Vibrator Patents (Class 601/46)
  • Patent number: 10159622
    Abstract: A vibrator including a curved housing adapted to the female anatomy, the housing has a front section; a rear section; an interior section and a fastening section. The interior section has a power source, a control unit, a memory unit for saving data, a communication unit for data communication with an external device and an electric motor for generation of a vibration. The rear section is configured to transmit vibrations generated by the electric motor to the body. Fasteners are included for fastening the vibrator to an article of clothing by a clamping mechanism. The fasteners are removably attached to the fastening section of the housing and are flush with the front section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Amor Gummiwaren GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Dills
  • Patent number: 10076460
    Abstract: A method and wearable system and for enhancing human balance and gait and preventing foot injury through neurological stimulation of the foot and the ankle. Subthreshold stimulation for neurosensory enhancement is provided via electrodes or vibrational actuators, or combination thereof, disposed in or on a wearable a platform, such as an insole, sock shoe, removable shoe insert, or applied without the support of a platform, to the skin surface of an individual. Suprathreshold stimulation for therapeutic purposes, such as improving blood flow, is also provided by the vibrational actuators. The actuators and electrodes are driven by bias signals generated by a bias signal generator that is coupled to a controller. The signal generator under the control of the controller is adapted to generate a non-deterministic random signal, a repetitive pattern or series of patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Jason D. Harry, James J. Collins, James B. Niemi, Attila A. Priplata, Stephen J. Kleshinski
  • Patent number: 10016337
    Abstract: A trigger point massage therapy device for well-controlled trigger point therapy, suitable for long-term use by a health practitioner with minimal risk of pain or injury, can include a main body with a handle, rubberized grips, a connection pin, that can connect to a pressure point base with a pressure point tip, whereon can further be installed additional pressure point tips in different sizes; a pressure sensor, a step-vibration component, an electro-motor; and additionally heating, ultra sound, electrical stimulation, infrared, and cold laser light components. The device can further include a control unit, which can be used for programming and controlling the functions of the device. Also described is a method for trigger point massage therapy, including measuring a pressure, adjusting the pressure, holding the pressure, rotating/unwinding, vibrating, and increasing the pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: PSOAS MASSAGE THERAPY OFFICES, P.C.
    Inventor: Michelle G. Roberts
  • Patent number: 9949889
    Abstract: A light emitting module and massage device provide vaginal rejuvenation. The device exposes collagen in the vaginal area or mucosa to temperatures elevated over normal body temperature to cause the collagen to reversibly or irreversibly denature while simultaneously applying vibration. Once thermally-induced collagen denaturation has occurred, both neoelastogenesis and neocollagenesis may occur and may be initiated with fibroblast proliferation, which may be promoted with vibration. Neofibrogenesis also occurs due to the fibroblastic activity, responsible for secretion of new collagen matrix to effect tissue repair. Thus, the device exploits thermally-induced collagen denaturation and repair along with simultaneous vibration to improve tissue tone, connective tissue tension and bulk tissue regeneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: JOYLUX, INC.
