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    The invention relates to an apparatus (100) for performing treatments of the surface of a body part (2) of a mammal; said apparatus, comprising: -a water treatment unit (4) for generating electrically treated water (6); -a water applicator (10) for applying water originating from said water treatment unit (4) to the surface a body part (2) of a mammal; wherein said water treatment unit (4) comprises a housing (8); said housing comprising an inlet (12) for water and an outlet (14) for water; wherein said water treatment unit comprises a flow channel (16) in the interior (18) of said housing (8); wherein said inlet (12) for water of said housing leads into said flow channel (16); wherein said outlet (14) for water of said housing leads from said flow channel (16) and out of said housing (8); wherein said housing comprises a first electrode (20) and a second electrode (22), wherein said first electrode (20) being electrically insulated from said second electrode (22); said first electrode and said second electrode are at least partly being accommodated in said flow channel (16) of the interior of said housing thereby, during operation of said apparatus, allowing water flowing through said flow channel (16), to come into contact with said first electrode (20) and said second electrode (22); wherein said first electrode (20) and said second electrode (22) are configured to be connected to a voltage supply (24); thereby, during operation of said apparatus, allowing an electric current to flow through water passing through said flow channel (16); wherein said water applicator (10) comprises an inlet (26) for water; wherein said apparatus comprises a conduit (28) connecting the outlet (14) of said water treatment unit (4) to said inlet (26) of said water applicator (10).
    公开号:DK201900180A1
    申请号:DKP201900180
    申请日:2019-02-08
    公开日:2020-08-27
    发明作者:Reedtz Toke
    申请人:Watgen Medical As；
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    专利说明:

    l DK 2019 00180 A1 An apparatus for performing topical treatments of the surface of a human body part Field of the invention The present invention relates in a first aspect to an apparatus for performing treatments of the surface of a body part of a mammal. In a second aspect the present invention relates to a use of an apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention for the prophylactic, alleviating or curing treatment of the surface of a body part of a mammal. Background of the invention — One discipline within the field of medicine relates to treatment of various dermatological conditions, such as various types of skin conditions.
    Among the most common skin conditions which human beings suffer from can be mentioned: acute and chronic psoriasis, acne, eczema, atopic dermatitis, various types of burning lesions, including sun burns, acute wounds, operational wounds, burn wounds, asphalt eczema, chronic wounds, such as leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, which conditions involving inflammation of the skin or blood capillary vessels of the skin.
    Traditionally, many skin conditions have been alleviated or cured by topically administering of an ointment, liniment or the like to the skin of the individual suffering from the skin condition. One advantage of topically administering a pharmaceutically active substance to the skin by applying to the skin of an ointment, liniment or the like is that the pharmaceutically active substance, being dispersed in a creamy carrier, is allowed to remain in contact with the skin for prolonged periods of time, thereby in theory, prolonging the time during which the pharmaceutically active substance may exert an effect to the skin of the skin of the individual in need of such a treatment.
    However, a prerequisite for being able to treat a particular skin condition by topically administering a drug is that a drug really is in existence which has proven sufficiently efficient when dispersed in a topic formulation. Sufficiently efficient drugs have not been found in respect of all known skin conditions without also imposing adverse side reactions. Another disadvantage of curing or alleviating various skin conditions by means of topic administration of a pharmaceutically drug is that large areas of the human body by most people in most cultures and countries will be covered by some kind of clothing during large parts of the year. This has the consequence the topic formulation of the pharmaceutically active substance, once applied to the skin of an individual, will be smeared off by the clothes upon movement of that individual, thereby not coming into full effect and certainly not for the intended period of time. Moreover, many topical formulations have shown to discolor clothing, thereby necessitating purchasing new clothing which poses additional expenses for the individual.
    , DK 2019 00180 A1 Yet another disadvantage of using conventional topic formulation in the alleviation or curing of various skin conditions is that most drugs, irrespective of the mode of administration, implies that one or more side effects, in one form or the other, will accompany the administration of the drug itself. Some of the drugs are very toxic and many include corticosteroids to be effective which can lead to weight gain, mood swings, thinning skin, susceptibility to infection, cataracts and glaucoma, bone loss, and blood sugar changes. One treatment regime for dermatological treatments makes use of UV-B irradiation. Such treatments, when used over prolonged durations of time, may lead to skin cancer.
    Yet another disadvantage in the treatment of burn wounds is that patients and medical staff are at risk of cleaning a burn wound with bacteria infected warm or cold water which lead to longer healing time and larger scars. If the wound temperature falls below natural body temperature the healing will stop or slow down for 4-6 hours.
    Another discipline within the field of medicine relates to treatment of various internal body inflammatory conditions, such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and inflammatory conditions in the casings.
    COPD is an obstructive lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor air flow. The main symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing with sputum production. COPD is a progressive disease, meaning that it typically will be worsening over time.
    Tobacco smoking is the most common cause of COPD, with factors, such as air pollution and genetics playing a smaller role.
    While treatments of COPD can slow worsening, no cure of COPD is known. COPD treatments include smoking cessation, vaccinations, respiratory rehabilitation and often inhaled bronchodilators and steroids, oxygen therapy and lung transplantations — Still another discipline within the field of medicine relates to treatment of various Methicillin- resistant bacteria infections, such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other resistant bacteria.
    MRSA is responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in humans. MRSA is any strain of S. aureus that has developed, through horizontal gene transfer, and natural selection, multiple drug resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics.
