EP1932500A1 - Skin massaging device. - Google Patents

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EP1932500A1
EP1932500A1 EP07122454A EP07122454A EP1932500A1 EP 1932500 A1 EP1932500 A1 EP 1932500A1 EP 07122454 A EP07122454 A EP 07122454A EP 07122454 A EP07122454 A EP 07122454A EP 1932500 A1 EP1932500 A1 EP 1932500A1
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    • 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
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    • A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
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  • the present invention relates to the tissue massage of a portion to be treated of the epidermis of a user.
  • the present invention also relates to the penetration into the skin of a cosmetic formula or a care formula.
  • the invention relates to a device that can be used to locally massage the epidermis of a user.
  • the device can also be used to promote the penetration of a cosmetic or care formula into the upper layers of the massaged area.
  • the patent US 4,858,600 discloses a massage apparatus which comprises a rotary container filled with a cosmetic product and a set of balls housed in an end wall of the container.
  • the balls also roll on themselves and ensure the application of the product contained in the container while proceeding to the massage of the epidermis.
  • the massage action is not really effective. Indeed, the balls of the device essentially have the effect of compressing the skin.
  • a massage device which comprises a clamp provided with a rotating roller at each of its free ends and whose closure allows the lifting of the portion of the epidermis against which the rollers bear.
  • this device has the major disadvantage of strongly pinching the skin of the user when the relative approximation of the rollers.
  • the massage can be particularly unpleasant for the user.
  • a skin massage apparatus which is provided with a body and two rollers rotatably mounted on said body.
  • the rollers are arranged thereon so that only a peripheral zone of each roll comes into contact with the part of the epidermis to be massaged.
  • a massage apparatus comprising rollers facilitating the movement of the apparatus against the skin of the user and delimiting, at least in part, a chamber which is connected to a source of pneumatic depression for suctioning the formation of less a skin fold.
  • Such a device has the major disadvantage of requiring the use of a pneumatic means to allow the formation of skin folds. This significantly increases its cost price.
  • the present invention therefore aims to overcome the disadvantages of prior massage devices.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a compact device adapted to massage the surface of the epidermis of a user in a particularly effective manner, with a good user agreement.
  • the present invention also aims to provide a massage device for the formation of skin folds only mechanically.
  • the invention relates to a massage device intended to be applied to the skin and comprising a body, at least one massage member fixed relative to the body, and at least one massage member movable in rotation relative to the body when is moved in contact with the skin.
  • the mobile massage member comprises reliefs. At least a portion of the fixed massage member in contact with the skin is able to move along the path of at least a portion of the movable massage member in contact with the skin so as to obtain the formation of at least one skin fold between said massage members, during a displacement of the device.
  • fixed massage member an element that retains, as a whole, a fixed position relative to the body during movement of the device.
  • relievefs means projecting from the outer surface of the movable massage member and which constitute massage surfaces intended to be in contact with the skin of the user.
  • At least a portion of the fixed massage member is facing at least a portion of the movable massage member, considering a direction of movement of the device.
  • At least a portion of the fixed massage member moving along the path of at least a portion of the movable massage member, this portion of the fixed massage member in contact or engagement with the skin projects , according to the axis of movement of the device, on at least a portion of the movable massage member in contact with the skin.
  • the fixed massage member having a tendency to move this area of the skin in the direction of movement of the device while the mobile massage member with the reliefs tends to move this area of the skin in the opposite direction
  • the skin trapped between the two massage members forms a skin fold when the fixed massage member is behind the movable massage member, considering the direction of movement of the device.
  • the reliefs extend axially on the outer surface of the movable massage member, considering the axis of rotation of said massage member.
  • the reliefs can be spaced relative to each other in the circumferential direction on the outer surface of the movable massage member.
  • a plurality of skin folds are formed during movement of the device through the use of the reliefs on the mobile massage member, which increases the effectiveness of the massage, particularly with respect to a device with smooth massage members which does not allow relaxation of the skin fold formed but only a displacement of the fold formed in conjunction with the displacement of the device.
  • the massage members have a generally elongated shape, a longitudinal edge of the fixed massage member being opposite a longitudinal edge of the movable massage member so as to obtain the formation of the skin fold. between said massage members.
  • the fixed massage member and the movable massage member respectively extend along a first axis and a second axis, said axes being substantially parallel to one another.
  • the device comprises a fixed massage member mounted between two movable massage members.
  • the device further comprises a reservoir filled with a product, in particular a cosmetic product.
  • the reservoir can also serve as a support for the body of the device.
  • the body of the device is mounted on the tank.
  • one of the massage members comprises an outlet of the product.
  • the fixed massage member comprises at least the outlet orifice of the product.
  • an outlet orifice formed on the fixed massage member is particularly advantageous insofar as it makes it possible to obtain a flow of the product directly against the epidermis of the user or the user in a particularly simple manner. .
  • the device further comprises a closure cap mounted on the body.
  • the cover comprises a stud for plugging the outlet of the product.
  • the body and the fixed massage member are monoblock.
  • these two elements can be obtained by molding a plastic material, such as a polyamide, a polypropylene or a polyethylene.
  • the present invention also relates to a method of massaging the skin by implementing a device as defined above, in which skinfold formation is obtained solely by pressure of the fixed massage member on an area of the skin that tends to cause the displacement of the skin area in the direction of movement of the device, and by rotation of the movable massage member which tends to move, by the reliefs, this skin area in a direction opposite to said direction of movement of the device.
  • It is intended to be used to ensure the massage of the epidermis of a user, and more particularly of the face, in order to fight against the sagging of the tissues of the epidermis.
  • the device 10 makes it possible, if necessary, to promote the penetration into the skin of a cosmetic or skincare composition previously applied or contained in the device.
  • the device 10 mainly comprises a body 12 of generally elongate shape, assumed to be oriented vertically, and massage members 14, 16 mounted on said body.
  • the body 12 is provided with a base 18 shaped to allow a user to hold the device 10 against the palm of his hand, and an upper end portion 20 having a shoulder 22 for mounting a cover 24 for closing or closing the device 10.
  • the closing cap 24 is arranged to snap, or be mounted by any other appropriate means, on the end portion 20 of the body 12.
  • the massage member 14 is fixedly mounted relative to the body 12.
  • the whole of the massage member 14 is fixed in its entirety relative to the body 12, during the displacement of the device 10. It is in the form of a half-roller 26 fixed at an upper end surface of the end portion 20.
  • the half-roller 26 or half-cylinder extends longitudinally along an axis 28.
  • the axis 28 is the axis of the geometric cylinder defining the half-roll 26.
  • the half-roll 26 is disposed on the front surface 30 so as to form therefrom a protrusion which can be applied to the skin 32 of a user, as illustrated in FIG. figure 3 .
  • the portion of the outer surface of the half-roller 26 intended to be in contact with the skin 32 thus constitutes a massage surface of the massage member 14.
  • the half-roller 26 has a semi-cylindrical shape of revolution.
  • the massage member 14 is here fixedly attached to the front surface 30 of the body 12. According to another embodiment, it is it is possible to provide the body 12 and the massage member 14 made of material, for example by molding a synthetic material, to obtain a particularly economical device. Alternatively, it is still possible to obtain the massage member 14 by overmolding on the body 12 of a flexible synthetic material such as rubber, silicone, or Santoprene ®.
  • the front surface 30 comprises a recess 34.
  • the massage member 16 is in the form of a roller 36, axis 38, which comprises at each end of the pins (not referenced) intended to engage in housing provided in this regard at the level of the front surface 30.
  • the roll 36 is here produced in the form of a cylinder of revolution.
  • the roller 36 is rotatably mounted on the body 12, about the axis 38 which is substantially located at the front surface 30.
  • the axis 38 is here substantially parallel to the axis 28 of the half-roller 26 of the massage member 14.
  • the roller 38 has, on its outer surface, reliefs made here in the form of ribs 40 which extend axially over its entire length.
  • the ribs 40 are spaced from each other in the circumferential direction.
  • the circumferential spacing between the ribs 40 is regular. They constitute a massage surface of the massage member 16 projecting from the surface 30.
  • the axial dimensions of the half-roller 26 of the massage member 14 and the roller 38 of the massage member 16 are substantially equal.
  • the massage members 14, 16 are mounted on the surface front 30 of the body 12 so that their free ends are substantially aligned.
  • the bulk of the massage members 14, 16 is circumscribed to the master-torque of the surface 30. In other words, said massage members are not projecting with respect to the peripheral edge of the surface 30.
  • the massage member 14 is arranged relative to the massage member 16 so as to define a space 42.
  • Each of the massage members 14, 16 has a generally elongated shape.
  • the term "elongated general shape" is understood here to mean an element having an axial dimension substantially greater than its radial dimension and which presents, in cross-section, a round, oval cross-section, etc.
  • the axis 28 of the fixed massage member 14 is substantially parallel to the axis 38 of the movable massage member 16.
  • a longitudinal edge of the massage member 14 is opposite a longitudinal edge of the massage member 16, the distance separating said edges being kept constant.
  • the user When using the device 10, the user applies the ribs 40 constituting the massage surfaces of the roller 36 of the massage member 16 and the half-roller 26 of the massage member 14 against the part of the skin 32 to massage, and it moves the device 10 in translation in a direction X ( figure 3 ) which is perpendicular to the axes 28 and 38.
  • the outer surface of the half-roller 26 of the fixed massaging member 14 forming a massage surface exerts pressure on an area of the skin, which tends to cause the displacement of this area of the skin in the X direction of movement of the skin. device.
  • one of the ribs 40 of the massage member 16 which is rotated about the axis 38 tends to move this area of the skin in a direction opposite to the X direction of movement. This area of the skin is stretched in two opposite directions.
  • This area of the skin between the massage members 14, 16 thus tends to move towards the space 42 in a direction tangent to the X direction of movement of the device
  • the action of the movable massage member 16 combined with that of the massage member 14 allows the formation of a skin fold between the half-roller 26 and one of the ribs 40 of the roll 36.
  • the length of skin compressed and peeled between said members during a passage of the device 10 is relatively important since it is equal to the axial dimension of the half-roller 26 and the roller 28.
  • the massage effect is uniform for the entire massed area.
  • the axes 28 and 38 form a slight angle, which may for example be between 0 and 20 °.
  • the Applicant has determined that the massage effect was more satisfactory when the axes 28 and 38 were parallel.
  • the half-roller 26 of the fixed massage member 14 allows in particular to exert a bearing on the skin to push it towards the space 42 formed between the first body 14 of massage and the second body 18 of massage.
  • a massage surface which has roughnesses and / or made from a relatively rough material, such as rubber, silicone, or Santoprene ® .
  • the embodiment illustrated in figure 4 differs in that the half-roller 26 of the massage member 14 fixed relative to the body 12 further comprises a port 50 for dispensing a product formed at its outer surface forming a massage surface.
  • the body 12 comprises, in this variant, a reservoir (not shown) mounted inside the base 18 and advantageously filled with a cosmetic or care composition.
  • the dispensing orifice 50 is in fluid communication with the reservoir.
  • the device 10 when the device 10 is applied against the skin to massage a part of the epidermis of a user, it is possible to obtain a simultaneous distribution of the cosmetic composition contained, in particular a firming cream, to combine the benefits of compression and peeling of the skin with those of local treatment with cream.
  • roller 36 of the mobile massage member 16 comprises a plurality of pins 52 formed on its outer surface and arranged in the form of rows which are spaced relative to each other in the circumferential direction.
  • Each row of pins 52 extends axially on the outer surface of the movable massage member 14.
  • the pins 52 of a row are spaced axially in a regular manner.
  • the rows are here spaced in the circumferential direction in a regular manner with respect to each other.
  • Such pins 52 in addition to obtaining the massaging effect improved cutaneous microcirculation.
  • the device 10 further comprises a reservoir 60 filled with a product 62, in particular a cosmetic composition, and on which the body 12 is mounted.
  • the reservoir 60 comprises a neck 64 provided with an external thread 66 adapted to cooperate with a thread 68 formed on the bore of a first annular skirt 70 of the body 12.
  • the latter comprises a second skirt 72 internal which fits within a bore 74 defined by the collar 64.
  • This skirt 72 also makes it possible to define an annular space 76 for guiding the product 62 contained in the reservoir 60 in the direction of the dispensing orifice 50.
  • a pad 78 is provided on a lower surface of the cover 24.
  • the pad 78 limits the risk of outward flow of the product 62 contained inside the container 60 during the storage phases.
  • the device 10 further comprises a second movable massage member 80 similar to the first massage member 16.
  • the massage member 80 is thus in the form of a roller 82, axis 84, which comprises at each end of the pins (not visible) intended to engage in housing provided in this regard at the level of the front surface 30.
  • the roller 82 is here made in the form of a cylinder of revolution. It has on its outer surface ribs 86 spaced relative to each other in the circumferential direction and constituting a massage surface of the massage member 80 projecting from the surface 30. Provision of the ribs 86 on the roller 82 is identical to that of the ribs 40 on the roller 36 of the massage member 16.
  • the roller 82 is rotatably mounted on the body 12 about the axis 84 which is substantially parallel to the axis 38 of the massage member 16.
  • the movable massage members 16, 80 are mounted on either side of the massage member 14 fixed. More specifically, the massage member 80 is symmetrically disposed to the massage member 16, considering a plane perpendicular to the surface 30 and containing the axis 28.
  • the movable massage member 16 comprises a roller 36 which has a substantially curved outer surface and which has a plurality of wave-shaped relief sculptures 94 extending substantially axially on said outer surface.
  • the sculptures 94 are arranged in the form of rows spaced apart from one another in the circumferential direction in a substantially regular manner.
  • the fixed massage member 14 is made in the form of a protuberance 92 curved so as to maintain constant the spacing between the movable massage member 16 and the fixed massage member 14.
  • the device 10 comprises a plurality of massage members 100 made here in the form of a row of balls projecting from the surface 30.
  • the balls are here four in number.
  • Each of said balls is rotatably mounted in a housing 102 provided for this purpose.
  • the device 10 comprises a plurality of massage members 106 made here in the form of a row of rollers protruding from the surface 30. Each roll is associated with a housing 108. The rollers are here three in number and mounted free to rotate about their common axis 38. The massage members 106 have a reduced relative axial dimension.
  • the device 10 also comprises a plurality of fixed massage members 110 made in the form of a row of rollers, of axis 28, arranged on the front surface 30.
  • the massage members 110 are mounted facing the massage members 106 mobile.
  • the massage members 100, 106 advantageously comprise elements in relief or protrusions as illustrated in the embodiment of FIG. figure 5 or from figure 8 .
  • the device 10 comprises a cosmetic composition dispensing system of the on / off type in order to ensure both the massage of the epidermis and the penetration of a care composition.
  • the device 10 comprises a first piece 120 intended to to be fixed by snapping onto a container (not shown) containing the cosmetic composition and a second part 122 that can be rotated indifferently in one direction or the other with respect to the first part 120, around a geometric axis of rotation YY 'for to allow a distribution of cosmetic product.
  • the YY 'axis forms an angle of less than 45 °, for example an angle of a little less than 10 ° with a vertical axis XX'.
  • any other on / off system can be used without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the first piece 120 essentially comprises an outer skirt 124 for attachment to the container which is extended at an upper end by a radial wall 126 which supports a tubular extension Y-axis YY '.
  • the extension 128 comprises an annular bead 130 and a lateral opening 132 extending perpendicularly to the Y-Y 'axis to allow dispensing of the cosmetic composition.
  • the second piece 122 has in turn an outer skirt 134 which surrounds the extension 128 and which is connected to the radial portion 126.
  • the second piece 122 also comprises an inner skirt 136 adapted to be fixed on the extension 128 by the intermediate rib (not referenced) configured to snap onto the bead 130.
  • the second piece 122 is shaped so that, in a closed position, the lateral opening 132 is closed off by the inner skirt 136 so that a dispensing orifice 138, centered on the Y-Y 'axis, does not communicate. not with the inside of the container.
  • the second part 122 In order to allow the passage in an open position, the second part 122 must be turned half a turn relative to the first part 120. This rotational movement allows the creation a chamber allowing the flow of the composition to the dispensing orifice 138.
  • the second piece 122 supports a movable massage member 140 in the form of a roller 142 which has at each end pins (not referenced) intended to engage in housings provided for this purpose at the second piece 122 to allow rotation of the roller 142 about its geometric axis.
  • the part 122 comprises a recess 144 of generally concave shape.
  • the dispensing orifice 138 opens at the recess 144 in order to combine the massage action and the penetration of the cosmetic composition.
  • the roller 142 has, on its outer surface, wave-shaped relief sculptures 146 which extend substantially axially on said outer surface.
  • the treads 146 are spaced apart substantially uniformly in the circumferential direction.
  • the second portion 122 is configured to form in the vicinity of the movable massage member 140 a protuberance forming a fixed massage member 148.
  • the protuberance has an axial dimension substantially equal to that of the movable massage member.
  • the fixed massage member 148 has, in the vicinity of its upper end, projections or beads 149 directed towards the movable massage member 150.
  • the beads 149 are spaced relative to each other and arranged to form a transverse row, considering the direction of movement of the device 10 during use.
  • a space is provided between the fixed massage member 148 and the movable massage member 146 so as to allow the formation of skin folds during the movement of the device 10 against the skin of the skin. an user.
  • the existence of the beads 149 on the fixed massage member arranged in the transverse direction considering the displacement of the device not only increases the grip but also to provide, in addition to the fold or folds between the massage members fixed 148 and movable 150, longitudinal folds between the beads 149 forming additional massage means.
  • the beads 149 are slightly offset downwards relative to the upper edge of the massage member 148 fixed so as to exert satisfactorily pressure on the skin of the user.
  • the device 10 also comprises here a closure cap 150 which snaps onto the first piece 120.
  • the embodiment illustrated in figure 15 differs from the embodiment previously described in that the dispensing orifice 138 is formed on the fixed massage member 148 and in that the mobile massage member 140 comprises pins 152 instead of the sculptures 146.
  • the pins 152 are arranged on the roller 142 in a manner similar to the arrangement of the pins 52 of the embodiment of the figure 5 .
  • the fixed massage member 148 is devoid of the beads 149.
  • the second piece 122 here comprises, at the level of the skirt 134, notches 154 able to cooperate with complementary portions of a closure cap (not shown) which has a protrusion provided to seal the dispensing orifice 138 in a sealed manner.
  • the distance between the half-roller 26 of the massage member 14 and the roller 36 of the massage member 16 is fixed.
  • a massage member 16 also movable in translation along the surface 30 of the body 12 in order to have the possibility of varying this distance and to be able, before the use of the device 10, to adjust in particular depending on the firmness of the part of the epidermis to be treated.
  • the device can be marketed in the form of a kit comprising a plurality of interchangeable massage members.
  • a device provided with massage members which make it possible to drive the skin in two opposite directions to form a plurality of skin folds, so as to obtain a massage effect both by stretching and by detachment of the skin in order to fight effectively the sagging of the tissues of the epidermis.

