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(12) Ulllted States Patent (10) Patent N0.: US 8,638,186 B1

LaPoint (45) Date of Patent: Jan. 28, 2014

(54) MAGNETIC ARRAY (56) References Cited

(71) Applicant: David Allen LaPoint, Palm Desert, CA US' PATENT DOCUMENTS
(Us) 5,886,609 A * 3/1999 Stelter ......................... .. 335/306
6,747,537 Bl * 6/2004 Mosteller .................... .. 335/306
(72) Inventor: David Allen LaPoint, Palm Desert, CA
(Us) * cited by examiner

(*) Notice: Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this Primary Examiner * Ramon Barrera
patent is extended or adjusted under 35
U.S.C. 154(1)) by 0 days. (57) ABSTRACT
A magnetic array With a bowl-shaped array of magnets ori
(21) Appl. N01 13/624,857 ented to induce a structured and oriented ionic ?oW toWards a
_ focal point. The magnets include a north pole and a south pole
(22) Flled? seP- 21’ 2012 oriented to induce the ionic ?oW. Either poles face inWardly
from the array to induce an ionic ?oW. Varying the siZe,
(5 1) Int‘ Cl‘ dimensions, strength, and orientation of the magnets manipu
HOIF 7/02 (200601) lates the ionic How to a desired strength and Velocity. The
(52) 335/306 ionic ?oW increases in strength and concentration When in
........................................................ .. proximity to the narrow end The ionic ?ow forces Objects
(58) Field Of ClaSSi?CatiOIl Search inside the array toWards a hole in the narroW end.
USPC .......... .. 335/306; 2100224223; l23/536i539
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MAGNETIC ARRAY Typically, an ion is an atom or molecule in Which the total
number of electrons is not equal to the total number of pro
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED tons, giving it a net positive or negative electrical charge.
APPLICATIONS In vieW of the foregoing, it is clear that these traditional
techniques are not perfect and leave room for more optimal
The present Utility patent application claims priority ben approaches.
e?t of the US. provisional application for patent serial num
ber 61586114 ?led on 12, Jan. 2012 under 35 U.S.C.119(e). BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The contents of this related provisional application are incor
porated herein by reference for all purposes to the extent that The present invention is illustrated by Way of example, and
such subject matter is not inconsistent hereWith or limiting not by Way of limitation, in the ?gures of the accompanying
hereof. draWings and in Which like reference numerals refer to similar
elements and in Which:
COPYRIGHT NOTICE FIG. 1 illustrates a top vieW of an exemplary magnetic
array, in accordance With an embodiment of the present
A portion of the disclosure of this patent document con invention;
tains material that is subject to copyright protection. The FIG. 2 illustrates a side vieW of an exemplary magnetic
copyright oWner has no objection to the facsimile reproduc array With an exemplary arrangement and an exemplary ori
tion by anyone of the patent document or patent disclosure as 20 entation of the multiplicity of magnets in an exemplary array,
it appears in the Patent and Trademark O?ice, patent ?le or in accordance With an embodiment of the present invention;
records, but otherWise reserves all copyright rights Whatso FIG. 3 illustrates an orthographic vieW of an exemplary
ever. magnetic array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplic
ity of magnets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an
FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR 25 embodiment of the present invention;
DEVELOPMENT FIG. 4 illustrates an inverted vieW of an exemplary mag
netic array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of
Not applicable. magnets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an
embodiment of the present invention;
REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A 30 FIG. 5 illustrates a top vieW of an exemplary magnetic
TABLE, OR A COMPUTER LISTING APPENDIX array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag
nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi
Not applicable. ment of the present invention;
FIG. 6 illustrates a side vieW of an exemplary magnetic
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 35
array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag
nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi
One or more embodiments of the invention generally relate
ment of the present invention;
to magnets. More particularly, one or more embodiments of
FIG. 7 illustrates a top vieW of an exemplary magnetic
the invention relate to focusing and orienting ionic ?oWs and
40 array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag
magnetic ?elds. nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION ment of the present invention;
FIG. 8 illustrates a side vieW of an exemplary magnetic
The folloWing background information may present array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag
nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi
examples of speci?c aspects of the prior art (e.g., Without
limitation, approaches, facts, or common Wisdom) that, While ment of the present invention;
FIG. 9 illustrates a top vieW of an exemplary magnetic
expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as to
additional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag
nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi
limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to 50
anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon. ment of the present invention;
FIG. 10 illustrates a side vieW of an exemplary magnetic
The folloWing is an example of a speci?c aspect in the prior
art that, While expected to be helpful to further educate the array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag
nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi
reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to be
construed as limiting the present invention, or any embodi ment of the present invention;
55
FIG. 11 illustrates an orthographic vieW of an exemplary
ments thereof, to anything stated or implied therein or
inferred thereupon. By Way of educational background, magnetic array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplic
another aspect of the prior art generally useful to be aWare of ity of magnets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an
is that a magnet is a material or object that produces an ionic embodiment of the present invention;
How and a magnetic ?eld. The ionic How is invisible but is 60
FIG. 12 illustrates an inverted orthographic vieW of an
responsible for the most notable property of a magnet: a force exemplary magnetic array illustrating the arrangement of the
that pulls on other ferromagnetic materials, such as iron, and multiplicity of magnets in an exemplary array, in accordance
attracts or repels other magnets. With an embodiment of the present invention;
Typically, a magnet’s magnetic moment is a vector that FIG. 13 illustrates a top vieW of an exemplary magnetic
characterizes the magnet’ s overall magnetic properties. For a 65 array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag
bar magnet, the direction of the magnetic moment points from nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi
the magnet’s south pole to its north pole. ment of the present invention;
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FIG. 14 illustrates a side vieW of an exemplary magnetic forms a, an,” and “the” include the plural reference unless
array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag the context clearly dictates otherWise. Thus, for example, a
nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more ele
ment of the present invention; ments and includes equivalents thereof knoWn to those skilled
FIG. 15 illustrates an orthographic vieW of an exemplary in the art. Similarly, for another example, a reference to “a
magnetic array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplic step” or “a means” is a reference to one or more steps or
ity of magnets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an means and may include sub-steps and subservient means. All
embodiment of the present invention; conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive
FIG. 16 illustrates an inverted vieW of an exemplary mag sense possible. Thus, the Word “or” should be understood as
netic array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of having the de?nition of a logical “or” rather than that of a
magnets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates
embodiment of the present invention; otherWise. Structures described herein are to be understood
FIG. 17 illustrates an orthographic vieW of an exemplary also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures.
magnetic array illustrating the mounting arrangement of the Language that may be construed to express approximation
multiplicity of magnets in an exemplary array With a boWl should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates
shape, in accordance With an embodiment of the present otherWise.
invention; Unless de?ned otherWise, all technical and scienti?c terms
FIG. 18 illustrates an inverted vieW of an exemplary mag used herein have the same meanings as commonly under
netic array illustrating the mounting arrangement of the mul stood by one of ordinary skill in the art to Which this invention
tiplicity of magnets in an exemplary array joined With a boWl 20 belongs. Preferred methods, techniques, devices, and mate
shaped substrate, in accordance With an embodiment of the rials are described, although any methods, techniques,
present invention; devices, or materials similar or equivalent to those described
FIG. 19 illustrates an orthographic vieW of an exemplary herein may be used in the practice or testing of the present
magnetic array illustrating the mounting arrangement of the invention. Structures described herein are to be understood
multiplicity of magnets in an exemplary array joined With a 25 also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. The
boWl shaped substrate, in accordance With an embodiment of present invention Will noW be described in detail With refer
the present invention; and ence to embodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompa
FIG. 20 illustrates an inverted vieW of an exemplary mag nying draWings.
netic array illustrating the mounting arrangement of the mul From reading the present disclosure, other variations and
tiplicity of magnets in an exemplary array joined With a boWl 30 modi?cations Will be apparent to persons skilled in the art.
shaped substrate, in accordance With an embodiment of the Such variations and modi?cations may involve equivalent
present invention. and other features Which are already knoWn in the art, and
Unless otherWise indicated illustrations in the ?gures are Which may be used instead of or in addition to features
not necessarily draWn to scale. already described herein.
35 Although Claims have been formulated in this Application
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SOME to particular combinations of features, it should be under
EMBODIMENTS stood that the scope of the disclosure of the present invention
also includes any novel feature or any novel combination of
Embodiments of the present invention are best understood features disclosed herein either explicitly or implicitly or any
by reference to the detailed ?gures and description set forth 40 generaliZation thereof, Whether or not it relates to the same
herein. invention as presently claimed in any Claim and Whether or
Embodiments of the invention are discussed beloW With not it mitigates any or all of the same technical problems as
reference to the Figures. HoWever, those skilled in the art Will does the present invention.
readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein Features Which are described in the context of separate
With respect to these ?gures is for explanatory purposes as the 45 embodiments may also be provided in combination in a single
invention extends beyond these limited embodiments. For embodiment. Conversely, various features Which are, for
example, it should be appreciated that those skilled in the art brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may
Will, in light of the teachings of the present invention, recog also be provided separately or in any suitable subcombina
niZe a multiplicity of alternate and suitable approaches, tion. The Applicants hereby give notice that neW Claims may
depending upon the needs of the particular application, to 50 be formulated to such features and/or combinations of such
implement the functionality of any given detail described features during the prosecution of the present Application or
herein, beyond the particular implementation choices in the of any further Application derived therefrom.
folloWing embodiments described and shoWn. That is, there References to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,”
are numerous modi?cations and variations of the invention “example embodiment,” “various embodiments,” etc., may
that are too numerous to be listed but that all ?t Within the 55 indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described
scope of the invention. Also, singular Words should be read as may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic,
plural and vice versa and masculine as feminine and vice but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular
versa, Where appropriate, and alternative embodiments do not feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of
necessarily imply that the tWo are mutually exclusive. the phrase “in one embodiment,” or “in an exemplary embodi
It is to be further understood that the present invention is 60 ment,” do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment,
not limited to the particular methodology, compounds, mate although they may.
rials, manufacturing techniques, uses, and applications, As is Well knoWn to those skilled in the art many careful
described herein, as these may vary. It is also to be understood considerations and compromises typically must be made
that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of When designing for the optimal manufacture of a commercial
describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended 65 implementation any system, and in particular, the embodi
to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted ments of the present invention. A commercial implementa
that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular tion in accordance With the spirit and teachings of the present
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invention may con?gured according to the needs of the par poles on the opposite side of the disc. The magnets may vary
ticular application, whereby any aspect(s), feature(s), func in siZe, shape, and magnetic density, according to the desired
tion(s), result(s), component(s), approach(es), or step(s) of ionic ?oW, magnetic ?eld, and effects produced. A space 14 of
the teachings related to any described embodiment of the various dimensions may separate roWs of the magnets. The
present invention may be suitably omitted, included, adapted, multiplicity of magnets may include different shapes, includ
mixed and matched, or improved and/or optimiZed by those ing, Without limitation, disk, square, triangle, circle, oval,
skilled in the art, using their average skills and knoWn tech rectangle, rhombus, pentagon, hexagon, polygon, sphere,
niques, to achieve the desired implementation that addresses cube, and mixed shapes.
the needs of the particular application. In some embodiments, the magnets may include a boWl
Those skilled in the art Will readily recogniZe, in light of shaped array, Which may orient to induce a structured and
and in accordance With the teachings of the present invention, oriented ionic How. The ionic How may, in turn, induce a
that any of the foregoing steps may be suitably replaced, magnetic ?eld having both direction and magnitude. The
reordered, removed and additional steps may be inserted multiplicity of magnets may include the multiplicity of north
depending upon the needs of the particular application. More poles oriented to induce the ionic ?oW. In yet another embodi
over, the prescribed method steps of the foregoing embodi ment, the multiplicity of magnets may include the multiplic
ments may be implemented using any physical and/or hard ity of south poles oriented to induce the ionic ?oW. Either of
Ware system that those skilled in the art Will readily knoW is the poles may face inWardly, toWards the aperture, to induce
suitable in light of the foregoing teachings. For any method an ionic How. The ionic How may ?oW from a Wide end
steps described in the present application that can be carried toWards a narroW end of the array. In some embodiments, the
out on a computing machine, a typical computer system can, 20 ionic How may increase in strength and concentration When in
When appropriately con?gured or designed, serve as a com proximity to the narroW end of the array. In some embodi
puter system in Which those aspects of the invention may be ments, the ionic How may force at least one object positioned
embodied. Thus, the present invention is not limited to any inside the array toWards an aperture positioned in the narroW
particular tangible means of implementation. end. HoWever, in other embodiments, the ionic How may
The present invention Will noW be described in detail With 25 manipulate and orients objects positioned inside the array for
reference to embodiments thereof as illustrated in the accom therapeutic effects and scienti?c studies.
