TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates in general to a skin treatment and more particularly, the present invention relates to a device for aesthetic skin treatment by utilizing multiple unique components.

BACKGROUND

[0002] For skin treatment, to enhance the aesthetic look of the skin, needling is a commonly used technique. Examples of known needling systems and tools are disclosed in patent Nos. WO2012146954, WO2011005894, US 2009118698, KR20070118910, WO2004045671 and US20070073217. Further, examples of airbrush systems and tools are disclosed in patent Nos. US20090114236, US1272752A, CN203389788U, WO2007134633A1, DE202006008219U1 and DE1605851U.

[0003] The known art briefly described above has some major drawbacks. The first major problem is represented by the complexity of the servicing operations required. In fact the known systems are of the disposable type for sanitary reasons, and therefore must be replaced after each treatment.

[0004] In order to solve this problem a great variety of devices has been conceived in which use of movable pivot pins is provided enabling removal and therefore replacement of the derma roller alone. An example of such devices is disclosed in patent No. W02009072711A2 in which the derma roller is separated from the handle through extraction of the rotation cylinder of the derma roller itself. [0005] Replacement of the derma roller is very difficult and dangerous, due to the presence of needles over the whole side surface thereof, as the operator, after removing the cylinder, is in any case obliged to grasp the derma roller for replacement of same. In conclusion, the operator during this operation runs the risk of being pricked and wound by the micro-needles and therefore is likely to suffer transmission of blood-transmitted contagious diseases such as AIDS and hepatitis.

[0006] A fundamental problem of known devices is represented by the fact that the operation of smearing the body with the serum is done manually thereby causing a hygienic decay of the serum itself that, due to the micro wounds caused by the derma roller, can lead to arising of inflammations, infections or other similar trouble both in the patient submitted to treatment and in the operator.

[0007] From the operator's standpoint this problem can be only partly avoided with use of gloves that, in any case, do not prevent the operator from being wound by the needles but only enable these wounds to be limited.

[0008] Another major problem is connected with the difficulty of using serums together with the micro-needling devices and, in most cases, after passage of the dermal rollers, which will result in a very limited rate of absorption, due to the, soon-to-mentioned below, prothrombine time. To obviate this problem, some needling devices have been created which are described in patents Nos. US3918449 and WO2012146954. Such devices however have many major drawbacks.

[0009] The first problem is of the limited hygienic conditions characterizing the devices described in patent No. US3918449. In fact, since the serum is applied on the dermal roller, the dirt and other similar elements can degrade the hygienic conditions of said roller and therefore an appropriate protection is not ensured to the patient. [00010] Another major drawback also resides in the reduced practical use of the needling device in patent No. WO2012146954, to the substantial impossibility of distributing the serum while the needling treatment is being carried out. This drawback comes from the fact that, for distributing the serum on the skin, it is necessary to exert a strong pressure on the pneumatic atomizer of the plastic device that will provoke an increased pressure of the microneedles onto the skin, with high risk to damage the skin, a slight movement of the nebulizer spray hole placed into the plastic needling device and therefore carry out a particularly difficult operation simultaneously with movement of the device, resulting in an uneven application of the serum as well.

[00011] Based on the aforementioned, the technical task underlying the present invention is to conceive a device capable of substantially obviating the aforesaid drawbacks and improve the above mentioned performance in terms of absorption and application for performing effective skin treatment.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[00012] In an embodiment, the device may consist of a mini-compact air compressor which supplies oxygen to an airgun through a rubber hose. Herein, the air compressor may include negative-ion converter to produce oxygen by ionizing air. The negative ion converter is solded to the inputs of the air-compressor so that when the compressor aspires air, the negative ion converter converts the air into oxygen. Such pressurized oxygen passes through a rubber hose and then supplied to the airgun. A cosmetic liquid serum may be poured into the airgun's tank while the airgun's aircap is adapted to fit-in a micro-pins cartridge composed by a plastic head (hereinafter referred to as head or fit-in head interchangeably), a cylinder (hereinafter may interchangeably be referred to as micro-pins roller) and a protective cover.

[00013] The micro-pin cartridge may be adapted onto the airgun's aircap in order to rotate relatively to the airgun's direction - may it be vertically from left to right, horizontally from top to bottom and diagonally back and forth; and exerting a constant pressure during the passage.

[00014] Further, in an embodiment, the device may perform three main (but not limited to) actions simultaneously within prothombine time. These actions may include, but are not limited to, oxytherapy, microneedling (also known as collagen induction therapy) and mesotherapy (hereinafter 'microneedling' and 'mesotherapy' may collectively be referred to as 'micro-mesotherapy') by double pulverization system.

