FR2845292A3 - Low frequency health aid has conducting sheets held on the body worn in clothing and operated by a multifunction control unit - Google Patents

Abstract

A low frequency health aid has open circuit conducting plastic sheets (11, 12) held on the body in special clothing and operated by a multifunction control unit connected through electrodes (13, 14) to connectors (15, 16).

Description

The present invention relates to a low-level medical assistance device

  frequency formed by a conductive plastic sheet, an adhesive object in

  sheet and control device.

  Prior art low frequency medical assistance devices (e.g., massage or treatment devices) mainly include a control device, silicide electrode elements or a soft silicide glue (called conductive adhesive), and an electrode

  made of cup-shaped silicon. The manufacturing cost of such a device is high, and the time chosen or the location for its use is greatly limited.

  In addition, the conductivity of the low frequency medical assistance devices of the prior art is not taken into account. In particular, the user must be covered with silicon adhesive at the level of the part to be brought into contact with the medical assistance device, and the adhesive causes discomfort for the user. Furthermore, the soft silicide glue and the cup-shaped silicon electrode are heavy, so that the user is embarrassed, and moreover the device for medical assistance.

  low frequency cannot be easily hidden.

  With reference to FIGS. 23 and 24, prior art silicon electrode caps 10 comprise two silicon conductors of different polarities so that the control device is connected to the two polarities of a silicon conductor 20. During 30 in use, a layer of conductive glue 30 (silicon glue) is applied to the internal walls of the conductive silicon 20 of the caps 10, so that the conductive glue can adhere to the acupuncture points 41 of the human body 40 (shown in Figure 22). A current of low intensity then flows through the body 40. However, the user is embarrassed, and he feels the weight of the device because it is worn

on the body.

  Consequently, the main object of the present invention is to provide a device for medical assistance at low frequency, in which the conductive plastic sheet is a flexible and thin element so as to have a preferred contact with human skin, so that it is suitable for different sheet adhesive objects (such as bras, strips or briefs, etc.). The conductive plastic sheet has good conductivity, is light and is a less bulky hidden structure. In addition, the conductivity is not altered by washing or folding. Another object of the present invention is to provide a low frequency medical assistance device, in which the conductive plastic sheet of the present invention consists of a plastic PC card with a printed circuit board 25 so as to form conductive surfaces having

  different poles and conductive paths. It then has a simple and little structure: -be manufactured at low cost. In addition, the area of the conductive plastic sheet is reduced, for example to about 30 1 square centimeter.

  A third objective of the present invention is

  to provide a low frequency medical assistance device in which, by low frequency vibration, heat is generated in 15 to 30 minutes 5 in order to improve the circulation of blood, so as to improve the physical function of the body human.

  A fourth objective of the present invention is to provide a low frequency medical assistance device in which, when used on a woman's chest, the conductive plastic sheet has

  lower volume and therefore the control device can be hidden between the two cups of a bra, or the control device can be placed outside the body so as to have an appearance pleasant.

  A fifth objective of the present invention is

  to provide a device for medical assistance at low frequency, which can be used on briefs for men or women, with a through hole so that it is not annoying during sexual intercourse.

  A sixth objective of the present invention is to provide a low frequency medical assistance device, in which the conductive plastic sheet is a thin element and can therefore be glued to the body. 25 Thus, the points are positioned in correspondence with acupuncture points so as to have a

massage function.

  A seventh objective of the present invention is to provide a low-frequency medical assistance device, in which the control device comprises a clip, and thus can be conveniently worn, the regulation of the current without level allowing furthermore, the user can adjust the current as desired. To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a low frequency medical assistance device, comprising a conductive plastic sheet, an adhesive sheet object and a control device, said device being remarkable in that the plastic sheet conductive 10 is a thin element and comprises at least a pair of conductive surfaces of different polarities which are in open circuit; the adhesive object is in sheet form to install the conductive plastic sheet, and to be able to be worn on the human body; and the controller for switching and adjusting the current, and having different functions. The conductive plastic sheet is further installed at a predetermined position on an interior surface of the adhesive sheet object so that the conductive plastic sheet can be in contact with the human body; and the controller is arranged to apply a low frequency vibration to the human body. The low-frequency medical assistance device according to the invention may further comprise at least one of the following characteristics - the conductive surfaces of the conductive plastic sheet comprise respective conductive paths which are connected to respective conductive junctions, each junction being connected to a conductive insertion pin; - the conductive plastic sheet consists of a plastic PC card with a printed circuit board, so as to form conductive surfaces having different conductive polarities and paths; the conductive plastic sheet is chosen to equip bras, clothes, briefs, bands or rings; the control device comprises two metallic conductive wires 10 of different polarities which are connected to the respective conductive surfaces; - the conductive surfaces are arranged with tips; the outer face of the conductive plastic sheet 15 is covered with foam or any other similar flexible material; - the conductive plastic sheet is bonded or associated with the inner wall of a predetermined part of the adhesive sheet object; - the control device is fitted with a fixing clip; - the control device includes a step switch to adjust the intensity of a

Electric power.

  Other features and benefits of

  the invention will appear more clearly in the light of the description which follows and of the appended drawings, relating to particular embodiments, in

  reference to figures o: Figure 1 is a partial schematic view showing a set of conductive plastic sheet fitted to the medical assistance device according to the present invention; Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the conductive plastic sheet of Figure 1; Figure 3 is a schematic view showing an adhesive sheet object type bra fitted to the device according to the present invention; FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing another adhesive article of garment type sheet fitted to the device according to the present invention; Figure 5 is a schematic view showing an adhesive sheet object in one piece fitted to the device according to the present invention; FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing another adhesive article in the form of a men's slip sheet fitted to the device according to the present invention; FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing yet another adhesive object in sheet type of panties for women fitted to the device according to the present invention; FIGS. 8 and 9 are schematic views illustrating the present invention used in an adhesive sheet type object of the slip type; Figure 10 is a schematic view showing the conductive plastic sheet arranged with spikes in a device of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing the tips of the aforementioned conductive plastic sheet used to spread the hairs from the body; FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing a device integrated into a panty, according to the present invention, worn on the body; FIGS. 13 and 14 show an application in which the assistance device of the present invention is used with a conductive plastic sheet in a strip; Figures 15 and 16 show another application in which the assisting device of the present invention is used with a conductive plastic sheet in a ring; FIG. 17 shows an application in which the control of the assistance device of the present invention is used as a switch 15 without bearing; - Figures 18 to 21 show different possible configurations of the conductive surfaces of the device of the present invention; FIG. 22 is a schematic view showing the acupuncture points of a human body; Figures 23 and 24 are schematic perspective views of conductive cups of a bra according to a medical assistance technique of

prior art.

  The low frequency medical assistance device presently illustrated mainly comprises a conductive plastic sheet, an adhesive object made of

  sheet, and a control device.

  The conductive plastic sheet 1, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, is a flexible and thin sheet. The conductive plastic sheet is formed from a plastic PC card with a printed circuit board so as to include conductive surfaces 11 and 12 having different polarities and conductive paths 111 and 121. The conductive plastic sheet 1 can have different shapes and configurations depending on the part of the body concerned. A predetermined position on a surface of the thin sheet comprises the set of conductive surfaces 11 and 12 having different polarities. Each of the conductive surfaces 11 and 12 10 is connected to one of the electrode junctions 13 and 14

  via conductive paths 111 and 121.

  Each junction 13, 14 is connected to a conductive insertion pin 15, 16. The conductive paths 111 and 121 can be installed in a thin clamping layer of the conductive plastic sheet 1, and

  only the conductive surfaces l! and 12 are on display.

  Conductive surfaces il e: 12 of polarities

  different are in open circuit.

  The adhesive sheet object is: a flexible object. The conductive plastic sheet 1 can be installed on the adhesive sheet object, and the adhesive sheet object can be worn on a predetermined part of the human body. The shape of the conductive plastic sheet 1 can be produced in accordance with the desired shape and structure. Particular embodiments of the ob and adhesive and sheet are described below. 1. With reference to FIG. 3, the adhesive sheet object has a sou strucur.e: ien-gorge 2A. The inner part 30 of the maid: 21A of the bra 2A is glued

  with the conductive leaf!

