Levator upper eyelid muscle training aid

Abstract

To provide an auxiliary tool for training the levator palpebrae superioris, which improves facial beauty effects by eliminating shoulder stiffness, insomnia, horizontal wrinkles on the forehead, drooping eyelids, etc., through training of the levator palpebrae superioris. [Solution] This is a facial beauty method for training the levator palpebrae superioris by pressing the frontalis muscle above the eyebrows to suppress its movement, and the levator palpebrae superioris training aid comprises a pad portion 10, typically made of silicone rubber with a thickness of 5 mm to 10 mm, which extends from the center of the forehead toward the temples, covering half to two-thirds of the forehead, and has an adjusted viscoelasticity and high resilience equivalent to that of a palm, and a tightening band portion 20, typically made of latex material, which is wrapped around the head and presses the pad portion against the forehead to apply a pressure similar to that of a palm pressing against the forehead, and presses an area of ​​more than half and two-thirds of the frontalis muscle, suppressing frontalis muscle movement and squeezing the levator palpebrae superioris to move the eyelid up and down.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an auxiliary device for training the levator palpebrae superioris, which suppresses the involvement of the forehead frontalis muscle during movement of the levator palpebrae superioris and focuses on training the levator palpebrae superioris. [Background technology]

[0002] If the levator palpebrae superioris weakens with age, ptosis occurs and the face appears older (compare Figures 4(a) and (c)). To prevent this, it is recommended to train the levator palpebrae superioris. Looking in detail at the muscle mechanism that lifts the eyelids, as shown in Figure 1, it is done by the levator palpebrae superioris, Müller's muscle, orbital septum, and aponeurosis. In other words, the eyelids are lifted mainly by contraction of the levator palpebrae superioris. The levator palpebrae superioris becomes a thin membranous aponeurosis midway through, and is attached to the front of the tarsal plate, a plate-like tissue at the tip of the eyelid. When the levator palpebrae superioris contracts, the tarsal plate is lifted by being pulled by the aponeurosis, and the eyelids open. Behind the aponeurosis is the Muller muscle, which connects the levator palpebrae superioris muscle to the tarsal plate. Therefore, when the aponeurosis peels off from the tarsal plate and becomes thin and stretched, the contraction of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is transmitted to the tarsal plate via the Muller muscle, not the aponeurosis. If the condition progresses further, the Muller muscle also stretches, causing the eyelids to droop all the time. When the levator palpebrae superioris muscle contracts, its movement is not transmitted to the tarsal plate, and this condition is called aponeurotic ptosis.

