阅读说明：本技术 包含具有加热并且生物相容的尖端的物体的设备 (Device comprising an object with a heated and biocompatible tip ) 是由 菲利浦·柯尔西斯 吉恩-米歇尔·胡毕 安东尼·马太恩 罗宾·梅耶尔 于 2019-07-03 设计创作，主要内容包括：本发明涉及一种设备(1),该设备包含物体(2)、磁场发生器(3)以及用于控制物体(2)的加热尖端的温度的装置(4),该物体具有尖头的、尖锐的或加热的尖端,该尖端是生物相容的并包含至少一种铁磁材料,该磁场发生器适于引导该铁磁材料的磁场以升高物体(2)的加热尖端中的温度。本发明还涉及该设备在治疗皱纹、眼周的黑眼圈和脂肪团中的美容用途。最后,本发明涉及该设备在治疗静脉曲张和/或治疗与脊椎疼痛表现有关的综合症以及与这些不同表现有关的疼痛、尤其是治疗腰痛或慢性颈痛及其相关疼痛中的用途。(The invention relates to a device (1) comprising an object (2) having a pointed, sharp or heated tip, which is biocompatible and comprises at least one ferromagnetic material, a magnetic field generator (3) adapted to direct the magnetic field of the ferromagnetic material to raise the temperature in the heated tip of the object (2), and means (4) for controlling the temperature of the heated tip of the object (2). The invention also relates to the cosmetic use of the device for treating wrinkles, dark circles around the eye and cellulite. Finally, the invention relates to the use of the device for treating varicose veins and/or for treating syndromes linked to the manifestations of spinal pain and the pain linked to these different manifestations, in particular for treating low or chronic neck pain and the pain associated with it.)

1. An apparatus (1) comprising:

-an object (2) comprising a biocompatible pointed, sharp or heated tip and comprising at least one ferromagnetic material (9),

-a magnetic field generator (3) adapted to direct the magnetic field of the ferromagnetic material to increase the temperature in the heating tip of the object (2), and

-means (4) for controlling the temperature of the heating tip of the object (2),

characterized in that the magnetic field generator (3) has a cylindrical shape comprising a hole through which the object (2) passes perpendicularly.

2. Device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that said magnetic field generator (3) is in the shape of a hollow cylindrical roller intended to be placed on the skin (5), said magnetic field generator comprising a hole vertically crossed by said object (2).

3. Device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said magnetic field generator (3) is formed by a casing made of insulating material.

4. Device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the magnetic field generator (3) is formed by a housing made of a conductive material, preferably a conductive metal.

5. Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the magnetic field generator (3) has a diameter of 10mm to 100mm, preferably 20mm to 80mm, and a thickness of 0.1mm to 50mm, preferably 0.5mm to 25 mm.

6. Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the diameter of the bore of the magnetic field generator (3) is 0.1 to 10mm, preferably 0.1 to 5 mm.

7. Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the tip of the object (2) is sharp and preferably a scalpel blade.

8. Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the tip of the object (2) is pointed and cylindrical, preferably a needle, and in particular an acupuncture needle.

9. Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that said ferromagnetic material (9) is present in the whole object (2).

10. The apparatus (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the object (2) is at least partially covered with a layer of insulating material (10), preferably entirely covered with a layer of insulating material (10) except for the heating tip.

11. The device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it further comprises an insulating or heated disc (6) intended to be placed on the skin (5), said disc comprising a hole through which said object passes vertically.

12. The apparatus (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the magnetic field generator further comprises ferrite arranged such that the magnetic field is directed along the longitudinal axis of the object.

13. The device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that said means (4) for controlling the temperature are connected to said magnetic field generator (3) and comprise:

a. means (12) for displaying the temperature of the tip of the object (2),

b. means (13) for determining a setpoint temperature, and

c. means for controlling the magnetic field generator to cause the temperature of the tip of the object to equal the set point temperature.

14. The apparatus (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that said ferromagnetic material (9) is selected from steels, preferably from ferritic stainless steels, martensitic stainless steels and mixtures of these steels, more preferably from martensitic stainless steels 420, martensitic stainless steels 416, ferritic stainless steels 430 and mixtures of these steels, and in particular said ferromagnetic material is martensitic stainless steel 420.

