Hydrogen-Oxygen Inhalation Device Using Compressor-Sustained Pressure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing oxygen inhalation devices increase harmful reactive oxygen species and struggle to maintain sufficient internal pressure without medical oxygen cylinders, especially in larger capsules.
Innovation Solution
A hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas inhalation device comprising a hydrogen supply unit, oxygen supply unit, air supply unit, mixer, compressor, flow controller, and pressure vessel, which generates and maintains a necessary internal pressure for efficient absorption of hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas, optionally with a second compressor and inhaler for larger vessels, and a pressure sensor for automatic flow rate adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the size of the oxygen capsule is increased to accommodate multiple users or provide more space, then the usability and comfort are improved, but the ability to maintain sufficient internal pressure without medical oxygen cylinders deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the pressurization function from the oxygen delivery function by using a dedicated compressor unit separate from the oxygen capsule. This allows the capsule to be larger while maintaining pressure through the segmented compression system that can independently control pressure levels.
Solution Approach 2:
A compressor unit acts as an intermediary between the external environment and the oxygen capsule, enabling pressure maintenance in larger capsules without requiring medical oxygen cylinders. The compressor mediates the pressure transmission to the capsule interior.
2Productivity
If pure oxygen is supplied to users to maximize health benefits, then the oxygen absorption efficiency is improved, but the generation of harmful reactive oxygen species increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the composition parameter of the supplied gas from pure oxygen to a mixed gas containing hydrogen (1-10%), oxygen (19-80%), and nitrogen (10-79%). This parameter change maintains oxygen absorption benefits while hydrogen selectively neutralizes harmful reactive oxygen species.
Solution Approach 2:
The system converts the harmful effect of reactive oxygen species into a benefit by introducing hydrogen that selectively reacts with and neutralizes these harmful species. The hydrogen acts as a protective agent that transforms the oxidative stress problem into a therapeutic opportunity.
3Productivity
If the flow rate of oxygen gas is increased to enhance health effects, then the therapeutic benefit is improved, but the cost and complexity of the system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the flow rate parameters of individual gases (hydrogen: 0.1-5 L/min, oxygen: 1-20 L/min, nitrogen: 1-20 L/min) to achieve the desired therapeutic effect at lower individual flow rates compared to pure oxygen systems, reducing overall system complexity and cost.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances health benefits by reducing reactive oxygen species and improving absorption efficiency of hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas, allowing for muscle strengthening and efficient use in various sizes.
Implementation Method 1
a first compressor connected to the mixer... the first compressor supplies a second mixed gas, which is the compressed first mixed gas
Implementation Method 2
the pressure vessel maintains an internal pressure higher than 1 atmosphere
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AI summary
The invention provides a hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas inhalation device for improving the health condition of a user. The hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas inhalation device comprises a hydrogen supply unit, an oxygen supply unit, an air supply unit, a mixer connected to the hydrogen supply unit, the oxygen supply unit, and the air supply unit, a first compressor connected to the mixer, a flow controller connected to the first compressor, and a pressure vessel connected to the flow controller. The pressure vessel maintains an internal pressure higher than 1 atmosphere, and the user inhales the hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas with a necessary and sufficient flow rate inside the pressure vessel.