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20080269544 | Snooze Ezz - Snooze Ezz is a device to aid an individual in sleeping while in a seated position. One embodiment of the invention utilizes a chin cup, adjustable straps with hangers, quick release clips and ear pads. Other embodiments of the invention may include earplugs on the adjustable straps. Still other embodiments of the invention may utilize velcro hook and loop arrangements instead of hangers. To use the preferred embodiment of Snooze Ezz, a user would simply attach the hangers to a seatback or other suitable location. He would then slip his head between the adjustable straps and position the chin cup under his chin. The individual can also slip the ear pads and/or earplugs on to block out light or noise. | 10-30-2008 |
20080275292 | Vestibular Stimulation System and Method - An apparatus and method in which the portions of the labyrinth associated with the labyrinthine sense and/or the nerves associated therewith are stimulated to perform at least one of the following functions: augment or control a patient's respiratory function, open the patient's airway, induce sleep, and/or counteract vertigo. In one embodiment, the vestibular stimulating system of the present invention includes 1) a stimulation element that performs the actual stimulation of the tissue, 2) a sensor to detect a physiological condition of the patient, and 3) a power/control unit that receives the signals provided by the sensor and causes stimulation energy to be provided to the stimulation element at an appropriate timing, level, pattern, and/or frequency to achieve the desired function. However, the present invention also contemplates eliminating the sensor in favor of applying a predetermined pattern of stimulation to the patient. | 11-06-2008 |
20080275293 | Vestibular Stimulation System and Method - An apparatus and method in which the portions of the labyrinth associated with the labyrinthine sense and/or the nerves associated therewith are stimulated to perform at least one of the following functions: augment or control a patient's respiratory function, open the patient's airway, induce sleep, and/or counteract vertigo. In one embodiment, the vestibular stimulating system of the present invention includes 1) a stimulation element that performs the actual stimulation of the tissue, 2) a sensor to detect a physiological condition of the patient, and 3) a power/control unit that receives the signals provided by the sensor and causes stimulation energy to be provided to the stimulation element at an appropriate timing, level, pattern, and/or frequency to achieve the desired function. However, the present invention also contemplates eliminating the sensor in favor of applying a predetermined pattern of stimulation to the patient. | 11-06-2008 |
20080319251 | Personal Electromagnetic Energy Dampener - The invention relates to placement of resistive bands around the appendages of a living body dampening any electromagnetic energy pervading such a body from internal or external sources by reactive induction into the band. and that the band be of resistive material, causes such energy to be absorbed and dissipated generally through Brownian motion of the particles of carbon for example embedded in the bands. To increase the IQ (intelligence quotient) and tissue health and normalcy by reduction of electromagnetic energy on the living tissue. | 12-25-2008 |
20090030262 | BAROREFLEX ACTIVATION FOR SEDATION AND SLEEP - Systems and methods provide baroreflex activation to treat or reduce pain and/or to cause or enhance sedation or sleep. Methods involve activating the baroreflex system to provide pain reduction, sedation, improved sleep or some combination thereof. Systems include at least one baroreflex activation device, at least one sensor for sensing physiological activity of the patient, and a processor coupled with the baroreflex activation device(s) and the sensor(s) for processing sensed data received from the sensor and for activating the baroreflex activation device. In some embodiments, the system is fully implantable within a patient, such as in an intravascular, extravascular or intramural location. | 01-29-2009 |
20090030263 | SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS FOR SELECTING THERAPY PARAMETER SETS - Techniques for controlling delivery of a therapy to a patient by a medical device, such as an implantable medical device (IMD), involve a sensitivity analysis of a performance metric. The performance metric may relate to efficacy or side effects of the therapy. For example, the performance metric may comprise a sleep quality metric, an activity level metric, a movement disorder metric for patients with Parkinson's disease, or the like. The sensitivity analysis identifies values of therapy parameters that defines a substantially maximum or minimum value of the performance metric. The identified therapy parameters are a baseline therapy parameter set, and a medical device may control delivery of the therapy based on the baseline therapy parameter set. | 01-29-2009 |
