Magnetic correction socks

Magnetic compression socks with copper wire, batteries, and magnets address the ineffectiveness of existing compression socks by providing sustained relief from varicose vein symptoms without skin irritation or discomfort, achieving effective pain and spasm management.

WO2025029227A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-02-06ISTANBUL GELISIM UNIVSI
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/TR2024/050285
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-22
Publication Date
2025-02-06

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Technical Problem

Existing compression socks for treating varicose veins are ineffective in providing sustained relief from pain, spasm, and cosmetic issues, often causing skin irritation and ergonomic discomfort due to their tightness.

Method used

Magnetic compression socks made of bamboo fabric with integrated copper wire, lithium batteries, and magnets that create both static and time-varying magnetic fields to treat varicose veins, offering a non-invasive, pain-free, and aesthetically pleasing solution.

Benefits of technology

The magnetic compression socks provide effective relief from pain, spasm, and cosmetic issues associated with varicose veins without causing skin irritation or ergonomic discomfort, offering a simple, low-cost, and long-term solution.

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Abstract

This invention relates to magnetic compression socks that can be used for the treatment of common varicose veins and it is characterized by; a varicose vein sock (1), which is made of bamboo fabric in two layers, has a copper wire (2) positioned from the ankle to under the kneecap in the sock so that it is wrapped along the sock axis and around the sock, the battery bed (4), located inside the sock on the ankle, arranged in the form of a clamp, which allows the placement of lithium polymer batteries, it has a housing (3) containing an inverter that converts the DC current generated by the batteries in the battery bed (4) into AC current and a mobile application circuit with a Wi-Fi module.
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Description

[0001] MAGNETIC CORRECTION SOCKS

[0002] Technical Field:

[0003] This invention relates to magnetic compression socks that can be used for the treatment of common varicose veins.

[0004] State of the Art:

[0005] Varicose disease has become very common today. Varicose veins are a circulatory problem caused by the loss of function of the valve valve. Various invasive and non- invasive treatments are used for varicose veins. However, even if invasive treatments are applied to people, there is a possibility of recurrence of varicose veins. Non-invasive treatments include exercise and compression stockings. The tightness of compression socks negatively affects daily life activities and causes ergonomic difficulty in use and skin irritation. When we look at the studies evaluating the effectiveness of compression stockings in the literature, we see that they are very weak or have no effect. Magnetic field therapy is widely used in electrotherapy applications in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation and is a form of treatment with proven effectiveness. It is reported in the literature that if magnetic field therapy is applied under the right conditions and in the right current range, it reduces pain, regulates circulation and reduces spasm with its antiinflammatory effect. The reasons for individuals with varicose veins to apply to the hospital are usually complaints of pain and spasm. Another complaint they have is the cosmetic problems they experience.

[0006] Application number KR102163478B1 describes “Functional Compression Stockings”. The invention relates to functional compression socks, and more specifically to functional compression socks that can gradually apply pressure to the user's lower body to facilitate blood circulation, preventing the user's feet from slipping on the floor through a cover. “Compression Stockings” are described in the patent application numbered KR102402222B1. The invention relates to compression socks, and more specifically to compression socks for improving leg health through an ergonomic compression method from the calf to the ankle and sole. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, compression socks relate to a knitting method in compression socks that are knitted to envelop and compress from the sole of the foot to the calf with a weak pressure unit that compresses flatly along the longitudinal direction of the posterior part of the calf.

[0007] Compression socks with various designs are described above. These socks have a compression effect. It is aimed to continue the circulation of blood against gravity by providing a compression effect. However, this treatment does not offer a definitive solution and existing socks cannot provide this function. In addition, the fabric and socks used try to tighten the leg, irritating the skin and causing discomfort to the person.

[0008] As a result, a new technology that can overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages is needed.

[0009] Description of the Invention:

[0010] This invention is a magnetic compression sock that can overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages, and it is characterized by; The socks are made of bamboo fabric, have copper wire, lithium batteries and magnets, the treatment is provided by magnetic field, are easy to use, do not cause pain, have batteries and are low in cost.

[0011] In our invention, both static and time-varying magnetic fields will be used. The current, which is the source of the magnetic field, will be provided by lithium polymer batteries located in a housing planned to be positioned close to the ankle and shaped like a clip-on clamp. It is an advantage that the lithium polymer batteries in our invention are produced in accordance with wearable technologies as specified by the manufacturer. Their light weight and high energy density make them ideal for long-term use. With an inverter circuit to be integrated into the power supply, AC will be obtained from the batteries in addition to DC power. As mentioned above, the wires to be placed inside the bamboo textile will be copper. Wires made of this material, which is economical as well as having suitable electrical and mechanical properties, will be placed in the textile material in a convenient way close to the surface, so that they can be easily replaced in case they break over time during the wearing or taking off of the socks.

[0012] In an alternative solution of the invention, magnets can be used to create a magnetic field instead of batteries. The number of magnets is not limited and they can be located in any position between the ankle and kneecap.

