ES1056167U - Improved cryotherapy device. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Improved cryotherapy device, of the type comprising a generator (1) of cryogenic gas, an applicator (4) and means for regulating the general passage of said gas to the applicator, characterized in that it comprises a modulation device (2) regulating the general passage of said gas; and in that the modulation device (2) acts on the regulating means (3) according to an alternative train of passage phases and moments of closure or pause of passage of said gas, in a predetermined process, of variable length of time, operatively able to regulate the intensity of application of said cryogenic gas in a regulated manner over time. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Cryotherapy device perfected.

Object of the invention

The purpose of this Utility Model application is to register a perfected cryotherapy device that incorporates notable innovations and advantage.

More specifically the new invention comprises a cryotherapy device perfected that allows on the one hand to modulate the flow of cryogenic gas according to some alternative operating intervals and an additional treatment application complementary, such as microwave, laser, ultrasound, wave application decimetric (UHF), vacuum treatment or the like.

Background of the invention

Currently the use of cold as therapy is common, given its technical advantages and applications compared to other more conventional techniques than in solitary or combined bear surprising fruits.

However, current cryotherapy therapies require a specialized and expert personnel given the risk of freezing burns on the patient's skin.

In effect, these devices consist of a cold gas generator, such as cold air, carbon dioxide (CO_2) or nitrogen (N_2) that Through a conduit it is sent to an applicator. The therapist who performs the therapy manipulate this applicator on the areas concerned to treat the patient must have Be careful not to spend too much time on an area. In addition, the combination of the Application of cryogenic gas with other therapies simultaneously is difficult, since the Therapist cannot handle two machines at the same time.

Description of the invention

The perfected cryotherapy device that is the subject of this registration is characterized in that it allows an easier application of cryogenic gas on the patient and also combine the effect of complementary therapeutic techniques that were previously difficult or impossible.

The new invention device comprises a device that modulates the output of the cryogenic gas through the applicator or nozzle, so that said flow rate can be adjustable in intensity according to a train of application-pause fragments, although the therapist Make a continuous application. This device can be regulated in periods between seconds to several minutes and acts on the source of the cryogenic gas generation.

This source of cryogenic gas supply can be the impeller fan in systems based on cold air or the gas flow valve if CO_2 is used and N_2.

This regulator or modulator device, preferably of an electronic nature It also allows the combined application of a second treatment whose combination It can be beneficial, either synchronously or asynchronously.

In effect if the applicator or application nozzle of the cryogenic gas on the patient comprises a means of applying a second treatment, whether thermal or not, of vacuum or any other can be obtained combined treatments, while the Therapist is only performing a single operation.

In effect on the applicator or cold nozzle a head may be applied microwave irradiator, short and decimetric, laser or ultrasound, suction by empty or other. The operation of the secondary head can be synchronous, acting on the times when the cryogenic gas flow is paused or asynchronously, either permanent or also modulated in an action-pause train. For head control Secondary, the operating mechanism of this is connected to the device Modulator of the cryogenic gas source.

The applicator may also comprise a vacuum suction nozzle or other analogous.

It is also planned that the combined applicator of cryogenic gas and complementary treatment can acquire various configurations appropriate to said combination.

Since the intensity of the application of the cryogenic gas can be modulated with facility by means of the new invention, an alternative embodiment is provided applicator with multiple treatment zones, for extensive treatments. This applicator It consists of several simple combined applicators, existing in the ducts Cryogenic gas passage valves that regulate the passage to them and can thus decide which It is applied to the patient.

To complete the description that will then be made and in order to help a better understanding of its characteristics, is accompanied by this descriptive memory of a set of figures, in an illustrative and non-limiting manner, where they represent the most significant details of the invention.

Brief description of the designs

Figure 1.- Shows a diagram of the cryotherapy device perfected with Flow modulation of cryogenic gas.

Figure 2.- Shows a diagram of the cryotherapy device perfected with flow modulation of cryogenic gas and combined treatment device with head of secondary treatment.

Figure 3.- Shows a simplified example of a simple combined applicator.

Figure 4.- Shows a simplified example of an applicator with the gas nozzle Cryogenic displaced with respect to an ultrasonic head.

Figure 5.- Shows a simplified example of an applicator with the gas nozzle Cryogenic displaced with respect to a vacuum suction head.

Figure 6.- Shows a simplified example of a multi-zone applicator of treatment.

Description of a preferred embodiment

In view of the aforementioned figures and in accordance with the numbering adopted, a preferred but not limiting embodiment of the invention, which consists of an improved cryotherapy device consisting of a cryogenic gas generator (1) with a means (3) for regulating the passage of said gas and an applicator (4; 6) on the patient, comprising a device (2) modulator of the cryogenic gas flow through said means (3) for regulating the passage to the applicator (4; 6) cryogenic. Said modulator device (2) can be related or not, so synchronous or asynchronous with a generator (5) of complementary treatment. Saying generator (5) of complementary treatment is related to a head (9) of complementary treatment The new invention comprises a combined applicator (6) consisting of a cryogenic gas supply nozzle (7) arranged in a support (8) optional on which the treatment head (9) is also arranged combined, both related to the corresponding generators (3, 5) or gas passage regulators through corresponding ducts.

In an alternative embodiment, a multiple applicator is provided for extensive patient areas, consisting of a plurality of applicators (4; 6) communicated through suitable conduits with the generating device (3, 5) correspondent. In said ducts there are valves (10) that allow the use of the applicators (4; 6) that are desired.

Claims (7)

1. Improved cryotherapy device, of the type comprising a generator (1) of cryogenic gas, an applicator (4) and a means of regulating the general passage of said gas to the clamp, characterized in that it comprises a modulation device (2) of general passage regulation of said gas; and because the modulation device (2) acts on the regulating means (3) according to an alternative train of passing phases and closing or pausing moments of said gas, in a predetermined process, of variable length of time, operatively suitable for regulating the intensity of application of said cryogenic gas in a regulated manner over time. 2. Improved cryotherapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a complementary generator (5) associated with a combined flattener (6). 3. Improved cryotherapy device according to claim 2, characterized in that the complementary generator (5) is activated or deactivated by the modulation device (2) synchronously with the application of cryogenic gas by means of actuation of the medium (3) of regulation. 4. Improved cryotherapy device according to claim 2, characterized in that the complementary generator (5) is activated or deactivated by the modulation device (2) asynchronously with the application of cryogenic gas by means of actuation of the medium (3) of regulation. 5. Improved cryotherapy device according to claim 2, characterized in that the combined clamp (6) comprises a cryogenic nozzle (7) for cryogenic gas supply and a complementary treatment head (9). 6. Improved cryotherapy device according to claim 5, characterized in that the nozzle (7) and the head (9) are arranged on a support (8) of the applicator for gripping and handling. 7. Improved cryotherapy device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a multiple applicator for extensive areas with two or more applicators (4; 6) connected by means of conduits with the corresponding generators, one or more of them in said conduits. valves (10) for the passage of cryogenic gas to said applicators (4; 6), operatively suitable for determining the application areas.