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EP0551282B1
EP0551282B1 EP91913354A EP91913354A EP0551282B1 EP 0551282 B1 EP0551282 B1 EP 0551282B1 EP 91913354 A EP91913354 A EP 91913354A EP 91913354 A EP91913354 A EP 91913354A EP 0551282 B1 EP0551282 B1 EP 0551282B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • 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
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  • the invention relates to a device for promoting hair growth according to the preamble features of claim 1.
  • Mechanical methods include various forms of head massage.
  • a suitable device is known from FR-A-1.029.720, which also describes the generic features of claim 1.
  • a metal cap with a rubber seal is placed on the head and the space formed between the cap and the head is evacuated.
  • a similar device is described in DE-A-0 193 475.
  • the devices and methods mentioned are not suitable for basically solving the problem of hair loss. This is due to the fact that the scientific foundations are insufficiently or not at all taken into account in the proposed procedures.
  • the device according to the invention is a vacuum cap made of a rubber-like material.
  • the vacuum cap needs a reinforced end at its lower limit, which is precisely adapted to the head.
  • the strengthening of the terminating end 9 is achieved with an adjustable band 1.
  • the adjustable band 1 is placed from the outside around the lower edge of the cap.
  • an air-filled space 3 remains between the inner walls of the cap and the scalp. If a force is exerted laterally with the palm of the hand on the outside of the vacuum cap, the elastic material of the cap yields to the force. The air located in the space 3 between the inside of the vacuum cap and the scalp is displaced downwards and escapes all around at the lower limit of the vacuum cap. It is important to apply the force laterally, because in the event of a force acting vertically downwards, the cap is pressed more strongly against the head, which improves the seal. The air can then not escape from the space 3.
  • the elasticity of the cap causes it to want to return to its original shape with the palms of the hand after pressure has been applied.
  • the cap tries to restore the original volume in the space 3.
  • the afterflow of air through the lower part of the cap is made impossible by the inner surface of the cap lying exactly on the scalp in the lower part of the cap.
  • the greater the negative pressure in the cap the more it is pressed against the head. This further increases the seal.
  • the adjustable band 1 which surrounds the head from the outside along the lower limit of the vacuum cap, also contributes to the sealing effect.
  • the negative pressure prevailing in the space 3 between the scalp and the cap now causes more blood to flow into the upper capillaries of the scalp. This promotes the nutrition of the hair roots.
  • the hair loss can be stopped with regular use of the vacuum cap, cells that are responsible for hair growth can recover, which results in a positive effect on hair growth.
  • a second possibility to adapt the cap exactly to the size of the head is to use an inflatable tube 2 or, alternatively, an additional ring.
  • the inflatable tube 2 or the additional ring is placed in the vacuum cap.
  • Fig. 3 shows such a cap in the attached state.
  • the additional ring or the inflatable tube 2 can only be pushed up to the inner edge 8 in the cap when the cap is put on.
  • the vacuum cap can also be used without the use of an additional ring or inflatable tube 2. This means in particular that the shape chosen for holding the additional ring or the tube 2 inside the cap does not have a disruptive effect on the carrier of the same if the cap is used without the additional ring or tube 2.
  • the vacuum cap When using the vacuum cap with the inflatable tube 2 or alternatively with a non-inflatable additional ring, it is also important to let the force act laterally against the vacuum cap. If the force acts from the outside of the cap against the center of the cap, the additional ring or the inflatable tube 2 and the lower edge of the cap are deformed, and the air from the space 3 can escape at the lower boundary of the cap.
  • the lower edge of the vacuum cap must be shaped so that no edge can press on the head and the carrier of the vacuum cap then has a red pressure point on the head.
  • the actual sealing is done with this ring, which must also have no edges so that it does not leave any pressure points.
  • the inflatable tube 2 serves to ensure the secure fit of the vacuum cap with different head sizes and head shapes.
  • the diameter of the inflatable tube 2 limits the diameter of the head on which the vacuum cap can be placed. Air can be blown into the interior of the hose 2 via an inlet with a plug.
  • the diameter of the hose 2 depends on the volume of air that is inside the hose 2.
  • the inflatable tube 2 therefore makes it possible to individually adapt the vacuum cap to any conceivable head shape by varying the volume of the air in the tube 2.
  • the non-inflatable additional ring is made from a set of rings of different thicknesses depending on the head size. This also allows the vacuum cap to be adapted to any head shape.
  • FIG. 2b and FIG. 2c show two sectional images of situations with different degrees of filling of the inflatable tube 2.
  • the tube 2 does not need to be inflated, respectively. it need not be worn at all.
  • the degree of filling of the hose 2 is increased accordingly, see. Fig. 2c.
  • a check valve 6 is located in the upper part of the vacuum cap.
  • the air is removed from the intermediate space 3 through this check valve 6. This is done by pressing the outside of the cap with your hand.
  • a force acting vertically downwards is exerted on the cap during use with the hands.
  • the vacuum cap is pressed closer to the head.
  • the pressure inside the cap increases until the air finally escapes through the check valve 6.
  • the check valve 6 blocks, so that air cannot flow back through the check valve 6 from the outside again.
  • a vacuum is created in the volume of the intermediate space 3 analogously to the first variant.
  • the vacuum cap In the embodiment of the vacuum cap according to the invention, it consists of two parts, a smaller upper part and a larger lower part. When assembled, the upper part of the vacuum cap is in the lower part. The upper part of the vacuum cap can be separated from the lower part with a simple movement and used on its own. The upper part of the vacuum cap and the lower part overlap each other. The transition between the two cap parts is formed by the air-sealing edge, which becomes increasingly thin towards the outside. If a vacuum is generated when the vacuum cap is assembled, the air pressure prevailing in the environment presses the abutting cap parts against the scalp from the outside of the vacuum cap, thereby further improving the seal compared to the state without a vacuum.
  • the vacuum cap 9 can also be made of hard plastic, at least in the upper part.
  • the elasticity in this case is considerably lower, so that a vacuum can no longer be created by simply pressing with the palms of your hands.
  • the vacuum required to promote blood circulation is generated either with a hand bellows, which can be operated with one hand, or with an electric vacuum pump.
  • the vacuum head cap at least in the upper part, is also made of airtight, foldable, plastic-like material, which is supported in its interior by springs.
  • the springs ensure that the vacuum cap strives to restore its volume after a force has been applied.
  • the proposed device with which baldness can be effectively combated or even reversed, has several advantages over previously used methods:
  • the application of the vacuum cap is very simple and can be carried out with just a few simple steps.
  • the use of the individually usable upper part of the cap means that it can be used at the places on the scalp where revitalization of hair growth is indicated.

