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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120130289 | METHODS FOR RENAL NEUROMODULATION Methods and apparatus are provided for treating hypertension, e.g., via a pulsed electric field, via a stimulation electric field, via localized drug delivery, via high frequency ultrasound, via thermal techniques, etc. Such neuromodulation may effectuate irreversible e... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120109020 | METHODS FOR MODIFYING NEURAL TRANSMISSION PATTERNS The invention generally relates to methods for modifying neural transmission patterns. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve noninvasively applying a first type of energy to a region of neural tissue, noninvasively applying a second type of energy to ... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120109267 | HEATING SYSTEM FOR A HYPERTHERMIA APPARATUS A heating system for a hyperthermia apparatus may include a heater having a plurality of independently controllable heater elements located on one or more surfaces of the heater, and a temperature sensor associated with one or more of the heater elements. Each of the su... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120083647 | METHOD FOR CHANGING AN INDIVIDUAL'S STATE OF CONSCIOUSNESS This invention concerns a method for altering an individual's level of consciousness by directing stimulation or inhibition to a CNS locus target region in the individual's brain that is responsible for consciousness.... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120052054 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING SKIN ELASTICITY LOSS BY SUPPRESSING INCREASE OF SUBCUTANEOUS FAT A cosmetic method for preventing an aggravation of skin condition accompanied with elasticity loss such as sag and a wrinkle is developed. The invention provides the method for preventing an elastic property loss specifically including the step of suppressing the increa... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120046718 | LOCALIZED HYPOTHERMIA TO TREAT WEIGHT DISORDERS Materials and Methods for producing localized hypothermia in a patient for treatment of a weight disorder (e.g., obesity).... | 02/23/2012 |
| 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 |
| 20120041525 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT Disclosed are methods for dermatological treatment that in some embodiments include contacting a plurality of cooling probes with an area of skin and maintaining the plurality of cooling probes in contact with the area of skin for a period of time while the distal ends ... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120022620 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING HEATED MATTRESS ASSEMBLY An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly and at least one heating element coupled to the patient support assembly, formed of a plurality of heating cells. In anoth... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120022621 | THERMAL DEVICE A method of delivering safe therapeutic heat to an unconscious or inert subject is described, wherein a disposable device is applied to the user that provides a consistent skin side temperature, wherein said device comprises a thermal source comprising a particulate exo... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120016450 | APPARATUSES FOR TREATMENT OF MEIBOMIAN GLANDS In one embodiment, an apparatus for treating mammalian meibomian glands involves clearing the meibomian glands. The apparatus comprises a heater configured to apply a regulated heat to an eyelid containing the meibomian glands to a temperature adequate to melt obstructi... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20110313329 | THERAPY SYSTEM FOR DEPOSITING ENERGY A therapy system comprises a therapy module to perform successive deposits of energy in a target zone, the therapy system being provided with a control module is configured to prior the deposits of energy produce an a priori estimate of the induced heating. For example ... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110306943 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING A PORTABLE THERMAL DEVICE TO REDUCE ACCOMMODATION OF NERVE RECEPTORS A system and method for portably delivering a therapeutic dose of heat to the skin to relieve pain, reduce accommodation of thermal nerve receptors, promote healing, and deliver transcutaneous medications. The heating device is user programmable or pre-programmed to del... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110307037 | THERMAL THERAPY FOR PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AND OTHER AILMENTS There is provided a method for treating an ailment in a patient comprising: raising a temperature of at least one portion of the patient's body by an unendangering pre-determined amount; holding an increased temperature for the at least one portion for an unendangering ... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110282164 | SENSING DEVICE A sensing device comprises a substrate material layer and a plurality of sensors provided on the substrate material layer. The plurality of sensors is electrically connected to form a loop. The loop has two output ends. There is a loop output value between the two outpu... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110270364 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COLLAGEN GROWTH STIMULATION Provided is 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. Also provided is a system ... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110251516 | IMPLANT AND APPLICATOR An implant having an energy converter. The energy converter is designed to convert applied energy to heat, the energy converter being situated in such a way that heat generated from the energy conversion is active at an outer surface of the implant.... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110245734 | TREATMENT METHODS The invention generally relates to methods for treating osteoarthritis. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve providing stimulation to a subject's central nervous system to modulate a signal sent to or from the subject's joint, thereby treating osteoa... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110230942 | HIGH-RESOLUTION INFRARED IMAGING FOR ENHANCED DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF CUTANEOUS LESIONS A medical diagnosis system, comprising: a thermal stimulator; an infrared detection system constructed and arranged to detect infrared radiation from at least a portion of a subject under observation to provide an output signal from the portion of the subject after unde... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110196459 | Methods and Devices for Prevention of Hypothermia in a Mammal During Prolonged Exposure to Extreme Cold Methods and devices for preventing a change in the core body temperature of a mammal under cold conditions are provided. In the subject methods, a requirement for thermal energy input in said mammal is first detected. In response to the detection of this requirement for... | 08/11/2011 |
