WO2021080459A1

WO2021080459A1 - Methods for exercising the face muscles and exercising apparatuses for the implementation thereof

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Publication number: WO2021080459A1
Application number: PCT/RU2020/000480
Authority: WO
Inventors: Юлиана Владимировна МАХНЕВА
Original assignee: Юлиана Владимировна МАХНЕВА
Priority date: 2019-10-21
Filing date: 2020-09-11
Publication date: 2021-04-29
Also published as: RU2721463C1

Abstract

The group of inventions relates to the field of medicine, cosmetology and physical therapy and can be used for strengthening the muscles of the face and neck. An exercising apparatus for exercising the face muscles has a flat shape, wherein lateral portions for gripping the exercising apparatus by hand have an increased thickness, one of the sides of the exercising apparatus has the anatomical shape of the superciliary arches and a protrusion in the region of the glabella, and the other side of the exercising apparatus has a V-shaped cut-out. According to a second embodiment, one of the surfaces of the exercising apparatus is provided with a textile base and an adhesive element for tightening the exercising apparatus. . A method for exercising the face muscles according to a first embodiment includes: placing the exercising apparatus on the forehead area of the face, holding the exercising apparatus by the thickened lateral portions such as to give rise to tightness and immobilize the skin at the site of the exercising apparatus, and performing exercises designed to work the frontalis muscle, the procerus muscle, the corrugator supercilii muscle, the nasalis muscle and the orbicularis oculi muscle 5-50 times. At least two exercises can be sustained simultaneously for 2-10 seconds. A method for exercising the face muscles according to a second embodiment includes: placing the exercising apparatus beneath the chin, holding the exercising apparatus by the thickened lateral portions such as to give rise to tightness and immobilize the skin at the site of the exercising apparatus, and performing exercises designed to work the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle, the nasalis muscle, the orbicularis oris muscle, the muscles of mastication, the mylohyoid muscle, the zygomaticus major muscle and the neck muscles 5-50 times. At least two exercises can be sustained simultaneously for 2-10 seconds.

Description

METHODS FOR TRAINING FACE MUSCLES AND EXERCISE MACHINES FOR THEIR IMPLEMENTATION

The group of inventions relates to the field of medicine, cosmetology, physiotherapy exercises and can be used to strengthen the muscles of the face and neck.

A device for restoring facial symmetry is known from the state of the art (patent for invention N2RU2112489, priority 26.06.1996). A device for restoring facial symmetry, containing a mask, characterized in that the mask is made in the form of elastic knitwear from threads of normal extensibility and elastomeric threads, simultaneously knitted in loops, providing fixation of facial muscles, and the size of the mask in the longitudinal and transverse directions is 5-15% smaller than the corresponding face size.

A massage device for rejuvenating the skin of the face is known from the prior art (patent for invention N2RU2110982, published 20.05.1998). A massage device for rejuvenating the skin of the face, containing a handle and a massage element connected to it with a convex contact surface, and the massage element is made hollow in the form of an elongated flattened olive with a pointed working end, and the convex contact surface is divided into two parts, while at the opposite end of the handle the massage element is made in the form of a ball.

The closest technical solution for a group of devices is a device for restoring facial symmetry (patent for invention N "RU2221538, published on January 20, 2004). A device for restoring facial symmetry, containing a mask made of elastic knitwear, and the mask contains additional parts in the form of pockets with inserts in places necessary for fixing certain facial muscles, moreover, the elastic knitted fabric contains additional weft elastomeric threads alternating in 10-15 rows. The device contains additional details in the nape and neck area.

A common disadvantage of the above-described technical solutions is inadequate fixation of the muscles of the training part of the face, low hygiene of the product and a short period of use of products due to their manufacture of woven materials. In the case of using these devices in group exercises for training the muscles of the face, each trainee should have his own individual set of products.

