Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
601047000 | Audio | 37 |
20120203148 | THERAPEUTIC AUDIO PULSE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND PROCESS - A system and process including a transponder and a hand-held transducer having a pulse delivery assembly and a sound pressure wave generating device driven by an electronics package. The electronics package is capable of outputting prerecorded programs, to the sound pressure wave generating device, upon receiving an instruction from the transponder. The electronics package responds to instructions by retrieving a labeled and stored prerecorded audio program and driving the sound pressure wave generating device. The sound pressure wave generating device is mechanically linked to a pulse delivery assembly having a hammer pad with attached permanent magnets. The pulse delivery assembly vibrates the hammer pad, which administers therapeutic patterned percussive pulses and a patterned fluctuating magnetic field through direct contact on the skin of a subject, according to the prerecorded program. Upon being disposed proximate to the electronics package, the transponder is configured to automatically establish communication and provide the instruction. | 08-09-2012 |
20130046213 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF MANIPULATING BILAYER MEMBRANES - A method of changing the volume of an intra-bilayer membrane space of at least one bilayer membranous structure of a target tissue. The method comprises providing at least one characteristic of a target tissue having at least one bilayer membranous structure, selecting an acoustic energy transmission pattern set to change a volume of an intra-bilayer membrane space of a bilayer membrane of the at least one bilayer membranous structure according to the at least one characteristic, and applying acoustic energy on the target tissue according to the selected acoustic energy transmission pattern. | 02-21-2013 |
20100042024 | TINNITUS TREATMENT - A method of treatment of the symptoms of tinnitus is disclosed in which a non-sinusoidal pulsating electric waveform having a pulse repetition rate (frequency) less than 100 Hz is applied to a headphone or an earphone or a like acoustic transducer worn by a tinnitus sufferer. Square, sawtooth and triangular waveforms are suitable. Preferably a sequence of square, triangular, square and square waveforms each of duration of 3 minutes, and separated by a silent pause of 10-15 seconds, is applied. Various devices for applying such waveform(s) to such transducers are disclosed including a clinical oscillator, an internet distribution system, a playback device, electronic or magnetic storage devices, and a cochlear implant. | 02-18-2010 |
20130345608 | Methods and Devices for Treating Hypertension - Devices, systems and methods are described which control blood pressure and nervous system activity by stimulating baroreceptors. By selectively and controllably activating baroreceptors and/or nerves, the present invention reduces blood pressure and alters the sympathetic nervous system; thereby minimizing deleterious effects on the heart, vasculature and other organs and tissues. A baroreceptor activation device or other sensory activation device is positioned near a dermal bone to provide the treatment. | 12-26-2013 |
20090270774 | PERCUSSION THERAPY SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD - A sonic percussion therapy system includes a patient support apparatus and a control module. The sonic percussion structure is attached to the inflatable cell so that the sonic percussion structure moves in response to movement of the inflatable cell. The control module includes a sonic percussion control module and a position control module. The sonic percussion control module independently controls frequency and/or intensity of at least one of the plurality of sonic percussion structures. The position control module selectively raises and lowers at least one of the plurality of sonic percussion structures with respect to a patient surface. | 10-29-2009 |
20140052033 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PULSED ACOUSTICAL STIMULATION OF THE BRAIN - An electronic device for stimulating the brain of a living subject. The device comprises a signal generator configured to generate an acoustic signal that the subject can sense. The device also comprises a user interface coupled to the signal generator and configured to allow the subject to change the acoustic signal by pulsing the acoustic signal on and off at a pulse rate, to thereby stimulate the subject's brain into a targeted state of activity. | 02-20-2014 |
20100249678 | Zeleny therapeutic sonosphere - An apparatus for treating a human body with waves, comprising: (i) an inverse wave generating system comprising a substantially rigid, water-tight shell defining a substantially spherical cavity and having a plurality of individual wave generating elements located at predetermined locations on the inner surface thereof and a diameter sufficient to accommodate at least one human body without it contacting the inner surface of the shell or the individual wave generating elements; and (ii) an external frame for positioning the inverse wave generating system relative to the external environment. These apparatus are useful for applying waves to a human body for therapy. | 09-30-2010 |
20110288457 | Sonic resonator system for use in biomedical applications - Disclosed herein is a sonic resonator system and a method of using the system which is useful in therapeutic, cosmetic or aesthetic, diagnostic, exploratory and other medical procedures, particularly where a relatively non-invasive procedure is needed. The sonic resonator system and its method of use provide a controllable high intensity sonic impulse, which may be in the form of a compression or rarefaction wave applied to a given target tissue or anatomical structure, to cause a significant therapeutic or other physiological effect. | 11-24-2011 |
