WO2010073054A1

WO2010073054A1 - Electrotrichogenesis apparatus, system and method

Info

Publication number: WO2010073054A1
Application number: PCT/IB2008/003592
Authority: WO
Inventors: Antonio Talluri
Original assignee: Cesare Ragazzi Company S.P.A.
Priority date: 2008-12-23
Filing date: 2008-12-23
Publication date: 2010-07-01

Abstract

An apparatus, method and system to increase scalp circulation and perfusion including the steps of utilizing controlled exposure (frequency and duration) to an Ionic Pulsed Electro- Static Field via a generic electrical generating source through a device and delivery method of a rectifier, cable and helmet system.

Description

ELECTROTRICHOGENESIS APPARATUS. SYSTEM AND METHOD

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The terms "electrotrichogenesis " and "ETG" as used herein means the stimulation of hair follicles on the scalp by the positive influence of an electrostatic field.

The term "ion-shield array" as used herein means any conductive mechanism used to distribute the static-ionic energy around and about the patient's head without any direct contact to the patient.

The invention relates generally to an electrotrichogenesis apparatus which stimulates hair follicles and hair regrowth and increases peripheral microcirculation boosting a carrier function of blood, and a method and system of using same.

More particularly, the present invention relates to an electrotrichogenesis apparatus and a method and system of increasing the circulation of the scalp through exposure to an ionic pulsed electrostatic field originating from a generic electrical power source and delivered via a rectifier, cable and helmet system.

While electrostatic, electromagnetic and ionic energy generators are commercially available, their use for specific applications are limited by a safe and effective delivery system as well as a practical demonstrable physiologic application. The present invention provides such an application by increasing scalp perfusion confirmed via independent examination and reporting and the resulting benefits of improved scalp circulation and perfusion.

It is a desideratum of the invention to avoid the animadversions of the prior art and conventional systems, and to provide a safe and effective hair regrowth stimulating system. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides an electrotrichogenesis apparatus which stimulates hair follicles and hair regrowth and increases peripheral microcirculation boosting a carrier function of blood, comprising: a helmet which is adapted to be positioned over hair and scalp of a patient using said apparatus; an ion-shield array fully encased in and distributed throughout and within said helmet; and first means connected to said ion-shield array for providing an intermittent rectified high- voltage pulsed electrostatic energy field above the hair and scalp of the patient.

The present invention also provides a method for increasing scalp circulation and perfusion to achieve improved physiologic function and benefit natural hair growth, comprising the steps of: positioning a helmet having an ion-shield array therein over a patient's head; electrically connecting said ion-shield to a source of an intermittent rectified high- voltage pulsed electrostatic energy field; and producing said intermittent rectified high-voltage pulsed electrostatic energy field above the hair and scalp of the patient for a predetermined period of time.

An object of the invention is to provide an electrotrichogenesis apparatus, method and system for providing improved physiologic benefits derived from increased scalp circulation such as its impact on hair growth.

Other objects, advantages, and features of the present invention will become apparent to those persons skilled in this particular area of technology and to other persons after having been exposed to the present patent application when read in conjunction with the accompanying patent drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the helmet of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the power source of FIG. 1.

FIGS. 4 and 5 are the electrical schematic of the power source of FIG. 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:

FIG. 1 shows the electrotrichogenesis apparatus 10 which includes the helmet 1 1 and the static electricity therapy medical device 12.

The term "generic electrical power source" as used herein means any 'safe' (CE or equivalent stamp) commercially produced (marketed as an electrical power source) capable of producing a high- voltage (6,000 to 10,000 volt) 50- 60 cycle signal.

Device 12 can be any generic electrical power source which is capable of delivering an ionic pulsed electrostatic field via a rectifier, cable 14 and helmet 11.

Preferably, but not necessarily, device 12 can be a New Health 9000 Static Electricity Therapy Apparatus manufactured by Saeik Medical Co., Ltd., Kyunggi-Do, Korea.

FIG. 3 shows a block diagram 40 of device 12.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show an electrical schematic 50 and 51 of device 12.

With reference to FIG. 1, there is shown a time appointment indicator 15, an output indicator 16, an indicator of output voltage level 17, a function power switch 18, an output voltage switch 19, a time fixing switch 20, a run/reset switch 21, a switch of low voltage continuation 22, and an output jack 23.

The function of the time appointment indicator 15 is to indicate appointment and The function of the treatment time as a numerical value.

The function of the output indicator 16 is to indicate the selected output voltage as a numeric value.

The function of the indicator of output voltage level 17 is to i9ndicate the sleeted output voltage as level. The function of the function power switch 18 is to supply the function (program) power.

