| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 601078000 | Vibrant armature (e.g., electromagnetic) | 6 |
| 20130046214 | MECHANICAL ACTUATOR FOR A VESTIBULAR STIMULATOR - An apparatus to stimulate a vestibular system. The apparatus comprises an actuator configured to mechanically stimulate the vestibular system, and a control module coupled to the actuator, the control module being configured to provide a control signal that causes the actuator to stimulate the generation of a stationary nerve signal by the vestibular system. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20110152733 | MRT LORENTZ VIBRATOR - A device and a method for recognizing electromagnetic fields, specifically those fields that occur in image-guided nuclear spin tomography examinations (hereinafter MRT or MRI). In particular, it relates to an implantable medical device (IMD) containing a unit for detecting MRT activity, whereby the unit for the detection of MRT activity consists of at least one vibration transducer that transforms vibrations and/or oscillations caused by an MRT device into an electrical or optical signal and the unit for detecting MRT activity recognizes an MRT activity because of this signal. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20100030120 | Vibrotactile devices for controlled somato sensory stimulus during functionalmagnetic resonance imaging - A functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) compatible magnetomechanical vibrotactile device (MVD) uses wire coils having small oscillatory currents to interact with the large static magnetic field inherent to MRI scanners. The resulting Lorentz forces which are exerted on the MVD can be oriented to generate large vibrations that may be easily converted to translational motions as large as several centimetres. Representative data demonstrate the flexibility of MVDs to generate different well-controlled vibratory and tactile stimuli to activate special proprioceptive and cutaneous somatosensory afferent pathways. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20140018713 | PERSONAL VIBRATION APPLIANCE - The current disclosure is directed to personal vibration appliances, operated either by battery power or wall power, that incorporate a linear-vibration module to generate vibration with frequencies below 40 Hz, between 40 Hz and 110 Hz, and above 110 Hz with forces up to and beyond 15 g. In certain implementations, the frequency and force of vibration may be independently controlled. In certain implementations, the vibrational frequency and/or vibrational power may be correlated to various additional signals, both internal and external, including audio sound signals, light signals, and audiovisual signals. In certain implementations, the vibration appliance features an interchangeable massage piston with interchangeable massage tips and other accessories. Finally, operational characteristics of the personal vibration appliances may be modified by various types of sensor and other feedback signals. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20120136289 | Inductive charging personal massager - An inductive charging personal massager, in general, is provided that is capable of recharging its internal energy storage system both during operation, and when in a standby mode. One method of recharging will be through electromagnetic induction, and may include a coil of conductive material and a magnet with magnetic properties. The inductive charging personal massager preferably uses at least one of each of the following systems to effectively perform its designed task; a vibration system, an internal energy storage system, an internal electromagnetic induction charging system consisting of a coil and magnet, a charge protection system, a charge controlling system/charge rectifying system, and an external coil attachment for use with the internal induction charging system. | 05-31-2012 |
| 601080000 | Handheld | 1 |
| 601081000 | Extended or attached body-contacting member | 1 |
| 20130090581 | MASSAGE DEVICE - In the case of a prior art massage device, an adhesive pad is used to hold a vibrating motor on a human body. Therefore, there is a problem in that it is difficult, while transmitting vibrations, to knead or pinch a region being massaged. Disclosed is a massage device which massages a human body by transmitting vibrations to the same. This massage device is provided with vibrating motors which generate vibrations, and a pair of gloves which are worn on hands that apply massage and each of which is equipped with at least one of the vibrating motors. | 04-11-2013 |