From the existing state of the art, there is known a method of restorative rejuvenating facial massage (patent for invention N2RU2265430, published on 10.12.2005), including positioning the patient, providing him with general relaxation, applying a nourishing cream corresponding to the skin type, wetting the face immediately before starting the massage with a moisturizer containing the appropriate type of skin nutritional supplements, massaging the face by moving the massage device along the massage lines, characterized in that the massage of the face is carried out, in addition, or by arrhythmic and rhythmic patting with the massage device, in the process of applying a nourishing cream and performing a relaxing massage visually or / and contact with the help palms determine the condition of the skin and muscles of individual areas of the face, taking into account the information received about the condition of the skin and muscles, determine the number, from 10 to 20, and the duration, from 15 to 20 minutes, massage sessions, exposure time, from 3 to 7 minutes, for individual x areas of the face, choose the force and frequency of vibration exposure, from 50 to 250 times per minute, by the device for massage, as well as the type of its working surface, during the massage periodically determine the state and dynamics of changes in the skin and muscles of individual areas of the face by palpating it and adjust exposure time if necessary, the force and frequency of vibration exposure and the type of the working surface of the massage device, while during the massage, the temperature regime of the skin of certain areas of the face is provided by changing the temperature of the massage device from 20 to 40 ° C.

The closest technical solution for facial muscle training method is a method for performing massage for the correction and prevention of involutional skin changes (patent N ^o RU2 174 829, published 20.10.2001). The method of rejuvenating the face and neck, includes massage and therapeutic effects and physiotherapy exercises, and preliminarily using manual therapy techniques, the muscles of the cervical and upper thoracic spine are relaxed, after which helical traction of the head to the right and left with a cruciform grip of it from behind is carried out, after which they begin to massage, carry out it is sequentially layer-by-layer from the inside to the outside, acting sequentially on bones, muscles and skin, while it begins with a forceful pressure effect on the bones in the direction from the chin up and to the sides with the study of the jaw joints and muscle attachment points, then massage the muscles during their motor load , carried out by the patient himself, and the application of isotonic tension, and then kneading, twisting massage of the skin with its stretching, alternately with acupressure of biologically active points of the face, temporal and occipital regions, then a smoothing massage of the skin of the face with a roller is carried out, then a tonic effect e with a needle bundle, ending the procedure with a relaxing massage.

The general disadvantages of the known methods is the impossibility of using them independently at home; for the implementation of the above methods, a qualified specialist is required who will carry out the necessary procedures. The objective of the present invention is to eliminate the above disadvantages.

The technical result of the claimed group of inventions is to improve complexion, improve skin tone, improve blood circulation, increase lymphatic drainage, strengthen the muscles of the face and neck, tighten the muscles of the face, smooth out wrinkles, creases, create the possibility of simultaneous study of different muscle groups of the face, align the asymmetries of the face, narrowing nose bridge, improving the shape of the eyebrows, lifting the outer corners of the eyebrows, more productive recovery after previous diseases that cause imbalance of the muscles of the face and neck (stroke, neuritis of the facial nerve, etc.), prevention and correction of age-related changes in the upper, middle and lower third of the face , reduction of fat deposits in the sublingual area (second chin), as well as the creation of a method for training the muscles of the face and a group of devices for its implementation with the possibility of independent use without the involvement of third-party specialists.

To achieve the specified technical result, a simulator for training the muscles of the face (option 1) is proposed, which has a flat shape, and the lateral parts intended for holding the simulator by hands are thickened, one of the sides of the simulator has the anatomical shape of the brow ridges with a protrusion on the brow zone, and on the second side of the simulator has a V-shaped cutout. A simulator for training the muscles of the face (option 2), having a flat shape, and the side parts intended for holding the simulator by hands are thickened, one of the sides of the simulator has an anatomical shape of the brow ridges with a protrusion on the brow zone, on the second side of the simulator there is a V-shaped a cutout, and one of the surfaces of the machine is equipped with a textile base and at least one sticky element for tightening the machine. The method of training the muscles of the face according to the first embodiment consists of the following stages: installation of a simulator for training muscles on the frontal part of the face, holding the simulator on the sides by the thickened parts in such a way that tension is created and the simulator rigidly fixes the skin at the location of the simulator, performing exercises aimed at the work of the frontal muscle, muscles of arrogant, muscle of the puckering eyebrow, nasal muscle, circular muscles of the eyes, in the amount of 5-50 times. You can hold at least two exercises at the same time for 2-10 seconds. The method of training the muscles of the face according to the second version of the execution consists of the following stages: installing a simulator for training muscles under the chin, holding the simulator on the sides by the thickened parts so that tension is created and the simulator rigidly fixed the skin at the location of the simulator, performing exercises aimed at work lifting the upper lip and wing of the nose muscle, nasal muscle, circular muscle of the mouth, masseter muscle, hyoid muscle, zygomaticus major muscle, neck muscles in the amount of 5-50 times. You can hold at least two exercises at the same time for 2-10 seconds.

