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Method and apparatus for selective control of nerve fibers
InactiveUS6600954B2Pain reliefReduced sensationElectrotherapyArtificial respirationFiberNerve fiber bundle
A method and apparatus particularly useful for pain control by selectively blocking the propagation of body-generated action potentials travelling through a nerve bundle by using a tripolar electrode device to generate unidirectional action potentials to serve as collision blocks with the body-generated action potentials representing pain sensations in the small-diameter sensory fibers. In the described preferred embodiments there are a plurality of electrode devices spaced along the length of the nerve bundle which are sequentially actuated with delays corresponding to the velocity of propagation of the body-generated action potentials through the large-diameter fibers to produce a "green wave" effect which minimizes undesired anodal blocking of the large-diameter fibers while maximizing the collision blocking of the small-diameter fibers.
Owner:MEDTRONIC INC
Method and apparatus for selective control of nerve fibers
InactiveUS20020099419A1Pain reliefReduced sensationElectrotherapyArtificial respirationFiberNerve fiber bundle
A method and apparatus particularly useful for pain control by selectively blocking the propagation of body-generated action potentials travelling through a nerve bundle by using a tripolar electrode device to generate unidirectional action potentials to serve as collision blocks with the body-generated action potentials representing pain sensations in the small-diameter sensory fibers. In the described preferred embodiments there are a plurality of electrode devices spaced along the length of the nerve bundle which are sequentially actuated with delays corresponding to the velocity of propagation of the body-generated action potentials through the large-diameter fibers to produce a "green wave" effect which minimizes undesired anodal blocking of the large-diameter fibers while maximizing the collision blocking of the small-diameter fibers.
Owner:MEDTRONIC INC
Techniques for reducing pain associated with nerve stimulation
Apparatus is provided including an electrode device and a control unit. The electrode device is configured to be coupled to a site of a subject selected from the group consisting of: a vagus nerve, an epicardial fat pad, a pulmonary vein, a carotid artery, a carotid sinus, a coronary sinus, a vena cava vein, a right ventricle, a right atrium, and a jugular vein. The control unit is configured to drive the electrode device to apply to the site a current in at least first and second bursts, the first burst including a plurality of pulses, and the second burst including at least one pulse, and set (a) a pulse repetition interval (PRI) of the first burst to be on average at least 20 ms, (b) an interburst interval between initiation of the first burst and initiation of the second burst to be less than 10 seconds, (c) an interburst gap between a conclusion of the first burst and the initiation of the second burst to have a duration greater than the average PRI, and (d) a burst duration of the first burst to be less than a percentage of the interburst interval between, the percentage being less than 67%. Other embodiments are also described.
Owner:MEDTRONIC INC
Techniques for reducing pain associated with nerve stimulation
Apparatus is provided including an electrode device and a control unit. The electrode device is configured to be coupled to a site of a subject selected from the group consisting of: a vagus nerve, an epicardial fat pad, a pulmonary vein, a carotid artery, a carotid sinus, a coronary sinus, a vena cava vein, a right ventricle, a right atrium, and a jugular vein. The control unit is configured to drive the electrode device to apply to the site a current in at least first and second bursts, the first burst including a plurality of pulses, and the second burst including at least one pulse, and set (a) a pulse repetition interval (PRI) of the first burst to be on average at least 20 ms, (b) an interburst interval between initiation of the first burst and initiation of the second burst to be less than 10 seconds, (c) an interburst gap between a conclusion of the first burst and the initiation of the second burst to have a duration greater than the average PRI, and (d) a burst duration of the first burst to be less than a percentage of the interburst interval between, the percentage being less than 67%. Other embodiments are also described.
Owner:MEDTRONIC INC
Analysis of eating habits
Diet evaluation gastric apparatus (18) is provided, which detects when a patient (10) swallows, and detects the type and amount of matter ingested. The apparatus includes electrodes (74, 100) adapted to be coupled to the fundus and antrum of the patient and to measure electrical and mechanical activity therein, and a control unit (90) to analyze such electrical and mechanical activity and optionally apply electrical energy to modify the activity of tissue of the patient.
