EP1982684A2 - Massagevorrichtung sowie Vorrichtung zum Aufbewahren und Auftragen, die eine solche Massagevorrichtung umfasst - Google Patents

Massagevorrichtung sowie Vorrichtung zum Aufbewahren und Auftragen, die eine solche Massagevorrichtung umfasst Download PDF

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EP1982684A2
EP1982684A2 EP08154188A EP08154188A EP1982684A2 EP 1982684 A2 EP1982684 A2 EP 1982684A2 EP 08154188 A EP08154188 A EP 08154188A EP 08154188 A EP08154188 A EP 08154188A EP 1982684 A2 EP1982684 A2 EP 1982684A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
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    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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  • the present invention relates to a massage member, a massage device comprising such a member and a packaging and dispensing assembly provided with such a massage device.
  • a preferred, but not exclusive, field of the present invention is the massage of a cutaneous surface in order to provide a muscle relaxant effect to a user.
  • Another preferred field of application is to soften a skin surface before application of a cosmetic product to promote the penetration of this product through the skin layers. It can also improve this penetration on a pre-coated skin surface of a cosmetic product.
  • the cutaneous surfaces massaged can for example be the arch, the legs, the buttocks, the back, the belly, the arms or the face.
  • Cosmetic product means a product as defined in Council Directive 93/35 / EEC of 14 June 1993 .
  • the document FR-2,664,158 discloses in particular a massage device for application to the skin equipped with at least two massage members rotatably mounted about a respective axis.
  • Such massage members may comprise a cylinder of revolution from which extends a worm relief.
  • the massage member does not provide an optimal massage of the cutaneous surface to be treated. Indeed, such a member does not allow to pleat or stretch said skin surface optimally. In addition, this organ does not provide vibratory and oscillatory action sufficient to properly knead the cutaneous surface.
  • the document US-2004/0024336 discloses a massage device comprising a massage member provided with a roller associated with a gripping member.
  • This roll has a plurality of reliefs arranged spirally around the axis of the roll. Such reliefs are arranged along an axis of elongation of the roller one behind the other, perfectly aligned.
  • An object of the present invention is therefore to overcome at least one of the aforementioned disadvantages.
  • An object of the present invention is in particular to provide a massage member capable of exerting a folding action and stretching of the skin surface to be treated particularly effective.
  • An object of the present invention is also to provide a massage member capable of exerting a vibratory and oscillatory action of the massaged skin surface.
  • An object of the present invention is also to provide a massage member having an action on the cutaneous surface differing in the direction of movement of said body.
  • An object of the present invention is still to provide a massage member easy to manufacture, large scale industrialization and low cost.
  • Such a nomadic device can thus be grasped by the user to move the massage member relative to the cutaneous surface to be treated so as to ensure a particularly intense massage.
  • Said gripping means may extend along a transverse longitudinal axis or oblique to the axis of rotation of said at least one massage member.
  • the device may comprise a first massage member and a second massage member rotating about respective respective axes of rotation.
  • Said first and second massage members may each define a helix pitch, said helix pitch of the first massage member being oriented inversely with respect to the helix pitch of said second massage member.
  • Said axes of rotation can define between them an angle ( ⁇ ), non-zero, in particular less than 180 °, advantageously less than 160 ° and more preferably less than 140 °.
  • the subject of the present invention is also, according to a second aspect, a massage member intended to be mounted on a support and configured to be rotated on said support around an axis of rotation, said massage member comprising a roller extending along a main axis of elongation and massage elements configured to bear on a cutaneous surface, said massage elements comprising free ends protruding relative to the roller and being arranged in at least one helix around the main axis of elongation of the roller, wherein said massage members are distributed in at least one turn and wherein said helix comprises an apex edge and an irregularity with respect to the roller, and wherein said unevenness extends opposite said summit ridge along of the axis of elongation of the roll.
  • the same turn may comprise a top edge and an irregularity with respect to the roll, said irregularity extending facing said summit ridge along the axis of elongation of the roll.
  • Said helix may comprise two consecutive turns respectively comprising or each a top edge and an irregularity with respect to the roller, said irregularity extending facing said summit edge along the axis of elongation of the roller.
  • the axis of elongation of the roller may be substantially parallel to its axis of rotation.
  • One or more irregularities of a given axis of elongation may extend opposite one or more ridge (s) along the axis.
  • this or these irregularity (s) and this or these ridge (s) summit (s) can extend in a given row.
  • These irregularities and summit ridges can be arranged alternately along the axis lengthening over at least a portion of the length of the roll, even over the entire length of the roll.
  • Said free ends may define a free edge protruding substantially at any point relative to the roller, and where appropriate relative to a helical groove provided, around the main axis of elongation of the roller, between said massage elements.
  • the irregularity and the summit ridge can thus extend at a radial distance that is strictly positive relative to the roller, and if appropriate relative to said helical groove. In other words, the irregularity may extend at a radial distance greater than the radial distance at which said groove extends relative to the roller.
