Surgery – Magnetic field applied to body for therapy
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-12
2011-11-01
Gilbert, Samuel (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Magnetic field applied to body for therapy
Reexamination Certificate
active
08047979
ABSTRACT:
The invention involves enhancing brain function by stimulating the brain using magnetic fields. Applications of the new methods include improving the condition of individuals with cognitive disorders, such as depression, and studying the effects of neural stimulation using induced electric fields. These techniques can avoid deleterious effects of psychotropic pharmaceutical treatments, and provide a relatively safe, comfortable, inexpensive means of direct cranial stimulation.
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Parow Aimee
Renshaw Perry
Rohan Michael L.
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Gilbert Samuel
McLean Hospital Corporation
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