Abstract: An Advanced Electrolytic Device-Bimetallic Wound Dressing that provides galvanic current and has antimicrobial properties. The dressing comprises a pliable base material, along with a pattern of deposited metal powder and flakes. The metal powder and flakes include at least two different metal types. The two different metals create a galvanic current in the wound area.

Abstract: Methods and devices of stimulating nerves are disclosed. In one embodiment adapted for stimulating excitable tissue, the invention includes drive circuitry (12), an acoustic transducer (14) and a pair of electrodes (28).

Abstract: Methods and devices for stimulating nerves are disclosed. In one embodiment adapted for stimulating excitable tissue, the invention includes drive circuitry, an acoustic transducer and a pair of electrodes.

Abstract: Methods and devices of stimulating nerves are disclosed. In one embodiment adapted for stimulating excitable tissue, the invention includes drive circuitry (12), an acoustic transducer (14) and a pair of electrodes (28).

Abstract: A topical product including but not limited to a feminine hygiene product or incontinence shield which contains at least two kinds of particulate metals distributed throughout which, when in contact with moisture, form a galvanic current (virtually if not completely imperceptible to the user) that has antimicrobial effect on all pathogens. Galvanic current virtually or completely imperceptible to the user facilitates antimicrobial effect.

Abstract: Methods and devices for stimulating nerves are disclosed. In one embodiment adapted for stimulating excitable tissue, the invention includes drive circuitry, an acoustic transducer and a pair of electrodes.

Abstract: Methods and devices of stimulating nerves are disclosed. In one embodiment adapted for stimulating excitable tissue, the invention includes drive circuitry (12), an acoustic transducer (14) and a pair of electrodes (28).

Abstract: Methods and devices of stimulating nerves are disclosed. In one embodiment adapted for stimulating excitable tissue, the invention includes drive circuitry (12), an acoustic transducer (14) and a pair of electrodes (28).

Abstract: A wound dressing that provides galvanic current and has antimicrobial properties. The dressing comprises a pliable base material, along with a pattern of deposited metal flakes. The metal flakes include at least two different metal types which are deposited in patterns which touch or overlap, typically in a repeating pattern. The two metals create a galvanic current in the wound area. The metals are deposited in mounds so that the wound dressing continues to work over extended periods of time.

Abstract: A topical product including but not limited to a feminine hygiene product or incontinence shield which contains at least two kinds of particulate metals distributed throughout which, when in contact with moisture, form a galvanic current (virtually if not completely imperceptible to the user) that has antimicrobial effect on all pathogens. Galvanic current virtually or completely imperceptible to the user facilitates antimicrobial effect.

Abstract: A treatment protocol by which a renal stone patient is administered a chelating agent, generally once a day and preferably by mouth, during a treatment phase and is later administered the same chelating agent once a week, during a “maintenance” phase. The chelating agent is most preferably ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) and may be provided in a dosage form having an enteric coating and at least one external cathode and at least one external anode to create a galvanic current upon contact of the dosage form with the patient's intestinal contents.

Abstract: A wound dressing or bandage that provides a galvanic current for extended periods of time before having to change the dressing or bandage is addressed in the present invention. The present invention is directed to a galvanic current wound dressing having antimicrobial properties and to a method for treating a patient with the wound dressing.

Abstract: Particular nutritional supplements and protocols emphasize the use of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid as a mouth rinse, and as an enteric-coated oral pharmaceutical, further supplemented on a daily basis with both a combination of phosphatidyl lipids and alpha lipoic acid and a nutritional supplement containing approximately equal amounts of Reishi and Shiitake mushrooms.

Abstract: An elastic suspension device is disclosed. The elastic suspension device includes an element including an elastic connector and at least one anchor at an end portion of the connector, the at least one anchor is designed for anchoring the elastic connector to a tissue.

Abstract: A urinary catheter is provided that reduces the likelihood of infection. The catheter utilizes a balloon that is positioned in the bladder to prevent removal of the catheter. The balloon, when inflated, takes on a tapered configuration that reduces pressure on the trigone. The catheter incorporates one-way valves which function to make the catheter a close system that minimizes the risk of infection. Spaced apart concentrations of silver and zinc are incorporated on the inner and outer surfaces of the catheter to further reduce the risk of infection.

Abstract: An electrolytic device (20) comprising a structure (22) having a first surface (24) with a first surface area, a thickness region (29) and a plurality of openings (30) in the thickness region. The plurality of openings (30) is defined by a plurality of inner surfaces (34) that together have an inner surface area. The plurality of inner surfaces comprise silver. A metal-bearing material (40) other than silver is interspersed throughout at least some of the plurality of openings.

Abstract: An elastic suspension device is disclosed. The elastic suspension device includes an element including an elastic connector and at least one anchor at an end portion of the connector, the at least one anchor is designed for anchoring the elastic connector to a tissue.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for periodically cleaning washing apparatus in which washing liquid is intermittently circulated through a washing chamber adapted to contain the hand of a user. Cleaning is accomplished by intermittently circulating a cleaning liquid through the chamber while displaying a warning to potential users to not use the apparatus during the cleaning cycle. Cleaning is initiated (a) when the apparatus has been used for hand washing a predetermined number of times, (b) a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the last cleaning cycle, (c) the apparatus has been serviced, or (d) following interruption of the electrical power supply to the apparatus.

Abstract: Cleansing apparatus comprising a pair of rotating cylinders with spray nozzles in the walls thereof. The cylinders provide cylindrical cleansing chambers which have their axes displaced from each other at an angle of approximately 30 degrees to comfortably receive the hands and forearms of a user. Certain of the nozzles in each cylinder are disposed in a helical array to sweep the forearm of the user with cleansing fluid as the cylinder is rotated. Each cylinder preferably has an inner liner and an outer liner with space there between providing a passageway for cleansing fluid to the nozzles which are preferably formed in the inner liner. An elastomeric support for each cylinder is provided. A blower may be associated with the cylinders for drawing air into the cylinders to reduce external splashing of cleansing fluid.