IP Library Granted Patent US 11,234,852
Granted Patent B2
US 11,234,852 · App. 16/297,287 · Granted Feb 1, 2022

Noxipoints stimulating devices using light, mechanical force, or heat as a source of stimulation

Inventor: Charles C. Koo (Palo Alto, CA)
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Patent No.
US 11,234,852
App. No.
16/297,287
Granted
Feb 1, 2022
Kind
B2
Abstract

A noxipoint stimulating device uses light, mechanical force, and heat as a source of stimulating energy, which is configured to be applied on the Noxipoints.

Claims (35)

1. A method of Noxipoint stimulation comprising: a) forming at least one stimulating member on a hosting member having multiple electrodes; and b) applying a stimulating energy to the multiple electrodes, wherein the stimulating member is coupled with an electrical control circuit configured to adjust the applied stimulating energy based on an input received at a user controlling device; c} identifying a pair of Noxipoints, wherein the pair of Noxipoints are located at two terminal ends of a muscle fiber or an organ; and d) applying a predetermined electrical or chemical stimulation to the pair of Noxipoints.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the amount of photoenergy comprises an amount of visible light.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the amount of photoenergy comprises an amount of near infrared light.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the amount of photoenergy comprises laser beams.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrical control circuit is configured to adjust a strength of the stimulating energy applied to the Noxipoints.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrical control circuit is configured to generate an anatomic site specific stimulation.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrical control circuit is configured to generate a submodality-specific stimulation.

8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the submodality comprises a moderate soreness, an achiness, a deep-muscle tenderness or a mild dull pain.

9. An electrical treatment device comprising:

a) a stimulating member;

b) a user-controllable device containing a user control; and

c) an electrical control circuit coupled with the stimulating member configured to adjust an applied stimulation based on an input received at the user controlling device.

10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the electrical control circuit is configured to apply a predetermined electrical power to a pair of Noxipoints.

11. The device of claim 9 , wherein the electrical control circuit is configured to apply an amount of photoenergy to a pair of Noxipoints.

12. The device of claim 9 , wherein the electrical control circuit is configured to apply an amount of heat to a pair of Noxipoints.

13. A method of using a Noxipoint stimulation device comprising: a) preparing a wearable electronic device containing at least one stimulating member; b) coupling a stimulation energy source to the at least one stimulating member; c) identifying a pair of Noxipoints; d) applying a stimulation to the pair of Noxipoints; and e) a computer software configuring the device for the identifying the pair of Noxipoints, wherein the stimulating member is coupled with an electrical control circuit configured to adjust the applied stimulation based on an input received at a user controlling device.

14. A method of Noxipoint stimulation comprising:

a) forming at least one stimulating member on a hosting member having multiple electrodes; and

b) applying a stimulating energy to the multiple electrodes, wherein the stimulating energy comprises vibration, wherein the stimulating member is coupled with an electrical control circuit configured to adjust the applied stimulating energy based on an input received at a user controlling device.

15. A method of Noxipoint stimulation comprising:

a) forming at least one stimulating member on a hosting member having multiple electrodes; and

b) applying a stimulating energy to the multiple electrodes, wherein the stimulating energy comprises mechanical pressing, wherein the stimulating member is coupled with an electrical control circuit configured to adjust the applied stimulating energy based on an input received at a user controlling device.

16. A method of Noxipoint stimulation comprising:

a) forming at least one stimulating member on a hosting member having multiple electrodes; and

b) applying a stimulating energy to the multiple electrodes, wherein the stimulating energy comprises an amount of photoenergy, wherein the stimulating member is coupled with an electrical control circuit configured to adjust the applied stimulating energy based on an input received at a user controlling device.

17. A method of Noxipoint stimulation comprising:

a) forming at least one stimulating member on a hosting member having multiple electrodes; and

b) applying a stimulating energy to the multiple electrodes, wherein the stimulating energy comprises an amount of heat, wherein the stimulating member is coupled with an electrical control circuit configured to adjust the applied stimulating energy based on an input received at a user controlling device.

18. A method of Noxipoint stimulation comprising:

a) forming at least one stimulating member on a hosting member having multiple electrodes;

b) applying a stimulating energy to the multiple electrodes for stimulating Noxipoints; and

c) using an electrical control circuit configured to adjust a pulse pattern applied to the Noxipoints, wherein the stimulating member is coupled with the electrical control circuit configured to adjust the applied stimulating energy based on an input received at the user controlling device.

19. A method of Noxipoint stimulation comprising:

a) forming at least one stimulating member on a hosting member having multiple electrodes, wherein the multiple electrodes are structured to form a matrix of electrodes; and

b) applying a stimulating energy to the multiple electrodes, wherein the at least one stimulating member is coupled with an electrical control circuit configured to adjust the applied stimulating energy based on an input received at a user controlling device.

Continuity (7)
Continuation In Part 15804932 · Nov 6, 2017
Continuation In Part 15620529 · Jun 12, 2017
Continuation 14631781 · Feb 25, 2015
Continuation 13396605 · Feb 15, 2012
Provisional Application 61443258 · Feb 16, 2011
Provisional Application 61944216 · Feb 25, 2014
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