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Abstract

A vacuum cap for preventing baldness and revitalizing hair growth in case of hair fall comprises a cap made of an elastic material. The vacuum cap is turned upside down on the head (1). An adjustable band (1) is used to precisely adapt the vacuum cap on the head (4) of the wearer. Accessories shaped as a ring or an inflatable pipe (2) can be used alternatively for the same purpose. The physical principle by means of which hair growth is promoted is based on the fact that the application of a vacuum or of a negative pressure on the surface of the skin promotes blood circulation, so that the scalp is better irrigated. This has a very favourable effect on the hair roots and hair growth. Depending on the degree of elasticity of the material from which the vacuum cap is made, various means may be used to generate a negative pressure, from manual force to an electric vacuum pump.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Förderung des Haarwuchses gemäß den oberbegrifflichen Merkmalen des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a device for promoting hair growth according to the preamble features of claim 1.

Da der Verlust der Haarpracht oder auch nur eines Teiles davon in vielen Fällen als sehr schmerzlich empfunden wird, diese Erscheinung andererseits recht weit verbreitet ist, wurden im Laufe der Zeit zahlreiche Verfahren erprobt, die bezwecken, den Haarausfall bei der Entstehung einer Glatze aufzuhalten oder gar rückgängig zu machen.Since the loss of the hair, or even a part of it, is perceived as very painful in many cases, but this phenomenon is quite widespread, numerous methods have been tried over the years with the aim of preventing or even balding hair undo.

Grundsätzlich kann man dabei zwischen zwei verschiedenen Methoden unterscheiden:
Den rein mechanischen Methoden sowie den chemisch-kosmetischen Verfahren.Basically, there are two different methods:
The purely mechanical methods as well as the chemical-cosmetic processes.

Zu den mechanischen Methoden zählen z.B. verschiedene Formen der Kopfmassage. Eine dazu geeignete Vorrichtung ist aus der FR-A-1.029.720 bekannt, die zudem die gattungsbildenden Merkmale des Anspruches 1 beschreibt. Hierbei wird eine Metallkappe mit einer Gummidichtung auf den Kopf aufgesetzt und der dadurch zwischen Kappe und Kopf gebildete Zwischenraum evakuiert. Eine ähnliche Vorrichtung beschreibt die DE-A-0 193 475.Mechanical methods include various forms of head massage. A suitable device is known from FR-A-1.029.720, which also describes the generic features of claim 1. Here, a metal cap with a rubber seal is placed on the head and the space formed between the cap and the head is evacuated. A similar device is described in DE-A-0 193 475.

