公开(公告)号：US20090204191A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：US12428320

申请日：2009-04-22

Applicant: Jennifer Chu

Inventor： Jennifer Chu

IPC: A61N1/04

CPC classification number: A61N1/0551 ,  A61B5/0492 ,  A61B2562/043 ,  A61N1/36014

Abstract: A bipolar stimulator probe suitable for application of intramuscular stimulation provides an active stimulator electrode and a reference electrode as part of a single tool. The separation between the electrodes is significantly greater than the electrode separation of known bipolar stimulator probes and bipolar bar electrode configurations. The probe tool may be configured to permit adjustment of the fixed relative position of the electrodes within a given range. By providing a relatively wide spacing between the two electrodes, the tool can be used to approximate the effect of monopolar stimulation with a separate reference electrode, with the electrical stimulus producing less pain to the patient compared to bipolar stimulation where the two electrodes are spaced apart by only 2-4 cm or less.

Abstract translation: 适用于肌内刺激的双极型刺激探针提供了一种主动刺激电极和参考电极，作为单一工具的一部分。 电极之间的间隔明显大于已知的双极性刺激探针和双极棒电极配置的电极分离。 探针工具可以被配置为允许在给定范围内调节电极的固定相对位置。 通过在两个电极之间提供相对宽的间隔，该工具可用于近似单分子刺激与单独的参比电极的影响，与双极刺激相比，电刺激对患者产生较少的疼痛，其中两个电极间隔开 只有2-4厘米或更小。

公开(公告)号：US06532390B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-11

申请号：US09702772

申请日：2000-11-01

Applicant: Jennifer Chu ,  Peter Styles ,  Martin Nichols ,  Robert Hopkins

Inventor： Jennifer Chu ,  Peter Styles ,  Martin Nichols ,  Robert Hopkins

IPC: A61B1734

CPC classification number: A61H39/08 ,  A61H39/002 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N2001/083 ,  Y10S128/907

Abstract: An intramuscular stimulation (IMS) device and method permit electrical and mechanical modes of stimulation to be carried out individually or together. The gun-like stimulation device permits a disposable needle applicator unit including a needle and elongate sheath to be removably attached thereto. Different needle penetration depths are obtainable with a single needle by virtue of a drive carriage with a position selecting element. To help avoid repetitive strain injury to a treating physician, a processor may monitor a body contact sensor and continue an intramuscular stimulation cycle only so long as contact is detected. In order to ensure that only a single IMS operation is performed during a period of body contact, performance of a further intramuscular stimulation cycle may be prevented unless it is determined that body contact was broken at a time following a previous IMS cycle.

Abstract translation: 肌内刺激（IMS）装置和方法允许单独或一起进行刺激的电和机械模式。 枪状刺激装置允许包括针和细长护套的一次性针施加器单元可移除地附接到其上。 通过具有位置选择元件的驱动托架，可以用单个针获得不同的针穿入深度。 为了避免对治疗医师造成重复的应变伤害，只要检测到接触，处理器可以监测身体接触传感器并继续肌内刺激循环。 为了确保在身体接触期间仅执行单个IMS操作，除非确定在先前IMS周期之后的时间断定身体接触，否则可以防止另外的肌肉内刺激周期的执行。

公开(公告)号：US5968063A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-19

申请号：US856064

申请日：1997-05-14

Applicant: Jennifer Chu ,  Zhen Guo Yan

Inventor： Jennifer Chu ,  Zhen Guo Yan

IPC: A61H39/08 ,  A61B17/34

CPC classification number: A61H39/08

Abstract: Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) pain relief therapy is facilitated by a hand-held tool which, once positioned against a patient's skin, can be controlled to automatically advance a needle to penetrate the patient's flesh, reciprocate the needle within the patient's flesh a predetermined number of times through a predetermined stroke, and retract the needle. A tubular guide member is provided at its distal end with a skin contact member forming a constricted orifice closely matching the diameter of the needle. The orifice allows substantially free passage of the needle therethrough and at the same time prevents bowing of the needle as it is advanced--a primary source of patient pain. Automation and control of the needle penetration, reciprocation and retraction sequence reduces the amount of manual and mental effort required on the part of the treating physician, thereby allowing physicians to perform IMS procedures more consistently, effectively and efficiently. This leads to better results (increased pain relief), decreased procedure induced patient pain and tissue trauma, and reduced risk of repetitive strain injury to the treating physician.

