WO2016151159A1 - Blood flow stimulator for the lower limbs - Google Patents

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WO2016151159A1
WO2016151159A1 PCT/ES2016/000039 ES2016000039W WO2016151159A1 WO 2016151159 A1 WO2016151159 A1 WO 2016151159A1 ES 2016000039 W ES2016000039 W ES 2016000039W WO 2016151159 A1 WO2016151159 A1 WO 2016151159A1
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María Olga Salcedo Lailla
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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
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus ; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
    • 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
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms

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  • the present invention aims at a blood flow stimulator for the legs, capable of applying a simulator treatment of a physiotherapeutic massage, with which it is possible to stimulate and activate the blood flow and its oxygenation.
  • the blood flow stimulator of the invention comprises a set of elements that are mounted on a support that is part of a harness that fits the upper twin of the legs, where the arterial tree of the lower extremities is located,
  • the blood flow stimulator of the invention comprises a flat and flexible support preferably of a textile nature, configured and dlmensloned as a harness adjustable to the upper twin part of the leg, which is a carrier of fixing means to the leg and means for applying a blood flow stimulating treatment on it.
  • the fixing means may consist of bands carrying pressure fixing means, for example "velcro."
  • the means to apply the said stimulator treatment they consist of micro-vibrators and / or electrodes that are part of an electric circuit that are arranged in the flexible flat support, preferably inside it, covering the whole circuit, except the electrodes, whose heads are exposed by the surface of the applicable bracket on the leg.
  • the commented circuit may include one or more micro-vibrators and / or one or more electrodes. Each micro-vibrator and each electrode can be associated with a timer that controls the operating time.
  • the circuit will include at least one switch for the vibrators and one switch for the electrodes or one switch for each micro-vibrator and for each electrode, so that the number of these components that each moment will be activated can be selected. It feeds from a battery that can be external or installed on the same flexible flat support.
  • the blood flow stimulator of the invention it is possible to apply on the legs an effect similar to a physiotherapeutic massage, capable of stimulating and activating the blood flow and its oxygenation, avoiding the formation of clots that can end up in thrombi that affect vital organs of the body. organism, such as brain, heart lungs, etc.
  • Figure 2 represents the blood flow stimulator of figure 1 mounted on a piorna of a user
  • the laminar support (1) is a carrier of means for the application on the leg (2) of a treatment capable of stimulating blood flow.
  • These means consist of micro-vibrator (6) and electrodes (7) that are part of an electrical circuit (8) that is occluded within the support; laminar, with only the electrode heads exposed, According to: shown in figure 3, the electrical circuit will include one or more micro-vibrators (6) and one or more electrodes (7) that will be powered from a battery (9), external or housed in the laminar support.
  • Each micro-vibrator and electrode It can be associated with a temponador (10), by means of which the timing of fimc ⁇ onam ⁇ entos of each component will be controlled.
  • the circuit is completed with at least one switch (11) for the micro-vibrator or micro-vibrators and a switch (11) for the electrode or electrodes, with each micro-vibrator and each electrode associated with a switch, so that it can be selected in every moment the connected components for its operation.
  • Figure 4 shows a possible arrangement of the stimulator of!

Abstract

The invention relates to a blood flow stimulator for the lower limbs, characterised in that it comprises a flat, flexible support (1) that is sized to encircle the area of the leg (2) to be treated and is provided with means for securing on said area and means, which can be electrically activated, for applying a blood flow stimulating treatment.

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DESCRIPCION  DESCRIPTION
Estimulador del flujo sanguíneo para los miembros inferiores. Campo de la innovación Stimulator of blood flow for the lower limbs. Innovation Field
La presente, invención se refiere a un estimulador del flujo- sanguíneo para los miembros inferiores, con el que se pretende evitar la formación de trombos en las piernas, especialmente producidos a causa de falta de movilidad, por ejemplo en personas con actividades sedentarias, en viajes de larga duración, en personas que padecen inmovilidad, etc. The present invention relates to a blood flow stimulator for the lower limbs, which is intended to prevent thrombus formation in the legs, especially caused by lack of mobility, for example in people with sedentary activities, in long-term trips, in people suffering from immobility, etc.
