WO2000003760A1 - Excito-motor garment - Google Patents

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WO2000003760A1
WO2000003760A1 PCT/FR1998/001565 FR9801565W WO0003760A1 WO 2000003760 A1 WO2000003760 A1 WO 2000003760A1 FR 9801565 W FR9801565 W FR 9801565W WO 0003760 A1 WO0003760 A1 WO 0003760A1
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Martine Bredean
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  • the subject of the invention is an excito-motor garment allowing the easy use of an electrotherapy device using electric pulses.
  • Electrotherapy devices comprising electrodes capable of being applied to certain parts of the body and connected to an excitomotor device sending electrical pulses to make the corresponding muscle groups work.
  • each electrode change Since the number of muscle groups that can work is limited, each electrode change generates a considerable loss of time and makes the device unusable in free air or combined with other activities.
  • the invention relates to a much simpler and less expensive arrangement allowing, in addition, the use of electrodes which are easy to produce and which can be connected to an electrotherapy device of conventional type.
  • an excito-motor garment according to the invention can simply consist of an envelope of elastic material shaped so as to cover at least a part of the body being applied to the skin, such as, for example, a diving suit.
  • this envelope is provided with a plurality of orifices distributed over its surface and constituting means for removable fixing of at least one electrode in at least one chosen location of the garment corresponding to a muscle group to be excited, said electrode comprising a plate disposed on the internal face of the envelope so as to be applied by the latter to the skin and provided, on the opposite side, with at least one endpiece capable of being threaded into one of the orifices , at a selected location on the envelope and opening onto the external face of the latter by a projecting part associated with a removable fixing means for the plate and to which a current conducting element is connected ensuring an electrical connection between the plate and a motor exciter.
  • Figure 1 is a front view of a garment according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of an electrode of the device.
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the electrode shown in FIG. 2.
  • Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the electrode.
  • FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the electrode shown in FIG. 4.
  • an excito-motor garment according to the invention may advantageously consist of a kind of combination covering the body in whole or in part and in which are formed in advance a plurality of orifices 5 which are distributed over its entire surface to allow fixing, at any chosen location, one or more electrodes which will thus be tightened against the skin by the garment.
  • the garment can be prepared very easily and quickly, so as to place electrodes distributed over one or more muscle groups of the body without risk of accidental displacement thereof.
  • the excito-motor device is connected to a control unit placed on the sleeves of the garment or on the user's wrist.
  • the device can also include a rechargeable accumulator or batteries, the assembly being placed in a support like a backpack so as to give the user total freedom of movement, with the possibility of using it outside. and combine it with other activities.
  • the garment consists of a thin envelope 1 made of a non-conductive elastic material, making it possible to mold the body, for example, of neoprene and in which a multitude of orifices 5 are made in advance in the envelope. The latter is cut and shaped so as to produce a garment covering certain parts of the body or the whole of it.
  • Figure 7 gives, by way of example, several possible forms.
  • the very simple electrodes are particularly economical because they can be made of any conductive material and even of conductive rubber.
  • Figures 2 and 3 show a first embodiment of an electrode which comprises a plate 7 having an internal face 71 possibly curved to be applied to the body and an external face 72 on which is fixed to the at least one end piece 8 capable of threading into one of the orifices 5 provided on the casing 1, part of which has been shown in FIG. 2.
  • At least part 13 of the end piece 8 opening out to the outside of the envelope 1 is threaded so as to allow engagement of a nut 9 making it possible to detachably fix the plate 7 at the chosen location of the garment.
  • the plate 7 is quite small and provided with two fixing ends. At least one of the end pieces associated with the plate 7 is provided with a connection means 81 to which a conductive element 2 is connected, the latter being able to be provided with a terminal fixed by the nut 9.
  • Electrodes plates 7 which will be applied by the envelope 1 at the desired locations to excite certain muscle groups.
  • the electrodes are connected by the conducting elements to an excito-motor device 10 which can be of the conventional type and associated with a control box 6 making it possible to adjust the pulses and which can be attached to the wrist, by any means, for example bands "velcro" type.
  • each electrode Due to the elasticity of the envelope, each electrode remains permanently applied to the skin with a compression effect optimized by the heat given off. A light massage is produced with a certain heating of the muscles, favorable to the treatment.
  • each tip 8 is provided with a part 13 ′ forming an enlarged mushroom-shaped disc which passes through the orifice 5 by deforming the elastic envelope 1.