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Abstract

The device (10) has an elongated massaging unit (14) relatively fixed to an elongated body (12) and another elongated massaging unit (16) movable in rotation with respect to the body, when the unit (16) is displaced in contact with skin (32) of a face/body of a user. The unit (14) with a relief (40), is fixed in contact with the skin and displaced along a path of the unit (16) in a manner to ensure formation of a cutaneous fold between the units during displacement of the device. The body and the unit (14) are made of flexible synthetic material e.g. rubber. An independent claim is also included for a method of massaging skin of a user.

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La présente invention concerne le massage de tissus d'une partie à traiter de l'épiderme d'un utilisateur ou d'une utilisatrice.The present invention relates to the tissue massage of a portion to be treated of the epidermis of a user.

La présente invention concerne également la pénétration dans la peau d'une formule cosmétique ou d'une formule de soin.The present invention also relates to the penetration into the skin of a cosmetic formula or a care formula.

Plus particulièrement, l'invention se rapporte à un dispositif apte à être utilisé pour masser localement l'épiderme d'un utilisateur ou d'une utilisatrice.More particularly, the invention relates to a device that can be used to locally massage the epidermis of a user.

Le dispositif peut également être utilisé pour favoriser la pénétration d'une formule cosmétique ou de soin dans les couches supérieures de la zone massée.The device can also be used to promote the penetration of a cosmetic or care formula into the upper layers of the massaged area.

Dans ces domaines, le brevet US 4 858 600 décrit un appareil de massage qui comporte un récipient rotatif empli d'un produit cosmétique et un ensemble de billes logées dans une paroi d'extrémité du récipient.In these areas, the patent US 4,858,600 discloses a massage apparatus which comprises a rotary container filled with a cosmetic product and a set of balls housed in an end wall of the container.

