FR3046055A1 - MASSAGE TOOL AND ASSOCIATED COSMETIC MASSAGE METHOD - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a massage tool comprising a handle (12) and two massage members (14). The handle (12) extends between a first end (16) and a second end (18) along a main axis (X). The massage members (14) are connected to the first end (16) of the handle (12) on either side of the main axis (X). Each massage member (14) is adapted to be rotated about a respective axis of rotation. The main axis (X) and the axes of rotation are located in a first plane, the axes of rotation of the two massage members (14) forming an angle less than 90 °.

Description

Massage tool and associated cosmetic massage method

The present invention relates to a massage tool comprising a handle and two massage members, the handle extending between a first end and a second end along a main axis, the massage members being connected to the first end of the handle and else of the main axis, each massage member being adapted to be rotated about a respective axis of rotation.

This tool makes it possible, for example, to massage in a cosmetic and non-therapeutic manner a body surface such as the cheeks, the face or the cleavage of a user.

This may include preparing the body surface of the user to receive a cosmetic product or allow a more effective application of the cosmetic product on the body surface.

The cosmetic product is advantageously a care product, for example in the form of a cream, a fluid or a gel.

More generally, a cosmetic product is a product as defined in Regulation EC No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council, dated November 30, 2009, relating to cosmetic products.

US 2014/0288473 discloses a massage tool comprising a pair of balls carried at one end of a handle. The balls are spaced and able to rotate about respective axes.

However, it turns out that this massage tool is unwieldy. Gripping is also difficult.

Finally freedom in the use positions of such a massage tool is limited.

An object of the invention is therefore to provide a handy massage tool, easily prehensile and offering ease and variety of use. For this purpose, the subject of the invention is a massage tool of the aforementioned type, in which the main axis and the axes of rotation are situated in a first plane, the axes of rotation of the two massage members forming an angle less than 90 °. The massage tool according to the invention may comprise one or more of the following characteristics, taken in isolation or in any technically possible combination: the massage tool is symmetrical with respect to the first plane; massage comprises a casing rotatably mounted on a rod fixed on the handle, the casing defining an opening, the rod passing through the opening and extending at least partially inside the casing according to the respective axis of rotation, the first end of the handle has a fork shape comprising two branches, one of the massage members being fixed to each branch of the first end of the handle, the angle defined between the axes of rotation of the two massage members is between 60 ° and 80 °, - the massage members are spaced apart by a distance of between 5 mm and 7.5 mm, - each massage member has a spherical or pseudo-spherical shape, each massage member has a diameter of 20 mm and 27 mm, and - each massage member has an outer surface provided with facets. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic massage method of a body surface, comprising the following steps: - supply of a massage tool as defined above, - grip of the handle of the massage tool by a user, - application of the massage members against the body surface, and - movement of the massage members on the body surface, the massage members remaining in contact with the body surface during movement, the massage members being rotated about their respective axis of rotation.

The massage method according to the invention may comprise one or more of the following characteristics, taken separately or in any technically possible combination: the displacement takes place in the direction from the first end to the second end of the handle; the method comprises, after the displacement of the massage members, the pivoting of the tool around the main axis to return it, before a new displacement of the massage members on the body surface, and the handle is maintained at above the massage members when moving the massage members. The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a massage tool according to the invention, - Figure 2 is a schematic view of the massage tool of Figure 1 shown in the axis of view I - Figure 3 is a sectional view of the massage tool of Figure 1 according to plan P; and - Figure 4 is a view describing the movement of the tool during a facial massage.

A first massage tool 10 according to the invention is illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3. This tool 10 is intended in particular to massage a body surface, in particular the skin of a user, in a cosmetic and non-therapeutic manner. The massage tool 10 comprises a handle 12 and two massage members 14, rotatably mounted relative to the handle 12 about respective Y, Y 'axes.

The handle 12 extends between a first end 16 and a second end 18 along a main axis X.

In this example, the handle 12 is full.

It is for example made of metal.

The handle 12 is symmetrical with respect to a first median plane P containing the main axis X and the axes Y, Y '. It is also advantageously symmetrical with respect to a second median plane P 'passing through the main axis X, perpendicular to the first median plane P.

Outside the first end 16, the successive transverse sections of the handle 12 in a plane perpendicular to the main axis X here have a non-polygonal outer contour, for example elliptical. The areas of successive cross sections increase as they approach the second end 18.