Weit verbreitet sind weiterhin verschiedene chemisch-kosmetische Methoden. Bekannt sind etwa diverse Haarwasser und Haarwuchslotionen, deren Wirksamkeit auf der Anwendung bestimmter chemischer Substanzen beruht. Unterscheiden lassen sich diese Verfahren nach der Art ihrer Anwendung. Die Verfahren können entweder rein äusserlich angewendet werden, etwa durch Einreiben einer Lotion in die Kopfhaut, oder dann erfolgt die Aufnahme der Wirkstoffe in konzentrierter Form über den Verdauungstrakt durch die Einnahme einer Kapsel.Various chemical-cosmetic methods are still widespread. Various hair lotions and hair growth lotions are known, the effectiveness of which is based on the use of certain chemical substances. These processes can be differentiated according to how they are used. The methods can either be used externally, for example by rubbing a lotion into the scalp, or the active ingredients are then absorbed in a concentrated form via the digestive tract by taking a capsule.

Eine weitere Unterscheidungsmöglichkeit ist nach der Art der Inhaltsstoffe gegeben. Es gibt ein breites Spektrum von Substanzen, denen eine positive Wirkung auf den Haarwuchs zugeschrieben wird, angefangen bei Pflanzenextrakten bis hin zu den Vitaminen.Another distinction is made according to the type of ingredients. There is a wide range of substances that are said to have a positive effect on hair growth, from plant extracts to vitamins.

Weit verbreitet sind auch diverse Hausrezepte, als Beispiel hierfür sei das Auflegen von Zwiebeln auf die Kopfhaut erwähnt.Various home recipes are also widespread, for example the laying of onions on the scalp.

Schliesslich gibt es auch rein kosmetische Methoden, die nicht auf eine Reaktivierung des Haarwuchses abzielen, sondern lediglich eine Verschönerung des Ist-Zustandes bezwecken.Finally, there are also purely cosmetic methods that do not aim at reactivating hair growth, but only to beautify the current state.

Die erwähnten Vorrichtungen und Methoden sind nicht dazu geeignet, das Problem des Haarausfalles grundsätzlich zu lösen. Dies beruht darauf, dass den wissenschaftlichen Grundlagen in den vorgeschlagenen Verfahren nur ungenügend oder überhaupt nicht Rechnung getragen wird.The devices and methods mentioned are not suitable for basically solving the problem of hair loss. This is due to the fact that the scientific foundations are insufficiently or not at all taken into account in the proposed procedures.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäss mit Hilfe der Ausbildungsmerkmale nach Anspruch 1 gelöst.The object is achieved according to the invention with the aid of the training features according to claim 1.

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  • Fig. 1 Gesamtansicht der Vakuumkappe
  • Fig. 2a Gesamtansicht der Vakuumkappe mit verstellbarem Band
  • Fig. 2b Schnitt durch die Vakuumkappe mit verstellbarem Band und aufblasbarem Schlauch od. Zusatzring, bei kleinem Füllungsgrad des Schlauches bzw. mit dünnem Zusatzring
  • Fig. 2c Schnitt durch die Vakuumkappe mit verstellbarem Band und aufblasbarem Schlauch od. Zusatzring, bei grossem Füllungsgrad des Schlauches bzw. mit dickem Zusatzring
  • Fig. 3 Kopf mit aufgesetzter Vakuumkappe, mit verstellbarem Band und aufblasbarem Schlauch od. Zusatzring
  • Fig. 4 Gesamtansicht der Vakuumkappe mit verstellbarem Band und aufblasbarem Schlauch od. Zusatzring, Version mit Rückschlagventil
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  • Fig. 1 General view of the vacuum cap
  • Fig. 2a General view of the vacuum cap with an adjustable band
  • Fig. 2b section through the vacuum cap with adjustable band and inflatable hose or additional ring, with a small degree of filling of the hose or with a thin additional ring
  • Fig. 2c section through the vacuum cap with adjustable band and inflatable tube or additional ring, with a large degree of filling of the tube or with a thick additional ring
  • Fig. 3 head with attached vacuum cap, with adjustable band and inflatable tube or additional ring
  • Fig. 4 General view of the vacuum cap with adjustable band and inflatable hose or additional ring, version with check valve

Die Erfindung ist nicht in den Zeichnungen dargestellt, die zum Verständnis erläutert werden. Bei der Vorrichtung gemäss der Erfindung handelt es sich um eine aus einem gummiartigen Material gefertigte Vakuumkappe.The invention is not shown in the drawings, which are explained for understanding. The device according to the invention is a vacuum cap made of a rubber-like material.