20110295166 | NEUROAUDIOLOGICAL CENTRAL AUDITORY TEST APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DIFFERENTIATION OF THE NEURAL CORRELATES IN PTSD, TBI, AUTISM, ADHD, ET AL - An apparatus, software, procedures and technology that, beginning with a simple manipulative auditory paradigm, moves up the auditory neural pathways, modifying the basic stimulus from a unilateral routine audiology tool to a dichotic central auditory processing diagnostic tool that defines hearing loss along the entire auditory chain from the middle ear to the cortex. From the resultant data comes information related to the reduction of tinnitus employing parathreshold central procedures rather than the traditional suprathreshold masking or phase-shifting techniques. The new application modifies and applies known technology in new ways for both the top-down and bottom-up differential diagnosis of auditory disorders and the tinnitus reduction. | 12-01-2011 |
20090326424 | SINGING BOWL SOUND AND VIBRATION HEALING TABLE - Systems and methods (“utility”) for providing sound healing to person are provided herein. The utility may include a table sized to support a person undergoing the sound healing session. The utility may also include a plurality of auxiliary support structures or platforms sized to support one or more sound generating devices (such as singing bowls or speakers). The auxiliary platforms may be adjustable in one or more directions, and may be selectively removable from the table. The utility may also include an electronic device operative to drive the sound generating devices to implement a sound healing session. Further, the utility may include a mat that includes a plurality of sound generating devices located in positions designed to coincide with chakras of a person lying on the mat. In addition other support structures (e.g., a chair) may be provided to facilitate sound healing sessions. | 12-31-2009 |
20090216161 | Methods for Using Resonant Acoustic and/or Resonant Acousto-EM Energy to Detect and/or Effect Structures - The present invention makes use of resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy applied to inorganic or biologic structures for the detection and/or identification, and for augmentation and/or disruption of function within the biologic structure. In particular, the invention provides a method of generating resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy in biologic structures such as virus, bacteria, fungi, worms and tumors for the detection and disruption of these structures. Moreover, the invention provides a method of augmenting functions of biologic structures such as bone through the generation of resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy in the structure. Systems are also provided for the generation and detection of resonant acoustic and/or resonant acousto-EM energy. | 08-27-2009 |
20130190663 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AUDITORY STIMULATION - A device and method for desynchronizing a patient's neuronal brain activity involving a neuron population firing in a pathologically synchronized manner. The device includes a stimulation unit configured to generate an acoustic stimulation signal to stimulate the neuron population when the acoustic stimulation signal is aurally received by the patient. Furthermore, the acoustic stimulation signal has a first frequency and a second frequency, with the first frequency provided to reset the phase of the neuronal brain activity in a first sub-population of the stimulated neuron population, and the second frequency provided to reset the phase of the neuronal brain activity in a second sub-population of the stimulated neuron population. | 07-25-2013 |
20090036805 | Method and Apparatus for Providing an Animal Vocalization Driven Massage Device - An apparatus for providing an animal vocalization driven massage device may include a memory device, a sound production device and a processing element. The memory device may store a pre-recorded animal vocalization. The sound production device may include an actuator in operational communication with a substrate and may be configured to enable communication of an output of the sound production device to living tissue. The processing element may be in communication with both the memory device and the sound production device. The processing element may be configured to drive the sound production device based on the pre-recorded animal vocalization. | 02-05-2009 |
20100268131 | PERSONAL AIR FILTER WITH AMPLIFIER AND VIBRATOR - A personal air filter with amplifier and vibrator having a mouthpiece and housing, incorporating filter media, with amplifier and vibrator. Inhaled air flows into the housing through the rearward vent end, past the amplifier and vibrator then through the filter media, and then out the forward end vent mouthpiece for inhalation of cleansed air by the user. The device is held to the mouth by the user's lips for the duration of the inhalation, without using hands or attachments to face. During inhalation and exhalation, the device is retained between the lips with the air flow moving through the housing in either direction past the amplifier producing audible sound for monitoring the duration of inhalation and exhalation facilitating controlled breathing. During vocalized respiration, the air flow moving past the oscillating vibrator produces