FR2805989A1 - Method and tool for treating (cellulite) unsightly parts of the human body using suction and ultrasound - Google Patents

Method and tool for treating (cellulite) unsightly parts of the human body using suction and ultrasound Download PDF

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FR2805989A1
FR2805989A1 FR0003143A FR0003143A FR2805989A1 FR 2805989 A1 FR2805989 A1 FR 2805989A1 FR 0003143 A FR0003143 A FR 0003143A FR 0003143 A FR0003143 A FR 0003143A FR 2805989 A1 FR2805989 A1 FR 2805989A1
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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
    • A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
    • A61H9/005—Pneumatic massage
    • 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
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/02—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
    • A61H23/0245—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with ultrasonic transducers, e.g. piezoelectric
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N7/00—Ultrasound therapy
    • A61N2007/0004—Applications of ultrasound therapy
    • A61N2007/0008—Destruction of fat cells
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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Abstract

Simultaneously with suction forces ultrasound treatment is given to the body zone. The head has a skin contact face which has suction hole (9) and an ultrasound generator (22) designed to vibrate the tool face. The head has a hollow cover (6) closed at one end by a wall (8) whose outer face is designed to come into contact with the skin. On the walls inner face is fitted the generator. The suction hole is formed by a central opening and the generator is formed from piezo-electric plaques placed around the hole. The tool has a cover (5) fitted with connections through which electrical supplies pass to the piezo-electric plaque and to a vacuum source.

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L invention concerne un procédé de traitement des inesthétismes de la silhouette du corps humain, tel que la cel ite, du type impliquant un traitement par mobili ion de différents plans cutanés d'une zone de la peau, sous l'effet de force d'aspiration exercées sur cette zone, ainsi qu'un dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé. The invention relates to a method for the treatment of unsightly human body silhouette, such as celite, of the type involving a treatment by mobiliion of different skin planes of an area of the skin, under the effect of force of suction applied to this area, and a device for carrying out this method.

procédés et dispositifs de ce type, qui sont connus présentent l'inconvénient de traumatiser les tissus cutanés traités. Such methods and devices, which are known, have the disadvantage of traumatizing the treated skin tissues.

La présente invention a pour but de proposer un procédé et un dispositif qui pallient les inconvénients qui viennent d'être énoncés. The object of the present invention is to propose a method and a device which overcomes the disadvantages which have just been stated.

Pour atteindre ce but, le procédé selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce qu'il prévoit simultanément avec le traitement par des forces d'aspiration un traitement par ultrasons. To achieve this goal, the method according to the invention is characterized in that it provides simultaneously with the treatment by suction forces ultrasound treatment.

Le dispositif selon l'invention, pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé est caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte dans une tête de traitement par aspiration des moyens de traitement par ultrason. The device according to the invention, for the implementation of this method is characterized in that it comprises in a suction treatment head ultrasonic treatment means.

L'invention sera mieux comprise et 'autres buts, caractéristiques, détails et avantages de celle-ci apparaîtront plus clairement dans description explicative qui va suivre faite en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés donnés uniquement à titre d'exemple illustrant un mode de réalisation de l'invention et dans lesquels - la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif selon la présente invention ; - la figure 2 est une vue éclatée du dispositif selon l'invention représenté sur la figure ; et - la figure 3 est une vue en direction de la flèche III sur la figure 2. The invention will be better understood and other objects, features, details and advantages thereof will appear more clearly in the following explanatory description made with reference to the accompanying diagrammatic drawings given solely by way of example illustrating an embodiment of the invention. and wherein - Figure 1 is a perspective view of a device according to the present invention; - Figure 2 is an exploded view of the device according to the invention shown in the figure; and - Figure 3 is a view in the direction of the arrow III in Figure 2.

Comme le montre les figures, le dispositif de traitement esthétique selon l'invention est réalisé sous forme d'une cloche d'aspiration à laquelle sont associés des transducteurs ultrasonores. As shown in the figures, the aesthetic treatment device according to the invention is embodied in the form of a suction bell to which ultrasonic transducers are associated.