The essence of the invention is illustrated by the following figures:

Figure 1 shows a general view of the simulator according to the first embodiment.

Figure 2 schematically shows an example of installing the simulator on the frontal part of the face and the area between the eyebrows.

Figure 3 schematically shows an example of an eyebrow flattening exercise.

Figure 4 schematically shows an example of performing an exercise to raise the eyebrows up.

Figure 5 schematically shows an example of setting the chin trainer.

Facial muscle trainers are designed to fix the muscles and skin of the face for the subsequent execution of exercises aimed at strengthening and training the muscles of the human face. May also be used to create resistance and to work more intensively on a particular facial muscle. Facial muscle trainers are used for dynamic and static exercises in facial gymnastics and face building, face fitness.

The simulator for training the muscles of the face according to the first embodiment has a flat shape, and the side parts intended for holding the simulator by hands are made thickened, one of the sides has an anatomical shape of the brow arches with a protrusion on the brow area / On the second side there is a V-shaped cutout. Holding handles may also be provided on the side portions that are intended to hold the treadmill. The facial muscle trainer is predominantly made of elastic silicone polymer, it can also be made of food grade silicone, medical grade silicone, or hypoallergenic silicone. Thanks to the silicone surface of the simulator, complete fixation and adhesion of the skin are carried out, which makes the training process safe, the skin does not wrinkle, preventing the formation of new creases and wrinkles. The upper edges of the V-neck can be rounded at the junction with the surface of the machine.

The simulator for training the muscles of the face according to the second version has a flat shape, and the side parts intended for holding the simulator by hands are made thickened, one of the sides of the simulator has an anatomical shape of the brow arches with a protrusion on the brow zone, and on the second side of the simulator there is a V-shaped cutout, and one of the surfaces of the simulator is additionally equipped with a textile base and has at least one sticky element, which provides additional tightening when fixing on the frontal area of the face during exercise. The sticky element can be made in the form of a Velcro, which is located along the entire length of the simulator, half the length of the simulator, 1/3 of the length of the simulator, etc. When fixing the simulator on the frontal part of the face, the exercising person carries out additional fixation using Velcro, and fixation on the frontal part of the face is performed by the side of the simulator that does not have a textile base, and the side with the textile base is external. The V-neck can be additionally treated with an anti-slip material to prevent slipping during use. The V-notch is predominantly treated with a liquid silicone resin. The upper edges of the V-neck can be rounded at the junction with the surface of the machine. Holding handles may be provided on the side portions for holding the treadmill.

The method of training the muscles of the face according to the first embodiment consists of the following stages: a) installation of a simulator for training muscles on the frontal part of the face,

B) holding the simulator on the sides by the thickened parts so that tension is created and the simulator rigidly fixes the skin at the location of the simulator, c) then exercises are performed aimed at the work of the frontal muscle, the muscles of the arrogant, the muscles of the puckering eyebrow, the muscles lifting the upper lip and wing nose, nasal muscle, circular muscle of the eyes, 5-50 times, d) a delay of at least two exercises can be performed simultaneously for 2-10 seconds. e) after completing the workout, the simulator is removed from the trained part of the face

The method of training the muscles of the face according to the second version of the execution consists of the following stages: a) installation of a simulator for training the muscles of the face under the chin, b) holding the simulator on the sides by the thickened parts so that tension is created and the simulator rigidly fixes the skin at the location of the simulator, c) performing exercises aimed at working the muscle lifting the upper lip and the wing of the nose, the nasal muscle, the circular muscle of the mouth, the masseter muscle , hyoid muscle, zygomaticus major muscle, neck muscles in the amount of 5-50 times, d) a delay can be performed in at least two exercises simultaneously for 2-10 seconds, e) after completion of the training, the simulator is removed from the trained part of the face.