oscillation vibration for internal massage or communicating said vibration to another person. A method of controlled breathing results from a sequential order and equivalent duration of breathing through abdominal, chest and thoracic regions of lungs, by the user monitoring the duration and rate of audible respiration. The device results in relaxation, rather than contraction, of muscles. Increased proficiency results in longer intervals of inhalation, retention and exhalation. Concentration on breathing cycle is achieved via the audible respiration effected by the resonant device housing. An oscillating membrane also transmits vibration to user's facial and cranial areas and internally massages body, as well as transmitting and communicating said vibration to another person facilitating educational, training leisure, pleasure, health, fitness and therapeutic use. Thus a considerably more versatile personal air filter is invented which can be conveniently, efficiently and effectively placed to the mouth for inhaling air, and is suitable for using during a variety of normal daily activities to filter inhaled air, audibly control breathing and vibrate to stimulate, optimize and enhance circulation. | 10-21-2010 |
20080275372 | NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE PREVENTION APPARATUS - By the combined use of ultrasonic vibration generated by a pair of ultrasonic vibrators that are alternately driven asynchronously with the heartbeat, and stereo music vibration waves generated by a pair of music vibrators, the brain is gently and effectively provided with massage without subjecting the head to excessive massage. Blood flow can be stimulated deep within the brain. As the rise and fall of the vibration energy generated by the ultrasonic vibrators are mitigated by the modulators, impact applied by the vibration to the head of the wearer is reduced. | 11-06-2008 |
20100022923 | ACOUSTIC RESPIRATORY THERAPY APPARATUS - An active respiratory therapeutic device for clearing breathing passages, loosening and breaking up mucus plugs and phlegm in a patient's sinuses, trachea, bronchial passages and lungs while a patient is breathing normally through the device is disclosed. The apparatus preferably includes a C shaped curved hollow housing having a closed end portion and an open threaded end portion. The open end portion forms at least part of an acoustic coupling chamber. A generally funnel shaped tapered mouthpiece tapers to a small end portion sized to be inserted into a patient's mouth. The mouthpiece forms another part of the acoustic coupling chamber. An acoustic signal generator housed within the hollow housing generates and directs acoustic vibrations into and through the coupling chamber. The mouthpiece preferably includes a valve permitting a patient breathing through the mouthpiece to inhale through a valve opening and exhale through a bypass passage around the valve while at the same time coupling the acoustic coupling chamber into the patient's airways. | 01-28-2010 |
20100179458 | VIBROACOUSTIC SOUND THERAPEUTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention provides a vibroacoustic sound therapeutic system including an acoustic energy source having means for generating an acoustic drive signal, the acoustic drive signal being characterized by a frequency sweep between a relatively low frequency and a relatively high frequency, and one or more acoustic transducers adapted for operation in a liquid medium, the transducers being responsive to the acoustic drive signal to generate acoustic energy at frequencies corresponding to frequencies of the acoustic drive signal. | 07-15-2010 |
20120046580 | DIGITAL TUNING FORK FOR SENSATION TESTING DEVICE - An improved digital tuning fork device for administering a vibratory sensation test to a human subject comprising an integrated vibratory mechanism and timer, with the vibratory mechanism generating vibrations having a known frequency and amplitude, with the amplitude of the vibrations degrading over time to replicate in a controlled manner the natural degradation of vibrations generated by a mechanical tuning fork, and a method of use thereof. | 02-23-2012 |
20100324459 | CARDIAC SHOCK WAVE MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - The invention provides a cardiac shock wave medical instrument characterized in comprising a contact microphone, a central processing unit, a centralized production control unit, a full audio range amplifier and a representative super-broad audio range sounder; a terminal of the contact microphone is connected with an input terminal of the central processing unit, an output terminal of the central processing unit is connected with an input terminal of the centralized production control unit, an output terminal of the centralized production control unit is connected with an input terminal of the full audio range amplifier, an output terminal of the full audio range amplifier is connected with an input terminal of the super-broad audio range sounder, and the super broad audio range sounder works at corresponding position of a treated part. The invention also provides a method for using the cardiac shock wave medical instrument. | 12-23-2010 |
20110105967 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SUPPRESSION OF TINITTUS - Methods and devices for treating tinnitus in human or animal subjects wherein the subject is caused to perceive a tinnitus suppressing sound which fully or partially suppresses the subject's tinnitus. In some embodiments of this method, the subject selects a sound that he or she perceives to be the same as the tinnitus and that sound (or a similar sound that is complementary to the subject's perceived tinnitus) is then used as the tinnitus suppressing sound. In other embodiments, the tinnitus suppressing may be a sound that has previously been determined to suppress tinnitus in a substantial number of subjects. | 05-05-2011 |
