Patent ID: 7494458
Filing Date: 2009-02-24
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A magnetic depolarizer system for delivering transcutaneous magnetic stimulation to a patient, comprising: a) a readily portable magnetic depolarizer comprising at least one electromagnetic coil configured to provide at least one magnetic field pulse that penetrates the skin to stimulate the surface nerves of a subject's head or neck, the at least one magnetic field pulse having a peak field intensity measured below the surface of the skin in the range of about 0.1 to 5 Tesla, and a positioner configured to maintain the at least one coil in a desired position on the subject's head or neck; and b) electrical circuitry connected to the magnetic depolarizer for providing an electrical current through the at least one electromagnetic coil, the electrical circuitry also including a subject-operated switch for turning on the magnetic depolarizer system the system being turned off by a timing mechanism within the magnetic depolarizer system.