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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7899556 | Orthosis for a gait modulation system A functional electrical stimulation (FES) orthosis for FES to a limb segment, including: (a) a semi-rigid, self-retaining C-shaped frame, the frame configured to substantially envelop the limb segment, the frame including a first flexible and elongated circumferenti... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7283870 | Apparatus and method for obtaining cardiac data An apparatus and method for obtaining information, such as heart rate or the presence of atrial fibrillation, from electrodes applied to the feet of a subject. A scale having electrodes may be used for this purpose. The signal obtained from the electrodes is digitiz... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7233828 | Self-contained electrotherapy A device for applying a therapeutic electrical field to a user's body includes an electroactive material shaped for application to a user body to provide a therapeutic electric field in response to pressure applied to the electroactive material and one or more elect... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7233829 | Electric field shark repellent wet suit An article of clothing for use in water includes an electroactive material integrated into the clothing, at least one electrode integrated into the clothing and wherein the electroactive material is adapted to release electrical impulses into the water. A method of ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7163517 | Electro-stimulation feet acupuncture channel physiotherapy shoe An electro-stimulation feet acupuncture channel physiotherapy shoe comprised of a pair of physiotherapy shoes and an accompanying physical treatment appliance. Conductive metal wires are directly embedded along the interior extent of the shoe body, a small hole is f... | 01/16/2007 |
| 6889088 | 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 ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6788978 | Sanitary article to be worn in contact with the skin, adapted to provide metallotherapy effects A sanitary article to be worn in contact with the skin of a user that is adapted to provide metallotherapy effects, comprising a knitted part that has, at least on a side thereof adapted to be directed toward the user's skin, rows of knitting or portions of rows of ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6635236 | Method for treating podotrochlosis A method for treating podotrochlosis (navicular disease/navicular syndrome) in the foot of a horse is disclosed. The method comprises identifying the specific area(s) of the horse's foot affected by navicular disease and applying at least one extracorpore... | 10/21/2003 |
| 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 |
| 4703754 | Insole employing sheetlike battery An insole employing a sheetlike battery is formed in conformity to the sole of a foot, and includes a positive electrode in the form of sheet densely containing carbon fibers or fine carbon particles, a negative electrode of a metal foil such as aluminum ... | 11/03/1987 |
| 4325367 | Iontophoretic treatment apparatus A self-contained iontophoretic treatment apparatus is provided which includes a support structure on which is mounted a pair of electrodes in generally close proximity to one another as well as a source of electrical power and appropriate controls for del... | 04/20/1982 |
