Segmented Magnetic Field Applicator for Aesthetic Muscle Contraction

Solution Overview

Problem

Current aesthetic treatment methods using magnetic fields are inefficient due to high energy wastage, heat issues, and lack of combination with other treatment modalities, failing to provide effective muscle enhancement and body contouring with minimal risk and time.

Innovation Solution

A device generating a time-varying magnetic field with insulated wires to reduce eddy currents, combined with auxiliary treatments like mechanical, thermal, or electromagnetic methods, for enhanced muscle contraction and tissue remodeling, using a handheld applicator and sensors for precise control and safety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If high-powered magnetic field is applied for muscle contraction and tissue remodeling, then treatment effectiveness is improved, but energy wastage and heat generation increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment effectivenessVSAvoidenergy wastage

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The magnetic field generating device uses multiple insulated wires segmented along the length of the device. Each wire is electrically isolated from others, preventing eddy current formation between adjacent conductors. This segmentation maintains treatment effectiveness while reducing energy wastage through minimized parasitic current paths.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Insulation material acts as an intermediary between adjacent magnetic field generating wires. This intermediary layer electrically isolates the wires from each other, blocking the formation of eddy currents while allowing the magnetic fields to penetrate and affect the biological tissue. The insulation enables efficient energy transfer to the target tissue without loss to parasitic currents.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If high-powered magnetic field is applied for muscle contraction, then treatment effectiveness is improved, but heat generation and safety risks increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment effectivenessVSAvoidheat generation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The magnetic field generating device uses multiple insulated wires segmented along the length of the device. Each wire is electrically isolated from others, preventing eddy current formation between adjacent conductors. This segmentation maintains treatment effectiveness while reducing energy wastage through minimized parasitic current paths.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Insulation material acts as an intermediary between adjacent magnetic field generating wires. This intermediary layer electrically isolates the wires from each other, blocking the formation of eddy currents while allowing the magnetic fields to penetrate and affect the biological tissue. The insulation enables efficient energy transfer to the target tissue without loss to parasitic currents.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If magnetic field treatment is applied alone, then treatment simplicity is maintained, but treatment effectiveness and productivity are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment simplicityVSAvoidtreatment effectiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The device combines magnetic field generation with auxiliary treatment modalities (mechanical, thermal, or electromagnetic) into a single integrated system. Multiple treatment mechanisms work synergistically on the target tissue simultaneously, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness and productivity while maintaining ease of operation through unified device application.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic field generating device is designed to work in combination with various auxiliary treatment methods (mechanical waves, thermal treatment, electromagnetic waves). This multi-functionality allows the same device to deliver enhanced composite treatment effects, improving productivity and treatment outcomes without requiring multiple separate devices or procedures.

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 solution improves energy efficiency, reduces treatment time, and enhances muscle contraction and tissue remodeling, providing safer and more effective aesthetic outcomes with reduced side effects such as swelling and inflammation.

Implementation Method 1

The magnetic field is time-varying and high powered therefore the method is based on a value of magnetic flux density sufficient to induce at least muscle contraction

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

Current aesthetic treatment methods using magnetic fields are inefficient due to high energy wastage, heat issues

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectEddy currents: Eddy Currents

Data Source

PatentUS10695576B2Aesthetic method of biological structure treatment by magnetic field

Publication Date: 2020.06.30 BTL MEDICAL SOLUTIONS AS

AI summary

Combined methods for treating a patient using time-varying magnetic field are described. The treatment methods combine various approaches for aesthetic treatment. The methods are focused on enhancing a visual appearance of the patient.