A61M2021/0077

METHOD, APPARATUS, SURGICAL TECHNIQUE, AND OPTIMAL STIMULATION PARAMETERS FOR NONINVASIVE & MINIMALLY INVASIVE AUTONOMIC VECTOR NEUROMODULATION FOR PHYSIOLOGIC OPTIMIZATION AND FOR THE TREATMENT OF ADULT RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) AND COVID-19, AND OTHER CONDITIONS
20210322718 · 2021-10-21 ·

The present invention teaches a method and apparatus for physiological modulation, including neural, gastrointestinal, renal, respiratory, and other modulation, for the purposes of treating several disorders, including obesity, depression, epilepsy, diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and other disorders. This includes implanted, percutaneous, hybrid implanted and nonimplanted, nonimplanted, noninvasive neural and neuromuscular modulators, used to deliver autonomic vector modulation to deliver optimal therapy via coordinated multi-nodal modulation at least one of the afferent and efferent neurons of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and other nervous system pathways.

Medical Treatment Device and Method for Stimulating Neurons of a Patient to Suppress a Pathologically Synchronous Activity of the Neurons
20210316110 · 2021-10-14 ·

The present invention relates to a medical treatment device for stimulating neurons of a patient. The device comprises a first non-invasive stimulating device for generating at least two different first stimuli to a patient's body, a second non-invasive stimulating device for generating at least two different second stimuli to the patient's body, and a control unit for selectively and intermittently actuating the stimulating devices. In a first operating mode, the control unit is configured to actuate the first stimulating device in a sequence of successive actuating periods such that a number n of first stimuli to be generated simultaneously during the actuating periods is variedly determined across the sequence and to actuate the second stimulating device so as to generate the second stimuli to be paired to the generation of at least a part of the first stimuli. In a second operating mode, the control unit is configured to actuate the second stimulating device so as to generate the second stimuli to be de-coupled from the generation of at least a part of the first stimuli.

Systems, methods and devices for paired plasticity

Systems, methods and devices for paired training include timing controls so that training and neural stimulation can be provided simultaneously. Paired trainings may include therapies, rehabilitation and performance enhancement training. Stimulations of nerves such as the vagus nerve that affect subcortical regions such as the nucleus basalis, locus coeruleus or amygdala induce plasticity in the brain, enhancing the effects of a variety of therapies, such as those used to treat tinnitus, stroke, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.

SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS INCLUDING GALVANIC AND CALORIC VESTIBULAR STIMULATION
20210259879 · 2021-08-26 ·

A vestibular neurostimulation device, which may include first and second electrodes; first and second thermoelectric devices thermally coupled, respectively, to first and second earpieces that are configured to be insertable into respective ear canals of a patient; and a controller comprising a waveform generator. The waveform generator may be is configured to deliver a modulated electric signal to the patient through galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) using the first and second electrodes and to deliver a time varying thermal waveform to the patient through caloric vestibular stimulation (CVS) using the first and second earpieces simultaneous with the delivery of the modulated electrical signal through GVS. The CVS and/or GVS may be configured to increase a passage of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) through a blood-brain-barrier.

Sleep monitoring and sleep aid usage

A method or apparatus to improve sleep aid efficacy is described. The method comprises monitoring the sleeping patterns of a user utilizing a non-intrusive sleep monitoring device. The method further correlates the user's sleep quality and sleep quantity with use of the sleep aid. In one embodiment, the method adjusts the sleep aid based on the sleep statistics.

IMMERSIVE DEVICE COMPRISING A SCREEN AND AT LEAST TWO MULTISENSORY CASES
20210252250 · 2021-08-19 ·

The invention relates to an immersive device (1) comprising a screen (2) and at least two multisensory cases (4), each case comprising at least one device (32) for generating an air flow and a sound-generating device (34), as well as a control device designed to manage the emission of sound and air by independently controlling each case.

Classical conditioning tool kit for attitude change used in the provision of psychological support
11097080 · 2021-08-24 ·

The invention relates to psychology and is used in psychological correction of mental states and dependencies and correction of social behavior in methods aimed at attitude change. Provided is a classical conditioning tool kit for changing problematic attitude to positive attitude while providing psychological support by using tools of pleasant classical conditioning affecting all sensory channels of information perception of a human. The kit includes at least one flavoring food additive, at least one aromatic essential oil, at least one mineral, auto-training text for audio listening, and an image with a suggestive formula to change a problematic attitude to a positive attitude. One image with a selected suggestive formula for changing the attitude includes one or more linguistic phrases targeting kinesthetic sensations, and another image includes linguistic persuasions that assist with forming a new attitude. All tools evoke pleasant feelings in a patient.

WEARABLE INTRANASAL CLIP APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE
20210236753 · 2021-08-05 ·

A wearable intranasal device that dispenses concentrated oils, specifically Aromatherapy and Cannabidiol or CBD, allowing each to evaporate naturally through the nasal cavity providing temporary relief of a variety of symptoms these products have been positively found to impact. The device is a single unit consisting of two barrels on both ends joined by a bridging center arch and which will hug the septum of the user ergonomically not causing any irritation to the user. Each barrel receives a cotton wick which will hold the concentrated oil(s).

SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR NEUROSTIMULATION HAVING A MODULATION OF PACKETS
20210169684 · 2021-06-10 ·

A method of neurostimulation may include delivering an electrical signal to a plurality of electrodes connected to a patient. The electrical signal may include a plurality of spaced-apart packets of electrical pulses. The method may include modulating at least one of a quantity of the plurality of electrical pulses within ones of the plurality of packets of electrical pulses, a width in time of the plurality of electrical pulses within ones of the plurality of packets of electrical pulses, an amplitude in voltage of the plurality of electrical pulses within ones of the plurality of packets of electrical pulses, a separation in time between adjacent ones of the plurality of electrical pulses within ones of the plurality of packets of electrical pulses, and a separation in time between adjacent ones of the plurality of packets of electrical pulses to modulate the electrical signal.

SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GALVANIC VESTIBULAR STIMULATION HAVING AN ENVELOPE MODULATION
20210169685 · 2021-06-10 ·

A method of galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) may include delivering an electrical signal via transdermal electrical stimulation using a plurality of electrodes connected to a patient. The electrical signal may include an amplitude and a carrier frequency. The method may include modulating at least one of the amplitude and the carrier frequency based on a modulation waveform to modulate the electrical signal, the modulation waveform may include a modulation frequency that is less than the carrier frequency.