20090043150 | Method of Preventing and Treating Emotional and Behavioral Problems - The method enables individuals to monitor their state based on a five-point stress-reward scale, use the intrapsychic tool that corresponds with that state and continue that process of monitoring, identifying and using until they attain the state of lowest stress and greatest reward or until they accept the other state they are in. That acceptance can trigger them to attain the state of lowest stress and greatest reward. They do this 10 or more times per day. The process triggers immediate improvements in emotional and behavioral regulation that are short lived as this regulation is affected by neural circuitry. The intensive use of the system over time changes the neural circuitry so that attaining the state of lowest stress and greatest reward occurs spontaneously, more frequently and more easily. This brain retraining supports long-term improvements in emotional and behavioral regulation, and ultimately, health and happiness. | 02-12-2009 |
20090082615 | Method of Training a Living Body to not React to Substances - A method for training a living body of a patient to attribute sounds corresponded with allergens to ultimately cease negative reactions to such allergens or substances. In addition, a patient's allergies are identified by using sound as opposed to exposing the patient to the actual substances. Acupressure is used in conjunction with the sounds to train the body to react positively to the allergens without actual allergen substance being exposed to the patient. | 03-26-2009 |
20090143636 | BRAIN-WAVE AWARE SLEEP MANAGEMENT - A system includes a port to receive brain activity data of a user, a processor to detect a beginning time of a user nap based upon the brain activity data, and a user interface to notify the user when a predetermined nap time has elapsed. A method of monitoring a user somnolence level receives brain activity data from a user, and determines a somnolence level from the brain activity data. If the somnolence level is sleep, the system determines if a nap has progressed to a waking point, and if the nap has progressed to a waking point, alerts the user. | 06-04-2009 |
20090203958 | Apparatus and method for automatically inducing sleep deprivation in rodents - Apparatus and method for automatically inducing sleep deprivation in rodents with an electroencephalogram measurement and analysis system, an electromyogram measurement and analysis system, sleep deprivation stimulus, stimulus control, acquisition and real-time sleep stage analysis software, and cage with food and water supplies. | 08-13-2009 |
20100004503 | APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF ENHANCING A PERSON'S SPORTING ABILITY - This invention relates a recording that is adapted to enhance a person's ability to perform one or more surfing related tasks. The recording includes a hypnotic stage that includes words and/or phrases and/or sentences and/or sounds that are adapted to induce a state of hypnosis in the person when the while the person is listening to the recording. The hypnotic stage of the recording is followed by one or more behavioural messages or instructions that are directed at surfing related actions the person must execute, namely to “paddle hard”, “charge in” and “stay focused”, if the surfing related task or tasks are to be performed or performed with a predetermined level of expertise, and wherein each of said behavioural messages or instructions is subsequently reinforced at least once during the recording by at least one affirmation concerning the person's ability to execute said messages or instructions. | 01-07-2010 |
20100056852 | Stimulus escalator for a closed loop neuromodulator - This document discusses, among other things, a system and method for modulating an energy level of a sleep therapy stimulus signal for a patient. A stimulus driver signal can be provided to a closed loop neuromodulator using a stimulus signal and a stimulus duration signal, and an energy level of the stimulus signal can be adjusted using a selected escalation envelope function. | 03-04-2010 |
20100056853 | Stimulus generator for a closed loop neuromodulator - This document discusses, among other things, a system and method for providing a stimulus signal of a closed loop neuromodulator configured to optimize sleep therapy for a patient. A stimulus select signal can be received at a plurality of stimulus type generators from a stimulus sequencer of the closed loop neuromodulator, and a stimulus signal can be provided using one of the plurality of stimulus type generators in response to the stimulus select signal. An amplified stimulus signal can be provided to a stimulus escalator of the closed loop neural modulator to optimize sleep therapy for the patient. | 03-04-2010 |
20100063348 | Stimulus sequencer for a closed loop neuromodulator - This document discusses, among other things, a system and method for generating a sleep therapy stimulus waveform for a patient. Stimulus sequence information can be selected from a sequence memory array, and stimulus sequence information can be received from the sequence memory array at a stimulus generator selector. A generator select signal can be provided to a stimulus generator of a closed loop neuromodulator using the stimulus sequence information and a stimulus duration signal, wherein the generator select signal can include stimulus type information related to stimulus pulses generated using the closed loop neuromodulator. | 03-11-2010 |
20100145136 | Ear clip with pole - An ear clip electrode used to conduct a minute amount of electricity from a stimulator to the ear lobes of a patient. The ear clip electrode is provided with an inner and outer plastic piece onto which a metallic plate is placed. Both the metallic plate as well as the plastic pieces are provided with a circular end onto which a metallic pole is placed. Electrode pads are placed upon these metallic poles and electricity is conducted from each of the plates to the electrode pad and then to the patient's ear lobe. The ear clip electrode is connected to a source of minute electrical energy. | 06-10-2010 |
20100168503 | VIBRATIONAL DELTA AND THETA BRAIN WAVE INDUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE STIMULATION OF SLEEP - An apparatus and method for generating sleep-inducing stimuli, including a programmable controller operable for generating a sleep-inducing rhythm; and a transducer unit containing at least one transducer connected to the controller for receiving the sleep-inducing rhythm and generating and applying the sleep-inducing stimuli to a user in accordance with the rhythm. The stimuli may be in the form of vibration, warmth, light, sound, and/or electrical current. The stimuli are adapted to induce alpha, theta, and/or delta brain waves to induce sleep. | 07-01-2010 |
20110015467 | SLEEP MANAGEMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING SLEEP BEHAVIOUR OF A HUMAN OR ANIMAL IN THE CARE OF A CARER - A sleep management method and system for use by a carer to improve the sleep behaviour of a child in their care by monitoring one or more objective parameters relevant to sleep quality and providing one or more recommendations for behavioural programs and/or actions to the carer via a portable user interaction device such as a mobile phone. Such a system can also be adapted for use in looking after adults and animals such as domestic pets. | 01-20-2011 |
20110015468 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING A STATE IN A SUBJECT - A method of maintaining a state in a subject comprises measuring one or more physiological parameters of the subject, calculating, using the measured parameter(s), a value, determining if the calculated value is below a lower threshold or above an upper threshold, and generating an output to the subject if the calculated value is determined to be below the lower threshold or above the upper threshold. In one embodiment, the generating an output to the subject comprises generating a first output if the calculated value is determined to be below the lower threshold and generating a second output if the calculated value is determined to be above the upper threshold, the second output being different from the first output. | 01-20-2011 |
20110021866 | SLEEP CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A drowsiness level detection section detects a drowsiness level of an individual person. A sleep depth level control section controls the sleep depth of the individual person based on the detected drowsiness level. The sleep depth level control section executes a first sleep control, in which the sleep depth level of the individual person is maintained at a predetermined sleep depth level below a maximum sleep depth level, if the detected drowsiness level is equal to or below a predetermined threshold. | 01-27-2011 |
20110034756 | SLEEP INDUCEMENT APPARATUS - A sleep inducement apparatus including an interface unit, a pair of headphones and an electrode strap. A sleep monitor cooperates with the electrode strap to detect the state of sleep of a subject through a heart rate variability analysis. The control unit cooperates with electrodes in the headphones to apply an electrical stimulation to the subject's nervous system in order to initiate a sleep condition. As the subject moves from a wakeful state towards a state of sleep, the monitor regulates the control unit such that, when the subject is asleep, the control unit does not supply electrical pulses. | 02-10-2011 |
20110144416 | INFANT SLEEPING APPARATUS - An apparatus that simulates the movement an infant might experience while being held on its mother's chest is provided. The apparatus produces controlled and rhythmic motions similar to the expansion and contraction of an adult's chest or torso during normal breathing. The apparatus, and methods of operation thereof, provide a soothing, sleep-inducing motion for the infant placed therein. The apparatus may also include structure for causing circulation of air around the apparatus so as to prevent the build-up of carbon dioxide near the infant. | 06-16-2011 |
20110160522 | ELF HOMEOPATHIC CHRONOMETER - Provided is a portable chronometer including a chronometer body for encasing a chronometer mechanism and an electromagnetic frequency (EMF) generator. The EMF generator is controlled by a switch to output a desirable EMF signal. | 06-30-2011 |
20110160523 | Method of Training a Living Body to not React to Substances - A method of conditioning a living body of a patient to associate the positive effects of sensory stimulation of the sympathetic ganglia with digital audio representations of allergens or other offending substances to modify errant interpretations of the immune system or other systems involved in a reaction to ultimately cease or reduce negative reactions to such allergens or substances. In addition, a patient's allergies or sensitivities are treated by using digital representations, preferably provided via a computer, as opposed to exposing the patient to the actual substances. Sensory stimulation is used in conjunction with the digital audio signals to condition the body to react more appropriately to the substances without the actual substance being exposed to the patient. | 06-30-2011 |
