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7574262 |
Transmitter or receiver mounting
A mounting for fixing a transmitter or receiver to a surface comprises a mounting pad and a transmitter or receiver housing, the mounting pad having a face for applying to the surface and an...
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7542804 |
Neuromuscular stimulation to avoid pulmonary embolisms
A system and method that provide a prophylactic treatment to a person, e.g., a patient, to avoid the occurrence of pulmonary embolisms by the system providing neuromuscular stimulation to a...
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7519431 |
Shifting between electrode combinations in electrical stimulation device
The disclosure is directed to techniques for shifting between two electrode combinations. An amplitude of a first electrode combination is incrementally decreased while an amplitude of a second, or...
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7403821 |
Method and implantable systems for neural sensing and nerve stimulation
The present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for the detection of neural or muscular activity, analysis of the signals and the subsequent stimulating of neural or muscular tissue based...
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7383089 |
Bunion treating device
A pulse generating apparatus has two like output channels that apply generated pulse signals of selected characteristics to two electrodes attached to a strap, each electrode receiving a different...
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7369896 |
Systems and methods for treating movement disorders
Movement timing stimulator systems and methods that aid in the relief of the symptoms of neurological movement disorders are provided. In one embodiment, a method of improving a patient's gait is...
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7349739 |
Method and apparatus for neurophysiologic performance
The invention features methods and apparatus for enhancing neurophysiologic performance, such as sensorimotor control and neuroplasticity. A preferred method involves inputting bias signals to...
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7337007 |
Surface neuroprosthetic device having a locating system
A surface neuroprosthetic device for functional electrical stimulation (FES) having a locating system for locating the device on to a limb segment of a user, and a method therefor, the device...
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7302296 |
Electrical stimulation system and methods for treating phantom limb pain and for providing sensory feedback to an amputee from a prosthetic limb
This invention relates to a system and methods for relieving phantomlimb pain in amputees, and for providing an amputee with sensory feedback from a prosthetic limb. The system employs implantable...
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7280871 |
Muscle stimulation systems
A control system for controlled exercise controls a functional electrical stimulation (FES) system which applies electrical signals to muscle groups of a user such as a user having a disability;...
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7260436 |
Implantable networked neural system
A neural prosthesis includes a centralized device that can provide power, data, and clock signals to one or more individual neural prosthesis subsystems. Each subsystem may include a number of...
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7209788 |
Closed loop brain machine interface
A closed loop brain-machine interface is disclosed. The closed loop brain-machine interface translates one or more neural signals into a movement, or a series of movements, performed by a machine....
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7190141 |
Exoskeletal device for rehabilitation
A modular exoskeletal device adapted to fit the lower extremities of a patient during rehabilitation. The device has only two actuators during the standing stage of rehabilitation. Two additional...
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7163492 |
Physical therapy walking exercise apparatus
Physical therapy walking exercise apparatus is disclosed and includes a gear motor driven V belt sheave a V belt on the V belt sheave and the V belt extending to fit on a driven fly wheel, beams...
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7149582 |
Scanning electrode system for a neuroprosthesis
A system for adjusting a spatial distribution of an electrical stimulation field across a scanning electrode, by a system user, including: (a) a scanning electrode for performing functional...
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7127287 |
Distributed functional electrical stimulation system
A multi-purpose, functional electrical stimulation (FES) system 10 includes an implantable stimulator unit 12 for stimulating a plurality of different sites in a patient's body 14. A transmitter 20...
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7066181 |
Body support harness
A torso support portion and a pair of thigh support portions are each formed of an outer layer of hard relatively stiff molded plastic material of limited flexibility and an inner layer of...
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7065408 |
Method for restoring gait in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury
A method for restoring functional ambulation in subjects with incomplete spinal cord injuries which includes partial weight bearing therapy followed by epidural spinal cord stimulation (ESCS) to...
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6838429 |
Atopic dermatitis treatment method
Compositions are provided for treating atopic dermatitis, other atopic diseases and other inflammatory or allergic skin disorders. The compositions include proteins from Molluscum Contagiosum Virus...
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6821233 |
Device and method for automating treadmill therapy
The invention relates to an automatic machine, which is used in treadmill therapy (walking therapy) of parapetic and hemiparetic patients. The machine automatically guides the patient's legs on the...
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6788976 |
Movement timing simulator
Movement timing stimulators that aid in the relief of the symptoms of neurological movement disorders are provided. In one embodiment, a movement stimulator has a control unit. A stimulator is...
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6718210 |
Functional neuromuscular stimulation system
An input command controller (A) provides logic function selection signals and proportional signals. The signals are generated by movement of a ball member ( 12 ) and socket member ( 14 ) relative...
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6565558 |
High-frequency device for generating a plasma arc for the treatment of biological tissue
High-frequency device to generate a plasma arc ( 5 ) for the treatment of biological tissue ( 1 ), in particular in medicine, with a high-frequency generator ( 3 ) having an internal resistor ( 8 )...
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6522928 |
Physiologically based adjustment of stimulation parameters to an implantable electronic stimulator to reduce data transmission rate
A Functional Electro Stimulation (FES) system provides physiologically based adjustment of stimulation parameters to achieve a high update rate for nerve and muscle stimulation at a reduced data...
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6512955 |
Electrical apparatus for therapeutic treatment
A system and method for generating high voltage, pulsed electrical stimulation to a patient for therapeutic treatment. The apparatus includes a voltage controlled pulse generator network that...
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6507757 |
Apparatus for electrical stimulation of the body
A stimulator for stimulating the leg or other parts of the body e.g. the leg in a patient with drop foot is provided, the stimulator being controlled by e.g a foot switch but being reliable in use...
