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Medical device with low magnetic susceptibility

An assembly with a substrate, nanomagnetic material and magetoresistive material. The nanomagnetic material has a saturation magentization of from about 2 to about 3000 electromagnetic units per cubic centimeter; and it contains nanomagnetic particles with an average particle size of less than about 100 nanometers. The average coherence length between adjacent nanomagnetic particles is less than 100 nanometers.
Owner:BIOPHAN TECH

Eye mask

InactiveUS20030056281A1Recovering and restoringSimple structureElectrotherapyVibration massageDiseaseFarsightedness
An eye mask has magnetic bodies and self-heating warm members, which are inserted in eye pads on a mask member to be placed over eyeball parts. If required, vibrators and illumination bodies may be additionally placed in the eye pads. Thus, fatigue on the eyes and surroundings thereof can be relieved by the magnetic actions of the magnetic bodies and the warming effects of the warming member, in addition to expected effects of restoring ocular functions, recovering from various ocular diseases, and so on. Furthermore, the surface of each of the eye pads is gradually curved like the inner surface of a sphere. When the eye pads are press-contact to the eyeball parts at predetermined pressures for a long time, the cornea can be warmed by the warming members so that the shape of the cornea can be changed along the shape of the eye pad, resulting in the effects of recovering from eye sight disorder such as pseudo-myopia, moderate farsightedness, or moderate astigmatism.
Owner:HASEGAWA TOKUICHIRO

Method and system for auxiliary display of information for a computing device

A method and system for auxiliary display of information for a computing device. An auxiliary display is integrated with a computing system to provide an area where notifications can be peripherally presented off-screen. Whenever a background task sends a notification to the main display of the system, the notification may be redirected to appear instead on the auxiliary display. A user may then glance at the notification appearing on the auxiliary display to be informed of the message without interruption from the current task onscreen. Any type of information may be presented on the auxiliary display including incoming communications, meeting reminders, system alerts, and information from Internet subscription services. The auxiliary display may be placed on the central processor chassis or on the monitor border along with LED indicator lights to provide simple peripheral-vision notification. By pressing a button, a user may obtain additional detailed follow-up information.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC

Use of magnetic implants to treat body tissue structures

Plural (at least two) magnetic devices are implanted in a patient so that magnetic interaction between those devices modifies the patient's body in one or more respects (e.g., by modifying the shape and / or performance of some part of the body) Prior to implantation, a location in the body may be marked for later reference during the implantation. The magnetism of one or more of the magnetic devices may be changed in vivo after implantation. One or more of the implanted devices may be subsequently removed from the patient if desired. Use of the magnetic devices inside tissue conduits (e.g., as a treatment for GERD) is especially considered by way of illustration.
Owner:TORAX MEDICAL

Devices and methods of low frequency magnetic stimulation therapy

Described herein, in certain embodiments, are devices and methods for modulating the electrical activity of a brain in a targeted manner using a weak magnetic field, generally field with a strength of less than about 100 Gauss. The magnetic field is varied over time in a periodic manner, generally with a frequency tuned to specifically affect one of the intrinsic frequencies of the brain, optionally the alpha frequency. The “Low Field Magnetic Stimulation” devices and methods described herein modulate the electrical activity of a brain without requiring medication. Methods and devices described herein gently “tune” the brain and affect mood, focus, and cognition of human subjects.
Owner:NEOSYNC

Method and articles for remote magnetically induced treatment of cancer and other diseases, and method for operating such article

This invention describes unique treatment methods and innovative articles that can be placed in a human or animal body to enable controlled destruction of diseased tissue. The methods include destruction of diseased cells and tissues by magnetically controlled motion and an externally controllable drug delivery process with a capability to start and stop the drug delivery at any time, for any duration. This invention provides two approaches to diseased cell destruction, (1) magneto-mechanical disturbance of cell structure (e.g. cancer cells) for cell lysis and (2) magnetically activated drug release at local regions (e.g. tumors) from a magnetic-particle-containing drug reservoir. The invention also provides combinations of both the above treatments for dual therapy. It further combines one or both of the treatments with magnetic hyperthermia for multifunctional cell destruction therapy. The approaches can be combined with magnetic MRI for monitoring the accuracy of placement as well as for following up the cancer destruction progress and appropriate reprogramming of the magneto-mechanical therapy and remote-controlled drug release.
Owner:RGT UNIV OF CALIFORNIA

Magnetic dental appliance

A removable magnetic dental appliance is provided. The magnetic dental appliance can be used in the treatment of various conditions, including but not limited to, snoring, sleep apnea, some forms of temporomandibular joint pain or inflammation, myofascial pain or bruxism. The appliance comprises an upper arch attachment member and a lower arch attachment member, each for removably engaging at least a portion of the dentition. A magnetic component is positioned anteriorly on one of the upper arch attachment member or the lower arch attachment member and a magnet-attracted element is provided on the other arch attachment member for magnetic engagement with the magnetic component when the upper and lower arch attachment members are substantially vertically aligned. The appliance uses magnetic force to selectively position the mandible while still permitting movement of the mandible relative to the maxilla for improved comfort. A use of the magnetic dental appliance and a kit comprising the magnetic dental appliance are also provided
Owner:3D SCANNERS LTD

Apparatus and Methods For Treating Pulmonary Hypertension

A method is described for decreasing activity of at least one sympathetic nerve, nerve fiber or neuron innervating at least one blood vessel in the pulmonary vasculature of a patient to ameliorate pulmonary hypertension. In one embodiment, the method may involve advancing an intravascular treatment device to a target location in a target blood vessel within the pulmonary vasculature of the patient and using the treatment device to decrease activity of at least one sympathetic nerve, nerve fiber or neuron innervating the target blood vessel at or near the target location to ameliorate pulmonary hypertension.
Owner:THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIV

MRI imageable medical device

A medical device comprised of a coating that inhibits distortion of medical resonance images taken of the device. When the device is exposed to radio frequency electromagnetic radiation with a frequency of from 10 megahertz to about 200 megahertz, at least 90 percent of such radio frequency electromagnetic radiation penetrates to the lumen of the device; and the concentration of the radio frequency electromagnetic radiation that penetrates to the lumen of the device is substantially identical at different points within such interior. The coating is comprised of magnetic material with an average particle size of less than about 40 nanometers.
Owner:BIOPHAN TECH

Reducing discomfort caused by electrical stimulation

The invention is directed to a novel method for reducing discomfort caused by transcutaneous stimulation. The novel method includes providing transcutaneous stimulation, reducing the transcutaneous stimulation at a first location, and substantially maintaining the transcutaneous stimulation at a second location. The transcutaneous stimulation may be created by electric and / or magnetic fields. The first location may be relatively proximate to the cutaneous surface and may comprise tissue, nerves and muscle. Also, the second location may be relatively deeper than the first location and include, for example, brain tissue that requires the transcutaneous stimulation for treatment purposes. The invention further may include locating a conductor on a treatment area and / or a transcutaneous stimulation device relative to the first location. In addition, the method may further include adjusting how much the transcutaneous stimulation is reduced at the first location.
Owner:NEURONETICS

Muscle stimulator

An implantable medical device for treating the back of a patient. Stimulation energy is delivered to muscles or joint capsules or ligaments or nerve fibers to improve the heath of the back.
Owner:MAINSTAY MEDICAL

Coated substrate assembly

A coated assembly with an inductance of from about 0.1 to about 5 nanohenries and a capacitance of from about 0.1 to about 10 nanofarads. The coated assembly contains a stent and a coating. When the assembly is exposed to radio frequency electromagnetic radiation with a frequency of from 10 megahertz to about 200 megahertz, at least 90 percent of the electromagnetic radiation penetrates to the interior of the stent.
Owner:BIOPHAN TECH

Systems and Methods for Anxiety Treatment Using Neuro-EEG Synchronization Therapy

Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for treatment of anxiety. Described are methods and devices to treat anxiety that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect symptoms of anxiety.
Owner:NEOSYNC