In the embodiment shown, the first end 16 of the shaft 12 has a fork shape comprising two branches 20, 22.

The two branches 20, 22 are located on either side of the main axis X.

The branches 20, 22 extend between a first end 30 connected to the rest of the handle 12 and a free end 32.

Each branch 20, 22 here defines, at its free end 32, a blind hole 34, and has a rod 24 attached in the blind hole 34.

The hole 34 is defined by an inner surface 35 of respective axis Y, Y 'having an internal thread.

The rod 24 extends along the respective axis of rotation Y, Y '. In this example, the rod 24 is straight. It comprises a central portion 38 between a first end 40 mounted in the blind hole 34 and a second end 42.

The central portion 38 is of cylindrical shape along the respective axis of rotation Y, Y '.

The first end 40 has an external thread screwed into the internal thread of the hole 34 of the branch.

The second end 42 is wider transversely than the central portion 38. It constitutes a locking stop in translation of the massage member 14.

The massage members 14 are mounted on the branches 20, 22, via the rods 24, at the first end 16 of the handle 12. E

They are located on either side of the main axis X. They are here substantially identical.

Each massage member 14 is engaged around a rod 24.

Each massage member 14 is rotatably mounted around a respective axis of rotation Y, Y 'being guided by the rod 24. Each massage member 14 here has a symmetry of rotation with respect to the axis of rotation Y, Y respective.

The axes of rotation Y, Y 'are in the same plane, this plane being the first plane P. The axes of rotation Y, Y' of the two massage members 14 form an angle α less than 90 °. The angle defined between the axes of rotation Y, Y 'of the two massage members 14 is here between 50 ° and 80 °, and more particularly between 60 ° and 70 °.

The massage members 14 are spaced apart from one another by a distance of between 5.5 mm and 7.5 mm, and advantageously by a distance substantially equal to 6 mm. The distance between the massage members is equal to the smallest distance between the two massage members 14.

Such a distance, associated with the particular angular orientation of the Y, Y 'axes allows an effective capture of the body surface of the user between the massage members 14 by limiting the pinching sensation.

Each massage member 14 has a spherical or pseudospheric shape.

Each massage member 14 has an outer surface 23 intended to come into contact with a body surface of the user. This surface 23 is here provided with facets.

Each massage member 14 has a diameter of between 20 mm and 27 mm, and more particularly between 23 mm and 24 mm.

The mass of the handle 12 is advantageously greater than the mass of each of the massage members 14.

Each massage member 14, shown in FIG. 3, comprises a rotation guide sleeve 26 and an outer envelope 28 defining the surface 23.

The sleeve 26 extends around the rod 24, and more particularly around the central portion 38 of the rod 24.

The sleeve 26 is a hollow cylinder having a constant inner radius. The inner radius is substantially equal to the radius of the central portion 38 of the rod 24. Thus, the sleeve 26 is in contact with the central portion 38 of the rod. The end of the sleeve 26 closest to the first end 40 of the rod 24 comprises a collar, having an outer radius greater than the outer radius of the remainder of the sleeve 26. The outer casing 28 is hollow. It defines an interior volume 44. The envelope defines an opening 46. The opening 46 is here circular and radius substantially equal to the outer radius of the sleeve 26 at the collar. The outer casing 28 is for example made of metal.

The rod 24 passes through the opening 46 between the central portion 38 and the first end 40.

The rod 24, more particularly the central portion 38 and the second end 42, extends at least partially inside the casing 28. The sleeve 26 is also received inside the casing 28.

The flange of the sleeve 26 closes the opening 46 with the rod 24.

The sleeve 26 and the casing 28 are jointly movable in rotation around the respective axis of rotation Y, Y 'being guided in rotation by the rod 24.

In this example, the envelope 28 comprises an outer shell 48 and an internal framework 50 fixed on the sleeve 26. The massage tool 10 is symmetrical with respect to the first plane P comprising the main axis X and the axes of rotation Y , Y '. The massage tool 10 is also symmetrical with respect to the second plane P '.

Thus, as will be seen below, the handling of the tool 10 is particularly simple and versatile. The tool 10 can thus be used indifferently on one side or the other of the plane P, which simplifies the cosmetic routine to be implemented by the user.

A non-therapeutic, cosmetic massage method by a user with the massage tool 10 as described above will now be described with reference to FIG. 4.