The proposed group of inventions is carried out as follows: Example No. 1 of the use of the proposed group of inventions:

The method of training the muscles of the face and simulators for its implementation can be used as follows: the simulator is installed on the frontal part of the face and on the area between the eyebrows, the simulator is held on the sides by the thickened parts, then action 1 and action 2 are performed alternately, where: action 1: wrinkling , eyebrow pinching, action 2: raising the eyebrows up. Alternate actions in the complex are carried out 10-30 times, then there is a delay in action 2 for 5-7 seconds. The effect of this use of the group of inventions is to strengthen the brow area, strengthen the frontal muscle, smooth out wrinkles, creases in the brow area and forehead, relieve hypertonicity, increase blood circulation and lymph outflow in these areas, as well as the simultaneous study of several groups of facial muscles.

Example s 2 of using the proposed group of inventions:

The method of training the muscles of the face and simulators for its implementation can be used as follows: the simulator is installed on the frontal part of the face and on the area between the eyebrows, the simulator is held on the sides by the thickened parts, then alternately action 1, action 2, action 3, where: action 1: wrinkling, bringing the eyebrows together, action 2: raising the eyebrows up, action 3: lifting up the central part of the forehead, the area between the eyebrows. Alternate actions in the complex are carried out 15-25 times, then there is a delay in actions 2 and 3 simultaneously for 5-7 seconds. The effect of this use of a group of inventions is to strengthen the eyebrow zone, strengthen the frontal muscle, raise the central part of the forehead up, remove the "sad face" effect, narrow the bridge of the nose, lift the upper eyelid, by strengthening the frontal muscle, smoothing wrinkles, creases in the eyebrow zone, the bridge of the nose, forehead, removal of hypertonicity, increased blood circulation and lymph outflow in these areas, the simultaneous study of several groups of facial muscles.

An example of Ns 3 use of the proposed group of inventions:

The method of training the muscles of the face and simulators for its implementation can be used as follows: the simulator is installed on the frontal part of the face and on the area between the eyebrows, the simulator is held on the sides by the thickened parts, then action 1, action 2, action 3 is carried out alternately, where: action 1: wrinkling, eyebrow pinching, action 2: raising up the central part of the forehead, the area between the eyebrows, action 3: abducting the corners of the eyebrow, the lateral part of the frontal muscle to the upper diagonals, up and to the side. Alternate actions in the complex are carried out 15-25 times, then there is a delay in actions 2 and 3 simultaneously for 5-7 seconds. The effect of this use of the group of inventions is to strengthen the brow zone, the lateral and central part of the frontal muscle, raise the upper eyelid, open the gaze, improve the shape of the eyebrows, raise the central part of the forehead up, remove the "sad face" effect, narrow the bridge of the nose, improve the shape of the eyebrows, lifting the outer corners of the eyebrows, smoothing wrinkles and creases in the areas between the eyebrows, the bridge of the nose, the forehead area, removing hypertonicity, strengthening blood circulation and lymph flow in these areas. Simultaneous workout of several groups of facial muscles.

Example No. 4 of using the proposed group of inventions:

The method of training the muscles of the face and simulators for its implementation can be used as follows: the simulator is installed under the chin with a V-notch towards you, so that the simulator fits snugly to the hyoid area and chin, the simulator is held on the sides by the thickened parts. Holding the handles at the same level towards the ears, the exercise is performed as follows: the lower jaw is opened and closed while the chin is pressed on the simulator. The trainer resists the opening of the lower jaw. Thus, the masseter muscle, the muscles of the lower third of the face are worked out, and the volume in the jaw angle is reduced. The effect of this use of the group of inventions is a clear, even jaw angle, reduction of fat deposits in the sublingual area (second chin), improvement of the contour of the lower third of the face, prevention, correction of age-related changes in the lower third of the face is also performed.

