WO2002030511A2 - Device for treating obesity, cellulite, etc. - Google Patents

Device for treating obesity, cellulite, etc. Download PDF

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WO2002030511A2
WO2002030511A2 PCT/DE2001/003828 DE0103828W WO0230511A2 WO 2002030511 A2 WO2002030511 A2 WO 2002030511A2 DE 0103828 W DE0103828 W DE 0103828W WO 0230511 A2 WO0230511 A2 WO 0230511A2
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A61NELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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    • A61N2/02Magnetotherapy using magnetic fields produced by coils, including single turn loops or electromagnets
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    • A61NELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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  • the invention relates to a device for the treatment of obesity, cellulite, etc.
  • Devices for the treatment of obesity, cellulite etc. which mechanically “work” on the surface of the skin, for example with a massage belt.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a device for the treatment of obesity, cellulite, etc., with which an effective treatment of these indications can be achieved.
  • a device is used for the treatment of obesity, cellulitis, etc., which has at least one device which generates a time-variable magnetic field. Furthermore, the device according to the invention has at least one holding device which holds at least one permanent magnet in such a way that it is in contact with the surface of the body part to be treated, and that it interacts with the time-variable magnetic field in such a way that the contact between the magnet and the body surface time-varying forces are exerted on the surface of the body part to be treated.
  • the time-variable magnetic field which has a certain penetration depth, gives a depth effect which, depending on the frequency of the time-variable magnetic field, extends from the surface of the body part to be treated to a depth of several centimeters.
  • the permanent magnet or magnets gives a surface effect which is "in phase” with the depth effect caused by the magnetic field.
  • the depth of penetration of the magnetic field depends on the frequency of the magnetic field, so that by variation the frequency of the magnetic field additional effects can be achieved. This is particularly important if further therapeutic effects, for example in the case of osteoporosis, etc., are to be achieved.
  • the holding device presses the at least one permanent magnet against the surface of the body part to be treated.
  • the holding device can be designed in the manner of a garment. In particular, it can have a pretensioning device with preferably adjustable pretensioning force.
  • the device which generates a time-variable magnetic field can be constructed in the manner of known devices for supporting bone growth. Such a device is described, for example, in WO 00/06251, to which reference is expressly made to explain all of the details not described here.
  • the device can be constructed in such a way that the at least one device which generates a time-variable magnetic field has at least one coil through which current flows and which is designed such that the body part to be treated and the at least one in contact with this body part arranged permanent magnet are exposed to the magnetic field generated by the coil.
  • the coil can in particular be designed such that it surrounds the body part to be treated.
  • a control unit is also preferably provided, which periodically switches the effective value of the time-variable magnetic field generated by the device between at least two power levels. This can be done, for example, by the control unit periodically switching the current flowing through the at least one coil between at least two power stages.

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for treating obesity, cellulite, etc., comprising at least one installation for generating a timely variable magnetic field, at least one retainer that retains a permanent magnet in such a way that it is in contact with the surface of the body part to be treated and that it interacts with the timely variable magnetic field in such a manner that timely variable forces are exerted on the surface of the body part to be treated.

