THEMOMENT US009812246B1

(12) United States Patent ( 10 ) Patent No.: US 9 ,812 ,246 B1

Nunez et al. (45) Date of Patent: Nov . 7 , 2017
(54 ) APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A COILED 1,614 ,151 A * 1/ 1927 Pfanstiehl .............. HO1F 19/04
WIRE NEST AND FRAME FOR TOROIDAL 336 / 181
INDUCTION (Continued )
(71) Applicants:Daniel Nunez, Bronx , NY (US ); Erica FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
Lynn Nunez , Bronx , NY (US) CA 1236274 A 5 / 1988
CA 1296511 C 3 /1992
(72 ) Inventors: Daniel Nunez, Bronx , NY (US ); Erica (Continued )
Lynn Nunez, Bronx , NY (US )
Primary Examiner – Tuyen Nguyen
( * ) Notice: Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this (74 ) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — PatNovo IP ; Unisha
patent is extended or adjusted under 35 Patel; Mohamed Azeez
U . S .C . 154 (b ) by 0 days .
(21) Appl. No.: 15 /249,432
(57) ABSTRACT
Provided are claims and disclosure for a toroidal coil appa
( 22 ) Filed : Aug . 28 , 2016 ratus comprising a coiled wire nest further comprising : a top
end layer disposed with a center through -layer ; a circum
(51) Int. Ci. ferential side wall ; a bottom end layer disposed with a center
HOIF 27/ 28 (2006 .01) through -layer any one of a top end layer or bottom end layer
HOIF 38 / 14 ( 2006 .01 ) radially extending through the circumferential side wall to
HO2K 11/ 00 ( 2016 .01) form a vertically stacked coiled wire nest with a center
HOIF 27/32 ( 2006 .01) through -nest, wherein the wire length and configuration of
HOIF 41/071 ( 2016 .01) each stacked layer is identical and the distance between
adjacent coiled wire is identical; at least a single or a
(Continued ) plurality of inputs of at least two counter- directional chan
(52 ) U .S . CI. nels in electrical communication with the coiled wire nest
CPC ........... H01F 27/2823 ( 2013 .01 ); A61N 2 /02 and at least a single or plurality of outputs of at least two
( 2013.01 ); H01F 27 /28 (2013 .01); H01F counter-directional channels; and a coiled wire nest frame,
27 /29 ( 2013 .01 ); HOIF 27 / 30 ( 2013 .01) ; further comprising: a latitudinal center hub with a plurality
H01F 27 /323 ( 2013 .01); H01F 38/ 14 of slots ; a vertical disc with a plurality of slots with
( 2013 .01) ; HOIF 41/071 ( 2016 .01) ; HOCK staggered teeth ; wherein the said vertical disc with staggered
11/0094 ( 2013 .01) teeth is inserted into each slot of the said latitudinal center
(58 ) Field of Classification Search hub ; the said staggered teeth are configured to shape a coiled
CPC .... ..... ................. HO1F 27 / 00 – 27/ 30 wire nest with at least two stacked layers of wire with a
USPC ... .......... 336 /65, 196 , 198 , 225 , 229 crossed winding pattern , wherein the wire length and con
See application file for complete search history. figuration of each stacked layer is identical and the distance
(56 ) References Cited between adjacent coiled wire is identical; and a vacuous
center in communication with the center through layer of the
U .S . PATENT DOCUMENTS top end layer and bottom end layer to shape the center
through -nest of the coiled wire nest.
1,594 ,292 A * 7 / 1926 Zierick ............... H01F 17 /02
140 / 71 R 21 Claims, 8 Drawing Sheets

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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A COILED vias radially spaced a first distance from a central axis so as
WIRE NEST AND FRAME FOR TOROIDAL to define an inner circumference . A second plurality of
INDUCTION conductive vias is formed radially spaced a second distance
about the central axis so as to define an outer circumference .
BACKGROUND A first plurality of conductive traces forming an electrical
connection between substantially adjacent ones of the first
Field and second plurality of conductive vias is formed in a first
The field of the invention relates to an apparatus and plane defined orthogonal to said central axis . The conductive
method for an inductor coil, and , more particularly an vias and the conductive traces together define a three
apparatus and method for toroidal induction , wherein the 10 dimensional toroidal coil. However , it fails to suggest the
specific configuration and other characteristics of the frame specific spacing between the adjacent vias is not identical
and coil geometry contribute to increased electro -magnetism thus, leading to no uniformity in the distance between the
and inductance . adjacent vias hence, a decrease in resonance .
Related Art A PCT Application number WO 2010004491 A1 to Rijck
Inductors are unresisting electronic components that store 15 Alexander C . De titled, “ Toroidal coil arrangement , dis
energy in the form of a magnetic field . Every individual closes a first toroidal coil with a first set of windings which
conductor has a certain amount of inductance associated progress in a counterclockwise direction along the toroid ,
with it. In order to obtain higher values of inductance , the and a second set of toroidal coils with a second set of
wire can be formed into a loop or coil. The amount of windings , wherein both toroid coils are electrically con
inductance attributable to a particular inductor device is 20 nected with each other. The coil arrangement in the PCT
generally proportional to the number of turns in the coil, the application is especially suitable for use as a part of an
radius of the coil and the type of material around which the electronic circuitwhich is positioned within the examination
coil is wound . volume of a magnetic resonance imaging system , because
For a particular inductor having a precise number of turns the net axial magnetic field of this coil arrangement is
and a precise coil radius it is well known that an air core will 25 substantially reduced so that disturbing interferences with
result in the least inductance because it has a permeability of the functioning of the MM system , especially with the MR
1 .0 (the terms permeability and permittivity as used herein image generation , are accordingly decreased or prevented .
should be understood to mean relative permeability and However , the application fails to address a very important
relative permittivity , respectively ). Other types of dielectric fact of the spacing as well as the distance between the coils ,
core materials will behave similarly if they also have a 30 which leads to a lack of uniformity in resonance .
relative permeability close to 1 . 0 . Conversely , ferromagnetic
materials , which have higher permeability values, are often SUMMARY
used as core materials to increase the inductance achieved
for a particular coil configuration. Iron powder or ferrite These and other features and improvements of the present
cores do not need the additional air gap since it is integrated 35 application will become apparent to one of ordinary skill in
into the material and , in consequence , spread within the the art upon review of the following detailed description
complete core volume. This reduces the eddy current losses when taken in conjunction with the several drawings and the
in the winding and the remaining eddy current losses are appended claims.
distributed throughout the winding length . The present invention fills a void left behind by the
The main advantage of the toroidal shape lies in its 40 current art by providing for an apparatus and method for
symmetry where , the amount of magnetic flux that escapes manufacturing a coiled wire nest for increased induction .
outside the core (leakage flux ) is low , therefore it is more One object of the invention is to provide for an apparatus
efficient and thus, radiates less electromagnetic interference comprising a coiled wire nest for increased induction , fur
(EMI) which must be reduced to the levels defined by ther comprising a top end layer disposed with a center
international standards to ensure that one equipment is able 45 through - layer ; a circumferential side wall ; a bottom end
to work with other equipment. Because the toroid is a layer disposed with a center through -layer any one of a top
closed -loop core it will have a higher magnetic field and thus end layer or bottom end layer radially extending through the
higher inductance and Q factor than an inductor of the same circumferential side wall to form a vertically stacked coiled
value with a straight core (solenoid coils ). This is because wire nest with a center through -nest , wherein the wire length
most of the magnetic field is contained within the core . By 50 and configuration of each stacked layer is identical and the
comparison , with an inductor with a straight core , the distance between adjacent coiled wire is identical; at least a
magnetic field emerging from one end of the core have a single or a plurality of inputs of at least two counter
long path through air to enter the other end . In addition , directional channels in electrical communication with the
because the windings are relatively short a toroidal trans - coiled wire nest and at least a single or plurality of outputs
former will have a lower secondary impedance which will 55 of at least two counter- directional channels .
increase efficiency and electrical performance . Yet in another exemplary objective of the invention , a
Toroid inductors are used in medical devices, telecom - coiled wire nest framemay be provided , further comprising
munications, musical instruments , industrial controls , refrig - a latitudinal center hub with a plurality of slots ; a vertical
eration equipment, ballasts , electronic clutches , electronic disc with a plurality of slots with staggered teeth ; wherein
brakes, in the aerospace & nuclear fields, in air conditioner 60 the said vertical disc with staggered teeth is inserted into
equipment and in amplifiers . Other applications include each slot of the said latitudinal center hub ; the said staggered
noise filtering for switching regulators , power supplies , teeth are configured to shape a coiled wire nest with at least
power amplifiers and train control circuits . two stacked layers of wire with a crossed winding pattern ,
U .S . Pat. No . 6, 990 ,729 B2 to Harris Corp ., titled wherein the wire length and configuration of each stacked
“Method for forming an inductor” , suggests an inductor and 65 layer is identical and the distance between adjacent coiled
a method for forming an inductor. The method includes wire is identical. The vacuous center in communication with
forming in a ceramic substrate a first plurality of conductive the center through layer of the top end layer and bottom end
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layer to shape the center through -nest of the coiled wire nest. referred to by common reference numerals . In order to better
The slots and , or teeth allow for the coiled wire nest to appreciate the advantages and objects of the embodiments of
achieve ideal spacing between wire coil. The even spacing the present invention , reference should be made to the
in wire coil and stable progression of winding is absolutely accompanying drawings that illustrate these embodiments.
critical for the apparatus to achieve a stable impedancel 5 However , the drawings depict only some embodiments of
resistance for circuit integration . the invention , and should not be taken as limiting its scope.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a With this caveat, embodiments of the invention will be
method ofmanufacturing the coiled wire nest and frame for described and explained with additional specificity and
increased induction . The method comprising inserting a detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in
vertical disc , each disc with slots with staggered teeth on the 10 which :
outer-most portion of the disc , into each slot of a latitudinal FIG . la is a front elevational view diagram of an appa
center hub , wherein each slot is on an outermost portion of ratus in accordance with an aspect of the invention .
the hub and surrounding a vacuous center ; feeding a wire at FIG . 1b is a top plan view diagram of the apparatus in
a first slot of a first disc and then shifting position to any one accordance with an aspect of the invention .
of a preceding or proceeding slot of a proximal disc, such 15 FIG . 1c is a fragmentary sectional view diagram of the
that when the entire length of the wire is fed into each teeth apparatus in accordance with an aspect of the invention .
of every slot of all of the discs by winding in any one of a FIG . 2 is a top plan view diagram of the apparatus in
alternating clockwise / counter- clockwise , clockwise , coun - accordance with an aspect of the invention .
ter -clockwise direction , the wire form a coiled wire nest with FIG . 3a is a top plan view diagram of the apparatus in
at least two stacked layers of wire with a crossed , diagonal 20 accordance with an aspect of the invention .
winding pattern , wherein the wire length and configuration FIG . 3b is a fragmentary zoomed sectional view diagram
of each stacked layer is identical and the distance between of the apparatus in accordance with an aspect of the inven
adjacent coiled wire is identical; forming a center bore in tion .
communication with the center through layer of the top end FIG . 4 is a block diagram of the apparatus in accordance
layer and bottom end layer to shape a center through -nest of 25 with an aspect of the invention .
the coiled wire nest; and sanding and soldering the remain - FIG . 5 is a flow diagram of the method in accordance with
ing terminal wire leads . an aspect of the invention .