    Treatment of MRSA necessitates urgency and delays may be fatal.
    Furthermore another discipline within the field of medicine relates to treatment of complications after getting a tattoo. A Tattoo is a permanent mark or design made on your skin with pigments inserted through pricks into the skin's top layer.
    Typically, the tattoo artist uses a hand-held machine that acts much like a sewing machine, with one or more needles piercing the skin repeatedly. With every puncture, the needles insert tiny ink droplets.
    2 DK 2019 00180 A1 The process causes a small amount of bleeding, thus breaching the skin, which means that skin infections and other complications are possible, including; allergic reactions - tattoo dyes especially red, green, yellow and blue dyes can cause allergic skin reactions, such as an itchy rash at the tattoo site.
    A skin infection is possible as wells as an area of inflammation called a granuloma can form around tattoo ink. Tattooing can also lead to keloids, a raised areas caused by an overgrowth of scar tissue.
    Another discipline within the field of medicine relates to treatment of Eye infections which are caused by a virus or bacteria in the environment that attacks the eye. The most common of — these infections is conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye. An eye infection can happen in almost any part of the eye, such as the eyelid (blepharitis), the vitreous (vitritis), the optic nerve (neuroretinitis) and the cornea (keratitis). Eye infection leads to chronically red eyes, Itchiness, Watery eyes, eye swelling or eye pain.
    Conjunctivitis is the term used by doctors to describe inflammation of the conjunctiva. The white of the eye (sclera) is covered by a thin, filmy membrane called the conjunctiva, which produces mucous to coat and lubricate the surface of the eye. It normally has fine blood vessels within it, which can be seen on close inspection. When the conjunctiva becomes irritated or inflamed, the blood vessels that supply it enlarge and become much more prominent, and the eye turns red.
    Infectious causes include bacteria and viruses. Bacterial infections, such as staphylococcus, or streptococcus, cause a red eye which is associated with considerable amounts of pus. If the amount of discharge from the eye is great, an acute infection is likely.On the other hand, some bacterial infections are more chronic and may produce little or no discharge except for some mild crusting of the eyelashes in the morning. Eye treatment depends on the cause of the condition. Bacterial pink eye can be treated with antibiotics. If it is related to allergies, treatment of the allergy should help the eye.
    Blepharitis, or chronic inflammation of the eyelids, is also a very common eye infection. Symptoms typically include irritation, itchiness, and occasionally redness. Blepharitis can begin in early childhood, producing "granulated eyelids," or it may develop in later adulthood.
    Blepharitis may appear in several forms, such as seborrheic or ulcerative. Both types of blepharitis occur in individuals of all ages, particularly those with abnormally oily skin of the scalp and face or seborrhea, or in acne rosacea - a skin condition.
    Hence, there is a need for providing an improved treatment regimen which overcomes the above discussed disadvantages of topically administering to the skin of an individual, an ointment or liniment comprising a pharmaceutically active drug.
    It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for performing topically treatments of the skin of a human being and which does not suffer from the above-identified disadvantages.
    Brief description of the invention Accordingly, the present invention relates in a first aspect of an apparatus for performing treatments of the surface of a body part of a mammal; said apparatus, comprising: -a water treatment unit for generating electrically treated water; -a water applicator for applying water originating from said water treatment unit to the surface a body part of a mammal; wherein said water treatment unit comprises a housing; said housing comprising an inlet for water and an outlet for water; wherein said water treatment unit comprises a flow channel in the interior of said housing; wherein said inlet for water of said housing leads into said flow channel; wherein said outlet for water of said housing leads from said flow channel and out of said housing; wherein said housing comprises a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein said first electrode being electrically insulated from said second electrode; said first electrode and said second electrode are at least partly being accommodated in said flow channel of the interior of said housing thereby, during operation of said apparatus, allowing water flowing through said flow channel, to come into contact with said first electrode and said second electrode; wherein said first electrode and said second electrode are configured to be connected to a voltage supply; thereby, during operation of said apparatus, allowing an electric current to flow through water passing through said flow channel; wherein said water applicator comprises an inlet for water; wherein said apparatus comprises a conduit connecting the outlet of said water treatment unit to said inlet of said water applicator.
    In a second aspect the present invention relates to a use of an apparatus according to the first — aspect of the present invention for the prophylactic, alleviating or curing treatment of the surface of a body part of a mammal, such as of a human individual.
    The present invention in its first and second aspects provides for performing treatments of the surface a body part of a human individual.
    These treatments have shown beneficial in relation to various skin conditions, respiratory conditions and intestinal conditions.
    Moreover, the treatments which may be performed with the apparatus have shown to be accompanied with no side effects whatsoever.
    Finally, the apparatus for performing treatments is cost-efficient, user-friendly and may be operated at home by an individual in need thereof, thus not requiring medical staff.
    Brief description of the figures Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of the apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a perspective view illustrating one embodiment of a water applicator to be used with 5 the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a side view illustrating another embodiment of a water applicator to be used with the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention. Fig. 4 is a front view illustrating yet another embodiment of a water applicator to be used with the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention. Fig. 5 is a perspective view illustrating another embodiment of a water applicator to be used with the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention. Fig. 6 is a perspective view illustrating yet another embodiment of a water applicator to be used with the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention. Fig. 7 is a perspective view illustrating another embodiment of a water applicator to be used — with the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention. Fig. 8 is an image illustrating the effect of topical treatment of the human skin exposed to UV-B after 24 hours. Fig. 9 is an image illustrating the effect of topical treatment of the human skin exposed to UV-B after 48 hours.
