Ionized Gas Plasma Device for Non-Invasive Electrical Stimulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electrical stimulation (ES) treatments for pathologies face challenges in controlling charge administration, are painful for patients, and carry the risk of infection due to invasive methods, with limited understanding of mechanisms and ideal techniques.
Innovation Solution
A device with computerized control means that generates a flux of ionized gas molecules and optional electromagnetic radiation, allowing for precise control and monitoring of treatment, including data recording and documentation, to improve treatment efficacy and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If electrical stimulation is applied using surface electrodes, then treatment can be provided for various pathologies, but control of charge administration is difficult and treatment is painful
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical electrode contact system with a gas discharge system that delivers electrical stimulation through ionized gas molecules. This substitution eliminates the need for physical electrode manipulation while providing precise control over charge delivery through electrical parameters alone, directly resolving the contradiction between reliable charge control and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary medium (ionized gas or plasma) between the electrical stimulation source and the patient's skin. This intermediary allows electrical charge to be delivered without direct electrode contact, eliminating manipulation difficulties while maintaining precise control over the stimulation parameters.
2Reliability
If electrical stimulation is applied using surface electrodes, then treatment can be provided for various pathologies, but treatment is painful for patients
Solution Approach 1:
By replacing the mechanical electrode-skin contact system with a gas discharge system, the patent eliminates the source of pain (electrode contact) while preserving treatment effectiveness through controlled electrical stimulation delivered via ionized gas molecules.
Solution Approach 2:
The ionized gas acts as an intermediary that transfers electrical stimulation energy to the treatment area without requiring direct skin contact, thereby eliminating pain while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness.
3Reliability
If electrical stimulation is applied in wound treatment, then treatment can be provided for chronic wounds, but there is risk of infection due to invasive method
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the invasive electrode insertion method with a non-contact gas discharge system, eliminating the infection risk associated with breaking the skin barrier while maintaining treatment effectiveness for chronic wounds through transdermal or surface-level electrical stimulation.
4Measurement precision
If computerized control means is added to monitor and document treatment, then control and documentation improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The computerized control system is designed to perform multiple functions (monitoring, documentation, control) within an integrated architecture, reducing the overall complexity that would result from adding separate systems for each function. This multi-functional approach allows precise measurement and documentation while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device enhances treatment effectiveness by combining ionized gas molecules and electromagnetic radiation, providing better control and monitoring of the treatment process, reducing pain and infection risks, and improving documentation and understanding of treatment outcomes.
Implementation Method 1
a first generator means configured for generating a first flux of ionized gas molecules
Implementation Method 2
a second generator means being operable simultaneously with the first generator means and configured for generating a second flux of electromagnetic radiation
Data Source
AI summary
A device for treating a pathology-affected site in a subject is disclosed. A first generator is configured for generating a first flux of ionized gas molecules, a second generator is operable simultaneously with the first generator and configured for generating a second flux of electromagnetic radiation. To ensure correct treatment, monitoring, documentation and enhanced analysis of the treatment, the device has computerized control means configured to be operable simultaneously with the first and second generators and configured to determine a net electrical charge of the subject while the first generator generates the first flux of ionized gas molecules and while the second generator generates the second flux of electromagnetic radiation. Also a client server computer network including the device is disclosed.