[0013] Since the socks are made of bamboo fabric, they do not irritate the skin. A magnetic field is created thanks to the copper wire and batteries inside the sock. Varicose vein disease is treated with the help of magnetic field. It has an aesthetic appearance. It is very easy to use and does not cause discomfort by tightening the leg like other compression socks, nor does it irritate the skin, so pain and spasms are not experienced. Our invention offers a solution to the problem of varicose veins with its simple structure and is low cost.

[0014] The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the product subject to the invention will be more clearly understood thanks to the figures given below and the detailed explanation written by making references to these figures, and therefore the evaluation must be made by taking these figures and the detailed explanation into consideration.

[0015] Description of the Figures:

[0016] The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying figures, so that the features of the invention will be more clearly understood and appreciated, but the purpose of this is not to limit the invention to these certain regulations. On the contrary, it is intended to cover all alternatives, changes and equivalences that can be included in the area of the invention defined by the accompanying claims. The details shown should be understood that they are shown only for the purpose of describing the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are presented in order to provide the most convenient and easily understandable description of both the shaping of methods and the rules and conceptual features of the invention. In these drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 This is the appearance of the magnetic compression socks of the invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is the view of the inner structure of the magnetic compression socks of the invention.

[0019] The figures to help understand the present invention are numbered as indicated in the attached image and are given below along with their names.

[0020] Description of References:

[0021] 1. Socks

[0022] 2. Copper Wire

[0023] 3. Housing

[0024] 4. Battery bed

[0025] Description of The Invention:

[0026] The invention is a magnetic varicose vein sock (1) with a length from the fingertip to under the kneecap , a varicose vein sock (1) made of bamboo fabric in two layers, a copper wire (2) positioned from the ankle to under the kneecap in the sock so that it is wrapped along the sock axis and around the sock, which allows the placement of lithium polymer batteries, it has a battery bed (4) located in the sock, arranged in the form of a clamp on the ankle, and a housing (3) containing an inverter that converts the DC current generated by the batteries in the battery bed (4) to an AC current and a mobile application circuit with a Wi-fi module.

[0027] The invention has a mobile application circuit that affects whether the inverter works or not in line with the remote communication signals coming from the phone application. Detailed Description of The Invention:

[0028] Our product, which is the subject of the invention, is about a magnetic compression sock

[0029] (1), and this sock (1) contains copper wire (2), casing (3) and battery bed (4). Our magnetic sock (1) covers the area from the foot to below the kneecap. The fabric type of the socks is bamboo and has two layers. The copper wires (2) located between the fabric will work with coil logic, and their thickness can be between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm. Copper wires (2) are located between the kneecap and ankle, and the wires are arranged longitudinally and transversely along the axis of the sock. The purpose here is to ensure the creation of different external magnetic fields in this region as a result of two different windings. One of these is the magnetic field inside the sock, which will consist of wires

[0030] (2) placed along the length of the sock. The other is the magnetic field that will be created by the current flowing through the wires (2) wrapped around the sock. Since the magnetic field is a vector quantity, a combination of the above-mentioned magnetic fields will result in the varicose vein area. The main reason why the wires in question were chosen as copper wires (2) is due to the suitability of both electrical and mechanical properties of copper. The electrical current to be transmitted to the copper can be linear or alternating current (DC or AC). An inverter is used for AC current, and DC current can be converted to AC current. Here, the person will be able to ensure the operation of the inverter by transmitting remote communication signals to the Wi-Fi module in the circuit with a special program via the phone. Therefore, it is planned to create a magnetic field through both DC and AC current. The magnetic field created will be a static magnetic field, and the power unit and the circuit board that will adjust the magnetic field will be located in the thin area of the ankle, so the person will not be disturbed.

[0031] In the alternative application of the invention, the magnetic field may also occur due to the magnet effect in the copper wires (2) that act as coils, and these magnets may be located in the inner parts of the compression socks (1), at least one between the ankle and the kneecap.

Claims

CLAIMS1- The invention is about a magnetic compression sock (1) with a length from the fingertip to below the kneecap and, it is characterized by; a varicose vein sock (1) , which is made of bamboo fabric in two layers, has a copper wire (2) positioned from the ankle to under the kneecap in the sock so that it is wrapped along the sock axis and around the sock,- the battery bed (4), located inside the sock on the ankle, arranged in the form of a clamp, which allows the placement of lithium polymer batteries. it has a housing (3) containing an inverter that converts the DC current generated by the batteries in the battery bed (4) into AC current and a mobile application circuit with a Wi-Fi module.2- As mentioned in Claim 1, It is related to magnetic compression socks (1) and it is characterized by; it has a mobile application circuit that affects whether the inverter works or not in line with the remote communication signals coming from the phone application.3- As mentioned in Claim 1 , It is related to the alternative configuration of magnetic compression socks (1), and it is characterized by; it has at least one magnet attached to any point on the sock.

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