WO1993024099A2 - Hair growth stimulation - Google Patents
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- WO1993024099A2 WO1993024099A2 PCT/GB1993/001154 GB9301154W WO9324099A2 WO 1993024099 A2 WO1993024099 A2 WO 1993024099A2 GB 9301154 W GB9301154 W GB 9301154W WO 9324099 A2 WO9324099 A2 WO 9324099A2
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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
- A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
- A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
- A61H1/0218—Drawing-out devices
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
- A61K8/00—Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations
- A61K8/18—Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition
- A61K8/92—Oils, fats or waxes; Derivatives thereof, e.g. hydrogenation products thereof
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61Q—SPECIFIC USE OF COSMETICS OR SIMILAR TOILETRY PREPARATIONS
- A61Q5/00—Preparations for care of the hair
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61Q—SPECIFIC USE OF COSMETICS OR SIMILAR TOILETRY PREPARATIONS
- A61Q5/00—Preparations for care of the hair
- A61Q5/02—Preparations for cleaning the hair
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61Q—SPECIFIC USE OF COSMETICS OR SIMILAR TOILETRY PREPARATIONS
- A61Q7/00—Preparations for affecting hair growth
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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
- A61H2203/00—Additional characteristics concerning the patient
- A61H2203/04—Position of the patient
- A61H2203/0481—Hanging
- A61H2203/0493—Hanging by hanging the patient upside down or inclined downwardly
Definitions
- This invention relates to the stimulation of hair growth in humans, and particularly to methods of stimulating hair growth by improving the circulation of blood and other essential fluids, in the scalp.
- a method of stimulating hair growth on the human head comprises inverting the body of the subject, preferably with the arms maintained substantially parallel to and adjacent the trunk, whereby bodily fluids are assisted by gravity, to flow into the scalp area.
- the process is also assisted by external treatment of the scalp with shampoos including substances which are known to stimulate blood circulation, and alternatively or additionally, various methods may be employed for thinning the blood so as to improve circulation.
- the subjects water intake may be increased by greater consumption of fruit, salads and vegetables, or by means of various relaxation and tension reducing techniques which are helpful in thinning the blood, since it is known that the blood thickens, and consequently circulates less efficiently, when the subject is under stress.
- the invention also extends to an inversion apparatus which is adapted to enable a subject to be rotated to an inverted position, comprising an elongate body support structure which is horizontally pivoted on a support frame, one end of said body support structure being provided with retaining means adapted to cooperate with the user's feet, and the opposite side of the support frame being provided with outwardlyextending handles, whereby the user can rotate himself between the upright and inverted positions.
- the axial position of the foot retaining means, relative to the body support means is adjustable, so as to enable corresponding adjustment of the centre of gravity of the user's body, relative to the pivot position.
- the foot retaining means includes footrest means and a pivotable foot locking member which can be opened to allow the subject to insert his feet and then is rotated to a closed position in which it is locked down into position over the footrest means, as the subject's body is inverted, by the direction of pull of his own weight on the locking member.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of an inversion apparatus in accordance with the invention.
- Figure 2 is a side view of a foot retaining mechanism in accordance with the invention.
- Figure 3a is a first part of a support framework of the device of Figure 2;
- Figure 3b is a second part of the support framework
- Figure 3c is a perspective view of the body support structure
- Figure 3d is a perspective view of a first part of a foot retaining mechanism
- Figure 3e is a perspective view of a second part of the foot retaining mechanism.
- the inversion apparatus comprises a support framework including two main generally U-shaped sections 2 and 6, which are illustrated in more detail in Figures 3a and 3b.
- the two sections are connected together at an angle, as illustrated in Figure 1, with the ends of the section 2 abutting against the sides of angled extensions 4 on each leg of the other support frame section 6.
- These extensions 4 form operating handles, as will be described in more detail below.
- the two sections are held rigidly in the required angled relationship, by means of struts 8 at each side of the assembly.
- each side of the support framework forms a substantially "A" shaped structure, and a rotational pivot 10 is provided at the apex of the structure on each side, to receive the respective pivot arms 12 of a body support structure l, which is illustrated in its "rest” position in Figure 1.
- the body support portion comprises a support table 14 mounted over the pivot arms 12, and a leg supporting extension 16, formed as a square tubular member, and carrying an adjustable foot retaining assembly 3, on a slidable mounting, towards the other end.
- FIG. 3c The basic construction of the body support portion 1 is illustrated in Figure 3c, from which it will be seen that the pivot arms 12 are formed as outward extensions of the ends of a generally U-shaped support member 18, which carries a frame 20 for the main body supporting table 14 which is, of course, upholstered in a conventional manner.
