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96 results about "Nerve muscle" patented technology

Tissue-identifying surgical instrument

The tissue-identifying surgical instrument includes a surgical instrument having a handle and an integral probe operatively connected to the handle. The probe senses a tissue of interest to identify the type of tissue, e.g., nerve, muscle, vein or other. The interior of the handle includes a control assembly connected to a power source for operation of the tissue identification function. The control assembly displays and wirelessly transmits tissue identification data to a monitoring workstation to inform the surgeon of the type of tissue contacted by the probe.
Owner:SOLOMON CLIFFORD T +1

Modular stimulator for treatment of back pain, implantable RF ablation system and methods of use

ActiveUS20110224665A1Rehabilitate spinal stabilityRestore neural driveSpinal electrodesDiagnosticsRf ablationMuscle contraction
Apparatus and methods for treating back pain are provided, in which an implantable stimulator is configured to communicate with an external control system, the implantable stimulator providing a neuromuscular electrical stimulation therapy designed to cause muscle contraction to rehabilitate the muscle, restore neural drive and restore spinal stability; the implantable stimulator further including one or more of a number of additional therapeutic modalities, including a module that provides analgesic stimulation; a module that monitors muscle performance and adjusts the muscle stimulation regime; and / or a module that provides longer term pain relief by selectively and repeatedly ablating nerve fibers. In an alternative embodiment, a standalone implantable RF ablation system is described.
Owner:MAINSTAY MEDICAL

Frequency Stimulation Trainer

A preferably non-electrical nerve communication enhancement tool that sends specific, pre-timed, controlled vibrational and / or acoustical stimulation frequencies to the body to enhance nerve communication for the purpose of assisting in proper function of skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and facilitating rapid and improved cerebellar timing circuit and related cerebellar learning mechanism pathways such as the inferior olivary-Purkinje-Thalamus cell system and other similar neuronal pools, to improve muscle memory, coordinated functional neuron-musculo-skeletal performance improvement, enhance blood flow, increased range of motion, flexibility, strength and dexterity, neuromuscular re-education, muscle tone recovery, pain modulation, improved eye-hand coordination, gait improvement, balance and stability gains, kinetic chain integration, neurological performance enhancement, sensory dysfunction reduction, and improvement in mental and cognitive function.
Owner:STIMTRAINER

Method and apparatus for electromagnetic stimulation of nerve, muscle, and body tissues

InactiveUS20030158583A1Improve the level ofStimulating nerve, muscle, and/or other body tissuesElectrotherapyMagnetotherapy using coils/electromagnetsNeuropathic bladderThrombus
An electromagnetic stimulation device which is comprised of a plurality of overlapping coils which are able to be independently energized in a predetermined sequence such that each coil will generate its own independent electromagnetic field and significantly increase the adjacent field. The coils are co-planar and are disposed in an ergonomic body wrap, which is properly marked to permit an unskilled patient to locate the body wrap, on a particular part of the body, of the patient so that the stimulation coils will maximize the electromagnetic stimulation on the selected nerves, muscles, and / or body tissues near the treated area. The device can be used to treat medical conditions including: muscular atrophy, neuropathic bladder and bowel, musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, as well as possible future applications in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis and weight reduction.
Owner:EMKINETICS

Method and apparatus for stimulating a denervated muscle

A method of stimulating a subject having a denervated muscle and a corresponding functional muscle that are responsible for producing actions, such as blinking, on first and second portions, respectively, of the subject's body. The method includes determining whether the functional muscle has contracted, generating a contraction signal if it is determined that it has contracted, and causing the denervated muscle to contract following the generation of the contraction signal. Also, an apparatus for stimulating such a subject including one or more sensing devices operatively associated with the functional muscle and one or more stimulating devices operatively associated with the denervated muscle. One or more of the sensing devices generates one or more first signals in response to activity indicating functional muscle contraction. The one or more stimulating devices are made to cause the denervated muscle to contract in response to the generation of the first signals.
Owner:UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

Flexible Communication and Control Protocol for a Wireless Sensor and Microstimulator Network

A novel system and method for restoring functional movement of a paralyzed limb(s) or a prosthetic device. Stimulating one or more muscles of a patient using an implanted neuromuscular implants and sensing the response of the stimulated muscle by the implants, wherein the sensing the response is not limited to data related to patient's movement intention, the posture, muscle extension, M-Wave and EMG. A communication and control protocol to operate the system safely and efficiently, use of forward and reverse telemetry channels having a limited bandwidth capacity, and minimizing the adverse consequences caused by errors in data transmission and intermittent loss of power to the implants. Adjusting stimulation rates and phases of the stimulator in order to achieve an efficient control of muscle force while minimizing fatigue and therefore providing for smooth movements and dynamic increase of the strength in patient's muscle contraction.
Owner:UNIV OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Therapeutic methods using electromagnetic radiation