Lorsque le récipient est entraîné en rotation, les billes sont animées d'un mouvement de rotation selon une trajectoire circulaire.When the container is rotated, the balls are rotated in a circular path.

Ensuite, lors de l'application de l'appareil sur le visage d'un utilisateur ou d'une utilisatrice, les billes roulent en outre sur elles-mêmes et assurent l'application du produit contenu dans le récipient tout en procédant au massage de l'épiderme.Then, during the application of the device on the face of a user, the balls also roll on themselves and ensure the application of the product contained in the container while proceeding to the massage of the epidermis.

Avec un tel appareil, l'action de massage n'est pas réellement efficace. En effet, les billes de l'appareil ont essentiellement comme action de comprimer la peau.With such a device, the massage action is not really effective. Indeed, the balls of the device essentially have the effect of compressing the skin.

Or, pour obtenir un massage satisfaisant, il est non seulement nécessaire d'obtenir un effet de compression de la peau mais également un effet de décollement pour lutter notamment contre l'affaissement des tissus de l'épiderme.However, to obtain a satisfactory massage, it is not only necessary to obtain a compression effect of the skin but also a detachment effect to fight in particular against the collapse of the tissues of the epidermis.

A cet égard, on connaît par le document FR-B-804 578 , un dispositif de massage qui comprend une pince pourvue d'un rouleau rotatif à chacune de ses extrémités libres et dont la fermeture permet le soulèvement de la partie de l'épiderme contre laquelle les rouleaux viennent en appui.In this respect, it is known from the document FR-B-804,578 , a massage device which comprises a clamp provided with a rotating roller at each of its free ends and whose closure allows the lifting of the portion of the epidermis against which the rollers bear.

De par sa conception, ce dispositif présente l'inconvénient majeur de pincer fortement la peau de l'utilisateur lors du rapprochement relatif des rouleaux.By design, this device has the major disadvantage of strongly pinching the skin of the user when the relative approximation of the rollers.

Dans ces conditions, le massage peut s'avérer particulièrement désagréable pour l'utilisateur ou l'utilisatrice.Under these conditions, the massage can be particularly unpleasant for the user.

On connaît également, par la demande de brevet FR-A-2 664 158 , un appareil de massage de la peau qui est pourvu d'un corps et de deux rouleaux montés en rotation sur ledit corps. Les rouleaux sont agencés sur celui-ci de manière à ce que seule une zone périphérique de chaque rouleau vienne en contact contre la partie de l'épiderme à masser.It is also known, by the patent application FR-A-2664158 , a skin massage apparatus which is provided with a body and two rollers rotatably mounted on said body. The rollers are arranged thereon so that only a peripheral zone of each roll comes into contact with the part of the epidermis to be massaged.

Dès lors, l'étendue de la zone massée dépend essentiellement de l'espacement latéral entre les rouleaux. Cet appareil de massage a donc notamment pour inconvénient de présenter un encombrement relativement important.Therefore, the extent of the massed area depends essentially on the lateral spacing between the rollers. This massage device therefore has the particular disadvantage of having a relatively large footprint.

On connaît encore, par les documents FR 2 883 161 et FR 2 809 952 , un appareil de massage comportant des rouleaux facilitant le déplacement de l'appareil contre la peau de l'utilisateur et délimitant, au moins en partie, une chambre qui est reliée à une source de dépression pneumatique pour obtenir par aspiration la formation d'au moins un pli cutané.We still know, by the documents FR 2,883,161 and FR 2 809 952 a massage apparatus comprising rollers facilitating the movement of the apparatus against the skin of the user and delimiting, at least in part, a chamber which is connected to a source of pneumatic depression for suctioning the formation of less a skin fold.

Un tel appareil a pour inconvénient majeur de nécessiter l'utilisation d'un moyen pneumatique pour permettre la formation des plis cutanés. Ceci accroît sensiblement son prix de revient.Such a device has the major disadvantage of requiring the use of a pneumatic means to allow the formation of skin folds. This significantly increases its cost price.

Au vu de ce qui précède, la présente invention a donc pour but de remédier aux inconvénients des appareils de massage antérieurs.In view of the above, the present invention therefore aims to overcome the disadvantages of prior massage devices.

Plus particulièrement, le but de l'invention est de prévoir un dispositif compact adapté pour masser la surface de l'épiderme d'un utilisateur ou d'une utilisatrice de manière particulièrement efficace, avec un bon agrément d'utilisation.More particularly, the object of the invention is to provide a compact device adapted to massage the surface of the epidermis of a user in a particularly effective manner, with a good user agreement.

La présente invention a également pour but de prévoir un dispositif de massage permettant la formation de plis cutanés uniquement de façon mécanique.The present invention also aims to provide a massage device for the formation of skin folds only mechanically.

L'invention a pour objet un dispositif de massage destiné à être appliqué sur la peau et comportant un corps, au moins un organe de massage fixe relativement au corps, et au moins un organe de massage mobile en rotation par rapport au corps lorsqu'il est déplacé en contact avec la peau.The invention relates to a massage device intended to be applied to the skin and comprising a body, at least one massage member fixed relative to the body, and at least one massage member movable in rotation relative to the body when is moved in contact with the skin.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, l'organe de massage mobile comprend des reliefs. Au moins une partie de l'organe de massage fixe en contact avec la peau est apte à se déplacer en suivant la trajectoire d'au moins une partie de l'organe de massage mobile en contact avec la peau de façon à obtenir la formation d'au moins un pli cutané entre lesdits organes de massage, lors d'un déplacement du dispositif.According to one aspect of the invention, the mobile massage member comprises reliefs. At least a portion of the fixed massage member in contact with the skin is able to move along the path of at least a portion of the movable massage member in contact with the skin so as to obtain the formation of at least one skin fold between said massage members, during a displacement of the device.

On entend ici par « organe de massage fixe », un élément qui conserve, dans son ensemble, une position fixe par rapport au corps, lors du déplacement du dispositif.Here is meant by "fixed massage member", an element that retains, as a whole, a fixed position relative to the body during movement of the device.

On entend également ici par «reliefs », des moyens formant saillies par rapport à la surface extérieure de l'organe de massage mobile et qui constituent des surfaces de massage destinées à être en contact avec la peau de l'utilisateur.Also referred to herein as "reliefs", means projecting from the outer surface of the movable massage member and which constitute massage surfaces intended to be in contact with the skin of the user.

Au moins une partie de l'organe de massage fixe est en regard d'au moins une partie de l'organe de massage mobile, en considérant une direction de déplacement du dispositif.At least a portion of the fixed massage member is facing at least a portion of the movable massage member, considering a direction of movement of the device.

Au moins une partie de l'organe de massage fixe se déplaçant en suivant la trajectoire d'au moins une partie de l'organe de massage mobile, cette partie de l'organe de massage fixe en contact ou en engagement avec la peau se projette, selon l'axe de déplacement du dispositif, sur au moins une partie de l'organe de massage mobile en contact avec la peau. Cette configuration permet d'emprisonner une zone de la peau entre les deux organes de massage, en considérant le sens de déplacement du dispositif.At least a portion of the fixed massage member moving along the path of at least a portion of the movable massage member, this portion of the fixed massage member in contact or engagement with the skin projects , according to the axis of movement of the device, on at least a portion of the movable massage member in contact with the skin. This configuration makes it possible to trap an area of the skin between the two massage members, considering the direction of movement of the device.

Or, l'organe de massage fixe ayant tendance à déplacer cette zone de la peau dans le sens de déplacement du dispositif alors que l'organe de massage mobile comportant les reliefs a tendance à déplacer cette zone de la peau dans le sens inverse, la peau emprisonnée entre les deux organes de massage forme un pli cutané lorsque l'organe de massage fixe se trouve derrière l'organe de massage mobile, en considérant le sens de déplacement du dispositif.However, the fixed massage member having a tendency to move this area of the skin in the direction of movement of the device while the mobile massage member with the reliefs tends to move this area of the skin in the opposite direction, the skin trapped between the two massage members forms a skin fold when the fixed massage member is behind the movable massage member, considering the direction of movement of the device.

Ainsi, il devient possible d'obtenir un dispositif compact particulièrement adapté pour le massage de l'épiderme du visage ou du corps d'un l'utilisateur ou d'une utilisatrice qui soit particulièrement efficace. La formation d'un pli cutané est obtenu par compression et décollement de la peau à l'aide de moyens mécaniques. Il n'est pas nécessaire de prévoir des moyens d'aspiration additionnels générant un surcoût.Thus, it becomes possible to obtain a compact device particularly suitable for the massage of the epidermis of the face or body of a user or a user who is particularly effective. The formation of a skin fold is obtained by compression and peeling of the skin using mechanical means. It is not necessary to provide additional suction means generating an additional cost.

Avantageusement, les reliefs s'étendent axialement sur la surface externe de l'organe de massage mobile, en considérant l'axe de rotation dudit organe de massage. Les reliefs peuvent être espacés les uns par rapport aux autres dans le sens circonférentiel sur la surface externe de l'organe de massage mobile.Advantageously, the reliefs extend axially on the outer surface of the movable massage member, considering the axis of rotation of said massage member. The reliefs can be spaced relative to each other in the circumferential direction on the outer surface of the movable massage member.

L'existence des éléments en relief combinée à l'utilisation d'un organe de massage fixe dans son ensemble par rapport au corps permet la formation d'un pli cutané entre l'organe de massage fixe et une rangée d'éléments en relief prévue sur la surface extérieure de l'organe de massage mobile, le pli cutané ainsi formé étant relâché lorsque l'organe de massage mobile continue à tourner puis un nouveau pli se forme lorsqu'une rangée d'éléments en relief immédiatement suivante se présente.The existence of the relief elements combined with the use of a fixed massage member as a whole relative to the body allows the formation of a skin fold between the fixed massage member and a row of relief elements provided on the outer surface of the movable massage member, the skin fold thus formed being released when the movable massage member continues to rotate and a new fold is formed when an immediately following relief element row is presented.

