Patent classifications
A61N1/40
DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS
Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for treating or preventing a developmental disorder, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), an autism spectrum disorder, Asperger syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, overactive disorder, pervasive developmental disorder. A device comprises an electrode having a contact surface for contacting an outer skin surface of a patient and a power source coupled the electrode. The power source generates and transmits an electrical impulse having a frequency of about 1 kHz to about 20 kHz through the contact surface and the outer skin surface to a nerve within the patient. The electrical impulse is sufficient to modify the behavioral disorder in the patient.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR DAMAGING CANCEROUS CELLS BY APPLICATION OF ENERGY TO THE ENTIRETY OF THE CANCEROUS CELLS AND THE AREA OF THE BODY IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING THE CANCEROUS CELLS
An apparatus for damaging or killing cancer cells in a living human body comprising a temperature monitoring apparatus that allows a user to monitor the temperature of a tumor and the surrounding tissue, such that when the tumor is at a temperature greater than the surrounding tissue, either because that is the nature of the tumor or because the tumor temperature has been raised through the introduction of an organic substance, an energy source may be used to elevate the temperature of the tumor above a critical temperature that damages or kills the tumor, but does not kill the surrounding non-cancerous cells because they start off at a lower temperature and are never allowed to go above the critical temperature that damages or kills those non-cancerous cells.
RADIO FREQUENCY-BASED THERAPEUTIC DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
Methods, devices, and processor-readable storage media for a radio frequency-based (RF-based) therapeutic for the treatment of neurological conditions are provided herein. An example device includes one or more antenna elements sized and configured for one or more operational frequencies; at least one RF generator-controller unit; at least one switching element coupled with at least a portion of the one or more antenna elements; and a distributed functional architecture and/or at least one cable, wherein the distributed functional architecture and/or the at least one cable facilitates transmission of one or more of RF emissions, one or more antenna control voltages, and one or more system-control signals between the at least one RF generator-controller unit and the at least one switching element in connection with at least a portion of the one or more antenna elements.
Magnetic field oscillating at several frequencies for improving efficacy and/or reducing toxicity of magnetic hyperthermia
Magnetic nanoparticles for use in a magnetic hyperthermia therapeutic treatment, prophylactic treatment or diagnosis method, wherein the magnetic nanoparticles are administered to a body part of an individual and the body part is exposed to a magnetic field oscillating at a high frequency and at a medium and/or low frequency, wherein the high frequency is 1 MHz at the most, the medium frequency is lower than the high frequency, and the low frequency is lower than the high frequency and lower than the medium frequency when it is present.
Electricity energy harvesting with liquid crystal-magnetic particle composite particles
A method and apparatus generate electrical currents and/or voltage in tissue using particles composed of liquid crystals and magnetic particles.
Electricity energy harvesting with liquid crystal-magnetic particle composite particles
A method and apparatus generate electrical currents and/or voltage in tissue using particles composed of liquid crystals and magnetic particles.
Wireless magnetic resonance device for optogenetic applications in animal model
The present wireless remote control device is a type of equipment with non-tethered optical stimulation. The characteristic of this device is designed to utilize a magnetic resonance technique to modify the deficits of the conventional magnetic induction or radio-frequency power source. Compared to the other devices of photostimulation, the advantages are as follow: there is a strong and even electromagnetic power; the cost is cheaper than the previous others; the device uses the receiver coil on an animal's head to receive the magnetic power from the transformation of the electrical power in the outside big coil, and thus the weight of the receiver coil on the head is very light. The light and miniaturized coil on the head without battery could give animals more convenience in freely movement, and the behavior of animals can be controlled by the effective extent of the electromagnetic field through photostimulation.
Orthopedic treatment device with electromagnetic field generator
Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for an orthopedic treatment system. In one aspect, the system includes a body unit configured to attach to an orthopedic bone plate, an electromagnetic field emitter positioned within the body unit, the electromagnetic field emitter configured to project an electromagnetic field at a therapeutic frequency for a therapeutic duration. The system may further include an internal power source positioned within the body unit, the internal power source configured to provide electrical current to the electromagnetic field emitter. The system may also include a receiving coil positioned within the body unit, the receiving coil configured to receive power from an external power source, the external power source positioned outside the body unit.
Orthopedic treatment device with electromagnetic field generator
Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for an orthopedic treatment system. In one aspect, the system includes a body unit configured to attach to an orthopedic bone plate, an electromagnetic field emitter positioned within the body unit, the electromagnetic field emitter configured to project an electromagnetic field at a therapeutic frequency for a therapeutic duration. The system may further include an internal power source positioned within the body unit, the internal power source configured to provide electrical current to the electromagnetic field emitter. The system may also include a receiving coil positioned within the body unit, the receiving coil configured to receive power from an external power source, the external power source positioned outside the body unit.
Treatment of pelvic floor disorders using targeted lower limb nerve stimulation
Methods and systems for improving nerve stimulation are disclosed which relate to shaping characteristics of the stimulation field such as by using different geometries and locations of stimulation. In embodiments, systems and methods are provided to improve selective modulation of specific targeted neural substrate, while minimizing the activation of adjacent non-targeted nervous tissue. While aspects of the disclosed technologies can be applied to any part of the central and peripheral nervous systems for treatment various disorders and providing symptom relief to provide for therapy related to pelvic floor disorders such as overactive bladder.