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6314339 |
Method and apparatus for optimizing an actual motion to perform a desired task by a performer
A method for optimizing an actual motion to perform a desired task by a performer wherein the performer has joints connected to body parts, the joints being actuated by muscle forces resulting in...
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6026328 |
Functional neuromuscular stimulation system with shielded percutaneous interface
An input command controller provides logic function selection signals and proportional signals. The signals are generated by movement of a ball member and socket member relative to two orthogonal...
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5983140 |
Portable functional electrical stimulation (FES) system for upper or lower extremity applications
A functional electrical stimulation system for generating a data file storing stimulation patterns that can be provided to a stimulator is described. The system includes a host computer system for...
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5961541 |
Orthopedic apparatus for walking and rehabilitating disabled persons including tetraplegic persons and for facilitating and stimulating the revival of comatose patients through the use of electronic and virtual reality units
An exoskeleton for the support of a patient's body is jointed opposite the hip and knee articulations, and is provided with a number of small actuators that are designed to move jointed parts of...
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5843142 |
Voice activated loco motor device and method of use for spinal cord injuries
A method and device which will enable patients with spinal cord injury to perform a variety of complex motor functions independently ( walking, sitting up or down, standing up, climbing stairs,...
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5814093 |
Assembly for functional electrical stimulation during movement
The assembly comprises a band, mountable on the leg, carrying all of the components of the assembly to provide a self-contained unit. The components comprise: electrodes for stimulating a leg...
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5769875 |
Functional neuromusclar stimulation system
An input command controller (A) provides logic function selection signals and proportional signals. The signals are generated by movement of a ball member (12) and socket member (14) relative to...
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5674262 |
Pneumatic compression and functional electric stimulation device and method using the same
A device and method for stimulating blood flow velocity in a leg of the body for the prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis in an effective and relatively painless manner which, in one case, includes...
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5662693 |
Mobility assist for the paralyzed, amputeed and spastic person
Apparatus to actively assist neuromotor disabled to have better leg functional control/use. This system serves as a strength enhancer, support device, and attenuator of spastic motions. The...
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5628722 |
Method for maintaining knee stability of a user suffering from damage of a knee ligament
The present invention is a system for maintaining knee stability of a user suffering from damage of knee ligaments. It includes a sensor feedback system for measuring abnormal physical...
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5476441 |
Controlled-brake orthosis
A controlled-brake orthosis for providing controlled limb movement includes a stimulator for stimulating an individual's leg muscles which causes the legs to move. An orthosis worn on the legs to...
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5092329 |
Microprocessor-controlled multiplexed functional electrical stimulator for surface stimulation in paralyzed patients with safety enhancements
In accordance with the present invention, a functional electrical stimulation system enables upper-motor-neuron paraplegic patients and certain other paralyzed or partially paralyzed patients to...
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5081989 |
Microprocessor-controlled enhanced multiplexed functional electrical stimulator for surface stimulation in paralyzed patients
In accordance with the present invention, a functional electrical stimulation system enables upper-motor-neuron paraplegic patients and certain other paralyzed or partially paralyzed patients to...
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5070873 |
Method of and apparatus for electrically stimulating quadriceps muscles of an upper motor unit paraplegic
Muscle fatigue of an electrically stimulated quadriceps muscle of an upper motor neuron paraplegic is detected and compensated for by monitoring the myoelectric (EMG) signal produced by the...
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5016635 |
Control of FNS via pattern variations of response EMG
Paraplegic patients and cetain other paralyzed patients who suffer from an upper motor unit spinal cord injury and undergo FNS (Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation) experience muscle fatigue...
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5002053 |
Method of and device for inducing locomotion by electrical stimulation of the spinal cord
A method and device for inducing locomotion in animals by electrical stimulation of the spinal cord using long duration pulses (0.2 msec to 2 msec) delivered at low frequencies (0.5 Hz to 20 Hz)...
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4796631 |
Electrical muscle stimulator for knee stabilization
The present invention involves an electrical muscle stimulator for knee stabilization in a leg having inadequate neurological and muscular control to obtain normalization of locomotion and includes...
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4793353 |
Non-invasive multiprogrammable tissue stimulator and method
An electronic tissue stimulator system is provided comprising a plurality of electrodes to be implanted adjacent tissue to be stimulated in a patient. A transmitting means transmits stimulation...
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4760850 |
Method for balancing assistance
Method for assisting in the maintenance of a balanced stance by a person who has lost the sense of touch in one or both feet. Load signals are generated in correspondence with body weight loads...
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4711242 |
Control system for knee joint
A system for controlling the movement of a human knee joint during stimulated flexion thereof. The system includes a brace having an over-center hinge at the knee joint. This hinge causes the knee...
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4697808 |
Walking assistance system
A walking assistance system comprising a pair of reciprocating braces and computer controlled stimulation electrodes for stimulating alternating extension of the left and right hips of an assisted...
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RE32091 |
Neuromuscular stimulator
A dual channel neuromuscular stimulator. Pulses developed by a pulse generator are transmitted alternately on both channels to involuntarily contract muscles. The stimulator has variable on/off...
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4569352 |
Feedback control system for walking
A computer algorithm and hardware are disclosed for feedback control of movement in man for standing and walking. The system measures motion of the hips, knees and ankles and generates control...
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3941137 |
Ambulatory stimulator
An electro-therapeutic apparatus for stimulation of the locomotive nerves enables activation of both legs in a locomotive cycle by means of pressure impulses originating from a pressure-sensitive...
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