Surgery – Magnetic field applied to body for therapy – Electromagnetic coil
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Marmor, II, Charles A (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Magnetic field applied to body for therapy
Electromagnetic coil
C600S009000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07976451
ABSTRACT:
A system and methods for transcranial magnetic stimulation, the system including a helmet, a positioning portion, a stimulator and a cooling system, are disclosed. The helmet includes a coil for deep brain magnetic stimulation. The coil has a base portion, and return portions, which may include a protruding return portion and a contacting return portion. The coil is designed to minimize unintended stimulation of portions of the brain, while reducing accumulation of surface charges. The coil is stimulated at several locations and/or at different times so as to focus the electrical field on a specific deep neuronal structure.
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Hallet Mark
Hazani David
Miranda Pedro C.
Roth Yiftach
Zangen Abraham
Alphapatent Associates Ltd.
Brainsway, Inc.
Dorna Carrie
Marmor II Charles A
Swirsky Daniel J.
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