15. Device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the tip of the object (2) is at least partially covered with a biocompatible material (11), preferably selected from silicone, polytetrafluoroethylene (teflon) and hydrophilic polymers, and preferably silicone.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a device comprising an object with a biocompatible pointed, sharp heating tip, which can be used for routine treatments such as acupuncture or moxibustion, even for any physiopathological clinical environment indicating moxibustion as a means of medical treatment, in particular for use in traditional chinese medicine.

The invention is particularly useful for the cosmetic treatment of fine lines, dark circles and superficial cellulite, or for the treatment of varicose veins and/or for the treatment of syndromes associated with the clinical symptoms of spinal pain and of pain associated with these various clinical symptoms, in particular for the treatment of lumbago or chronic neck pain and its shadow pain.

Background

Acupuncture or moxibustion is a traditional treatment technique associated with traditional chinese medicine. Acupuncture involves the stimulation of precise areas of the skin (dermis, epidermis, subcutaneous tissue) called "acupoints" by means of more or less thin needles. Moxibustion involves stimulation by heating the acupuncture points. These techniques may be used for many applications, particularly for the treatment or support of many diseases such as joint disease, dermatitis, acute or chronic pain, and the like.

The use of these conventional techniques sometimes has drawbacks. Especially in the case of moxibustion, there is a high risk of burning the skin on the one hand and of causing a large and uncomfortable release of potentially toxic fumes on the other hand. In addition, this technique cannot precisely control the temperature of the heating zone.

Finally, moxibustion cannot be used in enclosed spaces (e.g., in offices or rail stations) due to the release of smoke, unless an aspirating smoke cage is available or moxa that does not release any potentially toxic smoke.

Therefore, changes to this technology are needed to ensure safe, reliable and practical use.

Document WO95/20935 proposes a heated acupuncture needle comprising an external heat source and means for heating, which are integrated over the entire length of the needle in the form of a thermal conductor. Heat is applied by a heating system on the upper part of the needle, which causes heat to be conducted along the heating system to the tip of the needle, and this heat is radiated through the needle over the entire length of the needle.

A first drawback of this technique is that it uses needles comprising a plurality of successive layers and is therefore difficult to manufacture. A second drawback is that, by repeated application of heat or electricity, the various layers realized for forming the heating means deteriorate rapidly and there is a risk of short circuits which hinder their use. Finally, this technique does not allow for precise control of the temperature at the tip of the needle.

Document CN20276168 describes a moxibustion system with temperature control by induction. However, this document only relates to "external" moxibustion, i.e. moxibustion on the surface of the skin. Therefore, there is no way to precisely control the temperature applied in the body.

Therefore, there is a need for a new heating apparatus that can improve the conventional art.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention comprises an apparatus comprising: an object comprising a biocompatible pointed, sharp heating tip and comprising at least one ferromagnetic material, a magnetic field generator adapted to direct a magnetic field of the ferromagnetic material to raise the temperature of the heating tip of the object, and means for controlling the temperature of the heating tip of the object. The cylindrical magnetic field generator comprises a bore through which the object passes perpendicularly.

The device according to the invention makes it possible to control the temperature at the heating tip of the object accurately and safely by means of the means for controlling the temperature. Thus, the temperature of the tip of the object can be perfectly calibrated to the set point temperature set by the practitioner. In addition, the device according to the invention is easy to manufacture and implement.

In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator is in the shape of an insulated or heated cylindrical roller intended to be placed on the skin, the magnetic field generator comprising a hole through which the object passes perpendicularly.

In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator is formed by a housing made of an insulating material.

In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator is formed by a housing made of a conductive material, preferably a conductive metal.

In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator has a diameter of 10mm to 100mm, preferably 20mm to 80 mm.

In one embodiment, the thickness of the magnetic field generator is 0.1mm to 50mm, preferably 0.5mm to 25 mm.

In one embodiment, the bore of the magnetic field generator has a diameter of 0.1mm to 10mm, preferably 0.1mm to 5 mm.

In one embodiment, the tip of the object is sharp. In one embodiment, the tip of the object is a scalpel blade.

