JP3254214U - A massage device that provides constant, natural pressure to relieve stiffness in the temples without human effort, relieving eye strain and other issues. - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a massage device that constantly and naturally applies pressure to stiff areas of the temples without human effort, thereby relieving eye strain and the like.
[Solution] A U-shaped curved main shaft body 1 made of a plastic resin such as polypropylene is integrally molded in a wrap-around shape with the back of the head at the most recessed position, and hemispherical protrusions 2 made of a resilient rubber material to soften the sensation of contact with the skin are attached to the left and right of the straight part of the U-shaped outlet in a movable manner to match the distance between the back of the head and the area of contact, enabling pressure to be applied to the temples, the main area of contact. Furthermore, elastic spherical protrusions 3 facing downward on the inside of the curve are provided at the most recessed part of the U-shaped curved main shaft to prevent the main shaft body from slipping down the neck. At the same time, elastic spherical protrusions 4 are provided on the left and right of the sphere, also detachably attached, in a movable manner to relieve muscle stiffness at the acupuncture points (acupuncture points) located on the left and right of the center of the back of the head, known in Chinese medicine as "Fengchi" and "Tianzhu," improving the effectiveness of use.
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Description

This device is a massage device designed to provide a natural massage effect by simply wearing it, using the resilience of the U-shaped curved main shaft, which is molded from a single piece of resin and applies pressure to the temples on both sides of the eyes, known as "Sun" in traditional Chinese medicine and also known as "no need for an eye doctor," and the Baihui point on the top of the head, known as the "universal acupuncture point." This naturally applies pressure without the need for manual effort, and is intended to alleviate eye fatigue, including eye strain, which many people suffer from in the modern IT age, as well as improve insomnia, ease migraines, relieve stress, and harmonize the autonomic nervous system.

The main shaft, which has a curved, U-shaped recess, is molded as a single piece from a resin such as polypropylene, and the most recessed part of the curved main shaft is placed against the back of the head, making a U-turn. Hemispherical protrusions made from an elastic material are attached to the left and right of the straight part of the entrance and exit, and these are placed against the temples on the sides of the face, at the corners of the eyes. Utilizing the resilience of the resin material of the main shaft, the user can apply pressure to both sides of the acupuncture points for long periods of time simultaneously without any manual effort, simply by adjusting the fit, and this has the effect of easing stiffness in the muscles and tendons beneath the skin of the acupuncture points.
Additionally, an elastic spherical protrusion is provided at the deepest recess of the U-shaped curved main shaft to reduce the sensation of contact with the skin at the back of the head. By attaching this to the acupuncture point known as "Baihui" on the top of the head, the weight of the massage device will gently and naturally press against this acupuncture point, allowing for a massage effect to be obtained at this point as well. The elastic spherical protrusion attached to the bottom recess of the curved main shaft reduces the cushioning of the sensation of contact between the back of the head and the resin main shaft, and at the same time has the effect of preventing it from slipping downwards, making it resistant to long-term use.
In addition, this elastic hemispherical protrusion is a detachable type that is inserted using a screw-like shaft or the like, and has several receiving holes on the scalpel side to accommodate individual differences in the distance between the back of the head and the temples of the user, so anyone can use it.

The only patent document related to this invention that could be found was "Registration No. 3252051," which was filed by the applicant and inventor of the invention and registered as a utility model on July 18, 2025.

No non-patent literature related to this invention could be found.

In modern society, IT and digitalization are progressing rapidly, and people are using their eyes for longer periods of time due to social activities such as operating computers and using smartphones for long periods of time, which is putting a lot of strain on the eyes. As a result, it is said that the effects include eye strain and stiffness in the neck, which can lead to unhealthy autonomic nerves. However, this device uses the restoring (repulsive) force created by the curved resin main shaft to apply moderate pressure to the temple (known as Taiyang), an acupuncture point that is said to relieve eye strain, which is common among modern people, for long periods of time without the need for external force (human power). In addition to helping to reduce eye strain, stimulating this acupuncture point with pressure is also intended to have many other massage effects, such as preventing the progression of presbyopia that progresses with aging, easing migraines, and regulating insomnia and the autonomic nervous system.
In addition, by placing the elastic spherical protrusions, which are provided to reduce skin irritation when the main shaft comes into contact with the back of the head, on the "Baihui" point on the top of the head, also known as the "universal acupuncture point," the weight of the device body gently and naturally applies pressure to this acupuncture point for a long period of time, which is expected to contribute to the relief of various physical discomforts such as relieving stress, improving insomnia, and regulating the autonomic nervous system, as well as easing migraines.

