WO2024080983A1 - Dispositif utilisant l'électrothérapie pour le soulagement d'une inflammation des hémorroïdes - Google Patents

Dispositif utilisant l'électrothérapie pour le soulagement d'une inflammation des hémorroïdes Download PDF

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WO2024080983A1
WO2024080983A1 PCT/US2022/046400 US2022046400W WO2024080983A1 WO 2024080983 A1 WO2024080983 A1 WO 2024080983A1 US 2022046400 W US2022046400 W US 2022046400W WO 2024080983 A1 WO2024080983 A1 WO 2024080983A1
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pole
relief
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hemorrhoid
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Yamil DOMINGUEZ
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/36—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation
    • A61N1/36007—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation of urogenital or gastrointestinal organs, e.g. for incontinence control
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/02—Details
    • A61N1/04—Electrodes
    • A61N1/05—Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
    • A61N1/0507—Electrodes for the digestive system
    • A61N1/0512—Anal electrodes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H21/00—Massage devices for cavities of the body, e.g. nose, ears and anus ; Vibration or percussion related aspects A61H23/00
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/10—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy

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  • the present invention relates to a device for hemorrhoid relief and, more particularly, to a device inserted within a user’s anus that generates biphasic electrotherapy pulses.
  • the housing assembly includes a housing that houses a battery and a communication module.
  • the battery may be recharged through a wireless charging means.
  • the communications module allows the device to pair to a mobile device through Bluetooth.
  • the capsule assembly includes a plastic core having two sides. An anode pole and a cathode pole are then coupled to the two sides of the plastic core.
  • the capsule assembly serves a neutral core.
  • the capsule assembly is then inserted into a user’s anus.
  • the device then delivers biphasic electrotherapy pulses within the anus to reduce the inflammation of hemorrhoids.
  • the cited references differ from the present invention because they fail to disclose a device for hemorrhoid relief which generates biphasic electrotherapy pulses within a user’s anus.
  • the device includes a housing assembly including a battery and a communication module.
  • the device further including a capsule assembly having three pole members.
  • the device is enabled to connect to a user’s mobile device in order to control parameters of the electrotherapy pulses.
  • FIG 1 represents an isometric view of hemorrhoid relief device 10 having housing assembly 20 and capsule assembly 40 in accordance to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 shows an isometric exploded view of hemorrhoid relief device 10 depicting various internal components of housing assembly 20 and capsule assembly 40 in accordance to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 illustrates another isometric exploded view of hemorrhoid relief device 10 depicting various internal components of housing assembly 20 and capsule assembly 40 in accordance to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is a representation of an isometric exploded view of capsule assembly 40 depicting plastic core 42, first pole 46, and second pole 48 in accordance to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 5 shows an isometric view of capsule assembly 40 in an assembled configuration in accordance to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 illustrates an isometric exploded view of housing assembly 20 depicting internal components such as battery 23, anode rod 25, and cathode rod 26 in accordance to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 7 represents an isometric exploded view of housing assembly 20 depicting top portion 22A and bottom portion 22B of a housing 22 in accordance to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 8 shows an isometric view of housing assembly 20 depicting housing 22 in an assembled configuration in accordance to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 9 illustrates an isometric view of anode rod 25 and cathode rod 26 provided in the form of an electrode having a wire in accordance to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 10 is a representation of an isometric exploded view of housing assembly 20 implementing anode rode 25 and cathode rod 26 in an electrode form having wires in accordance to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Housing assembly 20 includes a housing 22 having a top portion 22A and a bottom portion 22B.
  • housing 22 may be provided in the shape of a curved substantially rectangular body or an oval shape. Additionally, housing 22 may be made of a durable plastic material.
  • Top portion 22A may represent a top half of housing 22 that is removably coupled to bottom portion 22B. Housing 22 further contains an interior space that houses a battery 23 and a communication module 24.
  • battery 23 may be provided as a CP1454 varta lithium battery or any other similar type of battery. Additionally, battery 23 may be configured to be a wireless rechargeable battery. As a result, a user may recharge hemorrhoid relief device 10 on a wireless charging pad for efficiency and easy of use. Other implementations may include battery 23 as a battery that is rechargeable through a wired means or a combination of wired and wireless means. In one embodiment, battery 23 may be provided on a printed circuit board that is housed within housing 22. Additionally, housing assembly 20 includes communication module 24 housed within housing 22. In one embodiment, communication module 24 is provided in a printed circuit board alongside battery 23.
  • Communication module 24 may be provided in form of a microcontroller which allows a mobile device to communicate with hemorrhoid relief device 10 over a communication network. The mobile device may then enable a user to actuate an operate hemorrhoid relief device 10.
  • housing 22 may be provided with additional buttons for the operation of the device without the use of a mobile device.
  • this communication network may be provided as a Bluetooth communication link. Other embodiments may feature other wireless communication means such as LTE and WiFi communication systems.
  • Communication module 24 then enables a user to control various parameters of hemorrhoid relief device 10 from a mobile device.
  • Housing assembly 20 further includes an anode rod 25 and a cathode rod 26 located within housing 22.
  • Anode rod 25 and cathode rod 26 are provided as electrically charged rods that are charged through battery 23.
  • anode rod 25 and cathode rod 26 may be provided as metal cylindrical rods that extend within housing 22.
  • Anode rod 25 represents a rod that receives positively charged ions from battery 23.
  • Cathode rod 26 represents a rod that receives negatively charged ions form battery 23.
  • anode rod 25 and cathode rod 26 are placed in a vertical position within housing 22. Furthermore, both anode rod 25 and cathode rod 26 extend through top portion 22A.
  • Top portion 22A may have channel openings including an anode rod opening 25A and a cathode rod opening 26A located along a channel 27 which then receive the respective rods therethrough.
  • This configuration creates a means for anode rod 25 and cathode rod 26 to communicate with capsule assembly 40.
  • capsule assembly 40 may then provide electrotherapy pulses within a user’s anus for hemorrhoid relief.
  • anode rod 25 and cathode rod 26 may be provided in an electrode form having a wire.
  • anode rod 25 and cathode rod 26 may be equipped with outer threads that are then received by inner threads located within an inner surface of anode rod opening 25A and cathode rod opening 26A.
  • anode rod 25 and cathode rod 26 may feature an electrode being absent of outer threads.
  • the electrode is securely pushed within anode rod opening 25A and cathode rod opening 26A.
  • the electrode may be made of any suitable stainless-steel material or titanium which effectively transfer an electric charge.
  • the electrodes are then provided with a wire that is mounted to the circuit board within housing 22. The wires then transfer an electric charge that is received by battery 23.
  • Housing assembly 20 further includes an opening 28 that is surrounded by channel 27 located on top portion 22A.
  • opening 28 may be provided as having a circular shape and extends through top portion 22A. Additionally, opening 28 may be provided on a center position of top portion 22. Cannel 27 may then surround the circumference of opening 28.
  • channel 27 may be provided as a circular cavity within surrounds opening 28. Furthermore, channel 27 extends within top portion 22A a predetermined amount. Channel 27 creates a suitable cavity to receive capsule assembly 40 thereon.
  • Opening 28 may further include slots 29 which may be placed at opposite ends of opening 28. In one implementation slots 29 may be provided as rectangular cut portions which extend from opening 28 to channel 27. Opening 28 and slots 29 provide a suitable mounting and securing means for capsule assembly 40 mounted thereon. Other embodiments of the present invention may feature other forms of securing means for housing assembly 20 and capsule assembly 40.
  • Capsule assembly 40 includes a plastic core 42 having a base member 44 attached to a bottom end.
  • plastic core 42 is provided as a flat, two-sided plastic member.
  • Plastic core 42 may further include a shape that features a concave section and a convex section.
  • the concave section may be provided near a bottom portion of plastic core 42.
  • the convex section may be provided near a top portion of plastic core 42.
  • the convex section may resemble and oval like shape.
  • Plastic core 42 may further include a cavity 43 provided on each side of the two-sided plastic member.
  • cavity 43 may be provided as a circular opening which partially extends into a thickness of plastic core 42. Additionally, cavity 43 may be located on the convex section of plastic core 42.
  • Base member 44 may be provided as an integral or removable component of plastic core 42. Furthermore, base member 44 may be provided as having a cylindrical shape. In one embodiment, the radius of base member 44 is a radius that cooperates with the radius of opening 28. Base member 44 may further include locking members 44A that are then received by slots 29 when base member 44 in inserted within opening 28. Locking members 44A may be provided as rectangular members placed at opposite ends of base member 44 that cooperate with the shape and position of slots 29. This configuration provides a secure attachment and locking means for capsule assembly 40 onto housing assembly 20.
  • Capsule assembly 40 further includes a first pole 46 and a second pole 48 that are coupled to plastic core 42.
  • first pole 46 and second pole 48 are made of an electric conductive silicon material. This material allows first pole 46 and second pole 48 to receive and electrical charge and become charged poles.
  • Plastic core 42 then serves as a neutral member that does not receive charge due to its plastic nature. In one embodiment this plastic material may be provided as HD-PE (high density polyethylene) or UHMW-PE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene).
  • First pole 46 and second pole 48 may be provided in a shape that cooperates with the shape of plastic core 42. As a result, first pole 46 and second pole 48 may also include a concave section and a convex section to match plastic core 42.
  • first pole 46 and second pole 48 may each include a flat side that is received by plastic core 42 and a rounded side that faces outwardly.
