公开(公告)号：US09517349B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14372989

申请日：2013-01-17

Applicant: Sigma Instruments Holdings, LLC

Inventor： Tamas Becse ,  John Crunick ,  Louis L. Laskey, Jr.

IPC: A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61H23/00 ,  A61H23/02 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61B5/053 ,  A61B9/00

CPC classification number: A61H23/0245 ,  A61B5/0533 ,  A61B9/00 ,  A61B17/22004 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61H23/008 ,  A61H2201/0157 ,  A61H2201/10 ,  A61H2201/123 ,  A61H2201/1664 ,  A61H2201/1685 ,  A61H2201/5005 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61H2201/5046 ,  A61H2201/5058 ,  A61H2201/5064 ,  A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/0452 ,  A61N1/0476 ,  A61N1/326 ,  A61N1/36003 ,  A61N1/36014 ,  A61N1/37247

Abstract: A system for treating soft tissue of a patient. The system includes a treatment head and a computer portion. The treatment head includes a probe and an electrode operably coupled to the probe. The probe and electrode are configured to respectively deliver a mechanical force impulse and an electrical stimulation to the soft tissue when placed in operable contact with the soft tissue. The computer portion includes a CPU and is configured to coordinate the delivery of the mechanical force impulse and electrical stimulation relative to each other. The system is configured to sense a shockwave in the soft tissue of the patient, the shockwave resulting from the mechanical force impulse delivered to the soft tissue via the probe. The system is also configured to analyze a characteristic of the sensed shockwave and configure the electrical stimulation to be delivered to the soft tissue via the electrode based on the characteristic analysis of the sensed shockwave. The characteristic may be at least one of frequency of the sensed shockwave, amplitude of the sensed shockwave, and/or wave shape (form) of the sensed shockwave.

Abstract translation: 一种用于治疗患者的软组织的系统。 该系统包括处理头和计算机部分。 治疗头包括探针和可操作地耦合到探针的电极。 探针和电极配置成当与软组织可操作地接触时分别向软组织递送机械力冲击和电刺激。 计算机部分包括CPU并且被配置为协调相对于彼此的机械力脉冲和电刺激的传递。 该系统被配置为感测患者的软组织中的冲击波，由通过探针输送到软组织的机械力脉冲产生的冲击波。 该系统还被配置为基于感测到的冲击波的特征分析来分析所感测的冲击波的特性并且将电刺激配置为经由电极传递到软组织。 特征可以是感测的冲击波的频率，感测的冲击波的振幅和/或感测的冲击波的波形（形式）中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US09474685B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US13630372

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: Sure-Shot Medical Device Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Thierman

IPC: A61H7/00 ,  A61H23/00 ,  A61H23/02 ,  A61H39/08 ,  A61H15/00

CPC classification number: A61H39/08 ,  A61H7/00 ,  A61H7/002 ,  A61H7/004 ,  A61H23/00 ,  A61H23/006 ,  A61H23/02 ,  A61H23/0245 ,  A61H2015/0014 ,  A61H2201/12 ,  A61H2201/1207 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/1695 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61H2230/00 ,  A61H2230/065 ,  A61H2230/208 ,  A61H2230/505

Abstract: An apparatus provides controlled vibratory stimulation to skin at an area suffering from a condition, for example scarred tissue locations. The vibratory action and other action of agents used in conjunction with the apparatus permit revision of scars and general treatment of skin conditions and improved or accelerated healing thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种装置在受到诸如疤痕组织位置的病症的区域提供对皮肤的受控振动刺激。 与该装置结合使用的试剂的振动作用和其它作用允许修复瘢痕和皮肤状况的一般治疗以及改善或加速愈合。

公开(公告)号：US20160296405A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-13

申请号：US15036547

申请日：2014-11-12

Applicant: MURATA MACHINERY, LTD. ,  TEIJIN PHARMA LIMITED

Inventor： Osamu OSHIMA ,  Yuichiro MINATO ,  Akihiro MAEDA ,  Fumi FUJITA ,  Jun TAKEDA

