Classifications

• • 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
  • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
  • A61H33/04—Appliances for sand, mud, wax or foam baths; Appliances for metal baths, e.g. using metal salt solutions
• • 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
  • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
  • A61H33/06—Artificial hot-air or cold-air baths; Steam or gas baths or douches, e.g. sauna or Finnish baths
• • 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
  • A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
• • 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
  • A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
  • A61H9/0021—Hydraulic massage
  • A61H2009/0042—Hydraulic massage with water recirculation
• • 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
  • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
  • A61H33/04—Appliances for sand, mud, wax or foam baths; Appliances for metal baths, e.g. using metal salt solutions
  • A61H2033/044—Baths with herbs, e.g. infusions
• • 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
  • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
  • A61H33/04—Appliances for sand, mud, wax or foam baths; Appliances for metal baths, e.g. using metal salt solutions
  • A61H2033/048—Baths using solutions, e.g. salts
• • 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
  • A61H35/00—Baths for specific parts of the body
  • A61H2035/004—Baths for specific parts of the body for the whole body except the head
• • 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
  • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
  • A61H2201/10—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy
• • 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
  • A61H2203/00—Additional characteristics concerning the patient
  • A61H2203/04—Position of the patient
  • A61H2203/0425—Sitting on the buttocks

Definitions

• the invention relates to an enclosure which is made up of a sort of bathtub surmounted by a removable bell, and this enclosure is in particular intended for a slimming treatment and a fitness or relaxation treatment for a patient.
• a thinning box which provides for the combination of the thinning process by perspiration and that of fitness in the presence of algae.
• a patient lies down, is covered with algae and is subjected to a sufficiently high ambient temperature, between 40 ° C and 70 ° C, so that he sweats.
• This type of slimming treatment box makes it possible to maintain a fairly high temperature for a fairly long time without requiring any excessive consumption of heating energy.
• this box has the drawback of being intended for single use only and cannot, for example, be used for applications classic or specific balneotherapy.
• the object of the invention is therefore to provide an enclosure, composed of a sort of bathtub surmounted by a removable bell, which makes it possible to implement the treatments mentioned above in all their forms and to solve the technical problems engendered by such an apparatus, in particular that of patient safety during the various phases of the treatments applied and of promoting psychic balance.
• the enclosure composed of a sort of bathtub surmounted by a treatment bell, comprises:
• the ventilation unit comprises, in addition to a fan ensuring the circulation of air, a water heater, the outlet of which can lead into a pipe placed between the outlet of the fan and the air intake vents.
• the ventilation unit also comprises a diffuser for essential oils and a diffuser for concentrated active agents which can also lead into said pipe under the control of control means, such as a valve of 'food.
• the ventilation unit also comprises a unit for diffusing liquid algae and a unit for concentrating seawater which open, in parallel, into said pipe and provide simultaneous or alternating diffusions, controlled by supply valves.
• the bottom of the basin of said bathtub is hollowed out with shallow channels, in which the patient places his arms, his spine and his legs, said channels being provided with jets of overpressure water.
• the operation of the jets is controlled with regard to the value of the overpressure and the emission frequency.
• said enclosure also includes sound means.
• said box contains a buffer tank fed by the outlet (s) and capable of supplying said jets and said showers for continuous operation.
• said water heater comprises an electrical resistance-water exchanger, the electrical resistances of which are supplied as a function of a temperature detected by a probe.
• FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an enclosure composed of a sort of bathtub, surmounted by a removable bell, according to the invention
• FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the means allowing the operation of the enclosure according to the invention
• FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing a characteristic of the invention.
• the enclosure in Fig. 1, consists of a box 1 of a height of approximately several tens of centimeters, substantially parallelepiped, in which is embedded a rectangular bath 2 above which is mounted a bell removable 3 resting, when closed in use, on the edge of the bathtub.
• the upper rim of the bath 2 consists of a horizontal frame 4, substantially rectangular, around an elongated basin 5 of shallow depth.
• the bottom of the pelvis 5 is slightly inclined from head to toe and has recesses constituting five channels 6a, 6b, 7, 8a and 8b, arranged so as to practically match the posterior shape of a human being.
• two channels 6a and 6b are provided to accommodate the patient's shoulders and shoulder blades, and are parallel to a small side of the pelvis 5.
• a central longitudinal channel 7, parallel to the long sides of the pelvis 5, is provided to accommodate the patient's spine.
