Abstract: A device and a method of applying the device for the treatment of obesity or overweight in mammals, especially humans refers to a suitable substrate to be worn at the body of the patient and includes a thyroid stimulating pulsating magnetic field, whereby the magnetic field can be controlled and programmed as to the duration, frequency and pulsation of the magnetic field.

Abstract: Disclosed is a therapeutic magnetic pouch for a pet collar. The device includes a pouch having an interior volume in which magnets can be placed. The pouch includes a hook and loop fastener along the top and bottom edges thereof. The pouch wraps around a portion of an existing pet collar and secures in position by overlapping the hook and loop fasteners. The magnets are disposed so that the north-pole of the magnets faces the outer surface of the pouch, which directly contacts a pet's neck. The magnets induce electromagnetic currents to the pet's body, which can be beneficial for inflammatory processes in elbow joints and knees, as well as for arthritis. The device also accelerates the healing process of fractures, sprains, and strains. In this way, the present invention provides a holistic and cost-effective alternative for pet medical care, increasing the overall health of the pet.

Abstract: A medical device includes a substrate, a magnetic field emitter disposed on a side of the substrate, and an adhesive on the side of the substrate opposite the emitter.

Abstract: Clothing and covering system with various functions comprising at least one item, having at least one layer, at least one fabric, and at least one function. At least one function is selected from the group consisting of wearing on body, fashion display, preventing snow, preventing wind, preventing sun, preventing dust and dirt, support, comfort, performance, protection, insulation, warmth, coverage, storage, containment, drying, wiping, drainage, security, housing, water flotation, thermal insulation, heat resistance, bullet proofing, sun screening, non ironing, breasts shaping, arch support, seamless footwear, bandaging, cover polarizing, pressure addition, cover planting, electricity generation, food storage with coated paper, odor absorption, aromatherapy, moisturizing, cleansing, dust trapping, glow-in-the-dark, water and leakage proofing, and ingredient addition. Leakproof clothing and covering can control and prevent both leakage of body discharge and secretion, and leakage of rain and water.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for a number of disorders. Described are methods and devices to treat disorders that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect mood, focus, and cognition of subjects.

Abstract: This embodiment suggests new approach for Endovascular Ventricular Assist Device, using the mathematical objective & principle of superposition allow design and calculation of the body response to VAD pump located in the Aorta. This new approach allows minimal invasive Endovascular VAD that result in similar relief to the heart as partial VAD. Using special power transfer technique will allow wireless power transformation into the aorta.

Abstract: An eye-wear borne electromagnetic radiation refractive therapy system can comprise an electromagnetic radiation source comprising a ring of LEDs that directs one of its on axis or off axis electromagnetic radiation to a desired peripheral retina area of a wearer's eye; a power source for powering the LEDs, an antenna for receiving signals and a processor for controlling the LEDs; wherein the electromagnetic radiation source includes spectral characteristics similar to outdoor light.

Abstract: Provided is a negative ion emitting product and a method of forming the same. The negative ion emitting product comprises a silicone substrate and a separate silicone insert or patch material containing a negative ion emitting source. The separate silicone insert or patch material is attached to a surface of said substrate or inserted into a space defined by a wall of said substrate. The product is designed to be worn by a human or animal and preferably comprises a bracelet, necklace, collar, watch strap, shoe insole or the like. It particularly comprises a double moulded silicone product containing in the patch or insert material, but not the substrate, nano-particles of negative ion radiating rare earth powder.

Abstract: A method and system provides for headgear usable for electrophysiological data collection and analysis and neurostimulation/neuromodulation or brain computer interface for clinical, peak performance, or neurogaming and neuromodulation applications. The headgear utilizes dry sensor technology as well as connection points for adjustable placement of the bi-directional sensors for the recoding of electrophysiology from the user and delivery of current to the sensors intended to improve or alter electrophysiology parameters. The headgear allows for recording electrophysiological data and biofeedback directly to the patient via the sensors, as well as provide low intensity current or electromagnetic field to the user. The headgear can further include auditory, visual components for immersive neurogaming. The headgear may further communication with local or network processing devices based on neurofeedback and biofeedback and immersive environment experience with balance and movement sensor data input.