  • Said irregularity may have, along the helix, a length greater than the internal or external diameter of the roll.
  • the length measured between two consecutive summit ridges may be greater than the diameter of the roll measured from its internal face, or even that measured from its outer face. This outer face then corresponds to the face from which extend said massage elements.
  • Said helix, and more precisely said irregularity may comprise at least one truncated portion.
  • Said member may comprise irregularities, or truncated portions, angularly offset relative to each other along the main elongation axis of the roll.
  • the same turn, or two consecutive turns, may comprise truncated portions angularly offset along the main elongation axis of the roller.
  • Said truncated portions may be shifted at an angle of between 5 and 355 °, more preferably between 20 and 180 ° and even more preferably between 60 and 120 °.
  • Each turn may comprise between 2 and 25 truncated portions and preferably between 7 and 12 truncated portions.
  • Said massage elements may have a variable thickness relative to the roller.
  • said irregularity may have a variable thickness, if necessary strictly positive, relative to the roller.
  • Said massage members may comprise two truncated portions extending at a respective radial distance distinct from the roller.
  • Said massage elements may comprise at least one cutting plane. This cutting plane may be parallel or oblique to the main axis of elongation of the roller.
  • Said massage elements may comprise a number of turns greater than or equal to 2.
  • Said massage elements may define between them a groove around the main axis of elongation of the roll, optionally helical, possibly continuous.
  • This groove may be formed in the thickness of the roll.
  • the summit ridge and the irregularity may define a free edge projecting where appropriate in all respects relative to the roller. This free edge may also possibly project relative to said helical groove.
  • the roller may have a generally cylindrical configuration selected from a cylinder of revolution, an elliptical cylinder, a cone or a truncated cone.
  • Said massage elements may have a longitudinal section relative to the longitudinal axis of the trapezoidal-shaped roller.
  • These massage elements may have a cross section made parallel to the longitudinal axis of the parallelogram-shaped roller.
  • Such massage elements can protrude discretely relative to the roller.
  • Such massage elements may include a plurality of pins of variable geometry, having either a shape, a length or a variable width. These pins may be spaced from each other at constant or variable intervals.
  • the massage member may further comprise a blind recess or through formed in through said massage elements.
  • the free ends of the massage elements may have a planar, convex or concave profile surface.
  • Said massage elements may extend perpendicularly or obliquely relative to the main axis of elongation of the roller.
  • Said massage elements can define a substantially constant helical pitch. Alternatively, they can define a variable helix pitch.
  • This helical pitch can be oriented in the same direction along the length of the roll.
  • this helix pitch can be oriented in at least two distinct directions along the length of the roller.
  • the massage elements can be arranged in double helix.
  • the free ends of the massage members may be at least partially inscribed in a cylindrical casing extending around the main axis of elongation of the roller.
  • the axis of rotation of the massage member and said cylindrical envelope may be coaxial. Alternatively, they may be eccentric.
  • the present invention also relates to a massage device comprising at least one massage member according to the second aspect of the invention, rotatably mounted on a support.
  • the subject of the present invention is also, according to a third aspect, a packaging and distribution assembly comprising a device for massage, according to the first or second aspect of the invention, wherein said support is secured to a product container provided with a dispensing orifice.
  • Said product container may comprise at the same time both said dispensing orifice and said massage device.
  • said product container may comprise at one end said product dispensing port and at an opposite end said massager.
  • Said dispensing orifice may be closed by a cover.
  • This cover can be formed by the support.
  • Said product container may form gripping means of said assembly.
  • the subject of the present invention is also, according to a fourth aspect, a use of an assembly as defined above comprising a first step of coating a body surface with a cosmetic product and a second step of massaging said coated body surface.
  • the present invention further provides, in a fifth aspect, a use of an assembly as previously defined comprising a first step of massaging a body surface and a second step of coating the massaged body surface of a cosmetic product.
  • FIGS. 1a, 1b and 1c represent a first embodiment of a massage member 1 according to the present invention.
  • a massage member is intended to be rotatably mounted on a support 2.
  • the massage member 1 comprises a roller 10 and massage elements 14.
  • the roll 10 may be of cylindrical general configuration. This roller may for example form a cylinder of revolution.
  • this roller can form an elliptical cylinder as shown on the figure 6 , a conical cylinder as shown on the figure 8 , a frustoconical cylinder as shown on the figure 9 or be formed of two conical cylinders for example arranged head to tail as shown on the figure 12 .
  • These embodiments are not limiting, other forms of roll can be envisaged.
  • the roll 10 extends along a main elongation axis X.
  • This roll can be traversed internally by a channel 11 extending in the main axis of elongation of said roll.
  • This channel comprises at each end a respective opening 12, 13.
  • This channel may have a cross section of any appropriate configuration and in particular circular, elliptical, rectangular, triangular or other. Such a channel may have a section of constant size.
  • the openings 12, 13 can open into a respective internal blind housing.
  • the roller 10 may be a solid cylinder provided on either side of a respective lug.
