Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
607149000 | Means for holding applicator against body tissue | 43 |
20080255648 | Accessory for Muscle Maintenance and/or Muscle Development - The invention concerns an accessory ( | 10-16-2008 |
20080255649 | Electrode Module for Muscle Maintenance and/or Muscle Development - The invention concerns an electrode module ( | 10-16-2008 |
20090076583 | MEDICAL ELECTRODE - A medical electrode is provided for detecting and transmitting electrical pulses from the body surface of a patient to a device for processing the electrical pulses. The medical electrode includes a contact element ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090157157 | ANCHORING DEVICE FOR SECURING INTRACRANIAL CATHETER OR LEAD WIRE TO A PATIENT'S SKULL - An anchor system for securing a lead to a patient's skull is disclosed. The lead is of the type that passes through a burr hole created in the patient's skull and includes a distal end which is implanted within the patient's brain at a target site. The anchor, according to a first embodiment of the invention includes a stem, an integrally formed rim plate, and a peripheral clamping structure. The clamping structure is adapted to receive and snugly hold a portion of the lead. The stem is sized and shaped to fit within the burr hole, leaving the rim plate positioned flush with the patient's skull. A flared passage is provided within the stem and rim plate so that the lead may pass through the stem and into the rim plate, at which point the lead follows the contours of the flared passage and communicates with the peripheral clamping structural. The clamping structure holds a portion of the lead so that any tension of the lead will not be transmitted past the anchor and the distal end of the lead will not become displaced from the target site. According to a second embodiment, the peripheral clamping structure includes several flexible loops that are sized and spaced from each other to allow a lead to be laced through the loops as the lead extends about the periphery of the rim plate. | 06-18-2009 |
20090287287 | MULTI-CHANNEL CONNECTOR FOR BRAIN STIMULATION SYSTEM - An implantable connector for use with a neurological device and a lead extension includes a male connector having a plurality of electrical contacts axially arranged along the connector, insulated from each other. The connector also includes a female connector having one or more channels axially disposed therein and a plurality of conductors axially arranged on the female connector. The plurality of conductors are electrically insulated from each other, and at least one indexing element is disposed adjacent to one or more of the channels. The indexing element allows the male connector to be received into the one or more channels in a defined orientation relative to the channel, thereby forming at least two electrical connections along two or more axial positions. Often the neurological device is a brain stimulating and recording lead. The male and female connectors are often fastened together with a screw or by twist-locking the two members together. | 11-19-2009 |
20090312826 | DEVICE FOR PERIPHERAL INFORMATION INPUT IN TEST SUBJECTS BY MEANS OF ELECTRICAL FIELDS AND CURRENTS - The invention relates to a device for peripheral information input in test persons by means of electric fields and currents with at least one electric contacting means for a body part or a test person's extremity, which is arranged releasable with respect to the test person. | 12-17-2009 |
20100082088 | TREATMENT OF SWEATING AND HYPERHYDROSIS - Devices, compositions and methods for the treatment of sweating and hyperhidrosis by application of electric current to a treatment area of the skin are described. | 04-01-2010 |
20100211151 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HEALING WOUNDS - Embodiments of the invention include a method and device for promoting healing of an injury in a living being. The embodiments comprise an injury covering portion, which portion comprises an electroactive polymer, such as poled polyvinylidine difluoride (PVDF) or a copolymer of PVDF. The electroactive polymer has either pyroelectric properties, piezoelectric properties, or both. | 08-19-2010 |
20100234931 | ACTIVE FIXATION ELEMENT - A helical fixation element of an implantable medical lead. The fixation element has at least one blood drainage channel running along at least a tissue-penetrating portion of the helix windings of the fixation element. The channel guides, during penetration and anchoring of the fixation element and the lead in a tissue, blood leaking from the tissue away from the vicinity of the fixation element, thereby reducing the size of a fibrin clot formed around the fixation element. The capture threshold for stimulating the tissue is therefore reduced. | 09-16-2010 |
