Hand Held Patents (Class 607/150)
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Patent number: 12172016Abstract: A system is provided that includes a medical device comprising a power supply, a signal generator and an electrode. The signal generator is configured to apply one or more electrical impulses to the electrode for a period of time defined as a single dose. The system further comprises a processor coupled to the medical device. The processor is configured to switch the medical device from an activated mode to a deactivated mode after a specific number of single doses have been applied by the signal generator.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2023Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: ElectroCore, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Errico, Arthur F. Ross, Muhammad Basit Qari
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Patent number: 11638822Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to a device, method, and system for diagnosing and treating nerve injuries with electrical stimulation. A probe is provided which connects to a nerve stimulator system which measures voltage and electrical current applied to a living body to detect a nerve injury location. A processor within the nerve stimulator system may adjust the voltage and current output to numb or deaden an injured nerve.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: ARCTORO MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Steven Thorne, William Hatch, Ryan Lindsley
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Patent number: 11478632Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly (100) for delivering electrical currents to and/or sensing electrical signals from a skin portion of an individual. The assembly comprises an electrode (1) having an electrical conductive portion (2) with a surface for entering in contact with a skin portion (200) of the individual and an electrical insulating stratum (3) covering the electrical conductive portion (2). The assembly comprises a conductor assembly (40) having a connector assembly (4) with protuberances (8) for removably retaining the electrode and electrically connecting said electrical conductive portion (2) of the electrode to said monitoring and/or stimulating device. The protuberances have sharpened elements (8) for piercing the insulating stratum (3) and engaging themselves inside the electrical conductive portion (2).Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: MINDMAZE GROUP SAInventors: Andrea Maesani, Alice Tonazzini
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Patent number: 11412839Abstract: Disclosed is a paw cleaning device for pet animals. The paw cleaning device of the present invention is an improved device for cleaning a pet's paws by providing a light source for adequate lighting during the cleaning process. The light source provides a halo-illumination lighting effect such that a 360-degree light encircles the paw, including particular regions of the paw being cleaned. The use of halo-illumination allows a user to see specific regions of the paw being cleaned, thus providing the user sufficient information about the health of the pet.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Just Fur Love, LLCInventor: Naftoli Jacobowitz
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Patent number: 9662489Abstract: An electro-hydro massage device enhances the therapeutic benefits of electrical nerve and muscle stimulation by incorporating simultaneous tactile and thermal stimulation from water flow, using a hand-held source of electric current and water flow, in contact with the user's skin. The water flow also reduces the skin's resistance to electrical current and provides warming or cooling to complement and enhance effects of the electrical stimulation. The treatment surface of the hand-held electro-hydro massage device contacts the user's skin and contains two or more electrodes and one or more sources of water flow. The electrically conductive electrodes imbedded in the treatment surface are connected to a battery-powered electrical source with controls to select the source voltage amplitude, voltage frequency, pulse frequency, and other characteristics to achieve the desired physiological effects.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Inventor: George S. Cargill, III
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Patent number: 9572622Abstract: An apparatus is configured to operate on tissue. The apparatus includes an end effector with an upper jaw and a lower jaw. The upper jaw is configured to pivot relative to the lower jaw. The apparatus also includes an electrode cap coupled to either the upper or lower jaw. The electrode cap includes a first electrode surface configured at a first polarity and a second electrode surface configured at a second polarity. The second polarity is opposite to the first polarity. The electrode cap is configured to be applied to tissue such that the electrode cap is operable to deliver bipolar RF energy to the tissue. The electrode cap may be used to selectively weld bleeding tissue in a localized fashion, without having to place the tissue between the jaws, and without having to use an instrument separate from the jaws.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLCInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Chester O. Baxter, III, David C. Yates, John V. Hunt, Kreena R. Modi
