KR100671943B1 - Hair Growth Stimulator Cap - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a hair cap for activating the hair tissue function by irradiating laser light and ultrasound of a specific wavelength to the scalp tissue to promote hair growth and growth of the hair and to prevent hair loss.

More specifically, a small applicator cell in which a light emitting device for using low power optical therapy, an ultrasonic vibrator for using ultrasonic therapy, and an electrode for iontophoresis are embedded in a small transparent plastic or glass cell. Cell), a cell array in which a plurality of cells are combined as many as necessary according to the shape of the irradiation site, and a hair tissue function configured to be fixed to the head by mounting the cell array on a cap made of elastic cloth. It relates to a cap that activates the head, and when used, it is attached to the head to irradiate the scalp with optimal light and ultrasound, thereby promoting metabolism in skin tissue, preventing hair loss, and activating the hair growth function to activate the hair tissue function. It is to provide a hair cap that can be activated comprehensively.

Hair, LLLT, Low Level Laser Therapy, Ultrasound, Hair Loss, Hair Regrowth

Description

Hair Growth Stimulator Cap to Help Hair Growth

1 is a perspective view of an applicator unit cell (Applicator Cell) that is a basic component of the present invention, the scalp tissue activation cap.

2 is a sectional front view showing the structure of the applicator unit cell.

Fig. 3 shows the structure of the applicator unit cell. (A) is a plan view and (b) is a bottom view.

4 is a perspective view of the scalp tissue activation cap of the present invention assembled into a cap by forming a cell array with a plurality of unit cells.

Figure 5 shows the state wearing the scalp tissue activation cap of Figure 4 on the head.

FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a propagation path of light rays in the applicator cell and a state irradiated to the scalp tissue.

FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing a state where the conductive path of ultrasonic energy in the applicator cell is applied to the scalp tissue.

FIG. 6C is an explanatory diagram for explaining electric field distribution and ion movement when a voltage is applied to an electrode of an applicator cell for applying a small charge.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram (b) illustrating the structure and role of tentacles in an applicator cell, showing that light rays, ultrasonic energy, and ions can be effectively delivered to the scalp without disturbing the hair; and (a) Is a model diagram showing the structure of the hair.

8 is a block diagram of a power supply and a control unit.

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1: elastic cloth

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     1a: elastic band

2: small cube

2a: tentacles shaped projections

2c: outer coating of the applicator cell

3: light emitting element

4: ultrasonic element

5: micro charge applied thin film electrode

6: Bonding bar for bonding to the cap

6a: vibration absorbing plate

7: power supply and control unit

            7a: power cord

     7b: Female terminal

     7c: Male terminal

7d: main terminal
10: Applicator Unit Cell
20: Applicator Cell Array
100: Cap (cap) attached to the head with an Applicator Cell Array

S: scalp tissue

     S1: Morgan

     S2: hair root

     S3: sebaceous gland

     S4: capillaries

The hair is a kind of hair, an appendage to the skin, and because it is genetically changed from the epidermis, it has lifespan and metabolism. The mother's life spans the process of newborn-growth-regression-dropout, which is 5-6 years in a healthy state. Therefore, in order to maintain the voluminous hair, the life of the hair should be long, as well as after the hair loss, the new born hair must be born and start to grow.

Recently, it has been known that LLLT has been developed and used by irradiating biological tissue with a specific wavelength of light to promote metabolism and activate tissue function.

LLLT generally uses laser light with a wavelength in the range of 600 nm to 1300 nm and an energy intensity of 100 to 1000 mW. The light in this region penetrates into the living tissue when irradiated to the living body to excite the molecules of the cell, thereby increasing the production of capillaries, increasing the amount of oxygen in the blood, collagen and ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate; It is known to exhibit effects such as promoting the production of nutrients that directly act on neural tissue cells, increasing the activity of human populations, promoting granulation, and activating phagocytosis. This therapy is of particular interest because it is characterized by non-invasive, non-invasive, analgesic therapy and no side effects. A light source for this is generally used a laser diode, but recently, a light emitting diode (LED) having the same wavelength range is also used.

On the other hand, ultrasonic therapy using various reactions appearing in cellular tissues when irradiating ultrasonic waves of several MHz to living tissues is also known. In particular, ultrasonic waves near a frequency of 1-3 MHz and intensity of 0.3-2 W / cm2 are irradiated to cell tissues, and the effects of acceleration of oxygen reaction, expansion of capillaries, stimulation of nerve tissues, heating phenomenon, etc. As a result, it is known to promote metabolism of biological tissues and activate their function.

