Therapeutic Vibration Layout for Brain Recovery Stimulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current treatments for traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions and neurodegenerative disorders, lack effective alternatives to reduce recovery time and restore brain function to a pre-injury state.

Innovation Solution

A therapeutic vibration device with multiple vibration elements and an audio transducer, controlled by a user interface, is used to stimulate the brain and enhance blood flow, neurogenesis, and neuroplasticity through targeted vibration patterns and audio cues.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If rest is advised for brain injury recovery, then symptom aggravation is avoided, but recovery time is extended

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesymptom managementVSAvoidrecovery time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies mechanical vibration through vibration elements that generate vibratory stimuli to the head, promoting blood flow and neural activity to accelerate brain recovery without requiring physical exertion that could aggravate symptoms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #18Mechanical vibration

Solution Approach 2:

The vibration elements operate in periodic cycles with controlled duration and intensity, providing therapeutic stimulation during rest periods while avoiding continuous activity that could worsen symptoms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

2Productivity

If physical activity is increased to promote blood flow, then circulation improves, but injury symptoms may worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveblood flow circulationVSAvoidsymptom aggravation

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces whole-body physical exercise with localized mechanical vibration applied to the head, achieving blood flow promotion through targeted vibratory stimuli rather than systemic physical activity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If multiple vibration elements with different characteristics are used, then therapeutic effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetherapeutic effectivenessVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device divides the vibration therapy function into multiple independent vibration elements, each capable of operating with different characteristics to target specific brain regions or therapeutic needs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple vibration elements share common control circuitry and power supply, allowing the device to provide varied therapeutic vibrations through a unified platform that handles different vibration characteristics

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The device accelerates recovery by increasing blood flow, stimulating neurogenesis, and enhancing neuroplasticity, allowing individuals to resume activities sooner and potentially restore brain function to a pre-injury state.

Implementation Method 1

The therapeutic vibration device may include a body. The device may also include at least one first vibration element connected to the body

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

At least one audio transducer may be connected to the body

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectroacoustic transduction:

Data Source

PatentUS12478759B1Therapeutic vibration device and method of use thereof

Publication Date: 2025.11.25 MITCHELL CHARLIE B

AI summary

A therapeutic vibration device includes a body with at least a first vibration element connected to the body, and at least a second vibration element connected to the body. Additionally, at least one audio transducer may be connected to the body. The first vibration element and second vibration element may have vibration characteristics which are different from each other when compared. Additionally, the device may include a controller that is connected to a user input interface which allows the user to control the vibration elements.