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Patent number: 9233261Abstract: Handheld flashlight type vibratory therapeutic treatment invention, devices, and methods that can house a small piezoelectric crystal adjacent to a bulb in the emitting chamber portion of a flashlight housing, where the crystal is located next to or between light source, or off-axis to the light emitting beam of the flashlight. The crystal can generate a fixed output of approximately 7 to approximately 8 Hertz while the flashlight body is positioned up to approximately 18 inches over the body part being treated with a light beam from the bulb being aimed at the area to be treated. Treatment effectiveness can occur within approximately 2 minutes of being treated. The flashlight invention can be used for treating a variety of ailments such as inflammations, nerve problems, joint pain, muscle pain, as well as gall bladder type problems.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: CAMS Medical Instruments, Inc.Inventor: Charles Crosby
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Patent number: 9173581Abstract: Apparatus for measuring sural nerve conduction velocity and amplitude, the apparatus including a housing; stimulation means for electrically stimulating a human sural nerve; a biosensor comprising a plurality of electrodes for detecting a sural nerve response evoked by the stimulation means; acquisition means electrically connected to the biosensor for electrically acquiring the sural nerve response detected by the biosensor; processing means electrically connected to the acquisition means for digitizing, processing and storing the acquired sural nerve response; calculation means electrically connected to the processing means for calculating the conduction velocity and amplitude of the processed sural nerve response; and display means for displaying the sural nerve conduction velocity and amplitude; wherein the stimulation means and the biosensor are designed to be placed on a patient's anatomy, in the vicinity of a sural nerve.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: NeuroMetrix, Inc.Inventors: Bonniejean Boettcher, Marc Cryan, Shai N. Gozani, Glenn Herb, Xuan Kong, Michael Williams, Charles Fendrock
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Patent number: 9126038Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) for stimulating hair growth in a pre-determined area of skin, comprising: means (31) for generating high-voltage alternating current, means (35, 36) for generating a variable electric field from the high-voltage alternating current generated, and means (11) for applying the generated variable electric field to a pre-determined area of skin. In addition, the means for generating a variable electric field include at least two radiating elements (35, 36), while the means for generating high-voltage alternating current include a transformer (31), the primary of said transformer being disposed in relation to the core in such a way that, during operation, the radiating elements (35, 36) generate a variable electric field with a radiation pattern that concentrates its energy close to the means (11) for applying the variable electric field.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Roel Electrocosmetics, S.C.P.Inventor: Narciso Barbero Castro
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Patent number: 9042993Abstract: A method and system of conditioning human skin and hair using a hand-held skin/hair conditioner having interchangeable interface conductors that are contoured to enhance electrical conductivity between the conditioner and a variety of body areas. Each of the interchangeable interface conductors are preferably formed to maximize surface area contact with a variety of body surfaces such as scalp/hair, body skin, and facial skin. In a preferred embodiment, the skin/hair conditioner is formed to fit comfortably and controllably in a user's grasp while providing maximum contact with the selected body surface. The skin/hair conditioner includes an audio signal generator and a vibration mechanism to alert a user of a change in status of the conditioner. The interface conductors may be (1) smoothly rounded, (2) include teeth, (3) spherical or hemispherical (4) include multiple rounded nodules.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Proventure (Far East), LimitedInventors: Stuart A. Cook, Bruno Gimelli, James N. Doyle, Jr.