Still another objective of the present invention is to
provide a toroidal coil operably coupled to an electro DETAILED DESCRIPTION
magneto therapy apparatus, wherein the magnetic field gen - 30
erated interacts with the electro -magneto therapy apparatus In the following description , for purposes of explanation ,
to create a confined therapeutic pulse field . The electro numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a
magneto therapy apparatusmay be disposed with any one of, thorough understanding of the invention . It will be apparent,
or combination of, a pressure, cortisol, lactate, bioimped - however, to one skilled in the art that the invention can be
ance , and , or a sensor for monitoring blood flow . The 35 practiced without these specific details .
electro -magneto therapy apparatus may further comprise an Reference in this specification to “ one embodiment” or
interface means for transmitting the data from said sensor to " an embodiment” means that a particular feature , structure ,
a storage and, or processor means, over a network ; and based or characteristic described in connection with the embodi
on the said data and a user input data , provide any one of, ment is included in at least one embodiment of the invention .
or combination of, a health and wellness tracking function , 40 The appearances of the phrase " in one embodiment” in
user history function , network sharing function , and , or a various places in the specification are not necessarily all
personalized recommendation function . Other objects of the referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or
invention include providing for a health and wellness train - alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other
ing program based on any one of, or combination of, the embodiments. Moreover , various features are described
health and wellness tracking function , user history function , 45 which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by
network sharing function , and personalized recommenda - others. Similarly , various requirements are described which
tion function . may be requirements for some embodiments but, not other
Other devices, apparatus, and /or products according to embodiments .
embodiments will be or will become apparent to one of Now in reference to FIG . 1a , this depicts the toroidal coil
ordinary skill in the art upon review of the following 50 apparatus for increased induction in accordance with an
drawings and further description . It is intended that all such aspect of the invention . In a preferred embodiment, the
additional devices , apparatus , and /or products be included toroidal coil apparatus 10 comprises: a coiled wire nest 11
within this description , be within the scope of the present further comprising: a top end layer 12 disposed with a center
invention , and be protected by the accompanying claims. through -layer; a circumferential side wall 13 ; a bottom end
Furthermore, additional aspects and advantages of this 55 layer 14 disposed with a center through -layer any one of a
invention may be realized in other applications, aside from top end layer 12 or bottom end layer 14 radially extending
the intended application of increasing induction . Other per through the circumferential side wall 13 to form a vertically
tinent applications that may exploit the aspects and advan - stacked coiled wire nest 11 with a center through -nest 15 ,
tages of this invention are : electro -magnetic therapy /reha - wherein the wire length and configuration of each stacked
bilitation , wireless charging, acoustic amplification , 60 layer is identical and the distance between adjacent coiled
vehicular power-train control and management each appa wire is identical; at least a single or a plurality of inputs of
ratus -agnostic or commercially paired . at least two counter -directional channels in electrical com
munication with the coiled wire nest 11 and at least a single
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS or plurality of outputs of at least two counter- directional
65 channels ; and a coiled wire nest frame 16 , further compris
The drawings illustrate the design and utility of embodi- ing : a latitudinal center hub 17 with a plurality of slots ; a
ments of the present invention , in which similar elements are vertical disc 18 with a plurality of slots 19a with staggered
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teeth 19b ; wherein the said vertical disc 18 with staggered larger toroidal coils; smaller for smaller coils. Alternatively,
teeth 19b is inserted into each slot of the said latitudinal coils intended for un - flat surface areas or vertical surfaces
center hub 17 ; the said staggered teeth 19b are configured to may have the larger bevel size and higher degree of axial tilt;
shape a coiled wire nest 11 with at least two stacked layers smaller for more flat and horizontal surfaces.
of wire with a crossed winding pattern , wherein the wire 5 Still in reference to the sealing lip , the lip may be
length and configuration of each stacked layer is identical composed of any one of, a rubber silicon composition .
and the distance between adjacent coiled wire is identical; Alternatively , any one of a highly pliable , thermoplastic
and a vacuous center in communication with the center polymer , which does not compromise the conductive prop
through layer of the top end layer 12 and bottom end layer e rties of the coiled wire nest, while still being able to form
14 to shape the center through -nest 15 of the coiled wire nest 10 a tight contact seal, may be used for the lip composition .
