EP1843712A1 - Electrolysis hair-removal device - Google Patents

Electrolysis hair-removal device

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EP1843712A1
EP1843712A1 EP06700615A EP06700615A EP1843712A1 EP 1843712 A1 EP1843712 A1 EP 1843712A1 EP 06700615 A EP06700615 A EP 06700615A EP 06700615 A EP06700615 A EP 06700615A EP 1843712 A1 EP1843712 A1 EP 1843712A1
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Olivier Smal
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    • A61B2018/00452—Skin
    • A61B2018/00476—Hair follicles

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  • the present invention is in the field of so-called permanent or long-lasting hair removal devices, and in particular electrolysis depilation devices.
  • Electrolysis epilation is well known to those skilled in the art. This technique consists in conveying a hardly perceptible continuous current towards the base of the hair follicle, which results in the neutralization of the dermal papilla which nourishes the hair and slows down strongly its regrowth. This type of hair removal device is therefore not only for the hair apparent but also the root for a lasting hair removal, so-called "long-lasting" or "final”. The hair grows in a pocket called follicle. Depending on the area, the density of follicles varies from about 60 follicles / cm 2 for the wings to 500 follicles / cm 2 for the mustache.
  • the hairs grow cycle shifted: in the same area, some hairs are in their stage of 'growth. (anagen) and others in their rest phase (tellogenous); this is the reason why the first results are obtained only from a few weeks of application of the device of the invention to the parts of the body to be depilated.
  • FR-2,595,239 discloses a permanent hair removal apparatus comprising a high frequency current generator producing a high frequency current chopped alternating wave packets that can be applied to the skin.
  • US 2004/0039403 A1 discloses a battery epilator based on the principle of low frequency electrolysis with independently powered patches.
  • US 5,906,614 discloses a system for ablating cardiac tissue through energy-based catheter-based elements that transmit their energy to heart tissue and have accurate temperature probes.
  • the system has an apparatus for temperature management at the ablation catheter which is extremely complex and unsuitable for the management and recognition of hair removal patches adhered to the skin.
  • the present invention aims to provide a device for hair removal by electrolysis comprising a central management unit equipped with a microprocessor and a set of patches (waxing and contact) able to apply the intensities current for precise periods of time in order to apply constant energy doses per identified patch.
  • the invention provides a patch recognition system for the application of targeted doses for each type of use.
  • the present invention discloses an electrolysis depilation device comprising a central management unit equipped with a microprocessor, and hair removal patches of variable size adapted to the different parts of the body to be treated as well as contact patches allowing of creating an electrolysis current on the skin, characterized in that said device comprises a system for identifying hair removal patches enabling the microprocessor of the central management unit to identify them and to regulate the duration of application of the current according to the intensity chosen by the user to administer a dose of energy specifically associated with the size of the hair removal patch used.
  • the invention comprises one or more of the following features: the depilatory device further comprises a precision stylus, said precision stylus has several interchangeable application heads, the central unit has a visual system with a representation of different parts of the body allowing the user to choose the parts to be treated, the visual system comprises an hourglass which displays the duration residual treatment, said device identification (5. 6, 7) comprises an oscillating circuit, said device identification (5, 6, 7) comprises resistors catch patches (8) or stylus , said identification system is composed of a resistor (5, 6, 7) located on the patch (8) or the stylet
  • the invention also discloses the use of the device according to claim 1 for durable hair removal.
  • Figure 1 shows the connection diagram of the patches on the central management unit.
  • Figure 2 shows the connection diagram of the precision stylus on the central management unit.
  • Figure 3 shows a view of the entire device with the CPU, its patches and the precision stylus. Detailed description of the invention
  • the electrolysis depilation device comprises a central management unit 4 equipped with a microprocessor, different patches 8 of different size adapted to the application areas (face, legs, sensitive areas) and contact patches 10 which allow to close the circuit to pass the current of electrolysis by the skin.