    Detailed description of the invention The present invention relates in a first aspect to an apparatus for performing treatments of the surface of a body part of a mammal; said apparatus, comprising: -a water treatment unit for generating electrically treated water; -a water applicator for applying water originating from said water treatment unit to the surface a body part of a mammal; wherein said water treatment unit comprises a housing; said housing comprising an inlet for water and an outlet for water; wherein said water treatment unit comprises a flow channel in the interior of said housing; wherein said inlet for water of said housing leads into said flow channel; wherein said outlet for water of said housing leads from said flow channel and out of said housing;
    . DK 2019 00180 A1 wherein said housing comprises a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein said first electrode being electrically insulated from said second electrode; said first electrode and said second electrode are at least partly being accommodated in said flow channel of the interior of said housing thereby, during operation of said apparatus, allowing water flowing through saidflow channel, to come into contact with said first electrode and said second electrode; wherein said first electrode and said second electrode are configured to be connected to a voltage supply; thereby, during operation of said apparatus, allowing an electric current to flow through water passing through said flow channel; wherein said water applicator comprises an inlet for water;
    wherein said apparatus comprises a conduit connecting the outlet of said water treatment unit to said inlet of said water applicator.
    Accordingly, with the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention electrically treated water is manufactured in the water treatment unit of the apparatus, and the applicator of the apparatus is used for applying the electrically treated water to the surface of the body part of a mammal, such as a human individual.
    It should be noted that in the present description and in the appended claims the term “mammal” shall be construed to include human individuals.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention, the water applicator is being in the form of a body part tub for accommodating at least part of the body of a mammal, such as a human individual.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the body part tub is configured to be able to accommodate one or two hands, one or two arms, a foot or two feet, one or two legs, a dorsal part, a pelvic part, a groin part, a thoracic and/or abdominal part of a human individual; or a full human body.
    Hereby such a body part may simply be submerged in water which has been treated in the water treatment unit of the apparatus.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the body part tub comprising an elongate water impermeable bag having a first closed end and an opposite, second open end; thereby forming an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein said open end comprising a closing mechanism, such as a strap, for enabling establishing a close fit between said inner surface of said bag and a limb of a human individual, when said limb is being arranged in the interior of said water impermeable bag.
    Hereby a body part, such as an arm can be fully enclosed in the body part tub for efficiently allowing the electrically treated water to become in contact with the surface of the body part.
    , DK 2019 00180 A1 In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the body part tub is in the form a body suit made from a water impermeable material, such as a full-body suit, configured to be worn by a human individual.
    This embodiment allows a full-body treatment with electrically treated water.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the body part tub comprising an outlet for water.
    Hereby is ensured that freshly treated water originating from the water treatment unit can be constantly supplied to the body part tub in such a way that the water supplied to the body part tub simply flows through the body part tub.
    This implies that the surface of the body part will — constantly be in contact with freshly treated water which has shown to exert a more efficient treatment, compared to electrically treated water which has not been freshly treated.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the inlet for water of the body part tub the apparatus, in the orientation intended during use is being arranged below said outlet for water of the body part tub.
    Hereby is avoided trapping of air in the body part tub.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention apparatus comprises a tube which is being connected to the outlet for water, thereby allowing easy disposal of water leaving said body part tub, such as into a sewer.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the water applicator is being in a form of a water dispenser, such as a hand-held shower head or a suspended shower head for rinsing the skin of a human individual or a part thereof.
    Hereby the apparatus can be used in a way where a body part is not submerged into electrically treated water, but rather is being sprinkled with such water.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the water applicator comprises a nozzle for providing a water mist to be inhaled by a human individual.
    Hereby the apparatus can be used for treatment of surfaces of body parts belonging the respiratory tract.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the water applicator furthermore comprises a mask in the interior of which said nozzle is being arranged; said mask is being configured for fitting the face of a human individual.
    Hereby the inhaling of the electrically treated water-mist will become easier.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the water applicator comprises a flexible rod for inserting into a mammal’s rectum, such as the rectum of a human individual; wherein said flexible rod is having a first end and a second end, wherein said flexible rod comprising contour altering means for altering the contour of said flexible rod;
    2 DK 2019 00180 A1 wherein said first end of said flexible rod comprising control means for actuating said contour altering means, thereby allowing controlling the contour of said flexible rod; wherein said first end of said flexible rod comprises an inlet for water; wherein said second end of said rod comprising a nozzle for ejecting water, wherein said flexible rod comprises a conduit connecting said inlet for water to said nozzle. Hereby the apparatus can be used for treatment of surfaces of body parts belonging the intestines, such as the colon, such as the vagina, the ear or nose canal. In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the apparatus comprises means, such as a valve, for adjusting the flow rate of water passing through said — flow channel in the interior of said housing of said water treatment unit.
    As the water being electrically treated in the water treatment unit of the apparatus will increase its temperature, regulating the flow rate of water passing through the flow channel in the interior of the housing of the water treatment unit can be used for regulating the temperature of the water exiting the water treatment unit.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the valve is configured to be able to adjust the flow rate of water being led through said water treatment unit to a value selected from the ranges 0.5 — 20 l/min, such as 1 — 19 l/min, e.g. 2 — 17 l/min, for example 3 — 16 I/min, for example 4 — 15 l/min, such as 5 — 14 l/min, e.g. 6 — 13 l/min, such as 7 — 12 1/min, e.g. 8 — 11 I/min, e.g. 9 — 10 l/min.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the first and/or said second electrode independently is/are made from an electrically conducting material, such as a metal or an alloy, a metal containing composite or graphite.
