WO2010054859A1

WO2010054859A1 - Antiwrinkle implement

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Publication number: WO2010054859A1
Application number: PCT/EP2009/008407
Authority: WO
Inventors: Andrea Uterstädt
Original assignee: Uterstaedt Andrea
Priority date: 2008-11-17
Filing date: 2009-11-17
Publication date: 2010-05-20

Abstract

The invention relates to a hand-held implement for the cosmetic treatment of portions of the skin, in particular in the area of the face, preferably for smoothing or preferably for cosmetic treatment of the area around the eyes.

Description

Anti-Wrinkle Pen

The invention relates to a hand-held device for the cosmetic treatment of areas of the skin, in particular in the area of the face, preferably for smoothing or preferably cosmetic treatment of a fold.

It is described in the prior art that bacterial or viral induced skin irritations, such as acne or herpes pimples, are treatable by means of devices, particularly hand-held devices, that initiate or assist heat input into the skin by maintaining smaller areas of skin for a defined period of time Heat to 40 to 60 ⁰ C. This temperature is normally sufficient to denature the skin irritation causing agent - such as viruses, bacteria but also in insect venoms (for example, mosquito bites) - or otherwise destroy and thus cosmetically treat the affected skin and smooth. However, these so-called "pimple pens" of the prior art can only be used with moderate success in order to smooth and treat areas of skin that are arranged around the acne or insect bite area. Ie. Skin areas that are altered by normal aging processes or, for example, stronger sunlight - ie not primarily by acne, herpes or insect bites - can not be cosmetically treated with the known devices.

For example, US Pat. No. 4,763,657 has described a hand-held device for thermally induced acupuncture with which skin areas can be heated. However, this document does not disclose that can be treated especially cosmetically with the device skin parts. WO 2001/34074 describes a device for the local thermal treatment of insect bites and stings, but without indicating a possible use in the cosmetic field. Furthermore, US Pat. No. 4,082,089 describes a massage device which enables a heat treatment of body regions. The device consists of a massage element and a magnetic element, which should have a stimulating effect, whereby the massage element is heated. DE 197 52 282 discloses a device for diagnosis and therapy by heat supply and heat removal on body surfaces by means of a controllable Peltier element fed by a power supply, with which influence is exerted on the connective tissue. Furthermore, different massage devices are described in the prior art, for example in WO 2005/110330 or in DE 20 2006 009 343 U1. There are disclosed devices that serve the massage of body regions. It is exerted by pressure on the device, a pressure on the body part to be massaged. The prior art further describes therapeutic elements, for example DE 10 2007 005 781, which describes a carrier element consisting of a natural rock. This serves the large-scale treatment of a person, that is, the person lies down on the support elements. A similar device is described by DE 201 21 114 U1. In this case, a heat or cold storage is applied to a body part, wherein in adjacent position to the memory a gem gem- is orders. As a result, the heat or cold of the memory in combination with the gemstones positively affects the treated body parts.

All the devices of the prior art do not allow the user to treat particularly sensitive parts of the skin, such as those in the eye area specifically so that they appear firmer, younger or rested. Furthermore, the prior art discloses no device that can be used in addition to the heating for cooling skin areas. In addition, the devices disclosed in the prior art can quickly overheat resulting in damage or irritation to the skin.

The object of the invention was therefore to provide a device and its uses for targeted cosmetic treatment, which do not have the disadvantages of the prior art.

It was completely surprising that the device according to the invention or its use does not have the disadvantages of the prior art and can be used for cosmetic treatment. Advantageous embodiments will become apparent from the dependent claims.

A device is provided which is used for the area, time and quantity limited entry of heat and / or cold for the cosmetic treatment of skin areas, wherein the device consists of a substantially cylindrical body with preferably two opposite ends and one end Semi-precious stones and / or gemstones and a heating element, preferably in a cap made of light metal and the other end comprises a rock crystal and a cooling unit, preferably in a cap made of light metal and having the gemstone end for a heat treatment and the rock crystal end having is used for a cold treatment. It may also be preferred to manufacture the cap made of plastic or another metal. It was surprising that the semi-precious stones, gemstones and rock crystal have a low level of friction and are therefore gentle on the skin. The device can exert a positive effect on the skin in a simple manner. The device is easy to handle and operate. Furthermore, experiments have shown that the heat and cold treatment in combination with the stones results in a tightening of the skin, which makes the skin look younger and fresher. The device thus represents a simple and inexpensive way to perform a cosmetic treatment in particularly sensitive areas of the skin, such as the eye area. This represents a significant advance on the devices disclosed in the prior art.

The phrase "substantially" is not an ambiguous formulation to a person skilled in the art in view of the overall disclosure of the teaching according to the invention, that the device comprises a cylindrical base body, but may also have additional components serving, for example, It may furthermore be preferred to carry out the basic body in another geometric shape, for example it may also have a substantially angular shape. It may be preferred that the precious and / or semi-precious stones and / or the rock crystal are rotatably mounted. In this case, the stones can be fastened via, for example, an axis in a ball socket, which serves to receive the stones. However, it may also be advantageous to fix the stones in the ball socket, for example, preferably by means of a cap, in such a way that no further support is necessary. But it may also be advantageous not to store the stones rotatable or rollable.

