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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7904173 | Functional metallicity ion band 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 n... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7720549 | Partially implantable system for the electrical treatment of abnormal tissue growth This present embodiment relates generally to the electrical treatment of malignant tumors and neoplasms by applying a voltage to affected tissue. Devices and various adaptations therein are described for use in electrical therapy. Additionally, various ambulatory de... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7303556 | Device for supplying an electro-pen with electrical energy The invention relates to a device for supplying electrical energy to an electro-pen with an electric drive unit for driving a tool. The device comprises a console with an energy supply unit having an accumulator for supplying the electrical drive unit with electrica... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7295881 | Nerve-branch-specific action-potential activation, inhibition, and monitoring A dual electrode arrangement, is provided, wherein two, preferably unidirectional, electrode configurations flank a nerve junction from which a preselected nerve branch issues, proximally and distally to the junction, with respect to the brain. The arrangement is co... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7272440 | Method and apparatus for treatment of viral diseases An apparatus and method for treating viral infections delivers electrical stimulation to the skin or mucosa of a patient. The electrical stimulation is applied as a series of electrical pulses having different electrical characteristics. The apparatus may include a ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7254447 | Resonant muscle stimulator A method and apparatus include a therapeutic or developmental apparel that includes hardware and/or software for stimulating a muscle. Such apparel may comprise, for instance, of: a glove, a uniform, a shoe, a sock, a vest, a sleeve, a shirt, a hat, a helmet, a brac... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7245971 | System and method for applying therapy during hyperpnea phase of periodic breathing using an implantable medical device Techniques are provided for treating periodic breathing, such as Cheyne-Stokes Respiration, using an implantable medical system. In one technique, diaphragmatic stimulation is delivered during a hyperpnea phase of periodic breathing via electrical stimulation of the... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7228184 | Viral-inhibiting method A hand-held viral inhibitor and related methodology which transfer between space exposed electrodes an electric current signal of reversing polarity through the viral-laden tissue are disclosed. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7209791 | Electromagnetic delivery system to influence a biological system A wearable device for transmitting the resonant frequency of a solution to a biological system with the purpose of having a positive health influence on the biological system. Electrodes capable of conducting a small electrical current are placed in contact with the... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7203550 | Implantable medical device with a current generated for infection control In a cardiac stimulating device, an infection control current is generated and applied to a subject in whom a medical device is implanted by completing a circuit including an entirely electrically conductive exterior of a housing of the device, an electrode carried ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7194316 | Hair comb, circuitry, and method for laser and galvanic scalp treatment 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 th... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7187981 | Implantable electrode lead An implantable electrode lead including: a distal portion having at least one electrode; a proximal portion having a connector for connection to an implantable stimulation generator includes a power source for the electrode and is disposed in a living body; and a co... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7120499 | Portable percutaneous assemblies, systems and methods for providing highly selective functional or therapeutic neuromuscular stimulation Neuromuscular stimulation assemblies, systems, and methods make possible the providing of short-term therapy or diagnostic testing by providing electrical connections between muscles or nerves inside the body and stimulus generators or recording instruments mounted ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7082331 | System and method for applying therapy during hyperpnea phase of periodic breathing using an implantable medical device Techniques are provided for treating periodic breathing, such as Cheyne-Stokes Respiration, using an implantable medical system. In one technique, diaphragmatic stimulation is delivered during a hyperpnea phase of periodic breathing via electrical stimulation of the... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7044923 | Apparatus and method for measuring a nerve diameter The present invention is generally directed to a nerve measurement apparatus, and to a method for measuring a nerve diameter. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises an elongated shaft having a first end and an opposing second end, the first end and the second en... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7035691 | Resonant muscle stimulator A method and apparatus generate resonant sequences having pulses optimally spaced and configured to realize uniform contractions in a musculature. Namely, each subsequent pulse maintains tension within sarcomeres of the musculature as the resonant sequence propagate... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6960864 | Electroactive polymer actuator and diaphragm pump using the same An electroactive polymer actuator, which has the capability of improving response speed and operation reliability of a device utilizing an electroactive effect, comprises a laminate formed by alternately placing a plurality of ring members of an electroactive polyme... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6907295 | Electrode assembly for nerve control Apparatus is provided for applying current to a nerve. A cathode is adapted to be placed in a vicinity of a cathodic longitudinal site of the nerve and to apply, a cathodic current to the nerve. A primary inhibiting anode is adapted to be placed in a vicinity of a p... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6862481 | Bunion treating device A pulse generating apparatus has two like output channels that apply generated pulse signals of selected characteristics to two electrodes attached to a strap, each electrode receiving a different signal. The strap is attached to the foot so that the electrodes are ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6760618 | Iontophoresis system An iontophoresis system comprises a power supply apparatus having a chargeable battery, a positive output terminal, a negative output terminal and a positive charge terminal, and a preparation having input terminals connected to output terminals of the power supply ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6757564 | Medical system using biomolecular treatment A method of scanning and treating areas of the human body with transcutaneous low intensity direct current. A device is used which comprises a source of low intensity direct current, means for controlling the parameters of the current, a cathode terminal, and an ano... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6606519 | Microcurrent therapy device components stack and conductive pad A microcurrent therapy device (MCTD) for use in applying a DC current of less than one milliampere between two conductive pads through the tissue of a therapy recipient has an electronic stack that can be placed in electrical connection with the user's sk... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6408211 | Microcurrent therapy device A microcurrent therapy device (MCTD)for use in applying a DC current of less than one milliampere between two conductive pads through the tissue of a therapy recipient; the MCTD having an indicator such as an LED to provide an indication of imperceptible ... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6397103 | Apparatus for the emission of a combined flow of electrons and electromagnetic radiations Apparatus for the emission of a combined flow of electrons and electromagnetic radiations comprising two electrical circuits (2,2') having opposite polarities: positive (+) and negative (-). Each circuit (2,2') comprises an electrical or electronic device... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6336047 | Communication system between training sensor and electrodes of a defibrillator A system for communication between sensors in training equipment and electrodes for a defibrillator (AED) or a defibrillator-trainer (AED-T) provides for determining electrode positioning and providing feedback to the user. The training equipment is provi... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6292699 | Direct current stimulation of spinal interbody fixation device A spinal fusion stimulator comprising an interbody fusion cage or other interbody fixation device adapted to be implanted in the intervertebral disc space of a patient's spine, the interbody fusion cage in the preferred embodiment having a hollow body wit... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6203562 | Appliance for medical treatment A medical treatment appliance to carry out therapeutical treatment by slightly pushing it to a skin of a patient, includes a grip portion, a conductor portion consisting essentially of electrically conductive metal(s), a "different metal" portion having a... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6185462 | Apparatus for electrically treating skin disorders An apparatus for treating skin disorders includes a case, an electrode structure having a metal ball tip electrode for contacting the skin, and a metal electrode mounted on a handle portion of the electrode structure. The electrode structure can be conven... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6148231 | Iontophoretic drug delivery electrodes and method Non-reusable, medicament-dispensing applicator electrodes adapted for use with an iontophoresis device for facilitating delivery of medication across the cutaneous membrane into adjacent underlying tissues and blood vessels. The embodiments of the iontoph... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6108580 | Apparatus and method for stress reduction An apparatus and method for applying an electric current to surface layers of a body is described to relieve stress and increase muscle relaxation. The invention provides muscle relaxation and stress reduction by applying an alternating positive and negat... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6083253 | Skin-contact type medical treatment apparatus A skin-contact type medical apparatus is formed of a first element for forming a pedestal, a protective resistance element attached to the first element, and a second element formed of an n-type semiconductor element and attached on one end of the protect... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6016450 | Method and apparatus for stimulating the healing of living tissue using aura therapy A therapeutic method and apparatus to induce the healing of tissue cells by an electrical stimulus to a tissue area with the problematic condition by the application of low density charges of alternate polarities. The apparatus performs the therapeutic fu... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6016451 | Neurological stabilizer device This invention relates to a Neurological Stabilizer Device and is directed particularly to provide to the human organism a flux of electric current with the purpose of regulating, in certain cases and circumstances, the natural electric impulses of the hu... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5976169 | Stent with silver coating and method A stent comprising a cylindrical member formed of metal and having a wall defining a bore extending therethrough along a longitudinal axis and having an inner surface and an outer surface. The wall has a pattern formed therein with openings extending ther... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5836997 | System for preventing and curing osteoporosis and obesity A system for preventing and curing osteoporosis and obesity, which has a mat essentially consisting of a first sheet made from a semiconductive or insulating material and having a volume resistivity of less than 104 Ω.cm and a second sheet mad... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5755750 | Method and apparatus for selectively inhibiting activity in nerve fibers Activity in different fibers of a nerve in an animal can be selectively blocked by applying direct electric current between an anode and a cathode attached to the nerve. The anode has base of silver foil with a tough shaped portion which has a first curve... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5733255 | Thermopile powered transdermal drug delivery device A transdermal drug delivery device has a drug containing element containing a drug which is preferably charged and first and second electrodes for conducting a current flow through the drug containing element. The current flow causes the drug to be releas... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5607461 | Apparatus and method for delivering electrical stimulus to tissue An electrical stimulation apparatus and method for applying an electrical stimulation to a lesion. The apparatus includes a housing having a battery and an electrical circuit mounted inside the housing. A pair of electrodes are removably mounted to the ho... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5593438 | Intraocular lens with metallic coatings for preventing secondary cataracts An intraocular lens (IOL) with an oligodynamic metallic coating on its peripheral portion to substantially inhibit the migration of microorganisms towards the optical axis of the lens, where said coating is either an oligodynamic metal, or the combination... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5522864 | Apparatus and method for ocular treatment Macular degeneration and other ocular pathology in a subject is treated by the steps of: placing a positive electrode of a direct current source in electrical contact with a closed eyelid of a subject; placing a negative electrode of the source in electri... | 06/04/1996 |