This invention provides methods for treating a variety of disorders using localized electromagnetic radiation directed at excitable tissues, including nerves, muscles and blood vessels. By controlling the wavelength, the wavelength bandpass, pulse duration, intensity, pulse frequency, and / or variations of those characteristics over time, and by selecting sites of exposure to electromagnetic radiation, improvements in the function of different tissues and organs can be provided. By monitoring physiological variables such as muscle tone and activity, temperature gradients, surface electromyography, blood flow and others, the practitioner can optimize a therapeutic regimen suited for the individual patient.
Owner:PHOTOMED TECH

Long Term Bi-Directional Axon-Electronic Communication System

InactiveUS20080228240A1Restoring function to disabledElectromyographyInternal electrodesNerve muscleBidirectional communication
A long term bi-directional axon-electronic communication system that provides signaling capability at the level of individual nerve fascicles, bundles of axon and even axons is disclosed. The bi-directional communication system is a modular approach for achieving a chronic enduring interface to peripheral or central nerve atoms for the purpose of restoring function to disabled persons or animals with sensory and / or motor impairments. One embodiment of the communication system includes a multi-channeled nerve-muscle graft chamber for making the nerve-muscle connection. Another embodiment includes a regeneration based microtube nerve interface for bi-directional communication. The interface communication system permits amputees to obtain simultaneous control of multi-degree of freedom powered prostheses by means of naturally produced neural activity from the stamps of the amputated nerves in their residual limbs.
Owner:EDELL DAVID J +1

Control System and Apparatus Utilizing Signals Originating in the Periauricular Neuromuscular System

The invention enables a person to control the real or virtual action or movement of an output device in from one to three dimensions through the use of at least one electrical sensor which can either be implanted beneath the skin or placed on the surface of the skin as a part of a headset on either one side or if more than one sensor is used on both sides of a person's head in electrical communication with a vestigial periauricular nerve or muscle. Each sensor then communicates through a selected channel to transmit information preferably in digital form to an output device designating an action to be taken or the position of a target location for enabling the output device to perform the action or to move toward or to a target location through real or virtual space. At least one and preferably up to four sensors are located on each side of the head. The invention also provides a new method for enabling an individual to actuate or control an output device by first placing an electrical sensor on at least one side of the head in electrical communication with a vestigial periauricular nerve or muscle, then using a signal provided by the sensor for transmitting information designating an action to be performed or to move the device toward or to the target in real or virtual space.
Owner:HECK SANDY L

NMES Garment

The present invention relates to apparatuses, methods, and systems for simulating low and / or high intensity exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise mimetic device for simulating low and / or high intensity exercise using low intensity electrical stimulation to generate low intensity muscle contractions such as a wearable garment that preferably imitates exercise by eliciting low grade muscle contractions in several of the larger skeletal muscle groups in the body. The apparatus of various embodiments of the present invention is a neuromuscular electrostimulation (NMES) device / garment with a control unit that is wirelessly connected to and controls a stimulator unit that generates and transmits a low intensity electrical stimulation within certain unique parameters. In various embodiments, the NMES device / garment is for treating conditions including but not limited to obesity, obesity related conditions such as diabetes, muscle toning, and / or other conditions benefitted by exercise. In various embodiments, the NMES device / garment is an over the counter (OTC) NMES device / garment.
Owner:GIROUARD MICHAEL P +1

Smart apparatus forrehabilitation training of pelvic floor muscles and method for using the same

The invention discloses a smart apparatus for rehabilitation training of pelvic floor muscles and a method for using the same. According to the invention, an EMG electrode slice acquires an electromyographic signal of the pelvic floor muscles, and the electromyographic signal is transmitted to an electromyographic amplifying circuit via a signal line. The electromyographic amplifying circuit is connected to an MCU via an AD sampling circuit. The MCU communicates with a mobile smart terminal via a wireless communication module. The mobile smart terminal is used for displaying a sampling result and sending a stimulation instruction. The MCU receives the instruction sent by the mobile smart terminal via the wireless communication module and controls an electrical stimulation circuit to send a stimulation pulse current. The electrical stimulation circuit is connected to an STIM electrode slice via the signal line and provides neural muscle electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor muscles. The invention also discloses the method for using the apparatus in the rehabilitation training of pelvic floor muscles. The apparatus herein is small in size and low in cost. The apparatus uses data processing function and displaying function of the mobile smart terminal in biological feedback training and neuromuscular electrical stimulation of pelvic floor muscles, which facilitates patients in the rehabilitation training of pelvic floor muscles at home.
Owner:NANJING MEDLANDER MEDICAL TECH CO LTD