  • the set also includes a precision stylus 9 with several interchangeable heads.
  • the electrolysis depilation device of the present invention is equipped with an automatic device for identifying patches.
  • the central management unit 4 will therefore "recognize" the patches 8 or the stylus 9 that will be connected and the areas to be treated will be displayed on the manikin of the screen of this unit 4.
  • the central management unit 4 allows to vary the intensity of the current according to the sensitivity of the skin. Then, the device of the invention will automatically adjust the duration of the treatment.
  • the central unit 4 has an hourglass which displays on the screen the remaining duration of the treatment.
  • the receptacles thereof are provided with an electrical resistance (5, 6, 7), which allows the apparatus, with the aid of of an oscillating circuit, to detect what type of patch is used ( Figures 1 and 2).
  • the circuit is composed of a resistor (5, 6, 7) located in the patch or the stylus to be recognized and a capacitor located on the central management unit.
  • the microprocessor of this unit 4 recognizes the frequency of the oscillating circuit and adapts the energy delivered by the device according to the size and functionality given to the selected patch 8.
  • connection diagram of the patches 8 to the central unit 4 is shown in FIG. 1.
  • two electric wires 2 and 3 are connected to the patches 8 or stylet 9 (see Figure 2) to close the oscillating circuit.
  • the wire 3 is used to close the circuit via the skin of the user and the contact patch 10.
  • the microprocessor adapts the time according to the intensity of the current chosen by the user. user; thus, regardless of the intensity changes made by the user during the treatment period, the integral of the current over the operating time interval remains constant and the apparatus therefore delivers a constant energy dose for each type of patches.
  • the users of this type of device generally have very different sensitivities compared to the number of milliamps applied to their skin. This is why everyone sets the intensity of the current at their own level of comfort.
  • the management unit 4 then manages the duration.
  • the following table shows some examples of different resistors for recognizing patches:
  • Stylus o 2 to 0, 5 mA 50 to 20 10
  • the system therefore makes it possible to deliver an amount of energy that is always identical, whatever the intensity chosen by means of its control of the delivered energy; this quantity is defined according to the patch connected by means of its identification system and the regulation of the application time.
  • the precision stylus 9 is used to treat specific areas and it can be equipped with four different heads depending on the area to be treated: the wide head is used for the mustache and thinner head for hair isolated.
  • the use of a conductive gel can improve the conductivity of the precision or the stylus' patches.

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrolysis hair-removal device comprising: a central control unit (4) which is equipped with a microprocessor; and hair-removal patches (8) of variable size, which are adapted to the different parts of the body to be treated, as well as contact patches (10) which can be used to create the electrolysis current on the skin. The invention is characterised in that the device comprises a hair-removal patch identification system which enables the above-mentioned microprocessor to identify said patches and automatically to adapt the duration for which the current is applied in accordance with the intensity selected by the user in order to deliver a constant dose of energy that is specifically associated with the size of the selected hair-removal patch.

Description

DISPOSITIF D' EPILATION PAR ELECTROLYSE ELECTROLYSIS REMOVAL DEVICE
Obj et de l ' invention [0001] La présente invention se situe dans le domaine des dispositifs d' épilation dits permanents ou de longue durée, et en particulier des dispositifs d' ëpilation par électrolyse .OBJECT OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention is in the field of so-called permanent or long-lasting hair removal devices, and in particular electrolysis depilation devices.
