Capsular Device Infrared Ion Therapy Sweat Collection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current esthetic and therapeutic devices for body treatment, such as lymphatic drainage, mesotherapy, thermotherapy, and infrared treatments, face limitations in effectiveness and safety, particularly in large-area treatments like abdomen and back, and lack comprehensive monitoring and sweat collection for clinical analysis.

Innovation Solution

A capsular device with a structural base and a mobile, oval chamber that emits infrared radiation and negative ions, featuring a sweat collection orifice and a control panel with a computer screen for patient monitoring and data storage, designed for safe and efficient treatment of localized fat reduction, neuromuscular treatment, and cellulite reduction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If mesotherapy is applied for localized fat reduction, then fat reduction effect is improved, but treatment area is limited due to toxicity concerns

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetreatment areaVSAvoidtoxicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The treatment system is segmented into multiple independent spray nozzles distributed across different zones of the capsular chamber, allowing simultaneous treatment of multiple body areas (abdomen, back, legs, arms) with controlled drug delivery to each zone, thereby expanding total treatment area while maintaining safe dosage levels

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The capsular device integrates multiple treatment modalities (mesotherapy spray system, infrared heating elements, negative ion generators) into a single universal chamber that can treat various body parts and conditions simultaneously, allowing comprehensive body-wide treatment without exceeding toxicity limits of individual substances

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If heat blanket is used for thermotherapy, then toxin elimination is improved, but lack of control panel prevents monitoring of sudden metabolic changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesafety monitoringVSAvoidcontrol system
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control panel incorporates sensors that continuously monitor patient vitals, sweat production, and metabolic changes during treatment, providing real-time feedback to the system which automatically adjusts heating intensity and spray delivery rates to maintain safe treatment parameters and alert operators to emergency situations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The control system merges multiple functions (temperature regulation, spray control, negative ion generation, data storage, and emergency monitoring) into a single integrated control panel located on the capsular chamber, simplifying the user interface while maintaining comprehensive monitoring capabilities

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Loss of information

If infrared rays are applied for deep transpiration, then toxin elimination is improved, but lack of sweat collection prevents clinical analysis

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesweat data for clinical testsVSAvoidcollection system
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A sweat collection reservoir positioned at the base of the capsular chamber acts as an intermediary component that receives and stores sweat eliminated by the patient during infrared-induced deep transpiration, enabling subsequent clinical analysis of the collected sweat for toxin detection and metabolic assessment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The capsular chamber design allows sweat to naturally collect in the reservoir through gravity and capillary action without requiring active pumping or complex collection mechanisms, as the heated chamber environment naturally promotes sweat production and the chamber structure channels it to the collection point

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 provides comprehensive and safe treatment benefits, including localized weight reduction, toxin elimination, and clinical test analysis, while ensuring patient safety and hygiene through its innovative design and functionality.

Implementation Method 1

the internal surfaces being coated by a blanket incorporated with bio-ceramics, which, when electrically activated, emits infrared radiation

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInfrared radiation: Infrared Radiation

Implementation Method 2

together with negative ions, allowing acceleration of toxin and heavy metal elimination

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectNegative ion emission: Ionisation

Implementation Method 3

thermotherapy, which uses esthetic and phytotherapeutic procedures to treat lipodystrophy and specific pathologies. Said equipment is made up of a heat blanket, equipped with electrical resistances that allow heating of the inner surface of the blanket

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal heating: Heating

Implementation Method 4

Another method of esthetic treatment widely used consists of the application of infrared rays on the body surface, activating the organism's cells, allowing stimulation of deep transpiration

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInfrared radiation: Infrared Radiation

Data Source

PatentUS8447415B2Capsular device for esthetic and therapeutic body treatment
Publication Date: 2013.05.21 HIRATA
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AI summary

A capsular device for esthetic and therapeutic treatment of a patient with emission of infrared together with negative ions, allowing easy elimination of toxins, heavy metals, preventive control of diseases and postsurgical therapeutic treatment.