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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 01, 2005
Mark W. Kroll, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Russell Klehn, Valencia, CA (US);
Brett Schleicher, Bend, OR (US);
Reuben Westmoreland, Colfax, CA (US);
Euljoon Park, Valencia, CA (US);
Mark W. Kroll, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Russell Klehn, Valencia, CA (US);
Brett Schleicher, Bend, OR (US);
Reuben Westmoreland, Colfax, CA (US);
Euljoon Park, Valencia, CA (US);
Pacesetter, Inc., Sylmar, CA (US);
Abstract
A device and methods for automatically evaluating one or more patient physiological parameters and, upon determination that certain therapies are indicated, delivering therapeutic mechanical stimulations to tissue of the patient. The mechanical stimulations generally include vibrations delivered at frequencies somewhat higher or lower than an intrinsic frequency and the therapeutic vibrations are delivered to drive the intrinsic frequency towards a desired value. The device and methods more closely emulate natural physiologic feedback mechanisms and can reduce undesired side effects of other known therapies. The device can include a small and efficient electrical motor which is interconnected with a crank and link mechanism to generate oscillatory motion which is conducted to a flexible wall of a bio-compatible housing of the device.