Etat de la techniqueState of the art
[0002] L' épilation par électrolyse est bien connue de l ' homme de métier . Cette technique consiste à véhiculer un courant continu à peine perceptible vers la base du follicule pileux, ce qui entraîne la neutralisation de la papille dermique qui nourrit le poil et ralentit fortement sa repousse . Ce type de dispositif d' épilation ne vise donc pas uniquement le poil apparent mais aussi la racine pour une épilation durable , dite « de longue durée » ou encore « définitive » . [0003] Le poil pousse dans une poche appelée follicule . Selon les zones , la densité de follicules varie entre environ 60 follicules/cm2 pour les j ambes à 500 follicules/cm2 pour la moustache .[0002] Electrolysis epilation is well known to those skilled in the art. This technique consists in conveying a hardly perceptible continuous current towards the base of the hair follicle, which results in the neutralization of the dermal papilla which nourishes the hair and slows down strongly its regrowth. This type of hair removal device is therefore not only for the hair apparent but also the root for a lasting hair removal, so-called "long-lasting" or "final". The hair grows in a pocket called follicle. Depending on the area, the density of follicles varies from about 60 follicles / cm 2 for the wings to 500 follicles / cm 2 for the mustache.
[0004] Les poils poussent par cycle : durant la phase de croissance (ou phase anagène) , le poil est nourri par la papille dermique avant d' entrer ensuite dans une phase de transition (ou phase catagène) et enfin dans une phase de repos (ou phase tellogène) au cours de laquelle le poil ne pousse pas car il est séparé de la papille dermique et il tombe, après , le follicule se remet en contact avec la papille dermique et un nouveau cycle recommence . Il faut environ trois semaines au poil pour pousser de la base du follicule à la surface de la peau et donc pour être visible . Autrement dit, un poil gui commence à pousser n' apparaîtra que trois semaines plus tard.The hairs grow per cycle: during the growth phase (or anagen phase), the hair is nourished by the dermal papilla before then entering a transition phase (or catagen phase) and finally in a resting phase (or phase tellogenous) during which the hair does not grow because it is separated from the dermal papilla and it falls, after, the follicle comes back into contact with the dermal papilla and a new cycle begins again. It takes about three weeks to grow from the base of the follicle to the surface of the skin and therefore to be visible. In other words, a mistletoe that starts to grow will only appear three weeks later.
[0005] A partir du moment où le poil apparaît à la surface de la peau, la période de croissance continue encore environ treize semaines . Pour que le traitement cosmétique soit efficace, il faut que les poils soient traités durant cette phase anagène, quand les papilles dermiques sont encore actives , c ' est la condition sine qua non pour stopper réellement le processus de pousse du poil . [0006] Par ailleurs , les poils poussent en cycle, décalé : sur une même zone, certains poils se trouvent dans leur phase de ' croissance . (anagène) et d' autres dans leur phase de repos (tellogène) ; c ' est la raison pour laquelle les premiers résultats ne sont obtenus qu' à partir de quelques semaines d' application du dispositif de l ' invention sur les parties du corps à épiler . [0007] Les dispositifs d' épilation définitive ou de longue durée, par électrolyse ou par une méthode apparentée sont notamment divulgués par le brevet US-60/397 , 406 qui décrit un générateur de courant électrique qui transmet un courant à un patch collé sur la peau . Les documents DE 3 426 141 et US 5 , 534 , 003 décrivent également des inventions selon le même principe .From the moment the hair appears on the surface of the skin, the growth period continues for about thirteen weeks. For the cosmetic treatment to be effective, it is necessary that the hair is treated during this anagen phase, when the dermal papillae are still active, it is the sine qua non condition to really stop the process of hair growth. [0006] Moreover, the hairs grow cycle shifted: in the same area, some hairs are in their stage of 'growth. (anagen) and others in their rest phase (tellogenous); this is the reason why the first results are obtained only from a few weeks of application of the device of the invention to the parts of the body to be depilated. Permanent or permanent hair removal devices, by electrolysis or a related method are disclosed in particular by US-60/397, 406 which describes an electric current generator which transmits a current to a patch stuck on the skin . Documents DE 3 426 141 and US 5, 534, 003 also describe inventions according to the same principle.