IPC: A61H1/02

CPC classification number: A61H1/0237 ,  A61B5/1122 ,  A61B5/1124 ,  A61B2505/09 ,  A61H1/0274 ,  A61H2201/1207 ,  A61H2201/1215 ,  A61H2201/1659 ,  A61H2201/5035 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61H2201/5043 ,  A61H2201/5046 ,  A61H2201/5048 ,  A61H2201/5061 ,  A61H2201/5064 ,  A61H2201/5069 ,  A61H2201/5084 ,  A63B21/00072 ,  A63B21/00178 ,  A63B21/0058 ,  A63B21/4017 ,  A63B21/4033 ,  A63B21/4035 ,  A63B21/4047 ,  A63B23/03508 ,  A63B23/0355 ,  A63B23/1281 ,  A63B24/0006 ,  A63B24/0062 ,  A63B24/0087 ,  A63B71/0622 ,  A63B2024/0071 ,  A63B2024/0093 ,  A63B2208/0247 ,  A63B2220/13 ,  A63B2220/20 ,  A63B2220/30 ,  A63B2220/31 ,  A63B2220/34 ,  A63B2220/40 ,  A63B2220/51 ,  A63B2230/436 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3481 ,  G16H20/30

Abstract: A training apparatus includes a fixed frame, an training rod, a motor, a rotation information detection sensor, a tilt angle calculation unit, a feedback current detection unit, a position difference calculation unit, and a determination unit. The training rod tilts with at least one degree of freedom. The motor tilts the training rod. The rotation information detection sensor outputs an amount of rotation of the motor. The tilt angle calculation unit calculates a tilt angle. The feedback current detection unit detects a feedback current value. The position difference calculation unit calculates a position difference every time when a first time period elapses. The determination unit determines an error when the position difference generated during the first time period is a first threshold or higher, or when the feedback current value keeps a first current value or higher for a second time period or longer.

Abstract translation: 训练装置包括固定框架，训练杆，马达，旋转信息检测传感器，倾斜角计算单元，反馈电流检测单元，位置差计算单元和确定单元。 训练杆至少有一个自由度倾斜。 电机倾斜训练杆。 旋转信息检测传感器输出电动机的旋转量。 倾斜角计算单元计算倾斜角度。 反馈电流检测单元检测反馈电流值。 位置差计算单元计算当经过第一时间段时的位置差。 确定单元在第一时间段期间产生的位置差为第一阈值或更高时，或者当反馈电流值在第二时间段或更长时间内保持第一电流值或更高时确定误差。

公开(公告)号：US20160296345A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-13

申请号：US15184547

申请日：2016-06-16

Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System

Inventor： Ashish Deshpande ,  Priyanshu Agarwal

IPC: A61F2/58 ,  A63B21/00 ,  A61H1/02 ,  B25J9/00

CPC classification number: A61F2/586 ,  A61F2002/5007 ,  A61F2002/5093 ,  A61H1/0288 ,  A61H2201/0165 ,  A61H2201/1215 ,  A61H2201/149 ,  A61H2201/1635 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/1676 ,  A61H2201/501 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61H2201/5043 ,  A61H2201/5046 ,  A61H2201/5069 ,  A61H2205/067 ,  A63B21/152 ,  A63B21/4019 ,  B25J9/0006

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a finger exoskeleton including a plurality of joints and a plurality of sensors configured to measure rotation of at least some of the plurality of joints of the finger exoskeleton. The finger exoskeleton also includes a series elastic actuator comprising a spring element, the series elastic actuator configured to rotate at least one of the plurality of joints. The finger exoskeleton also includes a computing device configured to control operation of the series elastic actuator based on a torque of the at least one of the plurality of joints, the torque determined at least based on the spring element and rotation of the at least one of the plurality of joints. The present disclosure also includes associated methods and hand exoskeletons.

Abstract translation: 本公开包括包括多个关节的手指外骨骼和被配置为测量手指外骨骼的多个关节中的至少一些的旋转的多个传感器。 手指外骨骼还包括包括弹簧元件的串联弹性致动器，所述串联弹性致动器构造成旋转所述多个关节中的至少一个。 手指外骨骼还包括计算装置，其被配置为基于多个关节中的至少一个的扭矩来控制串联弹性致动器的操作，至少基于弹簧元件确定的扭矩和至少一个 多个关节。 本公开还包括相关方法和手外骨骼。

公开(公告)号：US09393175B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14094558

申请日：2013-12-02

Applicant: Crave Innovations, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Topolovac ,  Edwin Wood ,  Andrew Murphy ,  Tian Yi Chang ,  Kristrun Hjartar

IPC: A61H19/00 ,  A61H23/00 ,  A61H23/02 ,  A61H23/04 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61H9/00 ,  A61N5/06 ,  A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61H19/40 ,  A61H9/0078 ,  A61H19/30 ,  A61H19/34 ,  A61H19/44 ,  A61H23/00 ,  A61H23/02 ,  A61H23/0218 ,  A61H23/0263 ,  A61H23/04 ,  A61H2023/0272 ,  A61H2201/0107 ,  A61H2201/0165 ,  A61H2201/0207 ,  A61H2201/0214 ,  A61H2201/5002 ,  A61H2201/501 ,  A61H2201/5012 ,  A61H2201/5015 ,  A61H2201/5035 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61H2201/5048 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61N1/0524 ,  A61N1/36007 ,  A61N2005/0659

Abstract: A device for sexual stimulation includes: a support structure defining a centerline; a first vibratory actuator including a first motor, a first output shaft, and a first eccentric mass coupled to the first output shaft, the first vibratory actuator elastically coupled to the support structure opposite the first eccentric mass in a cantilever configuration; a second vibratory actuator including a second motor, a second output shaft, and a second eccentric mass coupled to the second output shaft, the second vibratory actuator elastically coupled to the support structure opposite the second eccentric mass in a cantilever configuration, the first vibratory actuator and the second vibratory actuator substantially parallel and arranged on opposing sides of the centerline; and a sheath including a first section arranged over the first vibratory actuator, a second section arranged over the second vibratory actuator, and a third section arranged over a portion of the support structure.

Abstract translation: 用于性刺激的装置包括：定义中心线的支撑结构; 第一振动致动器，包括第一电动机，第一输出轴和耦合到第一输出轴的第一偏心质量，第一振动致动器以悬臂结构弹性地联接到与第一偏心质量体相对的支撑结构; 第二振动致动器，包括第二电动机，第二输出轴和耦合到第二输出轴的第二偏心质量，第二振动致动器以悬臂结构弹性地联接到与第二偏心质量体相对的支撑结构，第一振动致动器 并且所述第二振动致动器基本上平行并布置在所述中心线的相对侧上; 以及护套，其包括布置在第一振动致动器上的第一部分，布置在第二振动致动器上的第二部分和布置在支撑结构的一部分上的第三部分。

公开(公告)号：US20160158548A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US15041916

申请日：2016-02-11

Applicant: Oculeve, Inc.

Inventor： Douglas Michael ACKERMANN ,  James Donald LOUDIN

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/0546 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61H1/00 ,  A61H9/0071 ,  A61H21/00 ,  A61H23/02 ,  A61H23/0218 ,  A61H23/0245 ,  A61H23/0263 ,  A61H2201/0153 ,  A61H2201/0173 ,  A61H2201/0207 ,  A61H2201/0214 ,  A61H2201/025 ,  A61H2201/10 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/5002 ,  A61H2201/5005 ,  A61H2201/5015 ,  A61H2201/5035 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61H2201/5043 ,  A61H2205/023 ,  A61H2205/024 ,  A61M31/00 ,  A61N1/0456 ,  A61N1/36014 ,  A61N1/36046 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36132 ,  A61N1/36146 ,  A61N1/3615 ,  A61N1/36171 ,  A61N1/36175 ,  A61N1/3787 ,  A61N7/00 ,  A61N2007/0043 ,  H02J7/0044

Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating one or more conditions (such as dry eye) or improving ocular health by providing stimulation to nasal or sinus tissue. Generally, the devices may be handheld or implantable. In some variations, the handheld devices may have a stimulator body and a stimulator probe having one or more nasal insertion prongs. When the devices and systems are used to treat dry eye, nasal or sinus tissue may be stimulated to increase tear production, reduce the symptoms of dry eye, and/or improve ocular surface health.

公开(公告)号：US09327109B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14446512

申请日：2014-07-30

Applicant: Valencia Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Greiner ,  David K. L. Peterson ,  Chuladatta Thenuwara

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61H39/00 ,  A61N1/378

CPC classification number: A61N1/0504 ,  A61H39/002 ,  A61H2201/5005 ,  A61H2201/5035 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61N1/3605 ,  A61N1/36117 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/36175 ,  A61N1/37205 ,  A61N1/3756 ,  A61N1/3758 ,  A61N1/3782 ,  Y10S128/907

Abstract: Disclosed is an implantable, coin-sized, self-contained, leadless electroacupuncture (EA) device having at least two electrode contacts attached to the surface of its housing. The electrodes include a central cathode electrode on a bottom side of the housing, and a circumferential anode electrode that surrounds the cathode electrode. In one embodiment, the anode annular electrode is a ring electrode placed around the perimeter edge of the coin-shaped housing. The EA device is adapted to be implanted through a very small incision, e.g., less than about 2-3 cm in length, directly adjacent to a selected acupuncture site known to moderate or affect a hypertension condition of a patient. Appropriate power management circuitry within the device allows a primary battery having a relatively high internal impedance to be used without causing unacceptable dips in battery voltage when the instantaneous battery current surges. Stimulation pulses are generated during a stimulation session that has a duration of T3 minutes and which is applied every T4 minutes. The duty cycle, or ratio of T3 to T4, is very low, not greater than 0.05. This low duty cycle, along with careful power management, allows the EA device to perform its intended function for several years.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种植入式，硬币大小的独立的无引线电针（EA）装置，其具有附接到其壳体表面的至少两个电极触点。 电极包括在壳体的底侧上的中央阴极电极和围绕阴极电极的周向阳极电极。 在一个实施例中，阳极环形电极是围绕硬币形壳体的周边边缘放置的环形电极。 EA装置适于通过非常小的切口植入，例如长度小于约2-3厘米，直接与已知中度或影响患者高血压状况的所选择的针灸部位相邻。 器件内的合适的电源管理电路允许使用具有相对较高的内部阻抗的一次电池，而不会在瞬间电池电流骤升时导致电池电压的不可接受的下降。 在刺激会话期间产生刺激脉冲，持续时间为T3分钟，每T4分钟应用一次。 T3到T4的占空比或比例很低，不大于0.05。 这个低占空比，以及仔细的电源管理，允许EA设备执行其预期功能几年。

公开(公告)号：US20160008221A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：US14859098

申请日：2015-09-18

Applicant: Valencia Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Greiner ,  David K. L. Peterson ,  Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Stacy O. Greiner

IPC: A61H39/00 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/36

CPC classification number: A61H39/002 ,  A61F5/0026 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2201/5005 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61N1/36085 ,  A61N1/36117 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/36153 ,  A61N1/36157 ,  A61N1/36175 ,  A61N1/37205 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/3756 ,  A61N1/3758 ,  A61N1/3782 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: An exemplary method of treating obesity or dyslipidemia of a patient includes 1) generating, by an electroacupuncture device implanted beneath a skin surface of the patient at an acupoint corresponding to at least one of a saphenous nerve and a peroneal nerve of the patient, stimulation sessions at a duty cycle that is less than 0.05, and 2) applying, by the electroacupuncture device in accordance with the duty cycle, the stimulation sessions to at least one of the saphenous nerve and the peroneal nerve by way of a central electrode and an annular electrode located on a housing of the electroacupuncture device.

