Patents by Inventor Richard Markoll

Richard Markoll has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7785245
    Abstract: A portable applicator (20) for pulsed signal therapy comprises: an elastic supporting body (25), which can expand in a planar manner; at least two signal generating units (11, 12), which are arranged in or on the elastic supporting body (25) whereby being symmetric with regard to an axis of symmetry of the supporting body (25), and; a device for supplying a control signal (17, 18) to the signal generating units (11, 12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Publication number: 20100204769
    Abstract: A portable applicator (20) for pulsed signal therapy comprises: an elastic supporting body (25), which can expand in a planar manner; at least two signal generating units (11, 12), which are arranged in or on the elastic supporting body (25) whereby being symmetric with regard to an axis of symmetry of the supporting body (25), and; a device for supplying a control signal (17, 18) to the signal generating units (11, 12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: Richard MARKOLL
  • Publication number: 20090270945
    Abstract: A portable applicator for pulsating signal therapy comprises a support body (10), and at least two signal-generating arrangements (30) that are arranged in or on the support body (10). The at least two signal-generating arrangements (30) are connected in series, and each of the at least two signal-generating arrangements (30) comprises at least two signal-generating units (20), which are connected in parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Ernestine Binder Markoll, Richard Markoll
  • Patent number: 7610097
    Abstract: Provided is the combined use of pulsating electromagnetic signals and dose of Botulinum toxin to treat patients suffering from osteoporosis. Also provided is the use of electromagnetic signals generated by pulsating, impulse-modulated direct current for the treatment of osteoporosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Patent number: 7588529
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating a patient, comprising a cylindrical coil (1) for generating an electromagnetic field, the cylindrical coil (1) being arranged so as to accommodate at least part of the patient's body and subject it to said electromagnetic field; means (3) for driving the coil (1) by a pulsed DC voltage; and a supporting structure (4) comprising a receiving surface (5) configured to support the body, or part of the body, inside said cylindrical coil (1); is characterized in that means (9) are provided to adjust the position of said coil (1) with respect to said receiving surface (5) in at least one direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Publication number: 20060200214
    Abstract: Provided is the combined use of pulsating electromagnetic signals and dose of Botulinum toxin to treat patients suffering from osteoporosis. Also provided is the use of electromagnetic signals generated by pulsating, impulse-modulated direct current for the treatment of osteoporosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Publication number: 20050203332
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating a patient, comprising a cylindrical coil (1) for generating an electromagnetic field, the cylindrical coil (1) being arranged so as to accommodate at least part of the patient's body and subject it to said electromagnetic field; means (3) for driving the coil (1) by a pulsed DC voltage; and a supporting structure (4) comprising a receiving surface (5) configured to support the body, or part of the body, inside said cylindrical coil (1); is characterized in that means (9) are provided to adjust the position of said coil (1) with respect to said receiving surface (5) in at least one direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Publication number: 20040176806
    Abstract: A portable applicator (20) for pulsed signal therapy comprises: an elastic supporting body (25), which can expand in a planar manner; at least two signal generating units (11, 12), which are arranged in or on the elastic supporting body (25) whereby being symmetric with regard to an axis of symmetry of the supporting body (25), and; a device for supplying a control signal (17, 18) to the signal generating units (11, 12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Publication number: 20040129275
    Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment device (10) comprising a treatment bed (20) and treatment apparatus (50). The treatment bed (20) consists of a frame (22) and at least one bearing element (33) which can be placed on the frame. At least one elongate recess (29,34) extending in the longitudinal direction of the frame is provided in the frame (22) and the bearing element (33), extending from the head section of the treatment bed in a centre area in the direction of the width thereof. The treatment area (50) comprises a bearing part (54) for the head of a patient, said bearing part essentially taking the shape of a ring segment. A cover part (58) which can be placed on at least one free end of the bearing part by means of a pivoting device is also provided. The at least one cover part is connected to the bearing part by means of a signal transmission device (41).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Patent number: 6524233
    Abstract: The Invention relates to the use of pulsating electromagnetic signals for stimulating chondrogenesis. The invention especially relates to the use of FGF (Fibroblast Growth Factor) in combination with pulsating electromagnetic signals for stimulating cartilage and chondrogenesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Patent number: 6447440
    Abstract: In this apparatus and method a U-shaped hollow housing containing a plurality of electromagnets with their cores directed inward is placed with its arms on the opposite sides of the patient's head. The magnets are energized to treat paradentosis, TMJ arthrosis, tinnitus, etc. A power supply connected to the magnets provides pulsed D.C. current pulsing at 1-30 cps to generate a pulsing field of less than 20 Gauss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Bio-Magnetic Therapy Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Publication number: 20020042633
    Abstract: The Invention relates to the use of pulsating electromagnetic signals for stimulating chondrogenesis. The invention especially relates to the use of FGF (Fibroblast Growth Factor) in combination with pulsating electromagnetic signals for stimulating cartilage and chondrogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Patent number: 6119631
    Abstract: Cabinet has wheeled base with hinged outward wing panels at the same level as the lower end of a coil into which an animal may be placed for treatment with a pulsed magnetic field. Leg units hingedly support the distal ends of the wing panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Patent number: 6048302
    Abstract: An apparatus for the treatment of disorders of tissue and/or the joints in the area of the jaw or neck of a patient (10), particularly for the treatment of periodontosis, is depicted, wherein the apparatus comprises a housing (4) that surrounds at least the area of the jaw or neck to be treated. A number of coils (6) is also provided for generating at least one electromagnetic field (E) which can be applied to the area to be treated. The coils (6) are arranged in the interior (5) of the housing (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Bio-Magnetic Therapy Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Patent number: 5842966
    Abstract: Process involves treating organs by applying a magnetic field by means of an annular coil surrounding the organ, the coil being energized by a pure DC voltage having a rectangular wave form pulsing at the rate of 1-30 CPS. The invention also includes an apparatus comprising a body support encompassed by an annular coil energized as above. The coil is mounted on a carriage running on tracks adjacent the body support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Bio-Magnetic Therapy Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Patent number: 5669868
    Abstract: Process involves treating skin by subjecting it to magnetic therapy by an annular coil energized by pulsed D.C. voltage having a rectangular wave from pulsing at the rate of 1-30 CPS, the coil producing a field of under 20 gauss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: Bio-Magnetic Therapy Systems
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Patent number: 5665049
    Abstract: Process involves treating acute diseases of a body organ of the musculoskeletal system by applying a magnetic field by means of an annular coil surrounding the diseased organ, the coil being energized by a pure DC voltage having a rectangular wave form pulsing at the rate of 1-30 CPS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Bio-Magnetic Field Therapy Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Patent number: 5453073
    Abstract: Apparatus for treating organs by applying a magnetic field by means of an annular coil surrounding the organ, the coil being energized by a pure DC voltage having a rectangular wave form pulsing at the rate of 1-30 CPS. The invention also includes an apparatus comprising a body support encompassed by an annular coil energized as above. The coil is mounted on a carriage running on tracks adjacent the body support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Patent number: 5387176
    Abstract: Process involves treating acute diseases of a body organ of the musculoskeletal system by applying a magnetic field by means of an annular coil surrounding the diseased organ, the coil being energized by a pure DC voltage having a rectangular wave form pulsing at the rate of 1-30 CPS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Assignee: Bio-Magnetic Therapy Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Markoll
  • Patent number: D407819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Bio-Magnetic Therapy Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Markoll