[0008] Le document US 5 , 522 , 814 décrit une méthode d' épilation à haute fréquence . [0009] Le document FR-2 680 965 décrit un appareil et un procédé pour le traitement cosmétique de la peau en vue d' une épilation de longue durée qui consiste à induire un courant électromagnétique de haute fréquence à travers la peau à l ' aide d'un gel conducteur chargé de produit traitant , le courant électromagnétique amenant ce produit à pénétrer les pores de la peau .[0008] US 5,522,814 describes a high frequency hair removal method. [0009] Document FR-2,680,965 describes an apparatus and a method for the cosmetic treatment of the skin with a view to long-term depilation which involves inducing a high-frequency electromagnetic current through the skin using a conductive gel loaded with product treating, the electromagnetic current causing this product to penetrate the pores of the skin.
[0010] Le document FR-2 595 239 divulgue un appareil d' épilation permanente comportant un générateur de courant haute fréquence produisant un courant haute fréquence haché en paquets d' ondes alternées pouvant être appliqué sur la peau.FR-2,595,239 discloses a permanent hair removal apparatus comprising a high frequency current generator producing a high frequency current chopped alternating wave packets that can be applied to the skin.
[0011] Le problème retrouvé dans tous les dispositifs connus de l ' art antérieur réside dans le fait que l 'utilisateur peut lui-même choisir à la fois l ' intensité et. la durée, donc l ' énergie d' application du courant d' électrolyse . L' énergie à dispenser doit être adaptée à la taille des surfaces du corps à traiter et à la sensibilité de celles-ci . Ceci entraînait bien souvent une utilisation inadéquate de ce type d' appareil pouvant entraîner des irritations de la peau .The problem found in all known devices of the prior art lies in the fact that the user can himself choose both the intensity and. the duration, therefore the energy of application of the electrolysis current. The energy to be dispensed must be adapted to the size of the surfaces of the body to be treated and the sensitivity of these. This often resulted in improper use of this type of device that can cause skin irritation.
[0012] Le document US 2004/0039403 Al divulgue un épilateur à batterie basé sur le principe de l ' électrolyse à basse fréquence avec des patchs alimentés de manière indépendante .[0012] US 2004/0039403 A1 discloses a battery epilator based on the principle of low frequency electrolysis with independently powered patches.
[0013] Le document US 5 , 906 , 614 divulgue un système d' ablation du tissu cardiaque par l ' intermédiaire d' éléments énergétiques à base de cathéters transmettant leur énergie aux tissus cardiaques et disposant de sondes de température précises . Le système dispose d' un appareil pour la gestion des températures au niveau du cathéter d' ablation qui est extrêmement complexe et inadapté pour la gestion et la reconnaissance de patchs d' épilation collés sur la peau . [0014] II fallait donc remédier à ce problème en proposant un dispositif capable d' administrer une dose d' énergie précise et constante en fonction de la surface des patchs utilisés et il était donc devenu, nécessaire d' élaborer un dispositif capable d' identifier des patchs de taille différente afin de permettre un dosage précis et constant de l ' énergie administrée à une surface donnée .[0013] US 5,906,614 discloses a system for ablating cardiac tissue through energy-based catheter-based elements that transmit their energy to heart tissue and have accurate temperature probes. The system has an apparatus for temperature management at the ablation catheter which is extremely complex and unsuitable for the management and recognition of hair removal patches adhered to the skin. [0014] It was therefore necessary to address this problem by providing a device capable of administering a dose of precise and constant energy according to the surface of patches used and it therefore became necessary to develop a device capable of identifying patches of different size to allow precise and constant dosing of the energy delivered to a given surface.
Buts de l ' invention [0015] • La présente invention vise à fournir un dispositif d' épilation par électrolyse comportant une unité de gestion centrale équipée d'un microprocesseur et un ensemble de patchs (épilation et de contact) capable d' appliquer des intensités de courant précises pendant des durées précises afin d' appliquer des doses d' énergie constantes par patch identifié . Pour arriver à cette fin, l ' invention propose un système de reconnaissance des patchs permettant l ' application de doses ciblées pour chaque type d'utilisation .Aims of the invention [0015] • The present invention aims to provide a device for hair removal by electrolysis comprising a central management unit equipped with a microprocessor and a set of patches (waxing and contact) able to apply the intensities current for precise periods of time in order to apply constant energy doses per identified patch. To achieve this end, the invention provides a patch recognition system for the application of targeted doses for each type of use.
