The Magstim Company Limited

University of Sheffield

Anthony T Barker

Justin Miles Tristan Penrose

Nicholas Williams

David R Hose

Anna M Myers

Robin Hollands

A magnetic coil inductor for use in magnetic stimulators comprises two face-to-face electrically connected windings each having a multiplicity of turns of a respective conductor. Corresponding turns are separated by a gap which typically is of the order of 18 to 20% of the total height of the coil. The magnetic stimulator includes a discharge capacitor and a switch arrangement operable to provide discharge pulses at a selected repetition rate through the inductor, the inductor and the capacitor constituting a resonant circuit of which the resonant frequency is substantially in excess of the repetition rate and is typically between 2 and 6 kHz.

Magnetic stimulators and coils therefor

A stimulating coil for use in apparatus for the magnetic stimulation of neuro-muscular tissue. having a ferromagnetic back disposed adjacent one broad side of the coil. the material of the ferromagnetic back exhibiting high permeability and high resistivity.

Stimulators and stimulating coils for magnetically stimulating neuro-muscular tissue

The invention relates to a glove for making goniometric measures, i.e. angular measurements, of a wearer's hand and a method of manufacture of the same. The glove is adapted for use in the assessment of ahnad mobility in medical applications and is particularly useful for misshaped hands. The glove comprises a palmar panel with finger sections extending short of the distal interphalangeal joint and preferably proximal to the distal interphalangeal joint.

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

Anthony T Barker