Electromagnetic Coil Patents (Class 600/13)
  • Publication number: 20120059211
    Abstract: A method for the provision of electrical, electromagnetic or magnetic stimulation to the T8 and T9 vertebrae and related off-shoot vertebrae of the human spine, through the use of probes, related induction coils and electrodes, imparting one or more of low frequency, high frequency, AC or magnetic fields and pulses, and their combinations, through the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, to diagnose and treat hypertension activity of the cells in any one or combination of the vascular wall, kidney or adrenal glands, to innervate and affect such cells to approximate normal function, inclusive of sodium regulation and regulated release of hormones from such cells of the adrenal gland as well as regulation of vascular tone through improved function of various ion channels and improved sympathic nervous system function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald Weinstock
  • Patent number: 8128549
    Abstract: The inventive technique includes methods, devices and computer-readable media for monitoring a magnetic device. One such device includes a magnetic core for generating a magnetic field, a power supply and a capacitor bank that is charged by the power supply and is for pulsing the magnetic core. The device also includes a processor that measures a charging response of the capacitor bank during charging and determines whether the measured charging response is within a predetermined tolerance of a predetermined charging response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Neuronetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Testani, Mark Edward Riehl, Frank C. Klingshirn
  • Publication number: 20120053449
    Abstract: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a remarkable tool for probing the brain. However, it is still unclear why specific regions in the cortex are excitable by TMS while others are not. This invention provides methods and tools for the design of efficient magnetic stimulators. Such stimulators can excite neuronal networks that were not sensitive to stimulation until now. Stimulation can be carried out both in-vitro and in-vivo. Novel systems and techniques of this invention will enable both treatment and diagnostics by stimulating regions of the brain or neuronal assemblies that were previously unaffected by TMS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Elisha Moses, Assaf Rotem
  • Patent number: 8118722
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Neuronetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Edward Riehl, Kenneth Marc Ghiron
  • Publication number: 20120035410
    Abstract: Systems and methods of localizing or delivery cells, biologics and/or drugs to a specific target area to treat pelvic health disorders are provided. A treatment composition including cells, biologics and/or drugs are associated with magnetic particulates, and the positioning of these materials is facilitated through use of a magnetic field-generating device that is configured to be placed on or into a pelvic anatomical structure. Certain embodiments directed to the treatment of ED in male patients can include a cell based therapy system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Natalie Ann Borgos, Tania M. Schroeder, David J. Yonce, Robert E. Lund, Suranajan Roychowdhury
  • Publication number: 20120035457
    Abstract: Differences of electromagnetic (EM) properties between healthy and cancerous tissues allow detection of abnormal conditions occurring in a tissue of an animal, for example, intra-operative cancer detection. By using a time-varying EM field, electrical eddy currents are generated in the tissue sample, and assessed using phase-sensitive detection. In some aspects, a change in phase shift between the voltage in a receiver coil and the voltage in a driver coil provide a direct and immediate indication of differences in EM properties of specimens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Vishwanath Subramaniam, Joseph West, Jennifer McFerran Brock, Emily Sequin, Duxin Sun, Peng Zou
  • Publication number: 20120016177
    Abstract: The present invention provides for Stereotactic Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (sTMS) at predetermined locations with the brain or spinal cord and incorporates an array of electromagnets arranged in a specified configuration where selected coils in the array are pulsed simultaneously. Activation of foci demonstrated by functional MRI or other imaging techniques can be used to locate the neural region affected. Imaging techniques can also be utilized to determine the location of the designated targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: David J. Mishelevich, M. Bret Schneider
  • Publication number: 20110319700
    Abstract: Methods of stimulating a target deep brain region using multiple Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) electromagnets positioned over a predetermined cortical regions each having a first-order connection to a target deep brain region and applying TMS so that the applied TMS induces spatial summation and thereby modulation of the target deep brain region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: M. Bret Schneider
  • Publication number: 20110313234
    Abstract: The present provides an electromagnetic stimulation device and a method thereof. Energy stored in a magnetic field can be released in a short period of time when an input current is stopped so as to output an electromagnetic pulse with high voltage and high current by self-inductance of an inductor in order to stimulate organisms. The directions of the current and magnetic field in the major stimulating stage are opposite to that of the input current and magnetic field. The electromotive force in the major stimulating stage is higher than the electromotive force produced by the input source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Yen-Lung Lin, Wei-Yen Lo, Shih-Tu Yen