panying draWings. Those skilled in the art, in light of the present teachings Will
There are various types of magnetic arrays that may be recogniZe that the arrays may be orderly and symmetrical, but
provided by preferred embodiments of the present invention. this is not necessary. HoWever, the same magnetic poles may
In one embodiment of the present invention, a magnetic array 30 face inWardly to provide the desired ionic ?oW through the
may include a boWl-shaped array of magnets oriented to array. In some embodiments, additional dimensions, includ
induce a structured and oriented ionic flow. The magnets may ing, Without limitation, diameter, depth, base, and radius of
include a north pole oriented to induce the ionic ?oW. In yet the parabolic curve may vary as Well as the shape, siZe,
another embodiment, the magnets may include a south pole strength, number and placement of the magnets, as long as a
oriented to induce the ionic ?oW. Either of the poles may face 35 spacing betWeen the magnets is not too great so as to result in
inWardly from the array to induce the ionic How. The ionic a negative effect on the desired ?eld created by the array. In
How may ?oW from a Wide end toWards a narroW end of the one embodiment, the base 16 may be varied according to the
array. In some embodiments, the ionic How may increase in desired effects on the ionic ?oW through the aperture. In one
strength and concentration When in proximity to the narroW embodiment, When the base is smaller, the ionic How is more,
end of the array. In some embodiments, the ionic How may 40 and therefore the velocity of the How of ions may increase. In
force at least one object positioned inside the array toWards an one embodiment, the diameter 19 may be varied according to
aperture positioned in the narroW end. HoWever, in other the ionic ?oW, magnetic ?eld, and desired effects on the at
embodiments, the ionic How may manipulate and orients least one object. In one embodiment, increasing the diameter
objects positioned inside the array for therapeutic effects and may result in an increased quantity of the ionic ?oW passing
scienti?c studies. 45 into the array if a magnetic density is increased in proportion
In one embodiment of the present invention, the ionic How to the siZe of the array.
may reverse direction at a point past the aperture. The at least Those skilled in the art, in light of the present teachings Will
one object may also reverse direction in accordance to the recogniZe that increasing the diameter and the depth of the
ionic ?oW. In this manner, the at least one object may be array increases the magnetic strength proportionally to the
repulsed after passing through the aperture. 50 siZe of the array. The ionic ?oW through the aperture 18 in the
In one embodiment of the present invention, the array may base may also increase. In one embodiment, if all the dimen
include magnets of varying siZes and strengths depending on sions remain the same, yet the base becomes smaller, the
the desired ionic ?oW and/or magnetic ?eld to be generated. velocity of the ionic How may increase. In yet another
The siZe, dimension, orientation, and strength of the multi embodiment, if the aperture is small, the ionic How may be
plicity of magnets may be manipulated to provide myriad 55 restricted. In one alternative embodiment, the aperture may
combinations of ionic How and magnetic ?elds. In this man not be utiliZed.
ner, the at least one object may be manipulated as desired. Those skilled in the art, in light of the present teachings Will
FIG. 1 illustrates a top vieW of an exemplary magnetic recogniZe that magnetic ?elds include various classes of vor
array, in accordance With an embodiment of the present tex Waves. The vortex Waves may be described With equa
invention. In the present embodiment, the magnetic array 10 60 tions, including, Without limitation, Landau-LifshitZ equa
may include a pair of poles. In some embodiments, an “N” tion, continuum Heisenberg model, Ishimori equation, and
may position on one end of the multiplicity of magnets 12 to nonlinear Schrodinger equation.
represent the multiplicity of north poles 13, and an “S” may FIG. 2 illustrates a side vieW of an exemplary magnetic
position on the opposite end of each magnet to represent the array With an exemplary arrangement and an exemplary ori
multiplicity of south poles. In some embodiments, the mag 65 entation of the multiplicity of magnets in an exemplary array,
nets may include disc magnets that are magnetiZed axially in accordance With an embodiment of the present invention.
