EP2853250B1 - Suction cup for slimming massage - Google Patents

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EP2853250B1
EP2853250B1 EP14003312.7A EP14003312A EP2853250B1 EP 2853250 B1 EP2853250 B1 EP 2853250B1 EP 14003312 A EP14003312 A EP 14003312A EP 2853250 B1 EP2853250 B1 EP 2853250B1
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Marco Pacchioni
Isabelle Pacchioni
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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
    • A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
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    • 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
    • A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
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    • 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
    • A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
    • A61H9/005—Pneumatic massage
    • A61H2009/0064—Pneumatic massage suction by releasing a flexible cup after deformation, i.e. without further vacuum source
    • 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
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    • A61H2201/0153—Support for the device hand-held
    • 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
    • A61H2201/10—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2207/00—Anti-cellulite devices

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  • the present invention relates to a fully manual body massage suction cup, specifically developed to facilitate the treatment of the removal of cellulite and orange peel, especially in simultaneous use with a composition preferably oily on the skin.
  • the present invention also aims to facilitate the massage thanks to its ergonomic shape and a simple and powerful use in terms of massage, without any power supply.
  • the fat cells are separated by fibrous honeycomb tissues, which create small compartments. These fibrous tissues are elastic, but they have a maximum of stretching. When the fat cells grow too much (fat storage), the tissues can not stretch anymore, causing the orange peel to appear. This process is self-sustaining due to slowing traffic and stagnation of metabolic waste. A better revitalization of living tissues is not very sensitive to slimming diets but reacts to mechanical massage by palpating and rolling. Palpate-rolling is one of the most used techniques to fight cellulite. Its main purpose will be to soften the fibrous network settling over time around adipocytes that block the elimination of fat they contain. By softening this network of fibers, palpating and rolling will have the effect of decongesting the blood vessels and lymphatics, compressed by fat-saturated adipocytes and facilitate the elimination of stored toxins and fats.
  • the present invention aims to use either an oil or an oily solution or another fat or cream body, gel for bath or shower, combined with the suction cup according to the invention (Celluli VAC suction cup) to reproduce the palpate-rolling massage.
  • the Celluli VAC suction cup is applied to the parts of the body to be massaged previously coated with a cosmetic product mentioned above.
  • gesture of use is simple, and can be done by oneself and preferably with one hand.
  • the invention must allow to slide the suction cup on the skin in a harmonious way and continues smoothly and also control the suction force and pressure so as not to damage the skin.
  • the invention must also optimize and allow perfect grip especially since the suction cup must be used with an oily cosmetic product so very slippery by nature.
  • the device ('massage appliance') disclosed in this patent comprises different parts: a handle made of rigid material, an elastomer dome, an intermediate element consisting of a ring, fastening means, all in circular shape.
  • the apparatus described in this American document comprises a spring ( figure 2 , item 7) as an essential element of the invention, see also the text, first page, line 98-104: ' and arranged therein a coiled spring 7, having one end thereof, as at 8 anchored in the head piece 2 and its other end, as at 9 anchored in the cup element 5.
  • the spring normally retains the handle element in an extended position.
  • the apparatus according to this document comprises 'massaging fingers' 15, see figure 2 , whose description on page 2, line 20-24 states: ' a series of resilient tips or fingers of different lengths and of tapered outline. The tips or fingers are provided for massaging and the length is less than the depth of the cup shaped body portion 12. '.
  • line 26 to 30 it is described that the cupola (body portion 12) can be retracted upwards (see the broken lines at figure 2 ). This implies that there is no more vacuum at the dome and that the massage action is exerted only by the 'fingers' 15, or use without suction action. The advantageous effect of the creation of a vacuum at the skin is therefore not present when the apparatus according to this American document is used in practice.
  • the massage effect is obtained by the massage fingers (15).
  • the use is 'static'. This implies that the device is placed at a certain place on the skin, the massage action takes place and each time the user wants to repeat the same massage action to another place on the skin, it is necessary to move the device and repeat all the action.
  • the US cup is used by pressing the handle up and down vertically by a piston movement located at a fixed location of the body without displacement.
  • a piston movement located at a fixed location of the body without displacement.
  • suction cup which is used by making the call of air by the sides of the suction cup; laterally and not by the handle in a vertical piston movement.
  • the main claim (on page 6/7) even specifies that by the force of a human hand it is possible to reduce the diameter of the original form of the bell by at least half the time.
  • the different parts are also made of very distinct materials: the handle and the ring are made of hard material, while the dome is made of deformable material.
  • the suction cup described in this utility model can not be used statically: if the user wants to treat a part of the skin other than the current location of the suction cup, he must detach the suction cup from the skin, then move the suction cup to a new location on the skin and redo the entire massage operation.
  • an adhesive tape is attached to the horizontal part of the bar. Then we attach this horizontal part of the bar with this adhesive tape to the part of the skin that we want to treat.
  • Paragraph 44 in column 8 of the description clearly states that the dome and bar are made of a material that has a certain rigidity, for example a synthetic resin, see a plastic, a metal or any similar material.
  • Paragraph 45 (in the chapter “Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention", “Preferred Method for Practicing the Invention") describes that by preference use is made of a double-coated adhesive tape.
  • suckers described in the state of the art generally have the disadvantage of not having a proper grip for practical purposes.
  • suckers described in the state of the art do not allow the user to slide on the skin, while keeping the vacuum under the dome.
  • the invention aims to solve the problems of the prior art, particularly thanks to its ergonomic shape of the suction cup object of the present invention.
  • the invention aims to facilitate the use of the suction cup with its rigid handle for sliding the suction pad on the skin easily with one hand while maintaining a continuous suction force.
  • the invention aims to provide users with a suction cup, to practice massage palper-roll, which can be used at home to avoid passage through a professional center.
  • the invention also allows a massage by continuous rolling palpation with perfectly controlled suction and pressure force and a surface of application of the cup on the perfectly smooth skin (without any trace of welding which can irritate the skin during the movement) and proportion adapted to the areas to be treated.
  • finger (s) of a hand includes a thumb or one (or more) finger (s).
  • the material of the cupola is deformable under pressure of human fingers (or a finger in combination with a thumb) so that the dome is depressed for the removal of air and that the suction is in a parallel plane with the skin. In such a way the air is removed from the dome, and by relaxing the dome, a depression is created at the dome, dragging the skin inside the dome.
  • the handle of the suction cup comprises a hard polymer, for example a hard polypropylene.
  • the dome comprises an elastomer, preferably a silicone.
  • the silicone and the materials used are perfectly compatible with an oily solution with high concentrations of essential oils.
  • these materials do not contain Bisphenol A and are based on materials used in human nutrition and cosmetics.
  • the ring positioned between the handle and the dome is made of hard polymer, preferably hard polypropylene.
  • the handle, the dome and the ring are attached to each other by fixing means, preferably the combination of a screw and a nut.
  • the two metal elements are preferably bonded to each other by a point of metal glue.
  • An important feature of the invention is the presence of curved edges of the dome touching the skin. These edges are soft and soft, seamless to facilitate adhesion and sliding on the skin without irritating and follow perfectly marrying the contours of the curves to be treated, the suction effect is not relaxed during the movement .
  • the handle, the dome and the intermediate element are circular in shape.
  • the outer diameter of the handle is between half and 3 ⁇ 4 the outer diameter of the base of the dome touching the skin.
  • the height of the suction cup is less than the outside diameter of the base of the dome touching the skin.
  • the corners (9) of the curved edges are rounded, and no trace of irritating solder for the skin.
  • the invention aims to reduce the effects of cellulite and / or orange peel, comprising the application of the suction pad according to the invention to the skin of a product facilitating sliding: preferably a cosmetic oil followed by suction of a skin area covered by a suction cup as described above.
  • the invention also aims to facilitate the drainage and activate the microcirculation allowing the cosmetic active massage oil or cosmetic product used to better penetrate the skin to combine the beneficial effects of palpate roll to those of the oily solution applied.
  • the suction cup is made of materials specifically adapted to the flexibility required for this type of accessory.
  • a handle (1) surmounts this dome.
  • this handle is attached to the dome, for example by a screw ensuring the maintenance of the handle on the dome.
  • a ring (2) can be fixed as an intermediate between the dome and the handle. In order to ensure perfect grip of the handle and not being able to unscrew the handle, a point of metal glue can be added in the thread.
  • the present invention described above relates to a fully manual body massage suction cup, developed specifically for performing a mechanical massage "palpate-roll". It associates a suction effect of the skin by controlled suction of the suction cup and kneading by the effect of the massage of the cup of the suction cup on the skin by means of the pressure force exerted by the hand. It facilitates the treatment of the removal of cellulite and orange peel, especially in simultaneous use with a composition preferably oily on the skin.
  • This suction cup can be marketed under the name Celluli VAC®, trademark registered with the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM).
  • the suction cup according to a preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a dome surmounted by a ring and a rigid handle.
  • the handle allows a perfect grip.
  • This handle is used to slide the suction cup on the skin without risk of failure to grip or slip the suction cup with the oily product.
  • This good grip promotes the effectiveness of palpate-rolling used continuously on any type of longitudinal movement, circular etc ... and allows to follow the contours of the forms to be treated.
  • the handle allows to dose the pressure effect.
  • the suction cup is applied against the part of the body to be massaged ( Fig. 6 ), these are mostly calves, thighs, buttocks, waist and belly. The inside of the arms can also be treated.
  • the suction cup according to the invention is applied against the skin ( Fig. 6 ) which will have been preferably pre-coated with cosmetic oil.
  • the vacuum is preferably effected by pressing on the edges of the dome of the suction cup so that a slight depression can be formed inside the dome.
  • This pinching of the contours of the dome of the suction cup allows to measure the suction effect by lateral pressure (parallel with the surface of the skin to be treated) on the contours of the dome of the suction pad more or less strong. All without losing the suction cup in hand because the hand can thanks to the particularly ergonomic and studied form of the suction cup to do both in a single gesture and one hand control of suction / suction and pressure exerted on the skin. This allows in particular to dose these 2 actions in the same movement according to the more or less sensitive or painful areas on which the massage will be exercised.
  • the massage of the inside of the thigh can be more sensitive than on the top of the thigh, so it is important to be able to dose in the same movement and in a single gesture to both suction and pressure.
  • the handle allows to slide the suction cup on the skin. Thanks to a movement from the bottom to the top to facilitate the drainage, it is possible to carry out the effective massage according to the known classical techniques of palpate-rolling massage. It is therefore possible thanks to this good grip, both hold the suction cup by the handle and press the contours of the dome with one hand.
  • the size of the ring under the handle was made so that the grip of the suction cup is facilitated. Indeed, the height of our handle is made so that it is dimensioned to let the passage of the fingers between the handle and the dome and thus optimize the grip in order to slide the suction cup during the massage
  • This technique is very simple and can be easily done at home and with one hand.
  • suction cup There are always two essential maneuvers to be done: “smoothing” ( fig 6 , No. 1-3-4) from the bottom up to prepare the skin to receive stimulation and then the “whirlwind” ( fig 6 n ° 2-5-6) which will make it possible to work more deeply in the areas to be treated.
  • a cosmetic composition for example a cosmetic oil on the skin of the body to be massaged.
  • the applied cosmetic composition is preferably in oily form.
  • the displacement of the suction cup is allowed and facilitated by the cosmetic product which ensures a perfect sliding.
  • the suction cup according to the invention allows massages on parts of the human body and provides the skin a beneficial suction action. Users get professional results care while being at home.
  • the dome has the shape of a bell, whose edges touching the skin are curved.
  • the technical effect of these curved edges is that on the one hand they allow the user to easily slide the suction cup on the skin, especially in case the skin is previously covered with an oil, and secondly while slipping on the skin, to keep the vacuum under the dome.
  • the user can treat a portion of body surface large enough while sliding the suction cup on the skin. The action of releasing the vacuum, moving the suction cup a few centimeters and repeat the entire operation is no longer necessary.
  • the shape and dimensions of the curved edges of the dome are crucial, especially the ratios between the height and width of the edges, in the relationship between these dimensions and the thickness of the bell of the dome.
  • this goal can be achieved by designing curved edges of the dome so that the height (7) of the curves at the base of the dome (part that touches the skin) are approximately 1.83 the thickness (6) of the bell of the dome, and that the width (8) of the curves at the base of the dome touching the skin is between 1.5 and 2.5 times the thickness of the edges of the bell of the dome. the dome (6).
  • the thickness (6) of the dome bell material is preferably between 3 and 7 mm
  • the height (7) of the curved edges is generally between 4 and 8 mm, preferably between 5 and 7 mm and the width (8) of the curved edges is generally between 7 and 13 mm, preferably between 8 and 11 mm.
  • the curved edges of the suction cup are provided with rounded corners (9) devoid of welding. These corners facilitate the sliding of the suction cup on the skin.
  • the dome of the suction cup, at the edges touching the skin may have an inside diameter of 25 to 60 mm, preferably between 35 and 45 mm.
  • the dome of the suction cup, at the edges touching the skin may have an outer diameter of 45 to 80 mm, preferably between 55 and 65 mm.
  • the handle of the suction cup may have an outside diameter of between 25 mm and 60 mm, preferably between 30 and 50 mm
  • the total height of the suction cup according to the invention is between 35 and 65 mm, preferably between 45 and 55 mm.
  • the height of the handle is generally between 5 and 9 mm, preferably between 5 and 8 mm.
  • the height of the ring (2) is generally between 5 and 9 mm, preferably between 6 and 8 mm.
  • the diameter of the ring (2) positioned between the handle and the dome is smaller than the diameter of the handle to optimize grip in order to slide the suction cup easily during the massage.
  • the suction cup is going to be applied specifically to a smaller body surface such as the face or, on the contrary, to a larger body surface such as the back, the dimensions will be either significantly smaller or significantly greater compared to the dimensions of the body. the sucker that is applied to the kitchen or belly.
  • suction / suction system and pressure that can be achieved through the suction cup of the invention will achieve other massage type palpate-rolling for purposes other than those of the treatment of cellulite ; for example, drainage action and tissue revitalization for anti-aging or pain relief treatments.

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Domaine technique de l'inventionTechnical field of the invention

La présente invention concerne une ventouse de massage corporel entièrement manuelle, développée spécifiquement pour faciliter le traitement de l'élimination de la cellulite et peau d'orange, notamment en utilisation simultanée avec une composition de préférence huileuse sur la peau.The present invention relates to a fully manual body massage suction cup, specifically developed to facilitate the treatment of the removal of cellulite and orange peel, especially in simultaneous use with a composition preferably oily on the skin.

La présente invention vise en outre à faciliter le massage grâce à sa forme ergonomique ainsi qu'une utilisation simple et performante en termes de massage, sans aucune alimentation en énergie électrique.The present invention also aims to facilitate the massage thanks to its ergonomic shape and a simple and powerful use in terms of massage, without any power supply.

Contexte de l'état de la techniqueBackground of the state of the art

Dans l'art antérieur on a déjà proposé des solutions pour intervenir sur le métabolisme des acides gras, mais jamais en proposant une solution pouvant être utilisée à domicile avec une gestuelle facile.In the prior art solutions have already been proposed to intervene on the metabolism of fatty acids, but never by proposing a solution that can be used at home with easy gestures.

Les cellules graisseuses (adipocytes) sont séparées par des tissus fibreux en forme de nid d'abeilles, qui créent des petits compartiments. Ces tissus fibreux sont élastiques, mais ils ont un maximum possible d'étirement. Quand les cellules graisseuses grossissent trop (stockage des graisses), les tissus ne peuvent plus s'étirer, faisant alors apparaitre la peau d'orange. Ce processus s'auto-entretient du fait du ralentissement de la circulation et entraîne une stagnation des déchets métaboliques. Une meilleure revitalisation des tissus vivants est peu sensible aux régimes amaigrissants mais réagit au massage mécanique par le palper-rouler. Le palper-rouler est une des techniques les plus utilisées pour combattre la cellulite. Il aura pour but essentiel d'assouplir le réseau fibreux s'installant avec le temps autour des adipocytes qui bloquent l'élimination des graisses qu'ils contiennent. En assouplissant ce réseau de fibres, le palper-rouler aura pour conséquence de décongestionner les vaisseaux sanguins et lymphatiques, compressés par les adipocytes saturés en graisse et de faciliter l'élimination des toxines et des graisses stockées.The fat cells (adipocytes) are separated by fibrous honeycomb tissues, which create small compartments. These fibrous tissues are elastic, but they have a maximum of stretching. When the fat cells grow too much (fat storage), the tissues can not stretch anymore, causing the orange peel to appear. This process is self-sustaining due to slowing traffic and stagnation of metabolic waste. A better revitalization of living tissues is not very sensitive to slimming diets but reacts to mechanical massage by palpating and rolling. Palpate-rolling is one of the most used techniques to fight cellulite. Its main purpose will be to soften the fibrous network settling over time around adipocytes that block the elimination of fat they contain. By softening this network of fibers, palpating and rolling will have the effect of decongesting the blood vessels and lymphatics, compressed by fat-saturated adipocytes and facilitate the elimination of stored toxins and fats.

