a plurality of protrusions. It can be applied to knitting by printing with embossed deposits. It can be obtained during knitting by forming embossed stitches according to various techniques known per se, such as for example the “needle hooking”, “tray hooking” or “double needle” techniques making it possible to keep the relief even after putting on the garment and when the knit is extended.
• the projecting structure may present the reliefs in number and in variable size.
• the protrusions preferably have a height (H) of less than 6 millimeters, for example having a height (H) of 0.5 to 3 mm with a spacing of the order of 1 to 3 times said height ().
• the raised projecting structure can also contain active substances, for example micro-encapsulated, whether for cosmetic or hygienic purposes.
• the projecting structure in relief on the inside of the garment will allow better capture of liquids and toxins in the infiltrated areas by achieving an increase in tissue pressures. It is placed at the level of the areas mainly affected by cellulite and, preferably, at the level of the saphenous vein-lymphatic collecting axes. Its action is increased during physical activity, especially when practicing a sport, by a massage effect which combines with the pressure effect. This press massage performed in the area or areas affected by cellulite will unclog the cellulite fibers by promoting the process of "capture" of liquids and toxins.
• a projecting structure in relief can also be arranged on the external face at the level of the areas of the body mainly concerned by cellulite in order to improve the tissue pressure during the exercises on the ground.
• This garment finds its application on the level of the lower limbs in the form of shorts or a leotard for dancer - sometimes called leotard - and on the level of the upper limbs in the form of a T-shirt.
• a comfort piece can be used at the armpits to allow a pressure gradient to be obtained between the elbow and the shoulder.
• the practice of physical activity has the effect of acting on an important factor of lipogenesis (increase in fat cells) which is sedentary lifestyle. It is possible to improve the beneficial effects of physical activity, in particular sports, whatever it is, walking, cycling or weight training program by wearing the garment of the present invention. And even during the rest phase, the wearer of the garment of the invention benefits from the advantages and the comfort of a degressive elastic compression.
• FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of underpants according to the invention, with a general front view showing the parts provided with a projecting structure on the internal face,
• FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of a pair of pants from FIG. 1 seen from the back,
• FIG. 3 is a partial schematic representation of underpants showing the parts provided with a projecting structure on the outside face of the garment in a front view
• FIG. 4 is a partial schematic representation of the pants of FIG. 3 seen from the back,
• Figures 5 and 6 schematically show, in section, the protrusions on the inner face in an area respectively without protuberance on the outer face (Figure 5) and with protrusions on the outer face of the elastic knitted fabric (Figure 6).
• FIG. 7 is a schematic representation of a leotard for a dancer according to the invention.
• FIGS 8 and 9 schematically show a T-shirt according to the invention seen from the front ( Figure 8) and back ( Figure 9).
• the garment of the invention is a boxer shorts 1 shown seen from the front.
• boxer shorts 1 may vary depending on the desired effect. For example :
• any knitting or weaving process and any material capable of transmitting these tension values can be used.
• the differential compression of 50% usually sought can be ensured by the installation under the garment of a compression brace of the hock type.
• this declining elastic compression from the distal end to the proximal end of the member is combined with a projecting structure in relief on the inside and possibly outside face of the garment in order to associate with the improvement of the venous and lymphatic circulation, a presso-massage on the cellulitic zones and on the “collection” and “evacuation” zones.
• the protruding structure in relief is in the form of a plurality of protrusions 5.5 ′ fixed respectively to the internal face la and external lb of the garment 1.
• protrusions 5.5 ′ are made, for example of plastic material, in particular semi-rigid, of elastomeric thermoplastic, of silicone or of composite.
• protrusions can also contain active substances according to the micro-encapsulation technique, whether for cosmetic or hygienic purposes.
• these protrusions 5.5 ′ have a diameter (D) less than 8 millimeters and a height (H) less than 6 millimeters. Their number and their dimensions are determined according to the zones to be stimulated and according to the desired effect.
• the protrusions 5 on the inner face 1a of the underpants are arranged in the following zone 20: the complete contour of the thighs (A), up to the top of the knee, on either side of the hips (B), the ankle contour (C) and on the inner side of the leg (D).
• the protrusions 5 ′ on the outer face lb of the underpants are shown by way of examples in FIGS. 3 and 4. They allow, during floor exercises, to locally increase the massage pressure by a simple mechanical insertion of the protrusions in the skin .
• the protrusions of the inner face and the outer face of the sportswear are advantageously superimposed, to accentuate the effect of the mechanical penetration.
• the protrusions 5 ′, on the outer face 1b of the shorts 1, are arranged (FIGS. 3 and 4) only on the zone 21 corresponding to the contour of the upper thigh and laterally to the side of the thigh and the hip.
• the garment 10 according to the invention is of the leotard type for dancer in which the underpants have an extension, without sleeves, covering the upper body.
• the garment 11 takes up the principle of elastic compression associated with a projecting structure in relief on the internal face and possibly external at the level of the zone 23 of the arms 12 As illustrated in FIG. 9, protrusions 5 which can contribute to the massage are also placed on a part of the back 13.
• a comfort piece 16 is used at the armpits to allow a pressure gradient to be obtained between the elbow 14 and the shoulder 15.
• protuberances can also contain active substances, in particular micro-encapsulated, whether for cosmetic or hygienic purposes.
• the projecting structure in relief in the area or areas to be treated can be produced in any suitable form, subject to obtaining the technical effect of local increase in the compression exerted by the garment, due to the modification of the curvature. of the knitted envelope. It may in particular be a structure obtained during knitting, by creating extra stitches, sufficiently rigid so that they remain protruding when wearing the garment, in particular of the type of sport exercised with said garment.

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