With the north poles on one side of the disc magnet and south In the present embodiment, the magnetic array 20 may
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include various sizes and dimensions. In some embodiments, tion, the use of the magnetic array for therapeutic treatment
the e?icacy of the multiplicity of magnets 22 may be affected on humans, animals, and plants. HoWever, the magnetic array
by varying the diameter, radius 29 and the depth 26 of the may also provide other bene?cial uses in the ?elds of particle
array 28 Without varying the siZe of the aperture at a base of physics research, energy production, and air cleaning. HoW
the array. A space 24 may separate the rings of magnets. For ever, it is contemplated that many other applications pro
example, Without limitation, in the present embodiment, the duced by the magnetic array may be realiZed When the mag
array may include an innermost ring of the multiplicity of nets are arranged in various patterns that vary the number and
magnets. HoWever, the quantity of rings of magnets in prox strength of the magnets. Advantageous effects may also be
imity to the narroW end 25 may vary, While the Wide end 21 realiZed by varying the depth 66 and the radius 68 of the
may be similar. In yet another embodiment, the diameter and hyperbolic curve for the array, While at the same time varying
depth may vary, While a radius 112 of the parabolic curve of
the strength of the magnets and the siZe and shape of the
the array may be identical. In some embodiments, the multi
plicity of magnets may include the multiplicity of north poles magnets according to the ionic How and the magnetic ?eld
oriented to induce the ionic ?oW. In yet another embodiment, desired. The multiplicity of south poles 64 may also be varied.
the multiplicity of magnets may include the multiplicity of FIG. 7 illustrates a top vieW of an exemplary magnetic
south poles 23 oriented to induce the ionic ?oW. Either of the array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag
poles may face inWardly, toWards the aperture, to induce an nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi
ionic How. It should be noted that in some embodiments the ment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the
magnets could be faced outWards, Wherein given the present dimensions and the siZe, shape, number, pattern, strength, and
approach of using axially magnetiZed magnets, When one 20 orientation of the multiplicity of north poles 76 for the mul
pole faces inWards the opposite pole faces outWards. tiplicity of magnets 72 may vary greatly. For example, With
FIG. 3 illustrates an orthographic vieW of an exemplary out limitation, the dimensions may be so small that the mag
magnetic array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplic netic array may be microscopic. On the other end of the
ity of magnets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an spectrum, the dimensions may be as large as feasible to con
embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodi 25 struct. In one alternative embodiment, the magnetic array
ment, the array may include the multiplicity of magnets 32 may be constructed so that the diameter 74 of the magnetic
With varying siZes and strengths depending on the desired array may be measured in miles.
ionic How 36 to be induced. The siZe, dimension, orientation, FIG. 8 illustrates a side vieW of an exemplary magnetic
and strength of the multiplicity of magnets may be manipu array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag
lated to provide myriad combinations of ionic How and mag 30 nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi
netic ?elds. In this manner, the at least one object may 34 be ment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the
forced towards the aperture 38 and manipulated as desired. multiplicity of magnets 82 may be microscopic in size and
FIG. 4 illustrates an inverted vieW of an exemplary mag have very loW magnetic strength. Each magnet may be con
netic array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of structed of extremely Weak magnetic material or of extremely
magnets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an 35 strong magnetic material according to the properties desired
embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodi of the ionic How and the magnetic ?eld produced by the
ment, the array may include the multiplicity of magnets 42. magnetic array. These variable properties may be combined
The magnets may induce the ionic How to How from the Wide With various radiuses 84 of the hyperbolic curve, depths 86,
end toWards the narroW end. HoWever, the ionic How may and variable oriented south poles 88 to produce different
reverse direction at a point past the aperture. The at least one 40 effects on the at least one object.
object may also reverse direction in accordance to the ionic FIG. 9 illustrates a top vieW of an exemplary magnetic
?oW. In this manner, the at least one object may be repulsed array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag
after passing through the aperture. nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi
FIG. 5 illustrates a top vieW of an exemplary magnetic ment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the
array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag 45 multiplicity of magnets may include magnets of exactly the
nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi same siZe and strength. Those skilled in the art, in light of the
ment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, present teachings Will recogniZe that the difference betWeen
FIG. 5 and FIG. 1 illustrate substantially similar magnetic the arrays may be affected by the number of the multiplicity
arrays, yet utiliZe different dimensions for the array and the of magnets 92 around the aperture at the bottom of the array.
