The present invention provides a compression garment for transcutaneous or neuromuscular electrical stimulation. The garment is adapted to be in contact with a part of the body. The garment is made from an elastic stretchable material. The garment comprises at least one compression band having a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is adapted to be coupled with an electrode, a portion of an electrode or a plurality of electrodes for contacting skin in use. The second portion has lower elasticity compared to that of the garment material of the first portion or no elasticity. Modulus of elasticity of the garment material in elongation direction and/or resting length of the garment material in the elongation direction in the first portion are selected so that pressure exerted by the second portion on a wearer when the garment is in use is equal or greater than a minimum predetermined pressure.
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for limiting the power output of a transcutaneous electrical stimulator in response to changes in electrode impedance. The apparatus comprises pulse generating means having output terminals for delivering a pulsed electrical current through a circuit that contains at least two electrodes intended to be attached to the skin; measuring means coupled to the pulse generator and configured to measure the voltage across the output terminals in response to applied current; comparing means coupled to the measuring means and configured to compare the voltage measured during the pulse against a voltage threshold; and control means coupled to the comparing means and configured to limit the phase charge of the pulse when the measured voltage exceeds the voltage threshold.
An electrical system with conductive and insulating layers for application to a surface of a garment is disclosed. The electrical system includes a first insulating layer for attaching to a garment, a second insulating layer, and an electrically conductive layer encapsulated between the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer. The first and second insulating layers have a predetermined minimum voltage withstand and a predetermined minimum resistance.
G01N 27/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance
The present invention provides a compression garment for transcutaneous or neuromuscular electrical stimulation. The garment is adapted to be in contact with a part of the body. The garment is made from an elastic stretchable material. The garment comprises at least one compression band having a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is adapted to be coupled with an electrode, a portion of an electrode or a plurality of electrodes for contacting skin in use. The second portion has lower elasticity compared to that of the garment material of the first portion or no elasticity. Modulus of elasticity of the garment material in elongation direction and/or resting length of the garment material in the elongation direction in the first portion are selected so that pressure exerted by the second portion on a wearer when the garment is in use is equal or greater than a minimum predetermined pressure.
The present invention provides a compression garment for transcutaneous or neuromuscular electrical stimulation. The garment is adapted to be in contact with a part of the body. The garment is made from an elastic stretchable material. The garment comprises at least one compression band having a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is adapted to be coupled with an electrode, a portion of an electrode or a plurality of electrodes for contacting skin in use. The second portion has lower elasticity compared to that of the garment material of the first portion or no elasticity. Modulus of elasticity of the garment material in elongation direction and/or resting length of the garment material in the elongation direction in the first portion are selected so that pressure exerted by the second portion on a wearer when the garment is in use is equal or greater than a minimum predetermined pressure.
Apparatus, devices and instruments to electrically stimulate
muscles and increase tone, firmness, strength, fitness
and/or physical performance of the human body for health and
medical purposes; transcutaneous electrical nerve
stimulation electrodes; medical apparatus, devices and
instruments embedded in clothing to electrically stimulate
muscles and increase tone, firmness, fitness and/or strength
and physical performance of the human body for health and
medical purposes; medical electrodes; electrical and
electronic physical therapy equipment; abdominal belts. Body training apparatus (exercise); body building apparatus
(exercise); body toning apparatus (exercise); machines,
apparatus and devices for physical exercise; electrical and
electronic machines, apparatus and devices for physical
exercise, body toning, body building and body training.
11.
TRANSCUTANEOUS CURRENT CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for limiting the power output of a transcutaneous electrical stimulator in response to changes in electrode impedance. The apparatus comprises pulse generating means having output terminals for delivering a pulsed electrical current through a circuit that contains at least two electrodes intended to be attached to the skin; measuring means coupled to the pulse generator and configured to measure the voltage across the output terminals in response to applied current; comparing means coupled to the measuring means and configured to compare the voltage measured during the pulse against a voltage threshold; and control means coupled to the comparing means and configured to limit the phase charge of the pulse when the measured voltage exceeds the voltage threshold.
An electrical system comprising conductive and insulating layers for application to a surface of a garment, the electrical system comprising: a first insulating layer for attaching to a garment; a second insulating layer; and an electrically conductive layer encapsulated between the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer. The first and second insulating layers have a predetermined minimum voltage withstand and a predetermined minimum resistance.
Medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments
to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone,
firmness, strength, fitness and/or physical performance of
the human body for health and medical purposes;
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes;
medical apparatus embedded in clothing to electrically
stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, fitness
and/or strength and physical performance of the human body
for health and medical purposes; medical electrodes;
compression garments; compression clothing; compression
vests; compression leggings; compression bodysuits; parts
and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Clothing; sportswear; sports clothing; sports garments. Body training apparatus (exercise); body building apparatus
(exercise); machines for physical exercise; manually
operated exercise equipment.
Medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments
to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone,
firmness, strength, fitness and/or physical performance of
the human body for health and medical purposes;
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes;
medical apparatus embedded in clothing to electrically
stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, fitness
and/or strength and physical performance of the human body
for health and medical purposes; medical electrodes;
compression garments; compression clothing; compression
vests; compression leggings; compression bodysuits; parts
and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Clothing; sportswear; sports clothing; sports garments. Body training apparatus (exercise); body building apparatus
(exercise); machines for physical exercise; manually
operated exercise equipment.
Medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments
to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone,
firmness, strength, fitness and/or physical performance of
the human body for health and medical purposes;
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes;
medical apparatus embedded in clothing to electrically
stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, fitness
and/or strength and physical performance of the human body
for health and medical purposes; medical electrodes;
compression garments; compression clothing; compression
vests; compression leggings; compression bodysuits; parts
and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Clothing; sportswear; sports clothing; sports garments. Body training apparatus (exercise); body building apparatus
(exercise); machines for physical exercise; manually
operated exercise equipment.
Apparatus and instruments to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, strength, fitness and/or physical performance of the human body for health and medical purposes; transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes; medical apparatus embedded in clothing to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, fitness and/or strength and physical performance of the human body for health and medical purposes; medical electrodes; compression garments; compression vests; compression leggings; compression bodysuits Clothing, namely vests, shorts, leggings and bodysuits Body training apparatus for exercise; body building apparatus for exercise
Apparatus and instruments to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, strength, fitness and/or physical performance of the human body for health and medical purposes; transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes; medical apparatus embedded in clothing to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, fitness and/or strength and physical performance of the human body for health and medical purposes; medical electrodes; compression garments; compression vests; compression leggings; compression bodysuits Clothing, namely vests, shorts, leggings and bodysuits Body training apparatus for exercise; body building apparatus for exercise
Apparatus and instruments to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, strength, fitness and/or physical performance of the human body for health and medical purposes; transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes; medical apparatus embedded in clothing to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, fitness and/or strength and physical performance of the human body for health and medical purposes; medical electrodes; compression garments; compression vests; compression leggings; compression bodysuits Clothing, namely vests, shorts, leggings and bodysuits Body training apparatus for exercise; body building apparatus for exercise
Medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, strength, fitness and/or physical performance of the human body for health and medical purposes; transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes; medical apparatus embedded in clothing to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, fitness and/or strength and physical performance of the human body for health and medical purposes; medical electrodes; compression garments; compression clothing; compression vests; compression leggings; compression bodysuits; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Clothing; sportswear; sports clothing; sports garments. Body training apparatus (exercise); body building apparatus (exercise); machines for physical exercise; manually operated exercise equipment.
Medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, strength, fitness and/or physical performance of the human body for health and medical purposes; transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes; medical apparatus embedded in clothing to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, fitness and/or strength and physical performance of the human body for health and medical purposes; medical electrodes; compression garments; compression clothing; compression vests; compression leggings; compression bodysuits; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Clothing; sportswear; sports clothing; sports garments. Body training apparatus (exercise); body building apparatus (exercise); machines for physical exercise; manually operated exercise equipment.
Medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, strength, fitness and/or physical performance of the human body for health and medical purposes; transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes; medical apparatus embedded in clothing to electrically stimulate muscles and increase tone, firmness, fitness and/or strength and physical performance of the human body for health and medical purposes; medical electrodes; compression garments; compression clothing; compression vests; compression leggings; compression bodysuits; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Clothing; sportswear; sports clothing; sports garments. Body training apparatus (exercise); body building apparatus (exercise); machines for physical exercise; manually operated exercise equipment.
A system for assessing the quality of electrical contact in transcutaneous electrical stimulation, the system comprising: an array comprising at least three electrodes (A, B, C), wherein at least two electrode pairings (AB, BC) of the array have a common electrode (B); control means for controlling flow of current pulses between different electrode pairings (AB, AC, BC) of the array; and measuring means for measuring at least one voltage across each of the at least two electrode pairings (AB, BC) of the array during a stimulation pulse in response to a constant current pulse.
Medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus for the
therapeutic toning of the body or the muscles of the body;
apparatus and instruments used to electrically stimulate
subcutaneous muscles, and increase tone, strength and
physical performance for health and medical purposes;
electrical apparatus and instruments used as aids to
slimming, facial toning, massaging, muscle toning and beauty
care; abdominal belts; medical electrodes; transcutaneous
electrical nerve stimulation electrodes; parts and fittings
for all of the aforesaid goods. Clothing.
(1) Medical apparatus namely, an apparatus embedded in clothing, namely, tops, vests, leggings, and shorts, to electrically stimulate subcutaneous muscles and increase muscle tone, strength and physical performance for health and medical purposes and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; apparatus for the therapeutic toning of the body or the muscles of the body, namely, nerve stimulator apparatus and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; medical apparatus used to electrically stimulate subcutaneous muscles, and increase muscle tone, strength and physical performance for health and medical purposes and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; electrical massage apparatus used as aids to slimming, facial toning, massaging, muscle toning and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; abdominal belts and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; medical electrodes and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods; trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes and parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
(2) Clothing, namely tops, vests, leggings, and shorts.
Medical apparatus and instruments, namely, apparatus and instruments embedded in clothing, namely, tops, vests, leggings, and shorts, to electrically stimulate subcutaneous muscles and increase muscle tone, strength and physical performance for health and medical purposes; apparatus for the therapeutic toning of the body or the muscles of the body, namely, nerve stimulator apparatus and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes; medical apparatus and instruments used to electrically stimulate subcutaneous muscles, and increase muscle tone, strength and physical performance for health and medical purposes; electrical massage apparatus and instruments used as aids to slimming, facial toning, massaging, muscle toning and beauty care; abdominal belts; medical electrodes; transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes; parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods
Medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus for the therapeutic toning of the body or the muscles of the body; apparatus and instruments used to electrically stimulate subcutaneous muscles, and increase tone, strength and physical performance for health and medical purposes; electrical apparatus and instruments used as aids to slimming, facial toning, massaging, muscle toning and beauty care; abdominal belts; medical electrodes; trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes; parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods. Clothing.
27.
ELECTROLYTE LINER FOR TRANSCUTANEOUS STIMULATION ELECTRODE
An electrolyte liner for use with an electrode for transcutaneous electrical stimulation, the liner comprising a flexible porous sheet of material containing a predetermined amount of liquid or gel electrolyte per unit area, said sheet being shaped to cover a skin facing surface of said electrode.
Medical apparatus and instruments, none for use in the treatment of endovascular and vascular diseases; apparatus and instruments used to electrically stimulate subcutaneous muscles, and increase tone, strength and physical performance of the body for health and medical purposes; electrical apparatus and instruments used as aids to slimming, massaging, muscle toning and beauty care; toning belts; medical electrodes; trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes; parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods.
Medical apparatus, instruments, equipment and devices for
the treatment, control or prevention of incontinence in
humans; apparatus for use in the control of incontinence;
urinary incontinence devices; female urinary incontinence
devices.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
Computer networking and data communications equipment; point
to point communications equipment; programmable controllers;
power controllers; computer controllers; electronic
controllers; communications controllers; electrical
controllers; controllers (regulators); electric and
electronic components; battery chargers; electric battery
chargers; application software; computer software
applications (downloadable); smartphones. Medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments
used to electrically stimulate subcutaneous muscles, and
increase tone, strength and physical performance for health
and medical purposes; electrical apparatus and instruments
used as aids to slimming, facial toning, massaging, muscle
toning and beauty care; abdominal belts; medical electrodes;
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation electrodes;
parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods. Body building and face training apparatus and instruments,
namely apparatus and instruments for the strengthening and
toning of muscles including facial muscles; parts and
fittings for all of the aforesaid goods.
Medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments used to electrically stimulate subcutaneous muscles, and increase tone, strength and physical performance for health and medical purposes; electrical apparatus and instruments used as aids to slimming, facial toning, massaging, muscle toning and beauty care; parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods. Body and face training apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for the strengthening and toning of muscles including facial muscles; parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods.
32.
Method and apparatus for stimulating the lower back and abdominal muscles
University College Dublin, National University of Ireland, Dublin (Ireland)
Bio-Medical Research Ltd. (Ireland)
Inventor
Crowe, Louis
Caulfield, Brian
Minogue, Conor
Abstract
A method and apparatus for stimulating the lower back and abdominal muscles in a patient comprising applying a first electrode A1/A2 substantially centrally to the lower lumbar region of the patient's body, and applying second and third electrodes B, C respectively to opposite side flanks of the patient's body. The electrodes are energized to apply a first group of muscular stimulation current pulses which flow between the second and third electrodes and a second group of muscular stimulation current pulses which flow between the first electrode and the second and third electrodes alternately.
(1) Electrical apparatus and instruments, namely, vibrating electrical muscle stimulators, toners and muscle conditioners used to stimulate facial and body muscles and increase tone, strength and physical performance for health and medical purposes; Body training apparatus, namely, toning belts, toners, shorts, and gel pads for the strengthening and toning of muscles including arm, abdominal and bottom muscles.
A joint support apparatus (1) for supporting a joint in a member (7), the joint support apparatus comprising: a sleeve portion ( 3 ) configured to provide support to a joint in use; a wrap-around brace portion (5) extensible above and below the sleeve portion, the wrap-around brace portion being configured to support to portions of the member above and below the joint when the joint support apparatus is in use. The sleeve portion is confined in use to a joint area of the wearer thereby providing a compressive force only to the joint area.
A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
University College Dublin, National University of Ireland, Dublin (Ireland)
Bio-Medical Research Limited (Ireland)
Inventor
Crowe, Louis
Caulfield, Brian
Minogue, Conor
Abstract
A method and apparatus for stimulating the lower back and abdominal muscles in a patient comprising applying a first electrode A1/A2 substantially centrally to the lower lumbar region of the patient's body, and applying second and third electrodes B, C respectively to opposite side flanks of the patient's body. The electrodes are energised to apply a first group of muscular stimulation current pulses which flow between the second and third electrodes and a second group of muscular stimulation current pulses which flow between the first electrode and the second and third electrodes alternately.
(1) Electrical and electronic equipment namely control units, gelpads, electrodes, belts, braces, and supports for the alleviation of pain and discomfort; Electrical and electronic nerve and muscular stimulation equipment namely gelpads, electrodes, braces and supports to strengthen, tone and help recover the human body and its muscles
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials; devices and instruments for stimulating subcutaneous muscles in humans.
38.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STIMULATING PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, DUBLIN (Ireland)
BIO-MEDICAL RESEARCH LTD. (Ireland)
Inventor
Crowe, Louis
Caulfield, Brian
Minogue, Conor
Maher, Ruth
Abstract
A method of and apparatus for stimulating pelvic floor muscles in a patient comprises applying at least one electrode externally to each side of the patient's body in the region of the pelvis, and energising the electrodes to apply a muscular stimulation current which flows laterally across the patient through the patient's pelvic floor. Preferably a plurality of electrodes are applied symmetrically on each side of the body. The electrodes may be incorporated in a garment.
A61H 1/00 - Apparatus for passive exercisingVibrating apparatusChiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
(1) Electrical apparatus and instruments, namely, vibrating electrical muscle stimulators, toners and muscle conditioners used to stimulate muscles and increase tone, strength and physical performance for health and medical purposes; body training apparatus, namely, toning belts and gel pads for the strengthening and toning of muscles including abdominal muscles.
(1) Medical apparatus and instruments, namely (i) electrical muscle stimulation devices and electrical nerve stimulation devices for the treatment of pain and neuromuscular disorders and the stimulation and strengthening of muscles; and (ii) devices providing orthodic support.
electrical apparatus and instruments, namely, vibrating apparatus used to stimulate muscles and increase tone, strength and physical performance for health and medical purposes [ Body training apparatus, namely, apparatus for the strengthening and toning of muscles including abdominal muscles ]
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Electrical apparatus and instruments namely body belts and pads for the stimulation and toning of muscles by means of the transmission of electrical pulses to those muscles; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Body training apparatus, namely apparatus for the strengthening and toning of muscles including abdominal muscles. Medical and healthcare services; beauty care services; slimming and muscle toning salons and clinics; provision of information and advice in respect of the aforesaid services.
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Electrical apparatus and instruments namely body belts and pads for the stimulation and toning of muscles by means of the transmission of electrical pulses to those muscles; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Body training apparatus, namely apparatus for the strengthening and toning of muscles including abdominal muscles. Medical and healthcare services; beauty care services; slimming and muscle toning salons and clinics; provision of information and advice in respect of the aforesaid services.
Medical apparatus and devices to be worn in contact with the human back, including transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) devices; electric pads and electrodes for medical use; braces supports for the back; electrical and electronic apparatus and devices to be worn in contact with the human back, including apparatus and instruments for electrically stimulating nerves and muscles, electric pads and electrodes; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods all for the alleviation of back pain and discomfort.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Scientific and electrical apparatus and instruments; electrical apparatus and instruments used as an aid to slimming, facial toning, massaging, muscle toning, stimulating and exercising and beauty care products and parts and fittings thereof. Surgical and medical instruments and apparatus and parts therefor; appartus for electrically stimulating subcutaneous muscles and pads for use in conjunction therewith; vibratory body massagers. Medical and cosmetic clinics; health and beauty care services; slimming and muscle toning salons and clinics; health care clubs.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Scientific and electrical apparatus and instruments; electrical apparatus and instruments used as an aid to slimming, facial toning, massaging, muscle toning, stimulating and exercising and beauty care products and parts and fittings thereof. Surgical and medical instruments and apparatus and parts therefor; appartus for electrically stimulating subcutaneous muscles and pads for use in conjunction therewith; vibratory body massagers. Medical and cosmetic clinics; health and beauty care services; operation of health, beauty and massage salon services; slimming and muscle toning salons and clinics; health care clubs.