  • Patent number: 8075470
    Abstract: A therapeutic device and process utilizes an array of members in which each member is both magnetically coupled to a magnetic source and electrically coupled to a source of electrical signals. In the preferred embodiment, the members include both ferromagnetic members and diamagnetic members. The members are controlled to enable variations of electromagnetic stimuli by selectively adjusting applied electrical signals to the two types of members. The ferromagnetic members and the diamagnetic members may be placed in alternating rows. The rows may be individually controlled with respect to applying alternative electrical signals, as well as with respect to enablement and disablement. A thermal module may be included in order to also apply thermal stimulus. Some embodiments include the capability to monitor effects of the stimuli to the skin of the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventors: Nikolay Alekseyenko, John Frederick Decker
  • Publication number: 20110288365
    Abstract: A system and methods for transcranial magnetic stimulation, the system including a helmet, a positioning portion, a stimulator and a cooling system, are disclosed. The helmet includes a coil for deep brain magnetic stimulation. The coil has a base portion, and return portions, which may include a protruding return portion and a contacting return portion. The coil is designed to minimize unintended stimulation of portions of the brain, while reducing accumulation of surface charges. The coil is stimulated at several locations and/or at different times so as to focus the electrical field on a specific deep neuronal structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: ABRAHAM ZANGEN, Yiftach Roth, Pedro C. Miranda, David Hazani, Mark Hallet
  • Publication number: 20110288364
    Abstract: A system and methods for transcranial magnetic stimulation, the system including a helmet, a positioning portion, a stimulator and a cooling system, are disclosed. The helmet includes a coil for deep brain magnetic stimulation. The coil has a base portion, and return portions, which may include a protruding return portion and a contacting return portion. The coil is designed to minimize unintended stimulation of portions of the brain, while reducing accumulation of surface charges. The coil is stimulated at several locations and/or at different times so as to focus the electrical field on a specific deep neuronal structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: ABRAHAM ZANGEN, Yiftach Roth, Pedro C. Miranda, David Hazani, Mark Hallet
  • Patent number: 8062204
    Abstract: Problems to be solved: to provide a coil device and a magnetic field generating device with reduced energy loss that are suitable for use in the thermotherapy method. Means for solving the problem: a coil device according to the present invention can be used in a magnetic field generating device for the thermotherapy method in which a magnetic flux is irradiated to the patient to selectively heat a specific portion of the patient. Said coil device is a bread-shaped coil device having a current path extending in the shape of a spiral in a substantially same plane, said current path comprising a hollow cylindrical member (10) of a nonmagnetic material inside which a space is formed and a plurality of conductive wires (11, 12) covered with an insulation material on the peripheries thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Kanazawa University
    Inventors: Isamu Nagano, Yoshio Ikehata
  • Publication number: 20110275881
    Abstract: A transcranial magnetic stimulation induction coil device (“TMS coil device”) is manufactured to contain coil windings of a predetermined size and shape and fixedly positioned at a predetermined location within and orientation in relation to a casing of the TMS coil device. In one embodiment, the coil windings are encased in a casting at a predetermined location within and orientation in relation to the casting, and the casting is fixedly positioned at a predetermined location within and orientation in relation to the casing. The size and shape of the coil windings and the casing within, and the location and orientation of the coil windings in relation to each other and the casing of, the TMS coil device are known with a high level of precision, such that navigated brain stimulation can be performed with the TMS coil device with a high degree of accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: NEXSTIM OY
    Inventor: Matti Aho
  • Publication number: 20110237862
    Abstract: A magnetic oxide-quantum dot nanocomposite and methods of synthesizing it. In one embodiment, the magnetic oxide-quantum dot nanocomposite has at least one magnetic oxide nanoparticle coated with a silica (SiO2) shell and terminated with at least one thiol group (—SH), and at least one CdSe/ZnS quantum dot linked with the at least one SiO2-coated magnetic oxide nanoparticle via the at least one thiol group. In one embodiment, the at least one magnetic oxide nanoparticle comprises at least one iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
    Inventors: Alexandru S. Biris, Yang Xu, Daoyuan Wang
  • Publication number: 20110230702
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a mask is used to position electrodes on a user so current traveling between the electrodes can stimulate nerves that control the geometry of the mask user's airway (e.g., pharynx, neck, throat, mouth, trachea, and the like). In an embodiment, a collar is used to position electrodes on a user so current travelling between the electrodes can stimulate nerves that control the geometry of the collar user's airway. Any of the above current may help treat apnea via direct or indirect stimulation of muscles or nerves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: Kirk Honour
  • Publication number: 20110224480
    Abstract: A system for pattern recognition of cell and tissue malfunction and for treatment of such malfunction is presented. When a malfunction is recognized by a search signal or field, it is expressed as a waveform and an audio transform thereof. A malfunction pattern generally appears as a weak or static signal and, in audio terms, as a screeching sound. A complex EM wave and energy pattern is then re-iteratively applied to the location of the malfunction pattern until the pattern is normalized. A normalized pattern appears as a stronger more uniform waveform and a lower pitched audio of uniform amplitude. The mechanism of action of the process entails the correction of voltaic gradient errors across ionic channels of cells of tissues that are afflicted. Different conditions implicate different channels and cells. The system corrects undesirable voltage gradients across the cell membranes to restore normal flow of one or more categories of anions in or out of channels of cell membranes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventor: Ronald Weinstock
  • Publication number: 20110218381
    Abstract: The present invention introduces a novel apparatus (5) for providing magnetic stimuli to the human brain, the apparatus (5) comprising a casing (4) and at least one coil winding (1) adapted to carry electrical current and enclosed within the casing (4) as well as cooling means (2) situated in thermal connection with the coil (1) and comprising a body made of electrically conductive and non-magnetic material so that the mutual inductance between the coil (1) and the cooling means (2) is essentially zero.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: NEXSTIM OY
    Inventor: Jarmo Ruohonen
  • Publication number: 20110213195
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for stimulating a healing process comprising a coil arrangement which is coupled to a functional power generator in order to generate an electromagnetic field in an affected body region, a control unit for influencing a voltage curve generated by the functional power generator in accordance with signals transmitted to an input interface of the control unit, a sensor array for sensing a characteristic of the affected body region, transmission device which is coupled to the sensor array in order to transmit a signal characteristic of the detected characteristic of the affected body zone to the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: Neue Magnetodyn GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Kraus, Stephanie Kraus-Geiges, Heribert Stephan
  • Patent number: 7998053
    Abstract: A transcranial magnetic stimulation induction coil device (“TMS coil device”) is manufactured to contain coil windings of a predetermined size and shape and fixedly positioned at a predetermined location within and orientation in relation to a casing of the TMS coil device. In one embodiment, the coil windings are encased in a casting at a predetermined location within and orientation in relation to the casting, and the casting is fixedly positioned at a predetermined location within and orientation in relation to the casing. The size and shape of the coil windings and the casing within, and the location and orientation of the coil windings in relation to each other and the casing of, the TMS coil device are known with a high level of precision, such that navigated brain stimulation can be performed with the TMS coil device with a high degree of accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Nexstim Oy
    Inventor: Matti Aho
  • Publication number: 20110196188
    Abstract: A method to create resonance in water at the period 24/3?217 hour, wherein said water is exposed, during a limited time, to electromagnetic energy having the period 24/3?217 hour, resulting in that continued resonance in said water is maintained by electromagnetic energy in the air having the period 24/3?217 hour and where said water include sea water, lake water, river water, water in wells, water in reservoirs, water in beverages, water in food, water in human body fluids and cells, water in other types of species and organisms and molecule structures consisting of H2O molecules and ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: Hans Giertz
  • Patent number: 7976451
    Abstract: A system and methods for transcranial magnetic stimulation, the system including a helmet, a positioning portion, a stimulator and a cooling system, are disclosed. The helmet includes a coil for deep brain magnetic stimulation. The coil has a base portion, and return portions, which may include a protruding return portion and a contacting return portion. The coil is designed to minimize unintended stimulation of portions of the brain, while reducing accumulation of surface charges. The coil is stimulated at several locations and/or at different times so as to focus the electrical field on a specific deep neuronal structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services, Yeda Research & Development Co. Ltd., Brainsway, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham Zangen, Yiftach Roth, Pedro C. Miranda, David Hazani, Mark Hallet
  • Publication number: 20110144412