Abstract translation: 一种治疗患者肥胖或血脂异常的示例性方法包括：通过植入患者皮肤表面下方的针刺装置产生对应于患者的隐神经和腓神经中的至少一个的穴位，刺激会话 在小于0.05的占空比下，以及2）通过电针装置根据占空比将刺激会话通过中心电极和环形的至少一个隐神经和腓神经施加 电极位于电针装置的壳体上。

公开(公告)号：US20160008220A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：US14859088

申请日：2015-09-18

Applicant: Valencia Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Jeffrey H. Greiner ,  David K. L. Peterson ,  Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Stacy O. Greiner

IPC: A61H39/00 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61H39/002 ,  A61F5/0026 ,  A61H2201/50 ,  A61H2201/5005 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61N1/36085 ,  A61N1/36117 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/36153 ,  A61N1/36157 ,  A61N1/36175 ,  A61N1/37205 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/3756 ,  A61N1/3758 ,  A61N1/3782 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: An exemplary method of treating obesity or dyslipidemia of a patient using a small implantable electroacupuncture device (IEAD) includes 1) implanting the IEAD below the skin surface of the patient at or near a target tissue location selected from the group of target tissue locations comprising acupoints ST36, SP4, ST37, ST40, SP6, SP9, K16, LR8 and their underlying nerves, the saphenous nerve and the peroneal nerve, and 2) enabling the IEAD to provide EA stimulation pulses in accordance with a stimulation regimen that provides a stimulation session having a duration of T3 minutes at a rate of once every T4 minutes, where the ratio of T3/T4 is no greater than 0.05, and wherein T3 is at least 10 minutes and no greater than 60 minutes.

Abstract translation: 使用小型可植入电针装置（IEAD）治疗患者的肥胖症或血脂异常的示例性方法包括：1）在选自包括穴位的目标组织位置组的靶组织位置处或附近将患者的皮肤表面植入患者的皮肤表面 ST36，SP4，ST37，ST40，SP6，SP9，K16，LR8及其潜在的神经，隐神经和腓神经，以及2）使IEAD能够根据提供刺激疗程的刺激方案提供EA刺激脉冲 以T3 / T4比不大于0.05的速度每T4分钟一次持续T3分钟，其中T3至少为10分钟且不大于60分钟。

公开(公告)号：US20160000643A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14759707

申请日：2013-11-29

Applicant: EXPLORAMED NC6, INC.

Inventor： Joshua MAKOWER ,  Earl A. BRIGHT ,  Eric A. GOLDFARB ,  Arthur FERDINAND ,  Pablo ACOSTA ,  William M. FACTEAU ,  Sharon Lam WANG ,  Alex GOLDENBERG ,  Michael STRASSER ,  Imraan AZIZ ,  Kyle LAMSON ,  John COLOMBO ,  William Justin GRANGE ,  Jose Luis CORDOBA

IPC: A61H19/00 ,  A61H9/00

CPC classification number: A61H19/34 ,  A61H9/0007 ,  A61H9/0057 ,  A61H9/0071 ,  A61H19/50 ,  A61H23/00 ,  A61H23/0218 ,  A61H23/0263 ,  A61H2023/0272 ,  A61H2201/0107 ,  A61H2201/0165 ,  A61H2201/0169 ,  A61H2201/0176 ,  A61H2201/0188 ,  A61H2201/0192 ,  A61H2201/0207 ,  A61H2201/0214 ,  A61H2201/025 ,  A61H2201/10 ,  A61H2201/1207 ,  A61H2201/1238 ,  A61H2201/149 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/1664 ,  A61H2201/1692 ,  A61H2201/5002 ,  A61H2201/5005 ,  A61H2201/501 ,  A61H2201/5015 ,  A61H2201/5035 ,  A61H2201/5038 ,  A61H2201/5043 ,  A61H2201/5046 ,  A61H2201/5071 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  A61H2201/5084 ,  A61H2201/5097

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for promoting female sexual wellness and function. The devices, systems, and methods encourage clitoral engorgement using suction over the clitoris combined with vibratory stimulation