11 . Moreover, the sealing lip and the coiled wire nest may be a
In a preferred embodiment, as FIG . 1b shows, the coiled unitary , contiguous construction of any one of conductive
wire nest 11 may be comprised of a solid wire , which is material. There may be columnar extensions, protrusions,
circular, having standard ductile and tension values . It may collapsible , or modular base/ sealing lip elements.
be comprised of any one of, or combination of, copper , 15 The sealing lips composition , dimension , and design are
bronze, brass , iron , aluminum , platinum , gold , silver, and configured to form a seal with a contact surface by using a
related alloys . Additionally , it may be further plated with negative pressure created within lip housing/base . A user
silver, tin , and, or nickel. Alternatively, a multi-strand may squeeze any one of, or combination , of the side wall
bundled wire may be used for the wire coil nest 11 , and the and, or top end of the lip housing / base using any one of or
wire may take on alternative dimensions, such as square , 20 a combination ofmechanical force , electromechanical force
hexagonal, flattened , and , or rectangular. Wire properties exerted by the user. In yet another alternative embodiment,
may vary , such as gauge , Tensile strength , ductility , creep the negative pressure may be created by suctioning the air
resistance , corrosion resistance , coefficient of thermal within the lip housing /base by user inhalation , or by any
expansion , thermal conductivity, and , or solderability . other suctioning means. In other embodiments, the coiled
In a preferred embodiment, as shown in FIG . 1c, slots 19 a 25 wire nest may be coupled to a base void of any sealing lip ,
and , or teeth 19b allow for the coiled wire nest to achieve wherein there is no secure contact point, and the coiled wire
ideal spacing between wire coil. The even spacing in wire nest simply rests on a surface . In yet other embodiments , the
coil and stable progression of winding is absolutely critical coiled wire nest may not be coupled to either a base , nor a
for the apparatus to achieve a stable impedance/resistance base with a sealing lip , and instead, simply rest on a surface
for circuit integration . Additionally , the even spacing of the 30 via the bottom end layer.
wire coil and the specific configuration of the winding Now in reference to FIG . 2 , this depicts the coiled wire
pattern are conducive to a stable resonance and energy nest frame 20 for increased induction in accordance with an
amplification /transference . Alternatively, the latitudinal cen - aspect of the invention . In a preferred embodiment of the
ter hub may have less than 11 slots for vertical discs 18 , or present invention , a coiled wire nest frame 20 , further
more than 11 slots . Each vertical disc 18 , alternatively , may 35 comprises of a latitudinal center hub 21 with a plurality of
have thin slots 19a that are empty (lack the teeth 19b ). In slots 22 , a vertical disc 23 with a plurality of slots 24 with
such an empty slot configuration , while spacing between staggered teeth 25 , wherein the said vertical disc 23 with
wire coil may be achieved , spacing may not be even without staggered teeth 25 are inserted into each slot 22 of the said
the teeth . The number of slots 19a may vary, wherein latitudinal center hub 21 .
vertical discs 18 with a greater number of slots 19 a results 40 Furthermore , in a preferred embodiment of the present
in a denser wire coil nest. Vertical discs with fewer slots 19a invention , the said staggered teeth 25 are configured to shape
result in a less dense wire coil nest 10 . Density of wire coil a coiled wire nest 26 with at least two stacked layers of wire
nest may be directly correlated with inductance , impedance , with a crossed winding pattern , wherein the wire length and
resistance , and any other electrical parameter and , or out- configuration of each stacked layer is identical and the
come. The slots 19a may exhibit teeth 19h , which may be 45 distance between adjacent coiled wire is identical . Addition
configured in any one of, or combination of, staggered , ally , in another preferred embodiment of the invention , a
staggered with increased spacing, aligned , and , or aligned vacuous center is in communication with the center through
with increased spacing. layer of the top end layer and bottom end layer to shape the
In alternative embodiments , an insulation layer interposed center through - nest of the coiled wire nest 11 .
between the wires may be provided for maximizing spacing 50 Further yet, in another preferred embodiment of the
while still achieving an optimal coil wire density of the invention , the coiled wire nest 26 comprises of at least two
overall nest. In such a configuration , slots 19a without teeth toroidal coils stacked in series. Additionally , in another
may be chosen since spacing will be guaranteed by the preferred embodiment , the coiled wire nest 26 further com
interposed insulation . Any one of insulating material with prises of, at least a single or a plurality of inputs of at least
lower capacitance (pf/ft), lower attenuation , and a lower 55 two counter-directional channels, each channel with a mul
dielectric constant (Er) may be chosen , from solids, foam , tiple of 12 wires, in electrical communication with the coiled
and , or semi- solids. Examples include halogen , non-halo wire nest 26 and at least a single or plurality of outputs of
gen , thermoplastic , PVC , polyethylene , polyurethane , poly at least two counter- directional channels.
propylene, silicone rubber, FEP, Tefzel, Neoprene , and, or In another preferred embodiment of the present invention
Hypalone . 60 the coiled wire nest 26 may further comprise of any one of
In yet other alternative embodiments , a base (not shown ) a size gauge wire for coiling into the toroid and may be any
may be surrounded by a sealing lip , which forms a secure one of or combination , but not limited to , of a conducting
contact point with any one of a flat horizontal, flat vertical, material, such as enameled wire , iron , ferrite, copper, and, or
or un - flat surfaces . The sealing lip may have a beveled outer high - voltage insulator wire .
edge , or a brim . The size and axial tilt of the bevel may vary 65 In an alternative embodiment of the invention, a coiled
depending on the purpose of the use . For instance , the size wire nest frame 20 may comprise of a latitudinal center hub
of the bevel and degree of the axial tilt may be larger for 21 with a plurality of slots 22 , which may be permanently
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attached to a vertical disc 23 with a plurality of slots 24 and of odd number and may be any one of, or a combination of,
staggered teeth 25 . Alternatively, the latitudinal center hub but not limited to , having equal number of staggered teeth or
21 may be removably attached to a vertical disc 23 with a without staggered teeth . In yet another alternative embodi
plurality of staggered teeth 25 and or may be sealed with a ment, the slots of the vertical discs 31 may be void of any
beveled lip sealant, which forms a secure contact point with 5 staggered teeth , while still achieving a uniform spacing
any one of a flathorizontal, flat vertical, or un - flat surfaces. between the wires with the exception of the crossing points
The sealing lip may have a beveled outer edge, or a brim . dictated by the winding pattern . The spacing is key in
The size and axial tilt of the bevel may vary depending on achieving any one of, or a combination of, but not limited to
the purpose of the use . Additionally , the vertical disc 23 may stable impedance , resonance , resistance .