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for micro-exercise apply piezoelectric stress to cells of a bone mass by inducing voltages in the bone mass. Application of dynamic, electromagnetic fields passing through the conductive bone mass induce currents and voltages locally in and around cells or groups of cells. The cells respond to the combination of mechanical stress and strain by building themselves up as they would if they had been subjected to the stress and strain of conventional exercise. Thus, micro-exercise at a cellular level of the bone mass can be stimulated as if the stress and strain had been applied to the entire bone structure of which the smaller cellular portions are constituent parts. In combination with casts or splints, the sources of electromagnetic flux may be embedded in the frame or solid structure, the protective padding added for comfort, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: PULSE, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory S. Anderson, Kade E. Huntsman, Dale C. Gledhill, Douglas R. Burrell, David Xiao
  • Publication number: 20110144411
    Abstract: Systems and methods that provide magnetically-enhanced delivery of therapeutic agents to selected tissue are disclosed. The systems and methods involve the use of carrier devices and release devices and two different magnetic fields to move magnetic particles into selected tissue. Movement of the magnetic particles (and any associated therapeutic agent) into the tissue may be assisted by both magnetic attractive forces as well as magnetic repulsive forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Gurpreet S. Sandhu, David R. Holmes, JR., Robert D. Simari, Nicole P. Sandhu
  • Publication number: 20110137105
    Abstract: The portable magnetic field stimulator of the present invention has a microcontroller which sets sinusoidal wave or pulse voltage signals of different frequency, intensity, duty cycle through a manipulation interface, and inputs the signals to a pulse type voltage/current conversion circuit or sinusoidal wave type voltage/current conversion circuit. Finally, the current is transported to the stimulating coil to produce sinusoidal wave or pulse wave magnetic field having direct current level with frequency 1˜2 kHz and with magnetic flux 1˜300 Gauss. Thereby, not only the variation of frequency can be controlled but also the other subtle parameters such as duty cycle, multi wave form switching are also able to be manipulated and set, and different stimulating wave form of sinusoidal wave or pulse can also be produced. In addition, it can be applied in diversified symptoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Chih-Kuo Liang, Shih-Jui Yang
  • Publication number: 20110130616
    Abstract: Magnetically responsive therapeutic carriers comprise nanoparticles including single-domain nanoparticles comprising magnetite and having an average particle size ranging between 1 and 50 nanometers, clusters of the single-domain nanoparticles, the clusters having an average cluster size ranging between 5 and 1000 nanometers, and mixtures of the two. The single-domain nanoparticles are encapsulated with a silica coating. A silane coupling agent is bonded to the silica coating and has a specific pendant functional group capable of selectively binding with the therapeutic. Preferably, the bond between the specific pendant functional group and the therapeutic is a covalent bond. The movement of magnetically responsive nanoparticle therapeutic constructs, with concentration and extravasation/endocytosis at a target site, such as cancerous tumors, uses a controllable magnetic field generator adapted to move the therapeutic constructs in three dimensions, and is enhanced using a repetitively-varying magnetic field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Charles E. Seeney, Jim Klostergaard, William A. Yuill, Donald D. Gibson
  • Patent number: 7949401
    Abstract: Electromagnetic signal delivery for tissue affected by neuronal dysfunction, degradation, damage, and/or necrosis, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes identifying an affected region, with the affected region including neuronal tissue that, at least during a pre-dysfunctional period, was in neural communication with neuronal tissue in a dysfunctional region. The affected tissue can be functionally adversely affected by neuronal dysfunction in the dysfunctional region. The method can further include applying electromagnetic signals to the neuronal tissue in the affected region. For example, the electromagnetic signals can be applied to a hypo-active neural region that is not physically damaged, and has been identified as likely to recover at least in part as a result of electromagnetic signals. Signals can be applied at sub-threshold levels to cortical and/or subcortical regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Fowler, Bradford E. Gliner, David Himes
  • Publication number: 20110118535
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for magnetic field therapy which is preferably adapted for producing nuclear magnetic resonances in the tissue to be treated. The device comprises a base and two side parts having coils integrated therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Axel Muntermann
  • Publication number: 20110105826
    Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems and methods to enhance the magnetic perturbation of a neuronal (e.g., brain) target during Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), thereby enhancing the induced current in the target. In general, these devices, systems and methods enhance the magnetic perturbation (dB/dt) of the target by mechanically moving a TMS electromagnet (e.g. coil) at a frequency of greater than 1 kHz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: NEOSTIM, INC.