The U-shaped curved main shaft body is made of a plastic resin such as polypropylene and is integrally molded in a wrap-around manner with the back of the head as the most recessed part, and hemispherical protrusions molded from a rubber-based material with elasticity to reduce the feeling of contact with the skin are attached to the left and right of the straight part of the U-shaped outlet in a movable manner to match the distance between the back of the head of the individual and the contact area, making it possible to apply pressure to the "temple area" which is the main purpose.
Furthermore, by providing elastic spherical protrusions facing downward on the inside of the curve at the most recessed part of the U-shaped curved main shaft, it is possible to prevent the main shaft from slipping down towards the neck. At the same time, elastic spherical protrusions are provided on the left and right sides of the sphere, also in a removable and movable attachment method, with the aim of loosening stiff muscles at the acupuncture points called "Fengchi" and "Tianzhu" in Chinese medicine, located on the left and right sides of the center of the back of the head, thereby improving the effectiveness of using this massage device.

There are many manual massage devices for the shoulders and neck that are commercially available and widely used, but all of them are designed to be effective when you operate them voluntarily while awake.No devices have been devised that can be used to obtain the effect without artificial movement (natural posture) while getting up or lying on your back while sleeping, and no pressure massage devices have been devised that focus on the temples, which are located next to the corners of the eyes.
Furthermore, no device has been devised that applies pressure to the Baihui point on the top of the head, which is also known as the "universal acupuncture point" in traditional Chinese medicine. However, this device is capable of applying pressure to this point as a combined method of use, and by applying pressure to these two points, it is a massage device that helps to alleviate the strain on the eyes, such as eye strain that many modern people suffer from, as well as improving insomnia, autonomic nervous system disorders, stress, and many other physical discomforts. Another feature that makes it significantly different from existing massage devices is that it is possible to apply pressure for long periods of time, effectively utilizing the unconscious time that everyone needs when sleeping.
The curved resin main shaft that goes around the back of the head can be left hanging around the neck when not being worn, allowing the user to work while sitting, so if they feel tired eyes or brain after working on a computer for a long time, they can quickly put it on during a break to relieve stiffness.The spherical protrusion in the recess and the similarly elastic spherical protrusions on the left and right can be placed against the headrest of a chair, and the weight of the head can be used to apply pressure to the acupressure points called "Fengchi" and "Tianzhu" at the back of the neck, which is designed to relieve chronic eye fatigue and regulate the autonomic nervous system.

A picture of the entire device taken from above, with each part numbered. An image showing the bearing holes for adjusting the spacing of the elastic hemispherical protrusions for "temple" contact pressure provided on the main shaft body and the bearing holes for adjusting the mounting spacing of the elastic spherical protrusions attached to the back of the head. An image of the device placed on the back of the head and worn normally, taken from the left side of the face An image of the device normally worn from behind the head The front image shows the elastic spherical protrusion at the deepest part of the shaft of this device being pressed against the "Hyakukai" point on the top of the head. A detailed overhead image of the situation shown in Figure 5 above. An image showing the device worn when lying on your back or sleeping, from the right side. An image showing the freedom of daily work when the device is not worn and is hung around the neck

The massage device produced by this invention has a U-shaped curved main shaft made using one-piece molding technology with a bend-resistant resin such as polypropylene, and a spherical protrusion made of elastic material with a diameter of approximately 25 to 30 mm is attached to the deepest recess of the U-shaped curved main shaft. This reduces irritation at the contact point between the U-shaped main shaft and the skin at the back of the head, while also preventing the device from slipping downwards around the neck when in use after waking up.

The resilient spherical protrusions protruding inward from the most concave base of the U-shaped curved main shaft are placed against the back of the head, and the shafts of the elastic hemispherical protrusions are simply inserted into the bearing holes with adjustable spacing so that both shafts can be pressed against the temples from above the ears to the sides of the eyes. The resilience of the resin in the main shaft body allows natural pressure to be applied to the temples.