20100049104 | DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF TINNITUS - A device for the treatment of tinnitus, comprising generator means able to generate an audio signal, and transducer means connected to the generator means in order to reproduce the audio signal. The device also comprises filter means interposed between the generator means and the transducer means in order to filter and substantially suppress the audio signal at least in correspondence with an interval of frequencies around the dominant frequency (Ft) of tinnitus, so as to obtain a silent window (silent band) having a selected width or amplitude around said dominant frequency (Ft) of tinnitus. | 02-25-2010 |
20080300519 | NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPEUTIC DEVICE - Apparatus and method for delivering audible, electrical or mechanical tones having a specific characteristic to a human vestibular system to achieve thereby a therapeutic result. | 12-04-2008 |
20130303953 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING VARIOUS NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS - Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for treating neurological conditions such as attention deficit disorder, autism, and Parkinson's disease. More particularly, the invention relates to methods and apparatus used to stimulate the 8th cranial nerve, particularly for treatment of such diseases and disorders. | 11-14-2013 |
20090076421 | Frequency Stimulation Trainer - A preferably non-electrical nerve communication enhancement tool that sends specific, pre-timed, controlled vibrational and/or acoustical stimulation frequencies to the body to enhance nerve communication for the purpose of assisting in proper function of skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and facilitating rapid and improved cerebellar timing circuit and related cerebellar learning mechanism pathways such as the inferior olivary-Purkinje-Thalamus cell system and other similar neuronal pools, to improve muscle memory, coordinated functional neuron-musculo-skeletal performance improvement, enhance blood flow, increased range of motion, flexibility, strength and dexterity, neuromuscular re-education, muscle tone recovery, pain modulation, improved eye-hand coordination, gait improvement, balance and stability gains, kinetic chain integration, neurological performance enhancement, sensory dysfunction reduction, and improvement in mental and cognitive function. | 03-19-2009 |
20120089057 | FREQUENCY THERAPY METHOD AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - In a therapy method, the oscillations/vibrations of a natural substance or plant are first measured. Environmental signals are canceled out to isolate only a useful signal. The useful signal is then amplified and stores in a sound file library containing a many such useful signals. An audio file is generated by mixing from one or more useful signal files from the sound file library and the audio file is then delivered to a subject. The delivery may be effected by direct sound playback, via the tympanic membrane or the skin of the user, or by exposing a carrier medium, such as water or cream or oil, to the mixed file and then applying the carrier medium to the subject. | 04-12-2012 |
20120095374 | ACOUSTIC RESPIRATORY THERAPY APPARATUS - An active respiratory therapeutic device for clearing breathing passages, loosening and breaking up mucus plugs and phlegm in a patient's sinuses, trachea, bronchial passages and lungs while a patient is breathing normally through the device is disclosed. The apparatus preferably includes a C shaped curved hollow housing having a closed end portion and an open threaded end portion. The open end portion forms at least part of an acoustic coupling chamber. A generally funnel shaped tapered mouthpiece tapers to a small end portion sized to be inserted into a patient's mouth. The mouthpiece forms another part of the acoustic coupling chamber. An acoustic signal generator housed within the hollow housing generates and directs acoustic vibrations into and through the coupling chamber. The mouthpiece preferably includes a valve permitting a patient to breathe through the mouthpiece while at the same time coupling the acoustic coupling chamber into the patient's airways. | 04-19-2012 |
20090187124 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOVERY FROM MOTOR CONTROL VIA STIMULATION TO A SUBSTITUTED SITE TO AN AFFECTED AREA - A device and methods for treating a subject with dysphagia or other neurological disease, neurological disorder, neurological injury, neurological impairment or neurodegenerative disease that affects voluntary motor control of the hyoid, pharynx, larynx, or oropharyngeal area is disclosed. A device of the invention generally comprises a vibrotactile stimulator for applying at least one stimulus to the outside surface of a subject's neck; a connector for attaching the vibrotactile stimulator to an outside surface of the subject's neck, and a switch control communicatively connected to the vibrotactile stimulator to selectively engage a manual stimulation module and/or automatic stimulation module. Stimulation of an outside surface of the throat area of a subject by a device of the invention stimulates a swallowing reflex in the subject. | 07-23-2009 |