Hair is composed of hair shaft and hair roots. The dermal papilla at the base of hair roots has capillaries and nerves that are supplied with nutrients and oxygen to stimulate hair growth and growth. Preside over When the laser light is irradiated to the scalp, it penetrates into the dermis and subcutaneous tissue to proliferate capillaries to increase blood flow, improve oxygen support, and increase ATP secretion. Promotes metabolism Therefore, mock growth is active and hair growth is promoted, so the growth of hair can be expected as a whole. Therefore, when the ultrasound energy is irradiated to the scalp tissue along with the LLLT beam, the synergistic effect of the two effects can be expected to give more active metabolism of the scalp tissue.

Patent 20-335313 (hair loss treatment device using laser and photodiode) is a prior patent applying low level laser therapy to hair. 20-335313 uses a single laser diode for LLLT and a plurality of far-infrared LEDs for far-infrared therapy, and uses a motor-driven mechanical vibration device. However, the prior patent does not include the ultrasonic therapy using the ultrasonic vibrator, and also does not include the introduction and adsorption of the drug through the micro-charge application method, so the synergistic effect of the two is not expected. In addition, in the above patent, since a light beam is directly irradiated to the scalp, when there are many hairs on the scalp, there is a possibility that the light beam is blocked by the hair. In addition, in the above-mentioned patent, when the main body of the treatment device is a handheld type and the head is injected into the head and the head is injected, the irradiation position of the light is not fixed, and it is difficult to integrate the total dose of the corresponding site. It can be inaccurate.

In the scalp tissue activation cap for activating the hair tissue function of the present application in consideration of the above-mentioned problems of the existing technology, to achieve the invention with the problem to introduce the following new concept.

As a task to have a new concept and to solve it here,
Hair is an accessory organ of the skin, and it is changed epidermologically in the epidermis. Applying light rays for LLLT to the scalp prevents hair loss by activating the function of cell tissues that control the growth and development of the hair in the area. (發毛) can promote. However, the scalp is covered with hair, except in the case of severe hair loss, so even when irradiated with light for LLLT, the light energy does not reach the skin surface. The above problem is the same as in the case of ultrasound, and the ultrasonic amplitude is attenuated by the buffering effect of the hair so that sufficient energy cannot be delivered to the scalp. Therefore, in order to irradiate the scalp with light or ultrasonic waves, an applicator having a structure capable of supplying light or ultrasonic energy to the scalp without being disturbed by existing hair is required.
Another problem in applying LLLT or ultrasound therapy to the scalp is whether the irradiator is handheld or fixed. For LLLT or ultrasound therapy, the required dose of light or ultrasound energy is highly dependent on variables such as constitution, health condition, condition of scalp and hair, and environmental conditions, and always requires optimal conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to be able to irradiate a predetermined area with light intensity and ultrasonic power of the correct intensity for a predetermined time, so the applicator for this purpose requires a cap type fixed type that can cover the entire area of the head rather than a hand held type. .
In addition, one of the major obstacles to hair growth and growth is the problem of pore contamination. Oxidized fats or other wastes accumulate in the pores that have been bald, clogging the pores, or becoming infected with bacteria, and new hair cannot grow. Therefore, it is necessary to decompose such fatty waste and discharge it to the outside by a method such as washing or suctioning, but measures against this are also required.
In addition, in LLLT therapy or ultrasound therapy, the required dose of light and ultrasound energy may vary depending on variables such as constitution, health condition, condition of scalp tissue and hair, and environmental conditions. It is necessary to check the irradiation dose, which requires inputting all the variables according to each condition and calculating the optimum dose by a predetermined routine, which requires an apparatus capable of automatically controlling the output of the light emitting element and the ultrasonic vibrator.
In addition, it is natural that it should be provided as a device that can be operated without special knowledge because it is easy to use and simple to operate as a requirement.

The present application comprehensively examines the problems of the existing technology and the new technology to be recognized and considers all matters to be considered, and provides a scalp tissue activation cap for activating the hair tissue function in an optimal state. It is an object to provide a hair cap (cap) of a structure which makes it possible.

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The present invention discloses a hair cap (cap) having a structure that enables more effective hair care in view of the problems of the prior art described above.
One embodiment configuration of the scalp tissue activation cap of the present application specifically shows the overall technical configuration with reference to the accompanying drawings. Referring to this, the scalp tissue activation cap of the present application will be described in detail as follows.

The scalp tissue activation cap for optimally activating the hair tissue function of the present invention comprises an applicator unit cell (10) made of a light-hard plastic material and a plurality of the unit cells (10). Disclosed are an applicator cell array 20 assembled in a plane and a cap cap 100 having a structure in which the cell array 20 is attached to a cap.

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Of course, a power supply and a control box 7 for applying power and a control signal to the cell array 20 inside the hat cap 100 may be configured and provided together.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the unit cell 10 has a plurality of tentacle protrusions 2a formed on one side of the unit cell 10. In order to effectively perform the function of transmitting light and ultrasound to the scalp without being disturbed by the existing hair as shown in the figure, a tentacle-shaped protrusion is provided to maintain proper length and spacing, for example, in the form of a thick hair comb. do.

