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`(54) MASSAGING APPLIANCE EQUIPPED WITH
`INTERCHANGEABLE AND
`DISTINGUISHABLE MASSAGING HEADS
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`(71) Applicant: SEB S.A., Ecully (FR)
`(72) Inventors: Camille Giraud, Lyon (FR); Monique
`Paget, Optevoz (FR); Franck Mandica,
`Francheville (FR)
`14/646,608
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`(21) Appl. No.:
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`(52) U.S. Cl.
`CPC ............ A61H 15/0085 (2013.01); A61H 7/005
`(2013.01); A61H 7/007 (2013.01); A61 H
`2015/0014 (2013.01); A61H 2015/0057
`(2013.01); A61H 220 1/105 (2013.01); A61 H
`220 1/1685 (2013.01); A61H 220 1/5092
`(2013.01); A61 H 220 1/5058 (2013.01)
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`ABSTRACT
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`PCT/FR2O13/O52483
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`(22) PCT Filed:
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`S371 (c)(1),
`May 21, 2015
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`Foreign Application Priority Data
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`Nov. 22, 2012 (FR) ....................................... 12611 O7
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`Publication Classification
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`(51) Int. Cl.
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`Provided is a massaging appliance comprising: a body which
`has drive means, at least one type of massaging head which
`comprises at least two massaging elements, a transmission
`mechanism which allows the massaging elements to be acti
`vated under the action of the drive means, fitting means which
`are designed to fit at least one type of massaging head in a
`removable manner on the body, distinguishing means for
`distinguishing the type of massaging head fitted on the body
`and control means for controlling said massaging appliance
`which, depending on which type of massaging head is distin
`guished, are designed to act on the drive means S as to control
`the movement of at least two elements of the massaging head.
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`MASSAGING APPLIANCE EQUIPPED WITH
`INTERCHANGEABLE AND
`DISTINGUISHABLE MASSAGING HEADS
`0001. This invention pertains to the field of skin treatment
`appliances, and particularly facial skin. The appliance
`described in the invention is used, at a minimum, to massage
`the skin in order to tone it. The massaging appliance described
`in the invention will be used in households consisting of
`people who wish to look after their appearance by Sculpting,
`firming and rejuvenating their skin, and particularly their
`facial skin.
`0002 Skin massaging appliances generally consist of a
`body, equipped with a driving means and a massaging head
`comprised of massaging elements configured to be propelled
`by the driving means, via a transmission mechanism. Among
`the existing prior art, there is known patent EP 1925 275 B1
`which, in addition to the aforementioned characteristics, dis
`closes a means of attachment and a transmission mechanism,
`that allows the massaging head to be replaced easily and
`exchanged for a new or different one, and the transmission
`mechanism’s design also allows the massaging head to be
`attached to the body, such that the axis of the heads angle of
`orientation with respect to the axis of the body, can be differ
`ent
`0003. The purpose of this invention is to design a skin
`massaging appliance that allows different types of massaging
`heads to be attached to the body of the massaging appliance,
`while optimizing the performance and characteristics of the
`massaging appliance in order to adapt it optimally to the
`function of the type of massaging head used.
`0004 To this end, the invention pertains to a massaging
`appliance, consisting of a body that has a driving means, at
`least one type of massaging head comprised of at least two
`massaging elements, a transmission mechanism that activates
`the massaging elements under the force of the driving means,
`a means of attachment that is configured to attach, in a remov
`able manner, at least one type of massaging head to the body,
`a means of distinguishing the type of massaging head
`attached to the body and a means of controlling said massag
`ing appliance, which, depending on the type of massaging
`head distinguished, is configured to act upon the driving
`means, so as to control the movement of at least two elements
`in the massaging head.
`0005 Thus, the appliance can detect the type of head
`attached to the body and adapts according to the type of
`massaging head, for example by adjusting the speed of the
`driving means, by controlling either of the elements of the
`driving means, among others, to ultimately control the move
`ment of at least two elements of any massaging head. This
`offers the advantage of being able to adapt massaging heads
`with functional features that differ widely from one another.
