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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120130149 | Applying Torque To Paramagnetic Structures In Bodies Using Dual Magnetic Fields Techniques for applying torque to microscopic paramagnetic structures in a body includes exposing a body simultaneously to a first magnetic field oscillating at a first frequency in a first direction and a different second magnetic field oscillating at a second frequenc... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120130150 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF TREATMENT UTILIZING A VARYING ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGIZATION PROFILE The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for improving the delivery of desirable substances across a membrane utilizing a varying electromagnetic energisation profile. More particularly, the invention provides methods for modifying the cellular environme... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120108884 | MULTI-POLAR MAGNETIC DEVICES FOR TREATING PATIENTS AND METHODS THEREFOR A system for treating patients includes a first magnetic device including a set of four magnetic discs arranged in a square array, the four magnetic discs including two having negative magnetic poles lying in a first plane and two having positive magnetic poles lying in... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120053391 | SHAPED AND STEERED ULTRASOUND FOR DEEP-BRAIN NEUROMODULATION Disclosed are devices for producing shaped or steered ultrasound for non-invasive deep brain or superficial neuromodulation impacting one or a plurality of points in a neural circuit. Depending on the application this can produce short-term effects (as in the treatment ... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120046531 | INSERTION OF MEDICAL DEVICES THROUGH NON-ORTHOGONAL AND ORTHOGONAL TRAJECTORIES WITHIN THE CRANIUM AND METHODS OF USING The invention comprises an elongated device adapted for insertion, including self-insertion, through the body, especially the skull. The device has at least one effector or sensor and is configured to permit implantation of multiple functional components through a singl... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120021010 | ANTIPLATELET AGENT AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for inhibiting platelet aggregation in a patient in need thereof. The compositions and methods use superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), which are shown to inhibit aggregation of platelets. Such methods are us... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120016177 | TRAJECTORY-BASED DEEP-BRAIN STEREOTACTIC TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION The present invention provides for Stereotactic Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (sTMS) at predetermined locations with the brain or spinal cord and incorporates an array of electromagnets arranged in a specified configuration where selected coils in the array are puls... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120016174 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SYNERGISTIC COMBINATION OF PHOTOTHERAPY AND A NON-LIGHT ENERGY MODALITY TO THE BRAIN Systems and methods that could reduce the potential for side effects while delivering a reduced amount of light energy and non-light energy to a patient while providing a desired therapeutic effect that might otherwise only be achievable with a higher dose of either the... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120004494 | EXTERNAL ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR DISTRACTION DEVICE An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction s... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20120004531 | Innately Multimodal Nanoparticles A gold-coated iron oxide nanoparticle, method of making thereof, and method of using thereof is disclosed. The nanoparticle is substantially toxin free (making it clinically applicable), easily functionalized, and can serve as a contrast agent for a number of imaging te... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110313233 | DOWN-REGULATION OF COLD SHOCK PROTEINS FOR CANCER TREATMENT The present invention is in the field of treatment of diseased tissues, including cancerous tissues. In one embodiment, the present invention provides methods of identifying tissues that down-regulate cold shock proteins in response to environmental stresses, such as he... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110307029 | Brain stimulation methods for treating central sensitivity Methods are disclosed for stimulating targeted regions of a brain to alleviate symptoms, treat conditions and/or modify brain activities associated with central sensitivity in a subject. The methods may include selecting a subject suffering from central sensitivity, ide... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110306819 | Methods, Devices And Systems For Cardioelectromagnetic Treatment Disclosed are methods of treatment or prophylaxis of a cardiac-related condition by electromagnetic field application. A person having or susceptible to such condition is subjected to low-level electromagnetic fields having a frequency between zero up to about 200 Hertz... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110301452 | Microcapsule for local treatment of a tumor and method for positioning a magnetic gradient field guiding magnetic nanoparticles to a target location as well as apparatus for positioning a magnetic gradient field A microcapsule for the local treatment of a tumor is proposed. The microcapsule has a support material forming a casing for the microcapsule, an active agent that damages tumor cells, a marker material suitable for use as an x-ray marker, and at least one magnetic nanop... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110288362 | Magnetic field applicator system A magnetic field applicator system wherein a plurality of magnets are generally fixed within an applicator base, each of the plurality of magnets having a magnetic axis at an angle different to other magnets in the plurality of magnets. The magnetic axis may be random w... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110257460 | CAPTURING AND DELIVERING MOLECULES IN A MAMMAL This document relates to molecularly imprinted polymers for use in mammals. For example, methods and materials for capturing a molecule in the body of a mammal using a molecularly imprinted polymer are provided. In some cases methods for delivering a molecule using a mo... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110245579 | MEDICAL EFFECTOR SYSTEM A sedation delivery system comprised of a bedside unit and a procedure unit. The bedside unit contains a series of connection points for receiving inputs from a series of patient monitors. The procedure unit contains a patient monitoring and a drug delivery pump or magn... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110245580 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR DELIVERING DRUG AND/OR PERFORMING PHYSICAL THERAPY Current methods of delivering drug usually require a certain degree of human intervention. For example, a doctor, a paramedic or a patient is required to inject insulin manually when the blood sugar level becomes low. This invention provides a medical device for use wit... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110237861 | ADJUSTABLE IMPLANT AND METHOD OF USE A system includes an adjustable implant configured for implantation internally within a subject, the adjustable implant comprising a first permanent magnet configured for rotation about a first axis, the first permanent magnet operatively coupled to a drive transmission... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110237860 | Magnetic Ink Tissue Markings The invention provides tissue markings (such as tattoos) comprising magnetic particles, e.g., magnetite, and methods for making and altering, e.g., removing them.... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110230701 | ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC STIMULATORS USED TO TREAT MIGRAINE/SINUS HEADACHE AND COMORBID DISORDERS Non-invasive electrical nerve stimulation devices and magnetic stimulation devices are disclosed, along with methods of treating medical disorders using energy that is delivered noninvasively by such devices. The disorders comprise migraine and other primary headaches s... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110224641 | Magnetic conductive recipient A magnetic conductive recipient comprising: magnetic field via magnetized water. This process provides means for drug delivery in a molecular state, control of blood circulation, control of internal and/or external cell organism functions, including MWRI (magnetic water... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110218380 | Magnetic nanoparticle and group of nanoparticles For particularly effective stem cell therapy a nanoparticle is provided. The nanoparticle has a first element consisting of a magnetic material, a support or envelope element consisting of a biodegradable material, a first substance containing an x-ray contrast agent, a... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110213193 | Magnetic Nanodelivery of Therapeutic Agents Across the Blood Brain Barrier Liposomes comprising magnetic nanoparticles bound to one or more therapeutic agents are disclosed herein. Also disclosed are methods of delivering a therapeutic agent to a patient across the blood brain barrier using these liposomes, and optionally applying an external ... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110207988 | Method, apparatus and computer program for non-invasive brain stimulation when target muscles are suitably active The present invention introduces a magnetic stimulation method in which a desired biosignal value or a range of values for at least one target is determined. Upon stimulation, magnetic field pulses of short duration are applied to the brain and the biosignal, such as el... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110201869 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED TRANSDERMAL DIFFUSION The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for enhanced transdermal diffusion of substances (such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and cosmeceutical) by application of anisotropic magnetic fields having distinctive, complex characteris... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110196187 | MAGNETICALLY SENSITIVE DRUG CARRIERS AND DELIVERY DEVICES Apparatuses for delivering compositions of matter comprising a magnetically sensitive drug carrier and a related drug and methods for causing the drug carriers to localize within the patient using an internal or external magnetic field are described.... | 08/11/2011 |
| 20110190566 | POLYMER MICROGEL BEADS The present invention relates to polymer microgel beads having a polymeric matrix with nanomagnetic particles dispersed substantially uniformly therethrough, wherein a steric stabiliser is associated with the particles, the steric stabiliser being a polymeric material t... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110190846 | MULTI-SITE CRANIAL STIMULATION METHOD AND SYSTEM The method includes applying individual stimuli to different regions of a brain the application of specific stimulus signals to corresponding stimulation elements arranged adjacent to the regions of the brain. The method includes constructing one or more simplified mode... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110144411 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAGNETIC-ASSISTED THERAPEUTIC AGENT DELIVERY Systems and methods that provide magnetically-enhanced delivery of therapeutic agents to selected tissue are disclosed. The systems and methods involve the use of carrier devices and release devices and two different magnetic fields to move magnetic particles into selec... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110137104 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEPRESSION TREATMENT USING NEURO-EEG SYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for treatment of depression. Described are methods and devices to treat depression that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110130616 | Magnetically Responsive Nanoparticle Therapeutic Constructs and Methods of Making and Using Magnetically responsive therapeutic carriers comprise nanoparticles including single-domain nanoparticles comprising magnetite and having an average particle size ranging between 1 and 50 nanometers, clusters of the single-domain nanoparticles, the clusters having an av... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110129417 | ADMINISTRABLE COMPOSITIONS The present invention relates to a composition suitable for administration to a subject, the composition comprising pharmacologically acceptable particulate material dispersed throughout a pharmacologically acceptable liquid carrier, the particulate material being maint... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110130615 | MULTI-MODALITY NEUROMODULATION OF BRAIN TARGETS Disclosed are methods and systems and methods for deep or superficial deep-brain stimulation using multiple therapeutic modalities. These impact multiple points in a neural circuit or one or multiple points in multiple neural circuits to produce Long-Term Potentiation (... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110118533 | POLYMER MICROGEL BEADS AND PREPARATIVE METHOD THEREOF The present invention relates to polymer microgel beads having a polymeric matrix with nanomagnetic particles dispersed substantially uniformly therethrough, wherein a steric stabiliser is associated with the particles, the steric stabiliser being a polymeric material t... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110112394 | NEUROMODULATION OF DEEP-BRAIN TARGETS USING FOCUSED ULTRASOUND Disclosed are methods and systems for non-invasive deep brain or superficial neuromodulation for up-regulation or down-regulation using ultrasound impacting one or multiple points in a neural circuit to produce Long-Term Potentiation (LTP) or Long-Term Depression (LTD) ... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110112427 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NEURO-EEG SYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for a number of disorders. Described are methods and devices to treat disorders that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110105824 | PARASYMPATHETICALLY INDUCED VASODILATATION METHOD AND APPARATUS A method and treatment device for inducing vasodilatation in a target vasculature of a patient. The method can include introducing an energy-supplying treatment instrument to a sinus cavity which provides access to a parasympathetic ganglion neurologically associated wi... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110104073 | Iron/Iron Oxide Nanoparticle and Use Thereof The present invention is a nanoparticle composition composed of an iron core with an iron oxide shell which is optionally coated with a micro-emulsion. The disclosed nanoparticle compositions are disclosed for use in hyperthermia treatment and imaging of cancer.... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110105826 | TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION BY ENHANCED MAGNETIC FIELD PERTURBATIONS Described herein are devices, systems and methods to enhance the magnetic perturbation of a neuronal (e.g., brain) target during Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), thereby enhancing the induced current in the target. In general, these devices, systems and methods ... | 05/05/2011 |