  • the assembly can optionally be fixed by a capsule 14 made of deformable plastic which covers the 13 'tablet.
  • each plate 7 can be provided with two fixing end pieces, one of the capsules 14 serving for fixing the conductive element 2.
  • the conductor 2 can be provided with a connection means such as a male plug which fits into a corresponding part 15 of the nozzle 8.
  • the conductors 2 can be fixed to the envelope by adhesive strips or else connectors threaded into certain orifices of the envelope.
  • the excito-motor device 10 can advantageously be associated with a rechargeable accumulator 11 so as to ensure the autonomy of the device, the assembly being able to be placed in a pocket of the backpack type 12 which can be carried by the user, as shown in Figure 6, or fixed to the casing 1 by fasteners 3 of the "velcro" type.
  • the garment 1 can be made of neoprene as a diving suit and closed by a zipper 4 or else of the "velcro" type so as to be easily put on. It is obviously possible to make the garments in all sizes, male or female and, as necessary, to limit the parts of the body covered by the garment, for example, in the manner indicated in FIG. 7.
  • Such a garment is applicable to any treatment of muscle electrotherapy in the field of rehabilitation, sports medicine, aesthetics, etc.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a garment pre-perforated for fixing removable electrodes to for use in an excito-motor apparatus for muscle electrotherapy, consisting of an elastic material envelope (1) having orifices (3) distributed over its surface. Each electrode (7) consists of a plate arranged over the garment inner surface and provided with at least a end cap (8) capable of being inserted into an orifice (5), at a selected location. Said electrodes (7) are connected by conductor wires (7) connected on the end caps (8), to an excito-motor (10). The latter can be associated with a rechargeable battery (11), the whole set being placed in a bag borne by the user. The invention is particularly useful for muscle electrotherapy.

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Vêtement excito-moteur Excito-motor clothing
L'invention a pour objet un vêtement excito-moteur permettant l'utilisation facile d'un appareil d' électrothérapie par impulsions électriques.The subject of the invention is an excito-motor garment allowing the easy use of an electrotherapy device using electric pulses.
On connaît des dispositifs d'électrothérapie comprenant des électrodes susceptibles d'être appliquées sur certaines parties du corps et reliées à un appareil excito- moteur envoyant des impulsions électriques pour faire travailler les groupes musculaires correspondant.Electrotherapy devices are known comprising electrodes capable of being applied to certain parts of the body and connected to an excitomotor device sending electrical pulses to make the corresponding muscle groups work.
La fixation des électrodes pour les appareils d'électrothérapie déjà existants se fait traditionnellement par des sangles d'attache peu fiables qui limitent les mouvements de l'utilisateur ou par des adhésifs qui incommodent certains personnes .The attachment of the electrodes for already existing electrotherapy devices is traditionally done by unreliable attachment straps which limit the movements of the user or by adhesives which inconvenience certain people.
Etant donné que le nombre de groupes musculaires qui peuvent travailler est limité, chaque changement d'électrode génère une perte de temps considérable et rend l'appareil inutilisable en air libre ou combiné avec d'autres activités.Since the number of muscle groups that can work is limited, each electrode change generates a considerable loss of time and makes the device unusable in free air or combined with other activities.
On a déjà proposé, dans le document EP-A-0.128.103 , de réaliser un vêtement sur lequel sont ménagées des parties conductrices raccordées à une source électrique extérieure permettant de stimuler électriquement certains points du corps. A cet effet, de multiples voies de conduction sont incorporées dans le tissu et reliées à des parties conductrices en tissu conducteur qui sont imbibées d'un fluide conducteur à l'endroit choisi. Un tel système est donc assez compliqué et difficile à réaliser.It has already been proposed, in document EP-A-0.128.103, to produce a garment on which are provided conductive parts connected to an external electrical source making it possible to electrically stimulate certain points of the body. To this end, multiple conduction paths are incorporated into the fabric and connected to conductive parts of conductive fabric which are soaked with a conductive fluid at the chosen location. Such a system is therefore quite complicated and difficult to implement.
L'invention a pour objet une disposition beaucoup plus simple et moins onéreuse permettant, en outre, l'utilisation d'électrodes faciles à réaliser et pouvant être reliées à un appareil d'électrothérapie de type classique.The invention relates to a much simpler and less expensive arrangement allowing, in addition, the use of electrodes which are easy to produce and which can be connected to an electrotherapy device of conventional type.