[00015] Herein, the Prothrombine time is the coagulation factor which concurs to the formation of the clot. Under normal conditions, the prothrombin time varies roughly from 11 to 13 seconds. This means that the product applied will have no results because "the input channels", opened by the passage of micro-needles, will be already closed. To be noted that the application of antioxidants and vitamins is mandatorily required by medical and cosmetic needling protocols to lower the level of free radicals

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS [00016] Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein

[00017] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary device in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[00018] FIG. 2 illustrates an AC adapter to activate the device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[00019] FIG. 3 illustrates an air-compressor, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[00020] FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view depicting spare parts of the air- compressor, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[00021] FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a negative ion converter and schematic diagram of internal circuit of the negative ion converter, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[00022] FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded view of an airgun of the device, as depicted in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[00023] FIG. 7 illustrates a micropin cartridge corresponding to the device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and [00024] FIG. 8 illustrates micropin roller corresponding to the micropin cartridge and a traversal cut of each pin of the micropin roller, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[00026] The present disclosure describes a device (hereinafter may interchangeably be referred to as Oxypin device') and corresponding method for skin treatment. In an embodiment, the device may perform three actions (but not limited to) simultaneously within prothombine time, so enhancing the absorption by the skin. Further, in this embodiment, the device may utilize a double pulverization system and oxytherapy during the treatment.

[00027] The device mainly includes, but not limited to, an airgun, a micropin cartridge, and a mini-compact air compressor. It is known that air is made up of 78% nitrogen and 20% oxygen. The air compressor may take air from the environment, pressurizes it by hyperbaric method and emits oxygen and nitrogen onto the skin. More specifically, a negative ion converter is solded to the inputs of the air compressor so that when the compressor aspires air, the negative ion converter converts the air into oxygen. Such pressurized oxygen passes through a rubber hose and then supplied to the airgun. Oxygen will increase metabolic processes in cells and therefore the function of tissues within the body. Oxygen is also naturally antibacterial and has a cooling, calming effect.

[00028] Nitrogen will help the skin to increase the chemical reaction (formation of amino acids required by the skin). Normal growth, cell replacement and tissue repair all require nitrogen for production of new cells. The nucleic acid DNA, makes up the genes, and RNA, which is involved in protein synthesis, also contain nitrogen. [00029] Further, the micro-pins passage onto the skin layer triggers the normal healing response within the skin while the continuous jet of Oxygen and Nitrogen enables the cellular turnover and increases the elasticity and tone of the skin.

[00030] Additionally, the Airgun is equipped with a gravity stainless steel tank to add the serum. The serum may be sprayed (by utilizing double pulverization technology) onto the skin, so releasing micro droplets (meso-nappage) and significantly enhance its absorption within prothrombine time.

[00031] The meso-nappage technique may be performed by pulling the Airgun' s trigger, exerting a backward movement, to deposit the micro-droplets evenly over the treatment area to make an easy absorption thereof.

[00032] A perforated tank-cap (as depicted in FIG. 6) eases the administration of the serum into the tank and grants it keeps its original characteristics in terms of sterility and non-oxidation of the ingredients. The ergonomic silhouette of the Airgun ensures a constant pressure of the micro-pins onto the skin. The passage of the micro-pins onto the skin layer produces hundreds of tiny dermal injuries. Each dermal injury triggers the normal healing response within the skin and successive treatments build new collagen progressively and progressively fill in depressed scars and deep lines. The ordinary healing response may begin the moment of tissue injury. Blood components spill into the injury site, causing platelets to come into contact with extracellular matrix. This contact triggers platelets to release clotting factors, essential growth factors and cytokines, once the injury site is cleaned, fibroblast migrate into the injury site and start to produce and deposit new extracellular matrix. The new collagen matrix then becomes cross-linked and organized during the final remodeling phase, which may (but not restricted to) continue for up to 12 months after the injury occurs. [00033] Furthermore, the Airgun combines the advantages of the spray guns with the advantages of airless system, resulting in a mix of air and pressure of the product, so achieving high rates of application's speed and serum's transfer.

[00034] The serum may be atomized by a double pulverization: the first corresponds to an airless pulverization (hereinafter may interchangeably be referred to as 'first phase') produced by passing the serum, with a high-medium pressure, through a narrow hole, where it's impacted and pulverized.

[00035] Once pulverized, the second phase, a medium-high airflow re-pulverizes the serum again; this contributes to a wider area covered in one passage and evenly sprayed serum over the area without leakage nor dropping.

[00036] To perform an optimal treatment is suggested to choose the right type of 540Micropin Cartridge: For example, the length of the pins and practical application with pins of 0.3mm or 0.5 mm. Further, the length of the pins and practical application with pins from 1mm.

[00037] The above described procedures are further promoted by applying a small amount of creamigel to enhance absorption and provide immediate hydration, revitalization and tone.

