"SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE ELIMINATION OF TOXINS THROUGH

ELECTROLYSIS"

Technical domain of the invention

The present invention refers to a set of devices and respective method for the elimination of toxins, through an electrolysis process. The invention herein proposed, is particularly useful in the elimination of accumulated toxins in several parts of the human body, through the electrical stimulation of cells and nervous centers.

State of the Art

Some devices and treatment electrolysis processes are known from the state of the art.

US2008161869 describes a device and electrolysis hydrotherapy method and it seems to be the closest state of the art document to the present invention. However, since the present invention presents a set of plane electrodes consisting of a specific metal alloy, namely stainless steel 316, it allows obtaining higher conductivity levels comparatively to the electrodes claimed by the said patent. The present invention further differs thereto due to the existence of a specific support, in agreement with the container meant to be used, the specification of concrete power current intervals for each treatment and its constant user-availability, so that an user may easily use the present system. General description of the invention

The present invention refers to a set of devices and respective method for the elimination of toxins through an electrolysis process, comprising a structure (1) containing an electronic system for controlling the process, a set of electrodes (2) and (3) and respective support (4) and at least a container (5) in agreement with the intended treatment .

The system consists of a control electronic device, arranged in a structure (1), which is connected to two electrodes (2) and (3), preferably manufactured in stainless steel 316, with feeding from the exterior at 24V, limited by a 2.5A maximum, with current monitoring and display thereof on a screen (LCD) . Through the said electrodes, together with water conductivity, which is boosted by sodium chloride, a controlled electrical field is formed, which changes polarity every 2 minutes, in a programmed manner, and homogenously promotes cell and nervous center stimulation, which rejects the accumulation of toxins thus allowing a natural balance and overall well-being.

Description of the drawings

Figure 1; 1A; IB: Schematic view of the electronic system management program flowchart.

Figure 2: Schematic view of the control card block diagram.

2/3 - Electrodes 6 - Screen (LCD)

7 - Push button

12/13 - Leds

18 - Processor

19 - Acoustic signaling set

20 - Control card

21 - Current meter

23 - On / Off button

24 - AC/DC Converter

Figure 3: Schematic view of the constituent devices of the present invention:

1 - Structure

2 - Electrode

3 - Electrode

4 - Electrode support

5 - Container

25. Wing

26 - Wing

Figure 4: Schematic view of the container for the treatment of the feet:

2/3 - Electrodes

4 - Electrode support

5 - Container

11 - Alveolus for cable connection

14 - Indication marker of water limit

Figure 5: Schematic view of the container for the treatment of hands and arms : 4 - Electrode support

5 - Container

11 - Alveolus for cable connections

Figure 6: Schematic view of the container for the treatment of legs and knees:

2/3 - Electrodes

4 - Electrode support

5 - Container

14 - Indication marker of water limit

Figure 7: Schematic view of the container for sitz bath treatment :

2/3 - Electrodes

4 - Electrode support

15 - Support for the head

16 - Seat

Figure 8: Schematic view of the container for expanded skin treatment:

2/3 - Electrodes

4 - Electrode support

Figure 9: Schematic view of the electrode support wherein the following reference numbers represent:

4 - Support

9 - Side grooves

10 - Openings for electrode attachment Figure 10: Schematic view of the constituent devices of the present invention wherein the following reference numbers represent:

1 - Structure

2 - Electrode

3 - Electrode

4 - Electrode support

5 - Container

6 - Screen (LCD)

7 - Push button

8 - Information panels

12 - Green "Led" warning on parameter maintenance

13 - Red "Led" warning on parameter surpass

17 - "Led" indicating treatment

25 - Wing

26 - Wing

Figure 11: Schematic view of the constituent devices of the present invention wherein the following reference numbers represent:

1 - Structure

2 - Electrode

3 - Electrode

4 - Electrode support

5 - Container

Detailed description of the invention

The present invention refers to a set of devices and respective method for the elimination of toxins through an electrolysis process, comprising a structure (1) containing an electronic system for controlling the process, a set of electrodes (2) and (3) and respective support (4) and a set of containers for each type of intended treatment .

The said structure (1), consists of several information elements so that the user can choose the intended treatment, as well as the constant monitoring thereof, namely: at least 8 information panels, preferably rectangular on the treatment type (8); a screen (LCD) (6); information "leds" (12), (13) and (17) and a push button (7) for multiple choice of information.

