WO2001043783A2

WO2001043783A2 - Liquid energizing coaster

Info

Publication number: WO2001043783A2
Application number: PCT/US2000/033859
Authority: WO
Inventors: Albert Wey
Original assignee: Albert Wey
Priority date: 1999-12-15
Filing date: 2000-12-14
Publication date: 2001-06-21
Also published as: WO2001043783A3; AU2098401A; CN2477616Y; TW494758U

Abstract

This invention describes a therapeutic coaster comprising a far infrared ray emitting body that provides a means for enhancing the health conditions of human beings through the medium of water contained in the cup placed thereon. The results are enhanced blood circulation and metabolism and improved living functions of the human body.

Description

LIQUID ENERGIZING COASTER

Background -- Field of Invention

This invention relates to a therapeutic coaster compnsmg a far infrared ray emitting body that can transfer the photon energies of the far infrared emission to human body through the medium of the liquid contained within the cup placed thereon the said coaster to enhance circulation and metabolism in order to maintain the health of the body.

Background — Description of Prior Art

There have been several types of far-mfrared-emission related therapeutic devices developed for improving and maintaining health of human body. For example, one type of devices included a magnetic radiating unit on a far infrared ray generating composition plate (U.S. Pat.5,451 , 199 and 5,894,067), the other devices compπsed both germanium powder and ceramic powder for skin contact medical treatment (U.S. Pat. 4,976,706). These devices require skin contact and treat human body from exteπor and have limited effects on the living organs within the body. Other devices employ far infrared emitting mateπal to treat water in order to either improve the taste of the water or enhance the health of human body (U.S . Patent 5,643,489 and 5,965,007). However, it requires submerging the device m water and may increase the fear of contamination.

Since the first discovery of infrared rays by a German physicist, vaπous attempts have been made to utilize the same by generating stable infrared rays having a predetermined peπod. It has been realized that the infrared radiation in the wavelength band between 2.5 μm (microns or micrometers) and 30 μm plays a key role in heating and drying.

It is further known that far infrared radiation in a wavelength band of 3.5 μm to 14 μm has a strong resonance effect to substance having hydrogen-bonding. According to Organic Chemistry, there exists dipole-dipole interaction between polaπzed molecules. Hydrogen- bonding is an example of strong dipole-dipole interactions. The electπc potentials of such dipole-dipole interactions are in the range of 0.04 eV to 0.5 eV. Based on a simplified equation that governs the relationship between electπc potential (eV) and the photon energy E associated with a wavelength λ (μm): λ (μm) = 1.2398 (eV-μm) / E(ev), such dipole-dipole interactions will resonate with the electromagnetic waves having wavelengths between 2.5 μm to 30 μm, which fall in the far infrared radiation zone. For example, the water molecules are polarized in nature. It means that the hydrogen atoms and oxygen atoms in water molecules are charged and tend to create a static hydrogen- bonding between water molecules. As a result, the charged water molecules gather and form a large cluster. The hydrogen-bonding between water molecules has an electric potential about 0.35 eV andean be resonantly broken with afar infrared radiation at about 3.54 μm wavelength into individual molecules or smaller molecule clusters with better mobility. In addition, a 6.27 μm far infrared radiation can activate the water molecules by transferring photon energies of the radiation into symmetrically rotational movement of atoms in the water molecules.

Numerous clinical studies have manifested various effects of far infrared radiation on human bodies such as rising in subcutaneous temperature, enhancement of blood circulation and metabolism, mitigation of sensitive nerves, and so on. Studies also demonstrated that exposure to far infrared radiation could activate the strained molecules in stressed muscles and help recovering from fatigue.

The far infrared ray emitting body is typically composed of oxides selected from the group consisting alumina, silica, alumina hydrate, silica hydrate, zirconia, lithium oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, titanium oxide, or a mixture of said oxides.

The present inventor has undertaken extensive studies to select a far infrared ray generating composition that possesses a strong radiation capacity in the desirable band of wavelengths, namely 3.5 to 14 μm. Strong far infrared radiation is needed in order to penetrate through the absorptive wall and activate the water contained within the cup. As a result, the inventor found that the far infrared ray generating composition fabricated by the method involving inorganic powders having particle sizes smaller than 3,000 angstroms provided a larger radiation effect that could be attributed to larger specific radiation surface areas. The inventor further found that only those far infrared emitting body comprising mixtures of compounds having an ultrafine inorganic powder with a particle size smaller than 1,000 angstroms, preferably below 200 angstroms, would emit considerable radiation that could effectively activate the water at a very significant level. In fact, the inventor found that a far infrared emitting body comprising mixtures of compounds having an ultrafine inorganic powder with a particle size of about 20 angstroms emit considerable radiation that could effectively activate the water at a very significant level.