Antecedentes de la invención Background of the invention
Hasta ahora, para prevenir ta formación de trombos,, a causa de falta de movilidad, los únicos sistemas conocidos consisten en la realización de movimientos periódicos, en la ingestión de liquido, la utilización de calcetines o medias de compresión la aplicación de anticoagulantes, sistemas todos ellos que no proporcionan: un resultado eficaz o no puedan ser aplicados de forma general. Until now, to prevent the formation of thrombi, due to lack of mobility, the only known systems consist in the performance of periodic movements, in the ingestion of liquid, the use of socks or compression stockings the application of anticoagulants, systems all of them that do not provide: an effective result or cannot be applied in a general way.
Descripción de la invención Description of the invention
La presente Invención tiene por objeto un estimulador del flujo sanguíneo para las piernas, capaz de aplicar sobre las mismas un tratamiento simulador de un masaje fisioterapeutico, con el que se logra estimular y activar el flujo sanguíneo y su oxigenación. The present invention aims at a blood flow stimulator for the legs, capable of applying a simulator treatment of a physiotherapeutic massage, with which it is possible to stimulate and activate the blood flow and its oxygenation.
El estimulador del flujo sanguíneo de la invención comprende un conjunto de elementos que van montados en un soporte que forma parte de un arnés que se ajusta a la parte superior gemelar dé las piernas, donde se ubica el árbol arterial de las extremidades inferiores, The blood flow stimulator of the invention comprises a set of elements that are mounted on a support that is part of a harness that fits the upper twin of the legs, where the arterial tree of the lower extremities is located,
El estimulador del flujo sanguíneo de la invención comprende un soporte plano y flexible preferentemente de naturaleza textil, configurado y dlmenslonado a modo de arnés ajustáble a la parte gemelar superior de la pierna, que es portador de medios de fijación a ¡a pierna y de medios para aplicar sobre la misma un tratamiento estimulador del fiujo sanguíneo. The blood flow stimulator of the invention comprises a flat and flexible support preferably of a textile nature, configured and dlmensloned as a harness adjustable to the upper twin part of the leg, which is a carrier of fixing means to the leg and means for applying a blood flow stimulating treatment on it.
Los medios de fijación pueden consistir en bandas portadores de medios de fijación por presión, por ejemplo dé tipo "velcro." En cuanto a los medios para aplicar el tratamiento estimulador comentado, consisten en micro-vibradores y/o electrodos que forman parte de un circuito eléetrifco que van dispuesto en el soporte plano flexible, preferentemente dentro del mismo, cubriendo el conjunto del circuito, excepto los electrodos, cuyas cabezas quedan al descubierto por la superficie del soporté aplicable sobre ta pierna. El circuito comentado puede incluir uno o más micro-vibradores y/o uno o más electrodos. Cada micro-vibrador y cada electrodo puede llevar asociado un temporizador que controle el tiempo de funcionamiento. Además el circuito incluirá ai menos un interruptor para ios vibradores y un interruptor para los electrodos o bien un interruptor para cada micro-vibrador y para cada electrodo, de modo que pueda seleccionarse el numero dé estos componentes que cada momento estarán activados, El circuito se alimenta a partir de una batería que puede ser extema o ir instalada en el mismo soporte plano flexible. The fixing means may consist of bands carrying pressure fixing means, for example "velcro." As for the means to apply the said stimulator treatment, they consist of micro-vibrators and / or electrodes that are part of an electric circuit that are arranged in the flexible flat support, preferably inside it, covering the whole circuit, except the electrodes, whose heads are exposed by the surface of the applicable bracket on the leg. The commented circuit may include one or more micro-vibrators and / or one or more electrodes. Each micro-vibrator and each electrode can be associated with a timer that controls the operating time. In addition, the circuit will include at least one switch for the vibrators and one switch for the electrodes or one switch for each micro-vibrator and for each electrode, so that the number of these components that each moment will be activated can be selected. It feeds from a battery that can be external or installed on the same flexible flat support.