En d'autres termes, une pluralité de plis cutanés se forment lors du déplacement du dispositif grâce à l'utilisation des reliefs sur l'organe de massage mobile, ce qui accroît l'efficacité du massage, notamment par rapport à un dispositif avec des organes de massage lisses qui ne permet pas le relâchement du pli cutané formé mais uniquement un déplacement du pli formé conjointement au déplacement du dispositif.In other words, a plurality of skin folds are formed during movement of the device through the use of the reliefs on the mobile massage member, which increases the effectiveness of the massage, particularly with respect to a device with smooth massage members which does not allow relaxation of the skin fold formed but only a displacement of the fold formed in conjunction with the displacement of the device.

Dans un mode de réalisation, les organes de massage présentent une forme générale allongée, un bord longitudinal de l'organe de massage fixe étant en regard d'un bord longitudinal de l'organe de massage mobile de manière à obtenir la formation du pli cutané entre lesdits organes de massage.In one embodiment, the massage members have a generally elongated shape, a longitudinal edge of the fixed massage member being opposite a longitudinal edge of the movable massage member so as to obtain the formation of the skin fold. between said massage members.

L'existence d'organes de massage fixe et mobile présentant chacun une forme générale allongée combinée à la disposition en vis-à-vis d'un bord longitudinal d'un des organes de massage par rapport à un bord longitudinal de l'autre organe de massage, permet notamment d'obtenir par compression et décollement, la formation d'un pli cutané qui est sensiblement égal à la longueur de ces éléments.The existence of fixed and movable massage members each having a generally elongate shape combined with the arrangement opposite a longitudinal edge of one of the massage members with respect to a longitudinal edge of the other organ massage, allows in particular to obtain by compression and detachment, the formation of a skin fold that is substantially equal to the length of these elements.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'organe de massage fixe et l'organe de massage mobile s'étendent respectivement selon un premier axe et un second axe, lesdits axes étant sensiblement parallèles entre eux.According to another characteristic of the invention, the fixed massage member and the movable massage member respectively extend along a first axis and a second axis, said axes being substantially parallel to one another.

On obtient ainsi un massage particulièrement efficace avec un dispositif d'encombrement réduit.This gives a particularly effective massage with a reduced size device.

Dans un mode de réalisation, le dispositif comprend un organe de massage fixe monté entre deux organes de massage mobiles.In one embodiment, the device comprises a fixed massage member mounted between two movable massage members.

Dans un mode de réalisation avantageux, le dispositif comprend en outre un réservoir empli d'un produit, notamment d'un produit cosmétique. Le réservoir peut également servir de support pour le corps du dispositif. En d'autres termes, le corps du dispositif est monté sur le réservoir.In an advantageous embodiment, the device further comprises a reservoir filled with a product, in particular a cosmetic product. The reservoir can also serve as a support for the body of the device. In other words, the body of the device is mounted on the tank.

De préférence, un des organes de massage comprend un orifice de sortie du produit. Avantageusement, l'organe de massage fixe comprend au moins l'orifice de sortie du produit.Preferably, one of the massage members comprises an outlet of the product. Advantageously, the fixed massage member comprises at least the outlet orifice of the product.

La disposition d'un orifice de sortie ménagé sur l'organe de massage fixe est particulièrement avantageuse dans la mesure où il permet d'obtenir un écoulement du produit directement contre l'épiderme de l'utilisateur ou de l'utilisatrice de manière particulièrement simple.The provision of an outlet orifice formed on the fixed massage member is particularly advantageous insofar as it makes it possible to obtain a flow of the product directly against the epidermis of the user or the user in a particularly simple manner. .

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le dispositif comprend en outre un capot d'obturation monté sur le corps. Avantageusement, le capot comprend un plot pour le bouchage de l'orifice de sortie du produit.According to another characteristic of the invention, the device further comprises a closure cap mounted on the body. Advantageously, the cover comprises a stud for plugging the outlet of the product.

Dans un mode de réalisation, le corps et l'organe de massage fixe sont monoblocs. Ainsi, ces deux éléments peuvent être obtenus par moulage d'une matière plastique, tel qu'un polyamide, un polypropylène ou encore un polyéthylène.In one embodiment, the body and the fixed massage member are monoblock. Thus, these two elements can be obtained by molding a plastic material, such as a polyamide, a polypropylene or a polyethylene.

La présente invention concerne également un procédé de massage de la peau en mettant oeuvre un dispositif tel que défini précédemment, dans lequel on obtient la formation du pli cutané uniquement par pression de l'organe de massage fixe sur une zone de la peau qui tend à provoquer le déplacement de la zone de la peau selon la direction de déplacement du dispositif, et par rotation de l'organe de massage mobile qui tend à déplacer, par les reliefs, cette zone de la peau dans une direction inverse à ladite direction de déplacement du dispositif.The present invention also relates to a method of massaging the skin by implementing a device as defined above, in which skinfold formation is obtained solely by pressure of the fixed massage member on an area of the skin that tends to cause the displacement of the skin area in the direction of movement of the device, and by rotation of the movable massage member which tends to move, by the reliefs, this skin area in a direction opposite to said direction of movement of the device.

Ainsi, la formation des plis cutanés s'obtient exclusivement de façon mécanique, sans prévoir de moyens additionnels, par exemple pneumatiques.Thus, the formation of skin folds is obtained exclusively mechanically, without providing additional means, for example tires.

La présente invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée de modes de réalisation pris à titre d'exemple nullement limitatifs et illustrés par les dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une représentation en perspective d'un dispositif de massage selon un premier aspect de l'invention,
  • les figures 2 et 3 sont des vues de dessus et latérale du dispositif de la figure 1, respectivement,
  • la figure 4 est une représentation en perspective d'un dispositif de massage selon un second aspect de l'invention,
  • la figure 5 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif de massage selon un troisième aspect de l'invention,
  • la figure 6 est une vue en coupe d'un dispositif de massage selon un quatrième mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • la figure 7 est une vue latérale d'un dispositif de massage selon un cinquième aspect de l'invention,
  • la figure 8 est une vue de dessus d'un dispositif de massage selon un sixième aspect de l'invention,
  • la figure 9 est une vue de dessus d'un dispositif de massage selon un septième aspect de l'invention,
  • la figure 10 est une vue de dessus d'un dispositif de massage selon un huitième aspect de l'invention,
  • la figure 11 est une vue de dessus d'un dispositif de massage selon un neuvième aspect de l'invention,
  • la figure 12 est une vue en coupe partielle d'un dispositif de massage selon un dixième aspect de l'invention,
  • la figure 13 est une vue en coupe selon l'axe XIII-XIII de la figure 12,
  • la figure 14 est une vue en perspective éclatée du dispositif des figures 12 et 13,
  • la figure 15 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif de massage selon un onzième aspect de l'invention.
The present invention will be better understood on reading the detailed description of embodiments taken by way of non-limiting example and illustrated by the appended drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 is a perspective representation of a massage device according to a first aspect of the invention,
  • the figures 2 and 3 are top and side views of the device from the figure 1 , respectively,
  • the figure 4 is a perspective representation of a massage device according to a second aspect of the invention,
  • the figure 5 is a perspective view of a massage device according to a third aspect of the invention,
  • the figure 6 is a sectional view of a massage device according to a fourth embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 7 is a side view of a massage device according to a fifth aspect of the invention,
  • the figure 8 is a top view of a massage device according to a sixth aspect of the invention,
  • the figure 9 is a top view of a massage device according to a seventh aspect of the invention,
  • the figure 10 is a top view of a massage device according to an eighth aspect of the invention,
  • the figure 11 is a top view of a massage device according to a ninth aspect of the invention,
  • the figure 12 is a partial sectional view of a massage device according to a tenth aspect of the invention,
  • the figure 13 is a sectional view along the XIII-XIII axis of the figure 12 ,
  • the figure 14 is an exploded perspective view of the device figures 12 and 13 ,
  • the figure 15 is a perspective view of a massage device according to an eleventh aspect of the invention.

Sur les figures, on a représenté la structure générale d'un dispositif de massage conforme à l'invention, désigné par la référence numérique générale 10.In the figures, there is shown the general structure of a massage device according to the invention, designated by the general reference numeral 10.

Il est destiné à être utilisé pour assurer le massage de l'épiderme d'un utilisateur ou d'une utilisatrice, et plus particulièrement du visage, afin de lutter contre l'affaissement des tissus de l'épiderme.It is intended to be used to ensure the massage of the epidermis of a user, and more particularly of the face, in order to fight against the sagging of the tissues of the epidermis.

Le dispositif 10 permet le cas échéant de favoriser la pénétration dans la peau d'une composition cosmétique ou de soin préalablement appliquée ou contenue dans le dispositif.The device 10 makes it possible, if necessary, to promote the penetration into the skin of a cosmetic or skincare composition previously applied or contained in the device.

Comme illustré sur les figures 1 à 3, le dispositif 10 comprend principalement un corps 12 de forme générale allongée, supposé orienté verticalement, et des organes de massage 14, 16 montés sur ledit corps.As illustrated on Figures 1 to 3 , the device 10 mainly comprises a body 12 of generally elongate shape, assumed to be oriented vertically, and massage members 14, 16 mounted on said body.

Plus précisément, le corps 12 est pourvu d'une base 18 conformée pour permettre à un utilisateur de maintenir le dispositif 10 contre la paume de sa main, et d'une portion d'extrémité 20 supérieure ménageant un épaulement 22 pour le montage d'un capot 24 d'obturation ou de fermeture du dispositif 10.Specifically, the body 12 is provided with a base 18 shaped to allow a user to hold the device 10 against the palm of his hand, and an upper end portion 20 having a shoulder 22 for mounting a cover 24 for closing or closing the device 10.

Le capot 24 d'obturation est agencé pour s'encliqueter, ou se monter par tout autre moyen approprié, sur la portion d'extrémité 20 du corps 12.The closing cap 24 is arranged to snap, or be mounted by any other appropriate means, on the end portion 20 of the body 12.

L'organe de massage 14 est monté fixement par rapport au corps 12. L'ensemble de l'organe de massage 14 est fixe dans sa totalité relativement au corps 12, lors du déplacement du dispositif 10. Il se présente sous la forme d'un demi-rouleau 26 fixé au niveau d'une surface frontale 30 supérieure de la portion d'extrémité 20. Le demi-rouleau 26 ou demi-cylindre s'étend longitudinalement selon un axe 28. L'axe 28 est l'axe du cylindre géométrique définissant le demi-rouleau 26.The massage member 14 is fixedly mounted relative to the body 12. The whole of the massage member 14 is fixed in its entirety relative to the body 12, during the displacement of the device 10. It is in the form of a half-roller 26 fixed at an upper end surface of the end portion 20. The half-roller 26 or half-cylinder extends longitudinally along an axis 28. The axis 28 is the axis of the geometric cylinder defining the half-roll 26.