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Patent number: 9002479Abstract: A handheld apparatus (100) provides a treatment level current to an outer conductive surface of the human body and includes an electrically conductive polyvinyl case (105) that provides a handhold to a user and an electrical ground to an apparatus circuit contained therein, the electrically conductive polyvinyl case (105) being electrically connected to a metal probe tip (170) which is electrically connected to a microchip (210) which provides the treatment level current to the metal probe tip, the treatment level current traveling through the outer conductive surface of the human body with the electrically conductive polyvinyl case (105) completing the apparatus circuit.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Teodoro A Unarce, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140257438Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve to treat or prevent disorders in a patient. The devices comprise a handheld device having one or more electrode interfaces for contacting the outer skin surface of a patient, a power source and a signal generator coupled to the electrode/interfaces for applying one or more electrical impulses to a deep nerve within the patient, such as the vagus nerve. The device further comprises a filter situated in series between the signal generator and the electrode/interfaces for filtering out undesired high frequency components of the electrical impulses to create a cleaner, smoother signal. The filter may comprise an electrically conductive medium and/or a low-pass filter between the signal generator and the electrode/interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: ElectroCore, LLCInventors: Bruce J. Simon, Joseph P. Errico, John T. Raffle
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Patent number: 8818528Abstract: An internal paddle electrode includes: an electrode which is to be in contact with a living body to apply a voltage; a cable which includes a voltage supply path that extends between a voltage supply source and the electrode; a handle which includes: a first portion that supports the electrode and is hermetically sealed with the electrode; and a second portion that is connected to the cable and is hermetically sealed with the cable; and a gas passage through which a gas in the handle communicates with external air that is outside the handle.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Nihon Kohden CorporationInventors: Katsunori Satake, Koji Ishino
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Patent number: 8761902Abstract: In one embodiment, an anchor for anchoring a medical lead within the body of a patient, comprises: a first housing portion; a second housing portion, wherein the first and second housing portions define an inner passageway through the anchor and the inner passageway comprises first and second tapered portions at first and second ends of the inner passageway; and a gripping insert disposed within the inner passageway; wherein the first and second housing portions are adapted to be set in a first configuration and a second configuration by user manipulation; wherein in the first configuration, the inner passageway through the first and second housing portions permits the gripping insert to be retained in a first state; wherein in the second configuration, the gripping insert is compressed into a second state; wherein in the second configuration, the gripping insert is further compressed into a third state when the gripping insert is forced against one of the first and second tapered portions by movement of a meType: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventor: Lee Kulle
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Patent number: 8725272Abstract: A high-frequency treatment instrument of the present invention includes: a pair of forceps members that includes a conductive electrode portion and an insulating portion and is supported by the forceps rotation shaft so as to be relatively rotatable; an operation section configured to open and close the pair of forceps members; a link mechanism that is attached to the pair of forceps members and includes a pair of link members; an operation wire that connects the link mechanism to the operation section; a rotation contact member that is rotatably connected to the pair of forceps members; and a regulation wire in which one end thereof is electrically connected to the rotation contact member, a part of an intermediate portion thereof is disposed so as to pass through a space between the respective link members, and the other end thereof is electrically connected to a power supply.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Olympus Medical Systems Corp.Inventors: Megumi Kimura, Keita Suzuki
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Patent number: 8655448Abstract: A method and system of conditioning human skin and hair using a hand-held skin/hair conditioner having interchangeable interface conductors that are contoured to enhance electrical conductivity between the conditioner and a variety of body areas. Each of the interchangeable interface conductors are preferably formed to maximize surface area contact with a variety of body surfaces such as scalp/hair, body skin, and facial skin. In a preferred embodiment, the skin/hair conditioner is formed to fit comfortably and controllably in a user's grasp while providing maximum contact with the selected body surface. The skin/hair conditioner includes an audio signal generator and a vibration mechanism to alert a user of a change in status of the conditioner. The interface conductors may be (1) smoothly rounded, (2) include teeth, (3) spherical or hemispherical (4) include multiple rounded nodules.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2007Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Proventure (Far East), LimitedInventors: Stuart A. Cook, Bruno Gimelli, James N. Doyle, Jr.
