Patent ID: 7636601
Filing Date: 2009-12-22
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A remote controlled voice disabler, comprising: An extra-body remote control, comprising a replaceable battery power source, a push button operable to emit a triggering radio frequency signal detectable by a switching circuit of a vocal disabler unit; the triggering radio frequency signal being approximately 40.685 MHz in frequency, and having a transmission distance of at least 100 feet; and; a vocal disabler unit adapted to be implanted between the skull and the anterior occipital lobe of a human subject, comprising flat positive and negative electrodes exposed to the exterior of a bio-proof, non-toxic titanium casing, such that the electrodes interface with the anterior occipital lobe, the casing having a rectangular prismatic shape with an anterior occipital lobe engaging side and an opposing skull engaging side substantially co-planar with the anterior occipital lobe engaging side; the electrodes having a substantially circular surface area for interfacing with the anterior occipital lobe, thereby forming a portion of, and being flush with, the anterior occipital lobe engaging side; and the casing comprising a lithium iodine battery and containing therein a timed discharge generator for applying a vocalization disabling electrical charge of at least seven seconds in duration and between 4 to 10 volts in magnitude to the electrodes, the timed discharge generator being responsive to the detection of the radiofrequency triggering signal emitted by the extra-body remote control; the timed discharge generator being sealed within the casing by an epoxy resin; whereby the electrical charge of the voice disabler unit is operable to temporarily disable the vocal faculties of the human subject.