En effet, un vêtement excito-moteur selon l'invention peut être simplement constitué d'une enveloppe en matière élastique conformée de façon à recouvrir au moins une partie du corps en étant appliquée sur la peau, comme, par exemple, une combinaison de plongée.Indeed, an excito-motor garment according to the invention can simply consist of an envelope of elastic material shaped so as to cover at least a part of the body being applied to the skin, such as, for example, a diving suit.
Conformément à l'invention, cette enveloppe est munie d'une pluralité d'orifices répartis sur sa surface et constituant des moyens de fixation amovible d'au moins une électrode en au moins un endroit choisi du vêtement correspondant à un groupe musculaire à exciter, ladite électrode comprenant une plaque disposée sur la face interne de l'enveloppe de façon à être appliquée par celle-ci sur la peau et munie, du côté opposé, d'au moins un embout susceptible d'être enfilé dans l'un des orifices, à un endroit choisi de l'enveloppe et débouchant sur la face externe de celle-ci par une partie en saillie associée à un moyen de fixation amovible de la plaque et sur laquelle est branché un élément conducteur de courant assurant une liaison électrique entre la plaque et un appareil excito- moteur .In accordance with the invention, this envelope is provided with a plurality of orifices distributed over its surface and constituting means for removable fixing of at least one electrode in at least one chosen location of the garment corresponding to a muscle group to be excited, said electrode comprising a plate disposed on the internal face of the envelope so as to be applied by the latter to the skin and provided, on the opposite side, with at least one endpiece capable of being threaded into one of the orifices , at a selected location on the envelope and opening onto the external face of the latter by a projecting part associated with a removable fixing means for the plate and to which a current conducting element is connected ensuring an electrical connection between the plate and a motor exciter.
L'invention couvre également un certain nombre de caractéristiques qui font l'objet des sous revendications et qui vont être décrites plus en détail en se référant à un mode de réalisation donné à titre de simple exemple et représenté sur les dessins annexés.The invention also covers a number of features which are the subject of the subclaims and which will be described in more detail with reference to an embodiment given by way of simple example and shown in the accompanying drawings.
La figure 1 est une vue de face d'un vêtement selon l'invention. La figure 2 est une vue éclatée, en perspective, d'une électrode du dispositif.Figure 1 is a front view of a garment according to the invention. Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of an electrode of the device.
La figure 3 est une vue en coupe de l'électrode représentée sur la figure 2.FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the electrode shown in FIG. 2.
La figure 4 est une vue éclatée, en perspective, d'un autre mode de réalisation de l'électrode.Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the electrode.
La figure 5 est une vue en coupe de l'électrode représentée sur la figure 4.FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the electrode shown in FIG. 4.
La figure 6 montre l'ensemble du vêtement, vu de l'arrière. La figure 7 montre, à titre d'exemple, différentes formes du vêtement. Comme le montre schématiquement la figure 1, un vêtement excito-moteur selon l'invention peut être constitué avantageusement d'une sorte de combinaison recouvrant le corps en totalité ou en partie et dans laquelle sont ménagés à l'avance une pluralité d'orifices 5 qui sont répartis sur toute sa surface pour permettre de fixer, à tout endroit choisi, une ou plusieurs électrodes qui vont ainsi être serrées contre la peau par le vêtement.Figure 6 shows the entire garment, seen from the back. Figure 7 shows, by way of example, different shapes of the garment. As shown schematically in Figure 1, an excito-motor garment according to the invention may advantageously consist of a kind of combination covering the body in whole or in part and in which are formed in advance a plurality of orifices 5 which are distributed over its entire surface to allow fixing, at any chosen location, one or more electrodes which will thus be tightened against the skin by the garment.
Ainsi, le vêtement peut être préparé très facilement et rapidement, de façon à placer des électrodes réparties sur un ou plusieurs groupes musculaires du corps sans risque de déplacement accidentel de celles-ci.Thus, the garment can be prepared very easily and quickly, so as to place electrodes distributed over one or more muscle groups of the body without risk of accidental displacement thereof.