Abstract: A method of treating a dental patient includes performing a dental procedure, conducting muscle response testing for indentifying a location for treatment, placing a magnetic device over the location identified during the muscle response testing, and aligning the magnetic device over the location for influencing energy flow in the patient. The magnetic device includes a set of four magnetic discs arranged in an array including two having negative magnetic poles lying in a first plane and two having positive magnetic poles lying in the first plane. The two magnetic discs having negative magnetic poles extend along a first diagonal line and the two magnetic discs having positive magnetic poles extend along a second diagonal line that crosses the first diagonal line. A housing for maintaining the magnetic discs in the array has an alignment marker for aligning the magnetic device on the dental patient.

Abstract: Methods are provided for the self-assessment and treatment of medical conditions by an untrained layperson. Such methods may comprise determining the layperson's body type by self-assessment, selecting a mixture of herbs based upon the layperson's body type, and ingesting the mixture of herbs.

Abstract: Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for a number of disorders. Described are methods and devices to treat disorders that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect mood, focus, and cognition of subjects.

Abstract: Methods and devices for providing therapeutic electromagnetic field treatment to a subject having a cognitive or neurological condition or injury. Treatment devices can include headwear incorporating electromagnetic treatment delivery devices providing electromagnetic treatment to a user's head area. Such devices include protective headwear such as helmets with electromagnetic delivery devices. Additionally, embodiments of the invention provide for wearable and adjustable electromagnetic treatment devices that can be used to provide electromagnetic treatment to multiple areas of the user's head. Embodiments of the invention provide for sequential electromagnetic treatment with a single or a plurality of treatment applicators which target a single or multiple cerebral regions as determined by imaging, non-imaging and physiological monitoring before, during and after electromagnetic treatment.

Abstract: This embodiment suggests new approach for Endovascular Ventricular Assist Device, using the mathematical objective & principle of superposition allow design and calculation of the body response to VAD pump located in the Aorta. This new approach allows minimal invasive Endovascular VAD that result in similar relief to the heart as partial VAD. Using special power transfer technique will allow wireless power transformation into the aorta. This methods and technique should dramatic reduce VAD barrier.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to a patient, wherein the apparatus comprises a head mount for disposition on the head of a patient; a plurality of magnet assemblies for releasable mounting on the head mount, wherein each of the magnet assemblies comprises a magnet for selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electric currents in the brain of a patient so as to modify the natural electrical activity of the brain of the patient; wherein the number of magnet assemblies mounted on the head mount, their individual positioning on the head mount, and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected so as to allow the spatial, strength and temporal characteristics of the magnetic field to be custom tailored for each patient, whereby to provide patient-specific TMS therapy, to assist in diagnosis or to map out brain function in neuroscience research.

Abstract: An orthotic obstructive sleep apnea treatment device is provided that includes a hyoid bone attachment element disposed to attach a ferric element to a hyoid bone, where the ferric element is disposed to face along a treatment vector from the hyoid bone, and the treatment vector is oriented relative to a sagittal plane of a human. The orthotic obstructive sleep apnea treatment device further includes an external orthotic neck device having a contoured housing with a shape disposed to conform about a neck of the human subject, where the housing includes a force delivery element disposed at an exterior-front neck region of the human subject and is disposed to provide an attractive force to the ferric element along the treatment vector. A force sensor is disposed to measure a force exerted on the hyoid bone, a skin contact pressure, tissue compression between the ferric element and the force delivery element.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A sock has an inner material or surface that causes skin on portions of the human foot, which are covered by the sock, to be exfoliated while the sock is worn. Massaging elements and/or magnetic elements on the sock causes the human foot to be massaged and/or be subjected to a magnetic field, respectively when the sock is worn. The sock includes an upper cuff portion that enables the sock to fit snuggly around the portions of the human foot, which are covered by sock. The upper cuff portion includes a string and/or an elastic material that enables the upper cuff portion to fit snugly. The massaging elements and/or magnetic elements may be located along an interior and/or exterior portion of the sock and/or may be located so that they protrude inside the sock and also outside sock. A toe portion of the sock covers an area around the toes.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for applying therapeutic transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to at least one superficial cortical target brain region and at least one deep brain target so that the induced current points between the superficial cortical and deep brain targets. Systems may include two TMS electromagnets configured for treating a patient by stimulating at least one deep brain region with one TMS magnet at the same time that a second TMS magnet stimulates at least one superficial cortical brain region. Also described are positioners to secure at least two TMS magnets in a substantially fixed arrangement relative to the patient's head, while allowing for fine adjustment of position and orientation of each of the TMS magnets individually to conform them to the shape of the contact surface of the body and to direct the vector direction of the overall induced current from the magnets.

Abstract: Phototherapy systems comprising a therapeutic lamp platform for radiant lamps such as LEDs disposed in an assembly comprising a first wall to which the lamps are affixed thereto and a second wall, closer to the patient, spaced from the first wall wherein the lamps are recessed relative thereto. The second wall comprises a reflective surface facing towards a patient and a plurality of light apertures substantially aligned with the LEDs on the first wall for communicating lamp radiation from the lamps to a user. The lamps and associated circuitry are disposed between the first and second wall so that the reflective surface is relatively smooth and seamless towards the patient. The walls have a malleable rigidity for flexible adjustability relative to the user. The device is mounted to the user with a frame comprising an eyeglass frame or goggles including lenses for shielding the user's eyes from lamp radiation.

Abstract: A system for treating patients includes a first magnetic device including a set of four magnetic discs arranged in an array, the four magnetic discs including two having negative magnetic poles lying in a first plane and two having positive magnetic poles lying in the first plane, wherein the two magnetic discs having negative magnetic poles extend along a first diagonal line and the two magnetic discs having positive magnetic poles extend along a second diagonal line that crosses the first diagonal line, and a housing containing the four magnetic discs for maintaining the magnetic discs in the array arrangement, the housing including an alignment marker for aligning the first magnetic device on a patient.

Abstract: A diffusional magnetic patch, which is a medical device for application in the treatment of disc hernia and sports injuries, comprising a special formulation that acts mechanically with diffusional effect.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for positioning a TMS stimulating device on a predetermined treatment point on an individual's head. The system includes a cap adapted to be worn on the individual's head. The system also includes one or more markers adapted to be affixed onto an outer surface of the cap that are used in positioning a TMS stimulating device on or adjacent to the treatment point. The markers may be provided with a device that generates a detectable signal. The system could then include a detector associated with the TMS stimulating device that detects the signals generated by the markers. Signals detected by the detector are analyzed in order to determine a position of the TMS stimulating device relative to the treatment point.

Abstract: A magnetic device is disclosed for entertainment, education or magnetic therapy. The device includes a transparent annular tube having magnetic elements that slide within the tube cavity. The magnetic elements are arranged within the tube whereby the same poles on the magnetic elements create repulsive forces between them as the elements slide within the tube cavity, and contact between each magnetic element is prevented and the magnetic elements remain spatially separated within the tube. The magnetic device includes a wearable structure holding the tube with the magnetic elements.

Abstract: Provided are methods for disrupting dipolar interactions in vivo and in vitro, as wells as treating conditions associated with abnormal cell growth, by subjecting to an artificial, stable magnetic field. Also provided are assays involving an artificial, stable magnetic field. Additionally, the exposure of an artificial, stable magnetic field may be combined with other non-magnetic therapy in treatment or assays.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus that regulates thermodynamic energy-flow within a human body for producing beneficial effects such as, for example, improvement in strength, improvement in stamina, pain relief, etc. According to one embodiment, the invention provides a wearable apparatus that may include biomolecular components for building-up of a thermomagnetic energy within the human body. According to another embodiment, the invention provides a wearable apparatus that may include biomolecular components for dilution of a thermomagnetic energy within the human body. According to yet another embodiment, the invention provides a wearable apparatus that may include biomolecular components having orthomolecular and/or non-orthomolecular organic materials which are capable of thermomagnetic levororotary action and/or thermomagnetic dextrorotatory action.

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.

Abstract: The magnetorheological (MAR) medical brace includes a flexible outer shell that fits around the anatomical area to be braced and a plurality of adjustable straps for securing the shell onto the anatomical area. The shell encases a MAR pack filled with magnetorheological fluid or gel. A plurality of magnets is attached to or encased in the shell to provide a magnetic field acting on the MAR pack. The interaction of the magnetic field with the MAR pack adjustably increases or decreases the stiffness of the shell depending on the strength of the magnetic field. A control mechanism is provided for selective adjustment of the magnetic field and other functions.

Abstract: A signal processing method and system combines multi-scale decomposition, such as wavelet, pre-processing together with a compression technique, such as an auto-associative artificial neural network, operating in the multi-scale decomposition domain for signal denoising and extraction. All compressions are performed in the decomposed domain. A reverse decomposition such as an inverse discrete wavelet transform is performed on the combined outputs from all the compression modules to recover a clean signal back in the time domain. A low-cost, non-drug, non-invasive, on-demand therapy braincap system and method are pharmaceutically non-intrusive to the body for the purpose of disease diagnosis, treatment therapy, and direct mind control of external devices and systems. It is based on recognizing abnormal brainwave signatures and intervenes at the earliest moment, using magnetic and/or electric stimulations to reset the brainwaves back to normality.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a therapeutic method for improving the hemodynamics, the overall microcirculation in organs, and the restoration and preservation of deficient endothelial function in a patient, the method includes maintaining blood circulation in the patient's veins and arteries and temporarily relieving the heart of its pumping function. Relief may be accomplished by increasing the preload of the right ventricle so as to improve oxygenation of the myocardium and its contractility, reducing and diffusing regular pulsations in the proximity of the aortic root so as to improve the hemodynamics of the left ventricle of the heart, and/or mechanically stimulating the endothelium by shear forces so as to reduce systemic and pulmonary afterload.

Abstract: Clothing with magnets systems provides a comfortable way to undergo magnetic therapy. The system covers a large surface area of the body with magnetic energy while enabling people to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, fight infection, support healing, reduce fluid retention, increase cellular oxygen, encourage deep restorative sleep, and a variety of other positive benefits. The system may be conveniently used for individuals who practice magnetic therapy.

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.

Abstract: An applicator for delivering brachytherapy includes elongate members movable between collapsed and expanded configurations for delivering brachytherapy within a lumpectomy cavity, a vaginal cavity, or other target region. The elongate members may be expandable into a symmetrical or asymmetrical expanded configuration, e.g., into a generally spherical, pear-shaped, or planar configuration. A system for delivering brachytherapy includes the applicator and an access device for lining and/or dilating a body cavity and/or for receiving the applicator therein. The access device is advanced into a body cavity, an expandable member on the access device is inflated, the applicator is advanced into the access device, and the elongate members are expanded to deliver radiation to the target region.

Abstract: A portable multi-sensor device (1) comprises a substantially sheet-like and at least partially flexible unit support element (2), a garment (W) designed to be worn by a user and to be removably associated with the unit element (2), a plurality of sensors (S), adapted to detect biological and/or vital parameters on the body of a user and transduce them into electric signals, at least one of which is incorporated in the unit support element (2), transceiver means (6) for remote transmission of the electric signals to a remote monitoring center (C), processing and control means (6?) for processing and controlling the associated electric signals, therapeutic treatment means (21) associated with the unit support element (2) and designed to contact one part of the wearer's body.

Abstract: A magnetic stimulator, which may be used as a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device, and a method for its use are disclosed. The stimulator comprises a frame and an electrically conductive coil having a partially toroidal or ovate base and an outwardly projecting extension portion. The frame may be a flexible or malleable material and may be nonconductive. The electrically conductive coil may comprise one or more windings of electrically conductive material (such as a wire) coupled to the frame. The coil is electrically connected to a power supply. The device may be placed adjacent to or in contact with the body of a subject, such as on the head of a subject. The device may be used on humans for treating certain physiological conditions, such as cardiovascular or neurophysiological conditions, or for studying the physiology of the body. This device is useful in studying or treating neurophysiological conditions associated with the deep regions of the brain, such as drug addiction and depression.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device that can be used to expose a person to a magnetic field, including an insulating belt to be placed in contact with a part of the body of the person, at least one substantially rectangular, flat dipole antenna emitting a magnetic field over a vector perpendicular to the surface thereof, the antenna being arranged longitudinally on the belt in the lengthwise direction thereof, and a power source for supplying the antenna with AC or pulsed power.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to provide a beneficial biological effect for a subject, and/or a method of treating the subject using the apparatus. The apparatus may be configured to trigger and maintain the elevation of Glutathione levels within the subject. The apparatus may rely on a non-invasive mechanism to elevate Glutathione levels in the subject. The apparatus may not require a traditional power source such as a battery or wall plug in order to be effective in elevating Glutathione levels in the subject. To trigger and maintain the elevation of Glutathione levels within the subject, the apparatus may transmit communication to the body of the subject that results in increased levels of Glutathione within the subject.

Abstract: A therapeutic glove specifically adapted to simultaneously apply a combination of acupressure and magnetic therapy to specific acupoint sites on the hand resulting in therapeutic benefits, including providing an effective headache remedy is disclosed. A fingerless glove incorporates an inflatable bladder disposed formed on the palm of the glove for application of acupressure to HT-8 and PC-8 acupoints. A hand-pump is in pneumatic communication with the bladder and functions to allow the user to inflate the bladder to a desired pressure. First and second permanent magnets are disposed on the dorsal portion of the glove and disposed so as to be in covering relation with the TH-3 and LI-4 acupoints. An adjustable dorsal strap is configured to wrap over the first and second permanent magnets as well as the bladder thereby providing a compressive force.

Abstract: A medical device includes a substrate, a magnetic field emitter disposed on a side of the substrate, and an adhesive on the side of the substrate opposite the emitter.

Abstract: A system for providing a magnetic field wherein the system has a magnet exhibiting a magnetic surface field of 600 to 5000 Gauss; said magnet incorporated into a securing article; and said securing article is constructed and arranged to attach to a wearer.

Abstract: Orthopaedic device and a method of use thereof are provided for treating a bone fracture. The orthopaedic device has at least one holder configured to operably attach to an external fixation device and at least one pressure applying element configured to apply pressure to a soft tissue adjacent to the bone fracture.

Abstract: A method of balancing acupuncture points by wearing a holding device that includes a waterproof container containing substances that give off resonant frequencies that have been found to balance acupuncture points allowing the wearer to receive therapy continually by wearing such a holding device. The holding device may be in the form of a locket, jewelry, patch with a medical adhesive, belt, pedal device, or incorporated into clothing and veterinary apparel.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for that allow for varying stiffness of a system by applying a low magnetic field to magnetorheological (MR) fluid in the system. The method and system include exposed patterns on facing surfaces of sliding structures. The facing patterns contain MR fluid. When a low to moderate magnetic field is applied to the MR fluid, the patterns are magnetically attracted to MR domains confined to the opposing surface, thus requiring additional force to slide the structures past each other.

Abstract: This embodiment suggests new approach for Endovascular Ventricular Assist Device, using the mathematical objective & principle of superposition allow design and calculation of the body response to VAD pump located in the Aorta. This new approach allows minimal invasive Endovascular VAD that result in similar relief to the heart as partial VAD. Using special power transfer technique will allow wireless power transformation into the aorta. This methods and technique should dramatic reduce VAD barrier.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Methods for deriving an indication of truth or deception are disclosed. Some methods include (a) monitoring the activation of a plurality of regions of a subject's brain, while the subject responds to questions and (b) measuring one or more physiological parameters while the subject responds to questions and combining the results of (a) and (b) to form a composite evaluation indicative of truth or deception in the subject's response. Another method further includes (c) measuring one or more behavioral components while the subject responds to questions and then combining the results of (a), (b), and (c) to form a composite evaluation indicative of truth or deception in the subject's response. Methods for scoring, weighting, and combining the measurements for (a), (b), and (c), and combinations thereof, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aerosols containing magnetic particles, wherein the aerosols comprise magnetic particles and a pharmaceutical active agent. The invention furthermore relates to the use of such aerosols containing magnetic particles for directed magnetic field-guided transfer of the active agents contained therein in aerosol therapy.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed technology provide a combination electroencephalography and non-invasive stimulation devices. Upon measuring an electrical anomaly in a region of a brain, various non-invasive stimulation techniques are utilized to correct neural activity. Stimulation techniques include transcranial direct current stimulation, transcranial alternating current stimulation and transcranial random noise stimulation, low threshold transcranial magnetic stimulation and repetitive transcranial magnet stimulation. Devices of the disclosed technology may utilize visual, balance, auditory, and other stimuli to test the subject, analyze necessary brain stimulations, and administer stimulation to the brain.

Abstract: Systems and methods for magnetic targeting of therapeutic particles are provided. Therapeutic particles comprise one or more magnetic or magnetizable materials and at least one therapeutic agent. Therapeutic particles are specifically targeted using uniform magnetic fields capable of magnetizing magnetizable materials, and can be targeted to particular locations in the body, or can be targeted for capture, containment, and removal. Also provided are bioresorbable nanoparticles prepared without the use of organic solvents, and methods for therapeutically using such bioresorbable nanoparticles.