WO2023192098A1 - Dispositif et système de thérapie par vibration - Google Patents

Dispositif et système de thérapie par vibration Download PDF

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WO2023192098A1
WO2023192098A1 PCT/US2023/016057 US2023016057W WO2023192098A1 WO 2023192098 A1 WO2023192098 A1 WO 2023192098A1 US 2023016057 W US2023016057 W US 2023016057W WO 2023192098 A1 WO2023192098 A1 WO 2023192098A1
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Jason WERSLAND
Benjamin Nazarian
Jaime Sanchez Solana
Eduardo Merino
Bill Webb
Alex Zhu
Richard Tang
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Therabody, Inc.
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  • the present invention relates generally to a vibration therapy system and device, and more particularly to a vibration therapy device with interchangeable attachments.
  • a vibration therapy device that includes a housing with a handle portion and a head portion, an electrical source, a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, a push rod assembly operatively connected to the motor, and a reciprocating attachment.
  • the push rod assembly includes an attachment member that defines the distal end of the push rod assembly.
  • the attachment member (or the reciprocating attachment secured to the attachment member) is configured to reciprocate in response to activation of the motor at a linear velocity between 0.06 m/s and 0.5 m/s.
  • the attachment member includes a first magnet.
  • the reciprocating attachment is removably received on the attachment member.
  • the reciprocating attachment includes a second magnet that is magnetically attracted to the first magnet to secure the reciprocating attachment on the attachment member.
  • the reciprocating attachment includes an attachment member recess defined therein.
  • the attachment member is received in the attachment member recess.
  • the attachment member defines an attachment member diameter and the attachment member recess defines an attachment member recess diameter.
  • the attachment member diameter is smaller than the attachment member recess diameter.
  • the first and second magnets secure the reciprocating attachment on the attachment member during reciprocation.
  • a module seat is defined on the head portion and a ring module is removably secured to the module seat.
  • the ring module includes a central opening that defines a central opening diameter.
  • the attachment member defines an attachment member diameter.
  • the central opening diameter is larger than the attachment member diameter, such that the reciprocating attachment is configured to reciprocate within and relative to the ring module.
  • a therapy device that includes a housing that includes a handle portion, a head portion and a module seat defined on the head portion.
  • the module seat includes a first set of magnets associated therewith (on, in or adjacent to the module seat).
  • the module seat includes a first securement protrusion extending therefrom and includes a first securement recess defined therein.
  • the therapy device also includes an electrical source, and a therapy module removably secured to the module seat.
  • the therapy module includes a second set of magnets that are magnetically attracted to the first set of magnets.
  • the therapy module includes a second securement protrusion extending therefrom and includes a second securement recess defined therein.
  • the first securement protrusion is received in the second securement recess.
  • the second securement protrusion is received in the first securement recess.
  • This type of therapy device may not include the reciprocating, vibration or percussive feature.
  • one of the first securement protrusion and the second securement recess includes female electrical contacts and the other of the first securement protrusion and second securement recess includes male electrical contacts. Connection of the male electrical contacts and female electrical contacts provides electrical communication between the electrical source and the therapy module.
  • the therapy module may provide at least one of cold therapy, heat therapy, LED light therapy, microcurrent therapy, photobiomodulation therapy, radio frequency therapy, cleansing therapy or ultrasound therapy.
  • the therapy device may include a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, and a push rod assembly operatively connected to the motor.
  • the push rod assembly includes an attachment member that defines the distal end of the push rod assembly.
  • the therapy module includes a central opening defined therein, and the attachment member extends into the central opening.
  • themale electrical contacts include four prongs. Two of the prongs provide electrical communication and two of the prongs provide data communication.
  • a vibration therapy device that includes a housing that includes a handle portion and a head portion, an electrical source, a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, a push rod assembly operatively connected to the motor and that includes a reciprocating shaft with an attachment member secured to its distal end, and a flexible sleeve that includes a proximal end and a distal end.
  • the flexible sleeve at least partially surrounds the reciprocating shaft. The distal end of the flexible sleeve is secured to the attachment member and the proximal end of the flexible sleeve is secured to the housing.
  • the reciprocating shaft may include an opening in a distal end thereof.
  • the attachment member may include a shaft that is received in the opening in the reciprocating shaft.
  • the distal end of the flexible sleeve may be secured between the distal end of the reciprocating shaft and the attachment member.