Die Vakuumkappe braucht an ihrer unteren Begrenzung einen verstärkten Abschluss, der genau dem Kopf angepasst ist. Die Verstärkung des auslaufenden Abschlusses 9 wird mit einem verstellbaren Band 1 erreicht. Das verstellbare Band 1 wird von aussen um den unteren Rand der Kappe herum gelegt.
Die Aussenkante 7, die durch die Kanten-bildende Ausbuchtung 5 gebildet wird, verhindert, dass das verstellbare Band 1 nach oben wegrutschen kann.The vacuum cap needs a reinforced end at its lower limit, which is precisely adapted to the head. The strengthening of the terminating end 9 is achieved with an adjustable band 1. The adjustable band 1 is placed from the outside around the lower edge of the cap.
The outer edge 7, which is formed by the edge-forming bulge 5, prevents the adjustable band 1 from slipping upwards.

Ist die Vakuumkappe korrekt aufgesetzt, so verbleibt zwischen den Innenwänden der Kappe und der Kopfhaut ein luftgefüllter Zwischenraum 3.
Wird nun mit der Handfläche seitlich eine Kraft auf die Aussenseite der Vakuumkappe ausgeübt, so gibt das elastische Material der Kappe der Kraft nach. Die sich im Zwischenraum 3 zwischen der Innenseite der Vakuumkappe und der Kopfhaut befindliche Luft wird nach unten verdrängt und entweicht rundherum an der unteren Begrenzung der Vakuumkappe nach aussen.
Es ist wichtig, die Kraft seitlich auszuüben, weil im Falle einer senkrecht nach unten wirkenden Kraft die Kappe stärker an den Kopf angepresst wird, wodurch sich die Dichtung verbessert. Die Luft kann dann nicht aus dem Zwischenraum 3 entweichen.If the vacuum cap is fitted correctly, an air-filled space 3 remains between the inner walls of the cap and the scalp.
If a force is exerted laterally with the palm of the hand on the outside of the vacuum cap, the elastic material of the cap yields to the force. The air located in the space 3 between the inside of the vacuum cap and the scalp is displaced downwards and escapes all around at the lower limit of the vacuum cap.
It is important to apply the force laterally, because in the event of a force acting vertically downwards, the cap is pressed more strongly against the head, which improves the seal. The air can then not escape from the space 3.

Die Elastizität der Kappe bewirkt, dass diese nach erfolgtem Druck mit den Handflächen wieder ihre Ausgangsform annehmen möchte. Die Kappe versucht dabei, das ursprüngliche Volumen im Zwischenraum 3 wieder herzustellen.
Das Nachströmen von Luft durch den unteren Teil der Kappe wird durch die im unteren Teil der Kappe exakt auf der Kopfhaut aufliegende Innenfläche der Kappe verunmöglicht.
Je grösser der Unterdruck in der Kappe ist, desto mehr wird diese an den Kopf angepresst. Dadurch wird die Dichtung zusätzlich erhöht.
Auch das verstellbare Band 1, das von aussen entlang der unteren Begrenzung der Vakuumkappe den Kopf umgibt, trägt zur Dichtungswirkung bei.The elasticity of the cap causes it to want to return to its original shape with the palms of the hand after pressure has been applied. The cap tries to restore the original volume in the space 3.
The afterflow of air through the lower part of the cap is made impossible by the inner surface of the cap lying exactly on the scalp in the lower part of the cap.
The greater the negative pressure in the cap, the more it is pressed against the head. This further increases the seal.
The adjustable band 1, which surrounds the head from the outside along the lower limit of the vacuum cap, also contributes to the sealing effect.

Da die Kappe aufgrund ihrer Elastizität versucht, das Volumen des Zwischenraumes 3 wieder herzustellen, die Luft jedoch vorher daraus entwichen ist und nicht ohne weiteres zurückströmen kann, resultiert im Zwischenraum 3 ein Unterdruck.Since the cap tries to restore the volume of the space 3 due to its elasticity, but the air has escaped from it beforehand and cannot flow back easily, a negative pressure results in the space 3.

Bei nassem Haar bleibt der Unterdruck länger bestehen als bei trockenem Haar, da das Wasser eine luftisolierende Wirkung hat.With wet hair, the negative pressure remains longer than with dry hair because the water has an air-insulating effect.

