Viral-inhibiting apparatus and methods

• US 20040167589A1
• Filed: 02/22/2003
• Published: 08/26/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2003
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Chester A. Heath, Melissa Heath
• Original Assignee: Chester Heath
• Inventors: Heath, Chester
• Granted Patent: US 7,228,184 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 607/74
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 1/20 continuous direct currents
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 17/00 Drugs for dermatological disorders
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 17/12 Keratolytics, e.g. wart or anti-corn preparations
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 31/12 Antivirals
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 31/22 for herpes viruses
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 35/00 Antineoplastic agents
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 43/00 Drugs for specific purposes, not provided for in groups A61P1/00-A61P41/00

Abstract

Apparatus and methodology are disclosed, which impose an electric current signal of reversing polarity between electrodes through viral-laden tissue.

Claims

1. A method of transcutaneously inhibiting viral phenomenon at a person'"'"'s skin comprising the acts of:

externally applying a low amp current signal of a first polarity across a viral-laden region of the skin between spaced electrodes for a first controlled interval of time;

reversing the first polarity and oppositely externally applying a low amp current signal to the viral-laden region between the electrodes for a second controlled interval of time.

2. A method according to claim 1 wherein first and second differential output circuits supply the current signal between electrodes in the first and second directions respectively.

4. A method according to claim 2 further comprising the act of timing out the method of claim 2 causing a rapid recovery of the differential output circuits and repeating the method of claim 2

5. A method according to claim 1 further comprising the act of automatically terminating access to a low voltage source of electrical energy after a predetermined time of access, to conserve power.

7. A method according to claim 1 wherein the current signal passing between the electrodes tracks through a viral infested region.

8. A method according to claim 1 wherein the current signal between electrodes comprises a waveform selected from the group consisting of sine wave, half wave rectified, full wave rectified and ramp.

9. A method according to claim 1 wherein the current signal between electrodes comprises a waveform selected from the group consisting of square wave, triangular wave, saw tooth and reverse ramp.

10. A method according to claim 1 wherein output polarity is reversed by a trigger circuit.

11. A method according to claim 1 wherein the method comprises use of a portable, hand-held device.

12. A method according to claim 1 wherein the reversal of polarity occurs in micro seconds and the output current signal in each direction occupies a few seconds.

13. A method according to claim 1 wherein the current is derived from a low voltage source of electrical energy.

14. A method according to claim 1 wherein high gain amplification drive the output current signals deep into subcutaneous tissue.

15. A method according to claim 13 wherein the high gain amplification is achieved by regenerating the signals delivered to the electrodes.

16. A method according to claim 1 further comprising the act of sensing the level of the output current signal and providing a warning when the level exceeds a predetermined amount and disabling of the flow of current between electrodes.

17. A method according to claim 2 comprising the further act of indicating to the user when the method is correctly operating within safe limits.

3. A method according to claim 3 further comprising the act of subjecting the first and second differential output circuits to zero bias when off.

6. A method according to claim 3 wherein access to the source of electrical energy is restored by human intervention.

18. An apparatus for transcutaneously inhibiting viral phenomenon at a person'"'"'s skin comprising:

a low voltage source of electrical energy;

spaced electrodes;

circuitry connected to the source and the electrodes by which a low amp current signal is passed between the electrodes through a viral-infested skin region of a person, first in one direction and thereafter in an opposite direction.