    These materials have been found suitable for the intended purpose. In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the surface area of — said first electrode and/or of said second electrode being present in said flow channel of said water treatment unit is 1 — 1000 cm”, such as 2 — 800 cm”, for example 5 — 700 cm", such as 10 — 600 cm", for example 20 — 500 cm" or 30 — 400 cm", such as 40 — 300cm", for example 50 — 250cm', e.g. 75 — 200cm", such as 100 — 150 cm”.
    These surface areas have been found suitable for providing the electrically treated water.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the water treatment unit is configured for supplying a voltage of 100 — 400 V, such as 110 — 230 V.
    These voltages have been found suitable for providing the electrically treated water.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the water treatment unit is configured for being connected to an AC voltage supply or a DC voltage supply.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the apparatus comprises means for adjusting the voltage supplied to the electrodes.
    2 DK 2019 00180 A1 As the water being electrically treated in the water treatment unit of the apparatus will increase its temperature, regulating the voltage supplied to the electrodes being in contact with the water passing through the flow channel in the interior of the housing of the water treatment unit can be used for regulating the temperature of the water exiting the water treatment unit. In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the smallest distance between the first electrode and second electrode in the flow channel of the water treatment unit is 0,5- 2 mm or 2 — 100 mm, such as 2 — 90 mm, for example 5 — 80 mm, e.g. 10 — 70 mm, such as 15 — 60 mm, for example 20 — 50 mm or 30 — 40 mm.
    — These distances between the electrodes have been found suitable for providing the electrically treated water.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the flow channel and the electrodes are being electrically insulated from said housing of said water treatment unit. Hereby operational safety is ensured in operation of the apparatus.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the water treatment unit comprises a thermostat configured, during operation of the apparatus, to regulate the temperature of the water exiting the outlet of said water treatment unit so as to have a temperature in the range of 10 — 52 °C, such as 12 — 50 °C, for example 14 — 48 °C, e.g. 16 — 46 °C, such as 18 — 44 °C or 20 — 42 °C, such as 22 — 40 °C, for example 24 — 38 °C, e.g. 26 — 36°C, such as 28 — 34 °C, such as 30 — 32 °C.
    Various conditions to be treated may present different optimum treatment temperatures of the electrically treated water. By providing a thermostat, the regulation of the temperature of the treated water is possible.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the water treatment — unit comprises more than one set of a first electrode and a second electrode, such as two, three four, five or more sets of a first electrode and a second electrode; each said sets of a first electrode and a second electrode is being at least partly arranged in said flow channel, optionally along the flow direction thereof, wherein in respect of each set of electrodes, said first electrode being electrically insulated from said second electrode.
    Geometrical concerns in the design of the water treatment unit of the apparatus may make it beneficial to include more than one set of a first electrode and a second electrode.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the individual sets of electrodes in the two or more sets of electrodes are being electrically connected in parallel or in series.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the first electrode and the second electrode, in respect of one or more sets of electrodes, are arranged relative to each other so that when electrons are flowing the shortest distance between said first electrode and
    10 DK 2019 00180 A1 said second electrode, said flow of electrons defines a trajectory of electrons which is essentially perpendicular to the flow of water through said flow channel.
    Hereby an efficient treatment of water is ensured.
    In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the apparatus further comprising a container for collecting water exiting the water applicator; optionally also comprising a tube connecting an outlet for water of said water applicator to said container.
    Hereby it will be possible to use the apparatus in locations where a water drain into a sewer is not readily available. Such a situation could arise in respect of an individual who is confined to his/her bed at home.
    — In one aspect of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention the apparatus is for the prophylactic, alleviating or curing treatment of the surface of body part of a mammal, such as a human individual suffering from one or more of the following conditions: inflammatory skin diseases, such as acute and chronic psoriasis, acne, eczema, atopic dermatitis, wounds and burn wounds, such as burn lesions, including sun burns; acute wounds, operational wounds, burn wounds, scrapes, chronic wounds, such as leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers; lung diseases, such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, refractory (non-reversible) asthma; MRSA infections (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, (ORSA) oxacillin-resistant infections; or intestinal conditions.
    In a second aspect the present invention relates to a use of an apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention for the prophylactic, alleviating or curing treatment of the surface of a body part of a mammal, such as of a human individual.
    Referring now in detail to the drawings for the purpose of illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention, Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of the apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention.
    Fig. 1 shows the apparatus 100. The apparatus 100 comprises a water treatment unit 4 and a water applicator 10 for applying electrically treated water to the surface of a body part of a human individual.
    The water treatment unit 4 comprises a housing 8 having an inlet 12 for water and an outlet 14 for water. The water treatment unit 4 also comprises a flow channel 16 arranged in the interior 18 of the housing 8 thereof.
    The inlet 12 for water of the housing leads into the flow channel 16, and the outlet 14 of the housing 8 leads from the flow channel 16 and out of the housing 8. It is seen in Fig. 1 that the housing 8 of the water treatment unit 4 comprises a first electrode 20 and a second electrode 22, which are electrically insulated from each other.
    1 DK 2019 00180 A1 The first electrode and the second electrode are being partly accommodated in the flow channel 16 of the interior 18 of the housing. Accordingly, during operation of the apparatus 100, water flowing through the flow channel 16, will come into contact with the first electrode 20 and the second electrode 22.
