Method and system for performing microabrasion and suction massage
US6926681B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2009/0014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Massage device (10) comprising head (12), which 76 defines cavity (8) and an opening to cavity (8). Head (12) has one or more contact surfaces and post (32) connected to head (12). Post (32) is positioned within cavity (8) and extends toward the opening. Post (32) also has one or more contact surfaces. Vacuum source (49) communicating with cavity (8) provides a means for creating negative pressure with cavity (8). Additionally, a method and system for performing abrasion on a surface, such as on the skin 74 of a patient, is disclosed. The dermabrasion apparatus includes means for delivering and retrieving material to and from a selected site to be abraded, a delivery and retrieval hand piece, an abrasive handling device, and a waste retrieval holding device. Hand piece (118) is coupled to the abrasive handling device as well as the waste retrieval holding device, which is further coupled to the delivery and retrieval means.
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