SELF-MASSAGING DEVICE FOR ARMS OR LEGS

Abstract

A device for self-massage of the arm or leg and, that stimulates the circulation of the massaged member, improves the irregularities of the skin, strengthens the musculature of the massaging member, and allows the user to exercise one part of the body while massaging another part of the body. The self-massage device comprising a plurality of elastic straps attached to a central cord, each strap comprising a plurality of massage elements; and a handle part connected to the central cord and configured to enable the central cord to move in an upstream and downstream trajectory along the user's arm or leg.

Claims

1. A self-massage device for the arm or leg comprising a plurality of elastic straps attached to a central cord, each strap comprising a plurality of massage elements; a handle part connected to the central cord and configured to enable the movement of the central cord in an upstream and downstream trajectory along the user's arm or leg.

2. The self-massage device according to claim 1, wherein the straps of the plurality of elastic straps are arranged in substantially parallel planes, and the central cord extends substantially perpendicularly to the parallel planes of the straps.

3. The self-massage device according to claim 1, wherein the handle part consists of three extensions of the central cord, where a first extension comprises a first handle element, a second extension comprises a second handle element, and a third extension forms a fastener to receive the first and second handle elements.

4. The self-massage device according to claim 3, wherein the elastic straps, the central cord and the extensions of the handle part are formed from a single elastic cord.

5. Self-massage device according to claim 1, wherein the massage elements comprise spheres.

6. The self-massage device according to claim 5, wherein the plurality of straps comprises six straps, and each strap of the plurality of straps comprises about fifteen spheres.

7. The self-massage device according to claim 3, wherein the handle elements comprise spheres.

8. The self-massage device according to claim 5 wherein the spheres are polymeric spheres of about 2 cm in diameter.

9. The self-massage device according to claim 5 wherein the spheres are spheres with smooth surfaces.

10. The self-massage device according to claim 5 wherein the spheres are spheres with a worked surface.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The present invention will be described below in more detail, with references to the attached drawings, where:

[0030] FIG. 1is a perspective view of the self-massage device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] FIG. 2is a view illustrating the self-massage device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention being inserted onto a user's arm;

[0032] FIG. 3is a perspective view of one of the straps of the self-massage device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] FIG. 4is a view illustrating the self-massage device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention during its use;

[0034] FIG. 5is a perspective view of the component parts of the handle part of the self-massage device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; and

[0035] FIG. 6is a perspective view of the handle part of the self-massage device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] The present invention will be described below based on an example of the preferred embodiment of the self-massage device according to the present invention.

[0037] The self-massage device 1 of the present invention comprises a plurality of elastic straps 2. Each of the elastic straps 2 comprises a plurality of massage elements 2a.

[0038] In the preferred embodiment of the present invention shown in the drawings, the device 1 comprises six elastic straps and each elastic strap comprises approximately fifteen massage elements (see FIG. 3). Of course, it should be understood that the number of straps and the quantity of massage elements could be different in alternative embodiments of the present invention.

[0039] Preferably, the massage elements comprise plastic spheres of around 2 cm in diameter. The spheres can have a smooth or worked surface with bumps, grooves or other irregularities.

[0040] It should be emphasized that although the drawings show massaging elements of a spherical shape, different shapes could be used within the concept of the present invention, provided that they allow the element to slide along the arm or leg of the user.

[0041] As can be seen in FIG. 1, the straps 2 are arranged in substantially parallel planes and are connected to a central cord 3. In this way, the user can insert its hand through the inner opening of the straps, causing the massaging elements 2a to be arranged circumferentially around the arm.

[0042] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the central cord 3 is configured so that it extends perpendicularly to the substantially parallel planes of the straps 2. Thus, when the cord is moved upstream and downstream the user's arm or leg, the straps 2 slide along the user's arm or leg, causing the massaging elements not only to press against the skin of the arm or leg, but to massage the length of the arm during the upstream and downstream movement.

[0043] The central cord 3 is connected to a handle part 4. This handle part 4 is configured to allow the movement of the central cord 3 in an upstream and downstream trajectory.

