Hydro-medial facial massage

Abstract

Hydrotherapy mask for treating the facial area, consisting of - a housing (1) which is made at least partly (1b) of elastic material and is designed to adapt flexibly to the individual shape of a user's face and to enclose a cavity (1c) with the face which is fluid-tight to the environment, - at least one jet-forming element (3), hereinafter referred to as the shower element, which is arranged at a distance from the face in the housing (1), preferably on the side opposite the face, and has at least one jet outlet opening facing the face, preferably several jet outlet openings, - at least one pumping device (2) which is designed to pump liquid located on the underside of the housing towards the jet outlet openings, wherein in the process, preferably also by the pumping device (2), a fluid pressure is built up, by which the working medium is conveyed at an effective velocity over the total number of jet outlet openings towards the face of a user in order to achieve the desired effect there, - an operating unit (6) designed to start and / or stop the device operation without line of sight and - an electrical control unit (5) and a clamping element (8) which is arranged externally on the housing (1) and provides the contact force necessary for fluid tightness.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for facial massage. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Facial massage for relaxation and wrinkle prevention has been known since antiquity. It typically involves massaging essential oils and invigorating essences into the facial skin with gentle pressure.

[0003] A user can do this themselves, but it's tiring in the long run.

[0004] Therefore, many massage devices were developed that were intended to achieve this through mechanical vibration and tapping, but also through stimulating currents and pulsating currents of cooled steam. STATE OF THE ART

[0005] Various patents have been published in this area; for example, many massage devices are known that feature spheres, surfaces with different textures, or other shapes that are moved over the body to massage it. This helps, for example, with muscle regeneration or provides relaxation.

[0006] For facial massage, several solutions have already been proposed, including in EP 0 092 449 B1, which describes a device for head massage. This device has several balls attached to the head of a rod, which are moved across the face to promote relaxation.

[0007] German patent DE 20 2019 105 63 6U1 describes a device for dry massage using water jets. A tub has a lying surface, beneath which several jets pump water to the underside of the lying surface. A foil material prevents the user from getting wet, allowing them to use the massage without undressing. The use of water pressure through a waterproof foil is therefore a known invention.

[0008] Here, massage with pulsating water jets appears promising, but they might need to be stronger than according to RU 2 777 210 C1, which only uses a standard shower head in an enlarged form.

[0009] This could easily be achieved with increased water pressure or a pulsator. However, it is difficult to spare the more sensitive area of ​​the eye from the radiation, or to adequately dampen it for this area.

[0010] The alternative, guiding a concentrated jet of water over the face with manually controlled pressure, requires even more effort and would hardly have the relaxing effect of a manual facial massage.

[0011] In addition, there is also the problem – albeit to a lesser extent – ​​that considerable amounts of water are lost or have to be pumped out, and the treatment has to be carried out while standing over a sink, whereby the flow of the jet of water is often unpleasant for the user. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The object of the present invention is therefore to achieve a gentle yet effective facial massage by means of a device - relaxing and while lying down, but in particular without constantly flowing water in and out. SOLUTION

[0013] The inventive step is a mask that adapts to the shape of the face, leaving the eye and mouth area free, and irradiates the areas to be treated with a shower.

[0014] The massage can therefore be achieved using a much smaller, but circulating amount of the massage medium - and thus with lower energy consumption and battery operation instead of mains operation.

[0015] By reducing the volumes, various oils and fluids can be used as a medium in addition to water.

[0016] This can be further supported by shaping the massage jet through the nozzles and controlling the pressure through pump pressure and dimensioning of the supply lines. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION BASED ON THE DRAWING Fig. Figure 1 shows a lateral cross-sectional view of the hydrotherapy mask (1), which is partly made of elastic material 1b, flexibly adapted to the shape of the face, and encloses a fluid-tight cavity 1c around the face. A pump device 2 delivers the fluid via a line 4 into the space 3a, which is delimited by the shower element, and the fluid is then sprayed under pressure through the jet outlet openings 3 over the entire face. Fig. Figure 2 shows a sump 1d in which the liquid flows away from the face, with a heating element 10 and a heat sensor preventing the liquid from cooling down. Fig. Figure 3 shows the hydrotherapy mask 1, with headbands 8a, 8b, 8c on the two sides and above the mask, which prevent the mask from shifting or tipping over. Fig. Figure 4 shows the hydrotherapy mask 1 in a top view with a filter element 9, with the control element 6 and the function keys 7 and the adjustment wheels 12 arranged on the side. Fig. Figure 5 shows the housing of the shower element 3, in a delimited space 3b, wherein the water is moved under pressure through the two tubular elements 3c, 3d to generate a jet intensity. Fig. Figure 6 shows a deflector element 13 which captures and collects the hard fluid jets of the shower and directs them at a reduced speed via a passage along the upper housing wall to the user's face. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] EP 0 092 449 B1