  • the massage elements 14 are configured to bear on a skin surface such as the arch, legs, back, arms or face.
  • These massage members 14 comprise free ends 140 projecting relative to the roll 10 and being arranged in at least one helix around the main axis of elongation X of the roll. More specifically, these massage elements may extend radially relative to the main axis of elongation of the roller.
  • said massage elements 14 are distributed in at least one turn and said helix has an irregularity with respect to the roller 10.
  • turn should be understood to mean that the massage elements are arranged in a helix extending over at least one complete turn, thus ranging from 0 to 360 °.
  • said massage elements extend over two or more turns.
  • said massage elements extend over three and a half turns. For example, two turns have been referenced S1, S2.
  • the term "irregularity" is to be understood as meaning that the helix formed by the free ends of the massage elements has at least one alteration with respect to a conventional propeller profile and in particular with respect to a circular helix profile, elliptical or conical. This irregularity may correspond to a truncated portion with respect to such a helix profile. Conversely, the irregularity could consist of one or more protruding portions with respect to this helix profile.
  • said massage members comprise a plurality of truncated portions.
  • each turn may comprise between 1 and 25 truncated portions and preferably between 7 and 12 truncated portions.
  • truncated portions may be respectively separated from each other by apical free ends or apical top edges 140a, 140c, 140e, 140g, respectively.
  • Each summit ridge can thus connect two adjacent truncated portions.
  • summit ridge should be understood to mean that the helix has portions which, relative to the roller, are of greater thickness than that defined by the irregularities or truncated portions.
  • these crown edges may extend relative to the roll at a height greater than that at which said irregularities or truncated portions extend.
  • summit ridges can thus define portions coming first and foremost in contact with the cutaneous surface to be treated.
  • the massage elements comprise free ends 140, and in particular truncated portions such as 140b, substantially flat relative to the main axis of elongation X of the roll.
  • the massage elements comprise free ends 140, and in particular truncated portions such as 140b, having a convex profile surface.
  • the massage elements, and in particular truncated portions such as 140b comprise free ends 140 having a concave profile surface.
  • the roller may have an inner diameter Di and an outer diameter De. At least one truncated portion may have along the helix a length greater than the value of the internal diameter, or external.
  • summit ridges may be at least partly inscribed in a cylindrical envelope E extending around the main elongation axis X of the roll 10.
  • This envelope and this roll can be coaxial.
  • they can be eccentric.
  • the truncated portions may be defined as a missing portion of material of the massage elements with respect to any helix profile and in particular with respect to a circular, conical or elliptical propeller profile. This helix profile can thus pass through the summit of the summit ridges.
  • the massage elements 14 may therefore have a variable thickness relative to the roller 10.
  • Said massage elements may thus comprise at least two free ends 140 extending at a respective radial distance e1, e2 relative to the roller 10.
  • e1 represents the distance between the roll 10 and the top edge 140c while e2 represents the distance between the roll 10 and a medial portion of the truncated portion 140b.
  • e1 may be about three times greater than e2. Of course, this ratio could be lower or higher than this figure.
  • the figure 4 is a graph representing the radial distance D in millimeters separating the free ends 140 of the massage elements of the roller as a function of their angular position on the turn S1 in degree.
  • the profile of this curve is started from a top edge, such as the edge 140a, and ends after a 360 ° helical motion.
  • top edges 140a, 140c, 140e, 140g and the truncated portions 140b, 140d, 140f can together define a free edge 143 projecting substantially at all points relative to the roller 10. Such free edge can therefore be prominent relative to the roller in a continuous manner.
  • the summit ridges and the truncated portions can all have a positive radial distance.
  • the massage elements 14 define a substantially sinusoidal curve. These massage elements can for example include more than three waves per turn. These massage elements may more generally comprise between one and 30 sinusoidal waves per turn.
  • the sine waves recorded testify to the presence of irregularities.
  • truncated portions according to the invention could extend flush with the roller 10 or even in the thickness of this roller.
  • the truncated portions 140b, 140d and 140f could have at least one segment extending at a zero or negative radial distance from the roller 10.
  • summit ridge or a truncated portion of a pattern may be common to a summit ridge or a truncated portion of a consecutive pattern.
  • Such a pattern can be repeated along the roll. This pattern corresponds to a helix portion. It can for example be observed by viewing the massage member aside, that is to say in a direction perpendicular to the main axis of elongation X of the roller. Such patterns may extend obliquely or perpendicularly relative to the main axis of elongation X of the roll.
  • these patterns all have a general triangular shape.
  • these edges can be separated from each other by an angle ⁇ of about 120 °.
  • the edges 140a, 140c and 140e form substantially the vertices of a triangle. Truncated portions of the same pattern can also be shifted by the same angle ⁇ .
  • the truncated portions and the top edges of a pattern can be aligned with respect to the truncated portions and respective top edges of the consecutive pattern.
  • the summit ridge 140a may be perfectly aligned with the summit ridge 140g.