multiplicity of magnets 52. For example, Without limitation, 50 Since the space 94 betWeen the roWs or rings of magnets may
the innermost ring of the magnets may be substantially simi be similar, the siZe of the base 96 of the aperture may also vary
lar. Yet, the quantity of rings of magnets in proximity to the the ionic ?oW.
narroW end may vary. Therefore the diameter and depth of FIG. 10 illustrates a side vieW of an exemplary magnetic
FIGS. 5 and 1 may vary, While the radius and the base 54 of the array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag
parabolic curve of the array remain identical. The aperture 56 55 nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi
and the multiplicity of north poles 58 may also be varied in the ment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the
present embodiment. array may include the multiplicity of magnets 102. The array
FIG. 6 illustrates a side vieW of an exemplary magnetic may also include various depths 108, radiuses 106, and diam
array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag eters. Varying the space 104 may also affect the ionic ?oW.
nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi 60 FIG. 11 illustrates an orthographic vieW of an exemplary
ment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the magnetic array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplic
magnetic array may utiliZe the multiplicity of magnets 62 for ity of magnets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an
performing numerous therapeutic and scienti?c functions. embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodi
Those skilled in the art, in light of the present teachings Will ment, the number of the multiplicity of magnets 112 in prox
recogniZe that an organic object in the ?eld of in?uence of the 65 imity to the aperture 1 14 may be similar, yet the ionic How and
magnetic array may acquire properties that result in a struc the magnetic ?eld may vary depending on other dimensions
tured and orderly cell structure. For example, Without limita and characteristics of the array.
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FIG. 12 illustrates an inverted orthographic vieW of an may include, Without limitation, plastic, ceramic, glass,
exemplary magnetic array illustrating the arrangement of the metal, rubber, polyurethane, foam, metal, Wood and other
multiplicity of magnets in an exemplary array, in accordance suitable rigid or ?exible materials.
With an embodiment of the present invention. In the present FIG. 18 illustrates an inverted vieW of an exemplary mag
embodiment, the space betWeen the multiplicity of magnets netic array illustrating the mounting arrangement of the mul
122 may be large in relation to the surface area of the array. tiplicity of magnets in an exemplary array joined With a boWl
The aperture 124 may position on a focal point of the array. shaped substrate, in accordance With an embodiment of the
However, in one alternative embodiment, the aperture may be present invention. In the present embodiment, the multiplicity
oriented in proximity to the focal point. In another alternative of magnets 182 may position on an outside surface of the
embodiment, the aperture may be oriented in proximity to the substrate 184. The substrate may include a substrate aperture.
focal point and additionally slightly cocked to the side. Those skilled in the art, in light of the present teachings Will
FIG. 13 illustrates a top vieW of an exemplary magnetic recogniZe that the substrate aperture may not be required
array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag since the ionic How is not hindered by many materials. In
nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi some embodiments, the magnetic array may be fully encap
ment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the sulated so that the boWl shape is not visible, yet still affect the
multiplicity of magnets 132 may include a greater quantity at least one object since the magnetic ?eld and ionic How is
relative to the outside diameter of the array. The depth of the not affected by many materials. In this manner, the magnetic
array may also be shalloWer relative to the diameter 136 of the array may be hidden Within a Wall, furniture, or other object
array. In yet another embodiment, the aperture at the base 138 and the bene?cial effects may still be realiZed.
of the array may also be larger relative to the diameter of the 20 FIG. 19 illustrates an orthographic vieW of an exemplary
array. Those skilled in the art, in light of the present teachings magnetic array illustrating the mounting arrangement of the
Will recogniZe that varying the space 134 betWeen the roWs multiplicity of magnets in an exemplary array joined With a
and rings of magnets may also affect the ionic ?oW. boWl shaped substrate, in accordance With an embodiment of
FIG. 14 illustrates a side vieW of an exemplary magnetic the present invention. In the present embodiment, the multi
array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of mag 25 plicity of magnets 192 may position on an outside surface of
nets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an embodi the substrate 194. The substrate may include a shalloW depth.