Le demi-rouleau 26 est disposé sur la surface frontale 30 de manière à former par rapport à celle-ci une saillie qui puisse être appliquée sur la peau 32 d'un utilisateur ou d'une utilisatrice, comme cela est illustré sur la figure 3.The half-roll 26 is disposed on the front surface 30 so as to form therefrom a protrusion which can be applied to the skin 32 of a user, as illustrated in FIG. figure 3 .

La portion de la surface extérieure du demi-rouleau 26 destinée à être en contact avec la peau 32 constitue ainsi une surface de massage de l'organe de massage 14.The portion of the outer surface of the half-roller 26 intended to be in contact with the skin 32 thus constitutes a massage surface of the massage member 14.

Dans l'exemple illustré, le demi-rouleau 26 présente une forme semi-cylindrique de révolution. Toutefois, on conçoit aisément qu'il est également possible de prévoir d'autres formes, par exemple une forme elliptique.In the example shown, the half-roller 26 has a semi-cylindrical shape of revolution. However, it is readily conceivable that it is also possible to provide other shapes, for example an elliptical shape.

L'organe de massage 14 est ici rapporté fixement sur la surface frontale 30 du corps 12. Selon un autre mode de réalisation, il est possible de prévoir le corps 12 et l'organe de massage 14 venus de matière, par exemple par moulage d'une matière synthétique, pour obtenir un dispositif particulièrement économique. En variante, il est encore possible d'obtenir l'organe de massage 14 par surmoulage sur le corps 12 d'une matière synthétique souple telle que du caoutchouc, du silicone, ou encore du Santoprene ®.The massage member 14 is here fixedly attached to the front surface 30 of the body 12. According to another embodiment, it is it is possible to provide the body 12 and the massage member 14 made of material, for example by molding a synthetic material, to obtain a particularly economical device. Alternatively, it is still possible to obtain the massage member 14 by overmolding on the body 12 of a flexible synthetic material such as rubber, silicone, or Santoprene ®.

De manière à permettre le logement de l'organe de massage 16 en partie à l'intérieur du corps 12, la surface frontale 30 comprend un évidement 34.In order to allow the housing of the massage member 16 to be partially inside the body 12, the front surface 30 comprises a recess 34.

En effet, l'organe de massage 16 est réalisé sous la forme d'un rouleau 36, d'axe 38, qui comporte à chaque extrémité des tourillons (non référencés) destinés à s'engager dans des logements prévus à cet égard au niveau de la surface frontale 30. Le rouleau 36 est ici réalisé sous la forme d'un cylindre de révolution.Indeed, the massage member 16 is in the form of a roller 36, axis 38, which comprises at each end of the pins (not referenced) intended to engage in housing provided in this regard at the level of the front surface 30. The roll 36 is here produced in the form of a cylinder of revolution.

Le rouleau 36 est monté à rotation sur le corps 12, autour de l'axe 38 qui est sensiblement situé au niveau de la surface frontale 30. L'axe 38 est ici sensiblement parallèle à l'axe 28 du demi-rouleau 26 de l'organe de massage 14.The roller 36 is rotatably mounted on the body 12, about the axis 38 which is substantially located at the front surface 30. The axis 38 is here substantially parallel to the axis 28 of the half-roller 26 of the massage member 14.

Le rouleau 38 comporte, sur sa surface extérieure, des reliefs réalisés ici sous la forme de nervures 40 qui s'étendent axialement sur toute sa longueur. Les nervures 40 sont espacées les unes par rapport aux autres dans le sens circonférentiel. L'espacement circonférentiel entre les nervures 40 est régulier. Elles constituent une surface de massage de l'organe de massage 16 faisant saillie par rapport à la surface 30.The roller 38 has, on its outer surface, reliefs made here in the form of ribs 40 which extend axially over its entire length. The ribs 40 are spaced from each other in the circumferential direction. The circumferential spacing between the ribs 40 is regular. They constitute a massage surface of the massage member 16 projecting from the surface 30.

Comme cela est représenté plus visiblement sur la figure 2, les dimensions axiales du demi-rouleau 26 de l'organe de massage 14 et du rouleau 38 de l'organe de massage 16 sont sensiblement égales. En outre, les organes de massage 14, 16 sont montés sur la surface frontale 30 du corps 12 de manière à ce que leurs extrémités libres soient sensiblement alignées.As is more visibly represented on the figure 2 , the axial dimensions of the half-roller 26 of the massage member 14 and the roller 38 of the massage member 16 are substantially equal. In addition, the massage members 14, 16 are mounted on the surface front 30 of the body 12 so that their free ends are substantially aligned.

L'encombrement des organes de massage 14, 16 est circonscrit au maître-couple de la surface 30. En d'autres termes, lesdits organes de massage ne sont pas en saillie par rapport au bord périphérique de la surface 30.The bulk of the massage members 14, 16 is circumscribed to the master-torque of the surface 30. In other words, said massage members are not projecting with respect to the peripheral edge of the surface 30.

L'organe de massage 14 est disposé relativement à l'organe de massage 16 de manière à délimiter un espace 42.The massage member 14 is arranged relative to the massage member 16 so as to define a space 42.

Chacun des organes de massage 14, 16 présente une forme générale allongée. On entend ici par forme générale allongée, un élément présentant une dimension axiale sensiblement supérieure à sa dimension radiale et qui présente indifféremment, en coupe, une section transversale ronde, ovale, ...Each of the massage members 14, 16 has a generally elongated shape. The term "elongated general shape" is understood here to mean an element having an axial dimension substantially greater than its radial dimension and which presents, in cross-section, a round, oval cross-section, etc.

Comme indiqué précédemment, l'axe 28 de l'organe de massage 14 fixe est sensiblement parallèle à l'axe 38 de l'organe de massage 16 mobile.As indicated above, the axis 28 of the fixed massage member 14 is substantially parallel to the axis 38 of the movable massage member 16.

Ainsi, un bord longitudinal de l'organe de massage 14 est en regard d'un bord longitudinal de l'organe de massage 16, la distance séparant lesdits bords étant maintenue constante.Thus, a longitudinal edge of the massage member 14 is opposite a longitudinal edge of the massage member 16, the distance separating said edges being kept constant.

Lors de l'utilisation du dispositif 10, l'utilisateur applique les nervures 40 constituant les surfaces de massage du rouleau 36 de l'organe de massage 16 et le demi-rouleau 26 de l'organe de massage 14 contre la partie de la peau 32 à masser, et il déplace en translation le dispositif 10 selon une direction X (figure 3) qui est perpendiculaire aux axes 28 et 38.When using the device 10, the user applies the ribs 40 constituting the massage surfaces of the roller 36 of the massage member 16 and the half-roller 26 of the massage member 14 against the part of the skin 32 to massage, and it moves the device 10 in translation in a direction X ( figure 3 ) which is perpendicular to the axes 28 and 38.

La surface extérieure du demi-rouleau 26 de l'organe de massage 14 fixe formant surface de massage exerce une pression sur une zone de la peau, ce qui tend à provoquer le déplacement de cette zone de la peau selon la direction X de déplacement du dispositif. Simultanément, une des nervures 40 de l'organe de massage 16 qui est entraînée en rotation autour de l'axe 38 tend à déplacer cette zone de la peau dans une direction inverse à la direction X de déplacement. Cette zone de la peau est donc étirée selon deux directions opposées.The outer surface of the half-roller 26 of the fixed massaging member 14 forming a massage surface exerts pressure on an area of the skin, which tends to cause the displacement of this area of the skin in the X direction of movement of the skin. device. Simultaneously, one of the ribs 40 of the massage member 16 which is rotated about the axis 38 tends to move this area of the skin in a direction opposite to the X direction of movement. This area of the skin is stretched in two opposite directions.

Cette zone de la peau prise entre les organes de massage 14, 16 a ainsi tendance à se déplacer en direction de l'espace 42 selon une direction tangente à la direction X de déplacement du dispositifThis area of the skin between the massage members 14, 16 thus tends to move towards the space 42 in a direction tangent to the X direction of movement of the device

Ainsi, l'action de l'organe de massage 16 mobile combinée à celle de l'organe de massage 14 permet la formation d'un pli cutané entre le demi-rouleau 26 et une des nervures 40 du rouleau 36.Thus, the action of the movable massage member 16 combined with that of the massage member 14 allows the formation of a skin fold between the half-roller 26 and one of the ribs 40 of the roll 36.

Lorsque le rouleau 36 continue à tourner, le pli cutané ainsi formé est relâché puis un nouveau pli se forme lorsque se présente la nervure 40 immédiatement suivante.When the roller 36 continues to rotate, the skin fold thus formed is released and a new fold is formed when the rib 40 immediately following.

On obtient donc d'une manière particulièrement efficace un effet de compression de la peau ainsi qu'un effet de décollement entre les organes de massage 14, 16 pour chacun des plis cutanés formés successivement.Thus, a particularly effective effect of a compression effect of the skin and a detachment effect between the massage members 14, 16 for each skin fold formed successively.

En outre, la longueur de peau comprimée et décollée entre lesdits organes lors d'un passage du dispositif 10 est relativement importante étant donnée que celle-ci est égale à la dimension axiale du demi-rouleau 26 et du rouleau 28.In addition, the length of skin compressed and peeled between said members during a passage of the device 10 is relatively important since it is equal to the axial dimension of the half-roller 26 and the roller 28.

Par ailleurs, compte tenu de l'espacement constant entre l'organe de massage 14 fixe et l'organe de massage 16 mobile, l'effet de massage est uniforme pour l'ensemble de la zone massée.Moreover, given the constant spacing between the fixed massage member 14 and the mobile massage member 16, the massage effect is uniform for the entire massed area.

Dans une variante de réalisation, il est possible de prévoir que les axes 28 et 38 forment un léger angle, qui peut par exemple être compris entre 0 et 20°. Toutefois, comme expliqué précédemment, la demanderesse a déterminé que l'effet de massage était plus satisfaisant lorsque les axes 28 et 38 étaient parallèles.In an alternative embodiment, it is possible to provide that the axes 28 and 38 form a slight angle, which may for example be between 0 and 20 °. However, as explained above, the Applicant has determined that the massage effect was more satisfactory when the axes 28 and 38 were parallel.