Example "5 using the proposed group of inventions:

The method of training the muscles of the face and the simulator (option 2) for its implementation can be used as follows: the simulator is installed on the frontal part of the face and on the area between the eyebrows, the simulator is held on the sides by the thickened parts, then action 1 and action 2 are performed alternately, action 3 and action 2, where action 1: raising the eyebrows up, action 2: relaxing, action 3: raising the central part of the forehead up. To increase the load, the sticky element is rearranged 1-5 cm, creating more tension. The tension is selected individually for each trainee. This factor gives additional weight, the muscles become more difficult to lift, the effect of training increases. The effect of this use of the group inventions consists in strengthening the eyebrow zone, strengthening the frontal muscle, smoothing wrinkles and creases in the eyebrow and forehead zone, relieving hypertonicity, correcting asymmetry, increasing blood circulation and lymph outflow in these zones, raising the upper eyelid, as well as the simultaneous study of several groups of facial muscles.

No technical solutions have been identified that coincide with the totality of essential features of the claimed invention, which makes it possible to conclude that the claimed invention complies with such a condition of patentability as "novelty".

The claimed essential features, which predetermine the obtaining of the specified technical result, do not explicitly follow from the prior art, which allows us to conclude that the claimed invention complies with such a condition of patentability as "inventive step".

Claims

Formula of invention METHOD FOR TRAINING FACE MUSCLES (VERSIONS) AND TRAINER FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION (VERSIONS)

1. Exercise machine for training the muscles of the face (option 1), which has a flat shape, characterized in that the lateral parts intended for holding the simulator by hands are thickened, one of the sides has an anatomical shape of the brow ridges with a protrusion on the brow zone.

2. A simulator for training the muscles of the face (option 2), having a flat shape, characterized in that the lateral parts intended for holding the simulator by hands are thickened, one of the sides has the anatomical shape of the brow ridges with a protrusion on the brow zone, and on the other side a V-shaped notch is made, and one of the surfaces of the simulator is equipped with a textile base and additionally has at least one sticky element, which provides additional tightening when fixing on the frontal area of the face during exercise.

3. The simulator for training the muscles of the face according to claim 1, characterized in that a V-shaped notch is made on one of the sides.

4. The simulator for training the muscles of the face according to claim 2, characterized in that the V-neck is additionally treated with an anti-slip material.

5. The simulator for training the muscles of the face according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of elastic silicone polymer.

6. The simulator for training the muscles of the face according to claim 2, characterized in that it is made of elastic silicone polymer.

7. The simulator for training the muscles of the face according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of food grade silicone.

8. The simulator for training the muscles of the face according to claim 2, characterized in that it is made of food grade silicone.

9. The simulator for training the muscles of the face according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper edges of the V-shaped cut are rounded at the junction with the surface of the simulator.

10. The simulator for training the muscles of the face according to claim 2, characterized in that the upper edges of the V-shaped cut are rounded at the junction with the surface of the simulator.

11. A method of training the muscles of the face (option 1), consisting of the following stages: installing the simulator for training the muscles of the face on the frontal part of the face and on the area between the eyebrows, holding the simulator on the sides by the thickened parts so that tension is created and the simulator rigidly fixed the skin in the location of the simulator, performing exercises aimed at the work of the frontal muscle, the proud muscles, the puckering eyebrow muscle, the nasal muscle, the circular muscle of the eyes, in an amount of 5-50 times

12. Method of training the muscles of the face (option 2), consisting of the following stages: installing the simulator for training the muscles of the face under the chin, holding the simulator on the sides by the thickened parts so that tension is created and the simulator rigidly fixed the skin at the location of the simulator, performing exercises aimed at the work of the muscle that lifts the upper lip and wing of the nose, the nasal muscle, the circular muscle of the mouth, the masseter muscle, the hyoid muscle, the greater zygomatic muscle, the neck muscles in the amount of 5-50 times

13. The method of training the muscles of the face according to claim 10, characterized in that a delay is performed in at least two exercises simultaneously for 5-10 seconds.

4. The method of training the muscles of the face according to claim 11, characterized in that a delay is performed in at least two exercises simultaneously for 5-10 seconds.