US-20260124466-A1 - WEARABLE LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED VIBRATION ELEMENT

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Abstract

A wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element which operates to provide for the use of radiation treatment in conjunction with vibration treatment. The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element includes a plurality of LEDs, some of which emit blue visible light and others which emit red visible light and infrared light, and are arranged to direct these emissions to an injury site so as to reduce general pain as well as promote a wearer's recovery by way of increased blood flow and infection prevention. The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element also includes a plurality of integrated vibrating pads operative to generate vibration around an injury site that also promotes increased blood flow as well as stimulates the lymphatic system, all of which promotes systemic healing and aids in infection prevention and swelling reduction.

Inventors

Eduardo Marti

Assignees

Eduardo Marti

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20250627

Claims (20)

1 . A wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element, comprising: a device body having a first side and an opposing second side, wherein the device body includes a left edge and a right edge and the device body is adapted to be positioned on a wearer's body adjacent to a target area on the wearer's body; a plurality of radiation emitting aspects positioned on the first side and configured to selectively generate radiation when activated, wherein the plurality of radiation emitting aspects are arranged such that when activated with the device body adjacent to the target area, the plurality of radiation emitting aspects direct radiation into the target area; a plurality of vibrating elements, each adapted to selectively produce vibrational motion, wherein the plurality of vibrating elements are integrated with the device body such that when activated with the device body adjacent to the target area, motion produced by the plurality of vibrating elements is transferred to the wearer's body; and wherein the plurality of vibrating elements are positioned on the device body such that a left vibrating element among the plurality of vibrating elements is proximate to the left edge and a right vibrating element among the plurality of vibrating elements is proximate to the right edge, thereby enabling motion produced by the plurality vibrating elements to be transferred to at least the target area when activated.
2 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of radiation emitting aspects are configured to selectively generate radiation at a plurality of wavelengths when activated.
3 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of radiation emitting aspects include at least a first region of radiation emitting aspects, a second region of radiation emitting aspects, and a third region of radiation emitting aspects, with the first region of radiation emitting aspects being more densely clustered than both the second region of radiation emitting aspects and the third region of radiation emitting aspects.
4 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 3 , wherein the first region of radiation emitting aspects, the second region of radiation emitting aspects, and the third region of radiation emitting aspects each include at least one discrete radiation emitting aspect which generates radiation at a first wavelength when activated and at least one discrete radiation emitting aspect which generates radiation at a second wavelength when activated.
5 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 1 , additionally comprising a control module operative to selectively activate the radiation emitting aspects and the plurality of vibrating elements, wherein the control module is removably attached to the second side and the control module and device body are configured such that electrical operating power is only supplied to the radiation emitting aspects and the plurality of vibrating elements when the control module is attached to the second side.
6 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of radiation emitting aspects are defined by a set of LED lights.
7 .- 8 . (canceled)
9 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 1 , additionally comprising a protective cover sized to be placed on and completely cover the first side and be removably attached to the first side.
10 . A wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element, comprising: a device body having a first side and an opposing second side, wherein the device body includes a left edge and a right edge and the device body is adapted to be positioned on a wearer's body adjacent to a target area on the wearer's body; a plurality of radiation emitting aspects positioned on the first side and configured to selectively generate radiation when activated, wherein the plurality of radiation emitting aspects are arranged such that when activated with the device body adjacent to the target area, the plurality of radiation emitting aspects direct radiation into the target area; wherein the plurality of radiation emitting aspects include at least a first region of radiation emitting aspects, a second region of radiation emitting aspects, and a third region of radiation emitting aspects, with the first region of radiation emitting aspects being more densely clustered than both the second region of radiation emitting aspects and the third region of radiation emitting aspects; a plurality of vibrating elements, each adapted to selectively produce vibrational motion, wherein the plurality of vibrating elements are integrated with the device body such that when activated with the device body adjacent to the target area, motion produced by the plurality of vibrating elements is transferred to the wearer's body; and a control module operative to removably attach to the device body and selectively activate the radiation emitting aspects and the plurality of vibrating elements, wherein the control module and device body are configured such that electrical operating power is only supplied to the radiation emitting aspects and the plurality of vibrating elements when the control module is attached to the device body.
11 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of radiation emitting aspects are defined by at least a first discrete set of LED lights and a second discrete set of LED lights, with the first discrete set of LED lights being operative to selectively generate radiation at a first wavelength when activated and the second discrete set of LED lights being operative to selectively generate radiation at at least one wavelength that is not the first wavelength when activated.
12 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 11 , wherein: the first discrete set of LED lights and the second discrete set of LED lights are positioned in an alternating pattern in the first region of radiation emitting aspects, the second region of radiation emitting aspects, and the third region of radiation emitting aspects.
13 . (canceled)
14 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of vibrating elements are positioned on the device body such that a left vibrating element among the plurality of vibrating elements is proximate to the left edge and a right vibrating element among the plurality of vibrating elements is proximate to the right edge, thereby enabling motion produced by the plurality vibrating elements to be transferred to at least the target area when activated.
15 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 10 , wherein the second region of radiation emitting aspects is proximate to the left edge, the third region of radiation emitting aspects is proximate to the right edge, and the first region of radiation emitting aspects is flanked by both the second region of radiation emitting aspects and the third region of radiation emitting aspects, thereby enabling the plurality of radiation emitting aspects to be arranged such that when activated with the device body adjacent to the target area, the plurality of radiation emitting aspects direct radiation into secondary areas adjacent to the target area in addition to the target area.
16 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 10 , additionally comprising a protective cover sized to be placed on and completely cover the first side and be removably attached to the first side.
17 . A wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element, comprising: a device body having a first side and an opposing second side, wherein the device body includes a left edge and a right edge and the device body is adapted to be positioned on a wearer's body adjacent to a target area on the wearer's body; a plurality of radiation emitting aspects positioned on the first side and configured to selectively generate radiation when activated, wherein the plurality of radiation emitting aspects are arranged such that when activated with the device body adjacent to the target area, the plurality of radiation emitting aspects direct radiation into the target area; wherein the plurality of radiation emitting aspects include at least a first region of radiation emitting aspects, a second region of radiation emitting aspects, and a third region of radiation emitting aspects, with the first region of radiation emitting aspects being more densely clustered than the second region of radiation emitting aspects and the third region of radiation emitting aspects; a plurality of vibrating elements, each adapted to selectively produce vibrational motion, wherein the plurality of vibrating elements are is integrated with the device body, positioned on the device body such that a left vibrating element among the plurality of vibrating elements is proximate to the left edge and a right vibrating element among the plurality of vibrating elements is proximate to the right edge, thereby enabling motion produced by the plurality of vibrating elements to be transferred to the at least the target area; and a control module operative to removably attach to the second side and selectively activate the radiation emitting aspects and the plurality of vibrating elements, wherein the control module and device body are configured such that electrical operating power is only supplied to the radiation emitting aspects and the plurality of vibrating elements when the control module is attached to the second side.
18 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 17 , wherein the plurality of radiation emitting aspects are defined by at least a first discrete set of LED lights and a second discrete set of LED lights, with the first discrete set of LED lights being operative to selectively generate radiation at a first wavelength when activated and the second discrete set of LED lights being operative to selectively generate radiation at least one wavelength that is not the first wavelength when activated.
19 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 18 , wherein the first discrete set of LED lights and the second discrete set of LED lights are positioned in an alternating pattern in the first region of radiation emitting aspects, the second region of radiation emitting aspects, and the third region of radiation emitting aspects.
20 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 19 , additionally comprising a protective cover sized to be placed on and completely cover the first side and be removably attached to the first side.
21 . The wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element of claim 3 , wherein the second region of radiation emitting aspects is proximate to the left edge and the third region of radiation emitting aspects is proximate to the right edge.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation in part of, incorporates by reference, and claims the benefit of co-pending U.S. nonprovisional patent application Ser. No. 18/935,470, filed Nov. 2, 2024. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to wearable therapeutic devices and, more particularly, to a wearable device which provides for the application of therapeutic radiation at a plurality of wavelengths and vibration to a targeted part of a wearer's body. Description of the Prior Art Injuries which result in soft tissue damage, or even incisions or an amputation due to trauma or surgery, often require post injury or post operative treatment. Such treatments often take on various forms, and may include a combination of rehabilitation, pain management, infection prevention and repair of the skin at or around the site of the injury. Such treatment has been shown to improve the recovery success rate for the injury and promote the surgical site to heal correctly without secondary issues. While there are various treatment methods for soft tissue damage, amputees and general incision recovery, it has been found that light therapy, such as therapy in the visible light and infrared spectrums, can provide a range of benefits with relative ease of application. Such light therapy is commonly provided through light emitting diode (“LED”) devices. Indeed, the application of various specific spectrums of visible and infrared light has been shown to promote blood flow and oxygenation to the site and therefore increase the rate at which the site heals while reducing scarring. Light spectrums such as near infrared blue light have also been shown to reduce bacterial infection by killing unwanted bacteria such as Staphylococcus virus, which is a major risk factor in post-op scenarios. Vibration therapy can also be used as a treatment method for soft tissue damage, amputees and general incision recovery. Vibration has been shown to dilate blood vessels and improve blood flow to the site as well as stimulate the lymphatic system. Stimulating the lymphatic system has been shown to reduce the risk of infection and promote systemic healing. As such, the stimulation of blood flow and lymphatic stimulation in various recovery scenarios through vibration has been found to greatly improve recovery. A key benefit of improved healing is that it can oftentimes reduce the amount of pain experienced by the patient. The effects of the various infrared light spectrums also reduce the likelihood of conditions such as phantom limb pain syndrome, which is often triggered by blood flow issues to the amputation site, excessive swelling or infection. Accordingly, there remains a need for a radiation emitting device which provides light therapy by emitting radiation at wavelengths which are specifically for treating soft tissue damage as well as amputation and incision sites, and which has an integrated vibration element, such as medical vibrating pads, for lymphatic system stimulation. It would be desirable for such a radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element to utilize LEDs which emit near spectrum red and blue light, as well as infrared light, all at wavelengths effective for use in treating various skin and limb issues. It would additionally be desirable for the vibrating pad(s) of such a radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element to be programmable to provide vibration stimulation in periods of stimulation and rest, which has been found to be most effective. With such a device, both light and vibration therapies can be applied to all the above-mentioned conditions at the same time, only requiring the use of a single device. Advantageously, this would allow this type of treatment to be suitable for the patient to conduct themselves or with minimal assistance at various stages of the rehabilitation process. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present disclosure provides for a wearable radiation emitting device with integrated vibration element, comprising: a device body having a first side and an opposing second side, wherein the device body is adapted to be positioned on a wearer's body adjacent to a target area on the wearers body; a plurality of electrical radiation emitting aspects positioned on the first side and configured to selectively generate radiation when activated, wherein the plurality of radiation emitting aspects are arranged such that when activated with the device body adjacent to the target area, the plurality of radiation emitting aspects direct radiation into the target area; and at least one vibrating element adapted to selectively produce vibrational motion, wherein the at least one vibrating element is integrated with the device body such that such that when activated with the device body adjacent to the target area, motion produced by the at least one vibrating element is transferred the wearer's body It is an object of