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US3140709A
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Apparatus and process for relieving pain and discomfort
Assignee: RTX BBN Technologies Corp
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Filing: 1961-05-29
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1981-05-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander Z Weisz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M21/00; A61M2021/0005; A61M2021/0027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A PROCESS FOR OBVIATING A PATIENT''S REACTION OF PAIN AND DISCOMFORT TO A PAIN- OR DISCOMFORT-PRODUCING STIMULUS, THAT COMPRISES, PRODUCING ACOUSTIC ENERGY INCLUDING NOISE-LIKE SOUND SIGNALS OF AMPLITUDE LEVEL ADJUSTABLE AT LEAST TO SUBSTANTIALLY 100 DECIBELS ABOVE 0.0002 MICROBAR, APPLYING THE ENERGY TO THE AUDITORY SYSTEM OF THE PATIENT DURING THE APPLICATION OF SAID STIMULUS, ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE ACOUSTIC ENERGY TO A VALUE AT WHICH THE PATIENT''S SAID REACTION IS SUBSTANTIALLY OBVIATED, AND ALTERNATING THE APPLICATION OF THE ENERGY BETWEEN OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE SAID AUDITORY SYSTEM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A PROCESS FOR OBVIATING A PATIENT''S REACTION OF PAIN AND DISCOMFORT TO A PAIN- OR DISCOMFORT-PRODUCING STIMULUS, THAT COMPRISES, PRODUCING ACOUSTIC ENERGY INCLUDING NOISE-LIKE SOUND SIGNALS OF AMPLITUDE LEVEL ADJUSTABLE AT LEAST TO SUBSTANTIALLY 100 DECIBELS ABOVE 0.0002 MICROBAR, APPLYING THE ENERGY TO THE AUDITORY SYSTEM OF THE PATIENT DURING THE APPLICATION OF SAID STIMULUS, ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE ACOUSTIC ENERGY TO A VALUE AT WHICH THE PATIENT''S SAID REACTION IS SUBSTANTIALLY OBVIATED, AND ALTERNATING THE APPLICATION OF THE ENERGY BETWEEN OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE SAID AUDITORY SYSTEM.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |