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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6041259 | Externally worn medical device A medical device, such as a TENS unit, includes a case and a cover which are pivotally connected. The cover is attached to a patient's clothing by a clip. When the cover and case are in a closed position, a control panel having a display and inputs is pos... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5941843 | Iontophoresis electrode An iontophoresis electrode that includes a buffer component formed of a first absorbent material with a pH buffering agent dispersed within or coated upon the absorbent material, a component for delivering medicament to a body where the medicament deliver... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5873900 | Electronic pain feedback system and method An electronic pain feedback system for use by a patient in determining the effectiveness of a pain treatment. The system includes an input device connected to a memory device. The input device includes a scale on which the patient enters perceived pain le... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5871461 | Method of making an iontophoresis electrode A method of making an electrode that includes dispersing a pH buffering agent within a first absorbent material to form a pH buffer component or coating the pH buffering agent on the first absorbent material to form the pH buffer component, positioning a ... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5857993 | Process of making an iontophoresis electrode A process for making a medical electrode component that includes dispersing a pH buffering agent within a first absorbent material that is capable of absorbing electrolytic solution or applying the pH buffering agent as a coating on a substantially planar... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5840056 | Iontophoresis electrode An iontophoresis electrode that includes a reservoir for holding electrolytic solution, a mechanism for scavenging ions in the electrolytic solution, without releasing ions into the solution and an electrical connection in electrical communication with th... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5788666 | Iontophoresis electrode An iontophoresis electrode that includes a reservoir for holding electrolytic solution, a pH buffer, the pH buffer immobilized within the reservoir and the pH buffer having a buffering capacity of at least about 0.5 milliequivalents of acid or base per gr... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5759471 | Method of making an incontinence electrode A method for manufacturing an electrode comprises molding a plurality of spaced conductive sections which include a pin receptacle for receiving a connector pin of a wire harness. A skeleton of conductive sections, connector pins and lead wires are placed... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5759165 | Forearm supination range-of-motion orthosis A range-of-motion orthosis for applying torque across a forearm of a patient is disclosed. The orthosis includes a support hook for supporting a hand of the patient. First pivot means pivotally connects the support hook to a forearm bracket. The forearm b... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5667615 | Method of making an incontinence electrode An incontinence electrode for controlling urinary incontinence in women is made of alternating bands of conductive and non-conductive polymers molded to form a tubular body. Electrical receptacles, formed in the molding process at the interior circumferen... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5653739 | Electronic pain feedback system and method An electronic pain feedback system for use by a patient in determining the effectiveness of a pain treatment. The system includes an input device connected to a memory device. The input device includes a scale on which the patient enters perceived pain le... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5649976 | Neuromuscular stimulator electrode A method for manufacturing an electrode comprises molding a plurality of spaced conductive sections which include a pin receptacle for receiving a connector pin of a wire harness. A skeleton of conductive sections, connector pins and lead wires are placed... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5520627 | Range-of-motion ankle splint A range-of-motion splint for applying torque to an ankle joint of a patient is disclosed. The splint includes a foot plate for supporting the foot of a patient. First and second foot brackets are connected to the foot plate via first and second fastening ... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5520625 | Range-of-motion wrist splint A range-of-motion splint for applying torque to a wrist joint of a patient is described. The range-of-motion splint is designed so that it provides for the natural motion of the wrist joint which is a three-dimensional motion including medial rotation of ... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5516396 | Process for making an incontinence electrode An incontinence electrode for controlling urinary incontinence in women is made of alternating bands of conductive and non-conductive polymers molded to form a tubular body. Electrical receptacles, formed in the molding process at the interior circumferen... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5474083 | Lifting monitoring and exercise training system The invention is directed to a microprocessor based system utilizing electromyographic sensor to monitor muscle force for lift training and exercise training. In the lift training embodiment the electrodes of the electromyographic sensor are secured to a ... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5464448 | Electrode and method of making neuromuscular stimulator A method for manufacturing an electrode comprises molding a plurality of spaced conductive sections which include a pin receptacle for receiving a connector pin of a wire harness. A skeleton of conductive sections, connector pins and lead wires are placed... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5437619 | Range-of-motion splint with eccentric spring A range-of-motion splint for applying relatively constant torque across a joint undergoing rehabilitative therapy. The splint includes a first brace section configured to engage a portion of a patient's body on a first side of a joint, and a second brace ... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5431625 | Iontophoresis electronic device having a ramped output current An iontophoresis controller is configured for connection to an iontophoresis electrode pair. The controller controls infusion of a selected dose of ionic drugs into a patient through the electrode pair during a treatment period. The controller includes an... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5399154 | Constant torque range-of-motion splint A range-of-motion splint for applying constant torque across a joint undergoing rehabilitative therapy. The splint includes a first brace section configured to engage a portion of a patient's body on a first side of a joint, and a second brace section con... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5385577 | Electrode for activating pelvic reflexes An electrode for activating pelvic reflexes in a patient is made of a molded elongated tubular member and a patient conforming handle member. The tubular member has a plurality of conductive polymer bands separated by at least one nonconductive polymer ba... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5376206 | Method of making an incontinence electrode An incontinence electrode for controlling urinary incontinence in women is made of alternating bands of conductive and non-conductive polymers molded to form a tubular body. Electrical receptacles, formed in the molding process at the interior circumferen... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5370671 | Incontinence electrode apparatus An incontinence electrode for controlling urinary incontinence in women is made of alternating regions of conductive and non-conductive polymers molded to form a flexible tubular body. Electrical leads couple the conductive regions to an electrical stimul... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5314465 | Incontinence electrode apparatus and method An incontinence electrode for controlling urinary incontinence in women is made of alternating bands of conductive and non-conductive polymers molded to form a tubular body. Electrical receptacles, formed in the molding process at the interior circumferen... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5283441 | Low-power current mirror having feedback with optical isolation An optically isolated current mirror provides an isolated output signal as a function of an input signal. The mirror includes first and second optical isolators and an amplifier. The amplifier is connected to the first and second optical isolators in a vo... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5263489 | Relative electromyographic muscle reflex activity during motion A method for treating electromyographic signals obtained from one or more muscles in the body which are subject to both volitional motion and externally forced motion to provide one or more indices which indicate the relative control signal energy provide... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5254081 | Multiple site drug iontophoresis electronic device and method A multiple site drug iontophoresis electronic device configured for controlling infusion of ionic drugs into a patient through a plurality of electrode pairs. The device includes a plurality of electrode driver channels wherein each driver channel include... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5233987 | System and method for monitoring patient's compliance A medical patient's compliance with a prescribed regimen of treatment is monitored through elapsed time of equipment operation. A treatment device used by the patient applies a stimulation signal to the patient through an electrode and counts a first cloc... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5199443 | Incontinence electrode apparatus An incontinence electrode for controlling urinary incontinence in women is made of alternating bands of conductive and non-conductive polymers molded to form a tubular body. Electrical receptacles, formed in the molding process at the interior circumferen... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5189307 | Isolated current mirror with optical insulator generating feedback signal An optically isolated current mirror provides an isolated output signal as a function of an input signal. A first optical isolator generates an isolated control signal as a function of the input signal. An amplifier is connected in a voltage follower conf... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5097997 | Bi-directional belt clip for portable wearable devices A bi-directional clip. The clip includes a generally planar member having an edge and fastener for securing the planar member to a portable wearing device. An elongated slot extends through the planar member from the edge to form a pair of clip members.... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5092320 | Knee brace with magnetic securing means A knee brace includes an upper support assembly pivotally attached to a lower support assembly. A magnetic assembly secures the upper and lower support assemblies to a leg of a wearer above and below the knee joint, respectively. The upper and lower suppo... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5087241 | Iontophoresis electrode with reservoir and injection site An iontophoresis electrode configured for positioning on a patient's skin during a drug treatment. The electrode includes a flexible backing layer having a first surface with an adhesive layer for holding the electrode together and for securing the electr... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5046511 | Vaginal electrode with snap-on electrode pad and method for preparing electrode for use A vaginal electrode including a carrier and electrode pad is adapted to be inserted into a woman's vagina to stimulate and constrict muscles therein and prevent the unwanted flow of urine through the urethra. The carrier includes a tubular member having a... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5010895 | Expandable vaginal electrode A vaginal electrode adapted to be inserted into a woman's vagina and used as part of a stimulation system to stimulate and constrict muscles surrounding the vagina to prevent the flow of urine through the urethra. The electrode includes a nonconductive sh... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4973303 | pH buffered electrode for medical iontophoresis A pH buffered electrode for receiving electrical energy and producing an electric field. The pH buffered electrode includes a first conductive layer and a pH buffer layer adjacent the first conductive layer. The pH buffer layer includes a pH buffer covale... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4964411 | Evoked EMG signal processing A method generates signal data which is representative of short and long latency components of myoelectric signals. Production of myoelectric signals is repeatedly evoked in a muscle with triggering events. Myoelectric signal data which is representative ... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4922908 | Medical stimulator with stimulation signal characteristics modulated as a function of stimulation signal frequency A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) apparatus includes first, second, and third oscillators. The first oscillator produces a first train of pulses at a main frequency. The second oscillator produces a second train of pulses at a modulatio... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4881526 | Intravaginal electrode and stimulation system for controlling female urinary incontinence An intravaginal electrode and controller for preventing female urinary incontinence. The electrode includes an elongated and generally cylindrical carrier having a rounded tip, an extended lip, and a neck of reduced diameter located approximately eight ce... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4873996 | Vaginal stimulator for controlling urinary incontinence in women A vaginal stimulator adapted to be inserted into a woman's vagina to stimulate and constrict muscles therein and prevent the flow of urine through the urethra. A vaginal plug having a conical tip includes a power supply, pulse generator, on/off switch and... | 10/17/1989 |
