ES1222295U - Stimulator of blood flow (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Stimulator of blood flow consisting of a portable device, autonomous, non-invasive, framed in the field of medical sciences, whose preferred purpose is the stimulation of blood flow, characterized because it is composed of a housing (1), a set of splints and complementary accessories having the casing (1) the appearance of a flat prismatic box, rectangular base, with two symmetrical halves that are sealed by ultrasound forming a hermetic enclosure, inside which is installed one or several direct current micromotors equipped with eccentric flywheel, which originate "g" forces in resonant phenomenon including, in addition, an electronic board with three LEDs and a battery with, externally, a multifunction button (2), a translucent window (3), a USB female connector (4)) and an area prepared for the printing of the brand and technical characteristics of the device. The set of splints, all antiallergic, consists of a main splint (8) and one or more secondary splints (13) and as complementary accessories includes at least one power cord (7) with USB plugs. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Stimulator of blood flow.

Technical object of the invention 5

The present invention relates to a portable device, autonomous, very light, about 125 grams and easy to use, intended for its preferred application on the twin zone of the leg in order to stimulate the blood flow.

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It is an electromechanical device, non-invasive, that stimulates blood flow causing greater speed in it. At the same time and given its operation, it modulates the venous wall trying to avoid platelet formation and fixation in the veins that cause the formation of clots that, in their detachment, cause thrombi. fifteen

Sector of the technique to which the invention relates

The invention presented affects the Current Needs of Life Sector of the International Patent Classification (CIP), Chapter of Health, Protection, Amusements, 20 Section of Medical Sciences. From the industrial point of view, it affects the manufacture and commercialization of specialized medical equipment of active type such as tens, ens, pressotherapy, socks and compression stockings, or passive as belts, bandages, knee pads, wrist guards, splints, etc.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The maintenance of a correct blood flow is of vital importance in any person since it is absolutely necessary that the blood reaches all parts of the body to revitalize and oxygenate the cells then returning to the heart in an agile and continuous process.

The popular wisdom knows a series of simple measures that favor having a good blood circulation. Among them we can mention the following:

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- Exercise every day (walking, running, swimming, practicing sports in general).

- Take low-energy foods (fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, lean meats and whole grains).

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- Take nutritional supplements regularly (vitamin C, B vitamins, omega-3 fish oil, vitamin E, gingo biloba).

- Go to massage centers (Stimulation of circulation in arms, legs, sides, column). Four. Five

In the field of medical sciences, investigations have also been developed that have led to the recording of various highly complex inventions that, in some way, are related to the circulation of blood and its fundamental pump, the heart.

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In that sense, by way of example, we can mention the following:

- ES-2213220 T3

 Electromagnetic cardiac biostimulation

- ES-2317817

 To the somatosensory pneumatic system for manual synchronization

- ES-2556058 T3

    Resorbable stents containing a magnesium alloy

- ES-2120059 T3

    Prepared to stimulate the blood supply containing strongly magnetic particles

- ES-2334492 T3

    Electrical stimulator for the treatment of eschar using electrical impulses

- ES-2644290 T3

    System to decrease the blood flow of an artery of a target organ with a stimulation

- ES-2673959 T3

 Implantable device to provide electrical stimulation of cervical vagus nerves

Devices developed by companies specializing in physiotherapy are also known. With these devices, an "increase in microcirculation, tissue vasodilation, increased blood flow, cellular and tissue oxygenation, and drainage of the tissue, increasing its metabolic rate and improving venous and lymphatic return" are caused.

Finally, there is known an antecedent of the author of the present invention that has registered the entitled "Blood flow stimulator for lower limbs" with patent number ES-1138809 U and application number U 201530354. Its development has served to address a series of improvements that are those that are given in this document where a device is described that has important advantages in terms of improving its technical operation with the corresponding effectiveness in the effects on the patient who uses it. These advantages are observed especially in the lower extremities where, due to the effect of gravity and the strangulation of the popliteal, the blood return to the heart flows with greater or greater difficulty. fifteen

It turns out, according to the known antecedents, a device that gathers significant characteristics of novelty in the market of this medical specialty.

Description of the invention 20

The present invention refers to a device that corresponds to the field of medical sciences whose purpose is the stimulation of the blood flow of return in the twin zone and benefits on vertebral zone of any person for its modulating function, exerting vibrotherapy, being able to provide improvement and relaxation in the mentioned area. 25

The device comprises the following essential elements:

- A housing with electromechanical module

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- A set of splints

- Complementary accessories

The housing, with the autonomous electromechanical module, is the essential piece of the device of the invention and is shown externally as a box-type case of a size reminiscent of a pack of cigarettes. It is, therefore, a parallelepiped, in the form of a straight prism of rectangular base and small height, being made of plastic material.

