FR2566660A1 - Device for stimulating an acupuncture point. - Google Patents
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- 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
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DISPOSITIF DE STIMULATION DE POINT D'ACUPUNCTURE
L'invention se rapporte à un dispositif de stimulation de point d'acupuncture, sans aiguille, et concerne plus particulièrement un bracelet permettant d'exercer une pression permanente sur l'un des points d'acupuncture situés au niveau du poignet, pour prévenir ou lutter contre certains malaises, particulièrement le mal de mer.ACUPUNCTURE POINT STIMULATION DEVICE
The invention relates to an acupuncture point stimulation device, without needle, and more particularly relates to a bracelet allowing permanent pressure to be exerted on one of the acupuncture points located at the wrist, to prevent or fight against certain discomforts, especially seasickness.
On sait que les points d'acupuncture pour lutter contre certains malaises se situent principalement au niveau des poignets. Plusieurs points de ces régions peuvent être utilisés selon que l'anxiété ou les nausées prédominent. On sait aussi que, en l'absence des traditionnelles aiguilles, une stimulation permanente par pression locale de ces points d'acupuncture donne de bons résultats. Cette méthode est en particulier efficace chez les sujets sensibles au mal de mer. On connaît un bracelet comportant sur l'une de ses faces une demi-sphère en matériau dur.Ce bracelet est destiné à être porté de façon que la sphère exerce une certaine pression sur un point sensible mais ce dispositif ne donne pas de résultats complètement satisfaisants, principalement en raison du fait que la pression exercée est étalée sur une trop large surface au voisinage du point sensible et que la zone d'action est assez difficile à apprécier par l'utilisateur. L'invention a notamment pour but de résoudre ces inconve- nients. We know that the acupuncture points to fight against certain discomforts are mainly located at the wrists. Several points in these regions can be used depending on whether anxiety or nausea predominates. We also know that, in the absence of traditional needles, permanent stimulation by local pressure of these acupuncture points gives good results. This method is particularly effective in subjects sensitive to seasickness. We know of a bracelet comprising on one of its faces a half-sphere of hard material. This bracelet is intended to be worn so that the sphere exerts a certain pressure on a sensitive point but this device does not give completely satisfactory results, mainly due to the fact that the pressure exerted is spread over a too large surface in the vicinity of the sensitive point and that the area of action is quite difficult to assess by the user. The object of the invention is in particular to resolve these drawbacks.
Dans cet esprit, l'invention concerne principalement un disposib tif de stimulation de point d'acupuncture, du type comportant une bande de fixation et un organe de sollicitation porté par cette bande, caractew risé en ce que ledit organe de sollicitation comporte une partie ayant sensiblement la forme d'un cône ou d'un tronc de cône. Ce cône ou ce tronc de cône est de préférence en matériau élastiquement déformablew par exemple en caoutchouc. In this spirit, the invention mainly relates to an acupuncture point stimulation device, of the type comprising a fixing band and a biasing member carried by this band, characterized in that said biasing member comprises a part having substantially the shape of a cone or a truncated cone. This cone or truncated cone is preferably made of an elastically deformable material, for example rubber.
De nombreux avantages résultent de la structure décrite ci dessus. Many advantages result from the structure described above.
ta forme pointue de i'organe de sollicitation favorise le maintien en pla- ce sur le point sensible et donc la permanence de la stimulation. D'autre part, le cône ou le tronc de cône exerce une pression ponctuelle profonde sur le point à stimuler. En outre, en raison de son élasticite, le cône ou le tronc de cône déformé développe une poussée pour retrouver sa forme initiale, ce qui constitue une composante supplémentaire importante de la stimulation. Enfin, l'élasticité variant selon les mouvements et la contraction des muscles du membre où se situe le bracelet, il en résulte un véritable massage du point sensible, ce qui améliore l'effica- cité du traitement. your pointed shape of the solicitation organ promotes the maintenance of space on the sensitive point and therefore the permanence of the stimulation. On the other hand, the cone or truncated cone exerts a deep point pressure on the point to be stimulated. In addition, due to its elasticity, the deformed cone or truncated cone develops a thrust to return to its initial shape, which constitutes an important additional component of stimulation. Finally, the elasticity varying according to the movements and contraction of the muscles of the limb where the bracelet is located, this results in a real massage of the tender point, which improves the effectiveness of the treatment.
L'invention sera mieux comprise et d'autres avantages de celle-ci apparattront plus clairement à la iumière de ia description qui va suivre d'un mode de réalisation d'un dispositif de stimulation conforme à son principe, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple et faite en référence au dessin annexé, dans lequel
- la figure 1 est une vue générale en perspective du dispositif de l'invention; et
- la figure 2 est une vue partielle en coupe à plus grande échelle du dispositif de la figure 1, montrant la structure de l'organe de sollicitation.The invention will be better understood and other advantages thereof will appear more clearly from the description which follows of an embodiment of a stimulation device in accordance with its principle, given solely by way of example and made with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which
- Figure 1 is a general perspective view of the device of the invention; and
- Figure 2 is a partial sectional view on a larger scale of the device of Figure 1, showing the structure of the biasing member.