• channels 8a and 8b, divergent obliques are provided to accommodate the lower limbs of the patient.
• the bottom of the basin 5 is provided, at the rear, with at least one drain 9 and, preferably, with two bungs.
• a recess 10 less deep than the pelvis 5, is provided to accommodate the rear of the head.
• the removable bell 3 designed to close on the bath 2, has a substantially semi-cylindrical shape with a longitudinal axis, its semi-cylindrical wall ending on the frame 4 of the bath by a rectangular frame which rests on this one.
• the length and the width of the frame are obviously slightly greater than those of the basin 5.
• the bell 3 is closed, at its two ends, by a front wall 11 and a rear wall 12, preferably curved. It is advantageously made of a plastic material which can be transparent, such as plexiglass or polyester.
• the support frame of the bell 3 is preferably made of stainless steel to improve the resistance and reliability of the assembly.
• the bell 3 is mounted, on a long side of the frame 4, by means of two hinges with longitudinal axes 14 and 15. These hinges are provided, possibly fitted with jacks, to allow frequent pivoting and without degradation of the opening and closing the bell.
• the bell 3 can pivot on its hinges and take either an open position or a closed position. In the closed position, its lower frame comes into contact with the frame 4 of the table 1 to form, above the basin 5, a closed enclosure. In the open position, the pelvis 5 is exposed.
• the bell 3 being closed, the opening 17 is in the vertical plane of the inner edge 18 of the recess 10, which is thus outside the enclosure formed by the bell 3.
• the showers 19 are regularly spaced along the ramp 20 and are, for example, in number of five. They are generally directed towards the center of the basin 5 and have an opening such that they can sprinkle the entire width of the basin 5. These showers can also be provided with orientable heads allowing specific applications on different places of the patient, as can be see further in the text.
• the ramp 20 is connected, towards the front, to a pipe 22 which is provided flexible to allow the pivoting of the bell 3 without damage.
• several shower handrails are provided, similar to 20.
• the bell 3 is provided with at least one or more light sources 27 fixed on the lateral upper part or parts.
• two light sources 27 can be provided on one side of the bell, as shown in FIG. 1.
• These light sources 27 are arranged at an equal distance between them to avoid, during use, any unlit area.
• the sources are supplied with low voltage for safety reasons. They alternately contain bulbs tinted red or blue.
• the diffusion of a red color is used in stimulating phases and the diffusion of a blue color in relaxing phases, according to a previously defined program.
• the light sources are advantageously supplied by optical fibers.
• Channels 6a, 6b, 7, 8a and 8b are provided with openings for vertical jets 33 which are supplied by a common pipe 34, shown in FIG. 2, which is connected to the pipe 22, Figs. 1 and 2, and supplied with water by a pump 35.
• a supply valve 47 is mounted on the pipe 34 at the point of diversion of the pipe 22. This valve 47 makes it possible to practice sequential or continuous massages , from the feet to the chest and / or from the heel to the nape of the neck.
• the pump 35 is supplied by means of a solenoid valve 48, itself connected to a thermostatic mixer 49.
• the mixer 49 is supplied with hot water by the pipe 41 and cold water by the pipe 50.
• the drain 9 is connected via a pipe 51, to a buffer tank 52, which makes it possible to recover the water from the showers 19 and the jets 33.
• the tank buffer 52 is provided with an outlet 53 connected directly to the feed pump 35.
• an electro-valve 54 is provided allowing the draining by a pipe 55.
• a float solenoid valve 59 has been mounted at an outlet from the buffer tank 52, making it possible to use a rinsing spray 56, and supply valves 57 and 58 are mounted between the solenoid valve 53 and hand shower 56.
• each long side of the bath 2 inside the enclosure formed by the bell 3 in the closed position, are provided, slightly above the surface of the frame 4, two pairs of longitudinal ventilation openings 61, 62 and 63, 64, 61, 63 being placed on the head side, and 62, 64 on the foot side.
• the vents 61, 62 are vents for evacuating the air from the bell 3 and the vents 63, 64 are vents air inlet.
• the discharge openings 61 and 62 and the air inlet 63 and 64 are respectively connected to a conventional ventilation unit 65 which is normally housed in the box 1, under the bath 2.
• the ventilation unit 65 is shown in FIG. 2. It consists of a suction inlet 66 and an outlet 67 connected together by a turbine fan 68 to the outlet of which the water outlet of an electric heater 69 is connected.
• the inlet 66 is connected, in parallel, to the discharge openings 61 and 62, FIG. 1.
• the outlet 67 is connected to a pipe 70 which leads to the air inlet vents 63 and 64, Fig.1.
• a liquid algae diffusion unit 73 and a seawater concentrate unit 74 are connected in parallel to the pipe 70 and provide simultaneous or alternating diffusions which are regulated by supply valves 75 and 76 .
• An electric heater 77 is also connected to the pipe 70 and is itself supplied by the hot water pipe 41. There is provided, between the hot water pipe 41 and the electric heater 77, a solenoid valve 78.
• a temperature probe 79 is mounted between the electric heater 77 and the fan 68. It is connected to a regulation unit 80 which, depending on a predetermined temperature setpoint, controls or not the electric heater 77. Thus, when the temperature measured by the probe 79 is lower than the set temperature, the control unit 80 supplies the heater 77 and, conversely, when it is higher, it cuts its supply.
• the temperature in the enclosure formed by the bell 3 is thus in equilibrium at a given temperature corresponding to the set temperature.
