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WO2004058132A1 - Dispositif pour la desinflammation et la detente des muscles - Google Patents

Dispositif pour la desinflammation et la detente des muscles Download PDF

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WO2004058132A1
WO2004058132A1 PCT/IB2002/005660 IB0205660W WO2004058132A1 WO 2004058132 A1 WO2004058132 A1 WO 2004058132A1 IB 0205660 W IB0205660 W IB 0205660W WO 2004058132 A1 WO2004058132 A1 WO 2004058132A1
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desinflamation
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Brian Elias
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H15/0092—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains hand-held
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/06—Arms
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/10—Leg
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/12—Feet
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/64—Heated

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  • the following invention is described as a device to relax muscles, and specifically foot muscles, and even more specifically to relax and to have an anti-inflammatory effect on the feet .
  • the feet, the muscles of the forearm and the calf tend to swell by excess activity. Specifically women and even more so pregnant women, present problems of swelling of the feet by doing activities such as walking, and in general any activity that requires any effort .
  • the objective of the present invention consists of providing a device to relax tension on the feet, forearm and calves .
  • Another objective of the invention consists of providing a device to help lower inflammation on swollen feet.
  • Fig. 1 the device of the invention is shown.
  • Fig. 3 the device of the invention and the adjusting assembly is shown.
  • Fig. 5 Shows a modality of the device of the invention
  • Fig. 6 Shows an insulating wrapping of the device of the invention.
  • Figs. 7a and 7b illustrate a sports case for the device of the invention.
  • Figs. 8a and 8b illustrate a portfolio style case.
  • the device 1 to relax muscles comprises a thermal central body 10, wheels 20 and an assembly 30 to adjust the position of the wheels.
  • the thermal central body consists of a cylindrical body that is able to store heat to remain hot or cold for a certain period of time, in other words, once the central thermal body 10 has been heated or cooled, said body 10 will maintain its temperature for an extended period of time with the objective that the thermal central body 10 can maintain its temperature for a considerable amount of time, said body 10 contains in its interior a nucleus that holds a fluid with high thermal capacity, so that said thermal fluid is able to maintain itself hot or cold for a considerable amount of time.
  • the thermal fluid is comprised of water, propylenglicol, or a coolant gel that can be stored permanently in the interior of body 10, or it can be interchanged by way of a lid 40.
  • said body 10 With the objective of cooling central body 10, said body 10 must be placed in the refrigerator for more that an hour. Once the thermal body contained in the nucleus of body 10 is frozen said will absorb heat and will maintain cool the surface of body 10 as it is placed in contact with the feet .
  • the device if one wishes to heat body 10, the device must be placed preferably in hot or boiling water for approximately for half an hour. Once the nucleus for body 10 that contains the thermal fluid is heated, the heat maintained will be transferred to the surface of body 10 maintaining it hot for a period of time. With the objective of reducing the swelling of the feet it is preferred that the central body 10 is cooled. However, the heated central body 10 is preferred to give massage and relax the muscles or when it is desired to heat the feet.
  • the device 1 to relax muscles is particularly useful for giving massages and the deinflamation of swollen and fatigued feet .
  • the body 10 begins to cool the feet, causing ' the reduction of inflammation of the swollen muscles.
  • the device is made to rotate, the device of the invention can be rotated due to its cylindrical shape and/or the wheels 20.
  • the massage operation is illustrated in Fig. 4.
  • the foot is extended forward and backwards causing device 1 to rotate and to move in the opposite direction.
  • Thermal fluid 11 is placed in the interior of body 10 which possesses a nucleus which is defined by body 10 and the end lids 40. It is useful to use a packing 41 between body 10 and the lid 40, with the objective of preventing the thermal fluid 11 contained in the nucleus from escaping.
  • the screw lid 40 has a screwed section to be screwed into the corresponding screwed section in the interior of body 10.
  • the body is designed to adapt itself preferably to the sole of the foot. To that end it is comprised of a pair of wide end sections 16 and 17 and one intermediate section 18 that has a lesser diameter to the ends 16 and 17.
