JP7272620B2 - hair growth stimulator - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a hair growth promoter.

Hair has a regrowth cycle (hair cycle) that repeats falling out and growing back.

The hair cycle repeats the growth phase (anagen), regression phase (catagen), and telogen phase (telogen) in that order.

In the case of human hair, the hair continues to grow by repeating cell division for several years, and when it shifts to the recession phase, cell division stops, degenerates over 2 to 3 weeks, and stays in the telogen phase for several months.

Then, when new hair grows in that area, the telogen hair falls out. Human hair maintains the number of hairs because each hair has a different hair cycle. Abnormalities in the hair cycle can cause hair loss.

Hair follicle stem cells are the source cells that supply the keratinocytes that form the hair, and the hair follicle stem cells are closely associated with the pigment cells, the nerves surrounding the hair, and the arrector pili muscles surrounding the hair.

Preadipocyte cells present in the skin maintain hair follicle stem cells and play an important role in the progression of hair from the telogen phase to the next anagen phase.

US Pat. No. 6,200,000 discloses compositions containing hair follicle growth factors produced by adipocytes and methods of making and using the hair follicle growth factors.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-519591

PDGF (Platelet-Derived Growth Factor) receptors are activated in the dermal papilla in the growing phase.

Therefore, by activating the PDGF receptor, the expression of adipose precursor cells is increased, and in conjunction with this, hair follicle stem cells are activated.

Then, the secretion of PDGF can be promoted by physically making a fine scratch on the scalp.

On the other hand, giving physical stimulation to the scalp produces a massage effect and an improvement effect of blood circulation.

An object of the present invention is to promote secretion of PDGF and promote hair growth.

Another object of the present invention is to promote blood circulation in the scalp.

Another object of the present invention is to cleanse the pores of the scalp.

The hair growth promoter according to the first aspect of the present invention is a hair growth promoter for massaging the scalp,
A bundle of hair that massages the scalp,
a hair bundle fixing part for fixing the hair bundle;
and a finger insertion part into which the finger of the wearer can be inserted.

When the wearer puts a finger into the finger insertion part and massages the scalp, the hair tufts of the hair growth sounder make fine scratches on the scalp.

This promotes the secretion of PDGF, activates PDGF receptors, increases the expression of adipose precursor cells, and activates hair follicle stem cells in conjunction. And hair growth is promoted.

In addition, by brushing the scalp with the hair tufts of the hair growth promoter, blood circulation is improved, pores are cleaned, and hair growth is further promoted.

A hair growth promoter according to a second aspect of the present invention is the hair growth promoter according to the first aspect, and is a hair growth promoter that can be inserted into a plurality of fingers of a wearer.

A wearer can insert multiple hair growth stimulators into multiple fingers and massage the scalp. Also, a plurality of fingers of the wearer may be inserted into one hair growth stimulator. For example, the wearer's forefinger and middle finger can be inserted into one finger insertion portion of the hair growth stimulator.

In other words, the wearer can insert a plurality of hair growth promoters into a plurality of fingers of both hands of the right hand and left hand, respectively.

Therefore, since the scalp can be massaged according to the shape of the head, the contact surface between the scalp and hair bundles increases, and hair growth is facilitated.

A hair growth promoter according to a third aspect of the present invention is a hair growth promoter for massaging the scalp,
A bundle of hair that massages the scalp,
a finger insertion part into which the hair bundle is fixed and into which a wearer's finger can be inserted.

Even if the hair bundle fixing portion is integrated with the finger insertion portion and the finger insertion portion has the function of the hair bundle fixing portion, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

A hair growth promoter according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the hair growth promoter according to the third aspect, wherein the hair bundle is implanted around the finger insertion portion.

If a hair bundle is planted around the finger insertion portion, it is not necessary to adjust the position of the hair growth promoter so that the hair bundle is positioned on the palm side.

A hair growth promoter according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the hair growth promoter according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the finger insertion portion is cylindrical.

