System and method for facial treatment

• US 20030032900A1
• Filed: 05/15/2002
• Published: 02/13/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 08/08/2001
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Engii Limited
• Original Assignee: Engii Limited
• Inventors: Ella, Sima
• Application Number:
  US10/144,983
• Publication Number:
  US 20030032900A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 601/6
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 15/0092 hand-held A61H15/0085 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0153 hand-held
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0207 heated
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0214 cooled
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0228 heated by an electric resistance element
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/025 by direct air flow on the patient's body
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/10 with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1604 Head
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1685 interchangeable modular devices, A61H2201/0107
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5007 computer controlled
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/022 Face
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/02 with electric or magnetic drive
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/0245 with ultrasonic transducers, e.g. piezoelectric
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 7/008 Suction kneading
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 9/005 Pneumatic massage
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 1/328 for improving the appearance of the skin, e.g. facial toning or wrinkle treatment
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 1/36014 External stimulators, e.g. with patch electrodes external pacemakers A61N1/3625
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2/00 Magnetotherapy
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2005/0644 Handheld applicators
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2005/0651 Diodes
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2005/0659 : infrared
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2005/0661 : ultraviolet
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 5/0616 : Skin treatment other than tanning
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 5/067 : using laser light
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 7/00 : Ultrasound therapy lithotripsy A61B17/22, A61B17/225; massage using supersonic vibration A61H23/00 ; using ultrasound for introducing media into the body A61M37/0092

Abstract

A system and method are provided for self-application of a variety of face and body treatments. Specifically, the system includes a portable control-and-power console and a light-weight portable device having a plurality of spouts, designed for different portions of the body, and comprising different features. The different features are adapted for different modes of therapy, such as suction massage therapy, warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, ultrasound therapy, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy. Additionally, each spout includes at least two, and preferably three or more features, for applying different modes of therapy, in tandem or in sequence, in accordance with predetermined schedules.

Claims

1. A device for face and body treatment, comprising:

a spout, having a casing which defines an inner chamber, said spout being adapted for gliding along a portion of a body and applying suction massage therapy thereto;

a gripping handle, to which said spout is attached;

a vacuum hose, in fluid communication with said spout;

at least one light source, arranged within said inner chamber, adapted for applying light therapy, to the portion of the body; and

a power line, in power communication with said at least one light source.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein said gripping handle defines a lumen therein and comprises said vacuum hose.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein said power line is imbedded within said casing.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein said gripping handle comprises a connector, adapted to selectably receive and selectably detach said spout.

5. The device of claim 4, wherein said connector is adapted for swivel motion.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein said spout further includes at least one roller.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein said spout further includes at least two rollers.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein said spout is adapted to selectably apply each of said suction massage therapy and light therapy individually, and in tandem.

9. The device of claim 1, wherein said light therapy is selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, and a combination thereof.

10. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one light source comprises a plurality of light sources of a same type.

11. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one light source comprises a plurality of light sources of different types.

12. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one light source is adapted for heating the portion of the body.

13. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one light source comprises a mercury vapor discharge lamp.

14. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one light source comprises at least one laser light.

15. The device of claim 14, wherein said at least laser light comprises at least two laser lights of a same wavelength.

16. The device of claim 14, wherein said at least one laser light comprises at least two laser lights of different wavelengths.

17. The device of claim 14, wherein said at least one laser light is a pulsating laser light.

18. The device of claim 14, wherein said at least one laser light comprises at least one laser light diode.

19. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one light source is operative at a wavelength range of 250-400 nm.

20. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one light source is operative at a wavelength range of 300-320 nm.

21. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one light source is operative at a wavelength range of 400-600 nm.

22. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one light source is operative at a wavelength range of 600-700 nm.

23. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one light source is operative at a wavelength range of 700-900 nm.

24. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one light source is operative at a wavelength range of 900-1100 nm.

25. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one light source is operative at a wavelength range of 1100-1500 nm.