  • the housing preferably includes a protrusive portion.
  • the proximal end of the flexible sleeve is secured by the protrusive portion.
  • the sleeve may include an annular ridge extending therefrom that is received in a groove in the housing.
  • a vibration therapy device that includes a housing that includes a handle portion, a head portion and a module seat defined on the head portion, an electrical source, a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, and a push rod assembly operatively connected to the motor.
  • the module seat includes a first set of magnets.
  • the push rod assembly includes an attachment member at a distal end thereof that is configured to reciprocate in response to activation of the motor.
  • the attachment member includes a first magnet.
  • the vibration therapy device also includes a cleansing attachment removably received on the attachment member.
  • the cleansing attachment includes a second magnet that is magnetically attracted to the first magnet to secure the reciprocating attachment on the attachment member.
  • the cleansing attachment includes a second set of magnets that are magnetically attracted to the first set of magnets to removably secure the cleansing attachment to the module seat.
  • the cleansing attachment includes a central section, such that when the attachment member reciprocates, the central section flexes.
  • the module seat includes a first securement protrusion extending therefrom and includes a first securement recess defined therein
  • the cleansing attachment includes a second securement protrusion extending therefrom and includes a second securement recess defined therein and the first securement protrusion is received in the second securement recess, and wherein the second securement protrusion is received in the first securement recess.
  • a vibration therapy device that includes a housing that includes a handle portion, a head portion and a module seat defined on the head portion, an electrical source, a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, a push rod assembly operatively connected to the motor and configured to reciprocate in response to activation of the motor, and a therapy module removably secured to the module seat.
  • the distal end of the push rod assembly is configured to removably receive a reciprocating attachment thereon.
  • the therapy module at least partially surrounds the distal end of the push rod assembly.
  • the push rod assembly includes an attachment member that defines the distal end of the push rod assembly.
  • the therapy module is coaxial with the distal end of the push rod assembly (e.g., the attachment member and/or the magnet seat), and at least a portion of the attachment member (e.g., the magnet member) extends into the therapy module.
  • the therapy module is in electrical communication with the electrical source (so that it can be powered) and/or is in data communication with the controller/processor of the device (so that it can be operated as desired).
  • the module seat preferably includes a first electrical connector (male or female), and wherein the therapy module includes a second electrical connector (female or male) in electrical communication with the first electrical connector.
  • the male electrical connector includes a plurality of prongs, two of which are used for the electrical connection or communication (positive voltage and negative voltage) and two of which are used for data or information connection or communication (control signal). The prongs are inserted into the female electrical connector, which includes four openings for receiving the four prongs.
  • the therapy module may comprise a ring module that includes a central opening and an outer surface.
  • a reciprocating attachment that includes a contact surface is removably received on the distal end of the push rod assembly, the contact surface of the reciprocating attachment extends further from the module seat than the outer surface of the ring module.
  • the therapy module may be a ring module that includes a plurality of LED's therein or thereon.
  • the LEDs are configured to operate at a treatment level only when the outer surface is less than a predetermined distance from an operating surface.
  • the ring module further includes at least first and second proximity sensors that are positioned approximately 180° from one another within the ring module (e.g,. on the PCB). The first and second proximity sensors are each configured to activate the LEDs at the treatment level when the outer surface of the ring module is less than the predetermined distance from the operating surface.
  • the therapy module may comprise a cap module that includes a main body portion and a rear recess and where at least a portion of the attachment member extends into the rear recess.
  • the cap module may include an anode and a cathode and may be configured to provide micro-current therapy.
  • the cap module may also be configured to be removably secured to the module seat and the attachment member.
  • the cap module may be removably secured to the module seat via magnets and/or one or more securement protrusions and recesses (that also help properly align the cap module).
  • a vibration therapy system that includes a vibration therapy device, a ring module that includes a central opening and that is configured to be removably secured to the module seat, a cap module that includes a main body portion and a rear recess and that is configured to be removably secured to the module seat, and a reciprocating attachment that is configured to be removably received on the attachment member.
  • a vibration therapy device that includes a housing that includes a handle portion and a head portion an electrical source, a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, a push rod assembly operatively connected to the motor and configured to reciprocate in response to activation of the motor, and a reciprocating attachment removably secured to a distal end of the push rod assembly.