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Inside it encloses the electromechanical module that is composed of one or more micromotors equipped with an eccentric flywheel that, when operated in unbalanced rotation, generates a vibratory effect that is transmitted to the casing by means of elastic supports, causing resonance. The vibrator module is governed by an electronic board, which receives the necessary energy from a rechargeable battery. Its different operating states are transmitted visually to the exterior by three LEDs located in a small translucent window of the housing. These three diodes look respectively in the colors blue, yellow, and red (avoiding the green) to facilitate the information emitted by these lights to people with color blindness.

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On the outside of the box, completely hermetic, you can only observe the existence of a multifunction pushbutton, a female connector for input of USB type plugs, the aforementioned translucent window and a space for the printing of different legends such as brand , serial number, and other technical characteristics of the device.

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The set of splints, made of breathable elastic material, orthopedic and antiallergic, includes a main one, of greater width, which is placed on the part of the body to be treated and is adjusted, exerting a certain pressure, by means of Velcro® type closures. In its central area and on the face that may be in contact with the skin or with an intermediate garment, it has a pocket designed to house the housing with the vibrator module. 25

On the other hand, one or more secondary splints, narrower, of the same material are added, which are used, as an extension, when the device is to be applied in the vertebral zone. They are connected to the main splint using the same Velcro® tape system. 30

As a complementary accessory, there is a power cable with USB connectors to recharge the battery. For security reasons the device does not work when connected to the network.

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As a complementary accessory, there is a power cable with USB connectors to recharge the battery. For security reasons the device does not work when connected to the network.

In the section of the embodiment preferred by its inventor supplemented with that of 40 figures, the structure and main characteristics of the device are indicated, although we can anticipate that it offers the following advantages that derive from the main one of activating the blood flow in the return circulation.

- It is a non-invasive device 45

- Very suitable to prevent the syndrome of tourist class

- Prevents varicose veins, spider veins and edema

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- Suitable in cases of venous insufficiencies

- Appropriate in muscular and neurological recovery therapies

- Relieves feeling of tired or heavy legs and tingling

- Suitable for restless legs syndrome

- Suitable in cases of lumbar stenosis, sciatica and lumbago

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- Treatment of cramps

The placement is very simple because it is enough to insert the housing in the main splint pocket and adjust the splint in the twin area under the knee, in the back of the knee. In its case, extension splints are added and the device is adjusted in the contracted zone.

If direct contact with the skin is preferable, the device can also be used on intermediate garments, allowing it to act on the person in any sitting, lying, standing or even walking position. fifteen

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Eight figures are included which, being an inseparable part of this document, are considered sufficient to allow the correct interpretation of the invention. twenty

Figure 1

It shows us the most important element of the device of the invention, which is the housing with the vibrator module, being able to appreciate the following elements:

1. - Housing

2. - Multifunction push button

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3. - Translucent window

4. - USB female connector

5. - Space for legends 35

6. - Sealed hermetic seal

Figure 2

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Shows the power cable for battery recharging.

7.- Power cable

Figures 3 and 4 45

In the (Fig. 3) you can see the view of the main splint by its internal side, that is, by the one that is closest to the skin of the person. In the (Fig.4) the view is shown on the opposite side.

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8. - Main splint

9. - Pocket

10. - Velcro® A

11. - Velcro® B

12. - Flap 5

Figure 5

This figure shows us a secondary splint seen on one of its sides.

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13.- Secondary splint

Figures 6 and 7

They show, schematically, the application of the device in the leg. The (Fig.6) in side view and the (Fig.7) in rear view.

Figure 8

Shows the application of the device at the waist. twenty

Description of a preferred embodiment

Blood flow stimulator, (Figs 1 to 8) consisting of a device that corresponds to the field of medical sciences whose preferred purpose is the stimulation of blood flow 25 in the lower extremities.

In a preferred embodiment by its inventor, it consists of a housing (1) (Fig. 1), a set of splints (Figs. 3, 4 and 5) and complementary accessories one of which is represented in the (Fig. . two). 30

The casing (1) has the external appearance of a rectangular base prismatic box that is formed by two symmetrical halves that, once the installation of its internal equipment is finished, are ultrasonically sealed to achieve a completely hermetic enclosure.

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Inside it is installed one or several direct current micromotors equipped with an eccentric flywheel that, when turned in an unbalanced way, generate an aperiodic resonant movement. Each micromotor makes contact with the opposite walls of the box through an elastic material that acts as a shock absorber. The power is provided from a rechargeable type battery, which is incorporated into the interior of the casing (1) where an electronic control board that governs the entire device is also installed. This plate is integral with the battery and is mounted, completely independently, of the micromotors that are supplied by flexible threads that guarantee this independence.

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On the external part of the housing (1) there is a multifunction button (2) which, in addition to acting as a start / stop switch, serves to increase or decrease the intensity of rotation and forces "g". Through the translucent window (3), three LEDs are visible, installed inside, which look like the following technical situations: one of them in red, when the device is in the process of loading, another in yellow when the load is complete and the third 50 in blue when the battery is discharged. There are two warning sensors to avoid total depletion of the battery. Before the end of the cycle or total discharge, three or more buzzes are produced and as many flashes of the blue led.

