SONIC THERAPEUTIC MACHINE FOR THE BODY

• US 20020156402A1
• Filed: 06/16/1998
• Published: 10/24/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 06/16/1998
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Les Produits Associes Lpa SA
• Original Assignee: Les Produits Associes Lpa SA
• Inventors: WOOG, PHILIPPE-GUY E., JOUSSON, JEAN-PIERRE
• Application Number:
  US09/098,200
• Publication Number:
  US 20020156402A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 601/46
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 15/0085 hand-held
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1685 interchangeable modular devices, A61H2201/0107
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/0236 using sonic waves, e.g. using loudspeakers
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 7/005 hand-held

Abstract

Sonic energy is applied to parts of the human body by a device having an applicator end at which a predetermined amplitude under applied loads is generated. A predetermined acoustic pressure is produced at the applicator end as well as a predetermined shear stress. The applicator is slanted at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the device and a predetermined mechanical power is produced.

Claims

1. ) A high torque and high power sonic therapeutic machine having a longitudinal axis and being designed and so constructed and arranged to produce acoustic pressures, an attachment coupled to the machine and having an applicator end for applying to a body part of an individual, means for generating a predetermined amplitude at the applicator end under applied load, means for producing a predetermined acoustic pressure at the applicator end under applied loads, means for slanting the applicator end at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis, and means for producing predetermined mechanical power.

2. ) The invention according to claim 1 wherein the application force at the applicator end is a value between 0 and 350 g [3.5N].

3. ) The invention according to claim 1 wherein the mechanical power of the machine is a value between 2.5 and 6W.

4. ) The invention according to claim 1 wherein the velocity at the applicator end is a value of at least 1.5 m/S.

5. ) The invention according to claim 1 wherein the acoustic pressure at the applicator end is a value of at least 1.5 KPa.

6. ) The invention according to claim 1 wherein the shear stress at the applicator end is a value between 50 Pa and 500 Pa.

7. ) The invention according to claim 1 wherein at applied forces from 0 to 350 g [3.5N], applicator end amplitude, acoustic pressure and shear stress remain substantially constant.

8. ) The invention according to claim 7 wherein the applicator end amplitude is 2 to 3 mm, the acoustic pressure is at least 1.5 KPa and the shear stress is at least 50 Pa.

9. ) The invention according to claim 1 wherein applicator end amplitude is between 2-3 mm.

10. ) The invention according to claim 1 wherein the applicator end is a soft flexible sponge.

11. ) The invention according to claim 1 wherein the applicator end is a deep cleansing brush.

12. ) The invention according to claim 1 where in the applicator end is a hemispherical ball type massager.

13. ) The invention according to claim 1 wherein the applicator end is a flexible moisturizing applicator.

14. ) The invention according to claim 1 wherein the applicator end is a make-up sponge.

15. ) The invention according to claim 1 wherein the applicator end is a flexible massager.

16. ) The invention according to claim 1 wherein the applicator has means for producing a high number of cycles per unit time and thereby an ultra speed arcuate sweeping and sonic action of a coupling liquid bolus to produce acoustic pressure and shear stress at a distance of at least 2 mm.

17. ) The invention according to claim 1 wherein the applied load is 350 g [3.5N] without diminishing the sonic action and acoustic pressure of a coupling at a distance between the tip of the applicator of at least 2 mm from the selected body part.

19. ) The invention according to claim 18 wherein body skin is massaged by the applicator end, increasing the skin temperature which activates blood circulation.

20. ) The invention according to claim 18 wherein body skin is massaged by the application end, stimulating the body metabolic process within the skin.

21. ) The invention according to claim 18 wherein body skin is massaged by the applicator end, increasing the permeability of the skin to enhance skin penetration by skin cream.

22. ) The invention according to claim 18 wherein body skin is massaged by the applicator end, enhancing skin cell renewal.

23. ) The invention according to claim 18 wherein the applicator produces a high number of cycles per unit time and thereby an ultra speed arcuate sweeping and sonic action of a coupling liquid bolus to produce acoustic pressure and shear stress at a distance of at least 2 mm.

24. ) The invention according to claim 18 wherein the applied load is 350 g [3.5N] without diminishing the sonic action and acoustic pressure of a coupling at a distance between the tip of the applicator of at least 2 mm from the selected body part.

18. ) A method of applying sonic energy to body parts by a device having a longitudinal axis comprising generating a predetermined amplitude at an applicator end on the device under applied loads, producing a predetermined acoustic pressure at the applicator end under applied load, producing a predetermined shear stress, slanting the applicator end at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the device and producing a predetermined mechanical power.