  • first pole 46 and second pole 48 are each made and formed through an injection molding process. During this process a liquid form of the electric conductive material is poured into a mold containing plastic core 42. As the liquid forms and solidifies within the mold, the liquid form of the material occupies cavity 43. The electric conductive materiel is then hardened and securely coupled to plastic core 42 to form a single pole that is to be inserted into a user’s anus. A lip portion 49 is then formed along the bottom end of this unitary pole. Lip portion 49 may be provided as a circular protruding ring that cooperates with the shape of channel 27. Once base member 44 is inserted within opening 28, lip portion 49 is then received by channel 27 and sits comfortable thereon.
  • first pole 46 and second pole 48 are then configured to receive an electrical charge.
  • Anode rod 25 and cathode rod 26 are then exposed through anode rod opening 25A and cathode rod opening 26A and are now in contact with first pole 46 and second pole 48 respectively.
  • anode rod 25 carrying the positively charged ions from battery 23 are then distributed to first pole 46 to then effectively positively charge the pole.
  • cathode rod 26 carrying negatively charged ions from batter 23 are then distributed to second pole 48 to effectively negatively charge the pole.
  • This configuration then allows hemorrhoid relief device 10 to generate and provide biphasic electrotherapy pulses when inserted into a user’s anus.
  • hemorrhoid relief device 10 generates biphasic electrotherapy pulses having several modes.
  • the modes provide a positive rectangular pulse (tp) followed by a negative rectangular pulse (tn) that may each last between 250ps and 125ps, ideally with a curve less than 10% through 5%.
  • a gap or transition time is provided between the positive and negative pulses that are half the width of the pulses.
  • the pulse width and intensity of the positive and negative pulses may vary between five volts and eighty volts.
  • the device may further operate with a timer that includes time periods varying between five minutes and sixty minutes. In one mode of operation, a user may have the ability of selecting a mode where there is a frequency modulation.
  • a user may have the ability of selection a mode where there is a modulation in intensity not greater than a difference between a minimum pulse and a maximum pulse at ten volts.
  • a user may be provided with three sets of positive and negative pulses with a rest time of 20ms and then a rest time of 460ms to the next pulse train.
  • a user may be provided with a positive and negative pulse train with a resting time of 15ms with a duration of the pulse being 3 s followed by a positive and negative pulse train with a rest time of 500ms and a duration of 3 s.
  • hemorrhoid relief device 10 may edit various parameters mentioned above by connecting hemorrhoid relief device 10 with a mobile device through a Bluetooth connection. This allows a user to cater the electrotherapy pulses to their needs. Additionally, hemorrhoid relief device 10 may also include a status indicator which may be provided in the form of an LED which indicates that the battery is being charged and another status indicator which indicates when the battery is in a low power status.
  • a status indicator which may be provided in the form of an LED which indicates that the battery is being charged and another status indicator which indicates when the battery is in a low power status.
  • a device for using electrotherapy for the relief of hemorrhoid inflammation has several embodiments for industrial applicability.
  • the present invention provides a device for hemorrhoid relief that is inserted into a user’s anus and generates biphasic electrotherapy pulses to reduce hemorrhoid inflammation.
  • the device for hemorrhoid relief includes parameters that can be wirelessly modified through a mobile device.
  • the device for hemorrhoid relief can be easily recharged through wireless charging.
  • the device for hemorrhoid relief includes a housing assembly and a capsule assembly.
  • the housing assembly includes a housing that houses a battery and a communication module. The battery may be recharged through a wireless charging means.
  • the communications module allows the device to pair to a mobile device through Bluetooth.
  • the capsule assembly includes a plastic core having two sides. An anode pole and a cathode pole are then coupled to the two sides of the plastic core. The capsule assembly serves a neutral core. The capsule assembly is then inserted into a user’s anus. The device then delivers biphasic electrotherapy pulses within the anus to reduce the inflammation of hemorrhoids.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de soulagement des hémorroïdes qui comprend un ensemble boîtier et un ensemble capsule. L'ensemble boîtier comprend un boîtier qui loge une batterie et un module de communication. La batterie peut être rechargée par l'intermédiaire d'un moyen de charge sans fil. De plus, le module de communication permet au dispositif de s'apparier à un dispositif mobile par Bluetooth. L'ensemble capsule comprend un noyau en plastique ayant deux côtés. Un pôle d'anode et un pôle de cathode sont ensuite couplés aux deux côtés du noyau en plastique. L'ensemble capsule sert de noyau neutre. L'ensemble capsule est ensuite inséré dans l'anus d'un utilisateur. Le dispositif délivre ensuite des impulsions d'électrothérapie biphasique à l'intérieur de l'anus pour réduire l'inflammation des hémorroïdes.
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US4823791A (en) * 1987-05-08 1989-04-25 Circon Acmi Division Of Circon Corporation Electrosurgical probe apparatus
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