High emissivity far infrared ceramic module for therapeutic device
OwnerAlbert Chin-Tang Weyinventor
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Abstract
This invention relates to a ceramic module for assembly into a therapeutic device for treating a human or animal body with irradiation of far infrared. More specifically, said ceramic module can simultaneously emit blackbody-like thermal radiation and stimulated FIR-photons radiation in 3-16 μm wavelength spectrum, while the overall radiation in 8-14 μm wavelength range is measured to be an approximated blackbody radiation at a temperature that is at least 1° K (or 1° C.) higher than the actual body temperature of said ceramic module, signifying an effective emissivity greater than 1.0. Said ceramic module may be used alone or serve as components of a therapeutic device for increasing physiologic performance, immune competence, health, and mean lifespan of human or animal.
Claims14
A ceramic module for use in a therapeutic device for treating a human or animal body, said ceramic module comprising:
- a mixture of three sets of powdered substances, the mixture comprising:
- a first set of powdered substance comprising at least one oxide of a first element selected from Group 13 or Group 14 of the Periodic Table of Elements;
- a second set of powdered substance comprising at least one oxide of a second element being a transition metal element with a partially-filled 3d or 4d atomic orbital selected from Group 3 through Group 12 of the Periodic Table of Elements;
- and a third set of powdered substance comprising at least one oxide of a third element being a metal element selected from Group 1 or Group 2 of the Periodic Table of Elements;
- wherein as a result of said mixture being sintered at a temperature at or above 860° C., said ceramic module has an inhomogeneous crystal structure whereby the ceramic module emits far infrared radiation covering at least a part of 3-16 μm wavelength spectrum, and
- wherein the overall radiation over the 8-14 μm wavelength range exhibits enhanced infrared emission due to an additional stimulated emission effect within the ceramic module, resulting in a radiative power output comparable to that of an equivalent blackbody radiator at a temperature at least 1° K or 1° C. higher than the actual body temperature of said ceramic module.
A method of manufacturing a ceramic module for use in a therapeutic device for treatment of a human or animal body part, comprising:
- a) providing a predetermined amount of a first set of powdered substance comprising at least one oxide of a first element selected from Group 13 or Group 14 of the Periodic Table of Elements;
- b) providing a predetermined amount of a second set of powdered substance comprising at least one oxide of second element selected from Group 3 through Group 12 of the Periodic Table of Elements;
- c) providing a predetermined amount of a third set of powdered substance comprising at least one oxide of a third element selected from Group 1 or Group 2 of the Periodic Table of Elements;
- d) mixing said first, second, and third sets of powdered substances with bonding agents and stabilizers;
- e) sintering the mixture of step d) at a temperature at or above 860° C. into a shaped article;
- wherein as a result of sintering, the article is capable of emitting far infrared radiation within 3-16 um wavelength spectrum, and
- wherein the overall radiation over the 8-14 μm wavelength range exhibits enhanced infrared emission due to an additional stimulated emission effect within the ceramic module, resulting in a radiative power output comparable to that of an equivalent blackbody radiator at a temperature at least 1° K or 1° C. higher than the actual body temperature of said ceramic module.
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