[00038] Illustrative embodiments of the invention corresponding to the device now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments of the invention are shown. Indeed, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. [00039] Further, as depicted in FIG. 1, an exemplary device is illustrated, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure. The device 100 may include (but not limited to) a mini-compact air compressor 102, an airgun 104, a hose valve 106 (hereinafter may interchangeably be referred to as 'hose 106') and a micro- pins cartridge 108. The air compressor 102 may supply oxygen from air to an airgun through the hose 106. The hose valve may supply the compressed air in a form of oxygen and nitrogen from the air compressor 102 to the airgun 104. The hose 106 may include (but not restricted to) a rubber hose. Further, a cosmetic liquid serum is poured into the airgun's tank while the airgun's aircap (as depicted in conjunction with FIG. 6) is adapted to fit-in a micro-pins cartridge 108 composed by a plastic head, referred to as fit-in head (as depicted in conjunction with FIG. 7), a cylinder, referred to as micro-pins roller (as depicted in conjunction with FIG. 7) and a protective cover (as depicted in FIG. 7).

[00040] The micro-pin cartridge 108 may be adapted onto the airgun's aircap (explained in conjunction with FIG. 6) in order to rotate relatively to the airgun's direction - may it be vertically from left to right, horizontally from top to bottom and diagonally back and forth - and exerting a constant pressure during the passage.

[00041] Further, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the AC cord (corresponding to FIG. 2) may be plugged into a power interface 306 of the air compressor 102 (as depicted in FIG. 3). Further, the AC adapter (as shown in FIG. 2) may be plugged into an electric source. Further, the air-compressor 102 may include (but is not limited to) ON/OFF switch 302, LED Light 304, rotated holder 308 and an air hose connection 310. Once an electric source is connected to the air compressor 102 through the AC adapter, the ON/ OFF Switch 302 of the air compressor 102 may be pressed to activate the air- compressor 102. In an embodiment, the switch 302 may be utilized to change a mode of the air compressor 102 (and thus of the device 100) to one of: activate and deactivate. [00042] Further, once the compressor is activated through the ON/ OFF switch 302, the switch 302 may be pressed again to change the working pressure level. Further, in an embodiment, the switch 302 may be pressed and held for few seconds (such as for three ('3') seconds) to turn off the device.

[00043] Further, the FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view depicting exemplary spare parts of the air-compressor, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. More specifically, as shown, various components (spare parts) of the air compressor 102 are shown. These mainly include (but not limited to) ON/OFF power and pressure switch button (as denoted by ' ), button cushion 2, plastic fastener 3, circuit board 4, M4*8 screw *1 (as denoted by '5'), air outlet damper 6, wire socket 7, airbrush holder box 8, pin 9, front cover 10, M3*20 Screw 11, M3*20 Screw 12, Press plate 13, Compressor ring 14, connecting rod 15, 689 bearing 16, cylinder head 17, valve 18, O-Ring 19, Cylinder block 20, Cylinder bracket box 21, M3*5 Screw 22, cover board 23, M3*5 Screw 24, Motor 25, Hose 26, side plate 27, back cover 28, vibration attenuation feet 29, rubber feet 30 and a counter weight 31.

[00044] The spare parts may be assembled to perform the functioning of the air- compressor, as described previously in conjunction with FIGS. 1-3.

[00045] FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a negative ion converter and schematic diagram of internal circuit of the negative ion converter (respectively) of the device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As depicted, Ά' denotes a hollow cylindrical body that may include (but not limited to) a circuit (as depicted in FIG. 5B) to produce oxygen by ionizing air (negatively). Further, 'Β' denotes power input line. Herein, two power input lines (for power input cables) are shown in FIG. 5A. Further, 'C represents discharge electrode that provides output of negative ions.

[00046] Further, in the circuit diagram (in FIG. 5B) of the negative ion converter, 'Rl' denotes current limiting resistor, 'CI' represents capacitor, 'Dl' represents oneway trigger diode, ' denotes ignition coil step-up transformer, 'D2' represents limiting resistor, 'C2' represents high voltage capacitor and 'D2' represents high- voltage silicon stack. Further, as depicted, 502 represents external power supply housing, 504 represents a limiting circuit, 506 represents trigger circuit, 508 represents step-up transformer, 510 represents high voltage rectifier circuit, and 512 represents discharge electrode. More specifically, 'ACIN' of external power supply housing 502 represents the input (as depicted by the input lines 'B' of FIG. 5A). Further, the input (air) gets ionized by the circuit (504, 506, 508 and 510) to provide output of negative ions (oxygen) at 512 (as depicted by cable 'C of FIG.5A). Such negative ions (oxygen) may be provided to an airgun (such as airgun 104) through a hose (as explained previously in this disclosure).

