Functional Metal Ion Bands for Non-Invasive Current Induction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for treating diseases using metal ions, such as acupuncture needles and metal coins, are inefficient, costly, and pose risks of scarring and infectious diseases, while existing magnetic patches are expensive and ineffective.
Innovation Solution
A pair of functional metal ion bands composed of thin metal plates made from specific alloy materials (copper and aluminum alloys) attached to meridians and acupoints using a soft adhesive fabric, ensuring safe and efficient current flow without scarring, and adhering to RoHS directives to avoid harmful substances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If acupuncture needles or injection needles are used to treat diseases, then the treatment effect is achieved, but scars are left on the body and risk of infectious diseases increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical needle penetration system with a non-invasive adhesive bandage system that uses metal ion ionization. Instead of physically piercing the skin with needles, the invention uses metal plates in contact with skin to generate ionization currents through electrochemical reactions, thereby eliminating scarring and infection risks while maintaining treatment effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary substance (metal ion solution or electrolyte) that facilitates current flow between the metal plate and skin without requiring direct physical penetration. This intermediary layer enables the transmission of therapeutic current while protecting the skin from direct contact with potentially harmful metal surfaces, thus preventing scarring and infection.
2Reliability
If metal coins are used to induce current flow, then treatment is provided, but the method is inefficient and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes parameters including metal plate material composition (using aluminum or aluminum alloys), surface area, thickness, and electrolyte concentration to maximize ionization current efficiency. By systematically adjusting these parameters, the invention achieves higher treatment efficiency compared to traditional metal coins, with aluminum providing superior ionization characteristics and cost-effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite material structures combining metal plates with adhesive fabrics and electrolyte solutions. This composite approach enhances the overall treatment efficiency by ensuring stable skin adhesion, continuous electrolyte supply, and optimized electrical contact, thereby improving upon the simple metal coin method.
3Reliability
If copper-containing coins are used for treatment, then current flow is induced, but harmful substances may be introduced and appearance is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes harmful copper and nickel components from the metal plate material, replacing them with safe aluminum or aluminum alloy materials. This extraction of harmful substances eliminates the risk of copper toxicity and nickel allergies while preserving the essential current induction capability through aluminum's superior ionization properties.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs disposable adhesive bandages with integrated metal plates that are discarded after single or limited use. This approach ensures that any potential contaminants are removed with each disposal, preventing cumulative exposure to harmful substances, while the low cost of aluminum-based single-use units makes the treatment economically viable.
4Reliability
If traditional treatment methods are used, then diseases are treated, but treatment costs are high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes inexpensive aluminum or aluminum alloy materials for metal plates that can be mass-produced at low cost. The disposable nature of these bandages eliminates the need for expensive sterilization and storage infrastructure required for reusable medical devices, significantly reducing overall treatment costs while maintaining therapeutic efficacy.
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 metal ion bands enable rapid, safe, and continuous treatment of diseases by inducing a smooth flow of current, reducing treatment costs and eliminating the risk of scarring, with measured ionization currents demonstrating effective micro-current induction.
Implementation Method 1
induce the flow of current due to ionization of the metals
Implementation Method 2
attached to meridians and acupoints using a soft adhesive fabric
Data Source
AI summary
A pair of functional metal ion bands are provided. The pair of functional metal ion bands are attached to meridians and acupoints of the human body in a simple manner to induce a smooth flow of current in the body, thereby rapidly changing a disease condition to a normal state. The pair of functional metal ion bands comprise a gold-colored thin metal plate as a positive electrode and a silver-colored thin metal plate as a negative electrode wherein the gold-colored thin metal plate is composed of Cu and a metal selected from Ag, Au and Pt and the silver-colored thin metal plate is made of an alloy of Al, Si, Fe, Cu, Mn, Mg and Zn. The pair of functional metal ion bands are manufactured by processing each of the thin metal plates to have a thickness of 1 μm to 1 cm and a diameter of 1 mm to 50 cm, and attaching the processed metal plate to one side of a soft adhesive fabric using an adhesive.