[0044] In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the handle part 4 consists of three extensions of the central cord:

[0045] a first extension 4a that extends from a first end of the central cord 3 and which comprises a first handle element 5a;

[0046] a second extension 4b which extends from a second end of the central cord 3 and which comprises a second handle element 5b; and

[0047] a third extension 4c which forms a fastener 4d to receive the first and second handle elements 5a, 5b.

[0048] To form the handle part 4, the handle elements 5a, 5b are inserted into the elastic loop (fastener) 4d of the third extension 4c, as shown in FIG. 6.

[0049] In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the handle elements 5a, 5b are spheres similar to the spheres used as massaging elements 2a. However, in alternative embodiments, different handle elements could be used.

[0050] In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the elastic straps 2, the central cord 3 and the extensions 4a, 4b, 4c of the handle part 4 are formed from a single elastic cord.

[0051] To form the device, the long elastic cord is folded in half. The folded end is used as one of the extensions 4b of the handle part 4, and the handle element 5b has a through hole that receives the folded end. One end of the through hole is formed wider so that a lock node is formed in the extension 4b and housed at the widest end of the through hole of the handle element 5b.

[0052] The elastic straps 2 are alternately formed by the legs of the folded elastic cord. Thus, the spheres or massaging elements 2a are pierced with a through hole for the passage of the leg of the elastic cord. The length of each strap is delineated by knots in the elastic cord itself. Preferably, the knots that delineate the straps are made by forming the central cord 3. Which is to say, the knots are formed from the union of the handles 2 and the central cord 3.

[0053] The extension 4c of the handle part 4 is formed after the formation of three straps 2, so that the extension 4c extends approximately from the middle of the central cord 3.

[0054] The extension 4c is formed by a portion of elastic cord folded with the fastener (elastic loop) 4d being formed from a knot in the portion. The extension 4c also joins the central cord 3 through a knot formation.

[0055] The other three straps 2 are formed similarly to the first three straps, and the last strap leaves a leftover elastic cord that will be folded to form the extension 4a whose end knot is received by the handle element 5a. Thus, the handle element 5a has a through hole that receives the end knot of the extension 4a. So, the through hole is formed with a wider end to receive this lock knot.

[0056] To use the self-massage device of the present invention to self-massage the arm, the user must follow the procedures below: [0057] Insert the hand of the arm to be massaged into the straps 2 of the device 1, so that the massage spheres 2a are positioned on the circumference of the arm, with the straps 2 being substantially in parallel planes along the arm; [0058] hold the handle part 4 of the self-massage device with the other hand and pull the device vigorously so that the central cord 3 is moved upstream the arm (from the wrist to the arm, passing over the forearm) and then pull the device in the opposite direction so that the central cord 3 is moved downstream the arm (from the arm to the wrist, passing over the forearm); [0059] where the movement of the central cord 3 results in the movement of the straps 2 upstream and downstream the arm, depending on the direction in which the user pulls the handle part 4.

[0060] For best results, the movement should be repeated, for example, about 40 times on each arm.

[0061] As is clear from the above explanation, the self-massage device of the present invention makes the user actively exercise the arm that is not being massaged, as it is used to vigorously pull the handle part of the self-massage device.

[0062] In addition to this, for the movement to be performed as easily as possible, it is clear that the user should position the arm that moves the device 1 perpendicularly to the torso, with the arm folded at an angle of 90, so that the forearm stays parallel to the torso and perpendicular to the arm being massaged. This position enhances the effect of the exercise.

[0063] To use the self-massage device of the present invention for self-massage of the leg, the user should follow the procedures below: [0064] Insert the foot of the leg to be massaged into the straps 2 of the device 1, so that the massage spheres 2a are positioned on the circumference of the leg, and the straps 2 are substantially in parallel planes along the leg; [0065] Hold the handle part 4 of the self-massage device with the hand and pull the device vigorously so that the central cord 3 is moved upstream the leg (from the heel to the knee) and then pull the device in the opposite direction, so that the central cord 3 is moved downstream the leg (from the knee to the heel); [0066] The movement of the central cord 3 results in the movement of the straps 2 upstream and downstream the leg, depending on the direction in which the user pulls the handle part 4.

[0067] Having described an example of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it should be understood that the scope of the present invention encompasses other possible variations of the inventive concept described, being limited only by the contents of the attached claims, which include the possible equivalents.