Con el estimulador del flujo sanguíneo de la invención se consigue aplicar sobre piernas un efecto similar a un masaje fisíoterapéutíco, capaz de estimular y activar el fiujo sanguíneo y su oxigenación, evitando la formación de coágulos que puedan terminar en trombos que afecten a órganos vitales del organismo, tales como cerebro, pulmones corazón, etc. With the blood flow stimulator of the invention, it is possible to apply on the legs an effect similar to a physiotherapeutic massage, capable of stimulating and activating the blood flow and its oxygenation, avoiding the formation of clots that can end up in thrombi that affect vital organs of the body. organism, such as brain, heart lungs, etc.
Breve descripcion de los dibujos Las caracteristicas de la invención podrán comprenderse mejor a la vista del ejemplo de realización, no limitativo mostrado en los dibujos adjuntos en los que: - La figura 1 muestra en desarrollo un estimulador del flujo sanguíneo constituido de acuerdo cenia invención BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The features of the invention may be better understood in view of the non-limiting example of embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings in which: - Figure 1 shows in development a blood flow stimulator constituted according to the invention
- La figura 2 representa el estimulador del flujo sanguíneo de la figura 1 montado sobra una piorna de un usuario  - Figure 2 represents the blood flow stimulator of figure 1 mounted on a piorna of a user
- La figura 4 muestra un posible posiciooado de los medios de aplicación del tratamiento estimulador sobre músculos gemelares de la pierna. Descripción detallada de un modo de realización En la figura 1 se muestra el desarrollo de un estimulador del flujo sanguíneo constituido de acuerdo con la invención, compuesto por un soporte laminar (1), preferentemente: de naturaleza textil, en forma: de franja rectangular, dlmensionado para poder circundar te zona de la pierna a tratar, por ejemplo la parte superior gemelar de la pierna (2), tal y como se representa en la figura 2, Este soporte laminar (1) irá dotado de medios de fijación a la pierna, que pueden consistir en bandas (3) de fijación por presión que pueden ir dispuestas sobre zonas extremas solapables del soporte (1 ) sobre tiras transversales (5), El soporte (1) y tiras transversales (5) circundarán la pierna en la forma representada en la figura 2, solapando las porciones extremas (4). del soporte y las porciones extremas de las tiras (5), de modo que los componentes de las bandas de fijación por presión queden superpuestos, para su unión al ser presionados. El soporte laminar (1) es portador de medios para la aplicación sobre la pierna (2) de un tratamiento capas de estimular el flujo sanguíneo. Estos medios consisten en micro-vibradore (6) y electrordos (7) que forman parte de un circuito eléctrico (8) que va ocluido dentro del soporte; laminar, quedando solo al descubierto las cabezas de los electrodos, Según: se muestra en la figura 3, el circuito eléctrico incluirá uno o mas micro- vibradores (6) y uno o mas electrodos (7) que estarán alimentados a partir de una batería (9), externa o alojada en el soporte laminar. Cada micro-vibrador y electrodo puede llevar asociado un temponzador (10), medíante el que se controlaran los tiempos de fimcíonamíentos de cada componente. El circuito se completa con ai menos un interruptor (11) para eI micro-vibrador o micro-vibradores y un interruptor (11) para el electrodo o electrodos, pudiendo cada micro-vibrador y cada electrodo llevar asociado un interruptor, pata poder selecclonar en cada momento los componentes conectados para su funcionamiento. En ¡a figura 4 se representa una posible disposición dei estimulador de! flujo sanguíneo con el soporte (1) sobre !a pierna para abrazaría en igual forma a id representada en la figura 2, quedando el conjunto de micro-vibradores (6) y eiectrodos (7) enfrentados y situados a ia altura de (os músculos gemerales (12.) En este ejemplo, ei soporte laminar (1) dispone de tiras longitudinales (13), similares a las tiras transversales (5), para el cierre alrededor de ¡a pierna. Que serán también portadoras de bandas de cierre por presión. - Figure 4 shows a possible positioning of the means of application of the stimulator treatment on twin leg muscles. Detailed description of an embodiment Figure 1 shows the development of a blood flow stimulator constituted according to the invention, composed of a laminar support (1), preferably: of a textile nature, in the form: rectangular strip, Dimensioned to be able to circle the area of the leg to be treated, for example the twin upper part of the leg (2), as shown in Figure 2, This laminar support (1) will be provided with means for fixing the leg , which may consist of pressure fixing bands (3) that can be arranged on overlapping end areas of the support (1) on transverse strips (5), the support (1) and transverse