Fibrotic Tissue Treatment Device with Teeth and Grooves
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for treating fibrotic tissue, such as surgery and laser treatments, are either invasive or ineffective in addressing the underlying tissue issues, and existing nonsurgical options like the Graston tool lack controlled force application, leading to inadequate pain relief and recovery.
Innovation Solution
A device with an irregular edge shape and controlled force application in multiple axes, utilizing a base with teeth and grooves, along with sensors for real-time feedback, to apply precise pressure and motion for effective fibrotic tissue treatment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If surgical removal is used to treat fibrotic tissue, then the fibrotic tissue is effectively removed, but additional fibrotic tissue is created and the procedure is invasive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces surgical mechanical removal with a nonsurgical mechanical treatment device that applies controlled force through teeth and grooves to break down fibrotic tissue structure, eliminating the need for invasive surgery while avoiding creation of additional fibrotic tissue
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameters of force application by using a device with specifically designed teeth and grooves that apply controlled mechanical force in multiple axes, transforming the treatment from uncontrolled surgical force to precise nonsurgical mechanical force
2Productivity
If laser treatments are used to treat fibrotic tissue, then superficial layers are treated, but the fibrotic tissue continues to grow
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies force in multiple dimensions (axes) rather than single-direction laser treatment, allowing the device to address fibrotic tissue structure from multiple angles and depths simultaneously, thereby treating the underlying tissue rather than just superficial layers
Solution Approach 2:
The device uses multiple teeth and grooves that segment the force application across different points of contact, allowing simultaneous treatment of multiple tissue areas and depths, thereby addressing the underlying fibrotic tissue structure more effectively
3Ease of operation
If Graston tool is used for nonsurgical treatment, then some pain relief is achieved, but the force application is uncontrolled and results are inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates sensors that provide real-time feedback on force application, allowing the user to control the amount of force applied through the teeth and grooves, thereby improving pain relief effectiveness while maintaining ease of nonsurgical operation
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows dynamic adjustment of force application through movable components and sensor feedback, enabling the user to adapt the force magnitude to treatment needs while maintaining the benefits of nonsurgical operation
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AI summary
A device for treating fibrotic tissue, comprising a base formed from a solid material, a plurality of first teeth formed in the base, each of the plurality of first teeth separated from at least one other first tooth by a groove, a handle disposed on the base opposite the plurality of teeth, the handle having a first gripping surface and a second gripping surface disposed adjacent to the first gripping surface and a plurality of second teeth formed in the base and opposite from the second gripping surface, each of the plurality of second teeth separated from at least one other second tooth by a groove.