Patent Application
20220314064
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The invention relates to a face, neck and chin exerciser and in particular to device which tones up double chin, sharpens jawline and strengthens Jaw through resistant bands.
For centuries efforts have been made to enhance and beautify our facial appearance. There have been developed thousands of creams, gels, toners, and masks with claims of reducing wrinkles and increasing skin tone. Exercise gadgets as well have been designed with the promise of improving ones' appearance. There is cosmetic surgery to remove excessive sagging skin and give the face a tighter more youthful look. This has been favored by the public perhaps because of its immediate observable change. Unfortunately, this procedure is costly and leaves the individual with permanent scars. Gadgets and specifically designed facial instruments have been patented for the purpose of facial muscle strengthening, toning, and development. These, however, have not gained popularity for one reason or another. Mainly for the lack of quick results, hassle of assembling the gadgets, public awareness of their availability, or cost factors.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,823,778 to Ewing describes a method of exercising facial muscles by first applying a stiffener to the surface of the skin and attaching weights to the stiffener. The weights are metal discs, the size of a penny arranged in a row. They are encased in thin cardboard plates which are taped together. The individual is to contract facial muscles a predetermined number of times against resistance of this cardboard encased metal discs.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,406,405 to Chu describes a facial muscle exercise device that one places in the mouth with part of the device extending out of the mouth and weighted by steel discs. The gravitational force of the weights put pressure on the part that is held inside the mouth causing one to contract the cheek muscles against this resistance. This contraction will tone specific muscles of the face.
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,189,141, Rooney devised an exercise mask which is convexed and with holes cut out for the eyes, nose, and mouth. It has sewn-in pockets on the underside where lead weights are arranged at specific points. The mask is held in place by head and chin straps. The individual straps on the mask and contracts facial muscles against the resistance of the weights inside the pockets. A plastic liner in between the mask and the face is required to maintain the stretch cloth material clean.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,280,696 to Ramon describes an exercise apparatus consisting of a pair of flat spring arms which are pivotally connected to each other. The individual places this device in between their upper and lower teeth and attempts to squeeze the arms of the device together by pressing the upper and lower teeth together. Squeezing the arms of the device in between the teeth will cause the jaw muscles to contract therefore toning them.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,195,833 to Svendsen describes a method of toning facial muscles by use of a weighted band around the head. The elastic band has fabric encased metal weights that are sewn onto it. This elastic band is placed inside a tubular structure such as a sock. The ends are sewn together to form a circular band. The elastic band is placed over the head with the metal weights over the facial muscles to be worked. The person then contracts facial muscles against resistance of metal disc sewn to the elastic band.
Some of these past developments focus on a particular part of the face (e.g. U.S. Pat. No. 4,195,833 to Svendsen; U.S. Pat. No. 4,280,696 to Roman; and U.S. Pat. No. 6,406,405 to Chu), others may apply to the entire face but lack the diversity of shapes and weights required for full facial development (e.g. U.S. Pat. No. 4,823,778 to Ewing; U.S. Pat. No. 4,189,141 to Rooney).
U.S. Pat. No. 3,528,655 to Ruderian discloses a facial muscle- and skin-conditioning device. This device comprises a resilient strip curved into an arch-shaped configuration that is disposed in a person's mouth. Contraction of the cheek muscles to bring the inner surfaces of the cheek closer together press the diverging ends of the arch closer together. This in turn, exerts a forward-protruding pressure on the central portion of the curved strip to stretch the lips, thereby effecting exercising of the facial muscles and associated skin. Disk-shaped extenders may be added on the sides of the curved strip to accommodate people having larger-than-average mouths.
However, during exercise, this device has a tendency to dislodge or pop out of the mouth. Therefore, to use such a device, it is necessary to use your hand to hold the device in one's mouth. Moreover, this device fails to provide sufficient flexing of the muscles to achieve noticeable results. Furthermore, the semi-rigid materials that need to be used for this device are painful to the tender mouth tissue and put stress on the teeth and mouth.
In addition, a device sold under the trademark Facial-Flex® is purported to provide the effects of a face lift without surgery. See, for example, an advertisement for the Facial-Flex® device from “The New Yorker,” Oct. 9, 1995, p. 39. With this device, two U-shaped portions are wedged in the corners of the mouth. Then, the mouth is moved such that the interconnecting rods expand and contract linearly. However, the use of this device does not provide any support for retaining the shape of the lips, and therefore, deep wrinkles extending perpendicularly from the lips, which are often called “whistle-marks,” may form with the extended use of this device. Moreover, this device utilizes metal rods which may present safety problems. For example, if this exercising device is used while driving or engaging in athletic activity and an accident occurs, the metal rods may puncture or wound the mouth. Furthermore, the use of this device may interfere with bridge-work or weakened teeth.
There are multiple solutions that have been presented in prior art in regarding efficient shopping systems. However, the utility of these systems has not been seen in advance form and for the above discussed needs.
