Inductive Physio Tape for Prolonged, Controlled Heat Therapy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing physio tapes lack the capability for inductive heating, which would enable longer-lasting heat application and potentially lower manufacturing costs compared to other heating systems.

Innovation Solution

A physio tape with integrated inductive heating elements and a control system that regulates temperature via a remote inductive heating source, allowing for programmable heat application and safety features.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of moving object

If conventional heating systems are used in physio tape, then heating function is provided, but manufacturing cost increases and heating duration is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheating durationVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of moving objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional electrical heating systems with an inductive heating system that uses electromagnetic fields to heat the tape. This substitution eliminates the need for complex wiring, power sources, and control circuits within the tape itself, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and cost while enabling prolonged heating duration through external induction heating applicators.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Duration of action of moving object

If inductive heating system is implemented in physio tape, then heating duration is extended and manufacturing cost is reduced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheating durationVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the heating system into two separate components: an inductive heating element integrated into the physio tape and an external induction heating applicator. This segmentation allows the tape to remain simple and lightweight while the complex heating control functions are placed in the external device, thereby extending heating duration without significantly increasing the complexity of the wearable tape itself.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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

Enables prolonged and controlled heat application, potentially reducing manufacturing costs and enhancing therapeutic effectiveness.

Implementation Method 1

An inductive heating element is mounted on or in the material and is adapted to receive magnetic energy from a remote inductive heating source

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectInductive heating: Induction Heating

Implementation Method 2

the inductive heating element is adapted to receive magnetic energy from a remote inductive heating source

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12599496B1Physio tape with inductive heating system

Publication Date: 2026.04.14 FLADOOS JASON

AI summary

An inductive heating system including a tape with a mechanism for securing a physio tape to the body of a user. The tape has a mechanism for securing a material to the body of a user. Plural pockets are disposed along the length of the tape in which plural removeable heating or cooling elements are mounted, with at least one element being a removeable inductive heating element mounted on or in said physio tape, whereby each of the heating or cooling elements may be inserted or removed individually. An inductive heating element is mounted on or in the material and is adapted to receive magnetic energy from a remote inductive heating source.