En se reportant au dessin, le dispositif de stimulation de point d'acupuncture comporte une bande de fixation formant bracelet il sur laquelle est fixé un organe de sollicitation 12. Le bracelet comporte deux tronçons cousus bout à bout, respectivement un tronçon de tissu à boucles 13 et un tronçon de tissu à griffes 14. Ces tissus à boucles et griffes coopérantes sont bien connus; dans l'application envisagées ils permettent d'assujettir le bracelet avec le serrage voulu à n'importe-quel poignet. Une boucle métallique 15 est fixée à l'extremité du tronçon 13 pour permettre de ramener le tronçon 14 sur le tronçon 13 et mettre les boucles et les griffes en contact. Referring to the drawing, the acupuncture point stimulation device comprises a fixing band forming a bracelet il on which is fixed a biasing member 12. The bracelet comprises two sections sewn end to end, respectively a section of fabric with loops 13 and a section of fabric with claws 14. These fabrics with cooperating loops and claws are well known; in the application envisaged they make it possible to subject the bracelet with the desired tightening to any wrist. A metal loop 15 is fixed to the end of the section 13 to allow the section 14 to be brought back to the section 13 and put the loops and the claws in contact.
Selbn l'invention, l'organe de sollicitation 12 comporte une par tie 16 ayant sensiblement la forme d'un cône ou, comme représenté, d'un tronc de cône; la petite base 17 de celui-ci étant destinée à entre appliquée sur le point sensible à solliciter. De plus, la partie 16 au moins est en matériau élastiquement déformable, par exemple du caoutchouc. According to the invention, the biasing member 12 comprises a part 16 having substantially the shape of a cone or, as shown, of a truncated cone; the small base 17 thereof being intended to be applied between the sensitive point to be requested. In addition, at least part 16 is made of an elastically deformable material, for example rubber.
Comme le montre plus particulièrement la figure 2, ltorgane de sollicitation est réalisé sous forme d'une pièce moulée comportant, outre la partie tronconique 16, une contre-embase 18 se joignant à la grande base de la partie tronconique en définissant une gorge 19. La bande de fixation 12 comporte un trou 20 de diamètre correspondant au diamètre de fond de la gorge 19. L'organe de sollicitation est engagé dans ce trou et se trouve fixé au bracelet, les parois d'épaulement de la gorge bloquant l'organe de sollicitation par rapport au bracelet.As shown more particularly in FIG. 2, the biasing member is produced in the form of a molded part comprising, in addition to the frustoconical part 16, a counter-base 18 joining the large base of the frustoconical part by defining a groove 19. The fixing strip 12 has a hole 20 of diameter corresponding to the bottom diameter of the groove 19. The biasing member is engaged in this hole and is attached to the bracelet, the shoulder walls of the groove blocking the member stress on the bracelet.
Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation du dispositif qui vient d'entre décrit, mais comprend tous les équivalents techniques des moyens mis en jeu si ceux-ci le sont dans le cadre des revendications qui suivent. Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment of the device which has just been described, but includes all the technical equivalents of the means involved if these are in the context of the claims which follow.
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US5078728A (en) * | 1988-09-29 | 1992-01-07 | Giarratano Robert C | Device for relief from morning sickness |
US5295996A (en) * | 1992-06-29 | 1994-03-22 | Blair Dean H | Pressure wrap device |
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US5792176A (en) * | 1996-12-09 | 1998-08-11 | Chang; Henry H. | Acupressure patch and method of use |
WO2003013403A2 (en) * | 2001-08-08 | 2003-02-20 | Beiersdorf Ag | Tennis elbow support comprising tendon pad |
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US5078728A (en) * | 1988-09-29 | 1992-01-07 | Giarratano Robert C | Device for relief from morning sickness |
US5295996A (en) * | 1992-06-29 | 1994-03-22 | Blair Dean H | Pressure wrap device |
DE4400496A1 (en) * | 1994-01-11 | 1995-07-13 | Reinhold Weigele | Hand glove for applying acupressure |
US5792176A (en) * | 1996-12-09 | 1998-08-11 | Chang; Henry H. | Acupressure patch and method of use |
WO2003013403A2 (en) * | 2001-08-08 | 2003-02-20 | Beiersdorf Ag | Tennis elbow support comprising tendon pad |
WO2003013403A3 (en) * | 2001-08-08 | 2003-08-28 | Beiersdorf Ag | Tennis elbow support comprising tendon pad |
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WO2013156117A1 (en) * | 2012-04-16 | 2013-10-24 | Antje Lindner | Wristband for producing a virtual contact |
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