20110190569 | NON-INVASIVE METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INDUCING EUPHORIA IN A PATIENT AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION - A novel non-invasive magnetic stimulator is used to modulate electrical activity of a patient's vagus nerve. Parameters of the stimulation are selected in such a way as to induce a state of euphoria in the patient. The methods and devices may be used for anesthesia, or to treat insomnia, depression, or premenstrual syndromes. They may be used as substitution withdrawal tools for individuals who otherwise would depend on substances and behaviors to achieve a euphoric state of mind, particularly individuals who abusively consume drugs, alcohol or food, or who exhibit behavioral disorders such as compulsive gambling. The devices and methods may also be used to prevent, manage, or relieve stress. | 08-04-2011 |
20110245585 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED STIMULATION OF THE LIMBIC AUDITORY RESPONSE - A loudspeaker system for the optimization of sound production so as to achieve limbic and cortical arousal, comprising a resistance-controlled (or partially mass-controlled) woofer system, a mass-controlled (or partially resistance-controlled) midrange system, and a resistance-controlled tweeter system. This system may further comprise crossover networks of a particular configuration. By use of unsymmetrical networks of low order, it is possible to obtain a complete system which exhibits flat delay response. | 10-06-2011 |
20110282129 | Neurostimulation Method to Induce Relaxation or Sleep - The present invention relates to a method for inducing relaxation or sleep comprising the steps of:
| 11-17-2011 |
20120083648 | Apparatus and Method for Relieving Stress - A device for relieving user stress and method of using same are disclosed. The device may be provided in the form of a kit that the user may use to relieve himself or herself of troubling thoughts and use the dissolution features of the kit to visually observe the thought melting away. The kit may include a plurality of dissolvable substrates on which thoughts can be recorded, a writing instrument to record the thoughts on the substrate, a vessel to contain a solvent, and a medical device to monitor one or more physiological parameters of the user. The physiological parameters of the user may include blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, brain function, and combinations thereof. | 04-05-2012 |
20120142999 | ACTIVE PILLOW SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR MANIPULATING A PERSON'S RESTING CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to a an active pillow system and a method for manipulating a person's resting conditions, wherein the actual resting conditions of the person are determined by a sensor unit, an actigraph, a temperature sensor and/or a humidity sensor for instance, and wherein an acoustic synthetic jet cooling mechanism, is triggered by the determined actual resting conditions for manipulating the person's resting conditions. | 06-07-2012 |
20120149972 | Personalized, electronically-conveyed self-improvement messaging - The invention features a computer for fostering self-improvement in a person. The computer includes means for electronically conveying an audible message to the person. The message includes content that is generated by the person and that relates to the person's self-improvement, and includes phrases generated by the person. At least a portion of the message is an audible voice, the person's own voice or the voice of the person's coach family member, coach, or other trusted individual. Alternatively, the voice can be computer-generated. The computer can also include, or be operationally connected to, a monitor which displays messages to the person relating to the person's self-improvement. | 06-14-2012 |
20120165598 | DEVICE FOR IMPROVING AN INDIVIDUAL'S PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE AND ABILITY TO MAINTAIN BALANCE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF | 06-28-2012 |
20120203057 | Moxa Burning Bowl - A moxa burning bowl is provided for application of heat treatment to body portions of a user, with the bowl having a flexible ring-shaped base member of a flexible cloth-like exterior and granular material therein, shaped in a ring-like or torus-like configuration, and having a generally concave shaped upper dish-like member and an open bottom, defining a zone therebetween when the bowl is placed on an exterior surface of a patient/user, for treatment. Moxa sticks or cones are carried by the dish-like member, projecting upwardly therefrom, and situated in sockets of the dish-like member, with the dish-like member having an upstanding periphery, enabling the dish-like member to catch fallen ash from burning moxa sticks or cones carried by the bowel. | 08-09-2012 |
20120203058 | MOTION ACTIVATED ELECTRONIC THERAPEUTIC CUE DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a device and method for presenting audio, voice, and tone cues to aid in the rehabilitation of repetitive actions utilizing a device for actions such as eating, drinking or walking. The device also provides a diminisher function for varying the cues. | 08-09-2012 |
20120220819 | Stroller Mat - The invention provides a mat providing a surface for creating movement within a stroller having wheels rolled over the mat, where the mat has an upper and lower surface, the upper surface comprising a texture surface and spaced vertical extensions elevated over the textured surface, and where the mat is produced of a non-shock absorbing material. | 08-30-2012 |
20120238800 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY FOR INSOMNIA - The disclosed system and method provide for the automatic assessment of the presence/severity of the sleep problem and its exact nature. The assessment is based on qualitative information about sleep patterns, insomnia-related factors and daytime consequences, as well as quantitative information about sleep patterns measured by a sensor. By combining the different sources of information (subjective as well as objective data), the diagnosis gives more insight into the nature of the sleep problem and is therefore more accurate. Furthermore, the disclosed system may be used to select specific components of the system that are medically relevant to the individual and therefore create a personalized program. The system teaches a selection of self-management skills that could help the individual to better cope with sleep disturbances and target those factors that maintain the problem or make it worse by a particular individual. | 09-20-2012 |
20130012762 | Non-Contact Electronic Tool for Dream Enhancement - This invention pertains to a non-contact electronic device for the enhancement of dreaming. By enhancement it is meant increasing the frequency, the length, the lucidity, and the color of dreaming. For example, one person who dreams in grey shades now dreams in color when using the device. The device will also allow better recall of the dreams. Dream enhancement is generally a pleasant process and promotes a pleasant feeling in the morning after use. The device is a passive electronic device, that is, it is not actively powered. The user places the device a few feet away during sleep. The device uses a piezo-crystal and an iron core. It is believed that ambient fluctuations in the piezo-crystal's voltage produce an influence field that is broadcasted through the iron core to the user a few feet away. | 01-10-2013 |
20130035541 | SLEEP AID DEVICE AND METHOD, PROGRAM AND RECORDING MEDIUM - Disclosed herein is a sleep aid device including: an electrode arranged on the surface of a pillow in such a manner as to come into contact with the scalp of a user; a brain wave signal acquisition section adapted to acquire a brain wave signal of the user via the electrode; an analysis section adapted to analyze the acquired brain wave signal; and a control section adapted to control the execution of a preset process according to the sleep stage representing the depth of sleep of the user identified by the analysis result. | 02-07-2013 |
20130165739 | BRAIN STATE SUPPORT APPARATUS AND PROGRAM - The brain state support apparatus | 06-27-2013 |
20130211183 | Methods for Treating Psychiatric Disorders Using Light Energy - Methods for treating psychiatric disorders using light energy are disclosed herein. A method for treating psychiatric disorders using light energy includes determining which hemisphere of the brain requires treatment using lateral visual field stimulation (LVFS) and applying light energy to the hemisphere of the brain to treat the psychiatric disorder other than depression. In an embodiment, light energy may include near infrared light (NIR). The methods of the present disclosure may be used to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders. In an embodiment, the methods may be used to treat a psychiatric disorder co-morbid with depression. | 08-15-2013 |
20130231522 | BREATH PACING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACING THE RESPIRATORY ACTIVITY OF A SUBJECT - To provide a breath pacing system and a corresponding method for pacing the respiratory activity of a subject that provide the possibility to adapt the output signal to the respiration characteristics of the subject automatically and effectively a breath pacing system ( | 09-05-2013 |
20130310636 | BREATH PACING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PACKING THE RESPIRATORY ACTIVITY OF A SUBJECT - The present invention is related to a breath pacing device ( | 11-21-2013 |
20140031608 | Psychotherapeutic Process for Mitigation of Chronic Afflictions - It is generally understood that psychogenic afflictions exist, and their study forms the basis of psychosomatic medicine. Psychogenic pain and other afflictions serve the purpose of diverting a subject's thoughts away from thoughts they find painful or unbearable. As such, a subject frequently is not aware of what they were thinking just prior to the onset of an affliction—so thoroughly does the body's psychogenic distraction mechanism work. As disclosed herein, a posthypnotic process is imparted to a subject under hypnosis to uncover whatever painful thoughts the subject has immediately preceding the onset a psychogenic affliction. The painful thoughts may be immediately written down by the subject or remembered, either consciously or unconsciously, to be revealed later to a therapist. An alternate form of posthypnotic process includes thoughts and actions that a subject is encouraged to use in mitigating the affliction. | 01-30-2014 |
20140058192 | DEVICE TO MONITOR LIGHT EXPOSURE TO ASSIST SLEEPLESSNESS THERAPY - A light monitoring device for treating sleeplessness includes a housing and a light sensing and evaluation system. The light sensing and evaluation system includes a light sensor unit, light measure circuitry measuring light of specific frequencies and intensities, and programmable light evaluation circuitry analyzing the light spectrum exposure for the user based upon measurements made by the light measurement device. The programmable light evaluation circuitry determines when predetermined thresholds relating to exposure of the user to specific light frequencies and intensities are reached. The light monitoring device also includes a warning system providing the user with a warning when the predetermined thresholds are reached and a data storage device storing data generated by the light sensing and evaluation system. | 02-27-2014 |
20140275737 | PERSONALIZED AUDITORY-SOMATOSENSORY STIMULATION TO TREAT TINNITUS - Timed stimulation of both somatosensory system and auditory system is controlled, in such a manner, that an individual's brain activity is altered through spike-timing dependent plasticity, thereby reducing or removing tinnitus. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275738 | COMBINATION OF TONIC AND BURST STIMULATIONS TO TREAT NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - The present application relates to a new stimulation design which can be utilized to treat neurological conditions. The stimulation system produces a combination of burst and tonic stimulation which alters the neuronal activity of the predetermined site, thereby treating the neurological condition or disorder. | 09-18-2014 |
20140309482 | Methods and Devices for Improving Sleep Performance in Subject Exposed to Light at Night - A method and device for improving sleep performance of a subject exposed to an artificially lighted environment at night are provided, which involve selectively substantially blocking retinal exposure of the subject to light of specified wavelengths during the night. | 10-16-2014 |
20150065789 | STIMULUS SEQUENCER FOR A CLOSED LOOP NEUROMODULATOR - This document discusses, among other things, a system and method for generating a sleep therapy stimulus waveform for a patient. Stimulus sequence information can be selected from a sequence memory array, and stimulus sequence information can be received from the sequence memory array at a stimulus generator selector. A generator select signal can be provided to a stimulus generator of a closed loop neuromodulator using the stimulus sequence information and a stimulus duration signal, wherein the generator select signal can include stimulus type information related to stimulus pulses generated using the closed loop neuromodulator. | 03-05-2015 |
20150080642 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A WAKEFUL SLEEP DETECTION ALARM - The present disclosure pertains to waking a subject from a period of wakeful sleep by modulation of a flow of breathable gas being delivered to the airway of the subject, with the modulation being performed based on a monitoring of wakefulness of the subject during sleep Typical sleep cycles comprise periods of deeper sleep and/or periods or lighter (wakeful) sleep. Waking during lighter stages of sleep may result in feeling more energetic and well-rested compared to waking from deeper sleep. Sleep therapy such as, for example, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), typically monitors sleep characteristics of a subject. These sleep characteristics comprise one or more of tidal volume, pressurized gas leakage (indicating movement), respiration rate, and/or other characteristics. During use of sleep therapy devices, sleep characteristics may be collected during therapy that can be used to determine whether the patient is in light sleep or deep sleep. The present disclosure contemplates utilizing a sleep therapy device in combination with the system described herein to collect sleep characteristics of a subject during sleep, and to wake the subject from wakeful sleep during an alarm window so the subject may feel as well rested and energetic as possible. | 03-19-2015 |
20150087893 | FLOAT TENT - A float tent can include: a frame having a pool frame portion with a tent frame portion thereof over the pool frame portion; a tent having the tent frame portion, the tent having a closable opening; and a pool having the pool frame portion, the pool having pool sides dimensioned to hold at least 8 inches of water and having a pool base dimension sufficient for a person to lay in the pool without touching pool sides. The tent can include tent walls having an angle that inhibits condensation drip, the angle being with respect to the pool base, such as at least 4.5 degrees. The tent can include a material that is opaque. The float tent can include a heater configured to heat the water to skin temperature of the person. The float tent can include a water circulation pump and filter. | 03-26-2015 |
20150141741 | THERAPEUTIC ISOLATION TANK - A float tank for use in therapeutic floatation therapy. The float tank is specifically configured and adapted to be lightweight and formed in sections to allow a single individual to transport and install the float tank in both indoor and outdoor locations. The float tank may also include a pump which generates microbubbles within an Epsom Salt solution used for floatation therapy which may enhance the therapeutic effect achieved during a floatation therapy session. | 05-21-2015 |
20150352314 | SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCING SLEEP - Methods, devices and systems for improving sleep (including reducing sleep onset and maintenance of sleep duration), enhancing, or increasing sleep, including (but not limited to) treating sleeping disorders such as insomnia. | 12-10-2015 |
20160030703 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INCREASING HUMAN ABILITY FOR IDEA GENERATION AND INSIGHT RELATED TASKS USING DC STIMULATION - This invention described a method of, and device for increasing human ability for idea generation and insight related tasks. “Thinking outside the box” is difficult and often requires a qualitatively different perception of the task at hand. One aspect of the invention is a method for facilitating such pursuits by applying electrical stimulation at selected brain areas before or during an idea generation or insight related task. One aspect of our method is to temporarily enable a person to perceive insight related tasks in a way that is less influenced by past expectations and more open to novel representations. In one embodiment, this is achieved by suppressing the left anterior temporal lobe and/or facilitating the right anterior temporal lobe with non-invasive electrical stimulation. | 02-04-2016 |
20160038711 | STIMMING-REDUCTION VIEWING APERTURE AND METHOD OF USING - An apparatus and method to reduce or eliminate stimming behavior by placing a viewing aperture in front of the user. This reduces visual stimulation by limiting what can be seen. After repeated use with the present invention and interactive mediums, new neural pathways are formed in the brain, which cause the reduction or elimination of stimming behavior. | 02-11-2016 |
20160051829 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEADACHE AND MOOD DISORDERS - The disclosure is directed in general to a portable device for the non-invasive treatment of headaches and mood disorders. Specifically, the disclosure is directed to a portable device capable of simultaneously and selectively generate at least three synergistic modes of treatment of headaches and mood disorders at varying intensities and durations. | 02-25-2016 |
20160101260 | Human Performance Enhancement Method And Apparatus - A human body support, such as a chair, has a plurality of electrodes arranged in an array and spaced longitudinally with respect to the human body. The array extends from an inferior position to a more superior position along the body. A sensor measures a parameter of the human body that is capable of indicating the presence of drowsiness. A controller has an input connected to the sensor for receiving a signal representing the sensed parameter and has outputs connected to each of the electrodes. The controller detects whether the sensed parameter is within a range indicating the presence of drowsiness and applies a wave of electrical stimuli against the human body in response to detection of a sensed parameter within the range. The electrical stimuli cause periodic tightening and relaxing of proximate muscles as the wave progresses in a direction from an inferior location on the human body toward a more superior location. | 04-14-2016 |
20160121160 | MODULAR MIRROR BOX THERAPY SYSTEM FOR THE LOWER EXTREMITY - The disclosed systems and methods provide for a mirror box therapy system as a therapeutic tool for treating patients having one healthy and one unhealthy limb. This can include stroke patients or those whom otherwise have full or partial paralysis. Also suitable patients include amputees with phantom limb pain or those with intact legs whom have unilateral chronic lower extremity pain. The system is designed to be used with patients in the short sit position or long sit position and can be alternated between each position including switching between left side and right side limb treatment. The methods of treatment with the disclosed system are designed to provide for positive visual feedback and induce brain plasticity with the improvement of neural connections leading to pain and/or motor rehabilitation of the impaired limb. | 05-05-2016 |
20160129215 | Method of Training a Living Body to Not React to Substances - A method of conditioning a living body of a patient to associate the unconditioned stimulus (US) of decreased sympathetic nerve activity SNA) with the conditioned stimulus (CS) of a representation of an offending agent to cease or reduce defensive reactions or symptoms. The US involves non-invasive, transcutaneous sensory stimulation of the sympathetic ganglia, which is paired with the CS of digital audio representations of offending substances to modify pathologically conditioned. reflexes of various systems involved. in a reaction. In addition, a patient's allergies or sensitivities are treated by using digital representations, preferably provided via a computer, to represent the actual substances in order to engage the multimodal functioning of the brain. Sensory stimulation is used in conjunction with the digital audio signals to condition the body to respond more appropriately to the substance. | 05-12-2016 |
20160136385 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMALLY CONDITIONING A SLEEP ENVIRONMENT AND MANAGING SKIN TEMPERATURE OF A USER - A system and method is provided for thermally conditioning a sleep environment and managing skin temperature of a user. The thermal system and method include a heat exchanger and controller configured to conductively cool and heat a user during sleep and at other times. The thermal system provides for management of skin temperature of a user, such that sleep comfort and/or quality may be improved, and the thermal system may take advantage of reduced sensitivity of a sleeper during deep sleep for more aggressive thermal manipulation of skin temperature via the conductive cooling. In addition, the thermal system may be further configured to condition the sleep environment when the user is not present based on pre-sleep or maintenance considerations. | 05-19-2016 |