  • a first irregularity of the helix may extend facing at least a second irregularity along an axis of elongation of the roller. These two irregularities may be consecutive along said axis of elongation of the roll and be separated from one another by a groove 17, possibly helical.
  • the figure 5a shows a massage member having massage elements 14, 14 'distributed along a double helix extending around the main elongation axis X of the roller 10.
  • the massage elements 14 ' have a pattern identical to the pattern defined by the massage elements 14.
  • the description made with reference to the massage elements 14 is therefore also applicable to the massage elements 14'.
  • Identical reference numerals with a prime sign are assigned to parts of the massage elements 14 'similar to the parts of the massage elements 14.
  • the patterns of the massage elements 14 ' can be alternated with the patterns of the massage elements 14 along the longitudinal axis X of the roll 10.
  • the massage elements 14 'could have a different pattern from the pattern defined by the massage elements 14.
  • the massage elements 14 are arranged in a first helix extending over 4 turns referenced S1, S2, S3 and S4 and the massage elements 14 'are arranged in a second helix extending over 4 turns. referenced S1 ', S2', S3 ', S4'.
  • the truncated portions of a helix may be angularly offset relative to the truncated portions of the other helix relative to the main axis of elongation X of the roll.
  • at least one irregularity, or truncated portion can extend facing at least one summit edge along an axis of elongation of the roller.
  • said at least one irregularity and said at least one ridge can be separated from each other by a groove 17, possibly helical.
  • the portions 140b and 140a ' may be angularly offset relative to each other. the other.
  • Such portions may for example be shifted by an angle ⁇ of 60 °. More generally, this angle could be between 5 and 355 °, more preferably between 20 and 180 ° and even more preferably between 60 and 120 °.
  • Such angular offset can be repeated all along the longitudinal axis X of the roll 10.
  • summit ridges of two consecutive patterns can then also be offset with respect to each other.
  • these edges are also offset relative to each other by an angle ⁇ of about 60 °.
  • the massage elements 14 define a helical pitch oriented in the same direction along the length of the massage member. This no helix can be constant along the main elongation axis X of the roll 10.
  • the massage elements 14, 14 ' define a respective substantially constant helical pitch, oriented in the same direction along the length of the massage member.
  • the massage elements 14, 14 define a helical pitch oriented in the same direction along the length of the massage member which is variable.
  • the massage elements of the same turn extend over a length of the massage member separate from the massage elements of another turn.
  • the pitch of the propellers are oriented away from each other.
  • the massage member thus has a helical pitch oriented to the left and a helical pitch oriented to the right.
  • these helix pitches are both constant.
  • the pitch of helix oriented to the left is constant while the helical pitch oriented to the right is variable, and in this example is increasing.
  • the figure 5b shows that the massage elements 14 may comprise at least one cutting plane Pc.
  • This cutting plane may be substantially parallel or oblique to the main elongation axis X of the roll 10. Such a cutting plane may thus truncate a portion of the helix so as to form an irregularity in this helix.
  • the massage elements 14 may have a trapezoidal shape. These massage elements could also have a substantially rectangular shape or other.
  • the massage elements 14, 14 'can define between them a groove 17 which is continuous, possibly helical.
  • This groove may be formed in the thickness of the roller 10.
  • This groove may for example extend a zero or negative radial distance relative to the roller 10.
  • the radial distance of an irregularity, or truncated portion, such as 140a 'relatively 10 may be zero or, as shown in this figure 5b , positive.
  • the radial distance from an irregularity with respect to the roll 10 may be greater than or equal to that defined by the groove 17.
  • the radial distance from a top edge relative to the roll 10 may be strictly greater than that defined by a truncated portion, as well as 'to that defined by groove 17.
  • At least one truncated portion 140a ' can extend between two top edges 140a, 140g along said axis of elongation of the roll X.
  • This truncated portion can be erected from at least one groove 17, and if necessary from two grooves.
  • said at least one groove 17 can extend between a top edge 140a and a truncated portion 140a '.
  • two grooves 17 may extend on either side of said truncated portion 140a '.
  • this truncated portion may be bordered by at least one groove, and where appropriate by two grooves, possibly helical (s) around the main axis of elongation of the roll 10.
  • the truncated portion 140a ' may be extending at a radial distance e2 relative to the roller 10 strictly greater than that at which said at least one groove extends, and if necessary strictly greater than that at which said two grooves extend.
  • FIGS. 15 to 29 represent other embodiments of a massage member according to the invention comprising massage elements 14 having different patterns from that previously described.
  • the massage elements 14 are arranged in a double helix. They are distinguished from those represented on the figure 5a in that the summit ridges have a pointed shape. These massage elements have a perfectly triangular pattern. As visible on the figure 16 , the massage elements define a sinusoidal curve with sharp peaks or teeth saw. These massage elements may for example include three waves per turn.