Aesthetic method of biological structure treatment by magnetic field

ActiveUS10569095B1More treatmentProtect discomfortUltrasound therapyElectrotherapyMuscle contractionNerve muscle
Combined methods for treating a patient using time-varying magnetic field are described. The methods include generating a time-varying magnetic field and applying the magnetic field to muscle fibers, neuromuscular plates, or peripheral nerves innervating muscle fibers within the body region of the patient such that a muscle is caused to contract. The treatment methods include generating optical waves and applying the optical waves to the body region of the patient to heat a target biological structure of the patient. The methods include providing an applicator housing a coil to generate the time-varying magnetic field and an optical waves generating device to generate the optical waves and attaching the applicator to the patient via a belt.
Owner:BTL MEDICAL SOLUTIONS AS

Pure idea nerve muscle electrical stimulation control and nerve function evaluation system

InactiveCN104548347AExpand applicable environmentExpand neurological functionDiagnostic recording/measuringSensorsNerve muscleSpatial model
The invention discloses a pure idea nerve muscle electrical stimulation control and nerve function evaluation system which comprises a signal collecting module, a signal processing module and an instruction control module. The signal collecting module is used for collecting input electroencephalogram signals and other physiological signals in real time; the signal processing module is used for reading the electroencephalogram signals, carrying out feature extracting through a cospace model algorithm, and carrying out mode recognition on feature data through a support vector machine to obtain a decision value; according to the decision value and the decision value threshold vale range, an idea imagination mode is judged and transmitted to the instruction control module; the instruction control module is used for converting the idea imagination mode into a trigger nerve muscle electrical stimulator switch so that nerve muscle electrical stimulation can be carried out on the limb part of a user. The system has the advantages of high stability and adaptation, and lays the foundation for the large-scale application stage of an idea control system, and it is hopeful to obtain considerable social benefits and economic benefits.
Owner:TIANJIN UNIV

Methods and apparatuses for 3D imaging in magnetoencephalography and magnetocardiography

This invention discloses methods and apparatuses for 3D imaging in Magnetoencephalography (MEG), Magnetocardiography (MCG), and electrical activity in any biological tissue such as neural / muscle tissue. This invention is based on Field Paradigm founded on the principle that the field intensity distribution in a 3D volume space uniquely determines the 3D density distribution of the field emission source and vice versa. Electrical neural / muscle activity in any biological tissue results in an electrical current pattern that produces a magnetic field. This magnetic field is measured in a 3D volume space that extends in all directions including substantially along the radial direction from the center of the object being imaged. Further, magnetic field intensity is measured at each point along three mutually perpendicular directions. This measured data captures all the available information and facilitates a computationally efficient closed-form solution to the 3D image reconstruction problem without the use of heuristic assumptions. This is unlike prior art where measurements are made only on a surface at a nearly constant radial distance from the center of the target object, and along a single direction. Therefore necessary, useful, and available data is ignored and not measured in prior art. Consequently, prior art does not provide a closed-form solution to the 3D image reconstruction problem and it uses heuristic assumptions. The methods and apparatuses of the present invention reconstruct a 3D image of the neural / muscle electrical current pattern in MEG, MCG, and related areas, by processing image data in either the original spatial domain or the Fourier domain.
Owner:SUBBARAO MURALIDHARA

Electro-medical system for neuro-muscular paralysis assessment

A computer-implemented method for quantitatively determining a person's neuro-muscular blockade (NMB) level in real-time using at least one sensor attached to the person is provided. The method includes receiving a first input signal from the sensor, wherein the first input signal includes a measurement of a first muscular response, the first muscular response resulting from a baseline stimulus current delivered to the person before administration of NMB agents to the person, and establishing a baseline chronaxie based on the first input signal. The method also includes delivering one or more stimulus currents to the person after the administration of NMB agents to the person, receiving a second input signal from the sensor, wherein the second input signal includes a measurement of one or more muscular responses resulting from the one or more stimulus currents, and determining the person's NMB level based on the second input signal.
Owner:ONDINE TECH

System for assisting stomatognathic system to carry out rehabilitation training and method for recording motion parameters