ment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the FIG. 20 illustrates an inverted vieW of an exemplary mag
magnetic array may include various siZes and dimensions. In netic array illustrating the mounting arrangement of the mul
some embodiments, the e?icacy of the multiplicity of mag tiplicity of magnets in an exemplary array joined With a boWl
nets 142 may be affected by varying the diameter, the radius 30 shaped substrate, in accordance With an embodiment of the
148, the depth 146, and the space 144 of the array Without present invention. In the present embodiment, the multiplicity
varying the size of the aperture at a base of the array. the depth of magnets 202 may join With a substrate 204 having a shal
may be shalloW relative to the diameter of the array. loW depth. Those skilled in the art, in light of the present
FIG. 15 illustrates an orthographic vieW of an exemplary teachings Will recogniZe that the substrate may dictate the
magnetic array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplic 35 form of the array.
ity of magnets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an All the features or embodiment components disclosed in
embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodi this speci?cation, including any accompanying abstract and
ment, the multiplicity of magnets 152 and the array may be draWings, unless expressly stated otherWise, may be replaced
rotated either clockWise or counterclockwise as required by alternative features or components serving the same,
according to the desired effects and the intended application. 40 equivalent or similar purpose as knoWn by those skilled in the
In some embodiments, an increase in rotational speed may art to achieve the same, equivalent, suitable, or similar results
lead to an increase in ionic ?oW through the magnetic array. by such alternative feature(s) or component(s) providing a
FIG. 16 illustrates an inverted vieW of an exemplary mag similar function by virtue of their having knoWn suitable
netic array illustrating the arrangement of the multiplicity of properties for the intended purpose. Thus, unless expressly
magnets in an exemplary array, in accordance With an 45 stated otherWise, each feature disclosed is one example only
embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodi of a generic series of equivalent, or suitable, or similar fea
ment, moving the array in a reciprocal motion along the axis tures knoWn or knoWable to those skilled in the art Without
of the magnetic array may be ef?cacious for manipulating the requiring undue experimentation.
ionic How and the magnetic ?eld. In yet another embodiment, Having fully described at least one embodiment of the
moving the array in a Wobbling fashion around the axis of the 50 present invention, other equivalent or alternative methods of
magnetic array may also be helpful for manipulating the ionic implementing an induced ionic ?oW that is oriented to focus
How and the magnetic ?eld. In the present embodiment, the on a focal point in a magnetic array for manipulating objects
array may include a larger quantity of the multiplicity of positioned inside the magnetic array according to the present
magnets 162 compared to the outside diameter of the array. invention Will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Various
The depth of the array may also be shalloW relative to the 55 aspects of the invention have been described above by Way of
diameter of the array. In yet another embodiment, the aperture illustration, and the speci?c embodiments disclosed are not
at the bottom of the array may be large relative to the overall intended to limit the invention to the particular forms dis
diameter of the array. closed. The particular implementation of the induced ionic
FIG. 17 illustrates an orthographic vieW of an exemplary ?oW that is oriented to focus on a focal point in a magnetic
magnetic array illustrating the mounting arrangement of the 60 array for manipulating objects positioned inside the magnetic
multiplicity of magnets in an exemplary array joined With a array may vary depending upon the particular context or
boWl shaped substrate, in accordance With an embodiment of application. By Way of example, and not limitation, the
the present invention. In the present embodiment, the multi induced ionic ?oW that is oriented to focus on a focal point in
plicity of magnets 172 may bond to the outside of a boWl a magnetic array for manipulating objects positioned inside
shaped substrate 174. The magnets may also bond to the 65 the magnetic array described in the foregoing Were princi
inside of the boWl shaped substrate depending on the desired pally directed to a boWl shaped magnetic array that induced
application. Suitable materials for fabricating the substrate an ionic ?oW oriented to focus on a focal point in the magnetic
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array for manipulating objects positioned inside the magnetic 9. The magnetic array of claim 8, Wherein said plurality of
array implementations; however, similar techniques may magnets are disposed to orient in a plurality of rings in prox
instead be applied to controlling ferromagnetic materials in imity to said narroW end.
nanomaterials and microscopic spaces, Which implementa 10. The magnetic array of claim 1, in Which said magnetic
tions of the present invention are contemplated as Within the array comprises a plurality of electromagnets.
