EP0257989A2
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Therapeutic electrostatic device
Assignee: Theri-Teck Inc
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Filing: 1987-08-20
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2007-08-20
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a non-invasive body contacting device (2) for effecting electrostatic therapy to selected points of the body. The device (2) comprises a first electrical current conductive pin-like element (8) and at least one further current conductive member (6) disposed in proximity to the element (8). At least the body facing surfaces of the element (8) and the member (6) are provided with current insulating material (10) and wherein the element (8) and the member (6) are provided with means (12-18) connectable to a low power source (30).
Inventors
- 👤 Zeev Kitov
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A non-invasive body contacting device for effecting electrostatic therapy to selected points, comprising a first electrical current conductive pin-like element and at least one further current conductive member disposed in proximity to said element, wherein at least the body facing surfaces of said element and said member are provided with current insulating material and wherein said element and said member are provided with means connectable to a low power source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A non-invasive body contacting device for effecting electrostatic therapy to selected points, comprising a first electrical current conductive pin-like element and at least one further current conductive member disposed in proximity to said element, wherein at least the body facing surfaces of said element and said member are provided with current insulating material and wherein said element and said member are provided with means connectable to a low power source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the surface area of said member is larger than the surface areas of said element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said member is a plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said member is at least a segment of an annular disk and said element is disposed in its center.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said member is in the form of a cylinder and said element is disposed along its axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a housing encasing the non-body facing surfaces of said element and said member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said low power source is a battery.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device as claimed in claim 1 further comprising electrical circuit means for controlling the electrical current application to said device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
108 words
A non-invasive body contacting electronic apparatus for effecting electrostatic therapy to selected points, comprising: a device having an electrical current conductive pin like element and at least one further current conductive member disposed in proximity to said element, the body facing surfaces of said element and said member being provided with current insulating material, said element and member having electrical terminals, and electrical circuit means responsible for the application of current to said device, said circuit means including a low power DC source activating a pulse generator, switch means for selecting the polarity of the interconnection between the DC power source and terminals of said element and member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
108 words
A non-invasive body contacting electronic apparatus for effecting electrostatic therapy to selected points, comprising: a device having an electrical current conductive pin like element and at least one further current conductive member disposed in proximity to said element, the body facing surfaces of said element and said member being provided with current insulating material, said element and member having electrical terminals, and electrical circuit means responsible for the application of current to said device, said circuit means including a low power DC source activating a pulse generator, switch means for selecting the polarity of the interconnection between the DC power source and terminals of said element and member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 9 wherein said circuit means further include a programmable timer for initiating the operation of the device at preselected times for predetermined periods.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 9 further comprising a housing encasing said device and said circuit means.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as claimed in claims 1 and 11 further comprising attachment means for removably affixing said device onto a user's body part.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 12 wherein said attachment means include a body-part-shaped covering incorporating said device to be worn by a user.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
85 words
A non-invasive body, contacting apparatus for effecting electrostatic therapy to selected points, comprising: a device having at least a segment of an annular current carrying coil, said coil being provided with current insulating material and with electrical terminals, and electrical circuit means responsible for the application of current to said device, said circuit means including a low power DC source activating a pulse generator, switch means for selecting the polarity of the interconnection between the DC power source and terminals of said element and member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
85 words
A non-invasive body, contacting apparatus for effecting electrostatic therapy to selected points, comprising: a device having at least a segment of an annular current carrying coil, said coil being provided with current insulating material and with electrical terminals, and electrical circuit means responsible for the application of current to said device, said circuit means including a low power DC source activating a pulse generator, switch means for selecting the polarity of the interconnection between the DC power source and terminals of said element and member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 14 wherein said circuit means further include a programmable timer for initiating the operation of the device at preselected times for predetermined periods.
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