Der im Zwischenraum 3 zwischen der Kopfhaut und der Kappe herrschende Unterdruck bewirkt nun, dass vermehrt Blut in die oberen Kapillargefässe der Kopfhaut einströmt.
Die Ernährung der Haarwurzeln wird dadurch gefördert. Der Haarausfall kann damit bei regelmässiger Anwendung der Vakuumkappe aufgehalten werden, Zellen, die für das Haarwachstum zuständig sind, können sich erholen, woraus ein positiver Effekt auf das Haarwachstum resultiert.The negative pressure prevailing in the space 3 between the scalp and the cap now causes more blood to flow into the upper capillaries of the scalp.
This promotes the nutrition of the hair roots. The hair loss can be stopped with regular use of the vacuum cap, cells that are responsible for hair growth can recover, which results in a positive effect on hair growth.

Sichtbares Zeichen der verstärkten Durchblutung der Kopfhaut ist eine Rötung. Nach erfolgter Behandlung verschwindet diese Rötung schnell wieder, so dass keine nachteiligen ästhetischen Effekte entstehen können.A visible sign of increased blood flow to the scalp is redness. After the treatment, this redness disappears quickly, so that no adverse aesthetic effects can arise.

Neben dem Gebrauch des verstellbaren Bandes 1 besteht eine zweite Möglichkeit, die Kappe exakt an die Kopfgrösse anzupassen, darin, einen aufblasbaren Schlauch 2 oder alternativ dazu einen Zusatzring zu verwenden.
Der aufblasbare Schlauch 2 bzw. der Zusatzring wird in die Vakuumkappe hineingelegt. Fig. 3 zeigt eine solche Kappe in aufgesetztem Zustand.
Der Zusatzring bzw. der aufblasbare Schlauch 2 kann in der Kappe nur bis zur Innenkante 8 hochgeschoben werden, wenn die Kappe aufgesetzt wird.In addition to the use of the adjustable band 1, a second possibility to adapt the cap exactly to the size of the head is to use an inflatable tube 2 or, alternatively, an additional ring.
The inflatable tube 2 or the additional ring is placed in the vacuum cap. Fig. 3 shows such a cap in the attached state.
The additional ring or the inflatable tube 2 can only be pushed up to the inner edge 8 in the cap when the cap is put on.

Bei der Formgebung des Kappeninneren wird darauf geachtet, dass die Vakuumkappe auch ohne die Verwendung eines Zusatzringes oder aufblasbaren Schlauches 2 verwendet werden kann.
Das bedeutet insbesondere, dass die gewählte Formgebung für die Halterung des Zusatzringes oder des Schlauches 2 im Inneren der Kappe auf den Träger derselben nicht störend wirkt, wenn die Kappe ohne Zusatzring oder Schlauch 2 verwendet wird.When shaping the inside of the cap, care is taken that the vacuum cap can also be used without the use of an additional ring or inflatable tube 2.
This means in particular that the shape chosen for holding the additional ring or the tube 2 inside the cap does not have a disruptive effect on the carrier of the same if the cap is used without the additional ring or tube 2.

Bei der Verwendung der Vakuumkappe mit dem aufblasbaren Schlauch 2 bzw. alternativ dazu mit einem nichtaufblasbaren Zusatzring ist es ebenfalls wichtig, die Kraft seitlich gegen die Vakuumkappe wirken zu lassen.
Wirkt die Kraft von der Aussenseite der Kappe gegen die Kappenmitte, so wird der Zusatzring bzw. der aufblasbare Schlauch 2 sowie der untere Rand der Kappe deformiert, und die Luft aus dem Zwischenraum 3 kann an der unteren Begrenzung der Kappe entweichen.When using the vacuum cap with the inflatable tube 2 or alternatively with a non-inflatable additional ring, it is also important to let the force act laterally against the vacuum cap.
If the force acts from the outside of the cap against the center of the cap, the additional ring or the inflatable tube 2 and the lower edge of the cap are deformed, and the air from the space 3 can escape at the lower boundary of the cap.

Der untere Rand der Vakuumkappe muss für den Fall, dass kein innerer Ring oder Schlauch 2 verwendet wird, auslaufend geformt sein, damit keine Kante auf den Kopf drücken kann und der Träger der Vakuumkappe danach eine rote Druckstelle am Kopf aufweist.
Falls jedoch ein innerer Ring zur Anpassung an die jeweilige Kopfgrösse verwendet wird, geschieht die eigentliche Dichtung mit diesem Ring, der ebenfalls keine Kanten aufweisen darf, damit er keine Druckstellen hinterlässt.In the event that no inner ring or hose 2 is used, the lower edge of the vacuum cap must be shaped so that no edge can press on the head and the carrier of the vacuum cap then has a red pressure point on the head.
However, if an inner ring is used to adapt to the respective head size, the actual sealing is done with this ring, which must also have no edges so that it does not leave any pressure points.

