Sealed Radiation Delivery Assembly for Contamination-Free Targeting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing waveguides, such as optical fiber, are prone to breakage and contamination when delivering electromagnetic radiation to target sites, posing risks of injury and undesired consequences.

Innovation Solution

A device and assembly that fluidly seals electromagnetic radiation and fluid inlets, emitting them through a common outlet, and a system that includes a hollow puncture forming member for conveying radiation and fluid into target sites without direct contact.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If optical fiber is used to deliver electromagnetic radiation to target sites, then electromagnetic radiation delivery is achieved, but the risk of breakage and contamination increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewaveguide integrityVSAvoidbreakage and contamination risk

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The device divides the waveguide system into separate segments: a non-contacting waveguide portion and a contacting delivery portion. The waveguide delivers electromagnetic radiation to the device housing without directly contacting the target site, eliminating the risk of breakage and contamination associated with direct optical fiber insertion into bodily fluids or tissues.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The device housing acts as an intermediary between the waveguide and the target site. It receives electromagnetic radiation from the waveguide through a fluid barrier, transforms the radiation, and delivers it to the target site without the waveguide itself contacting the target, thus preventing contamination and breakage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If direct contact with target sites is made to deliver electromagnetic radiation, then delivery effectiveness is improved, but contamination and injury risks increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveradiation delivery effectivenessVSAvoidcontamination and injury risk

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The device housing serves as an intermediary that receives electromagnetic radiation from the waveguide, transforms it, and delivers it to the target site. This intermediary structure enables effective radiation delivery to the target site while preventing direct contact between the waveguide and the target site, thus eliminating contamination and injury risks.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention replaces the direct mechanical contact system (optical fiber insertion) with a non-contacting electromagnetic field system. The waveguide delivers electromagnetic radiation to the device housing without mechanical contact, and the transformed radiation is delivered to the target site through the housing, substituting mechanical contact with field-based interaction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Ease of operation

If waveguide is exposed to bodily fluids and chemicals, then target site access is achieved, but contamination and degradation occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetarget site accessibilityVSAvoidwaveguide contamination resistance

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the waveguide from the target site environment by introducing a device housing with a fluid barrier. The waveguide remains in a clean, controlled environment delivering radiation to the housing, while the housing interfaces with bodily fluids and chemicals at the target site, protecting the waveguide from contamination and degradation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The device housing with its fluid barrier acts as an intermediary that protects the waveguide from direct exposure to bodily fluids and chemicals. It receives electromagnetic radiation from the waveguide, transforms it, and delivers it to the target site while preventing contamination of the waveguide, thus maintaining waveguide reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

Enables safe and contamination-free delivery of electromagnetic radiation and fluid to target sites, reducing the risk of injury and maintaining the integrity of the waveguide.

Implementation Method 1

the device being operationally configured to transform electromagnetic radiation received through the first inlet

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation transformation:

Implementation Method 2

conveying the electromagnetic radiation and the fluid through the device, the fluid acting as a barrier isolating the waveguide from the hollow member

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFluid barrier isolation:

Data Source

PatentUS20260069881A1Electromagnetic radiation targeting devices, assemblies, systems and methods

Publication Date: 2026.03.12 ROCOMP GLOBAL LLC

AI summary

The present application is directed to devices, assemblies, systems and methods for targeting one or more sites with electromagnetic radiation. The devices, assemblies and systems are operationally configured to transform and convey electromagnetic radiation to one or more targeted sites. The devices, assemblies and systems may also convey one or more fluids or fluid solutions to the one or more targeted sites.