La présente invention vise à utiliser soit une huile, soit une solution huileuse ou un autre corps gras ou crème, gel pour bain ou douche, combinée avec la ventouse selon l'invention (ventouse Celluli VAC) pour reproduire le massage de palper-rouler.The present invention aims to use either an oil or an oily solution or another fat or cream body, gel for bath or shower, combined with the suction cup according to the invention (Celluli VAC suction cup) to reproduce the palpate-rolling massage.

Pour revitaliser des tissus vivants, et en particulier pour traiter la cellulite, on applique la ventouse Celluli VAC sur les parties du corps devant être massées enduites au préalable par un produit cosmétique susmentionné.To revitalize living tissues, and in particular to treat cellulite, the Celluli VAC suction cup is applied to the parts of the body to be massaged previously coated with a cosmetic product mentioned above.

Ce genre de ventouse est fréquemment utilisé par les kinésithérapeutes, les médecins pour soulager certaines douleurs ou par des centres de minceur. La demande de brevet français FR2502002 propose d'ailleurs une installation de massage pour la revitalisation des tissus vivant. Mais cette installation ne peut être utilisée à domicile.This type of suction cup is frequently used by physiotherapists, doctors to relieve some pains or by centers of thinness. The French patent application FR2502002 proposes a massage installation for the revitalization of living tissues. But this facility can not be used at home.

Il est également important que la gestuelle d'utilisation soit simple, et puisse être faite par soi-même et de préférence d'une seule main.It is also important that the gesture of use is simple, and can be done by oneself and preferably with one hand.

L'invention doit permettre de faire glisser la ventouse sur la peau de façon harmonieuse et continue sans à-coups et de contrôler également la force de succion et de pression afin de ne pas abîmer la peau. L'invention doit également optimiser et permettre une parfaite prise en main notamment puisque la ventouse doit être utilisée avec un produit cosmétique huileux donc très glissant par nature.The invention must allow to slide the suction cup on the skin in a harmonious way and continues smoothly and also control the suction force and pressure so as not to damage the skin. The invention must also optimize and allow perfect grip especially since the suction cup must be used with an oily cosmetic product so very slippery by nature.

On connait déjà des techniques de massages procédant par succion au moyen d'une ventouse souvent alimentée par une énergie électrique. Le massage mécanique de la peau et en particulier le massage de type "palper-rouler" favorise la circulation sanguine et aide à éliminer les toxines.We already know the techniques of massage proceeding by suction by means of a suction cup often fed by an electric energy. The mechanical massage of the skin and in particular the massage "palpate-roll" promotes blood circulation and helps eliminate toxins.

On a maintenant trouvé que l'on peut utiliser pour les massages corporels une ventouse dont le fonctionnement est simple et entièrement manuel.It has now been found that one can use for body massages a suction cup whose operation is simple and completely manual.

D'autres inventions de ventouses telle que décrite dans la demande de brevet français FR2782266 proposent également une ventouse manuelle surmontée par une pompe. L'invention décrite dans la demande de brevet français FR2969927 , se rapporte à une ventouse manuelle, mais l'utilisation d'une poignée rigide telle que précisé dans l'invention décrite dans la présente demande permet un maniement meilleur et un parfait glissement de la ventouse sur la peau.Other Cupping Inventions as Described in the French Patent Application FR2782266 also offer a manual suction cup surmounted by a pump. The invention described in the French patent application FR2969927 , refers to a manual suction cup, but the use of a rigid handle as specified in the invention described in this application allows better handling and perfect sliding of the suction cup on the skin.

Dans le modèle communautaire n° 001852211-001 déposé le 18/04/2011 au nom de Meridian Piotr Kazala une série de ventouses a été divulgué à des fins médicales. Dans la pratique ces ventouses ont des inconvénients, notamment que le déplacement des ventouses sur la peau s'avère difficile.In community model no. 001852211-001 filed on 18/04/2011 in the name of Meridian Piotr Kazala a series of cupping was disclosed for medical purposes. In the practice of these suction cups have disadvantages, in particular that the displacement of the suction cups on the skin proves difficult.

Etat de la technique :State of the art: Brevet américain US 1 676 104 :US Patent 1,676,104

Dans ce brevet, un appareil de massage est décrit. L'appareil ('massage appliance') présenté dans ce brevet comprend différentes parties : une poignée en matériau rigide, une coupole en élastomère, un élément intermédiaire constitué d'un anneau, des moyens de fixation, le tout en forme circulaire.
L'appareil décrit dans ce document américain comprend un ressort (figure 2, élément 7) comme élément essentiel de l'invention, voir également le texte, première page, ligne 98-104 : 'and arranged therein is a coiled spring 7, having one end thereof, as at 8 anchored in the head piece 2 and its other end, as at 9 anchored in the cup element 5. The spring normally retains the handle element in an extended position.' In this patent, a massage apparatus is described. The device ('massage appliance') disclosed in this patent comprises different parts: a handle made of rigid material, an elastomer dome, an intermediate element consisting of a ring, fastening means, all in circular shape.
The apparatus described in this American document comprises a spring ( figure 2 , item 7) as an essential element of the invention, see also the text, first page, line 98-104: ' and arranged therein a coiled spring 7, having one end thereof, as at 8 anchored in the head piece 2 and its other end, as at 9 anchored in the cup element 5. The spring normally retains the handle element in an extended position.

D'autre part, l'appareil selon ce document comprend des 'doigts massants' 15, voir figure 2, dont la description page 2, ligne 20-24 précise : 'a series of resilient tips or fingers 15 of different lengths and of tapered contour. The tips or fingers 15 are provided for massaging and the length thereof is materially less than the depth of the cup shaped body portion 12.'.
A cette même page, ligne 26 à 30, on décrit que la coupole (body portion 12) peut être rétractée vers le haut (voir les lignes interrompues à la figure 2). Cela implique qu'il n'y a plus de vide au niveau de la coupole et que l'action de massage est exercée uniquement par les 'doigts' 15, soit une utilisation sans action d'aspiration.
L'effet avantageux de la création d'un vide au niveau de la peau n'est donc pas présent quand l'appareil selon ce document Américain est utilisé en pratique. Bien au contraire l'effet de massage est obtenu par les doigts massants (15).
En plus dans toute la description du mode d'utilisation de l'appareil massant selon cette invention, l'usage est 'statique'. Ceci implique que l'appareil est placé à un certain endroit sur la peau, l'action de massage y prend place et chaque fois que l'utilisateur veut refaire la même action massante à un autre endroit sur la peau, il est nécessaire de déplacer l'appareil et de répéter toute l'action.On the other hand, the apparatus according to this document comprises 'massaging fingers' 15, see figure 2 , whose description on page 2, line 20-24 states: ' a series of resilient tips or fingers of different lengths and of tapered outline. The tips or fingers are provided for massaging and the length is less than the depth of the cup shaped body portion 12. '.
On this same page, line 26 to 30, it is described that the cupola (body portion 12) can be retracted upwards (see the broken lines at figure 2 ). This implies that there is no more vacuum at the dome and that the massage action is exerted only by the 'fingers' 15, or use without suction action.
The advantageous effect of the creation of a vacuum at the skin is therefore not present when the apparatus according to this American document is used in practice. On the contrary, the massage effect is obtained by the massage fingers (15).
In addition throughout the description of the method of use of the massager according to this invention, the use is 'static'. This implies that the device is placed at a certain place on the skin, the massage action takes place and each time the user wants to repeat the same massage action to another place on the skin, it is necessary to move the device and repeat all the action.