Cylindrical is a concept including a substantially cylindrical shape. Since the finger insertion part is cylindrical, the wearer can insert the hair growth promoter to a position where the scalp can be easily massaged.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The perspective view of the hair growth promoter in 1st Embodiment which concerns on this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a cross-sectional side view of a hair growth promoter according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram when the hair growth stimulator according to the first embodiment of the present invention is attached. The perspective view of the hair growth promoter in 2nd Embodiment which concerns on this invention. The perspective view of the hair growth promoter in 3rd Embodiment which concerns on this invention. The perspective view of the hair growth promoter in 4th Embodiment which concerns on this invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of a hair growth promoter according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<First Embodiment>
As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the hair growth promoter 100 includes a hair bundle 110 for brushing the scalp,
a hair bundle fixing portion 120 for fixing the hair bundle 110;
a finger insertion portion 130 to which the tuft fixing portion 120 is attached and which can be inserted into a wearer's finger.

The hair bundle 110 is obtained by bundling a plurality of hair materials 111 . The length (hair length) from the hair bundle fixing portion 120 to the tip of the hair bundle 110 is determined in consideration of the hair stiffness required for the hair bundle 110 and the like.

The length of the hair bundle 110 in the z-axis direction is, for example, 6 to 13 mm. All hair bundles 110 may have the same hair length, or may be different from each other. That is, the length of the hair bundle 110 in the z-axis direction is not limited. Also, the shape of the hair bundle 110 in the xy plane view may not be substantially circular.

The thickness of the hair bundle 110 (hair bundle diameter) is determined in consideration of the hair stiffness required for the hair bundle 110, as with the length of the hair bundle 110. FIG.

The diameter (thickness) of the hair bundle 110 in xy plan view is, for example, 1 to 3 mm. The xy plane view diameters of all the hair bundles 110 may be the same, or may be different from each other. Note that the diameter of the hair bundle 110 when viewed from the xy plane is not limited.

As the plurality of hair materials 111 constituting the hair bundle 110, for example, hair materials 111 (tapered hair) whose diameter gradually decreases toward the hair tip and whose tip is sharpened (tapered hair), hair from the hair bundle fixing portion 120, and the like. A bristle material 111 (straight bristle) whose diameter is substantially the same toward the front is exemplified.

Examples of straight bristles include bristles having a flat surface substantially parallel to the bristle-flocking surface 121 of the bristle-bundle fixing portion 120 .

Materials of the bristles 111 are, for example, polyamides such as 6-12 nylon (6-12NY) and 6-10 nylon (6-10NY), PET, PBT, polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT), and polyethylene naphthalate (PEN). , polyesters such as polybutylene naphthalate (PBN), polyolefins such as PP, elastomer resins such as polyolefin elastomers, and styrene elastomers.

These resin materials can be used individually by 1 type or in combination of 2 or more types. As the bristle material 111, a polyester bristle material 111 having a multi-core structure having a core and at least one layer of sheath provided outside the core can be used.

The cross-sectional shape of the bristles 111 is not particularly limited, and may be a circle such as a perfect circle, an oval, or a polygon. The cross-sectional shape of all bristles 111 may be the same or different. In other words, the shape of the bristles 111 in the xy plan view is not limited.

The thickness of the bristles 111 can be determined in consideration of the material and the like, and is, for example, 6 to 9 mil (1 mil=1/1000 inch=0.025 mm) when the xy planar view is substantially circular.

In addition, a plurality of bristles 111 having different thicknesses may be used in arbitrary combinations in consideration of usability, cleaning feeling, cleaning effect, durability, and the like. In this embodiment, the hair bundle 110 is folded in half and planted on the hair bundle fixing portion 120 .

Note that in the present embodiment, the hair material 111 is implanted into the hair bundle fixing portion 120 for each hair bundle, but may be implanted one by one.

