Pulsating Field Patents (Class 600/14)
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Publication number: 20120302821Abstract: In certain variations, systems and/or methods for electromagnetic induction therapy are provided. One or more ergonomic or body contoured applicators may be included. The applicators include one or more conductive coils configured to generate an electromagnetic or magnetic field focused on a target nerve, muscle or other body tissues positioned in proximity to the coil. One or more sensors may be utilized to detect stimulation and to provide feedback about the efficacy of the applied electromagnetic induction therapy. A controller may be adjustable to vary a current through a coil to adjust the magnetic field focused upon the target nerve, muscle or other body tissues based on the feedback provide by a sensor or by a patient. In certain systems or methods, pulsed magnetic fields may be intermittently applied to a target nerve, muscle or tissue without causing habituation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: EMKINETICS, INC.Inventor: Daniel R. BURNETT
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Patent number: 8303480Abstract: The invention involves enhancing brain function by stimulating the brain using magnetic fields. Applications of the new methods include improving the condition of individuals with cognitive disorders, such as depression, and studying the effects of neural stimulation using induced electric fields. These techniques can avoid deleterious effects of psychotropic pharmaceutical treatments, and provide a relatively safe, comfortable, inexpensive means of direct cranial stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: McLean Hospital CorporationInventors: Michael L. Rohan, Perry Renshaw, Aimee Parow
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Publication number: 20120265048Abstract: A system for providing treatment signals to a body of an individual includes a magnetic field measurement circuitry for measuring the magnetic field of the body of the individual and providing feedback information responsive thereto. A user interface displays the feedback information and receives a control input. A plurality of energy treatment circuitries each provides treatment energy to the body of the individual responsive to at least one control signal. An application interface applies the treatment energy to the body of an individual. A control block generates the at least one control signal responsive to the control input.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: AVAZZIA, INC.Inventors: TERRYL E. BIGGS, KEVIN FRANK, FRANK SKAGGS, TAMMY J. SMITH LAHUTSKY, TIMOTHY B. SMITH
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Publication number: 20120259156Abstract: This document relates to systems and techniques for the treatment of a cardiac arrest victim via electromagnetic stimulation of physiologic tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventor: Gary A. Freeman
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Publication number: 20120253168Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed which produce and detect quantum entanglement and non-local effects of substances on responsive targets such as biological systems. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing two parts of a quantum-entangled medium, applying one part to a biological system such as a human, contacting the other part with a desired substance such as a medication or substance encoded with a message, and detecting change of a biological parameter with a detecting device, whereby a non-local effect of the substance on the said biological system is produced and detected for a beneficial purpose. Also described are a number of implementations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Huping Hu, Maoxin Wu
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Patent number: 8267850Abstract: The treatment of specific neurological and psychiatric illnesses using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) requires that specific neuroanatomical structures are targeted using specific pulse parameters. Described herein are methods of positioning and powering TMS electromagnets to selectively stimulate a deep brain target region while minimizing the impact on non-target regions between the TMS electromagnet and the target. Use of these configurations may involve a combination of physical, spatial and/or temporal summation. Specific approaches to achieving temporal summation are detailed.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Cervel Neurotech, Inc.Inventors: M. Bret Schneider, David J. Mishelevich
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Patent number: 8265910Abstract: Methods and systems for modeling and displaying magnetic field intensities during Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) are described, particularly methods and system for modeling and displaying TMS using overlapping magnetic fields to stimulate deep brain regions.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Cervel Neurotech, Inc.Inventors: David J. Mishelevich, M. Bret Schneider
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Patent number: 8262556Abstract: Disclosed is a means and method for the treatment of migraine headaches and other disorders of the human body by the application of one or more intense magnetic pulses. By placing an intense magnetic field pulse(s) onto a certain region of the brain, an electrical current can be generated in the cerebral cortex that can stop a migraine headache in some patients or at least decrease its severity. The device to perform this function can be called a “magnetic pulser system.” This system can be made in one piece and powered by plugging into a household or automobile receptacle or from a battery. The pulser system uses capacitors that are first charged to a high voltage and then discharged into a coil that creates the intense magnetic pulse. Both visual and auditory signals can be provided by the pulser system to assist the patient in using the device.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2005Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Neuralieve, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Fischell, Scott J. S. Fischell, David R. Fischell, Emily Ma, Kuen Chang, Dave Vondle, Benjamin Pless
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Publication number: 20120215050Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed which produce quantum entanglement and non-local effects of various substances on responsive targets such as biological and/or chemical systems through quantum entanglement. In one broad embodiment, the apparatus includes a quantum entanglement generating source, said source emitting a plurality of quantum-entangling members such as photons when said source operates; and a substance disposed adjacent to said source, said substance being responsive to said members; such that when said source emits said members which pass through said substance and a biological system, said members first quantum-entangle with quantum entities in said substance, then travel to said biological system such as a human body and subsequently entangle with quantum entities inside the biological system producing non-local effect of the substance on said biological system through quantum entanglement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventor: Huping Hu
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Publication number: 20120209055Abstract: The apparatus consists of a pulse generator, a control device, and a field generating device which jointly generate a pulsed electromagnetic field, wherein series of pulses that have specific intensities and are applied at specific intervals and at different frequencies influence the pulsation of the field, thus making it possible to cause stimulating effects on homeostatic autoregulatory mechanisms in the organism. The pulsed electromagnetic field of the invention achieves greater changes in characteristics and significantly longer decay times than previously known electromagnetic fields. The long-term effectiveness can thereby be prolonged up to ten fold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Peter Gleim, Rainer Klopp
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Publication number: 20120203054Abstract: 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 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 provides an indication of how to adjust the TMS coil assembly to improve the positioning of the TMS coil assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: NEURONETICS, INC.Inventors: Mark Edward Riehl, Kenneth Marc Ghiron, Stanford W. Miller
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Publication number: 20120203055Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treatment and/or prevention of diseases and functional disorders of external genital organs and a device for realizing the same. The method comprises exposure of an organ to periodic action of vacuum and/or mechanical oscillations and low-frequency pulsed magnetic field and is characterized in that the organ is additionally exposed to a light field and the light exposure of different wavelengths is combined. One of the embodiments of the device for realizing the method comprises a source of mechanical oscillations with a periodic controlling device, an isolated chamber adapted to accommodate a to-be-exposed organ therein, a source of a low-frequency pulsed magnetic field with an inductor generating a magnetic field in the place of location of the organ to be subjected to exposure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventor: Sergey Vladimirovich Pletnev
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Publication number: 20120197089Abstract: A first apparatus applies magnetic field pulses to a subject, a second apparatus records electric signals of the subject, wherein the electric signals are received as analog signals from the subject while the magnetic field pulses are being applied to the subject. The first apparatus has a generating unit for generating the magnetic field pulses, a first clock generator for generating a first clock, and a first control unit for triggering generation of the magnetic field pulses by the generating unit with a fixed repetition rate based on the first clock. The second apparatus has an analog-to-digital conversion unit for converting the analog signals to corresponding digital signals by sampling each of the analog signals with a sampling rate, a second clock generator for generating a second clock, and a second control unit for causing the analog-to-digital conversion unit to set the sampling rate based on the second clock. A synchronizing unit synchronizes the second clock with the first clock.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: BRAIN PRODUCTS GMBHInventor: Alexander Svojanovsky
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Publication number: 20120184801Abstract: Transcutaneous electrical and magnetic nerve stimulation devices are disclosed, along with methods of averting imminent medical attacks using energy that is delivered noninvasively by the devices. In particular, the devices and methods involve handheld devices designed to stimulate the vagus nerve of a patient with a signal sufficient to minimize or avert epileptic seizures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: ElectroCore, LLCInventors: Bruce J. Simon, Joseph P. Errico, John T. Raffle