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Beschreibung description
Vorrichtung zur Behandlung von Fettleibigkeit, Cellulitis etc.Device for the treatment of obesity, cellulite etc.
Technisches GebietTechnical field
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zur Behandlung von Fettleibigkeit, Cellulitis etc.The invention relates to a device for the treatment of obesity, cellulite, etc.
Stand der TechnikState of the art
Es sind Vorrichtungen zur Behandlung von Fettleibigkeit, Cellulitis etc. bekannt, die mechanisch beispielsweise mit einem Massagegürtel die Hautoberfläche „bearbeiten".Devices for the treatment of obesity, cellulite etc. are known which mechanically “work” on the surface of the skin, for example with a massage belt.
Der mit diesen Vorrichtungen erzielbare Behandlungserfolg läßt jedoch - wie erfindungsgemäß erkannt worden ist - häufig zu wünschen übrig, da mit diesen bekannten Vorrichtungen lediglich eine oberflächliche Wirkung und keine Tiefenwirkung erzielt werden kann.However, the treatment success that can be achieved with these devices often leaves something to be desired, as has been recognized according to the invention, since with these known devices only a superficial effect and no depth effect can be achieved.
Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung zur Behandlung von Fettleibigkeit, Cellulitis etc. anzugeben, mit der sich eine wirksame Behandlung dieser Indikationen erzielen läßt.The invention has for its object to provide a device for the treatment of obesity, cellulite, etc., with which an effective treatment of these indications can be achieved.
Eine erfindungsgemäße Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist im Patentanspruch 1 angegeben. Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche. Erfindungsgemäß wird zur Behandlung von Fettleibigkeit, Cellulitis etc. eine Vorrichtung verwendet, die wenigstens eine Einrichtung aufweist, die ein zeitlich variables Magnetfeld erzeugt. Ferner weist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung wenigstens eine Halteeinrichtung auf, die wenigstens einen Permanentmagneten derart hält, daß er mit der Oberfläche des zu behandelnden Körperteils in Kontakt ist, und daß .er mit dem zeitlich variablen Magnetfeld derart wechselwirkt, daß durch den Kontakt zwischen Magneten und Körperoberfläche zeitlich variierende Kräfte auf die Oberfläche des zu behandelnden Körperteils ausgeübt werden.An inventive solution to this problem is specified in claim 1. Further developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims. According to the invention, a device is used for the treatment of obesity, cellulitis, etc., which has at least one device which generates a time-variable magnetic field. Furthermore, the device according to the invention has at least one holding device which holds at least one permanent magnet in such a way that it is in contact with the surface of the body part to be treated, and that it interacts with the time-variable magnetic field in such a way that the contact between the magnet and the body surface time-varying forces are exerted on the surface of the body part to be treated.
Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausbildung erhält man zum einen durch das zeitlich variable Magnetfeld, das eine bestimmte Eindringtiefe hat, eine Tiefenwirkung, die in Abhängigkeit von der Frequenz des zeitlich variablen Magnetfeldes von der Oberfläche des zu behandelnden Körperteils bis zu mehreren Zentimetern tief reicht. Zum anderen erhält man durch den oder die Permanentmagneten eine Oberflächen-Wirkung, die „in Phase" mit der durch das Magnetfeld hervorgerufenen Tiefenwirkung ist. Dabei ist es - wie erfindungsgemäß erkannt worden ist - für die therapeutische Wirkung von besonderer Bedeutung, daß die auf die Oberfläche wirkenden Kräfte und die durch das Magnetfeld hervorgerufenen Tiefenwirkung phasenrichtig sind, d.h. in ihrer Phase übereinstimmen.With the design according to the invention, on the one hand, the time-variable magnetic field, which has a certain penetration depth, gives a depth effect which, depending on the frequency of the time-variable magnetic field, extends from the surface of the body part to be treated to a depth of several centimeters. On the other hand, the permanent magnet or magnets gives a surface effect which is "in phase" with the depth effect caused by the magnetic field. As was recognized according to the invention, it is particularly important for the therapeutic effect that the effect on the Forces acting on the surface and the depth effect caused by the magnetic field are in phase, ie they have the same phase.
Die Eindringtiefe des Magnetfeldes hängt dabei von der Frequenz des Magnetfeldes ab, so daß durch eine Variation der Frequenz des Magnetfeldes zusätzliche Effekte erzielt werden können. Dieses insbesondere dann von Bedeutung, wenn weitere therapeutische Wirkungen beispielsweise bei Osteoporose etc. erzielt werden sollen.The depth of penetration of the magnetic field depends on the frequency of the magnetic field, so that by variation the frequency of the magnetic field additional effects can be achieved. This is particularly important if further therapeutic effects, for example in the case of osteoporosis, etc., are to be achieved.
Hierzu ist es bevorzugt, wenn die Halteeinrichtung den wenigstens einen Permanentmagneten gegen die Oberfläche des zu behandelnden Körperteils drückt. Die Halteeinrichtung kann dabei in Art eines Kleidungsstückes ausgebildet sein. Insbesondere kann sie eine Vorspanneinrichtung mit vorzugsweise einstellbarer Vorspannkraft aufweisen.For this purpose, it is preferred if the holding device presses the at least one permanent magnet against the surface of the body part to be treated. The holding device can be designed in the manner of a garment. In particular, it can have a pretensioning device with preferably adjustable pretensioning force.
Die Einrichtung, die ein zeitlich variables Magnetfeld erzeugt, kann dabei in Art bekannter Vorrichtungen zur Unterstützung des Knochenwachstums aufgebaut sein. Eine derartige Einrichtung ist beispielsweise in der WO 00/06251 beschrieben, auf die im übrigen zur Erläuterung aller hier nicht näher beschriebenen Einzelheiten ausdrücklich Bezug genommen wird.The device which generates a time-variable magnetic field can be constructed in the manner of known devices for supporting bone growth. Such a device is described, for example, in WO 00/06251, to which reference is expressly made to explain all of the details not described here.
Insbesondere kann die Vorrichtung so aufgebaut sein, daß die wenigstens eine Einrichtung, die ein zeitlich variables Magnetfeld erzeugt, wenigstens eine stromdurchflos- sene Spule-, aufweist, die so ausgebildet ist, daß der zu behandelnde Körperteil und der wenigstens eine in Kontakt mit diesem Körperteil angeordnete Permanentmagnet dem von der Spule erzeugten Magnetfeld ausgesetzt sind. Die Spule kann dabei insbesondere derart ausgebildet sein, daß sie den zu behandelnden Körperteils umgibt . Bevorzugt ist ferner eine Steuereinheit vorgesehen, die den Effektivwert des von der Einrichtung erzeugten zeitlich variablen Magnetfeldes periodisch zwischen wenigstens zwei Leistungsstufen umschaltet. Dies kann beispielsweise dadurch geschehen, daß die Steuereinheit den durch die wenigstens eine Spule fließenden Strom periodisch zwischen wenigstens zwei Leistungsstufen umschaltet.In particular, the device can be constructed in such a way that the at least one device which generates a time-variable magnetic field has at least one coil through which current flows and which is designed such that the body part to be treated and the at least one in contact with this body part arranged permanent magnet are exposed to the magnetic field generated by the coil. The coil can in particular be designed such that it surrounds the body part to be treated. A control unit is also preferably provided, which periodically switches the effective value of the time-variable magnetic field generated by the device between at least two power levels. This can be done, for example, by the control unit periodically switching the current flowing through the at least one coil between at least two power stages.
Aufgrund der vorstehenden Beschreibung ist es insbesondere im Hinblick auf die Erläuterungen in der WO 00/06251 einem auf dem einschlägigen Gebiet tätigen Fachmann auch ohne Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispiels möglich, die Erfindung auszuführen. Dabei sind selbstverständlich die verschiedensten Abwandlungen möglich: so ist es beispielsweise möglich, anstelle eines Permantmagneten auch einen Elektromagneten einzusetzen. Based on the above description, in particular with regard to the explanations in WO 00/06251, it is possible for a person skilled in the relevant field to carry out the invention even without a description of an exemplary embodiment. A wide variety of modifications are of course possible: for example, it is possible to use an electromagnet instead of a permanent magnet.