Résumé de l ' inventionSummary of the invention
[0016] La présente invention divulgue un dispositif d' épilation par électrolyse comportant une unité de gestion centrale équipée d' un microprocesseur, et des patchs d' épilation de taille variable adaptés aux différentes parties du corps à traiter ainsi que des patchs de contact permettant de créer un courant d' électrolyse sur la peau, caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif comporte un système d' identification des patchs d' épilation permettant au microprocesseur de l ' unité de gestion centrale de les identifier et de réguler la durée d'application du courant en fonction de l ' intensité choisie par l 'utilisateur afin d' administrer une dose d' énergie spécifiquement associée à la taille du patch d' épilation utilisé . [0017] Selon des modes particuliers de réalisation, l ' invention comporte l ' une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes : le dispositif d' épilation comporte en outre un stylet de précision, ledit stylet de précision possède plusieurs têtes d' application interchangeables , l ' unité centrale possède un système visuel avec une représentation de différentes parties du corps permettant à l ' utilisateur de choisir les parties à traiter, le système visuel comporte un sablier qui affiche la durée résiduelle du traitement, ledit dispositif de d' identification (5 , .6 , 7 ) comporte un circuit oscillant , ledit dispositif de d' identification (5 , 6 , 7 ) comporte des résistances sur les prises des patchs ( 8 ) ou du stylet, ledit système d' identification est composé d' une résistance ( 5 , 6 , 7 ) située sur le patch (8 ) ou le styletThe present invention discloses an electrolysis depilation device comprising a central management unit equipped with a microprocessor, and hair removal patches of variable size adapted to the different parts of the body to be treated as well as contact patches allowing of creating an electrolysis current on the skin, characterized in that said device comprises a system for identifying hair removal patches enabling the microprocessor of the central management unit to identify them and to regulate the duration of application of the current according to the intensity chosen by the user to administer a dose of energy specifically associated with the size of the hair removal patch used. According to particular embodiments, the invention comprises one or more of the following features: the depilatory device further comprises a precision stylus, said precision stylus has several interchangeable application heads, the central unit has a visual system with a representation of different parts of the body allowing the user to choose the parts to be treated, the visual system comprises an hourglass which displays the duration residual treatment, said device identification (5. 6, 7) comprises an oscillating circuit, said device identification (5, 6, 7) comprises resistors catch patches (8) or stylus , said identification system is composed of a resistor (5, 6, 7) located on the patch (8) or the stylet
(9 ) à reconnaître ainsi que d' une capacité située sur l ' unité de gestion centrale, le microprocesseur de ladite unité (4 ) permettant de reconnaître la fréquence du circuit oscillant et d' adapter l ' énergie délivrée par le dispositif en fonction de la taille et de la fonctionnalité donnée au patch choisi ( 8 ) .(9) to recognize as well as a capacity located on the central management unit, the microprocessor of said unit (4) for recognizing the frequency of the oscillating circuit and to adapt the energy delivered by the device as a function of the size and functionality given to the chosen patch (8).
[0018] L' invention divulgue également l 'utilisation du dispositif selon la revendication 1 pour l ' épilation durable .The invention also discloses the use of the device according to claim 1 for durable hair removal.
Brève description des figuresBrief description of the figures
[0019] La figure 1 représente le schéma de connexion des patchs sur l 'unité de gestion centrale .Figure 1 shows the connection diagram of the patches on the central management unit.
[0020] La figure 2 représente le schéma de connexion du stylet de précision sur l ' unité de gestion centrale .[0020] Figure 2 shows the connection diagram of the precision stylus on the central management unit.