The elastic spherical protrusion located at the deepest point of the U-shaped curved main shaft is placed against the Baihui acupuncture point on the top of the head, and the weight of the device naturally applies pressure to this acupuncture point, achieving a pressure effect on the Baihui acupuncture point.

When used in the "Example 1" state, two elastic spherical protrusions, which are provided on the left and right sides of the elastic spherical protrusions intended to reduce the sensation of contact with the back of the head, are capable of applying pressure to the muscle acupuncture points known in Chinese medicine as "Fengchi" and "Tianzhu." These protrusions are provided with movable bearing holes that can be adjusted to suit individual differences in the location of the protrusions, resulting in a structure that can improve the individual differences in the effectiveness of the massage device.

The massage device made with this invention allows the user to simply place the hemispherical protrusions on the areas of contact, and then automatically maintains pressure on both temples simultaneously without any manual effort. This gives the device the unique ability to provide a long-lasting pressure massage effect, not only while getting up, but also while lying on your back or sleeping.

Since ancient times, in Oriental (traditional) medicine, stimulating the temples on either side of the corners of the eyes has been said to be such a key acupuncture point for the eyes that it is said that "no need for an eye doctor." However, this device is designed so that the curved part of the resin U-shaped main shaft goes around the back of the head and simultaneously applies pressure to the temples on either side of the corners of the eyes without using any human power. What's more, it can be used not only when waking up, but also when lying on your back or while sleeping.
By simply wearing the device, it is possible to naturally stimulate the stiff muscles around the corners of the eyes for a long period of time, and this device can greatly contribute to the alleviation of discomfort for many people who suffer from eye strain, which is said to have become chronic among modern people who use IT devices on a regular basis.If commercialized, it is believed that this device will greatly contribute to the improvement of discomfort for many people who suffer from these physical discomforts.

(1) The main shaft is a U-shaped resin shaft with a curved recess that forms the body of the massage device. (2) An elastic hemispherical protrusion that can be inserted into the shaft and adjusts the distance from the back of the head to apply pressure to the temples (herbal name: sun). (3) An elastic spherical protrusion located at the bottom recess inside the U-shaped main shaft to cushion contact with the back of the head and prevent slippage.
(4) Elastic spherical protrusions that allow pressure to be applied to the acupuncture points (acupuncture points) located between the back of the head and the ears when lying on one's back or while sleeping. (5) Five or six bearing holes on the left and right to adjust the distance between the most recessed part of the U-shaped main shaft and the user's temples to accommodate individual differences. (6) Bearing holes for adjusting the distance between the elastic spherical protrusions of (4). (7) The female side of the elastic zipper band to adjust the pressure strength of the main shaft of (1). (8) A male fixing band for attaching the elastic zipper band of (7) to the main shaft.

Claims (8)

This massage device features a U-shaped resin shaft with a curved recess at the outlet, and elastic hemispherical protrusions attached with a flexible material that can be adjusted to fit the temples (herbal name: "Taiyo") on both sides of the face. A massage device with elastic spherical protrusions attached to the resin main shaft where it comes into contact with the back of the head, to cushion the contact between the skin on the back of the head and the main shaft and prevent slippage. This massage device features two adjustable, detachable, elastic spherical protrusions on the bottom of a U-shaped, concave, curved resin shaft, which can apply pressure to the areas behind the ears and around the "Fengchi" and "Tianzhu" points on the sides of the neck. A massage device with several detachable bearing holes for inserting the elastic hemispherical protrusions described in claim 1, which are attached to a U-shaped curved resin main shaft, allowing the distance between the protrusions and the back of the head to be freely adjusted depending on the size of the user's head. A massage device with approximately three detachable bearing holes on each side for inserting the elastic spherical protrusions on the left and right sides of the back of the head, as described in claim 3, attached to a U-shaped curved resin main shaft, allowing the spacing to be adjusted according to the size of the user's neck. The resin U-shaped curved main shaft structure utilizes the shaft's restoring force to apply pressure to the contact area, eliminating the need for manual labor. This makes it a massage device that can be used 24 hours a day, even when lying on your back or asleep, not just when awake. The elastic spherical protrusions at the back of the head, as described in claim 2, are placed against the top of the head, creating a massage device that can also be used to provide pressure to the Baihui point. A massage device with elastic hemispherical protrusions attached to the main shaft for temple contact pressure and an elastic zippered band for adjusting the intensity of temple contact pressure.