| 20110172749 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING VASCULAR ACCESS IN AN APPENDAGE TO ENHANCE THERAPEUTIC AND INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein generally include methods and/or devices for increasing blood flow, controlling the vasodilatation of a patient's vascular structure, regulating the temperature of a portion of a mammal, and for improving various interventio... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110172750 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ACTIVE PATIENT WARMING Methods and apparatus for warming a patient are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a patient warming device may include a heater layer comprising a plurality of heater cells disposed on a flexible substrate; and a thermal conduction layer disposed on a patient side ... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110169343 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POWERING ELECTRIC DEVICES COUPLED TO A PATIENT TO REDUCE TRANSIENTS IN PATIENT MONITORING DEVICES Apparatus, systems, and methods for powering an electric device coupled to a patient to reduce transients on patient monitoring devices are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for reducing transient electrical events on a patient monitoring device may inc... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110172507 | Textile Composite Material Comprising Nanofiber Nonwoven Among others, the present invention provides an absorbent textile composite material which comprises a flexible carrier layer and an active layer connected with the carrier layer, wherein the active layer comprises a nanofiber nonwoven optionally filled with a superabso... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110152986 | THERAPEUTIC DEVICE AND METHOD A therapeutic device for relieving an affected organ or part of the body comprises a mass of material such as beeswax which in use is capable of maintaining a temperature range of 36 to 38 degrees Celsius at the affected part of the body when retained on the skin near t... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110152980 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACTIVATING PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS With a method and an apparatus for activating physiological functions, a thermal stimulus at 31° C. to 34° C. and a cold stimulus at 18° C. to 22° C. are alternately given to the human body to activate the human physiological functions, in particular, the motor func... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110137147 | MINIMUM TIME FEEDBACK CONTROL OF EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF THERMAL THERAPIES A thermal treatment control system including an imaging device for specifying the geometry and/or location of the treatment target, a thermal energy element for applying a thermal treatment for the heating or cooling of a target tissue for therapeutic purposes, a therma... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110137386 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INVASIVE SKIN TREATMENT A system and method for simultaneously heating a plurality of discrete skin volumes to a coagulation temperature. The system comprises an applicator containing an electrode having a plurality of spaced apart protruding conducting elements configured to contact the skin ... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110130796 | Thermostimulation methods using multilayer pads with integrated temperature regulation A therapeutic method. The inventive method includes the steps of: applying a pad to a patient having a biometric sensor adapted to feedback a signal; coupling said feedback signal to an inline control system; coupling said inline control system to a console; and regulat... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110125204 | Electrostimulation pad with integrated temperature sensor A pad including a heating element and a temperature sensor operationally coupled to sense thermal energy within the pad in close proximity to the heating element. The temperature sensor is a film type resistance thermal detector. The pad includes at least one contact, p... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110106225 | Method For Surgically Treating A Patient By Deactivating A Portion Of The Digestive Enzymes The present invention generally provides for correcting an imbalance between caloric intake and caloric expenditure in patients, as well as for treating co-morbidities often associated therewith, which is non-invasive or minimally invasive and which may be reversible. M... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110071439 | Tactile input system The present invention relates to systems and methods for management of brain and body functions and sensory perception. For example, the present invention provides systems and methods of sensory substitution and sensory enhancement (augmentation) using tactile stimulato... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20110071603 | Cyclic Heat Therapy Device The therapy device enables the automatic application of customized and well controlled contrast therapy to localized areas of human and animal bodies. An electronic control circuit is used in conjunction with heat dissipating and heat absorbing surfaces to control the o... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20110066216 | COOLING DEVICE FOR REMOVING HEAT FROM SUBCUTANEOUS LIPID-RICH CELLS A cooling device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having skin is provided. The cooling device includes a support having a first portion and a second portion. A first cooling element having a first heat exchanging surface is located at th... | 03/17/2011 |
| 20110060389 | METHOD FOR CORRECTION OF FEMALE INCONTINENCE AND RECONSTRUCTION OF TISSUE The method of the present invention is used for treating symptoms of Stress Urinary Incontinence by the collective reduction of six anatomical areas of the female external genitalia. The following six treatment areas are included in the procedure: the labia majora area,... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20110046702 | INFRARED THERAPY CHAMBER A therapeutic chamber controls the targeted application of infrared radiation according to programs tailored to conditions or areas of the body in need of treatment. Programs are provided and may also be determined or designed by a treatment administrator or subject. An... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110046432 | NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT OF BRONCHIAL CONSTRICTION Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for treating bronchial constriction related to asthma, anaphylaxis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The treatment comprises transmitting impulses of energy non-invasively to selected nerve fibers that are responsible f... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110034782 | APPARATUS FOR BODY SURFACE STIMULATION TREATMENT, PROGRAM FOR BODY SURFACE STIMULATION TREATMENT, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING RECORDED THE SAME [Problems] To provide an apparatus for a body surface stimulation treatment capable of overcoming the uncertainty in the existing body surface stimulation therapy and exhibiting stable therapeutic effects. [Means for Solving Problems] An ap... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110029047 | HEATING ELEMENT A heating element has an exothermic composition that generates heat by contact with air. The exothermic composition is sealed in an air-permeable bag that has an outer face made of a fibrous sheet. The air-permeable bag is formed of a laminate obtained by layering a res... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110022133 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING DIRECTIONAL THERAPY TO SKELETAL JOINTS An ultrasound therapy system and method is provided that provides directional, focused ultrasound to localized regions of tissue within body joints, such as spinal joints. An ultrasound emitter or transducer is delivered to a location within the body associated with the... | 01/27/2011 |
