Electromagnetic treatment induction apparatus and method for using same

• US 20050288744A1
• Filed: 04/26/2005
• Published: 12/29/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Endonovo Therapeutics, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Ivivi Health Sciences, LLC
• Inventors: DiMino, Andre, Pilla, Arthur A., Viswanathan, Iyer
• Granted Patent: US 7,740,574 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 607/86
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/10 with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 39/002 Using electric currents electrotherapy A61N1/32
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 1/326 for promoting growth of cells, e.g. bone cells
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 1/40 Applying electric fields by inductive or capacitive coupling microwave apparatus A61N5/00; Applying radio-frequency signals
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2/004 specially adapted for a specific therapy
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2/008 for pain treatment or analgesia
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 2/02 using magnetic fields produced by coils, including single turn loops or electromagnets A61N2/12 takes precedence

Abstract

A lightweight inductive apparatus is integrated into at least one therapeutic device (Step 101). Miniaturized circuitry containing logic for a mathematical model having at least one waveform parameter used to configure at least one waveform to be coupled to a target pathway structure such as molecules, cells, tissues, and organs, is attached to the coil by at least one wire (Step 102). The configured waveform satisfies a SNR or Power SNR model so that for a given and known target pathway structure it is possible to choose at least one waveform parameter so that a waveform is detectable in the target pathway structure above its background activity (Step 103). A repetitive electromagnetic signal can be generated for example inductively, from said configured at least one waveform (Step 104). The electromagnetic signal is coupled to a target pathway structure by output of the inductive apparatus (Step 105).

Claims

30. ) An electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus for plants, animals, and humans comprising:

At least one electromagnetic conductor configured for generating at least one electromagnetic signal from at least one configured waveform;

At least one therapeutic device for positioning said at least one of a electromagnetic conductor in proximity to a target pathway structure; and

At least one coupling means for receiving at least one configured waveform for generation of said at least one electromagnetic signal.

1. ) A method for using an electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus comprising the steps of:

Combining at least one inductive apparatus with a therapeutic device, wherein said therapeutic device is positioned in proximity to a target pathway structure;

Configuring at least one waveform according to a mathematical model having at least one waveform parameter, said at least one waveform to be coupled to said target pathway structure;

Choosing a value of said at least one waveform parameter so that said at least waveform is configured to be detectable in said target pathway structure above background activity in said target pathway structure;

Generating an electromagnetic signal from said configured at least one waveform; and

Coupling said electromagnetic signal to said target pathway structure using said at least one inductive apparatus device thereby providing treatment.

2. ) The method of claim 1, wherein said at least one waveform parameter includes at least one of a frequency component parameter that configures said at least one waveform to repeat between about 0.01 Hz and about 100 MHz, a burst amplitude envelope parameter that follows a mathematically defined amplitude function, a burst width parameter that varies at each repetition according to a mathematically defined width function, a peak induced electric field parameter varying between about 1 μ

V/cm and about 100 mV/cm in said target pathway structure according to a mathematically defined function, and a peak induced magnetic electric field parameter varying between about 1 μ

T and about 0.1 T in said target pathway structure according to a mathematically defined function.

3. ) The method of claim 2, wherein said defined amplitude function includes at least one of a 1/frequency function, a logarithmic function, a chaotic function, and an exponential function.

4. ) The method of claim 1, wherein said step of choosing a value of at least one waveform parameter further includes the step of choosing a value of said at least one waveform parameter to satisfy a Signal to Noise Ratio model.

5. ) The method of claim 1, wherein said step of choosing a value of at least one waveform parameter further includes the step of choosing a value of said at least one waveform parameter to satisfy a Power Signal to Noise Ratio model.

6. ) The method of claim 1, wherein said target pathway structure includes at least one of a molecule, a cell, a tissue, and an organ.

7. ) The method of claim 1, wherein said therapeutic device includes at least one of an anatomical supports, anatomical wraps, dressings, apparel, mattresses, a mattress pads, wheelchairs, therapeutic chairs, therapeutic beds, chairs, beds, cushions, and sporting goods.

8. ) The method of claim 7, wherein said apparel includes at least one of garments, fashion accessories, shoes, socks, and footware.

9. ) The method of claim 7, wherein said therapeutic device is portable.

10. ) The method of claim 7, wherein said therapeutic device is disposable.

11. ) The method of claim 7, wherein said therapeutic device is implantable.

12. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of simultaneously generating said electromagnetic signal to a plurality of said at least one inductive apparatus.

13. ) The method of claim 12, wherein said electromagnetic signal is generated from at least one of, identically configured said at least one waveforms, and differently configured said at least one waveforms.

14. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of sequentially generating an electromagnetic signal to a plurality of said at least one inductive apparatus.

15. ) The method of claim 14, wherein said electromagnetic signal is generated from at least one of, identically configured said at least one waveforms, and differently configured said at least one waveforms.

16. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of multiplexing an electromagnetic signal to a plurality of said at least one inductive apparatus.

17. ) The method of claim 16, wherein said electromagnetic signal is generated from at least one of, identical at least one of said configured waveforms, and different at least one of said configured waveforms.

18. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using at least one of standard medical therapies and non-standard medical therapies adjunctively with said electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus.

19. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using at least one of standard physical therapies and non-standard physical therapies conjunctively with said electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus.

20. ) The method of claim 19, wherein standard physical therapies includes at least one of ultrasound, negative pressure, positive pressure, heat, cold, massage, exercise, and acupuncture.

21. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using said electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus to modulate the production and utilization of growth factors, cytokines, and regulatory substances by living cells.

22. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using said electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus to modulate tissue growth and repair.

23. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using said electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus to reduce chronic and acute pain of musculoskeletal and neural origin.

24. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using said electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus to reduce edema.

25. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using said electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus for treatment of diabetic and pressure ulcers wherein said ulcers are chronic.

26. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using said electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus for at least one of increasing blood flow and microvascular blood perfusion.

27. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using said electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus for at least one of neovascularization and angiogenesis.

28. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using said electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus to enhance immune response for malignant and benign conditions.

29. ) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of using said electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus to enhance transudation.

31. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, wherein said at least one electromagnetic conductor is configured for generating at least one electromagnetic signal from at least one waveform configured to satisfy a Signal to Noise Ratio model.

32. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, wherein said at least one electromagnetic conductor is configured for generating at least one electromagnetic signal from at least one waveform configured to satisfy a Power Signal to Noise Ratio model.

33. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, wherein said at least one electromagnetic conductor is configured for generating at least one electromagnetic signal from at least one waveform configured using a mathematical model that includes at least one waveform parameter wherein said at least one waveform parameter includes at least one of a frequency component parameter that configures said at least one waveform to repeat between about 0.01 Hz and about 100 MHz according to a mathematical function, a burst amplitude envelope parameter that follows a mathematically defined amplitude function, a burst width parameter that varies at each repetition according to a mathematically defined width function, a peak induced electric field parameter varying between about 1 μ

V/cm and about 100 mV/cm in a target pathway structure according to a mathematically defined function, and a peak induced magnetic electric field parameter varying between about 1 μ

T and about 0.1 T in said target pathway structure according to a mathematically defined function.

34. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 33, wherein said defined amplitude function includes at least one of a 1/frequency function, a logarithmic function, a chaotic function, and an exponential function.

35. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, wherein said at least one electromagnetic conductor includes a coil.

36. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, further comprising a plurality of electromagnetic conductors configured for simultaneously generating at least one electromagnetic signal from at least one configured waveform.

37. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 36, wherein said at least one configured waveform includes at least one of identical said at least one of configured waveforms, and different said at least one configured waveforms.

38. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, further comprising a plurality of electromagnetic conductors configured for sequentially generating at least one electromagnetic signal from at least one configured waveform.

39. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 38, wherein said at least one configured waveform includes at least one of identical said at least one of configured waveforms, and different said at least one configured waveforms.

40. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, further comprising a plurality of electromagnetic conductors configured for multiplexing at least one electromagnetic signal from at least one configured waveform.

41. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 40, wherein said at least one configured waveform includes at least one of, identical said at least one of configured waveforms, and different said at least one configured waveforms.

42. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 41, wherein said apparel includes at least one of garments, fashion accessories, and footware.

43. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, wherein said at least one therapeutic device is portable.

44. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, wherein said at least one therapeutic device is disposable.

45. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, wherein said at least one therapeutic device is implantable.

46. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, adaptively configured for use with at least one of standard medical therapies and non-standard medical therapies adjunctively with said electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus.

47. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, adaptively configured for use with at least one of standard physical therapies and non-standard physical therapies conjunctively with said electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus.

48. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, adaptively configured to modulate the production and utilization of growth factors, cytokines, and regulatory substances by living cells.

49. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, adaptively configured to modulate tissue growth and repair.

50. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, adaptively configured to reduce chronic and acute pain of musculoskeletal and neural origin.

51. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, adaptively configured to reduce edema.

52. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, adaptively configured for treatment of diabetic and pressure ulcers wherein said ulcers are chronic.

53. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, adaptively configured for at least one of increasing blood flow and microvascular blood perfusion.

54. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, adaptively configured for treatment of at least one of neovascularization and angiogenesis.

55. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, adaptively configured to enhance immune response for malignant and benign conditions.

56. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, adaptively configured to enhance transudation.

41-1. ) The electromagnetic treatment inductive apparatus of claim 30, wherein said at least one therapeutic device includes at least one of an anatomical support, an anatomical wrap, apparel, a mattress, a mattress pad, a wheelchair, a therapeutic chair, a therapeutic bed, and sporting goods.