  • said massage elements 14 are arranged in a double helix. They are distinguished from those represented on the figure 5a in that they have a pattern in the general shape of a diamond. Such patterns each comprise four summit ridges of substantially pointed shape. Although in this example the top edges are pointed, they could also have a flattened or curved surface.
  • the angle ⁇ may for example be 60 ° and the angle ⁇ may be 30 °.
  • the massage elements can define a sinusoidal curve to four waves.
  • the massage elements 14 are distinguished from those shown on the figure 1a in that they project radially discretely relative to the roller 10.
  • Such massage members thus comprise a plurality of pins or fingers 144 spaced from each other relative to the main axis of elongation X of the roller.
  • Such pins may have a cross section made parallel to the longitudinal axis of the roll of non-circular shape and in particular parallelogram. It should be noted that this shape can also be found when a cross section is made on massage elements as shown in the diagram. figure 1a , comprising free ends defining a free edge 143 protruding substantially at any point relative to the roller 10.
  • each pin may have a generally pyramidal general shape.
  • This pyramid may have a truncated vertex. It may have a parallelogram base.
  • such massage elements may have the same shape, length and width.
  • these massage elements define on the graph a plurality of peaks or bumps identical and distant from each other. These peaks can extend from the abscissa axis.
  • Such a massage member may for example comprise between 3 and 30 peaks per turn and more generally between 4 and 15 peaks per turn.
  • the massage elements could comprise a plurality of pins 144 with variable geometry. Such pins could thus have a length, a shape and / or a variable width.
  • the pins are spaced from each other at constant intervals, they could also be spaced at varying intervals.
  • the pins could be arranged in a double helix.
  • said massage elements 14 are distinguished from those shown in the figure 5a in that they have a general multi-lobed form.
  • said massage elements are arranged in a double helix. They present patterns with three lobes or petals. Such patterns are reflected in the graph of the figure 22 in a perfectly sinusoidal curve with relatively wide waves. These massage elements may for example include three waves per turn.
  • the massage elements are distinguished from those described with reference to the figure 21a in that their lobes comprise recesses or blind cavities 141.
  • Such recesses can be arranged at a distance from the free end of the massage elements.
  • these recesses could be provided substantially in the center of the lobes.
  • Such recesses confer a certain deformability to the massage elements and in particular a certain elasticity.
  • the massage elements are distinguished from those described with reference to the figure 21b in that they comprise through recesses 142.
  • recesses form orifices extending through the lobes and thus conferring increased deformability to these massage elements.
  • Such recesses may extend along an axis parallel or oblique to the main axis of elongation X of the roll.
  • said massage elements are arranged in a double helix. They present patterns with four lobes or petals.
  • the angle ⁇ may for example be 60 ° and the angle ⁇ may be 30 °.
  • Such patterns are reflected in the graph of the figure 24 in a perfectly sinusoidal curve with relatively narrow waves. In other words, the frequency of these waves is higher.
  • These massage elements may for example include four waves per turn.
  • the patterns described with reference to Figures 15 to 24 may be provided for massage elements arranged in the form of a simple propeller. Furthermore, the reasons described are not limiting, other patterns of massage elements could be envisaged such as patterns in the general shape of square or other.
  • said massage members 14 are arranged in a circular helix comprising a plurality of truncated portions.
  • the missing material portions of the massage elements with respect to the ideal circular helix profile have been represented on the figure 26 by dashed lines.
  • the massage elements then have a truncated disc pattern.
  • said Truncated portions may be likened in this embodiment to one or more flats.
  • these massage elements 14 may for example comprise one or two portions truncated by turns. This number can of course be modified and in particular can be higher. As visible on the figure 27 the curve resulting from such a pattern may comprise a plateau which collapses at the level of the truncated portions.
  • said massage elements 14 are distinguished from the massage elements illustrated on the Figures 25 to 27 in that they are arranged in a circular double helix comprising a plurality of truncated portions.
  • These massage elements may for example comprise one or two portions truncated by turns, again shown by dotted lines, visible on the figure 29 .
  • roller 10 and the massage elements 14 may be made of the same material or of different materials.
  • the roller may for example be made of a substantially rigid material and the massage elements of a substantially flexible material.
  • the massage member 1 may in particular be made of wood, metal, glass, a rigid plastic material, an elastomeric material, PE, PET, POM, PA, PS, PP or PE, or be made of silicone, nitrile, EPDM, EVA, PVC, PU, latex, butyl, or thermoplastic elastomers such as HYTREL ® , PEBAX ® or SANTOPRENE ® .
  • FIGS 30 and 31 represent an embodiment of a massage device according to the present invention.
  • a massage device may for example comprise one or more massage members 1 as represented on the figure 5a associated with a support 2.
  • the support 2 may comprise a body 20 and fixing means 22, 23.
  • the body 20 may form gripping means for a user.
  • This body may for example have a generally oblong shape and in particular oval.
  • the fastening means 22, 23 may be integral with the body 20.
  • said fastening means 22, 23 may be made in one piece with the body 20 or may be fixed by any appropriate means on this body.