- the leg supporting extension 16 of the body support assembly extends from the central portion of the U- shaped member 18, where it is connected to a plate mounted between the U-shaped member and a cross-member 22, beneath the lower end 25 of the frame 20, to which it is also connected, and towards its outer end 26, is provided with a series of apertures 28 which form alternative mounting points for the foot support assembly 3.
- the assembly comprises a square section tube 30 having an upwardly extending post 32 mounted on its upper surface, and terminating in a pivot mounting 34, and a pair of transversely extending foot bars 36 and 38 connected to it at each end.
- a suitable locking key of known type (not shown) through an aperture 39 at the rear end of the tube, and into one of the adjustment holes 28 of the leg extension 16.
- the upper pivot point 34 of the foot support member carries a pivoting foot locking member 40, which comprises a generally T-shaped body as illustrated in the perspective view of Figure 3e, the transverse head 42 of which can be moved between the release position, shown dashed in Figure 2, and the retaining position, shown in solid lines, in which the user's feet are securely held between suitable cushioning on the transverse head, and similar cushioning on the rear transverse bar 38 of the leg support member.
- a pivoting foot locking member 40 which comprises a generally T-shaped body as illustrated in the perspective view of Figure 3e, the transverse head 42 of which can be moved between the release position, shown dashed in Figure 2, and the retaining position, shown in solid lines, in which the user's feet are securely held between suitable cushioning on the transverse head, and similar cushioning on the rear transverse bar 38 of the leg support member.
- the user will initially open the foot locking member 40, and stand, with his back to the support table 14, on the transverse foot bars 36, and his feet are then locked in position by lowering the locking member 40 towards the solid line position of Figure 2.
- the user can also adjust the position of the foot retaining assembly, so as to shift the axial position of his whole body.
- the subject can then easily invert his body, to bring his head into a position lower than his feet, by grasping the two handle extensions 4 and gently lowering himself down, and it will be appreciated that the provision of these substantial outwardly extending handles provides particularly accurate and safe control of the subjects body position, causing him to feel secure and comfortable on the apparatus.
- the inversion apparatus may be employed twice a day for periods of a minimum of half a minute each. It will be appreciated from the above description that the body of the subject, and in particular the head and arms, can be maintained in a naturally relaxed posture, even in the inverted position, by the apparatus of the invention, such that the flow of bodily fluids is allowed unimpeded access to the scalp area of the subject's head.
- suitable shampoos containing ingredients which have the property of stimulating the flow of blood in the scalp, and/or thinning the blood to some extent, so as to aid circulation.
- suitable shampoos containing ingredients which have the property of stimulating the flow of blood in the scalp, and/or thinning the blood to some extent, so as to aid circulation.
- tea tree oil, menthol and peppermint oil are suitable for this purpose, other methods of improving the circulation of bodily fluids, for example by consuming foods with increased water content, such as fruits, salads and vegetables, may also be employed.
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GB9211546.8 | 1992-06-01 | ||
GB929211546A GB9211546D0 (en) | 1992-06-01 | 1992-06-01 | Hair growth stimulation |
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WO1993024099A2 true WO1993024099A2 (en) | 1993-12-09 |
WO1993024099A3 WO1993024099A3 (en) | 1994-02-03 |
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PCT/GB1993/001154 WO1993024099A2 (en) | 1992-06-01 | 1993-06-01 | Hair growth stimulation |
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Cited By (1)
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DE10017865A1 (en) * | 2000-04-11 | 2001-10-31 | Andreas Zimmermann | Agent containing tea tree oil and cinnamon oil useful for promotion of hair growth and prevention of hair loss |
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US4867143A (en) * | 1985-12-05 | 1989-09-19 | Svenska Rehabiliteringsprodukter Ab | Tiltable reclining board device for use in providing physical therapy |
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US4867143A (en) * | 1985-12-05 | 1989-09-19 | Svenska Rehabiliteringsprodukter Ab | Tiltable reclining board device for use in providing physical therapy |
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Cited By (2)
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DE10017865A1 (en) * | 2000-04-11 | 2001-10-31 | Andreas Zimmermann | Agent containing tea tree oil and cinnamon oil useful for promotion of hair growth and prevention of hair loss |
DE10017865C2 (en) * | 2000-04-11 | 2003-04-10 | Andreas Zimmermann | Hair restorer |
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AU4338893A (en) | 1993-12-30 |
GB9211546D0 (en) | 1992-07-15 |
WO1993024099A3 (en) | 1994-02-03 |
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