Zur Befestigung des Ringes oder des aufblasbaren Schlauches 2 besteht auch eine andere Möglichkeit, nämlich, dass dieser mit Nocken oder Rillen versehen wird, die dann in eine entsprechende Vertiefung im Inneren der Kappe passen.There is also another possibility for fastening the ring or the inflatable tube 2, namely that it is provided with cams or grooves which then fit into a corresponding recess in the interior of the cap.

Der aufblasbare Schlauch 2 dient dazu, den sicheren Sitz der Vakuumkappe bei verschiedenen Kopfgrössen und Kopfformen zu gewährleisten.
Der Durchmesser des aufblasbaren Schlauches 2 begrenzt den Durchmesser des Kopfes, auf den die Vakuumkappe aufgesetzt werden kann.
Ueber einen Einlass mit einem Stöpsel kann Luft in das Innere des Schlauches 2 geblasen werden. Der Durchmesser des Schlauches 2 hängt ab vom Volumen der Luft, die sich im Inneren des Schlauches 2 befindet.The inflatable tube 2 serves to ensure the secure fit of the vacuum cap with different head sizes and head shapes.
The diameter of the inflatable tube 2 limits the diameter of the head on which the vacuum cap can be placed.
Air can be blown into the interior of the hose 2 via an inlet with a plug. The diameter of the hose 2 depends on the volume of air that is inside the hose 2.

Der aufblasbare Schlauch 2 ermöglicht es daher, die Vakuumkappe individuell an jede denkbare Kopfform anzupassen, indem das Volumen der Luft, die sich im Schlauch 2 befindet, variiert wird.
Der nichtaufblasbare Zusatzring wird aus einem Set von Ringen verschiedener Dicken je nach Kopfgrösse ausgeführt.
Dies erlaubt ebenfalls eine Anpassung der Vakuumkappe an jede Kopfform.The inflatable tube 2 therefore makes it possible to individually adapt the vacuum cap to any conceivable head shape by varying the volume of the air in the tube 2.
The non-inflatable additional ring is made from a set of rings of different thicknesses depending on the head size.
This also allows the vacuum cap to be adapted to any head shape.

Fig. 2b und Fig. 2c zeigen zwei Schnittbilder von Situationen mit unterschiedlichem Füllungsgrad des aufblasbaren Schlauches 2. Für grosse Köpfe braucht der Schlauch 2 nicht stark aufgeblasen zu werden, resp. er braucht überhaupt nicht getragen zu werden.
Für kleinere Köpfe wird der Füllungsgrad des Schlauches 2 entsprechend vergrössert, s. Fig. 2c.
Anstelle des Schlauches 2 mit unterschiedlichem Füllungsgrad kann man sich in diesen Fig. auch einen dünnen resp. einen dicken Zusatzring denken.2b and FIG. 2c show two sectional images of situations with different degrees of filling of the inflatable tube 2. For large heads, the tube 2 does not need to be inflated, respectively. it need not be worn at all.
For smaller heads, the degree of filling of the hose 2 is increased accordingly, see. Fig. 2c.
Instead of the hose 2 with a different degree of filling, you can also use a thin or. think a thick additional ring.

Bei einer weiteren Variante, die in der Fig. 4 gezeigt wird, befindet sich im oberen Teil der Vakuumkappe ein Rückschlagventil 6. Durch dieses Rückschlagventil 6 hindurch wird die Luft aus dem Zwischenraum 3 entfernt. Dies geschieht, indem mit der Hand auf die Aussenseite der Kappe gedrückt wird. Im Gegensatz zu den Bauarten ohne Rückschlagventil 6 wird bei dieser Ausführung während einer Anwendung mit den Händen eine senkrecht nach unten wirkende Kraft auf die Kappe ausgeübt.
Dadurch wird die Vakuumkappe stärker an den Kopf gepresst. Der Druck im Inneren der Kappe steigt, bis die Luft schliesslich durch das Rückschlagventil 6 hindurch entweicht.
Nachdem die Luft aus dem Raum 3 zwischen der Innenwand der Vakuumkappe und der Kopfhaut entwichen ist, blockiert das Rückschlagventil 6, so dass nicht wieder Luft von aussen durch das Rückschlagventil 6 hindurch zurückströmen kann.In a further variant, which is shown in FIG. 4, a check valve 6 is located in the upper part of the vacuum cap. The air is removed from the intermediate space 3 through this check valve 6. This is done by pressing the outside of the cap with your hand. In contrast to the types without check valve 6, in this embodiment, a force acting vertically downwards is exerted on the cap during use with the hands.
As a result, the vacuum cap is pressed closer to the head. The pressure inside the cap increases until the air finally escapes through the check valve 6.
After the air has escaped from the space 3 between the inner wall of the vacuum cap and the scalp, the check valve 6 blocks, so that air cannot flow back through the check valve 6 from the outside again.