20100249893 | Medical Electrode Assembly - A medical electrode assembly can be substantially transparent or translucent to visible, infrared and/or ultraviolet light so that light rays emitted by a phototherapy device can shine through and pass transversely across every layer of the medical electrode assembly to impinge upon the skin of the patient to which the assembly is attached. This includes an area of skin located directly underneath the medical electrode assembly and thereby enables a combination of therapies including one or more of electrotherapy and phototherapy. The upper and lower exterior exposed faces of the medical electrode can have tacky, self-adhesive surfaces. | 09-30-2010 |
20100280585 | Method and Apparatus for Securing an Electrode - A system for securing at least one electrode to an anatomy is provided. The system can include a first plate, which can include at least one first passage. The at least one first passage can be configured to receive a lead of the at least one electrode. The system can also include a second plate configured to move relative to the first plate. The movement of the second plate relative to the first plate can at least partially occlude the at least one passage of the first plate to secure the lead of the at least one electrode to the anatomy. | 11-04-2010 |
20100318168 | ASSEMBLY ARRANGEMENT FOR BANDAGE HOLDING A TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION DEVICE - The present utility model relates to the assembly arrangement for a bandage holding a portable small-scale transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator device. | 12-16-2010 |
20110125242 | Post-operative pectoral-pocket immobilization device - The present invention comprises a chest band adapted to encircle the torso of a patient after having implant surgery. The chest band couples to an arm cuff by means of an adjustable strap. The arm cuff fits loosely over the patient's arm above the elbow and is adjustable, comprising a single strap material with mating hook and loop fastener devices to allow adjustability for different sized arms. The chest band had a tapered end that over folds a second end and the tapered end includes a hook and loop faster that releasably couples directly to the fabric of the chest band. An adjustable wrist cuff includes a direct means for fastening the cuff to the chest band, or optionally, a second adjustable strap to enable selective coupling of the wrist cuff to the chest band. | 05-26-2011 |
20110172752 | RF Diathermy and Faradic Muscle Stimulation Treatment - An RF diathermy coil assembly includes a patient-conforming garment defining a passage for receiving a body part therein and a primary coil including a number of windings disposed around the passage. The primary coil is connectable to a power source lead and is incorporated into the patient-conforming garment. The primary coil is responsive to RF power delivered via the power source lead for establishing an RF field. A secondary coil is provided that includes a number of windings disposed around the passage. The secondary coil is disposed proximate the primary coil and is incorporated into the patient-conforming garment. A tuner is coupled to the secondary coil for tuning the RF field to a resonant frequency of the body part disposed within the passage. | 07-14-2011 |
20110224769 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANCHORING AN ELONGATED OBJECT IN BODY LUMENS - An apparatus and method for anchoring an elongated object, for example a wire, in tubular body vessel, such as arteries, veins, the colon, bile ducts, etc. are disclosed. The wire may be a catheter, a guide wire, a tube or an electrical lead. In one embodiment, a fixation device is advanced over the wire and, upon external actuation, either deforms the wire or deploys an anchoring mechanism so as to secure the wire against the vessel wall. The anchoring mechanism can be easily removed from the vessel even in the presence of vessel occlusion. In another embodiment, a wire tensioned between two locations on a distal section of the wire deforms the wire and urges the wire into wall apposition. | 09-15-2011 |
20110282424 | PERCUTANEOUS LEAD WITH DISTAL FIXATION - A lead includes an elongated body and an anchor segment disposed between the distal end of the body and electrodes on a distal portion of the body. The anchor segment has lobes which are separated by slits and movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position. A positioning mechanism is disposed inside the hollow interior of the body and at least partially within the anchor segment. The positioning mechanism has a distal positioning portion attached to the distal end of the body and a proximal positioning portion. A control member is connected with the proximal positioning portion to control the positioning mechanism to pull the distal end toward the proximal end so as to move the lobes from the collapsed position to the expanded position and to push the distal end away from the proximal end so as to move the lobes from the expanded to the collapsed position. | 11-17-2011 |
20110301683 | CUSTOMIZABLE MEDICAL ELECTRODE - A medical electrode includes a conductive member having a top and a bottom side and a plurality of cutouts establishing a pattern of islands interconnected by conductive member bridges. A plurality of island electrodes are provided with each island electrode disposed on a corresponding island. A conductive adhesive is disposed on the conductive member bottom side for adhering the medical electrode to a patient's skin. | 12-08-2011 |