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Publication number: 20120184802Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for stimulating local and higher homeostatic autoregulatory mechanisms during the sleep phase and the rest or relaxation phase of the organism by means of a pulsed electromagnetic field. Said apparatus comprises a pulse generator, a control device, and a field generating device. The pulse generator is designed in such a way as to generate a pulsed electromagnetic field along with the control device and the field generating device by applying 5 special series of pulses in which the frequency is the same for all signals, ranging from 8 to 15 Hz, the series of pulses are repeated multiple times, and the control time amounts to at least 3.5 h within a period of 7 to 9 hours.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Peter GleimInventors: Peter Gleim, Rainer Klopp
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Patent number: 8216121Abstract: The invention relates to a device for generating a pulsed electromagnetic field with pulse control, wherein the pulses provided by the pulse generator represent periodic pulses having ascending and descending envelope curves with harmonic or anharmonic oscillation profile within the envelope curves, the pulse sequence is in the range of from 1 pulse/20 minutes to 10 pulses/minute, with pulse sequence, pulse function type and electromagnetic flux density being controlled via values which, obtained using non-invasive measuring methods on a target tissue, represent features of the blood microcirculation, with exponential functions as pulse function type being excluded. Greater and longer-lasting improvements of the microcirculation are achieved.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2007Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Inventors: Peter Gleim, Rainer Klopp
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Publication number: 20120172653Abstract: A method, apparatus and a system for thermally-assisted pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation for treatment of osteoarthritis are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a multi-coil applicator adapted for positioning near or around of the treated joint, a pulse generator functionally coupled to the applicator, a power supply, and a feedback loop for stabilizing the temperature of the joint. The feedback loop includes a heating element, a temperature sensor and an electronic controller for maintaining the temperature of the joint in the range of 38 to 42 degree C. At elevated temperatures the healing effect of PEMF stimulation on the cartilage is maximized and overall efficiency of the treatment is improved. To produce a high electric field, the coils of the applicator are made with a low number of turns, for example less than 5 turns, and are spatially arranged to cover the whole joint without “dead” zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: MINNESOTA MEDICAL PHYSICS LLCInventors: Victor I. CHORNENKY, Ali JAAFAR
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Patent number: 8214053Abstract: To realize a body surrounding solenoid-type body heating device with small coil impedance which can generate a magnetic flux of predetermined density to one part of the living body near the affected area in the solenoid coil, a body heating device 10 includes a cylindrical solenoid coil 17 in which the body can be inserted easily, a high-frequency power supply 11 to drive the solenoid coil, and a body holder 15 which can be inserted easily in the solenoid coil 17. In the body heating device 10, an across-body direction cross section of the solenoid coil 17 has an arched-shape over a half of the solenoid coil 17 in the peripheral direction and a straight-lined shape in the rest, and a secondary solenoid coil 21 with shorter length and coiled more densely than the solenoid coil 17 is inserted in the solenoid coil 17. A magnetic core 40 which can be inserted easily in the solenoid coil 17 is installed on the body holder 15.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2006Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignees: Nanotherapy Co., Ltd., Dai-Ichi High Frequency Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kotaro Hirayama, Isamu Tomoda, Shuichiro Miyata
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Publication number: 20120130150Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for improving the delivery of desirable substances across a membrane utilizing a varying electromagnetic energisation profile. More particularly, the invention provides methods for modifying the cellular environment of such membranes and the behaviour of substance molecules during transport across a membrane. In use, the profile will have application in, enhancing transmembrane delivery of substances (such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals), and/or enhancing or expanding a cellular cohort of membranes and surrounding tissues.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventor: Jeffrey D. Edwards
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Publication number: 20120116149Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods of treating neurological injury and conditions, in particular, traumatic brain injury and physiological responses arising from injury or conditions. These treatment methods can include the steps of generating a pulsed electromagnetic field from a pulsed electromagnetic field source and applying the pulsed electromagnetic field 1 in proximity to a target region affected by the neurological injury or condition to reduce a physiological response to the neurological injury or condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: ARTHUR A. PILLA, Diana Casper, Berish Strauch
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Publication number: 20120108883Abstract: Systems and methods for providing controllable pulse parameter magnetic stimulation are described. One aspect is directed to a magnetic stimulation system for inducing approximately rectangular electric field pulses in a body organ, comprising an electrical energy storage device, a stimulating coil, and a switching means for electrically coupling said electrical energy storage device to said stimulating coil to produce current pulses in said stimulating coil which generates, in response to the current pulses, magnetic field pulses that can induce approximately rectangular electric field pulses in the body organ.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventor: Angel Vladimirov Peterchev
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Patent number: 8167784Abstract: This invention presents a new method to generate therapeutically superior Bipolar PEMFs while significantly reducing the overall power consumption allowing for the use of low-power coin cell batteries; and presents a new frequency format to be followed for long-duration exposure PEMF Therapy devices. This is accomplished using a battery powered crystal clocked microcontroller and H-Bridge to pulse an electromagnetic inductor with a storage capacitor to generate a positive pulse followed by a shorter negative pulse, followed by some period of no current flowing generating frequencies in support of mammalian Circadian Rhythms.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2007Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Inventors: James David Honeycutt, Vickie Lynn Honeycutt
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Publication number: 20120101366Abstract: The present publication discloses a device and method for generating magnetic pulses and directing them to brain. The device in accordance with the invention comprises means (15) for generating short, high energy current pulses (18), means (7) for controlling amplitude (16) of the current pulses (18), means (1) for generating high energy electromagnetic field stimulation pulses from the current pulses (18) and directing them to brain, and means (6, 14) for measuring biologic responses to the stimulation pulses. In accordance with the invention the device includes means (7) for creating such a pulse sequence (17) of electromagnetic pulses where the amplitude (18) varies irregularly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2009Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: NEXSTIM OYInventors: Jarmo Ruohonen, Jari Karhu
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Publication number: 20120101327Abstract: The present invention concerns an apparatus and a method for stimulating brain tissue with pulsed electromagnetic fields weaker than the limit for elicitation of the action potentials of the cells of the tissue to be stimulated, the apparatus comprising: at least one electrically conducting coil positioned at a bitemporal position such that hippocampus is stimulated by at least one magnetic field upon supplying a pulse to said coil as well as a coil positioned at a occipital and parietal position; and a pulse generation means operationally connected to said at least one coil for supplying a series of current pulses for conduction, allowing generation of pulsed electromagnetic fields sufficiently strong to cause protein activation, and weaker than the limit for elicitation of the action potentials of the cells of the tissue to be stimulated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: Steen Dissing, Mogens Unden
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Patent number: 8147395Abstract: A method of increasing bone mass throughout the body of a user. The method may include the steps of obtaining a distributor comprising a plurality of electromagnetic coils, obtaining a controller comprising a processor and a memory device, operably connected to one another, the memory device storing code executable by the processor, selecting a source of electrical current, connecting the source to the controller, and positioning a user proximate the distributor. The method may further include controlling, by the controller in accordance with the code, delivery of electrical current sequentially and exclusively to each coil of the plurality of electromagnetic coils to generate a magnetic field extending into the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Inventors: Gregory S. Anderson, Pita Witehira, Elizabeth P. Witehira, Evan L. Bydder
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Patent number: 8140168Abstract: A transcutaneous energy transfer system, transcutaneous charging system, external power source, external charger and methods of transcutaneous energy transfer and charging for an implantable medical device and an external power source/charger. The implantable medical device has a secondary coil adapted to be inductively energized by an external primary coil at a carrier frequency. The external power source/charger has a primary coil and circuitry capable of inductively energizing the secondary coil by driving the primary coil at a carrier frequency adjusted to the resonant frequency to match a resonant frequency of the tuned inductive charging circuit, to minimize the impedance of the tuned inductive charging circuit or to increase the efficiency of energy transfer.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: David P. Olson, Andrew L. Schmeling, Steven J. Nelson
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Patent number: 8137259Abstract: A magnetic method for therapeutic treatment of an animal with a tissue dysfunction using a pair of very low power electromagnetic coils connected to a pulse generator, a kit using the pulse generator connected to a pair of very low power electromagnetic coils, and a pet bed containing the pair of very low power electromagnetic coils and pulse generator. The pulse generator can include a power supply, a bi-directional communication and power port, a microcontroller, a processor, a data storage, computer instructions, transistors, a voltage multiplier, and power supply conduits.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Magnafix, LLCInventors: Robert Glenn Dennis, Paul Edward Kosnik, James Ronald Clark
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Patent number: 8140169Abstract: An induction heating apparatus includes a first interventional device and a second interventional device. The first interventional device includes an electrically conductive material. The first interventional device is adapted for implantation inside a body and for receiving an alternating current. The second interventional device comprises a magnetically conductive material. The second interventional device is adapted for implantation inside the body in close proximity to the first interventional device. With both devices placed inside the body, the second interventional device magnetically couples with the first interventional device and the second interventional device generates heat upon the application of the alternating current to the first interventional device thereby heating the body site.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Barry N. Gellman, Jozef Slanda, Kimberly Paddock
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Patent number: 8137258Abstract: A method for treating a human having a condition which can include disposing a first electromagnetic coil opposite a second electromagnetic coil, forming a very low power electromagnetic coil pair and energizing the electromagnetic coils to produce electromagnetic pulses. A plurality of pulse blasts are generated using a connected pulse generator with a power supply. The plurality of pulse blasts use a variety of wave shapes to therapeutically treat tissue of the human.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Magnafix, LLCInventors: Robert Glenn Dennis, Paul Edward Kosnik, James Ronald Clark
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Publication number: 20120059211Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventor: Ronald Weinstock
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Publication number: 20120029264Abstract: A system and methods for controlling pulse parameters during transcranial magnetic stimulation are provided. Multiple coils are placed on external body parts, and are controlled using an external control unit coupled to a stimulator having fast switches. The timing of the switches, as well as other parameters within the stimulator, determine the pulse parameters, such as pulse shape. The variety of pulse shapes obtainable using such a system and methods provides controlled physiologic effects within an internal body organ.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Yiftach Roth, Vadim Chudnovsky, Noach Safra, David Hazani, Abraham Zangen
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Publication number: 20120022315Abstract: The invention involves enhancing brain function by stimulating the brain using magnetic fields. Applications of the new methods include improving the condition of individuals with cognitive disorders, such as depression, and studying the effects of neural stimulation using induced electric fields. These techniques can avoid deleterious effects of psychotropic pharmaceutical treatments, and provide a relatively safe, comfortable, inexpensive means of direct cranial stimulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: THE MCLEAN HOSPITAL CORPORATIONInventors: Michael L. Rohan, Perry Renshaw, Aimee Parow
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Patent number: 8088057Abstract: This is a new invention, which is safer, simpler to use, less invasive into a user's daily routine and provides a lower cost solution to existing pulsed magnetic field and related vibrational electromagnetic therapy devices to improve sleep, encourage natural healing and reduce pain. This is accomplished through Multiple Simultaneous Extremely Low Frequency (MSELF) energy waves. The MSELF energy waves are derived from a quartz crystal with a fundamental frequency less than one-half of one percent from a natural Fibonacci Sequence Number. The apparatus utilizes firmware operating in a microcontroller. emulating Circadian Rhythms. The microcontroller is also clocked by the Fibonacci Number Quartz Crystal. Additionally, the apparatus's unique application of an H-Bridge configuration power-driver with Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) capabilities supports a novel approach to supply two simultaneous therapeutic frequencies.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Inventors: James David Honeycutt, John C. Honeycutt