Bien évidemment, ceci implique que si la surface de la peau à traiter est relativement grande, le massage de toute cette surface prendra beaucoup de temps car à chaque reprise de massage, l'appareil doit être déplacé.
La ventouse US s'utilise en appuyant sur la poignée de haut en bas verticalement par un mouvement de piston localisé à un endroit fixe du corps donc sans déplacement. Contrairement à notre ventouse, qui s'utilise en faisant l'appel d'air par les côtés de la ventouse ; de façon latérale et non pas par la poignée dans un mouvement vertical de piston.Of course, this implies that if the surface of the skin to be treated is relatively large, the massage of all this surface will take a long time because each time the massage is resumed, the apparatus must be moved.
The US cup is used by pressing the handle up and down vertically by a piston movement located at a fixed location of the body without displacement. Unlike our suction cup, which is used by making the call of air by the sides of the suction cup; laterally and not by the handle in a vertical piston movement.

Modèle d'utilité DE 20 2013 003 613 U1 :Utility Model DE 20 2013 003 613 U1:

Ce document décrit également une ventouse pour massage.
le sujet de ce titre et la description de l'appareil tel que présenté dans les dessins de ce titre, diffèrent clairement de l'appareil selon l'invention décrite ultérieurement.This document also describes a suction cup for massage.
the subject of this title and the description of the apparatus as shown in the drawings of this title, clearly differ from the apparatus according to the invention described later.

La partie caractérisante de l'appareil, objet de ce titre , est montré dans les dessins Fig. 2 à 4, ainsi que dans la description page 4/7, paragraphe 27 :

  • on décrit là que par une action simultanée d'un pouce et d'un doigt, on réduit le volume de la cloche en appuyant sur les bords verticaux : donc on exerce une pression sur les bords de la coupole selon un plan horizontal vis-à-vis la peau.
The characterizing part of the apparatus, object of this title, is shown in the drawings Fig. 2 to 4 , as well as in the description page 4/7, paragraph 27:
  • it is described here that by a simultaneous action of an inch and a finger, the volume of the bell is reduced by pressing on the vertical edges: thus pressure is exerted on the edges of the cupola in a horizontal plane vis-à-vis -vis the skin.

En relâchant les bords, un vacuum est créé à l'intérieur de la cloche ce qui aspire la peau vers l'intérieur de la cloche.By releasing the edges, a vacuum is created inside the bell which sucks the skin towards the inside of the bell.

La revendication principale (à la page 6/7) précise même que par la force d'une main humaine il est possible de réduire le diamètre de la forme originale de la cloche par la moité au minimum.The main claim (on page 6/7) even specifies that by the force of a human hand it is possible to reduce the diameter of the original form of the bell by at least half the time.

La deuzième revendication de ce modèle d'utilité précise que le produit est fabriqué en un seul matériau (einstückig hergestellt ist).The second claim of this utility model states that the product is made of a single material (einstückig hergestellt ist).

Ceci est totalement différent de l'invention décrite dans la présente demande qui comprend quatre parties distinctes : la poignée, la coupole, un anneau positionné entre la poignée et la coupole, et un moyen de fixation (par exemple vis + écrou) pour rattacher ces trois parties.This is totally different from the invention described in the present application which comprises four distinct parts: the handle, the cupola, a ring positioned between the handle and the dome, and a fastening means (for example screw + nut) for connecting these Three parties.

Dans l'invention de la présente demande, les différentes parties sont également fabriquées en matériaux bien distincts : la poignée et l'anneau sont en matériau dur, tandis que la coupole est faite en matériau déformable.In the invention of the present application, the different parts are also made of very distinct materials: the handle and the ring are made of hard material, while the dome is made of deformable material.

Finalement, la ventouse décrite dans ce modèle d'utilité ne peut être utilisée de façon statique : si l'utilisateur veut traiter une partie de la peau autre que l'emplacement actuel de la ventouse, il doit détacher la ventouse de la peau, ensuite déplacer la ventouse vers un nouvel emplacement sur la peau et refaire toute l'opération de massage.Finally, the suction cup described in this utility model can not be used statically: if the user wants to treat a part of the skin other than the current location of the suction cup, he must detach the suction cup from the skin, then move the suction cup to a new location on the skin and redo the entire massage operation.

Demande de brevet Européen EP 2 269 556 A1European Patent Application EP 2 269 556 A1

L'appareil qui est décrit dans les dessins et la description de cette demande comprend deux éléments distincts :

  • d'une part une coupole, voir figure 2, et d'autre part une partie 12, voir figure 3 (appelé 'stuck part' dans le brevet, dénommé 'barre' dans ce texte).
The apparatus described in the drawings and the description of this application comprises two distinct elements:
  • on the one hand a dome, see figure 2 , and on the other hand a part 12, see figure 3 (called 'stuck part' in the patent, referred to as 'bar' in this text).

Le mode d'opération de cet appareil est décrit dans les paragraphes 21 - 23 de la description, voir colonne 4, lignes 41-54.The mode of operation of this apparatus is described in paragraphs 21 - 23 of the description, see column 4, lines 41-54.

D'abord, on attache une bande adhésive à la partie horizontale de la barre. Puis on attache cette partie horizontale de la barre avec cette bande adhésive à la partie de la peau que l'on veut traiter.First, an adhesive tape is attached to the horizontal part of the bar. Then we attach this horizontal part of the bar with this adhesive tape to the part of the skin that we want to treat.

Puis, on place une forme de coupole (a holding part) au-dessus de la barre pour bien garder la barre à sa place.Then, we place a form of cupola (a holding part) above the bar to keep the bar in place.

Ensuite, on tire la barre vers le haut et par cette action la peau qui est attaché à la partie horizontale de la barre suit. Par cette action, on crée une pression négative à cet endroit dans la peau, ce qui renforce le métabolisme des cellules.Then we pull the bar up and by this action the skin that is attached to the horizontal part of the bar follows. By this action, a negative pressure is created at this point in the skin, which reinforces the metabolism of the cells.

Le paragraphe 44 à la colonne 8 de la description décrit clairement que la coupole ainsi que la barre soit fabriqué dans un matériau qui a une certaine rigidité, par exemple une résine synthétique, voir un plastique, un métal ou tout matériau similaire.Paragraph 44 in column 8 of the description clearly states that the dome and bar are made of a material that has a certain rigidity, for example a synthetic resin, see a plastic, a metal or any similar material.

Paragraphe 45 (dans le chapitre' Best mode for Carrying out the Invention', 'Méthode préférée pour pratiquer l'invention') décrit que par préférence on emploie une bande adhésive des deux côtés (double coated adhesive tape).Paragraph 45 (in the chapter "Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention", "Preferred Method for Practicing the Invention") describes that by preference use is made of a double-coated adhesive tape.

Les différences entre l'appareil objet de cette demande et l'appareil et le mode d'opération de l'invention décrite ultérieurement dans la présente demande sont nombreuses :

  • Contrairement à l'invention décrite dans la présente demande, l'appareil décrit dans cette demande :
    1. 1. ne fait pas usage d'une poignée;
    2. 2. attire la peau par l'intermédiaire d'une bande adhésive, et non pas par la création d'un vide;
    3. 3. ne peut plus être déplacée horizontalement vis-à-vis la peau, parce que la peau est attaché à la barre par l'adhésif;
    4. 4. fait usage de matériau rigide pour la coupole, et non pas d'un matériau déformable;
    5. 5. Finalement, l'invention décrite ultérieurement dans cette présente demande n'utilise pas de barre, ni de ruban adhésif pour aspirer la peau.
The differences between the apparatus object of this application and the apparatus and the mode of operation of the invention described later in the present application are numerous:
  • Unlike the invention described in the present application, the apparatus described in this application:
    1. 1. does not use a handle;
    2. 2. Attracts the skin through an adhesive tape, not by creating a vacuum;
    3. 3. can no longer be moved horizontally to the skin, because the skin is attached to the bar by the adhesive;
    4. 4. makes use of rigid material for the dome, not of a deformable material;
    5. 5. Finally, the invention described later in this application does not use a bar or adhesive tape to suck the skin.

De plus, les ventouses décrites dans l'état de la technique présentent généralement l'inconvénient de ne pas avoir une prise en main adéquate à des fins pratiques.In addition, the suckers described in the state of the art generally have the disadvantage of not having a proper grip for practical purposes.

En effet, les ventouses décrites dans l'état de la technique ne permettent pas à l'utilisateur de glisser sur la peau, tout en gardant le vide sous la coupole.Indeed, the suckers described in the state of the art do not allow the user to slide on the skin, while keeping the vacuum under the dome.