    Inventors: Colette Courtion, Nicolas Loebel, Roger Andersen, Kevin Bailey, Matthew Bailey, Yana Klimava
  • Patent number: 9918897
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus for performing quantum reflex integration. A signal generator (106) is configured and disposed to generate an output pattern (220). In embodiments, the pattern may comprise discrete frequency pulses spanning a given frequency range. In some embodiments, the frequency ranges from 1 Hz to 2000 Hz. Embodiments may further comprise a transducer (116) coupled to the signal generator (106), such that the transducer (116) outputs a response that corresponds to the output pattern (220). The transducer may include, but is not limited to, a speaker (114), and an electromagnetic coil. Embodiments may further comprise one or more cold lasers (110). In some embodiments, multiple lasers may be used. Embodiments may include lasers of different wavelengths. In some embodiments, the lasers may include a red laser, a violet laser, and an infrared laser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventors: Paul Esch, Bonnie Brandes
  • Patent number: 9827137
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices that aid a user in ceasing bruxism. The devices may be placed between a user's teeth, such as during sleep, and alert the user when the user clenches his/her teeth. In an aspect, a device includes a housing containing a battery power source, a vibration device, and an electrical contact mechanism having a movable element which closes a circuit to actuate the vibration device. A disk-shaped portion adapted to be emplaced in a person's mouth between a cheek and adjacent teeth is disposed around the housing. A resilient bite portion extends from the housing and is adapted to be emplaced between upper and lower teeth. A compressible element is disposed in the bite portion and causes the movable element of the electrical contact to close to actuate the vibration device in response to compression of the bite portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: SJS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Schlatter, Justin James May, Scott Steffensmeier
  • Patent number: 9815384
    Abstract: A wakefulness-maintenance apparatus applies a stimulus, which is not perceived to be unpleasant to most seated persons, to a seated person, and effectively maintaining the wakefulness of the seated person. After a control device provided to the wakefulness-maintenance apparatus stimulates the seated person using a first stimulus at a timing close to a human heartbeat, if an index showing the wakefulness of the seated person departs within a predetermined time from a standard indicating that the wakefulness has been maintained, the control device drives a stimulus device to stimulate the seated person using a second stimulus having a timing that differs from the first stimulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignees: TS Tech Co., Ltd., Public University Corporation Nagoya City University
    Inventors: Shinji Sugiyama, Toyokazu Nakano, Kiyoko Yokoyama, Issey Takahashi
  • Patent number: 9802537
    Abstract: An approach notification device of a straddle type vehicle which can effectively notify a rider of an approaching state of an obstacle, the device including an obstacle detection device for detecting an obstacle located around a motorcycle as an vehicle, an approach determination device for detecting an approaching state that the obstacle is located within a predetermined distance from the vehicle, and a winker operation resistance increasing device for increasing operation resistance of a winker manipulator of a winker device provided in the vehicle. When the obstacle is determined to be within the predetermined distance by the approach determination device and the operation of the winker manipulator in the direction of the obstacle is detected, the winker operation resistance increasing device is operated to increase the operation resistance of the winker manipulator and vibrators located in a steering handle and a fuel tank are operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Tetsuka, Yasumasa Matsui, Ryuta Niimura, Syunichi Miyagishi, Jun Adachi, Kosuke Kuroda
  • Patent number: 9775769
    Abstract: An electronic vibrating compression glove which simultaneously provides compression and vibration therapy to arthritic hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Brownmed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan E. Brown, Teryle L. Kounkel, Brandon Rodriguez, Gregory A. Grubb
  • Patent number: 9744097
    Abstract: A wearable thorax percussion device for dislodging mucous buildup in the airways of a human patient, the device comprising a garment fitting over the thorax, a rigid element attached to the external surface of the garment, an electromechanical actuator retained by the rigid element to intermittently percuss the thorax, and an electronic controller for generating and modulating an electrical signal to energize the actuator. The rigid element may be adjustably positioned on the garment to accommodate thoraxes of different dimensions. The actuator may be compressible between the rigid element and the thorax to better maintain contact with the thorax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Marten Jan DeVlleger, Mark Sasha Drlik
  • Patent number: 9716458