Im Volumen des Zwischenraumes 3 entsteht dabei analog zur ersten Variante ein Unterdruck.A vacuum is created in the volume of the intermediate space 3 analogously to the first variant.

Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform der Vakuumkappe besteht diese aus zwei Teilen, einem kleineren oberen Teil und einem grösseren unteren Teil.
In zusammengesetztem Zustand steckt der obere Teil der Vakuumkappe im unteren Teil. Durch einen einfachen Handgriff kann der obere Teil der Vakuumkappe vom unteren Teil abgetrennt und für sich allein angewendet werden.
Der obere Teil der Vakuumkappe und der untere Teil überlappen sich gegenseitig. Der Uebergang zwischen den beiden Kappenteilen wird durch den Luft-abdichtenden und gegen aussen immer dünner werdenden Rand gebildet.
Wird bei der Anwendung der Vakuumkappe im zusammengesetzten Zustand ein Unterdruck erzeugt, so drückt der in der Umgebung herrschende Luftdruck die aneinander anliegenden Kappenteile von der Aussenseite der Vakuumkappe her gegen die Kopfhaut, wodurch die Dichtung gegenüber dem Zustand ohne Vakuum noch verbessert wird.In the embodiment of the vacuum cap according to the invention, it consists of two parts, a smaller upper part and a larger lower part.
When assembled, the upper part of the vacuum cap is in the lower part. The upper part of the vacuum cap can be separated from the lower part with a simple movement and used on its own.
The upper part of the vacuum cap and the lower part overlap each other. The transition between the two cap parts is formed by the air-sealing edge, which becomes increasingly thin towards the outside.
If a vacuum is generated when the vacuum cap is assembled, the air pressure prevailing in the environment presses the abutting cap parts against the scalp from the outside of the vacuum cap, thereby further improving the seal compared to the state without a vacuum.

Die alleinige Anwendung des oberen Teiles der Vakuumkappe ist dann angezeigt, wenn jemand nur im oberen Teil des Kopfes eine Behandlung wünscht.
Einzelne Stellen auf der Kopfhaut können auf diese Weise gezielt und effizient behandelt werden.The sole use of the upper part of the vacuum cap is indicated if someone only wants treatment in the upper part of the head.
Individual areas on the scalp can be treated in a targeted and efficient manner in this way.

Anstelle von elastischem Material kann die Vakuumkappe9 zumindest im oberen Teil, auch aus Hartplastik gefertigt werden. Die Elastizität ist in diesem Fall erheblich geringer, so dass ein Vakuum nicht mehr durch blossen Druck mit den Handflächen erzeugt werden kann.Instead of elastic material, the vacuum cap 9 can also be made of hard plastic, at least in the upper part. The elasticity in this case is considerably lower, so that a vacuum can no longer be created by simply pressing with the palms of your hands.

Bei dieser Ausführungsvariante der Vakuumkappe wird das zur Förderung der Durchblutung erforderliche Vakuum entweder mit einem Handbalg, der mit einer Hand bedient werden kann, oder mit einer elektrischen Vakuumpumpe erzeugt.In this variant of the vacuum cap, the vacuum required to promote blood circulation is generated either with a hand bellows, which can be operated with one hand, or with an electric vacuum pump.

Es besteht auch die Möglichkeit, als Material, zumindest für den oberen Teil der Kappe, einen dünnen Kunststoff zu verwenden.
Dieses Material schmiegt sich nach der Entfernung der Luft hautnah an den Kopf an. Damit dennoch ein schmaler Raum zwischen der Kopfhaut und der Innenwand der Vakuumkappe bleibt, versieht man die Innenfläche der Kappe mit kleinen Noppen.
Ohne einen Zwischenraum 3 würde kein Vakuum zur Förderung der Durchblutung resultieren.It is also possible to use a thin plastic as the material, at least for the upper part of the cap.
This material hugs the head up close after the air is removed. So that there is still a small space between the scalp and the inner wall of the vacuum cap, the inner surface of the cap is provided with small knobs.
Without a gap 3, no vacuum would result to promote blood circulation.

