Patents by Inventor James M. Campos

James M. Campos 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: 8315711
    Abstract: A method and apparatus use resonant pulses to treat diabetes, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and other maladies by applying a stimulating signal to promote and manipulate blood flow. The stimulating signal may include a resonant sequence that includes at least three pulses, where the pulses of the resonant sequence are spaced relative to one another such that each pulse subsequent to a first pulse in the sequence is effective to progressively stimulate and create tension in a musculature that includes the muscle inwardly from the electrodes and towards the center of the musculature while maintaining the tension created in at least a portion of the musculature by each preceding pulse in the resonant sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Inventors: James M. Campos, Bruce D. Rowe
  • Publication number: 20100016921
    Abstract: A method and apparatus use resonant pulses to treat diabetes, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and other maladies by applying a stimulating signal to promote and manipulate blood flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: James M. Campos, Bruce D. Rowe
  • Patent number: 7593775
    Abstract: A method and apparatus include a therapeutic or developmental instrument that includes hardware and/or software for stimulating a muscle. Such an instrument may comprise, for instance, a golf club, a baseball bat, a lacrosse stick, a tennis racquet or a hockey stick, among other sports-related instruments. Still other suitable instruments may include a writing instrument, such as a pen. In the case of a golf club, a muscle of a user may be stimulated by the instrument as the golfer practices her swing. Combining such muscle stimulation with the act of practicing the movement of the swing has a synergistic effect of training the muscle as it builds strength. Similarly, a partial paralytic may regain strength in their hand by holding and writing with a pen configured to transcutaneously deliver a stimulating signal. Where desired, the instrument may include at least one electrode configured to deliver a stimulating signal to the holder of the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Therapeutic Innovations
    Inventors: James M. Campos, Bruce D Rowe
  • Patent number: 7254447
    Abstract: A method and apparatus include a therapeutic or developmental apparel that includes hardware and/or software for stimulating a muscle. Such apparel may comprise, for instance, of: a glove, a uniform, a shoe, a sock, a vest, a sleeve, a shirt, a hat, a helmet, a brace, a suspender, eye wear, a pad, jewelry, a watch and pants. A muscle of a user may be stimulated by the garment as the user moves, such as a when a golfer practices her swing. Combining such muscle stimulation with the act of practicing the movement of the swing has a synergistic effect of training the muscle as it builds strength. Similarly, a partial paralytic may regain strength in their hand by wearing a vest or other garment configured to transcutaneously deliver a stimulating signal. Where desired, the garment may include at least one electrode configured to deliver a stimulating signal to the wearer. In another or the same embodiment, wired electrodes may extend from the garment or an adjacent signal generator to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Therapeutic Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Campos, Bruce D. Rowe
  • Patent number: 7035691
    Abstract: A method and apparatus generate resonant sequences having pulses optimally spaced and configured to realize uniform contractions in a musculature. Namely, each subsequent pulse maintains tension within sarcomeres of the musculature as the resonant sequence propagates inwardly to progressively stimulate the entirety of the musculature. Variation in the width, spacing, polarity and/or amplitude of the pulses comprising the resonant sequence further overcomes accommodation and nutritional depletion while minimizing discomfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Therapeutic Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Campos
  • Publication number: 20040243196
    Abstract: A method and apparatus include a therapeutic or developmental apparel that includes hardware and/or software for stimulating a muscle. Such apparel may comprise, for instance, of: a glove, a uniform, a shoe, a sock, a vest, a sleeve, a shirt, a hat, a helmet, a brace, a suspender, eye wear, a pad, jewelry, a watch and pants. A muscle of a user may be stimulated by the garment as the user moves, such as a when a golfer practices her swing. Combining such muscle stimulation with the act of practicing the movement of the swing has a synergistic effect of training the muscle as it builds strength. Similarly, a partial paralytic may regain strength in their hand by wearing a vest or other garment configured to transcutaneously deliver a stimulating signal. Where desired, the garment may include at least one electrode configured to deliver a stimulating signal to the wearer. In another or the same embodiment, wired electrodes may extend from the garment or an adjacent signal generator to the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: Therapeutic Innovations
    Inventors: James M. Campos, Bruce D. Rowe
  • Publication number: 20040236385
    Abstract: A method and apparatus generate resonant sequences having pulses optimally spaced and configured to realize uniform contractions in a rectum musculature. Namely, each subsequent pulse maintains tension within sarcomeres of the rectum musculature as the resonant sequence propagates inwardly to progressively stimulate the entirety of the rectum musculature. Variation in the width, spacing, polarity and/or amplitude of the pulses comprising the resonant sequence further overcomes accommodation and nutritional depletion while minimizing discomfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Therapeutic Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Rowe, James M. Campos
  • Publication number: 20040236386
    Abstract: A method and apparatus include a therapeutic or developmental instrument that includes hardware and/or software for stimulating a muscle. Such an instrument may comprise, for instance, a golf club, a baseball bat, a lacrosse stick, a tennis racquet or a hockey stick, among other sports-related instruments. Still other suitable instruments may include a writing instrument, such as a pen. In the case of a golf club, a muscle of a user may be stimulated by the instrument as the golfer practices her swing. Combining such muscle stimulation with the act of practicing the movement of the swing has a synergistic effect of training the muscle as it builds strength. Similarly, a partial paralytic may regain strength in their hand by holding and writing with a pen configured to transcutaneously deliver a stimulating signal. Where desired, the instrument may include at least one electrode configured to deliver a stimulating signal to the holder of the instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Therapeutic Innovations
    Inventors: James M. Campos, Bruce D. Rowe
  • Publication number: 20040049241
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and program product selectively transmit charge of the same stimulating signal via multiple points of entry. Selective transmission of consecutive portions of the signal to different electrodes enhances signal effectiveness by decreasing incidences of repetition and charge concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Applicant: Therapeutic Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Campos
  • Publication number: 20030135245
    Abstract: A method and apparatus generate resonant sequences having pulses optimally spaced and configured to realize uniform contractions in a musculature. Namely, each subsequent pulse maintains tension within sarcomeres of the musculature as the resonant sequence propagates inwardly to progressively stimulate the entirety of the musculature. Variation in the width, spacing, polarity and/or amplitude of the pulses comprising the resonant sequence further overcomes accommodation and nutritional depletion while minimizing discomfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: Bruce Douglas Rowe
    Inventor: James M. Campos
  • Patent number: 5097833
    Abstract: A transcutaneous muscle/nerve stimulator having a signal generator which produces a train of sine pulses about a zero volt reference line in which the pulses have an alternating order of polarity on a predetermined basis. The amplitude of and width of the positive and negative excursion portions of the pulses, respectively, may be controlled independently for each sine pulse; in addition, the respective positive and negative excursions may be separated by a time delay of selected duration. These features may also be modulated so that they change at a predetermined rate. The signal generator includes a pulse modulation feature which produces an exchange or shifting of selected pulses in the pulse train to produce groupings of two, three, or two plus one pulses or other groupings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Inventor: James M. Campos