In one embodiment, the tip of the object is pointed and cylindrical. In one embodiment, the tip of the object is a needle. In one embodiment, the tip of the object is an acupuncture needle.

In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic material is present throughout the object.

In one embodiment, the object is at least partially covered with a layer of insulating material, preferably entirely except for the heating tip.

In one embodiment, the object further comprises an insulating or heated disc intended to be placed on the skin, the disc comprising a hole through which the object passes vertically.

In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator further comprises ferrite arranged such that the magnetic field can be directed along the longitudinal axis of the object.

In one embodiment, the means for controlling the temperature of the inventive device is connected to the magnetic field generator and comprises a) means for displaying the temperature of the tip of the object, b) means for determining the set point temperature, and c) means for controlling the magnetic field generator such that the temperature of the tip of the object is equal to the set point temperature.

In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic material is selected from steel, preferably from ferritic stainless steel, martensitic stainless steel and mixtures thereof, more preferably from martensitic stainless steel 420, martensitic stainless steel 416, ferritic stainless steel 430 and mixtures thereof, and in particular the ferromagnetic material is martensitic stainless steel 420.

In one embodiment, the tip of the object is at least partially covered with a biocompatible material, more preferably the biocompatible material is selected from the group consisting of silicone, polytetrafluoroethylene (teflon) and hydrophilic polymers, and more preferably silicone.

Definition of

In the present invention, the following terms are defined as follows:

"biocompatible" refers to the property of a material that, when in contact with a given organism, causes no or little immune response in that organism.

"relief pain" means pain felt at a distance from the causative injury. Thus, when the imaging pain is associated with a pathology, the pain is not limited to the location of the pathology, but is caused by the pathology.

"about" before a number means more or less than 10% of the standard value of the number.

"ferrite" means a solid mixture of carbon and iron allotropes α, or iron allotropes α.

"ferromagnetic" refers to the property of a material to form a permanent magnet or to be attracted by a magnet.

"insulating material" means a material which can thermally or electrically insulate and more preferably thermally insulate the contact surfaces of the thermally or electrically conductive regions and more preferably the thermally conductive regions.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a diagram of an apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the object containing the heated tip 2 is a scalpel.

Fig. 2 is a diagram of a device 1 according to another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the object containing the heating tip 2 is an acupuncture needle.

Fig. 3 is a diagram of a device 1 according to another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the object containing the heating tip 2 is an acupuncture needle. In this embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 is in the shape of a cylindrical roller placed on the skin, comprising a hole through which the object 2 passes perpendicularly.

Fig. 4 is a diagram of a device 1 according to another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment the object 2 containing the heating tip is an acupuncture needle and the connection between the object containing the heating tip and the means 4 for controlling the temperature is done by means of a wireless connection, e.g. a bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection, which makes it possible to add therapy to the device via the suction cup.

Fig. 5 is a diagram of a device 1 according to another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment the device further comprises a tray 6 for placing on the skin, the tray comprising a hole through which the object 2 passes vertically.

Fig. 6 is a diagram of a device 1 according to another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 further comprises ferrite 7 arranged such that the magnetic field can be directed along the longitudinal axis of the object 2.

Fig. 7 is a diagram of a device 1 according to another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 is in the shape of a cylindrical roller placed on the skin, comprising a hole through which the object 2 passes perpendicularly, and further comprising ferrite 7 arranged such that the magnetic field can be directed along the longitudinal axis of the object 2.

Fig. 8 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the apparatus 1 of fig. 6.

Fig. 9 is a diagram of a device 1 according to another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the object containing the heating tip 2 is a scalpel and contains the ferromagnetic material 9 throughout the object 2 (and thus also in the heating tip). The object 2 is at least partially covered with a layer of insulating material 10, preferably entirely covered with a layer of insulating material 10 except for the heating tip.

Fig. 10 is a diagram of a heating tip of an object 2 of an apparatus 1 according to another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the tip of the object 2 comprises a ferromagnetic material 9 and is covered with a biocompatible material 11.