At first, the user grasps the massage tool 10 by the handle 12. The user applies the massage members 14 against a portion of the body surface to be massaged, which may be his own or that of another user. The user exerts a slight pressure on the body surface with the massage members 14 and then moves them. The massage tool 10 is held with the handle 12 facing upwards inclined relative to the vertical. The variation of the angle with respect to the vertical and with respect to the body surface makes it possible to vary the massage on the body surface.

The displacement is substantially along the main axis X of the massage tool 10.

The displacement takes place in the direction from the first end 16 to the second end of the handle 18, as indicated by the arrow M in FIG. 4.

The massage members 14 remain in contact with the skin during the movement.

The displacement causes a rotation of the massage members 14 about their respective axis of rotation Y, Y '.

The rotation is indicated by the arrows R, R 'with respect to the representation of FIG. 4.

The skin is lifted between the two massage members 14, which provides a massage of the skin.

The massage is, for example, generally performed from the bottom to the top of the cheeks, the oval of the face or the cleavage of the user.

Alternatively, the massage is performed by back and forth movements on the skin by pivoting the handle 12 around the main axis, to turn the tool 10, without changing its orientation with the second end 18 down. The massage tool 10 is easily manageable and the handle 12 has a pleasant grip because of its weight.

The positioning and the size of the massage members 14 promote a deep penetration of the skin and therefore cutaneous microcirculation.

The facets on the surface of the massage members 14 being marked, this has an effect on the stimulation.

The symmetry of the tool 10 and the configuration of the handle 12 facilitates handling and use in two directions The tool does not slip in the hands, does not emerge from the hands during the massage. It does not require catch-up control.

It can be used in a versatile manner with different inclinations, or different trajectories, pulling up or down and / or sliding on the surface

In a variant, the massage tool 10 is stored in an enclosure at a temperature below room temperature, for example at a temperature between 0 ° C. and 15 ° C. before the massage.

Preferably, the massage with the tool is performed prior to the application of a cosmetic product on a cleansed skin.

Where appropriate, alternatively, the user may apply a cosmetic product to the body surface to be massaged prior to the massage.

Claims (13)

1. -Massage tool (10) comprising a handle (12) and two massage members (14), the handle (12) extending between a first end (16) and a second end (18) along a main axis (X), the massage members (14) being connected to the first end (16) of the handle (12) on either side of the main axis (X), each massage member (14) being adapted to being rotated about a respective axis of rotation (Y, Y '), in which the main axis (X) and the axes of rotation (Y, Y') are located in a first plane (P), the rotation axes (Y, Y ') of the two massage members (14) forming an angle (a) of less than 90 °. 2. - Massage tool according to claim 1, the massage tool (10) being symmetrical with respect to the first plane (P). 3. - Massage tool according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each massage member (14) comprises a casing (28) rotatably mounted on a rod (24) fixed on the handle (12), the casing (28). defining an opening (46), the rod (24) passing through the opening (46) and extending at least partially inside the casing (28) along the respective axis of rotation (Y, Y ') . 4. - Massage tool according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first end (16) of the handle (12) has a fork shape comprising two branches (20, 22), one of the massage members (14). being attached to each leg (20, 22) of the first end (16) of the handle (12). 5. - A massage tool according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the angle (a) defined between the axes of rotation (Y, Y ') of the two massage members (14) is between 60 ° and 80 °. 6. - Massage tool according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the massage members (14) are spaced apart by a distance of between 5 mm and 7.5 mm. 7. - Massage tool according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each massage member (14) has a spherical or pseudospheric shape. 8. - A massage tool according to claim 7, wherein each massage member (14) has a diameter of 20 mm and 27 mm. 9. - A massage tool according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each massage member (14) has an outer surface (23) provided with facets. 10. - Non-therapeutic cosmetic massage method of a body surface, comprising the following steps: - providing a massage tool (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, - grasping the handle (12) of the massage tool (12) by a user, - application of the massage members (14) against the body surface, and - movement of the massage members (14) on the body surface, the massage members (14) remaining in contact with the body the body surface during movement, the massage members (14) being rotated about their respective axis of rotation (Y, Y '). 11. - Method according to claim 10, wherein the displacement takes place in the direction from the first end (16) to the second end (18) of the handle (12). 12. - Method according to claim 10 or 11, comprising after the displacement of the massage members (14), the pivoting of the tool (10) around the main axis (X) to return it, before a new displacement of massage members (14) on the body surface. 13. - Method according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the handle (12) is held above the massage members (14) during movement of the massage members (14).