[0021] La figure 3 représente une vue de l ' ensemble du dispositif avec l ' unité centrale, ses patchs et le stylet de précision . Description détaillée de l ' inventionFigure 3 shows a view of the entire device with the CPU, its patches and the precision stylus. Detailed description of the invention
[0022] Le dispositif d' épilation par électrolyse comporte une unité de gestion centrale 4 équipée d' un microprocesseur, différents patchs 8 de taille différente adaptés aux zones d' application (visage, j ambes , zones sensibles ) et des patchs de contact 10 qui permettent de fermer le circuit pour faire passer le courant d' électrolyse par la peau. L' ensemble comporte également un stylet de précision 9 avec plusieurs têtes interchangeables .The electrolysis depilation device comprises a central management unit 4 equipped with a microprocessor, different patches 8 of different size adapted to the application areas (face, legs, sensitive areas) and contact patches 10 which allow to close the circuit to pass the current of electrolysis by the skin. The set also includes a precision stylus 9 with several interchangeable heads.
[0023] Le dispositif d' épilation par électrolyse de la présente invention est équipé d'un dispositif automatique d' identification des patchs . L' unité de gestion centrale 4 va donc « reconnaître » les patchs 8 ou le stylet 9 qui seront branchés et les zones à traiter s ' afficheront sur le mannequin de l ' écran de cette unité 4. L 'unité de gestion centrale 4 permet de varier l ' intensité du courant en fonction de la sensibilité de la peau. Ensuite, le dispositif de l ' invention adaptera automatiquement la durée du traitement . L'unité centrale 4 comporte un sablier qui affiche sur l ' écran la durée restante du traitement . [0024] Pour effectuer l ' identification des patchs 8 ou du stylet 9 utilisé, les prises de ceux-ci sont munis d'une résistance électrique (5 , 6 , 7 ) , ce qui permet à l 'appareil , à l ' aide d'un circuit oscillant, de détecter quel type de patch est utilisé (figures 1 et 2 ) . [0025] Le circuit est composé d' une résistance (5 , 6 , 7 ) située dans le patch ou le stylet à reconnaître et d'une capacité située sur l ' unité de gestion centrale . Le microprocesseur de cette unité 4 reconnaît la fréquence du circuit oscillant et adapte l ' énergie délivrée par l ' appareil en fonction de la taille et de la fonctionnalité donnée- au patch choisi 8.The electrolysis depilation device of the present invention is equipped with an automatic device for identifying patches. The central management unit 4 will therefore "recognize" the patches 8 or the stylus 9 that will be connected and the areas to be treated will be displayed on the manikin of the screen of this unit 4. The central management unit 4 allows to vary the intensity of the current according to the sensitivity of the skin. Then, the device of the invention will automatically adjust the duration of the treatment. The central unit 4 has an hourglass which displays on the screen the remaining duration of the treatment. To carry out the identification of the patches 8 or the stylus 9 used, the receptacles thereof are provided with an electrical resistance (5, 6, 7), which allows the apparatus, with the aid of of an oscillating circuit, to detect what type of patch is used (Figures 1 and 2). The circuit is composed of a resistor (5, 6, 7) located in the patch or the stylus to be recognized and a capacitor located on the central management unit. The microprocessor of this unit 4 recognizes the frequency of the oscillating circuit and adapts the energy delivered by the device according to the size and functionality given to the selected patch 8.
[0026] Le schéma de connexion des patchs 8 à l ' unité centrale 4 est représenté dans la figure 1. Pour reconnaître la fréquence du circuit oscillant et adapter l ' énergie délivrée, deux fils électriques 2 et 3 sont raccordés aux patchs 8 ou au stylet 9 (voir figure 2 ) afin de fermer le circuit oscillant . Le fil 3 est utilisé pour fermer le circuit via la peau de l ' utilisateur et le patch de contact 10. Afin de délivrer une énergie constante à l 'utilisateur, le microprocesseur adapte le temps en fonction de l ' intensité du courant choisie par l ' utilisateur ; ainsi , quels que soient les changements d' intensité effectués par l ' utilisateur durant la période de traitement, l ' intégrale du courant sur l ' intervalle de temps de fonctionnement reste constante et l ' appareil délivre donc une dose d' énergie constante pour chaque type de patchs . [0027] Les utilisateurs de ce type de dispositif ont généralement des sensibilités très différentes par rapport au nombre de milliampères appliqués à leur peau. C ' est la raison pour laquelle chacun règle l ' intensité du courant à son propre niveau de confort . L' unité de gestion 4 gère ensuite la durée. [0028] Le tableau suivant montre quelques exemples de résistances différentes permettant de reconnaître les patchs :The connection diagram of the patches 8 to the central unit 4 is shown in FIG. 1. In order to recognize the frequency of the oscillating circuit and to adapt the energy delivered, two electric wires 2 and 3 are connected to the patches 8 or stylet 9 (see Figure 2) to close the oscillating circuit. The wire 3 is used to close the circuit via the skin of the user and the contact patch 10. In order to deliver a constant energy to the user, the microprocessor adapts the time according to the intensity of the current chosen by the user. user; thus, regardless of the intensity changes made by the user during the treatment period, the integral of the current over the operating time interval remains constant and the apparatus therefore delivers a constant energy dose for each type of patches. The users of this type of device generally have very different sensitivities compared to the number of milliamps applied to their skin. This is why everyone sets the intensity of the current at their own level of comfort. The management unit 4 then manages the duration. The following table shows some examples of different resistors for recognizing patches:
Dans chaque mode de fonctionnement, l ' intensité de courant multipliée par le temps est une constante In each mode of operation, the intensity of current multiplied by time is a constant
Courant x temps =Current x time =
Mode Courant: (mA) Temps (s) énergie délivréeCurrent Mode: (mA) Energy Time (s) Delivered
Stylet o, 2 à 0 , 5 mA 50 à 20 10Stylus o, 2 to 0, 5 mA 50 to 20 10
Visage 0 , 5 à 2 mA 240 à 60 120Face 0, 5 to 2 mA 240 to 60 120
Sensible 1 à 4 Ma 240 à 60 240Sensitive 1 to 4 Ma 240 to 60 240
Jambes 2 , 5 à IC ) mA 240 à 60 600Legs 2, 5 to IC) mA 240 to 60 600
[0029] Le système permet donc de délivrer une quantité d' énergie toujours identique, quelle que soit l ' intensité choisie à l 'aide de son contrôle de l ' énergie délivrée ; cette quantité est définie en fonction du patch connecté à l ' aide de son système d' identification et de la régulation du temps d' application.The system therefore makes it possible to deliver an amount of energy that is always identical, whatever the intensity chosen by means of its control of the delivered energy; this quantity is defined according to the patch connected by means of its identification system and the regulation of the application time.
[0030] Le stylet de précision 9 est utilisé pour traiter des zones précises et celui-ci peut être équipé de quatre têtes différentes en fonction de la zone à traiter : la tête large est utilisée pour la moustache et la tête plus fine pour des poils isolés . L'utilisation d'un gel conducteur peut améliorer la conductivité du stylet de précision ou celle 'des patchs .The precision stylus 9 is used to treat specific areas and it can be equipped with four different heads depending on the area to be treated: the wide head is used for the mustache and thinner head for hair isolated. The use of a conductive gel can improve the conductivity of the precision or the stylus' patches.
