Patent ID: 8747338
Filing Date: 2014-06-10
Classification: A61B,A61H,B33Y

Abstract:
1. A hypertension treatment device comprising: a vibration source configured to apply vibratory energy to the clavicle through the skin surface at a plurality of vibration frequencies between 35 Hz and 150 Hz, wherein the vibration source comprises a driver adapted to transition between the plurality of vibration frequencies; a bandage comprising at least a first layer and a second layer, at least one of the layers having an aperture formed therethrough sized to receive a portion of the vibration source, the bandage being adapted to adhesively attach to a skin surface over a clavicle of a subject; an attachment mechanism associated with at least one of the vibration source and the bandage, the attachment mechanism being adapted to detachably attach the vibration source to the bandage, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a first fitting disposed on the bandage and a second fitting disposed on the vibration source, the first fitting being shaped to mate with the second fitting, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a magnet.