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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7966074 | Apparatus and method enhancing muscular movement An apparatus to enhance muscular movement is provided. The apparatus includes at least one muscular movement sensor to sense a result of an attempt to move a muscle, a movement information controller to analyze the sensed muscular movement, and generate muscular mov... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7756585 | Muscle stimulation method and system to improve walking In a method and a system of providing walking assistance and/or therapy to a person with impaired gait, electrical stimulation is applied to muscles of a leg that effect dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the ankle of the leg. The timing of the electrical stimulati... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7742820 | Systems and methods for selecting stimulation sites and applying treatment, including treatment of symptoms of parkinson's disease, other movement disorders, and/or drug side effects Methods and systems for treating movement disorders are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment can include determining that the movement disorder affects the patient's gait, oral functioning, and/or other functioning, and applying electrical stimulati... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7574262 | Transmitter or receiver mounting A mounting for fixing a transmitter or receiver to a surface comprises a mounting pad and a transmitter or receiver housing, the mounting pad having a face for applying to the surface and an opposite face and being provided with a first mating component of a rotatab... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7403821 | Method and implantable systems for neural sensing and nerve stimulation The present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for the detection of neural or muscular activity, analysis of the signals and the subsequent stimulating of neural or muscular tissue based thereon. According to a first aspect of the invention an apparatus fo... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7383089 | 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 ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7369896 | Systems and methods for treating movement disorders Movement timing stimulator systems and methods that aid in the relief of the symptoms of neurological movement disorders are provided. In one embodiment, a method of improving a patient's gait is provided. The method includes producing a plurality of stimulation pro... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7349739 | Method and apparatus for neurophysiologic performance The invention features methods and apparatus for enhancing neurophysiologic performance, such as sensorimotor control and neuroplasticity. A preferred method involves inputting bias signals to sensory cells of a subject, thereby improving sensory cell function, whil... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7337007 | Surface neuroprosthetic device having a locating system A surface neuroprosthetic device for functional electrical stimulation (FES) having a locating system for locating the device on to a limb segment of a user, and a method therefor, the device including: (a) an at least semi-rigid exoskeleton shell for encompassing a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7302296 | Electrical stimulation system and methods for treating phantom limb pain and for providing sensory feedback to an amputee from a prosthetic limb This invention relates to a system and methods for relieving phantomlimb pain in amputees, and for providing an amputee with sensory feedback from a prosthetic limb. The system employs implantable multichannel, multi-chambered interface structures, namely, nerve cuf... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7299741 | Hydraulic pressure actuator and continuous manual athletic device using the same A hydraulic pressure actuator having an inner tube and a mesh sleeve covering the outer periphery of the inner tube and longitudinally extendable by pressure fluid fed into the inner tube, wherein a low friction body formed in an elastic cylindrical body by knitting... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7280871 | Muscle stimulation systems A control system for controlled exercise controls a functional electrical stimulation (FES) system which applies electrical signals to muscle groups of a user such as a user having a disability; the user exercises on a motor driven exercise machine such that substan... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7260436 | Implantable networked neural system A neural prosthesis includes a centralized device that can provide power, data, and clock signals to one or more individual neural prosthesis subsystems. Each subsystem may include a number of individually addressable, programmable modules that can be dynamically al... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7209788 | Closed loop brain machine interface A closed loop brain-machine interface is disclosed. The closed loop brain-machine interface translates one or more neural signals into a movement, or a series of movements, performed by a machine. The close-loop brain-machine interface also provides sensory feedback... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7190141 | Exoskeletal device for rehabilitation A modular exoskeletal device adapted to fit the lower extremities of a patient during rehabilitation. The device has only two actuators during the standing stage of rehabilitation. Two additional actuators can be added, as modules, during the walking stage of rehabi... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7187976 | Multi-purpose FES system A multi-purpose FES system includes a multi-function, implantable stimulator for stimulating different sites in a patient's body. The stimulator includes a control unit and a receiving device. The stimulator further has a plurality of bundles of electric leads conne... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7163492 | Physical therapy walking exercise apparatus Physical therapy walking exercise apparatus is disclosed and includes a gear motor driven V belt sheave a V belt on the V belt sheave and the V belt extending to fit on a driven fly wheel, beams concentrically attached to the axle leg of the driven fly wheel and foo... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162305 | Functional electrical stimulation system An electrical stimulation device for a body part of a person comprises an orthotic with sensor and electrodes and a controller. The controller receives a sensor signal, compares the sensor signal to a threshold value and generates an electrical output from the elect... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7149582 | Scanning electrode system for a neuroprosthesis A system for adjusting a spatial distribution of an electrical stimulation field across a scanning electrode, by a system user, including: (a) a scanning electrode for performing functional electrical stimulation (FES) of at least one muscle of a limb, the electrode... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7131998 | Device for measuring the relative angular position of two bodies with respect to a point, and articular prosthesis provided therewith A device for measuring the relative angular position of two bodies with respect to a point is provided with a first measuring element and a second measuring element, relatively movable with respect to one another and connectable to a first body and a second body, re... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7127287 | Distributed functional electrical stimulation system A multi-purpose, functional electrical stimulation (FES) system 10 includes an implantable stimulator unit 12 for stimulating a plurality of different sites in a patient's body 14. A transmitter 20 is arranged externally of the patient's body 14 for supplying signal... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7066181 | Body support harness A torso support portion and a pair of thigh support portions are each formed of an outer layer of hard relatively stiff molded plastic material of limited flexibility and an inner layer of relatively soft cushioning material for distributing the weight of a patient ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7065408 | Method for restoring gait in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury A method for restoring functional ambulation in subjects with incomplete spinal cord injuries which includes partial weight bearing therapy followed by epidural spinal cord stimulation (ESCS) to facilitate partial weight bearing therapy and over-ground walking. Elec... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7052466 | Apparatus and method for outputting heart sounds An apparatus for outputting heart sounds includes an implantable system and an external system. The implantable system includes a sensor for generating sensed signals representing detected heart sounds, an interface circuit and a control circuit for receiving the se... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6959215 | Methods for treating essential tremor A method for treating essential tremor includes directing a patient to perform a muscle action, for example a postural or kinetic muscle action. The method can further include collecting information, with the information corresponding to a level of neural activity i... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6959216 | Electronic muscle pump An electronic muscle pump includes an ankle position sensor which provides an initiation signal when a patient's foot is mal-positioned relative to the leg. A controller has a sequencer and an exercise mode selector switch. The exercise mode selector switch closes a... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6944497 | System and method of treating stuttering by neuromodulation Stuttering-treatment techniques using neural stimulation and/or drug delivery. One or more electrodes and/or a catheter are implanted adjacent to sites in the brain. A signal generator and the electrode deliver stimulation to a first site. A pump and the catheter de... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6936049 | Method of neurosurgical treatment of infantile cerebral palsy A method of neurosurgical treatment of infantile cerebral palsy wherein laminectomy is performed for providing access to the vertebral canal and its contents. The laminectomy is carried out in the cervical portion of the spine and the removal of at least three verte... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6838429 | Atopic dermatitis treatment method Compositions are provided for treating atopic dermatitis, other atopic diseases and other inflammatory or allergic skin disorders. The compositions include proteins from Molluscum Contagiosum Virus (MCV), or fragments, variants, analogs, and derivatives thereof whic... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6821233 | Device and method for automating treadmill therapy The invention relates to an automatic machine, which is used in treadmill therapy (walking therapy) of parapetic and hemiparetic patients. The machine automatically guides the patient's legs on the treadmill. The machine includes a driven and controlled orthotic dev... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6788976 | Movement timing simulator Movement timing stimulators that aid in the relief of the symptoms of neurological movement disorders are provided. In one embodiment, a movement stimulator has a control unit. A stimulator is coupled to an output of the control unit. The stimulator is adapted to pr... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6718210 | Functional neuromuscular stimulation system An input command controller (A) provides logic function selection signals and proportional signals. The signals are generated by movement of a ball member (12) and socket member (14) relative to two orthogonal axes. When the joystick is implanted, a tr... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6565558 | High-frequency device for generating a plasma arc for the treatment of biological tissue High-frequency device to generate a plasma arc (5) for the treatment of biological tissue (1), in particular in medicine, with a high-frequency generator (3) having an internal resistor (8) and, connected thereto by means of a flexible lead (10), an elect... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6522928 | Physiologically based adjustment of stimulation parameters to an implantable electronic stimulator to reduce data transmission rate A Functional Electro Stimulation (FES) system provides physiologically based adjustment of stimulation parameters to achieve a high update rate for nerve and muscle stimulation at a reduced data transmission rate. FES systems generate electrical signals t... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6512955 | Electrical apparatus for therapeutic treatment A system and method for generating high voltage, pulsed electrical stimulation to a patient for therapeutic treatment. The apparatus includes a voltage controlled pulse generator network that provides an output waveform including three monophasic pulses. ... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6507757 | Apparatus for electrical stimulation of the body A stimulator for stimulating the leg or other parts of the body e.g. the leg in a patient with drop foot is provided, the stimulator being controlled by e.g a foot switch but being reliable in use and therefore commanding acceptance by users. The foot swi... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6424868 | Portable functional electrical stimulation (FES) system for upper or lower extremity applications A functional electrical stimulation system for generating a data file storing stimulation patterns that can be provided to a stimulator is described. The system includes a host computer system for producing a data structure or data file that describes the... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6314339 | Method and apparatus for optimizing an actual motion to perform a desired task by a performer A method for optimizing an actual motion to perform a desired task by a performer wherein the performer has joints connected to body parts, the joints being actuated by muscle forces resulting in body part motion and the actual motion occurring as a resul... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6026328 | Functional neuromuscular stimulation system with shielded percutaneous interface An input command controller provides logic function selection signals and proportional signals. The signals are generated by movement of a ball member and socket member relative to two orthogonal axes. When the joystick is implanted a transmitter transmit... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5983140 | Portable functional electrical stimulation (FES) system for upper or lower extremity applications A functional electrical stimulation system for generating a data file storing stimulation patterns that can be provided to a stimulator is described. The system includes a host computer system for producing a data structure or data file that describes the... | 11/09/1999 |