In a further preferred embodiment, the rock crystal and / or the semiprecious stones are introduced into an aluminum cap. As a result, a lightweight construction is ensured, which in turn allows easy handling of the device. Furthermore, heat is conducted through the aluminum cap substantially only to a limited extent, whereby the heat is limited locally to the region of the stones.

One aspect of the invention relates to a device, preferably in the form of a hand-held device comprising a heating element that can be designed, for example, as an electric heating plate and / or circuit board, which is fed by a voltage source and switched off after a defined time. For this time, a constant, but variable temperature, preferably between 35 degrees Celsius ( ⁰ C) and 55 ° C, more preferably 44 ° C held. It was surprising that, especially in a temperature range of 35 ° C - 55 ° C, preferably 40 ⁰ C - 45 ° C, an opening of the skin pores takes place. Particularly advantageous is a temperature range of 40 ⁰ C - 44 ° C has shown, since a reddening of the skin is substantially prevented by the heat and a particularly intense tightening of the skin is achieved. The connective tissue is consolidated.

Furthermore, the device comprises an area with a cold function and a rock crystal ball with a diameter of preferably 22 mm, or a depression, into which, for example, homemade ice cubes or prefabricated cooling batteries can be introduced. However, the size of the rock crystal may be advantageously varied, thereby adapting it to the device. When cooling the skin or fold part, a temperature of preferably -5 ° C is not exceeded. The heating element can be used to heat plastic, glass or semi-precious stone-containing materials, preferably in flat pill form. It may for example consist of a metal surface or wire, is passed through the stream. Preferred metals include, for example, copper or iron.

It is preferred that the limited entry of heat over a period of not more than 5 to 50, preferably 10 to 40, particularly preferably 15 to 28 minutes takes place. It has surprisingly been found that in a heat treatment of a maximum of 5 - 50 minutes, a good tightening of the skin can be achieved, which is associated with the visual impression of the rejuvenation. In particular, a short heat treatment may be beneficial for people who do not have much time for personal care. Even a heat treatment of 5 minutes shows effects. A heat treatment of 10 - 40 minutes causes a uniform heating of the treated skin areas. A heat treatment of 15 to 28 minutes is particularly preferred since a substantial improvement in the elasticity of the skin and thus firming of the skin is achieved here. In addition, experiments have shown that the circulation of the treated skin areas is significantly improved by a 15 - 28 minute heat treatment. The improved Circulation can be described as a positive side effect. Furthermore, by a heat treatment in this period, the skin areas are not damaged. A heat treatment of 21 minutes has proven to be particularly advantageous. Due to this relatively short heat treatment, a skin tightening was achieved after a short time.

During this time, the semi-precious stones, which are preferably in pill form and in which one end of the hand-held device is heated, are preferably heated by the heating element. However, the semi-precious stones or gemstones can also be in another form, for example with rounded corners. The pill-shaped stones can be attached particularly well in the device and optionally be stored rollable. However, it may be preferred that the stones are fixed in the device so that they are not movable. In a preferred embodiment, the hand-held device according to the invention comprises a grip part which is dimensioned so that it can be well grasped by means of the fingers of one hand. If the fist encloses the handle portion, above and below the fist protrude an upper and a lower end of the handset of this preferred embodiment.

At the respective ends of the device on the one hand present in pill form semiprecious stones (heat side) and at the other end - the so-called cooling side - for example, a rock crystal ball before the application or during the application of the hot function for preferably 10 minutes placed in an ice box. The rock crystal may advantageously be connected to a cooling element. For this purpose, it is advantageous that the end comprising the rock crystal and the cooling element is reversibly connectable to the main body of the device. That is, the end can be connected by means of a positive connection, such as a connector or screw, with the body. However, it may also be preferred that a cooling device is introduced into the end or into the cooling element. These may be ice cubes or chemical cooling elements. The cold preferably stores the stone itself. Advantageously, an air chamber can be present under the rock crystal, which preferably stores the cold for a certain time. Instead of the rock crystal ball also homemade ice cubes or prefabricated cooling batteries can be present, so that both sides of the handset can be easily used by simply turning in the face area by the device of the invention is brought by means of hand movements with the desired skin areas in contact. The respective ends of the device are designed so that they can bring a maximum amount of cold or heat energy to the skin. Preferably, the ends of the device are substantially planar, but they can also be curved outwards or inwards in order to be able to adapt optimally to the contours of the face. For better handling of the device, it may be provided in a preferred embodiment that the two ends of the device are angled in the same or in different directions.

In a further preferred embodiment, the handset has a part volume in the range of 40,000 to 50,000 mm ² and a mold surface of about 50,000 to 70,000 mm ² . It was surprising that these technical parameters require a particularly easy to handle device, which can be used successfully to optimally apply the energy flow - ie cold or heat - to the skin. For the purposes of the invention, the energy flow may be heat treatment or cold handling in the region of skin areas act of the face. For optimum heat treatment, the gemstones or semi-precious stones can be introduced at a substantially planar or slightly curved end of the device, in particular in pill form, so that different gemstones or semi-precious stones result in a more or less uniform surface, which is heated by the heating element. Of course, it is also possible that a planar end of the device is present, in which just finally several pill-shaped semi-precious stones or gems are placed. Preference may continue to use gems or semi-precious stones in the form of small balls. By at least one heating element they can all be heated uniformly or differently.