comprise of any one of, or a combination of an odd or even 10 In yet another preferred embodiment of the present inven
number of the staggered teeth 25 . tion , the winding of the wires to configure a coiled wire nest
FIG . 3a depicts a top view of the vertical disc in accor - is performed and described as follows. Once the framework
dance to an aspect of the invention . As shown in FIG . 3a , in of the vertical disc 31 with staggered teeth 30 is placed in the
a preferred embodiment of the invention , a plurality of the appropriate slots in the latitudinal center hub 21 (FIG . 2 ), the
staggered teeth 30 on the vertical disc 31 are configured to 15 wire is placed along one of the slots along the center,
shape a coiled wire nest with at least two stacked layers of outermost, position . In a preferred embodimentof the inven
wire with a crossed winding pattern , wherein the wire length tion , the wire follows a trajectory that brings the wire in
and configuration of each stacked layer is identical and the through the latitudinal center hub (not shown ) creating the
distance between adjacent coiled wire is identical. toroidal shape of the coiled wire nest. Further yet, a series of
Additionally , in yet another preferred embodiment of the 20 loops will miss each other till the final turn meets the wire
invention , the distance between the each of staggered teeth at the starting point, which may be considered to be a single
30 on the vertical disc 31 may be equidistant to maintain a first layer of the coiled wire nest. In a preferred embodiment
uniform distance between the wires when configured to of the invention , the path of the wire of the first layer , may
shape a coiled wire nest . be in any one of, or a combination of, but not limited to ,
Further yet, in another alternative embodiment of the 25 either in a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction to form
invention , the shape of the staggered teeth 30 may be any a coiled wire nest.
one of, or a combination of triangular, hooks, triangular - Further yet, in a preferred embodiment of the invention ,
hooks, zipper- like, to maintain a uniform distance between upon completion of the winding of the first layer, a second
the wires when configured to shape a coiled wire nest . layer is wound atop the first layer in an opposing direction .
Alternatively, in an embodiment of the invention , the stag - 30 In yet another preferred embodiment of the invention , a total
gered teeth 30 may be present on any one of , or a combi- of 12 ‘layers' of 14 AWG wire will complete the coiled wire
nation of, but not limited to , both the slot ends of the vertical nest. Additionally , after the completion of layers, the wire is
disc 31. trimmed , the terminals are sanded and soldered for future
In continuing reference to FIG . 3a , in another embodi circuit integration thus, forming a center bore in communi
ment of the invention , the size of the staggered teeth 30 may 35 cation with the center through layer of the top end layer (not
vary depending on the size and the gauge of the wire used shown ) and bottom end layer ( not shown ) to shape a center
to configure a coiled wire nest. Further yet, in another through -nest of the coiled wire nest. In another embodiment
alternative embodiment of the invention , the distance of the invention , the coiled wired nest may be integrated
between each staggered teeth 30 on the vertical disc 31 may with varying number of coiled wired nests to increase the
vary depending on the size and the gauge of the wire used 40 scale of the apparatus for increased toroidal induction .
to configure a coiled wire nest . Alternatively , in another embodiment of the invention , the
Additionally , in another alternative embodiment of the coiled wire nestmay have varying number of layers as well
present invention , the vertical disc 31 with a plurality of as varying size of wires to form the coiled wire nest.
slots with staggered teeth 30 may be any one of a highly Additionally , in another alternative embodiment of the
pliable , thermoplastic polymer, which does not compromise 45 invention , the winding of the second layer on the first layer
the conductive properties of the coiled wire nest. may be, in any one of, or a combination of, but not limited
FIG . 3b depicts a fragmentary zoomed sectional view of to , the same or opposite direction . Further yet, each layer
the vertical disc 31 with staggered teeth 30 in accordance to may also wound in any one of, or a combination of, butnot
an aspect of the invention . In a preferred embodiment of the limited to , in the same or opposite direction to form an
invention , a plurality of the staggered teeth 30 on the vertical 50 entirely clockwise or entirely counter- clockwise coil. Alter
disc 31 are configured to shape a coiled wire nest with at natively , in another embodiment of the invention , a finer
least two stacked layers of wire with a crossed winding gauge wire may be incorporated and more layers may be
pattern , wherein the wire length and configuration of each added to produce a coil with a denser magnetic field .
stacked layer is identical and the distance between adjacent As shown in FIG . 4 , the coiled wire nest 41 may be
coiled wire is identical. Additionally , the slots on the vertical 55 operably coupled to an electro -magneto therapy apparatus
disc 31 with the staggered teeth 30 may be, any one of, or 43 , wherein the magnetic field generated interacts with the
a combination of, but not limited to , varying sizes depending electro -magneto therapy apparatus 43 to create a confined
on the gauge size of the wires as well as the size of the therapeutic pulse field . In such an apparatus , embedded
staggered teeth 30 . Further yet , in a preferred embodiment of within any one of or combination of, the coiled wire nest 41,
the invention , there may be equal number of slots on the 60 coiled wire nest base 42 , and , or electro -magneto therapy
vertical disc 31. Alternatively , the number of slots on the apparatus 43 , may be a pressure , cortisol, lactate , and , or
vertical disc 31 may also vary . bioimpedance sensor 44 . In further detail, at least one
In another preferred embodiment of the present invention , embedded sensor 44 for capturing a physiological data input
the number of vertical discs 31 with staggered teeth 30 from a user is provided . Additionally, an interfacemeans for
slotted on the latitudinal center hub (not shown) may be of 65 transmitting the data from the sensor to a storage and , or
an even number. Alternatively , the number of vertical discs processor means, over a network . Finally , based on the said
31 slotted on the latitudinal center hub (not shown) may be data, provide any one of, or combination of, a health
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tracking function , user history function , network sharing be represented directly by any one of, or combination of the
function , and personalized recommendation function . For extensions, grips ,handles, spherical objects tethered /unteth
instance , a user may input certain physical, physiological, ered . The electro -magneto therapy being delivered to the
pathological, environmental, and, or contextual parameters , user directly from any one of, or combination of, the
which may layer onto already existing contextual data and 5 extensions , grips, handles, spherical objects tethered /unteth
accruing real-time sensor data , to provide richer and con ered . The control circuit may be disposed within any one of
textualized health and wellness recommendations. The the base of the wired coil nest, extensions, grips, handles,
embedded sensor 44 may be any one of, or combination of , spherical objects tethered /untethered , stand -alone device
a gyroscopic sensor , an accelerometer sensor, pressure ,
cortisol sensor, electrical impulse , respiration , bioimped - 10 , or any embodiments
and of the combinations.
ance , optical, and , or lactate sensor. In other embodiments, in Ina othervertical
, two or more coiled wire nests 41
orientation may be provided , wherein the
a suite of sensors may be provided that also real-time
monitor physiological parameters , such as respiration rate , electro -magnetic therapy apparatus 43 may be disposed
heart rate , cortisol levels. Bioimpedance sensors may be between . The apparatus 43 may have two terminal end,
fitted onto any one of, or combination of, coiled wire nest 41, 155 wherein
whe each end is disposed within the bore or center
coiled wire nest base 42 , and , or electro -magneto therapy through -nest of the vertically oriented coiled wire nest 41. In
apparatus 43, wherein an electrical-magnetic impulse is some embodiments, the apparatus 43 may be a plasma tube.
directed onto a user and differences in electrical potential The plasma tube may be situated in the middle of two coiled
represent the raw data for processing the above physiologi- wire nests 41 in a vertical orientation , wherein each terminal
cal parameters . 20 end of the plasma tube may be disposed within the bore or
Embodiments may include the addition of a remote server center through -nest of the vertically oriented coiled wire
to provide for back -end functionality and support. The nest 41. Excitation of the gases by the electro -magnetic field
server may be situated adjacent or remotely from the system created is evident by the turn of color of the tube. The coiled
and connected to each system via a communication network . wire nest 41 may be scaled to fit a smaller form factor of a
In one embodiment, the server may be used to support 25 consumer device or scaled up to fit the scale of a more
verification or authentication of a user and a mobile device industrial application .
application function . In authenticating a user, a server may While not shown in FIG . 4 , one embodiment of a coiled
be further caused to recognize the user device at a particular wire nest coupled to an apparatus may include the toroidal
system component, or any other system component that may coil integrated as part of an electronic unit , whereby said
be able to house a unique short-range communication tag . 30 electronic unit is powered by the toroidal coil. The coiled
The server may identify and authenticate the particular wire nest 41 may be scaled to fit a smaller form factor of a
component and user device by recognizing the unique tag , consumer device or scaled up to fit the scale of a more
and then , authenticate the user by identifying the user device industrial application . The electronic unit may further be
located at the particular component. The unique , short- range coupled to a device requiring powering or actuation . For
tag may be a NFC tag, RFID chip , Bluetooth , ZigBee, or any 35 instance , the electronic unit may be coupled to a motor
short -range communication protocol standard . The remote further comprising a rotor unit and a stator unit. The
server may be further configured to support a user history electronic unit may also be step -up or step - down transformer
function ; a network sharing function ; and support a health or may be a AC /DC converter.
and wellness search engine. The remote server may be In other embodiments of coiled wire nests coupled to an
further configured to provide a user- control system , which 40 apparatus, an axial assembly having a first end adapted to the
authenticates the user and retrieves usage data of the user toroidal coil for rotation about its longitudinal axis and an
and applies the data against a predefined criterion of use . opposable end for mechanical actuation , may be provided .
Other embodiments may include a remote server that is Other power distribution schemes may include at least one
configured to provide a contextually -aware suggestion coiled wire nest interposed between any one of a battery ,
engine, which may access the user history function and at 45 capacitor, fuel cell stack and a power distribution unit as part
least one user contextual information to cause the processor of a powertrain of any one of an automobile , bus , truck ,
to display a suggested output on at least one display inter marine vessel.
face . Provisioning of the remote server may be delivered as In yet other embodiments , the coupled apparatus may be
a cloud service. In yet other embodiments, the coiled wire any one of magnetic members and , or plate -like insulators
nest 41 operably coupled to the electro -magneto therapy 50 interposed between an adjacent planar layer of toroidal coils .
