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Low frequency therapeutic instrument
Assignee: Panasonic Electric Works Co Ltd
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Filing: 1980-06-13
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Granted: 1983-02-08
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Expires: 2000-06-13
Abstract
Abstract A low frequency therapeutic instrument of the present invention which performs therapies by applying low frequency pulses to a human body can automatically elevate the voltage of low frequency output gradually from a low voltage by detecting contact connections with a patient of an output terminal for applying a low frequency to the patient so as to reduce any shock to the patient at the time of starting the therapy.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsutomu Ichinomiya
- 👤 Mamoru Hosoe
- 👤 Masayoshi Nagayama
- 👤 Hirotaka Chousa
- 👤 Rokusaburo Kimura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/18; A61N1/32; A61N1/36; A61N1/36014; A61N1/3603
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
Low frequency therapeutic apparatus for applying low frequency pulses to a human body comprising pulse generating means for producing a low frequency pulse output, control means for controlling said pulse output in response to a control signal such that a controlled pulse output is produced, terminal means connected to said control means for applying said controlled pulse output to a human body, human body detecting means responsive to contact of said terminal means with a human body for automatically producing said control signal such that the amplitude of said controlled pulse output is gradually increased from a low value to a predetermined operating value.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
Low frequency therapeutic apparatus for applying low frequency pulses to a human body comprising pulse generating means for producing a low frequency pulse output, control means for controlling said pulse output in response to a control signal such that a controlled pulse output is produced, terminal means connected to said control means for applying said controlled pulse output to a human body, human body detecting means responsive to contact of said terminal means with a human body for automatically producing said control signal such that the amplitude of said controlled pulse output is gradually increased from a low value to a predetermined operating value.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The therapeutic apparatus of claim 1 wherein said control means comprises amplifier means for amplifying said pulse output and means responsive to said control signal for controlling the amplification of said amplifier means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The therapeutic apparatus of claim 2 wherein said human body detecting means comprises charging means for gradually varying said control signal to increase the amplitude of said controlled pulse output, which charging means is charged when said terminal means contacts a human body, and discharging means for automatically discharging said charging means upon separation of said terminal means from a human body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The therapeutic apparatus of claim 1 further comprising wave form shaping means connected so as to shape the pulses applied by said terminal means.
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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) | 1986-02-07 | 1986-08-09 | 1987-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-02-07 | 1990-08-09 | 1991-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-02-07 | 1994-08-09 | 1995-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |