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Apparatus and methodology for treatment of headache syndromes
Assignee: PAIN SUPPRESION LABS Inc
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Filing: 1987-03-03
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Granted: 1989-08-15
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Expires: 2007-03-03
Abstract
Abstract Headache modulator apparatus and methodology employs a transcutaneous electronic wave to reduce and control migraine and vascular headaches. A pair of electrodes is placed transcranially, i.e., a first contact electrode is placed at one side of the cranium and a second electrode is placed at the opposite side of the cranium of the head. An electronic current wave comprising relatively high frequency pulses with a low frequency amplitude modulation is then applied between the positive and negative electrodes.
Inventors
- 👤 Saul Liss
- 👤 Bernard Liss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/18; A61N1/32; A61N1/36; A61N1/36014; A61N1/36021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A method (for relieving pain and symptoms associated with migraine and vascular headache syndromes) comprising securing a pair of electrodes wherein a first contact electrode is secured at one side of the head and a second contact electrode is secured at the opposite side of the patient's head and supplying an electronic current wave comprising a high frequency electrical wave bearing a low frequency amplitude modulation to said first and said second electrodes.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
73 words
A method (for relieving pain and symptoms associated with migraine and vascular headache syndromes) comprising securing a pair of electrodes wherein a first contact electrode is secured at one side of the head and a second contact electrode is secured at the opposite side of the patient's head and supplying an electronic current wave comprising a high frequency electrical wave bearing a low frequency amplitude modulation to said first and said second electrodes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of securing a pair of electrodes further comprises securing said first electrode over one temporal area and securing said second electrode over the opposite temporal area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method as in claim 1, wherein the step of securing a pair of electrodes further comprises securing said first electrode over a proximal aspect of one temporal bone area and securing said second electrode over a proximal aspect of the opposite temporal bone area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method as in claim 1, wherein the frequency of said high frequency electrical wave is in the range of 12-20 khz, wherein said low frequency modulation is in the range 8-20 hz, and wherein said wave does not exceed about 4 milliamperes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method as in claim 1, wherein said amplitude modulation is non-symmetrical.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
46 words
A method (for relieving pain and symptoms associated with migraine and vascular headache syndromes) comprising securing a pair of electrodes transcranially on a subject's head and supplying an electronic current wave comprising a high-frequency electrical wave bearing a low-frequency amplitude modulation to said pair of electrodes.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
46 words
A method (for relieving pain and symptoms associated with migraine and vascular headache syndromes) comprising securing a pair of electrodes transcranially on a subject's head and supplying an electronic current wave comprising a high-frequency electrical wave bearing a low-frequency amplitude modulation to said pair of electrodes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 6, wherein said high frequency electrical wave has a frequency range of 12-20 kHz, and said low-frequency amplitude modulation has a frequency range of 8-20 Hz, and said wave does not exceed about 4 milliamperes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 6, wherein said amplitude modulation is non-symmetrical.
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