Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
600015000 | Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.) | 52 |
20080207985 | TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and associated methods to produce analgesia in a mammal by providing an electrical nerve stimulus utilizing a pulsed input of low level electrical current, wherein the level of current is measurable with the measurements utilized to at least adjust the strength of the current according to selected parameters. Additionally, the use of magnets to produce a magnetic field to further control chronic and acute pain. In exemplary implementations, the apparatus maintains continuous monitoring of the electrical characteristics of TENS at the site of input and output, and the electrical input can be modified during treatment to obtain desired electrical input. More particularly the disclosure relates to an electromagnetic apparatus incorporating pulsed direct current, two or more electrodes, and at least two dipole antennas wherein the dipole antenna circuits receive and analyze signal from the dipole antennas, using the information from signal analysis within the methods for producing analgesia in mammals. The strength of the current that the patient is receiving at the targeted site as the actual field is measured by the dipole antennas and adjustment is not dependent on subjective measurements to ascertain whether the proper amplitude, frequency and pulse duration are being applied. | 08-28-2008 |
20080234535 | Device and method for thrombosis and pulmonary embolism - This disclosure describes novel therapeutic devices and methods for thrombosis or pulmonary embolism at physiological temperature that are based upon electromagnetic pulsed energy sources of Near Infrared (NIR) and Far Infrared (FIR) that pulsed radiations are exposed to the human body for prevention and treatment. The pulsed sources may work in the devices in coincidental, uncoincidental or sequential modes with variable pulse durations, variable pulse repetitions or variable pulse intensities, and the modes or pulse properties are selected accordingly to thrombosis or pulmonary embolism conditions. | 09-25-2008 |
20090012348 | Magnetotherapy - A magnetotherapy device comprising a pair of magnets having a strap in between. The position of the magnetic pair along the strap can be changed as well as the number of magnetic pairs on the strap. One of the pair of magnets is housed inside a holder while the other pair is left exposed outside of the holder. This design allows easy reversal of the magnets when a change of polarity to the affected area/s is desired. The pair of magnets have flat outside and inside surfaces for maximum contact with the affected area/s of the body. The proposed treatment using the magnetotheray device comprises contacting the affected area/s with one polarity followed by contacting the same affected area/s with another polarity, different from the polarity of the previous contact. | 01-08-2009 |
20090093669 | MAGNETOPHORESIS APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A method and apparatus for administering drugs through a dermal or mucosal layer such that the treatment device may be applied to the mammal for the transdermal or transmucosal administration of various drugs, pharmaceuticals, salts and prodrugs thereof is taught herein. The magnetic device has at least one magnet to provide an effective magnetic sphere of influence of the magnetic field at the desired site of action. The tissue-permeable drug formulation is positioned on the site of action and the magnetic device is positioned adjacent to tissue-permeable drug formulation wherein the magnetic sphere of influence of the magnetic field moves the drug through the dermal or mucosal layer by interaction with the magnetic moment (induced or permanent) of the drug sufficient to increase the movement of the drug beyond the movement caused by diffusion alone. | 04-09-2009 |
20090203955 | Brace providing focussed energy for medical therapy - An electromagnetic body-treatment device includes a brace of an electromagnetically transparent material which is shaped for removable conforming application to a contour of the human body. One or more multi-turn electrical coils are embedded in the brace and are oriented to establish a magnetic flux density in a therapy site about which the brace is mounted. A plurality of receivers are positioned in the brace in relative opposition to the coils. Permeable material slugs are pressed into the receivers to control the form factor of the flux density. A pulse signal generator drives the coil with low-voltage unidirectional pulses which are propagated as an associated succession of bursts in the magnetic flux density which is focused by the slugs on the therapy site. | 08-13-2009 |
20090259088 | Magnetic presser-expander device and treatment method using such device - A magnetic presser-expander device for biological structures, constituted by two or more rare-earth magnets and means for applying said magnets to the skin, and methods for treating an alteration of an osteoarticular and/or musculoskeletal structure, a hematoma, an edema or an articular effusion by means of the presser-expander device. | 10-15-2009 |
