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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8150537 | Transcranial electrical stimulation device A transcranial electrical stimulation device 1 having a wearing equipment 2 detachably worn onto a patient's head and at least a pair of electrodes 4 attached to the wearing equipment 2, the device for electrically stimulating a motor are... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8032231 | Spatial temporal deep brain stimulation methods and systems Methods, systems, and devices to reduce power demands substantially for current deep brain stimulation DBS using smart technology type applications. The invention uses miniaturized components that allow integration with the implanted probe(s) themselves, and include... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8024049 | Spatial-temporal deep brain stimulation methods and systems Methods, systems, and devices to reduce power demands substantially for current deep brain stimulation DBS using smart technology type applications. The invention uses miniaturized components that allow integration with the implanted probe(s) themselves, and include... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7346391 | Cerebral or organ interface system A cerebral and/or interface system has a housing mechanism configured to be at least partially spaced in a cavity formed in the subject's skull; an attaching mechanism for attaching the housing mechanism to the subject's skull; a sealing mechanism for providing a fl... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7331349 | Method and device for the prevention of snoring and sleep apnea Snoring and sleep apnea are prevented by advancing the mandible of an individual during sleep. Instead of using an intra-oral device that has the potential to cause movement of the teeth, an extra-oral device is used, having a rigid headpiece, mandibular cradles tha... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7302298 | Methods and systems employing intracranial electrodes for neurostimulation and/or electroencephalography Aspects of the invention relate to intracranial electrodes and methods for implanting and using intracranial electrodes. In one particular example, an intracranial electrode includes a shaft having a distal contact surface adapted to electrically contact a surface o... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7277742 | Cortical electrode support assembly A cortical electrode support assembly is provided having at least one cortical sensing device, preferably an electrode device, a connector and a support apparatus. The cortical sensing device includes at least one sensing element, preferably a contact, and a lead wi... | 10/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7248928 | Artificial eye system An artificial eye system may include an extracorporeal unit mounted outside a user's body and an intracorporeal unit 3 mounted inside a user's eye. The extracorporeal unit 2 may include a visor and a power supply unit. The visor may include a primary c... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7212854 | Neuro-muscular stimulattor channel sequencer A neuro-muscular electrical stimulator includes a signal generator that generates at least one neuro-muscular stimulation signal and a programmable channel sequencer having six or more output channels. The channel sequencer couples the stimulation signal to the sequ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7197350 | Device for determining acoustically evoked brainstem potentials The invention relates to a device for determining acoustically evoked brain potentials in objective audiometry from electrodes applied to the head of a subject, where the device comprises a plurality of electrodes, i.e. at least one pickup electrode and a reference ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7177678 | Bi-directional cerebral interface system A cerebral interface system including a housing mechanism spaced at least partially in a cavity formed in the subject's skull; an attaching mechanism; a fluid-tight sealing mechanism; a control mechanism; a communication mechanism with one or more sensors embedded i... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7158833 | Ferrule for cranial implant A ferrule for removably retaining a self-contained implantable device within a cranial opening of a patient is set forth. The ferrule includes a shelf portion, a wall portion, and at least one supporting tab connected to the wall portion. The shelf portion has an in... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7155276 | Method and apparatus to modify cranial electrical potentials to remediate psychiatric disorders and to enhance optimal brain functioning A method for modifying cranial electrical potentials utilizes an electrical lead having first and second electrodes. The electrical lead may also include either a resistive component for increasing the resistance of the electrical lead, or a diode for restricting th... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7089054 | Apparatus and method for treating a tumor or the like An article of clothing is provided for selectively destroying dividing cells in living tissue formed of dividing cells and non-dividing cells. The dividing cells contain polarizable intracellular members and during late anaphase or telophase, the dividing cells are ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7069089 | Abdominal belt with adjustable electrodes A device for attaching at least three electrodes to a subject for stimulating abdominal muscles of the subject, comprising an attachment mechanism for extending around the torso of the subject and a main locating element provided on the attachment mechanism for loca... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6994733 | Electrochemical method and system for dyeing and highlighting hair A method for electrochemically dyeing, highlighting or tinting hair is provided which includes first applying to the hair an oxidative dye precursor mixture containing a primary intermediate having a standard Redox potential that is less than about 1V. This precurso... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6640122 | EEG electrode and EEG electrode locator assembly The EEG electrode and EEG electrode locator assembly may be used in combination with an EEG electrode locator headgear including a plurality of locator straps connectable to one or more of the EEG electrode locators that form an electrode locator assembly... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6625481 | Electrode assembly and method for signaling a monitor An electrode assembly adapted to be attached to the skin over selected facial muscle groups picks up signals to be analyzed by an anesthesia adequacy monitor that measures the level of awareness of a living animal, typically a human being. The electrode a... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6567702 | Eliciting analgesia by transcranial electrical stimulation A method of eliciting analgesia in a human subject by Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (TCES) is provided. Electrodes are secured to the skin of the subject's head and used to apply an electrical current to the electrodes. The current includes a direct... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6549808 | Devices and methods for the transcutaneous delivery of ions and the electrical stimulation of tissue and cells at targeted areas in the eye A device for electrically exciting tissue in the uveal and periuveal areas of the eye includes a frame similar to an eyeglass frame in shape and construction. Two flat, disk-shaped electrodes are attached to the frame. When the frame is placed on the head... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6510333 | Sensor for biopotential measurements A sensor for biopotential measurements is designed to detect low voltage electrical signals on a subject's skin surface. A plurality of soft elastomeric bristles are arranged about the surface of the skin. Various bristles contain a wick, made of polyolef... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6482182 | Anchoring system for a brain lead A brain lead anchoring system is described which allows for installation of a brain stimulation lead or a drug delivery catheter without the lead or catheter ever being unsupported during installation so that the lead or catheter does not move during the ... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6456884 | Orthotic/electrotherapy for treating contractures due to immobility A therapeutic system comprising an orthotic device adapted to extend the range of angular movement between adjacent first and second skeletal body parts which have been drawn to and involuntarily held in a limited angular range of motion position relative... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6381481 | Portable EEG electrode locator headgear The EEG electrode locator headgear allows the user to locate and apply disposable EEG electrodes accurately according to the International 10/20 System without technical assistance, to allow the acquisition of high quality EEG signals. The headgear includ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6332097 | Hair regrowth method and apparatus A plurality of electrodes are mounted within a hood positionable over a subject's hed to form an array of concentric electrically conductive electrode rings. The rings can be applied to an outer surface of an electrically insulating liner insertable withi... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6324433 | Electrode-lead coupling skull mounted port assembly An assembly for securing an electrode lead within a burr hole formed in a patient's skull and couples it to a coupling lead which extends to a remote signal generator. The securing assembly has three separate components. The first is a bone port which sea... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6233472 | Electrode assembly and method for signaling a monitor An electrode assembly adapted to be attached to the skin over selected facial muscle groups picks up signals to be analyzed by an anesthesia adequacy monitor that measures the level of awareness of a living animal, typically a human being. The electrode a... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6161030 | Portable EEG electrode locator headgear The EEG electrode locator headgear allows the user to locate and apply disposable EEG electrodes accurately according to the International 10/20 System without technical assistance, to allow the acquisition of high quality EEG signals. The headgear includ... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6154669 | Headset for EEG measurements A headset and system for taking EEG measurements on the head of a test subject. The headset has a plurality of electrode sensors in predetermined anatomical positions on the head of a subject to take EEG measurements, for example of the subject's response... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6077237 | Headset for vestibular stimulation in virtual environments A headset to accompany virtual reality units which provides a user the sensation of motion by vestibular stimulation. A fixed or adjustable device positions conductors on the forehead and mastoid regions of the user's head capable of receiving computer ge... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6041262 | Hair regrowth method and apparatus A plurality of electrodes are mounted within a hood positionable over a subject's head to form an array of concentric electrically conductive electrode rings. The rings can be applied to an outer surface of an electrically insulating liner insertable with... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5800351 | Electrode supporting head set The invention is a headset for holding electrodes on the head of a person for measuring the electrical activity of the person's brain. In detail, the invention includes a pair of fittings for attachment about the ears of a person. A first flexible front s... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5479934 | EEG headpiece with disposable electrodes and apparatus and system and method for use therewith Headpiece for making EEG measurements on the head of a patient in the form of a human being utilizing electrode positioning system requiring the use of a plurality of electrodes in predetermined anatomical positions on the head comprising a plurality of l... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5464446 | Brain lead anchoring system A system for anchoring a lead within a cranial burr hole. The system provides for a lead to be anchored in either of two sizes of burr holes. In further provides for the lead to remain secured to the stereotactic instrument during the installation of the ... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5363858 | Method and apparatus for multifaceted electroencephalographic response analysis (MERA) A method and apparatus for multifaceted electroencephalographic response analysis (MERA) is described. MERA involves presenting stimuli to a subject through at least one of the visual and auditory modalities, recording electrophysiological brain responses... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5344440 | Method and apparatus for stimulating growth and healing of living tissues An improved method and apparatus for stimulating the growth and healing of living, especially human, tissues, promoting the healing of wounds and skeletal fractures. An electrical apparatus consists of a baseplate, made of lightweight nonconductive materi... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5336247 | Hair regrowth method and apparatus Hair regrowth is promoted by positioning one or more electrodes closely proximate a subject's scalp. A low voltage positive or negative polarity signal having a selected frequency of either 7.86 or 15.72 hertz is applied to the electrode(s) for about twel... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5332401 | Apparatus and method for transcranial electrotheraphy An electrode for providing TCET, especially via the earlobes of the patient, comprises an electrical conductor for application to the skin, connected to a lead for supplying the TCET signal from a signal generating device, characterized in that the conduc... | 07/26/1994 |