On notera qu'en fonctionnement, le demi-rouleau 26 de l'organe de massage 14 fixe permet notamment d'exercer un appui sur la peau pour la pousser en direction de l'espace 42 ménagé entre le premier organe 14 de massage et le second organe 18 de massage. A cet égard, il est possible de prévoir pour le demi-rouleau 26, une surface de massage qui présente des aspérités et/ou réalisée à partir d'un matériau relativement rugueux, tel que du caoutchouc, du silicone, ou encore du Santoprene ®.Note that in operation, the half-roller 26 of the fixed massage member 14 allows in particular to exert a bearing on the skin to push it towards the space 42 formed between the first body 14 of massage and the second body 18 of massage. In this regard, it is possible to provide for the half-roller 26, a massage surface which has roughnesses and / or made from a relatively rough material, such as rubber, silicone, or Santoprene ® .

Le mode de réalisation illustré à la figure 4 diffère en ce que le demi-rouleau 26 de l'organe de massage 14 fixe par rapport au corps 12 comprend en outre un orifice 50 de distribution d'un produit ménagé au niveau de sa surface extérieure constituant surface de massage.The embodiment illustrated in figure 4 differs in that the half-roller 26 of the massage member 14 fixed relative to the body 12 further comprises a port 50 for dispensing a product formed at its outer surface forming a massage surface.

En effet, le corps 12 comprend, dans cette variante, un réservoir (non représenté) monté à l'intérieur de la base 18 et empli avantageusement d'une composition cosmétique ou de soin. De manière connue en soi, l'orifice 50 de distribution est en communication fluidique avec le réservoir.Indeed, the body 12 comprises, in this variant, a reservoir (not shown) mounted inside the base 18 and advantageously filled with a cosmetic or care composition. In a manner known per se, the dispensing orifice 50 is in fluid communication with the reservoir.

Ainsi, lorsque le dispositif 10 est appliqué contre la peau pour réaliser le massage d'une partie de l'épiderme d'un utilisateur ou d'une utilisatrice, il est possible d'obtenir une distribution simultanée de la composition cosmétique contenue, notamment d'une crème de raffermissement, pour coupler les avantages liés à la compression et au décollement de la peau avec ceux d'un traitement local avec de la crème.Thus, when the device 10 is applied against the skin to massage a part of the epidermis of a user, it is possible to obtain a simultaneous distribution of the cosmetic composition contained, in particular a firming cream, to combine the benefits of compression and peeling of the skin with those of local treatment with cream.

De par la disposition de l'orifice 50, cette distribution s'effectue directement contre la zone de l'épiderme traitée et simplifie la conception du dispositif 10. En effet, dans le cas d'une disposition de l'orifice 50 de distribution sur l'organe de massage 16 mobile, il est nécessaire de prévoir un élément d'étanchéité spécifique entre le réservoir et le corps 12, ou encore de réaliser une étanchéité dynamique. Par ailleurs, une disposition de l'orifice 50 de distribution entre l'organe de massage 14 fixe et l'organe de massage 16 mobile engendrerait une accumulation de composition cosmétique au niveau de l'espace 42, ce qui provoquerait un encrassement du dispositif 10.By the arrangement of the orifice 50, this distribution is effected directly against the zone of the epidermis treated and simplifies the design of the device 10. In fact, in the case of a disposition of the orifice 50 of distribution on the mobile massage member 16 he it is necessary to provide a specific sealing element between the reservoir and the body 12, or to achieve dynamic sealing. Furthermore, an arrangement of the dispensing orifice 50 between the fixed massage member 14 and the mobile massage member 16 would cause an accumulation of cosmetic composition at the space 42, which would cause the device 10 to become fouled. .

Le mode de réalisation illustré à la figure 5 sur laquelle les éléments identiques portent les mêmes références diffère du mode de réalisation précédemment décrit en ce que le rouleau 36 de l'organe de massage 16 mobile comprend une pluralité de picots 52 ménagés sur sa surface extérieure et disposés sous la forme de rangées qui sont espacées les unes par rapport aux autres dans le sens circonférentiel. Chaque rangée de picots 52 s'étend axialement sur la surface extérieure de l'organe de massage mobile 14. Les picots 52 d'une rangée sont espacés axialement de manière régulière. Les rangées sont ici espacées dans le sens circonférentiel de manière régulière les unes par rapport aux autres. De tels picots 52 permettent en plus de l'obtention de l'effet massant une microcirculation cutanée améliorée.The embodiment illustrated in figure 5 on which the identical elements bear the same references differs from the embodiment previously described in that the roller 36 of the mobile massage member 16 comprises a plurality of pins 52 formed on its outer surface and arranged in the form of rows which are spaced relative to each other in the circumferential direction. Each row of pins 52 extends axially on the outer surface of the movable massage member 14. The pins 52 of a row are spaced axially in a regular manner. The rows are here spaced in the circumferential direction in a regular manner with respect to each other. Such pins 52 in addition to obtaining the massaging effect improved cutaneous microcirculation.

Selon encore un autre mode de réalisation visible sur la figure 6 sur laquelle les éléments identiques portent les mêmes références, le dispositif 10 comprend en outre un réservoir 60 empli d'un produit 62, notamment d'une composition cosmétique, et sur lequel est monté le corps 12.According to yet another embodiment visible on the figure 6 on which the identical elements bear the same references, the device 10 further comprises a reservoir 60 filled with a product 62, in particular a cosmetic composition, and on which the body 12 is mounted.

A cet égard, le réservoir 60 comprend un col 64 pourvu d'un filetage 66 extérieur apte à coopérer avec un filetage 68 ménagé sur l'alésage d'une première jupe 70 annulaire du corps 12.In this regard, the reservoir 60 comprises a neck 64 provided with an external thread 66 adapted to cooperate with a thread 68 formed on the bore of a first annular skirt 70 of the body 12.

Pour obtenir une bonne étanchéité entre le corps 12 et le récipient 60 du corps 12, celui-ci comprend une seconde jupe 72 interne qui vient s'ajuster à l'intérieur d'un alésage 74 défini par le col 64.To obtain a good seal between the body 12 and the container 60 of the body 12, the latter comprises a second skirt 72 internal which fits within a bore 74 defined by the collar 64.

Cette jupe 72 permet également de délimiter un espace 76 annulaire pour le guidage du produit 62 contenu dans le réservoir 60 en direction de l'orifice 50 de distribution.This skirt 72 also makes it possible to define an annular space 76 for guiding the product 62 contained in the reservoir 60 in the direction of the dispensing orifice 50.

De manière à permettre une obturation de l'orifice 50 de sortie lorsque le capot 24 est monté sur le corps 12, un plot 78 est prévu sur une surface inférieure du capot 24. Le plot 78 limite le risque d'écoulement vers l'extérieur du produit 62 contenu à l'intérieur du récipient 60 pendant les phases de stockage.In order to allow closure of the outlet orifice 50 when the cover 24 is mounted on the body 12, a pad 78 is provided on a lower surface of the cover 24. The pad 78 limits the risk of outward flow of the product 62 contained inside the container 60 during the storage phases.

A cet effet, il peut être possible, dans une variante de réalisation, de prévoir un moyen actionnable par l'utilisateur pour permettre ou non une circulation du produit vers l'orifice 50 de sortie, i.e. avoir une position dans laquelle le produit peut sortir par l'orifice 50 et une position dans laquelle ledit orifice est inaccessible pour le produit.For this purpose, it may be possible, in an alternative embodiment, to provide a means operable by the user to allow or not a flow of the product to the outlet port 50, ie to have a position in which the product can exit through the orifice 50 and a position in which said orifice is inaccessible for the product.

Le mode de réalisation illustré à la figure 7, sur laquelle les éléments identiques portent les mêmes références, diffère du mode de réalisation des figures 1 à 3 en ce que le dispositif 10 comprend en outre un second organe de massage 80 mobile similaire au premier organe de massage 16.The embodiment illustrated in figure 7 , on which the identical elements bear the same references, differs from the embodiment of the Figures 1 to 3 in that the device 10 further comprises a second movable massage member 80 similar to the first massage member 16.

L'organe de massage 80 est donc réalisé sous la forme d'un rouleau 82, d'axe 84, qui comporte à chaque extrémité des tourillons (non visibles) destinés à s'engager dans des logements prévus à cet égard au niveau de la surface frontale 30. Le rouleau 82 est ici réalisé sous la forme d'un cylindre de révolution. Il comporte sur sa surface extérieure des nervures 86 espacées les unes par rapport aux autres dans le sens circonférentiel et constituant une surface de massage de l'organe de massage 80 faisant saillie par rapport à la surface 30. La disposition des nervures 86 sur le rouleau 82 est identique à celle des nervures 40 sur le rouleau 36 de l'organe de massage 16.The massage member 80 is thus in the form of a roller 82, axis 84, which comprises at each end of the pins (not visible) intended to engage in housing provided in this regard at the level of the front surface 30. The roller 82 is here made in the form of a cylinder of revolution. It has on its outer surface ribs 86 spaced relative to each other in the circumferential direction and constituting a massage surface of the massage member 80 projecting from the surface 30. provision of the ribs 86 on the roller 82 is identical to that of the ribs 40 on the roller 36 of the massage member 16.

Le rouleau 82 est monté à rotation sur le corps 12 autour de l'axe 84 qui est sensiblement parallèle à l'axe 38 de l'organe de massage 16. Les organes de massage 16, 80 mobiles sont montés de part et d'autre de l'organe de massage 14 fixe. Plus précisément, l'organe de massage 80 est disposé de façon symétrique à l'organe de massage 16, en considérant un plan perpendiculaire à la surface 30 et contenant l'axe 28.The roller 82 is rotatably mounted on the body 12 about the axis 84 which is substantially parallel to the axis 38 of the massage member 16. The movable massage members 16, 80 are mounted on either side of the massage member 14 fixed. More specifically, the massage member 80 is symmetrically disposed to the massage member 16, considering a plane perpendicular to the surface 30 and containing the axis 28.