Owner:TYLERTON INT INC
Charger With Data Transfer Capabilities
ActiveUS20120101874A1Address rising pricesReduce the possibilityDiscounts/incentivesLocal control/monitoringMedicineRechargeable cell
Gastric apparatus (18) is provided, including one or more sensors (70, 72, 74), adapted to generate respective sensor signals responsively to a gastrointestinal (GI) tract physiological parameter of a GI tract of a subject, and an implantable control unit (90), comprising a rechargeable battery and a first set of one or more transducers. The implantable control unit (90) is adapted to receive the sensor signals, using one or more of the transducers of the first set, and transmit data responsively to the sensor signals, using one or more of the transducers of the first set. An external control unit (200), including a power source and a second set of one or more transducers, is adapted to drive the power source to inductively transfer energy via one or more transducers of the second set, so as to recharge the battery, and receive the transmitted data, using one or more transducers of the second set.
Owner:TYLERTON INT INC
System and method for measuring lead impedance in an implantable stimulation device employing pulse-train waveforms
InactiveUS7065403B1High stimulation thresholdReduced sensationElectrotherapyArtificial respirationLead impedanceElectrical polarity
A leakage detection system for use in an implantable cardiac stimulation device, such as a cardioverter defibrillator. The leakage detection system includes a switch bank and a controller that regulates the switching arrangements of various switches. The leakage detection system causes pulse generators to generate a pulse-train waveform comprised of a sequence of pulses of opposite polarities, and to deliver these pulses in a preselected temporal relation. The controller detects the current leakage from the pulse generator to the tissues by sensing and analyzing the voltage or current of the pulse generator, leads, and electrodes. The pulsatility and alternating polarities of biphasic pulse-train waveforms increase the stimulation threshold of the motor or sensory nerves and excitable tissues.
Owner:PACESETTER INC
GI Lead Implantation
InactiveUS20090204063A1Reduce the possibilityReduced activityGastroscopesSurgical needlesTransluminal approachTransabdominal approach
A method is provided, including physically contacting a gastric implantation site of a stomach via a transluminal approach, physically contacting the site via a transabdominal approach, stabilizing the site, and implanting an electrode at the site based on the physical contact provided by the transluminal and transabdominal approach. Other embodiments are also described.
Owner:TYLERTON INT INC
Wireless Leads For Gastrointestinal Tract Applications
InactiveUS20100228105A1Promote contractionEasy to moveElectromyographyInternal electrodesWirelessGastrointestinal tract
Apparatus is provided, including a control unit (310), adapted to be implanted within a patient (324), and a corkscrew-shaped electrode mount (400), adapted to be implanted in a wall of a stomach of the patient. The corkscrew-shaped electrode mount includes first (404) and second (424) electrodes, at respective sites of the electrode mount, and a controller (420), wirelessly coupled to the control unit. Other embodiments are also described.
Owner:TYLERTON INT INC
Detachable transfer pocket system and method
InactiveUS6233747B1Easily changeAlleviate pull sensationGarmentsEngineeringElectrical and Electronics engineering
A free-standing, removable transfer pocket system enables transfer pockets to be attached and detached at will to and from garments such as clothing and other surfaces, using Velcro(R).
Owner:BARKER LYDIA M
Neural Stimulation Dosing
ActiveUS20170216587A1Reduce the impactConduction is hindered and preventedSpinal electrodesImplantable neurostimulatorsMedicineNeural stimulation
Applying therapeutic neural stimuli involves monitoring for at least one of sensory input and movement of a user. In response to detection of sensory input or user movement, an increased stimulus dosage is delivered within a period of time corresponding to a duration of time for which the detected sensory input or user movement gives rise to masking, the increased stimulus dosage being configured to give rise to increased neural recruitment.
Owner:SALUDA MEDICAL PTY LTD
Vehicle suspension control system and method
InactiveUS20070021886A1Reduced sensationReliably reduce joltingSpringsDigital data processing detailsControl systemAutomotive engineering
A vehicle suspension control system includes a level change recognition section that recognizes a change in level in a road, e.g. roadside curb, a travel path prediction section that predicts the travel path of the host vehicle, a ride-up judgment section which predicts that a wheel or wheels will ride up over the change in level, based on the predicted travel path, and a vehicle suspension element control section that controls the operation of the vehicle suspension or of an element thereof when ride up over the change in level is predicted. The system reliably reduces the jolting sensation which would otherwise occur when a wheel rides up over the change in level.