26. The device of claim 1, wherein said spout further includes a first additional feature, for applying a first additional mode of therapy, selected from the group consisting of ultrasound therapy, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy, wherein said therapies may be selectably applied in tandem and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

27. The device of claim 26, wherein said therapies may be applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

28. The device of claim 26, wherein said spout further includes a second additional feature, for applying a second additional mode of therapy, different from said first additional mode, said second additional mode of therapy being selected from the group consisting of ultrasound therapy, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy, wherein said therapies may be selectably applied in tandem and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

29. The device of claim 28, wherein said therapies may be applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

30. The device of claim 1, wherein said device further includes at least one control knob.

31. The device of claim 1, wherein said device is adapted for self-application.

76. A system for face and body treatment, comprising:

a device for face and body treatment, in accordance with claim 1;

and

a power-and-control console, comprising;

an electric pump, in fluid communication with said device, for providing suction;

a power supply, in power communication with said device and said electric pump; and

at least one console control knob.

32. A device for face and body treatment, comprising:

a spout, having a casing which defines an inner chamber, said spout being adapted for gliding along a portion of a body and applying suction massage therapy thereto;

a gripping handle, to which said spout is attached;

a vacuum hose, in fluid communication with said spout;

an electromagnet, for applying a magnetic field therapy, to the portion of the body; and

a power line, in power communication with said electromagnet.

33. The device of claim 32, wherein said gripping handle defines a lumen therein and comprises said vacuum hose.

34. The device of claim 32, wherein said power line is imbedded within said casing.

35. The device of claim 32, wherein said gripping handle comprises a connector, adapted to selectably receive and selectably detach said spout.

36. The device of claim 35, wherein said connector is adapted for swivel motion.

37. The device of claim 32, wherein said spout further includes at least one roller.

38. The device of claim 32, wherein said spout further includes at least two rollers.

39. The device of claim 32, wherein said magnetic field therapy is selected from the group consisting of pulsating magnetic field therapy and constant magnetic field therapy.

40. The device of claim 32, wherein said spout is adapted to selectably apply each of said suction massage therapy and magnetic field therapy individually, and in tandem.

41. The device of claim 32, wherein said spout further includes a first additional feature, for applying a first additional mode of therapy, selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, ultrasound therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy, wherein said therapies may be selectably applied in tandem and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

42. The device of claim 41, wherein said therapies may be applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

43. The device of claim 41, wherein said spout further includes a second additional feature, for applying a second additional mode of therapy, different from said first additional mode, said second additional mode of therapy being selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, ultrasound therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy, wherein said therapies may be selectably applied in tandem and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

44. The device of claim 43, wherein said therapies may be applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

45. The device of claim 32, wherein said device further includes at least one control knob.

46. The device of claim 32, wherein said device is adapted for self-application.

47. A device for face and body treatment, comprising:

a spout, having a casing which defines an inner chamber, said spout being adapted for gliding along a portion of a body and applying suction massage therapy thereto;

a gripping handle, to which said spout is attached;

a vacuum hose, in fluid communication with said spout;

an electrode pair, for applying a electrostimulation therapy, to the portion of the body; and

a power line, in power communication with said electrode pair.

48. The device of claim 47, wherein said gripping handle defines a lumen therein and comprises said vacuum hose.

49. The device of claim 47, wherein said power line is imbedded within said casing.

50. The device of claim 47, wherein said gripping handle comprises a connector, adapted to selectably receive and selectably detach said spout.

51. The device of claim 50, wherein said connector is adapted for swivel motion.

52. The device of claim 47, wherein said spout further includes at least one roller.

53. The device of claim 47, wherein said spout further includes at least two rollers.

54. The device of claim 47, wherein said spout further includes a first additional feature, for applying a first additional mode of therapy, selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, ultrasound therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy, wherein said therapies may be selectably applied in tandem and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

55. The device of claim 54, wherein said therapies may be applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

56. The device of claim 54, wherein said spout further includes a second additional feature, for applying a second additional mode of therapy, different from said first additional mode, said second additional mode of therapy being selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, ultrasound therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy, wherein said therapies may be selectably applied in tandem and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

57. The device of claim 56, wherein said therapies may be applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

58. The device of claim 47, wherein said device further includes at least one control knob.

59. The device of claim 47, wherein said device is adapted for self-application.

60. A device for face and body treatment, comprising:

a spout, having a casing which defines an inner chamber, said spout being adapted for gliding along a portion of a body and applying suction massage therapy thereto;

a gripping handle, to which said spout is attached;

a vacuum hose, in fluid communication with said spout;

at least one cooling diode;

a power line, in power communication with said at least one cooling diode.