  • the reciprocating attachment includes a contact surface, and a skin treatment member is removably secured to the reciprocating attachment such that a delivery portion at least partially covers the contact surface.
  • the reciprocating attachment includes a groove defined therein and at least a portion of the skin treatment member is received in the groove.
  • the skin treatment member includes a main body portion that, together with the delivery portion, defines an attachment recess. At least one ridge member extends inwardly from the main body portion into the attachment recess and is received in the groove on the reciprocating attachment.
  • the delivery portion includes a lotion or other formulation thereon.
  • Described herein is a vibration therapy device that includes interchangeable attachments that provide therapy to a user.
  • the interchangeable attachments can include, for example, LED light therapy, micro-current, etc.
  • the present invention is a vibration therapy device that includes LED lights thereon that can be used for skin therapy. LED skin therapy is known. For example, see U.S. Patent Nos. 6,524,329 and 6,974,224, the entireties of which are incorporated by reference herein.
  • the present invention is a hand-held vibration facial massager or vibration therapy device that includes different therapy attachments compatible therewith.
  • the hand-held device which is intended to be used on the face, but can also be used anywhere else on the body, combines vibration therapy with other facial treatment technologies, including, but not limited to, LED light therapy, micro-current treatments and radio frequency skin technology.
  • the vibration therapy treatment can be delivered by a brushless motor-drive train system with the distal end of the reciprocating output shaft including an amplitude of preferably between 2.0 mm and 8.0 mm.
  • this small amplitude of reciprocation is referred to herein as a vibrating movement or vibration, hence the phrase "vibration therapy device.”
  • the amplitude can be anywhere between 1.0 mm and 25 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the amplitude is about 3.0 mm and the device provides the ability to operate at at least three different frequencies, e.g., 1750 (percussions per minute) ppm or 29 Hz, 2100 ppm or 35 Hz and 2400 ppm or 40 Hz.
  • the frequency can be anywhere between about 900 ppm or 15 Hz and about 6000 ppm or 100 Hz.
  • the combination of the about 3.0 amplitude and the frequencies between 1750 ppm and 2400 ppm is optimized for the face.
  • the percussive therapy provided with these specifications helps reduce minor facial muscle pain and tension, helps reduce muscle tension often associated with headaches (this includes muscles of face, neck, and head) and provides a facial massage to reduce tension and relax facial muscles.
  • the removable or interchangeable vibration therapy attachment on the end of the output shaft can be any type of attachment (see, e.g., the patents discussed above).
  • the attachment is a foam/rubber attachment that is connected to the end of the shaft to deliver the vibration to the user’s face. See, e.g., U.S. Patent No. 10,758,452, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein.
  • the present invention includes an attachment system to accommodate swappable or interchangeable rings or modules with different facial treatment technologies.
  • the module can be a blue, red, amber and/or infrared LED light therapy light ring module or can be a module that includes micro-current therapy, RF (radio frequency) therapy, heat, cold, electric stimulation and/or vibration (e.g., the therapy module can include one or more motors or the like that provide vibration, separate from the reciprocation of the reciprocating attachment).
  • the device includes an electrical connection system to deliver electric power to the ring or module and a magnet-based system to secure the ring or module in place.
  • the magnets are programmed or polymagnets.
  • Polymagnets are magnetic structures that incorporate correlated patterns of magnets with alternating polarity, designed to achieve a desired behavior and deliver stronger local force. By varying the magnetic fields and strengths, different mechanical behaviors can be controlled. Correlated magnet pairs can be programmed to attract or repel with a prescribed force and engagement distance, or, to attract or repel at a certain spatial orientation. Correlated magnets can be programmed to interact only with other magnetic structures that have been coded to respond. As a result, a strong force can be used to hold the module on the device, but a fairly weak force can be used for removing the module. For example, the user can rotate the module about the module's central axis to a predetermined point where the module can be easily removed.
  • the polymagnets in the device can even repel the polymagnets in the module at a certain rotation point, thus making removal of the module very easy.
  • the polymagnets change properties based on the distance and position of the magnets in the ring module and the device with respect to one another. This allows the locking and unlocking forces that the user needs to apply to connect and disconnect the module from the device to be reduced compared to the use of regular magnets. For example: the magnets can repel each other when the distance between them is more than one inch but if they are brought closer than one inch they attract each other.
