Electrostatically Charged Nasal Composition for Airborne Particle Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for protecting against airborne contaminants and microorganisms entering the nasal passages are inefficient, as they either fail to capture microscopic and sub-microscopic particles or are cumbersome and impractical for daily use, and current electrostatically charged compositions struggle to retain particles during activities like sneezing or blowing.
Innovation Solution
An electrostatically charged composition containing polymeric quaternary compounds is applied to create an electrostatic field near the nasal passages, trapping and neutralizing airborne microorganisms and particulates, preventing them from entering the body and rendering them harmless.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If dust masks or gas masks are used to filter airborne contaminants, then protection against irritants is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to cumbersome design
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical filtration systems (dust masks, gas masks) with an electrostatic field-based system. The electrostatically charged composition creates an invisible electrostatic field that passively attracts and captures airborne contaminants through electrical forces, eliminating the need for bulky mechanical filters and masks while maintaining protection effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an electrostatic field as an intermediary mechanism between the user and airborne contaminants. This electrostatic field acts as a mediating force that intercepts and captures particles before they reach the nasal passages, providing protection without requiring direct physical barriers like masks.
2Ease of operation
If simple dust masks are used, then ease of operation is improved, but manufacturing precision and filter effectiveness deteriorate for microscopic and sub-microscopic particles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical filtration with electrostatic capture mechanisms. The electrostatic field can effectively capture microscopic and sub-microscopic particles through electrical attraction, overcoming the limitations of mechanical filters that struggle with such small particles while maintaining simplicity of application.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If electrostatically charged compositions are applied to create electrostatic field, then capture of airborne contaminants is improved, but reliability deteriorates during activities like sneezing or blowing that dislodge particles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the electrostatically charged composition to the skin surface in advance, creating a persistent electrostatic field that remains active during sneezing or blowing episodes. This preliminary application ensures that the electrostatic capture mechanism is already in place and continues to function reliably during dynamic activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrostatically charged composition is designed to remain on the skin surface and continuously generate the electrostatic field without requiring active maintenance or adjustment during use. The system serves itself by maintaining its protective function automatically during various activities including sneezing and blowing.
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 solution effectively captures and inactivates harmful airborne contaminants, including viruses and bacteria, reducing the risk of infection and improving protection against respiratory diseases without the need for ingested antiviral or antibacterial agents, while being suitable for use in daily activities.
Implementation Method 1
creates an electrostatic field such that oppositely charged airborne particulates (including microorganisms) in the vicinity of the surface are electrostatically trapped, held thereto
Implementation Method 2
capture and hold the contaminants including viruses, bacteria, and other harmful microorganisms or toxic particulates
Data Source
AI summary
A product to reduce and method of reducing the risk of inhalation of harmful substances by applying a formulation composition to a substrate or the skin in close proximity of one or more nostrils. This formulation, when applied creates an electrostatic field having a charge. The electrostatic field attracts airborne particulates of opposite charge to the substrate that are in close proximity to the substrate close to the skin and a biocidic agent renders microorganisms coming in contact the substrate or skin less harmful.