MULTI-APPLICATION SKIN CARE SYSTEM

• US 20110106067A1
• Filed: 10/29/2009
• Published: 05/05/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 10/29/2009
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Synoia Technologies, Ltd.
• Original Assignee: Synoia Technologies, Ltd.
• Inventors: MOFAR, Ayelet, GEVA, Ziv, LEIZEROVICH, Ofer
• Granted Patent: US 9,386,837 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 606/9
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 2200/1054 Abrasive cosmetic skin peeling or scrubbing
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 2200/205 Radiation, e.g. UV, infrared
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 2200/207 Vibration, e.g. ultrasound
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 34/042 using a brush or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A45D 40/18 Casings combined with other objects A45D40/24, A45D42/02 take precedence

Abstract

A skin care device comprising a handle and swappable heads connected via a magnetic drive. Avoidance of a mechanical coupling between the handle and the head enhances safety. The magnetic power is converted to electrical power to operate the LEDs and anything else needing electrical power as well as mechanical forces releasing therapeutic cream upon the consumer'"'"'s skin. The device may further apply RF to the skin for complementary treatment. Using the magnetic drives allows the transfer of power without using serrated gears and because there are no electrical connectors allows using swappable heads on the same handle in humid or wet conditions. The handle is charged inductively.

Claims

1. A skin care device comprising:

a handle comprising;

a power source;

a user interface; and

a base unit comprising a top surface and a motor that is electrically connected to the power source and is arranged to transmit power to the top surface; and

a head, watertight and detachably connected to the top surface of the base unit, comprising;

a disposable dispenser comprising a basis, therapeutic cream and a perforated sponge molded upon the basis such as to enclose the therapeutic cream; and

a permanent part comprising a transmission arranged to transmit power from the top surface of the base unit to the basis of the disposable dispenser,

wherein power transferal from the base unit to the transmission is carried out by magnetic forces, and

wherein the disposable dispenser is arranged to release a specified portion of the therapeutic cream through the sponge perforations onto a user'"'"'s skin upon receiving the power transmitted to the basis.

2. The skin care device of claim 1, wherein the permanent part of the head further comprises a treatment unit arranged to apply a specified treatment onto the user'"'"'s skin.

3. The skin care device of claim 2, wherein the treatment unit comprises an RF unit and a plurality of filaments connected thereto and going through the perforated sponge, and wherein the treatment unit is arranged to warm the skin by transmitting RF electromagnetic radiation with specified specifications thereto.

4. The skin care device of claim 2, wherein the treatment unit comprises a plurality of LEDs arranged to extend from the permanent part through the disposable dispenser to a close proximity of the skin, and wherein the treatment unit is arranged to warm the skin by illuminating it with the LEDs.

5. The skin care device of claim 4, wherein the LEDs are blue LEDs.

6. The skin care device of claim 4, wherein the LEDs are mounted on a projection of the permanent part and the disposable dispenser comprises a hole to which the projection fits sealably.

7. The skin care device of claim 2, wherein the treatment unit comprises a radiation source, wherein the top surface comprises a magnetic projection with an eccentric mass that is connected to the motor and is arranged to rotate, wherein the transmission comprises a ring shaped stator positioned such that the magnetic projection rotates therewithin such as to induce a fluctuating current in the radiation source, and wherein the radiation source is arranged to radiate electromagnetic radiation with specified characteristics upon activation by the fluctuating current.

8. The skin care device of claim 1, wherein the top surface comprises a projection that is connected to the motor and is arranged to rotate, wherein the transmission is arranged to transmit the rotations of the projection such as to periodically press the basis of the disposable dispenser, and wherein basis is arranged to release the specified portion of the therapeutic cream through the sponge perforations onto a user'"'"'s skin upon being pressed by the transmission.

9. The skin care device of claim 1, wherein the power source is arranged to be inductively charged by a docking station.

10. The skin care device of claim 1, wherein the transmission is arranged to transmit power from the top surface of the base unit to the basis of the disposable dispenser inductively.

11. The skin care device of claim 1, wherein the transmission is arranged to transmit power from the top surface of the base unit to the basis of the disposable dispenser mechanically.

12. The skin care device of claim 1, wherein the handle comprises a transceiver and the head comprise an RFID with information relating to the therapeutic cream and head characteristics, and wherein the handle is arranged to read the RFID and present the information therefrom on the user interface.

13. The skin care device of claim 1, wherein the transmission comprises an eccentric magnet rotatably mounted within a ring shaped stator, and wherein the rotation of the magnet generates an electric current within the ring shaped stator that is utilized as an energy source within the head.