Waterproof Light Therapy Device With Flexible Silicone Fingers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing light therapy devices lack convenience, effectiveness, and flexibility, making it difficult for users to incorporate them into their daily routines and limiting their therapeutic benefits, especially in wet environments.

Innovation Solution

A light therapy device with a waterproof design, flexible silicone fingers for massage and light delivery, magnetic coupling for attachment, and a rechargeable power source, allowing use in various environments and providing customizable light therapies.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If light therapy devices are made waterproof for wet environment operation, then reliability in wet environments is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperation in wet environmentsVSAvoidwaterproof design

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a waterproof housing with sealed compartments and gaskets that create flexible yet protective barriers against water ingress. The housing encloses electronic components and light sources while maintaining water resistance, allowing the device to function in wet environments without compromising internal components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Ease of operation

If flexible fingers are used for light delivery and skin contact, then ease of operation is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepositioning on treatment areasVSAvoidspacing between fingers and skin

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes flexible fingers made of elastomeric material that can dynamically adapt to contours of the treatment area. These fingers bend and conform to the skin surface, maintaining consistent spacing between the light sources and skin regardless of the body's shape or position, thereby eliminating the need for precise manufacturing tolerances.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The flexible fingers change their physical state from rigid to compliant, allowing them to adapt to various treatment areas. This parameter change in material rigidity enables the fingers to maintain optimal light delivery distance across different body contours without requiring precision manufacturing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple features are integrated for convenience and flexibility, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomizable treatmentsVSAvoidintegrated features

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates multiple functions into a single handheld device: light therapy delivery through flexible fingers, rechargeable power source for portability, waterproof housing for shower use, and magnetic mounting for stationary positioning. This multi-functionality allows the device to adapt to various treatment scenarios and user preferences without requiring multiple separate devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines previously separate light therapy functions into one integrated unit. The handheld device merges light source arrays, power management, control interfaces, and mounting capabilities into a single cohesive system, providing both portability and stationary treatment options.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 regular and effective light therapy application in diverse settings, including wet environments, enhancing user convenience and therapeutic outcomes through customizable treatments.

Implementation Method 1

a main body integral with the handle structure which is configured to contain a plurality of light sources. A plurality of flexible fingers are positioned adjacent the light sources in a manner to receive light signals received from the light sources and transmit the light signals to the user's body

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight emission from LED sources: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

The housing further has a magnetic coupling element configured to cooperate with a related magnetic mounting structure thereby allowing the therapy device to be removably coupled to a support surface

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic coupling: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS20250303188A1Light therapy device configured for operation in wet environments

Publication Date: 2025.10.02 GERARD ALEXANDER

AI summary

A light therapy device capable of providing light therapy for a user which can be used in different environments, including wet environments, and which can provide differing levels and types of light therapy provides a valuable tool to provide therapy for a user. The therapy device may include a housing having a handle structure at a first end configured to be easily graspable by hand of the user, a light source contained within a main body and a plurality of flexible silicon fingers coupled thereto which are capable of transmitting light signals to a portion of the user's body. The ends of the flexible silicon fingers create a discontinuous treatment surface that can be placed adjacent the desired area of the user's body. The device further has charging capabilities to wirelessly charge an internal rechargeable power source, and has controls allowing for operation at various light levels.