Abstract: Systems and techniques for applying an electromagnetic field to bodily tissue include a self-contained and portable electromagnetic field generating device disposed over a surface of bodily tissue such that the radiated electromagnetic fields impinge upon the bodily tissue. The device includes an electromagnetic field generator, which is coupled to an antenna that is arranged to radiate the electromagnetic field. A power source is coupled to the generator to provide power for the device and an activator is used to initiate radiation of the electromagnetic field. Methods of inducing electrical current in bodily tissues and treating disorders, such as pain-related disorders, are also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 21, 2003
Date of Patent:
April 2, 2013
Assignee:
BioElectronics Corp.
Inventors:
Andrew J. Whelan, John Martinez, Timothy Cox, Stephanie Toy, James Woodhams
Abstract: Systems and techniques for applying an electromagnetic field to bodily tissue include a self-contained and portable electromagnetic field generating device disposed over a surface of bodily tissue such that the radiated electromagnetic fields impinge upon the bodily tissue. The device includes an electromagnetic field generator, which is coupled to an antenna that is arranged to radiate the electromagnetic field. A power source is coupled to the generator to provide power for the device and an activator is used to initiate radiation of the electromagnetic field.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 6, 2003
Date of Patent:
June 23, 2009
Assignee:
BioElectronics Corp.
Inventors:
Andrew J. Whelan, John Martinez, Timothy Cox, Stephanie Toy, James Woodhams