apparatus 43 may be associated with an Internet of Things , In other embodiments , the coiled wire nest may be inte
whereby the apparatus is fully integrated into a user ' s grated as part of a fixed structure , whereby any one of user
home/ gym / facility automation system , thereby providing devices within the confines of the fixed structure may be
additional contextual information for a contextually - aware wirelessly powered by the coiled wire nest. Some embodi
health and wellness suggestion engine. 55 ments may include a rectifier coupled to the coiled wire nest
In continuing reference to FIG . 4 , the electro -magneto and the powered device , wherein the rectifier converts the
therapy apparatus 43 may be disposed within a housing unit electro /magnetic field into AC /DC voltage for powering the
45 . The housing unit 45 may further be coupled to any one powered device . Examples of fixed structure are router -like
of, or combination of, extensions, grips , handles , spherical devices , gateways, embedded within the structure of a
objects tethered /untethered 46 , which interact with a user for 60 dwelling or building , and , or situated in a public venue. The
therapeutic delivery to a skin surface and underlying tissue . electro /magnetic field generated and , or amplified may be
Therapeutic pulses may be delivered in continuous fashion used for facilitating short-range and wide -area data trans
or in a discreet fashion . A control circuit 47 may be disposed mission , as well . Still in continuing reference to the various
within the housing unit 45 to further control the intensity and apparatus coupled to a coiled wire nest, one embodiment
frequency of the therapeutic pulses. In other embodiments 65 may include at least one nest coupled to an acoustical
( not shown ), the electro -magneto therapy apparatus may not apparatus . The acoustical apparatus may be in the form of
be disposed within a specific housing unit, and may instead , any one of, or combination of, an input, and, or output.
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FIG . 5 describes a method of winding the wire coil onto ments, and it should be understood that the described
the framework of the vertical disc and the latitudinal center program components and systems can generally be inte
hub . The steps involved in the method of winding the wire grated together in a single software product or packaged into
coil onto the framework is as follows: ( 1 ) inserting a vertical multiple software products .
disc, each disc with slots with staggered teeth on the 5 Thus, particular embodiments of the subject matter have
outermost portion of the disc, into each slot of a latitudinal been described . Other embodiments are within the scope of
center hub, wherein each slot is on an outermost portion of the following claims. In some cases, the actions recited in
the hub and surrounding a vacuous center 50 , (2 ) feeding a the claims can be performed in a different order and still
wire at a first slot of a first disc 51, ( 3 ) shifting position to achieve desirable results. In addition , the processes depicted
any one of a preceding or proceeding slot of a proximal disc 10 in the accompanying figures do not necessarily require the
52 , such that when the entire length of the wire is fed into particular order shown, or sequential order, to achieve
each teeth of every slot of all of the discs by winding in any desirable results . In certain implementations, multitasking
one of an alternating clockwise /counter - clockwise , clock - and parallel processing may be advantageous.
wise , counter - clockwise direction , the wire form a coiled
wire nest with at least two stacked layers of wire with a 15 We claim :
crossed, diagonal winding pattern , wherein the wire length 1 . A toroidal coil apparatus comprising :
and configuration of each stacked layer is identical and the a coiled wire nest further comprising:
distance between adjacent coiled wire is identical, (4 ) form a top end layer disposed with a center through -layer ;
ing a center bore in communication with the center through a circumferential side wall;
layer of the top end layer and bottom end layer to shape a 20 a bottom end layer disposed with a center through
center through -nest of the coiled wire nest 53, and (5 ) layer;
sanding and soldering the remaining terminal wire leads 54 . any one of a top end layer or bottom end layer radially
Alternatively, 3D printing technology may also be a extending through the circumferential side wall to
viable and an affordable alternative in forming the frame form a vertically stacked coiled wire nest with a
work of the vertical discs along with the latitudinal center 25 center through - nest, wherein the wire length and
hub however, it is recognized that many other different configuration of each stacked layer is identical and
methods or variations of the described method could also be the distance between adjacent coiled wire is identi
used . cal;
The steps involved in 3D printing technology may be at least a single or a plurality of inputs of at least two
comprised of: ( 1) producing a 3 -D model using computer - 30 counter - directional channels in electrical communi
aided design (CAD ) software, (2 ) convert the CAD drawing cation with the coiled wire nest and at least a single
to the STL ( standard tessellation language ) format , (3 ) or plurality of outputs of at least two counter - direc
transfer to AM machine and STL file manipulation thereby tional channels; and
designating the size and orientation for printing, (4 ) prepar a coiled wire nest frame, further comprising :
ing themachine for a new print job including, but not limited 35 a latitudinal center hub with a plurality of slots;
to , refilling polymers , binders , tray to serve as a foundation a vertical disc with a plurality of slots with staggered
and other consumables for the printer use, (5 ) building the teeth ;
prototype , (6 ) removing the printed object from the printer wherein the said vertical disc with staggered teeth
and (7 ) post-processing the printed object including, but not is inserted into each slot of the said latitudinal
limited to , brushing off any remaining powder or bathing the 40 center hub ;
printed object to remove water -soluble supports. the said staggered teeth are configured to shape a
While this specification contains many specific execution coiled wire nest with at least two stacked layers
details , these should not be interpreted as limitations on the ofwire with a crossed winding pattern , wherein
scope of any inventions or of what may be claimed , but the wire length and configuration of each
rather as descriptions of features specific to particular 45 stacked layer is identical and the distance
embodiments of particular inventions. Certain features that between adjacent coiled wire is identical; and
are described in this specification in the context of separate a vacuous center in communication with the center
embodiments can also be implemented in combination in a through layer of the top end layer and bottom end
single embodiment. Contrariwise , various features that are layer to shape the center through -nest of the coiled
described in the context of a single embodiment can also be 50 wire nest .
implemented and interpreted in multiple embodiments sepa 2 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least
rately or in any suitable sub -combination . Moreover , two toroidal coils stacked in series .
although features may be described above as acting in 3 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least a
certain combinations and even initially claimed as such , one single or a plurality of inputs of at least two counter
or more features from a claimed combination can in some 55 directional channels , each channel with a multiple of 12
cases be excised from the combination , and the claimed wires, in electrical communication with the coiled wire nest
combination may be directed to a sub -combination or varia - and at least a single or plurality of outputs of at least two
tion of a sub - combination . counter -directional channels.
