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Dispositif portable de traitement par impulsions actionné par solénoïde et son utilisation

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WO2025208230A1
WO2025208230A1 PCT/CA2025/050495 CA2025050495W WO2025208230A1 WO 2025208230 A1 WO2025208230 A1 WO 2025208230A1 CA 2025050495 W CA2025050495 W CA 2025050495W WO 2025208230 A1 WO2025208230 A1 WO 2025208230A1
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Aslam Khan
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Definitions

  • the adjusting instrument can have annunciators or indicators for preload, readiness to operate, level of energy impulse and the like.
  • the power source can be an internal rechargeable battery or removable rechargeable battery pack. This is a handheld device. There is no mechanism to adjust the force being exerted on the patient, nor is there any mechanism to ensure accurate and repeatable treatments.
  • United States Patent Application Publication No. 20190142692 discloses a system for treating soft tissue of a patient.
  • the system includes a treatment head and a computer portion.
  • the treatment head includes a probe and an electrode operably coupled to the probe.
  • the probe and electrode are configured to respectively deliver a mechanical force impulse and an electrical stimulation to the soft tissue when placed in operable contact with the soft tissue.
  • the computer portion includes a CPU and is configured to coordinate the delivery of the mechanical force impulse and electrical stimulation relative to each other.
  • the system is configured to sense a shockwave in the soft tissue of the patient, the shockwave resulting from the mechanical force impulse delivered to the soft tissue via the probe.
  • the system is also configured to analyze a characteristic of the sensed shockwave and configure the electrical stimulation to be delivered to the soft tissue via the electrode based on the characteristic analysis of the sensed shockwave.
  • the characteristic may be at least one of frequency of the sensed shockwave, amplitude of the sensed shockwave, and/or wave shape (form) of the sensed shockwave. This device would not be suitable for skeletal adjustments.
  • United States Patent Application Publication No. 20180360684 discloses a percussive adjusting instrument which includes a percussive instrument head and a traversing arm that couples to the percussive instrument head.
  • the percussive instrument head is movable with respect to the traversing arm.
  • a vertical arm supports the traversing arm.
  • the vertical arm also pivots the traversing arm and the percussive instrument head about an axis.
  • a pivot assembly allows movement of the vertical arm and the percussive instrument head.
  • This application discloses the use of a laser light for aiming the stylus. This device is large, non-mobile and relies heavily on the correct placement of the patient. Further, it requires adjustment of numerous components using two hands. Still further, it applies a percussive force.
  • United States Patent Application Publication No. 20170151125 discloses a system for treating soft tissue of a patient.
  • the system includes a treatment head and a computer portion.
  • the treatment head includes a probe and an electrode operably coupled to the probe.
  • the probe and electrode are configured to respectively deliver a mechanical force impulse and an electrical stimulation to the soft tissue when placed in operable contact with the soft tissue.
  • the computer portion includes a CPU and is configured to coordinate the delivery of the mechanical force impulse and electrical stimulation relative to each other.
  • the system is configured to sense a shockwave in the soft tissue of the patient, the shockwave resulting from the mechanical force impulse delivered to the soft tissue via the probe.
  • United States Patent Application Publication No. 20160113840 discloses a system for administering a therapeutic treatment to a portion of a patient body.
  • the system includes a pressure sensor, a treatment head, and at least one computer processor in operable electrical communication with both the pressure sensor and treatment head.
  • the at least one computer processor receives time dependent pressure readings from the pressure sensor corresponding to pressure applied by the treatment tip against the portion of the patient body.
  • the at least one computer processor calculates a test frequency via an algorithm stored in the system.
  • the system compares the test frequency to treatment plan frequencies and selects treatment plan based on the comparison.
  • United States Patent Application Publication No. 20140188169 discloses a cordless chiropractic adjustment device including a thrust element capable of impacting a body contact member, a resilient spring arranged to bias the thrust element towards the body contact member, and a motor.
  • the motor is arranged to move the thrust element between a variable primed configuration in which the thrust element is held out of contact with the body contact member, and a fired configuration in which the thrust element is propelled by the resilient spring into contact with the body contact member through a range of different impact forces.
  • the motor is provided with direct current by one or more batteries, which may be rechargeable. This is a relatively rudimentary device and relies on a spring to propel the thrust element. As there is an anvil, the device provides a percussive force.
  • the release-surface means and the thrust head are subjected to relative movement with respect to each other, whereby a release surface including the surface for forming a release surface is formed around the thrust head, the release surface having at least a part thereof placed in contact with the body surface.
  • the device is rudimentary. It relies on a spring to propel the thrust rod.
  • the thrust rod is actuated by a trigger, hence this device delivers a percussive one-at-a time force.
  • the release surface is disclosed as being any range of shapes that is capable of either changing shape or not changing shape, with the former not assist in providing accurate treatment pressure.
  • United States Patent Application Publication No. 20130131724 discloses a chiropractic apparatus including a chiropractic adjuster means and a contact means.
