EMS Suit With Wettable Electrodes for Reliable Skin Contact

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing EMS technology is difficult to operate, apply, and control, particularly in at-home or studio environments, with complex parameters and safety concerns, including unreliable user interfaces and potential discomfort or pain due to improper intensity settings.

Innovation Solution

EMS suits incorporating conductive materials like carbon nanotubes and graphene, powered by graphene nano batteries and regenerative power, with wireless connectivity and machine learning controllers for reliable and safe muscle stimulation, including wettable electrodes for consistent skin contact and user-specific energy adjustment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional EMS electrodes and control systems are used, then muscle stimulation function is achieved, but device complexity and difficulty of operation increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of useVSAvoidcomplex parameters

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The EMS system automatically adjusts stimulation parameters based on sensor feedback about user muscle response, eliminating the need for users to manually synthesize complex parameters. The system serves itself by monitoring and adapting to user conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Sensors monitor user muscle contraction responses and feed this information back to the control system, which then automatically adjusts intensity and other parameters to optimize stimulation while maintaining safety, removing the burden of manual parameter control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If higher EMS intensity is applied, then muscle stimulation effectiveness improves, but safety concerns and discomfort increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment effectivenessVSAvoiddiscomfort or pain

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Sensors continuously monitor user muscle response and feedback this information to the control system, which automatically adjusts intensity levels to maintain optimal stimulation effectiveness while preventing discomfort or pain by stopping or reducing intensity when thresholds are approached.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The EMS intensity is dynamically adjusted during operation based on real-time sensor feedback about user response, transitioning from static predetermined intensity levels to adaptive intensity control that balances effectiveness and safety.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Measurement precision

If complex control parameters are provided, then EMS precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveparameter control precisionVSAvoiduser interface simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically determines and adjusts optimal control parameters based on sensor measurements of user muscle characteristics and response, eliminating the need for users to manually configure complex parameters while maintaining precise control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The control system acts as an intermediary between the user's simple interface inputs and the complex parameter adjustments, translating user-friendly controls into precise parameter control through automated processing of sensor feedback.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

Provides safer, easier-to-use, and more reliable EMS with improved user interface and safety features, allowing for customizable and comfortable muscle stimulation tailored to individual user needs.

Implementation Method 1

These materials may run through the fabric of the suit and will make the overall suit electrically conductive

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) elicits muscle contraction using electrical impulses

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical muscle stimulation:

Implementation Method 3

In some examples the suit may be powered by graphene nano batteries

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectBattery energy storage: Battery (electricity)

Implementation Method 4

Regenerative power may supplement or otherwise provide power to the batteries based on the motion and the movement of the user wearing the suit

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRegenerative power:

Data Source

PatentUS20250325800A1Electrical muscle stimulation apparatuses

Publication Date: 2025.10.23 LF BOLT CORP

AI summary

Described herein are electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) apparatuses (e.g., devices and systems, including suits, controls, etc.) having enhanced electrodes. These EMS apparatuses may have wettable electrical contacts that are adapted for reliable and easy use by the wearer of the suit (e.g., in an at-home or studio setting). Also described herein are EMS apparatuses configured to enhance the safety of operation and effectiveness of EMS.