    Inventors: David J. Mishelevich, M. Bret Schneider
  • Publication number: 20110098523
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for stimulating a healing process. The apparatus includes a coil arrangement which is coupled to a functional power generator in order to generate an electromagnetic field in an affected body region, a control unit for influencing a voltage curve generated by the functional power generator in accordance with signals transmitted by an input interface of the control unit, at least one implant that is disposed in the affected body zone and is coupled to a transformer coil arrangement, the poles of which are connected to a couple of electrodes, a sensing device for sensing a voltage applied between the couple of electrodes, and a transmission device for transmitting signals characteristic of the voltage to the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Werner Kraus, Stephanie Kraus-Geiges, Heribert Stephan
  • Patent number: 7925066
    Abstract: An error in the co-registration of a coordinate system used to represent a head of a subject in image data with a coordinate system used to represent the location of trackers affixed to the scalp surface of the head and a tracked device, such as a transcranial magnetic stimulation (“TMS”) induction coil device, is corrected using information representative of the actual distance between the tracked device and the scalp of the subject, such that representations of the tracked device and the subject's head are accurately shown on a display of a navigated brain stimulation (“NBS”) system tracking movement of the tracked device in relation to the subject's head. The correction of the error in the co-registration is performed without collecting additional tracking information from trackers on a tracked TMS coil device and the head, which avoids interrupting NBS using the TMS coil device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Nexstim Oy
    Inventors: Jarmo Ruohonen, Perttu Sipilä, Raine Hurme, Risto Ilmoniemi, Jari Karhu
  • Publication number: 20110082326
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) including one or more TMS electromagnets for stimulation of target deep brain regions to stimulate, enhance and/or inhibit neural activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: David J. Mishelevich, M. Bret Schneider
  • Publication number: 20110077452
    Abstract: A magnetic field therapy apparatus includes a first wire coil, a second wire coil and an electrically conductive member connecting the coils in series. The coils are wound in the same direction. In a preferred embodiment the coils are wrapped around a single bobbin, with the first coil forming a bottom layer and the second coil wrapped around the first coil and forming a top layer. AC power coupled to the coils energizes the coils and generates a magnetic field within the bobbin interior region. When current enters one coil it induces current in the other coil, thereby creating a scalar effect, producing energy in the form of a helix. The waves are identical, but out of phase temporally, that is, physically identical, but 180 degrees out of phase in terms of time. In an alternate embodiment, the coils may be on separate bobbins. A trigger may be applied to the part of a body undergoing therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Stanley KOLT
  • Publication number: 20110077451
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and devices for inductively heating a tissue to effect a biological response in the tissue or in a biomolecule comprising the same. The methods and devices comprise means for applying a high frequency alternating magnetic field via an inductive coil comprising an applicator to the tissue and means for monitoring feedback from the alternating magnetic field to control and/or adjust heat, for example, in the tissue, which further includes a means for cooling the tissue. Particularly, the device may be a hand held piece that incorporates or has at least an applicator, including a radiofrequency energy generator and output, an inductive coil, an impedance matching system, a cooling system, including a thermally conductive surface and a coolant housing containing a coolant that circulates through the thermally conductive surface, and a feedback monitor. Optionally, the device may comprise a tissue-shaper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Kevin S. Marchitto, Stephen T. Flock
  • Publication number: 20110060179
    Abstract: A transcranial magnetic stimulation induction coil device having a tracking device with a mating portion and at least one set of two or more reflective elements, a casing separate from a tracking device and containing at least one coil winding having a known orientation within the casing, and an attachment portion corresponding to the mating portion for removably attaching the tracking device to the casing such that, when attached, the reflective elements have a known orientation with respect to the known orientation of the coil winding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: NEXSTIM OY
    Inventors: Matti Aho, Henri Hannula
  • Patent number: 7896797
    Abstract: Larmor Precession makes specific predictions about bound ion dynamics, based upon specific combinations of AC and DC magnetic fields. Especially significant is the fact that the external magnetic field environment determines the overall qualities of resonances or particular changes in bio-effects. Given a target with a particular gyromagnetic ratio, Larmor Precession makes predictions that are determined solely by a magnetic field environment itself. An embodiment according to the present invention comprises specific combinations of AC and DC magnetic fields configured to produce specific bio-effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Ivivi Health Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Arthur A. Pilla, Andre' DiMino, David J. Muehsam