  • the force required to secure the module or push the module into place on the module seat (referred to herein as “attach the module”) is X and at the first distance and a second degree of rotation, the force required to attach the module is Y, where Y is less than X.
  • the force required may be A at a first set of degrees of rotation and B at a second set of degrees of rotation, where A is less than B.
  • the first set of degrees of rotation may be 0° to 15° and the second set of degrees of rotation may be 16° to 360°. Therefore, when the module or attachment is rotated to an angle between 0° to 15° it is easy to remove. At any other angle it is difficult for the user to remove.
  • the device and/or system also includes a software application downloadable to a portable electronic device that includes the ability to control the treatment and build different protocols via Bluetooth and the like.
  • the device and/or the therapy module includes a proximity sensor that detects the distance between the device and the user’s face so that the therapy or treatment can be modified accordingly.
  • the light ring module can include one or more proximity sensors so that the LED lights can be dimmed and/or turned off when the device is pulled away from the user's skin and is not within a predetermined distance (i.e., when the ring is far enough from the user's face that no treatment is being provided). This may be done to save battery, for eye safety purposes or for other skin safety issues or concerns.
  • the handle forms an angle of about 120 degrees with the attachment arm or output shaft to avoid blocking the user’s view during treatment.
  • the housing includes a female charging jack for receiving a male connector and charging the battery.
  • the device also includes one or more buttons or switches for controlling the device (e.g., on/off, speed control, change color of LEDs, etc.) and LEDs that provide indication of different functions, such as battery power or speed setting, etc.
  • the vibration therapy device includes a motor, battery, housing, and push rod assembly with a reciprocating shaft.
  • the reciprocating shaft includes a male or female attachment member on the end thereof to which a massage or vibration attachment (that includes a corresponding female or male attachment member thereon) can be attached.
  • the massage attachment is secured to the vibration therapy device using magnets.
  • the amplitude is between about 2 mm and about 8 mm, which is smaller than many percussive massage devices.
  • the vibration therapy device includes a removable light ring therapy module that surrounds the massage or reciprocating attachment.
  • the light ring module includes a plurality of lights (e.g., LED's).
  • the light ring module is electrically connected to the vibration therapy device when it is attached thereto so that the battery powers the lights.
  • the light ring module includes a central opening that at least partially surrounds the reciprocating attachment.
  • a plurality of different ring modules are included either separately or sold as a kit with the vibration therapy device.
  • separate ring modules can include lights with different wavelengths (e.g., red LEDs on one ring and blue LEDs on another).
  • lights with different wavelengths can be included on the same ring (e.g., blue and red LEDs on the same ring).
  • the rings are interchangeable.
  • the rings can be different sizes.
  • Each of the ring modules can provide different functions or features. Some of the features can be used in conjunction with the vibration therapy massage attachment and others can be used with a massage attachment attached to the device.
  • the ring modules can include (either individually or in combination) heat, vibrations, electrodes for electrolysis and/or emitting electromagnetic pulses.
  • the main device acts as a power source for powering all of the different ring modules and the therapy modules that cover the attachment member where the reciprocating attachment is seated. Therefore, the connected ring module can be used in conjunction with the reciprocating attachment or without the reciprocating attachment (e.g., with the attachment removed), so the outer surface of the ring module can be placed against the user's skin, if necessary for the type of treatment being administered.
  • the LEDs and/or one or more of any of the other treatments or discussed herein can be part of the vibration therapy device and not removable.
  • the control center or user interface includes an up button, a down button and a select button, which can be used for scrolling or toggling through various modes, going up or down in intensity or mode and selecting the modes or modules or turning different functions (vibration, light, micro-current, etc.) on or off.
  • vibration therapy device together with the therapy module and reciprocating attachment may be referred to herein as a vibration therapy system.
  • the light ring module (or other ring module) includes alignment or securement recesses defined in a rear side thereof that receive the securement protrusions.
  • Magnet members are positioned in the ring and adjacent the securement recesses. It will be appreciated that the magnet members associated with the securement recesses are magnetically attracted to the securement protrusions.
  • the motor is preferably attached to a motor mount bracket that secures the motor to the housing.
  • the motor mount bracket includes a middle member having first and second opposite sides.
  • the motor is positioned on the first side and the eccentric weight is positioned on the second side of the middle member.
  • the push rod assembly comprises an L-shaped or curved connector or push rod (connected to the eccentric weight) and the reciprocating shaft (with pivotal connections therebetween).
