Externally Supported Or Worn (e.g., Garment, Belt Etc.) Patents (Class 600/15)
  • Patent number: 7907895
    Abstract: When a human hand (100) holds a transceiver (3a), the hand holds a bottom of an external wall surface and a side of the external wall surface of an insulating case (33). Therefore, a transmitting and receiving electrode (105) and an insulating film (107) cover not only the bottom of the external wall surface but also the side of the external wall surface of the insulating case (33). A first ground electrode (131), a second ground electrode (161), and a third ground electrode (163) are attached to upper portions of the internal wall surface of the insulating case (33) apart from the transmitting and receiving electrode (105). An insulating foam member (7a) is interposed between the insulating case (33) and a transceiver main body (30), and an insulating foam member (7b) is interposed between the transceiver main body (30) and a battery (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuru Shinagawa, Katsuyuki Ochiai, Tadashi Minotani, Aiichirou Sasaki, Nobutarou Shibata, Hakaru Kyuragi
  • Publication number: 20110054238
    Abstract: A titanium alloy bracelet with embedded magnets and a source of negative ions is presented. The embedded magnets are permanent and arranged in a patented alternation north-south orientation to confer improved magnetic field strength. The titanium bracelet helps to disperse the negative ions produced by the ion source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Katsumi Komatsu
  • Patent number: 7857777
    Abstract: The proposed device includes two segments adapted to enclose a body part in a form-fitting manner. Each segment contains an electroactive-material-based actuator, which is adapted to receive an electrical control signal and in response thereto adjust the actuator's morphology, so as to cause the segment to apply a basic pressure profile to the body part. A pressure transition is adapted to redistribute the basic pressure profiles between the first and second segments. A control signal in respect of the first segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a first adjusted pressure profile to at least part of the second portion of the body part, and vice versa, a control signal in respect of the second segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a second adjusted pressure profile to at least a part of the first portion of the body part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Tomas Larson, Landy Toth
  • Patent number: 7857747
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treatment with magnetic fields, which provides an easily transportable and storable device for the treatment with magnetic fields, which is also convenient for patients and in particular is economical to produce. The device comprises: a first device for generation of a first magnetic field, a second device for generation of a second magnetic field and a support with an upper side and a lower side, whereby the support is embodied for applying the treated body regions of the patient thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Axel Muntermann
  • Publication number: 20100292527
    Abstract: The treatment of hypertension may be accomplished by stimulation of the carotid baroreceptors. In the present application the inventors disclose methods in which non-invasively-delivered mechanical perturbations caused by sound, ultrasound, or electrical perturbations caused by magnetic, or direct current stimulation may be used to stimulate the carotid baroreceptors, triggering physiological responses that treat medical disorders including hypertension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: M. Bret Schneider, Michael J. Partsch, David J. Mishelevich
  • Publication number: 20100280303
    Abstract: A medical device including a Rouleaux degausser that directs a degaussing magnetic field to a patient's blood flow. The degaussing magnetic field reduces magnetically-induced Rouleaux and/or Red Blood Cell aggregation. The device also has a power source for supplying power to the Rouleaux degausser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Dan L. Dietz
  • Patent number: 7819006
    Abstract: The present invention makes use of resonant acoustic and/or resonant acousto-EM energy applied to a biological structure to augment at least one function of the targeted biological structure. The resonant acoustic and/or resonant acousto-EM energy which targets the biological structure induces acoustic resonance within the biological structure. The acoustic resonance of the biological structure is amplified by the application of a magnetic field to the targeted biological structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: GR Intellectual Reserve, LLC
    Inventors: Juliana H. J. Brooks, Albert E. Abel
  • Publication number: 20100268016
    Abstract: A magnetic orthopedic device comprises for covering a body region in which a person is experiencing pain. In an embodiment, the device comprises an elongate band of fabric with complimentary fastener elements disposed at opposite ends of thereof. The band may secure the device in the proximity of or around a body part or region, such as an elbow, torso, or lower back. The device further comprises at least one removably attachable section of material, which section includes a plurality of magnets disposed thereon (and preferably, hematite magnets.) The attachable section of material may be disposed at various points along the elongate band while the band is attached to a user's body, which allows a user to selectively position the magnets against a particular area of the body that is experiencing pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Joyce Walker