  • the fixing means 22, 23 are raised from one end 21 of the body.
  • the fastening means 22 may comprise two amounts or branches respectively 220, 230 extending diametrically opposite from this end 21. These amounts may each be provided with a respective orifice 221, 231. These orifices may be opposite one of the other. Such orifices may be blind or through.
  • the openings 12, 13 may receive a respective sleeve 16, 15.
  • the sleeve 15 may comprise a first section 150 connected by an internal recess or recess 152 to a second section 151.
  • the second section 151 may thus have a smaller cross-section. that of the first section 150.
  • the sleeve 16 may have a dimension such that it can be mounted in a snug fit on said second section 151.
  • Each sleeve may be provided with positioning means 153, 161. These positioning means may limit the depression of the sleeves 15 and 16 in the channel 11. Such positioning means may for example comprise a flange or disc having a diameter larger than that of the openings 12, 13.
  • These flanges can both comprise a lug 154, 162.
  • the orifices 221, 231 can respectively accommodate the lugs 154 and 162 to mount the massage member 1 on the support 2. Once mounted, the massage member can be rotated relative to the support 2 along an axis of rotation Y.
  • the sleeves 15, 16 thus form a rotation shaft.
  • the massage member could be mounted on a shaft made in one piece. This shaft could then include any appropriate retaining means to limit its displacement relative to the support 2 in the main elongation axis X of the roll 10.
  • This axis of rotation Y can merge with the main axis of elongation X of the roll 10.
  • the gripping means formed by the body 20 may extend along a transverse longitudinal axis or oblique to the axis of rotation Y of the massage member 1.
  • FIGS. 32 to 44 represent different embodiments of a massage device according to the present invention.
  • the figure 32 can take a support 2 as described above with reference to the figure 30 .
  • a plurality of massage members 1, for example as described with reference to the figure 5a is associated with this support 2.
  • At least two massage members 1 are arranged adjacent to one another.
  • at least two massage members 1 are arranged side by side.
  • These at least two massage members may extend according to either axes of distinct nonparallel rotations, and in particular substantially secant, or along a common axis of rotation, including common.
  • nonparallel it is generally understood that considering the axes of rotation of two massage members, no plane including one of the axes of rotation is likely to be parallel to a plane including the other axis of rotation. When the axes of rotation are intersecting, these axes can be coplanar or not.
  • this device comprises three massage members 1 extending on the same axis of rotation Y.
  • the central massage member may have an inverted helical pitch relative to the helical pitch of the massage members who surround him.
  • the number of massage members disposed on this axis can be changed to two, four, five or more.
  • FIGS. 33 to 44 show various embodiments of a massage device comprising at least two massage members 1 mounted on a support 2 and rotating about distinct axes of rotation. Such an embodiment thus allows the massage members to rotate about their respective axis of rotation independently of one another.
  • this massage device may comprise two massage members extending on either side of a bearing.
  • This level may include an amount 24 to which they are connected. This amount can extend substantially centrally relative to the two massage members.
  • These massage members may be images of each other relative to a plane of symmetry passing through said upright 24.
  • These massage members may also be images of each other relative to a plane of symmetry passing through a main extension axis of the gripping means or body 20.
  • the support 2 is thus distinguished from the support shown on the Figures 30 to 32 in that it comprises a third upright 24 rising from the end 21 of the body 20.
  • This upright 24 extends between the uprights 22 and 23, for example in a median manner.
  • the upright 24 may be provided on either side of a respective orifice 241, 242. These orifices may extend respectively opposite the orifices 221, 231 of the uprights 22 and 23.
  • the uprights 22 and 24 can support an axis of rotation Y1 and the uprights 23 and 24 can support an axis of rotation Y2. These axes of rotation can define between them an angle ⁇ of 180 °.
  • the massage members 1 mounted around the axes of rotation have a helical pitch oriented in the same direction.
  • the massage device comprises two massage members 1 having a helical pitch inverted with respect to each other. These helical steps are oriented towards each other. Such a device can effectively bend the skin surface between the two massage members 1.
  • the massage device comprises two massage members 1 having a helical pitch inverted with respect to each other. These helical pitches are oriented one away from the other. Such a device makes it possible to effectively tighten the cutaneous surface between the two massage members 1.
  • the massage device comprises two massage members 1 having axes of rotation Y1, Y2 together defining an angle ⁇ greater than 180 °. This angle is about 220 °. Such an angle could be more generally between 190 and 320 ° and more preferably between 210 and 280 ° and even more preferably between 220 and 250 °. It should be noted that the uprights 22, 23 can be oriented towards each other.
  • the massage device comprises two massage members 1 having axes of rotation Y1, Y2 together defining an angle ⁇ less than 180 °. This angle is about 140 °. Such an angle could be more generally between 50 and 170 ° and more preferably between 70 and 160 ° and even more preferably between 100 and 150 °. It should be noted that the uprights 22, 23 can be oriented one away from the other.
