Vibratory Myofascial Decompression Cup for Tissue Penetration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Standard myofascial decompression and vibration tools have limited penetration depth and ability to cling to tissue, which restricts their effectiveness in treating musculoskeletal injuries and promoting recovery.
Innovation Solution
A vibratory myofascial decompression apparatus featuring a cup with electrically operated vibration elements that create subatmospheric pressure and transmit vibrations through the cup to the skin, enhancing tissue separation and blood flow for therapeutic benefits.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If standard decompressors and vibration tools are used, then the treatment can be applied to the skin surface, but the penetration depth is limited and the ability to cling to tissue is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines myofascial decompression (suction) and vibration therapy into a single integrated apparatus. The cup-shaped decompressor creates subatmospheric pressure to separate skin and tissue, while electrically operated vibration elements transmit vibratory energy through the cup to the treated area. This merging allows the device to achieve both deep tissue penetration through the suction mechanism and effective tissue clinging through the combined suction-vibration action, resolving the technical contradiction between penetration depth and tissue adhesion.
2Productivity
If myofascial decompression is applied to separate skin and tissue, then tissue mobility increases, but the treatment time and recovery period remain extended
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs periodic vibratory action superimposed on the continuous suction mechanism. The vibration elements oscillate at specific frequencies to enhance blood flow and accelerate tissue healing processes. This periodic mechanical stimulation, combined with the sustained subatmospheric pressure, intensifies the therapeutic effect and promotes faster recovery, thereby reducing both treatment duration and recovery time while maintaining effective tissue separation and mobility.
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 combination of suction and vibration improves tissue healing, reduces muscle soreness, and accelerates recovery from musculoskeletal injuries, allowing for faster return to physical activity.
Implementation Method 1
The creation of subatmospheric conditions within the cup is configured to separate the skin and tissue underneath
Implementation Method 2
The at least one electrically operated vibration element is coupled with the cup to permit vibration to be transmitted through the cup to the skin of a user
Data Source
AI summary
A vibratory myofascial decompression apparatus includes a cup and at least one electrically operated vibration element positioned external to the cup. The cup includes a cup body defining an internal cavity and a lip that defines an opening into the internal cavity, with the lip being configured to contact a skin surface of a user. The cup also includes an exhaust port positioned inside the internal cavity configured to permit air to be withdrawn from the internal cavity. The at least one electrically operated vibration element is coupled with the cup to permit vibration to be transmitted through the cup body and the lip to the skin of the user.