De préférence, l'appareil excito-moteur est relié à un boîtier de commande placé sur les manches du vêtement ou sur le poignet de l'utilisateur. Le dispositif peut comporter aussi un accumulateur rechargeable ou des piles, l'ensemble étant placé dans un support comme un sac à dos de façon à donner à l'utilisateur une liberté totale de mouvements, avec la possibilité de l'utiliser à l'extérieur et de le combiner avec d'autres activités.Preferably, the excito-motor device is connected to a control unit placed on the sleeves of the garment or on the user's wrist. The device can also include a rechargeable accumulator or batteries, the assembly being placed in a support like a backpack so as to give the user total freedom of movement, with the possibility of using it outside. and combine it with other activities.
Le vêtement est constitué d'une enveloppe mince 1 en une matière élastique non conductrice, permettant de mouler le corps, par exemple, du néoprène et dans laquelle sont réalisés à l'avance une multitude d'orifices 5 dans l'enveloppe. Celle-ci est taillée et conformée de façon à réaliser un vêtement couvrant certaines paries du corps ou la totalité de celui-ci. La figure 7 donne, à titre d'exemple, plusieurs formes possibles.The garment consists of a thin envelope 1 made of a non-conductive elastic material, making it possible to mold the body, for example, of neoprene and in which a multitude of orifices 5 are made in advance in the envelope. The latter is cut and shaped so as to produce a garment covering certain parts of the body or the whole of it. Figure 7 gives, by way of example, several possible forms.
Les électrodes, de forme très simple, sont particulièrement économiques car elles peuvent être réalisées en toute matière conductrice et même en un caoutchouc conducteur.The very simple electrodes are particularly economical because they can be made of any conductive material and even of conductive rubber.
Les figures 2 et 3 montrent un premier mode de réalisation d'une électrode qui comporte une plaque 7 ayant une face interne 71 éventuellement incurvée pour s'appliquer sur le corps et une face externe 72 sur laquelle est fixé au moins un embout 8 susceptible de s'enfiler dans l'un des orifices 5 ménagés sur l'enveloppe 1 dont une partie a été représentée sur la figure 2. Au moins la partie 13 de l'embout 8 débouchant à l'extérieur de l'enveloppe 1 est filetée de façon à permettre l'engagement d'un écrou 9 permettant de fixer de façon amovible la plaque 7 à l'endroit choisi du vêtement.Figures 2 and 3 show a first embodiment of an electrode which comprises a plate 7 having an internal face 71 possibly curved to be applied to the body and an external face 72 on which is fixed to the at least one end piece 8 capable of threading into one of the orifices 5 provided on the casing 1, part of which has been shown in FIG. 2. At least part 13 of the end piece 8 opening out to the outside of the envelope 1 is threaded so as to allow engagement of a nut 9 making it possible to detachably fix the plate 7 at the chosen location of the garment.
De préférence, la plaque 7 est d'assez petite dimension et munie de deux embouts de fixation. Au moins l'un des embouts associé à la plaque 7 est muni d'un moyen de connexion 81 sur lequel vient se brancher un élément conducteur 2 celui-ci pouvant être muni d'une cosse fixée par l' écrou 9.Preferably, the plate 7 is quite small and provided with two fixing ends. At least one of the end pieces associated with the plate 7 is provided with a connection means 81 to which a conductive element 2 is connected, the latter being able to be provided with a terminal fixed by the nut 9.
Ainsi, il est possible de fixer de façon amovible une ou plusieurs plaque-électrodes 7 qui seront appliquées par l'enveloppe 1 aux endroits voulus pour exciter certains groupes musculaires. On peut, d'ailleurs, disposer de plusieurs types d'électrodes ayant, par exemple, des surfaces et des courbures différentes. Les électrodes sont reliées par les éléments conducteurs à un appareil excito-moteur 10 qui peut être de type classique et associé à un boîtier de commande 6 permettant de régler les impulsions et qui peut être fixé au poignet, par tout moyen, par exemple des bandes de type "velcro".Thus, it is possible to removably fix one or more electrode plates 7 which will be applied by the envelope 1 at the desired locations to excite certain muscle groups. One can, moreover, have several types of electrodes having, for example, different surfaces and curvatures. The electrodes are connected by the conducting elements to an excito-motor device 10 which can be of the conventional type and associated with a control box 6 making it possible to adjust the pulses and which can be attached to the wrist, by any means, for example bands "velcro" type.
En raison de l'élasticité de l'enveloppe, chaque électrode reste en permanence appliquée sur la peau avec un effet de compression optimisé par la chaleur dégagée. Il se produit ainsi un léger massage avec un certain échauffe ent des muscles, favorable au traitement.Due to the elasticity of the envelope, each electrode remains permanently applied to the skin with a compression effect optimized by the heat given off. A light massage is produced with a certain heating of the muscles, favorable to the treatment.