The green color is discarded for ease of the colorblind.

To charge the battery, there is a USB female connector (4), an important characteristic being that during this period, due to security reasons, the device can not work. 5

Finally, there is an area prepared for printing the characteristics of the device such as the commercial brand, its serial number, power supply voltage, vibration frequency, etc.

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The electronic board, on which a timer is installed, is programmed to interpret the number, cadence and duration of the actions on the multifunction button (2) with which it is possible to achieve, not only the starting and stopping of the device, but also the increase or decrease in the speed of rotation of the micromotors.

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The device is programmed to act for a certain period after which it stops thanks to the existence of the aforementioned timer. The casing (1) of the invention is made of plastic material evaluating its RF resistance.

The set of splints consists of at least two pieces of anti-allergic characteristics. twenty

The main splint (8) is equipped with a pocket (9) designed to house the casing (1) that secures its position during the working period. It has a Velcro® band A (10) and another B (11) that allow the proper adjustment and closure of the main splint on the leg.

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To facilitate its handling, an edge free of closures that has been designated as the flap (12) is left at the end.

The main splint (8) has sufficient length to surround the patient's leg but when it is intended to treat, for example, a lumbar stenosis by application of the housing (1) on any area of the back, it is necessary to use secondary splints (13), as an extension, its connection being very easy because it also has Velcro® A (10) and Velcro® B bands and even flaps (12).

The application of the casing (1) on the leg is schematically represented at 35 (Figs 6 and 7) and the dorsal application is shown on (Fig. 8).

The main (8) and secondary (13) splints should preferably be adjusted on the skin; However, the application on some intermediate garment is also valid, which brings the important advantage of being able to wear it both in the sitting position and in position 40 standing, lying down or even walking.

Of course, using several units, you can treat other parts of the body at the same time according to needs or pathologies.

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As accessory elements, the device has a power cable (7) (Fig.2) to connect it to any charger of the usual for mobile phones or USB bases of computers, etc.

When the device of the invention is started, an aperiodic vibratory process is initiated, a consequence of the motor / casing resonant effect, which is highly effective as regards the stimulation of the blood flow as it has been proven, repeatedly, in graphic records obtained with prototypes developed in the phase of previous investigations.

It is not considered necessary to broaden the content of this description so that a person skilled in the art can understand the scope and advantages derived from the invention, as well as develop and carry out the object of the invention.

However, it should be understood that the invention has been described according to a preferred embodiment thereof, so that it may be susceptible to modifications without affecting or involving any alteration of the basis of said invention. That is, the terms in which this preferred description of the invention has been exposed, should always be taken in a broad and non-limiting manner.

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Claims (9)

1. Stimulator of blood flow consisting of a portable device, autonomous, non-invasive, framed in the field of medical sciences, whose preferred purpose is the stimulation of blood flow, characterized because it is composed of a housing (1), a set of 5 splints and complementary accessories having the casing (1) the appearance of a flat prismatic box, rectangular base, with two symmetrical halves that are sealed by ultrasound forming a hermetic enclosure, inside which is installed one or several micromotors of DC supplied of eccentric flywheel, which generate "g" forces in a resonant phenomenon including, in addition, an electronic board with three LEDs and a battery 10 with, externally, a multifunction button (2), a translucent window (3), a USB female connector (4) and an area prepared for the printing of the brand and technical characteristics of the device. The set of splints, all antiallergic, consists of a main splint (8) and one or 15 more secondary splints (13) and as complementary accessories includes at least one power cord (7) with USB plugs. 2. Stimulator of blood flow, according to claim one, characterized in that the micromotors contact the walls of the casing (1) through an elastic material that acts as a damper. 3. Stimulator of blood flow, according to claim one, characterized in that the electronic board is integral with the battery and is mounted, completely independently, of the / micromotors that receive the supply by flexible wires. 25 4. Stimulator of blood flow, according to claim one, characterized in that the multifunction button (2) acts as a start / stop switch and serves to modify the rotation speed of the / micromotors.  30 5. Stimulator of blood flow, according to the first claim, characterized in that the three LEDs appear: one in red, during the charging process, another in yellow, when the charge is complete and the third in blue when the battery is in order cycle, about to be downloaded, which is accompanied by buzzes and flashes in that color.  35 6. Stimulator of blood flow, according to claim one, characterized in that the electronic board includes a timer. 7. Blood flow stimulator, according to claim one, characterized in that the casing (1) is made of plastic and vibrates according to an aperiodic resonant function, that is to say, variable frequency. 8. Stimulator of blood flow, according to claim 1, characterized in that the main splint (8) is equipped with a pocket (9), having a Velcro® A (10), a Velcro® B (11) and a a flap (12). Four. Five 9. Blood flow stimulator, according to the first and eighth claims, characterized in that the main splint (8) can be attached to the secondary splints (13), of smaller width, also having Velcro® A (10) bands, Velcro ® B (11) and flaps (12).