Fig. 11 is a diagram of an object 2 of an apparatus 1 according to another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the ferromagnetic material is included throughout the object 2. The object 2 is at least partially covered with a layer of insulating material 10, preferably entirely covered with a layer of insulating material 10 except for the heating tip. The object 2 is entirely covered with a biocompatible material 11.

Fig. 12 is a diagram of a device 4 for controlling temperature of the apparatus 1 according to another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment the means for controlling the temperature comprises means 12 for displaying the temperature of the tip of the object, means 15 for displaying the set point temperature, means 13 for determining the set point temperature and a switch 14.

Detailed Description

The following description will be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The apparatus is shown in a preferred embodiment for illustrative purposes. It should be understood, however, that the application is not limited to the precise arrangements, structures, characteristics, embodiments, and precise appearances indicated. The drawings are not to scale and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims to the embodiments shown in the drawings. It is, therefore, to be understood that when a reference is made to a claim element followed by a claim element, such reference is included solely for the purpose of increasing the intelligibility of the claims and shall not be intended to limit the claimed scope in any manner.

Drawings

Fig. 1 and 9 show an embodiment according to the invention, wherein the device 1 comprises an object 2 comprising a biocompatible sharp heating tip, such as a scalpel blade, and at least one ferromagnetic material 9, which is not shown in fig. 1. The device further comprises a magnetic field generator 3 adapted to direct the magnetic field of the ferromagnetic material in order to raise the temperature in the heating tip of the object 2, and means 4 for controlling the temperature of the heating tip of the object 2. The means 4 for controlling the temperature act on the magnetic field generator 3 by supplying an electric current. This current will generate a magnetic field. The magnetic field thus generated will orient the particles of ferromagnetic material 9 (not shown in fig. 1) contained in the object 2 and more preferably throughout the object 2 and thus raise the temperature throughout the interior of the object 2. The temperature of the tip of the object 2 can be controlled by means of, for example, a thermometer or a thermocouple (not shown here), the means 4 for controlling the temperature thus changing the current supplied to the magnetic field generator 3. As shown in fig. 9, the object 2 is at least partially covered with a layer of insulating material 10, preferably entirely covered with a layer of insulating material 10 except for the heating tip. The insulating material can be selected from all existing insulating materials and can in particular be selected from plastic materials. The insulating material makes it possible to thermally insulate the remaining part of the object 2, except for the tip. Thus, only the tip of the object 2 is hot, not the entire object 2. The skin and organs that can come into contact with the rest of the object 2 are not heated.

Fig. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 show an embodiment according to the invention, wherein the device 1 contains an object 2 containing a biocompatible pointed heating tip, such as an acupuncture needle, and at least one ferromagnetic material 9, which is not shown in these figures. In these embodiments, the device further comprises a magnetic field generator 3 adapted to direct the magnetic field of the ferromagnetic material in order to raise the temperature in the heating tip of the object 2, and means 4 for controlling the temperature of the heating tip of the object 2. In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 is not fixed to the object 2. The means 4 for controlling the temperature act on the magnetic field generator 3 by supplying an electric current. This current will generate a magnetic field. The magnetic field thus generated will orient the particles of ferromagnetic material 9 (not shown here) contained in the object 2 and more preferably throughout the object 2 and thus raise the temperature throughout the interior of the object 2. The temperature of the tip of the object 2 can be controlled by means of, for example, a thermometer or a thermocouple (not shown here), the means 4 for controlling the temperature thus changing the current supplied to the magnetic field generator 3.

Fig. 3 shows an embodiment according to the invention in which the magnetic field generator 3 of the device 1 is in the shape of a cylindrical roller intended to be placed on the skin 5, the magnetic field generator comprising a hole through which the object 2 passes perpendicularly. In one embodiment, the roller is insulating, i.e. the roller is typically formed by a housing made of an insulating material, for example a plastic material, glass or aluminium. In another embodiment, the roller is heatable, i.e. the roller is typically formed by a shell made of a conductive material, for example a conductive metal. In this embodiment, the conductive material forming the shell of the roller is preferably the same as the conductive material of the heating tip of the object 2. When heating the roller, the particles of ferromagnetic material 9 (not shown here) contained in the shell of the roller are oriented by the magnetic field generated, so that the roller can be heated. The use of said roller, formed by a shell made of insulating material, makes it possible not to heat the skin and to concentrate the heating only on the heated tip of the object 2, for example for a local treatment. The use of the roller formed by a shell made of conductive material makes it possible to heat the skin, for example for non-topical treatment.