20100137757 | Zeleny therapeutic sonosphere - Inverse speaker systems comprise a plurality of individual sound-reproducing elements arranged in a substantially spherical arrangement. These inverse speaker systems are useful for applying sound to a human body for therapy. | 06-03-2010 |
20110237989 | Vibro-Acoustical Body Support - A vibro-acoustical body support includes sources of audio and of low-frequency vibrational energy carried by or coupled to a chassis. The source of audio preferably includes an MP3 player and stereo speakers and/or headphones. The source of low-frequency vibrational energy includes a resonating chamber having a resonant wall provided by a diaphragm and a low-frequency transducer attached to the diaphragm that freely extends into the resonating chamber. In one presently preferred and exemplary chair topper embodiment, the chassis has an orthopedic S-shape and the diaphragm is arranged as a back supporting resonant lumbar plate. | 09-29-2011 |
20130158453 | MECHANICAL WAVE GENERATOR AND METHOD THEREOF - A wave generator has a wave emitter including an elongated dispersive waveguide and a source operatively connected to a first end of the waveguide. The source covers at least partially a surface area thereof. A signal generator is in operative connection with the transducer to create electrical signals. A computer is in operative connection with the signal generator to cause it to generate the electrical signals. A mechanical input wave is created by the source at the first end of the waveguide. The mechanical input wave is constructed independently of data related to a mechanical wave received from a source in the medium and taking into account the different predetermined propagation velocities of at least two component waves of the mechanical input wave so that they combine with each other at a second end of the waveguide to form the desired mechanical output wave in the medium. | 06-20-2013 |
20110301515 | Octave exclusion signal generating method - In accordance with this invention, a method is described that produces signals with reduced spectral density in a selected note range at multiple octaves. | 12-08-2011 |
20130102937 | Methods and Devices for Treating Hypertension - Devices, systems and methods are described which control blood pressure and nervous system activity by stimulating baroreceptors. By selectively and controllably activating baroreceptors and/or nerves, the present invention reduces blood pressure and alters the sympathetic nervous system; thereby minimizing deleterious effects on the heart, vasculature and other organs and tissues. A baroreceptor activation device or other sensory activation device is positioned near a dermal bone to provide the treatment. | 04-25-2013 |
20140180181 | Methods and Devices for Treating Hypertension - Devices, systems and methods are described which control blood pressure and nervous system activity by stimulating baroreceptors. By selectively and controllably activating baroreceptors and/or nerves, the present invention reduces blood pressure and alters the sympathetic nervous system; thereby minimizing deleterious effects on the heart, vasculature and other organs and tissues. A baroreceptor activation device or other sensory activation device is positioned near a dermal bone to provide the treatment. | 06-26-2014 |
20130204170 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SUPPRESSION OF TINNITUS - Methods and devices for treating tinnitus in human or animal subjects wherein the subject is caused to perceive a tinnitus suppressing sound which fully or partially suppresses the subject's tinnitus. In some embodiments of this method, the subject selects a sound that he or she perceives to be the same as the tinnitus and that sound (or a similar sound that is complementary to the subject's perceived tinnitus) is then used as the tinnitus suppressing sound. In other embodiments, the tinnitus suppressing may be a sound that has previously been determined to suppress tinnitus in a substantial number of subjects. | 08-08-2013 |
20140163439 | Musical vibration system localized proximate a target artery - The present invention relates to a new and improved wearable (or fastenable, or adhearable) vibration massage system directly localized, focused and engaged upon or overlying a selected target artery of a user. The vibration massage waves are advantageously derived from a “mentally stimulating”, or “cognitively meaningful” soundtrack, of preferably music, whereby a user can simultaneously listen to the soundtrack in real time, thereby providing a synchronized, harmonized tactile and auditory experience. The provided system is essentially MUSical vibration applied upon a target ARTtery—hence is hereinafter described as the “MUSART” therapy system. Various modes of application of the tactile vibratory stimulus, as well as modes for invasive delivery of acoustic stimulation directly in contact with a target artery, are presented. | 06-12-2014 |
20140046230 | TINNITUS TREATMENT - A method of treatment of the symptoms of tinnitus is disclosed in which a non-sinusoidal pulsating electric waveform having a pulse repetition rate (frequency) less than 100 Hz is applied to a headphone or an earphone or a like acoustic transducer worn by a tinnitus sufferer. Square, sawtooth and triangular waveforms are suitable. Preferably a sequence of square, triangular, square and square waveforms each of duration of 3 minutes, and separated by a silent pause of 10-15 seconds, is applied. Various devices for applying such waveform(s) to such transducers are disclosed including a clinical oscillator, an internet distribution system, a playback device, electronic or magnetic storage devices, and a cochlear implant. | 02-13-2014 |
20130023804 | SOUND MASSAGE SYSTEM - A sound massage system ( | 01-24-2013 |