Il est à noter, en outre, que les nombreux trous ménagés à l'avance dans l'enveloppe permettent à la peau de respirer, même si la combinaison recouvre une grande partie du corps . Les figures 4 et 5 montrent un autre mode de fixation d'une plaque électrode. Dans ce cas, chaque embout 8 est muni d'une partie 13' formant une pastille élargie en forme de champignon qui traverse l'orifice 5 en déformant l'enveloppe élastique 1. L'ensemble peut éventuellement être fixé par une capsule 14 en matière plastique déformable qui vient coiffer la pastille 13'. Comme précédemment, chaque plaque 7 peut être munie de deux embouts de fixation, l'une des capsules 14 servant à la fixation de l'élément conducteur 2. Par exemple, le conducteur 2 peut être muni d'un moyen de connexion tel qu'une prise mâle qui vient s'emboîter dans une partie correspondante 15 de l'embout 8.It should be noted, moreover, that the numerous holes made in advance in the envelope allow the skin to breathe, even if the combination covers a large part of the body. Figures 4 and 5 show another method of fixing an electrode plate. In this case, each tip 8 is provided with a part 13 ′ forming an enlarged mushroom-shaped disc which passes through the orifice 5 by deforming the elastic envelope 1. The assembly can optionally be fixed by a capsule 14 made of deformable plastic which covers the 13 'tablet. As before, each plate 7 can be provided with two fixing end pieces, one of the capsules 14 serving for fixing the conductive element 2. For example, the conductor 2 can be provided with a connection means such as a male plug which fits into a corresponding part 15 of the nozzle 8.
Les conducteurs 2 peuvent être fixés sur l'enveloppe par des bandes adhésives ou bien des connecteurs enfilés dans certains orifices de l'enveloppe.The conductors 2 can be fixed to the envelope by adhesive strips or else connectors threaded into certain orifices of the envelope.
L'appareil excito-moteur 10 peut avantageusement être associé à un accumulateur rechargeable 11 de façon à assurer l'autonomie du dispositif, l'ensemble pouvant être placé dans une pochette du genre sac à dos 12 qui peut être portée par l'utilisateur, comme indiqué sur la figure 6, ou bien fixée sur l'enveloppe 1 par des attaches 3 du type "velcro".The excito-motor device 10 can advantageously be associated with a rechargeable accumulator 11 so as to ensure the autonomy of the device, the assembly being able to be placed in a pocket of the backpack type 12 which can be carried by the user, as shown in Figure 6, or fixed to the casing 1 by fasteners 3 of the "velcro" type.
Le vêtement 1 peut être réalisé en néoprène comme une combinaison de plongée et fermé par une fermeture à glissière 4 ou bien du type "velcro" de façon à s'enfiler facilement. Il est évidement possible de réaliser les vêtements en toutes tailles, masculin ou féminin et, selon les besoins de limiter les parties du corps recouvertes par le vêtement, par exemple, de la façon indiquée sur la figure 7.The garment 1 can be made of neoprene as a diving suit and closed by a zipper 4 or else of the "velcro" type so as to be easily put on. It is obviously possible to make the garments in all sizes, male or female and, as necessary, to limit the parts of the body covered by the garment, for example, in the manner indicated in FIG. 7.
Un tel vêtement est applicable à tout traitement d'electrotherapie des muscles dans le domaine de la rééducation, médecine du sport, esthétique, etc.Such a garment is applicable to any treatment of muscle electrotherapy in the field of rehabilitation, sports medicine, aesthetics, etc.
Les signes de référence sont insérés dans les revendications pour en faciliter la compréhension mais n'en limitent aucunement la portée. The reference signs are inserted in the claims to facilitate understanding, but do not limit the scope thereof.