Plus précisément, le dispositif comporte un carter 1 se composant essentiellement d'une chemise extérieure sensiblement cylindrique 2 entourant coaxialement un manchon cylindrique interne 3 et de deux éléments en forme de couvercle 5, 6 destinés à être emboîtés sur les deux extrémités ouvertes de la chemise 2, comme on le voit sur la figure 1. L'élément de couvercle inférieur 6 est réalisé sous forme d'un corps creux sensiblement cylindrique dont une extrémité 7 est ouverte pour son emboîtement sur la chemise 2 et dont l'autre extrémité est fermée par une paroi plane 8. Cette face est pourvue d'une ouverture coaxiale 9 entourée par un embout tubulaire interne étagé 10, la portion de plus grand diamètre 11 étant située du côté de la paroi 8. More specifically, the device comprises a housing 1 consisting essentially of a substantially cylindrical outer jacket 2 coaxially surrounding an inner cylindrical sleeve 3 and two lid-shaped elements 5, 6 intended to be fitted on the two open ends of the jacket 2, as seen in Figure 1. The lower cover member 6 is formed as a substantially cylindrical hollow body, one end 7 is open for its interlocking on the sleeve 2 and the other end is closed by a flat wall 8. This face is provided with a coaxial opening 9 surrounded by a stepped internal tubular nozzle 10, the larger diameter portion 11 being located on the side of the wall 8.

Le couvercle supérieur 5 est également réalisé sous forme d'un corps tubulaire creux ouvert à son extrémité 11 d'emboîtement sur la chemise 2 et fermé à son autre extrémité une paroi plane 12. Cette paroi présente au centre une ouverture coaxiale 13 et, excentré un perçage 14. The upper lid 5 is also made in the form of a hollow tubular body open at its end 11 interlocking on the jacket 2 and closed at its other end a flat wall 12. This wall has in the center a coaxial opening 13 and, eccentric a piercing 14.

Le dispositif comporte en outre une douille 16 destinée à etre montée coaxialement dans le manchon 3 du carter 1 ainsi qu'une pièce tubulaire 17, élargie à ses deux extrémités, l'extrémité inférieure présentant une forme cylindrique d'un diamètre relativement important 18, destinée à être reçue dans la portion élargie de l'ouverture centrale du couvercle inférieure 6. L'autre extrémité présentant également une forme cylindrique est filetée sur sa face extérieure pour permettre la fixation vissage d'un raccord 21 à un tuyau non représenté et menant par exemple à une pompe ' vide. The device further comprises a bushing 16 intended to be mounted coaxially in the sleeve 3 of the casing 1 and a tubular part 17, widened at its two ends, the lower end having a cylindrical shape with a relatively large diameter 18, intended to be received in the widened portion of the central opening of the lower lid 6. The other end also having a cylindrical shape is threaded on its outer face to allow the screw fastening of a coupling 21 to a pipe not shown and leading for example to an empty pump.

Selon une caractéristique essentielle de l'invention, on place sur la face interne 2 de la paroi de fermeture 9 du couvercle inférieur 6, angulairement régulièrement réparties quatre plaquettes circulaires en matière piézo-électrique . Ces corps piézo-électriques qui constituent des transducteurs générateurs d'ultrason, comme il sera expliqué plus loin, sont fixés sur la face interne 23 par collage à 'aide d'une colle conductrice. La tension électrique est appliquée au corps piézo électrique 22 par un câble 24 dont les conducteurs d'alimentation 25 des corps 22 passent à l'intérieur du dispositif par l'espace annulaire qui est délimité à l'état assemblé, entre pièce interne 17 et la douille 16. According to an essential characteristic of the invention, is placed on the inner face 2 of the closure wall 9 of the lower cover 6, angularly regularly distributed four circular plates of piezoelectric material. These piezoelectric bodies which constitute transducers generating ultrasound, as will be explained later, are fixed on the inner face 23 by gluing with a conductive adhesive. The electrical voltage is applied to the piezoelectric body 22 by a cable 24 whose conductors 25 of the bodies 22 pass inside the device by the annular space which is delimited in the assembled state, between internal part 17 and the socket 16.

La figure 2 montre encore des joints respectivement supérieurs 27 et 28 pour assurer un assemblage étanche de l'ensemble. La figure indique encore la possibilité d'éclairer par l'intérieur le carter 1 du dispositif à l'aide de diodes électroluminescentes 30 qui se trouvent à l'état assemblé à l'intérieur de l'espace annulaire 31 délimité entre la chemise extérieure 2 et le manchon interne 3 du carter 1. Figure 2 still shows respectively upper joints 27 and 28 to ensure a tight assembly of the assembly. The figure further indicates the possibility of illuminating the casing 1 of the device from the inside by means of light-emitting diodes 30 which are in the assembled state inside the annular space 31 delimited between the outer jacket 2 and the inner sleeve 3 of the casing 1.