  2. With reference to FIG. 4, the adhesive sheet object is an elastic net 2B. The inner part of the strap of a predetermined garment 2B is glued to the conductive plastic sheet 1. The inner part of the garment 2B is installed with the conductive plastic sheet 1 at a position corresponding to the neck, the shoulder, the chest, waist, etc. (in

reference to figure 5).

  3. With reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, the adhesive sheet object 10 is a panty for men or for women 2C. The physiological part of the brief is formed with a through hole 21C. The periphery of the through hole 21C is arranged with an annular plastic sheet 1 (better visible in Figures 8 and 9). The conductive surfaces 11 and 12 of the conductive plastic sheet 1 are formed with a plurality of conductive tips 112, 122, in particular those shown in Figure 10. Each of the tips 112, 122 is a projecting particle suitable for spreading the bristles of the human body, so as to be well

  contact with the body (with reference to Figure 11).

  Thus, it adheres to the slip or boxer shorts 100 of

  user, as shown in Figure 12.

  4. With reference to FIGS. 13 to 16, the adhesive sheet object is a 2D or 2E strip which can be a sticky strip and can be connected to the others. One or a plurality of parts of the strip are arranged with the conductive plastic sheets 1 to adhere

to the user's body 40.

  With reference to Figures 3 to 6, the control device 3 is used to switch or adjust the current. Inside the control device, there is a battery (not visible here). Two conductive metal wires 31, 32, having different polarities are connected to the conductive pins 15, 16 of the conductive plastic sheet 1. As in FIGS. 15 and 16, the control device 3 can include a clip for fixing 3 to the user. More generally, the structure of the control device 3 will be better understood by referring to FIG. 17, where one

  distinguishes in particular the aforementioned clip referenced 33.

  Control switches 34, 35 are also provided for switching (mache-stop), and a switch 36 serves to control the intensity of the electric current. The switch 36 is here a switch of the pull type or without bearing, which allows continuous adjustment. Using the above components, the conductive plastic sheet 1 can be installed on the inner surface of the predetermined portion of different adhesive sheet objects 2A to 2E so that the conductive surfaces 11 and 12 adhere exactly to the physiological part or to the part of acupuncture points 41 or to the muscle concerned 25 (with reference to FIG. 17, different acupuncture points 41 of the human body 4 are shown) so that, when the control device 3 is actuated, a current of low intensity generates a vibration at low frequency to massage the human body 30 40, at an acupuncture point 41, or on a muscle, or on any other physiological part, etc. The conductive plastic sheet 1 of the device

  assistance of the present invention is a light and thin element, which can be glued to the adhesive sheet objects 2A to 2E, and applied against the skin 5 of the body 40. The contact with the skin does not however require the application any conductive glue, unlike previous devices.

  After use, the user does not need to rinse his body. Thus, the device can be worn easily and conveniently.

  The conductive plastic sheet 1 can consist to a large extent of a printed circuit board. The configurations of the conductive surfaces 11 and 12 and of the conductive paths 111 and 121 depend on the part of the body with which contact is to be made. As illustrated in FIGS. 18 to 21, the conductive surfaces 11 and 12 can have domed, rounded or elongated shapes. The conductive paths 111 and 121 can be connected to electrodes. If the device of the present invention is used for an acupuncture point of the human body, a plurality of conductive surfaces 11 and 12 can be glued to the parts of the body so as to apply vibration to

  low frequency to massage the body.

  The conductive plastic sheet 1 and the adhesive sheet objects 2A to 2E described above are not limited to said abovementioned embodiments. If necessary, the conductive plastic sheet 1 can be covered with foam or any other similar flexible material to correspond to different adhesive sheet objects, or the conductive plastic sheet 1 can be directly bonded to the inner surface of

the adhesive sheet object.

  The low frequency medical assistance device of the invention has many advantages over the prior devices, as recalled below. 1. The conductive plastic sheet 1 of the device of the present invention is a welded and thin element so as to have optimal contact with the skin, so that it is well suited for different adhesive sheet objects (such as bras, bands, or briefs, etc.). The conductive plastic sheet 1 has a conductivity terminal, it is light and is a hidden structure that is not very bulky. 15 In addition, the conductivity is not affected by washing

or folding.