• the latter is advantageously between 35 ° C and 40 ° C and, preferably, is of the order of 38 ° C.
• the pipe 70 plays the same role as a tube in a vaporizer, in other words it serves to vaporize in the form of microparticles of water in suspension , essential oils, concentrated active products, algae in liquid form, sea water concentrate, which can be applied to it by 71, 73, 74 and 77.
• a stop button has been provided to cut the general power supply in the event of problems during treatment.
• This button can be, for example, mounted on the rim 2.
• Sound means have also been provided for emitting inside the enclosure, composed of a sort of bathtub surmounted by a bell, sound waves. These means consist of one or more speakers 81, 82, 83 and 84 mounted in the box 1, under the bath 2, for example at the four corners of the box and connected to a sound source consisting of a music player. audio medium, for example of the CD player type (not shown).
• the bell 3 being open, the patient lies down inside the frame 2, his head in ⁇ obviously 10 and his back and his legs resting in the channels of the bottom of the pelvis 5, provided for this purpose. Once it is properly installed, its body and limbs are covered with algae, then the bell 3 is closed and the ventilation unit is started.
• the micro-particles which are blown through the ventilation unit 65 are forced back by the inlet openings 63 and 64 into the enclosure which is formed by the bell 3 above the basin 5. They circulate, following the outline of the bell 3, from the intake hearing 63 to the evacuation hearing 61 and from hearing 64 to hearing 62. From gills 61 and 62, they are again sucked by the ventilation unit 65. When passing through the enclosure under the bell 3, part of the heat has been transferred to the patient who then has the pores of the skin which expand and which, by therefore, sweat. It does this in the presence of a fresh algae wrap and thus combines a slimming treatment and a fitness treatment. Other wraps can be provided for specific treatments.
• the unit 65 described above makes it possible to keep the temperature inside the enclosure under the bell 3 constant and with an electrical energy consumption which is minimized.
• the operation of the unit 65 is stopped, the bell 3 is opened and it is waited until the temperature in the enclosure has fallen to ambient temperature. The bell 3 is then closed and, by means of the showers 19, the patient is showered to wash it from the algae.
• the water flows into the bottom of the basin 5 and into the channels 6a, 6b, 7, 8a and 8b, where it is drawn, due to their slope, towards the drain 9.
• Au during this shower the patient's body is also washed by the jets 33 provided in the channels 6a, 6b, 7, 8a and 8b.
• Means not shown are provided to avoid water infiltration in the gills 61 to 64.
• This first phase of the treatment can be continued by a second phase of relaxation consisting in providing a massage of the patient's body using jets 33 and hand showers 19 synchronously or alternately according to a therapy predefined according to the ills of the patient.
• This second phase can then be followed, for example, sequentially, by a third phase comprising sound zones and light zones.
• a third phase comprising sound zones and light zones.
• the fourth phase of the program may include the diffusion of essential oils through the means described above to soothe and relax the patient.
• the bottom of the basin 5 is not provided with channels as described above.
• the configuration of this bottom is similar to a mattress with an embossed structure without vertical jets.
• One of the advantages of the invention as described is that it almost eliminates lime deposits due to the mode of production of hot water.
• the means for cleaning the pipes have been optimized to avoid stagnation of various deposits which could cause blockages in the circuit or unpleasant odors.
• tub-bell enclosure allows, by design, all phases of alternating or simultaneous treatment and facilitates the well-being of the patient during his treatment.
• This new bathtub-bell assembly is still easy to use for the manipulators and its cleaning ensures optimal hygiene.
• This enclosure is also provided with light and acoustic means, already described above, for various anti-stress treatments or more generally for the treatment of various ailments linked to the modern world.

Landscapes

• Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
• Public Health (AREA)
• Epidemiology (AREA)
• Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
• Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
• Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
• Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
• Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
• General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
• Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
• Devices For Medical Bathing And Washing (AREA)
• Ventilation (AREA)
• Massaging Devices (AREA)
• Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Publications (1)

Family

ID=8845720

Family Applications (1)

Country Status (7)

Families Citing this family (24)

Family Cites Families (14)

• 2000
  • 2000-01-07 FR FR0000211A patent/FR2803512B1/fr not_active Expired - Fee Related
  • 2000-12-22 JP JP2001549607A patent/JP2003524486A/ja active Pending
  • 2000-12-22 AU AU28577/01A patent/AU2857701A/en not_active Abandoned
  • 2000-12-22 EP EP00993684A patent/EP1244414A2/de not_active Withdrawn
  • 2000-12-22 US US10/169,556 patent/US6782566B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
  • 2000-12-22 WO PCT/FR2000/003659 patent/WO2001049238A2/fr not_active Ceased
• 2001
  • 2001-01-04 TW TW090100189A patent/TW527175B/zh not_active IP Right Cessation

Non-Patent Citations (1)

Also Published As

Similar Documents

Legal Events