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Publication number: 20110313235Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for modulating perfusion in the microcirculation of the blood. The apparatus consists of a first device for generating a pulsed electromagnetic field having a synchronous or asynchronous specific pulse sequence of a periodic electromagnetic field, including a first group of pulses with a pulse time of 0.1 to 0.2 seconds at 35 to 100 ?T and a second group of pulses of 10 to 30 seconds at 2 to 40 ?T, a second device for circulating the lymph flow, said second device being used to trigger massaging pulses at increasing and decreasing pressures via several massaging arrangements arranged next to each other, and a third device for emitting infrared radiation, said third device emitting at least one heat pulse, as well as a control unit by means of which the pulses of the three devices are controlled such that two or three devices simultaneously emit pulses.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Peter GleimInventor: Peter Gleim
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Publication number: 20110301402Abstract: The invention provides an ultra-low frequency magnetic stimulating device and an operational method thereof. The device comprises a control module for generating a DC stimulating signal with a frequency lower than 20 Hz, an electric level shifting and converting circuit for shifting the electric level of the stimulating signal to form an AC stimulating signal, and an output module for power amplifying the AC stimulating signal and generating an electric current, an electric field or a magnetic field. The output of the ultra-low frequency magnetic stimulating device according to the invention is a non-pulsed ultra-low frequency (lower than 20 Hz) current, an electric field or a magnetic field. The output current can be used for electrotherapy when being output to an electrode, or for magnetotherapy when being output to a coil, so as to cure or release diseases related to human brains.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2009Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: Meizhou Cornley Hi-Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jianlan Xu, Enping Liu, Jiankai Hou, Hinghoi Hau
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Patent number: 8062229Abstract: A method for pain treatment and measurement according to various aspects of the present invention generally includes providing an external field to a portion of a living being, wherein the external field comprises a frequency of about 3040 Hz. This frequency of about 3040 Hz can also be intermixed with two or more other frequencies for the treatment and measurement of pain, and can be utilized alone or together with other intermixed frequencies to treat inflammation and osteoporosis.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Inventor: Elizabeth A. Rauscher
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Patent number: 8052591Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2006Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: David J. Mishelevich, M. Bret Schneider
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Patent number: 8049489Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing external magnetic fields in implantable medical devices are provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to an apparatus for sensing magnetic fields. An apparatus embodiment includes a sensing circuit with at least one inductor having a magnetic core that saturates in the presence of a magnetic field having a prescribed flux density. The apparatus embodiment also includes an impedance measuring circuit connected to the sensing circuit. The impedance measuring circuit is adapted to measure impedance of the sensing circuit and to provide a signal when the impedance changes by a prescribed amount. According to an embodiment, the sensing circuit includes a resistor-inductor-capacitor (RLC) circuit. The impedance measuring circuit includes a transthoracic impedance measurement module (TIMM), according to an embodiment. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2006Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Karl Gauglitz, Thomas M. Bocek, Mark Rutzer, Lorin W. Matthews, William E. Reagor, Blair Erbstoeszer
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Publication number: 20110263925Abstract: A device for treating diseases and chronic ailments of the human body by inducing powerful, short duration magnetic pulses in close proximity to a region of the body. The device comprises an electromagnetic coil or inductor energized by an electric circuit and a power source, pulsed between 1 and 25 pulses per second for therapeutic means and use as an alternative medical treatment. The device comprises an electric circuit that transmits pulsating current to an induction coil placed within a handheld stylus device for introducing a high energy, pulsed magnetic field to target locations on the body. The stylus is placed against the human body and introduces the pulsating magnetic field into and through body tissue, bone and the bloodstream. The stylus is completely noninvasive and provides a means to direct magnetic energy to a specific part of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventor: Charles Bratton
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Patent number: 8029432Abstract: A system, kit, and pet bed for treating tissue using magnetic coils connected to a pulse generator. The system can include a power supply, a bi-directional communication and power port, a microcontroller, a processor, a data storage, and a Helmholtz-like magnetic coil pair. The kit can include a saddlebag and a support strap. The pet bed can include bedding, a fabric housing, a Halbach array, and an on/off switch.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Magnafix, LLCInventors: Robert Glenn Dennis, Paul Edward Kosnik, James Ronald Clark
