WO2004004625A1 - Dispositif de massage - Google Patents

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WO2004004625A1
WO2004004625A1 PCT/NL2003/000502 NL0300502W WO2004004625A1 WO 2004004625 A1 WO2004004625 A1 WO 2004004625A1 NL 0300502 W NL0300502 W NL 0300502W WO 2004004625 A1 WO2004004625 A1 WO 2004004625A1
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Johannes Groen
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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
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/02—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
    • 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
    • A61H39/00—Devices for locating or stimulating specific reflex points of the body for physical therapy, e.g. acupuncture
    • A61H39/002—Using electric currents
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/322—Electromedical brushes, combs, massage devices
    • 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
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/10—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy
    • 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
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/1604—Head
    • 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
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/1645—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support contoured to fit the user
    • 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
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/02—Head
    • A61H2205/022—Face
    • 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
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/02—Head
    • A61H2205/022—Face
    • A61H2205/025—Forehead

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  • the present invention relates to a massage device. More particularly, the invention relates to a massage device, which is suitable for the active stimulation of the skin. Massage devices are generally known in practice.
  • a massage device which is suitable for massaging the skin.
  • the known device comprises a rotatable rod-like element that is provided with projections. These projections can be brought into contact with the skin of a user.
  • the form of the known device is such that when, for example, the feet are massaged, the entire sole of the foot can be treated by the device.
  • That known device provides a good massage action. Even so, this device is capable of improvement. It is therefore the object of the invention to provide an improved massage device while facilitating its use.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a massage device making it possible to effectively treat the body in a simple manner.
  • the invention provides a massage device, comprising an active surface to be placed on a body, provided with at least one active element that can be placed on the underlying part of the body.
  • the invention relates in particular to such a massage device, wherein the active element is chosen from at least one of the group consisting of: a) a mechanically vibrating element and b) an electrically stimulating element.
  • the device according to the invention provides a simple manner of stimulating the skin. Surprisingly it has been shown, that apart from stimulating the skin, which considerably improves, among other things, its blood circulation, there are also other positive effects.
  • the invention will now be described mainly with reference to a preferred embodiment, wherein the active surface of the massage device substantially takes the form of a mould of a face. For the sake of convenience and clarity such an embodiment is used as starting point, although the invention is not limited thereto.
  • the massage device according to the invention may combine a number of different types of massage techniques. By combining both the mechanically vibrating elements and the electrically stimulating elements a combination of reflex zone therapy, transcutaneous electroneuro-stimulation and vibromassage is obtained.
  • the active surface comprises a pliable material. This allows the massage device to be placed on several places on the body while good contact with the skin is assured.
  • the device comprises an energy supply, preferably an electrical source, for example a battery or an adapter for the lighting mains.
  • an energy supply preferably an electrical source, for example a battery or an adapter for the lighting mains.
  • the elements a) are provided on the active surface at positions that correspond with acupressure points. The effects obtained by using the device in accordance with such an embodiment are very good.
  • the elements b) are provided at positions that correspond with electroneuro-stimulating points. This also produces very good effects.
  • the elements a) and b) are suitable for, respectively, the mechanical and electrical stimulation of reflex zones. Practice has shown that with such an embodiment very good overall results can be obtained with respect to the well-being of the user.
  • the elements b) are especially preferred for the elements b) to be suitable for transcutaneous electroneuro-stimulation.
  • a device in the form of a facial mask was shown to provide especially good results.
  • One embodiment enjoying preference is comprised of a device whose surface coming into contact with a body surface is fabricated from an electrically conductive plastic. Such plastics are well-known in the art.
  • the device com- prise a control unit for adjusting the intensity of the action of the elements a) and/or b) .
  • the massage device can be adjusted as desired. If a user has a sensitive skin, the intensity can be reduced. If there is less sensitivity, or if the device is used on parts where the skin of the user is thicker, for example the palm of the hand and the sole of the foot, the intensity may be increased.
  • Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 2 shows a side view of a mechanically sti u- lating element for use in a device according to Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 3 shows a face indicating the pressure points where the elements of a facial mask in accordance with Fig. 1 induce stimulation.
  • Figs. 4A and 4B show a specific embodiment of the device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows a massage device 1 in the form of a facial mask.
  • the inward side 2 of the device 1 is placed on the face of a user.
  • the device 1 is substantially formed as a mould of a face.
  • the outward side 3 of the device 1 may have any desired shape and is of no importance in the context of this invention.
  • the device 1 comprises a plurality of elements.
  • the elements 11, 12, 13 are positioned at the height of the forehead.
  • the element 14 is positioned at the height of the temple.
  • a similar element 14 is positioned so as to be placed against the left temple of a user.
  • the elements 15, 16 are placed against the cheek of a user.
  • the elements 17, 18 are placed against the underside of the chin.
  • the elements 19, 20 are placed on the front of the face at the height of and at both sides of the nose, whereas the elements 21, 22, 23 are positioned just above and below the mouth.
  • the elements 11-23 may be placed at other positions, so as to treat other parts of the facial skin.
  • the positions of the eyes 4, 5 are left free from elements. In this way the user will be able to enjoy a suitable degree of rest while using the device.