20120071959 | SUTURE SLEEVE AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SUTURE SLEEVE - A suture sleeve for securing a medical implantable lead in position in relation to a human or animal body, has a tubular body of a resilient material defining a through bore in the longitudinal direction of the suture sleeve and being formed with one or more longitudinal spaced, circumferential suture grooves on the outside and two or more grip enhancing projections around the inner circumference of the through bore in at least an area radially inward of a suture groove. The suture sleeve is formed with two or more stiffening protuberances in the bottom along the circumference of the suture groove such that the bottom of the suture groove deviates from circular as seen in cross section. The stiffening protuberances are positioned radially outside of the respective grip enhancing projections on the inside. A method for manufacturing such a suture sleeve is also described. | 03-22-2012 |
20120232634 | Electrotherapy Electrode Device - An electrotherapy electrode device. A generally thin, flexible top layer includes an aperture. A terminal is adjacent the top layer. The terminal has a generally planar shoulder, a post projecting from the shoulder, and a generally planar contact surface opposing the shoulder. The terminal includes a magnetic material. The post of the terminal extends through the aperture of the top layer and the shoulder of the terminal contacts the top layer. | 09-13-2012 |
20120239127 | Ear clip with pole - An ear clip electrode used to conduct a minute amount of electricity from a stimulator to the ear lobes of a patient. The ear clip electrode is provided with an inner and outer plastic piece onto which separate metallic plates are placed. Both the metallic plate as well as the plastic pieces are provided with a circular end onto which a metallic pole is placed. Electrode pads are placed upon these metallic poles and electricity is conducted from each of the plates to the electrode pad and then to the patient's ear lobe. A plastic shroud is placed over a substantial length of each of the metallic plates. Plastic material also covers the end surface of each of the metallic poles. The ear clip electrode is connected to a source of minute electrical energy. | 09-20-2012 |
20120245667 | ELECTRODE PAD AND CONNECTORS FOR ELECTROTHERAPY DEVICES - An electrode pad for an electrotherapy device is configured to be placed outside of a wound area for a patient. The electrode pad can include a first lobe of material and a second lobe of the material connected together at a non-conductive attachment area. The electrode pad can have a first electrode located within the first lobe of material, a second electrode located within the second lobe of material, a first wire that is electrically connected to the first electrode, and a second wire that is electrically connected to the second electrode. The first and second lobes are configured to be movable with respect to each other about the attachment area, and the first and second wires are configured to form an electrical connection between the first and second electrodes and the electrotherapy device. A ribbon cable can be configured to be attached to the attachment area at any angle. | 09-27-2012 |
20120330394 | ELECTRODE FOR MUSCLE STIMULATION - Devices and methods of treating a targeted body tissue by stimulating the body tissue with an electric current. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an electrode carrier configured to be removably coupled to an interior surface of an orthosis. The electrode carrier includes a recess configured to matingly receive a portion of an electrode. The electrode carrier is electrically coupled to the electrode when the portion of the electrode is disposed within the recess. A connection member is electrically coupled to the electrode carrier and is configured to be releasably coupled to a surface of the orthosis. The electrode carrier is electrically coupled to the orthosis when the connection member is coupled to the orthosis. In some embodiments, the electrode carrier is configured to be removably coupled to the interior surface of the orthosis. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the electrode is constructed of an absorptive material. | 12-27-2012 |
20120330395 | GAIT MODULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods related to an electrical stimulation orthosis are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes disposing a connector of a stimulation electrode assembly through an opening defined by a detachable layer. The connector of the stimulation electrode assembly is reversibly coupled to a connector disposed on an inner face of a frame. The detachable layer is coupled to the inner face of the frame. The method further includes disposing the frame about a limb segment of a body such that the detachable layer is in contact with a portion of the limb segment, and an electrical stimulation electrode of the stimulation electrode assembly is in contact with at least one stimulation point on a surface of the body associated with at least one of a nerve or a muscle. | 12-27-2012 |