In a further preferred embodiment, the device according to the invention consists of at least one housing lower shell and a housing upper shell, which can preferably also be unsolvable snapped or welded. By joining the two shells creates a space in which, for example, the battery, the battery contacts and the board with the charging socket and the heating element can be introduced. It may also be preferred to integrate an electrical energy store, for example an accumulator (electrochemical energy store), into the housing. Rechargeable batteries can also be used. As a result, a durable and cost-effective operation of the device is ensured.

It is preferred that via a switch, preferably a silicon switch, for example, in the lower or upper housing shell, the board and attached to it on and off switch are connected to the outer housing shell so that the heating element via the silicon switch on and off can. The switch may for example be formed as a pressure switch and be designed adjustable, that is, the switch preferably locks in different positions, about which, for example, the temperature and / or time are adjustable adjustable. It is preferred that the heating element, advantageously via the switch, is adjustable. It can be set so different temperatures of the heating element.

Advantageously, LEDs (light-emitting diodes) can be attached to the switch, which signals to the user the respective set level. The LEDs may also indicate, for example, the energy status of the batteries. For this purpose, preferably at least one LED pulse, for example, when one or more batteries need to be charged or replaced. Also, for example, the LEDs may indicate the duration of the treatment, that is, at least one LED will go out or otherwise signal to the user that the heat treatment time (eg, 8 or 21 minutes) has been completed. The heating element preferably protrudes into the end of the device according to the invention, in which, for example, an end cap to be heated made of aluminum or another material is positioned into which the semiprecious stones to be heated are introduced. The other and thus opposite end of the device may form a cap, preferably made of a light metal, preferably aluminum with preferably a thread through which a cooling battery or an ice cube can be introduced and fixed in the device, for example in the film can format. The energy flow takes place at this end of the device preferably via a rock crystal, which conducts the cold to the outside and thus in the application to the skin. In a further preferred embodiment, the housing comprises elements of the electronics, the housing preferably comprising two shells, two aluminum flaps, preferably three to six minerals or stones for heating and heating, or one to three minerals or stones for cooling, as well as one Silicon switch and a power plug. The electronics in this preferred embodiment comprises a circuit board, a heating element, the switch, the charging socket for power plugs, battery contacts and preferably one to three LEDs for switch display. Advantageously, the rechargeable batteries introduced into the housing or another electrical energy store can be connected to a power supply via the charging socket, which is preferably attached to the board, and recharged by means of the mains plug. Advantageously, the device is also usable in this state, that is, even when the device is charged, it can be used for heat treatment.

The invention also relates to a kit which comprises the hand-held device according to the invention and an emulsion or solution comprising amino acids, collagen and / or hyaluronic acid. Hyalurone is a natural skin constituent found throughout the intercellular matrix of the tissue. It is an essential part of the skin. Hyaluron is responsible for the storage capacity of moisture in the skin and is the substance with the highest water-binding capacity in nature. Hyaluron can bind 1000 times its own weight to water and is among other things responsible for a firm, upholstered connective tissue and skin firmness. As a result of this moisture effect, water molecules are stored in the extracellular matrix, making the skin structures more plump and firm. Collagen is a typical connective tissue protein commonly found in animal and human organisms. It is one of the key proteins of our organism because it makes up 30% of its total mass, and even 70% of the protein mass of the skin. Especially at a young age, the collagen production of the body is highly active. However, collagen production decreases more and more with age. By the age of 30, a sufficient amount of collagen is produced in the body. Afterwards, the skin loses its elasticity, it seems flabby and less firm and the pores are widened. It has surprisingly been found that a combination of amino acids, collagen, hyaluronic acid and the device has a particularly positive effect on the skin. For example, the water balance of the skin is improved and thus the skin is smoothed. In addition, the elasticity of the skin is increased, which in turn makes the skin look younger. In a preferred embodiment, the amino acids, collagen and / or hyaluronic acid can already be mixed in a bottle or present unmixed in separate bottles. The amino acids, collagen and / or hyaluronic acid may advantageously be mixed together and used as needed. This may possibly improve the shelf life of the amino acids, collagen and / or hyaluronic acid.

It may also be preferred that the kit comprises a power pack and / or two to four battery packs in a package, which may be, for example, a plastic box with a lid having internally a deep drawn part, foam inserts, cloth or the like before the - Recorded variant of the handset and a power adapter or the battery packs and cosmetic lotions and water absorb. Thus, the invention also relates to the use of the device according to the invention for the cosmetic treatment of skin areas, in particular on the face, preferably of the skin areas which are arranged around the eye. This is preferred Hand-held device for the treatment of wrinkles and skin areas, for tightening or strengthening the connective tissue by hot-cold alternating treatment and opening the pores used by the heat.

It is preferred that the heat and / or cold input with the device be combined with the application of serum to the skin. Thus, the introduction of sera is made possible, wherein the heat input preferably opens the skin pores and they are closed again by the subsequent cold function. Thus, the serum is kept in the skin, especially in the face, preferably the eye area to the ocular bone.

As a side effect, the killing of bacteria by the heat may also be beneficial. As is known, bacteria on the skin can cause acne. This can also be prevented by using the device according to the invention as a positive side effect.

Advantageously, the device can be cleaned after use under running water, whereby a certain sterility of the device is ensured. However, it may also be advantageous for the device to be heated to a high temperature, thus possibly sterilizing the device.

Eye parts in the sense of the invention are all skin areas that are arranged around the eye up to the "ocular bone", such as the area of the so-called eye bags or others.To use the device in these regions, the device or the device is specially prepared. For example, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, this preparation may consist in placing the cooling battery (s) or the end of the device comprising the rock crystal and cooling element in an icebox or a refrigerator The battery packs can be charged by means of a power pack during the preparation phase of the use according to the invention, but such individual preparation steps of use have an optional character.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, an emulsion is prepared prior to application of the preferred hand-held device comprising collagen, hyaluron and various amino acids. The emulsion is applied to certain regions of the face. The serum is preferably distributed on the skin using the area of the device in which the semi-precious stones or gems are attached and which is heated. By heating the skin, the skin pores are advantageously opened, which in turn can be easily and quickly introduced into the serum. For this purpose, the serum can be applied by hand or by means of the device to the skin and is then preferably distributed by means of the warm side of the device on the skin and introduced into the skin. The device, more specifically the warm side of the device, preferentially catalyzes the penetration of the serum by opening the pores in advance.

It is further preferred that after completion of the warm distribution of the serum, the treated skin area is brought into contact with the device which cools, preferably the skin. te, which includes the rock crystal. The cooling preferably accelerates the closure of the opened skin pores, whereby the serum is better absorbed into the skin and stays there. In addition, experiments have shown that a treatment of skin areas with heat and then with cold, a particularly beneficial tightening of the skin effect. This treatment is particularly successful in sensitive areas of the skin, such as the eye regions.

For the use of the device, if necessary, a power plug is connected to a power supply and the desired heat provided by switch position of the power switch. In treatments of the pleated sections, in a preferred embodiment, a maximum of 44 degrees Celsius are provided for a maximum of 21 minutes. Advantageously, the device according to the invention has three stages for regulating the heat. The hot-cold stylus or device may be used to heat, for example, the ocular areas to subsequently apply said serum. Of course, it is also possible first to apply the serum and then to heat the corresponding skin region, for example the fold part, by means of the device. In this case, the hand-held device according to the invention is used to heat-introduce the previously applied serum into the skin by means of the one end of the device on which the precious or semiprecious stones are located. It was completely surprising that the combination of heat and serum, comprising a combination of amino acids, collagen and hyaluronic acid, leads to a significant cosmetic improvement, for example, of the wrinkle area.

It is preferred that the heating of the skin areas be effected by means of the heated gemstone or semi-precious stone inserts, the preferred being the semi-precious stones and / or gemstones selected from the group comprising aventurine, rose quartz, rhodonite and / or amethyst or any type of minerals. It was surprising that especially the combination of minerals has a positive effect on the treated skin areas. In a preferred embodiment, it may be advantageous to use only aventurine. In a further preferred embodiment, it may be advantageous if only rose quartz is used. Furthermore, it may be preferred that only amethyst is used. The semi-precious stones or gemstones can advantageously be combined in any way, that is, the stones may advantageously be present in a different number in the device. It is particularly preferred if at least aventurine, rose quartz and amethyst are used. It was completely surprising that the use of aventurine, rose quartz and amethyst leads to a beneficial cosmetic effect. The stones can be fastened in the device preferably cohesively or positively. Advantageously, the stones with a receiving device, the recording of the

Stones serves and is arranged, for example, in the end of the device, be glued. At the end of the treatment, after a thermal introduction of the serum, a cold application takes place via the preferably cold end of the handset / hot-cold pen. The cold function of the device according to the invention is preferably realized by means of a cooled rock crystal ball. These cooling materials act directly on the skin.

As with the heated gemstones, at the end of the treatment the cooled rock crystal is used to tighten the skin and the pores that have absorbed the serum can close. After completion of the cosmetic treatment, the preferred cooling batteries can be removed and placed back in the freezer compartment. The device heads can be cleaned under running water and the devices placed in the box or the kit. The device may be designed to optimize the application as various embodiments. The application areas for the heat and cold treatment should be as far as possible flat or slightly rounded, so that a good heat or cold entry can be achieved by applying or light massaging (driving over) of the corresponding part of the face. The device, in particular in the form of a hand-held device, may preferably have a substantially slender, well-lying shape. The application surfaces for the heat and / or cold treatment, which are attached to the respective ends of the device designed substantially in a cylindrical basic shape, may be bevelled so that they are both inclined to the face when handled appropriately. Of course, it can also be provided that the respective beveled ends point in different directions.

In the following, the device or preferred embodiments will be explained by way of example, without being limited to these examples. If certain features have been described below as mandatory, this refers solely to the examples or the described preferred variant.

The device can be used, for example, for introducing an anti-wrinkle serum into a skin area. The serum may include, for example, amino acids, hyaluronic acid and

Collagen include. The gel or serum can be applied by hand to the entire face (even under the eye area). After that it can be massaged in with the warm end of the device. This end can be equipped with three revolving gemstones (aventurine, rhododite, ocean agate), through which the heat is conducted. The gems can be movably stored so that they can rotate. The rotation can be done for example electronically or via a simple ball bearing. The heat of the pin end causes the pores to open so that the gel can be absorbed better. The temperature at the warm end is preferably adjustable, but should preferably not exceed a temperature of preferably 44 ° C. After a maximum continuous operation of preferably 21 minutes at a time, the warm function should automatically switch off, so that injuries or over-irritation are avoided. To calm the skin and to close the pores, the pen has a cold pin end, which is equipped with a gemstone (eg rock crystal). It may be preferred that the rock crystal is rotatably mounted. It is preferred that the temperature at the cold end, a temperature of preferably -5 ° C does not fall below. After a maximum continuous operation of 8 minutes at a time, the cold function should preferably switch off automatically. The power supply is preferably carried out by a battery / rechargeable battery or, if necessary due to the required capacity, by plug-in power supply with low voltage. The power supply can be done for example via a power plug, which establishes a connection between the device and a network connection. The center area of this cosmetic pen or device has an ON / OFF operation with a small signal light that visually makes the operation of the device visible. Since the application is carried out on the face and also under the eyes, an ergonomically favorable, as small as possible, voluminous design is to be striven for. For example, gemstones or halberd gemstones with a ball diameter of preferably 0 5mm are integrated into the device. This ensures easy handling during heat treatment, assembly or cleaning.

In the following, the invention and preferred embodiments will be explained in more detail with reference to figures, but without being limited to these.

Fig. 1 Top view of a ball socket with three balls

Fig. 2 section of a ball socket with three balls Fig. 3 top view of a ball socket with six balls

Fig. 4 section of a ball socket with six balls

Fig. 5 top view of a separate ball socket, each with a ball

Fig. 6 section of a separate ball socket, each with a ball

Fig. 7 top view of a separate ball socket arranged in series, each with a ball

Fig. 8 section of a separate ball socket arranged in series, each with a ball

Fig. 9 Top view of three spheres held over an axis and arranged in series Fig. 10 Section of three spheres held over an axis and arranged in series

Fig. 11 top view of a ball socket with a stored ball

Fig. 12 section of a ball socket with a stored ball

Fig. 13 Top view of a sphere held over an axis Fig. 14 Section of a sphere held over an axis

Fig. 16 An instantaneous heat compress

Fig. 17 A cold discharge at the end of the pencil or gemstone balls

Fig. 19 instant cold compress ammonium nitrate based

Fig. 21 Peltier element Fig. 22 1. Constructive view of a preferred embodiment

Fig. 23 2. Constructive view of a preferred embodiment

Fig. 24 3. Constructive view of a preferred embodiment

Fig. 25 Two side views of a preferred embodiment in the form of a hand-held device Fig. 26 Schematic representation of another preferred embodiment

Fig. 27 A preferred kit

Fig. 28 - 30 Further preferred embodiments of the device

Hg. 31 Constructive view of a preferred embodiment

Fig. 32 top view of the embodiment shown in Fig. 31

Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 show a preferred variant in which three balls 1 are arranged in a ball socket 2, wherein Fig. 1 shows a plan view and Fig. 2 shows a section through the ball socket 2. It may be advantageous to use a ball diameter of 5 mm, with three balls 1 integrated into the device. The three balls 1 run in a ball socket 2. A cap 3 and a contour in the middle prevent falling out of the balls 1. The heating of the balls 1 and the end of the pin can be done by a trapped in the ball socket 2 heating plate 4. Advantages: The balls 1 can rotate in all directions; Cap 3 can be removed for cleaning; The end can be kept under running water; The total diameter of the head is small about 13 mm.

FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 show a preferred variant in which six balls 1 are arranged in a ball socket 2, wherein FIG. 3 shows a plan view and FIG. 4 shows a section of the ball socket 2. It is also preferable to use six balls 1 with a diameter of 5 mm, wherein the outside diameter of the head is about 22 mm. The six balls 1 run in a ball socket 2. A cap 3 and a pronounced contour in the middle prevent falling out of the balls 1. The heating of the end of the pin 6 or heat dissipation through a heat plate 4 in the middle of the ball assembly. Advantages: The balls 1 can rotate in all directions; Cap can be removed for cleaning; The end can be kept under running water; Friction of the balls 1 with each other is lower because more space for each ball 1 is present; Temperature introduction goes over a separate area (energy supply lower).

FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 show a preferred variant in which three balls 1 are arranged in a separate ball socket 2, wherein FIG. 5 shows a plan view and FIG. 6 shows a section of the ball socket 2. Furthermore, it may be preferable to use three balls 1 with a diameter of 5 mm. The outer diameter of the head is about 14 mm. The three balls 1 run in a separate ball socket 2. A cap 3 with holes prevents falling out of the balls 1. The heating of the end of the pin or heat dissipation takes place either via a respective heat plate 7 under the balls 1 or at a greater distance Ball 1 in the middle via a punch 6 or the cap 3 itself could act as a heating element. Advantages: The balls 1 can rotate in all directions; Cap 3 can be removed for cleaning; The end can be kept under running water; Friction of the balls 1 with each other is not present, temperature introduction is on a separate surface (energy supply less) or by heating the balls 1 from below (heat pipe lower) 7 and 8 show a preferred variant, in which three balls 1 are mounted in a separate ball socket 2 arranged in series, FIG. 7 showing a plan view and FIG. 8 a section of the ball socket 2. It may be advantageous to use three balls 1 with a diameter of 5 mm. The three balls 1 run in a separate ball socket 2, but are arranged in series. The symmetrically constructed halves and the heating elements 7 prevent after falling out of the balls 1. The heating of the end of the pin or heat dissipation via either a heat plate 7 under the balls and / or via stamp which are located between ball 1 and 3 , Advantages: The balls 1 can rotate in all directions; The end can be kept under running water; Friction of the balls 1 with each other is not present, temperature is controlled by a separate surface (energy supply less) or by heating the balls 1 from below (heat conduction lower); Due to the series construction, a min. Width of about 7 mm can be achieved.

9 and 10 show a preferred variant in which three balls are arranged in a row and are held over an axis, FIG. 9 showing a plan view and FIG. 10 a section of the balls. Advantageously, three balls 1 with a diameter of 5 mm can be integrated into a ball socket. The three balls 1 are each held over an axis 11 and are arranged in series. The axes 11 prevent after mounting a falling out of the balls 1. The heating of the end of the pin or heat dissipation via either a hot plate under the balls and / or via punch 8, which are located between ball 1 and 3. Advantages: The end can be kept under running water; Friction of the balls 1 with each other is not present, temperature is controlled by a separate surface (energy supply less) or by heating the balls 1 from below (heat conduction lower); Due to the series construction, a min. Width of about 7 mm can be achieved.

FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show a preferred variant in which a ball (in this case rock crystal 9) mounted in the ball socket 2 is movable, FIG. 11 showing a plan view and FIG. 12 a section of the balls. Since the massage preferably takes place in the face or in the eye areas, a small construction is desired. It is advantageous for this ball diameter of 0 5mm, since 0 of 3mm or less can cause difficulties in handling during the Monatage or during cleaning. It may be preferable to use three balls 1 with a diameter of 5 mm. A cap 3 with a hole prevents falling out of the balls 1. The cooling of the end of the pin or cooling discharge via a cooling element 10, for example, a cold plate under the ball 1. Advantages: The ball 1 can to turn in all directions; Cap 3 can be removed for cleaning; The end can be kept under running water; Temperature introduction goes over the balls 1 from below.

FIGS. 13 and 14 show a preferred variant in which ball 1 (in this case rock crystal 9) is held over an axis 11, wherein FIG. 13 shows a plan view and FIG. 14 shows a section of the balls. It may also be preferred to use a ball 1 with a diameter of 5 mm. The ball is about an axis 11. The axis 11 prevented after assembly falling out of the balls. The cooling of the end of the pin or cooling discharge via a Cooling element 10, for example, a cold plate under the ball. Advantages: The end can be kept under running water; Temperature introduction goes over a separate area. Since most minerals are considered insulators, increased energy input is required to bring gems to a specific temperature. An improvement of the situation would be a direct introduction of heat or cold energy to the skin via metal pads, which are designed for example with copper core and are gilded for better skin compatibility. A further improvement would be achieved by an insulating cap, which is to reach the required temperature on the end of the pin and removed for use. For the heat input at the pin end, a heating pad is required, which is connected to a control electronics (eg see picture of an insect pin about 50 ° C for a short time). Since the skin has a surface temperature of approx. 32 C °, the heating pad only has to produce approx. 13 Kelvin.

Fig. 16 shows a schematic representation of an instantaneous heat compress. In the present application, a heat chamber 14 may be below the gemstone balls 1, which is to be opened via a screw. The heat pad can be activated by the user and stored in the heat chamber 14 and closed. The heat pad warms up the stamp underneath the rock crystal ball and supplies heat until the heat pad is used up or the user has removed the pad. Advantage: Easy to use; Small cooling structure; Self-sufficient when using; Portable. In the case of application, no heat energy needs to be provided

FIG. 17 shows a schematic representation of a cold introduction at the end of the pencil or gemstone balls. The applications are preferably in the face and the device can be run by the user himself. Small cooling compressor as it is used in a refrigerator. Advantage: common technique. It may also be preferred to use a cold compress (gel) which is stored in the freezer or pin is cooled in the freezer compartment to the desired temperature. Advantage: Easy to use; Small cooling structure; Self-sufficient when using; In the case of application, no cooling energy needs to be provided.

Fig. 19 shows an ammonium nitrate based instant cold compress. The cooling during the dissolution of ammonium nitrate in water is used, for example, in instant cooling compresses. Such cooling compresses are used in particular in sports injuries. In a plastic shell is granulated ammonium nitrate and a packet filled with water. For use, the compress is compressed, with the inner sheath ruptures and the water runs out. The outer shell must of course remain closed. As soon as the ammonium salt comes into contact with water, it dissolves and a strong cooling takes place. The cooling compress can now be placed on the injury. In the present application, a cold chamber 17 would be below the rock crystal 9, which is to be opened via a screw. The cold pad would be activated by the user and stored in the cold chamber 17 and closed. The cold pad cools the punch 16 below the rock crystal ball 9 and provides a cool until the cold pad is used up or the user has removed the Päd. It may also be preferable to use an instant cold cartridge filled with zeolite. The natural raw materials water and zeolite are used in a closed adsorption cycle. To drive only heat is needed. The Ver- Driving is environmentally friendly, reliable and already proven in various applications. In the present application, a cold chamber would be below the rock crystal, which is to be opened via a screw. The Zeolithkappsel would be activated by the user and placed in the cold chamber and closed. The Zeolithkappsel cools the stamp below the rock crystal ball and provides a cool until the system is used up or the user has removed the capsule. Advantage: Easy to use; Self-sufficient when using; Portable; In the case of application, no cooling energy needs to be provided.

Fig. 21 shows an embodiment in which a Peltier element is used for cooling. It may also be preferable to use a Peltier element. By applying a voltage to a special semiconductor module, a heat pump is activated which transports the heat from one side to the other. If you cool the warm side z. B. by means of an attached heat sink with fan so the cooling side is even colder. Depending on the element and current, the temperature difference between the two sides can be up to approx. 69 KeVin for single-stage elements. In this application, an insulated stamp would be glued on the cold side of the Peltier element 18, which forms the ball socket for the rock crystal 9. The Peltier element 18 is operated with direct current. The design example is an element with 17.1 watts and 3.9 amps 7.6 volts and a footprint of 30 x 15 x 3.9 mm. On the hot side, a high-performance cooling element must be attached and possibly also a fan. Advantages: As power-driven cooling element currently the smallest possible construction; No moving parts; Hot side could also be used for the heating phase on the hot side; DC; Delta t of 70 Kelvin possible; Temperatures below 0 ⁰ C can be achieved with good heat dissipation. Warm side becomes approx. 60 to 70C ° warm when cooled. Furthermore, it may be preferable to use a separate spray for the refrigeration. The end of the pencil with the rock crystal is locally frozen with a spray and then used. To support a cold storage can be positioned behind the rock crystal by the cold which are introduced by the spray and can be stored. Since the application is done near the eyes, a spray without alcohol (ether) should be used. Advantage: Easy to use; Self-sufficient when using; Portable. It may also be preferable to use a stamp in the middle or the whole cap for the introduction of heat, since the energy which is introduced below the balls via heating pads should be much higher. It may be preferred that the device be used as a mosquito wand and can be equipped with two Mignon AA batteries as an energy source. However, it may be preferable to use at least three size AA batteries for one minute application. The heat input should be controlled by an electronic system since different phases have to be realized (eg heating up to approx. 45 ° C is reached). Warm-up phase Temperature Δ of approx. 13 Kelvin (32 ° C to 45 ° C). A further more detail to be examined option would be to use the "waste heat" of the Peltier element for heating side it. A remaining issue would be the excess heat that is produced during cooling (60 ⁰ C). It must be prevented that The Peltier element has relatively small dimensions (eg 30 x 15 x 3.9 mm) but the required additional parts take up most of the heat 30 x 15 x 70 mm, the radiator can be made variable, but ventilation slots are necessary. 0 36 x 105 mm with 6 AA cells but at least 500OmAh and approx. 5V. The battery pack can be replaced by a suitable power adapter which is about the size of a mobile phone power adapter.

FIGS. 22 to 24 show three constructive views of different embodiments of the hand-held device. In Fig. 22, the handset or the device is relatively straight, with the semi-precious stones / gems are arranged opposite to the rock crystal here. However, as shown in Fig. 23, it may also be preferable to arrange the semi-precious / gemstone end and the rocket having end on one side of the device. This may have the advantage that the change between hot and cold treatment can be done quickly and this device does not need to be rotated. Further, Fig. 24 shows a similar embodiment as shown in Fig. 23, wherein here the semi-precious stones / gems are arranged in a row.

Fig. 25 shows two side views of a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention in the form of a hand-held device.

Fig. 26 shows a schematic representation of another preferred embodiment. The embodiment is preferably composed of a housing shell at the top 20 and a housing shell at the bottom 25. In the thus formed housing, a battery battery 21 and possibly battery contacts 22 is preferably inserted. Furthermore, the housing comprises a circuit board with a charging socket 23. A switch 24 is used to switch on and off the embodiment and preferably the regulation of the heat treatment. At one end of the embodiment, the semi-precious stones / gems such as ocean agate, aventurine and / or rhodonite 28 are disposed and connected to a heating element 8. The stones may for example be attached to the embodiment with an aluminum cap 29 attached. At the opposite end is preferably the rock crystal 9, which is connected to an aluminum cap 27 which is fastened for example via a screw connection to the embodiment. Furthermore, the housing may have an ice cube in a can box format with spring element 26 which serves to accommodate cooling rechargeable batteries or dice in film-can format.

Fig. 27 shows a preferred kit. It may also be preferred that the kit comprises a power supply and / or two to four battery packs in a package, which may be, for example, a plastic box with lid having a deep-drawn part, foam inserts, fabric or the like inside, to the preferred one Variant of the handset and a power adapter or the battery batteries and cosmetic lotions and water absorb.

FIGS. 28-30 show variants of preferred embodiments of the device according to the invention. Here, for example, the preferred embodiment of Figs. 28a-d has a substantially straight shape with stones (semi-precious stones / gemstones and rock crystal) attached to the opposite ends of the embodiment. By contrast, FIGS. 29a-d has a slightly curved shape. The six semi-precious stones / gems are arranged in a circle. In Figs. 30a-c, the embodiment also has a curved shape with seven semi-precious stones / gems inserted at one end of the embodiment. Fig. 31 shows a constructive view of a preferred embodiment and Fig. 32 shows a plan view of the preferred embodiment. The illustrated embodiment preferably comprises a rock crystal 9 and at least three stones / gems 1 attached to opposite ends of the device. Advantageously, the area around the stones / gems 1 is heated. The heating can take place, for example, via a heating element 8 (for example a heating plate), which is advantageously arranged in a housing 30. It may also be advantageous if the housing 30 is thermally conductive, so that the heat is transferred optimally to the stones / gems 1. Especially by the embedding of the stones / gems 1 in the housing 30, there is a uniform heating of stones / gems 1. The stones / gems 1 may be movably or immovably stored in the dwelling 30. The housing 30 is surrounded by a cap 29, for example a cap 29 made of aluminum. Advantageous materials are metals or plastics that are non-conductive. This can prevent the device from heating up. It ensures a local warming. The heating element 8 is preferably operated with a battery pack 21 consisting of rechargeable batteries. The battery pack 21 is connected to the circuit board 23. The board 23 also has a charging socket, can be connected via the battery battery to a power supply and charged. Advantageously, the operation of the device is also possible when charging the battery. The board with charging socket 23 and the battery battery 21 is surrounded by the upper 20 and lower 25 housing shell. The housing shells 20, 25 are advantageously materially connected to each other. Bonded connections include, for example, gluing, pressing or soldering, wherein the connection may be reversible or irreversible. However, it may also be preferable to use other connections, such as positive or non-positive, to connect the housing shells 20, 25. Opposite the stones / gems 1, at the other end of the device, a rock crystal 9 is preferably integrated into the device. The rock crystal 9 can preferably be cooled by means of a cooling unit 10. This may be, for example, a refrigerated storage, which includes, for example, a chemical substance that stores cold. However, it may also be preferred that the rock crystal 9 is placed with the cooling unit 10 in a refrigerator and is cooled passively. Advantageously, the cooling unit 10 and the rock crystal 9 is reversibly connected to the housing of the device. For this example, a positive connection, such as a connector may be advantageous. Thus, the cooling unit 10 and the rock crystal 9 can be easily removed from the device, cooled and plugged back on the device after cooling. The device further has a switch 24, via which the heating of the stones / gems 1 can be regulated. Advantageously, the switch 24 can lock in several positions, whereby preferably different temperatures are adjustable.

LIST OF REFERENCES 1 balls / gems

2 ball socket

3 cap 4 heating base

5 sockets

6 heating pin

7 heating pads

8 heating element

9 rock crystal

10 cooling unit

11 axis

12 cooling base

13 heat conductors

14 heating chamber

15 sockets as a cooling conductor

16 refrigeration ladder

17 cold chamber

18 Peltier element

19 coolers

20 housing shell above

21 battery batteries

22 battery contacts

23 board with charging socket

24 switches

25 housing shells below

26 box with spring element

27 aluminum cap (cold) for screwing

28 Ocean Agate, Aventurine, Rhodonite

29 aluminum cap (warm)

30 dwelling

Claims

claims

1. A device for the area, temporally and quantitatively limited entry of heat and / or cold for the cosmetic treatment of skin areas, wherein the device consists of a substantially cylindrical body with two opposite ends and the one end semi-precious stones and / or gems and a

Heating element, preferably in a cap made of light metal and comprises the other end a rock crystal and a cooling unit, preferably in a cap made of light metal and the gemstone and / or semi-precious stone end for a heat treatment and the rock crystal having end is used for a cold treatment.

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the semi-precious stones and / or gemstones are selected from the group comprising aventurine, rose quartz and / or amethyst.

3. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gems, semi-precious stones and / or the rock crystal are rotatably mounted.

4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the limited entry of heat over a period of 5 - 50 minutes, preferably 10

- 40 minutes, more preferably 15 - 28 minutes.

5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rock crystal, the semi-precious stones and / or the gemstones are introduced into an aluminum cap.

6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device has a part volume of 40,000 to 50,000 mm ² and a mold surface of 50,000 to 70,000 mm ² .

7. Use of the device according to one of claims 1 to 6 for the cosmetic treatment of areas of skin, in particular on the face, preferably of the skin areas, which are arranged around the eye.

8. Use according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the heating element is adjustable.

9. Use according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the heat and / or cold input is combined with the device with the application of serum on the skin.

10. Use according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the serum comprises amino acids, hyaluronic acid and collagen.

Use according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the serum is distributed on the skin by means of the region of the device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which is heated.

12. Use according to the preceding claim, characterized in that after completion of the warm distribution of the serum, the treated skin area is brought into contact with the device according to one of claims 1 to 6, which cools, preferably the side comprising the rock crystal.

13. Kit comprising the device according to the invention according to claims 1 to 6 and an emulsion or serum comprising amino acids, collagen and hyaluronic acid.