20090306456 | Apparatus and method for static magnetic field treatment of tissue, organs, cells, and molecules - An apparatus and method for static magnetic field treatment of plants, animals, and humans comprising the steps of configuring at least one composite static magnetic field by combining at least one of a bipolar static magnetic field and an axial static magnetic field, optimizing spatial distribution and amplitude of the composite static magnetic field at a target pathway structure by satisfying a mathematical model, and coupling the at least one optimized composite static magnetic field to the target pathway structure using a composite static magnetic device. | 12-10-2009 |
20100056848 | MAGNETIC THERAPEUTIC PAD FOR HUMAN SPINE - The present patent application is directed to a magnetic therapeutic pad for human spine. The magnetic therapeutic pad includes a substrate layer and a support layer above the substrate layer. The support layer includes a plurality of ridge frames spacing at a distance from one another. Upper edges of the ridge frames protrude out from an upper surface of the substrate layer. A plurality of magnets are disposed on the upper edges of the ridge frames according to the human meridian system. The ridge frames respectively correspond to a Governor meridian, inner Urinary Bladder meridians, and outer Urinary Bladder meridians on a human's back. The upper edges of the ridge frames form a curvature that is compatible with a curvature of a human back. | 03-04-2010 |
20100268016 | Magnetic Orthopedic Device - A magnetic orthopedic device comprises for covering a body region in which a person is experiencing pain. In an embodiment, the device comprises an elongate band of fabric with complimentary fastener elements disposed at opposite ends of thereof. The band may secure the device in the proximity of or around a body part or region, such as an elbow, torso, or lower back. The device further comprises at least one removably attachable section of material, which section includes a plurality of magnets disposed thereon (and preferably, hematite magnets.) The attachable section of material may be disposed at various points along the elongate band while the band is attached to a user's body, which allows a user to selectively position the magnets against a particular area of the body that is experiencing pain. | 10-21-2010 |
20100292527 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HYPERTENSION TREATMENT BY NON-INVASIVE STIMULATION TO VASCULAR BARORECEPTORS - The treatment of hypertension may be accomplished by stimulation of the carotid baroreceptors. In the present application the inventors disclose methods in which non-invasively-delivered mechanical perturbations caused by sound, ultrasound, or electrical perturbations caused by magnetic, or direct current stimulation may be used to stimulate the carotid baroreceptors, triggering physiological responses that treat medical disorders including hypertension. | 11-18-2010 |
20110054238 | Titanium ionic/Magnetic Bracelet - A titanium alloy bracelet with embedded magnets and a source of negative ions is presented. The embedded magnets are permanent and arranged in a patented alternation north-south orientation to confer improved magnetic field strength. The titanium bracelet helps to disperse the negative ions produced by the ion source. | 03-03-2011 |
20110105828 | Methods of treating a body part - The invention generally relates to devices and methods for treating a body part using magnets. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a device for treating a body part including a carrier and a plurality of magnets, in which the magnets are configured to correspond with a plurality of acupuncture meridian points upon application of the device to the body part. | 05-05-2011 |
20110118536 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NEURO-EEG SYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY - Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for a number of disorders. Described are methods and devices to treat disorders that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect mood, focus, and cognition of subjects. | 05-19-2011 |
20110137106 | Magnetic clip for ear acupuncture points - A magnetic clip for ear acupuncture points comprises a first clip body and a second clip body. An insulation cap is provided on one side of the first clip body, and then a first magnetic body is accommodated between the first clip body and the insulation cap. The second clip body is provided with a second magnetic body. The first magnetic body and the second magnetic body are coupled with lead wires respectively which in turn are both connected to an electric stimulator. The first magnetic body and the second magnetic body can sandwich the ear to be treated between them by magnetic force which is used simultaneously to conduct magnetic therapy on ear acupuncture points. The electric stimulator can also send electric current to the magnetic bodies through the lead wires, so as to conduct electric therapy via the stimulating probe. | 06-09-2011 |
20110178360 | ACUPRESSURE MAGNETIC THERAPY GLOVE - A therapeutic glove specifically adapted to simultaneously apply a combination of acupressure and magnetic therapy to specific acupoint sites on the hand resulting in therapeutic benefits, including providing an effective headache remedy is disclosed. A fingerless glove incorporates an inflatable bladder disposed formed on the palm of the glove for application of acupressure to HT- | 07-21-2011 |
20110201869 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED TRANSDERMAL DIFFUSION - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for enhanced transdermal diffusion of substances (such as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and cosmeceutical) by application of anisotropic magnetic fields having distinctive, complex characteristics. | 08-18-2011 |
20110270013 | Pressure-Applying device - A pressure-applying device (PAD) ( | 11-03-2011 |
20110313236 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION WITH AN ELECTRIC FIELD - One embodiment of the invention provides a method and apparatus for performing deep brain stimulation with an electromagnetic field. The includes an electrode assembly having multiple electrodes and a phased array system for driving the electrodes to generate the electromagnetic field. By controlling delays within the phased array system, the generated electromagnetic field can be steered to a desired region of the brain. | 12-22-2011 |
20110319701 | Controllable Therapeutic System - The invention relates to a therapeutic system, designed as a laminate and comprising at least one adhesive laminate layer, and to a therapeutic device having such a therapeutic system. For this purpose, at least one laminate layer or one intermediate layer and/or one intermediate layer arranged between two laminate layers contains superparamagnetic nanoparticles. The therapeutic device having said therapeutic system comprises at least one electrically controllable system which is detachably connected to the therapeutic system. The electrically controllable system has a frequency-dependent electric resistance. During operation of the therapeutic device, the electrically controllable system generates an electric or magnetic field, which can be varied in orientation and intensity over time and penetrates the superparamagnetic nanoparticles. With the present invention, a controllable therapeutic system that is independent of contact surfaces and a therapeutic device having a controllable therapeutic system have been developed. | 12-29-2011 |
20120046513 | Magnetic Hot / Cold Pack - A pack has a flexible pouch having a pair of planar sheets. The sheets each have a top, a bottom, and two opposite side edges. The sheets are secured together along their top, bottom, and side edges to form a compartment. A gel is carried in the compartment of the pouch. The gel is capable of being cooled and retaining the lack of heat. A plurality of magnets is carried in the compartment of the pouch. In an embodiment, the magnets are permanent magnets. In an embodiment, the permanent magnets are formed of a rare-earth alloy. In an embodiment, the gel is capable of being heated and retaining the heat. In an embodiment, the gel is capable of being cooled and retaining the lack of heat. In an embodiment the gel is a non-toxic biodegradable gel. | 02-23-2012 |
20120108884 | MULTI-POLAR MAGNETIC DEVICES FOR TREATING PATIENTS AND METHODS THEREFOR - A system for treating patients includes a first magnetic device including a set of four magnetic discs arranged in a square array, the four magnetic discs including two having negative magnetic poles lying in a first plane and two having positive magnetic poles lying in the first plane, wherein the two magnetic discs having negative magnetic poles extend along a first diagonal line and the two magnetic discs having positive magnetic poles extend along a second diagonal line that crosses the first diagonal line, and a housing containing the four magnetic discs for maintaining the magnetic discs in the square array arrangement, the housing including an alignment marker for aligning the first magnetic device on a patient. | 05-03-2012 |
20120123190 | ENHANCED FRICTION OF MICROPATTERNED SURFACES IMMERSED IN MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUID - A method and system are provided for that allow for varying stiffness of a system by applying a low magnetic field to magnetorheological (MR) fluid in the system. The method and system include exposed patterns on facing surfaces of sliding structures. The facing patterns contain MR fluid. When a low to moderate magnetic field is applied to the MR fluid, the patterns are magnetically attracted to MR domains confined to the opposing surface, thus requiring additional force to slide the structures past each other. | 05-17-2012 |
20120157752 | MAGNETIC STIMULATOR - Provided is a magnetic stimulator for applying magnetic stimulation to a particular portion of a subject. This magnetic stimulator includes: a magnetic field generating means including at least a stimulation coil configured to generate a dynamic magnetic field so as to apply the magnetic stimulation; a coil holder operated to displace a relative position of the magnetic field generating means with respect to the particular portion of the subject; a plurality of magnetic field sensors each configured to detect the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generating means; and a user interface section configured to provide instruction information based on a result of the detection of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generating means, the instruction information indicating an operation of displacement to be performed using the coil holder, the detection being made by the magnetic field sensors either before or during the magnetic stimulation. | 06-21-2012 |
20120165596 | Apparatus and Method of Stimulating Elevation of Glutathione Levels in a Subject - An apparatus configured to provide a beneficial biological effect for a subject, and/or a method of treating the subject using the apparatus. The apparatus may be configured to trigger and maintain the elevation of Glutathione levels within the subject. The apparatus may rely on a non-invasive mechanism to elevate Glutathione levels in the subject. The apparatus may not require a traditional power source such as a battery or wall plug in order to be effective in elevating Glutathione levels in the subject. To trigger and maintain the elevation of Glutathione levels within the subject, the apparatus may transmit communication to the body of the subject that results in increased levels of Glutathione within the subject. | 06-28-2012 |
20120209056 | PAD FOR HERBAL MEDICINE IN WHICH RELEASE OF MEDICINAL INGREDIENT CAN BE CONTROLLED, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a pad for herbal medicine in which the release of medicinal ingredients can be controlled, which comprises: separating two or more medicinal herbal ingredients prescribed or prepared according to pharmacological effects on the basis of the weight ratio of each medicinal ingredient to total weight of the medicinal ingredients; grinding the medicinal ingredients separated on the basis of weight ratio, wherein fine particles are ground to different sizes according to the setting of release duration; preparing herbal medicine by mixing the ground medicinal ingredients together, and then mixing the ingredients with a binding agent; and adhering the herbal medicine to a base sheet. The pad for herbal medicine manufactured according to the method allows for persistent permeation of medical ingredients through the skin with different release rate for each medicinal ingredient, and thus, the efficacy of the medicinal ingredient layer and the effect of treating disease can be maximized. | 08-16-2012 |
20120220814 | Personal item with energy enhancement arrangement - A personal item includes a body being carried by a user and a plurality of different energy elements secured in the body. The energy elements are selected from a group consisting of hologram element, germanium, and titanium, for generating a particular magnetic force which helps rebalance and restore natural energy pathways of the user. So, when the user carries the body, the energy elements are held close enough to the user in order to react positively with the user's energy field. Therefore, the personal item of the present invention is able to improve the blood circulation, recovery time, flexibility, strength, balance, healing and energy as well as contributing to an overall sense of health and well being among its users. | 08-30-2012 |
20120226095 | Personal Item with Energy Enhancement Arrangement - A personal item includes a body being carried by a user and a plurality of different energy elements secured in the body. The energy elements are selected from a group consisting of hologram element, germanium, titanium, and an element carrying negative ions for generating a particular magnetic force which helps rebalance and restore natural energy pathways of the user. So, when the user carries the body, the energy elements are held close enough to the user in order to react positively with the user's energy field. Therefore, the personal item of the present invention is able to improve the blood circulation, recovery time, flexibility, strength, balance, healing and energy as well as contributing to an overall sense of health and well being among its users. | 09-06-2012 |
20120316382 | Footwear with Magnets Embedded - A device and method for positioning or embedding magnets in sneakers, shoes, sandals and other outer footwear is disclosed and claimed. | 12-13-2012 |