Bei einer zusätzlichen Variante besteht die Vakuumkopfkappe, zumindest im oberen Teil, aus ebenfalls luftdichtem, zusammenfaltbarem, plastikähnlichem Material, das in seinem Inneren durch Federn gestützt wird.
Die Federn sorgen dafür, dass die Vakuumkappe bestrebt ist, ihr Volumen nach einer Kraftwirkung wieder herzustellen.In an additional variant, the vacuum head cap, at least in the upper part, is also made of airtight, foldable, plastic-like material, which is supported in its interior by springs.
The springs ensure that the vacuum cap strives to restore its volume after a force has been applied.

Die vorgeschlagene Vorrichtung, mit der Glatzenbildung wirksam bekämpft oder gar rückgängig gemacht werden kann, zeichnet sich im Vergleich zu bisher angewendeten Verfahren durch mehrere Vorteile aus:
Die Anwendung der Vakuumkappe ist denkbar einfach und kann mit wenigen einfachen Handgriffen durchgeführt werden.The proposed device, with which baldness can be effectively combated or even reversed, has several advantages over previously used methods:
The application of the vacuum cap is very simple and can be carried out with just a few simple steps.

Durch den zweiteiligen Aufbau der Vakuumkappe kann der Einsatz dank dem einzeln verwendbaren oberen Teil der Kappe gezielt an den Orten auf der Kopfhaut erfolgen, wo eine Revitalisierung des Haarwuchses angezeigt ist.Thanks to the two-part construction of the vacuum cap, the use of the individually usable upper part of the cap means that it can be used at the places on the scalp where revitalization of hair growth is indicated.

Auch entfällt ein umständliches Hantieren mit Lotionen und Salben, so dass keine Verunreinigungen entstehen können.There is also no laborious handling of lotions and ointments, so that no contamination can occur.

Da Haarausfall und Glatzenbildung weit verbreitete Erscheinungen sind, von denen ein recht grosser Prozentsatz der Bevölkerung betroffen ist, besteht auf dem Markt eine erhebliche Nachfrage nach Produkten zur Bekämpfung des Haarausfalles bzw. zur Förderung des Haarwuchses.Since hair loss and baldness are widespread phenomena that affect a fairly large percentage of the population, there is considerable demand on the market for products to combat hair loss or to promote hair growth.

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  1. Device for promoting hair growth featuring a cap capable of being placed on the head (4) in an airtight manner, said cap enabling a partial vacuum or negative pressure to be generated in the space (3) between the cap and the head (4), said cap featuring a elastic edge for forming an airtight seal, characterized in that the cap consists of two parts, the upper part of the cap being removable and additionally capable of being used by itself, the cap featuring a convexity or concavity on the inside for the purpose of securing a inflatable tube (2) or elastic supplementary ring.
  2. Device as claimed in Claim 1, characterized in that the cap is shaped in the form of a head.
  3. Device as claimed in Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the convexity for securing the inflatable tube (2) or supplementary ring is formed by an inner ledge (8).
  4. Device as claimed in Claim 1, characterized in that an adjustable strip (1) can be placed around the margin edge (9) of the cap.
  5. Device as claimed in one of the Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the supplementary ring is a ring comprised of a set of rings of different sizes.
  6. Device as claimed in one of the Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the cap is comprised of an upper bowl-shaped part and a lower bowl-shaped part capable of being joined to the upper part in an airtight manner.
  7. Device as claimed in one of the Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the upper part features a margin rim which fits against the inside of the lower part when the upper part is joined to the lower part.
  8. Device as claimed in one of the foregoing claims, characterized in that the cap features an air valve, preferably a check valve (6), for the purpose of removing the air in the space (3) between the cap and the head (4).
  9. Device as claimed in Claim 8, characterized in that the air valve is provided in the upper part of the cap.
  10. Device as claimed in one of the foregoing claims, characterized in that at least the upper part of the cap is made of all elastic material.
  11. Device as claimed in one of the foregoing claims, characterized in that at least the upper part of the cap is made of a airtight, foldable plastic-like material, said material being supported by springs on the inside.
  12. Device as claimed in one of the foregoing claims, characterized in that at least the upper part of the cap is made of a thin, flexible material and in that the inside surface of the cap features nubs.
  13. Device as claimed in one of the foregoing claims, characterized by a pump for generating a partial vacuum or negative pressure in the space (3) between the cap and the head (4).
  14. Device as claimed in Claim 13, characterized in that at least the upper part of the cap is made of a hard material.
  15. Device as claimed in Claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the pump is an electric air pump or manually pumped bellows.
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