Owner:AISIN AW CO LTD
Intragastric implants with duodenal anchors
InactiveUS20120095385A1Reducing food ingestedLower the volumeSurgeryDilatorsPatient riskStomach walls
Intragastric fluid transfer devices and related methods for operation thereof are disclosed. The intragastric fluid transfer devices and related methods are intended to assist a patient in maintaining a healthy body weight by stimulating the inner stomach walls and / or the inner duodenum walls. Features of the intragastric fluid transfer device include insertion of the devices transorally and without invasive surgery, without associated patient risks of invasive surgery, and without substantial patient discomfort. The life span of these intragastric fluid transfer devices may be material-dependent upon long-term survivability within an acidic stomach, but is intended to last one year or longer.
Owner:ALLERGAN INC
Feminine care products for the delivery of therapeutic substances
InactiveUS6888043B2Enhance regionReduce negative sensationPowder deliveryAerosol deliveryVaginal epitheliumPersonal care
An absorbent personal care device, such as an interlabial pad, tampon, sanitary pad or liner, or incontinence product adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent to the vaginal epithelium for systemic and topical treatment, the tampon including absorbent material and a formulation including a therapeutic agent, wherein the therapeutic agent is a botanical. The botanical may be, but is not limited to, Agnus castus, aloe vera, comfrey, calendula, dong quai, black cohosh, chamomile, evening primrose, Hypericum perforatum, licorice root, black currant seed oil, St. John's wort, tea extracts, lemon balm, capsicum, rosemary, Areca catechu, mung bean, borage seed oil, witch hazel, fenugreek, lavender, soy, heath, cranberries, blueberries, azaleas, red onion skin, short red bell peppers, long red bell peppers, beet root extract, capsanthin, whortleberry, lingenberry, chokeberry, sweet rowan, rowanberry, seabuckhrouberry, crowberry, strawberries, or gooseberries.
Owner:KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC +1
Analysis Of Eating Habits
InactiveUS20070299320A1Improve mobilityReduced sensationElectromyographyInternal electrodesMedicineAntrum
Diet evaluation gastric apparatus (18) is provided, which detects when a patient (10) swallows, and detects the type and amount of matter ingested. The apparatus includes electrodes (74, 100) adapted to be coupled to the fundus and antrum of the patient and to measure electrical and mechanical activity therein, and a control unit (90) to analyze such electrical and mechanical activity and optionally apply electrical energy to modify the activity of tissue of the patient.
Owner:TYLERTON INT INC
Side airbag apparatus
A side airbag apparatus is provided in a side portion of a vehicle seat back located on the vehicle outer side. The side airbag apparatus includes an airbag unit elongated in the up-down direction and a plate fixed to the airbag unit. The airbag unit has an airbag and an inflator. The plate has a fixing portion and a rear wall portion. The inner side surface of the airbag unit is fixed to the fixing portion. The rear wall portion covers an upper half portion of the airbag unit. The rear wall portion also partly covers the rear surface of the lower half portion of the airbag unit. The plate is made of resin and has flexibility and elasticity.
Owner:TOYODA GOSEI CO LTD
Monitoring, analysis, and regulation of eating habits
InactiveUS20090118797A1Increase in contractionIncreased strengthInternal electrodesPerson identificationMigrating motor complexEating habits
Gastric apparatus (18) is provided, including one or more sensors (70, 72, 74), adapted to generate respective sensor signals responsive to activity of a gastrointestinal tract of a subject. A control unit (90) is adapted to receive and analyze the sensor signals and to determine that an eating event has occurred, responsive to at least one of the sensor signals and a threshold. The control unit identifies an aspect of at least one of the sensor signals deriving from rhythmic activity of the gastrointestinal tract that is not indicative of current eating by the subject, and modifies the threshold responsive to the aspect of the signals that derives from activity that is not indicative of current eating. For some applications, the control unit is adapted to modify the threshold if the aspect is indicative of a migrating motor complex (MMC). Other embodiments are also described.
