Hydrogen-infused electrolytic aerosol wellness system
A system for generating a hydrogen-infused electrolytic aerosol for wellness applications that may include a housing with a water tank containing an aqueous electrolyte solution, at least one ultrasonic transducer positioned in the water tank to form a vapor cloud of the aqueous electrolyte solution, and a hydrogen generation unit that generates hydrogen gas that is combined with the vapor cloud in a mixing chamber that is presented to a conveyance path connected to the enclosure where a first light source emits light to illuminate the vapor cloud.
1 . A system for generating a hydrogen-infused electrolytic aerosol for wellness, the system comprising:
an enclosure;
a water tank containing water;
an electrolytic mineral solution dispenser configured to dispense an electrolytic mineral solution into the water, wherein the water with the electrolytic mineral solution forms an aqueous electrolyte solution;
at least one ultrasonic transducer in the water tank, the ultrasonic transducer configured to form a vapor cloud of the aqueous electrolyte solution;
a hydrogen generation unit, configured to generate hydrogen gas, the hydrogen generation unit comprising:
a proton exchange membrane (PEM) cell, or
a solid polymer electrolysis (SPE) cell;
a mixing chamber configured to combine the vapor cloud of the aqueous electrolyte solution and the hydrogen gas;
a conveyance path configured to move the vapor cloud into the enclosure; and
a first light source configured to emit light and to illuminate the vapor cloud.
2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is sized and configured to either:
receive a human, or
condition air of a building.
3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the electrolytic mineral solution comprises:
a plurality of electrolytic mineral elements comprising at least:
a chloride, or
a magnesium chloride.
4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein a concentration of the magnesium chloride is greater than a concentration of magnesium chloride in seawater.
5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the first light source comprises at least one of:
an infrared light, and
an ultraviolet light.
6 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a blower in fluid communication with the conveyance path, the blower configured to direct the vapor cloud into the enclosure.
7 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is selected from a group comprising:
an infrared sauna,
a sensory deprivation flotation tank,
a sauna box, and
a fabric enclosure.
8 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is a fabric enclosure comprising:
a reflective surface.
9 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a system controller configured to adjust at least one of:
a concentration of the electrolytic mineral solution,
an output of the ultrasonic transducer,
a hydrogen generation rate of the hydrogen generation unit, and
an intensity of the first light source.
10 . The system of claim 9 , wherein the controller is further configured to monitor and maintain a specific water level in the water tank to ensure coverage of the ultrasonic transducer.
11 . The system of claim 9 and further comprising:
a control panel on a base unit for adjusting system parameters.
12 . A method for generating a hydrogen-infused electrolytic aerosol for wellness, the method comprising the steps of:
providing an enclosure;
filling a water tank with water;
dispensing an electrolytic mineral solution into the water using an electrolytic mineral solution dispenser;
forming a vapor cloud of the water and the electrolytic mineral solution using at least one ultrasonic transducer in the water tank;
generating hydrogen gas using a hydrogen generation unit comprising a proton exchange membrane (PEM) cell or a solid polymer electrolysis (SPE) cell;
combining the vapor cloud of the water and electrolytic mineral solution with the hydrogen gas in a mixing chamber;
moving the vapor cloud into the enclosure through a conveyance path; and
illuminating the vapor cloud inside the enclosure using a light source configured to emit light.
13 . The method of claim 12 , further comprising the step of:
adjusting a concentration of the electrolytic mineral solution based on user preferences or predetermined wellness protocols.
14 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the light comprises at least one of; infrared light and ultraviolet light, and wherein the method further comprises the step of:
controlling an intensity and duration of the light based on user-specific treatment parameters.
15 . The method of claim 12 , further comprising the step of:
monitoring and maintaining a specific water level in the water tank to ensure coverage of the ultrasonic transducer and extraction of the vapor cloud.
16 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the enclosure is a fabric enclosure, and the method further comprises the step of:
configuring the fabric enclosure with a reflective inner surface to enhance distribution of the light within the enclosure.
17 . The method of claim 12 , further comprising the step of:
controlling a flow rate of the vapor cloud into the enclosure using a blower in fluid communication with the conveyance path, wherein the flow rate may be adjusted based on user comfort and treatment efficacy.
18 . A method of operating a hydrogen-infused electrolytic aerosol system, the method comprising the step of:
filling a water reservoir in a base unit with water;
dispensing an electrolytic mineral solution into the water thereby creating a mineral-infused water;
activating an ultrasonic transducer to generate a vapor cloud from the mineral-infused water;
generating hydrogen gas using a hydrogen gas generator;
mixing the vapor cloud and hydrogen gas in a mixing chamber;
extending a telescoping pole connected to the base unit;
conveying the mixed vapor cloud and hydrogen gas through an internal channel in the telescoping pole;
releasing the hydrogen-infused electrolytic aerosol from a vent at a top of the telescoping pole; and
adjusting system parameters using a control panel on the base unit.