Fig. 4 shows an embodiment according to the invention in which the object 2 and the magnetic field generator 3 are connected to the means 4 for controlling the temperature by means of a wireless connection. The wireless connection can be, for example, a bluetooth connection or a Wi-Fi connection, which enables therapy to be added to the device via the suction cup.

Fig. 5 shows an embodiment according to the invention, in which the device 1 further comprises an insulating or heating disk intended to be placed on the skin 5, which disk 6 comprises a hole through which the object 2 passes vertically. In one embodiment, the disc 6 is insulating, i.e. the disc is typically formed of an insulating material, for example a plastic material or glass. In another embodiment, the disc 6 is heatable, i.e. the disc is typically formed of a conductive material, for example a conductive metal. In this embodiment, the conductive material forming the disc is preferably the same as the conductive material of the heating tip of the object 2. When heating the disk 6, heating can be performed in two ways: for example by a heating system for heating independently of the heating tip of the object 2 or by the object 2 via heat transfer by conduction. The additional use of the insulating disc 6 makes it possible not to heat the skin and to concentrate the heating only on the heating tip of the object 2, for example for a local treatment. The additional use of heating plates 6 makes it possible to heat the skin, for example for non-topical treatment.

Fig. 6 and 7 show an embodiment according to the invention in which the magnetic field generator 3 of the device 1 further comprises ferrite 7 arranged such that the magnetic field can be directed along the longitudinal axis of the object 2. The use of the ferrite 7 has an advantage that the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator 3 can be guided to the tip of the heated object 2. This makes it possible to finely control, in particular, the temperature reached by the tip of the heating object 2.

Fig. 8 shows the embodiment described in fig. 5 and 7 in a horizontal cross section. The ferrite 7 has a cylindrical shape and is arranged around the object 2. The magnetic field generator 3 also has a cylindrical shape and is arranged around the ferrite 7. A support 8, for example made of plastic material, is used to connect the magnetic field generator 3 to the ferrite 7 and, as a whole, to the object 2, the connection not being shown here.

Fig. 9 shows an embodiment according to the invention, wherein the ferromagnetic material 9 is positioned in any object 2. The object 2 is at least partially covered with a layer of insulating material 10, preferably entirely covered with a layer of insulating material 10 except for the heating tip. The insulating material can be selected from all existing insulating materials and can in particular be selected from plastic materials. The insulating material makes it possible to thermally insulate the remaining part of the object 2, except for the tip. Thus, only the tip of the object 2 is hot, not the entire object 2. The skin and organs that can come into contact with the rest of the object 2 are not heated.

Fig. 10 shows an enlarged view of an embodiment according to the invention, wherein the device 1 contains an object 2 comprising a biocompatible pointed heating tip, such as an acupuncture needle, and comprising at least one ferromagnetic material 9. The heated and pointed tip is surrounded by a biocompatible material 11, such as silicone, polytetrafluoroethylene (teflon), a hydrophilic polymer, and preferably silicone.

Fig. 11 shows an enlarged view of an embodiment according to the invention, wherein the device 1 contains an object 2 comprising a biocompatible pointed heating tip, such as an acupuncture needle, and comprising at least one ferromagnetic material 9. The ferromagnetic material 9 is present throughout the object 2. The object 2 is at least partially covered with a layer of insulating material 10, preferably entirely covered with a layer of insulating material 10 except for the heating tip. The insulating material can be selected from all existing insulating materials and can in particular be selected from plastic materials. The object 2 is completely covered by a biocompatible material 11, such as silicone, polytetrafluoroethylene (teflon), a hydrophilic polymer, and preferably silicone.

