ES2636255B1 - Device for foot massage by reflex therapy - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for the foot massage by reflex therapy. # It is formed by a single solid body (1), which has a flat support base (2), which in its use is attached to the ground, and an exterior surface that in use it is oriented outwards, said outer surface being formed by a plurality of small protuberances formed therein; the body (1) essentially has the shape of a cylindrical sector, that is, the portion of solid that passes between a plane parallel to the axis of a cylinder that is located between said axis and curved surface, and has lateral portions (3) , a central portion (4), and intermediate portions (5) that are located respectively between each lateral portion (3) and the central portion (4), said intermediate portions (5) intended to receive support from the user's feet .

Description

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DESCRIPTION

Device for foot massage by reflex therapy

The present invention has as its object a device formed by a single piece body that allows a relaxing or therapeutic massage of the feet to be carried out in its use.

The device of the invention allows an active reflexology reflexology to regulate the feet, activating and promoting physical health and, consequently, also a psychic well-being. In spite of its simple appearance, its very studied design, it is thought to exert pressure in balance and relation with the user's body mass on neuralgic points of the sole of the foot, using naturally, the weight of the body when stepping on it; In addition to not needing help from third parties, its use adds a great benefit by adding to the therapeutic effect the user's movement as a physical activity.

State of the art

There are different devices on the market that are designed to be used passively, that is, while sitting or lying down, and that only provide a slight surface massage that is not proportional to the needs of each person,

Reflexology, which comes from acupuncture, is based on the principle of stimulating specific reflex points of the nerve endings in the soles of the feet, points that are connected to the different organs and glands of our body.

When in some of these vital organs, the energy is charged or stagnant within or at some point in its path, an imbalance occurs that in the medium or long term affects the organic melts, causing discomfort, ailments and, in many cases, diseases .

Some approach to solving the problem of ios foot massage can be seen in ES 2 318 999 Al, which describes a surface provided with a plurality of protuberances, distributed along said surface and forming different groups. This

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solution, although it is an active way to perform massages on the soles of the feet, it does not allow easy and safe support of the body weight on different areas of the soles of the feet, but instead allows regular support on the entire surface, or partially removing foot from said surface

Also in CN 20202789 a device can be seen in which the feet are placed on a housing with a set of protrusions located in a plane.

DE 3313893 When describing a massage device which is provided with a set of regular section rollers arranged in parallel, which can rotate around respective axes, and which may be provided with handles or handles to facilitate their movement on the surface of the body. The rollers are provided with a set of pointed pyramidal bodies arranged along its surface.

ES 0 241131 U describes a massager device formed by a roller that can be stepped on by the user dragging along the ground changing its position with respect to the foot. It has no bumps along its surface. Similar solutions can be seen in, for example, ES 1006 719 U, in this case the roller is provided with a series of protuberances along its surface, or ES10Ü8 213 U, which, similar to the previous one, incorporates a handle for its displacement at along the desired body surface, or ES 1018 709 U, which is substantially equal to the previous one but in which the protrusions of the roller surface are more separated and are more acute, or also WO 94024980, than similar to the above, it combines bumps with a kind of cups or suction cups along the surface of the roller.

GB 0 277 485 also describes a massage device consisting of a roller, in this case provided with handles arranged at the two ends of the axis of rotation of the roller.

JPH09108284A discloses a device also formed by a roller provided with protuberances, and also with a handle to be held with one hand. Also US 7 267 655 B1 shows a similar solution.

The normal thing in the exercise of the activity of refiexology to the use, is that the patient or user of the service, receives the massage or treatment, in a totally passive situation. That is, in a sitting or lying position.

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In either position, a reflexologist presses the points of the foot, depending on the treatment that is intended to be received, while the patient or user remains totally passive.

The same, if an electromechanical device is treated or done. Most of these mechanisms are to be used in a sitting position. Placing the feet on him and programming the device according to the treatment to receive.

Non-motorized mechanical devices are made of different materials (wood, metal, bamboo, paste, etc.), and are designed to be used manually by oneself or a third person. Always in a sitting or lying position.

Description of the invention

The present invention aims at a device for the massage of the feet by means of reflex therapy, which is constituted by a body with a flat support base, in which said support base is intended to be placed on the floor, and a surface superior that substantially takes the form of a cylindrical sector, in which some portions (throughout the description, when speaking of portions, said portions are referred to areas delimited along the longitudinal axis of the device; furthermore when there was a length it refers to a measurement along said longitudinal axis, and when it refers to width it refers to a horizontal and perpendicular measure to said longitudinal and central axis) of the device have a radius greater than intermediate portions, located respectively between the central portion and each of the lateral portions, corresponding to each of the feet. The outer surface of the device is topped by a set of protuberances, arranged adjacent to each other.

The variation of the radius in the central and lateral portions is progressive, varying gradually from a minimum radius, coinciding with that of the intermediate portions, and a maximum radius.

The outer ends of the lateral portions also have a decreasing radius until reaching a lower value than that of the intermediate portions.

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Preferably, the dimensions of the device are as follows:

Length between the outer ends: between 32 cm and 48 cm, particularly between 36 cm and 44 cm and more particularly between 38.5 cm and 40.5 cm;

Width of each of the intermediate portions: between 50 mm and 80 mm, particularly between 55 mm and 70 mm, and more particularly between 59 mm and 63 mm;

Width of each of the central and lateral portions: between 59mm and 85mm, particularly between 63mm and 80mm, and more particularly between 68mm and 73mm;

Width of each end of the side portions: up to 85mm particularly up to 73mm, and more particularly up to 45mm;

Height of each of the intermediate portions: between 10 mm and 30 mm, particularly between 15 mm and 23 mm, and more particularly between 18 mm and 21 mm.

Height of each of the central and lateral portions: between 14 mm and 34 mm, particularly between 19 mm and 30 mm, and more particularly between 22 mm and 25 mm;

Height of each end of the side portions: less than 14 mm, particularly less than 11 mm, and more particularly less than 8 mm;

The protuberances have a substantially square base, and a free end that forms a sharp or rounded surface; the height of the protuberances is between 3mm and 8mm, and the width of its base between 6mm and 12mm, particularly between 8mm and 10mm, and more particularly 9mm.

According to this configuration, the user can carry out reflexology practices anywhere without the need for a reflexologist. The product is easy to transport and is natural, preferably made of wood and without varnishes, and being disinfected in two minutes in a microwave chamber. However, it is possible within the scope of the invention to apply water varnishes that allow for better conservation and allow cleaning in water.

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The device of the invention serves for the relief of various symptoms and as an aid for the prevention of a wide variety of diseases, ailments, imbalances and disorders. All this is done by touching vital points of the nerve terminals of the sole of the foot. Without limitation, the ailments that can be treated are the following:

• Treatments of the nervous system in general;

• Anxiety and depression

• Sleep rest

• swelling of legs

• Kidney stones

• Hypertension

• Cholesterol

• Thyroid

• inflammation

• Back and neck pain

• Constipation

• Gastritis

• Period pains

• Asthma

• Headaches (various headaches)

• Improves blood circulation

• Liquid circulation

• Obesity

• Relief of edema in knees, ankles, etc.

According to the device of the invention, the practice of re-therapy is carried out actively, since it has to be oneself, with its own exercise and proportional to its weight, the one who performs it. In this way, specific points or areas are pressed on the soles of the feet, making a reflex therapy pool. Also to do a general massage on the soles of the feet. Always in an upright or upright position (standing).

According to preferred embodiments of the invention, this device is made of wood, particularly solid beech wood, as this wood is the most used in sanitary ware. And it has ripples all over its perimeter or

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curvatures, with a presomaaje in the corresponding areas of the soles of the feet, which other devices do not reach or do so with difficulty.

Brief description of the drawings

In order to illustrate the explanation to be followed, we attach to the present specification, four sheets of drawings, in which eight figures represent by way of example and without limitation, the essence of the present invention according to the modes of embodiment represented, and in which the following can be seen:

 Figure 1

 shows a schematic sectional view of the device for ios foot massage by refiexotherapy of the invention;

 Figure 2

 shows a plan view, seen from above, of the device of figure 1;

 Figure 3

 shows a schematic view of a first mode of use of the device of figures 1 and 2, from a lateral point of view;

 Figure 4

 shows a schematic view of a second mode of use of the device of figures 1 and 2, from a lateral point of view;

 Figure 5

 shows a schematic view of a third mode of use of the device of figures 1 and 2, from a lateral point of view;

 Figure 6

 shows a schematic view of the use of the device of the invention from a frontal point of view;

 Figure 7

 shows a schematic view from a rear viewpoint of the device of the invention, in which simultaneous action is seen in the plantar and sural nerve areas; Y

 Figure 8

 shows a schematic view from a posterior point of view of the device of the invention, in which simultaneous action is seen in the plantar and saphenous nerve zones; Y

In these figures we can find the following reference signs

1 device body

2 support base

3 side portions

4 central portion

5 intermediate portions

6 ends of the outer side portions

7 bumps

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Description of the preferred embodiment of the invention

As a preferred embodiment, a device for the massage of the feet by means of reflex therapy is described, formed by a single solid body (1), which has a flat support base (2), which in its use will be attached to the ground, and an outer surface that will be oriented outwardly in use. The outer surface is formed by a plurality of small protuberances formed therein, preferably but not necessarily pyramid-shaped, height less than width, with curved edges towards its vertex and square base.

The body (1) essentially has the shape of a cylindrical sector, that is, the solid portion 20 that passes between a plane parallel to the axis of a cylinder that is located between said axis and curved surface. lateral portions (3) and a central portion (4) having a height and width (radius) greater than intermediate portions (5), which have a lower height and width (radius) According to a preferred embodiment, the height and width of the intermediate portion is equal to the height and width of the lateral portions 25. The user's feet are placed in the intermediate portions, either the fingers, the plantar vault, the heels, so that the necessary balancing for maintenance of balance and the small movements that can be made from one foot to the other facilitate the massage of all areas of the sole of the foot:

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medial plantar, lateral and tibial plantar. In addition, due to the protruding forms of the central (4) and lateral (3) portions, simultaneously, whatever the tread form (normal, pronator or supine), without having to bend either the feet or ankles, the plantar massage they also activate other lateral areas of the foot corresponding to the area where it is supported, such as the saphenous and sural by its contact with said raised (lateral) and central (4) raised portions.