The function of the time fixing switch 20 is to set the time up to 60 minutes in 10-minute units.

The function of the run/reset switch 21 is to turn on the output voltage, and during use to intercept the output and return it to its initial state.

The function of the switch of low voltage continuation 22 is to continuously send out only 1000 volts.

The function of the output jack 23 is to provide a jack for sending out the output voltage.

An ion-shield array 13, as shown schematically in FIG. 2, is encased in and distributed thoughout and within the helmet 11.

The ion-shield array 13 in the helmet 11 is connected to device 12 via the cable 14.

Device 12 via array 13 provides a pulsed electrostatic field having a voltage at 60 cycles per second in the range of approximately 5000 to 9500 volts.

In the preferred embodiment, the ion-shield array 13 may be a conductive steel-mesh array fully encased in and distributed throughout and within a multi-layered, clear Lexan, clear plastic hood/helmet 11 which is positioned over the patient's head and used to provide an intermittent, rectified, high-voltage (approximately 9000 volts at 50-60 cycles per second) pulsed electrostatic energy field above the hair and scalp of the patient.

The present invention thus provides an apparatus, method and system to increase scalp circulation and perfusion including the steps of utilizing controlled exposure (frequency and duration) to an Ionic Pulsed Electro-Static Field (PESF) via a generic electrical generating source through a device and delivery method of a rectifier, cable and helmet system.

By increasing scalp circulation, the perfusion of the scalp is increased as well so the delivery of nutrients and the natural healing and recovery mechanisms of normal physiology are increased as well as the (more rapid and complete) removal of waste and toxins facilitating normal hair growth.

The present invention provides an apparatus, method and system to increase scalp circulation and perfusion to achieve improved physiologic function and benefit natural hair growth comprising the steps of delivering a high-voltage, low cycle pulsed electro-static ion field around and about the patient's head by utilizing a rectifier circuit design to convert and transmit the static ion energy via cable 14 to a Lexan plastic helmet 11 which contains within a double-lined (two separate layers of plastic) in which a distributive and highly-conductive conductive material (metal, steel wool) or specialized paint is used to distribute the energy field around and about the patient's head for fifteen minute minutes duration, one or more times each week.

It is important to note that at the power source, viz., device 12, a rectifier circuit is placed to cut-off the wave diode transformer input to a negative ion pump creating a high- voltage static source which is conducted via a coaxial cable 14 to the helmet 11.

While the helmet design may vary from men to women to children often based upon head size and designs to facilitate its use, the primary design feature includes transmission of the ionic static energy throughout the helmet 11 and around the patient's head.

There has been illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described hereinabove only one possible unique and novel embodiment of the present invention which can be practiced and constructed in many different configurations, materials, arrangements of components, sizes, and shapes.

It should be understood that many changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications will become apparent to those persons skilled in this particular area of technology and to others after having been exposed to the present patent specification and accompanying drawings.

Any and all such changes, modifications, variations and other uses and applications which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention are therefore covered by and embraced within the present invention and the patent claims set forth hereinbelow.

Claims

1. An electrotrichogenesis apparatus which stimulates hair follicles and hair regrowth and increases peripheral microcirculation boosting a carrier function of blood, comprising: a helmet which is adapted to be positioned over hair and scalp of a patient using said apparatus; an ion-shield array fully encased in and distributed throughout and within said helmet; and first means connected to said ion-shield array for providing an intermittent rectified high- voltage pulsed electrostatic energy field above the hair and scalp of the patient.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein: said first means provides said pulsed electrostatic field having said high voltage at 50-60 cycles per second in the range of approximately 5000 to 9500 volts.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 or 2, wherein: said helmet comprises a multi-layered, clear Lexan, clear plastic hood device which adapted to be positioned over the head of the patient.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein: said first means includes a static electricity therapy generating medical device.

5. The apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein: said first means provides said field having a voltage of approximately 9000 volts.

6. The apparatus of any of the preceding claims, wherein: said ion-shield array comprises a conductive steel-mesh array.

7. A method for increasing scalp circulation and perfusion to achieve improved physiologic function and benefit natural hair growth, comprising the steps of: positioning a helmet having an ion-shield array therein over a patient's head; electrically connecting said ion-shield array to a source of an intermittent rectified high- voltage pulsed electrostatic energy field; and producing said intermittent rectified high-voltage pulsed electrostatic energy field above the hair and scalp of the patient for a predetermined period of time.

8. The method of claim 7, including the steps of: repeating said steps of claim 7 one or more times each week.

9. The method of claim 7 or 8, wherein: said ion-shield array comprises a conductive steel-mesh array.