  • the contact means being capable of relative movement with respect to the chiropractic adjuster means, the contact means having a forward end portion that is capable of contacting both the tip of a palpation finger of a user and a body surface of a patient, the contact means having a targeting space that is capable of receiving the tip and causing the palpation fingertip to be placed in contact with the body surface.
  • the targeting space receiving the forward end portion of the chiropractic adjuster means and causing the forward end portion to be placed in contact with the body surface.
  • 20060293711 discloses a portable power operated chiropractic adjustor, manipulator or thruster for applying an adjustment energy to a patient through a plunger having a resilient or cushioned head with the energy applied to the plunger being supplied by non-manual sources and the impulse is adjustable or tunable along with having annunciators or indicators for preload and readiness to operate.
  • the adjustor also allows for settings of single or multiple strokes.
  • the power source may be internal such as from a rechargeable battery, removable rechargeable battery pack, or air cartridge depending on whether it is electrically or pneumatically operated. This is a relatively rudimentary device.
  • United States Patent Application Publication No. 20030195443 discloses a chiropractic adjustment tool or tapper comprises a housing, the housing having an open end; an impact assembly disposed within the housing and secured thereto.
  • the impact assembly comprises a reciprocating rod with adjustable travel and impact force.
  • An impelling means such as a solenoid is provided to accelerate the reciprocating rod.
  • Disposed on one end of the reciprocating rod is a coupler to permit multiple impact heads to be attached to the tool.
  • the tool is further improved with the addition of a fan unit on a port in the housing and an exit port located on a distal end of the housing, preferably at a location such that airflow is across the impelling means, and any switch or circuitry to provide cooling and extend tool life.
  • This tool provides a square wave force and is an impact device. Adjustment of the force is by increasing or decreasing spring tension. The force of the impulse is dependent on the energy held in the spring, as defined by Young's modulus, and this will drift over time, in a mechanical device like a spring. There are no means for directing the position of the tool.
  • United States Patent No. 11911329 discloses a portable battery power operated chiropractic adjusting instrument, manipulator or thruster for applying a selectable adjustment energy impulse to a patient through a plunger having a resilient or cushioned head with the energy impulse applied to the plunger being supplied by a solenoid.
  • the adjusting instrument can have annunciators or indicators for preload, readiness to operate, level of energy impulse and the like.
  • the power source can be an internal rechargeable battery or removable rechargeable battery pack. Adjustment of the force is by increasing or decreasing spring tension. The force of the impulse is dependent on the energy held in the spring, as defined by Young's modulus, and this will drift over time, in a mechanical device like a spring. There are no means for directing the position of the tool.
  • United States Patent No. 8,152,747 discloses a spinal and upper cervical impulse treatment device and controller, which delivers multiple impulses of variable frequency and variable force in a linear direction, as well as rotational forces, for patient treatment.
  • Known chiropractic impulse devices are all hand-held devices.
  • the spinal and upper cervical impulse treatment device is mounted on a fixed stand and armature, allowing reliable positioning and directional alignment in three dimensions. Fixed mounting also facilitates ease of use.
  • a safety coupling is incorporated to avoid patient injury due to excessive force on the treatment site in the fixed mounting scenario.
  • Smooth sinusoidal waveforms are a preferred waveform for impulse delivery and sine waves are generated digitally in the apparatus.
  • Data validation is used to ensure correct directional alignment prior to device activation
  • Patient safety and consistency in treatment protocols are considered in the spinal and upper cervical impulse treatment design. This device requires two hands to position the treatment head and only functions to position the treatment in the X, Y and Z planes.
  • United States Patent No. 5,618,315 discloses delivery of multiple impacts in a linear direction, as well as applying rotational forces. Delivery is performed by a separate hand-held device (HHD), which provides visual feedback on direction alignment to the user.
  • HHD hand-held device
  • the HHD is managed by a separate controller device, including the user interface for input of impulse frequencies and modes, impulse energy, and HHD directional alignment angles.
  • the tool delivers square waves. This has more than one drawback. First, application of an abrupt force to sensitive parts of the body, like spinal vertebrae, is not desirable in treatments. Further, a perfect square wave has infinite frequency components and is impossible to produce, in practice.
  • United States Patent No. 4,841 ,955 discloses solenoids and suggests means to improve accuracy and repeatability in impulse forces. The precise angle of the thrust is determined manually and may not be accurate or repeatable. This tool is able to deliver only a single impact at a time and does not provide feedback on directional alignment.
  • United States Patent No. 4,549,535 discloses the generation of multiple impulses through use of an electric motor in combination with solenoids. Pulse width, frequency and amplitude are controlled, but the use of the motor and solenoids suggests some imprecision.
  • the general waveform f(t) described in has a square wave shape, with an undefined duty cycle, that is, time of impulse versus duration of resting. The device is handheld and directional alignment is not addressed.
  • South Korean Patent No. 101287118 discloses a device for chiropractic that can be easily transported and provides a device for chiropractic that can easily and accurately perform an accurate and effective adjustment to any bone in the whole-body skeleton without being skilled.