Magnetic dental appliance

InactiveUS7712468B2Improve comfortPatient compliance is goodSnoring preventionDental toolsMyofascial painTemporomandibular joint pain
A removable magnetic dental appliance is provided. The magnetic dental appliance can be used in the treatment of various conditions, including but not limited to, snoring, sleep apnea, some forms of temporomandibular joint pain or inflammation, myofascial pain or bruxism. The appliance includes an upper arch attachment member and a lower arch attachment member, each for removably engaging at least a portion of the dentition. A magnetic component is positioned anteriorly on one of the upper arch attachment member or the lower arch attachment member and a non-magnet magnet-attracted element is provided on the other arch attachment member for magnetic engagement with the magnetic component when the upper and lower arch attachment members are substantially vertically aligned. The appliance uses magnetic force to selectively position the mandible while still permitting movement of the mandible relative to the maxilla for improved comfort.
Owner:3D SCANNERS LTD

Method and morphologically adaptable apparatus for altering the charge distribution upon living membranes with functional stabilization of the membrane physical electrical integrity

A method and morphologically adaptable apparatus for altering the charge distribution upon living membranes with functional stabilization of the membrane physical electrical integrity further comprising a method for using quadripolar, circular, center charged, energy balanced magnetic device in a four (4) magnet array of alternating polarity in which the magnetic poles are in multiple planes and are separated by a predetermined distance which provide an effective magnetic sphere of influence on all adjacent poles to suppress the firing of action potentials of mammalian sensory neurons. The method and apparatus further provides a static magnetic device for production of a magnetic field for treatment of various disorders that can be focused at the site of pain or edema to deliver a gradient in the magnetic field to prevent or reduce charge flow. Further there is provided a static magnetic device for production of a magnetic field for treatment of disorders wherein the device provides a static magnetic field such that the focused magnetic field gradient is oriented To be perpendicular to the neuron or membrane charge flow providing maximum deflection of the ion or charge flow.
Owner:GRADIENT TECH

Systems and methods for restoring muscle function to the lumbar spine

A system for restoring muscle function to the lumbar spine to treat low back pain is provided. The system may include electrodes coupled to an implantable pulse generator (IPG), a handheld activator configured to transfer a stimulation command to the IPG, and an external programmer configured to transfer programming data to the IPG. The stimulation command directs the programmable controller to stimulate the tissue in accordance with the programming data. The system may include a software-based programming system run on a computer such that the treating physician may program and adjust stimulation parameters.
Owner:MAINSTAY MEDICAL

Method and apparatus for improving human balance and gait and preventing foot injury

A method and wearable system and for enhancing human balance and gait and preventing foot injury through neurological stimulation of the foot and the ankle. Subthreshold stimulation for neurosensory enhancement is provided via electrodes or vibrational actuators, or combination thereof, disposed in or on a wearable a platform, such as an insole, sock shoe, removable shoe insert, or applied without the support of a platform, to the skin surface of an individual. Suprathreshold stimulation for therapeutic purposes, such as improving blood flow, is also provided by the vibrational actuators. The actuators and electrodes are driven by bias signals generated by a bias signal generator that is coupled to a controller. The signal generator under the control of the controller is adapted to generate a non-deterministic random signal, a repetitive pattern or series of patterns. The controller optionally includes a communication port for interfacing with an external computer for purposes of optimizing and programming the controller. The wearable system is powered by a power source.
Owner:TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIV

Muscle stimulator

An implantable medical device for treating the back of a patient. Stimulation energy is delivered to muscles or joint capsules or ligaments or nerve fibers to improve the heath of the back.
Owner:MAINSTAY MEDICAL

Altering the stiffness, size and/or shape of tissues for breathing disorders and other conditions

InactiveUS20050121039A1Inhibiting a sleep-related breathing disorder of a patientMitigates the sleep-related breathing disorderPhysical therapyTeeth fillingDiseasePhysiological movement
Medical devices, systems, and methods mitigate a variety of disorders, including sleep-related breathing disorders. A stiffness, shape, and / or size of a reinforced tissue structure can be altered by applying a magnetic field and / or electrical field. The upper airway can be remodeled at night while maintaining physiological movement (such as swallowing, speaking, singing, and the like) when awake. Biasing of the tissue structures may also be employed.
Owner:PAVAD MEDICAL

Electrically activated alteration of body tissue stiffness for breathing disorders