  • the massage device comprises four massage members 1. More precisely this device may comprise two pairs of massage members extending at two distinct axial heights relative to the support 2. The constituent massage members of each pair may for example be arranged as in the embodiment described with reference to the figure 36 .
  • the two massage members constituting a pair may for example have an inverted pitch of the propeller relative to each other which is oriented toward each other.
  • the two massage members constituting the other pair may also have an inverted helix pitch relative to each other which is oriented one away from the other. This exemplary embodiment is not limiting.
  • the massage device shown corresponds substantially to the massage device described with reference to the figure 37 with the difference that this device is in this case devoid of the central upright 24.
  • the axes of rotation of the massage members are thus anchored on a single respective upright 22, 23.
  • the axis of rotation Y1 is thus only supported by the amount 22.
  • the rotation axis Y2 is only supported by the amount 23.
  • the massage device differs from that described with reference to the figure 39 in that the uprights 22, 23 have a curvature inversion portion 22c, 23c. More specifically, the uprights 22, 23 may comprise a first respective portion 22a, 23a oriented away from each other connected to a respective second portion 22b, 23b oriented one to the other. towards the other.
  • the massage members 1 may both extend outside the uprights 22, 23. More specifically, the massage members may be anchored to the second portion 22b, 23b of the uprights.
  • the angle ⁇ may be greater than 180 °.
  • the axes of rotation Y1 and Y2 can both extend in the same plane.
  • this plane can be parallel to the rest plane of the device.
  • these axes of rotation can both define with said rest plane of the device a respective angle, for example between 5 and 45 °. Such a characteristic makes it easy to vary the massage force applied to a given body surface.
  • FIGS 41 to 44 show other embodiments of a massage device according to the present invention.
  • Such devices are particularly suitable for the massage of the arch or back.
  • These devices all include in this example eight massage members 1.
  • a lower or higher number of massage members could be implemented.
  • These massage members are mounted on a support designated by the reference 2 '. It comprises a frame 20 'receiving one end of the axes of rotation of each massage member 1.
  • the frame may extend along a longitudinal axis Q.
  • the massage members 1 may be arranged generally in two rows parallel to this axis Q.
  • the massage members may be arranged in pairs arranged along the longitudinal axis of the frame 20 . Each constituent member of such a pair may extend on either side of the Q axis.
  • All the massage members 1 can be freely rotatably mounted on this frame 20 'around respective axes of rotation Y. Such axes can be cut into a plurality of intersection points 201', 202 ', 203', 204 ' . These intersection points can define a straight line contained in the Q axis.
  • the axes of rotation of the massage members constituting a pair may together define a respective angle ⁇ .
  • the angles ⁇ of each pair of massage members may all be equal. These angles may for example be 140 °.
  • the massage members 1 of a row can all have the same orientation. They can be symmetrical to the massage members of the other row with respect to this axis Q. In addition, the massage members 1 of the same row can be arranged regularly spaced relative to the plane Q.
  • the frame 20 'and the massage members 1 are covered by a body member 21' forming a cover and gripping means for the hand of a user.
  • This body element 21 ' is secured to the frame 20'.
  • the frame 20 ' may comprise a bead 200' able to snap into a corresponding housing 210 'of the bodywork element.
  • the massage members 1 of the same row may have an inverted helical pitch relative to the massage members 1 of the other row.
  • the helical pitch of the massage members of one row may be oriented away from the helix pitch of the massage members of the other row.
  • the helical pitch of the massage members of the two rows can be oriented towards each other.
  • the massage members 1 of the two rows may all have a helical pitch oriented in the same direction.
  • this embodiment differs from that described with reference to the figure 41 in that it comprises a different general arrangement of the massage members.
  • This device comprises in this example an arrangement A comprising a first and a second pair of massage members having a similar general orientation. It also comprises an arrangement B comprising a third and a fourth pair of massage having a similar general orientation distinct from the arrangement A. More specifically, the arrangement A is symmetrical to the arrangement B with respect to a plane R.
  • the massage members of the arrangement A can be turned towards a lateral edge 20'a of the chassis.
  • the massage members of the arrangement B can be turned towards an opposite lateral edge 20'b of the frame.
  • the plane R can cut the Q axis orthogonally. This plane R can cut in a median way the length of the frame.
  • This device has the advantage of providing a massage effect on the identical skin regardless of its direction of longitudinal movement on the skin.
  • this embodiment differs from that described with reference to the figure 41 in that it comprises a first, a second, a third and a fourth pair of massage members having a respective arrangement A, B, C, D.
  • the arrangements A and C are identical.
  • Arrangements B and D are identical.
  • the massage members of the arrangements A and C can be turned towards the lateral edge 20'a of the frame while the massage members of the arrangements B and D can be turned towards its opposite lateral edge 20'b.
  • the arrangement A may be symmetrical to the arrangement B with respect to a plane R1.
  • the arrangement B may be symmetrical to the arrangement C with respect to a plane R2.
  • the arrangement C may be symmetrical to the arrangement D with respect to a plane R3.
