Externally Supported Or Worn (e.g., Garment, Belt Etc.) Patents (Class 600/15)
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Patent number: 12138470Abstract: A magnetic bio-therapy device may include a ring having an inside diameter and an outside diameter and a bore defined by the inside diameter. In addition, the device may include a plurality of permanent magnets each having a magnetic field circumferentially spaced around the ring between the inside diameter and the outside diameter where each of the plurality of permanent magnets is oriented such that the magnetic field of each of the permanent magnets is directed in a predetermined direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2023Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: SPScanco, LLCInventor: Enios Rafael Oliveros Maita
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Patent number: 12115383Abstract: Provided herein are, for example, systems and methods of diagnosing and treating depression, in which a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is administered to a subject in need thereof and measuring a TMS evoked response in the subject, are provided. The systems and methods allow tailoring or optimizing of a treatment protocol for maximal individual benefit, thereby providing an individualized and optimized treatment protocol for psychiatric disorders such as depression.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignees: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSInventors: Amit Etkin, Corey Keller, Wei Wu
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Patent number: 12109426Abstract: A device for enhancement of visual appearance including a first applicator to be coupled to a first area of a body region, with a first magnetic field generating device and a first radiofrequency electrode, a second applicator to be coupled to a second area of the body region, with a second magnetic field generating device. The device further includes a first energy storage device, a second energy storage device, and a first switching device to discharge energy from the first energy storage device to the first magnetic field generating to generate a first time-varying magnetic field to cause muscle contraction, and a second switching to discharge energy from the second energy storage device to the second magnetic field generating device to generate a second time-varying magnetic field. The first radiofrequency electrode may provide first radiofrequency waves causing heating of tissue within the first area of the body region.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2023Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: BTL Medical Solutions A.S.Inventors: Tomás Schwarz, Ondra Prouza
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Patent number: 12042653Abstract: Applicators, systems, and methods for delivering electrical energy to a target treatment region with large area surface electrodes are disclosed. In one example, a system may include a housing, a pulse generator, and a treatment applicator coupled to the pulse generator and configured to deliver sub-microsecond high-voltage electric pulses from the pulse generator. The treatment applicator may include a first and second electrodes coupled to a substrate, where the first and second electrodes are configured to provide a uniform gap between edges of the first and second electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2021Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: Pulse Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Cameron D. Hinman, Wesley C. Joe
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Patent number: 11998753Abstract: Neural stimulator systems with an external magnetic coil to produce changing magnetic fields is applied outside the body, in conjunction with one or more tiny injectable objects that concentrates the induced electric field to a highly-targeted location. These systems include a driver circuit for the magnetic coil that allows for high voltage and fast pulses in the coil, while requiring low-voltage power supply that may be powered by a wearable or portable external device, along with the coil and driver circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: StimAire, Inc.Inventor: Tarek Makansi
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Patent number: 11998755Abstract: Helmets for applying a magnetic field to the head of a subject, comprising: a housing comprising a concave surface configured to receive a portion of the head of the subject; a motor coupled to one or more of: a first permanent magnet via a first axle along a first axis of rotation, wherein the first axle drives movement of the first magnet; a second magnet via a second axle along a second axis of rotation wherein the second axle drives movement of the second magnet; and a third magnet via a third axle along the third axis of rotation wherein the third axle drives movement of the third magnet, wherein the axes are parallel; and a fit mechanism comprising a adjuster coupled to the first magnet, wherein movement of the adjustor moves the first magnet independently of the second or the third magnet.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: WAVE NEUROSCIENCE, INC.Inventors: Robert Andrew Charles, Daniel Ernest Hamilton, Derek John Hugger, James W. Phillips, Jacob Wenner Eisner, Jeffrey Alan Kessler, Aaron Soloway, Peter Scott MacDonald
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Patent number: 11951309Abstract: A method of controlling a stimulator by using image data includes receiving coordinate data of a plurality of stimulus units from a user terminal or a stimulator connected to the user terminal, obtaining, from a hospital terminal, primary image data including coordinate data of a target area estimated to be an affected area of a user, generating matching data by matching the coordinate data of the plurality of stimulus units to the primary image data, generating stimulus intensity control data capable of controlling stimulus intensities of the plurality of stimulus units by using the matching data, and transmitting the stimulus intensity control data to the user terminal.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Samsung Life Public Welfare FoundationInventor: Gyu Ha Ryu
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Patent number: 11944731Abstract: A dialyzer control apparatus includes a magnetic field generator which is disposed on an outer surface of a dialyzer which removes wastes from a blood flowing therein and generates a magnetic field; and a controller which controls the magnetic field generator to perform a magnetic field stimulation on the blood flowing into the dialyzer. The magnetic field stimulation may be a stimulation related to the improvement of the Rouleaux formation for the red blood cells in the blood.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY FOUNDATION, YONSEI UNIVERSITY WONJU CAMPUSInventors: Yong Heum Lee, Na Ra Lee, Soo Yong Lee, Ja Woo Lee
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Patent number: 11911629Abstract: There is a present unmet need for non-invasive therapeutic methods for administration to brain cancer subjects that would provide a robust attack against their primary or metastatic brain cancer. The present disclosure describes such methods to therapeutically induce regression and/or elimination of primary and metastatic brain cancers through Transcranial Electromagnetic Treatment (TEMT). The methods involve 1) enhancement of brain meningeal lymph flow to increase immune trafficking between the brain cancer and cervical lymph nodes, 2) rebalancing of immune or non-immune signaling within the brain, particularly from the brain tumor to the lymphatic system, and/or 3) direct attack on cells within and around the brain tumor itself. Thus, the above described TEMT methods could induce and boost a specific immune or non-immune response to a given brain tumor, as well as directly attack the brain tumor, to provide an effective therapeutic intervention against both primary and metastatic brain cancers.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: NeurEM Therapeutics, Inc.Inventor: Gary W. Arendash
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Patent number: 11844647Abstract: For intraluminal ultrasound probes, two long-thin arrays (e.g., 1D arrays) are provided in the intraluminal ultrasound probe for bi-plane imaging. The arrays are rotatable relative to each other so that during insertion the arrays align to be long and thin, allowing the shaft of the probe to be narrow. For bi-plane imaging after insertion, one array is rotated relative to the other array, defining two non-parallel imaging planes.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Inventors: Rickard C. Loftman, William R. Dreschel
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Patent number: 11793253Abstract: In some embodiment, a glove includes a hand-receiving portion including an opening, four enclosed finger pockets, and an enclosed thumb pocket, whereby the opening is configured to receive a hand of a user, and the hand-receiving portion is configured to enclose the hand of the user. The glove may also comprise a strap extending from the hand-receiving portion adjacent the opening. The strap may also include an outer surface configured to contact a ferromagnetic surface. In some embodiments, the glove also includes a cavity within the strap, which defines an angled base surface. The glove may comprise a magnet located within the cavity, wherein the cavity positions the magnet such that the magnet is angled with respect to the outer surface of the strap.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2023Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: PURE SOURCE, LLCInventor: Joel Farmer
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Patent number: 11771913Abstract: Described herein are high-power pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) applicator apparatuses. These apparatuses are configured to drive multiple applicators to concurrently deliver high-power PEMF signals to tissue. The apparatuses may be further configured to wirelessly communicate with a remote server for patient monitoring, prescription and/or device servicing.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Regenesis Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Martin L. Kirk, John Y. Babico, Frank E. Contreras, Joseph E. Bright, Donald B. Tate
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Patent number: 11759256Abstract: A microstrip impedance transformer that permits efficient (i.e. low loss) coupling of a microwave feed line (e.g. a conventional 50? coaxial cable) to an instrument cable, where the instrument cable has a lower impedance (e.g. in the range 12 to 14?) and includes an internal passageway. The microstrip impedance transformer is configured to perform impedance matching between the microwave feed line and the instrument cable in a manner that does not adversely affect a separate feed, e.g. for delivering fluid, into the internal passageway.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: CREO MEDICAL LIMITEDInventors: Christopher Paul Hancock, Malcolm White, Shaun Preston
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Patent number: 11730969Abstract: A transcranial magnetic stimulation system includes a magnetic field generator configured to generate a magnetic field to be applied to a patient's head, the magnetic field generator comprising one or more magnetic induction coils and a housing for the coils. One or more imaging devices configured to permit direct visualization of the coils on the patient's head are embedded in the housing. The one or more imaging device(s) may include one or more cameras, preferably one or more visible light imaging cameras, one or more ultraviolet light imaging cameras, or one or more infrared imaging cameras.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: AMPA INC.Inventors: Donald A. Vaughn, Jonathan A. S. Downar