    As the first electrode 20 and the second electrode 22 are configured to be connected to a voltage supply24 via wires 29, water supplied to the treatment unit via inlet 12 will, during operation of the apparatus, be subjected to an electric current flowing through that water in passing through the flow channel 16.
    Without wishing to be being bound to any particular theory it is believed that subjecting the water, flowing through the flow channel 16, to an electric current will imply certain pharmaceutically beneficial properties to the water. First it, is believed that water is being sanitized in that any microorganism being present in the water will be inactivated. Moreover, it seems that some kind of memory effect will be present in the water which has been treated by the treatment unit of the apparatus of the invention. This is evidenced by the fact that experiments have shown that water which originates from the treatment unit of the apparatus of the invention seems to have a higher curing potency when used immediately, compared to water originating from same unit which has been stored for a few hours prior to use for topical treatment. Measurements have shown that the water passing through the water treatment unit is having an increased content of hydrogen gas. It cannot be ruled out that such an increased content of hydrogen gas in water play a role in the curing and prophylactic effect of water originating from the treatment unit of the apparatus of the present invention. It may for example be plausible that such water is having an inherent anti-oxidant effect. As shown in Fig. 1 a conduit 28 in the form of a flexible tube connects the outlet 14 of the — water treatment unit 4 to an inlet 26 of the applicator. As the applicator may have a variety of different designs intended for different types of application, in Fig. 1 the applicator is merely illustrated by the dashed-lined box 10. Fig. 2 is a perspective view illustrating one embodiment of a water applicator to be used with the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention. Fig. 2 shows the water applicator 10 in the form of a body part top 30 having the shape of a box. The body part tub is having dimensions which are sufficient to accommodate the lower part of a human leg 2,44. The body part tub 30 comprises an inlet 26 for electrically treated water at the bottom thereof. Additionally, the body part tub 30 also comprises an outlet 48 for water. Accordingly, during use of the water part tub 30, a human individual arranges his or her leg in the water part tub as shown in fig. 2. The inlet 26 for electrically treated water is connected to the conduit 28 shown in Fig. 1. A tubing 50 may likewise connected to the outlet 48 for discarding water.
    2 DK 2019 00180 A1 During operation, electrically treated water originating from a water treatment unit as the one illustrated in fig. 1 is directed to the inlet 26 of the body part tub 30 via conduit 28. As electrically treated water flows into the interior of the body part tub 30, the human leg will be submerged in that water, thereby allowing the electrically water to exerts its prophylactic, alleviating or curing effect of the surface of the body part 2 submerged in that water. Fig. 3 is a perspective view illustrating another embodiment of a water applicator to be used with the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention. Fig. 3 shows the water applicator 10 in the form of a body part tub 30 having the shape of an elongate water impermeable bag 32 having a first closed end 34 and an opposite, second open end 36. The bag 32 thereby forms an inner surface 38and an outer surface 40. The open end comprises a closing mechanism in the form of a strap 42. The strap 42 enables establishing a close fit between and the inner surface 38 of the water impermeable bag and an arm 2, 44 of a human individual, when the arm is being arranged in the interior of the water impermeable bag 32. The water impermeable bag 32 comprises an opening 26 at a lower end thereof. An outlet opening 48 is likewise arranged in an upper part of the water impermeable bag 30.
    During operation, electrically treated water originating from a water treatment unit 4, as the one illustrated in fig. 1 is directed to the inlet 26 of the body part tub 30 via conduit 28. Hereby, the electrically water led through the impermeable bag 30 may exert its prophylactic, alleviating or curing effect of the surface of the arm submerged in that water.
    Fig 4 is a front view illustrating yet another embodiment of a water applicator to be used with the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention. Fig. 4 shows a water applicator 10 in the form of a body part tub having the shape of a full-body suit 46 which is being made from a water impermeable material. The full-body suit is having a shape and size so that it is configured to be worn by a human individual.
    Fig 4 shows that the full-body suit comprises a water tight zipper 47 for easing the operation of getting inside the interior of the suit. A water tight, flexible collar 45 ensures that no water exits at the neck part of the individual.
    The full-body suit 46comprises two openings 26 arranged at the foot part of the suit. An outlet opening 48 is likewise arranged at an upper part of the suit 46.
    — During operation, electrically treated water originating from a water treatment unit 4, as the one illustrated in fig. 1 is directed to the inlets 26 of the full-body suit 46.
    Fig. 5 is a perspective view illustrating another embodiment of a water applicator to be used with the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention. Fig. 5 shows an arrangement of water applicators in the form of a five shower heads 52. Four of the shower heads are fixed and are being suspended in a rig, whereas the last shower head is connected to a flexible tubing, thus allowing direction of a stream or jet of water to a particular part of a body.
    DK 2019 00180 A1 An inlet 26 is provided in the arrangement, thus allowing electrically treated water originating from a water treatment unit 4, as the one illustrated in fig. 1 to be supplied to the shower heads 52. Hereby, the electrically treated water supplied to the inlet opening 26 may exert its prophylactic, alleviating or curing effect of the surface of a human body standing in thevicinity of the shower head arrangement illustrated in Fig. 5. Preferably, the shower head arrangement shown in Fig. 5 is installed in a conventional shower cabin or the like.
    Fig. 6 is a perspective view illustrating yet another embodiment of a water applicator to be used with the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention.
    Fig. 6 shows the waterapplicator 10 comprises a nozzle 54 for providing a water mist to be inhaled by a human individual.