    Abstract: The invention provides a multi-motor driving device and a method. The device includes an event generation system, a motor system and control system which includes multiple motors, an initial signal issued by the event generation system when an event is generated. The control system includes a control module, a motor selection module, a signal selection module and a driving module. The control module receives initial signal then outputs a motor selection instruction and a signal selection instruction. The motor selection module selects motor control signal of the motor according to the motor selection instruction exported by the control module. The signal selection module exports vibration signal according to signal selection instruction exported by the control module. This disclosure can select a certain motor or multiple motors to vibrate according to actual requirement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: AAC Technologies Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiaofei Hu, Hongxing Wang, Yao Wang
  • Patent number: 9668934
    Abstract: A female sexual stimulation device includes a main body having a generally blunt first end, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a first dildo that extends linearly outward from the main body in a direction that is away from the first end. A second dildo extends outward from the bottom surface of the main body, and includes a curved shaft that forms an obtuse angle. A chin cup is provided along the top surface of the main body adjacent to the first dildo, and a flap is positioned along the bottom surface adjacent to the second dildo. One or more removable and reconfigurable handles are secured to the blunt first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Inventors: Christine Pearson, Ralph Cuccuro, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9636272
    Abstract: A therapeutic appliance includes a water pack, at least one massaging finger, a recirculating water system and a thermoelectric device. The massaging finger has a vibrator disposed on the water pack to exciting liquid in the water pack for massaging a body portion to be massaged. The recirculating water system has a container and a conduit connecting the container and the water pack such that the liquid is permitted to circulate between the container and the water pack. In addition, the thermoelectric device is disposed in the container of the recirculating water system for heating or cooling the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: Cheng-Chuan Yang
  • Patent number: 9526899
    Abstract: An implantable pulse generator (IPG) that generates spinal cord stimulation signals for a human body includes a timing generator and high frequency generator. The timing generator generates timing signals that represent stimulation signals for multiple channels. The high frequency generator determines whether to modulate the timing signals and modulates them at a burst frequency according to stored burst parameters if the decision is yes. As such, the IPG provides the ability to generate both the low frequency and high frequency stimulation signals in different channels according to user programming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Biele, Raghavendra Angara, Saif Khalil
  • Patent number: 9511232
    Abstract: An implantable pulse generator (IPG) that generates spinal cord stimulation signals for a human body includes a timing generator and high frequency generator. The timing generator generates timing signals that represent stimulation signals for multiple channels. The high frequency generator determines whether to modulate the timing signals and modulates them at a burst frequency according to stored burst parameters if the decision is yes. The high frequency generator can also independently control the pulse frequency of each channel according to the stored parameters. As such, the IPG provides the ability to generate both the low frequency and high frequency stimulation signals at different frequencies in different channels according to user programming in order to provide maximum flexibility in treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Biele, Raghavendra Angara, Saif Khalil
  • Patent number: 9498404
    Abstract: A device for use by an individual for sexual pleasure varying in form, i.e. shape, during its use and allowing for the user to select multiple variations of form either discretely or in combination and for these dynamic variations to be controllable simultaneously and interchangeably while being transparent to the normal use of the device, including the ability to insert, withdraw, rotate, and actuate the variable features manually or remotely. According to embodiments of the invention localized and global variations of devices are implemented using fluidics and electromagnetic pumps/valves wherein a fluid is employed such that controlling the pressure of the fluid results in the movement of an element within the device or the expansion/contraction of an element within the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Obotics Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Murison
  • Patent number: 9364667