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Vorrichtung zur Behandlung von Fettleibigkeit, Cellulitis etc. mit wenigstens einer Einrichtung, die ein zeitlich variables Magnetfeld erzeugt, und wenigstens einer Halteeinrichtung, die wenigstens einen Permanentmagneten derart hält, daß er mit der Oberfläche des zu behandelnden Körperteils in Kontakt ist, und daß er mit dem zeitlich variablen Magnetfeld derart wechselwirkt, daß der Permanentmagnet zeitlich variierende Kräfte auf die Oberfläche des zu behandelnden Körperteils ausübt .Device for the treatment of obesity, cellulite etc. with at least one device which generates a time-variable magnetic field and at least one holding device which holds at least one permanent magnet in such a way that it is in contact with the surface of the body part to be treated and that it is in contact with the time-variable magnetic field interacts in such a way that the permanent magnet exerts time-varying forces on the surface of the body part to be treated.
Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einrichtung, die ein zeitlich variables Magnetfeld erzeugt, wenigstens eine stromdurchflossene Spule aufweist, die so ausgebildet ist, daß der zu behandelnde Körperteil und der wenigstens eine in Kontakt mit diesem Körperteil angeo dnete Permanentmagnet dem von der Spule erzeugten Magnetfeld ausgesetzt sind.Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the device which generates a temporally variable magnetic field has at least one current-carrying coil which is designed in such a way that the body part to be treated and the at least one permanent magnet arranged in contact with this body part are the same as those of the Coil generated magnetic field are exposed.
Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Spule (n) derart ausgebildet ist (sind) ,• daß sie den zu behandelnden Körperteil umgibt (umgeben) . Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the coil (s) is (are) designed such that • they surround (surround) the body part to be treated.
4. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Steuereinheit vorgesehen ist, die den Effektivwert des von der Einrichtung erzeugten zeitlich variablen Magnetfeldes periodisch zwischen wenigstens zwei Leistungsstufen umschaltet.4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a control unit is provided which periodically switches the effective value of the time-variable magnetic field generated by the device between at least two power levels.
5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, 'daß die Steuereinheit den Effektivwert des durch die Spule (n) fließenden Stroms umschaltet.5. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that the control unit switches the effective value of the current flowing through the coil (s).
6. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Halteeinrichtung den wenigstens einen Permanentmagneten gegen die Oberfläche des zu behandelnden Körperteils drückt.6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the holding device presses the at least one permanent magnet against the surface of the body part to be treated.
7. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Halteeinrichtung in Art eines Kleidungsstückes ausgebildet ist.7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the holding device is designed in the manner of a garment.
8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Halteeinrichtung eine Vorspanneinrichtung mit vorzugsweise einstellbarer Vorspannkraft aufweist.8. Apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the holding device has a biasing device with preferably adjustable biasing force.
9. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Steuereinheit die Frequenz des zeitlich variierenden Magnetfeldes variiert.9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the control unit Frequency of the time-varying magnetic field varies.
10. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zusätzlich zur Erzeugung eines Magnetfeldes elektromagnetische Wellen im HF- bis Mikrowellenbereich und insbesondere im Dezimeter-Bereich emittiert werden. 10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that in addition to generating a magnetic field, electromagnetic waves in the RF to microwave range and in particular in the decimeter range are emitted.
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