scope of the present invention. The invention is thus to cover 11. The magnetic array of claim 10, Wherein said plurality
all modi?cations, equivalents, and alternatives falling Within of electromagnets is con?gured to be electronically
the spirit and scope of the folloWing claims. It is to be further sequenced to simulate movement from said plurality of mag
nets.
understood that not all of the disclosed embodiments in the
foregoing speci?cation Will necessarily satisfy or achieve 12. The magnetic array of claim 11, in Which said magnetic
array comprises a substrate, said substrate being con?gured to
each of the objects, advantages, or improvements described in join With said plurality of magnets.
the foregoing speci?cation. 13. The magnetic array of claim 12, in Which said substrate
Claim elements and steps herein may have been numbered comprises a boWl shape.
and/ or lettered solely as an aid in readability and understand 14. The magnetic array of claim 13, in Which said substrate
ing. Any such numbering and lettering in itself is not intended comprises a substrate Wide end, said substrate further com
to and should not be taken to indicate the ordering of elements prising a substrate narroW end, said substrate narroW end
and/ or steps in the claims. comprising a substrate aperture.
15. The magnetic array of claim 14, Wherein said plurality
What is claimed is: of magnets are disposed to position on an inside surface of
1. A magnetic array, comprising: 20 said substrate.
a plurality of magnets, said plurality of magnets compris 16. The magnetic array of claim 15, Wherein said plurality
ing a plurality of north poles, said plurality of magnets of magnets are con?gured to be oriented in a random pattern
further comprising a plurality of south poles, said plu so as to leave a minimum area Without said plurality of mag
rality of magnets being disposed to form an array, said nets betWeen a space in said substrate.
array comprising a Wide end, said array further compris 25 17. The magnetic array of claim 16, Wherein said array
ing a narroW end, said narroW end comprising an aper rotates around an axis of said substrate.
ture, said plurality of magnets being operable to induce 18. A magnetic array, consisting of:
an ionic ?oW, said ionic ?oW being disposed to How from a plurality of magnets, said plurality of magnets compris
said Wide end toWards said aperture, said ionic ?oW ing a disk shape, said plurality of magnets being dis
being operable to increase When in proximity to said 30 posed to form an array, said array comprising a boWl
narroW end, said ionic ?oW being operable to manipulate shape, said array further comprising a Wide end, said
at least one object positioned in proximity to said array, array further comprising a narroW end, said narroW end
Wherein said array comprises a diameter, said array fur comprising an aperture, said plurality of magnets com
ther comprising a depth, said array further comprising a prising a plurality of north poles, said plurality of north
base and said array further comprising a radius for a 35 poles being disposed to orient toWards said narroW end,
parabolic curvature of said magnetic array. said plurality of magnets further comprising a plurality
2. The magnetic array of claim 1, Wherein said ionic How is of south poles, said plurality of magnets being operable
operable to force said at least one object from said Wide end to induce an ionic ?oW, said ionic ?oW being disposed to
toWards said aperture. How from saidWide end toWards said aperture, said ionic
3. The magnetic array of claim 2, Wherein said ionic How is 40 ?oW being operable to increase When in proximity to
operable to reverse direction after passing said aperture. said narroW end, said ionic ?oW being operable to
4. The magnetic array of claim 3, in Which said ionic ?oW manipulate at least one object positioned in proximity to
induces a magnetic ?eld. said array, said ionic ?oW being more concentrated in
5. The magnetic array of claim 1, Wherein said plurality of proximity to said narroW end, said ionic ?oW being
north poles and said plurality of south poles face opposite 45 operable to reverse at a point beyond said aperture; and
directions. a substrate, said substrate comprising a boWl shape, said
6. The magnetic array of claim 5, Wherein said plurality of substrate being con?gured to join With said plurality of
north poles orient toWards said narroW end. magnets, said comprising a substrate Wide end, said
7. The magnetic array of claim 1, in Which said array substrate further comprising a substrate narroW end, said
comprises a boWl shape. 50 substrate narroW end comprising a substrate aperture,
8. The magnetic array of claim 1, Wherein said plurality of said multiplicity of magnets being disposed to position
on an inside surface of said substrate.
magnets comprise variable siZes, orientations and magni
tudes. * * * * *