Surgery – Miscellaneous – Methods
Reexamination Certificate
1999-04-09
2002-12-03
Jastrzab, Jeffrey R. (Department: 3762)
Surgery
Miscellaneous
Methods
Reexamination Certificate
active
06488032
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to providing cosmetic/medical therapy and more particularly to a method of preparing and using an electrically activated substance obtaining advantagous qualities for use in such therapy.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The use of transcutaneous electrotherapy to treat medicinal conditions is known. Transcutaneous electrotherapy involves the passage of an electrical current from one electrode to another, such that the therapeutic current is caused to pass through a target tissue of the patient. Some exemplary devices used in the performance of transcutaneous electrotherapy are provided in U.S. Pat. Nos. 397,474; 3,794,022; 4,180,079; 4,446,870; 5,058,605; in French Patent 2621-827-A; and European Patent Application EP-377-057-A.
Although the use of transcutaneous electrotherapy has been around for a while, in many ways there are undesirable aspects. For example, transcutaneous electrotherapy causes electrical current to pass through the target tissue of the patient. Many patients may find this unsettling, painful or otherwise undesirable. Additionally, too much current, usually over about 1 milli-amp, can also become uncomfortable, painful, and harmful to the patient. Current also tends to concentrate near the electrodes or along current paths, which is often not desirable when trying to control the current density in tissue. In addition, the highly variable impedance nature of tissue makes it difficult to try to determine and repeat the proper treatment duration and settings.
In view of the foregoing, it is desirable to provide an effective alternative to transcutaneous electrotherapy techniques wherein electric current is not required to flow through the tissue of the patient, which is also easier and simple to apply, can more evenly distribute it's benefits, provide more accurate results, and is more effective.
Other existing medical procedures, including such procedures as surgical cut and lift, laser resurfacing, and chemical peels damage the outer layers of skin, which must then be renewed. This takes time, and there is risk of burning and scaring. Angioplasty for treatment of coronary circulation impairments is expensive, localized, and requires surgical techniques. Also, this procedure is expensive, requires skilled professional administration, and carries a certain degree of risk, as well as inconvenience, and generally requires a healing period.
Various existing inhalants are available for relief of symptoms of pulmonary conditions, but they often do not correct them, as so consequently require continual usage.
Other existing medical drug therapy techniques have limitations which may be undesirable. Drugs work by altering, interfering with, supplementing or reacting in chemical means in the body. As such, they may exhibit potent results, but will generally require a variety of different compounds to provide a useful range of therapies. There may also be side effects. Thus it is desirable to provide a substance with drug like action, for use in a medicinal way, that is relatively simple to make, simple in structure, is easy to make and apply, has a wide range of uses, more permanent results, can provide more effective results than existing medications for many conditions, and does not cause electrical current to directly flow through the tissue of the recipient, whether a human or an animal. This invention provides such a means.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a method for preparing a substance or solution which has unique properties. Furthermore, the substance or solution is uniquely adapted for simple, effective use. The unique physical properties are particularly useful when used in the manners described, and exhibit uniquely useful results. More specifically, molecules of the substance are thought to be forced to take on a random or unformed structure through the use of disclosed electrical energy. A technique for initiating this randomizing is disclosed. The spin, valence, structure, magnetic coupling, or bonding of the atoms is likely affected. Also disclosed is a technique for allowing very high current and energy level concentrations to occur in a solution without instigating electrolysis of the solution. Also disclosed are process time parameters, and a technique for use of the solution.
The solution herein is generally termed “electrically active”.
One advantageous use of the electrically activated substance herein is in the treatment of various diseases and biological conditions. The electrically activated substance per this disclosure is able to cause or trigger a molecular or chemical action. The electrically activated substance disclosed tends to exhibit catalyst type properties when injected in biological tissue. That is to say, it tends to trigger pre-existing response mechanisms in the tissue, rather than reacting with the in a direct manner in the way a conventional drug would.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electrically activated substance herein largely comprises ordinary tap water, or possibly distilled water. Although water has many unusual properties, this invention is not necessarily limited to using water as a base or component of the solution. Various other compatible substances, particularly liquids, may potentially be used for an activation solution. This might include various classes of alchohols or other chemicals.
Additional materials may be included or added to the substance. In particular, placental, amniotic, serum, and stem cell types of structures may be added, either before, during, or especially after the application of the electrical signal. However, the addition of these or any biological or living or post-living cells are not an important or essential requirement for the practice of this invention. Also vitamins, analgesics, and other additives may be used.
In addition, other materials may be used or added to the water or substance without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, a thickening agent, such as PEG-150 Distearate or auramidopropyl beatine may be added to provide thickening into a paste or gel or semi-solid consistency for easier application, especially when using the substance topically.
One step of electrically activating the substance comprises applying an electrical signal to the substance. The type of signals used are important to obtaining useful results.
The use of an alternating or at least heavily pulsating direct (DC) current is an important part of the invention. An alternating current, and more particularly, a high frequency alternating current (HFAC or just AC) has been found to be a beneficial part in the process of re-structuring or randomizing the molecules or activating the solution. This is enhanced by the flow of electrons in both directions through the solution.
For example, on the + portion of the waveform, one electrode is positive (+) and one electrode is negative (−). Current will flow through the solution and, if electrically activating water, hydrogen gas will evolve at one electrode, with oxygen at the other. By reversing the polarity of the current flow (using an AC waveform) on a periodic basis, the current flow will be reversed, and the gasses evolved at each electrode will also reverse. A direct current (DC) signal current does not initiate the activation process.
In fact, a DC component in the signal will cause electrolysis to occur, which is not a desired feature of this invention. This invention does not rely on conventional electrolysis of the solution to create its activation qualities. With a DC component in the signal, there would be rapid production of hydrogen and oxygen gas, and the substance will vaporize away in a matter of minutes,—before sufficient activation occurs. There will also be undesired changes in the PH level of the solution, which is not necessary when practicing this invention.
When practicing the invention optimally, the PH balance of the medium will not change substantially during the activation process
Jastrzab Jeffrey R.
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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