`0006. In the massaging appliance described in the inven
`tion, the means of control is configured to act upon the driving
`means and change its action according to the type of massag
`ing head attached to the body. Thus, for example, the activa
`tion speed of the massaging elements in the massaging head
`can be adjusted, making it possible to optimize the usage
`conditions of the massaging head. This also makes it possible
`to arrange, on the body, more or less complex driving means,
`configured to activate different types of massaging heads with
`widely varying design features and to control this driving
`means according to whichever massaging head is distin
`guished.
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`0007. In the invention, the control means of said massag
`ing appliance may be configured to act upon the driving
`means, so as to control, in a coordinated manner, a movement
`of the aforementioned at least two massaging elements. The
`movement is coordinated because the action of the massaging
`elements is driven by a single transmission mechanism from
`the drive shaft of the driving means, and the transmission
`mechanism acts in a coordinated manner upon each of the
`massaging elements. The movement of the at least two mas
`saging elements can be “coordinated' but not necessarily
`identical. For example, as we will see below, for the “Jacquet
`pinching head, the two roller massaging elements are spun
`around their axis of symmetry in the same spin direction, but
`at a different speed. The movement between the at least two
`massaging elements may vary, for example, in terms of speed,
`spin direction and lateral direction.
`0008. In the invention, the means of control of said mas
`saging appliance may be configured to act upon the driving
`means So as to spin each of said at least two massaging
`elements. The movement can be different, in that it is a spin in
`only one direction, around an axis of symmetry of the ele
`ment, for example, or an oscillating spin. The two elements
`may be spinning in the same direction or in a different direc
`tion.
`0009. In the invention, the massaging elements are chosen
`from among the set consisting of massaging tip, massaging
`finger, massaging roller, work head and massaging ball. All of
`these elements are made of a rather rigid material (metal,
`steel, plastic, etc.), but they can be covered only in a soft
`silicone-type material to adhere to the skin better, if neces
`sary. All of these elements are offered so that the user feels
`pressure and a targeted massage on the skin.
`0010. In the invention, the means of controlling said mas
`saging appliance is configured to act upon the driving means
`So as to control at least one of the following parameters of said
`at least two massaging elements: spin speed, spin direction
`and oscillation frequency. One or more parameters may be
`controlled at the same time. Consequently, several types of
`massage are available to the user.
`0011.
`In the massaging appliance described in the inven
`tion, it contains a system or means of emitting waves, in
`which the control means is configured to act upon the wave
`emitting system according to the type of massaging head
`attached to the body.
`0012. This wave-emitting means can be positioned on the
`body, and the appliance contains a means of transferring
`waves from the wave-emitting means to the massaging head
`attached to the body. This makes it possible to have skin
`treatment functions that are complementary to those of the
`massaging head. These waves can be electromagnetic waves,
`and particularly visible light waves, or in the infrared field, or
`they can be sound waves, such as ultrasound. This also makes
`it possible to work the user's skin in a complementary man
`ner. In one proposed example of implementation, this means
`of emitting light waves is among at least one of the following
`wavelengths: visible wavelength, including red (roughly 630
`nm) and orange (roughly 590 nm), and infrared wavelength
`(roughly 830 nm). In one preferred but non-limiting method
`of implementation, the massaging appliance contains a light
`system positioned on the body and a means of transferring the
`light from the light system to the massaging head.
`0013. In the massaging appliance described in the inven
`tion, the control means is configured to act upon the wave
`emitting system and change the waves according to the type
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`changing the wavelength(s) and/or intensity and/or frequency
`of the emitted waves, depending on the type of massaging
`head attached to the body.
`0014. In the massaging appliance described in the inven
`tion, the wave-emitting means may be positioned on the body,
`and a means of transferring the waves, from the wave-emit
`ting system to the massaging head. This makes it possible, in
`particular, to provide a compact, economical appliance.
`0015. In the invention, the wave-emitting means may con
`tain electroluminescent diodes. The appliance may contain
`between 2 and 20 diodes in all, orange and red. The appliance
`may contain infrared diodes that can produce heat to achieve
`an “instant radiance' effect. These various diodes may be
`activated by type only (orange LEDs only, red LEDs only,
`infrared LEDs only) for a particular massaging head, or even
`also for a phase of treatment of a particular head.
