Linear Magnet Assembly for Targeted Pain Relief Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing magnet devices for relieving aches and pain lack a non-medicinal, cost-effective solution for effectively targeting specific body areas.
Innovation Solution
A magnet device comprising a plurality of magnets arranged end to end in a linear configuration, secured by a wire, rod, or elongated extension, which can be positioned on or near the body area to relieve pain through alternating magnetic poles, and optionally integrated into a body brace or pad.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If magnets are arranged in a linear configuration end to end, then the device can effectively target specific body areas with alternating magnetic poles, but the device structure becomes more complex requiring additional securing components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple magnets into a single linear assembly secured by a common wire, rod, or elongated extension. This merging approach maintains the therapeutic benefits of alternating magnetic poles while reducing overall device complexity compared to separate magnet applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The linear magnet configuration can be integrated into various body braces or pads for different body areas, making the same magnet assembly universally applicable to multiple anatomical locations while maintaining effective pain relief through alternating poles.
2Force
If multiple magnets are arranged in close proximity, then the magnetic resistance force penetrates through the body more effectively, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses multiple individual magnets arranged in sequence rather than one large magnet, allowing each magnet to contribute to the overall magnetic resistance force. This segmentation enables effective penetration through body tissue while using standard, cost-effective magnet components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes the number, size, and spacing of magnets in the linear configuration to achieve sufficient magnetic resistance force penetration. By adjusting these parameters, the device maintains therapeutic effectiveness while controlling manufacturing costs through efficient use of magnetic materials.
3Stability of the object's composition
If magnets are secured together with a wire or rod, then the linear configuration is maintained for proper magnetic pole alignment, but the device requires additional components that increase complexity
Solution Approach 1:
A simple wire, rod, or elongated extension serves as an intermediary component to secure the magnets together in linear configuration. This intermediary maintains proper magnetic pole alignment without requiring complex mechanical structures, thus achieving stability with minimal added complexity.
4Ease of operation
If the magnet device is integrated into a body brace or pad, then the device can be positioned accurately on specific body areas, but the overall device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The linear magnet assembly is designed to be integratable with various existing body braces or pads, allowing accurate positioning on different body areas without requiring a completely new complex device. The same magnet configuration serves multiple anatomical applications.
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 device provides a cost-effective, non-medicinal method to relieve pain and swelling by creating a resistance force that penetrates through the body, reducing discomfort and potentially inhibiting bacterial growth.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of magnets arranged end to end in close proximity to one another (preferably abutting or touching one another) in a generally linear configuration
Implementation Method 2
creating a resistance force that penetrates through the body, reducing discomfort
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is a magnet device for relieving aches and/or pain. One non-limiting embodiment is a magnet device for relieving aches and/or pain of a particular body area of a user wherein magnet device includes a plurality of magnets arranged end to end in close proximity to one another in a generally linear configuration, and a wire, a rod or an elongated extension for securing the magnets together in a generally linear configuration. Another non-limiting embodiment is a magnet device for relieving aches and/or pain of a particular body area of a user wherein magnet device includes a plurality of magnets arranged end to end in close proximity to one another, and a body brace or pad adapted for securing at least one linear configuration of the magnets to or inside the body brace or pad. This embodiment may also include a wire, a rod or an elongated extension.