  • the planes R1, R2, R3 can be parallel to each other. These planes R1, R2, R3 can cut the Q axis orthogonally.
  • the planes R1, R2 and R3 can be equidistant from each other.
  • the different pairs of massage members may have an alternating orientation with respect to each other.
  • FIGS. 45 to 49 represent different examples of a packaging and dispensing assembly according to the present invention incorporating a massage device according to the invention.
  • This set of packaging and dispensing comprises a product container 3.
  • the product contained inside can be a cosmetic product.
  • a product may for example be a lotion, a moisturizing milk, an essential oil, an anti-wrinkle cream or other.
  • the container 3 may be made of elastically deformable material or rigid material.
  • the container 3 has a first end 30 connected to a second end 31 opposite by a shank 32.
  • This shank may for example be of oblong section and in particular oval.
  • the barrel 32 comprises near the first end 30 a recess 301 from which extends a fixing skirt 302 opening on a platform 303.
  • the barrel 32 of the container may be grasped by the hand of a user to handle the massage device.
  • the massage device can be associated with the container 3 by mounting in a tight fit the body 20 of the support 2 around the fixing skirt 302.
  • this support could be snapped or screwed onto this skirt.
  • Such a container can thus be removably associated with the massage device.
  • This container can be provided in the form of refill.
  • the second end 31 has in turn a dispensing member 310.
  • This dispensing member may comprise a simple neck defining internally an outlet channel opening directly on a dispensing orifice 311.
  • This dispensing orifice 311 can be closed by a cover 4.
  • This cover can be fixed on the container 3 by any appropriate means 312.
  • the dispensing member is externally provided with a thread adapted to receive in engagement with said cover 4.
  • the cover could also be a cover to snap or crimp on said dispensing member.
  • the packaging and distribution package is different from that described with reference to Figures 45 and 46 in that it comprises as a closure cap of the dispensing orifice a capsule 4.
  • the capsule 4 comprises a base 40 and a cover 41.
  • the base 40 may for example have a cross section of substantially oval shape. It may comprise an open end and an opposite end closed by a transverse wall traversed by a product dispensing orifice (not shown).
  • This base 40 may be mounted by any appropriate means on the second end 31 of the container 3 as snap. In mounted position, the base can extend in the extension of the shank 32 of the container 3.
  • the lid 41 may comprise a substantially flat wall intended to rest on a resting surface in non-use condition of said assembly.
  • This cover can be rotatably articulated on the base by means of a film hinge or a hinge with attached axle (not shown). Such a cover can then be moved by the user between a closed position of the dispensing orifice and a release position of said orifice.
  • the packaging and distribution package is different from that described with reference to Figures 45 and 46 in that it comprises a dispensing orifice 304 at the first end 30 of the container 3. More precisely this orifice may be provided at the platform 303. In such a case, the massage device and the orifice distribution are therefore provided at the same end of the container 3.
  • the support 20 may optionally act as a closure cap of said orifice 4.
  • a dispensing system 305 is mounted in the outlet channel of the container neck.
  • This dispensing system may be a conventional pump or valve.
  • This system can be fixed by means of a ring 307 to be screwed, snapped or crimped on the first end 31 of the container. The actuation of such a system then causes the jet distribution of the product contained inside the container 3 through a dispensing orifice 306.
  • an over-capsule 5 may optionally cover said massage device.
  • a packaging and dispensing assembly may comprise any of the previously described massage devices associated with the container 3, in one of the ways described herein with reference to Figures 45 to 49 .
  • Such associations are not limiting, other embodiments can be envisaged.
  • a massage device as shown in the figure 36 is associated with a container 3.
  • This container 3 can be provided with a capsule 4 as described with reference to the figure 47 .
  • the cover 41 of this capsule 4 may comprise an unfavorable convex wall resting on a resting surface in the non-use condition of said assembly.
  • the packaging and dispensing assembly may comprise a planar or flat portion.
  • This flat part may be provided on one side of said assembly, in particular on a larger dimension side.
  • This flat can thus extend parallel to an axis of elongation of the container.
  • This axis of elongation may be secant, and in particular orthogonal, to the dispensing orifice.
  • Such a flat is adapted to come 3 resting on a rest surface.
  • the container 3 may comprise a flat part 33 adapted to rest on a resting surface.
  • the body 20 of the support 2 may comprise a flat part 33 adapted to rest on a resting surface.
  • the flats 25 and 33 may optionally be in the extension of one another and thus form a substantially continuous bearing surface.
  • the present invention also relates to two distinct ways of implementing the packaging and distribution assembly described above.
  • the first use may consist of a first step of coating a body surface with a cosmetic product and a second step of massaging said coated body surface
  • the second use may consist of a first step of massaging a body surface and a second step of coating the massaged body surface of a cosmetic product. This second mode of use thus makes it possible to prepare a body surface to be coated with the product.
  • the massage step makes it possible to promote the penetration of the product through the skin layers.

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