Fig. 12 shows a device 4 for controlling the temperature of the apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment the means for controlling the temperature comprise means 12 for displaying the temperature of the tip of the object, means 15 for displaying the set point temperature, means 13 for determining the set point temperature, such as a + button and a-button, and a switch 14. In this embodiment, the user is able to set the setpoint temperature 14 by using the device 13. Once the set point temperature 15 is determined, the temperature of the tip of the object shown by the means for displaying 12 will change until the set point temperature 15 is reached. The temperature of the tip of the object 2 can be measured, for example, by means of a thermometer or thermocouple (not shown here) which is connected to the device 4 for controlling the temperature. For safety reasons, the user can continuously maintain control of the rising temperature of the tip of the object 2 by means of a switch 14 which makes it possible to completely interrupt the heating of the tip of the object 2. According to the invention, this switch 14 can also be used to stop the device 1 at the end of use.

The embodiments shown in the remainder of the description apply to all the descriptions and in particular to all the embodiments described in the figures of the present application.

Heating tip

In one embodiment of the invention, the heating tip of the object 2 is sharp, i.e. it is elongated in shape and one side is shaped so that material, in particular skin, can be cut. In one embodiment, the heated tip is a scalpel blade or lancet. In one embodiment, the object 2 is a scalpel or a lancet.

When the heating tip of the object 2 is sharp, in one embodiment the heating tip can have a size of 1mm to 40mm, preferably 1mm to 20mm, more preferably 3mm to 10 mm.

When the heating tip of the object 2 is sharp, in one embodiment, the thickness of the tip of the object 2 varies by about 0.10mm to 2.0 mm.

In another embodiment of the invention, the heating tip of the object 2 is pointed, i.e. it is elongated cylindrical in shape and thin enough to be able to pierce a material, in particular the skin. In one embodiment, the heating tip is a needle, more preferably an acupuncture needle.

When the heating tip of the object 2 is pointed, in one embodiment the size of the heating tip can be 1mm to 40mm, preferably 1mm to 20mm, more preferably 3mm to 10 mm.

When the heated tip of object 2 is pointed, in one embodiment, the diameter of the tip of object 2 varies by about 0.15mm to about 3.3 mm.

The heating tip of the object 2 of the device 1 according to the invention comprises at least one ferromagnetic material. In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic material is only present in the heating tip of the object 2. In another embodiment, ferromagnetic material is present throughout the object 2.

Ferromagnetic material

In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic material 9 is selected from steel, preferably from ferritic stainless steel, martensitic stainless steel and mixtures of these steels.

In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic material 9 is selected from the group consisting of martensitic stainless steel 420, martensitic stainless steel 416, ferritic stainless steel 430, and mixtures of these steels.

In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic material 9 is martensitic stainless steel 420. The material has the advantages of ferromagnetism and biocompatibility.

Biocompatible materials

In one embodiment, the heating tip of the object 2 is covered with a biocompatible material.

In one embodiment, the object 2 is entirely covered with a biocompatible material.

In one embodiment, the biocompatible material is martensitic stainless steel 420. In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic material and the biocompatible material are a single and the same compound, martensitic stainless steel 420.

In another embodiment, the biocompatible material is silicone, polytetrafluoroethylene (teflon) or a hydrophilic polymer, and is preferably silicone.

In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic material is martensitic stainless steel 416 and the biocompatible material is silicone.

In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic material is ferritic stainless steel 430 and the biocompatible material is silicone.

In one embodiment, the heated tip of the object 2 is covered with a layer of biocompatible material, such as silicone, having a thickness of 1 μm to 25 μm, preferably 1 μm to 10 μm.

Insulating material

In one embodiment, the object 2 is at least partially covered with a layer of insulating material 10. In one embodiment, the object 2 is entirely covered with a layer of insulating material 10, except for the heating tip. In one embodiment, when using a heating plate as described below, the object 2 is entirely covered with a layer of insulating material 10, except for the areas that are in contact with the heating plate. In one embodiment, when using a heating plate as described below, the whole of the object 2 is covered with a layer of insulating material 10, except for the heating tips and the areas in contact with the heating plate.

The insulating material can be selected from all existing insulating materials and can in particular be selected from plastic materials.