Owner:TYLERTON INT INC
Image display apparatus
InactiveUS7575327B2Quality improvementIncreasing gradationStatic indicating devicesProjectorsImage formationOptoelectronics
An image display apparatus includes: a light source; a first light modulation element which has a plurality of pixels whose light modulation characteristics can be independently controlled and modulates light emitted from the light source; a second light modulation element which has a plurality of pixels whose light modulation characteristics can be independently controlled and modulates light emitted from the first light modulation element; and a relay optical system disposed between the first light modulation element and the second light modulation element to create an image formation surface by forming an optical image produced by the first light modulation element at a predetermined position. A pixel surface of the second light modulation element is positioned away from the image formation surface of the optical image produced by the first light modulation element.
Owner:SEIKO EPSON CORP
Techniques for reducing pain associated with nerve stimulation
ActiveUS20110137365A1Minimize damagePain minimizationHeart stimulatorsArtificial respirationVeinCoronary sinus
Owner:MEDTRONIC INC
Apparatus for creating a therapeutic solution and debridement with ultrasound energy
InactiveUS20110160624A1Reduce sensitivityImprove usabilityUltrasound therapyChiropractic devicesSonificationMedicine
An ultrasound surgical apparatus is provided. The apparatus is constructed from a tip mechanically coupled to an ultrasound horn containing an internal chamber. The horn is mechanical coupled to an ultrasound transducer driven by a generator. The ultrasound tip possesses at least one radial surface, a cavity, or some other form of a hollowed out area, within at least one of the radial surfaces, and a sharpened cutting member at the opening of the cavity. The horn contains an internal chamber enabling the creation of therapeutic solution that may serve as or be incorporated into a coupling medium delivered to the cavity of the tip.
Owner:BACOUSTICS LLC
Neural Stimulation Dosing
ActiveUS20200282208A1Reduced sensationIncrease doseSpinal electrodesImplantable neurostimulatorsPhysical medicine and rehabilitationPhysical therapy
Applying therapeutic neural stimuli involves monitoring for at least one of sensory input and movement of a user. In response to detection of sensory input or user movement, an increased stimulus dosage is delivered within a period of time corresponding to a duration of time for which the detected sensory input or user movement gives rise to masking, the increased stimulus dosage being configured to give rise to increased neural recruitment.
Owner:SALUDA MEDICAL PTY LTD
Regulation of eating habits
InactiveUS7437195B2Improve mobilityReduced sensationCompounds screening/testingElectrotherapyMuscle tissueSatiations
A method for treating a subject is provided, including receiving a sensor signal responsive to the subject eating, analyzing the sensor signal, and driving a current into tissue of the subject responsive to analyzing the signal. The current is typically driven into muscle tissue of the subject's stomach (20). Preferably, receiving the sensor signal includes sensing electrical potential change generated responsive to contraction of a muscle such as a stomach muscle of the subject. In a preferred embodiment, the sensor signal is analyzed with respect to the timing of ingestion, and a level of compliance of the subject with a desired ingestion schedule is determined. As appropriate, a parameter of the current driven into the tissue may be configured such that the application of the current to the tissue induces in the subject a sensation of satiation, discomfort, nausea, or vertigo.
Owner:TYLERTON INT INC
Method of manufacturing conductive sheet, conductive sheet, and recording medium
InactiveUS20130255998A1Strong power capabilityDecreasing granular noiseConductive layers on insulating-supportsMagnetic/electric field screeningWire rodVisual perception
The method of manufacturing a conductive sheet of the present invention is provided with: a creation step for creating image data that indicates a meshed pattern; and an outputting step for outputting and forming wire materials on a base body on the basis of the created image data, and manufacturing a conductive sheet having the meshed pattern. The image data has, in convolution integration of a power spectrum of the image data and standard vision responsiveness of human beings, a characteristic of having each of the integration values at a spatial frequency band that is not less than 1 / 4 and not more than 1 / 2 of a Nyquist frequency corresponding to the image data to be greater than integration values at a null-space frequency.
Owner:FUJIFILM CORP
Neural stimulation dosing
ActiveUS10632307B2Reduced sensationIncrease doseSpinal electrodesImplantable neurostimulatorsPhysical medicine and rehabilitationPhysical therapy
Applying therapeutic neural stimuli involves monitoring for at least one of sensory input and movement of a user. In response to detection of sensory input or user movement, an increased stimulus dosage is delivered within a period of time corresponding to a duration of time for which the detected sensory input or user movement gives rise to masking, the increased stimulus dosage being configured to give rise to increased neural recruitment.
