| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 601048000 | Pulse generator | 15 |
| 20130281896 | ELECTROMECHANICAL TACTILE STIMULATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A device for stimulating a sleeper is disclosed. The device comprises a tactile electromechanical stimulator positioned against the sleeper's back proximate the sleeper's lower spine. The stimulator is actuated by a control circuit and powered by a power source. In one embodiment, the control circuit can be programmed to occasionally actuate the stimulator to promote more restful sleep. In one embodiment, the control circuit includes a receiver, and a transmitter is included that is adapted to transmit an actuation signal upon detection of excess noise or motion from the sleeper. The receiver, upon receiving the actuation signal, can actuate the stimulator for a randomized period of time via one or more randomized output pulses generated by a controller in communication with the receiver. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20120184885 | Non-invasive method of spinal intervention and use of devices effective for spinal intervention - The present technology is the use of the combination to treat a patient and the treatment of a patient. Sine waves are generated digitally by the combination. Data validation is used to ensure correct directional alignment prior to device activation. Patient safety and consistency in treatment protocols are considered in the spinal and upper cervical impulse treatment design. A patient is treated with smooth sinusoidal waveform with a force of about 8 N to about 12.2 N with a Z-axis of acceleration (shear acceleration) of about 0.5 g to about 5g at about 5 Hertz (Hz) to about 200 Hertz. Treatment conditions can be varied depending upon the size of the patient, which includes human and veterinary patients. The method is non-invasive. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20080208086 | Notebook computer with low-frequency electrotherapy - A notebook computer with low-frequency electrotherapy is provided. A low-frequency massage device including a pulse generator and massage pads is disposed in the mainframe of the notebook computer. The pulse generator is electrically coupled to a power supply of the mainframe, which supplies power for the pulse generator, and the massage pads are selectively connected to a low-frequency generator, such that while operating the notebook computer, a user attaches the massage pads on suitable parts of his/her body to enjoy the low frequency electrotherapy massage. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20120136288 | HEAT MASSAGE GLOVES - A heated massage glove comprising a hand covering to envelope a hand of a user, a set of finger segments to accept the fingers of the user, a set of finger massagers attached within the set of finger segments, where the set of finger massagers vibrate and pulse against the set of fingers, a set of hand massagers attached to a backside of the hand covering, wherein the set of hand massagers vibrate and pulse against a backside of the hand, a heating apparatus housed within the hand covering, where the heating apparatus includes a plurality of wires to heat the hand covering, and a control mechanism attached to the backside of the hand covering wherein the control mechanism controls how intense the set of finger massagers and the set of hand massagers vibrates and pulses and how intense the heating apparatus heats. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20090112136 | Manual device for massaging appendage muscles - One embodiment of a portable, manual, appendage muscle massager comprising a wrap ( | 04-30-2009 |
| 20140194792 | SWALLOWING AIR PULSE THERAPY MOUTHPIECE AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - An oral appliance for administering a stimulus, such as a substance, to the mouth of a user includes a flexible tube having an inlet portion, a first curved portion forming an ear loop connected to the inlet portion, a second curved portion forming a lip bend connected to the first curved portion, and an outlet portion extending from the second curved portion. Alternatively, a mouthpiece for delivering a substance to the mouth of a user includes a housing having an inlet portion, a riser portion extending upwardly from the inlet portion and a curved outlet portion. A flexible tube is coupled to the housing. A method of delivering a substance to a predetermined location in a user's mouth includes disposing a flexible tube between a row of teeth and an interior surface of a cheek. The flexible tube has an exit port positioned in a rear portion of the user's mouth. No portion of the flexible tube is disposed between the upper and lower teeth of the user such that the upper and lower teeth can be closed against each other. The method further includes dispensing a substance through the exit port. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140194793 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NON-CONTACT MULTIPARAMETER VITAL SIGNS MONITORING, APNEA THERAPY, APNEA DIAGNOSIS, AND SNORE THERAPY - Aspects of the of the disclosure relate to a non-contact physiological motion sensor and a monitor device that can incorporate use of the Doppler effect. A continuous wave of electromagnetic radiation can be transmitted toward one or more subjects and the Doppler-shifted received signals can be digitized and/or processed subsequently to extract information related to the cardiopulmonary motion in the one or more subjects. The extracted information can be used, for example, to determine apneic events and/or snoring events and/or to provide apnea or snoring therapy to subjects when used in conjunction with an apnea or snoring therapy device. In addition, methods of use are disclosed for sway cancellation, realization of cessation of breath, integration with multi-parameter patient monitoring systems, providing positive providing patient identification, or any combination thereof. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20130253389 | ELECTROACTIVE VIBRATION METHOD - A method for treatment by vibration stimulation of body tissue in a body cavity of a human subject includes providing a stimulation member comprising a dielectric polymer; introducing the stimulation member into a body cavity; expanding the stimulation member to a state such that it abuts the body tissue within the body cavity, and applying a time varying potential to said dielectric polymer to impart vibrations to body tissue in the body cavity. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20120172772 | APPARATUS FOR THE CONDITIONING OF MUSCULAR FIBRILS REACTION COORDINATION CAPACITY BY MEANS A PRESSURE WAVE, AND AESTHETIC AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION THEREOF - Apparatus and method for the conditioning of muscular fibrils by means of the application to a muscle in isometric contraction, a succession of mechanical pulses, where the apparatus comprises means for the production of pressure pulses, means for the application of said pressure pulses on the epidermis adjacent the muscle and means for the transmission of said pulses from said means for the production of pressure pulses to said application means, wherein said application means and said means for the transmission of said pulses from said production means to said application means comprise when said application means are applied to the epidermis a closed circuit inside which a compressed fluid or a substantially uncompressible fluid is present. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120302929 | Head mounted pulse action facial and head massager band - A pulse action facial and head massager band apparatus including a headband assembly for mounting to a user's head. The headband is equipped with small vibrators that consist of small shaft less motors which quietly pulsate direct vibrations into the selected temple and jaw portion of the user's head and face. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20100318007 | ELECTROMECHANICAL TACTILE STIMULATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A device for stimulating a sleeper is disclosed. The device comprises a tactile electromechanical stimulator positioned against the sleeper's back proximate the sleeper's lower spine. The stimulator is actuated by a control circuit and powered by a power source. In one embodiment, the control circuit can be programmed to occasionally actuate the stimulator to promote more restful sleep. In one embodiment, the control circuit includes a receiver, and a transmitter is included that is adapted to transmit an actuation signal upon detection of excess noise or motion from the sleeper. The receiver, upon receiving the actuation signal, can actuate the stimulator for a randomized period of time via one or more randomized output pulses generated by a controller in communication with the receiver. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20130245513 | APPARATUS FOR LOADING VIBRATION - According to one embodiment, an apparatus for loading vibration is provided. The apparatus for loading vibration has a contacting unit, a first vibration unit, a storage unit and a control unit. The contacting unit is capable of coming into contact with a biological body which pulsates or beats in a contact state of a first contact condition. The first vibration unit provides a self-excited vibration to the biological body through the contacting unit. The storage unit stores a second contact condition which synchronizes the self-excited vibration with the pulses or the beats. The control unit controls the contact state of the contacting unit so as to make the first contact condition become closer to the second contact condition. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130253388 | VIBRATION PATTERN FOR VIBRATION STIMULATION - A method of treatment by vibration stimulation is provided. The method includes providing an expandable stimulation member adapted to impart vibrations to body tissue of a human subject; introducing the stimulation member into a body cavity of the human subject; expanding the stimulation member to a volume such that the stimulation member abuts against body tissue within the body cavity; bringing the stimulation member to vibrate such that vibrations are imparted to the body tissue in the body cavity of the human subject according to a vibration pattern, wherein the vibration pattern includes a main periodic element of a first frequency and an excitation stimulus of a second frequency higher than the first frequency. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130331747 | AIR PULSATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - A device and method coupled to a therapy garment to apply pressure and repetitive compression forces to a body of a person has an air pulsator and a user programmable time, frequency and pressure controller operable to regulate the duration of operation, frequency of the air pulses and a selected air pressure applied to the body of a person. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130338551 | DEVICE FOR VOLITIONAL SWALLOWING WITH A SUBSTITUTE SENSORY SYSTEM - A device for volitional swallowing with a substitute sensory system comprises a band 101 wrapped around the neck with a vibrator 102 positioned over the larynx. Upon activation by a button 103 on a spoon 104 held by an operator, such as the subject 105, the vibrator 102 moves and vibrates the larynx. The patient 105 initiates the sensory stimulation immediately prior to the patient's own initiation of a swallow by viewing on a display screen 106 a movement feedback signal 107, possibly from a piezo-electric sensor 108 also contained in the band 101 which will also be displayed on the display screen 106. The signal 109 from the switch device initiating sensory stimulation will be presented on the same display screen 106 for the patient 105 and trainer to observe when the button or switch 103 is activated for sensory stimulation in relation to the onset of the swallow. | 12-19-2013 |
