94 results about "Skin stimulation" patented technology

A skin stimulation system (200) is integrated into a piece of clothing or any type of wearable accessory (101, 101′) which is connected to a controlling device (109). The system comprises a variety of sensing means (105a-c, 105′) for input information. Actuators (106a-p) placed on or close to body of a person wearing this piece of clothing or wearable accessory (101, 101′) are used for generating (S104′) visual, auditive, tactile, gustatoric and / or olfactoric stimuli (e.g. heat, pressure, vibrational and / or electric pulses, etc.). The invention further specifies a new method for transmitting tactile information between different wearable computing devices (100, 100′). According to one embodiment of the present invention, a number of different actuator elements (106a-p) which are used for generating vibro-tactile sensations are integrated into a piece of jewelry such as e.g. a necklace (304), a bracelet, rings (900b) with a single or variable number of beads (900a), gemstones, etc. These actuator elements (106a-p) are embedded in detachable casings (306a1-a4) which are pivotable about their suspension axes. Each of said beads, gemstones, etc. or at least some of them includes at least one integrated actuator element (106a-p). The invention further pertains to a method for tuning (S901) key parameters of said stimuli by pivoting said casing (306a1-a4) about at least one axis so as to bring said actuator means (106a-p) closer to or farther away from parts of a user's body wearing said piece of clothing or wearable accessory (101, 101′). Said key parameters are e.g. the intensity, duration and / or frequency of said stimuli.

A Handheld Facial Massage and Microcurrent Therapy Device. The device includes a massage feature that enables the user to provide motorized agitation to a skin-contacting attachment selected from a group of detachable elements. The detachable skin-contacting element includes bristle brushes, massage sponges, smooth and rough applicators, among others. In addition to the motorized agitation from the attachment, the device also includes the ability to apply rejuvenating micro-current therapy to the skin. Both the motorized agitation and micro-current generation are independently user-adjustable in order to achieve the optimum treatment for each individual. Versions of the device that include galvanic current application as well as ultrasonic skin stimulation are available. The device is compact and easy to use so that the non-professional user can self-treat with professional results.

A handheld facial massage and microcurrent therapy device. The device includes a massage feature that enables the user to provide motorized agitation to a skin-contacting attachment selected from a group of detachable elements. The detachable skin-contacting element includes bristle brushes, massage sponges, smooth and rough applicators, among others. In addition to the motorized agitation from the attachment, the device also includes the ability to apply rejuvenating micro-current therapy to the skin. Both the motorized agitation and micro-current generation are independently user-adjustable in order to achieve the optimum treatment for each individual. Versions of the device that include galvanic current application as well as ultrasonic skin stimulation are available. The device is compact and easy to use so that the non-professional user can self-treat with professional results.

Apparatus for providing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy to a user, the apparatus comprising: a stimulation unit for electrically stimulating at least one nerve of the user; an electrode array connectable to the stimulation unit, the electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes for electrical stimulation of the at least one nerve of the user; a monitoring unit electrically connected to the stimulation unit for monitoring the on-skin status of the electrode array; an analysis unit for analyzing the on-skin status of the electrode array to determine the effective on-skin time of the electrode array; and a feedback unit for alerting the user when the analysis unit determine that the effective on-skin time exceeds a threshold.

A method for relief of pain comprises applying skin stimulation along one or two treatment lines traversing vertically the scalp of the subject above the eyes thereof. Skin stimulation may be accomplished by one or several techniques including acupuncture, corona discharge, applying an electromagnetic field, massaging, vibration, subcutaneous injection of stimulating fluids, light, or heating. Suitable head-mounted devices supporting skin stimulation units are described to allow self-use by the subject itself or the method to be administered by a medical personnel.

This invention provides a patch with less skin stimulation, excellent in long time store stability and heat stability and having favorable tack during use. The patch comprising a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, polyisobutylene, tackifier, plasticizer and pharmaceutically effective ingredient, in which two or more kinds of polyisobutylene of different average molecular weight are used in combination and the viscosity of the adhesive of the patch is between 1500 and 30,000 poise (at 60° C.) and the tack of the patch is from 5 to 200 g / 10 mm.

Provided is a pressure-reduction skin management device, which includes: a suction unit for sucking the skin by applying a pressure reduction force to the skin so as to more effectively transfer a stimulus for skin management to the skin while sufficiently securing the pressure reduction force; and a skin stimulation unit provided on the suction unit, for applying energy to the expanded skin. The suction unit includes: a suction cup having a space formed therein and an open lower end to transfer the energy to the skin when coming into contact with the skin; and a housing surrounding the upperportion and the side surface of the suction cup while being spaced apart outward from the suction cup, the housing forming the outer shape of the suction unit. The skin stimulation unit includes a heating / cooling unit provided on the suction cup, for heating or cooling the suction cup.

A skin stimulation device is provided with a stimulator (4) for locally stimulating skin at a skin location on a body part, for applying acupressure for example. The device has a storage unit (42) that stores location information specifying the skin location relative to a feature of the body part. The device contains a camera (2) for capturing image data of the skin. A processing circuit (40) processes the captured image data to determine a position of said feature and to identify the skin location based on the location information and the determined position of the feature. The device then preferably indicates whether the stimulator is at a stimulation location and / or automatically starts stimulation.

The invention discloses a whitening and moisture-retention gel containing suspension essential oil droplets used for sensitive skin and a preparation method and an application thereof. The gel is composed of a water-phase thickening agent, grease, essential oil, a humectant, a fat-soluble whitening agent, a water-soluble whitening agent, an antiseptic and deionized water, and optional essence, andthe suspension droplets are formed by grease, essential oil and the fat-soluble whitening agent. The whitening and moisture-retention gel has four effects of smoothing, moisture retention, nourishingand whitening; the whitening and moisture-retention gel has safe component and does not contain an emulsifier, greatly reduces the skin stimulation risk for population with sensitive skin while in use, and has the advantages of safety and low stimulation.

A device for providing stimulation to the skin and treatment of subcutaneous tissue and methods for using the same. The skin stimulation device comprises a handle affixed to a U-shaped housing having side walls, a cylindrical member inserted into the housing and being rotatable relative to the side walls, a plurality of pins extending in rows outward and a rotatable cover affixed over the housing having slits for the needles such that the rotation of the cover varies the length of the needles extending through the slits. The skin stimulation device can be used to apply therapeutic agents to or below a human skin surface. The rotating cover allows for therapeutic agents to be delivered at a precise depth specified by the user.