The current invention proposes a unique design which features a standalone way of supporting, collating, handling, facilitating, and directing users while doing face exercise. This revolutionary approach marks a major step toward the goal of creating an equipment which is suitable for every user who wants to achieve facial fitness.
None of the inventions provide a system where the users have the option to tone up their face through resistance bands and is much more easily portable and readily available to transport when traveling. None of the previous inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the instant invention as claimed. Hence, the inventor of the present invention proposes to resolve and surmount existent technical difficulties to eliminate the aforementioned shortcomings of prior art.
In light of the disadvantages of the prior art, the following summary is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the present invention and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the invention can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims, drawings, and abstract as a whole.
The primary object of the invention is related to an advancement in offering a device for face fitness which tones up double chin, sharpens jawline and strengthens jaws through the use of resistance bands.
It is further the objective of the invention to provide a safe, flexible exerciser device that will not puncture the face in the event of an accident.
It is moreover the objective of the invention to provide an exerciser device that can be held at the user's face without having to hold the device in the with one's hand.
It is also the objective of the invention to provide an to have an exerciser device that will not weaken or apply pressure to teeth that have been weakened by periodontal disease, bridge-work or dentures.
It is further an aspect of an example embodiment in the present disclosure provides a device with resistance bands that is universal in nature and can adjust to all types of face structures.
It is further the objective of the invention to provide an aesthetically pleasing assembly which can be used easily.
It is the further objective of the present invention to provide a simplicity of its design.
It is also the objective of the invention to provide portability. Being detachable and light-in-weight enables a user to take it on business trips, vacations, and the like so that an exercise schedule is not interrupted by such trips.
This Summary is provided merely for purposes of summarizing some example embodiments, so as to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the subject matter described herein. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that the above-described features are merely examples and should not be construed to narrow the scope or spirit of the subject matter described herein in any way. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter described herein will become apparent from the following Detailed Description, Figures, and Claims.
The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention, and explain various principles and advantages of those embodiments.
The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.
It is well known that in the aging process of the human body the facial skin tends to droop and become flabby with the development of wrinkles in the skin and hollowness in certain facial regions. Many persons desire to retain or restore the firmness and evenness of the facial contour which is associated with youth. Surgical face lifting has long been a common practice and is effective to tighten the facial skin. However, as a result of tightening the skin by this technique, the skin is caused to support the underlying muscle. If it is lacking in tone, it is lengthened and droopy and is the major contributing cause of wrinkled and droopy facial skin. Since the skin is not adapted to support the underlying muscles, this creates an even stronger tendency for the skin to droop and wrinkle. Consequently, the surgical face lift provides a temporarily tightened facial skin with the appearance of a lift of the facial contour; however, it also starts the process of drooping and wrinkling over again.
It is understood that the contour of the face is determined by the condition of the muscles beneath the skin. In the head and face of every typical human being there is a group of 56 separate muscles. Of all the muscles in the body, the jaw muscle is the most powerful. Yet, the only time this muscle is used and hence is taxed is when one chews, smiles, grimaces and talks. When the muscles underlying the facial skin are strong and have good tone, the skin is tight and smooth and the face has a youthful appearance. However, as the facial muscles lose tone, by reason of aging or lack of proper exercise, the muscles elongate and droop or sag. This results in a change of facial contour with attendant wrinkles in the skin.
In recent years, there have been a number of innovations in exercising apparatus to enable people to utilize various body muscles in a capacity in which they would otherwise not be exercised. However, very little, if anything at all, has been done in this area in order to permit people to exercise jaw and facial muscles.
It has been recognized that exercising facial muscles and particularly jaw muscles is highly beneficial for persons who have sustained jaw injuries. More importantly, it has also been recognized that exercising of jaw muscles and other facial muscles will have a tendency to decrease fatness beneath the skin of the human being. Consequently, facial muscle exercising has a tendency to actually increase the appearance of the individual by decreasing not only the fatness, but the wrinkles in the chin. Even more so, it has been found that the muscles which are strained by movement of the jaw when properly exercised, will decrease wrinkles around the eyes, due to the fact that it will cause a conditioning of the skin in the area around the eyes.
The present invention consists of assembly developed from resistance band covering facial muscles designed to be used directly over the facial muscles to provide resistance against the contracting muscle groups. The varying sizes, shapes, ease of use, and no need for adhesives or assembly offer an advantage in design over previously patented facial weights and apparatus.
Furthermore, the assembly is able to provide a guided method for proper conditioning, toning, and development of the whole facial muscles in their entirety. The resistance bands also facilitates facial workouts by improving ease of use. The assembly also aims to provide resistance bands in variable sizes and shapes that will contour to facial features for maximum contact with facial muscles.
The assembly as per its further embodiments provides facial exercise assembly that is easy to maintain and clean. The structure requires no assembly and the assembly provides a means by which an individual is able to workout at his own pace in the privacy of his home. The assembly can be worn from face to chin and can be used without the top strap allowing to hang off for less resistance.
While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.
Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.