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Patent number: 11712358Abstract: Apparatus for an orthopedic brace with magnetic assistance for assisting with a spastic gait. A pair of braces are configured to each support and secure a magnetic device on each leg above the knee. The magnetic devices generate a magnetic force sufficient to reduce a spastic gait. Each magnetic device has a magnetic field that interacts with a magnetic field of the other magnetic device. The magnetic field produces a magnetic force that repels the other magnetic device as the magnetic devices move relative to each other when the wearer walks. The shape of the magnetic field is configured to aid the wearer in avoiding the legs colliding while walking. In one embodiment discrete magnets are disposed on the medial side of each brace. In another embodiment magnetic material is integral with the medial side of each brace and the magnetic material has a selected field strength curve.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Inventor: Edwin E. Spencer
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Patent number: 11701523Abstract: A device is disclosed wherein the device may include a ring having an inside diameter and an outside diameter and a bore defined by the inside diameter. In addition, the device may include a plurality of permanent magnets each having a magnetic field circumferentially spaced around the ring between the inside diameter and the outside diameter where each of the plurality of permanent magnets is oriented such that the magnetic field of each of the permanent magnets is directed in a predetermined direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: SPSCANCO, LLCInventor: Enio Rafael Oliveros Maita
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Patent number: 11691024Abstract: Combined methods for treating a patient using time-varying magnetic field are described. The treatment methods combine various approaches for aesthetic treatment. The methods are focused on enhancing a visual appearance of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: BTL Medical Solutions A.S.Inventors: Tomás Schwarz, Ondra Prouza
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Patent number: 11612744Abstract: A head cap with channel identification includes a head cap, channel identification module, a controlling module, and electrical stimulation modules. The head cap includes the channels therein, and the head cap includes brain regions corresponding to the brain areas of the human being. The electrical stimulation modules disposed in the channels, and the channel identification modules disposed around the peripheral of the channels. The controlling module is electrically coupled to the channel identification modules. When the electrical stimulation modules disposed in some of the channels, the channel identification modules around the peripheral of the channels and the electrical stimulation module are constituted a circuit conduction status or a short circuit status, then the channel identification module transmits a signal to the controlling module to determine the desired sites of the electrical stimulation module where is corresponding to one of the brain areas of the human being according to the signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignees: TAIPEI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Shih-Ching Chen, Chih-Wei Peng, Che-Wei Lin, Jia-Jin Chen, Chun-Wei Wu, Samuel Wang, Chun-Ie Wu, Nguyen Van Truong
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Patent number: 11589657Abstract: A wristband can comfortably secure an electronic device, such as a wristwatch or fitness/health tracking device, to a wrist of a user. The wristband can include a number of magnets that allow the wristband to be magnetically coupled to itself when folded over or when separate band portions are overlapping. The magnets can include a polymer mixed with a magnetic material to provide magnetic properties and flexibility. The magnets can be joined together by a continuous support structure that extends through opposing pairs of the magnets. The support structure can provide substantial and ability as well as tensile strength. The magnets and the support structure can be surrounded by a flexible cover to protect the components within.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Zaki Moustafa, Hsiang Hung Chen, Stephen E. Dey, Qigen Ji, Hao Zhu
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Patent number: 11511125Abstract: Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, easy to use treatment for spasticity that does not involve medication. Methods and devices herein use low-frequency repetitive magnetic fields to enhance communication in the spinal nerve, thereby allowing improved relaxation, control, and coordination in a muscle.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Wave Neuroscience, Inc.Inventor: Yi Jin
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Patent number: 11464973Abstract: The present method and system provides for the clinical application of neurostimulation and/or neuromodulation to a patient. The method and system includes receipt and acquisition of patient data, processing of that data relative to one or more known data sets, and determination of a good-fit trigger specific treatment protocol. The method and system provides for application of the protocol to the patient, including delivery of neuromodulation and biofeedback. Based thereon, the method and system re-iterates the goodness of fit determination for further treatment to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Evoke Neuroscience, IncInventor: David W. Hagedorn
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Patent number: 11439841Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices suitable for transdermally killing adipocytes in a subcutaneous fat layer of a human subject.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2018Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: LIGHTFECTIVE LTDInventor: Yotam Zimmerman