`0016 Indeed, in the massaging appliance described in the
`invention, the control means can be configured to act simul
`taneously upon the wave-emitting system and the driving
`means, so as to control the movement of at least two elements
`of the massaging head, and to do so depending on the type of
`massaging head distinguished, to create at least two different
`phases of skin treatment during the treatment.
`0017. In a first method of implementing the massaging
`appliance described in the invention, the distinguishing
`means consists of mechanical sensors positioned on at least
`one type of massaging head and the body, which are config
`ured to transmit information to the control means, depending
`on the type of massaging head attached to the body. The
`mechanical sensors cover every mechanical sensor, including
`electrical contacts that come into contact with one another
`when the massaging head is attached to the appliance.
`0.018.
`In a second method of implementing the massaging
`appliance described in the invention, the distinguishing
`means consists of magnetic sensors positioned on at least one
`type of massaging head and the body, which are configured to
`transmit information to the control means depending on the
`type of massaging head attached to the body. They cover
`every type of magnetic sensor, Such as a reed Switch in com
`bination with a magnet (or electromagnet or Hall effect sen
`sor).
`0019. In a third method of implementing the massaging
`appliance described in the invention, the distinguishing
`means consists of optical sensors positioned on at least one
`type of massaging head and the body, which are configured to
`transmit information to the control means depending on the
`type of massaging head attached to the body. They cover
`every type of optical sensor, Such as light sensors and optical,
`translucent, transparent and reflective Surfaces. They are
`positioned at the bottom of the hole in the handle portion of
`the appliance or on its sides.
`0020. The appliance cannot be turned on if no head is
`correctly attached to the body and distinguished by the dis
`tinguishing means.
`0021. In the massaging appliance described in the inven
`tion, it includes a cosmetic product dispensing system posi
`tioned on the body and a means of transferring the product
`from the body to the massaging head. This also makes it
`possible to provide skin treatment functions that are comple
`mentary to those of the massaging heads. Depending on the
`configuration of the dispensing system, the cosmetic product
`can be dispensed naturally, manually and/or automatically.
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`0022. In one method of implementation, the massaging
`appliance described in the invention includes a means of
`activating the cosmetic product dispensing system, which is
`configured to allow said dispensing system to operate in
`manual mode or in automatic mode. This allows complete
`freedom of use of the massaging appliance, as the user can
`thus choose to perform a cosmetic treatment to Supplement
`the one obtained with the massaging head.
`0023. In the massaging appliance described in the inven
`tion, the means of control is configured to act upon the cos
`metic product dispensing system and to change at least the
`dispensing of the cosmetic product depending on the type of
`massaging head attached to the body. This makes it possible
`to perform a cosmetic treatment that is appropriate for the
`different massaging heads.
`0024. In the massaging appliance described in the inven
`tion, the means of attachment includes a system for detecting
`that the massaging head is correctly attached to the body. This
`ensures that the massaging appliance will be used under the
`proper conditions.
`0025. In the massaging appliance described in the inven
`tion, it contains a means of connection between the driving
`means and the transmission mechanism, which are config
`ured to be independent of the angle of orientation of the
`transmission mechanism with respect to the driving means,
`when the massaging head is attached to the body. Thus, it is
`possible to attach massaging heads to the body with different
`orientations, as some heads may, for example, be positioned
`as an extension of the body when attached, while other heads
`are positioned at a 45° angle to the body.
`0026. In one method of implementing the massaging
`appliance described in the invention, one of the massaging
`head types contains an application Surface and the massaging
`elements are comprised of at least two massaging tips that
`extend perpendicularly toward the exterior of the application
`Surface, the massaging tips being defined on the application
`Surface according to virtual concentric circles with a center C
`and, in which a transmission mechanism is configured to
`bring the massaging tips close together and/or, inversely, to
`spread the massaging tips apart, by moving said massaging
`tips laterally in one direction and/or the other, along trajecto
`ries that meet in the center C. This type of massaging head can
`perform a pinching of the skin.
`0027. In one method of implementing the massaging
`appliance described in the invention, one of the massaging
`head types contains an application Surface and the massaging
`elements are comprised of two massaging tips that extend
`perpendicularly toward the exterior of the application sur
`face, as the transmission mechanism is configured to spin the
`two tips, along an axis that is perpendicular to the application
`Surface, with an oscillating movement. This type of massag
`ing head can perform precision work around the eyes and
`mouth, in particular, by applying the massaging tips perpen
`dicular to the skin, to perform a spinning pinching effect or,
`parallel to the skin to perform a sculpting, firming effect.