  • the middle member includes a shaft opening defined therein.
  • the motor includes a rotatable motor shaft extending therefrom that extends from the first side of the middle member, through the shaft opening and to the second side of the middle member.
  • the motor mount bracket includes a battery bracket portion extending therefrom that secures the battery in place.
  • the head portion of the vibration therapy device when the therapy module is attached, includes two concentric attachment rings, the inner one for the reciprocation or massage attachment (e.g., silicone vibration head) and the outer one for the therapy modules (e.g., LED, Micro-current etc.).
  • the male attachment also includes magnets for attachment (or similar attachment mechanism) and can also include an electrical connection similar to the outer ring. Therefore, a single attachment that covers both the outer and inner part can be used that attaches to male attachment and securement protrusions, for example to accommodate more LEDs.
  • the reciprocating attachment can includes hooks for securing a microfiber material on the reciprocating attachment that can be used on the user's face or other body part for the vibration therapy treatment.
  • the microfiber material is secured on both sides and under the reciprocating attachment and stretches across the top contact surface of the reciprocating attachment.
  • the microfiber material can include lotion therein for treating the persons' skin.
  • one or more of the reciprocating attachments can include a groove extending therearound for attachment of a treatment member (for treating the user's skin).
  • Another massage attachment can include a cone portion or be cone shaped.
  • Another massage attachment can include a soft portion and a harder portion that are connected by velcro.
  • Another massage attachment can include a plurality of spikes or needles that provide a microneedling type treatment.
  • the present invention is a handheld device that helps to reduce tension, relax facial muscles, and achieve healthier-looking skin by gently stimulating the face.
  • the system includes microcurrent, blue, red, and red+infrared light LED, and cleansing treatments, allowing a user to customize their facial therapy in one easy-to-use versatile device.
  • the variety of treatment rings can be used to help lift, tone, rejuvenate, and deep clean.
  • percussive therapy is the rapid and repetitive application of pressure perpendicular to the body.
  • the percussive stimulus of the device causes the targeted tissues to experience both pressure and vibration stimuli simultaneously. We know that these stimuli have therapeutic benefits related to reduced tension, pain relief, and increased circulation.
  • the percussive therapy of the present invention has been optimized for the face through a reduced amplitude (compared to the prior art).
  • Photobiomodulation also referred to as “phototherapy” or “light therapy”, utilizes non-ionizing forms of light sources including LASERS, LEDs, and broadband light, in the visible and near-infrared spectrum. This non-thermal process (no heat) allows light energy to penetrate the skin leading to changes at the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of the body.
  • LED (light emitting diode) therapy is a skincare treatment for several conditions that uses varying wavelengths of light, including red and blue, to stimulate the skin and tissue beneath.
  • the red light has a wavelength of 633nm ⁇ 10nm and a power density of 78 ⁇ 5%. Red light is intended to reduce periorbital wrinkles (the wrinkles around the eyes).
  • the blue light has a wavelength of 415nm ⁇ 10nm and a power density of 50 ⁇ 5%.
  • Blue Light is intended to reduce mild to moderate acne.
  • the red + infrared light has wavelengths of 633 ⁇ 10 nm/830nm ⁇ 10nm and power densities of 78 ⁇ 5%/55 ⁇ 5%.
  • Red + infrared light therapy is intended to provide therapeutic warming to temporarily reduce pain and discomfort and is intended to reduce periorbital wrinkles (the wrinkles around the eyes).
  • Microcurrent therapy utilizes low-level electrical voltage to stimulate muscles, primarily of the face. This stimulation acts as a workout that often results in the temporary tightening, toning, or contouring of the targeted muscles which often leads to the appearance of reduced wrinkles, especially on the forehead region.
  • the present invention provides microcurrent with a pulsed biphasic waveform, a pulse frequency of 8 Hz and settings of 1 IpA, 300 pA, 500pA. In use, the microcurrent firms and tightens the skin and improves muscle tone and contour in the face/neck.
  • the microcurrent therapy module can be used with a conductive gel.
  • Cryotherapy or cold therapy is a process where the body is exposed to low temperatures for therapeutic purposes, resulting in the reduction of blood flow to a particular area leading to decreased local tissue temperatures, and/or the regulation of gene expression. While this is commonly done through the use of liquid nitrogen or ice for full body cryotherapy, local cryotherapy is able to be achieved through a battery- powered device via a process called thermoelectric cooling.