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Patent number: 11426598Abstract: A reusable adhesive pad with embedded magnets consists of a layer of fibrous cloth with elasticity, a layer of silicone gel padding, and permanent magnets. The fibrous cloth with elasticity is made from fiber materials with a stretchable characteristic. The silicone gel padding is spread out fully and glued on one surface of the fibrous cloth with elasticity. In addition, the silicone gel padding is provided with holes that the permanent magnets with cylindrical or conical outers can be filled in and glued to the adhesive surface of the fibrous cloth with elasticity. Since the other sides of the permanent magnets protrude outwards the surface of the silicone gel padding, applying the invention to the human skin can perform the acupuncture and moxibustion treatment and the magneto-therapy to lessen painful discomfort.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Inventors: Wen-Shen Ko, Chih-Han Ko, Wang-Hsiang Ko, Wei Chen
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Patent number: 11311741Abstract: Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for treatment of anxiety. Described are methods and devices to treat anxiety that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect symptoms of anxiety.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: WAVE NEUROSCIENCE, INC.Inventors: James William Phillips, Yi Jin
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Patent number: 11197775Abstract: An anatomical ring device for attachment to a penis includes a closed ring body defining an interior opening that is shaped and sized to receive a penis. The ring body may include two or more high-stretch sections separating two or more low-stretch sections of the ring body. The low-stretch sections may include a material that is substantially less stretchable than a material that comprises the high-stretch sections. The low-stretch sections may include two or more stiffeners disposed in the ring body. The high-stretch sections may include areas of the ring body that are situated between the stiffeners.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Health Devices CorporationInventor: Francois Hacquard
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Patent number: 11097123Abstract: An electro-magnetic stimulation device that alleviates the pain felt by a user when the device is placed on the user's body part that requires pain mitigation. The electro-magnetic stimulation device comprises of a leather chamois, a 99.99% led free copper plate that is attached to the leather chamois, a plurality of staggered magnetically connected magnets that are attached to the 99.99% led free copper plate, and an ionic solution that hydrates the leather chamois.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2021Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Inventor: Juan Jose Ugartemendia
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Patent number: 11077315Abstract: A deep and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation of an individual is performed by applying magnetic pulses at least to a region of the scalp of the individual, the region being at least the bilateral prefrontal cortex, and can include preferably the bilateral prefrontal cortex and can include the insula. A threshold intensity of the magnetic pulses is determined by applying to the individual one or more reference magnetic stimulations, and a reaction of the individual to the reference stimulation is determined. The reaction corresponds to a right thumb movement. A magnetic stimulation is repeatedly applied for at least 80 trains per session for a duration not exceeding 2 seconds each with a time interval between a train application and the next one not less than 20 seconds, wherein the magnetic stimulation has a frequency of at least 18 Hz with an intensity of stimulation at least 120% of the threshold intensity.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: POLICLINICO SAN DONATO S.P.A.—ISTITUTO DI RICOVERO E CURA A CARATTERE SCIENTIFICOInventor: Livio Luzi
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Patent number: 11033083Abstract: A wristband can comfortably secure an electronic device, such as a wristwatch or fitness/health tracking device, to a wrist of a user. The wristband can include a number of magnets that allow the wristband to be magnetically coupled to itself when folded over or when separate band portions are overlapping. The magnets can include a polymer mixed with a magnetic material to provide magnetic properties and flexibility. The magnets can be joined together by a continuous support structure that extends through opposing pairs of the magnets. The support structure can provide substantial and ability as well as tensile strength. The magnets and the support structure can be surrounded by a flexible cover to protect the components within.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Zaki Moustafa, Hsiang Hung Chen, Stephen E. Dey, Qigen Ji, Hao Zhu
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Patent number: 11020603Abstract: The present specification discloses a pulsed electromagnetic field system having planar microcoil arrays integrated into clothing. Preferably, each of the planar microcoil arrays has two or more planar microcoils positioned on a substrate. The planar microcoil arrays are connected to a controller configured to generate an electrical current and transmit that electrical current, in accordance with a particular stimulation protocol, to each of the planar microcoil arrays.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Inventors: Kamran Ansari, Nadia Ansari
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Patent number: 10980752Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a device for herbal medicine in which the airborne release of medicinal ingredients can be controlled, which comprises: separating two or more medicinal herbal ingredients prescribed or prepared according to pharmacological effects on the basis of the weight ratio of each medicinal ingredient to total weight of the medicinal ingredients; grinding the medicinal ingredients separated on the basis of weight ratio, wherein fine particles are ground to different sizes according to the setting of release duration; preparing herbal medicine by mixing the ground medicinal ingredients together, and then mixing the ingredients with a binding agent; and adhering the herbal medicine to a base sheet.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignees: BM BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Hi Gu Kim
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Patent number: 10945085Abstract: An apparatus, including an external component of a medical device configured to generate a magnetic flux that removably retains, via a resulting magnetic retention force, the external component to a recipient thereof, wherein the external component is configured to enable the adjustment of the generated magnetic flux so as to vary the resulting magnetic retention force.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Johan Gustafsson, Marcus Andersson, Charles Roger Aaron Leigh
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Patent number: 10874400Abstract: A plurality of structures that resiliently attract one another are provided for implanting in a patient around a body tissue structure of the patient. For example, the body tissue structure may be the esophagus, and the plurality of structures may be implanted in an annulus around the outside of the esophagus, the annulus being substantially coaxial with the esophagus. The attraction may be between annularly adjacent ones of the structures in the annulus, and it may be provided, for example, by magnets or springs. The array of structures is preferably self-limiting with respect to the smallest area that it can encompass, and this smallest area is preferably large enough to prevent the apparatus from applying excessive pressure to tissue passing through that area.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Torax Medical, Inc.Inventors: Chad J. Kugler, Jerome K. Grudem, Jr., Todd A. Berg, William J. Swanson
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Patent number: 10835754Abstract: Helmets for applying a magnetic field to the head of a subject, comprising: a housing comprising a concave surface configured to receive a portion of the head of the subject; a motor coupled to one or more of: a first permanent magnet via a first axle along a first axis of rotation, wherein the first axle drives movement of the first magnet; a second magnet via a second axle along a second axis of rotation wherein the second axle drives movement of the second magnet; and a third magnet via a third axle along the third axis of rotation wherein the third axle drives movement of the third magnet, wherein the axes are parallel; and a fit mechanism comprising a adjuster coupled to the first magnet, wherein movement of the adjustor moves the first magnet independently of the second or the third magnet.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Wave Neuroscience, Inc.Inventors: Robert Charles, Daniel Ernest Hamilton, Derek John Hugger, James W. Phillips, Jacob Wenner Eisner, Jeffrey Alan Kessler, Aaron Soloway, Peter Scott MacDonald
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Patent number: 10716953Abstract: Embodiments enables a wearable phototherapy apparatus that produces beneficial effects to a human body such as activation of stem cells, improvement in strength, improvement in stamina, pain relief via a non-transdermal container. May include an optional transdermal container that releases or increases copper peptide GHK-Cu in a subject's body. The non-transdermal apparatus reflects or emits specific wavelengths of light to elevate levels of the copper peptide GHK-Cu in the body. The non-transdermal apparatus includes one or more materials that prevent the Left-Handed molecule from direct contact with the body while the enclosure is coupled to the body and prevents the Left-Handed molecules from entering the body.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: SOLETLUNA HOLDINGS, INC.Inventor: David Schmidt
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Patent number: 10653548Abstract: Apparatus for an orthopedic brace with magnetic assistance. A pair of braces are configured to each support and secure a magnetic device on each leg above the knee. The magnetic devices generate a magnetic force sufficient to reduce a spastic gait. Each magnetic device has a magnetic field that interacts with a magnetic field of the other magnetic device. The magnetic field produces a magnetic force that repels the other magnetic device as the magnetic devices move relative to each other when the wearer walks. The shape of the magnetic field is configured to aid the wearer in avoiding the legs colliding while walking. In one embodiment discrete magnets are disposed on the medial side of each brace. In another embodiment magnetic material is integral with the medial side of each brace and the magnetic material has a selected field strength curve.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Inventor: Edwin E. Spencer
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Patent number: 10639494Abstract: The invention provides wearable devices for effecting transcranial magnetic stimulation to be used by patients who have suffered brain injuries. Permanent magnets are shifted or rotated to deliver a time-varying magnetic field, preferably about the locus of the injury. In an embodiment, the strong magnetic fields of the permanent magnets are directed to the injured area for therapeutic purposes. A novel mechanism is provided that uses a small battery-powered electromagnet to interact with the weak peripheral magnetic fields of the permanent magnets and to shift the permanent magnets between two or more stable positions. As a result, a lightweight, quiet, wearable device with low power consumption is provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Rhode Island Board of EducationInventors: Ying Sun, Brian Silver, Tanya Wang