The electrodes (2) and (3), arranged on the support (4) inside a container (5), are connected to the structure (1) containing the electronic device, by means of for instance "tongue-groove" plugs as illustrated in Figure 3 or Figure 10. The container should preferably be made of polymeric material, into which running water is feed, preferentially at a temperature among 37° and 42°. When turning the device on, it will immediately calculate the natural power current degree in the water, so that later, when sodium chloride is added so as to regulate the power current, the power current meanwhile obtained is added to that already existing in the water. This way, the power current degree shall always be adequate for each treatment. In order to start the treatment, the user only has to choose the type of treatment intended, by continuously pressing the button (7), which will actuate the "led" (17) associated to the chosen treatment, as illustrated in Figure 10. Besides, each information panel (8) adjacent to each "led" (17) contains complete information on the intended treatment, as explained in table 1, so that the user is always provided with the information on the treatment type and purpose thereof. After choosing the intended program, feeding sodium chloride in the container with water will be required. As said sodium chloride is fed, the power current degree is incremented, and it may be measured by means of a screen (LCD) (6) which is available on the panel of the structure (1), as illustrated in Figure 10. Should the power current be exceeded, the red "led" (13) is automatically turned on and the system shuts down. As long as the power current is within the interval, the green "led" (12) is on, thus the treatment process in itself being started, whose extent will depend on the type of treatment selected. Additionally, the whole system is limited to a 2.5A maximum, thus being immediately turned off should such value be surpassed. In case the system is turned off, it shall only restart manually .

So that a treatment in several parts of the body is made possible, several containers can be made available, for instance for the feet, knees, hands, sitz bath or the whole body. Each of those containers and preferred measures thereof shall be now described, which vary depending on the area of the body intended for treatment. In order to house the electrode support (4), and regardless of the type of container, each container is provided with two groves, which allow engaging the support such that it does not move, as shown for example in Figure 3 in dashed line. The importance of adequate dimensions for each container is also worth being referred to, once these should be big enough so that the part intended to treat can be covered by the water at an adequate power current .

Container for the feet - see Figure 4

Height - 15 cm

Length - 35 cm

Width - 35cm

Container for hands and arms - see Figure 5

Height - 15 cm

Length - 50 cm

Width - 40 cm

Container for the legs up to the knees - see Figure 6

Height - 45 cm

Length - 50 cm

Width - 40 cm

Container for sitz bath - see Figure 7

Height - 55 cm + 20cm of seat

Length - 65 cm

Width - 70 cm

Support height - 90cm

Container for the whole body (expanded skin treatment) - see Figure 8

Height - 70 cm

Length - 170 cm

Width - 70 cm

The electrode support (4) should, in its turn, have the measures adapted to each type of container, its dimensions being therefore able to vary, since allowing the electrode engagement openings to be above the water marks (14) as those existing, for example, in such containers (5), short circuits being otherwise caused which would turn the system off.

Said support is further composed of at least three grooves (9), laterally arranged in upright direction on each side, which allow optimal electrode flow during the electrolysis process. It further comprises two openings (10) for the attachment of the electrodes, which are spaced amongst themselves in at least 1cm, as illustrated in Figure 9. It should preferably consist of polymeric material or another material which does not compromise the conductivity.

The preferred form of electrodes (2) and (3) shall be now described, as well as their preferred dimensions and composition of the material used for the conception thereof .

Said electrodes should be manufactured from a metal alloy, namely stainless steel 316, which comprises the following constituents and percentages:

Iron: Fe - 68,845

Chromium: Cr - 16.00

Nickel: Ni - 10.00

Carbon: C - 0.08

Molybdenum: Mo - 2.00

Manganese: Mn - 2.00

Silicon: Si - 1.00

Phosphorus: P - 0.045

Sulfur: S - 0.030 Preferred measures of the electrodes:

Height - 10cm

Width - 9 cm

Wing - 1.5cm

Thickness - 0.2 cm

Reference should also be made to the fact that these electrodes comprise an opening in its upper end, which will be used for the placement of connection cables and which have an inverted "L" design so that the wings allow receiving the attachment elements for the support (4), as shown in Figures 3 or 10.

As previously referred, at least 6 individual programs are defined, with a 30-minute time matrix per program and with different current parameters for each program. Likewise, at least 2 individual programs are defined with a 15-minute time matrix and respective current parameters The following table (table 1) lists a preferred embodiment of power current, time of treatment for each area and system for each treatment. This information will also be made available on the structure panel of the electronic device, namely on the information panels (8), as illustrated in Figure 10, in way to make the reading and use thereof easier, as previously explained:

Areas and systems Power current Time of treatment for treatment interval

Blood system 1.3 A - 1.5 A 30 Minutes

Breathing system

Sitz Bath Nervous system 1.5 A - 1.7 A 30 Minutes Reflexology system

Energy channels

Chakras

Lymphatic System 1.7 A - 1.9 A 30 Minutes

Detoxification

Edema

Overall Balance 1.9 A - 2.1 A 30 Minutes Athletes

Obesity

Cellulite

Muscular System 2.1 A - 2.3 A 30 Minutes Bone System

Cholesterol 2.3 A - 2.5 A 30 Minutes Triglycerides

Glucose

Uric Acid

Hand Therapy 0.9 A - 1.1 A 15 Minutes

Occasional Weakness 1.1 A - 1.3 A 15 Minutes Children

Table 1

The system for the elimination of toxins herein characterized aids the lymphatic system in unloading the excess fluid and extracellular toxins, not only relieving the lymphatic channels and ganglions, but also allowing an enhanced blood flow upon the decrease of the pressure around blood vessels. The invention herein disclosed therefore allows withdrawing the liquid and residues which were naturally pushed out from the cells or circulation. It does not artificially remove anything which is not in excess in the extracellular environment.

The preferred operation mode of the electronic control system shall be hereinafter described, both in terms of software and hardware, as well as the components, information management and other functionalities thereof which were not previously described. It should be pointed out that other components and functionalities might be added aiming at increasing the functionality degree without, however, implying that a substantially different system is being described.

PROGRAM FOR EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

The program for equipment management resides within the flash memory of an ATMEL 89C51AC3 processor, another processor with similar characteristics being however possible. Said processor aims at implementing the following functionalities:

1 - Interaction with the user:

- Access Control/use of the equipment.

- Language selection

- Selection of therapy program

- Visualization of therapy cycle counters

- Visualization of therapy state

2 - Control of therapy voltage

3 - Control of therapy current

4 - Control of time of therapy

5 - Control of therapy cycles The program considers the following functional characteristics :

• 8 therapy programs that might be selected through a push button ( 7 ) .

• Screen (LCD) (6) wherein the following might be displayed :

^ Chosen therapy program

Therapy current

Remaining time of therapy

State of the therapy

Promotional information

• Visualization on the "leds" (12), (13) and (17):

^ Chosen therapy program - "led" (17)

Value of therapy current within the limits of the program - "led" (12)

Value of therapy current above the maximum limit of the program - "led" (13)

• Each program has the following parameters:

^ 3 values for therapy current: minimum, maximum and limit

One value for time of therapy

^ One therapy cycle counter totalizing 4 digits that cannot be erased

One partial therapy cycle counter with 3 digits with the possibility of being erased

• Messages in 6 Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English, French, Italian and German, the language being selected through the push button. • Access to the equipment through a 3-digit code, inserted through the push button, the following possibilities being available:

^ Access code change

Operation without a code (corresponds to code 111, which is the default code)

• Warning the user:

About access attempts with wrong code. When the number of cycles up to maintenance has been achieved

• Possibility of therapy interruption for later carrying-over .

• When turning the equipment on, the parameters of the last session are maintained in use, namely the therapy program, language and access code.

• Acoustic signaling set, by means of a buzzer, for certain operation states.

• Intervallic reverse on polarity of therapy voltage applied onto the electrodes (every 2 minutes) .

Figures 1; 1A and IB illustrate separately but sequentially the flowchart of the management program of the electronic system

CONTROL CARD The control card is responsible for the management of the entire therapy process.

It preferably consists of a double-faced printed circuit board, preferably having SMD technology components whose block diagram is shown in Figure 2.

At a functional level, it consists of 4 blocks: processor, voltage meter, current meter and outlet relays As far as the processor is concerned, it consists of an ATMEL ref. 89C51AC3 processor with a 64Kbyte flash memory capacity, another processor with the same characteristics being however possible. Following, the software within the said processor shall be described, which controls the whole system:

• Voltage meter responsible for monitoring the 24vdc inlet voltage value, so as to guarantee that the therapy voltage is within 22v and 24v values.

• Current meter, which measures the therapy current and supplies the value thereof to the processor.

• Outlet relays, which apply the therapy tension to the electrodes. In idle state, they guarantee the opening of the electrode circuit, these being exempt from any electropotential. They also implement the intervallic reverse on polarity of therapy voltage applied to the electrodes.

The interaction with the user is made by:

- Display or screen (LCD) with a capacity of, for example, 4 lines with 20 alphanumeric characters per line . - Light signaling set, namely a set of 10 "leds" type (12) , (13) , (17) .

- Acoustic signaling set, usually designated "buzzer" (not illustrated in the Drawings) .

- Push button (7) .

- On/Off Switch (not illustrated in the Drawings) .

Power is supplied by an isolated external converter with 220vac inlet and 24vdc outlet, having 3 amperes as maximum current .

This converter ensures the electrical insulation between inlet and outlet, it being impossible for the 220vac to contaminate the 24vdc outlet voltage.