20130110220 | TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION OF THE KNEE | 05-02-2013 |
20130166009 | PERCUTANEOUS GATEWAY, A FIXING SYSTEM FOR A PROSTHESIS, A FIXTURE AND CONNECTING MEANS FOR SIGNAL TRANSMISSION - A percutaneous gateway is provided for permanently transmission between inside of a body and outside of the body, comprising an implant ( | 06-27-2013 |
20130296996 | Transdermal Medical Patch - A medical patch having a multi-piece bottom liner including a central liner sequentially removable independently of two outer perimeter liners. The multi-piece liner covering two adhesives of different peel force. Removal of the central liner exposes a first temporary/repositionable adhesive. Once properly positioned, the outer perimeter liners are removed to expose a second stronger adhesive. A foam cushioning layer is disposed beneath and extends beyond a footprint of every printed circuit board to prevent skin irritation. The medical patch may be designed specifically for stimulation of the sacral (S3 foramen) spinal nerve without the use of a separate mechanical placement tool or assistance by another. | 11-07-2013 |
20130304175 | Device and Method for Self-Positioning of a Stimulation Device to Activate Brown Adipose Tissue Depot in a Supraclavicular Fossa Region - Self-positioning of at least a portion of a transdermal electrical stimulation patch within a target area (e.g., supraclavicular fossa region) of a human body to activate a depot of brown adipose tissue therein. An electric field is generated using the electrical stimulation patch to activate the brown adipose tissue within the supraclavicular fossa region of the body. The patch is self-positioned using one or more anatomical points (e.g., anatomical landmarks and/or anatomical features) or markings on the body. Brown adipose tissue may also be activated by applying an electrical signal to a body piercing partially implanted proximate a target area in which the tissue is disposed. | 11-14-2013 |
20130304176 | INTEGRATED BANDAGE AND ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NEURON-STIMULATION (TENS) DEVICE - A bandage with an integrated, wireless, transcutaneous electrical neuron-stimulation (TENS) device, and method of using the same. The integrated bandage and TENS device provides electric stimulation to an anatomical site that is covered by the bandage. The bandage includes controls that enable the user to control the intensity levels of the electric stimulation, which is provided through at least one electrode. The electrical circuit in the TENS device provides biphasic or monophasic sequence of pulses to the electrodes, and the sequence of pulses form a plurality of waveforms available for specific clinical needs. | 11-14-2013 |
20130325097 | WOUND DRESSING FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A WOUND DRESSING - The invention relates to a wound dressing ( | 12-05-2013 |
20140039595 | BANDAGE AND ELECTRODE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a bandage ( | 02-06-2014 |
20140058495 | PORTABLE ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FUNCTIONAL OR THERAPEUTIC NEUROSTIMULATION - Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods make possible the providing of short-term therapy or diagnostic testing by providing electrical connections between muscles and/or nerves inside the body and stimulus generators and/or recording instruments mounted on the surface of the skin or carried outside the body. Neurostimulation assemblies, systems, and methods may include a carrier and an electronics pod, the electronics pod including stimulation generation circuitry and user interface components. A power source and/or flash memory may be incorporated in neurostimulation assembly and/or the return electrode. The assemblies, systems, and methods are adapted to provide coordinated neurostimulation to multiple regions of the body. | 02-27-2014 |
20140148887 | ELECTRODE APPARATUS - An electrode apparatus may be configured Electrode to provide electro-stimulation. The apparatus may include assembly a current spreader and a spongeless volume disposed adjacent to the current spreader. The current spreader may be configured to spatially distribute electrical current across a stimulation area of a subject's skin. The spongeless volume may be configured to carry liquid gel or other fluent conductive substance that is configured to conduct electrical current between the current spreader and the stimulation area of the subject's skin to provide electro-stimulation. | 05-29-2014 |
20140155978 | CUFF ASSEMBLY - A cuff assembly includes a frame assembly configured to be positioned about a limb of a user and support a functional electrical stimulation system, and an over center closure mechanism coupled to the frame assembly and configured to secure the frame assembly relative to the limb, the over center closure mechanism being located on a medial side of the limb when the frame assembly is positioned about the limb. | 06-05-2014 |