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REVENDICATIONS 1. Vêtement excito-moteur comprenant une enveloppe en matière élastique conformée de façon à recouvrir au moins une partie du corps en étant appliquée sur la peau, caractérisé par le fait que ladite enveloppe (1) est munie d'une pluralité d'orifices (5) répartis sur sa surface et constituant des moyens de fixation amovible d'au moins une électrode (7) en au moins un endroit choisi du vêtement (1) correspondant à un groupe musculaire à exciter, ladite électrode comprenant une plaque (7) disposée sur la face interne de l'enveloppe (1) de façon à être appliquée par celle-ci sur la peau et munie, du côté opposé, d'au moins un embout (8) susceptible d'être enfilé dans l'un des orifices (5), à un endroit choisi de l'enveloppe (1) et débouchant sur la face externe de celle-ci par une partie en saillie (13) associée à un moyen de fixation amovible de la plaque (7) et sur laquelle est branché un élément conducteur de courant (2) assurant une liaison électrique entre la plaque (7) et un appareil excito-moteur (10).  CLAIMS 1. Excito-motor clothing comprising an envelope of elastic material shaped so as to cover at least a part of the body while being applied to the skin, characterized in that said envelope (1) is provided with a plurality of orifices (5) distributed over its surface and constituting means for removably fixing at least one electrode (7) in at least one chosen location of the garment (1) corresponding to a muscle group to be excited, said electrode comprising a plate (7) disposed on the internal face of the envelope (1) so as to be applied by the latter to the skin and provided, on the opposite side, with at least one end piece (8) capable of being threaded in one of the orifices (5), at a selected location on the casing (1) and opening onto the external face thereof by a projecting part (13) associated with a removable fixing means for the plate (7) and on which is connected a current conducting element (2) ensuring a connection electric sound between the plate (7) and an excito-motor device (10).
2. Vêtement selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que l'appareil excito-moteur (10) est porté par la personne revêtue du vêtement (1).2. Garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the excito-motor device (10) is worn by the person wearing the garment (1).
3. Vêtement selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2 , caractérisé par le fait que l'appareil excito-moteur est associé à un accumulateur rechargeable constituant une source de courant électrique pour la formation d'impulsions d'excitation.3. Garment according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the excito-motor device is associated with a rechargeable accumulator constituting a source of electric current for the formation of excitation pulses.
4. Vêtement selon l'une des revendications 2 et 3 , caractérisé par le fait que l'appareil excito-moteur et, le cas échéant, son accumulateur rechargeable, sont placés dans une pochette du type sac à dos (12).4. Garment according to one of claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the excito-motor device and, if necessary, its rechargeable accumulator, are placed in a pocket of the backpack type (12).
5. Vêtement selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'appareil excito- moteur est associé à un boîtier de commande (6) pour le réglage des impulsions sur l'électrode. 5. Garment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the excitomotor device is associated with a control unit (6) for adjusting the pulses on the electrode.
6. Vêtement selon la revendication 5, caractérisé par le fait que le boîtier de commande (6) est fixé de façon amovible sur le poignet de l'utilisateur.6. Garment according to claim 5, characterized in that the control unit (6) is removably attached to the wrist of the user.
7. Vêtement selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'enveloppe (1) est réalisée en une matière synthétique du genre néoprène.7. Garment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the envelope (1) is made of a synthetic material of the neoprene type.
8. Vêtement selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que la partie en saillie de l'embout (8) est muni d'une pastille (13') en forme de champignon susceptible de traverser l'orifice (5) par déformation élastique de l'enveloppe (1), de façon à constituer le moyen de fixation amovible de la plaque (7).8. Garment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the projecting part of the end piece (8) is provided with a mushroom-shaped disc (13 ') capable of passing through the orifice (5) by elastic deformation of the envelope (1), so as to constitute the removable fixing means of the plate (7).
9. Vêtement selon la revendication 8, caractérisé par le fait que l'élément conducteur (2) est muni d'une attache en matière plastique déformable susceptible de coiffer la pastille (13') pour s'engager sur celle-ci par clipsage.9. Garment according to claim 8, characterized in that the conductive element (2) is provided with a deformable plastic clip capable of covering the pellet (13 ') to engage thereon by clipping.
10. Vêtement selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé par le fait que le moyen de fixation amovible de la plaque (7) comprend un écrou (9) vissé sur un filetage ménagé sur la partie en saillie (13) de l'embout (8).10. Garment according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the removable fixing means of the plate (7) comprises a nut (9) screwed onto a thread formed on the projecting part (13) of the 'end piece (8).
11. Vêtement selon la revendication, caractérisé par le fait que l'élément conducteur (2) est muni d'une cosse fixée sur la partie en saillie (13) de l'embout (8) par l'intermédiaire de l'écrou (9). 11. Garment according to claim, characterized in that the conductive element (2) is provided with a terminal fixed on the projecting part (13) of the end piece (8) by means of the nut ( 9).
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