Therefore, this invention relates to a therapeutic coaster comprising a far infrared ray emitting material made of ultrafine powders. The water in the cup placed on the coaster is exposed to strong far infrared radiation emitting from the coaster. It absorbs and stores the photon energies radiating from the far infrared emission. As the water is sipped and ingested by the human body, the photon energies stored in the water can be transferred to the living organs within the body. Consequently, the far infrared radiation from the coaster can eventually reach the inner of human body to activate the cells within and enhance the health of the human body.

Objects and Advantages

Accordingly, one object of this invention is to provide a therapeutic coaster that can activate the water contained within the cup placed on it and transfer the photon energies of the far infrared radiation into human body for enhancement of circulation and metabolism through the help of the water ingested by the human body. As a result, this device can maintain the health and enhance living functions of the human body.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a simple and yet effective human health enhancement device.

These objectives are achieved by a coaster comprising a far infrared ray emitting body made ultrafine powders.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will hereinafter become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description.

Drawing Figures

FIG. 1 shows a schematic view illustrating one embodiment of the present invention with a far infrared rays emitting body in a form of plate over a backing layer.

FIG. 2 shows an aluminum layer inserted between the far infrared rays emitting plate and the backing layer in FIG. 1 as a reflector and supporter.

FIG.3 shows a schematic view illustrating another embodiment of the present invention with a far infrared rays emitting plate embedded in a rubber or plastic substratum.

FIG.4 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention with plural far infrared rays emitting elements embedded in a rubber or plastic substratum. FIG.5 shows a schematic view illustrating another embodiment of the present invention with the far infrared ray emitting material uniformly coated on or impregnated in a rubber or plastic substratum.

Reference Numerals in Drawings

11 Far infrared ray emitting material

12 Backing Layer (Cork, Paper, Fabric, Leather)

13 IR Reflecting layer(Aluminum)

14 Plastic or rubber substratum

Summary

In accordance with the present invention a therapeutic coaster comprises a far infrared ray emitting body made of ultrafine powders. The coaster is used to activate the water contained within the cup placed on it and to transfer the photon energies from far infrared radiation into human body using the water as a medium for enhancement of circulation and metabolism of the body or for other therapeutic purposes.

Detailed Description of the Invention

The device of the present invention comprises a far infrared ray emitting body 11. FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention with a far infrared ray emitting body in a form of a plate 11 backed by a backing layer 12. The backing layer 12 may be formed of cork, paper, fabric, leather, cork or other like materials. Preferably, the backing material is generally transparent to Far IR rays. For example, a far infrared ray emitting plate 11 may have a typical diameter of about 3 Vi to 4 inches, 3/32 inch thick. FIG. 2 shows an aluminum plate 13 is inserted between the far infrared rays emitting plate 11 and the backing layer 12 in FIG. 1 as a reflector and a supporter. The aluminum layer reflects far infrared radiation and redirects the far infrared emission toward the water placed above. It can have the same diameter of far infrared rays emitting plate, but significantly thinner.

FIG.3 shows a schematic view illustrating another embodiment of the present invention with a far infrared rays emitting plate 11 embedded in a rubber or plastic substratum (matrix) 14. The diameter of the far infrared rays emitting plate is 2 inches with a thickness of 3/32 inch and can be embedded in a 4-inch diameter substratum. The top surface of the embedded plate has to be leveled with that of the substratum.

FIG.4 shows another embodiment of the present invention with plural far infrared rays emitting elements 11 embedded in or pπnted on a rubber or plastic substratum 14. The coating of far infrared emitting mateπal 11 on the substratum 14 can be earned out by printing the selected infrared ray emitting ceramic powders with an adhesive such as polyvinyl alcohol, sihcone resin, or the like, on the surface of the substratum 14. The ceramic powders can be pnnted as around spot at a diameter of 3/64 inch (1.5 mm) each and 3/64, inch (1.5 mm) apart to fill the desired central surface area of the substratum.

FIG 5 shows an another embodiment of the present invention with the far infrared ray emitting matenal uniformly disposed on or impregnated in a rubber or plastic substratum 14. The substratum matenal may be woven fabncs, vanous synthetic resin films, or the like, and can be either uniformly coated or impregnated with the ceramic powders.