Lorsqu'un tel dispositif 10 est appliqué contre la peau de l'utilisateur et déplacé selon une direction de déplacement qui est perpendiculaire aux axes 28, 38 et 84, on obtient la formation d'un pli cutané entre l'organe de massage 14 fixe et un des organes de massage mobiles 16, 80, quel que soit le sens de déplacement du dispositif.When such a device 10 is applied against the skin of the user and moved in a direction of displacement which is perpendicular to the axes 28, 38 and 84, the formation of a skin fold between the fixed massage member 14 is obtained. and one of the movable massage members 16, 80, regardless of the direction of movement of the device.

Selon encore un autre mode de réalisation visible sur la figure 8 sur laquelle les éléments identiques portent les mêmes références, l'organe de massage 16 mobile comprend un rouleau 36 qui présente une surface extérieure sensiblement bombée et qui comporte une pluralité de sculptures 94 en relief formant vagues s'étendant sensiblement axialement sur ladite surface extérieure. Les sculptures 94 sont disposées sous la forme de rangées espacées entre elles, dans le sens circonférentiel, de façon sensiblement régulière. L'organe de massage 14 fixe est réalisé quant à lui sous la forme d'une protubérance 92 incurvée de manière à maintenir constant l'espacement entre l'organe de massage 16 mobile et l'organe de massage 14 fixe.According to yet another embodiment visible on the figure 8 wherein the identical elements bear the same references, the movable massage member 16 comprises a roller 36 which has a substantially curved outer surface and which has a plurality of wave-shaped relief sculptures 94 extending substantially axially on said outer surface. The sculptures 94 are arranged in the form of rows spaced apart from one another in the circumferential direction in a substantially regular manner. The fixed massage member 14 is made in the form of a protuberance 92 curved so as to maintain constant the spacing between the movable massage member 16 and the fixed massage member 14.

Selon une autre variante de réalisation visible sur la figure 9 sur laquelle les éléments identiques portent les mêmes références, le dispositif 10 comprend une pluralité d'organes de massage 100 réalisés ici sous la forme d'une rangée de billes faisant saillies par rapport à la surface 30. Les billes sont ici au nombre de quatre. Chacune desdites billes est montées libre en rotation dans un logement 102 prévu à cet effet.According to another embodiment variant visible on the figure 9 on which the identical elements bear the same references, the device 10 comprises a plurality of massage members 100 made here in the form of a row of balls projecting from the surface 30. The balls are here four in number. Each of said balls is rotatably mounted in a housing 102 provided for this purpose.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré à la figure 10, le dispositif 10 comprend une pluralité d'organes de massage 106 réalisés ici sous la forme d'une rangée de rouleaux faisant saillies par rapport à la surface 30. A chaque rouleau est associé un logement 108. Les rouleaux sont ici au nombre de trois et montés libre en rotation autour de leur axe 38 commun. Les organes de massage 106 présentent une dimension axiale relative réduite.In the embodiment illustrated in figure 10 , the device 10 comprises a plurality of massage members 106 made here in the form of a row of rollers protruding from the surface 30. Each roll is associated with a housing 108. The rollers are here three in number and mounted free to rotate about their common axis 38. The massage members 106 have a reduced relative axial dimension.

Le dispositif 10 comprend également une pluralité d'organes de massage 110 fixes réalisés sous la forme d'une rangée de rouleaux, d'axe 28, disposés sur la surface frontale 30. Les organes de massage 110 sont montés en regard des organes de massage 106 mobiles.The device 10 also comprises a plurality of fixed massage members 110 made in the form of a row of rollers, of axis 28, arranged on the front surface 30. The massage members 110 are mounted facing the massage members 106 mobile.

Bien que cela ne soit pas illustré sur les figures 9 et 10, on conçoit aisément que les organes de massage 100, 106 comportent avantageusement des éléments en reliefs ou saillies tels qu'illustrés dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 5 ou de la figure 8.Although this is not illustrated on the figures 9 and 10 it is easy to conceive that the massage members 100, 106 advantageously comprise elements in relief or protrusions as illustrated in the embodiment of FIG. figure 5 or from figure 8 .

Le mode de réalisation illustré à la figure 11, sur laquelle les éléments identiques portent les mêmes références, diffère du mode de réalisation des figures 1 à 3 en ce que le demi-rouleau 26 de l'organe de massage fixe 14 présente une dimension axiale réduite par rapport à celle de l'organe de massage mobile 16.The embodiment illustrated in figure 11 , on which the identical elements bear the same references, differs from the embodiment of the Figures 1 to 3 in that the half-roller 26 of the fixed massage member 14 has a reduced axial dimension compared to that of the mobile massage member 16.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur les figures 12 à 14, le dispositif 10 comprend un système de distribution de composition cosmétique du type marche/arrêt afin de pouvoir assurer à la fois le massage de l'épiderme et la pénétration d'une composition de soin. A cet effet, le dispositif 10 comporte une première pièce 120 destinée à être fixée par encliquetage sur un récipient (non représenté) contenant la composition cosmétique et une deuxième pièce 122 pouvant tourner indifféremment dans un sens ou dans l'autre par rapport à la première pièce 120, autour d'un axe géométrique de rotation Y-Y' pour permettre une distribution de produit cosmétique. L'axe Y-Y' forme un angle de moins de 45°, par exemple un angle d'un peu moins de 10° avec un axe X-X' vertical. Bien entendu, on conçoit aisément que tout autre système marche/arrêt peut être utilisé sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.In the embodiment illustrated on the Figures 12 to 14 the device 10 comprises a cosmetic composition dispensing system of the on / off type in order to ensure both the massage of the epidermis and the penetration of a care composition. For this purpose, the device 10 comprises a first piece 120 intended to to be fixed by snapping onto a container (not shown) containing the cosmetic composition and a second part 122 that can be rotated indifferently in one direction or the other with respect to the first part 120, around a geometric axis of rotation YY 'for to allow a distribution of cosmetic product. The YY 'axis forms an angle of less than 45 °, for example an angle of a little less than 10 ° with a vertical axis XX'. Of course, it is easily understood that any other on / off system can be used without departing from the scope of the invention.

La première pièce 120 comporte essentiellement une jupe extérieure 124 pour la fixation sur le récipient qui est prolongée à une extrémité supérieure par une paroi radiale 126 qui supporte une extension 128 tubulaire d'axe Y-Y' . L'extension 128 comporte un bourrelet 130 annulaire et une ouverture 132 latérale s'étendant perpendiculairement à l'axe Y-Y' pour permettre la distribution de la composition cosmétique.The first piece 120 essentially comprises an outer skirt 124 for attachment to the container which is extended at an upper end by a radial wall 126 which supports a tubular extension Y-axis YY '. The extension 128 comprises an annular bead 130 and a lateral opening 132 extending perpendicularly to the Y-Y 'axis to allow dispensing of the cosmetic composition.

La deuxième pièce 122 comporte quant à elle une jupe 134 extérieure qui entoure l'extension 128 et qui se raccorde à la partie radiale 126. La deuxième pièce 122 comporte également une jupe 136 intérieure apte à se fixer sur l'extension 128 par l'intermédiaire d'une nervure (non référencée) configurée pour s'encliqueter sur le bourrelet 130.The second piece 122 has in turn an outer skirt 134 which surrounds the extension 128 and which is connected to the radial portion 126. The second piece 122 also comprises an inner skirt 136 adapted to be fixed on the extension 128 by the intermediate rib (not referenced) configured to snap onto the bead 130.

La seconde pièce 122 est conformée de manière que, dans une position de fermeture, l'ouverture 132 latérale est obturée par la jupe intérieure 136 de sorte qu'un orifice 138 de distribution, centré sur l'axe Y-Y', ne communique pas avec l'intérieur du récipient. De manière à permettre le passage dans une position d'ouverture, la deuxième pièce 122 doit être tournée d'un demi-tour par rapport à la première pièce 120. Ce mouvement de rotation permet la création d'une chambre permettant l'écoulement de la composition vers l'orifice de distribution 138. Pour plus de détail sur un tel système de distribution, on pourra par exemple se référer au brevet EP 1 391 393 de la Demanderesse.The second piece 122 is shaped so that, in a closed position, the lateral opening 132 is closed off by the inner skirt 136 so that a dispensing orifice 138, centered on the Y-Y 'axis, does not communicate. not with the inside of the container. In order to allow the passage in an open position, the second part 122 must be turned half a turn relative to the first part 120. This rotational movement allows the creation a chamber allowing the flow of the composition to the dispensing orifice 138. For more details on such a dispensing system, it may for example refer to the patent EP 1 391 393 of the Applicant.

La seconde pièce 122 supporte un organe de massage 140 mobile réalisé sous la forme d'un rouleau 142 qui comporte à chaque extrémité des tourillons (non référencés) destinés à s'engager dans des logements prévus à cet effet au niveau de la seconde pièce 122 pour permettre la rotation du rouleau 142 autour de son axe géométrique. De manière à assurer le montage de l'organe de massage 140, la pièce 122 comporte un évidement 144 de forme générale concave. L'orifice 138 de distribution débouche au niveau de l'évidement 144 afin de pouvoir combiner l'action de massage et la pénétration de composition cosmétique. Le rouleau 142 comporte, sur sa surface extérieure, des sculptures 146 en relief formant vagues qui s'étendent sensiblement axialement sur ladite surface extérieure. Les sculptures 146 sont espacées les unes par rapport aux autres de manière sensiblement régulière dans le sens circonférentiel.The second piece 122 supports a movable massage member 140 in the form of a roller 142 which has at each end pins (not referenced) intended to engage in housings provided for this purpose at the second piece 122 to allow rotation of the roller 142 about its geometric axis. In order to ensure the mounting of the massage member 140, the part 122 comprises a recess 144 of generally concave shape. The dispensing orifice 138 opens at the recess 144 in order to combine the massage action and the penetration of the cosmetic composition. The roller 142 has, on its outer surface, wave-shaped relief sculptures 146 which extend substantially axially on said outer surface. The treads 146 are spaced apart substantially uniformly in the circumferential direction.

La seconde partie 122 est configurée de manière à former au voisinage de l'organe de massage mobile 140 une protubérance formant organe de massage fixe 148. La protubérance présente une dimension axiale sensiblement égale à celle de l'organe de massage mobile. L'organe de massage 148 fixe comporte, au voisinage de son extrémité supérieure, des saillies ou bourrelets 149 dirigés vers l'organe de massage 150 mobile. Les bourrelets 149 sont espacés les uns par rapport aux autres et disposés de manière à former une rangée transversale, en considérant le sens de déplacement du dispositif 10 lors de son utilisation.The second portion 122 is configured to form in the vicinity of the movable massage member 140 a protuberance forming a fixed massage member 148. The protuberance has an axial dimension substantially equal to that of the movable massage member. The fixed massage member 148 has, in the vicinity of its upper end, projections or beads 149 directed towards the movable massage member 150. The beads 149 are spaced relative to each other and arranged to form a transverse row, considering the direction of movement of the device 10 during use.

