Neck Therapy Sizing Frame for Vacuum Seal Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing therapeutic devices for applying negative pressure on the external neck surface often fail to provide a customizable fit, leading to inefficient therapy and vacuum leakage, as they are not designed for reusability and obscure the therapy area.
Innovation Solution
A sizing system comprising sizing frames that conform to the external neck anatomy, providing visual cues for a correct fit and allowing selection of the appropriate therapy device size and orientation, ensuring a reusable and effective seal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing therapeutic devices are used to apply negative pressure on the external neck surface, then therapy can be provided, but the devices cannot provide a customizable fit and obscure the therapy area
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into multiple size options (small, medium, large) with different chamber volumes and dimensional specifications. Each size category is designed to fit specific neck circumferences, allowing customization without requiring a completely new device design for each patient.
Solution Approach 2:
A transparent replica or model of the therapy device is created as a sizing tool. This transparent copy allows caregivers to visualize the fit and therapy area before applying the actual therapy device, enabling selection of the appropriate size without waste.
2Reliability
If existing therapeutic devices are used, then negative pressure therapy can be administered, but vacuum leakage occurs due to poor seal
Solution Approach 1:
The sizing tool is used beforehand to determine the correct device size and ensure proper fit before applying negative pressure therapy. This preliminary sizing step prevents vacuum leakage by selecting the appropriately sized device that will form a good seal.
Solution Approach 2:
Visual indicators or markers are incorporated into the sizing tool and device design to help caregivers quickly identify the correct size and proper placement, making the fitting process easier and more reliable.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If existing therapeutic devices are used, then therapy can be provided, but the devices are not reusable and waste expensive medical resources
Solution Approach 1:
The sizing tool serves multiple functions: it acts as both a sizing guide and a visualization aid for selecting the appropriate therapy device. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate sizing devices and promotes reusability of the sizing tool across multiple patients.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a disposable device for sizing, a durable transparent replica is created that can be reused indefinitely for sizing multiple patients, reducing waste of expensive medical resources.
4Reliability
If existing therapeutic devices are used, then negative pressure can be applied, but therapeutic efficacy is reduced due to incorrect sizing
Solution Approach 1:
A transparent replica of the therapy device is used as a sizing tool, allowing caregivers to see through it and accurately assess the fit on the patient's neck. This visual assessment enables precise sizing selection, ensuring correct placement and maximizing therapeutic efficacy.
Solution Approach 2:
Visual indicators are incorporated to help caregivers quickly and accurately determine the correct size and proper placement of the device, improving sizing precision and thereby enhancing therapeutic efficacy.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a sizing device and includes a sizing frame and frame handle for the evaluation of the fitting of a therapy device to a patient. The sizing frame corresponds to the contact region of a therapy device and the inner area of the sizing frame corresponds to the target therapy area. The sizing device is designed to provide a visual indication of correct or incorrect fit of the sizing device and the subsequent corresponding therapy device.