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Patent number: 8560088Abstract: A medical device, in particular for electroporation treatment, characterized by having: a thimble-like main body fitted, in use, to a hand of an operator; and a member connected to the main body and fitted with needles by which the operator performs the therapeutic treatment.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Citieffe S.R.L.Inventors: Franco Mingozzi, Alan Dovesi, Marco Magni, Mattia Ronchetti, Donata Marazzi
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Patent number: 8433400Abstract: A device for treating a skin condition is provided. The device comprises a delivery system for administering a composition to the skin disorder. The delivery system includes an electrode for delivering a composition to the skin of a person and a counter electrode. The device also includes a drainage system which includes a channel for removing material from a person's skin and a pump in communication with the channel The device further includes a control system for powering and controlling the electrode system.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Inventors: Marina Prushinskaya, Leonid Kaplan
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Patent number: 8321008Abstract: A device for electrokinetic delivery of medicament to a treatment site includes a cartridge having an active electrode and a membrane overlying the active electrode and a medicament or a medicament and an electrically conductive carrier therefor, carried by the membrane in electrical contact with the electrode. The electrode opens through a surface of the cartridge remote from the membrane for connection with an electrical connector carried by the device. An locking element releasably couples the cartridge to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Nitric Biotherapeutics, Inc.Inventors: John S. Petersen, Dennis I. Goldberg, James W. Kelland, Paul K. Rand, Anthony Patrick Charles Jones, Robert W. Etheredge
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Patent number: 8135475Abstract: The invention provides an applicator for skin treatment having one or more RF electrodes. An article is located between the electrodes, such as a roller or flexible belt containing one or more protruding pins electrically isolated from the RF electrodes. The invention also provides a system for skin treatment comprising the applicator of the invention and a control unit. The invention further provides a method of treating skin disorders in which a section of the skin is heated while, essentially simultaneously, piercing one or more holes in the heated section of the skin. The method of the invention may be used, for example, in collagen remodeling.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Syneron Medical Ltd.Inventors: Michael Kreindel, Lion Flyash
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Patent number: 8131381Abstract: An electrotherapy device having an array of post electrodes that includes a body housing having a top surface; a plurality of apertures formed through the top surface of the body housing; a support member positioned within the body housing; and a plurality of post electrodes extending from the support member, through the apertures formed through the top surface of the body housing to form an array of post electrodes, wherein each of the post electrodes is formed of substantially rigid, electrically conductive material, wherein each post electrode terminates with a relatively blunt or rounded surface, and wherein each post electrode is electrically coupled to each other post electrode.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Inventor: Suzanne M. Santjer
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Patent number: 8046083Abstract: Device for influencing brain functions of a human being by targeted stimulation of at least one region of the human body, comprising stimulating means that permit a stimulation of the region that is to be stimulated, characterized in that the stimulation is an electrical stimulation.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Inventors: Martin Tegenthoff, Hubert Dinse
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Patent number: 8014877Abstract: The present invention provides a treatment device for applying electrical impulses to a living body through the skin, for treating a variety of clinical conditions. The device comprises a pair of electrodes for contact with the skin, and a waveform generator for repeatedly generating an AC waveform for applying electrical impulses through the electrodes to the skin. A detector detects changes in the skin impedance and generates detector output signals representing the skin impedance. Means responsive to the detector output signals for monitor the responsivity of the skin, and indicator means activated by the monitoring means generate a first indication when a predetermined level of responsivity is reached and a second indication when a pre-determined treatment has been administered.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Fenzian LimitedInventor: James Colthurst
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Patent number: 7904173Abstract: A pair of functional metal ion bands are provided. The pair of functional metal ion bands are attached to meridians and acupoints of the human body in a simple manner to induce a smooth flow of current in the body, thereby rapidly changing a disease condition to a normal state. The pair of functional metal ion bands comprise a gold-colored thin metal plate as a positive electrode and a silver-colored thin metal plate as a negative electrode wherein the gold-colored thin metal plate is composed of Cu and a metal selected from Ag, Au and Pt and the silver-colored thin metal plate is made of an alloy of Al, Si, Fe, Cu, Mn, Mg and Zn. The pair of functional metal ion bands are manufactured by processing each of the thin metal plates to have a thickness of 1 ?m to 1 cm and a diameter of 1 mm to 50 cm, and attaching the processed metal plate to one side of a soft adhesive fabric using an adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Inventor: Kyoung Won Kim