Example

A qualitative and comparative method was employed to measure the far infrared radiation strengths dunng selecting ceramic compositions and particle sizes. A regular for- family-use liquidized natural gas burner was used as a measurement tool. It was known that far infrared radiation could penetrate rubber hose and activate the fuel passing through in the hose The dipole-dipole interactions between hydrocarbon molecules resulting in the formation of large clusters can be overcome by a far infrared radiation in the same wavelength band as designed in the present invention The far infrared radiated fuel led to a more complete combustion because of smaller fuel particles that were easier to mix with oxygen uniformly. It resulted in a stronger flame. Accordingly, the relative radiation strengths from vanous ceramic compositions with different particle sizes could be evaluated and determined qualitatively based upon the quantified relative changes in the resultant flame's strength.

A commercially available ceramic composition made in Japan that had a particle size around 200 um and a wavelength band between 3 μm to 14 μm was thus eventually chosen and used to make a plate The diameter of the plate is approximately 2 inches and the plate was inserted in a 4-inch diameter rubber substratum to form a coaster. Significant changes in the tastes of water, coffee, liquor, wine, coke, and tea having been placed on the coaster of present invention were detected by a group of testers.

Conclusion, Ramifications, and Scope

According to the present invention, a therapeutic coaster comprising a far infrared ray emitting body having a particle size smaller than 3,000 angstrom, preferably 200 angstrom or smaller, can effectively activate cells and other chemistry within the human body through a medium of water. As a result, this device will enhance blood circulation and metabolism of human body. The device can be used to maintain the health of the human body or used for other therapeutic purposes.

The invention has been described above. Obviously, numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention and all such modifications as would be obvious to one skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.

Claims

1. A device to be used as a coaster for enhancement of human health conditions, said device consisting essentially a far infrared ray emitting body whereby the liquid contained within a cup placed on the said device is exposed to far infrared emission, said far infrared ray emitting body being formed of far infrared ray emitting particles having an ultrafine particle size, and a radiation capacity in the band of wavelengths between 3 and 14 microns.

2. A device according to Claim 1 wherein the particles are selected from the group consisting of alumina, silica, alumina hydrate, silica hydrate, zirconia, lithium oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, titanium oxide, or a mixture of said oxides.

3. The far infrared ray emitting body according to Claim 1 , wherein said ultrafine powder has a particle size 3,000 angstroms or below.

4. A device according to Claim 1 wherein said particle size is 200 angstroms or less.

5. A device for energizing liquids, comprising: a backing layer; and a far infrared ray emitting material provided on said backing layer, said far infrared ray emitting material being formed of far infrared ray emitting particles having an ultrafine particle a radiation capacity in the band of wavelengths between 3 and 14 microns.

6. The device for energizing liquids according to claim 5, wherein the particles are selected from the group consisting of alumina, silica, alumina hydrate, silica hydrate, zirconia, lithium oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, and titanium oxide.

7. The device for energizing liquids according to claim 5, wherein said backing material consists of a material selected from the group comprising: cork, paper, fabric, leather, and plastic.

8. The device for energizing liquids according to claim 5, further comprising an infrared ray reflecting material interposed between said backing and said far infrared ray emitting material.

9. The device for energizing liquids according to claim 8, wherein said infrared ray reflecting material is aluminum.

10. The device for energizing liquids according to claim 5, wherein a size of said ultrafine particle is less than 3,000 angstroms.

11. The device for energizing liquids according to claim 5. wherein a size of said ultrafine particle is less than 200 angstroms.

12. A method for energizing a liquid by breaking down intermolecular bonds between molecules of the liquid, said method comprising the steps of: providing a source of far infrared ray emitting material; providing a liquid in an IR conductive vessel; and disposing said vessel on said source of far infrared ray emitting material.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein said source of far infrared rays includes a material selected from the group consisting of alumina, silica, alumina hydrate, silica hydrate, zirconia, lithium oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, and titanium oxide.

14. The method according to claim 12, wherein said source of far infrared rays has a radiation capacity in the band of wavelengths between 3 and 14 microns.

15. The device according to claim 5, wherein said backing material further comprises of a self-adhesive layer.

16. A device for energizing liquids, comprising: a far infrared ray emitting material integrated with a support matrix, said far infrared ray emitting material being formed of far infrared ray emitting particles having an ultrafine particle a radiation capacity in the band of wavelengths between 3 and 14 microns.