Periodic Force Cranial Restructuring Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional dental and cranial restructuring devices rely on constant, static forces that can be uncomfortable and require prolonged wear, leading to inefficiencies in treatment time and increased discomfort for users.

Innovation Solution

A device that applies a periodic force, either alone or in combination with a static force, to remodel cranial and dental structures through expansion, compression, or flexure, utilizing a force generator, anchors, and a force transmitting structure to achieve restructuring with reduced discomfort and treatment time.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a constant, static force is applied to teeth and cranial structures, then restructuring occurs, but treatment time is prolonged and user discomfort increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverestructuring speedVSAvoidtreatment duration

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies periodic dynamic forces instead of constant static forces to accelerate bone growth and tooth movement. The force generator delivers cyclic loading at frequencies ranging from 1-400 Hz, which stimulates osteoblast activity and accelerates cranial restructuring, thereby reducing treatment duration while maintaining effectiveness

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The invention transitions from static force application to dynamic force application. The system uses a force generator to deliver time-varying dynamic forces that adapt to the biological response of bone and dental structures, optimizing restructuring speed and reducing overall treatment time

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If constant, static force is applied continuously to achieve restructuring, then treatment effectiveness is maintained, but user comfort deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverestructuring effectivenessVSAvoiduser discomfort

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Periodic dynamic forces are applied in controlled cycles rather than continuously, allowing bone and dental structures to remodel during loading phases while reducing continuous stress on periodontal ligaments and surrounding tissues, thereby maintaining effectiveness while reducing discomfort

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies force in periodic bursts rather than continuous constant force. The dynamic loading provides sufficient stimulus for bone growth during active phases while allowing recovery periods that reduce cumulative discomfort and tissue stress

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Productivity

If fixed braces or cranial distraction apparatus are used for prolonged wear, then restructuring is achieved, but device complexity and unwieldiness increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverestructuring achievementVSAvoidbrace structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex mechanical bracing systems with a more sophisticated force generation system that uses controlled dynamic loading. Instead of relying on passive mechanical structures like headgear or fixed braces, the system uses an active force generator to deliver precise periodic forces, simplifying the overall device architecture while improving effectiveness

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The force generating device can be applied to various cranial structures and dental configurations through standardized anchors and force transmission mechanisms, reducing the need for complex custom-designed bracing systems for each specific case

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 periodic force approach accelerates bone growth and tooth movement, reducing treatment time and discomfort while minimizing the need for prolonged wear of static braces or appliances.

Implementation Method 1

a force generator configured to generate a periodic force; a force transmitting structure, connected to the force generator, and configured to transmit the periodic force to the first anchor and the second anchor thereby putting the cranial structure in at least one of: tension, compression or flexure

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPeriodic force: Vibration

Data Source

PatentUS20220346917A1Cranial restructuring devices

Publication Date: 2022.11.03 SHAILEN PATEL

AI summary

A device for cranial restructuring, by the expansion, compression, or flexure of a cranial structure located between first and second anchor points, includes: a force generator configured to generate force; a first anchor attachment to the first anchor point; a second anchor attachment to a second anchor point; a hydraulic force transmitting structure, connected to the force generator, to transmit the generated force to the anchors thereby putting the cranial structure in tension, compression or flexure. Another device for cranial restructuring includes: a head support, having a head-receiving portion; a force generator to generate force which is periodic; a first anchor attachment to the first anchor point; a force transmitting structure, connected to the force generator, which transmits the periodic force to the anchor in a restructuring direction; wherein the head support includes: a restriction to prevent or restrict movement of the user's head when the periodic force is applied.