  2. The conductive plastic sheet 1 of the device of the present invention consists of a plastic PC card with a printed circuit board 20 so as to form conductive surfaces having

  polarities and different conductive paths. It has a simple structure, and it can be manufactured at low cost. In addition, the area of the conductive plastic sheet is reduced, for example, about 25 1 square centimeter.

  3. By low frequency vibration, heat is generated in 15 to 30 minutes to improve the circulation of blood to improve the

physical function of the human body.

  4. When the device of the present invention is used on a woman's chest, the conductive plastic sheet 1 has a smaller volume, and therefore the control device 3 can be hidden between the two cups of a support- throat, or the control device 3 can be placed outside the body so as to have a pleasant appearance. 5. As illustrated in Figures 6 and 7, the

  device of the present invention can be used for briefs for men or women, a through hole 21C being provided so that it is not annoying during sexual intercourse.

  6. The conductive plastic sheet 1 is a

  thin element which can therefore be glued to the body. As a result, the possible points can be easily positioned in relation to acupuncture points so as to have in addition a massage function.

  7. The control device 3 here includes a clip 33, and thus, it can be worn conveniently, and the current control without steps allows

  the user to adjust the current to his liking.

  Although the present invention has been described in

  with reference to preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to the details described therein. Various substitutions and modifications have been proposed in the description given above, and others will appear immediately.

  to the skilled person. Consequently, all these substitutions and modifications are included within the scope of the invention, as defined in the

appended claims.

Claims (11)

  1. A low frequency medical assistance device, comprising a conductive plastic sheet, an adhesive sheet object and a control device, characterized by: a conductive plastic sheet (1) which is a thin element and comprises at least one pair conductive surfaces (11, 12) of different polarities which are in open circuit; an adhesive sheet object (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E) for installing the conductive plastic sheet (1), which can be worn on the human body; and a controller (3) for switching and regulating the current and having different functions; wherein said conductive plastic sheet is installed at a predetermined position on an inner surface of the adhesive sheet object (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E) so that the conductive plastic sheet (1) can be in contact with the human body; and the control device (3) is arranged to apply a low frequency vibration to the human body. 2. A low frequency medical assistance device according to claim 1, in which the conductive surfaces (11, 12) of the conductive plastic sheet (1) comprise respective conductive paths (111, 121) which are connected to respective conductive junctions (13, 14, each junction being   connected to a conductive insertion pin (15, 16 ,.   3. A low frequency medical assistance device according to claim 1, in which the conductive plastic sheet (1) consists of a plastic PC card with a printed circuit board, so as to form conductive surfaces (11 , 12) having different polarities and conductive paths. 4. A low frequency medical assistance device according to claims 2 and 3, wherein the conductive path (111, 121) is connected to a polarity junction (13, 14) and is installed in a layer of   tightening of the conductive plastic sheet (1).   5. A low frequency medical assistance device according to claim 1, in which the conductive plastic sheet (1) is chosen to equip bras, clothes, briefs, bands or rings.   6. Low medical assistance device   frequency according to one of claims 1 to 5, in which the control device (3) comprises two wires   metallic conductors (31, 32) of different polarities which are connected to the conductive surfaces (11, 12) respectively.   7. Low frequency medical assistance device according to one of claims 1 to 6, in   which the conductive surfaces (11, 12) are arranged with spikes (112, 122).   8. Low medical assistance device   frequency according to one of claims 1 to 7, in which the outer face of the plastic sheet   conductive (1) is covered with foam or any other similar flexible material.   9. Low medical assistance device   frequency according to one of claims 1 to 8, in which the conductive plastic sheet (1) is glued or associated with the inner wall of a predetermined part of the adhesive sheet object (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E).   10. Low frequency medical assistance device according to one of claims 1 to 9, in   which the control device (3) is equipped with a fixing clip (33).   11. Low medical assistance device   frequency according to one of claims 1 to 10, in which the control device (3) comprises a   step switch (36) for adjusting the intensity an electric current.