In one embodiment, the object 2 is entirely covered with a layer of insulating material 10 to form a first layer, except for the heating tip, and the object 2 is entirely covered with a biocompatible material to form a second layer. Thus, there is a single layer of biocompatible material on the heating tip, and two layers for the remainder of the object 2, namely an insulating material layer and a layer of biocompatible material, and it is understood that this layer of biocompatible material is external to the object 2 (the part in contact with the skin or organ).

In one embodiment, when using a heating plate as described below, the whole of the object 2 is covered with a layer of insulating material 10 to form a first layer, and the whole of the object 2 is covered with a biocompatible material to form a second layer, except for the heating tip and the area in contact with the heating plate. Thus, there is a single layer of biocompatible material on the heating tip and the area in contact with the heating plate as described below, and two layers for the remainder of the object 2, namely a layer of insulating material and a layer of biocompatible material, and it is understood that this layer of biocompatible material is on the outside of the object 2 (the portion in contact with the skin or organ).

Magnetic field generator

In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 is arranged around the object 2. In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 is in the form of a hollow cylinder adapted to surround the object 2. In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 is cylindrical in shape and comprises a bore through which the object 2 passes perpendicularly. In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 is in the shape of a cylindrical roller intended to be placed on the skin 5, comprising a hole through which the object 2 passes perpendicularly.

In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 is insulated, i.e. formed by a housing made of an insulating material. In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 is formed by a housing made of plastic material. In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 is formed by a housing made of glass. In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 is formed by a housing made of aluminum.

In one embodiment, when the magnetic field generator 3 is in the shape of a cylindrical roller intended to be placed on the skin 5, said roller is heatable, i.e. the roller is typically formed by a shell made of a conductive material. In one embodiment, the roller is formed from a shell made of conductive metal. In one embodiment, the conductive metal is the same as the conductive metal of the heating tip of the object 2. In one embodiment, the conductive metal is the same as the conductive metal of the object 2.

In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 is not fixed to the object 2.

In one embodiment, the diameter of the magnetic field generator 3 is 10mm to 100mm, preferably 20mm to 80 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the magnetic field generator 3 is 0.1mm to 50mm, preferably 0.5mm to 25 mm. In one embodiment, the diameter of the bore of the magnetic field generator 3 is 0.1mm to 10mm, preferably 0.1mm to 5 mm.

In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 comprises a conductive coil through which an alternating current is passed.

In one embodiment, the coil has a diameter of 5mm to 50mm, preferably 5mm to 30 mm. In one embodiment, the length of the coil is 10mm to 100mm, preferably 20mm to 50 mm. In one embodiment, the number of turns of the coil is 50 to 1000, preferably 100 to 1000.

In one embodiment, the coil is formed from copper wire.

In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 generates a magnetic field having a strength of 0.01T to 5T, preferably 0.1T to 1T.

In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 comprises a plurality of coils as described above. In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 comprises two coils as described above. In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 comprises three coils as described above. In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 comprises four coils as described above. These various coils can be controlled individually by the means for controlling the temperature of the device of the invention, which makes it possible to further improve the control of the temperature on the one hand and to cover a wide range of temperatures on the other hand. Thus, these various coils can be activated individually as needed.

In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator can be activated periodically. The magnetic field generator thus makes it possible to generate heating and cooling cycles of the tip of the object 2, for example according to a cyclic procedure or according to a pre-established procedure. In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator has a frequency modulator.

In one embodiment, the means for controlling the temperature of the inventive device is connected to the magnetic field generator and controls the magnetic field generator in accordance with the tip temperature and the set point temperature of the object.

In one embodiment, the means for controlling the temperature of the inventive device is connected to the magnetic field generator and comprises a) means for displaying the temperature of the tip of the object, b) means for determining the set point temperature, and c) means for controlling the magnetic field generator so that the temperature of the tip of the object is equal to the set point temperature.

In another embodiment, the means for controlling the temperature of the inventive device is connected to the magnetic field generator and comprises a) means for displaying the temperature of the tip of the object, and further means for displaying the temperature on the heating plate when using the heating plate as described below, b) means for determining the set point temperature, and c) means for controlling the magnetic field generator such that the temperature of the tip of the object and the temperature on the heating plate when using the heating plate as described below are equal to the set point temperature.