61. The device of claim 60, wherein said gripping handle defines a lumen therein and comprises said vacuum hose.

62. The device of claim 60, wherein said power line is imbedded within said casing.

63. The device of claim 60, wherein said gripping handle comprises a connector, adapted to selectably receive and selectably detach said spout.

64. The device of claim 63, wherein said connector is adapted for swivel motion.

65. The device of claim 60, wherein said spout further includes at least one roller.

66. The device of claim 60, wherein said spout is adapted to selectably apply cooling-diode therapy and said suction massage therapy individually, and in tandem.

67. The device of claim 60, wherein said at least one cooling diode further includes at least two cooling diodes.

68. The device of claim 60, wherein said at least one cooling diode may be flipped so as to operate as a warming diode, for providing warming-diode therapy.

69. The device of claim 60, wherein said device further includes at least one warming diode, wherein said cooling diode and said warming diode operate in cycles for cooling-warming therapy.

70. The device of claim 60, wherein said spout further includes a first additional feature, for applying a first additional mode of therapy, selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, ultrasound therapy, and electrostimulation therapy, wherein said therapies may be selectably applied in tandem and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

71. The device of claim 70, wherein said therapies may be applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

72. The device of claim 70, wherein said spout further includes a second additional feature, for applying a second additional mode of therapy, different from said first additional mode, said second additional mode of therapy being selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, ultrasound therapy, and electrostimulation therapy, wherein said therapies may be selectably applied in tandem and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

73. The device of claim 72, wherein said therapies may be applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

74. The device of claim 60, wherein said device further includes at least one control knob.

75. The device of claim 60, wherein said device is adapted for self-application.

77. A system for face and body treatment, comprising:

a device for face and body treatment, comprising;

a spout, having a casing which defines an inner chamber, said spout being adapted for gliding along a portion of a body and applying thereto a basic mode of therapy in a form of suction massage therapy, and said spout comprising a feature, adapted for applying an added mode of therapy, selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy;

a gripping handle, to which said spout is attached;

a vacuum hose, in fluid communication with said spout; and

a power line, in power communication with said feature; and

a power-and-control console, comprising;

an electric pump, in fluid communication with said vacuum hose, for providing suction;

a power supply, in power communication with said power line and said electric pump; and

at least one console control knob.

78. The system of claim 77, wherein said gripping handle defines a lumen therein and comprises said vacuum hose.

79. The system of claim 77, wherein said power line is imbedded within said casing.

80. The system of claim 77, wherein said gripping handle comprises a connector, adapted to selectably receive and selectably detach said spout.

81. The system of claim 80, wherein said connector is adapted for swivel motion.

82. The system of claim 80, wherein said system includes at least one additional spout, designed to be received by said connector and adapted to apply a basic mode of therapy, selected from the group consisting of suction massage therapy, warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, ultrasound therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy.

83. The system of claim 80, wherein said system includes at least one additional spout, designed to be received by said connector and adapted to apply a basic mode of therapy and an added mode of therapy, different from said basic mode, both modes of therapy being selected from the group consisting of suction massage therapy, warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy.

84. The system of claim 77, wherein said spout further includes at least one roller.

85. The system of claim 77, wherein said spout further includes at least two rollers.

86. The system of claim 77, wherein said spout is adapted to selectably apply each of said suction massage therapy and said added mode of therapy individually, and in tandem.

87. The system of claim 77, wherein said spout is adapted to apply each of said suction massage therapy and said added mode of therapy in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

88. The system of claim 77, wherein said spout further includes a first additional feature, for applying a first additional mode of therapy, selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, ultrasound therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy, wherein said therapies may be selectably applied in tandem and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

89. The system of claim 88, wherein said therapies may be applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

90. The system of claim 88, wherein said spout further includes a second additional feature, for applying a second additional mode of therapy, different from said first additional mode, said second additional mode of therapy being selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, ultrasound therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy, wherein said therapies may be selectably applied in tandem and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