20120323064 | FACE SUPPORT HAVING A DRUG CARRIER - The present disclosure relates to a face support that has a built-in drug carrier containing medicinal ingredients for protecting eyes from diseases and reducing wrinkles around the eyes. The face support having a drug carrier according to the present disclosure is designed to cover a facial area around the eyes and comprises: a housing with a predetermined installation space defined therein and a plurality of vent holes formed in one side in the proximity of the globe of the eye when the face support is worn, the vent holes serving to communicate the installation space with the outside; a main body having a fixing member for fixing the housing to the face of a user; and a drug carrier installed inside the main body and containing medicinal ingredients useful for protecting the eyes from diseases and relieving eye fatigue. The drug carrier comprises a medicinal herb layer containing the medicinal ingredients to enable transdermal delivery of the medicinal ingredients. As the medicinal ingredients for relieving eye fatigue and protecting the eyes from diseases directly penetrate through the skin or a mucosa, the face support having a drug carrier according to the present disclosure is very advantageous in that it is convenient to use and is excellent in relieving fatigue and reducing wrinkles around the eyes. | 12-20-2012 |
20120330091 | ORTHOPAEDIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE FOR TREATING BONE FRACTURES - Orthopaedic device and a method of use thereof are provided for treating a bone fracture. The orthopaedic device has at least one pressure applying element configured to apply pressure to soft tissue adjacent to the bone fracture and a holder configured to engage, in an engaged configuration, soft tissue adjacent to the bone fracture and, while in the engaged configuration, to permit adjustable positioning and securing the at least one pressure applying element to the holder. | 12-27-2012 |
20130006040 | MASSAGE APPARATUS USING MAGNET IS THE COSMETIC CONTAINER ADHERED TO LOWER PART - [Summary] The invention relates to the cosmetic container comprising the masseur machine in which the carrying having the simple structure where the massage apparatus which puts the magnetic material and in which the magnet is adhered to the receiving part lower part bottom surface of the cosmetic container is combined is convenient and more specifically, the attaching/detaching is easy on the massage apparatus using the magnet as the invention relating to the cosmetic container adhered to the lower part. | 01-03-2013 |
20130012760 | Magnetic Lumbar Orthosis with Rigid Support - A lumbar orthosis, comprising a rigid thermoplastic plate molded to the contours of the patient's back and at least one permanent magnet located on the orthosis that can provide magnetic therapy for patients with severe back problems, and further comprising adjustable supplementary fasteners that enable the patient to tighten or loosen the orthosis without removing it. | 01-10-2013 |
20130023720 | MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL MEDICAL BRACE - The magnetorheological (MAR) medical brace includes a flexible outer shell that fits around the anatomical area to be braced and a plurality of adjustable straps for securing the shell onto the anatomical area. The shell encases a MAR pack filled with magnetorheological fluid or gel. A plurality of magnets is attached to or encased in the shell to provide a magnetic field acting on the MAR pack. The interaction of the magnetic field with the MAR pack adjustably increases or decreases the stiffness of the shell depending on the strength of the magnetic field, A control mechanism is provided for selective adjustment of the magnetic field and other functions. | 01-24-2013 |
20130131435 | DEVICE, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR NEURAL MODULATION AS VACCINE ADJUVANT IN A VERTEBRATE SUBJECT - A method for enhancing an immune response in a vertebrate subject is described. The method includes providing at least one energy stimulus configured to modulate one or more nervous system components of the vertebrate subject, and administering one or more immunogen to the vertebrate subject, wherein the at least one energy stimulus and the one or more immunogen are provided in a combination and in a temporal sequence sufficient to enhance an immune response in the vertebrate subject. | 05-23-2013 |
20130261374 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING MAGNETIC FIELDS - This invention relates to an improved magnetic field induction therapy device and an improved method of treatment using magnetic field induction therapy. The method and device utilise pulsed alternating magnetic fields of specific characteristics which have been found to be, at least, therapeutic, In particular, the present invention relates to a device and method for creating varied and programmable magnetic fields, especially in a hand held unit for medical or therapeutic applications. The therapeutic value of magnetic fields has been known for more than two thousand years. Permanent magnets placed on or adjacent an animal or human body have been used for pain relief and blood circulation improvement. It is also known to use pulsating magnetic fields for medical and therapeutic purposes. For over 40 years the use of electro-magnetic fields has been known to be more beneficial than static or permanent magnetic fields. Pulsed and variable electro-magnetic Field Therapy (PEMFT) provide an alternative to conventional methods for treatment of certain medical conditions. PEMFT is particularly, but not exclusively, used to treat pain and wound healing. Typically, all or part of a patient's body is exposed to a pulsating electro-magnetic field, the field being characterised by its variable pulse frequency and its magnetic flux density (usually measured in Tesla), or equivalent field strength measure. It is believed that the characteristics of the magnetic field have an effect on the effectiveness of the treatment. It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and method for creating pulsed and variable electromagnetic fields which is convenient to use and relatively effective in its treatment. | 10-03-2013 |