Abstract translation: 通过手持式工具来促进肌内刺激（IMS）疼痛缓解治疗，该手持工具一旦对着患者的皮肤定位，就可以被控制以自动推进针穿透患者的肉体，使针在患者肉体内往复运动预定数量的 次，并且缩回针。 管状引导构件在其远端处设置有形成与针的直径紧密匹配的收缩孔的皮肤接触构件。 孔允许针穿过其中基本上自由地通过，并且同时防止针在其前进时弯曲 - 患者疼痛的主要来源。 针头穿透，往复和缩回顺序的自动化和控制减少了治疗医师所需的手动和精神力量，从而使医师更一致，有效和高效地执行IMS程序。 这导致更好的结果（增加疼痛缓解），减少手术引起的患者疼痛和组织创伤，并降低对治疗医师的重复性应变损伤的风险。

公开(公告)号：US08712556B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US12625667

申请日：2009-11-25

Applicant: Jennifer Chu

Inventor： Jennifer Chu

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/0456 ,  A61N1/0452 ,  A61N1/0472

Abstract: Composite electrode pads/plugs are configured to be utilized in an electrical stimulator device, particularly one designed to provide surface-applied electrical twitch obtaining intramuscular stimulation (eToims®). The composite pads/plugs include a porous liquid absorbent (e.g., felt) plug sized to be placed in a receptacle of the stimulator device, and a composite pad of porous liquid absorbent (e.g., cotton) material that covers the plug. In an embodiment, the composite pad is formed of cotton stuffing material encased between two sheets of cotton mesh/pad material. The composite pads/plugs can serve to increase, and improve wetting of, the surface area which contacts the patient and delivers the electrical stimulation. In addition to convenience of application, the disclosed structures have been found to help reduce sharp pain felt by the patient during stimulation, without interfering with the ability of the electricity to penetrate deeply in order to provide effective eToims®.

Abstract translation: 复合电极焊盘/插头被配置为用于电刺激器装置，特别是被设计用于提供获得肌内刺激的表面施加的电抽搐（eToims）。 复合垫/塞包括尺寸适于放置在刺激器装置的容器中的多孔液体吸收剂（例如毛毡）塞子和覆盖塞子的多孔液体吸收剂（例如棉花）材料的复合垫。 在一个实施例中，复合垫由包裹在两片棉网/垫材料之间的棉花填料形成。 复合垫/塞可用于增加和改善与患者接触并传递电刺激的表面积的润湿。 除了应用的便利之外，已经发现所公开的结构有助于减少患者在刺激期间感觉到的剧烈疼痛，而不会干扰电深入穿透以提供有效的eToims®的能力。

公开(公告)号：US20120253436A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13436221

申请日：2012-03-30

Applicant: Jennifer Chu ,  Janette Chu

Inventor： Jennifer Chu ,  Janette Chu

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  F16M13/00

CPC classification number: A61B19/0256 ,  A61B50/20 ,  A61N1/0452 ,  A61N1/0456 ,  A61N1/0472 ,  A61N1/36014

Abstract: A holder serves as a removable accessory to a stimulator unit chassis or cabinet, or other device. It can function as an integral part of the device that closely fits over the top of the device, to provide a support for a hand-held tool associated with the device, e.g., a bipolar probe with widely spaced electrodes. The holder, which may be constructed to be of one piece, is configured to be easily removed from the device to facilitate cleaning of the holder and/or to facilitate packing of the stimulator unit (or other device) for shipping purposes, e.g., in case of device repairs, etc. In other embodiments, the holder may associate a tray or box for storing a variety of items with a host device on which the holder is mounted.

Abstract translation: 支架用作刺激器单元机箱或机柜或其他设备的可拆卸附件。 它可以用作装置的整体部分，其紧密地装配在装置的顶部上，以便为与装置相关联的手持工具提供支撑，例如具有间隔很远的电极的双极探针。 可以被构造成一体的保持器构造成容易地从设备移除，以便于保持器的清洁和/或促进用于运输目的的刺激器单元（或其他装置）的包装，例如在 设备维修的情况等。在其他实施例中，保持器可以将用于存储各种物品的托盘或盒与与其上安装有保持器的主机设备相关联。

公开(公告)号：USRE42489E1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US10140370

申请日：2002-05-08

Applicant: Jennifer Chu ,  Peter Styles

Inventor： Jennifer Chu ,  Peter Styles

IPC: A61F19/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/36021 ,  A61N1/36003 ,  A61N1/36017

Abstract: A modality of twitch obtaining intramuscular stimulation (IMS) pain relief therapy employs an EMG needle having a Teflon coated shaft and exposed conductive tip to apply micro-electrical stimulation locally and focally to muscle motor end plate zones or regions of adjacent motor end plate zones. The electrical stimulation facilitates the elicitation of strong twitch responses from muscle fibers associated with the stimulated motor end plates, generally without requiring physical needle manipulation following the initial pin insertion. Less skill is required to effectively elicit pain relieving twitch responses, thus facilitating training of medical personnel to carry the procedure. Rapid movement between multiple treatment sites is possible allowing treatment of a larger number of afflicted muscles and muscle areas in a single treatment session. The strength and number of twitches obtained at the treatment sites can provide substantial relief from regional and diffuse myofacsial pain of radiculopathic origin. In addition, since physical manipulation of the pin is generally unnecessary, patients experience less pain and discomfort during the procedure, and the risk of repetitive stress injury to the therapist is reduced.

Abstract translation: 抽搐获得肌内注射（IMS）疼痛缓解治疗的方式采用具有特氟隆涂覆的轴和暴露的导电尖端的EMG针，以局部地和局部地施加微电刺激到肌肉运动器端板区域或相邻的马达端板区域的区域。 电刺激有助于引发与被刺激的马达端板相关的肌肉纤维的强烈的抽搐反应，通常不需要在初始引脚插入之后进行物理针操作。 需要较少的技能才能有效地引起疼痛缓解抽搐反应，从而便于医务人员的培训来进行手术。 在多个治疗部位之间的快速运动是可能的，可以在单个治疗期间治疗更多的受影响的肌肉和肌肉区域。 在治疗部位获得的抽搐的强度和数量可以显着减轻区域性和弥漫性脊髓损伤性原发性肌筋膜疼痛。 另外，由于通常不需要对针的物理操作，所以患者在手术过程中经历较少的疼痛和不适，并减少对治疗师的重复性应激损伤的风险。

公开(公告)号：US20080027508A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-31

申请号：US11830235

申请日：2007-07-30

Applicant: Jennifer Chu

Inventor： Jennifer Chu

IPC: A61N1/04

CPC classification number: A61N1/0551 ,  A61B5/0492 ,  A61B2562/0209 ,  A61B2562/043 ,  A61N1/36014

Abstract: A bipolar stimulator probe suitable for application of intramuscular stimulation provides an active stimulator electrode and a reference electrode as part of a single tool. The separation between the electrodes is significantly greater than the electrode separation of known bipolar stimulator probes and bipolar bar electrode configurations. The probe tool may be configured to permit adjustment of the fixed relative position of the electrodes within a given range. By providing a relatively wide spacing between the two electrodes, the tool can be used to approximate the effect of monopolar stimulation with a separate reference electrode, with the electrical stimulus producing less pain to the patient compared to bipolar stimulation where the two electrodes are spaced apart by only 2-4 cm or less.

Abstract translation: 适用于肌内刺激的双极型刺激探针提供了一种主动刺激电极和参考电极，作为单一工具的一部分。 电极之间的间隔明显大于已知的双极性刺激探针和双极棒电极配置的电极分离。 探针工具可以被配置为允许在给定范围内调节电极的固定相对位置。 通过在两个电极之间提供相对宽的间隔，该工具可用于近似单分子刺激与单独的参比电极的影响，与双极刺激相比，电刺激对患者产生较少的疼痛，其中两个电极间隔开 只有2-4厘米或更少。

公开(公告)号：US4936294A

公开(公告)日：1990-06-26

申请号：US226771

申请日：1988-08-01

Applicant: Jennifer Chu

Inventor： Jennifer Chu

IPC: A61H1/00 ,  A61H7/00

CPC classification number: A61H7/001 ,  A61H2201/0138 ,  A61H2201/0142 ,  A61H2201/0149 ,  Y10S5/944