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Patent number: 7689292Abstract: An operational status display for a nerve stimulator is located remote from the nerve stimulator. In one embodiment the display comprises a stand-alone discrete component that can be placed as desired by the nerve stimulator needle. In another embodiment, the display comprises an integral part of the nerve stimulator needle. The display can be alphanumeric or can comprise one or more discrete signal lights or other visual indicia. Color can be used to provide information regarding levels (intensity) of current, or the energy being provided to the needle and/or being delivered to the patient. In some embodiments these displays also provide information regarding the presence or absence of current and/or the polarity of the electricity then being provided to the nerve stimulator needle.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2003Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Macosta Medical U.S.A., L.L.C.Inventors: Admir Hadzic, Alen Hadzic, Nihad Hadzic, Giglioli Sergio, Franca Gelatti, legal representative, Jerry Vloka, Howard Donnelly
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Patent number: 7674260Abstract: A method and system for achieving hemostasis (the stoppage of bleeding) is described. RF (radio frequency) energy is used to ablate the surface of tissue to stop bleeding. The depth of destruction of the tissue can be controlled so as to desiccate and coagulate the tissue. In one implementation, an electrode carrier including bipolar electrodes is applied to the tissue, and RF energy transmitted through the bipolar electrodes to ablate the tissue. A layer of desiccated tissue can be created as well as coagulation of the tissue to achieve hemostasis.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Cytyc CorporationInventors: Russel M. Sampson, Eugene V. Skalnyi
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Patent number: 7660637Abstract: An electrode system (1) for an electric punctual stimulation therapy, which system comprises at least one stimulation electrode (4) with a disk-like base (5) and has an annular platelet (9) to be arranged on the skin surface (2) before the latter is pierced by the electric needle (7), which annular disk (9) is glued to the skin surface (2) and is connected to the base (5) via an adhesive connection, and a handling tool (21) for applying such an electrode system. The handling tool (21) comprises an electrically conductive, axially displaceable pin (25) which is connected to a resistance measurement device (40) and which is also designed to put the annular platelet (9) thereon and apply it. Preferably, the electrode can also be fitted to the tool (21).Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2001Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Inventor: Josef Constantin Szeles
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Patent number: 7613517Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treating a patient for neurological or muscular pain by neurostimulation comprising a pair of electrodes to be applied externally, ie. to the surface of the skin, in the region of the pain and to apply a current of between 0.2 and 12 mA at a frequency of between 1 and 50 Hz, and preferably between 2 and 10 Hz. Optimal results appear to be achieved when the applied current is between 3 and 10 mA. In use at least one of the electrodes, a stimulating electrode is used to accurately locate the pain and during treatment the electrode is applied to the patient's skin as located using mild pressure, while a stimulating pulse is applied as treatment. This action produces a remarkable and unexpected level of pain relief. The invention extends to a method for the treatment of neurological pain using the above parameters and procedure.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2005Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Inventor: Teodor Goroszeniuk
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Patent number: 7313446Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode assembly for electrotherapy devices. The assembly has at least one stainless steel metallic electrode and at least one electrode which is also metallic and which is covered with an insulating layer. Both of said electrodes are removably and electrically connected to a handle support in such a way that they can be actuated individually or together. The active surface area of said electrode assembly is provided with a configuration which adapts to that of the area of the patient's body to be treated. Depending on the therapy being followed, the active face of the electrodes may be static on the area of the patient to be treated or moved in order to massage said area.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2002Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Indiba, S.A.Inventor: José Calbet Benach
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Patent number: 7305269Abstract: A method and system of conditioning human skin and hair using a hand-held skin/hair conditioner having interchangeable interface conductors that are contoured to enhance electrical conductivity between the conditioner and a variety of body areas. Each of the interchangeable interface conductors are preferably formed to maximize surface area contact with a variety of body surfaces such as scalp/hair, body skin, and facial skin. In a preferred embodiment, the skin/hair conditioner is formed to fit comfortably and controllably in a user's grasp while providing maximum contact with the selected body surface. The skin/hair conditioner includes an audio signal generator and a vibration mechanism to alert a user of a change in status of the conditioner. The interface conductors may be (1) smoothly rounded, (2) include teeth, (3) spherical or hemispherical (4) include multiple rounded nodules.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Proventure (Far East) LimitedInventors: Stuart A. Cook, Bruno Gimelli, James N. Doyle, Jr.