ActiveCN102499780ARelieve painShort recovery periodDentistryNerve muscleElectrostimulators
The invention discloses a system for assisting a stomatognathic system to carry out rehabilitation training and a method for recording motion parameters. The method comprises the following step of, firstly, recording the motion parameters of a subject, including a motion track, a motion velocity and an acceleration of a mandible, an interaction force of the mandible and a bracket as well as an electromyogram signal of facial muscles of the subject; secondly, sending the recorded motion parameters to a comprehensive processing device, and analyzing and processing the recorded motion parameters; and thirdly, displaying the recorded motion parameters, and supplying visual feedback information to the subject so as to regulate motion of a temporomandibular joint; or judging the deviation of the motion parameters and set values of the mandible of the subject by the system, and carrying out mechanical auxiliary rectificative training on the subject; or judging motion deviation values of the mandible of the subject by the system, and helping the subject to train related muscle groups and recover normal mandibular motion with the excitation of nerve muscles by an electrostimulator. With the adoption of the system, the functions are diversified, the operation is convenient, and the stomatognathic system can be assisted to recover the normal motion functions.
Owner:SUN YAT SEN UNIV

Implantation type self-feedback regulating nerve muscle electrostimulation system

The invention discloses a neuromuscular electrical stimulation system with implantable automatic feedback adjustment, which can accurately feedback the executive condition of the implanted parameter, improve the therapeutic effects of the implantable electrode specific parameter, really realize improvement and repairing of the individual functions and improve the reliability, effectiveness and controllability of the implanted device. The invention adopts the technical proposal that an implantable electrical stimulation generator are combined with an in vitro controller which can control the stimulus wave parameters and instructions, thereby the online in vivo parameters can be effectively monitored, feedback and adjusted; the signal transmission in the in vitro controller are completed at the same time. The neuromuscular electrical stimulation system can be used in the neuromuscular electrical stimulation field.
Owner:上海塔瑞莎健康科技有限公司 +1

Method of regulating stimulation frequency of sacral nerve stimulator

The invention discloses a method of regulating a stimulation frequency of a sacral nerve stimulator. The method comprises steps: two groups of stimulation electrodes are set; a stimulation changing period is set, wherein the stimulation changing period is a changing value; low-frequency impulses are transmitted to one stimulation electrode group and high-frequency impulses are transmitted to the other stimulation electrode group until the stimulation changing period is reached; in a next stimulation changing period, stimulation frequency signals of the two groups of stimulation electrodes are exchanged. The high-frequency and low-frequency combined electrical nerve stimulation is adopted to control contraction of bladder to empty the bladder, and generation of sphincter urethrae maladjusted contraction can also be avoided; the frequency amplitude in the low frequency part is changing, thereby avoiding fatigue on stimulation by nerve muscle; and only two stimulation points only need to be set, high-frequency and low-frequency stimulation is carried out alternatively at the two stimulation points, the problem of requiring multiple stimulation points is solved, and the operation difficulty is reduced.
Owner:BEIJING PINS MEDICAL

Interactive pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation device

The invention provides an interactive pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation device in the technical field of medical instruments. The rehabilitation device is composed of a power supply circuit module, a myoelectricity collection module, a stimulation circuit module, a reset module and a communication module. The interactive multi-channel medical instrument designed based on a DSP chip as a core is capable of collecting a myoelectricity signal and providing diagnosis information as well as stimulating pelvic floor muscles by currents with different intensities, frequencies, and waveforms to improve the nerve muscle function and promote conduction function rehabilitation, so that the pelvic floor nerves can work normally. Therefore, the rehabilitation device has important significance in improving the living quality of women after delivery and treating post partum urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse; and the pelvic floor muscle dysfunction can be diagnosed effectively and rehabilitation can be realized.
Owner:JIANGSU SAIDA MEDICAL TECH

Programmable electrical stimulation of the foot muscles

InactiveUS20110178572A1Enhance venous blood flowPrevent muscle wastingElectrotherapySurgical instrument detailsPost-thrombotic syndromeVenous blood
System, device and method for providing neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to muscles of foot. The device includes an electrical signal generator for producing a wave pattern of variable frequency, duration, intensity, ramp time and on-off cycle. Device further includes surface electrodes for being positioned over the foot muscles or around ankles and attached to signal generator. Signal generator is programmed to stimulate the foot muscles and nerves. Location of the electrodes and the programming are adjusted to reduce pooling of the blood in the soleal veins of the calf and enhance venous blood flow to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), to enhance venous blood flow for the post-thrombotic syndrome patient, to expedite wound healing, to reduce neuropathic pain of the foot and ankle, chronic musculoskeletal pain of the ankle and foot, and acute post-operative foot and ankle pain, and to prevent muscular atrophy of the foot muscles.
Owner:STIMMED

