Conductive Eye Mask Electrode Integration for Independent Microcurrent Treatment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals in a home environment lack the assistance needed to effectively perform microcurrent electrostimulation treatments for muscle toning around the eyes, as these treatments typically require manipulation of muscles, which is difficult without a second person.
Innovation Solution
A conductive eye mask with electrode pads that can be attached to the skin around the eyes, connected to a handheld electrostimulation device, allowing for the application of microcurrents for skin toning and firming without external assistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If microcurrent electrostimulation treatments are performed in a home environment without assistance, then treatment accessibility and convenience are improved, but the ability to effectively manipulate muscles for optimal treatment results deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an eye mask with integrated electrodes as an intermediary device between the microcurrent treatment device and the user's facial muscles. The eye mask is applied to the user's face and positions electrodes directly against the skin, enabling effective muscle stimulation without requiring manual manipulation by a second person. This intermediary device bridges the gap between home convenience and professional treatment effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The eye mask design enables self-service treatment by incorporating all necessary components (electrodes, positioning structure, and connection interface) into a single wearable accessory. The user can independently apply the eye mask and perform treatments without requiring assistance from another person, while still achieving effective muscle manipulation through the pre-positioned electrodes that target specific facial muscle groups.
2Reliability
If professional salon microcurrent treatments with manual muscle manipulation are used, then treatment effectiveness is improved, but treatment cost and time commitment increase
Solution Approach 1:
The eye mask enables users to perform effective microcurrent treatments at home without needing to schedule and travel to salon appointments. By incorporating pre-positioned electrodes and a user-friendly design, the device allows individuals to conduct treatments independently, eliminating the time loss associated with traveling to and from professional treatments while maintaining treatment effectiveness through proper electrode placement and stimulation parameters.
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
Enables individuals to perform effective microcurrent treatments for muscle toning and firming around the eyes independently by applying the conductive eye mask and using a handheld electrostimulation device, increasing ATP levels and improving muscle tone.
Implementation Method 1
An electric connector is coupled with each of the electrode pads. The electric connectors are configured to be plugged into accessory connectors comprising the electrostimulation skin treatment device for sending a microcurrent to the electrode pads
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus and methods are provided for a conductive eye mask that may be used in conjunction with a handheld electrostimulation skin treatment device for skin toning and firming. The conductive eye mask comprises an eye mask for being applied around the eyes of a practitioner. Electrode pads are attached to an underside of the eye mask such that each of the electrode pads at least partially surrounds each of the practitioner's eyes. The electrode pads include an adhesive for attaching to the skin of the practitioner. An electric connector is coupled with each of the electrode pads. The electric connectors are configured to be plugged into accessory connectors comprising the electrostimulation skin treatment device for sending a microcurrent to the electrode pads to tone and firm the skin and muscles surrounding the practitioner's eyes.