    The nozzle 54 is being arranged in the interior of a mask 56. The mask 56 is being configured for fitting the face of a human individual.
    The nozzle 54 is in fluid connection with an inlet opening 26 for electrically treated water.
    The mask 56 additionally comprises a number of venting holes 55 to allow air for flow into the interior part of the mask, therebyallowing an individual to respirate through the mask.
    During operation, electrically treated water originating from a water treatment unit 4, as the one illustrated in fig. 1 is directed to the inlet 26 of the nozzle 26. Thereby, the electrically water led to the nozzle 54 may exert its prophylactic, alleviating or curing effect of the inner surfaces of the respiratory organs of a human individual
    Fig. 7 is a perspective view illustrating another embodiment of a water applicator to be used with the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention.
    Fig. 7 shows a flexible rod 60 for inserting into a mammal’s rectum, such as the rectum of a human individual.
    The flexible rod is having a first end 62 and a second end 64. The flexible rod comprising contour altering means 66 for altering the contour of the flexible rod.
    The first end 62 of theflexible rod comprising control means 68 for actuating the contour altering means 66, thereby allowing controlling the contour of the flexible rod.
    The first end 62 of said flexible rod comprises an inlet 70 for electrically treated water and the second end 64 of the rod comprising a nozzle 72 for ejecting electrically treated water.
    The flexible rod comprises a conduit 74 (not seen in Fig. 7) extending along the flexible rodin the interior thereof.
    The conduit connects the inlet 70 for water to said nozzle 72. The mechanical design of the contour altering means 66 for altering the contour of the flexible rod and of the control means 68 for actuating the contour altering means 66 are per se known from the technical field of medical endoscopes, such as colonoscopes.
    During operation of the first end 64 of the water applicator 10 illustrated in fig 7 is insertedinto the rectum of a human individual.
    By using the control means 68 the first end 64 of the flexible rod 60 may be maneuvered into the intestinal system of an individual, such as into the colon of that individual.
    1 DK 2019 00180 A1 Once inserted to the desired extend, electrically treated water originating from a water treatment unit 4, as the one illustrated in fig. I is directed to the inlet 26 of the flexible rod 60. Hereby electrically treated water may exert its prophylactic, alleviating or curing effect of the inner surfaces of the intestinal system of a human individual, such as the colon thereof.
    Example The following example illustrates the effect of using water originating the water treatment unit of the apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention for treatment of an UV-B induced skin inflammation on human skin. The example represents a single center, placebo controlled, investigator blinded study. A single subject having skin phototype 2 was used in the study. Three areas measuring 3.0 x
    2.5 cm of the ventral side of both forearms of the subject were marked. These areas were irradiated with UV-B radiation using a Philips TLO1 lamp.
    — One of the areas of each arm was irradiated at an intensity of 1 MED (minimum erythemal dose, i.e. that intensity of irradiation which produces a just noticeable erythema on a specific individual’s previously unexposed skin; cf. ISO 17166:199(E)/CIE S 007/E-1998 - Erythema Reference Action Spectrum and Standard Erythema Dose).
    The second marked area of each arm was irradiated at an intensity of 2 MED and the last marked area of each arm was irradiated at an intensity of 3 MED.
    However, prior to any UV exposure, one forearm (control arm) of the subject was irrigated with tap water at 28 °C for one minute.
    The other forearm (treatment arm) was irrigated for one minute with water originating from the water treatment unit of the apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention.
    — The water treatment unit was operated at 1150 Watts A/C and a at water flow of approximately 2 liters/min. The water originating from the water treatment unit had a temperature of 28 °C upon irrigating the forearm.
    The water treatment unit used in this example comprises two electrodes of graphite spaced 1 mm apart. The area of the part of the electrodes which were configured to be in contact with — water was 50 cm”. The voltage applied to the two electrodes was 230 V AC.
    Immediately after the irrigation of the two arms, the three areas of each arm were exposed to UV-B irradiation as explained above.
    The water irrigation regime was repeated four times (at intervals of 6 hours) during the following 24 hours.
    i. DK 2019 00180 A1 After 24 hours and 48 hours, respectively, relative to the time of the UV exposure, the six areas of the fore arms were visually inspected and images of these were captured.
    Fig. 8is an image showing the control arm (left) and the treated arm (right) The upper area of each arm was exposed at an intensity of 3 MED, the middle area of each arm was exposed at an intensity of 2 MED and the lower area (barely visible) was exposed at an intensity of 1 MED.
    Fig. Oillustrates in a similar fashion the results obtained after 48 hours.
    It can be seen that the inflammation observed in all three areas after 24 hours is most profound on the arm which has been irrigated with tap water, compared to the other arm — which has been irrigated with water originating from the water treatment unit of the apparatus of the present invention. The same result applies in respect of the degree of inflammation observed after 48 hours.
    Accordingly, the present example illustrates that water originating from the water treatment unit of the apparatus according to the present invention has a visibly detectable curing effect on UV-B induced inflammation of the human skin.
    It is contemplated that the similar results will be obtained in respect of other types of skin or surface part conditions.
    Based on the information presented in this example, the person skilled in the art will be able to adjust, modify or otherwise design a water treatment unit of the apparatus of the present invention for use in other types of treatment regimes.
    In this respect it should be noted that for a given voltage supplied to the electrodes of the water treatment unit the following generally applies: the closer the electrodes and the larger surface area of the part of the electrodes being in contact with the water and the slower flowrate of water through the flow channel and the less time passing from the water leaving — the water treatment unit to its use for treatment, the more efficient the water will be in treatment of a surface of a body part of a mammal.