Neurosleeve for closed loop emg-fes based control of pathological tremors

A tremor suppression device includes a garment wearable on an anatomical region and including electrodes contacting the anatomical region when the garment is worn on the anatomical region, and an electronic controller configured to: detect electromyography (EMG) signals as a function of anatomical location and time using the electrodes; identify tremors as a function of anatomical location and time based on the EMG signals; and apply neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) at one or more anatomical locations as a function of time using the electrodes to suppress the identified tremors.
Owner:BATTELLE MEMORIAL INST

System and methods for performing neurophysiologic assessments during spine surgery

ActiveUS9700228B2Head electrodesElectromyographySpinal columnNerve Proximity
A system and methods for performing neurophysiology assessments during surgery, such as assessing the health of the spinal cord via at least one of MEP and SSEP monitoring and assessing bone integrity, nerve proximity, neuromuscular pathway, and nerve pathology during spine surgery.
Owner:NUVASIVE

Devices and methods for the non-invasive detection of spontaneous myoelectrical activity

A method of detecting neuromuscular pathology in an individual is disclosed comprising the steps of placing a detector on the skin surface of the individual substantially adjacent to a skeletal muscle; obtaining signals from the detector; processing the signals; and determining neuromuscular status in response to the signals. A system for detecting neuromuscular disease in an individual is disclosed, the system comprising at least one means for recording a first signal from a skeletal muscle; a filter in communication with the recording means to generate a second signal consisting substantially of spontaneous myoelectrical activity; and a processor in communication with the filter, wherein the first signal from the skeletal muscle is filtered so as to generate spontaneous myoelectrical signals, and further wherein the processor calculates the power spectral density of the filtered signals and determines the neuromuscular status in response to the power spectral density of the filtered signals.
Owner:NEUROMETRIX

Piezoelectric stent composition capable of realizing self-generating electricity stimulation as well as preparation method and application thereof

The invention, which relates to the technical field of biomedicine, provides a piezoelectric stent composition capable of realizing self-generating electricity stimulation as well as a preparation method and application thereof. The composition is composed of a biodegradable metabolic material and a piezoelectric material. With a 3D printing, jetting, pouring, extruding, die forming or electrostatic spinning method, the co-melt of the biodegradable material and the piezoelectric material or an organic solvent is formed into various biomedical application stents, especially nerve conduit stents. According to the invention, the mechanical energy in an in-vivo environment can be into electrical stimulation to promote regeneration, proliferation and differentiation of nerves, muscles, bones, blood vessels and the like without implantation of an external power supply or an electrode. The piezoelectric stent composition has advantages of being simple to prepare, low in cost, easy to controlin quality, wide in application range and the like. Rat in-vivo experiments show that the piezoelectric catheter stent has functions of promoting nerve regeneration and angiogenesis, relieving muscleatrophy and the like and has the broad clinical application prospects.
Owner:SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV

Local vibration device for preventing and treating sarcopenia

ActiveCN110279574AAdjust the vibration amplitude in real timePneumatic massageDiagnosticsMuscle tissueVibration amplitude
The invention provides a local vibration device for preventing and treating sarcopenia, and belongs to the field of treatment of sarcopenia. The local vibration device is characterized by comprising a central control module, a parameter setting module, a vibration control module and split-type sleeves, wherein the split-type sleeves comprise a split-type sleeve 1 and a split-type sleeve 2; each of the split-type sleeve 1 and the split-type sleeve 2 comprises a plurality of segments of airbag units, and the airbag unit of each segment at least comprises a variable type touch panel and a vibration generating device. The local vibration device can automatically measure the elasticity of muscle tissues in different parts, adjust the vibration amplitude in real time according to the measured value, and stimulate nerve muscle through local vibration, thereby achieving the purpose of preventing and treating sarcopenia.
Owner:WEST CHINA HOSPITAL SICHUAN UNIV

System and method for using video-synchronized electromyography to improve neuromuscular performance of a target muscle

A system and method for using video-synchronized electromyography to improve neuromuscular performance of a target muscle is disclosed. A subject may perform a series of exercises or movements that are candidates for inclusion in an exercise regimen. Video of the subject performing the candidate movements may be combined with electromyogram data from a target muscle and a facilitating muscle. The clips may be analyzed to determine the best exercises for the subject to achieve his or her fitness goals for the target muscle.
Owner:CRAWFORD BRUCE SCOTT
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