  • the body 10 has grooves 12 set longitudinally along the body 10. .
  • the grooves 12 and the frozen surface of body 10 provide a cool, soft massage to the foot, stimulating the nerves on the sole of the foot thus providing its relaxation and the lowering of inflammation. Said grooves also improve the contact between the sole of the foot and the central body 10.
  • the body 10 can be produced of any material, preferably metal, plastic or rubber. Additionally the body 10 can contain a covering made of plastic or rubber to improve the contact with the surface of the foot or muscle to reduce the inflammation.
  • the wheels 20 are found joined to the central cooling body 10 by means of an axle.
  • the wheels can be made from any material, but it is preferred that they are made from rubber. Rubber absorbs the irregularities of the floor and helps to have a more uniform movement of the device 1.
  • an adjusting assembly 30 is found, which has the objective of getting the wheels closer or further away from the body 10 to prevent contact of the sole of the foot with the wheels 20.
  • the adjusting mechanism 30 is comprised of an axle 32, that in conformity with the illustrated modality in Fig. 2 which possesses a square transversal section and plurality bolts 34 placed along its radius .
  • the bolts 34 placed on each side of rim 32 limit the movement of the wheel 20 in a radial direction.
  • the bolts are sunk in the body of the axle, allowing the movement of the wheel in an axial direction and they come out again from the axle, confining rim 22 of the wheel 20 in the desired position.
  • both wheels are pulled until they reach the adequate position to the dimensions of the foot.
  • the wheels are pushed up until the ends of body 10.
  • the device 10 In a second modality of the invention, illustrated in Figs. 5 and 6, the device 10 possesses sufficient dimensions to accommodate the width of any standard foot without the means of adjusting 30.
  • the grooves 12 are arranged vertically, so that said grooves form a plurality of rings throughout all the body 10.
  • the screwed lids 40 possess a protuberance 42 that has the objective of providing for wheels 20.
  • the diameter of the grooves can be equal or greater that the diameter of the protuberance 42 of the lids 40, so that the grooves roll along the floor. However, it is preferred that the exterior diameter of the protuberance 42 is greater than the grooves 12. The previously mentioned has the objective that the grooves do not roll across the floor and transfer dust to the sole of the foot.
  • the protuberances 42 of the lids can alternatively possess wheels 20.
  • Said wheels consist of bands of a transversal circular section, similar to an O'ring and are made from rubber preferably and have the same function that the rubber wheels according to the first modality of the device.
  • One or more wheels 20 can be placed in each protuberance 42 of each lid 40.
  • the wheels 20 can consist of wide band with the same technical effect that the bands of transversal circular section.
  • each lid 40 can be screwed and introduced into a corresponding screwed section of the body 10, or one of the lids can remain fixed while the second lid can be removable .
  • said lids are provided with a handle 48 molded over the protuberance 42.
  • the device of the invention is covered with an insulating wrapping 50 as illustrated in Fig. 6, that has the objective of preventing the transference of heat from or towards central body 10.
  • Said insulating wrapping 50 possesses means of coupling attachments 51 and 52 to prevent the wrapping from coming loose. Brooches of mechanical attachment are illustrated, as well as buckles and curls, zippers or even plastic adhesive tapes that are placed over plastic reinforcements.
  • the case includes in its interior, molded foam with the form of the device 1, with the objective of providing insulation to maintain the device frozen.
  • the case can adopt different styles and sizes.
  • the sports style case is illustrated in Figs. 7a and 7b has soft laterals with a double compartment for two devices 1 with a zippered bag.
  • Figs. 8a and 8b While the portfolio style case has a compartment for four, this is illustrated in Figs. 8a and 8b.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif (1) pour détendre et pour désenflammer des muscles. Ce dispositif comprend un corps central (10) à rouler le long de la plante du pied, du mollet, ou de l'avant bras d'un utilisateur. Le corps central (10) comprend un noyau creux présentant une matière thermique à l'intérieur, conçue pour maintenir la froideur ou la chaleur de la surface extérieure du corps central (10), ce qui provoque la réduction d'une inflammation et permet de détendre les muscles.
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US2057396A (en) * 1933-07-27 1936-10-13 Seidel Julius Richard Massage device
US2448797A (en) * 1943-09-06 1948-09-07 Gustlin Walter Device for exercising and treating feet
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