  • Publication number: 20110021863
    Abstract: An energy emitting apparatus for providing a medical therapy includes one or more energy generators, a logic controller connected to the one or more energy generators, and optionally one or more sensors that are connected to the logic controller for detecting muscle stimulation or electric conduction in a target nerve. The energy generators produce energy focused on the target nerve upon receiving a signal from the logic controller, and the energy can be varied by the logic controller according to an input provided by the one or more sensors. In certain embodiments, the energy emitting apparatus includes one or more conductive coils that produce a magnetic field focused on the target nerve upon receiving an electric current. In certain embodiments, a variety of cooling mechanisms or systems may be implemented for cooling the coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel Rogers Burnett, Christopher Hermanson
  • Publication number: 20100331602
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided applicable to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for focusing the magnetic fields generated by electromagnets. In particular, devices, systems and methods including focusing electromagnets and focusing shapes are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: David J. Mishelevich, M. Bret Schneider
  • Publication number: 20100331603
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a training device for the physical therapy of paretic patients, comprising at least one magnetic stimulator for applying functional magnetic stimulation to paralyzed muscles of said patient in order to induce a periodical movement; at least one guiding element for restricting the degrees of freedom of the movement induced; and at least one resistance element for providing a resistance against the movement induced, wherein the device is configured such that the torque of the movement induced is at least 1.25 Nm. The invention also concerns a therapy method for a paretic patient, comprising providing such a training device, applying magnetic stimulation, impeding the movement via the at least one resistance element; and determining the torque of the movement induced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventor: Johann Szecsi
  • Publication number: 20100331604
    Abstract: A treatment apparatus which applies a magnetic field of a proper magnitude to a specific place of a treatment object includes a magnetic field generation part provided with first and second core members having end faces arranged oppositely and radiating lines of magnetic force therebetween and coils at the bases of the first and second core members. Additionally, a space adjustment part adjusts a space between the end faces of the first core member and that of the second core member, and a control part controls energization of the coil according to the space between the end face of the first core member and that of the second core member, thereby adjusting the intensity of the magnetic field to be generated by the magnetic field generation part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kazuo OKAMOTO, Takeo Ishii, Masahiro Onoda, Yukinori Kubotera
  • Patent number: 7857777
    Abstract: The proposed device includes two segments adapted to enclose a body part in a form-fitting manner. Each segment contains an electroactive-material-based actuator, which is adapted to receive an electrical control signal and in response thereto adjust the actuator's morphology, so as to cause the segment to apply a basic pressure profile to the body part. A pressure transition is adapted to redistribute the basic pressure profiles between the first and second segments. A control signal in respect of the first segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a first adjusted pressure profile to at least part of the second portion of the body part, and vice versa, a control signal in respect of the second segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a second adjusted pressure profile to at least a part of the first portion of the body part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Tomas Larson, Landy Toth
  • Patent number: 7857746
    Abstract: A novel method and system for performing transcutaneous magnetic stimulation is disclosed herein. In the method, a first magnetic field is generated using a first magnetic stimulation device for transcutaneously stimulating a treatment area, and a second magnetic field for transcutaneously stimulating the treatment area is generated by a second magnetic stimulation device. In addition, a novel method and system for reducing discomfort caused by transcutaneous magnetic stimulation is disclosed herein. In the method, a first magnetic field is created at a first and second location using a first magnetic stimulation device. The first magnetic field causes magnetic stimulation at the first and second locations. A second magnetic field is created at the second location using a second magnetic stimulation device, thereby reducing stimulation at the second location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Nueronetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Edward Riehl
  • Patent number: 7857747
