Method of and apparatus for inducing desired states of consciousness
Patent 5356368 Issued on October 18, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 18, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 18, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2466054 3160159 3576185 3712292 3753433 3826243 3837331 3884218 Noise generator and transmitter Sound recording system InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 664176 filed on 03/01/1991US Classes:600/28, Audio (e.g., heartbeat, "white noise", etc.)600/545With feedback of signal to patientExaminersPrimary: Cohen, Lee S.Assistant: Lacyk, John P. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61M 021/00AbstractImproved methods and apparatus for entraining human brain patterns, employing frequency following response (FFR) techniques, facilitate attainment of desired states of consciousness. In one embodiment, a plurality of electroencephalogram (EEG) waveforms, characteristic of a given state of consciousness, are combined to yield an EEG waveform to which subjects may be susceptible more readily. In another embodiment, sleep patterns are reproduced based on observed brain patterns during portions of a sleep cycle; entrainment principles are applied to induce sleep. In yet another embodiment, entrainment principles are applied in the work environment, to induce and maintain a desired level of consciousness. A portable device also is described. | |
