Patents by Inventor Robert Edward Kaplan

Robert Edward Kaplan 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).

  • Publication number: 20170333695
    Abstract: System, device and method for providing neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to muscles of foot. The device includes an electrical signal generator for producing a wave pattern of variable frequency, duration, intensity, ramp time and on-off cycle. The device further includes surface electrodes for being positioned over the foot muscles or around ankles and attached to the signal generator. The device includes a wearable device for positioning a first electrode adjacent a heel of the wearer's foot and a second electrode adjacent an arch of the foot. The signal generator is programmed to stimulate the foot muscles and nerves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Edward Kaplan, James Joseph Czymy, Scott E. Friedman
  • Patent number: 6615080
    Abstract: A single channel neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), lower extremity edema, and other associated conditions by electrical stimulation of the muscles of the foot muscles. An electrical signal generator produces a square wave pattern of variable frequency, duration, intensity, ramp time, and stimulation on-off cycle. Surface electrodes are positioned over the foot muscles and are attached to the stimulator by various means. The stimulator is programmed in a manner to stimulate the foot muscles to reduce pooling of the blood in the soleal veins of the calf This is accomplished by only stimulating the soles of the feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventors: John Duncan Unsworth, Jack Hirsh, Robert Edward Kaplan, James Joseph Czyrny