Concernant l'assemblage des différentes pièces montrées sur la figure , il suffit de placer le manchon 14 dans le manchon 3 et de fermer le corps de carter par emboîtement des couvercles 5 et 6 et d'introduire ensuite axialement la pièce tubulaire 17 jusqu'à ce que l'extrémité élargie 18 vienne se loger dans la portion d'embout 10 du couvercle Concernant le fonctionnement du dispositif, on comprend aisément qu'en connectant par l'intermédiaire du raccord 21 le dispositif à une source génératrice d'une dépression telle qu'une pompe à vide, on créé au niveau de l'ouverture 9 dans la paroi 8 du couvercle 1 inférieure 6 formant tete de traitement, une force d'aspiration. Lorsqu'on applique une tension électrique aux corps transducteurs générateurs d'ultrasons, on fait vibrer la paroi 8, la fréquence des ultrasons était de préférence variable entre 0,6 MHz et 3 MHz. Bien entendu le diamètre des plaquettes piézo-électriques est choisi en fonction de la fréquence. Concernant l'aspiration, on créé une dépression supérieure ou égale à 0,2 bar. Regarding the assembly of the different parts shown in the figure, it is sufficient to place the sleeve 14 in the sleeve 3 and close the housing body by interlocking the covers 5 and 6 and then axially introduce the tubular part 17 to the widened end 18 comes to be housed in the tip portion 10 of the lid With regard to the operation of the device, it is easily understood that by connecting via the coupling 21 the device to a source generating a depression such that a vacuum pump is created at the opening 9 in the wall 8 of the lower lid 6 forming a treatment head, a suction force. When an electrical voltage is applied to the ultrasonic generating transducer bodies, the wall 8 is vibrated, the ultrasound frequency was preferably variable between 0.6 MHz and 3 MHz. Of course the diameter of the piezoelectric plates is chosen according to the frequency. Regarding suction, a vacuum greater than or equal to 0.2 bar is created.

Pour un traitement esthétique, selon l'invention, on déplace le dispositif sur la partie de la peau à traiter avec la paroi 8 au contact de celle-ci et connecte le dispositif à la source de dépression et à l'alimentation électrique. La vibration de la paroi 8 en contact avec la peau, sous l'effet des quatre plaquettes piézo-électriques assure un traitement, sans traumatisation des tissus cutanés par les forces d'aspiration, s'exerçant sur la peau en contact avec la paroi . Ainsi, le traitement par des ultrasons, connu pour faciliter la pénétration des agents actifs cosmétologiques dans la peau procure un effet supplémentaire avantageux inattendu, c'est-à-dire il permet mettre en oeuvre le traitement par aspiration, appelé vacuo-thérapie, sans provoquer traumatismes des différents plans cutanés. For an aesthetic treatment, according to the invention, the device is moved on the part of the skin to be treated with the wall 8 in contact therewith and connects the device to the vacuum source and the power supply. The vibration of the wall 8 in contact with the skin, under the effect of the four piezoelectric plates provides a treatment, without traumatization of the cutaneous tissues by the suction forces, exerted on the skin in contact with the wall. Thus, ultrasound treatment, known to facilitate the penetration of cosmetological active agents into the skin, provides an unexpected advantageous additional effect, that is to say it allows the use of vacuum treatment, called vacuum therapy, without to provoke traumatisms of the various cutaneous planes.

Grâce au traitement simultané par aspiration et par ultrasons le procédé selon l'invention permet d'engendrer une mobilisation douce et progressive différents plans tissulaires cutanés. L'effet des deux types de traitement, à savoir par aspiration et ultrasons, peut être facilement réglé par ajustage approprié de la force d'aspiration et des vibrations ultrasonores. I1 est à noter que la puissance ultrasonore est avantageusement choisie inférieure ou égale à 2 W/cm2, alors que la dépression pour produire l'effet de l'aspiration est de préférence supérieure ou égale à 0,2 bar la gamme de fréquence est avantageusement comprise entre 0,6 et 3 MHz. Thanks to the simultaneous treatment by suction and ultrasound the method according to the invention makes it possible to generate a gentle and progressive mobilization different cutaneous tissue planes. The effect of both types of treatment, namely suction and ultrasound, can be easily adjusted by appropriate adjustment of the suction force and ultrasonic vibrations. It should be noted that the ultrasonic power is advantageously chosen less than or equal to 2 W / cm 2, whereas the vacuum to produce the effect of the suction is preferably greater than or equal to 0.2 bar the frequency range is advantageously between 0.6 and 3 MHz.