strips (5) will surround the leg in the form represented in figure 2, overlapping the end portions (4). of the support and the end portions of the strips (5), so that the components of the pressure fixing bands are superimposed, so that they are pressed together. The laminar support (1) is a carrier of means for the application on the leg (2) of a treatment capable of stimulating blood flow. These means consist of micro-vibrator (6) and electrodes (7) that are part of an electrical circuit (8) that is occluded within the support; laminar, with only the electrode heads exposed, According to: shown in figure 3, the electrical circuit will include one or more micro-vibrators (6) and one or more electrodes (7) that will be powered from a battery (9), external or housed in the laminar support. Each micro-vibrator and electrode It can be associated with a temponador (10), by means of which the timing of fimcíonamíentos of each component will be controlled. The circuit is completed with at least one switch (11) for the micro-vibrator or micro-vibrators and a switch (11) for the electrode or electrodes, with each micro-vibrator and each electrode associated with a switch, so that it can be selected in every moment the connected components for its operation. Figure 4 shows a possible arrangement of the stimulator of! blood flow with the support (1) on the leg to hug in the same way as id represented in figure 2, leaving the set of micro-vibrators (6) and electrodes (7) facing and located at the height of the muscles gemerales (12.) In this example, the laminar support (1) has longitudinal strips (13), similar to the transverse strips (5), for closing around the leg, which will also be carriers of closing bands by Pressure.
Otras posibles formas de realización del soporte (1) son posibles para Other possible embodiments of the support (1) are possible for
ames que pueda ser aplicado y fijado sobre la pierna, para el fin expuesto. you love that it can be applied and fixed on the leg, for the exposed purpose.

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1. Estimulador del flujo sanguíneo para los miembros inferiores, caracterizado por que comprende un soporte piano y flexible (1) dimensionado para circundar la zona de la pierna (2) a tratar y dotado de medios de fijación sobre dicha zona y de medios para la aplicación de un tratamiento estimulador del flujo sanguíneo, eíéctrícamente activables, 1. Blood flow stimulator for the lower limbs, characterized in that it comprises a flexible and piano support (1) sized to surround the area of the leg (2) to be treated and provided with fixing means on said area and means for the application of a blood flow stimulating treatment, electrically activatable,
2. - Estimulador según reivindicación 1, caracterizado por que los medios para la aplicación del tratamiento estimulador del flujo sanguíneo consisten en al menos un micro-brador (6), 2. - Stimulator according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for the application of the blood flow stimulating treatment consist of at least one micro-bracer (6),
3. Estimulador según reivindicación 1, caracterizado por que los medios para la aplicación del tratamiento estimulador del flujo sanguíneo consisten en ai menos un electrodo (7). 3. Stimulator according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for the application of the blood flow stimulating treatment consist of at least one electrode (7).
4. - Estimulador según reivindicación 1, caracterizado por que los medios para la aplicación del tratamiento estimulador del flujo sanguíneo incluyen al menos un micro-vibrador (6) y al menos un electrodo (7). 4. - Stimulator according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for the application of the blood flow stimulating treatment include at least one micro-vibrator (6) and at least one electrode (7).
5. Estimulador según reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque los micro-vibradores (6) van ocluidos en el soporte flexible, mientras que ios electrodos (7) quedan al descubierto por la superficie del soporte aplícabíe soofe la piorna. 5. Stimulator according to claim 1, characterized in that the micro-vibrators (6) are occluded in the flexible support, while the electrodes (7) are exposed by the surface of the support applied to the piorna.
6. Estimulador según reivindicación a, caracterizado porque cada micro-vibrador (6) y cada electrodo (7) lleva asociado un temporizador (10). 6. Stimulator according to claim a, characterized in that each micro-vibrator (6) and each electrode (7) is associated with a timer (10).
7. Estimulador según reivindicación 1, caracterizado por que el circuito eléctrico (8) incluye un Interruptor para cada micro-vibrador y electrodo. 7. Stimulator according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrical circuit (8) includes a Switch for each micro-vibrator and electrode.
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