Similarly, while operations are depicted in the drawings in 4 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising any one
a particular order , this should not be understood as requiring 60 of a size gauge wire for coiling into the toroid .
that such operations be performed in the particular order 5 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising any one
shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations of or combination of conducting material, such as enameled
be performed , to achieve desirable results. In certain cir wire, iron , ferrite, copper , and , or high -voltage insulator
cumstances , multitasking and parallel processing may be wire.
advantageous. Moreover, the separation of various system 65 6 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising the
components in the embodiments described above should not toroidal coil with any one of varying size , varying input,
be understood as requiring such separation in all embodi- and , or varying output.
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7 . The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an addi 19 . A toroidal coil apparatus comprising:
tional conductive layer disposed on the core wall of the a coiled wire nest further comprising :
toroidal coil composed of any one of, or combination of, iron a top end layer disposed with a center through - layer ;
and, or ferrite . a circumferential side wall;
8 . The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising the 5 a bottom end layer disposed with a center through -layer
toroidal coil operably coupled to an electro -magneto therapy any one of a top end layer or bottom end layer radially
apparatus, wherein the magnetic field generated interacts extending through the circumferential side wall to
with the electro -magneto therapy apparatus to create a form a vertically stacked coiled wire nest with a
confined therapeutic pulse field . center through - nest ; and
9 . The device of claim 8 , wherein the electro -magneto 10 a coiled wire nest frame, further comprising :
therapy apparatus is disposed with any one of, or combina
tion of, a pressure , cortisol, lactate , bioimpedance , and , or a a latitudinal center hub with a plurality of slots ;
sensor for monitoring blood flow . a vertical disc with a plurality of slots ;
10 . The device of claim 8 , further comprising : wherein the said vertical disc is inserted into each slot
at least one embedded sensor for capturing a physiologi- 15 of the said latitudinal center hub ;
cal data input ; the said vertical disc with the plurality of slots
an interface means for transmitting the data from said configured to shape a coiled wire nest with at least
sensor to a storage and , or processor means, over a two stacked layers of wire with a crossed winding
network ; and pattern , wherein the wire length and configuration
based on the said data and a user input data , provide any 20 of each stacked layer is identical and further
one of, or combination of, a health and wellness having spacing between the wires except for wire
tracking function , user history function , network shar crossing points in the crossed winding pattern ; and
ing function , and , or a personalized recommendation a vacuous center in communication with the center
through layer of the top end layer and bottom end
function . layer to shape the center through -nest of the coiled
11 . The device of claim 8 , wherein a health and wellness 25 wire nest .
training program is based on any one of, or combination of, 20 . The toroidal coil apparatus of claim 19 , further
the health and wellness tracking function , user history
function , network sharing function , and personalized rec comprising :
ommendation function from any one of, or combination of o anyenveloping
one of, or combination of, a base, and , or a sealing lip
the base .
a sensor data input and, or user data input.
12 . The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising the 21 . A method of manufacturing a coiled wired nest, the
toroidal coil integrated as part of an electronic unit , whereby method comprising the steps of:
inserting a vertical disc , each disc with slots with stag
said electronic unit is powered by the toroidal coil. gered teeth on the outermost portion of the disc , into
13 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising the
toroidal coil integrated as part of a fixed structure , whereby 35 each slot of a latitudinal center hub , wherein each slot
any one of user devices within the confines of the fixed is on an outermost portion of the hub and surrounding
structure may be wirelessly powered by the toroidal coil. a vacuous center;
14 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an axial feeding a wire at a first slot of a first disc and then shifting
assembly having a first end adapted to the toroidal coil for position to any one of a preceding or proceeding slot of
rotation about its longitudinal axis and an opposable end for 40
ro a proximal disc , such that when the entire length of the
mechanical actuation . wire is fed into each teeth of every slot of all of the
15 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising the discs by winding in any one of a alternating clockwisel
toroidal coil installed in a housing and coupled to a motor counter -clockwise , clockwise , counter-clockwise
further comprising a rotor unit and a stator unit . direction , the wire form a coiled wire nest with at least
16 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising the 45 two stacked layers of wire with a crossed , diagonal
toroidal coil interposed between any one of a battery, winding pattern , wherein the wire length and configu
capacitor, fuel cell stack and a power distribution unit as part ration of each stacked layer is identical and the distance
of a powertrain of any one of an automobile , bus , truck , between adjacent coiled wire is identical;
marine vessel. forming a center bore in communication with the center
17 . The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising any one 50 through layer of the top end layer and bottom end layer
ofmagnetic members and, or plate -like insulators interposed to shape a center through -nest of the coiled wire nest;
between an adjacent planar layer of toroidal coils . and
18 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising the sanding and soldering the remaining terminalwire leads .
toroidal coil coupled to an acoustical apparatus. * * * * *