Abstract: A proximity sensor for a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) system detects the proximity of a TMS coil assembly to a position at which the coil is to receive pulses during TMS treatment and provides feedback to the operator so that the operator may adjust the TMS coil assembly as necessary to maintain optimal positioning during treatment. A flexible substrate containing a sensor or sensor array is disposed between the TMS coil assembly and the position such that the coupling of the TMS coil assembly to the position may be detected by the sensor(s). Sensor outputs are processed by signal processing circuitry to provide an indication of whether the TMS coil assembly is properly disposed with respect to the position during TMS treatment. A display may be used to provide an indication of how to adjust the TMS coil assembly to improve the positioning of the TMS coil assembly.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a novel method for reducing discomfort caused by transcutaneous stimulation. The novel method includes providing transcutaneous stimulation, reducing the transcutaneous stimulation at a first location, and substantially maintaining the transcutaneous stimulation at a second location. The transcutaneous stimulation may be created by electric and/or magnetic fields. The first location may be relatively proximate to the cutaneous surface and may comprise tissue, nerves and muscle. Also, the second location may be relatively deeper than the first location and include, for example, brain tissue that requires the transcutaneous stimulation for treatment purposes. The invention further may include locating a conductor on a treatment area and/or a transcutaneous stimulation device relative to the first location. In addition, the method may further include adjusting how much the transcutaneous stimulation is reduced at the first location.

Abstract: The inventive technique include a system, method and device for treating a patient. The inventive system includes a magnetic core having a highly saturable magnetic material and a conductor wound around at least a portion of the magnetic core. The magnetic core has a first section with a first end and a second end, a second section with a first end and a second end. The first end of the second section is connected at an angle to the first end of the first section. The magnetic core also has a third section with a first end and a second end. The first end of the third section is connected at an angle to the second end of the second section.

Abstract: The inventive technique includes a system, method and device for treating a patient. The device includes a magnetic device having a core created by a binder process having a relatively low temperature. The device further includes a conductor in electrical communication with the core.

Abstract: The inventive technique includes a system, method and device for treating a patient. The device includes a magnetic device having a core created by a binder process having a relatively low temperature. The device further includes a conductor in electrical communication with the core.

Abstract: The inventive technique include a system, method and device for treating a patient. The device includes a magnetic device having a core created by a binder process having a relatively low temperature. The device further includes a conductor in electrical communication with the core.

Abstract: An aseptic food processing system including a non invasive temperature measurement apparatus capable of processing low acid particulate foods. A magnetic particle is inserted into a food particle in the aseptic system and undergoes heating corresponding to a cold zone in the food product being processed. After heating, the particle is passed by one or more magnetic sensors disposed about the food stream path. The magnetic particle magnetizes in proportion to its magnetic susceptibility as it passes magnets included in the sensors. The particle is chosen to be paramagnetic at processing temperature ranges, and produces a magnetization in a sensor coil in the sensor which is proportional to the magnetic susceptibility. Because the susceptibility varies with temperature, actual temperature measurements of cold zone heating within the food particles may be obtained.