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Publication number: 20110213194Abstract: The present invention is a magnetic pulser that is portable and operated by the patient for the treatment of disorders of the brain or other human organs, the magnetic pulser being designed to provide one or more, high intensity, short duration, magnetic pulses that are applied to the neurons of the brain or to any other body part that is to be treated, the purpose of the treatment being to prevent the occurrence of a migraine headache or any other disorder that can be prevented to ameliorated by the use of TMS or rTMS.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Robert E. Fischell, Nicholas A. Nelson
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Publication number: 20110213195Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: Neue Magnetodyn GmbHInventors: Werner Kraus, Stephanie Kraus-Geiges, Heribert Stephan
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Publication number: 20110207989Abstract: Described herein are devices and methods for treating degenerative joint diseases with electromagnetic fields using one or more waveforms that are configured to modulate Ca2+ binding to calmodulin and thereby modulate calmodulin-dependent nitric oxide signaling within joint and other affected tissue for the purpose of reducing pain and inflammation, as well as enhancing the healing and regeneration of such tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Arthur A. Pilla, Andre' A. DiMino, Matthew E. Drummer
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Patent number: 7988613Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Inventor: Paul F. Becker
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Publication number: 20110184223Abstract: A coil suitable for tissue stimulation and especially for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be used in conjunction with a pulse generator to induce electric field in the brain with less attenuation in depth compared to existing TMS coils. In an example, a coil winding is formed in a solenoid configuration around the head. Various related features, methods, and embodiments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2009Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Angel Vladimirov Peterchev, Sarah Hollingsworth Lisanby, Zhi-De Deng
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Publication number: 20110152598Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Arthur A. Pilla, Andre' A. DiMino, David J. Muehsam
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Patent number: 7963904Abstract: An apparatus and a method for treating ailments of the human body by electromagnetic waves. The body part to be treated is located inside an induction coil and the coil is energized by a switching device that supplies the coil with current pulses that include higher frequency components that occur during at least a portion of the pulse. Both manual and electronic switching devices are disclosed. The manual switching device uses manually operable striking contactors and the high frequency components are generated by arcing between the contactors. The automatic switching device is an electronic controller that simulates the current pulses produced using the manual method.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2005Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Inventor: Clarence A. Delisle
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Patent number: 7959550Abstract: An apparatus and method for treating erectile dysfunction by using a pulsating, ultraweak, magnetic field. A transducer generates an ultraweak, pulsating magnetic fields which is applied to the penis, which as a result of the magnetic field causes the erection of the penis. Another aspect of the invention is an apparatus and method for treating medical conditions in women by using a pulsating, ultraweak, magnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventors: Shlomo Laniado, Zvi Kamil
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Publication number: 20110130618Abstract: The present invention provides a system for increasing skin rejuvenation of a region of a patient's skin comprising a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) frequency generator for constantly providing electromagnetic pulses to said region of a patient's skin and a deep tissue diathermy device for constantly applying heat to said region of a patient's skin up to temperature T. The system is adapted for simultaneously applying heat and PEMF to the region of a patient's skin,—wherein application of the system increases skin rejuvenation such that the skin rejuvenation increase (SRI) is greater than the sum of the SRI provided by electromagnetic pulses increase and the SRI provided by the deep tissue diathermy device increase.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: VENUS TECHNOLOGIES LTDInventors: Oded Ron Edoute, Orit Ron Edoute, Itzhak Kremin, Vadim Polyakov
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Publication number: 20110130617Abstract: A system, kit, and pet bed for treating tissue using magnetic coils connected to a pulse generator. The system can include a power supply, a bi-directional communication and power port, a microcontroller, a processor, a data storage, and a Helmholtz-like magnetic coil pair. The kit can include a saddlebag and a support strap. The pet bed can include bedding, a fabric housing, a Halbach array, and an on/off switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: MAGNAFIX, LLCInventors: Robert Glenn Dennis, Paul Edward Kosnik, James Ronald Clark