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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7729777 | Magnetic resonance imaging interference immune device A voltage compensation unit reduces the effects of induced voltages upon a device having a single wire line. The single wire line has balanced characteristic impedance. The voltage compensation unit includes a tunable compensation circuit connected to the wire line.... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7389147 | Therapy delivery mode selection Techniques for selectably providing either constant voltage or constant current stimulation are described. A programming device provides a user interface by which a user selects either constant voltage or constant current stimulation, and selects either a voltage or... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7363088 | Human-body potential controlling electrotherapeutic device An electrotherapeutic device for simultaneously generating positive, negative, or multiple polarities. The device includes a power source section and pulse generating sections for inputting prescribed high-voltage oscillating frequency signals to bipolar output sect... | 04/22/2008 |
| 6026329 | Skin care machine using micro current The disclosure is a skin care machine having a constant current generating function and giving a skin bounce thereof and soft by applying a micro constant current to the skin, and including a memory storing a guide picture including a process applying the... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5154172 | Constant current sources with programmable voltage source An implant for stimulating the vagus nerve receives commands over a radio frequency link. The communication protocol uses asynchronous communications devices with parity checking and echoing of communicated characters and passwords to improve communicatio... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5109847 | Non-intrusive analgesic neuroaugmentive apparatus and management system The present invention pertains to a portable non-invasive electronic apparatus which can be used to relieve pain or alter the symptoms of certain neurological dysfunctions. A specifically contoured constant current and current limited waveform is generate... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5036850 | Biphasic pulse output stage for electronic stimulating device A biphasic pulse output stage is disclosed for an electronic stimulating device, such as a transcutaneous nerve stimulating device capable of effecting suppression of pain by nerve fiber stimulation. Biphasic constant current output pulses are applied to ... | 08/06/1991 |
| 5030236 | Apparatus for enhancing biointegration of bony and endoprosthesis structures An invasive prosthesis device is disclosed which includes an electrical circuit having a cathode and an anode for mounting on opposing sides of body tissue requiring healing. The cathode is connected to a source of power for transmitting electrical stimul... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4977895 | Electrical apparatus for medical treatment An electrical neuro-stimulator which operates using pulse generators for providing a master frequency, a carrier frequency, a first modulation frequency and a second modulation frequency. The pulse width and pulse rate are adjustable, and a pair of multiv... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4976264 | Power muscle stimulator An electrical muscle stimulator is disclosed which provides unloaded isometric exercise of a pair of antagonist muscles associated with a rotatable limb, substantially without creating torque at the rotating joint. Further, a reduced pain stimulus signal ... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4976263 | Equipment for the treatment of lymph blockages and the like An equipment for the treatment of lymph blockages, hyperacidic musculature and the like, containing a switching circuit to generate a series of voltage impulses and two contact devices to apply these voltage impulses to a to-be-treated part of the body in... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4947844 | Receiver/stimulator for hearing prosthesis A device for controlling stimulating currents in prosthetic devices in which a series of short spaced current pulses are delivered to electrodes with intervals between the pulses of zero current having a duration longer than that of each spaced pulse, the... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4924880 | Dental anesthesia apparatus Apparatus is disclosed for achieving improved dental anesthesia utilizing electronic stimulation applied through electrodes positioned inside the mouth of a patient. Each electrode includes an insulating base of foam material with an adhesive at one side ... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4919140 | Method and apparatus for regenerating nerves A method and apparatus for stimulating nerves in the central nervous system of a mammal to regenerate within the central nervous system applies an oscillating electrical field to the central nervous system across a lesion in the central nervous system. Th... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4913148 | Method for the treatment of herpes simplex and herpes zoster A method for the treatment, by accelerating the healing process, of acute herpes simplex and acute herpes zoster, and by the reduction of post-herpetic neuralgia, subsequent to determining a dermatone on a body, which dermatome includes an area affected b... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4898169 | Medical instrument for therapy of hemorrhoidal lesions An instrument for direct current electrical therapy of hemorrhoidal lesions or the like in a patient consists of a D.C. electric generator, a grounding pad, a probe with distal tip for penetration of a lesion, and a handpiece for support of the probe and ... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4856526 | Apparatus and methodology for treatment of headache syndromes Headache modulator apparatus and methodology employs a transcutaneous electronic wave to reduce and control migraine and vascular headaches. A pair of electrodes is placed transcranially, i.e., a first contact electrode is placed at one side of the craniu... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4640286 | Optimized nerve fiber stimulation Optimization of nerve fiber stimulation to substantially increase the activity of the then selected nerve fibers is disclosed, with optimization being achieved through utilization of electrical pulses that are caused to occur in a predetermined pattern wi... | 02/03/1987 |
