公开(公告)号：US11071672B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-27

申请号：US16107065

申请日：2018-08-21

申请人： TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY

发明人： Jason D. Harry ,  James J. Collins ,  James B. Niemi ,  Attila A. Priplata ,  Stephen J. Kleshinski

IPC分类号： A61H1/00 ,  A43B3/00 ,  A43B7/00 ,  A43B7/14 ,  A43B13/00 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43B19/00 ,  A61F5/01 ,  A61F5/14 ,  A61H39/00 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61N1/20 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61N2/06

摘要： 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.

公开(公告)号：US10076460B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-18

申请号：US13674769

申请日：2012-11-12

申请人： TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY

发明人： Jason D. Harry ,  James J. Collins ,  James B. Niemi ,  Attila A. Priplata ,  Stephen J. Kleshinski

IPC分类号： A61H1/00 ,  A43B3/00 ,  A43B7/00 ,  A43B7/14 ,  A43B13/00 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43B19/00 ,  A61F5/01 ,  A61F5/14 ,  A61H39/00 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61N1/20 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61N2/06

CPC分类号： A61H1/00 ,  A43B3/0005 ,  A43B7/00 ,  A43B7/1465 ,  A43B13/00 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43B19/00 ,  A61F5/0111 ,  A61F5/14 ,  A61H39/002 ,  A61H2205/125 ,  A61N1/0456 ,  A61N1/0468 ,  A61N1/0476 ,  A61N1/0484 ,  A61N1/0492 ,  A61N1/20 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61N2/06

摘要： 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.

公开(公告)号：US09616234B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US14249856

申请日：2014-04-10

申请人： TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY

发明人： Jason D. Harry ,  James B. Niemi ,  Scott Kellogg ,  Susan D'Andrea

IPC分类号： A61N1/36 ,  A61H23/02 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61F5/00 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N2/00 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61N1/362

CPC分类号： A61N1/36021 ,  A61F5/0026 ,  A61H23/004 ,  A61H23/02 ,  A61H23/0263 ,  A61H2201/1207 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/5007 ,  A61H2201/5023 ,  A61H2201/5043 ,  A61H2201/5058 ,  A61N1/0452 ,  A61N1/0456 ,  A61N1/0464 ,  A61N1/0472 ,  A61N1/0476 ,  A61N1/0484 ,  A61N1/0492 ,  A61N1/0556 ,  A61N1/321 ,  A61N1/36003 ,  A61N1/36007 ,  A61N1/3601 ,  A61N1/36014 ,  A61N1/36017 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36164 ,  A61N1/3627 ,  A61N1/37247 ,  A61N2/006

摘要： A neuro-stimulation system employs a includes a stimulator which may include electrode devices and/or vibration elements. A controller may be employed to drive the stimulating elements with an electrical signal. In response to the electrical signal, the stimulating elements deliver electrical and/or mechanical stimulation to the body part. The stimulation may be an aperiodic stimulation and/or may be a subthreshold stimulation. In one embodiment, the stimulator is disposable and the processor determines usage of the stimulator and ensures that the stimulator is limited to a certain amount of use. Neuro-stimulation systems may be applied to sensory cells of body parts during movement of the body parts to induce neuroplastic changes. Such movement may involve a variety of therapeutic applications, e.g. in stroke patient therapy.

公开(公告)号：US20180353365A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-13

申请号：US16107065

申请日：2018-08-21

申请人： TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY

发明人： Jason D. Harry ,  James J. Collins ,  James B. Niemi ,  Attila A. Priplata ,  Stephen J. Kleshinski

IPC分类号： A61H1/00 ,  A43B3/00 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61N1/20 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61H39/00 ,  A61F5/14 ,  A61F5/01 ,  A43B19/00 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43B13/00 ,  A43B7/14 ,  A43B7/00 ,  A61N2/06

CPC分类号： A61H1/00 ,  A43B3/0005 ,  A43B7/00 ,  A43B7/1465 ,  A43B13/00 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43B19/00 ,  A61F5/0111 ,  A61F5/14 ,  A61H39/002 ,  A61H2205/125 ,  A61N1/0456 ,  A61N1/0468 ,  A61N1/0476 ,  A61N1/0484 ,  A61N1/0492 ,  A61N1/20 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61N2/06

摘要： 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.