    Abstract: A system and method for potentiating or eliciting an erotic sensation in a body using electrostimulation includes a controller for producing an electrical stimulation signal and at least two electrodes. The electrodes are adapted for placement on a body surface, for which at least one of the electrodes is used to potentiate or elicit an erotic sensation in the body when conveying the electrical stimulation signal from the controller. The electrical stimulation signal is provided in an amount and manner incorporating a plurality of high frequency pre-pulses prior to, and of narrower pulse width than, a primary pulse in the electrostimulation signal that is adapted to optimize the erotic sensation by limiting both concomitant adverse sensation and habituation at the locus of electrostimulation. The method further increases and decreases the stimulation amplitude responsive to open circuit, short circuit, and target settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventors: David A. Dinsmoor, Eric H. Bonde
  • Patent number: 9350832
    Abstract: According to an aspect, a mobile electronic device includes: a housing; and a piezoelectric element. The piezoelectric element vibrates a portion in contact with a user in the mobile electronic device and transmits vibration sound to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: KYOCERA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Seiji Horii
  • Patent number: 9289348
    Abstract: A personal massager comprises a housing having a front end and a back end. A motor is mounted within the housing, and a crank is configured to move in a circular path within the housing when actuated by the motor. A rocker arm having a first end and a second end is rotatably coupled at a first location to the housing. An armature having a first end and a second end is rotatably coupled at a first location to the crank, and is rotatably coupled at a second location to a second location on the rocker arm. The armature may also be rotatably coupled at a third location to a third location on the rocker arm. A massage head is coupled to the first end of the armature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Maurice S. Kanbar Revocable Trust
    Inventors: Maurice S. Kanbar, Albert Kolvites
  • Patent number: 9155677
    Abstract: The system includes one or more devices to improve performance of selected internal organs by stimulating the organs through vibrating action. Sources of vibration include a capsule, which can be swallowed, or a larger member that is introduced through the rectum or esophagus or applied into the abdominal cavity with or without incision. These vibration sources are either implanted and inserted for natural passage along the digestive tract, or they are retained at the end of a flexible shaft to reach their intended placement from access through the mouth or rectum. The vibrating capsule can be swallowed as well as implanted and released for natural passage along the small intestine and colon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Inventor: Franklin R. Lacy
  • Patent number: 9138373
    Abstract: A massage device, methods and apparatus are disclosed. Embodiments of a massage device are provided that include a first end configured to be held and manipulated by the hand of a user and a second end configured for application to a portion of the human body. The device firth includes a flexible portion connecting the first end to the second end. The flexible portion contains a source of vibrational motion and has a rigidity of an amount sufficient to transmit the vibrational motion from the source to the second end of the device. The second end may be constructed of a flexible material that allows the material to flutter and magnify the vibrational motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: JJ Aquisition, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Caropelo, John Por, Ethan Imboden
  • Patent number: 9119765
    Abstract: A device for sexual stimulation, intended for enhancing arousal, facilitating orgasm and improving blood circulation in the genitals to correct sexual inadequacy, comprises two elongated members mutually connected with their first ends. At least one of the members is made of a resilient material such as silicon rubber so that its second end is bent off the second member and adapted to be resiliently brought toward the second member second end to form a dildo. The second end of the first member can be fixedly attached to the second member when brought toward it. At least one vibrating device can be placed in one of the members. The device provides for vaginal extension without extension of a vaginal opening, increases a zone of stimulation, is suitable for frictions in the vagina and makes it possible to achieve intense and continuous stimulation of internal genitals when performing frictional stimulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventor: Sergei E. Topolev
  • Publication number: 20150148718
    Abstract: A massage device includes a substantially cylindrical housing, and arranged within the housing, electro-mechanical means for generating mechanical vibrations, electronic means for driving the means for generating mechanical vibrations, and a power source is connected to the means for generating mechanical vibration and to the electromechanical means, wherein the means for generating mechanical vibrations includes at least one cylindrical member, a ferromagnetic core which is coaxial with a cylindrical member axis of the cylindrical member and is displaceably guided, and at least one coil element having a coil axis arranged in parallel or coaxially to the cylindrical member and the cylindrical member formed from a paperboard or cardboard material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventor: Norbert Eigler