  • Patent number: 7803104
    Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, an apparatus may include a motor, a rechargeable battery, a plurality of visual indicators, and a microprocessor. The motor may be configured to spin a disk upon which is mounted a plurality of magnets. The rechargeable battery may be configured to supply power to the motor. The microprocessor may be configured to monitor a voltage level of the rechargeable battery and to light a number of the plurality of visual indicators. The number may be based on the monitored voltage level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Patent number: 7783348
    Abstract: A device for providing therapeutic treatment to a body part such as a knee joint to promote healing of the body part, including a signal generator for generating a pulsed electromagnetic field to electromagnetic stimulators based upon a selected treatment mode, a controller for storing the treatment mode and communicating the treatment mode to the signal generator and stimulators, a heat source configured to provide thermal therapy to the body part, and a monitoring element for monitoring the electromagnetic field generated by the electromagnetic stimulators. The device may also include a telemetry component in communication with the monitor for remotely accessing the controller to modify the treatment mode. The device can also be disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: OrthoCor Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jagjit Gill, Kin-Joe Sham, Bryan Armitage
  • Patent number: 7771342
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for treating floater problems of the eye. In some embodiments, a magnet is non-invasively held in place against the face, and in particular, over the lower eyelid of the patient over an extended period of time, in order to control the position of the floaters and to stimulate the eye to better focus. In other embodiments, the device is included in eyeglasses that hold the magnet next to the lower eyelid. In some embodiments, the magnet is placed next to the lower eyelid. In some embodiments, the magnet is replaced by or supplemented with electrical stimulation. Some embodiments use a permanent magnet, while others use an AC or DC electromagnet. In some embodiments, a tapping device or heating device is included. The electro-magnetic force, tapping, and/or heat are controlled with a chip, circuit, and/or switch. In some embodiments, the device is placed under the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventors: Patrick J. Rademacher, JoAnn K. Rademacher, Jason D. Smith, Charles A. Lemaire
  • Patent number: 7722522
    Abstract: An electromagnetic body-treatment device includes a brace of an electromagnetically transparent material which is shaped for removable conforming application to a contour of the human body. One or more multi-turn electrical coils are embedded in the brace and are oriented to establish a magnetic flux density in a therapy site about which the brace is mounted. A plurality of receivers are positioned in the brace in relative opposition to the coils. Permeable material slugs are pressed into the receivers to control the form factor of the flux density. A pulse signal generator drives the coil with low-voltage unidirectional pulses which are propagated as an associated succession of bursts in the magnetic flux density which is focused by the slugs on the therapy site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventors: Gregg Alan Klang, Lars Ankor, Daniel Klang
  • Patent number: 7708683
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for assessing cardiac risks in a specific patient. One embodiment of a method in accordance with the invention comprises providing heart rate activity of a specific patient including a windowed time series relating to heart rate variability during a heart rate test. This method further includes determining a frequency domain value based on energy values of frequency bands of the heart rate variability in the windowed time series, and/or determining an aggregate power for a frequency band of the windowed time series. This method further includes assessing the risk of a cardiac event based on the frequency value and/or the aggregate power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Cardiac Science Corporation
    Inventor: David M. Hadley
  • Publication number: 20100056848
    Abstract: The present patent application is directed to a magnetic therapeutic pad for human spine. The magnetic therapeutic pad includes a substrate layer and a support layer above the substrate layer. The support layer includes a plurality of ridge frames spacing at a distance from one another. Upper edges of the ridge frames protrude out from an upper surface of the substrate layer. A plurality of magnets are disposed on the upper edges of the ridge frames according to the human meridian system. The ridge frames respectively correspond to a Governor meridian, inner Urinary Bladder meridians, and outer Urinary Bladder meridians on a human's back. The upper edges of the ridge frames form a curvature that is compatible with a curvature of a human back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: LEAD-SETTER CO. LIMITED
    Inventor: Chik Szeto
  • Patent number: 7648454
    Abstract: A magnetic therapy device has been disclosed. In one embodiment of the magnetic therapy device, the device is disk-shaped, four inches in diameter, and ¾inches thick. A disk with ten neodymium magnets mounted on the disk is mounted on a motor. The motor spins the disk, creating a dynamic magnetic field that may be useful for healing human tissue. The motor is powered by a rechargeable battery, which in turn is recharged via an inductive coil. The inductive recharging system allows the device to be completely sealed with no electrical contacts, making it safe to use near water. This embodiment also has a sequential controller which causes the device to become active for thirty minutes and then become inactive, and uses a tri-state LED to indicate the status of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Publication number: 20100004500
    Abstract: Systems and methods for varying electromagnetic and adjunctive neural therapies are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment includes applying electromagnetic signals to a target neural population of a patient over a first period of time in accordance with a first mode (e.g., including signal delivery to the central nervous system or peripheral nervous system, via implanted or non-implanted devices). The method can further include applying electromagnetic stimulation to the patient over a second period of time in accordance with a second mode different than the first mode. Varying the mode between the first period of time and second period of time can increase the efficacy and/or longevity of the stimulation. Systems in accordance with other embodiments can support multiple signal delivery devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Bradford Evan Gliner, Jeffrey Balzer, Brad Fowler, Leif R. Sloan
  • Patent number: 7632226
    Abstract: A method of modulating the human meridian system using a small bar magnet is provided. In the method of modulating the human meridian system, the small bar magnet has a length of 3 cm or less and a coercivity of 1000 gauss or greater. The meridian system is modulated by attaching the small bar magnet to the skin or hypodermically implanting the small bar magnet, such that the direction of flow of a magnetic force of the magnet is the same as or opposite to the direction of flow of the meridian system. The method, which can replace traditional acupuncture and/or moxibustion for modulating the human meridian system, allows ordinary people to use the same in a risk-free, safe and simple manner without causing pain to a body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventor: Hong-Jae Lee
  • Publication number: 20090306456
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for static magnetic field treatment of plants, animals, and humans comprising the steps of configuring at least one composite static magnetic field by combining at least one of a bipolar static magnetic field and an axial static magnetic field, optimizing spatial distribution and amplitude of the composite static magnetic field at a target pathway structure by satisfying a mathematical model, and coupling the at least one optimized composite static magnetic field to the target pathway structure using a composite static magnetic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Arthur A. Pilla, David John Muehsam, Charles Zablotsky, Ted Zablotsky
  • Patent number: 7611453
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for static magnetic field treatment of plants, animals, and humans comprising the steps of configuring at least one composite static magnetic field by combining at least one of a bipolar static magnetic field and an axial static magnetic field, optimizing spatial distribution and amplitude of the composite static magnetic field at a target pathway structure by satisfying a mathematical model, and coupling the at least one optimized composite static magnetic field to the target pathway structure using a composite static magnetic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Inventors: Arthur A. Pilla, David John Muehsam, Charles Zablotsky, Ted Zablotsky
  • Publication number: 20090259088
    Abstract: A magnetic presser-expander device for biological structures, constituted by two or more rare-earth magnets and means for applying said magnets to the skin, and methods for treating an alteration of an osteoarticular and/or musculoskeletal structure, a hematoma, an edema or an articular effusion by means of the presser-expander device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Stefano Tassin, Massimo Donati, Paolo Pedicino
  • Patent number: 7601116
    Abstract: A system for treating neurological conditions by low-frequency time varying electrical stimulation includes an electrical device for applying such low-frequency energy, in a range below approximately 10 Hz, to the patient's brain tissue. An implantable embodiment applies direct electrical stimulation to electrodes implanted in or on the patient's brain, while a non-invasive embodiment causes a magnetic field to induce electrical currents in the patient's brain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: NeuroPace, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Fischell, Adrian R. M. Upton
  • Publication number: 20090234180
    Abstract: A none invasive, drug free collar that aids in the motility of warm blooded animals. This collar consists of magnets, copper chain or wire and beads of various compounds. Copper and magnets have been used for centuries to relieve pain and inflammation. The beads are attached to the copper chain. The copper chain ends fasten together with magnets. These magnets insure easy release of collar for safety to the animal but are strong enough to keep the collar secure and in place. The beads are for esthetic appeal and may consists of glass, plastic or semi precious stones including but not limited to onyx, tiger eye, jade or other precious or semi precious stone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventor: Penny Ellen Gallagher
  • Publication number: 20090227829
    Abstract: An energy emitting apparatus for providing a medical therapy includes one or more energy generators, a logic controller electrically connected to the one or more energy generators, and one or more sensors for detecting electric conduction in a target nerve that are connected to the logic controller. The one or more energy generators produce energy focused on the target nerve upon receiving a signal from the logic controller, and the energy is varied by the logic controller according to an input provided by the one or more sensors. In one embodiment, the energy emitting apparatus is an apparatus for magnetic induction therapy that includes one or more conductive coils disposed in an ergonomic housing that produce a magnetic field focused on the target nerve upon receiving an electric current from the logic controller based on an input provided by the one or more sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel R. BURNETT, Christopher HERMANSON
  • Publication number: 20090203955
    Abstract: An electromagnetic body-treatment device includes a brace of an electromagnetically transparent material which is shaped for removable conforming application to a contour of the human body. One or more multi-turn electrical coils are embedded in the brace and are oriented to establish a magnetic flux density in a therapy site about which the brace is mounted. A plurality of receivers are positioned in the brace in relative opposition to the coils. Permeable material slugs are pressed into the receivers to control the form factor of the flux density. A pulse signal generator drives the coil with low-voltage unidirectional pulses which are propagated as an associated succession of bursts in the magnetic flux density which is focused by the slugs on the therapy site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Gregg Alan Klang, Lars Ankor, Daniel Klang
  • Publication number: 20090187062
    Abstract: A transcranial magnetic stimulator according to the present invention includes fixing means for detachably fixing a magnetic field generating means and contains a fixture of a head which covers a head of an examinee to be fixed engaged with a shape of the head that is inherent to an examinee; and characterized in that: a relative position of the magnetic field generating means with respect to the head of the examinee is held constant so that the highest point of an intensity of an electric current to be induced by a magnetic field to be generated by the magnetic field generating means is constantly arranged on a target spot of a diameter not more than 10 mm, which depends on each of the examinees and is located within a cranium, by fixing the magnetic field generating means to the fixing means and a direction of a magnetic field to be generated by the magnetic field generating means and a direction of the target spot are made into a fixed relation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicants: Osaka University, Teijin Pharma Limited
    Inventor: Youichi Saitoh
  • Patent number: 7563224
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a specialized method of treating a severe diabetic ulcer that penetrates the subcutaneous fat layer of a patient. The method comprises the steps of: administering a treatment session to a diabetic patient having a severe diabetic ulcer, the treatment session comprising at least three pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) applications, PEMF applications 1, 2, and 3, and at least two intermittent compression therapy (ICT) applications. The PEMF application and ICT therapy settings address specific factors that are necessary to induce healing of the diabetic ulcer and prevent amputation. In a preferred embodiment, the treatment session further comprises the step of applying a dressing having a silver and/or honey anti-infection composition thereon to the ulcer area to impede microbial growth in the ulcer area. In another embodiment, the method includes the step of applying ultrasound to the ulcer area for a time sufficient to inhibit microbial growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: ProMedTek, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel R. Puchek
  • Publication number: 20090093669
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for administering drugs through a dermal or mucosal layer such that the treatment device may be applied to the mammal for the transdermal or transmucosal administration of various drugs, pharmaceuticals, salts and prodrugs thereof is taught herein. The magnetic device has at least one magnet to provide an effective magnetic sphere of influence of the magnetic field at the desired site of action. The tissue-permeable drug formulation is positioned on the site of action and the magnetic device is positioned adjacent to tissue-permeable drug formulation wherein the magnetic sphere of influence of the magnetic field moves the drug through the dermal or mucosal layer by interaction with the magnetic moment (induced or permanent) of the drug sufficient to increase the movement of the drug beyond the movement caused by diffusion alone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: WILLIAM A. FARONE, W. BRADLEY WORTHINGTON
  • Patent number: 7494686