The ends (6) of the body (1), located outside the lateral portions, are of decreasing height and width, which minimizes the unevenness that can facilitate tripping over said body (1) and improves its aesthetic appearance. The variation of the radius in the joining areas of the lateral portions (3) and the central portion (4) with the intermediate portions is progressive, varying gradually from a minimum radius, coinciding with that of the intermediate portions, to a maximum radius .

Preferably, the dimensions of the body (1) that forms the device are the following:

Length between the outer ends: between 32 cm and 48 cm, particularly between 36 cm and 44 cm and more particularly between 38.5 cm and 40.5 cm;

Width of the intermediate portions: between 50 mm and 80 mm, particularly between 55 mm and 70 mm, and more particularly between 59 mm and 63 mm;

Width of the central and lateral portions: between 59 mm and 85 mm, particularly between 63 and 80 mm, and more particularly between 68 and 73 mm;

Width of the ends of the side portions: up to 85 mm particularly up to 73 mm, and more particularly up to 45 mm;

Height of the intermediate portions: between 10 mm and 30 mm, particularly between 15 mm and 23 mm, and more particularly between 18 mm and 21 mm;

Height of the central and lateral portions: between 14 mm and 34 mm, particularly between 19 mm and 30 mm, and more particularly between 22 mm and 25 mm;

Height of the ends of the lateral portions: less than 14 mm, particularly less than 11 mm, and more particularly less than 8 mm;

The protuberances have a substantially square base, and a free end that forms a sharp or rounded surface; The height of the protuberances is between 3 mm and 8 mm, and the width of its base between 6 mm and 12 mm, particularly between 8 mm and 10 mm, and more particularly 9 mm.

5 Optionally the base may be provided with a coating, such as a fluffy pad, non-slip for support on any surface.

Claims (6)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 1. - Device for e! foot massage by reflex therapy, characterized by being formed by a single solid body (1), which has a flat support base (2), which in its use is attached to the ground, and an exterior surface that in its use will be oriented towards the outside, said outer surface being formed by a plurality of small protuberances formed therein; the body (1) essentially has the shape of a cylindrical sector, that is, the portion of solid that passes between a plane parallel to the axis of a cylinder that is located between said axis and curved surface, (considering portions to areas delimited by along the longitudinal axis of the device) and has lateral portions (3), a central portion (4), and intermediate portions (5) that are located respectively between each lateral portion (3) and the central portion (4), intended said intermediate portions (5) to receive support from the user's feet, the lateral portions (3) and the central portion (4) having a radius greater than the intermediate portions 2. - Device for the massage of the feet by reflex therapy, according to claim 1, characterized in that the central (4) and lateral portions (3) have a height and width greater than the intermediate portions (5). 3. - Device for the massage of the feet by reflex therapy, according to claim 2, characterized in that the variation in height between the intermediate portions (5) and the central (4) and lateral portions (3) is progressive. 4. - Device for the massage of the feet by reflex therapy, any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it comprises ends that are outside the lateral portions of decreasing height and width until they are smaller than those of the intermediate portions (5) . 5. - Device for the massage of the feet by reflex therapy, any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the dimensions of the body (1) device are as follows: Length between the outer ends: between 32 cm and 48 cm, particularly between 36 cm and 44 cm and more particularly between 38.5 cm and 40.5 cm; Width of the intermediate portions: between 50 mm and 80 mm, particularly between 55 mm and 70 mm, and more particularly between 59 mm and 63 mm; Width of the central and lateral portions: between 59 mm and 85 mm, particularly between 63 mm and 80 mm, and more particularly between 68 mm and 73 5 mm; Width of the ends of the side portions: up to 85 mm particularly up to 73 mm, and more particularly up to 45 mm; Height of the intermediate portions: between 10 mm and 30 mm, particularly between 15 mm and 23 mm, and more particularly between 18 mm and 21 mm. 10 Height of the central and lateral portions: between 14 mm and 34 mm, particularly between 19 mm and 30 mm, and more particularly between 22 mm and 25 mm; Height of the ends of the lateral portions: less than 14 mm, particularly less than 11 mm, and more particularly less than 8 mm. 6.- Device for the massage of the feet by reflex therapy, any of the Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the protuberances (7) have a substantially square base, and a free end that forms a sharp or rounded surface; the height of the protuberances is between 3 mm and 8 mm, and the width of its base between 6 mm and 12 mm, particularly between 8 mm and 10 mm, and more particularly 9 mm. 20 7.- Device for foot massage by reflex therapy, any of the claims 6, characterized in that the base is provided with a coating of a non-slip fluffy pad.