  • Patent number: 9039599
    Abstract: A vibratory assembly is provided that incorporates a vibratory mechanism worn by a sexual participant on one or more digits of an articulating member for the sexual exploration and stimulation of erogenous zones. A modular erogenous stimulation system including the vibratory assembly is also provided along with a kit for providing erogenous stimulation to at least one participant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: JJ Acquisition, LLC
    Inventors: Ethan Frederic Imboden, Jeff Wyatt
  • Publication number: 20150141879
    Abstract: A device for stimulating at least one cranial nerve and/or spinal nerve is described. The device includes a vibratory motor, and an earpiece, wherein the earpiece is molded substantially to fit within the external ear canal and contacting the concha of a subject's ear. A method of reducing migraine headache and trigeminal neuropathy pain is also described. The method includes positioning a vibratory earpiece within an ear of a subject, applying vibrational energy to at least a portion of the skin of at least one of the auditory canal, auricle and concha of the ear, thereby stimulating at least one sensory fiber of at least one of cranial nerve 5, cranial nerve 7, cranial nerve 9, cranial nerve 10, spinal nerve C2, and spinal nerve C3. A method to normalize breathing, normalize blood pressure, induce sleep, increase salivation, and improve vertigo, nausea, and visual dysfunction accompanying migraine is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Ronald M. Harper, Eberhardt K. Sauerland
  • Publication number: 20150141773
    Abstract: A rehabilitation device, comprising a movement element capable of controlling at least one motion parameter of a portion of a patient; a brain monitor which generates a signal indicative of brain activity; and circuitry including a memory having stored therein rehabilitation information and which inter-relates said signal and movement of said movement element as part of a rehabilitation process which utilizes said rehabilitation information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Motorika Limited
    Inventors: Omer EINAV, Ernesto KORENMAN, Samuel FARAN, Richard M. MAHONEY
  • Publication number: 20150141882
    Abstract: The invention relates to an improved cranial device with a rotary inclination detector, including a container box which can be secured to the cranium of sleeping person and which contains an electric motor and an eccentric counterweight coupled thereto, forming a vibrator. The device also includes a battery or a battery holder for at least one battery, which is provided with two axially opposed projecting contacts or studs. The container box is provided with inclined formations with dielectric properties, on which the battery or battery holder can roll by means of the studs thereof, and two electric contacts on which the inclined formations terminate, such that, when the battery holder is placed on the electric contacts, the motor circuit is closed, thereby activating the vibrator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel OREJA PUERTO, Jordi RIGAU RIGAU, Joaquin J. DURAN CANTOLLA
  • Patent number: 9033904
    Abstract: A vibrating device for use in comforting an infant includes a motor and an arm operatively coupled to the motor. The arm includes a first end operatively coupled to the motor and a distal end displaced from the proximal end, the arm being repeatedly movable between first and second configurations when the motor is energized. A pad member is fixedly connected to the distal end of the arm, the pad member having a soft construction configured to prevent injury when pad member contacts an infant. The vibrating device includes a housing including side walls defining an interior area configured to contain the motor. A housing side wall defines an aperture through which the arm extends away from the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Tim DiGiacomo
  • Publication number: 20150133832
    Abstract: A light emitting module and massage device provide vaginal rejuvenation. The device exposes collagen in the vaginal area or mucosa to temperatures elevated over normal body temperature to cause the collagen to reversibly or irreversibly denature while simultaneously applying vibration. Once thermally-induced collagen denaturation has occurred, both neoelastogenesis and neocollagenesis may occur and may be initiated with fibroblast proliferation, which may be promoted with vibration. Neofibrogenesis also occurs due to the fibroblastic activity, responsible for secretion of new collagen matrix to effect tissue repair. Thus, the device exploits thermally-induced collagen denaturation and repair along with simultaneous vibration to improve tissue tone, connective tissue tension and bulk tissue regeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Colette Courtion, Nicolas Loebel, Roger Andersen, Kevin Bailey, Matthew Bailey, Yana Klimava
  • Publication number: 20150133833
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vibrator using an oscillating motion and shaped tip with wings provide greater sexual stimulation, that is configured with a secure locking mechanism, that is configured not to stall the motor when pressure is applied to the tip, and which has no exposed parts and can be operated by means of a switch not likely to be accidently pressed during use, or which can be configured remotely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Bradley, Jeffrey Alan Tilley, Alan Scott Crarer