20140172062 | MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING A COVERING MATERIAL AND AN ELECTRIC STIMULATOR - The present invention provides a medical device having a covering material and an electrical stimulator. The electrical stimulator includes a main body which generates electrical stimulation and a pad which is detachably arranged at a damaged part of a living body and transfers the electrical stimulation generated by the main body to the damaged part. The covering material is disposed on a lower surface of the pad and comes into contact with the damaged part, protecting and treating the damaged part. | 06-19-2014 |
20140249613 | FLEXIBLE THERAPY ELECTRODE - An electrode assembly includes a first surface to be placed adjacent a person's skin and a second surface including a plurality of reservoirs of conductive gel. The plurality of reservoirs of conductive gel are disposed on sections of the electrode assembly that are at least partially physically separated and may move at least partially independently of one another to conform to contours of a body of a patient. The electrode assembly is configured to dispense an amount of the electrically conductive gel onto the first surface in response to an activation signal and to provide for a defibrillating shock to be applied to the patient through the amount of the electrically conductive gel. | 09-04-2014 |
20140303705 | ORTHOSIS FOR A GAIT MODULATION SYSTEM - A functional electrical stimulation (FES) orthosis for FES to a limb segment, including: (a) a semi-rigid, self-retaining C-shaped frame, the frame configured to substantially envelop the limb segment, the frame including a first flexible and elongated circumferentially retaining element and at least a first and a second opposing flexible and elongated circumferentially retaining elements disposed on the circumferentially opposite side of the frame, the first retaining element and the first opposing retaining element forming a pair of opposing retaining elements, and (b) a surface electrical stimulation electrode for contacting at least one stimulation point on a surface of the limb segment, associated with, and supported by, the frame, the surface electrode for electrically associating, via the frame, with a neuroprosthetic stimulator unit, so as to provide FES, wherein the opposing retaining elements are configured to be radially spring-loaded towards a center of the frame, such that in donning the orthosis around the limb segment, the limb segment applies a counter-pressure from within the frame, against the opposing retaining elements, such that the orthosis is firmly and fixedly self-retained in a pre-determined position on the surface. | 10-09-2014 |
20150057734 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICALLY STIMULATING PRESSURE-LOADED MUSCLES - An apparatus and method of using same for preventing pressure ulcers is provided. More specifically, the present apparatus and method may be used in individuals having compromised mobility and/or lack of sensation to prevent pressure ulcers by electrically stimulating pressure-loaded or compressed muscles. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057735 | Methods for Surgical Wound Dressing Incorporating Connected Hydrogel Beads Having an Embedded Electrode Therein - According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a wound dressing system is presented. The wound dressing system includes a fluid permeable support layer, the support layer configured for positioning within a wound and adapted to generally conform to a topography of the wound, and to permit exudates from the wound to pass therethrough. The wound dressing system further includes a plurality of beads supported by the support layer, the beads defining an insulated inter-connected elongate member and an electrode embedded within and extending through at least a portion of the elongate member. Also, a current is generated by an external energy source that electrically flows through the electrode. | 02-26-2015 |
20150303619 | MAGNETIC CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - There is provided a magnetic connector assembly comprising a first connector part ( | 10-22-2015 |
20150335881 | ALIGNMENT WRAP - Embodiments relate to an alignment device and method. The alignment device includes a wrap and an injection device for proper alignment and insertion of a metal device. | 11-26-2015 |
20160045721 | METALLIZED FILM ELECTRODE FOR NONINVASIVE ELECTROTHERAPY - Described herein are systems, devices, and methods for providing a metallized film electrode having a metallized film and an electrical connector. The metallized film has a base layer and a metal coating disposed on a bottom surface of the base layer. The metallized film has at least one metal-coated area and may be formed into various shapes for application of therapeutic electrical stimulation to a patient's tissue. The connector provides electrical communication to the first metal-coated area. | 02-18-2016 |
20160175579 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED WOUND HEALING | 06-23-2016 |
20190143097 | PERCUTANEOUS AND TRANSCUTANEOUS PERIPHERAL NEUROMODULATION | 05-16-2019 |