`0028. In one method of implementing the massaging
`appliance described in the invention, the massaging head
`includes an application Surface, and the massaging elements
`are comprised of three massaging tips that are inclined toward
`the exterior with respect to the application Surface, as the
`transmission mechanism is configured to spin or oscillate the
`three massaging tips, along three respective fixed axes, per
`pendicular to the application Surface. This type of massaging
`head can perform a light pinching of the skin.
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`0029. In one method of implementing the massaging
`appliance described in the invention, the massaging head has
`an application Surface, and the massaging elements are com
`prised of at least two massaging fingers that extend toward the
`exterior of the application Surface, as the massaging fingers
`and the transmission mechanism are configured to form a
`claw. This type of massaging head can perform a pinching of
`the skin.
`0030. In these various methods of implementing the mas
`saging appliance described in the invention, with massaging
`tips or massaging fingers, the massaging head includes a soft
`skin that covers the massaging elements. This prevents the
`massaging tips or the massaging fingers from feeling too
`aggressive, and allows them to better grip the skin through
`Surface contact on the skin.
`0031. In one method of implementing the massaging
`appliance described in the invention, the massaging head has
`a crown extending perpendicular to the application Surface,
`and the transmission mechanism is configured to propel the
`crown in an oscillating movement around an axis that is
`perpendicular to the application Surface. This makes it pos
`sible to grip the skin well and to perform complex movements
`on the skin, in combination with massaging tips or massaging
`fingers.
`0032. In one method of implementing the massaging
`appliance described in the invention, the massaging head has
`an application Surface and the massaging elements are com
`prised of two massaging rollers positioned along two parallel
`longitudinal axes, with space between them, partially extend
`ing beyond the exterior of the application Surface and, in
`which a transmission mechanism is configured to propel the
`synchronized, inverse spinning of the two rollers, such that,
`when viewed along a plane running perpendicular to the two
`axes, the portion of the massaging roller located on the left
`that extends beyond the application Surface, spins in a trigo
`nometric direction, and the portion of the massaging roller
`located on the right that extends beyond the application Sur
`face, spins clockwise. This type of massaging head can per
`form a folding of the skin.
`0033. In the invention, the massaging appliance may
`include a massaging head containing two massaging ele
`ments comprised of two parallel massaging rollers that are
`mobile and spin on themselves along two parallel spinning
`axes between them and on the application Surface, apart from
`one another due to being separated by a work Zone, in which
`a first roller having at least one paddle that protrudes radially
`from the surface of the first roller, and the second roller with
`a Smooth type surface, the transmission mechanism spinning
`the rollers in the same direction, the first roller going from the
`exterior of the work Zone toward the interior of the work Zone,
`and the second roller going from the interior of the work Zone
`toward the exterior of the work Zone, when viewed from the
`exterior of the massaging head. This head automates the hand
`actions of professional estheticians known as “Jacquet pinch
`ing.”
`0034. In the invention, the massaging appliance may
`include a massaging head (1) with a pressure element
`intended to be applied against the face, that defines a pressure
`Surface, above the pressure element at least one massaging
`element consisting of a massaging finger, each having one
`work head that comes into contact with the face, and each one
`being able to move between: a retracted position (R) in which
`the work head is located below the pressure surface toward
`the interior of the massaging head, an extended position (E) in
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`which the work head is located above the pressure surface
`toward the exterior of the massaging head, a means of maneu
`vering each massaging finger to be connected to the transmis
`sion mechanism and designed to move each of the massaging
`fingers between its positions of extension (E) and retraction
`(R) in an alternating manner. This head automates the hand
`actions of professional estheticians known as tapping.
`0035. For this tapping massaging head, when the appli
`ance is equipped with a means of emitting waves, the control
`means can be configured to recognize the head, to activate the
`system emitting visible orange light waves. This tapping
`orange light combination performs an action on the Surface
`epidermis of the skin.
`0036. In the invention, the massaging appliance may
`include a massaging head that has a pressure element
`intended to be applied against the face, that forms a pressure
`crown defining, on the one hand, a pressure surface that is part
`of a pressure plane and, on the otherhand, a work Zone located
`inside the pressure crown, inside the pressure crown and in
`the work Zone, at least one massaging element consisting of a
`work head with a work surface protruding from the pressure
`plane, a maneuvering means to be connected to the transmis
`sion mechanism and designed to spin each work head along at
`least one axis of rotation (A, A") offset from the center of the
`corresponding work Surface.
`0037 For this head that massages by means of a moving
`work Zone inside a pressure crown, when the appliance is
`equipped with a means of emitting light waves, the control
`means is configured to, upon distinguishing the head, activate
`the infrared light wave emitting system. This tapping-orange
`light combination can perform an action deep in the dermis.
`0038. In the massaging appliance described in the inven
`tion, it includes a transcutaneous iontophoresis treatment
`device that is configured to transmit onto the skin, when said
`massaging appliance is applied, a current that can improve
`and/or accelerate the penetration of a cosmetic product,
`which can either be dispensed by the cosmetic product dis
`pensing system described above, or applied directly to the
`skin by the user. Iontophoresis is a treatment that was initially
`developed for applying medication to the skin, particularly
`for sports medicine, but is also now considered for better
`penetration of cosmetics. In one method of implementation,
`this transcutaneous iontophoresis device contains at least two
`electrodes with differing electric potential that can be posi
`tioned on the massaging tips or rollers and/or on the applica
`tion Surface of the massaging head. The settings of the mas
`saging appliance in the invention, particularly when it also
`contains a cosmetic product dispensing system, can perform
`the transcutaneous iontophoresis treatment before and/or dur
`ing the application of the cosmetic product. These settings
`will be dependent on distinguishing the massaging head
`attached to the body.
`0039. In one possible “iontophoresis' program, a special
`ized cosmetic is applied, either manually or by an appropriate
`head, and then a special head with electrodes is connected,
`and then the appliance will be moved while maintaining
`contact for continuous treatment over the whole Zone, or held
`in one Zone with a countdown timer and an indicator that tells
`the user when to change.
`0040. In one characteristic of the invention, the massaging
`appliance has, on its body, a user interface (UI) with a screen
`that displays at least one of the following kinds of data:
`treatment duration (total, elapsed, remaining), treatment
`phases, and the name of the head distinguished.
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`0041. The UI may also include control buttons (directly on
`the screen or mechanical actuators on the casing) so that the
`user can set and choose from among the offered programs, to
`adjust the treatment according to the user's wishes (within the
`limits defined by the automatic distinguishing means). The
`treatment can be adjusted using the settings.
`0042. The UI can give the user a choice between two
`different programs, once the massaging head is properly
`attached and distinguished. The UI can give the user a choice
`between a single program with two different levels of inten
`sity for the same head, so the user can choose a high or low
`intensity of the massage or waves emitted.
`0043. This UI can also be used to semi-automatically
`direct the changing of the head on the appliance. For example,
`a program may begin with an initial massaging phase using a
`first head, and at the end of the initial phase, the UI instructs
`the user to replace it in order to begin a second phase. Thus,
`the head is automatically designated via the control means
`and the user changes the head, which is then verified by the
`appliance before beginning the second treatment phase. This
`directing is done by the electronic control unit, which con
`tains a timer.
`0044 Of course, other methods of implementing the dis
`tinguishing means can be considered on the massaging appli
`ance, while remaining within the scope of the invention.
`0045. The following description highlights the features
`and benefits of this invention, based on the drawings in which:
`0046 FIG. 1 depicts a massaging appliance described in
`the invention that can receive various designs of massaging
`heads;
`0047 FIG. 2 depicts a massaging head with massaging
`rollers;
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`tips;
`0049 FIG. 4 depicts a removable attachment system
`between the massaging head and the body;
`0050 FIGS. 5 and 6 depict a massaging head with three
`inclined tips;
`0051
`FIG. 7 depicts a crown on the massaging head;
`0052 FIG. 8 depicts a soft skin on the massaging head;
`0053 FIGS. 9 and 10 depict a transmission mechanism
`between the massaging head and the body;
`0054 FIG. 11 depicts a fiber optic connection system
`between the massaging head and the body;
`0055 FIGS. 12 and 13 depict a massaging head variant
`equipped with claws;
`0056 FIGS. 14 to 16 depict variants of the means of dis
`tinguishing the massaging head on the body;
`0057 FIGS. 17 to 20 depict variants of the means of dis
`tinguishing the massaging head on the body using optical
`sensors (167).
`0058 FIGS. 21 and 22 depict a cosmetic product dispens
`ing System;
`0059 FIGS. 23 and 24 depict a variant of the cosmetic
`product dispensing system;
`0060 FIG.25 depicts a vibration system on the massaging
`appliance;
`0061
`FIG. 26 depicts light diodes on the massaging head;
`0062 FIG. 27 depicts a transcutaneous iontophoresis
`treatment device on the massaging appliance;
`0063 FIG. 28 depicts a dispensing system positioned
`between the body and the massaging head;
`0064 FIGS. 29 to 36 depict implementation variants of the
`locking system between the massaging head and the body;
`
`FIG. 3 depicts a massaging head with massaging
`
`0065 FIG. 37 depicts the distinguishing of different mas
`saging heads when they are attached to the body.
`0066 FIGS. 38 to 44 depict a head described in the inven
`tion, referred to as a "tapping head, and have their own
`reference numbers:
`0067 FIG. 38 is a cross section of a massaging appliance
`described in the invention, equipped with the tapping head,
`0068 FIG. 39 is a perspective drawing of the removable
`massaging head with which the massaging appliance is
`equipped,
`0069 FIG. 40 is a partially cutaway perspective view of
`the massaging head illustrated in FIG. 39.
`0070 FIG. 41 is a cross section of another form of imple
`menting a removable massaging head for a massaging appli
`ance described in the invention,
`0071
`FIG. 42 is a partially cutaway perspective view of
`the massaging head illustrated in FIG. 41.
`0072 FIG. 43 is a partially cutaway perspective view of
`anotherform of implementing the removable tapping head for
`a massaging appliance described in the invention,
`0073 FIG. 44 is an elevation viewed from the side of
`another form of implementing a removable tapping head for
`a massaging appliance described in the invention.
`(0074 FIGS. 45 to 49 depict a head described in the inven
`tion known as an “interior work Zone head' and have their
`own reference numbers:
`0075 FIG. 45 is a cross section of a massaging appliance
`described in the invention equipped with this interior work
`Zone head,
`0076 FIG. 46 is a perspective view of a first interior work
`Zone head,
`0077 FIG. 47 is a cross section of the interior work Zone
`head in FIG. 46,
`0078 FIG. 48 is a cross section of a second interior work
`Zone head,
`007.9
`FIG. 49 is a cross section of a third interior work
`Zone head,
`0080 FIGS. 50 to 56 depict a head described in the inven
`tion known as a 'Jacquet pinching head, and have their own
`reference numbers:
`I0081
`FIG.50 is a cross section of a massaging appliance
`equipped with a Jacquet pinching head,
`I0082 FIG. 51 is a partially cutaway perspective view of
`the removable massaging head equipping the massaging
`appliance illustrated in FIG.50,
`I0083 FIG. 52 is a perspective view of the massaging head
`illustrated in FIG. 51,
`I0084 FIG. 53 is a perspective view of another form of
`implementing a removable massaging head for a massaging
`appliance described in the invention,
`I0085 FIG. 54 is a cross section of the massaging head
`illustrated in FIG. 53,
`I0086 FIG. 55 is a perspective view of an alternative
`method to FIGS. 50 to 54 of implementing a smooth type
`surface roller in the illustrated invention,
`I0087 FIG. 56 is a perspective view of an alternative
`method to FIGS. 50 to 54 of a roller paddle described in the
`invention.
`I0088 As illustrated in FIG. 1, the massaging appliance (1)
`has a body (2) inside of which there is a motor (3) electrically
`powered by a connection either to an external source of elec
`tricity, through an electrical plug and a low Voltage trans
`former, or to an internal source of electricity, such as a
`rechargeable battery or disposable batteries. The massaging
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`Petitioner Therabody Ex-1011, 0023
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`Oct. 29, 2015
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`appliance (1) also has a gear motor positioned at the output of
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