| 4632117 | Simplified transcutaneous nerve stimulating device A simplified transcutaneous nerve stimulating device is disclosed that combines simplicity of structure with dependability of operation. The device utilizes a 45 volt battery source for circuitry simplification by eliminating the need for circuitry such a... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4630615 | Apparatus for measuring impedance The apparatus comprises: a comparator for comparing the voltage at which the constant current pulses are being supplied to the load with an increasing reference voltage; a counter for counting the number of voltage pulses that are greater in magnitude tha... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4627438 | Electronic migraine modulator apparatus and methodology Migraine modulator apparatus and methodology employs a transcutaneous electronic wave to reduce and control migraine headaches. A first positive contact electrode is placed at the pain site and a second positive contact is placed at the web of the contra-... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4619264 | Method and apparatus for treatment of fresh fractures, delayed unions and non-unions of living bone A method and apparatus whereby a direct current at an average amplitude of substantially 20 microamperes is caused to flow from the inserted end of a cathode electrode at one longitudinal side of a fractured or otherwise defective osteal zone, through sai... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4614193 | Electronic glaucoma treatment apparatus and methodology Glaucoma treatment apparatus and methodology employs a transcutaneous electronic wave to suppress pain and reduce intra-ocular pressure. A first positive contact electrode is placed at the temple of the head, and a second negative contact electrode is pla... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4586509 | Temporomandibular joint-myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome treatment apparatus and methodology Temporomandibular joint-myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (TMJ-MPDS) treatment apparatus and methodology employs a transcutaneous electronic wave to suppress pain associated with TMJ-MPDS. A first positive contact electrode is placed at the pain site a... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4576171 | Animal immobilizing apparatus and method An electronarcotic current is delivered to an animal through improved probes in order to immobilize the animal. The electronarcotic current is adjusted based on the intrinsic resistance of the animal which is used to provide a feedback current for adjustm... | 03/18/1986 |
| 4574808 | Apparatus and method for relieving symptoms of multiple sclerosis Apparatus and methodology for treating the symptoms of multiple sclerosis employs a transcutaneous electronic wave to suppress perceived pain, increase strength, improve the perception of sensation, reduce spasticity associated with the disease, and creat... | 03/11/1986 |
| 4559948 | Cerebral palsy treatment apparatus and methodology Cerebral palsy treatment apparatus and methodology employs a transcutaneous electronic wave to suppress pain and increase motor function. A first positive contact electrode is placed at the frontalis, and a second negative contact electrode is placed at t... | 12/24/1985 |
| 4550733 | Electronic dental analgesia apparatus and methodology Dental electronic analgesia apparatus and methodology employs a transcutaneous electronic wave to suppress perceived pain during trauma associated with dental procedures. A first electrode is placed on the buccal side of the gum adjacent the work area, an... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4506673 | Therapeutic treatment within joint capsules of the body A method for stimulating formation of tissue in a living being within a joint capsule includes the steps of: introducing at least a cathode terminal into the joint capsule from the exterior through a puncture in the flesh, under visual control of an arthr... | 03/26/1985 |
| 4506674 | Method of stimulating osteogenesis with distributed port cathode Disclosed is an improved bone-piercing cathode for providing electrical stimulation of osteogenesis at a plurality of locations. A conventional bone-piercing cathode is modified by adding a number of "ports" extending through the insulative covering to ex... | 03/26/1985 |
| 4503863 | Method and apparatus for transcutaneous electrical stimulation A method and apparatus for monitoring and obtaining actual bio-electrical characteristics of a subject under predetermined conditions of evoked response stimuli, and by interaction with a computer, applying cutaneous electrical stimulation to the subject,... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4461300 | Bone and tissue healing device including a special electrode assembly and method A portable device used for expediting the healing of bone or soft tissue fractures or defects in a patient is disclosed herein and utilizes at least one cathode electrode, an anode electrode and a circuit arrangement for applying a regulated flow of curre... | 07/24/1984 |
| 4406658 | Iontophoretic device with reversible polarity An iontophoretic device in which the polarity of the electrodes is reversible. There is a current source and a pair of electrodes. A polarity control between the current source and the electrodes determines the direction of current flow through and betwee... | 09/27/1983 |
| 4363324 | Electromedical apparatus In the case of current stimulation apparatus, in particular, protection installations are necessary which, in every instance, disconnect the patient from the operating voltage of the apparatus when maximally permissible patient currents are exceeded. For ... | 12/14/1982 |
| 4354498 | Electromedical apparatus Current stimulation apparatus, in particular, exhibits an output stage as the current waveform generator for producing an output current through a patient's body as the load resistance. Such apparatus operates with a specifiable operating voltage and cont... | 10/19/1982 |
| 4333469 | Bone growth stimulator There is disclosed an improved implantable bone growth stimulator having a titanium, bullet-shaped case and pre-stretched helical electrode leads. The leads are sheathed, and the circuitry in the case is potted in silicone elastomer. The shape of the case... | 06/08/1982 |
| 4324253 | Transcutaneous pain control and/or muscle stimulating apparatus An apparatus for generating electrical pulses which are suitable for application to selected areas of the user's body for pain control or muscle stimulation. The current level, pulse width, pulse rate, voltage level and pulse configuration are all control... | 04/13/1982 |
| 4323073 | Apparatus and method for controlling the application of therapeutic direct current to living tissue Apparatus and a method for applying current of a particular form to bulk resistance means such a living tissue. The applied current is D.C. at a level so low as to generate voltage gradients within the bulk resistance such as to be substantially under ner... | 04/06/1982 |
| 4292968 | Electric supply for ion therapy A power supply provides direct current to electrodes attached to a patient. The positive electrode is at least partially silver and releases silver ions as a result of the electric current. Silver ions have known bactericidal properties and may be used to... | 10/06/1981 |
| 4279256 | Nerve stimulation method Methods and devices for purposes such as nerve stimulation and sexual stimulation. For purposes of nerve stimulation, a plurality of electrically conductive bodies are suspended in a viscous substance and injected into tissue so as to extend between the o... | 07/21/1981 |