  • the massage device 1 as depicted in Fig. 1 also shows active elements 24, 25. In this Figure only the elements 24, 25 are visible at the right-hand side of the mask. However, these may be provided in a corresponding manner at the left-hand side of the device. Other posi- tions than those shown here are of course also applicable.
  • the elements 11-23 to be mechanically vibrating elements. During use of the device, these vibrating elements provide oscillations, which are imparted to the skin on which the elements are placed. In this way active stimulation of the skin takes place.
  • the elements 24, 25 in the embodiment shown are, for example, electrically stimulating elements.
  • Such elements may, for example, consist of magnetic material so as to provide a passive stimulation of the skin. It is, however, also possible to connect the electrically stimulating elements with a current source so as to apply a very weak electric current to the skin. In this way an active stimulation of the skin is provided.
  • the massage device 1 may further be provided with an energy supply, preferably an electric power source (not shown) .
  • This electric power source can supply energy to the vibrating elements so as to enable them during use to provide the massage action.
  • Such an energy supply can also provide the power supply to the elements 24, 25.
  • the power supply consists preferably of a battery.
  • a direct connection with a lighting mains for example by means of a net adapter, is also possible.
  • the massage device 1 may be manufactured from a relatively rigid material, so that the same is highly form-retentive. However, in order to render the massage device 1 suitable for faces of various sizes and shapes, it is preferred to manufacture the massage device 1 from a flexible material. This makes the device 1 suitable to be used by several persons.
  • a particular preferred embodiment is formed by a massage device 1 which is modelled to the face of the user. To this end a mould of the user's face may be made. On the basis of the model obtained, a mask may then be fashioned. In that case the desired massage points can be determined very accurately. In Fig. 3 the massage points are indicated.
  • the massage device 1 in addition to providing a very good blood circulation of the treated skin, the massage device 1 according to the invention also has a favourable effect on the organs in the body. The reason for this is not altogether obvious. It is possible that by means of the mechanically vibrating elements the invention provides a kind of reflex zone therapy and vibromassage correction. Perhaps the electrically stimulating elements are able to provide a transcutaneous electroneuro- stimulation. Such a treatment is known in traditional Chinese medicine as well as in other forms of so-called traditional medicine. According to those forms of medicine, the face and the ears in particular possess numerous small acupressure and reflex zone points, which characteristically have their projection in the brain. They correspond zone-wise with vital glands, organs and tissue systems. By means of a focussed, pressure-applying, for example, vibrating massage of the respective zone, a favourable influence may be exerted on the organ or tissue corresponding with that zone.
  • Acupressure in particular improves the muscle tone in the facial muscles, provides a healthy blood circulation, smoothes the skin, promotes the breakdown of fat and ensures that there is a better distribution of accumu- lated subcutaneous fat. This results in a probable "rejuvenation" of the facial skin due to the skin becoming firmer. This is possibly the result of an improved cross circulation.
  • the mechanically vibrating elements on the active surface prefferably be positioned so as to correspond with acupressure points.
  • the electrically stimulating elements on the active surface prefferably be po- sitioned so as to correspond with electroneuro-stimulating points.
  • the electrically stimulating and mechanically vibrating ele- ments are positioned such that they stimulate reflex zones while also being suitable for transcutaneous electroneuro- stimulation.
  • the massage device 1 since different people have different skin structures, it is preferred for the massage device 1 according to the invention to comprise a control unit (not shown) with which the intensity of the action of the mechanically vibrating and electrically stimulating elements can be adjusted.
  • the elements 11-23 of the massage device 1 it is particularly preferred for the elements 11-23 of the massage device 1 to be adjustable individually or per area. For example, the elements 11, 12 and 13 may then possibly provide a stronger massage action than the elements 17, 18. It is preferred for all the other groups of elements or all the individual elements also to be adjustable independently.
  • Fig. 2 shows a side view of an element 11-23 ac- cording to the invention.
  • the base 27 may be provided with a mechanical vibration, which vibration will be transmitted to the skin via the rod-like projections 26.
  • These elements are preferably fabricated from an electrically conductive material, so as to allow electrical currents to be conducted to the skin via these elements.
  • the elements are made from an electrically conductive plastic. This produces a very pleasant effect for the user.
  • Figs. 4A and 4B show a simplified schematic view from below of an automatic neck adaptation.
  • the figures show a neck portion 29 of the facial mask ac- cording to Fig. 1.
  • This portion 29 covers the massage points on the neck, as schematically indicated in Fig. 3.
  • the projections 26 of the element 17 are shown.
  • the term mas- sage points denotes the points that are in contact with the elements of the device, that implement the reflex zone therapy, transcutaneous electroneuro-stimulation and/or vibromassage.
  • FIG. 4A and 4B adapts to the form of the neck 30 of a user when the same presses the surface 31 against his or her neck.
  • Fig. 4A shows the starting position
  • Fig. 4B shows the position when the surface 31 is pressed against the neck 30.
  • the surface 31 is made from a flexi- ble material.
  • the surface 32 is made from a rigid material, which will substantially not bend when a force is exerted on surface 31, for example, when the surface 31 is pressed against a neck 30.
  • the lateral surfaces 33, 34 are relatively rigid and are able to pivot or bend around the points 35 or 36, respectively. Consequently, when a neck is pressed against the surface 31, this surface 31 will bend and assume the form of the neck. This provides a good contact between the device and the intended massage points .
  • the invention is not limited to a massage device 1 in the form of a facial mask.
  • a massage device 1 in the form of a facial mask.
  • it may be provided in the form of a mat, which may be placed on various parts of a human body.
  • By fabricating the entire device 1 from a resilient material it is also possible to obtain an active massage for the soles of the feet.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de message comprenant une surface active comportant au moins un élément actif pouvant être placé sur une partie sous-jacente du corps. Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, l'élément actif est choisi dans au moins un groupe comprenant: a) un élément vibrant mécaniquement et b) un élément stimulant électriquement. Ainsi l'on obtient une stimulation très active de la peau et du corps en général.
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WO2005051281A1 (fr) * 2003-11-26 2005-06-09 Atqol Pty Ltd Masque facial therapeutique
CN107019626A (zh) * 2017-03-21 2017-08-08 福建红颜香妃美容美体有限公司 一种脸部精雕的按摩方法
CN108066119A (zh) * 2016-11-13 2018-05-25 青岛世纪云帆实业有限公司 滚轮式面部专用电动按摩器