Ce désavantage implique que si l'utilisateur désire traiter une partie de la peau qui est nettement plus large que la surface de la ventouse, il doit à chaque reprise déplacer la ventouse, créer de nouveau le vide sous la coupole au nouvel emplacement de la ventouse et répéter cette opération maintes fois jusqu'au moment où toute la superficie de la peau à traiter a été couverte. Il est bien évident que cet aspect des ventouses décrites dans l'art antérieur réduit substantiellement leur application dans la pratique et rend tout traitement de la peau par de telles ventouses très laborieux.This disadvantage implies that if the user wishes to treat a part of the skin that is significantly wider than the surface of the suction cup, he must each time move the suction cup, create again the vacuum under the dome at the new location of the suction cup and repeat this operation many times until the entire surface of the skin to be treated has been covered. It is obvious that this aspect of the suction cups described in the prior art substantially reduces their application in practice and makes any treatment of the skin by such suckers very laborious.

Vu ces inconvénients, les utilisateurs sont souvent obligés de passer par un centre professionnel ou abandonnent le traitement.Given these disadvantages, users are often forced to go through a professional center or abandon treatment.

Objet de l'inventionObject of the invention

L'invention vise à résoudre les problèmes de l'art antérieur, notamment grâce à sa forme ergonomique de la ventouse, objet de la présente invention.The invention aims to solve the problems of the prior art, particularly thanks to its ergonomic shape of the suction cup object of the present invention.

Plus en particulier, l'invention a pour but de faciliter l'utilisation de la ventouse grâce à sa poignée rigide permettant de faire glisser la ventouse sur la peau aisément avec une seule main tout en maintenant une force de succion continue.More particularly, the invention aims to facilitate the use of the suction cup with its rigid handle for sliding the suction pad on the skin easily with one hand while maintaining a continuous suction force.

L'invention a pour but de mettre à disposition des utilisateurs une ventouse, pour pratiquer le massage palper-rouler, qui peut être utilisée à domicile afin d'éviter le passage par un centre professionnel.The invention aims to provide users with a suction cup, to practice massage palper-roll, which can be used at home to avoid passage through a professional center.

L'invention permet également un massage par palper rouler en continu avec force de succion et de pression parfaitement contrôlées et une surface d'application de la coupelle sur la peau parfaitement douce (sans trace de soudure qui peut irriter la peau lors du mouvement) et de proportion adaptée aux zones à traiter.The invention also allows a massage by continuous rolling palpation with perfectly controlled suction and pressure force and a surface of application of the cup on the perfectly smooth skin (without any trace of welding which can irritate the skin during the movement) and proportion adapted to the areas to be treated.

Brève description de l'inventionBrief description of the invention

Les aspects susmentionnés sont réalisés moyennant la ventouse décrite dans les revendications indépendantes. Des caractéristiques plus spécifiques de formes de réalisation préférées sont mentionnées dans les revendications dépendantes. Cette ventouse sera commercialisée par les inventeurs sous la dénomination : Celluli VAC®, marque déposée.The aforementioned aspects are achieved by means of the suction cup described in the independent claims. More specific features of preferred embodiments are mentioned in the dependent claims. This suction cup will be marketed by the inventors under the name: Celluli VAC®, registered trademark.

L'invention se rapporte à une ventouse pour massage non-rallié à un appareil à vide, comportant

  • une poignée (1) en matériau rigide,
  • une coupole (3) en forme de cloche comprenant des contours élastiquement déformable sous pression de doigts humains, la coupole étant enfoncée pour l'enlèvement de l'air dans un plan parallèle avec la peau, lorsqu'une pression est exercée par les doigts d'un main sur lesdits contours,
  • un anneau (2) en matériau rigide interposé entre la poignée et la coupole la hauteur de cette anneau étant dimensionnée pour laisser le passage des doigts entre la poignée et la coupole,
  • des moyens de fixation (5) pour rattacher la poignée(1), la coupole(3) et l'anneau(2), caractérisée en ce que
    • les rebords de la coupole (3) comprennent des lèvres recourbées pourvus de coins arrondis (9) aptes à faciliter les glissements de la ventouse sur la peau par poussée horizontale;
    • la poignée permets de faire circuler la ventouse sur la peau aisément avec une seule main tout en gardant le vide sous la coupole.
The invention relates to a suction pad for massage that is not joined to a vacuum apparatus, comprising
  • a handle (1) made of rigid material,
  • a bell-shaped dome (3) comprising elastically deformable contours under pressure of human fingers, the dome being depressed for the removal of air in a plane parallel to the skin, when pressure is exerted by the fingers of the fingers; a hand on said contours,
  • a ring (2) of rigid material interposed between the handle and the cupola the height of this ring being sized to allow the passage of fingers between the handle and the dome,
  • fastening means (5) for reattaching the handle (1), the dome (3) and the ring (2), characterized in that
    • the edges of the dome (3) comprise curved lips provided with rounded corners (9) capable of facilitating the sliding of the suction cup on the skin by horizontal pushing;
    • the handle allows to circulate the suction cup on the skin easily with one hand while keeping the vacuum under the dome.

Par le terme « déformable » tel qu'utilisé dans la présente description on comprend de forme souple et adaptable permettant une adaptation parfaite aux contours des zones à traiter et aux mouvements de pression et succion exercés par la main.By the term "deformable" as used in this description is understood flexible and adaptable form for perfect adaptation to the contours of the areas to be treated and the movements of pressure and suction exerted by the hand.

Par le terme « exercice d'une pression» tel qu'utilisé dans le contexte de la présente invention on comprend que la pression et l'effet de succion se fait par la main.By the term "exercising pressure" as used in the context of the present invention it is understood that the pressure and the suction effect is by hand.

Par le terme « doigt(s) d'un main » tel qu'utilisé dans le contexte de la présente invention on comprend aussi bien un pouce ou un (ou plusieurs) doigt(s).By the term "finger (s) of a hand" as used in the context of the present invention includes a thumb or one (or more) finger (s).

Le matériau de la coupole est déformable sous pression de doigts humains (ou d'un doigt en combinaison avec un pouce) de telle façon que la coupole est enfoncée pour l'enlèvement de l'air et que la succion se fait dans un plan parallèle avec la peau. De telle façon l'air est enlevé de la coupole, et en relâchant la coupole, une dépression est créée au niveau de la coupole, entraînant la peau à l'intérieur de la coupole.The material of the cupola is deformable under pressure of human fingers (or a finger in combination with a thumb) so that the dome is depressed for the removal of air and that the suction is in a parallel plane with the skin. In such a way the air is removed from the dome, and by relaxing the dome, a depression is created at the dome, dragging the skin inside the dome.

Selon un mode préféré de l'invention, la poignée de la ventouse comprend un polymère dur par exemple un polypropylène dur.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the handle of the suction cup comprises a hard polymer, for example a hard polypropylene.

Selon un mode préféré de l'invention la coupole comprend un elastomère, de préférence un silicone. Le silicone et les matériaux utilisés sont parfaitement compatibles avec une solution huileuse à fortes concentrations en huiles essentielles. En plus, ces matériaux ne contiennent pas de Bisphénol A et sont à base de matériaux utilisables en alimentation humaine et en cosmétique.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention the dome comprises an elastomer, preferably a silicone. The silicone and the materials used are perfectly compatible with an oily solution with high concentrations of essential oils. In addition, these materials do not contain Bisphenol A and are based on materials used in human nutrition and cosmetics.

Selon un mode préféré de l'invention l'anneau positionné entre la poignée et la coupole est fabriqué en polymère dur, de préférence en polypropylène dur.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention the ring positioned between the handle and the dome is made of hard polymer, preferably hard polypropylene.

La poignée, la coupole et l'anneau sont rattachés l'un à l'autre par des moyens de fixation, de préférence la combinaison d'une vis et d'un écrou. Les 2 éléments métalliques sont de préférence liés l'un à l'autre par un point de colle à métaux.The handle, the dome and the ring are attached to each other by fixing means, preferably the combination of a screw and a nut. The two metal elements are preferably bonded to each other by a point of metal glue.

Une caractéristique importante de l'invention consiste dans la présence de bords recourbés de la coupole touchant la peau. Ces bords sont souples et doux, sans soudure afin de faciliter l'adhésion et les glissements sur la peau sans l'irriter et suivre en épousant parfaitement les contours des rondeurs à traiter, l'effet de succion ne se relâche donc pas pendant le mouvement.An important feature of the invention is the presence of curved edges of the dome touching the skin. These edges are soft and soft, seamless to facilitate adhesion and sliding on the skin without irritating and follow perfectly marrying the contours of the curves to be treated, the suction effect is not relaxed during the movement .