20130303829 | Balancing acupuncture points using resonant signals - A method of balancing acupuncture points by wearing a holding device that includes a waterproof container containing substances that give off resonant frequencies that have been found to balance acupuncture points allowing the wearer to receive therapy continually by wearing such a holding device. The holding device may be in the form of a locket, jewelry, patch with a medical adhesive, belt, pedal device, or incorporated into clothing and veterinary apparel. | 11-14-2013 |
20130310627 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING MAGNETIC FIELD - A system for providing a magnetic field wherein the system has
| 11-21-2013 |
20130310628 | ORTHOPAEDIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE FOR TREATING BONE FRACTURES - Orthopaedic device and a method of use thereof are provided for treating a bone fracture. The orthopaedic device has at least one holder configured to operably attach to an external fixation device and at least one pressure applying element configured to apply pressure to a soft tissue adjacent to the bone fracture. | 11-21-2013 |
20130331637 | DEVICE FOR EMITTING A MAGNETIC FIELD - The invention relates to a device that can be used to expose a person to a magnetic field, including an insulating belt to be placed in contact with a part of the body of the person, at least one substantially rectangular, flat dipole antenna emitting a magnetic field over a vector perpendicular to the surface thereof, the antenna being arranged longitudinally on the belt in the lengthwise direction thereof, and a power source for supplying the antenna with AC or pulsed power. | 12-12-2013 |
20140088338 | CLOTHING WITH MAGNETS SYSTEMS - Clothing with magnets systems provides a comfortable way to undergo magnetic therapy. The system covers a large surface area of the body with magnetic energy while enabling people to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, fight infection, support healing, reduce fluid retention, increase cellular oxygen, encourage deep restorative sleep, and a variety of other positive benefits. The system may be conveniently used for individuals who practice magnetic therapy. | 03-27-2014 |
20140155681 | SHIELDING OF MAGNETIC FIELD AS A MEDICAL THERAPY - Provided are methods for disrupting dipolar interactions in vivo and in vitro, as wells as treating conditions associated with abnormal cell growth, by subjecting to an artificial, stable magnetic field. Also provided are assays involving an artificial, stable magnetic field. Additionally, the exposure of an artificial, stable magnetic field may be combined with other non-magnetic therapy in treatment or assays. | 06-05-2014 |
20140163306 | MAGNETIC DEVICE WITH REPULSIVE MAGNETIC ELEMENTS - A magnetic device is disclosed for entertainment, education or magnetic therapy. The device includes a transparent annular tube having magnetic elements that slide within the tube cavity. The magnetic elements are arranged within the tube whereby the same poles on the magnetic elements create repulsive forces between them as the elements slide within the tube cavity, and contact between each magnetic element is prevented and the magnetic elements remain spatially separated within the tube. The magnetic device includes a wearable structure holding the tube with the magnetic elements. | 06-12-2014 |
20140179981 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POSITIONING A TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS) DEVICE - The invention provides a system for positioning a TMS stimulating device on a predetermined treatment point on an individual's head. The system includes a cap adapted to be worn on the individual's head. The system also includes one or more markers adapted to be affixed onto an outer surface of the cap that are used in positioning a TMS stimulating device on or adjacent to the treatment point. The markers may be provided with a device that generates a detectable signal. The system could then include a detector associated with the TMS stimulating device that detects the signals generated by the markers. Signals detected by the detector are analyzed in order to determine a position of the TMS stimulating device relative to the treatment point. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179982 | MAGNETIC DIFFUSIONAL PATCH - A diffusional magnetic patch, which is a medical device for application in the treatment of disc hernia and sports injuries, comprising a special formulation that acts mechanically with diffusional effect. | 06-26-2014 |