    Also, it should be noted that the electric treatment applied to water flowing in the flow channel of the water treatment unit of the apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention, will imply heating of the water. Accordingly, for a given design of the water treatment unit, the flow rate of water flowing through the flow channel and the voltage applied to the electrodes may be adjusted so as to obtain a desired temperature of the water which is to be used for treatments.
    It should be understood that all features and achievements discussed above and in the appended claims in relation to one aspect of the present invention and embodiments thereof apply equally well to the other aspects of the present invention and embodiments thereof.
    DK 2019 00180 A1 List of reference numerals 2 Body part of mammal 4 Water treatment unit 6 Electrically treated water 8 Housing
    Water applicator 12 Inlet for water 14 Outlet for water 16 Flow channel
    10 18 Interior of housing of water treatment unit 20 First electrode 22 Second electrode 24 Voltage supply 26 Inlet of applicator
    27 Electric plug 28 Conduit connecting water treatment unit with water applicator 29 Electric wire 30 Body part tub 32 Elongate bag
    34 First, closed end of bag 36 Second open end of bag 38 Inner surface of bag 40 Outer surface of bag 42 Closing mechanism
    44 Limb 45 Elastic collar 46 Body suit
    + DK 2019 00180 A1 47 Water tight zipper 48 Outlet for water of body part tub 50 Tube 52 Water dispenser 54 Nozzle
    55 Venting holes 56 Mask 60 Flexible rod 62 First end of flexible rod
    64 Second end of flexible rod 66 Contour altering means of flexible rod 68 Control means of flexible rod 70 Inlet for water of flexible rod 72 Nozzle of flexible rod
    74 Conduit 100 Apparatus
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    [1] 1. An apparatus (100) for performing treatments of the surface of a body part (2) of a mammal; said apparatus, comprising: -a water treatment unit(4) for generating electrically treated water (6); -a water applicator (10) for applying water originating from said water treatment unit(4) to the surface a body part (2) of a mammal, wherein said water treatment unit(4) comprises a housing (8); said housing comprising an inlet (12) for water and an outlet (14) for water; wherein said water treatment unit comprises a flow channel (16) in the interior (18) of said housing (8) wherein said inlet (12) for water of said housing leads into said flow channel(16), wherein said outlet (14) for water of said housing leads from said flow channel (16) and out of said housing (8); wherein said housing comprises a first electrode(20) and a second electrode (22), wherein said first electrode (20) being electrically insulated from said second electrode (22); said first electrode and said second electrode are at least partly being accommodated in said flow channel(16) of the interior of said housing thereby, during operation of said apparatus, allowing water flowing through said flow channel (16), to come into contact with said first electrode (20) and said second electrode (22); wherein said first electrode(20) and said second electrode (22) are configured to be connected to a voltage supply (24);thereby, during operation of said apparatus, allowing an electric current to flow through water passing through said flow channel (16); wherein said water applicator (10) comprises an inlet (26) for water; wherein said apparatus comprises a conduit (28) connecting the outlet (14) of said water treatment — unit (4) to said inlet (26) of said water applicator (10).
    [2] 2. An apparatus (100) according to claim 1, wherein said water applicator(10) is being in the form of a body part tub (30) for accommodating at least part of the body of a mammal, such as a human individual.
    [3] 3. An apparatus (100) according to claim 2, wherein said body part tub (30) is configured to be able to accommodate one or two hands, one or two arms, a foot or two feet, one or two legs, a dorsal part, a pelvic part, a groin part, a thoracic and/or abdominal part of a human individual; or a full human body.
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    [4] 4. An apparatus (100) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said body part tub (30) comprising an elongate water impermeable bag (32) having a first closed end (34) and an opposite, second open end (36); thereby forming an inner surface (38) and an outer surface (40), wherein said open end comprising a closing mechanism (42), such as a strap, for enabling establishing a close fit between said inner surface (38) of said bag and a limb (44) of a human individual, when said limb is being arranged in the interior of said water impermeable bag (32).
    [5] 5. An apparatus (100) according to any of the claims 2 — 4, wherein said body part tub (30) is in the 40 — form a body suit (46) made from a water impermeable material, such as a full-body suit, configured to be worn by a human individual.
    [6] 6. An apparatus (100) according to any of the claims 2 — 5, wherein said body part tub (30) comprising an outlet (48) for water.
    [7] 7. An apparatus (100) according to claim 5 or 6, wherein in the orientation intended during use, of 45 — said apparatus, said inlet (26) for water of said body part tub (30) is being arranged below said outlet (48) for water of said body part tub.
    [8] 8. An apparatus (100) according to any of the claims 5 -7, wherein said apparatus comprises a tube (50) being connected to said outlet (48) for water, thereby allowing easy disposal of water leaving said body part tub (30), such as into a sewer.
    [9] 50 9. An apparatus (100) according to claim 1, wherein said water applicator (10) is being in a form of a water dispenser (52), such as a hand-held shower head or a suspended shower head for rinsing the skin or the eye-area or eye of a human individual or a part thereof.
    [10] 10. An apparatus (100) according to claim 1, wherein said water applicator (10) comprises a nozzle (54) for providing a water mist to be inhaled by a human individual.
    [11] 55 11. An apparatus (100) according to claim 10, wherein said water applicator (10) furthermore comprises a mask (56) in the interior of which said nozzle (54) is being arranged; said mask is being configured for fitting the face of a human individual.
