Skin treatment device and method for exfoliation and cellulite reduction

• US 20100051039A1
• Filed: 09/02/2008
• Published: 03/04/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 09/02/2008
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Joella Ann Ferrara
• Original Assignee: Joella Ann Ferrara
• Inventors: Ferrara, Joella Ann
• Application Number:
  US12/231,263
• Publication Number:
  US 20100051039A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 128/898
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 2200/1018 comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 2200/1054 Abrasive cosmetic skin peeling or scrubbing
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 26/0004 by abrasion
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/54 Chiropodists' instruments , e.g. pedicure chiropractic devices A61H1/008
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00398 using powered actuators, e.g. stepper motors, solenoids
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/320008 Scrapers
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0153 hand-held
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1215 Rotary drive
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 7/005 hand-held
• CPC Class Codes: B24B 23/04 with oscillating grinding tools; Accessories therefor

Abstract

A novel device and method for use in providing multiple cosmetic treatments is disclosed, where a sanding tool is provided with sanding surfaces for use in imparting exfoliation, depilation, and cellulite treatments on the skin of a person. Select sanding surfaces are use for each of the exfoliation, depilation and cellulite treatments with the sanding action being generated by the orbital sanding effects of a palm sander. Specifically, a 100 grit (CAMI) sanding paper is used for exfoliation, a 180 grit (AMI) sanding paper is used for depilation, and the sander pad of the sanding tool of the present invention is used directly on the skin for cellulite reduction.

Claims

1. A sanding tool for use in applying multiple cosmetic treatments to a person, specifically an electrically powered palm sander with orbital sanding action, and where the palm sander includes a sander pad, the palm sander compatible with the receipt of different sanding surfaces for achieving the different cosmetic treatments, the sanding tool comprising:

A sanding surface selected from the group of 100 grit sanding paper, 180 grit sanding paper, or the sander pad surface; and

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Where the use of 100 grit sanding paper is used for exfoliation, and where the use of 180 grit is used for depilation, and where the use of the sander pad surface is used for cellulite reduction.

2. The sanding tool of claim Number 1, where the sanding tool is powered 110 V.A.C.

3. The sanding tool of claim Number 1, where the sanding tool is powered by a rechargeable battery.

4. The sanding tool of claim Number 1, where the sanding papers are retained to the sanding tool by at least one spring clip.

5. A method for imparting multiple cosmetic treatments to the skin of a person, the steps of the method comprising:

Acquiring a palm sander with orbital action, with a sander pad capable of receiving different sanding papers;

Selecting a sanding surface for use in the cosmetic treatment to be imparted to the skin of the person;

Configuring the palm sander for the selected sanding surface;

Energizing the palm sander;

Applying the selected sanding surface to the skin of the person until the desired cosmetic condition has been obtained; and

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Removing the sanding surface from the skin of the person and de-energizing the palm sander.

6. The method for imparting multiple cosmetic treatments in accordance with claim Number 5, where the selection of sanding surfaces is from the group of 100 grit sanding paper, 180 grit sanding paper, or the sander pad surface, where the use of 100 grit sanding paper is used for exfoliation, and where the use of 180 grit is used for depilation, and where the use of the sander pad surface is used for cellulite reduction.

7. The method for imparting multiple cosmetic treatments in accordance with claim Number 5, including the additional steps:

Following the removal of the sanding surface from the skin of the person and the de-energization of the palm sander, reconfiguring the palm sander for a second selected sanding surface;

Energizing the palm sander;

Applying the selected sanding surface to the skin of the person until the desired cosmetic condition has been obtained; and

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Removing the sanding surface from the skin of the person and de-energizing the palm sander.

8. The method for imparting multiple cosmetic treatments in accordance with claim Number 7, including the additional steps:

Following the removal of the sanding surface from the skin of the person and the de-energization of the palm sander, reconfiguring the palm sander for a third selected sanding surface;

Energizing the palm sander;

Applying the selected sanding surface to the skin of the person until the desired cosmetic condition has been obtained; and

,

Removing the sanding surface from the skin of the person and de-energizing the palm sander.

9. A method for imparting multiple cosmetic treatments to the skin of a person, the steps of the method comprising:

Acquiring a palm sander with orbital action, with a sander pad capable of receiving different sanding papers;

Selecting a sanding surface for use in the cosmetic treatment to be imparted to the skin of the person where the selection of sanding surfaces is from the group of 100 grit sanding paper, or 180 grit sanding paper, where the use of 100 grit sanding paper is used for exfoliation, and where the use of 180 grit is used for depilation;

Configuring the palm sander for the selected sanding surface;

Energizing the palm sander;

Applying the selected sanding surface to the skin of the person until the desired cosmetic condition has been obtained; and

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Removing the sanding surface from the skin of the person and de-energizing the palm sander.

10. The method for imparting multiple cosmetic treatments in accordance with claim Number 9, including the additional steps:

Following the removal of the sanding surface from the skin of the person and the de-energization of the palm sander, reconfiguring the palm sander for a second selected sanding surface;

Energizing the palm sander;

Applying the selected sanding surface to the skin of the person until the desired cosmetic condition has been obtained; and

,

Removing the sanding surface from the skin of the person and de-energizing the palm sander.

11. The method for imparting multiple cosmetic treatments in accordance with claim Number 9, where the group of sanding surfaces further includes the use of the sander pad surface is used for cellulite reduction.

12. The method for imparting multiple cosmetic treatments in accordance with claim Number 11, including the additional steps:

Following the removal of the sanding surface from the skin of the person and the de-energization of the palm sander, reconfiguring the palm sander for a second selected sanding surface;

Energizing the palm sander;

Applying the selected sanding surface to the skin of the person until the desired cosmetic condition has been obtained; and

,

Removing the sanding surface from the skin of the person and de-energizing the palm sander.

13. The method for imparting multiple cosmetic treatments in accordance with claim Number 12, including the additional steps:

Following the removal of the sanding surface from the skin of the person and the de-energization of the palm sander, reconfiguring the palm sander for a third selected sanding surface;

Energizing the palm sander;

Applying the selected sanding surface to the skin of the person until the desired cosmetic condition has been obtained; and

,

Removing the sanding surface from the skin of the person and de-energizing the palm sander.