De manière similaire aux modes de réalisation précédemment décrits, un espace est ménagé entre l'organe de massage fixe 148 et l'organe de massage 146 mobile de manière à permettre la formation de plis cutanés lors du déplacement du dispositif 10 contre la peau d'un utilisateur.In a manner similar to the previously described embodiments, a space is provided between the fixed massage member 148 and the movable massage member 146 so as to allow the formation of skin folds during the movement of the device 10 against the skin of the skin. an user.

L'existence des bourrelets 149 sur l'organe de massage fixe disposés dans le sens transversal en considérant le déplacement du dispositif permet non seulement d'augmenter l'accroche mais également de fournir, en plus du pli ou des plis entre les organes de massage fixe 148 et mobile 150, des plis longitudinaux entre les bourrelets 149 formant moyens de massage supplémentaires. Les bourrelets 149 sont légèrement décalés vers le bas par rapport à l'arête supérieure de l'organe de massage 148 fixe de manière à pouvoir exercer de façon satisfaisante une pression sur la peau de l'utilisateur. Le dispositif 10 comprend également ici un capot 150 de fermeture venant s'encliqueter sur la première pièce 120.The existence of the beads 149 on the fixed massage member arranged in the transverse direction considering the displacement of the device not only increases the grip but also to provide, in addition to the fold or folds between the massage members fixed 148 and movable 150, longitudinal folds between the beads 149 forming additional massage means. The beads 149 are slightly offset downwards relative to the upper edge of the massage member 148 fixed so as to exert satisfactorily pressure on the skin of the user. The device 10 also comprises here a closure cap 150 which snaps onto the first piece 120.

Le mode de réalisation illustré à la figure 15 diffère du mode de réalisation précédemment décrit en ce que l'orifice de distribution 138 est ménagé sur l'organe de massage 148 fixe et en ce que l'organe de massage mobile 140 comporte des picots 152 en remplacement des sculptures 146. Les picots 152 sont agencés sur le rouleau 142 d'une manière similaire à l'agencement des picots 52 du mode de réalisation de la figure 5. Dans ce mode de réalisation, l'organe de massage 148 fixe est dépourvu des bourrelets 149. La seconde pièce 122 comporte ici, au niveau de la jupe 134, des encoches 154 aptes à coopérer avec des portions complémentaires d'un capot de fermeture (non représenté) qui comporte une protubérance prévue pour obturer de manière étanche l'orifice de distribution 138.The embodiment illustrated in figure 15 differs from the embodiment previously described in that the dispensing orifice 138 is formed on the fixed massage member 148 and in that the mobile massage member 140 comprises pins 152 instead of the sculptures 146. The pins 152 are arranged on the roller 142 in a manner similar to the arrangement of the pins 52 of the embodiment of the figure 5 . In this embodiment, the fixed massage member 148 is devoid of the beads 149. The second piece 122 here comprises, at the level of the skirt 134, notches 154 able to cooperate with complementary portions of a closure cap ( not shown) which has a protrusion provided to seal the dispensing orifice 138 in a sealed manner.

Dans l'ensemble des modes de réalisation décrits précédemment, l'entraxe entre le demi-rouleau 26 de l'organe de massage 14 et le rouleau 36 de l'organe de massage 16 est fixe.In all the embodiments described above, the distance between the half-roller 26 of the massage member 14 and the roller 36 of the massage member 16 is fixed.

On notera toutefois qu'il est possible, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, de prévoir un organe de massage 16 également mobile en translation le long de la surface 30 du corps 12 afin d'avoir la possibilité de faire varier cet entraxe et de pouvoir, avant l'utilisation du dispositif 10, le régler notamment en fonction de la fermeté de la partie de l'épiderme à traiter.Note however that it is possible, without departing from the scope of the invention, to provide a massage member 16 also movable in translation along the surface 30 of the body 12 in order to have the possibility of varying this distance and to be able, before the use of the device 10, to adjust in particular depending on the firmness of the part of the epidermis to be treated.

Il est encore possible de prévoir le montage des organes de massage 14, 16 sur le corps 12 de façon amovible, par exemple par clipsage, de manière à faciliter le nettoyage mais également pour prévoir le remplacement d'un ou plusieurs organes de massage afin d'obtenir des effets de massage différents avec un même dispositif. Ainsi, le dispositif peut être commercialisé sous la forme d'un kit comportant une pluralité d'organes de massage interchangeables.It is also possible to provide the mounting of the massage members 14, 16 on the body 12 in a removable manner, for example by clipping, so as to facilitate cleaning but also to provide for the replacement of one or more massage members to 'get different massage effects with the same device. Thus, the device can be marketed in the form of a kit comprising a plurality of interchangeable massage members.

Grâce à l'invention, on obtient un dispositif pourvu d'organes de massage qui permettent d'entraîner la peau selon deux directions opposées pour former une pluralité de plis cutanés, de façon à obtenir un effet de massage à la fois par étirement et par décollement de la peau en vue de lutter efficacement contre l'affaissement des tissus de l'épiderme.Thanks to the invention, there is obtained a device provided with massage members which make it possible to drive the skin in two opposite directions to form a plurality of skin folds, so as to obtain a massage effect both by stretching and by detachment of the skin in order to fight effectively the sagging of the tissues of the epidermis.

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Dispositif de massage destiné à être appliqué sur la peau d'un utilisateur, comportant un corps (12), au moins un organe de massage (14) fixe relativement au corps, et au moins un organe de massage (16) mobile en rotation par rapport au corps lorsqu'il est déplacé en contact avec la peau, dans lequel l'organe de massage (16) mobile comprend des reliefs (40 ; 52 ; 94 ; 146 ; 152) et dans lequel au moins une partie de l'organe de massage (14) fixe en contact avec la peau est apte à se déplacer en suivant la trajectoire d'au moins une partie de l'organe de massage (16) mobile en contact avec la peau de façon à obtenir la formation d'au moins un pli cutané entre lesdits organes de massage, lors d'un déplacement du dispositif.Massage device intended to be applied to the skin of a user, comprising a body (12), at least one massage member (14) fixed relative to the body, and at least one massage member (16) movable in rotation by relative to the body when moved in contact with the skin, wherein the movable massage member (16) comprises reliefs (40; 52; 94; 146; 152) and wherein at least a portion of the organ massage device (14) fixed in contact with the skin is able to move along the path of at least a portion of the movable massage member (16) in contact with the skin so as to obtain the formation of least one skin fold between said massage members, during a displacement of the device. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, dans lequel les reliefs (40 ; 52 ; 94 ; 146 ; 152) s'étendent axialement sur la surface externe de l'organe de massage mobile, en considérant l'axe de rotation dudit organe de massage.A device according to claim 1, wherein the reliefs (40; 52; 94; 146; 152) extend axially on the outer surface of the movable massage member, considering the axis of rotation of said massage member. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel les reliefs (40 ; 52 ; 94 ; 146 ; 152) sont espacés les uns par rapport aux autres dans le sens circonférentiel sur la surface externe de l'organe de massage mobile, en considérant l'axe de rotation dudit organe de massage.Device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the reliefs (40; 52; 94; 146; 152) are circumferentially spaced apart from one another on the outer surface of the movable massage member, considering axis of rotation of said massage member. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les organes de massage (14, 16) présentent une forme générale allongée, un bord longitudinal de l'organe de massage (14) fixe étant en regard d'un bord longitudinal de l'organe de massage (16) mobile de manière à obtenir la formation du pli cutané entre lesdits organes de massage.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the massage members (14, 16) have a generally elongate shape, a longitudinal edge of the fixed massage member (14) facing a longitudinal edge of the massage member (16) movable so as to obtain the formation of the skin fold between said massage members. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'organe de massage (14) fixe s'étend selon un premier axe (28) et l'organe de massage (16) s'étend selon un second axe (38) parallèle audit premier axe.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the fixed massage member (14) extends according to a first axis (28) and the massage member (16) extends along a second axis (38) parallel to said first axis. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant un organe de massage (14) fixe monté entre deux organes de massage (16, 80) mobiles.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a fixed massage member (14) mounted between two movable massage members (16, 80). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant un réservoir (60) empli d'un produit, notamment d'un produit cosmétique.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a reservoir (60) filled with a product, in particular a cosmetic product. Dispositif selon la revendication 7, dans lequel le corps (12) est monté sur le réservoir.Device according to claim 7, wherein the body (12) is mounted on the reservoir. Dispositif selon la revendication 7 ou 8, dans lequel un des organes de massage comprend au moins un orifice (50) de sortie du produit.Device according to claim 7 or 8, wherein one of the massage members comprises at least one outlet (50) of the product outlet. Dispositif selon la revendication 9, dans lequel l'organe de massage (14) fixe comprend l'orifice (50) de sortie du produit.Device according to claim 9, wherein the fixed massage member (14) comprises the outlet orifice (50) of the product. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant en outre un capot (24) d'obturation monté sur le corps.Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a closure cover (24) mounted on the body. Dispositif selon la revendication 11, dans lequel le capot d'obturation (24) comprend un plot (78) pour obturer un orifice de sortie (50) du produit.Apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the closure cap (24) comprises a stud (78) for closing off an outlet (50) of the product. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le corps (12) et l'organe de massage (14) fixe sont monoblocs.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the body (12) and the massage member (14) fixed are monobloc. Procédé de massage de la peau en mettant en oeuvre un dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel on obtient la formation du pli cutané uniquement par pression de l'organe de massage fixe sur une zone de la peau qui tend à provoquer le déplacement de la zone de la peau selon la direction du déplacement du dispositif, et par rotation de l'organe de massage mobile qui tend à déplacer, par les reliefs, cette zone de la peau dans une direction inverse à ladite direction de déplacement du dispositif.A method of massaging the skin using a device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the formation of the skinfold is obtained only by pressing the fixed massage member on an area of the skin which tends to provoke the displacement of the area of the skin according to the direction of movement of the device, and by rotation of the massage member mobile which tends to move, by the reliefs, this area of the skin in a direction opposite to said direction of movement of the device.
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