  • Publication number: 20150119765
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for multi-mode personal massaging including a sensor unit configured to detect one or more biofeedback signals from a user of a personal massaging device or a partner. The system can further include a controller configured to analyze the one or more biofeedback signals, and determine one or more corresponding and modifiable outputs stored in a memory, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. The system can further include a massaging unit configured to output the one or more outputs determined by the controller, based on the one or more biofeedback signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Jonathan Daniel Driscoll
  • Publication number: 20150119766
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for multi-mode personal massaging including a sensor unit configured to detect one or more biofeedback signals from a user of a personal massaging device or a partner. The system can further include a controller configured to analyze the one or more biofeedback signals, and determine one or more corresponding and modifiable outputs stored in a memory, based on the one or more biofeedback signals. The system can further include a massaging unit configured to output the one or more outputs determined by the controller, based on the one or more biofeedback signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Jonathan Daniel Driscoll, Tamara Beth Harrison
  • Patent number: 9017273
    Abstract: An exemplary system for generating a counter-stimulation in a patient suffering from RLS includes a device configured and arranged to generate a counter-stimulation in a patient suffering from RLS, the counter-stimulation of an amplitude, intensity, and time duration lower than that which would wake the patient and higher than that sufficient to relieve RLS, or sufficient to relieve RLS symptoms and allow the patient to return to sleep, a controller configured and arranged to drive the counter-stimulation generation device, the controller being in communication with the counter-stimulation device, and a base configured and arranged to hold the counter-stimulation generation device adjacent to a patient, the counter-stimulation device attached to the base. An exemplary method of treating RLS includes selecting a patient experiencing RLS, and stimulating a portion of the patient at an amplitude, intensity, and duration sufficient to act as a counter-stimulation to RLS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Sensory Neurostimulation, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Burbank, Mike Jones, Al Memmolo
  • Patent number: 9011355
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are described which control blood pressure and nervous system activity by stimulating baroreceptors. By selectively and controllably activating baroreceptors and/or nerves, the present invention reduces blood pressure and alters the sympathetic nervous system; thereby minimizing deleterious effects on the heart, vasculature and other organs and tissues. A baroreceptor activation device or other sensory activation device is positioned near a dermal bone to provide the treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Sympara Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Joe Ehrenreich, Randolf von Oepen, Kelly Justin McCrystle
  • Patent number: 9005147
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a transducer to a plumbing fixture is provided. The mounting assembly includes a bracket configured to be affixed to an exterior wall of the plumbing fixture. The mounting assembly further includes a shield defining an internal cavity and configured to be removably coupled to the bracket. The shield is configured to be coupled to the transducer and to enclose at least a portion of the transducer within the internal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Scott R. Knapp, Kenneth A. Lefeber, Santosh R. Narasimhan
  • Publication number: 20150087608
    Abstract: Methods and devices treating an autonomic nervous system associated disease condition in a subject are provided. Aspects of the invention include inducing one or more physiological response selected from the group consisting of sweating, gastric emptying, enhanced heart rate variability and enhanced quantitative sensory test responsiveness in a manner sufficient to modify the autonomic nervous system so as to treat the subject for the disease condition. The methods and devices find use in a variety of applications, e.g. in the treatment of subjects suffering from conditions arising from disorders of the autonomic nervous system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Anthony Joonkyoo Yun
  • Publication number: 20150080772
    Abstract: A mechanized dildo having a body with a plurality of vibrator assemblies, each vibrator assembly comprising a motor and a housing; a processor electrically coupled to each of the plurality of vibrator assemblies; a battery electrically coupled to the processor; at least one mode control switch electrically coupled to the processor; a phallic sleeve comprising an elastic material covers the plurality of vibrator assemblies; and a housing containing the processor, the battery and the at least one control switch; wherein the processor is configured to operate separate vibrator assemblies in different combination modes, such modes being selected using the at least one mode control switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Calvin Spencer Lee