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treatment with magnetic fields, which provides an easily transportable and storable device for the treatment with magnetic fields, which is also convenient for patients and in particular is economical to produce. The device comprises: a first device for generation of a first magnetic field, a second device for generation of a second magnetic field and a support with an upper side and a lower side, whereby the support is embodied for applying the treated body regions of the patient thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Axel Muntermann
  • Patent number: 7854232
    Abstract: A transcranial magnetic stimulation (“TMS”) induction coil device includes an attachment portion for attachment to a tracking device and providing that the tracking device, when attached to the TMS coil device, is at a predetermined location and orientation in relation to a casing of the TMS coil device. The casing of the TMS coil device also includes a reference point for confirming the accuracy of the attachment of the tracking device to the TMS coil device at the predetermined location and orientation in relation to the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Nexstim Oy
    Inventors: Matti Aho, Henri Hannula
  • Publication number: 20100298624
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating electromagnetic fields for healing. A device preferably includes a microcontroller and associated memory, a wire coil in electrical communication with a driving circuit that is controlled by the microcontroller in accordance with a program stored in the associated memory, wherein the driving circuit is effective to produce a pulsed DC output having a frequency in the range of about 0-45 Hz, more preferably in the range of 0.5-14.1 Hz and most preferably around 9.6 Hz. A user interface is provided for selecting one of a plurality of modes of operation and a port (e.g., a USB port) is provided to allow the program stored in the associated memory to be modified by way of a computer, memory card or the Internet. In another embodiment, the apparatus takes the form of a medallion that can be worn around a user's neck or strategically placed on a user's body or embedded in other user hardware such as a combat or racing helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Paul F. Becker
  • Publication number: 20100298623
    Abstract: Described herein are methods for controlling Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation during or within a session, where direct immediate patient reported feedback is utilized to assess the effect and optimize the treatment in real time. These methods may be applicable to superficial repetitive Transcranial Magnet Stimulation (rTMS) or deep-brain stereotactic Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (sTMS). Examples of therapies that may benefit from these methods include TMS treatment of: acute pain (e.g., during dental procedures or bunionectomies), depression, or Parkinson's Disease, to name only a few. TMS systems and devices including or more patient inputs that may be used to perform these methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: David J. Mishelevich, M. Bret Schneider
  • Publication number: 20100286468
    Abstract: System and methods for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) are described in which regions adjacent (e.g., to the sides and behind the TMS electromagnet) are protected from the high magnetic fields emitted by the TMS electromagnet. Thus, adjacent muscle or neural structures are protected and undesirable side effects are avoid or minimized, allowing stimulation from previously unavailable sites such as the mouth and pharynx.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: David J Mishelevich, M. Bret Schneider
  • Patent number: 7819006
    Abstract: The present invention makes use of resonant acoustic and/or resonant acousto-EM energy applied to a biological structure to augment at least one function of the targeted biological structure. The resonant acoustic and/or resonant acousto-EM energy which targets the biological structure induces acoustic resonance within the biological structure. The acoustic resonance of the biological structure is amplified by the application of a magnetic field to the targeted biological structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: GR Intellectual Reserve, LLC
    Inventors: Juliana H. J. Brooks, Albert E. Abel
  • Publication number: 20100261947
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the in vivo stimulation of cellular material. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for stimulating cells and tissue in vivo comprising the step of applying to said cells and tissue an electrobiomimetic stimulus, wherein the growth characteristics of said cells and tissue are enhanced as compared to cells and tissue not receiving said stimulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Global Energy Medicine Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Jeffrey David Edwards, Chin Joo Goh, Kay Fei Chan
  • Publication number: 20100256439
    Abstract: When a mechanical frame or gantry is used to move one or more electromagnets about a subject, the pulsed magnetic fields of the magnets need to be triggered, but only when the coil is in an appropriate physical position. Trigger points are established along the movement pathway (e.g., along the support frame) for the electromagnets that trigger the pulsation of the current being supplied to the given electromagnet. Use of the present invention allows firing of a magnetic coil to coordinate with the position of that coil, without need for expensive robotics or computerized motion control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: M. Bret Schneider, David J. Mishelevich