[0006] DE 20 2019 105 63 6U1

[0007] RU 2 777 210 C1

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Claims

[1] Hydrotherapy mask for the treatment of the facial area, consisting of - a housing (1) which is made at least in part (1b) of elastic material and is designed to adapt flexibly to the individual shape of the face of a user and to enclose a cavity (1c) with the face which is fluid-tight to the environment, - at least one jet-forming element (3), hereinafter referred to as a shower element, which is arranged in the housing (1) at a distance from the face, preferably on the side opposite the face, and has at least one jet outlet opening facing the face, preferably a plurality of jet outlet openings, - at least one pumping device (2) which is designed to convey liquid located on the underside of the housing in the direction of the jet outlet openings, wherein in the process, preferably also by the pumping device (2), a fluid pressure is built up, by means of which the working medium is conveyed at an effective speed over the total number of jet outlet openings in the direction of the face of a user in order to achieve the desired effect there, - an operating unit (6) which is designed to start and / or stop the device operation without visual contact and - an electrical control unit (5) and a clamping element (8) which is arranged externally on the housing (1) and provides the contact force required for fluid tightness. [2] Hydrotherapy mask according to claim 1, characterized bythat the housing (1) has a recessed zone (1d) (hereinafter referred to as sump) which is arranged below the lowest point of the facial area to be treated and is preferably delimited from the rest of the cavity (1c) at the top by a preferably removable filter element (9). [3] Hydrotherapy mask according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the shower element (3) is shaped like a bowl, preferably extends over a large part or over the entire width of the housing, is furthermore preferably removable and / or replaceable, and delimits a part (3a, 3b) of the cavity (1c) with the housing (1) or within itself. [4] Hydrotherapy mask according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the pumping device (2) is characterized by variably adjustable pressure build-up and is further preferably arranged with a vibration-damping intermediate piece on the housing (1). [5] Hydrotherapy mask according to claim 2, characterized by that at least one heating element (10) and / or at least one temperature sensor (11) is arranged on the underside of the housing, preferably in the sump (1d). [6] Hydrotherapy mask according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the jet outlet openings of the shower element (3) are not evenly distributed over the treatment zone, but rather arranged at specific points or according to a pattern. [7] Hydrotherapy mask according to claim 6, characterized by that the jet outlet openings of the shower element (3) are not arranged perpendicular to the surface on which the openings are positioned, but are at least partially aligned at an angle, for example to simulate a massage direction or to bundle several jets at one point (e.g. acupuncture point) or in a line in order to specifically enhance the effect there. [8] Hydrotherapy mask according to claim 6, characterized bythat the shower element (3) is at least partially made of elastic material and the jet outlet openings widen with increasing fluid pressure. [9] Hydrotherapy mask according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the shower element (3) defines a space (3b) of the cavity (1c), is preferably designed in tubular form (3c) and can be rotated manually via an adjusting wheel (12) or electrically via the operating unit (6), the adjustment range preferably being limited in angle according to the part of the face to be treated. [10] Hydrotherapy mask according to claim 9, characterized bythat the shower element (3) is at least partially constructed with at least two walls and the further element (3d) can be adjusted in angle together with the first element (3c) or independently, by means of an additional adjusting wheel (12a) or additional electric drive, wherein the adjustment range of the further element (3d) is also preferably limited. [11] Hydrotherapy mask according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the treatment jets for indirect treatment can be directed onto the upper housing wall and / or an impact element (13), wherein the impact element (13) is preferably designed to be foldable in and out. [12] Hydrotherapy mask according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bya monitoring device, such as a camera or sensor, that monitors the closed position of the eyelids and can be used to prevent / stop the operation of the device if at least one of the user's eyes is open, in order to prevent irritation and / or injury to the eyes. [13] Hydrotherapy mask according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that headphones are permanently connected to the device or can be adapted via a corresponding socket and are still capable of transmitting the process noises and / or audio files located on an internal or external storage medium to the user's ears. [14] Hydrotherapy mask according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the tensioning element (8) is designed to consist of two side connecting straps (8a+8b) and an upper connecting strap (8c), wherein the respective first ends of the side connecting straps are connected symmetrically to two sides of the housing (1) and the first end of the upper connecting strap is connected to the upper center of the housing (1), while the respective second ends are connected to one another at a common point on the back of the user's head. [15] Hydrotherapy mask according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the operating unit (6) is characterized by at least one, preferably by several function keys (7) which can be felt and / or distinguished from one another by their geometric shape and / or by their surface quality on the outside of the housing, and by means of which all electrical setting options provided for the user can be made usable without visual contact. [16] Hydrotherapy mask according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the control unit (5) is capable of controlling all electrical components in such a way that the intended device functions can be carried out, signals can be received and evaluated in order to initiate intended actions and to ensure the operation and safety of the device.

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