  • Publication number: 20150073316
    Abstract: The invention relates to a face mask including a body adapted to fit over at least a part of the face of a user, wherein the body has at least a top side, a bottom side and a plane of reference extending in a vertical direction from the top side to the bottom side; at least one protrusion for contacting the face of the user, which at least one protrusion is arranged at the body; a vibration mechanism arranged in vibrating contact to the body, wherein the vibrations of the vibration means are transmitted by the body to the at least one protrusion; and a securing mechanism arranged to the body for securing the body to the face of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Anthonius Fredericus Maria Bende
  • Publication number: 20150073315
    Abstract: A gastrointestinal capsule (GIC) including a capsule housing having a longitudinal axis; a thrusting mechanism, disposed within the housing; and a battery adapted to power the and a battery adapted to power the thrusting mechanism; the thrusting mechanism having an active mode, and a passive mode with respect to the active mode, the thrusting mechanism adapted to exert a radial force on the housing, in a radial direction with respect to the axis, such that when the capsule is disposed within a gastrointestinal tract of a user, and the mechanism is in the active mode, the gastrointestinal capsule stimulates a wall of the tract; the active mode including a series of at least two pulses of the radial force, the series having a first duration, the passive mode having a second duration, wherein an activation cycle is defined by the series of pulses followed by the second duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: VIBRANT LTD
    Inventor: Ronny SHABBAT
  • Publication number: 20150065926
    Abstract: There is provided a capsule-type medical device including a stimulation unit configured to apply a stimulus to a predetermined site in a body cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Takatoshi Nakamura, Yoichiro Sako, Akira Tange, Katsumi Ando, Yuki Koga
  • Publication number: 20150057583
    Abstract: An implantable device for mechanically stimulating the trabecular meshwork is disclosed. The device is implanted in the eye adjacent the trabecular meshwork. The device imparts mechanical stimulating in the form of vibrations or movement to the trabecular meshwork. The imparted mechanical stimulation causes the trabecular meshwork to move in a manner that produces a pumping action to remove aqueous from the anterior chamber of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Nicholas Max Gunn, Andrew David Johnson, Casey Jean Lind, Robert Joseph Sanchez, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150057582
    Abstract: A finger-held massage apparatus is described and includes an inverted U-shaped element composed of a U-shaped bridge with a pair of legs in spaced relation from one another and extending from the bridge, with lower ends of the legs configured to have opposed first pockets on leg inner surfaces thereof and second pockets on leg outer surfaces thereof. Each leg inner surface includes a first pocket integrally-formed therein, one first pocket in opposed facing relation with the other on the opposite leg inner surface, each first pocket being configured to hold a vibrating massage element therein. Each leg outer surface includes a second pocket integrally-formed into the leg outer surface, one second pocket configured to receive a thumb therein and the other second pocket a finger of a human hand therein for manipulation of the massage apparatus with the vibrating massage elements therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew P. Morrison, Tylor Hilton Garland
  • Publication number: 20150057581
    Abstract: Devices and associated methods for a vibrating body or condom insert are disclosed. In specific embodiments, the insert is manufactured to provide externally a one-piece device with embedded electrical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Warren Peak
  • Patent number: 8956312
    Abstract: The appliance designed to allow a living being to perceive sensations of virtual movements of part of his body comprises a control unit in which is stored a table containing a first plurality of basic excitation signals, a second plurality of macro-motifs each formed by a third plurality proper of the basic signals, a sequencer reading the macro-motifs in order to emit a second plurality of corresponding commands for excitation, each time, of a third plurality proper of vibrators selected from among a first plurality of vibrators carried by a coupling support in predetermined respective zones of the part of the body, the excitation of the third plurality proper of vibrators by the second plurality of commands being intended to mechanically stimulate elements of the body, to provoke the creation of bioelectrical signals in the living being, allowing him to perceive sensations of a given virtual movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignees: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Universite de Provence
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Roll
  • Publication number: 20150045706