公开(公告)号：US20170165486A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US15441920

申请日：2017-02-24

申请人： TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY

发明人： Jason D. Harry ,  James B. Niemi ,  Scott Kellogg ,  Susan D'Andrea

IPC分类号： A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/04 ,  A61H23/00 ,  A61N2/00 ,  A61H23/02 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/05

CPC分类号： A61N1/36021 ,  A61F5/0026 ,  A61H23/004 ,  A61H23/02 ,  A61H23/0263 ,  A61H2201/1207 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/5007 ,  A61H2201/5023 ,  A61H2201/5043 ,  A61H2201/5058 ,  A61N1/0452 ,  A61N1/0456 ,  A61N1/0464 ,  A61N1/0472 ,  A61N1/0476 ,  A61N1/0484 ,  A61N1/0492 ,  A61N1/0556 ,  A61N1/321 ,  A61N1/36003 ,  A61N1/36007 ,  A61N1/3601 ,  A61N1/36014 ,  A61N1/36017 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36164 ,  A61N1/3627 ,  A61N1/37247 ,  A61N2/006

摘要： A neuro-stimulation system employs a includes a stimulator which may include electrode devices and/or vibration elements. A controller may be employed to drive the stimulating elements with an electrical signal. In response to the electrical signal, the stimulating elements deliver electrical and/or mechanical stimulation to the body part. The stimulation may be an aperiodic stimulation and/or may be a subthreshold stimulation. In one embodiment, the stimulator is disposable and the processor determines usage of the stimulator and ensures that the stimulator is limited to a certain amount of use. Neuro-stimulation systems may be applied to sensory cells of body parts during movement of the body parts to induce neuroplastic changes. Such movement may involve a variety of therapeutic applications, e.g. in stroke patient therapy.

公开(公告)号：US20140364678A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14249856

申请日：2014-04-10

申请人： TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY

发明人： Jason D. Harry ,  James B. Niemi ,  Scott Kellogg ,  Susan D'Andrea

IPC分类号： A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N2/00 ,  A61F5/00

CPC分类号： A61N1/36021 ,  A61F5/0026 ,  A61H23/004 ,  A61H23/02 ,  A61H23/0263 ,  A61H2201/1207 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/5007 ,  A61H2201/5023 ,  A61H2201/5043 ,  A61H2201/5058 ,  A61N1/0452 ,  A61N1/0456 ,  A61N1/0464 ,  A61N1/0472 ,  A61N1/0476 ,  A61N1/0484 ,  A61N1/0492 ,  A61N1/0556 ,  A61N1/321 ,  A61N1/36003 ,  A61N1/36007 ,  A61N1/3601 ,  A61N1/36014 ,  A61N1/36017 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36164 ,  A61N1/3627 ,  A61N1/37247 ,  A61N2/006

摘要： A neuro-stimulation system employs a includes a stimulator which may include electrode devices and/or vibration elements. A controller may be employed to drive the stimulating elements with an electrical signal. In response to the electrical signal, the stimulating elements deliver electrical and/or mechanical stimulation to the body part. The stimulation may be an aperiodic stimulation and/or may be a subthreshold stimulation. In one embodiment, the stimulator is disposable and the processor determines usage of the stimulator and ensures that the stimulator is limited to a certain amount of use. Neuro-stimulation systems may be applied to sensory cells of body parts during movement of the body parts to induce neuroplastic changes. Such movement may involve a variety of therapeutic applications, e.g. in stroke patient therapy.

摘要翻译： 神经刺激系统采用包括可包括电极装置和/或振动元件的刺激器。 可以使用控制器来驱动具有电信号的刺激元件。 响应于电信号，刺激元件向身体部分传递电和/或机械刺激。 刺激可以是非周期刺激和/或可以是亚阈值刺激。 在一个实施例中，刺激器是一次性的并且处理器确定刺激器的使用并且确保刺激器被限制到一定量的使用。 神经刺激系统可以在身体部位的运动期间应用于身体部位的感觉细胞以诱导神经变性。 这种运动可涉及各种治疗应用，例如， 在中风患者治疗。

公开(公告)号：US20130072835A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：US13674769

申请日：2012-11-12

申请人： TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY

发明人： Jason D. Harry ,  James J. Collins ,  James B. Niemi ,  Atilla A. Priplata ,  Stephen J. Kleshinski

IPC分类号： A61H1/00

CPC分类号： A61H1/00 ,  A43B3/0005 ,  A43B7/00 ,  A43B7/1465 ,  A43B13/00 ,  A43B17/00 ,  A43B19/00 ,  A61F5/0111 ,  A61F5/14 ,  A61H39/002 ,  A61H2205/125 ,  A61N1/0456 ,  A61N1/0468 ,  A61N1/0476 ,  A61N1/0484 ,  A61N1/0492 ,  A61N1/20 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61N2/06

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 一种方法和可穿戴系统，用于通过脚和脚踝的神经刺激来增强人的平衡和步态并防止脚部受伤。 通过经由电极或振动致动器或其组合的电极或振动致动器或其组合来提供用于神经感觉增强的亚阈值刺激，其设置在可佩戴的平台上，例如鞋垫，袜子鞋，可移除的鞋插入件中，或者没有平台的支撑施加到皮肤 一个人的表面 用于治疗目的的超阈值刺激，例如改善血流量，也由振动致动器提供。 致动器和电极由耦合到控制器的偏置信号发生器产生的偏置信号驱动。 在控制器的控制下的信号发生器适于产生非确定性随机信号，重复模式或一系列模式。 控制器可选地包括用于与外部计算机接口的通信端口，用于优化和编程控制器。 可穿戴系统由电源供电。