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Patent number: 7194316Abstract: A handheld head treatment device and method for reducing hair loss and stimulating hair growth by supplying current and laser light to a user's head. The device includes a current generator disposed within a housing configured to output a current for passage into the user's head and a laser source and guide means disposed within the housing configured to output and direct respective portions of the laser beam outward from the hair treatment device toward the user's head when the hair treatment device is in use. The method comprises the step of directing a series of different current and laser treatments to a portion of the scalp wherein the programmed current treatments are sequentially administered and include a continuous and pulsed direct current treatment.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Elysee Beauty Products, Ltd.Inventors: Patrick Bousfield, Mark Chandler, Sanny Chiu
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Patent number: 7090649Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin management system, and in particular to a total skin management system and a total skin management method using the same which are capable of checking a state of skin and comprehensively managing a skin based on a type of skin.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Hwajin Cosmetics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hyun Song Kang
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Patent number: 6975908Abstract: In a handheld piezoelectric acupuncture stimulator with a pen-like, substantially electrically insulating exterior casing (1), at one end of which an actuator button (5) is mounted, while the other end is provided with a contact pin (9), which is connected with a first electrode of a piezoelectric converter, which by means of a spring-loaded impact hammer actuated by the actuator button (5) may be mechanically operated for generation of a high voltage electric pain relieving pulse with a low energy content, the piezoelectric converter with associated electrodes and said impact hammer with associated spring system are mounted in a common electrically insulating interior casing (8) designed for form-fit mounting in the exterior casing (1), whereby the electric connection between the second electrode of the piezoelectric converter and a contact ring (7) on the exterior casing comprises a leaf spring contact (10), which projects through the interior casing (8) and extends between said interior casing and the exteType: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Medi-Direct UK LimitedInventor: Preben Nødskov
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Publication number: 20040249425Abstract: The invention provides improved devices, methods, and systems for repeatably and reliably contracting fascia and other support tissues, particularly for the treatment of urinary incontinence. Rather than relying on a surgeon's ability to observe, direct, and control the selective shrinking of pelvic support tissues, a relatively large surface of a tissue contraction system is placed statically against the target tissue. Sufficient controlled energy is transmitted from the surface into the engaged tissue to contract the tissue and inhibit incontinence (or otherwise provide the desired therapeutic results).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: Solarant Medical, Inc.Inventors: Loren L. Roy, Frank W. Ingle, George A. Morrison, Brian J. Mosel
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Patent number: 6801808Abstract: A tissue tensioning electrostimulator device. The device includes a plurality of laterally separable electrodes for placement against bodily tissue and for discharging electric current thereon. The device also includes a power circuit in electrical communication with the electrodes and electrically connectable to a power supply for energizing the electrodes. The device also includes stored electrotherapy regimens based on user characteristics. The device also includes a microprocessor having logic for selecting an electrotherapy regimen for a user of the tissue tensioning electrostimulator device based on characteristics of the user of the tissue tensioning electrostimulator device.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Inventor: Justin J. Lee
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Patent number: 6792306Abstract: An electrokinetic delivery system for personal use in self-administration of a medicament to a treatment site on an individual includes a device shaped to conform with the shape of a portion of an individual's finger from a tip thereof to a location past the first finger joint. A self-contained power source is carried by the device and a first electrode is carried by the device adjacent a distal end portion thereof and the tip of the individual's finger. The first electrode is in electrical contact with the power source. A second electrode is carried by the device for contact with the individual's finger. The second electrode is in electrical contact with the power source.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Biophoretic Therapeutic Systems, LLCInventors: Julian L. Henley, Kuo Wei Chang, Joseph Potter, Dennis I. Goldberg
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Patent number: 6766199Abstract: A method and system of conditioning human skin and hair using a hand-held skin/hair conditioner having interchangeable interface conductors that are contoured to enhance electrical conductivity between the conditioner and a variety of body areas. Each of the interchangeable interface conductors are preferably formed to maximize surface area contact with a variety of body surfaces such as scalp/hair, body skin, and facial skin. In a preferred embodiment, the skin/hair conditioner is formed to fit comfortably and controllably in a user's grasp while providing maximum contact with the selected body surface. The skin/hair conditioner includes an audio signal generator and a vibration mechanism to alert a user of a change in status of the conditioner.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: ProVenture (Far East), LimitedInventors: Stuart A. Cook, Bruno Gimelli, James N. Doyle, Jr.
