Thomas J Mcenany

US Patent:

6512955, Jan 28, 2003

Filed:

Aug 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/633673

Inventors:

Thomas J. McEnany - Orange Park FL 32073
Michael Carroll - Orange Park FL 32065

International Classification:

A61N 132

US Classification:

607 72, 607 46, 607 48, 607 63, 607 70, 607 49, 607 67

Abstract:

A system and method for generating high voltage, pulsed electrical stimulation to a patient for therapeutic treatment. The apparatus includes a voltage controlled pulse generator network that provides an output waveform including three monophasic pulses. This waveform is output to an electrode set including two active electrodes and one ground electrode. The triple pulse monophasic wave pattern is capable of reverse polarities. Each electrode in the electrode set generates independently variable intensities, while still using the common ground element. The voltage output of each active electrode is independently variable with respect to each other. The pulse generator network may be controlled using a processor, and in particular, a microprocessor, for example. A common control pulse is initially generated. The control pulse triggers dual trigger pulses.

US Patent:

57662363, Jun 16, 1998

Filed:

Apr 19, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/635308

Inventors:

Gerald D. Detty - Tucson AZ
Thomas J. McEnany - Orange Park FL
Ira S. Rothholz - Orange Park FL

International Classification:

A61N 104

US Classification:

607149

Abstract:

A brace for disposition on a part of a person to provide heat retention, electrical stimulation, compression and/or support thereto. The brace basically comprises a sleeve for disposition around the body part, an electrically conductive fabric located on the inner surface of the sleeve, and at least one electrical connector, e. g, a snap means, for releasable electrical connection to an electric source providing High Voltage Pulsed Current. The sleeve is formed of an electrically insulative, thermally insulative, resilient or elastomeric material, e. g. , neoprene rubber. The electrically conductive fabric is stretchable and flexible and arranged for direct engagement with the skin of the person when the brace is in place so that electrical stimulation is provided to the body part by the engagement of the electrically conductive fabric to the skin, while the sleeve retains heat in the portion of the person's body about which the sleeve is disposed and also provides mechanical compression and/or support.