    Abstract: Techniques associated with an implant system for imparting vibratory massage to tissue within a body is disclosed. In some examples, a device includes a case having an exterior surface configured to conform to an outer surface of a stomach, a passage extending from a distal opening disposed on a portion of the case to a proximal opening disposed on another portion the case, the passage configured to receive a securing member, a vibration generator coupled to the case and configured to generate a vibration, and a communication facility coupled to the case and configured to receive a first signal and to generate a second signal to the vibration generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventor: Wilson Theophilo Asfora
  • Publication number: 20150045705
    Abstract: A teeth grinding preventing device to be put in an oral cavity of a user includes a main body portion formed into a substantially arcuate shape along a curve of a maxillary teeth alignment of the user and configured to cover an occluding surface of the maxillary teeth, a sensor portion embedded in the main body portion to extend in parallel to the occluding surfaces of maxillary and mandibular teeth and configured to detect an occlusal force and output a detection signal, a teeth grinding determining portion configured to receive the detection signal and determine whether or not the user is grinding the teeth, and a stimulation providing portion configured to provide the user with a stimulation when the teeth grinding determining portion determines that the user is grinding the teeth, and the stimulation providing portion is provided to be mountable and demountable with respect to the main body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Kazuyoshi Baba, Glenn T. Clark
  • Patent number: 8951214
    Abstract: A battery pack with massage function includes a case, a battery cell, an electrical connector, a switch, a moving body, and an electrical actuator assembly. The case has an accommodation space and a through hole communicating the accommodation space. The battery cell is disposed in the accommodation space. The electrical connector is disposed on a surface of the case and is electrically connected to the battery cell. The electrical connector is used for connecting with an electrical receiver of an electronic device for supplying electrical power from the battery cell to the electronic device. The switch is electrically connected to the battery cell to be selectively switched to a close-circuit-state or an open-circuit-state. The moving body is capable of moving reciprocally via the through hole. The electrical actuator assembly is connected to the battery pack via the switch to generate a driving force to move the moving body reciprocally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Jing-Tang Wu, Tsung-Ying Tsai
  • Patent number: 8951215
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for treating a user by means of vibrations, comprising: a vessel for accommodating a liquid for immersing the user, provided with a first rim; a motor provided with a cam mechanically coupled to the vessel to cause vibrations of the vessel. The apparatus is characterized in that it further comprises an external casing of the vessel, provided with a second rim covering the first rim, and a fluid-tight seal interposes between the first rim and the second rim and such to reduce the transmission of vibrations from the vessel to the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Ideal Standard Intl. BVBA
    Inventor: Alessandro Moretto
  • Publication number: 20150038886
    Abstract: A system for providing a therapeutic treatment to a mammal for a selected mammalian condition includes a wearable member configured for use about an upper torso of a mammal and an energy module configured to generate energy waves in an energy range particularly configured to provide a stimulation that is therapeutically effective treatment for the selected mammalian condition. The energy module is adapted to be supported by the wearable member about the upper torso of the mammal. The wearable member also includes a therapy delivery portion configured to position the energy module at a treatment site about the upper torso. The underlying idea of the teachings herein is to deliver non-invasive, non-electrical-inducing therapies and energies such as vibroacoustic, physioacoustic, kinesitherapy and phototherapy, through wearable and non-wearable apparatuses to animals and humans for therapeutic treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Buddy Snow
  • Publication number: 20150032037
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat cushion S1 and a seat back S2. The seat back S2 includes a seat back frame F2 constituting a framework thereof, a pressure-receiving member 30 located in the seat back frame F2 and configured to support an upper body of an occupant, elastically supporting members 26, 27 elastically supporting the pressure-receiving member 30 in the seat back frame F2, and a cover material covering the seat back frame F2 and the pressure-receiving member 30. The seat back is configured such that when a backward movement load is applied from the upper body of the occupant seated on the seat cushion S1 to the seat back S2, the pressure-receiving member 30 moves backward to allow the upper body of the occupant to sink into the seat back S2. A vibrating unit 50 is attached to the pressure-receiving member 30.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Toyokazu Nakano, Haruki Mochizuki