In addition to the general type as shown in FIG. 2, the unit cell 10 may be provided with a type as shown in FIG. 3 having a longer tentacle for a person having many hairs.

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The structure of the unit cell 10 can be seen through FIG. 2. On the opposite side of the tentacle projection 2a of the unit cell 10, one or two LLLT light emitting devices 3 are positioned. The element 3 is embedded in the unit cell 10 so that all the firing rays enter the unit cell 10 and the tentacle-like protrusion 2a is totally reflected from the cell wall as shown in FIG. 6A. Propagated to the end of the) is to deliver to the scalp tissue (S).

The light emitting device 3 is to use a wavelength from the visible line region to the near infrared, preferably a laser diode (LED) or a light emitting diode (LED) having a wavelength in the range of 600nm to 1300nm, the output is 100 It is preferable to have a value in the range of ˜1000 mW / cm 2.

In addition, the ultrasonic element 4 is attached to the unit cell 10 on the opposite side of the protrusion 2a, and the output of the ultrasonic wave propagates inside the unit cell and is applied to the scalp tissue S through the tentacle protrusion 2a. do.

The ultrasonic element 4 has two oscillation frequencies of 1 and 3 MHz, and its output is in the range of 0.3-3 W / cm 2, but as necessary, an output for ultrasound therapy, an output for fat decomposition and skin cleaning. It is desirable to be able to switch to step 2.

Further, a thin film electrode 5 for applying a small charge is coated on the opposite side of the projection 2a of the unit cell 10.

In addition, in order to attach the unit cell 10 to the cap (cap), both sides of the unit cell 10 is provided with an adhesive rod (6) is added, the cap provided with an elastic cloth (1) ( Caps), the light emitting element 3, the ultrasonic element 4, the thin film electrode 5, etc. form a unit cell 10 in a state where it is connected to the connection terminal 7b through wiring, and the unit cell 10 is bonded Using a stand (6) to form a configuration that is attached to the cap (cap).

It is preferable that a vibration absorbing plate 6a is provided between the bonding table 6 and the unit cell 10 to mitigate the impact of the ultrasonic vibration.
In addition, the outer wall of the unit cell 10 is preferably coated with a metal thin film (2c) to form a reflective surface to help total reflection of light, if necessary, the end of the projection (2a) is coated with Peel off so that light can be sent out through the projections.

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 The light emitting element 3, the ultrasonic element 4, the thin film electrode 5, and the like are connected to the connection terminal 7b through wiring, and the connection terminal is attached to the unit cell 10 by the flexible wiring. When the plurality of unit cells 10 constitute the cell array 20, the plurality of unit cells 10 can be directly connected to each other in parallel and in parallel.

With reference to the accompanying drawings will be described an operation example of the scalp tissue activation cap of the present invention.

First, in the LLLT alone procedure, the power source and the power supply of the control unit are applied to the light emitting element 3, and light rays for the LLLT are emitted. This light beam is radiated to the scalp tissue S through the projection 2a by repeating the total reflection on the side wall of the unit cell 10 as shown in FIG. 6A. The rays reaching the scalp tissue (S) are transmitted to the epidermis, the dermis and the subcutaneous tissue, and are absorbed by the cells of each tissue to exhibit a photochemical reaction.

In the single procedure of ultrasound therapy, as shown in FIG. 6B, the ultrasonic vibration emitted from the ultrasonic element 4 becomes the longitudinal wave mode, propagates inside the unit cell 10, and is released into the scalp tissue S through the protrusion 2a. do. Ultrasound continuously enters the scalp tissue with the tip of the tentacle as a wave source, and in the process, each tissue is vibrated to cause a unique bioeffect. This effect is attributed to increased blood flow in the capillaries and elevated temperatures, which contributes to the promotion of metabolism.
When the ultrasonic energy is above a certain level, it is accompanied by the exothermic phenomenon and the acceleration and cavitation of the chemical reaction. When the output and driving cycle are properly adjusted, various kinds of impurities including emulsified fats in the epidermis or the pores are emulsified. Make it easy to separate and escape from the pores.
The thin film electrode 5 for the application of a small charge is used when the need for the introduction of a drug into the skin through the application of the small charge or to effectively remove the dirt blocking the pores. The model will look like Figure 6c. During drug introduction, a positive or negative DC voltage is applied to the thin film electrode 5 according to the type of the drug to inject the drug into the skin tissue, in particular the pores by the charge repulsive action. When the pores are cleaned, it is preferable to apply a pulsed voltage for reciprocating the electrodes to the electrodes. Through this process, fat and keratin, which have already been emulsified by sonication, are released from the pores.