Selon un mode préféré de l'invention la poignée, la coupole et l'élément intermédiaire sont de formes circulaires.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention the handle, the dome and the intermediate element are circular in shape.

Selon un mode préféré de l'invention le diamètre extérieur de la poignée est compris entre la moitié et ¾ du diamètre extérieur de la base de la coupole touchant la peau. Selon un mode préféré de l'invention la hauteur de la ventouse est inférieure au diamètre extérieur de la base de la coupole touchant la peau.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention the outer diameter of the handle is between half and ¾ the outer diameter of the base of the dome touching the skin. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention the height of the suction cup is less than the outside diameter of the base of the dome touching the skin.

Selon un mode préféré de l'invention, les coins (9) des bords recourbés sont arrondis, et sans trace de soudure irritante pour la peau.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the corners (9) of the curved edges are rounded, and no trace of irritating solder for the skin.

L'invention a pour but de réduire les effets de la cellulite et/ou de la peau d'orange, comprenant l'application de la ventouse selon l'invention sur la peau d'un produit facilitant le glissement : de préférence une huile cosmétique, suivi de l'aspiration d'une zone de peau recouverte par une ventouse comme décrite supra.
L'invention a également pour but de faciliter le drainage et activer la microcirculation permettant aux actifs cosmétiques de l'huile de massage ou du produit cosmétique utilisé de mieux pénétrer la peau afin de conjuguer les effets bénéfiques du palper rouler à ceux de la solution huileuse appliquée.The invention aims to reduce the effects of cellulite and / or orange peel, comprising the application of the suction pad according to the invention to the skin of a product facilitating sliding: preferably a cosmetic oil followed by suction of a skin area covered by a suction cup as described above.
The invention also aims to facilitate the drainage and activate the microcirculation allowing the cosmetic active massage oil or cosmetic product used to better penetrate the skin to combine the beneficial effects of palpate roll to those of the oily solution applied.

Les formes de la coupole ainsi que les bords de la ventouse selon l'invention sont spécialement étudiés pour permettre d'adhérer au mieux à tous les emplacements du corps, le plus souvent il s'agit des cuisses, des fesses, de la taille, du ventre et des bras. Cette invention reproduit la technique du massage de palper-rouler grâce à une ventouse spécialement étudiée.
Cette ventouse est composée de matériaux spécifiquement adaptés à la souplesse nécessaire à ce type d'accessoire.
La facilité d'utilisation de cette ventouse est assurée grâce à sa poignée spécifique qui permet de faire glisser soi-même la ventouse sur la peau.
Dans un mode préféré de l'invention, l'invention comporte une ventouse composée de:

  • Une coupole en silicone souple et dont le volume d'air interne autorise des actions mesurées et réglables de succion que l'on peut adapter à son besoin et aux zones à masser
  • Une coupole pourvue de bords recourbés et arrondis qui touchent la peau et qui ont une forme de lèvres pour mieux adhérer à tous les emplacements du corps où le traitement est souhaité ;
  • une poignée rigide, en polypropylène, qui permet de faire circuler la ventouse sur la peau aisément avec une seule main. Cette poignée spécifique est vissée sur la coupole.
The shapes of the dome and the edges of the suction cup according to the invention are specially designed to allow to adhere better to all locations of the body, most often it is the legs, buttocks, waist, belly and arms. This invention reproduces the technique of massage palpate-rolling through a suction cup specially studied.
This suction cup is made of materials specifically adapted to the flexibility required for this type of accessory.
The ease of use of this suction cup is ensured thanks to its specific handle which makes it possible to slide oneself the suction cup on the skin.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the invention comprises a suction cup composed of:
  • A soft silicone dome whose internal air volume allows measured and adjustable suction actions that can be adapted to your needs and massage areas
  • A dome with curved, rounded edges that touch the skin and have a lip shape to better adhere to all body locations where treatment is desired;
  • a rigid handle made of polypropylene, which allows the suction cup to circulate easily on the skin with one hand. This specific handle is screwed on the dome.

La ventouse est fabriquée avec des matériaux spécifiquement adaptés à la souplesse nécessaire à ce type d'accessoire.The suction cup is made of materials specifically adapted to the flexibility required for this type of accessory.

Brève description des dessinsBrief description of the drawings

L'invention sera maintenant plus amplement décrite en référence aux dessins joints donnant un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention.The invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings giving a preferred embodiment of the invention.

Les avantages, caractéristiques de l'invention, seront évidents à partir de la description qui va suivre d'une forme préférée de mode de réalisation en faisant référence aux dessins joints sur lesquels:

  • la figure 1 montre la ventouse de face, c'est à dire la coupole (3) avec son rebord surmontée d'un anneau (2) et d'une poignée rigide (1) ;
  • la figure 2 montre la coupole en perspective illustrant l'intérieur de la coupole ;
  • la figure 3 montre une vue en perspective de l'extérieur de la ventouse, avec le rebord (4) extérieur de la ventouse ;
  • la figure 4 montre une vue en coupe de la ventouse, avec les moyens de fixations de la poignée et l'anneau sur la coupole ;
  • la figure 5 montre les 3 parties de la ventouse càd la coupole (3), l'anneau intermédiaire (2) et la poignée (1).
  • la figure 6 est un dessin qui explique comment appliquer la ventouse sur les zones à traiter
Cette coupole (3) est faite d'un matériel spécifique qui est adaptée à la souplesse nécessaire afin de pouvoir la déplacer aisément sur le corps et de pouvoir aisément moduler la force d'aspiration. Ce matériel sera de préférence du silicone. De préférence ce silicone est garanti apte au contact alimentaire et cosmétique et sans bisphénol A ni phtalates.
La forme de cette coupole (3) a été étudiée pour permettre une efficacité de succion optimale.
Le rebord de cette coupole comprend des lèvres(4). Ces lèvres sont étudiées pour adhérer au mieux à tous les emplacements du corps où le traitement est souhaité (cuisses, ventre, bras, fesses, taille ou autres parties du corps présentant de la cellulite). Ces lèvres sont suffisamment recourbées pour permettre un glissement optimal sur la peau par poussée horizontale. La forme des lèvres permet également à la ventouse de ne pas se décoller lors du massage.The advantages characteristic of the invention will be apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 shows the sucker face, ie the dome (3) with its rim surmounted by a ring (2) and a rigid handle (1);
  • the figure 2 shows the dome in perspective illustrating the interior of the dome;
  • the figure 3 shows a perspective view of the outside of the suction cup, with the rim (4) outside the suction cup;
  • the figure 4 shows a sectional view of the suction cup, with the fastening means of the handle and the ring on the dome;
  • the figure 5 shows the 3 parts of the suction cup ie the dome (3), the intermediate ring (2) and the handle (1).
  • the figure 6 is a drawing that explains how to apply the suction pad to the areas to be treated
This dome (3) is made of a specific material that is adapted to the flexibility needed to be able to move easily on the body and can easily modulate the suction force. This material will preferably be silicone. Preferably this silicone is guaranteed suitable for food and cosmetic contact and without bisphenol A or phthalates.
The shape of this dome (3) has been studied to allow optimal suction efficiency.
The rim of this dome comprises lips (4). These lips are studied to adhere best to all areas of the body where the treatment is desired (thighs, belly, arms, buttocks, waist or other parts of the body with cellulite). These lips are sufficiently curved to allow optimal sliding on the skin by horizontal push. The shape of the lips also allows the suction cup not to take off during the massage.

Une poignée (1) surmonte cette coupole. De préférence cette poignée est rattachée à la coupole, par exemple par une vis assurant le maintien de la poignée sur la coupole. Un anneau (2) peut être fixé comme intermédiaire entre la coupole et la poignée. Afin d'assurer une parfaite adhésion de la poignée et de ne pas pouvoir dévisser la poignée, un point de colle à métaux peut être ajouté dans le pas de vis.A handle (1) surmounts this dome. Preferably this handle is attached to the dome, for example by a screw ensuring the maintenance of the handle on the dome. A ring (2) can be fixed as an intermediate between the dome and the handle. In order to ensure perfect grip of the handle and not being able to unscrew the handle, a point of metal glue can be added in the thread.