[00047] FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded view of the airgun 104 of the device 100, as depicted in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As depicted, 602 represents an aircap, 604 represents a nozzle cap, 606 represents a nozzle, 608 represents an O-ring for nozzle cap, 610 represents a needle, 612 represents an O-ring for needle guide, 614 represents a needle guide, 616 represents a tank and perforated cap, 618 represents an operation lever, 620 represents a lever guide, 622 represents a stopper, 624 represents a needle checking guide, 626 represents spring, 628 represents a spring case, 630 represents a needle chucking net, 632 represents a standard-handling adjusting, 634 represents an adjusting screw, 636 represents a guide screw, 638 represents a lever guide O-ring, 640 represents a valve o-ring, and 642 represents a hose connector. [00048] The airgun tank 616 may contain a serum. The serum may be sprayed by the airgun 104 onto the treatment area. Further, the airgun tank 616 is detachably connected to a perforated cap 616 for enabling administration of the serum into the airgun tank 616. Furthermore, the airgun trigger (i.e., operation lever 618) may be pulled to exert a backward movement for depositing micro-droplets of a serum evenly over the treatment area. The exploded parts of the airgun 104 may be assembled to implement functioning of the airgun of the device, as explained in this disclosure.

[00049] FIG. 7 illustrates a micropin cartridge corresponding to the device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As depicted, the micro- pin cartridge 108 may include, but is not limited to, a micro-pin roller 702, fit-in head (or head) 704 and protective cover 706. Further, as depicted in FIG. 8, the micro-pin roller may have a plurality of micro-pins 802. In an embodiment, each pin may have a length of one of: 0.3mm and 0.5mm. Further, each pin of the plurality of pins may have a transversal cut 804.

[00050] Further, the device may have corresponding method that may be implemented to perform one or more functionalities. Such functionalities may include (but not limited to) screwing the hose valve (such as the hose 106) with the hose connector (such as the hose connector 642) of the Airgun 104 and with the air hose connector 310 of the air-compressor 102. Further, the AC cord (as depicted in FIG. 2) may be plugged into the power interface 306 of the air-compressor 102 then AC adapter (FIG. 2) may be plugged to an electrical source. Furthermore, the method may open the rotating airgun holder 308, placed on the side of the air compressor 102. Thereby, place the airgun 104 accordingly. Again further, the method may involve fixing the 540Micropin cartridge 108 onto the Aircap 602 of the Airgun 104 and remove it from its cover 706.

[00051] Further, the ON/OFF switch 302 of the air-compressor 102 may be pressed to activate the working of the device 100. Further, the switch 302 may be pressed again to change the working pressure level. In an embodiment, the switch 302 may be pressed and held for 3 seconds to turn off the device.

[00052] Once the device has been turned off and removed the power supply connectors (Fig. 2) from the compressor 102 and from the electrical source, the method may put the protective cover 706 on the 540Micropin Cartridge (Fig. 7), and may allow pulling it away from the Aircap 602 removing the protective cover 706 and rinsing the 540Micropin Cartridge 108 with warm water.

[00053] Further, the method may enable soaking the 540micropin Cartridge (Fig. 7) into alcohol solution and letting it dry in clean environment. Further, the method may enable placing the protective cover 706 onto the 540Micropin Cartridge (Fig. 7) and then throwing away. Furthermore, the Aircap 602 may be unscrewed from the airgun 104 that may be rinsed with warm water. Further, the aircap 602 may be soaked into alcohol and dried in a clean environment. Furthermore, the distilled water or solvent (for example, 5ml) may be poured into the Airgun tank 616 and a brush may be utilized to remove product's deposits.

[00054] Further, the method may involve plugging the power connectors (Fig. 2) again, press the ON/ OFF switch (302) and turn the device ON. Further, the method may include (but not limited to) pulling the trigger (operation lever 618) to spray and blocking the nozzle 606 with a finger (for 3 seconds); the air will flow backward into the nozzle 606 and clean it from the products remained into the Airgun 104. Further, the finger may be removed from the nozzle 606. Additionally, the method may involve spraying freely until nothing is left into the tank 616. Further, pressing the ON/OFF switch 302 to turn OFF the device 100 and disconnect power (Fig. 2). Let it dry in clean environment. Also, the method may involve screwing the Aircap 602 onto the airgun 104.

[00055] Advantageously, the Airgun combines the advantages of the spray guns with the advantages of airless system, resulting in a mix of air and pressure of the product, so achieving high rates of application's speed and serum's transfer. Further, the present invention may be utilized for generic regenerative facial stimulus, Reduce the signs of photoaging, Reduction of facial lines (soft wrinkles), Reduction of stretch marks, Reduction of abnormal pigmentation, Reduction of scars, Reduction of porosity and so on.

[00056] It may be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that the present invention may not be limited to the various advantages as mentioned here above. Further, many more advantages may be understood with regard to various embodiments of the present invention.

[00057] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[00058] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods.