Joint / tissue inflammation therapy and monitoring device(s) JITMon device

• US 20030167080A1
• Filed: 02/14/2003
• Published: 09/04/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 03/04/2002
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Barry Michael Hart, Henryk Malak
• Original Assignee: Barry Michael Hart, Henryk Malak
• Inventors: Hart, Barry Michael, Malak, Henryk
• Granted Patent: US 7,081,128 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 607/88
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2005/063 comprising light transmitting means, e.g. optical fibres
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2005/0645 Applicators worn by the patient
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2005/0647 the applicator adapted to be worn on the head
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2005/0652 Arrays of diodes
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2005/0663 Coloured light
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 5/0616 Skin treatment other than tanning

Abstract

A device is provided, in direct skin contact, surrounding an injured area for the treatment, reduction of joint inflammation, edema and excitation of neural and muscular stimulation associated with human and mammal tissues. This therapeutic light source includes a multiplicity of light emitting diodes (LED'"'"'s) found in the ranges of 350 nm to 1000+ nm and fiber optic connections. A neoprene type material or other non-allergenic material will be used to set the LED'"'"'s and fiber optics in layers consisting of contact with the skin to few centimeters from the skin tissue. Distance will vary from contact or near contact with devices to several millimeters of separation. Each LED array will be independently controlled allowing for optimal modulation of light frequencies and wavelengths. Technology will be integrated allowing for biomedical feedback of tissue temperature and other statistical information. A low voltage, portable power supply, will be integrated into the device as well as an analog/digital, input/output connection device. The design will be created for continuous wear, flexibility and comfort.

Claims

1. A method for treating and reducing inflammation and edema both internal and external, to joints, muscles, nerves and skin tissues of the subject (human or animal) comprising of;

(a) an elastic, portable device configured to be worn in contact with the skin and surrounding the area or areas of inflammation, edema, neural and muscular damage over short and long periods of time;

whereas the construction of the device is configured with multiple layers of LED'"'"'s and fiber optics distributed in a range consisting of “

near contact with the skin to a few centimeters from the skin tissue;

with orientation toward the subject;

integrated low voltage power, electronic memory and communications via analog/digital connection or telemetric medical sensor;

allowing for independent control of tissue temperature and modulation of the light frequencies and wavelengths of the LED'"'"'s and;

(b) an elastic, portable device configured to be worn in contact with the skin and surrounding the area or areas of inflammation, edema, neural and muscular damage over short and long periods of time;

whereas the construction of the device is configured with a single laver of LED'"'"'s and fiber optics distributed in a range consisting of “

near contact with the skin to a few centimeters from the skin tissue;

with orientation toward the subject;

integrated low voltage power, electronic memory and communications via analog/digital connection or telemetric medical sensor, allowing for independent control of tissue temperature and modulation of the light frequencies and wavelengths of the LED'"'"'s and;

(c) an elastic, portable device configured to be worn in contact with the skin and surrounding the area or areas of inflammation, edema, neural and muscular damage over short and long periods of time;

whereas the construction of the device is configured with multiple types and modulated light intensities of LED'"'"'s of multiple ranges and fiber optics distributed in a range consisting of “

near contact with the skin to a few centimeters from the skin tissue;

with orientation toward the subject;

integrated low voltage power, electronic memory and communications via analog/digital connection or telemetric medical sensor;

allowing for independent control of tissue temperature and modulation of the light frequencies and wavelengths of the LED'"'"'s and;

(d) an elastic, portable device configured to be worn in contact with the skin and surrounding the area or areas of inflammation, edema, neural and muscular damage over short and long periods of time;

whereas the construction of the device is configured with multiple types and modulated light intensities including Laser Diode Technology and fiber optics distributed in a range consisting of “

near contact with the skin to a few centimeters from the skin tissue;

with orientation toward the subject;

integrated low voltage power, electronic memory and communications via analog/digital connection or telemetric medical sensor;

allowing for independent control of tissue temperature and modulation of the light frequencies and wavelengths of the LED'"'"'s supported by the laser diode and;

(e) an elastic, portable device configured to be worn in contact with the skin and surrounding the area or areas of inflammation, edema, neural and muscular damage over short and long periods of time;

whereas the construction of the device is configured with multiple types and a single laver of modulated light intensities including Laser Diode Technology and fiber optics distributed in a range consisting of “

near contact with the skin to a few centimeters from the skin tissue;

with orientation toward the subject;

integrated low voltage power, electronic memory and communications via analog/digital connection or telemetric medical sensor;

allowing for independent control of tissue temperature and modulation of the light frequencies and wavelengths of the LED'"'"'s supported by the laser diode and

(f) the development of software to be integrate into a personal computer or hand held device allowing for the monitoring and documentation of information accumulated from 1(a, b, c, d, e, g) identifying wavelengths, light modulated frequencies, localized heat and heat variances, skin temperature and other biometrics as needed associated with the subject as it applies to the localization of the device.

(g) The integration of laser photo diodes and photodetector technology allowing for data to be gathered stored and retrieved in both “

real time” and

historical events. This integration will be coupled with PMT technology and CCD technology.

2. The method of claim 1(a) wherein the device may/will be constructed of multiple layer technology integrating the light emitting diodes (LED'"'"'s), fiber optic strands and fiber optic bundles.

3. The method of claim 1(b) wherein the-device may/will be constructed of single layer technology integrating light emitting diodes (LED'"'"'s), fiber optic strands and fiber optic bundles.

4. The method of claim 1(c) wherein the device may/will be constructed of multiple types and ranges of light emitting diodes (LED'"'"'s), fiber optic strands and fiber optic bundles.

5. The method of claim 1(d) wherein the device may/will be constructed of multiple layer technology integrating Laser Diode Technology, fiber optic strands and fiber optic bundles.

6. The method of claim 1(e) wherein-the device may/will be constructed of multiple types and single technology integrating Laser Diode Technology, fiber optic strands and fiber optic bundles.

7. The method of claim 1(a, b, c, d, e) wherein the device will be constructed of a neoprene type material or other Non-Allergenic Material(s), allowing for elasticity, flexibility, protection and comfort of the injured site and patient.

8. The method of claim 1(a, b, c, d, e) wherein the device will be designed in multiple pediatric and adult sizes i.e. small, medium, large and extra-large and with wrap-around velcro type adhesive/connectivity or other connective material allowing for a secure fit.

9. The method of claim 1(a, b, c, d, e, g) wherein the device will be designed with LED'"'"'s or Laser Diodes having wavelengths in ranges of 350 nm to 1000+ nm.

10. The method of claim 1(a, b, c, d, e, g) wherein the LED'"'"'s or Laser Diode wavelength range of 350 nm to 1000 +nm will be introduced to the skin tissues allowing for muscular and or neural stimulation under low white light conditions.

11. The method of claim 1(a, b, c, d, e, g) wherein, modulated light frequencies may range less than (<

) 1 Hz and less than (<

) 1 GHz will be introduced to the skin tissues allowing for muscular and or neural stimulation under low white light conditions.

12. The method of claim 1(a, b, c, d, e, g) wherein the LED'"'"'s or Laser Diode wavelength range from 390 nm to 1000 +nm will be introduced to the skin tissue allowing for internal penetration of the tissue inducing controlled heat/energy through out the injured area.

13. The method of claim 1(a, b;

c, d, e, g) wherein the device will be controlled penetrating light wavelengths and modulated light frequencies using light-emitting diodes to control heat/energy and duration directly to the injured site.

14. The method of claim 1(a, b, c, d, e, g) wherein the device will be designed with insulated low voltage being produced by VDC technology.

15. The method of claim 1(a, b, c, d, e, g) wherein the device will incorporate a micro circuit board containing an Electronic Erasable Programming Read Only Memory (EEPROM) chip, Central Processing Unit (CPU), CCD Integration, Laser Photo Diodes, Photodetector Technology, PMT biometrics sensory devices and digital input/output device.

16. The method of claim 1(a, b, c, d, e, g) wherein the device will incorporate a telemetric monitoring transceiver configured for Spread Spectrum Technology in bandwidths ranging at 2.0+ GHz or others approved by the FCC.

17. The method of claim 1(a, b, c, d, e, g) wherein the light-emitting diodes or laser diodes will be integrated into the device using all wavelengths of the spectrum and modulated light frequencies from less than (<

) 1 Hz to less than (<

) 1 GHz, as possible, for the technology.

18. The method of claim 1(a, b, c, d, e, g) wherein the sensory devices will be integrated into the device allowing for physiological monitoring of the patient and for the ability of adjusting the wavelength and modulated light frequencies.

19. The method of claim 2, wherein the device may/will be configured with LED'"'"'s in multiple layers consisting of depths from contact with the skin and continuing to 3.5 cm or more.

20. The method of claim 2, wherein the device may/will be configured with arrayable holding devices in single, tri-level and quad-level configurations allowing for multi-band LED'"'"'s to be connected to fiber optic cabling encapsulating the skin tissues at multiple points separated as needed or required to produce optimal-results.

21. The method of claim 2 wherein the device may/will be designed and configured for the technology of evanescent wavelength in the spectrums of Ultra Violet including Blue, Green, Yellow and Red to near infrared.

22. The method of claim 3, wherein the device may/will be configured with LED'"'"'s in single layer(s) consisting of depths from contact with the skin and continuing to 3.5 cm or more.

23. The method of claim 3, wherein the device may/will be configured with an array, holding devices in single, tri-level and quad-level configurations allowing for multi-band LED'"'"'s to be connected to fiber optic cabling encapsulating the skin tissues at multiple points separated as needed or required, to produce optimal results.

24. The method of claim 3 wherein the device may/will be designed and configured for the technology of evanescent wavelength in the spectrums of Ultra Violet including Blue, Green, Yellow and Red to near infrared.

25. The method of claim 4, wherein the device may/will be configured with multiple types and ranges of LED'"'"'s consisting of depths from contact with the skin and continuing to 3.5 cm or more.

26. The method of claim 4, wherein the device may/will be configured with an array, holding devices in single, tri-level and quad-level configurations allowing for multi-band LED'"'"'s to be connected to fiber optic cabling encapsulating the skin tissues at multiple points separated as needed or required, to produce optimal results.

27. The method of claim 4, wherein the device may/will be configured with an array, holding devices in single, tri-level and quad-level configurations allowing for multi-band LED'"'"'s to be connected to fiber optic cabling encapsulating the skin tissues at multiple points separated as needed or required, to produce optimal results.

28. The method of claim 5, wherein the device may/will be configured with multiple layer configurations implementing Laser Diode Technology consisting of depths from contact with the skin and continuing to 3.5 cm or more.

29. The method of claim 5, wherein the device may/will be configured with Laser Diode Technology to be connected to fiber optic cabling encapsulating the skin tissues at multiple points separated as needed or required, to produce optimal results.

30. The method of claim 5, wherein the device may/will be configured with an array, holding devices in single, tri-level and quad-level configurations allowing for laser diode(s) to be connected to fiber optic cabling encapsulating the skin tissues at multiple points separated as needed or required, to produce optimal results.

31. The method of claim 6, wherein the device may/will be configured with single layer technology implementing Laser Diode Technology consisting of depths from contact with the skin and continuing to 3.5 cm or more.

32. The method of claim 6, wherein the device may/will be configured with Laser Diode Technology to be connected to fiber optic cabling encapsulating the skin tissues at multiple points separated as needed or required, to produce optimal results.

33. The method of claim 6, wherein the device may/will be configured with an array, holding devices in single, tri-level and quad-level configurations allowing for laser diode(s) to be connected to fiber optic cabling encapsulating the skin tissues at multiple points separated as needed or required, to produce optimal results.

34. The method of claim 12, 13 wherein the biometrics sensors monitor induced heat/energy, blood flow, baseline temperatures, oxygenated blood and circulation.

35. The method of claim 12, 13 wherein this device is designed to be used with a photosensitizing agent or without, pending on the need and recommendations of the physician.

36. The method of claim 13 wherein the device will be designed of a reflective property or clear film allowing for refractive wavelengths of LED'"'"'s surrounding the injured site.

37. The method of claim 18 wherein applying these devices to an injured joint, a non-invasive method will be established to decrease inflammation and edema and to enhance the recovery time and flexibility of the joint and damaged tissues. This will allow for a better prognosis and implementation plan prescribed by the physician.

38. The method of claim 1(f) wherein software and engineering designs will be developed to interpret and record the diagnostic information.

39. The method of claim 1, 15 wherein the proprietary software will be designed and compiled to integrate to the micro circuit board, CCD Technology and EEPROM previously identified.

40. The method of claim 1(f) wherein the telemetry and network engineering will allow for communications between the device and information repository (Personal Computer, CCD or Hand Held Device).

41. The method of claim 1(f) wherein the device will have an integrated Digital Input/Output Device allowing for direct connectivity between the information repository and device allowing for calibrations and documentation of changes introduced to the device.