The hair bundle fixing part 120 is attached to the finger insertion part 130 and is where the hair bundle 110 is fixed.

The hair bundle fixing part 120 includes a hair-implanting surface 121 that fixes the hair bundle 110,
and an attachment portion 122 attached to the finger insertion portion 130 .

Examples of materials for the hair bundle fixing portion 120 include polyacetal resin, polystyrene resin, polyethylene terephthalate resin, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene resin, cellulose propionate resin, polyarylate resin, polycarbonate resin, acrylonitrile styrene resin, polyester, and polytrimethylene terephthalate. , polycyclohexanedimethylene terephthalate, and the like.

These resin materials can be used individually by 1 type or in combination of 2 or more types.

The hair-implanted surface 121 is where the hair bundles 110 are fixed. The flocking surface 121 may be flat or curved.

The attachment portion 122 is a portion connected to the finger insertion portion 130 . In this embodiment, the hair bundle fixing portion 120 and the finger insertion portion 130 are separate members, but they may be integrally configured.

The finger insertion portion 130 is where the wearer's finger is inserted. In this embodiment, the finger insertion portion 130 has a substantially cylindrical shape penetrating in the y-axis direction.

The diameter of the xz plane of the finger insertion portion 130 is such that a general human finger can be inserted.

The diameter of the xz plane of the finger insertion portion 130 may be a diameter corresponding to the size of each of the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger.

The material of the finger insertion portion 130 is preferably a slightly soft material such as soft plastic or hard rubber.

Although the finger insertion portion 130 has one through hole in this embodiment, it may have a plurality of through holes.

<Second embodiment>
The second embodiment has a configuration in which the hair bundle fixing portion 120 is integrated with the finger insertion portion 130 . The same configuration as in the first embodiment will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the second embodiment, the hair growth promoter 200 includes hair bundles 210 for brushing the scalp,
a finger insert 230 that secures the tress 210 and can be inserted into a finger of the wearer.

Since the hair bundle 210 is the same as the hair bundle 110 in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

Finger insertion portion 230 has a flocking surface 231 for flocking hair bundle 210 . As for the method of flocking, the hair bundle 210 is folded in two and flocked in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

As in the first embodiment, the finger insertion portion 230 has a substantially cylindrical shape penetrating in the y-axis direction.

<Third Embodiment>
In the third embodiment, the finger insertion portion 130 has a shape different from that in the first embodiment. Configurations similar to those of the first embodiment or the second embodiment will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the third embodiment, the hair growth promoter 300 includes hair bundles 310 for brushing the scalp,
a hair bundle fixing portion 320 for fixing the hair bundle 310;
a finger insertion portion 330 to which the tuft securing portion 320 is attached and which can be inserted into a finger of the wearer.

Since the hair bundle 310 is the same as the hair bundle 110, description thereof is omitted. Also, the hair bundle fixing portion 320 is the same as the hair bundle fixing portion 120, so the description thereof is omitted.

The finger insertion portion 330 is configured such that the end on the y-axis positive direction side (finger tip side) is closed. Even with such a finger insertion portion 330, the same effect can be obtained.

The material of the finger insertion portion 330 is the same as that of the first embodiment or the second embodiment.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the fourth embodiment, similarly to the second embodiment, the hair bundle fixing portion 120 is integrated with the finger insertion portion 130, and the hair bundle 110 is provided on the periphery of the finger insertion portion 130. . Configurations similar to those of the first, second, or third embodiment will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the fourth embodiment, similar to the second embodiment, the hair growth promoter 400 includes a hair bundle 410 for brushing the scalp,
a finger insert 430 that secures the tress 410 and that can be inserted into a finger of the wearer. Since the hair bundle 410 is the same as the hair bundle 110, description thereof is omitted.

The finger insertion portion 430 has a substantially cylindrical shape penetrating in the y-axis direction. A hair bundle 410 is planted around the periphery of the substantially cylindrical finger insertion portion 430 .

