Methods and devices for preventing viral transmission
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Publication Number
US-12185774-B2
Publication Date
2025-01-07
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Abstract
An apparatus includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.
Core Innovation
The invention relates to bioelectric antiviral systems and methods for preventing viral transmission through the mouth and nose of a patient, including coronavirus. A reusable system includes a planar substrate having one or more biocompatible electrodes configured to generate at least one of a low level electric field (LLEF) or low level electric current (LLEC). The planar substrate is structured to enable reversible attachment and storage of a washable, reusable insert.
The biocompatible electrodes comprise a first array with a pattern of microcells formed from a first conductive material and a second array with a pattern of microcells formed from a second conductive material. The system further includes a pouch for storing the system.
The problem addressed is viral transmission and viral acquisition, i.e., virus entry and spread through the mouth and nose. The system is described as generating low-level electric field or low-level electric current using biocompatible microcells/electrodes, including configurations associated with voltaic action from dissimilar conductive materials.
Claims Coverage
The partial content provides one independent claim. It contains a reusable-system framework with multiple structural and performance constraints, and it is further refined by dependent claims that specify the prevention target and narrow the transmission concept to viral propagation and viral acquisition.
Reusable system preventing virus transmission through the mouth and nose with biocompatible electrodes generating LLEF or LLEC
A reusable system comprising a planar substrate with one or more biocompatible electrodes configured to generate at least one of a low level electric field (LLEF) or low level electric current (LLEC), for preventing virus transmission through the mouth and nose of a patient with corona virus.
Planar substrate with reversible attachment and washable reusable insert
The planar substrate includes reversible attachment and comprises a pouch to reversibly secure a washable, reusable insert to the planar substrate.
Dual conductive microcell electrode arrays formed from first and second conductive materials
The biocompatible electrodes include a first array comprising a pattern of microcells formed from a first conductive material and a second array comprising a pattern of microcells formed from a second conductive material.
Hydration performance requirement producing at least -28 volts for 18 hours
The planar substrate produces a voltage of at least -28 volts for 18 hours after hydrating the substrate at 72°F and 50% relative humidity.
Pouch for storing the system
The system further comprises a pouch for storing the system.
Across the independent claim, the inventive concept is centered on a reusable planar, electrode-based system for coronavirus transmission prevention through the mouth and nose, using dual microcell electrode arrays of different conductive materials to generate LLEF and/or LLEC, with reversible attachment of a washable insert and a specified post-hydration voltage performance, all packaged with a storage pouch.
Stated Advantages
Enables prevention of virus transmission through the mouth and nose of a patient with coronavirus.
Documented Applications
Prevention of virus transmission through the mouth and nose of a patient with coronavirus.
Prevention is applied to an area where prevention is desired, according to the dependent claims.
Preventing viral propagation.
Preventing viral acquisition.
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