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The LLLT therapy, the ultrasound procedure and the iontophoresis procedure can be performed separately or in combination, respectively, the details of which are program controlled by the power supply and the control unit 7.

As shown in FIG. 3, the unit cells 10 may be arranged vertically and horizontally to form the cell array 20 on the elastic cloth 1 of the hat cap 100 so as to be joined.
At this time, each unit cell 10 is connected to the power supply connection terminal 7c and 7d in series and in parallel to each other, and is connected to the power supply unit 7 through the power supply line 7a via the main terminal 7e. Will be done.
As shown in Fig. 8, the power supply unit 7 includes a power supply unit 7f for supplying all the above-mentioned electronic devices and a control unit 7g for optimum control. Can be provided attached.

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According to the configuration of the present invention as described above,

Applicator cell incorporating a light emitting element, an ultrasonic element, a micro charge applying electrode, and the like, and a plurality of them are arranged in a cap made of elastic cloth to apply known LLLT technology and ultrasonic technology to hair loss prevention and hair growth promotion. The method of attaching was devised. Put the cap on the head and operate the controller to perform LLLT, ultrasound therapy and micro charge application techniques on the scalp tissue according to the prepared program. This can be achieved in an easy way.

Claims (11)

In the cap (cap) structure for inducing hair growth by activating the scalp tissue of the hair, Each of the light emitting device 3, the ultrasonic vibrator 4, and the thin film electrode 5 may be a unit cell for applying low level photochemistry (LLLT), ultrasound therapy, and microcharge application to the skin tissue, respectively or in combination. 10) and a plurality of unit cells are combined to form a cell array 20, the cell array 20 is provided attached to the inside of the hat shape, including a power supply for driving the cell array Scalp tissue activation cap, characterized in that provided. The method of claim 1, The unit cell 10, which is a basic structure of the scalp tissue activation cap, includes one or two light emitting devices 3, one ultrasonic vibrator 4, and one or two ion thin film electrodes 5 in a small transparent plastic or glass cell. A scalp tissue activation cap, characterized in that it is provided as a unit cell (10) embedded in the cube (2) provided as (Cell) applied to the scalp tissue to apply the LLLT light and ultrasonic energy and the micro charge applied voltage. The method of claim 1, The unit cell 10 has a plurality of tentacle-shaped protrusions 2a on one side thereof, and has a structure in which a light emitting element, an ultrasonic vibrator, and a thin film electrode are attached to the opposite side thereof, and the generated light rays and ultrasonic waves are lost to the outside. And not all energy inside the unit cell is provided in a structure that is applied to the scalp skin through the projection (2a) part. The method of claim 3, A plurality of tentacle-shaped protrusions (2a) portion of the scalp tissue activation cap, characterized in that provided with a structure that maintains an appropriate length and spacing so as not to be disturbed by the existing hair when the light and ultrasonic waves are applied to the scalp. The method of claim 1, The unit cell (10) is a scalp tissue activation cap, characterized in that provided by the outer coating (2c) of all sides of the unit cell with a reflective film to maintain the total reflection of light. The method of claim 1, The light emitting element 3 is a laser or light emitting diode (LED) which emits light from the visible region to near infrared rays, and is a laser diode or light emitting diode (LED) having a wavelength range of 600-1300 nm, and its output is Scalp tissue activation cap, characterized in that using a range of 100-1000 mW / cm2. The method of claim 1, Ultrasonic devices have an output of 0.3 to 3 W / cm2 in the range of 1 to 3 MHz, but can be switched in two stages of 1 MHz and 3 MHz, and in two stages of output for ultrasonic therapy and output for skin cleansing. Scalp tissue activation cap, characterized in that provided in a possible structure. The method of claim 2, The ion thin film electrode 5 for applying a small charge has a scalp structure characterized in that the thin film electrode is attached to the opposite side of the protrusion so as to induce an electrostatic charge at the end of the tentacle shaped protrusion 2a. Activation cap. The method of claim 1, When a plurality of unit cells 10 are combined to form a cell array 20, the cells can be easily connected to each other through plug-in type connection terminals 7b and 7c, and the rear surface of the cell array 20 is provided. The scalp tissue activation cap, characterized in that provided with an adhesive (6) for attaching to the cap cap. The method of claim 1, Scalp, characterized in that the cap cap is provided with a material having an elastic force to attach the cell array 20 to the cap cap to apply to various sizes of hair when used in order to output and control the light and ultrasonic energy in a stable state Tissue Activation Cap. The method of claim 1, The power supply unit includes a power supply and a control unit having a power supply and a control function according to a given program to provide a light emitting element, an ultrasonic vibrator and an ion electrode to activate the hair tissue function optimally. .

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