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Patent number: 10639491Abstract: The device for positioning a magnetic coil for transcranial magnetic stimulation in relation to the head of a patient includes a head unit with a support for the patient's head and a positioning unit, which is connected to the support, with a coil seat for holding the magnetic coil. The device also includes a fixedly installed holding arm holding the head unit. A reversibly movable connection is provided between the head unit and the holding arm, and configured such that a change of a force, which is applied onto the support by the head of the patient, leads to a relative movement between the head unit and the holding arm through the movable connection.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: MAG & More GmbHInventors: Markus Wölfel, Christian Hirschbeck, Kerstin Häringer
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Patent number: 10475560Abstract: Items such as electronic devices, fabric-based items, and other items may include strands of magnetic material. The magnetic material may be formed from particles of a rare-earth alloy or other magnetic materials in a binder. Strands of magnetic material may have magnetic cores surrounded by one or more additional layers such as non-magnetic layers or may have non-magnetic cores surrounded by one or more additional layers including a magnetic layer. The strands of material may be uniform along their lengths or may be segmented into non-magnetic and magnetic portions. Items may include fabric formed from intertwined strands of magnetic material. Magnetic material may interact with permanent magnets and electromagnets. Magnetic sensors may monitor for the presence of magnetic portions of a fabric or other structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Shravan Bharadwaj
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Patent number: 10448868Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes apparatus for monitoring hand or wrist movement, the apparatus including a magnetic ring adapted to be worn on a finger of a patient and a data acquisition unit adapted to be worn on a wrist of the patient, the data acquisition unit including a magnetic sensor that can measure the strength and orientation of magnetic fields generated by the ring.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Nizan Friedman, Justin Rowe, David J. Reinkensmeyer, Mark G. Bachman
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Patent number: 10406192Abstract: The present invention is a diffusional patch having an oil mixture (20) providing mechanical treatment support by reducing the edema in volume and in mass by throwing out the liquid inside by means of diffusion effect after entering into the region with edema by means of the diffusion effect and placed into a porous sheath (10) in microfiber structure, in order to be used in treatment of region with edema which may occur in sports injuries and/or disc hernia (50); characterized in that said oil mixture (20), of which the ingredient proportions in weight are given, comprises the below mentioned ingredients and does not comprise water: Ingredient Amount (%) Dextrin Palmitate Derivatives 1-10 Paraffin 1-30 Oleum nigellae sativae (black cumin oil) 0-20 Oleum origani (carvacrol) 0-20 Oleum lauri expressum (laurel oil) 0-30 Oleum chamomillae (chamomile oil) 0-30 Balsamum meccae (balsam oil) 0-30 Styrax liguidus (sweetgum) 0-30 Oleum limonis (lemon oil) 0-10 Oleum rosmarini (rosemary oil) 0-10 Olive oil 0-30 Oleum vType: GrantFiled: June 5, 2014Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: METUAS MEDIKAL SAGLIK HIZMETLERI DANISMANLIK IHRACAT ITHALAT A.S. SIRKETIInventors: Mehmet Sorar, Tuba Çalik
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Patent number: 10357660Abstract: Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for treatment of coma, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, cognitive performance, and/or amblyopia. Described are methods and devices to treat coma, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, cognitive performance, and/or amblyopia that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect symptoms of coma, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, cognitive performance, and/or amblyopia.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: NeoSync, Inc.Inventors: James William Phillips, Yi Jin
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Patent number: 10350427Abstract: An rTMS coil or set of coils are designed to affect multiple regions of the brain with synchronous magnetic field pulses. Multiple coils aligned over the targeted regions of interest, or a single coil that is stretched or enlarged in a shape that allows the magnetic field to affect the areas of interest are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of optimizing repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatments.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Kosivana Holdings LimitedInventors: Yi Jin, Charles Knezevich, Robert D. Silvetz, Mark Chien
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Patent number: 10265527Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating a neurological disorder or deficit, such as tinnitus and phantom limb pain.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2013Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Hubert H. Lim, Craig D. Markovitz, Sarah J. Offutt
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Patent number: 9962555Abstract: Helmets for applying a magnetic field to the head of a subject, comprising: a housing comprising a concave surface configured to receive a portion of the head of the subject; a motor coupled to one or more of: a first permanent magnet via a first axle along a first axis of rotation, wherein the first axle drives movement of the first magnet; a second magnet via a second axle along a second axis of rotation wherein the second axle drives movement of the second magnet; and a third magnet via a third axle along the third axis of rotation wherein the third axle drives movement of the third magnet, wherein the axes are parallel; and a fit mechanism comprising a adjuster coupled to the first magnet, wherein movement of the adjustor moves the first magnet independently of the second or the third magnet.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Inventors: Robert Andrew Charles, Daniel Ernest Hamilton, Derek John Hugger, James W. Phillips, Jacob Wenner Eisner, Jeffrey Alan Kessler, Aaron Soloway, Peter Scott MacDonald
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Patent number: 9814898Abstract: Described herein are magnetic neural stimulation systems for the treatment of neurological disorders. One variation of a magnetic neural stimulation system includes magnetic stimulators shaped as helical or ramped coils, where each turn of the coil has an acute turning angle of less than 90 degrees. Also described herein are magnetic neural stimulation systems that include an array of stimulators and one or more shielding components. The shielding components modulate the density profile of the induced eddy currents to increase stimulation to targeted neural tissue regions while decreasing stimulation to non-targeted neural regions. Other variations of magnetic stimulation systems include one or more stimulators and a shield in which some of the induced eddy currents in the shield may act to attenuate the magnetic field in certain regions of the shield.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: NeuroPrex Inc.Inventors: Hong-tsz Pan, Zhaoyin Wu, Hsiu-Wen Huang
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Patent number: 9776015Abstract: Improvements applied to a textile product, and more particularly wherein the improved product is a woven textile product—fabric containing bioceramic microparticles embedded into the fibers thereof with high capacity of irradiation in the infrared region, provided to be used both in humans and animals, more particularly the invention is related to a textile product containing bioceramic microparticles with high capacity of infrared irradiation which, in contact with the heat of the human body, is capable of transmitting infrared radiation in the range between 3 ?m and 14.8 ?m, preferentially in the 14.8 micron range, said infrared radiation at this wavelength being capable of regulating the blood microcirculation, as the result of its high protection, the blood microcirculation being the nervous center of human and/or animal metabolism.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Inventor: Mario Hirata
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Patent number: 9687274Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are related to magnetic medical devices for the treatment of chronic medical conditions such as Vulvodynia, Vaginismus, Vaginal Stenosis, Vaginal Atrophy, among others. The magnetic medical device in accordance with the present invention is of a generally elongated shape having an ogive top end, a middle portion of an active diameter, and a bottom end of a passive diameter. The magnetic medical device has an array of magnets within, where the magnets generate a negative magnetic field adjacent to an external surface of the magnetic medical device.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: VuVatech LLCInventors: Tara Leann Langdale, Robert James Smithson
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Patent number: 9648941Abstract: A magnetic tool belt and wrist strap kit including length-adjustable, padded waist belt and wrist strap bodies, each having a centered portion with tapered portions on each side thereof. Magnets arranged within each body permit magnetic attachment of ferrous hand tools and related hardware and accessories in a wide variety of locations, angles, and positions thereon. Vertical tubes on a front side of the waist belt body permit storage of screwdrivers or similar items therein. An attachable u-shaped frame centrally disposed on the front side of the waist belt body is provided to support a plaster mud pan thereon.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Inventor: Sergio Gonzalez
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Patent number: 9592149Abstract: A heat generating device includes a heat generating element enclosed in an air-permeable stretch bag. The heat generating element includes an air-permeable first side adapted to be located proximal to the skin of a wearer, a second side adapted to be located distal to the skin of a wearer, and a heat generating member interposed between the first side and the second side. It is preferred that a part of the heat generating element is fixed to a part of the inner side of the stretch bag in the overlap between the stretch bag and the heat generating element in a plan view of the heat generating device.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2008Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Yuki Hidaka, Kazuo Ohashi, Kyouko Tagami, Takeshi Oka, Ryuichi Noki, Takashi Higashi
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Patent number: 9550067Abstract: A shoe-shaped magnetic coil system for the treatment of foot pain which has an electrical pulse generator and a magnetic coil system connected to the electrical pulse generator. The magnetic coil system is in the general shape of a shoe with the electric current pulses flowing through magnetic coils of the magnetic coil system being capable of creation of intense magnetic pulses within a patient's foot and ankle. The coil of wire is formed of coil sections having a smallest area in the region of the patient's toes with a generally increasing area of the coil sections as the ankle region is approached.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Zygood, LLCInventors: Susan R. Fischell, Robert E. Fischell