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US5072724A (en) * 1990-11-23 1991-12-17 Joseph Marcus Vibrational liquid-wave stimulating therapy mask apparatus for facial health and beauty care
EP0544544A1 (fr) * 1991-11-27 1993-06-02 Ross G. Stone Appareil pour soulager les maux de tête
FR2689006A3 (fr) * 1992-03-27 1993-10-01 Wu An Chuan Dispositif de massage pour les yeux.
EP0778017A2 (fr) * 1995-12-09 1997-06-11 Christoph Dr. Bonke Oreiller pour l'acupuncture
NL1004358C2 (nl) 1996-10-24 1998-04-27 Casa Verde Investments Ltd Voetmassage-inrichting.

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GB1488770A (en) * 1976-09-03 1977-10-12 An Chuan Wu Massaging mask
GB2205755A (en) * 1987-04-24 1988-12-21 Francis Charles Paul Foley Body part support/conditioning
US5072724A (en) * 1990-11-23 1991-12-17 Joseph Marcus Vibrational liquid-wave stimulating therapy mask apparatus for facial health and beauty care
EP0544544A1 (fr) * 1991-11-27 1993-06-02 Ross G. Stone Appareil pour soulager les maux de tête
FR2689006A3 (fr) * 1992-03-27 1993-10-01 Wu An Chuan Dispositif de massage pour les yeux.
EP0778017A2 (fr) * 1995-12-09 1997-06-11 Christoph Dr. Bonke Oreiller pour l'acupuncture
NL1004358C2 (nl) 1996-10-24 1998-04-27 Casa Verde Investments Ltd Voetmassage-inrichting.

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WO2005051281A1 (fr) * 2003-11-26 2005-06-09 Atqol Pty Ltd Masque facial therapeutique
AU2011201009B2 (en) * 2003-11-26 2011-06-16 Atqol Pty Ltd Therapeutic Facial Mask
CN108066119A (zh) * 2016-11-13 2018-05-25 青岛世纪云帆实业有限公司 滚轮式面部专用电动按摩器
CN107019626A (zh) * 2017-03-21 2017-08-08 福建红颜香妃美容美体有限公司 一种脸部精雕的按摩方法

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