Abstract: A massage device having a substantially planar support of foamed plastic and a plurality of massaging elements in the form of halves of balls distributed uniformly about the support is disclosed. The massaging elements may be substantially the size and firmness of tennis balls and are secured to the support in closely-spaced parallel rows by sleeves in which the massaging elements are arranged end-to-end. The sleeves are gathered between adjacent massaging elements and are secured to the support between adjacent massaging elements.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有发泡塑料的基本上平面的支撑件的按摩装置以及以支撑体均匀分布的半球形式的多个按摩元件。 按摩元件可以基本上是网球的尺寸和坚固度，并且通过套筒以紧密间隔的平行排固定到支撑件上，按摩按钮按顺序排列成端对端。 袖子聚集在相邻的按摩元件之间，并被固定到相邻按摩元件之间的支撑件上。

公开(公告)号：US07877152B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-25

申请号：US11830235

申请日：2007-07-30

Applicant: Jennifer Chu

Inventor： Jennifer Chu

IPC: A61N1/04

CPC classification number: A61N1/0551 ,  A61B5/0492 ,  A61B2562/0209 ,  A61B2562/043 ,  A61N1/36014

Abstract: A bipolar stimulator probe suitable for application of intramuscular stimulation provides an active stimulator electrode and a reference electrode as part of a single tool. The separation between the electrodes is significantly greater than the electrode separation of known bipolar stimulator probes and bipolar bar electrode configurations. The probe tool may be configured to permit adjustment of the fixed relative position of the electrodes within a given range. By providing a relatively wide spacing between the two electrodes, the tool can be used to approximate the effect of monopolar stimulation with a separate reference electrode, with the electrical stimulus producing less pain to the patient compared to bipolar stimulation where the two electrodes are spaced apart by only 2-4 cm or less.

Abstract translation: 适用于肌内刺激的双极型刺激探针提供了一种主动刺激电极和参考电极，作为单一工具的一部分。 电极之间的间隔明显大于已知的双极性刺激探针和双极棒电极配置的电极分离。 探针工具可以被配置为允许在给定范围内调节电极的固定相对位置。 通过在两个电极之间提供相对宽的间隔，该工具可用于近似单分子刺激与单独的参比电极的影响，与双极刺激相比，电刺激对患者产生较少的疼痛，其中两个电极间隔开 只有2-4厘米或更小。

公开(公告)号：US6058938A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-09

申请号：US12425

申请日：1998-01-23

Applicant: Jennifer Chu ,  Peter Styles

Inventor： Jennifer Chu ,  Peter Styles

IPC: A61N1/34 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/36021 ,  A61N1/36003 ,  A61N1/36017

Abstract: A modality of twitch obtaining intramuscular stimulation (IMS) pain relief therapy employs an EMG needle having a Teflon coated shaft and exposed conductive tip to apply micro-electrical stimulation locally and focally to muscle motor end plate zones or regions of adjacent motor end plate zones. The electrical stimulation facilitates the elicitation of strong twitch responses from muscle fibers associated with the stimulated motor end plates, generally without requiring physical needle manipulation following the initial pin insertion. Less skill is required to effectively elicit pain relieving twitch responses, thus facilitating training of medical personnel to carry the procedure. Rapid movement between multiple treatment sites is possible allowing treatment of a larger number of afflicted muscles and muscle areas in a single treatment session. The strength and number of twitches obtained at the treatment sites can provide substantial relief from regional and diffuse myofacsial pain of radiculopathic origin. In addition, since physical manipulation of the pin is generally unnecessary, patients experience less pain and discomfort during the procedure, and the risk of repetitive stress injury to the therapist is reduced.

Abstract translation: 抽搐获得肌内注射（IMS）疼痛缓解治疗的方式采用具有特氟隆涂覆的轴和暴露的导电尖端的EMG针，以局部地和局部地施加微电刺激到肌肉运动器端板区域或相邻的马达端板区域的区域。 电刺激有助于引发与被刺激的马达端板相关的肌肉纤维的强烈的抽搐反应，通常不需要在初始引脚插入之后进行物理针操作。 需要较少的技能才能有效地引起疼痛缓解抽搐反应，从而便于医务人员的培训来进行手术。 在多个治疗部位之间的快速运动是可能的，可以在单个治疗期间治疗更多的受影响的肌肉和肌肉区域。 在治疗部位获得的抽搐的强度和数量可以显着减轻区域性和弥漫性脊髓损伤性原发性肌筋膜疼痛。 另外，由于通常不需要对针的物理操作，所以患者在手术过程中经历较少的疼痛和不适，并减少对治疗师的重复性应激损伤的风险。