InactiveUS20050115572A1Mitigates sleep-related breathing disorderMitigate sleep-related breathing disorderPhysical therapyTeeth fillingElectricityDisease
Medical devices, systems, and methods mitigate a variety of disorders, including sleep-related breathing disorders. A stiffness, shape, and / or size of a reinforced tissue structure can be altered by applying a magnetic field and / or electrical field. The upper airway can be remodeled at night while maintaining physiological movement (such as swallowing, speaking, singing, and the like) when awake. Biasing of the tissue structures may also be employed.
Owner:PAVAD MEDICAL

Magnetic force devices, systems, and methods for resisting tissue collapse within the pharyngeal conduit

ActiveUS20060005843A9Resist collapseElectrotherapyDiagnosticsPharyngeal conduitEngineering
Devices, systems and methods employ magnetic force to resist tissue collapse in targeted pharyngeal structures and individual anatomic components within the pharyngeal conduit during sleep.
Owner:KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

Methods and apparatus for implanting devices into non-sterile body lumens or organs

Implantable devices for use in a non-sterile environment of a patient's anatomy are medicated or include medication. For example, the housing of the device and / or members for securing the device to the patient's anatomy (e.g., the muscular esophageal wall) may be medicated to, among other things, prevent a rejection mechanism from being triggered, to prevent or reduce bacterial infection, or to promote tissue ingrowth. The medication may be for medicating tissue at the implant site, or for medicating some other portion of the patient's anatomy.
Owner:TORAX MEDICAL

Elastomeric magnetic nanocomposite biomedical devices

A biomedical device of a smart elastomer, more particularly relating to a class of low modulus elastomers with dispersed, aligned magnetic nanoparticles therein that allow for controlling the flexural modulus of the device and engaged tissue in response to an applied magnetic field. An exemplary embodiment is used for treating obstructive airway syndrome wherein one or more implants including an elastomer magnetic nanocomposite are placed in a patient's soft palate. During sleep, a source of magnetic flux is applied to stiffen the implants to dampen vibrations in tissue which occur in snoring and sleep apnea episodes. The magnetic flux is provided by a permanent magnet or by a magnetic field source coupled to a controller for modulating the stiffness of the implant(s). In similar embodiments, the controlled modulus implants can be used to treat various anatomic structures such as upper airway tissue, oral cavity tissue, gastrointestinal tract tissue, urinary tract tissue, cardiovascular tissue, muscle tissue, penile tissue, sphincters and skin.
Owner:SHADDUCK JOHN H

Medical implant with floating magnets

Systems and methods are described for the use of floating magnetic elements in medical implants. The magnetic elements within the medical implant are allowed to rotate freely to align with a strong external magnetic field, such as that of an MRI scanner, and align to attract each other during the normal functioning of the medical implant in the absence of a strong external magnetic field.
Owner:TORAX MEDICAL

Fractured Bone Treatment Methods And Fractured Bone Treatment Assemblies

Fractured bone treatment methods and fractured bone treatment assemblies are described. According to one aspect, a fractured bone treatment method includes generating an attractive magnetic force proximate to a fracture in a fractured bone and maintaining pieces of the fractured bone in proper anatomical positions with respect to one another using the attractive magnetic force.
Owner:KING JERRY

Method for moderation of sleep disorder

A method for moderating sleep disorder of a patient includes non-invasively and concurrently electric and magnetic stimulating a group of stimulation areas in a head minimally including vital point baihui DU20 and its vicinity or surrounding area. The electric and magnetic simulation form a mesh like stimulation pattern in the head and has the steps of serially connecting DU20, DU21, DU19 and two GB18 areas for a first polarity electrical stimulation and serially connecting of DU24, two UB4, two SJ20 and two GB6 areas for a second polarity electrical stimulation and has the step of incorporating the same polarity 1 of a permanent magnet placed facing down on DU24, two GB6, DU21, DU19, two GB18, two GB6 and two UB7 areas and the same but opposite to polarity 1 of a permanent magnet placed facing down on two UB4, two SJ20, DU22, DU20 and DU18 areas.
Owner:WANG WEI CHENG
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