[0003] For this reason, a device has been proposed that uses hematite magnetism to stimulate and train the levator oculi superioris (Patent Document 1) and a device that uses an eye beauty mask to apply electrical stimulation to the area around the eyes (Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-205262 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2023-15155 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, it was found that the conventional devices were not very effective in training the levator palpebrae superioris. In other words, the conventional devices only stimulate the levator palpebrae superioris, and the training of the levator palpebrae superioris is insufficient, even though the conventional devices are generally proposed as training methods for the levator palpebrae superioris by 1) opening the eyes wide, 2) fixing the forehead and eyebrows and moving the eyelids, 3) placing fingers on the eyebrows and pulling them up, and 4) closing the eyes and rolling them under the eyelids. Looking at the muscle structure of the face as a whole, it can be seen that the frontalis muscle spreads from the corrugator supercilii muscle to the entire forehead above the levator palpebrae superioris, and that the corrugator supercilii muscle and the frontalis muscle are linked together with the eyelid movement of the levator palpebrae superioris. The inventors have discovered that in a method of training the levator palpebrae superioris, the frontalis muscle works in conjunction with the levator palpebrae superioris when it moves, and the movement of the frontalis muscle has a large effect on the up and down movement of the eyelids. Therefore, when training the levator palpebrae superioris, if they try to evenly press the area covering one-half to two-thirds of the area from the center toward the left and right temples, from the corrugator supercilii muscle above the eyebrows to the frontalis muscle, extending from the side to the back of the head, with a rubber band, this suppresses the engagement of the frontalis muscle when the levator palpebrae superioris moves, and it becomes possible to focus on the movement of only the levator palpebrae superioris, which is ideal for training the levator palpebrae superioris. Therefore, based on such knowledge, the present invention aims to provide an auxiliary device for training the levator palpebrae superioris that is suitable for focusing on training the levator palpebrae superioris. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention is a device used for exercising the levator palpebrae superioris by applying pressure to the frontalis muscle above the eyebrows to inhibit its movement, comprising: A) a pressure pad portion 10 having a thickness of 5 to 10 mm, made of a rubber plate, typically made of silicone rubber, that is rectangular and has been adjusted to have viscoelasticity and high resilience equivalent to that of a palm, and that extends from the center of the forehead toward the temples, covering one-half to two-thirds of the forehead, and that is at least half the width from the corrugator supercilii muscle at the bottom of the forehead near the eyebrows to the frontalis muscle at the top of the forehead; and B) a pressure pad portion 10 made of rubber, typically made of latex material, that extends over at least half the vertical width of the pressure pad portion. and a tightening band part 20 having a width of 1.0 mm and a length sufficient to wrap around the head from the side to the back of the head, the center part of which is attached to the front of the pressure pad part, and both ends of which are engaged from the side to the back of the head, and the tension of which presses the pressure pad part from the front to the forehead with a pressure equivalent to pressing the palm of the hand against the forehead, and the tightening band part 20 is characterized in that it substantially evenly presses an area from the corrugator supercilii to two-thirds of the forehead frontalis muscle, including the area near the eyebrows, suppresses the action of the corrugator supercilii to the frontalis muscle, and focuses on the levator palpebrae superioris muscle to assist the exercise action of raising and lowering the eyelids. It is preferable that the pressure pad part is thicker in the lower forehead area near the eyebrows than the other area. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, the tightening force of the tightening band presses the viscoelastic and highly resilient padding, suppressing the linkage between the frontalis muscle and the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, so that the levator palpebrae superioris muscle alone operates by squeezing the upper and lower parts of the eyelid, and the levator palpebrae superioris muscle can be efficiently trained. When the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is trained, ptosis is less likely to occur and the following symptoms are improved. 1) When the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is weakened, the eye tries to see things by contracting it strongly, causing pain in the back of the eye and a heavy feeling in the eyelids, but this is resolved. 2) When the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is weakened, the frontalis muscle is used more frequently, and the trapezius muscle is used more frequently, which makes it easier to suffer from tension headaches and stiff shoulders, but this is resolved. 3) When the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is weakened, the Muller muscle is used more frequently, which activates the sympathetic nervous system, which results in a state of mental and physical tension that makes it easier to suffer from insomnia, but this is resolved.

[0008] Next, when the levator palpebrae superioris weakens due to aging or fatigue, the frontalis muscle tries to forcefully lift the upper eyelid, making horizontal wrinkles more likely to form on the forehead. However, by strengthening and training the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, the frequency of frontalis muscle contractions decreases, making wrinkles more likely to form on the forehead. However, when training the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, the frontalis muscle on the forehead is pressed, suppressing its movement and the pressure helps to eliminate horizontal wrinkles on the forehead.

[0009] The levator palpebrae superioris is a muscle that covers the upper part of the eyeball and is responsible for lifting the eyelid; therefore, by training this muscle, it is possible to achieve cosmetic effects such as reducing sagging eyelids and making the eyes appear larger.

[0010] In this way, training the levator palpebrae superioris is highly useful as it not only prevents health problems such as stiff shoulders and insomnia, but also prevents horizontal wrinkles on the forehead and drooping eyelids, thereby improving facial beauty. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a side explanatory diagram of the area around the eyeball, showing the mechanism for lifting the eyelid. [Diagram 2] 1A and 1B are front and side views showing the distribution of facial muscles. [Diagram 3] 1A is a front photograph of the upper eyelid levator muscle exercising device according to the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a back photograph of the same. [Figure 4] 1A is a front view of a face showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1C shows a state before training, FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] The present invention is an auxiliary tool for training the levator palpebrae superioris by pressing the frontalis muscle above the eyebrows to suppress its movement. The auxiliary tool according to the present invention is a levator palpebrae superioris training tool M shown in Figs. 3(a) and (b). The levator palpebrae superioris training tool M has a width from the lower part of the forehead near the eyebrows to the upper part of the forehead, extends from the center of the forehead toward the temples, covers one-half to two-thirds of the forehead, and has a pressure pad part 10 made of silicone rubber with a thickness of 5 mm to 10 mm and adjusted to have viscoelasticity and high resilience equivalent to that of a palm. In order to apply a pressure force by pressing the pad part against the forehead and pressing the palm against the forehead, the device is provided with a tightening band part 20 made of a latex material and wound around the head. In addition, a short side 21 and a long side 22 of a Velcro magic tape (registered trademark) are attached to both ends of the tightening band part 20, so that the tightening force on the head can be adjusted.