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Patent number: 6757556Abstract: The present invention involves an electrode sensor attachable to a substrate for sensing electrical activity of a patient. The electrode sensor comprises an elongated conductive body having first and second ends, wherein the first end is adapted to contact the patient for sensing electrical activity of the patient. The second end is configured to conductively attach to the substrate. The elongated conductive body is greater than about 2 millimeters in length and is configured to extend from the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Ineedmd. comInventors: Govindan Gopinathan, Arthur R. Tilford
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Publication number: 20040082987Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode assembly for electrotherapy devices. The inventive assembly consists of at least one stainless steel metallic electrode and at least one electrode which is also metallic and which is covered with and insulating layer. Both of said electrodes are removably and electrically connected to a handle support in such a way that they can be actuated individually or together. The active surface area of said electrode assembly is provided with a configuration which adapts to that of the area of the patient's body to be treated. Depending on the therapy being followed, the active face of the electrodes may be static on the area of the patient to be treated or moved in order to massage said area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventor: Jose Calbet Benach
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Patent number: 6582430Abstract: The present tool and methods embody a percutaneous transluminal ablation (PTA) catheter manipulation tool for holding and positioning a PTA catheter, comprising a handle portion and a PTA catheter support structure. The PTA catheter is securely held in the PTA catheter support structure and the user holds the handle portion to position the PTA catheter against the treatment site. In one embodiment, the tool is made from a rigid material. In another embodiment, the PTA catheter support structure and/or the handle portion are made from a malleable material to facilitate forming to a desired shape. After treating one site, the tool may then be bent to a new desired configuration to treat the same or additional sites. In another embodiment, the PTA catheter manipulation tool incorporates, either internally or externally, a fluid delivery system that provides fluid to cool the PTA catheter support structure and/or the treatment site.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Hall
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Patent number: 6551312Abstract: An improved wireless electrosurgery instrument comprising at least one surface electrical contact for contactably coupling the wireless instrument to a remote power source through a coupling mechanism, wherein the coupling mechanism comprises an insulated electrical conductor running through a surgeon's glove and/or a surgeon's gown.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Quantum Cor, Inc.Inventors: Ji Zhang, Terence J. Gilhuly, Samuel V Lichtenstein
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Patent number: 6493592Abstract: A percutaneous electrical therapy system with electrode position maintenance. In one embodiment, the system includes a control unit; an electrode electrically connectable to the control unit, the electrode having a sharp point at a distal end adapted to be inserted into a patient's tissue; and an inserted electrode holding mechanism adapted to hold the electrode in place after insertion of the sharp point of the electrode into the patient's tissue. In another embodiment, a method of providing electrical therapy can include inserting an electrode into a patient; using an inserted electrode holding mechanism to hold the inserted electrode in place in the patient; and applying an electrical signal to the electrode from a control unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1999Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Vertis Neuroscience, Inc.Inventors: Paul Leonard, Jon M. Bishay
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Publication number: 20020095149Abstract: The present tool and methods embody a percutaneous transluminal ablation (PTA) catheter manipulation tool for holding and positioning a PTA catheter, comprising a handle portion and a PTA catheter support structure. The PTA catheter is securely held in the PTA catheter support structure and the user holds the handle portion to position the PTA catheter against the treatment site. In one embodiment, the tool is made from a rigid material. In another embodiment, the PTA catheter support structure and/or the handle portion are made from a malleable material to facilitate forming to a desired shape. After treating one site, the tool may then be bent to a new desired configuration to treat the same or additional sites. In another embodiment, the PTA catheter manipulation tool incorporates, either internally or externally, a fluid delivery system that provides fluid to cool the PTA catheter support structure and/or the treatment site.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Hall
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Patent number: 6389319Abstract: A tissue tensioning electrostimulator device. The device includes a plurality of laterally separable electrodes for placement against bodily tissue and for discharging electric current thereon. The device also includes a power circuit in electrical communication with the electrodes and electrically connectable to a power supply for energizing the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Inventor: Justin J. Lee
