Treatment device using nanotechnology
View Patent ↗The current invention discloses a treatment device having a heat source, a power source and a heat applicator. The power source includes at least one nanotech battery, ensuring superior properties such as prolonged electricity production and prompt recharging. The heat applicator includes a heat conductive layer made from nanofibers, providing highly efficient heat distribution to the targeted regions. The power source provides energy to the heat source, which generates heat so that the applicator may distribute to an injury site or wound bed of a user. The current device may also be used for cooling, instead of heating applications. In addition to the medical utilizations, the current device may also play a central role in other apparatus that require thermal control capabilities.
1. A wound healing device, comprising:
a heat source configured to increase vasodilation in a wound of a patient;
a heat applicator connected to the heat source, the heat applicator comprising:
a heat application layer having an application surface and a heat receiving surface with the heat application layer being configured to be applied to a skin surface of a patient, and a heat conductive layer having a front side and a back side,
wherein the heat conductive layer comprises nanofibers embedded in the heat receiving surface of the heat application layer,
wherein the heat conductive layer completely covers the heat receiving surface of the heat application layer, and wherein the heat application layer has an adhesive material disposed on a portion of the application surface;
a power source connected to the heat source, empowering the heat source, the power source comprising at least one nanotech battery; and
wherein the power source and the heat source are integrated into a heat generating body integral with the heat applicator,
wherein the heat generating body has an area that is smaller than an area of the heat applicator.
2. The wound healing device of claim 1 , wherein the heat applicator is a layered flat structure.
3. The wound healing device of claim 1 , further comprising:
a control mechanism connected to the power source, the control mechanism being capable of turning on, turning off, and adjusting an output of the power source.
4. The wound healing device of claim 1 wherein the heat application layer comprises an absorbent material.
5. The wound healing device of claim 1 further comprising a removable non-adhesive layer configured to cover the adhesive material.