Owner:SALUDA MEDICAL PTY LTD
Vibration motor for portable terminal
InactiveUS20100127581A1Good vibration feelingHigh frequencyMechanical vibrations separationMechanical energy handlingReciprocating motionElectric machine
Disclosed is a vibration motor for a portable terminal, including a flat spring; a cylindrical magnetic substance mounted on the flat spring; an annular magnetic substance disposed around the cylindrical magnetic substance mounted on the flat spring; and a coil disposed between the cylindrical magnetic substance and the annular magnetic substance, wherein the magnetic substances perform a linear reciprocal movement by the electromagnetic force generated between the magnetic substances and the coil and by the elastic force of the flat spring as an electric current is applied to the coil. The vibration motor operates at higher resonant frequencies than those of conventional vibration motors, thereby improving the sense of an after-vibration and realizing a delicate haptic feedback function.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Display device
InactiveUS20020054440A1Tone can be prevented from sinkingReduced sensationMeasurement apparatus componentsStatic indicating devicesEffect lightDisplay device
In a vehicle display device having displays (11, 12, 13) fitted in a grained panel (2a) of an instrument panel (2) of a vehicle and serving to emit a display light to an outside during lighting, a front face of each of the displays is covered with a screen (20) having a grained pattern which is provided with a large number of minute holes capable of transmitting the display light. Consequently, a screen can be seen through the minute holes of the screen when the display is turned on, while the display is hidden by the grained screen (20) when the display is turned off. Therefore, the whole portion including the part having the display fitted therein is unified to be grained.
Owner:YAZAKI CORP
Conductive film, display device equipped with same, and method for determining pattern of conductive film
InactiveUS20150015979A1InhibitionIncrease awarenessConductive layers on insulating-supportsMagnetic/electric field screeningVisibilityDisplay device
The conductive film has a wiring pattern which, with respect to the frequencies and intensities of moire obtained by applying a human visual response characteristic to the frequency information and intensity information of moire calculated from peak frequencies and peak intensities of the two-dimensional Fourier spectrums of the transmittance image data of the wiring pattern and the transmittance image data of a pixel array pattern, causes the sum of intensities of moire each corresponding to frequencies of moire falling within a frequency range predetermined depending on the visual response characteristic to be less than or equal to a predetermined value. The conductive film allows suppression of moire and significant improvement in visibility.
Owner:FUJIFILM CORP
Therapeutic compositions for intranasal administration of ketorolac
Therapeutic compositions, particularly sprayable aqueous compositions, comprise ketorolac or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, in combination with a local anesthetic, such as lidocaine hydrochloride. The compositions are nasally administered to a subject in need thereof to treat pain or inflammation and have the benefit of reduced stinging and improved efficacy, compared to known nasally administered compositions.
Owner:ROXRO PHARMA INC
Composition for reduction of trpa1 and trpv1 sensations
InactiveUS20130315843A1Reduce decreaseReduce detectionCosmetic preparationsHair removalMentholPersonal care
A personal care composition and method of using a personal care composition having menthol and / or hydrogen peroxide and a TRPA1 and / or TRPV1 receptor antagonists.
Owner:THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Potentiating or eliciting an erotic sensation in a body using electrostimulation
ActiveUS9364667B1Reduce concomitant adverse sensationReduce habituationGenitals massageExternal electrodesElectricityHabituation
A system and method for potentiating or eliciting an erotic sensation in a body using electrostimulation includes a controller for producing an electrical stimulation signal and at least two electrodes. The electrodes are adapted for placement on a body surface, for which at least one of the electrodes is used to potentiate or elicit an erotic sensation in the body when conveying the electrical stimulation signal from the controller. The electrical stimulation signal is provided in an amount and manner incorporating a plurality of high frequency pre-pulses prior to, and of narrower pulse width than, a primary pulse in the electrostimulation signal that is adapted to optimize the erotic sensation by limiting both concomitant adverse sensation and habituation at the locus of electrostimulation. The method further increases and decreases the stimulation amplitude responsive to open circuit, short circuit, and target settings.
Owner:ELASSIA
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