Resonant Wave Sterilization for Virus Capsid Destruction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for sterilizing surfaces and airborne spaces against viruses like COVID-19 are incomplete, as they often rely on chemical disinfectants that may not fully cover surfaces and can be harmful, and there is a need for a safer, more effective way to inactivate viruses without using ionizing radiation.
Innovation Solution
A system that generates a radiating wave at a specific frequency resonant to the virus, using beam generation circuitry and orbital angular momentum to induce mechanical resonance vibrations in the virus, destroying its capsid without ionizing radiation, which can be integrated into devices like flashlights or cell phones for widespread use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If chemical disinfectants are used to wipe down surfaces, then viruses on contacted surfaces are killed, but incomplete disinfection occurs since the entire surface cannot be physically touched and areas other than surfaces cannot be sterilized
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical wiping with electromagnetic radiation (microwaves and light) to achieve sterilization. The system uses a radiating wave source to emit electromagnetic waves that penetrate and destroy viruses on surfaces and in airborne spaces without requiring physical contact, thus achieving complete coverage of all surfaces and areas including hard-to-reach places.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces electromagnetic radiation as an intermediary between the sterilization device and the viruses. The radiating wave source emits microwaves and light that act as intermediaries to transfer energy to the viruses, inducing mechanical resonance vibrations that destroy the capsid without requiring direct mechanical contact or chemical application.
2Reliability
If ionizing radiation is used to sterilize, then complete virus inactivation is achieved, but harmful effects are introduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter of radiation type from ionizing to non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation. Specifically, it uses microwaves and visible light instead of ionizing radiation such as gamma rays or X-rays. This parameter change maintains the ability to inactivate viruses through resonant frequency induction while eliminating the harmful effects of ionizing radiation on human tissue and materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses mechanical vibration induced by resonant frequency electromagnetic waves to destroy viruses. The radiating wave source emits waves at frequencies that match the natural resonant frequencies of viruses, inducing strong mechanical vibrations that cause the capsid to break apart and inactivate the virus without requiring ionizing radiation.
3Reliability
If mechanical resonance vibration is induced in viruses, then capsid destruction is achieved, but specific frequency precision is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms to determine and adjust the resonant frequency of viruses. The system includes circuitry that detects the resonant frequency of viruses in the target area and adjusts the frequency of the radiating wave source accordingly, ensuring that the mechanical resonance vibrations are induced at the optimal frequency for capsid destruction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses dynamic frequency adjustment capabilities in the radiating wave source to adapt to different virus types and environmental conditions. The system can dynamically change the frequency of emitted electromagnetic waves to match the resonant frequencies of different viruses, maintaining high effectiveness across various viral targets without requiring precise pre-determination of frequencies.
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
This approach effectively inactivates viruses by inducing mechanical resonance vibrations, providing a safer and more comprehensive sterilization method that can be easily implemented in various public and personal devices, enhancing surface and air sterilization without the risks associated with ionizing radiation.
Implementation Method 1
The predetermined frequency induces a mechanical resonance vibration at the resonance frequency of the particular biological material within the particular biological material for destroying a capsid of the particular biological material
Data Source
AI summary
A system for sterilizing biological material comprising beam generation circuitry for generating a radiating wave having radiating energy therein at a predetermined frequency therein. A controller controls the radiating wave generation at the predetermined frequency. The predetermined frequency equals a resonance frequency of a particular biological material and is determined responsive to a plurality of parameters from an influenza virus. The predetermined frequency induces a mechanical resonance vibration at the resonance frequency of the particular biological material within the particular biological material for destroying a capsid of the particular biological material. Radiating circuitry projects the radiating wave on a predetermined location to destroy the particular biological material at the predetermined location.