91. The system of claim 90, wherein said therapies may be applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

92. The system of claim 77, wherein said device further includes at least one device control knob.

93. The system of claim 77, wherein said system is portable.

94. The system of claim 77, wherein said power supply includes a battery.

95. The system of claim 77, wherein said system includes a controller.

96. The system of claim 77, wherein said system includes a display panel.

97. The system of claim 96, wherein said display panel is interactive.

98. The system of claim 77, wherein said device is adapted for self-application.

99. A method for face and body treatment, comprising:

employing a single device;

applying a basic mode of therapy, selected from the group consisting of suction massage therapy, warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy; and

applying an added mode of therapy, different from said basic mode, said added mode of therapy being selected from the group consisting of suction massage therapy, warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy,

wherein said basic and added modes of therapy may be selectably applied in tandem, and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

100. The method of claim 99, wherein said basic and added modes of therapy are applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

101. The method of claim 99, wherein said basic and added modes of therapy are self-applied.

102. The method of claim 99 and further including applying a first additional mode of therapy, different from said basic and added modes, said first additional mode of therapy being selected from the group consisting of suction massage therapy, warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, ultrasound therapy, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy,

wherein said therapies may be selectably applied in tandem, and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

103. The method of claim 102, wherein said therapies are applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

104. The method of claim 102, wherein said therapies are self-applied.

105. The method of claim 102 and further including applying a second additional mode of therapy, different from said first additional mode and said basic and added modes, said second additional mode of therapy being selected from the group consisting of suction massage therapy, warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, ultrasound therapy, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy,

wherein therapies may be selectably applied in tandem, and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

106. The method of claim 105, wherein said therapies are applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

107. The method of claim 105, wherein said therapies are self-applied.

108. A system for face and body treatment, comprising:

a device for face and body treatment, comprising;

a spout, comprising a first feature, adapted for applying a basic mode of therapy, and a second feature, adapted for applying an added mode of therapy, different from said first mode, both modes of therapy being selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, ultrasound therapy, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy;

a gripping handle, to which said spout is attached; and

a power line, in power communication with said first and second features; and

a power-and-control console, comprising;

a power supply, in power communication with said device; and

at least one console control knob.

109. The system of claim 108, wherein said power line is imbedded within said gripping handle.

110. The system of claim 108, wherein said gripping handle comprises a connector, adapted to selectably receive and selectably detach said spout.

111. The system of claim 110, wherein said connector is adapted for swivel motion.

112. The system of claim 110, wherein said system includes at least one additional spout, designed to be received by said connector and adapted to apply a basic mode of therapy, selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, ultrasound therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy.

113. The system of claim 110, wherein said system includes at least one additional spout, designed to be received by said connector and adapted to apply a basic mode of therapy and an added mode of therapy, different from said basic mode, both modes of therapy being selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, ultrasound therapy, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy.

114. The system of claim 108, wherein said spout further includes a first additional feature, for applying a first additional mode of therapy, selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, ultrasound therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy, wherein said therapies may be selectably applied in tandem and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

115. The system of claim 114, wherein said therapies may be applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

116. The system of claim 114, wherein said spout further includes a second additional feature, for applying a second additional mode of therapy, different from said first additional mode, said second additional mode of therapy being selected from the group consisting of warming light therapy, UV light therapy, LLLT, pulsating magnetic field therapy, constant magnetic field therapy, ultrasound therapy, electrostimulation therapy, cooling-diode therapy, and warming-diode therapy, wherein said therapies may be selectably applied in tandem and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

117. The system of claim 116, wherein said therapies may be applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

118. The system of claim 108, wherein said device further includes at least one device control knob.

119. The system of claim 108, wherein said system is portable.

120. The system of claim 108, wherein said power supply includes a battery.

121. The system of claim 120, wherein said battery is rechargeable.

122. The system of claim 108, wherein said system includes a controller.

123. The system of claim 108, wherein said system includes a display panel.

124. The system of claim 123, wherein said display panel is interactive.

125. The system of claim 108, wherein said therapies may be selectably applied in tandem and selectably applied in sequence, in accordance with predetermined restrictions.

126. The system of claim 108, wherein said therapies may be applied in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

127. The system of claim 108, wherein said device is adapted for self-application.