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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing fascia tissue treatment devices require manual manipulation, which may not apply sufficient force and speed for effective treatment, and conventional motorized devices are not designed to release fascia tissue effectively, leading to potential actuator stress and premature failure.

Innovation Solution

A powered fascia tissue therapy system with a base station and detachable actuators that include direct drive motors and effector elements, allowing for controlled and varied treatment modalities, including RF and ultrasound, with a computing device for monitoring and managing treatment sessions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If manual manipulation is used to treat fascia tissue, then device complexity is reduced, but treatment effectiveness (force and speed) is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidtreatment effectiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical manipulation with an automated motorized system that uses a motor to rotate an effector, providing consistent and controlled force and speed for fascia tissue treatment, thereby improving treatment effectiveness while reducing reliance on manual operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-treatment capability where patients can perform fascia release at home without requiring a therapist's manual manipulation, making the treatment accessible and convenient while maintaining effective treatment parameters through motorized control

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If conventional motorized devices are used to treat fascia tissue, then treatment speed and force are improved, but actuator stress increases leading to premature failure

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment speed and forceVSAvoidactuator lifespan

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent carefully controls the operational parameters of the motor, including rotation speed and applied force, to ensure they are sufficient for effective fascia treatment while remaining within safe limits that prevent excessive stress on the actuator, thereby balancing treatment effectiveness with device reliability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor treatment parameters and actuator performance in real-time, allowing the control system to adjust operational conditions to prevent actuator overload and extend device lifespan while maintaining effective treatment delivery

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If high force is applied during fascia treatment, then treatment effectiveness is improved, but patient comfort decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment effectivenessVSAvoidpatient discomfort

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs dynamic control of the effector's rotation speed and force application, allowing the system to adapt treatment intensity based on the specific tissue being treated and patient tolerance, thereby achieving effective fascia release while minimizing patient discomfort through continuous parameter adjustment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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 system ensures adequate fascia tissue treatment with reduced actuator stress and prolonged device lifespan by using direct drive motors and controlled power delivery, enabling effective restructuring of fascia tissue layers.

Implementation Method 1

The base station may support (i) a heater, such as an infrared heater element, to warm up tissue of a patient

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectInfrared radiation: Infrared Radiation

Implementation Method 2

an ultrasound and/or radio frequency (RF) device to provide for tissue release

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectUltrasound: Ultrasound

Implementation Method 3

an ultrasound and/or radio frequency (RF) device to provide for tissue release, and tissue treatment devices

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRadio frequency heating: Dielectric Heating

Data Source

PatentUS12491128B2System and method for performing tissue treatment using powered treatment devices

Publication Date: 2025.12.09 BLACK ASHLEY DIANA INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LLC

AI summary

A treatment system for restructuring and revitalizing fascia tissue. The treatment system may include a base station that powers tissue treatment devices that are used to treat fascia or other tissue of patients. The tissue treatment devices may be powered devices, and include actuators that are used to move tissue treatment elements. The actuators may be motors that cause an effector inclusive of a support structure, such as a disc or other shaped structural member, on which the tissue treatment elements are connected or formed. In an embodiment, the effector may be a unitary piece, where a support structure and protrusions or fingers extend. Alternatively, the fingers may be detachably coupled to the support structure. The fingers may have a base that connects to or is integrated with the support structure, curved shafts, and rounded tips.