Patents Assigned to Activator Methods International, Ltd.
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Patent number: 11911329Abstract: A portable battery power operated chiropractic adjusting instrument, manipulator or thruster for applying a selectable adjustment energy impulse to a patient through a plunger having a resilient or cushioned head with the energy impulse applied to the plunger being supplied by a solenoid. The adjusting instrument can have annunciators or indicators for preload, readiness to operate, level of energy impulse and the like. The power source can be an internal rechargeable battery or removable rechargeable battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Activator Methods International, Ltd.Inventor: Arlan W. Fuhr
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Patent number: 10667977Abstract: A portable battery power operated chiropractic adjusting instrument, manipulator or thruster for applying a selectable adjustment energy impulse to a patient through a plunger having a resilient or cushioned head with the energy impulse applied to the plunger being supplied by a solenoid. The adjusting instrument can have annunciators or indicators for preload, readiness to operate, level of energy impulse and the like. The power source can be an internal rechargeable battery or removable rechargeable battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: ACTIVATOR METHODS INTERNATIONAL, LTD.Inventors: Arlan W. Fuhr, Michael Liebschner
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Patent number: 9687405Abstract: A portable battery power operated chiropractic adjusting instrument, manipulator or thruster for applying a selectable adjustment energy impulse to a patient through a plunger having a resilient or cushioned head with the energy impulse applied to the plunger being supplied by a solenoid. The adjusting instrument can have annunciators or indicators for preload, readiness to operate, level of energy impulse and the like. The power source can be an internal rechargeable battery or removable rechargeable battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Activator Methods International, LTD.Inventors: Arlan W. Fuhr, Michael Liebschner
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Patent number: 9345633Abstract: A portable battery power operated chiropractic adjusting instrument, manipulator or thruster for applying a selectable adjustment energy impulse to a patient through a plunger having a resilient or cushioned head with the energy impulse applied to the plunger being supplied by a solenoid. The adjusting instrument can have annunciators or indicators for preload, readiness to operate, level of energy impulse and the like. The power source can be an internal rechargeable battery or removable rechargeable battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Activator Methods International, Ltd.Inventors: Arlan W. Fuhr, Michael Liebschner
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Publication number: 20140031866Abstract: A portable battery power operated chiropractic adjusting instrument, manipulator or thruster for applying a selectable adjustment energy impulse to a patient through a plunger having a resilient or cushioned head with the energy impulse applied to the plunger being supplied by a solenoid. The adjusting instrument can have annunciators or indicators for preload, readiness to operate, level of energy impulse and the like. The power source can be an internal rechargeable battery or removable rechargeable battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Activator Methods International, Ltd.Inventors: Arlan W. Fuhr, Michael Liebschner
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Publication number: 20090005812Abstract: A portable power operated chiropractic adjustor, manipulator or thruster for applying an adjustment energy to a patient through a plunger having a resilient or cushioned head with the energy applied to the plunger being supplied by non-manual sources and the impulse is adjustable or tunable along with having annunciators or indicators for preload and readiness to operate. The adjustor also allows for settings of single or multiple strokes. The power source may be internal such as from a rechargeable battery, removable rechargeable battery pack, or air cartridge depending on whether it is electrically or pneumatically operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: Activator Methods International, Ltd.Inventor: Arlan W. Fuhr
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Publication number: 20060293711Abstract: A portable power operated chiropractic adjustor, manipulator or thruster for applying an adjustment energy to a patient through a plunger having a resilient or cushioned head with the energy applied to the plunger being supplied by non-manual sources and the impulse is adjustable or tunable along with having annunciators or indicators for preload and readiness to operate. The adjustor also allows for settings of single or multiple strokes. The power source may be internal such as from a rechargeable battery, removable rechargeable battery pack, or air cartridge depending on whether it is electrically or pneumatically operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2005Publication date: December 28, 2006Applicant: Activator Methods International, Ltd.Inventors: Tony Keller, James Lehneman, Arlan Fuhr
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Patent number: 6702836Abstract: An improved chiropractic adjusting instrument is provided for use in spinal manipulative therapy and for exciting a human spine at preselected resettable frequencies within the range of its natural frequency. The improvement comprises a preloaded body contact thrust member.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Activator Methods International, Ltd.Inventor: Arlan W. Fuhr
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Patent number: 6480735Abstract: Studies investigating posteroanterior (PA) forces in spinal stiffness assessment have shown relationships to spinal level, body type, and lumbar extensor muscle activity. Little objective evidence is available discerning variation in PA stiffness and its clinical significance. The aim of this prospective clinical study was to determine the stiffness index and neuromuscular characteristics of the asymptomatic and symptomatic low back. Twenty-two subject underwent physical examination and completed outcome VAS, Oswestry, and SF-36 questionnaires. A hand-held spinal manipulation instrument, equipped with a load cell and accelerometer was used to deliver high rate (<0.1 sec) PA manipulative thrusts (450 N) to several common spinal landmarks including the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS), sacral base, and L5, L4, L2, T12, T8 spinous (SP) and transverse processes (TP).Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2001Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Activator Methods International, Ltd.Inventors: Christopher J. Colloca, Tony S. Keller, Arlan W. Fuhr
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Patent number: D703337Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Activator Methods International, LtdInventors: Arlan W. Fuhr, Michael Liebschner, Yani Deros, Craig Ovans, Joe Morin
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Patent number: D706433Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Activator Methods International, LtdInventors: Arlan W. Fuhr, Michael Liebschner, Yani Deros, Craig Ovans, Joe Monin