Description détaillée de l'inventionDetailed description of the invention

La présente invention décrite ci-dessus, concerne une ventouse de massage corporel entièrement manuelle, développée spécifiquement pour effectuer un massage mécanique de type « palper-rouler ». Il associé un effet d'aspiration de la peau par succion contrôlée de la ventouse et de pétrissage par l'effet du massage de la coupelle de la ventouse sur la peau au moyen de la force de pression exercé par la main. Elle facilite le traitement de l'élimination de la cellulite et peau d'orange, notamment en utilisation simultanée avec une composition de préférence huileuse sur la peau. Cette ventouse pourra être commercialisée sous le nom de Celluli VAC®, marque déposée auprès de l'office pour harmonisation dans le marché intérieur (OHIM).The present invention described above relates to a fully manual body massage suction cup, developed specifically for performing a mechanical massage "palpate-roll". It associates a suction effect of the skin by controlled suction of the suction cup and kneading by the effect of the massage of the cup of the suction cup on the skin by means of the pressure force exerted by the hand. It facilitates the treatment of the removal of cellulite and orange peel, especially in simultaneous use with a composition preferably oily on the skin. This suction cup can be marketed under the name Celluli VAC®, trademark registered with the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM).

Comme décrite supra, la ventouse selon un mode préféré de l'invention comprend une coupole surmontée d'un anneau et d'une poignée rigide.As described above, the suction cup according to a preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a dome surmounted by a ring and a rigid handle.

Grâce à sa forme rigide la poignée permet une parfaite prise en main.
Cette poignée sert à faire glisser la ventouse sur la peau sans risque de manquement de prise en main ou de glissade de la ventouse avec le produit huileux. Cette bonne prise en main favorise l'efficacité du palper-rouler utilisé en continu sur tout type de mouvement longitudinaux, circulaires etc... et permet de suivre les contours des formes à traiter. De plus la poignée permet de doser l'effet de pression.
Pour revitaliser des tissus vivants, et en particulier pour traiter la cellulite, on applique la ventouse contre la partie du corps devant être massée (fig. 6), il s'agit surtout des mollets, des cuisses, des fesses, de la taille et du ventre. L'intérieur des bras pourra également être traité.
La ventouse selon l'invention est appliquée contre la peau (fig. 6) qui aura été de préférence enduite au préalable d'huile cosmétique.Thanks to its rigid shape the handle allows a perfect grip.
This handle is used to slide the suction cup on the skin without risk of failure to grip or slip the suction cup with the oily product. This good grip promotes the effectiveness of palpate-rolling used continuously on any type of longitudinal movement, circular etc ... and allows to follow the contours of the forms to be treated. In addition the handle allows to dose the pressure effect.
To revitalize living tissues, and in particular to treat cellulite, the suction cup is applied against the part of the body to be massaged ( Fig. 6 ), these are mostly calves, thighs, buttocks, waist and belly. The inside of the arms can also be treated.
The suction cup according to the invention is applied against the skin ( Fig. 6 ) which will have been preferably pre-coated with cosmetic oil.

Le vide est effectué de préférence en appuyant sur les bords de la coupole de la ventouse de telle sorte qu'une légère dépression puisse être formée à l'intérieur de la coupole. Ce pincement des contours de la coupole de la ventouse permet de doser l'effet de succion par pression latérale (parallèle avec la surface de la peau à traiter) sur les contours de la coupole de la ventouse plus ou moins forte. Le tout sans perdre la ventouse en main car la main peut grâce à la forme particulièrement ergonomique et étudiée de la ventouse faire à la fois d'un seul geste et d'une seule main le contrôle de la succion/ aspiration et de la pression exercée sur la peau. Ceci permet notamment de doser ces 2 actions dans le même mouvement en fonction des zones plus ou moins sensibles ou douloureuses sur lesquelles sera exercé le massage.
Par exemple pour un massage par palper rouler sur une cuisse, le massage de l'intérieur de la cuisse peut être plus sensible que sur le dessus de la cuisse, il importe donc de pouvoir doser dans le même mouvement et d'un seul geste à la fois la succion et la pression.The vacuum is preferably effected by pressing on the edges of the dome of the suction cup so that a slight depression can be formed inside the dome. This pinching of the contours of the dome of the suction cup allows to measure the suction effect by lateral pressure (parallel with the surface of the skin to be treated) on the contours of the dome of the suction pad more or less strong. All without losing the suction cup in hand because the hand can thanks to the particularly ergonomic and studied form of the suction cup to do both in a single gesture and one hand control of suction / suction and pressure exerted on the skin. This allows in particular to dose these 2 actions in the same movement according to the more or less sensitive or painful areas on which the massage will be exercised.
For example, for a massage by palpation rolling on a thigh, the massage of the inside of the thigh can be more sensitive than on the top of the thigh, so it is important to be able to dose in the same movement and in a single gesture to both suction and pressure.

Pour créer l'aspiration il faut donc appuyer latéralement car la pression se fait sur les bords de la coupole.
Ensuite on relâchera la pression sur la ventouse et la ventouse aspirera la peau. Lorsque l'aspiration est obtenue, la poignée permet de faire glisser la ventouse sur la peau. Grâce à un mouvement du bas vers le haut afin de faciliter le drainage, on peut procéder au massage efficace selon les techniques classiques connues du massage palper-rouler. On peut donc grâce à cette bonne prise en main, à la fois retenir la ventouse par la poignée et appuyer sur les contours de la coupole d'une seule main La dimension de l'anneau sous la poignée a été faite de telle sorte que la prise en main de la ventouse soit facilitée. En effet, la hauteur de notre poignée est fait de telle sorte qu'elle soit dimensionnée pour laisser le passage des doigts entre la poignée et la coupole et ainsi optimiser la prise en main de façon à pouvoir faire glisser la ventouse pendant le massageTo create the suction it is necessary to press laterally because the pressure is on the edges of the dome.
Then we release the pressure on the suction cup and the suction cup will suck the skin. When the suction is obtained, the handle allows to slide the suction cup on the skin. Thanks to a movement from the bottom to the top to facilitate the drainage, it is possible to carry out the effective massage according to the known classical techniques of palpate-rolling massage. It is therefore possible thanks to this good grip, both hold the suction cup by the handle and press the contours of the dome with one hand The size of the ring under the handle was made so that the grip of the suction cup is facilitated. Indeed, the height of our handle is made so that it is dimensioned to let the passage of the fingers between the handle and the dome and thus optimize the grip in order to slide the suction cup during the massage

Cette technique est très simple et peut être aisément faite à domicile et d'une seule main.This technique is very simple and can be easily done at home and with one hand.

Il faut toujours faire deux manoeuvres essentielles : le « lissage » (fig 6, n° 1-3-4) de bas en haut afin de préparer la peau à recevoir une stimulation et ensuite le « tourbillon » (fig 6 n° 2-5-6) qui permettra de travailler plus en profondeur les zones à traiter.
Avant de placer cette ventouse sur la peau, comme décrit ci-dessus, il est recommandé d'appliquer une composition cosmétique, par exemple une huile cosmétique sur la peau du corps à masser.
La composition cosmétique appliquée est de préférence sous forme huileuse. Le déplacement de la ventouse est permis et facilité par le produit cosmétique qui assure un parfait glissement.
La ventouse selon l'invention permet d'effectuer des massages sur des parties du corps humain et procure à la peau une action de succion bénéfique. Les utilisateurs obtiennent des soins aux résultats professionnels tout en étant à domicile.There are always two essential maneuvers to be done: "smoothing" ( fig 6 , No. 1-3-4) from the bottom up to prepare the skin to receive stimulation and then the "whirlwind" ( fig 6 n ° 2-5-6) which will make it possible to work more deeply in the areas to be treated.
Before placing this suction cup on the skin, as described above, it is recommended to apply a cosmetic composition, for example a cosmetic oil on the skin of the body to be massaged.
The applied cosmetic composition is preferably in oily form. The displacement of the suction cup is allowed and facilitated by the cosmetic product which ensures a perfect sliding.
The suction cup according to the invention allows massages on parts of the human body and provides the skin a beneficial suction action. Users get professional results care while being at home.

Une des caractéristiques de la ventouse selon l'invention est que la coupole ait la forme d'une cloche, dont les bords touchant la peau sont recourbés.
L'effet technique de ces bords recourbés est que d'une part ils permettent à l'utilisateur de faire glisser aisément la ventouse sur la peau, en particulier au cas où la peau est préalablement couverte d'une huile, et d'autre part tout en glissant sur la peau, de bien garder le vide sous la coupole.
Ainsi, dès que le vide sous la coupole a été créé, l'utilisateur peut traiter une partie de surface corporelle assez grande tout en glissant la ventouse sur la peau.
L'action de relâcher le vide, de déplacer la ventouse quelques centimètres et de répéter toute l'opération n'est plus nécessaire.One of the characteristics of the suction cup according to the invention is that the dome has the shape of a bell, whose edges touching the skin are curved.
The technical effect of these curved edges is that on the one hand they allow the user to easily slide the suction cup on the skin, especially in case the skin is previously covered with an oil, and secondly while slipping on the skin, to keep the vacuum under the dome.
Thus, as soon as the void under the dome has been created, the user can treat a portion of body surface large enough while sliding the suction cup on the skin.
The action of releasing the vacuum, moving the suction cup a few centimeters and repeat the entire operation is no longer necessary.

Pour réaliser ce but, la forme et les dimensions des bords recourbés de la coupole sont cruciales, en particulier les rapports entre la hauteur et la largeur des bords, en le rapport entre ces dimensions et l'épaisseur de la cloche de la coupole.
De façon surprenante, les inventeurs ont trouvé que ce but peut être atteint en concevant des bords recourbés de la coupole de telle sorte que la hauteur (7) des courbes à la base de la coupole (partie qui touche la peau) sont approximativement de 1.83 fois l'épaisseur (6) de la cloche de la coupole, et que la largeur (8) des courbes à la base de la coupole touchant la peau est comprise entre 1.5 et 2.5 fois l'épaisseur des bords de la cloche de la coupole (6).
Vu que l'épaisseur (6) du matériau de la cloche de la coupole est de préférence entre 3 et 7 mm, la hauteur (7) des bords recourbés se situe généralement entre 4 et 8 mm, de préférence entre 5 et 7 mm et la largeur (8) des bords recourbés se situe généralement entre 7 et 13 mm, de préférence entre 8 et 11 mm.To achieve this purpose, the shape and dimensions of the curved edges of the dome are crucial, especially the ratios between the height and width of the edges, in the relationship between these dimensions and the thickness of the bell of the dome.
Surprisingly, the inventors have found that this goal can be achieved by designing curved edges of the dome so that the height (7) of the curves at the base of the dome (part that touches the skin) are approximately 1.83 the thickness (6) of the bell of the dome, and that the width (8) of the curves at the base of the dome touching the skin is between 1.5 and 2.5 times the thickness of the edges of the bell of the dome. the dome (6).
Since the thickness (6) of the dome bell material is preferably between 3 and 7 mm, the height (7) of the curved edges is generally between 4 and 8 mm, preferably between 5 and 7 mm and the width (8) of the curved edges is generally between 7 and 13 mm, preferably between 8 and 11 mm.

Selon un mode préféré de l'invention, les bords recourbés de la ventouse sont pourvus de coins arrondis (9) dépourvus de soudure.
Ces coins facilitent le glissement de la ventouse sur la peau.
La coupole de la ventouse, au niveau des bords touchant la peau, peut avoir un diamètre intérieur de 25 à 60 mm, de préférence entre 35 et 45 mm.
La coupole de la ventouse, au niveau des bords touchant la peau, peut avoir un diamètre extérieur de 45 à 80 mm, de préférence entre 55 et 65 mm.
La poignée de la ventouse peut avoir un diamètre extérieur entre 25 mm et 60 mm, de préférence entre 30 et 50 mm
La hauteur totale de la ventouse selon l'invention se situe entre 35 et 65 mm, de préférence entre 45 et 55 mm.
La hauteur de la poignée est généralement comprise entre 5 et 9 mm, de préférence entre 5 et 8 mm.
La hauteur de l'anneau (2) est généralement comprise entre 5 et 9 mm, de préférence entre 6 et 8 mm.
Le diamètre de l'anneau (2) positionné entre la poignée et la coupole est inférieur au diamètre de la poignée pour optimiser la prise en main de façon à pouvoir faire glisser la ventouse aisément pendant le massage.
Les dimensions sus-mentionnées sont indiquées à titre informatif et ne limitent aucunement l'application de la présente invention. Elles permettent à l'homme du métier de fabriquer une ventouse à dimensions appropriées selon l'application visée et selon la partie du corps où cette ventouse sera appliquée. Il va de soi, que si la ventouse va être appliquée spécifiquement sur une surface corporelle plus réduite telle que le visage ou au contraire sur une surface corporelle plus étendue telle que le dos, les dimensions seront soit nettement inférieures ou nettement supérieures comparées aux dimensions de la ventouse qui est appliquées aux cuises ou au ventre.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the curved edges of the suction cup are provided with rounded corners (9) devoid of welding.
These corners facilitate the sliding of the suction cup on the skin.
The dome of the suction cup, at the edges touching the skin, may have an inside diameter of 25 to 60 mm, preferably between 35 and 45 mm.
The dome of the suction cup, at the edges touching the skin, may have an outer diameter of 45 to 80 mm, preferably between 55 and 65 mm.
The handle of the suction cup may have an outside diameter of between 25 mm and 60 mm, preferably between 30 and 50 mm
The total height of the suction cup according to the invention is between 35 and 65 mm, preferably between 45 and 55 mm.
The height of the handle is generally between 5 and 9 mm, preferably between 5 and 8 mm.
The height of the ring (2) is generally between 5 and 9 mm, preferably between 6 and 8 mm.
The diameter of the ring (2) positioned between the handle and the dome is smaller than the diameter of the handle to optimize grip in order to slide the suction cup easily during the massage.
The dimensions mentioned above are for information purposes and do not limit the application of the present invention. They allow the skilled person to manufacture a suction cup size appropriate for the intended application and the part of the body where the suction cup will be applied. It goes without saying that if the suction cup is going to be applied specifically to a smaller body surface such as the face or, on the contrary, to a larger body surface such as the back, the dimensions will be either significantly smaller or significantly greater compared to the dimensions of the body. the sucker that is applied to the kitchen or belly.

Il va de soi que le système de succion / aspiration et de pression pouvant être réalisé grâce à la ventouse de l'invention permettra de réaliser d'autre massages de type palper-rouler destinés à d'autres fins que celles du traitement de la cellulite ; par exemple action de drainage et revitalisation des tissus pour des traitements d'anti vieillissement de la peau ou de soulagement de la douleur.It goes without saying that the suction / suction system and pressure that can be achieved through the suction cup of the invention will achieve other massage type palpate-rolling for purposes other than those of the treatment of cellulite ; for example, drainage action and tissue revitalization for anti-aging or pain relief treatments.

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  1. Suction cup for massage of the skin not connected to a vacuum apparatus, comprising
    - a handgrip in a rigid material,
    - a cupola in the form of a bell comprising contours that can be resiliently deformed under the pressing of human fingers, the cupola being pushed down for the evacuation of the air along a path parallel to the skin when a pressing is exercised on said contours by the fingers of a hand,
    - a ring in a rigid material placed in between the handgrip and the cupola, the height of said ring being designed so as to enable the passage of the fingers between the handgrip and the cupola,
    - fixation means (5) for fastening the handgrip, the cupola and the ring characterized in that
    - the flanges of the cupola comprise curved lips provided with rounded corners (9) suitable for facilitating sliding's of the suction cup over the skin by horizontal push;
    - the handgrip enables the suction cup to circulate easily on the skin by a single hand and at the same time by keeping the vacuum under the cupola.
  2. Suction cup according to claim 1, characterized in that the handgrip is in a rigid polymer.
  3. Suction cup according to claim 2, characterized in that the rigid polymer is rigid polypropylene.
  4. Suction cup according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cupola comprises an elastomer, preferably a silicone.
  5. Suction cup according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ring is in a rigid polymer, preferably in a rigid polypropylene.
  6. Suction cup according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fixation means (5) comprise the combination of a screw and a nut, preferably as a complement to the use of a metallic sealing point in between the screw and the nut.
  7. Suction cup according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the exterior diameter of the handgrip is comprised between half and ¾ of the exterior diameter of the base of the cupola touching the skin.
  8. Suction cup according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the height of the suction cup is below the exterior diameter of the base of the base of the cupola touching the skin.
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