Ferrite

In one embodiment, the magnetic field generator 3 further comprises ferrite 7 arranged such that the magnetic field can be directed along the longitudinal axis of the object 2.

In one embodiment, the ferrite is in the form of a hollow cylinder adapted to surround the object 2.

Dish

In one embodiment, the device 1 also comprises an insulating or heating disk 6 intended to be placed on the skin 5, which disk comprises a hole through which the object 2 passes vertically.

In one embodiment, the disc 6 is insulating, i.e. it is formed of an insulating material. In one embodiment, the disc 6 is formed from a plastic material. In one embodiment, the disc 6 is formed of glass.

In another embodiment, the disc 6 is heatable, i.e. it is typically formed of a conductive material. In one embodiment, the disk 6 is formed of a conductive metal. In one embodiment, the conductive metal is the same as the conductive metal of the heating tip of the object 2. In one embodiment, the conductive metal is the same as the conductive metal of the object 2.

In one embodiment, the diameter of the disc 6 is 10mm to 100mm, preferably 20mm to 80 mm. In one embodiment, the thickness of the disc 6 is 0.1mm to 5mm, preferably 0.5mm to 2 mm. In one embodiment, the diameter of the holes of the disc 6 is 0.1mm to 10mm, preferably 0.1mm to 5 mm.

Cosmetic use

In one embodiment, the device 1 of the present invention is used to treat fine lines, dark circles under the eyes and superficial cellulite. In this embodiment, the means for controlling the temperature of the inventive device are configured such that the temperature of the tip of the object 2 is typically between 40 ℃ and 50 ℃, preferably between 40 ℃ and 42 ℃, more preferably equal to about 41.5 ℃.

Therapeutic uses

In one embodiment, the device 1 of the present invention is used to treat varicose veins. In this embodiment, the means for controlling the temperature of the inventive device are configured such that the temperature of the tip of the object 2 is typically between 40 ℃ and 50 ℃, preferably between 40 ℃ and 42 ℃, more preferably equal to about 41.5 ℃.

In another embodiment, the device 1 of the invention is used for treating syndromes associated with clinical symptoms of spinal pain and pain associated with these various clinical symptoms, in particular for treating low or chronic neck pain and its shadow pain. In this embodiment, the means for controlling the temperature of the inventive device are configured such that the temperature of the tip of the object 2 is typically 75 ℃ to 95 ℃, more preferably 80 ℃ to 90 ℃.

In one embodiment, the device 1 of the present invention is used as an alternative to radiofrequency technology (or nuclear angioplasty). In one embodiment, the device 1 of the present invention is used as an alternative to the radio frequency technology of the legs. In this embodiment, the means for controlling the temperature of the inventive device is configured such that the temperature of the tip of the object 2 is 100 ℃ to 200 ℃, and more preferably 100 ℃ to 130 ℃.

In one embodiment, the apparatus 1 of the present invention is used as an alternative to thermal therapy, such as oxy-ozone nucleation, or a laser for percutaneous discectomy with a holmium-Yag laser. For example, both techniques are described in the Daniel SPAETER paper entitled "Treatment of scientific via the cosmetic route," interest of nuclear video radio frequency, containing 15 cases, "which was answered at 21.6.2004, and the panel consisted of: mr a Gangi, Mr j.l.dietemann, Mr j.p.teib, mr.x.buy, and mr.p.laurent.

In one embodiment, the device 1 of the present invention may be used for the treatment of certain cancers, in particular for the treatment of solid tumors of the cancer.

In one embodiment, the device 1 of the present invention is used as an alternative to a motorized lancet. In this embodiment, the tip of the heating object is generally sharp.

While various embodiments have been described and illustrated, the detailed description should not be considered as limited to such. Various modifications may be made to the embodiments by those skilled in the art without departing from the true spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the claims.

Description of the reference numerals

1-apparatus

2-objects comprising heated tips

3-magnetic field generator

4-device for controlling the temperature of a heating tip of an object

5-skin

6-plate

7-ferrite

8-support

9-ferromagnetic material

10-insulating material

11-biocompatible materials

12-device for displaying the temperature of the tip of an object

13-device for determining a setpoint temperature

14-switch

15-device for displaying setpoint temperature