Non-intrusive analgesic neuroaugmentive and iontophoretic delivery apparatus and management system
First Claim
1. In combination, in a system for the iontophoretic topical delivery of a pharmaceutically active agent, said system comprising:
- a. means for generating a substantially constant current pulsed DC output voltage;
b. means for converting said output voltage into a double modulated output adjustable constant current waveform;
c. contact means for containing and delivering said pharmaceutically active agent to a topical area of a patient in need of treatment, said contact means including at least two electrodes;
d. means for directing said double modulated output waveform to said contact means;
wherein said double modulated output waveform comprises a first waveform component ranging between 1 Hz and 300 GHz, a second waveform component ranging between 10 and 199,000 Hz, and a third waveform component ranging between 100 Hz and 300 GHz, and each waveform component is substantially time invariant and distinct from said other waveform components, said double modulated output waveform having a monopolar characteristic.
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Abstract
The present invention pertains to a portable non-invasive electronic apparatus which can be used to relieve pain or alter the symptoms of certain neurological dysfunctions. A specifically contoured constant current and current limited waveform is generated and applied to selectively positioned electrodes. A program controlled processor tracks usage of the unit to prevent abuse and monitor progress. An overall treatment regimen centered on the stimulator may be effected simply and safely. The invention also provides an apparatus and method for the iontophoretic topical administration of a pharmaceutical agent. The apparatus is operated in a monopolar mode with a particular complex waveform which synergistically enhances the amount of various neurobiochemical species in the cerebral spinal fluid and the blood plasma.
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8 Claims
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1. In combination, in a system for the iontophoretic topical delivery of a pharmaceutically active agent, said system comprising:
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a. means for generating a substantially constant current pulsed DC output voltage; b. means for converting said output voltage into a double modulated output adjustable constant current waveform; c. contact means for containing and delivering said pharmaceutically active agent to a topical area of a patient in need of treatment, said contact means including at least two electrodes; d. means for directing said double modulated output waveform to said contact means; wherein said double modulated output waveform comprises a first waveform component ranging between 1 Hz and 300 GHz, a second waveform component ranging between 10 and 199,000 Hz, and a third waveform component ranging between 100 Hz and 300 GHz, and each waveform component is substantially time invariant and distinct from said other waveform components, said double modulated output waveform having a monopolar characteristic. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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