    [12] 12. An apparatus (100) according to claim 1, wherein said water applicator(10) comprises a flexible rod (60) for inserting into a mammal’s rectum, such as the rectum of a human individual, such as 60 the colon, such as the vagina, the ear or nose canal of a human individual; wherein said flexible rod is having a first end (62) and a second end (64), wherein said flexible rod comprising contour altering means (66) for altering the contour of said flexible rod; wherein said first end (62) of said flexible rod comprising control means (68) for actuating said contour altering means (66), thereby allowing controlling the contour of said flexible rod; wherein said first end (62) of said flexible rod 65 comprises an inlet (70) for water; wherein said second end (64) of said rod comprising a nozzle (72) for ejecting water, wherein said flexible rod comprises a conduit (74) connecting said inlet (70) for water to said nozzle (72).
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    [13] 13. An apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said apparatus comprises means, such as a valve, for adjusting the flow rate of water passing through said flow channel (16) 70 in the interior of said housing of said water treatment unit (4).
    [14] 14. An apparatus (100) according to claim 13, wherein said valve is configured to be able to adjust the flow rate of water being led through said water treatment unit (4) to a value selected from the ranges 0.5 — 201/min, such as 1 — 191/min, e.g. 2 — 171/min, for example 3 — 161/min, for example 4 — 151/min, such as 5 — 141/min, e.g. 6 — 131/min, such as 7 — 12]/min, e.g. 8 — 111/min, e.g. 9— 10 75 — l/min.
    [15] 15. An apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said first and/or said second electrode (20,22) independently is/are made from an electrically conducting material, such as a metal or an alloy, a metal containing composite or graphite.
    [16] 16. An apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims wherein the surface area of said 80 first electrode (20) and/or of said second electrode (22) being present in said flow channel (16) of said water treatment unit (4)is 1 — 1000 cm”, such as 2 — 800 cm", for example 5 — 700 cm", such as — 600 cm", for example 20 — 500 cm" or 30 — 400 cm", such as 40 — 300cm , for example 50 — 250cm’, e.g. 75 — 200cm"”, such as 100 — 150 cm”.
    [17] 17. An apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims wherein said water treatment 85 — unit(4)is configured for supplying a voltage of 100 — 400 V, such as 110 — 230 V.
    [18] 18. An apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims wherein said water treatment unit (4) is configured for being connected to an AC voltage supply or a DC voltage supply.
    [19] 19. An apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims wherein said apparatus comprises means for adjusting the voltage supplied to said electrodes.
    [20] 90 — 20. An apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims wherein the smallest distance between said first electrode(20) and second electrode (22) in said flow channel (16) of said water treatment unit is 1 — 100 mm, such as 2 — 90 mm, for example 5 — 80 mm, e.g. 10 — 70 mm, such as — 60 mm, for example 20 — 50 mm or 30 — 40 mm.
    [21] 21. An apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said flow channel (16) 95 and said electrodes (20,22) are being electrically insulated from said housing of said water treatment unit.
    [22] 22. An apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said water treatment unit(4) comprises a thermostat configured, during operation of said apparatus, to regulate the temperature of the water exiting the outlet of said water treatment unit so as to have a temperature 100 in the range of 10 — 52 °C, such as 12 — 50 °C, for example 14 — 48 °C, e.g. 16 — 46 °C, such as 18 — 44 °C or 20 — 42 °C, such as 22 — 40 °C, for example 24 — 38 °C, e.g. 26 — 36 °C, such as 28 — 34 °C, such as 30 — 32 °C.
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    [23] 23. An apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said water treatment unit(4) comprises more than one set of a first electrode (20) and a second electrode (22), such as 105 — two, three four, five or more sets of a first electrode (20) and a second electrode (22); each said sets of a first electrode (20) and a second electrode (20) is being at least partly arranged in said flow channel (16); optionally along the flow direction thereof; wherein in respect of each set of electrodes (20,22), said first electrode (20) being electrically insulated from said second electrode (22).
    [24] 110 — 24. An apparatus (100) according to claim 21, wherein said in respect of two or more sets of electrodes (20,22), said individual sets of electrodes are being electrically connected in parallel or in series.
    [25] 25. An apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein in respect of one or more sets of electrodes (20, 22), said first electrode (20) and said second electrode (22) are arranged 115 relative to each other so that when electrons are flowing the shortest distance between said first electrode and said second electrode, said flow of electrons defines a trajectory of electrons which is essentially perpendicular to the flow of water through said flow channel (16).
    [26] 26. An apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims further comprising a container for collecting water exiting the water applicator; optionally also comprising a tube connecting an outlet 120 for water of said water applicator to said container.
    [27] 27. An apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims for the prophylactic, alleviating or curing treatment of the surface of body part (2) of a mammal, such as a human individual suffering from one or more of the following conditions: inflammatory skin diseases, such as acute and chronic psoriasis, acne, eczema, atopic dermatitis; wounds and burn wounds, such as burn lesions, 125 including sun burns; acute wounds, operational wounds, burn wounds, scrapes, chronic wounds, such as leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers; lung diseases, such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, refractory (non- reversible) asthma; MRSA infections (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, (ORSA) oxacillin-resistant infections; intestinal conditions.
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    [28] 28. Use of an apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims for the prophylactic, alleviating or curing treatment of the surface of a body part (2) of a mammal, such as of a human individual.
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