Bien entendu des diverses modifications peuvent être apportées au dispositif qui vient d'être décrit et est représenté sur les figures, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. Le mode de réalisation représenté, comportant une tête de traitement dans laquelle les disquettes piézo-électriques génératrices des ultrasons sont disposées, de façon angulairement équidistantes, autour d'une ouverture d'aspiration centrale est particulièrement approprié à fréquences de vibration de ces plaquettes transductrices plutôt élevées. En effet, dans cette portion des fréquences élevées, le diamètre des plaquettes doit être relativement faible. Par contre, dans la partie inférieure de la gamme de fréquence susmentionnée, on pourrait envisager de disposer une ou plusieurs plaquettes piézo-électriques au centre de la tête de traitement formée par le couvercle inférieure 6 et de prévoir avantageusement l'ouverture d'aspiration sous forme d' fente avantageusement annulaire autour de cet orifice. Naturally various modifications can be made to the device which has just been described and is shown in the figures, without departing from the scope of the invention. The embodiment shown, comprising a treatment head in which the ultrasound generating piezoelectric disks are disposed angularly equidistant around a central suction opening is particularly suitable for the vibrational frequencies of these transducer plates rather. high. In fact, in this portion of the high frequencies, the diameter of the platelets must be relatively small. On the other hand, in the lower part of the abovementioned frequency range, provision could be made to place one or more piezoelectric plates at the center of the treatment head formed by the lower cover 6 and to advantageously provide the suction opening under advantageously annular slot shape around this orifice.

I1 est à noter, de façon générale, que la forme et le nombre des corps transducteurs générateurs d'ultrasons et de l'ouverture d'aspiration peuvent être choisis en fonction des effets que l'on souhaite obtenir.It should be noted, in general, that the shape and the number of ultrasonic generating transducer bodies and of the suction opening can be chosen according to the effects that it is desired to obtain.

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<U>REVENDICATIONS</U> Procédé de traitement des inesthétismes de la silhouette du corps humain, tel que la cellulite, du impliquant un traitement par mobilisation des différents plans cutanés d'une zone de la peau, sous l'effet forces d'aspiration exercés sur cette zone, caractérise en ce que l'on prévoit simultanément avec le traitement par forces d'aspiration un traitement par ultrasons de cette même zone de la peau. Dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre du proce selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte dans la tête (6) de traitement par aspiration des moyens (22) de traitement par ultrasons. . Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérise en ce que la tête de traitement (6) comporte une face active destinée à venir en contact avec la peau a traiter, qui comporte une ouverture d'aspiration (9) et des moyens (22) générateurs d'ultrasons agencés de façon à entrainer en vibration cette face. . Dispositif selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que la tête de traitement (6) est formée par un corps creux fermé à une extrémité par une paroi (8) dont la face extérieure est destinée à venir en contact avec la peau et sur la face interne de laquelle sont disposés des corps générateurs d'ultrasons (22), cette paroi étant percée par des moyens d'ouverture d'aspiration (9). . Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'ouverture d'aspiration (9) sont formés par une ouverture centrale et en ce que les corps générateurs d'ultrasons (22) sont formés par des plaquettes piézo-électriques circulaires d'un diamètre approprié, réparties autour de l'ouverture centrale. . Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins un corps piézo-électrique est disposé au centre de la paroi active (8) de la tête de traitement (6) et en ce que les moyens d'ouverture d'aspiration sont disposés autour du corps transducteur générateur 'ultrasons central. 7. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 5 à 6 caractérisé en ce que la tête de traitement (6) réalisée sous forme d'un couvercle d'un carter (1) pourvu moyens de raccordement des moyens d'ouverture 'aspiration à une source à vide et à travers lequel passent des conducteurs d'alimentation en énergie électrique des corps piézo-électriques (22).<U> CLAIMS </ U> A method of treating the unsightly appearance of the silhouette of the human body, such as cellulite, involving a treatment by mobilization of the various skin planes of an area of the skin, under the effect of forces of aspiration exerted on this area, characterized in that it is provided simultaneously with the treatment by suction forces ultrasonic treatment of the same area of the skin. Device for the implementation of the method according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises in the head (6) suction treatment means (22) ultrasonic treatment. . Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the treatment head (6) has an active face intended to come into contact with the skin to be treated, which comprises a suction opening (9) and means (22) generating ultrasound arranged so as to cause this face to vibrate. . Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the treatment head (6) is formed by a hollow body closed at one end by a wall (8) whose outer face is intended to come into contact with the skin and on the face internal of which ultrasonic generating bodies (22) are arranged, this wall being pierced by suction opening means (9). . Device according to Claim 4, characterized in that the suction opening means (9) are formed by a central opening and that the ultrasonic generating bodies (22) are formed by circular piezoelectric inserts. an appropriate diameter, distributed around the central opening. . Device according to claim 4, characterized in that at least one piezoelectric body is arranged at the center of the active wall (8) of the treatment head (6) and in that the suction opening means are arranged around the generator body transducer 'central ultrasound. 7. Device according to one of claims 5 to 6 characterized in that the treatment head (6) formed in the form of a cover of a housing (1) provided means for connecting the means of opening 'aspiration to a vacuum source and through which pass electrical power supply conductors piezoelectric bodies (22).
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