[0013] The pressure pad portion 10 is made of silicone rubber (hardness 10 to 50, preferably 20 to 30) having a thickness of 2 to 10 mm, length of 50 mm and width of 100 mm, which is used as a pad for a seal.

[0014] The fastening band portion 20 is made of a latex rubber band (10 to 30 LB, preferably 15 to 25 LB) having a thickness of 1.5 mm, a total length of 300 to 400 mm, and a width of 30 to 40 mm.

[0015] A Velcro material 21 having a length of 15 mm and a width of 20 to 30 mm is used on one side of the band portion 20, and a Velcro material 22 having a length of 50 mm and a width of 20 to 30 mm is attached to the other side with an adhesive.

[0016] The pressure pad portion 10 is made of silicone rubber (product number) manufactured by XX Corporation, measuring 5 mm in thickness, 20 mm in length, and 20 mm in width. The physical properties are as follows:

[0017] The fastening band portion 20 is made of a latex rubber band (product number) made by XX Co., Ltd., having a thickness of 1.5 mm, a length of mm, and a width of mm. The physical properties are as follows:

[0018] One side of the band portion 20 is made of Velcro material 21 (product number) made by ○○ Co., Ltd., having a length of mm and a width of mm, and the other side is made of Velcro material 22 having a length of mm and a width of mm, which is attached with an adhesive.

[0019] As shown in Fig. 4(b), the levator palpebrae superioris exercising device M is worn, and the area of ​​the forehead frontalis muscle is pressed with the palm of the hand to suppress the movement of the frontalis muscle, and the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is squeezed to move the eyelid up and down. The pressing force is adjusted by adjusting the length of the band part to suppress the movement of the frontalis muscle.

[0020] The effects of the exercises are shown in Figures 4(a) and 4(b). By exercising the upper and lower eyelids 5 times for 1 minute at night while sleeping and 5 times for 1 minute when waking up, the wrinkles on the forehead and eyelids shown in Figure 4(a) will disappear within 1 week to 1 month, resulting in a beautiful face as shown in Figure 4(b).

[0021] In the present invention, it is preferable that the pressure pad portion has a number of perforations or through holes in the thickness direction and can be impregnated with a facial beauty agent, and further, it is preferable that the pressure pad contains magnetic powder and can irradiate magnetic lines to the frontalis muscle. Also, the tightening band portion can be equipped with a wireless earphone so that a music effect can be given when worn. [Explanation of symbols]

[0022] 10 Pad section 20 Belt section 21,22 Velcro section

Claims

1. The device is used for exercising the levator palpebrae superioris by pressing the frontalis muscle above the eyebrow to suppress its movement, and comprises: A) a pressure pad portion 10 made of a square rubber plate, typically made of silicone rubber, adjusted to have viscoelasticity and high resilience equivalent to that of a palm, extending from the center of the forehead toward the temples, covering one-half to two-thirds of the forehead, and having a thickness of 5 mm to 10 mm, the pressure pad portion being at least half the width from the corrugator supercilii muscle at the bottom of the forehead near the eyebrows to the frontalis muscle at the top of the forehead, and having a thickness of 5 mm to 10 mm; and B) a pressure pad portion made of rubber, typically made of latex material, the pressure pad portion and a tightening band portion 20 which is a band material having a width of at least half the vertical width of the tension pad portion 10 and a length sufficient to wrap around the head, the center portion being attached to the front of the pressure pad portion, the tension pad portion being wrapped around the temples and the back of the head and fastened at both ends, the tension pad portion pressing the pressure pad portion against the forehead with a pressure force similar to that of pressing a palm against the forehead, the tension pad comprising: a tension pad portion 20 which is substantially uniformly applied to at least half and two-thirds of the area of ​​the forehead frontalis muscle, including the area near the eyebrows, and which suppresses the movement of the frontalis muscle and focuses on the levator palpebrae superioris muscle to assist in the training movement of raising and lowering the eyelid.

2. 2. The levator palpebrae superioris muscle training aid according to claim 1, wherein the pressure pad portion has a thickness in a lower forehead area near the eyebrows that is greater than the other area.

3. 3. The levator palpebrae superioris muscle training aid according to claim 1, wherein the pressure pad portion has a large number of perforations or through holes in the thickness direction and is capable of being impregnated with a cosmetic agent.

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