Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A43—FOOTWEAR
  • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
  • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements
  • A43B7/14—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts
  • A43B7/1405—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form
  • A43B7/1455—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form with special properties
  • A43B7/146—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form with special properties provided with acupressure points or means for foot massage
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
  • A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
  • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
  • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
  • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
  • A61H2201/165—Wearable interfaces
• • 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
  • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
  • A61H2205/10—Leg
  • A61H2205/106—Leg for the lower legs
• • 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
  • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
  • A61H2205/12—Feet

Definitions

• the massage finds today many applications.
• the massage acts in particular on the skin, the muscles, the tendons and / or the ligaments.
• lymphatic drainage is now mainly performed manually (DLM: Manual Lymphatic Drainage).
• a human leg massage device which comprises a one-piece frame made of at least partially deformable material with a holding part arranged to at least partially surround a foot along its length and an actuating part. of generally elongate shape extending substantially perpendicular to said holding portion and connected thereto by an intermediate portion, the actuating portion comprising a contact zone shaped according to the human leg and of defined length to support on a selected portion thereof located between the bottom of the Achilles tendon and the lower thigh, so as to provide a self - massage effect during a walking movement of the human leg.
• the holding portion and the actuating portion are arranged to cooperate by forming a lever for the contact zone during said walking movement of the human leg.
• the holding portion comprises an anchoring portion comprising fastening means arranged to be fixed inside a shoe.
• the actuating part is shaped in a generally butterfly shape. According to one embodiment, the actuating portion is arranged to extend at least to the lower third of the soleus muscle. According to one embodiment, the actuating portion is arranged to extend substantially over the entire length of the soleus muscle. According to one embodiment the actuating portion is arranged to at least partially surround the calf.
• the invention relates to a shoe comprising a device as described in the detailed description below.
• FIG. 1 shows a front view of a massage device according to a first embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 2 shows a side view of a massage device according to the first embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 3 shows a rear view of a massage device according to the first embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 4 shows a perspective view [3/4 anterior] of a massage device according to the first embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 7 shows a perspective view from below of the device of FIGS. 1 to 5 mounted on a right human foot
• FIG. 8 shows a perspective view [3/4 posterior] of the device of FIGS. 1 to 5 mounted on a right human foot
• FIG. 9 shows a profile view of the device of FIGS. 1 to 5 mounted on a right human foot during a walking movement
• FIG. 10 shows a profile view of a device of the invention according to another embodiment mounted on a right human foot
• FIG. 11 shows a front view of the device of FIG. 10 mounted on a right human foot
• FIG. 12 shows a profile view according to another embodiment of the device of the invention mounted on a right human foot
• FIG. 13 shows a front view of the device of FIG. 12 mounted on a right human foot
• FIG. 14 shows a profile view of a device according to another embodiment of the invention mounted on a left human foot carrying a conventional walking shoe
• FIG. 15 shows a front view of the device of FIG. 14 mounted on a right human foot, wearing a conventional walking shoe,
• FIG. 16 shows a rear view of the device of FIG. 14 mounted on a left human foot carrying a conventional walking shoe.
• the drawings and the description below contain, for the most part, elements of a certain character.
• the drawings represent, at least in part, aspects that are difficult to describe other than by drawing. They are an integral part of the description, and may therefore not only serve to better understand the present invention, but also contribute to its definition, if any.
• Figures 1 to 5 show the device of the invention according to a first embodiment comprising a frame monobloc 100 in a material at least partially deformable.
• the one-piece frame 100 is arranged to be mounted on a human foot and has a thickness adapted to allow to be slipped on a foot which wears a conventional walking shoe for everyday use.
• a conventional walking shoe can be of very variable shape with particular absence or presence of heel.
• a conventional walking shoe can be opened (sandal type) or closed (tennis type).
• the reinforcement may in particular have a thickness of between approximately 0.5 mm and 7 mm.
• the armature has a thickness of 1 mm.
• the one-piece frame 100 includes a holding portion 102 which is arranged to at least partially surround a human foot along its length. Indeed, according to the first mode of embodiment described here, the holding portion 102 comprises a lower portion 116 arranged to pass under the arch in front of the heel of foot. The holding portion 102 cooperates in the embodiment described with a housing 118 disposed in the one-piece frame 100. The housing 118 is arranged to receive the heel of foot.
• the one-piece frame 100 further comprises an actuating portion 104 of generally elongated shape and extending substantially perpendicularly to said holding portion 102. An intermediate portion 106 forms the connection between the holding portion 102 and the part d actuation 104.
• Figure 2 shows a side view of a device according to the first embodiment.
• the arrangement between the actuating portion 104, the intermediate portion 106 and the holding portion 102 gives the device a general half-moon type appearance profile. This is mainly due to
• the actuating portion 104 is shaped to fit at least a portion of a human leg, the leg portion being located between the lower Achilles tendon and the lower thigh, and at which it is referred to as the contact zone.
• the contact zone 108 may comprise a coating made of foam material. The coating is then secured to the inner surface 110 of the one-piece frame 100, while the outer surface 112 does not include a coating.
• it may be provided to substantially cover the entity of the one-piece frame 100 by a coating, in particular for machining reasons.
• a coating has the advantage of making the contact between the selected portion and the contact area uniform to increase the massage activity of the device, but also to increase the comfort of the user.
• the one-piece frame 100 is made of a single material. Thus, there is no material difference between the contact zone 108, the actuating zone 104 or the holding zone 102. In other words, the one-piece frame 100 is entirely made of a material selected by example polyurethane or LDPE. According to the embodiment of Figures 1 to 5, the actuating portion 104 is shaped in a generally butterfly shape to marry by means of the contact zone 108 at least the lower third of the soleus muscle.
• the actuating portion 104 is shaped to extend substantially the entire length of the soleus muscle.
• the actuating portion 104 is shaped to at least partially surround the calf of the patient's leg.
• the tibia is not in contact with the contact zone 108 (see below).
• the actuating zone 104 and the contact zone 108 are shaped to extend over substantially the entire calf to at least partially surround a portion of the hock.

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