  • the cold ring or crytherapy may be provided at three different temperatures (i.e., the user can toggle between temperatures using controls).
  • the temperatures are 26°C / 78°F, 22°C / 71 °F and 18°C / 65°F.
  • Cold therapy is intended to decrease pain, decreases muscle spasms, and decrease inflammation.
  • Thermotherapy or heat therapy is a process where the body is exposed to high temperatures for therapeutic purposes, resulting in increased blood flow to a particular area leading to increased local tissue temperatures.
  • Local thermotherapy is able to be achieved through a battery-powered device via a process called thermoelectric heating.
  • the heat ring or thermotherapy may be provided at three different temperatures (i.e., the user can toggle between temperatures using controls).
  • the temperatures are 35°C / 95°F, 39°C / 102°F, 43°C / 109°F.
  • Heat therapy is intended to decrease pain, decrease muscle spasms, decreases tension, and increases blood flow.
  • the inventive device and system may provide any or all of the treatment discussed herein, such as percussive or vibration therapy, PBM, light therapy, microcurrent therapy, cryotherapy and/or thermotherapy.
  • the about 3.0 mm amplitude coupled with the frequencies of 1750 ppm, 2100 ppm and 2400 ppm provides beneficial results when used on the face, as described herein, and allows the magnetically connected attachment member to be secured to the end of the push rod assembly.
  • An amplitude as low as 0.5 mm provides a vibrating stimulus when used on the face.
  • the inventors have determined that 3.0 mm provides beneficial results.
  • This amplitude, combined with the different attachments (shape and density), was found to be comfortable, but also provides a relative intensity for the face. Therefore, this percussive force is optimized for use on the delicate features of the face.
  • the present invention provides dual therapies simultaneously, the first being percussion and the other being LED light therapy, hot or cold therapy or others discussed herein. It will be appreciated that the percussion therapy can also be varied based on the type of massage attachment (e.g., micropoint) that is secured to the end of the push rod assembly.
  • the type of massage attachment e.g., micropoint
  • the vibration therapy device includes a waterproofing feature for preventing moisture from getting in through where the push rod assembly extends outside of the housing.
  • a sleeve e.g., a silicone sleeve
  • the sleeve is secured within the attachment member at one end and inside the protrusive portion of the housing on the other end.
  • the sleeve is secured at both ends and can flex or move as the reciprocating shaft reciprocates. This provides water resistance to the device.
  • FIG. l is a perspective view of a vibration therapy system and device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the cleansing attachment
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the vibration therapy device with a treatment member exploded therefrom;
  • FIG. 18 is an exploded view of a vibration therapy device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 19 is a cross-section of a portion of the vibration therapy device of FIG. 18 with a reciprocating attachment exploded therefrom;
  • FIG. 20 is perspective view of a portion of the vibration therapy device showing the flexible sleeve that provides water resistance
  • FIG. 1 is for purposes of illustrating the present invention and not for purposes of limiting the same, the drawings show a vibration therapy system 10 that includes a vibration therapy device 12, one or more reciprocating attachments 19 and one or more therapy modules 11.
  • the reciprocating attachments can have different shapes.
  • the therapy modules 11 can have different shapes and include different types of therapy, such as light, micro-current, heat, cold, vibration, etc.
  • the vibration therapy device includes a housing 13 (two housing halves 13a and 13b are shown in FIG. 3), a handle portion 14, a head portion 15 and a switch 16 for activating the motor 17.
  • FIGS. 1-8 show the vibration therapy device 12 with a therapy module 11 that is referred to herein as a ring module 18 (due to its shape with a central opening 18a) and a reciprocating attachment 19.
  • the vibration therapy device 12 includes an electrical source, such as a battery 20, positioned in the handle portion 14, the motor 17 positioned in the head portion 15, and a push rod assembly 21 operatively connected to the motor 17 and configured to reciprocate in response to activation of the motor 17.
  • the attachment member 26 includes the shaft 26a and a magnet seat 26b.
  • the magnet seat 26b includes a magnet 27 received therein or otherwise operatively associated therewith.
  • the housing 13 includes a cap portion 35 that includes the module seat 50 and a protrusive portion 36.
  • the attachment member 26 extends through an opening in the cap portion such that the magnet seat 26b is located outside of the housing 13, and particularly, the protrusive portion 36 of the housing 13.
