WO-2026095440-A1 - BLOOD FLOW MANAGEMENT DEVICE

WO2026095440A1WO 2026095440 A1WO2026095440 A1WO 2026095440A1WO-2026095440-A1

Abstract

Disclosed is a blood flow management device capable of improving user health by improving the flow of blood in human blood vessels using an electric field. The disclosed blood flow management device comprises: an electric field generator including a positive-pole electric field probe having a positive electrode formed at the center thereof and a negative electrode formed at the edge thereof, and a negative-pole electric field probe spaced apart from the positive-pole electric field probe and having a negative electrode formed at the center thereof and a positive electrode formed at the edge thereof, the electric field generator being configured to generate an electric field between the positive-pole electric field probe and the negative-pole electric field probe to regulate blood flow in human blood vessels; and an electric field generator control unit for controlling operation of the electric field generator.

Inventors

KIM, KYOUNG-DAE
CHOI, SANG-BOK

Assignees

주식회사 휴원스

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20251015
Priority Date: 20241029

Claims (7)

An electric field generator comprising a positive electric field probe having a (+) electrode formed in the center and a (-) electrode formed on the edge, and a negative electric field probe spaced apart from the positive electric field probe having a (-) electrode formed in the center and a (+) electrode formed on the edge, and generating an electric field between the positive electric field probe and the negative electric field probe to regulate the amount of blood flowing in the human blood vessels; and A blood flow management device comprising an electric field generator control unit that controls the operation of the electric field generator.
A blood flow management device according to claim 1, characterized in that a first dielectric is filled between the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode of the positive electric field probe and the negative electric field probe, and a second dielectric is disposed on the edges of the positive electric field probe and the negative electric field probe to prevent electric shock that occurs when the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode come into contact with human skin.
In claim 1, the electric field generator control unit is, A voltage regulator that regulates the voltage applied to the positive electric field probe and the negative electric field probe, and A pulse generator that converts the voltage applied by the above-mentioned voltage regulator into a pulse form, and A blood flow management device characterized by including a period modulation unit that controls the period of the pulse using blood flow information of a blood vessel to be managed.
In claim 3, the electric field generator control unit is, A time control unit for controlling the operating time of the positive electric field probe and the negative electric field probe, and A blood flow management device characterized by further including a therapeutic sound generator that generates a therapeutic sound synchronized with the time at which a pulse is generated in the pulse generator.
A blood flow management device according to claim 4, characterized in that when the voltage is regulated by the voltage regulating unit and the electric field strength is regulated, the therapeutic sound generating unit changes the frequency of the therapeutic sound based on the regulated electric field strength.
In claim 3, It further includes a blood flow meter for acquiring the above blood flow information, A blood flow management device characterized in that the above blood flow measuring device is any one of an ultrasonic measuring device, an optical blood flow measuring device, a laser Doppler blood flow meter, a thermal imaging blood flow measuring device, or a microwave blood flow measuring device.
In claim 6, the blood flow measuring device using microwaves, A measuring probe comprising a bar-shaped measuring probe body formed extending in the longitudinal direction and an antenna portion formed at one end of the measuring probe body, and The above antenna part is, A blood flow management device characterized by comprising: a transmitting antenna that emits microwaves into a target blood vessel within a human body; a receiving antenna that receives microwaves transmitted from the transmitting antenna and reflected by the target blood vessel; and an antenna spacing adjustment unit that adjusts the measurement position of the blood flow to the depth of the target blood vessel to be measured by adjusting the spacing between the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna.

Description

blood flow management device The present invention relates to a blood flow management device capable of managing the flow of blood in blood vessels using an electric field. Blood flow is a crucial factor in determining the body's health status. Blood supplies oxygen and nutrients to all tissues and organs, enabling cells to maintain function and eliminate waste products. If blood flow is not properly maintained, problems may arise in various bodily systems and have a negative impact on health in the long term. The regulation of blood flow is directly related to cardiovascular health. Factors such as blood pressure, heart rate, and vascular elasticity all affect blood flow, and if these elements are out of balance, cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and heart failure may occur. Smooth blood flow is essential for reducing the burden on the heart and maintaining stable blood pressure. Therefore, maintaining adequate blood flow is essential for maintaining overall health, and maintaining and improving blood flow is an important factor for a healthy life. However, while there are many devices on the market for measuring blood flow, there are currently no devices capable of improving and managing blood flow. FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a blood flow management device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a drawing showing an electric field generator of a blood flow management device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a blood flow measuring device according to an example of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing the antenna portion of a blood flow measuring device according to an example of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a measurement probe control unit of a blood flow meter according to an example of the present invention. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings. Identical components in the drawings are given the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of identical components are omitted. FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a blood flow management device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a drawing showing an electric field generator of a blood flow management device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a blood flow management device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an electric field generator (10) and an electric field generator control unit (20). The electric field generator (10) includes a pair of positive electric field probes (11) and negative electric field probes (12). Multiple electric field generators (10) may be provided. The electric field generator (10) can regulate the amount of blood flowing in the human blood vessels by generating an electric field between the positive electric field probe (11) and the negative electric field probe (12). The positive electric field probe (11) and the negative electric field probe (12) each include a (+) electrode and a (-) electrode. Meanwhile, if the areas of the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode are equal, an electric field is formed only between the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode, and no electric field is formed outside of them. Therefore, in order for the electric field to be emitted from the negative electric field probe (12) to be introduced into the positive electric field probe (11), it is desirable that the areas of the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode in the positive electric field probe (11) and the negative electric field probe (12) be distinctly different. Accordingly, it is desirable that the positive electric field probe (11) and the negative electric field probe (12) be formed in the shape of a circular patch with a small center and a wide border so that the emitted/introduced electric field is large. Of course, the shape of the probes (11, 12) is not limited to this. The positive electric field probe (11) includes a (+) electrode (11a) positioned in the center and a (-) electrode (11b) positioned at the edge at a predetermined distance from the (+) electrode (11a). And, the negative electric field probe (12) includes a (-) electrode (12a) positioned in the center and a (+) electrode (12b) positioned at the edge at a predetermined distance from the (-) electrode (12a). In each electric field probe (11, 12), a first dielectric (11c, 12c) with a permittivity greater than or equal to a reference value is filled between the (+) electrode and the (-) electrode. In addition, a second dielectric (11d, 12d) is placed at the edges of each electric field probe (11, 12) to prevent electric shock that occurs when the (+) electrode and (-) electrode come into contact with human skin. The second dielectric (11d, 12d) acts as an insulator that does not conduct current and can be used to store the electric field or adjus