LégendeLegend
1 Fil raccordé au patch de contact 2 Fil raccordé à la résistance du circuit oscillant1 Wire connected to the contact patch 2 Wire connected to the resistor of the oscillating circuit
3 Fil de détection et relié aux patchs pour épilation par électrolyse3 Detection wire and connected to patches for electrolysis hair removal
4 Unité de gestion centrale4 Central Management Unit
5 , 6 , 7 Soquet de transfert (résistances de reconnaissance) 8 Patchs pour épilation par électrolyse5, 6, 7 Transfer Socket (Recognition Resistors) 8 Electrolysis Hair Removal Patches
9 Stylet de précision9 Precision stylus
10 Patchs de contact fermant le circuit 10 contact patches closing the circuit

Claims

REVENDICATIONS
1. Dispositif d' épilation par électrolyse comportant une unité de gestion centrale (4 ) équipée d' un microprocesseur, et des patchs d' épilation ( 8 ) de taille variable adaptés aux différentes parties du corps à traiter ainsi que des patchs de contact ( 10 ) permettant de créer un courant d' électrolyse sur la peau, caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif comporte un système d' identification des patchs d' épilation (8 ) permettant au microprocesseur de l ' unité de gestion centrale (4) de les identifier et d' adapter automatiquement la durée d' application du courant en fonction de l ' intensité choisie par l 'utilisateur afin de délivrer une dose d' énergie constante spécifiquement associée à la taille du patch d' épilation utilisé (8) . Electrolysis depilation device comprising a central management unit (4) equipped with a microprocessor, and hair removal patches (8) of variable size adapted to the different parts of the body to be treated as well as contact patches ( 10) for creating an electrolysis current on the skin, characterized in that said device comprises a system for identifying hair removal patches (8) enabling the microprocessor of the central management unit (4) to identify them and automatically adapting the duration of application of the current according to the intensity chosen by the user in order to deliver a constant energy dose specifically associated with the size of the hair removal patch used (8).
2. Dispositif d' épilation selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce qu' il comporte en outre un stylet de précision (9) .2. depilatory device according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a precision stylus (9).
3. Dispositif d' épilation selon la revendication 2 , caractérisé en ce que ledit stylet de précision possède plusieurs têtes d' application interchangeables .The hair removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that said precision stylet has a plurality of interchangeable applicator heads.
4. Dispositif d' épilation selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que l ' unité centrale (4 ) possède un système visuel avec des représentations de différentes parties du corps sur un mannequin permettant à l ' utilisateur de choisir les parties du corps à traiter .4. depilatory device according to claim 1, characterized in that the central unit (4) has a visual system with representations of different parts of the body on a manikin allowing the user to choose the parts of the body to be treated. .
5. Dispositif d' épilation selon la revendication 4 , caractérisé en ce que le système visuel comporte un sablier qui affiche la durée résiduelle du traitement .5. depilatory device according to claim 4, characterized in that the visual system comprises an hourglass which displays the remaining duration of the treatment.
6. Dispositif d' épilation . selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif de d' identification (5 , 6 , 7) comporte un circuit oscillant . 6. Hair removal device. according to claim 1, characterized in that said identification device (5, 6, 7) comprises an oscillating circuit.
7. Dispositif d' épilation selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif de d' identification (5 , 6 , 7 ) comporte des résistances sur les prises des patchs ( 8 ) ou du stylet (9 ) . 7. Hair removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that said identification device (5, 6, 7) has resistances on the catches of the patches (8) or the stylet (9).
8. Dispositif d' épilation selon l 'une quelconque des revendications précédentes , caractérisé en ce que ledit système d' identification est composé d' une résistance (5, 6 , 7) située dans le patch (8 ) ou le stylet (9 ) à reconnaître ainsi que d' une capacité située sur l ' unité de gestion centrale, le microprocesseur de ladite unité (4) permettant de reconnaître la fréquence du circuit oscillant et d' adapter l ' énergie délivrée par le dispositif en fonction de la taille et de la fonctionnalité donnée au patch choisi ( 8 ) . 8. Hair removal device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said identification system is composed of a resistor (5, 6, 7) located in the patch (8) or the stylet (9). the microprocessor of said unit (4) for recognizing the frequency of the oscillating circuit and for adapting the energy delivered by the device according to the size the functionality given to the selected patch (8).
9. Utilisation du dispositif selon la revendication 1 pour l ' épilation durable . 9. Use of the device according to claim 1 for durable hair removal.
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