That is, the hair bundle 410 is arranged along the periphery of the finger insertion portion 430 with the y-axis direction as the axis.

In this embodiment, the hair bundle 410 is planted on the entire peripheral edge of the finger insertion portion 430, but it may be partially planted.

(How to use the hair growth promoter)
A method of using the hair growth promoter will be described using the hair growth promoter 100. FIG. The same applies to the hair growth promoters 200, 300, and 400.

As shown in FIG. 3, the hair growth promoter 100 is inserted into the finger of the wearer. Hair growth promoter 100 may be inserted into any finger of the wearer.

In FIG. 3, the hair growth promoter 100 is inserted into the wearer's index finger, middle finger and ring finger, but it may also be inserted into the little finger and thumb.

Also, in FIG. 3, the hair growth promoter 100 is inserted into the wearer's left hand, but it may be inserted into the wearer's right hand. The hair growth promoter 100 may be inserted into both hands of the wearer.

Also, a plurality of hair growth promoters 100 may be inserted into a plurality of fingers at the same time. Also, a configuration in which a plurality of fingers are inserted into one hair growth promoter 100 may be employed.

In this case, the finger insertion portion 130 may be provided with one through hole, and a plurality of fingers may be inserted into one through hole. Further, a plurality of through holes may be provided in the finger insertion portion 130, and one finger may be inserted into each through hole.

The wearer massages the scalp using the hair growth promoter 100 inserted in the right hand, left hand, or both hands.

By inserting the hair growth stimulator 100 into a plurality of fingers of the wearer, the scalp can be massaged according to the shape of the head.

The scalp massaged by the hair growth promoter 100 is finely damaged.

A minute wound on the scalp promotes the secretion of PDGF (Platelet-Derived Growth Factor).

Activation of the PDGF receptor increases the expression of pre-adipocytes and concomitantly activates hair stem cells.

Hair progresses from the telogen phase to the next anagen phase, and the number of hair increases.

In addition, by massaging the scalp with the hair growth promoter 100, there is an effect of improving the blood circulation of the scalp. Moreover, by massaging the scalp with the hair growth stimulator 100, there is an effect of cleaning the pores.

Due to these effects, hair growth is promoted by massaging the scalp using the hair growth promoter 100 .

The present invention can also be implemented in aspects with various improvements, modifications, or variations without departing from the scope of the invention.

100... Hair growth promoter (first embodiment)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 110... Hair bundle 120... Hair bundle fixing|fixed part 121... Hair-implantation surface 130... Finger insertion part 200... Hair growth promoter (2nd Embodiment)
210... Hair bundle 230... Finger insertion part 300... Hair growth promoter (third embodiment)
310... Hair bundle 320... Hair bundle fixing part 330... Finger insertion part 400... Hair growth promoter (fourth embodiment)
410... Hair bundle 430... Finger insertion part

Claims (5)

A hair growth stimulator for massaging the scalp,
A bundle of hair that massages the scalp,
a hair bundle fixing part for fixing the hair bundle;
a finger insertion part having one through-hole into which the hair bundle fixing part is attached and into which one finger of the wearer's thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger or little finger can be inserted. A hair growth stimulator for massaging the scalp,
A bundle of hair that massages the scalp,
a finger insertion part to which the hair bundle is fixed and which has one through-hole into which one finger of the wearer's thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger or little finger can be inserted . 3. The hair growth stimulator according to claim 2, wherein said hair tufts are planted around said finger insertion portion. 4. The hair growth stimulator according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said finger insertion portion is cylindrical. A hair growth stimulator for massaging the scalp,
A bundle of hair that massages the scalp,
a hair bundle fixing part for fixing the hair bundle;
A finger insertion part to which the hair bundle fixing part is attached and into which one finger of the wearer's thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger or little finger can be inserted,
A hair growth stimulator in which one tip end of the finger insertion part is closed.

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