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Patent number: 6364878Abstract: The present tool and methods embody a percutaneous transluminal ablation (PTA) catheter manipulation tool for holding and positioning a PTA catheter, comprising a handle portion and a PTA catheter support structure. The PTA catheter is securely held in the PTA catheter support structure and the user holds the handle portion to position the PTA catheter against the treatment site. In one embodiment, the tool is made from a rigid material. In another embodiment, the PTA catheter support structure and/or the handle portion are made from a malleable material to facilitate forming to a desired shape. After treating one site, the tool may then be bent to a new desired configuration to treat the same or additional sites. In another embodiment, the PTA catheter manipulation tool incorporates, either internally or externally, a fluid delivery system that provides fluid to cool the PTA catheter support structure and/or the treatment site.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1999Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Hall
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Patent number: 6292701Abstract: A hand-held bipolar electrical stimulus probe includes first and second insulated conductors having unequal diameters and a stable side-by-side orientation. The conductors are provided with visually perceptible indicia such as color coding for identification. The conductors are carried within a flexible jacket and the terminal portions thereof are deformable. The conductors are each insulated substantially up to their tips to prevent current shunting. The probe may include a momentary contact switch permitting selective monopolar or bipolar operation.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1999Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Prass, David C. Hacker
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Patent number: 6149679Abstract: A non-invasive therapeutic technique for treating neuro-cerebral disorders such as multiple sclerosis that are characterized by internal lesions in brain tissue. In this technique, directed toward an external site on the body of the subject to be treated adjacent the internal lesions is a pulsatory corona discharge beam which impinges on the site and bombards the lesions with ions to alleviate the disorder. The beam is produced by an energy-generating unit in which a radio-frequency carrier is modulated by an audio frequency signal that is chopped into pulses. In the course of an operating period having a brief duration, such as one minute, the pulses have a progressively stepped up repetition rate, resulting in corresponding bursts of radio-frequency energy. The bursts of energy yielded by the unit are applied to the discharge electrode of an applicator from which the corona discharge beam is projected toward the site.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1999Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: ADM Tronics Ulimited, Inc.Inventors: Alfonso Di Mino, Andre Di Mino
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Patent number: 6119038Abstract: An exemplary system in accordance with the current invention includes (1) a handholdable or handheld electric skin treatment unit, (2) a recharger assembly including a low voltage power supply and a recharger mount for holding the unit, with an alphanumeric display on said unit being exposed, and mating contacts on said mount and said unit, and (3) a stand for mounting said unit in a convenient location when it is not in use.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1998Date of Patent: September 12, 2000Assignee: ProVenture, LLCInventor: Stuart Alan Cook
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Patent number: 6094595Abstract: A cosmetic device is provided with: a light beam generating part; a light beam probe for outputting therethrough a light beam from the light beam generating part; a high-potential pulse generating part; a needle pulse probe and a spherical pulse probe for outputting therethrough high-potential pulses from the high-potential pulse generating part; a control part for controlling the intensity, output time and output interval of each of the light beam from of the light beam probe and the pulse from said needle or spherical pulse probe; and a display part for displaying the state of control by the control part and the state of operation of the cosmetic device. The light beam probe is a halogen lamp and the spherical pulse probe is a gas-filled lamp.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1998Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Inventor: Kohno Takahashi
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Patent number: 6026327Abstract: Portable device for relief of pain and contractures and skin rejuvenation comprising a head (10) for applying electric current pulses to the skin of a user and a handle (16) held by the user's hand. The head has the shape of a cylinder portion of which the directrix has a convex shape, the head having at least one electrode (22, 24) situated on its external surface or at a constant distance from said external surface and of which at least one portion is situated on each generatrix of the cylinder part susceptible to be in contact with the user's skin. Thus, the head is always in contact with the user's skin by one of the generatrices lines of the cylinder portion comprising an electrode portion independently of the inclination of the head with respect to the user's skin.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1998Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Inventor: Dominique Dervieux