Head Acupuncture Helmet for Controlled Needle Heating

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing acupuncture techniques face challenges in effectively warming acupuncture needles on the head due to the presence of hair, lacking suitable devices or structures for safe and efficient heat application, and there is a need for improved methods to enhance safety and efficiency of acupuncture treatments on the head.

Innovation Solution

A helmet designed for acupuncture point areas that allows for the use of heated needles or nuts and bolts, utilizing heat sources like hair dryers, lasers, or lamps to warm the needles, with ventilation slits and materials that protect the scalp from direct heat exposure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If a hair dryer is used to warm acupuncture needles on the head, then the needles can be heated to enhance treatment efficacy, but the hair on the scalp interferes with safe and efficient heat application

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveneedle temperatureVSAvoidhair interference

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent removes the interfering element (hair) from the treatment area by creating a shaved or cleaned zone on the scalp where the acupuncture needles will be inserted. This extraction of the harmful factor (hair) allows for safe and efficient heat application to the needles without interference from the scalp hair

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary substance or method (such as a protective covering, shield, or modified heating apparatus) that allows heat to be applied to the needles while protecting the surrounding hair and scalp from direct heat exposure, thus enabling the heating process without hair interference

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If heated needles are used for acupuncture on the head, then treatment efficacy is enhanced, but safety concerns arise due to lack of appropriate devices or structures

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment safetyVSAvoiddevice requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs a multi-functional device or structure that serves multiple purposes: it provides a framework for needle insertion, acts as a heat shield, and enables safe heating of needles. This universal device combines several functions into one system, improving safety while managing device complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies protective measures in advance before the heating process begins, such as protective coverings or shields positioned to protect the scalp and hair from excessive heat. This beforehand cushioning prevents safety issues during needle heating without requiring complex real-time control systems

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Productivity

If the entire body is heated for acupuncture treatment, then comprehensive treatment is achieved, but unnecessary energy is consumed and patient comfort is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment comprehensivenessVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies heating and treatment effects locally only to the specific area where acupuncture needles are inserted on the scalp, rather than heating the entire body. This localized approach concentrates energy where it is needed for treatment efficacy while minimizing unnecessary energy consumption and maintaining patient comfort

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

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 helmet provides a safe and comfortable means for heat-based acupuncture treatments, enhancing safety and efficiency by controlling heat application, reducing patient discomfort, and offering a needle-free alternative for those averse to needles.

Implementation Method 1

A torch fire can be used to warm up the needles or the nuts and bolts. According to an aspect of the disclosure, a laser pointed to the needles is another safe technique to warm the needles up. According to an aspect of the disclosure, a lamp can also be used to generate heat.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHeating: Heating

Implementation Method 2

The helmet provides a safe and comfortable means for heat-based acupuncture treatments, enhancing safety and efficiency by controlling heat application

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 3

there are slits on the sides of the helmet for ventilation

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectConvection: Convection

Data Source

PatentUS20250325445A1Systems and methods for acupuncture of the head

Publication Date: 2025.10.23 KIM MYUNG CHIL

AI summary

Provided is a system used for acupuncture treatment, including a helmet that includes: a base having at least one hole positioned at strategically designated acupuncture points; at least one object placed within the at least one hole; and a heat source, wherein the heat source is configured to heat up the at least one object for acupuncture treatment. Also provided is a method for acupuncture treatment including: configuring at least one strategically placed hole in a helmet according to specific acupuncture points; having a patient wear the helmet snugly; inserting at least one object into the at least one strategically placed hole; heating up the at least one object with a heat source; and administering heat-based acupuncture treatment to the patient via the heated up at least one object through the at least one strategically placed hole.