Method and apparatus for neuromagnetic stimulation
Patent 5476438 Issued on December 19, 1995. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 11, 2014. 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.
March 11, 2014. 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.InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 212035 filed on 03/11/1994US Classes:600/2, Combined with other radiant or wave energy source (e.g., electromagnetic, thermal, microwave etc.)600/13, Electromagnetic coil600/14, Pulsating field600/15Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Sykes, Angela D.Assistant: Huang, Stephen Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61B 008/00A61N 002/04 Foreign Application Priority Data1993-03-11 DEAbstractA method for neuromagnetic stimulation or functional neuromuscular stimulation comprises applying a magnetic field with a magnetic induction B to a subcutaneous nerve tissue to be stimulated, and simultaneously directing a focused beam of ultrasonic waves into the magnetic field region such that the ultrasonic waves vibrate orthogonally to the direction of the magnetic field, thereby producing a subcutaneous focus of stimulation having a focal diameter of approximately 1 cm, in order to confine the stimulation into a single nerve bundle or one single nerve region, and to avoid unintentional stimulation of adjoining nerve regions. An apparatus is described for carrying out such method.Other References
Field of SearchCombined with other radiant or wave energy source (e.g., electromagnetic, thermal, microwave etc.)MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY Radio frequency wave induced magnetic field for subcutaneous hyperthermia Probes Magnetic element placed within body (e.g., injected, inserted, implanted, etc.) Electromagnetic coil Pulsating field Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.) Antenna or transmission line | |