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a magnet patch tape to facilitate blood circulation in a restricted area of a human body is provided. The patch tape shows a number of stripes of anisotropic magnet field with 2 to 5 mm width and spaced 1 to 3 mm apart from each other when viewed through a magnetic field viewer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Inventors: Jung Suk Suh, Kelly Lucas, Yong Ki Chong
  • Publication number: 20090012348
    Abstract: A magnetotherapy device comprising a pair of magnets having a strap in between. The position of the magnetic pair along the strap can be changed as well as the number of magnetic pairs on the strap. One of the pair of magnets is housed inside a holder while the other pair is left exposed outside of the holder. This design allows easy reversal of the magnets when a change of polarity to the affected area/s is desired. The pair of magnets have flat outside and inside surfaces for maximum contact with the affected area/s of the body. The proposed treatment using the magnetotheray device comprises contacting the affected area/s with one polarity followed by contacting the same affected area/s with another polarity, different from the polarity of the previous contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventor: Doyle Dean Simpson
  • Publication number: 20080234535
    Abstract: This disclosure describes novel therapeutic devices and methods for thrombosis or pulmonary embolism at physiological temperature that are based upon electromagnetic pulsed energy sources of Near Infrared (NIR) and Far Infrared (FIR) that pulsed radiations are exposed to the human body for prevention and treatment. The pulsed sources may work in the devices in coincidental, uncoincidental or sequential modes with variable pulse durations, variable pulse repetitions or variable pulse intensities, and the modes or pulse properties are selected accordingly to thrombosis or pulmonary embolism conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Henryk Malak, Barry M. Hart
  • Publication number: 20080207985
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and associated methods to produce analgesia in a mammal by providing an electrical nerve stimulus utilizing a pulsed input of low level electrical current, wherein the level of current is measurable with the measurements utilized to at least adjust the strength of the current according to selected parameters. Additionally, the use of magnets to produce a magnetic field to further control chronic and acute pain. In exemplary implementations, the apparatus maintains continuous monitoring of the electrical characteristics of TENS at the site of input and output, and the electrical input can be modified during treatment to obtain desired electrical input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: GRADIENT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventor: WILLIAM FARONE
  • Patent number: 7410469
    Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus and method for ultrasonically and electromagnetically treating tissue to treat, for example, traumatized tissue or a bone injury. The apparatus includes at least one ultrasonic transducer assembly and at least one electromagnetic coil-assembly configured to cooperate with a placement module for placement in proximity to the treatment area. The apparatus also utilizes a portable main operating unit constructed to fit within a pouch or carrying case worn by the patient. In operation, at least one ultrasonic transducer and at least one electromagnetic coil are activated by transmitting control signals to the placement module from the main operating unit. The activation of the at least one ultrasonic transducer causes ultrasonic waves to be propagated toward the treatment area which are modulated by electrostatic and magnetic forces generated by the at least one electromagnetic coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Exogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger J. Talish, Alan A. Winder
  • Publication number: 20080188706
    Abstract: The device according to the present invention is a device for the local treatment of human body parts which consists preferably of a pad of quasi-rectangular shape provided with at least one pouch adapted to contain means for treating the body part of interest and with a set of elastic straps and belts, adapted to position and secure said pad on the body part to be treated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Cindy Gonet
  • Patent number: 7407478
    Abstract: A magnetic stimulator, which may be used as a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device, and a method for its use are disclosed. The stimulator comprises a frame and an electrically conductive coil having a partially toroidal or ovate base and an outwardly projecting extension portion. The frame may be a flexible or malleable material and may be non-conductive. The electrically conductive coil may comprise one or more windings of electrically conductive material (such as a wire) coupled to the frame. The coil is electrically connected to a power supply. The device may be placed adjacent to or in contact with the body of a subject, such as on the head of a subject. The device may be used on humans for treating certain physiological conditions, such as cardiovascular or neurophysiological conditions, or for studying the physiology of the body. This device is useful in studying or treating neurophysiological conditions associated with the deep regions of the brain, such as drug addiction and depression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Abraham Zangen, Roy A. Wise, Mark Hallett, Pedro Cavaleiro Miranda, Yiftach Roth
  • Patent number: 7399270
    Abstract: A method and system of placement of a magnetic field flux field generator in fitment which creates a specific effect of three dimensional field gradient to alter the charge distribution on living membranes in order to establish normal physiological functioning of damaged tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Gradient Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Ray Holcomb
  • Publication number: 20080146865
    Abstract: A device for treatment with magnetic fields is provided, which provides an easily transportable and storable device for the treatment with magnetic fields, which is also convenient for patients and in particular is economical to produce. The device comprises: a first device for generation of a first magnetic field, a second device for generation of a second magnetic field and a support with an upper side and a lower side, whereby the support is embodied for applying the treated body regions of the patient thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Axel Muntermann
  • Publication number: 20080146864
    Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic therapeutic device for use as a wearable article including a necklace to exert a blood flow-promoting effect on a body of a user. The magnetic therapeutic device comprises an elongated flexible magnet portion formed from a mixture of a silicone rubber and a magnetic powder to extend in a given direction, and magnetically polarized, and a flexible sheath portion formed from a silicone rubber to cover over an entire outer periphery of the magnet portion. The magnetic therapeutic device of the present invention can more uniformly apply a magnetic flux to a body of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: PIP-FUJIMOTO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshinobu Arai, Kouei Irisawa, Misako Irisawa
  • Publication number: 20080097142
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a magnetic field generator. The magnetic field generator has a power source and a microcontroller in electrical communication with the power source. A coil is also provided that is in electrical communication with the microcontroller. The coil generates a pulsed magnetic wave of an alternating current when a sensor determines that the magnetic field generator is located in proximity to a living being. The magnetic field generator is structured to be coupled to a device and the device is structured to be worn by the living being in proximity to the living being. A method of generating a pulsed magnetic wave to a device is also provided. A magnetic field generator system is also provided that has a magnetic field generator which is structured to be in communication with a charger/tester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: PAUL SAVAGE
  • Publication number: 20080015477
    Abstract: A wearable medical treatment system and method are provided for the treatment of tissue ailments and/or conditions including vascular disease, deep vein thrombosis, orthostatic intolerance, reduced blood flow, weak bone structure, orthostatic hypotension, or other conditions, using a vibrating plate. The wearable system and method use magnetic layers to generate magnetic fields to provide vertical and/or horizontal vibrational motion to a platform, thus allowing the system to have a low profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Roger J. Talish, Titi Trandafir
  • Patent number: 7309309
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dynamic and static magnetic pulse physical therapeutic apparatus which can provide an energy superposition field of dynamic magnetic pulses including mechanical vibration, a pulse magnetic field, a permanent magnetic field, thermal radiation and far infrared radiation and an energy superposition field of static magnetic pulses including a pulse magnetic field, a permanent magnetic field, thermal radiation and far infrared radiation, individually or at the same time. It includes a shell, a far infrared radiation fin with a heating device, a plurality of annular permanent magnets and a control circuit; a dynamic magnetic pulse assembly or a static magnetic pulse assembly is provided at the center of the annular permanent magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Inventors: Jian Wang, Jingyi Wang
  • Patent number: 7258659
    Abstract: One electronic device proper for strengthening the immune system, produces magnetic fields with characteristics which are determined by a multi channel biomagnetometer. The electronic device is including an alternating current output generated by a microcontroller of symmetric square wave signals with a specific frequency which is regulated by one integrated circuit which receives the frequency value from a keyboard or from a computer through a serial port and an interface integrated circuit and supplies a great number of coils, up to 122, with hemispheric or plane arrangement for the production of symmetric square wave signal of magnetic fields. The electronic device is including also a liquid crystal display and a crystal of high constant oscillation for timing of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Inventors: Nicolia Anninou, Ioannis Tsagas
  • Patent number: 7161164
    Abstract: A garment and method for reducing electromagnetic radiation produced by a transmitting device typically located inside a body. The garment may include material to prevent or lower electromagnetic radiation. A method for using such a garment to lower electromagnetic emissions is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd.
    Inventor: Arkady Glukhovsky
  • Patent number: 7104948
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a bracelet irradiating anion and far infrared rays, comprising metal where anion-radiating material layer and gold plate layer are sequentially coated on the surface of a “C” shape core (10) with a connecting arm (20) and a clasp assembly including magnetic coupling clasps. This bracelet looks very elegant because of the gold plate on the exterior of the bracelet, and static electricity occurs due to the friction between the bracelet and the human hand, and it can irradiate anion and far infrared rays more effectively through sunlight, and by supplying the far infrared rays to the skin, the ion balance of the cell can be controlled, and it can change the electric potential of the skin to normal value, and can promote blood circulation and metabolism, complex biorhythm, and body cell is activated and blood pressure is lowered, increasing the tissue regeneration capacity, preventing the aging phenomena.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Create Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazutoshi Kaizuka
  • Patent number: 7097610
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for alleviating or curing human afflictions, ailments and diseases holistically by application of magnetism in such way of bringing the meridian systems into a balance and harmony. A north pole surface of a magnet is applied to a portion of the trunk, about 1204 square inches, of a person being treated, and is maintained in contact for a time period or periods in accordance with total flux applied for the afflictions or ailments being treated. The magnet is maintained in contact for a time period or periods sufficient to elicit holistic effect of alleviation or cure and to detect ailments and cure in progress or a balanced treatment point. Magnet is being configurated to accommodate the area being treated and haying appropriate total flux of healing power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventor: Gilson Woo
  • Patent number: 7029432
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for alleviating or curing human afflictions, ailments and diseases holistically by application of magnetism. A north pole surface of a magnet is applied to a portion of the extremities, about 990 square inches' of the upper extremities and 1800 square inches of the lower extremities, of a person being treated, and is maintained in contact for a time period or periods in accordance with total flux applied for the afflictions or ailments being treated. The magnet is maintained in contact for a time period or periods sufficient to elicit holistic effect of alleviation or cure and to detect ailments and cure in progress or a balanced treatment point. Magnet is being configurated to accommodate the area being treated and having appropriate total flux.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: Gilson Woo
  • Patent number: 6960159
    Abstract: A self-operated mini therapeutic device for venous thrombus prophylaxis, including plural “Z” shape air passages and plural magnets defined in an air cushion, a mouth of the respective air passages connected to diverting valve via pipes, the diverting valve connected to an inflating and extracting mechanism via the pipes, so as to form air paths for inflation and extraction of the respective air passages in the air cushion, a control circuit employed to control the diverting valve. The self-operated mini therapeutic device can use pressure wave and magnetic stimulation to prevent and treat venous thrombus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Chia Jei Technology Business Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shyang-Fong Chung, Zequn Sun
  • Patent number: 6939287
    Abstract: A magnetotherapeutic device incorporates bio-ceramic fibers so as to provide simultaneous magnetotherapy and far infra-red wave therapy. Generally encased in clear plastic or the like, the magnetotherapeutic device of the present invention may take the form of a transparent disk having a plastic rim. A stainless cap may provide an attractive top surface into which a logo or symbol may be embossed. It also enhances the magnetic affects on the side opposite the stainless steel cap, the side that is applied to the body. A strong magnet such as one incorporating neodymium may underlie the stainless steel cap to provide magnetotherapy in the present invention. Bio-ceramic fibers emitting the far infra-red wavelengths of 8–14 microns underlie the strong neodymium magnet. A mat of woven bio-ceramic fibers or the like may provide such a structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Nu-Magnetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Ardizzone, Anthony Bove
  • Patent number: 6930220
    Abstract: There is disclosed an adhering therapeutic tool in which a polymer granular matter including a metallic solid material (1) composed of powder of pure gold, etc. and an ore material (2) containing 75% or more of a quartz component is fixed to a central part of a viscous sheet (3) with the former located outside and the latter located inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Inventor: Masayuki Sakuta
  • Patent number: 6926661
    Abstract: A magnet assembly specifically, but not exclusively, structure to facilitate the placement and mounting of a magnet in a predetermined, preferred orientation within a pocket or like compartment of a support structure, such as a mattress liner overlying a support surface of a mattress. A stabilizing member is dimensioned, configured and structured with the with interior boundary portions of the compartment and is secured to the magnet such that the preferred orientation of the magnet within the compartment is stabilized due to the cooperative structuring between the stabilizing member and the interior of the compartment in which the magnet and stabilizing member are jointly disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: James Snyder
  • Patent number: 6913663
    Abstract: A dummy member is covered with a sheet member in a manner to keep one side of the sheet member in contact with the dummy member retaining a plurality of permanent magnets in a manner that any pair of adjoining magnets are opposite in polarity. A plurality of permanent magnets are supplied to the other side of the sheet member conforming to the dummy member so as to be magnetically attracted by the permanent magnets of the dummy member whereby the therapeutic permanent magnets are positioned at predetermined places on the other side of the sheet member. Subsequently, the therapeutic permanent magnets arranged on the other side of the sheet member are fixed to the sheet member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Arc Quest Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Katsumi Komatsu