  • the distal end of the attachment member 26 (the magnet seat 26b) removably receives the reciprocating attachment 19.
  • the magnet 27 in the attachment member is magnetically attracted to a magnet 27 in the reciprocating attachment 19 or other component placed on the attachment member 26.
  • FIG. 3 shows an exemplary reciprocating attachment 19 including the main body portion 19a, inner support portion 19b and magnet 27.
  • the securement protrusion 48 that extends from the back of the therapy module 11 is a magnetic securement protrusion and the securement recess 54 that is defined in the module seat 50 is a magnetic securement recess.
  • the securement recess 54 that is defined in the back of the therapy module 11 is an electrical securement recess (and includes male electrical contacts) and the securement protrusion 48 that extends from the module seat 50 is an electrical securement protrusion (and includes female electrical contacts).
  • the cleansing attachment 74 includes a central section 76 that is flexible (for example, it may be made of silicone, rubber or other flexible material). Therefore, during use, when the attachment member 26 reciprocates, the central section 78 flexes. In other words, because the magnets 52 are holding the base of the main body portion 70 on and against the module seat 50, the central section 78 flexes and moves with each stroke of the attachment member 26. Therefore, the base of the main body portion 70 remains magnetically secured to the module seat 50 while the attachment member 26 reciprocates against the central section 78, therefore moving or percussing the central section 78 and the bristles 76 thereof against the user's skin.
  • the central section 78 is a flexible membrane that moves with the reciprocating attachment member 26.
  • the cleansing attachment 74 includes a groove 80 between the inner bristles 76 associated with the central section 78 and the outer bristles 76 that are located radially outwardly from the central section 78.
  • the inner bristles move with the central section 146 and the outer generally bristles remain stationary during reciprocation.
  • a cleansing formulation can be placed on the bristles 76 during use.
  • the skin treatment member 88 is attachable or securable to the reciprocating attachment 19.
  • the main body portion 96 includes one or more ridge members 100 on the inside surface thereof and extending inwardly that are received in one or more grooves 102 defined in the outer surface of the reciprocating attachment 19.
  • the skin treatment member 88 preferably also includes a handle or tab 106 extending from the main body portion 96 that aids with attachment and removal of the skin treatment member 88 from the reciprocating attachment 19. In use, the skin treatment member 88 is removed from the pod member 90 (by peeling back the lid 94) and the treatment member is placed or seated on the reciprocating attachment 19.
  • the groove 102 is preferably located further from the module seat 50 than the outer surface 41a or outside of the ring module so that the skin treatment member 88 secured in the groove can reciprocate outside of the ring module.
  • the vibration therapy system can be provided to users as a kit (e.g., within a case, box, bag or the like).
  • the kit can include the vibration therapy device, one or more reciprocating attachments and one or more therapy modules.
  • an exemplary kit includes the device, the light ring module, the micro-current cap module, the reciprocating attachment with the groove therearound and charger all within a case or container.
  • the first and second magnets 27 are strong enough to hold the reciprocating attachment 19 on the attachment member 26 during reciprocation, and, in particular, with the reciprocation occurring in the any of the frequency and amplitude ranges discussed herein. In particular, the magnets prevent the reciprocating attachment 19 from disconnecting from the attachment member 26 during reciprocation.
  • the amplitude range is between 1.0 mm and 5.0 mm and in a more preferred embodiment, the amplitude range is between 2 mm and 4 mm. In a most preferred embodiment, the amplitude range is between 2.9 mm and 3.1 mm.
  • the frequency is between 25 Hz and 45 Hz when operating at any of the amplitudes (or strokes) discussed herein.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de thérapie par vibration qui comprend un boîtier comprenant une partie poignée, une partie tête et un siège de module défini sur la partie tête, une source électrique, un moteur positionné dans le boîtier, un commutateur pour activer le moteur, un ensemble tige de poussée fonctionnellement connecté au moteur et conçu pour effectuer un mouvement de va-et-vient en réponse à l'activation du moteur, ainsi qu'un module de thérapie fixé de manière amovible au siège de module. L'extrémité distale de l'ensemble tige de poussée est conçue pour recevoir de manière amovible un accessoire de va-et-vient sur celle-ci. Le module de thérapie entoure au moins partiellement l'extrémité distale de l'ensemble tige de poussée.
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