Eye Steam Generator Using Oxidation for Near Triad Relief
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing eye treatments fail to effectively address the near triad, which includes reduced accommodation, pupillary response, and convergence response abnormalities, as well as dry eye conditions caused by insufficient tear film formation due to meibomian gland obstruction.
Innovation Solution
A heat and steam generator designed to apply heat and steam to the eyes and their surroundings using an oxidizable metal-based heat and steam generating member, providing controlled steam release and temperature maintenance to improve muscle function and tear film formation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a vision improving device releases steam at controlled temperature (50°C or lower), then visual acuity improvement is achieved, but the device does not effectively address pupillary response and convergence response abnormalities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the temperature parameter from the conventional 50°C or lower to a higher range of 60°C to 100°C. This parameter change enables the steam to effectively address all near triad responses including pupillary response and convergence response, while still maintaining safety for eye application through controlled steam release.
2Adaptability or versatility
If heat and steam are applied to improve near triad responses, then accommodation and pupillary response improve, but temperature control becomes more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a sheet material as an intermediary between the heat-generating member and the eyes. This sheet mediates the heat transfer, allowing high-temperature steam generation (60-100°C) while controlling the actual contact temperature to be safe for eye application. The sheet acts as a buffer that enables both effective treatment and temperature safety.
3Duration of action of moving object
If steam release duration is extended to 1-30 minutes, then治疗效果 is enhanced, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an oxidizable metal-based heat-generating member that generates heat through oxidation reaction with oxygen in the air. This self-sustaining chemical reaction provides continuous heat and steam generation for 1-30 minutes without external power sources, achieving extended treatment duration while minimizing energy consumption through the natural oxidation process.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device improves near triad responses and alleviates dry eye symptoms by enhancing blood circulation, accommodation, pupillary response, and tear film stability, maintaining skin surface temperature for extended periods.
Implementation Method 1
a heat and steam generating member which generates heat and steam by making use of oxidative reaction of an oxidizable metal
Implementation Method 2
a heat and steam generating member which generates heat and steam by making use of oxidative reaction of an oxidizable metal
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AI summary
A heat and steam generator for eye application includes a heat and steam generating member making use of oxidative reaction of an oxidizable metal and is adapted to supply steam to eyes and surroundings. The heat and steam generator is adapted to release steam from its side brought into contact with eyes and surroundings for a period of 1 to 30 minutes to maintain the skin surface temperature to which it is applied at 34° C. to 43° C. over a period of 1 to 120 minutes. The heat and steam generator has a stiffness of 0.01 to 10 N/7 cm-width. The heat and steam generator is effective in improving near triad causing reduction in vision.