20140200388 | CONCURRENT STIMULATION OF DEEP AND SUPERFICIAL BRAIN REGIONS - Systems, devices and methods for applying therapeutic transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to at least one superficial cortical target brain region and at least one deep brain target so that the induced current points between the superficial cortical and deep brain targets. Systems may include two TMS electromagnets configured for treating a patient by stimulating at least one deep brain region with one TMS magnet at the same time that a second TMS magnet stimulates at least one superficial cortical brain region. Also described are positioners to secure at least two TMS magnets in a substantially fixed arrangement relative to the patient's head, while allowing for fine adjustment of position and orientation of each of the TMS magnets individually to conform them to the shape of the contact surface of the body and to direct the vector direction of the overall induced current from the magnets. | 07-17-2014 |
20140206928 | EXFOLIATING FOOT COVERING THAT COVERS TOES - A sock has an inner material or surface that causes skin on portions of the human foot, which are covered by the sock, to be exfoliated while the sock is worn. Massaging elements and/or magnetic elements on the sock causes the human foot to be massaged and/or be subjected to a magnetic field, respectively when the sock is worn. The sock includes an upper cuff portion that enables the sock to fit snuggly around the portions of the human foot, which are covered by sock. The upper cuff portion includes a string and/or an elastic material that enables the upper cuff portion to fit snugly. The massaging elements and/or magnetic elements may be located along an interior and/or exterior portion of the sock and/or may be located so that they protrude inside the sock and also outside sock. A toe portion of the sock covers an area around the toes. | 07-24-2014 |
20140378741 | METHOD OF FORMING A NEGATIVE ION EMITTING PRODUCT AND A PRODUCT FORMED BY SUCH METHOD - Provided is a negative ion emitting product and a method of forming the same. The negative ion emitting product comprises a silicone substrate and a separate silicone insert or patch material containing a negative ion emitting source. The separate silicone insert or patch material is attached to a surface of said substrate or inserted into a space defined by a wall of said substrate. The product is designed to be worn by a human or animal and preferably comprises a bracelet, necklace, collar, watch strap, shoe insole or the like. It particularly comprises a double moulded silicone product containing in the patch or insert material, but not the substrate, nano-particles of negative ion radiating rare earth powder. | 12-25-2014 |
20150018599 | EYE-WEAR BORNE ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION REFRACTIVE THERAPY - An eye-wear borne electromagnetic radiation refractive therapy system can comprise an electromagnetic radiation source comprising a ring of LEDs that directs one of its on axis or off axis electromagnetic radiation to a desired peripheral retina area of a wearer's eye; a power source for powering the LEDs, an antenna for receiving signals and a processor for controlling the LEDs; wherein the electromagnetic radiation source includes spectral characteristics similar to outdoor light. | 01-15-2015 |
20150080638 | Therapeutic Magnetic Pouch for Pet Collar - Disclosed is a therapeutic magnetic pouch for a pet collar. The device includes a pouch having an interior volume in which magnets can be placed. The pouch includes a hook and loop fastener along the top and bottom edges thereof. The pouch wraps around a portion of an existing pet collar and secures in position by overlapping the hook and loop fasteners. The magnets are disposed so that the north-pole of the magnets faces the outer surface of the pouch, which directly contacts a pet's neck. The magnets induce electromagnetic currents to the pet's body, which can be beneficial for inflammatory processes in elbow joints and knees, as well as for arthritis. The device also accelerates the healing process of fractures, sprains, and strains. In this way, the present invention provides a holistic and cost-effective alternative for pet medical care, increasing the overall health of the pet. | 03-19-2015 |
20150306413 | Magnetic Lumbar Orthosis with Rigid Support - A lumbar orthosis, comprising a rigid thermoplastic plate molded to the contours of a patient's back and at least one permanent magnet located on the orthosis that can provide magnetic therapy for patients with severe back problems, and further comprising adjustable supplementary fasteners that enable the patient to tighten or loosen the orthosis without removing it. In an embodiment, the lumbar orthosis also comprises a hot/cold pack to provide therapeutic heat or cold to the injured area. | 10-29-2015 |
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