  • Means for solving the above problems are chiropractic devices, which include the following means:
  • Chinese Patent No. 107019627 discloses a spinal pulse therapeutic apparatus, which comprises: the treatment device comprises a shell, a treatment head, an impact head, a driving unit and a control unit, wherein the driving unit is used for driving the impact head to do reciprocating motion to vibrate, and the impact head transmits the reciprocating motion to the treatment head; the control unit is used for controlling the pulse frequency of the driving unit; a sensor is arranged on the impact head, the sensor is electrically connected with the control unit, and the sensor is used for collecting information related to the pulse frequency of the therapeutic apparatus and transmitting the information to the control unit; the control unit adjusts the pulse frequency of the drive unit in accordance with the information collected from the sensor.
  • European Patent No. 3755298 discloses a battery powered percussive massage device.
  • the device offers little or no ability to control the force or the treatment angle.
  • the device provides a percussive or impact treatment.
  • the force of the impulse is dependent on the energy held in the spring, as defined by Young's modulus, and this will drift over time, in a mechanical device like a spring.
  • a handheld impulse treatment device for retaining a stylus
  • the handheld impulse treatment device comprising: a housing, which includes a distal end and a proximal end; a longitudinally adjustable stylus sheath disposed on the distal end of the housing, and a control panel in the housing, the control panel including: a linear actuator in electronic communication with firmware in the control panel or software in a remote computing device, and a position sensor in electronic communication with the linear actuator.
  • the stylus sheath may be a telescoping stylus sheath.
  • the combination may further comprise a radio frequency identification transponder.
  • the stylus may further comprise a radio frequency identification tag.
  • the combination may further comprise a touch screen at the proximal end of the housing, the touch screen in electronic communication with the firmware.
  • the combination may further comprise a pressure sensor which is in electronic communication with the firmware and is configured to measure pressure on the stylus sheath.
  • the pressure sensor may be proximate to the proximal end of the stylus sheath.
  • the adjusting may be effected by threading or unthreading a male threaded member of the stylus sheath with a female threaded member, which is the holder.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic of the impulse treatment system of the present technology.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of Figure 2.
  • Figure 4 is a schematic of a longitudinal sectional view of the handheld device of Figure 2.
  • Figure 5 is an exploded view of the stylus, tip and mount for the stylus of the impulse treatment system of Figure 1 .
  • An impulse treatment system generally referred to a 10 is shown in Figure 1. It includes a handheld impulse treatment device 12 and a computing device 14.
  • the computing device 14 is in wireless or wired communication 16 with the handheld impulse treatment device 12 to provide firmware updates and treatment protocols.
  • the handheld impulse treatment device 12 releasably retains a stylus 20 that extends outward from the distal end 22 of the housing 34.
  • a stylus sheath 24 is adjustably mounted to the distal end 22 of the housing 34.
  • the impulse treatment system 10 is intended to help with pain and/or neuromusculoskeletal (NMSK) dysfunction caused by non-congenital defects.
  • the impulse treatment system 10 can be used as part of a sequence of steps in a patient's overall care.
  • the impulse treatment system 10 is a non-invasive product used to deliver precise mechanical impulses at a required vector configuration during the treatment.
  • Low-intensity mechanical sinusoidal impulses are applied to the treatment site in a controlled and repeatable manner by the handheld device 12.
  • the direction (vector), amplitude, and duration of the impulses can all be controlled to apply a known, finite, and predetermined amount of force and/or energy to the treatment site. This is a predetermined control that is prescribed by a certified health practitioner.
  • a post 42 extends outward from the housing 34 and is capped with a plastic end cap 44.
  • the handheld impulse treatment device 12 can be attached to an arm or other support via the post 42 by removing the plastic end cap 44 and replacing it with a mounting plate.
  • the holder 50 may be attached to the housing distal end 22 or may be continuous with the housing 34. The location of the distal end 52 of the stylus sheath 24 in relation to the stylus tip 40 can be adjusted so that the stylus tip 40 protrudes or does not protrude.
  • the handheld impulse treatment device 12 includes a position sensor 70 to track the motion of an electromagnetic voice coil actuator 72, to provide feedback on the force and amplitude of the vibration of the electromagnetic voice coil actuator 72 and therefore the stylus 20 and to determine the compressive force against the stylus 20.
  • exemplary position sensors include but are not limited to capacitive position sensors, potentiometers, inductive position sensors and Hall effect position sensors.
  • the pressure sensor 88 functions to report on the force applied to the patient by the stylus sheath 24.
  • a rechargeable battery 90 is housed in the housing 34 and is in electrical communication with the electrically actuated components.
  • the pressure sensor is on the stylus sheath 24, preferably at the distal end 52.
  • the stylus 20 includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag 94 that is imbedded in the shaft 96.
  • RFID radio frequency identification
  • the RFID tag 94 is read by the RFID transponder 84 (see Figure 4).
  • the tip 98 is releasably mated with the distal end of the 100 shaft 96.
  • the stylus 20 is releasably retained on the handheld impulse treatment device 12 with a bayonet connection which is biased with a light spring; hence as shown, a bayonet cap 102 is mounted on the proximal end 104 of the shaft 94.
  • the practitioner aligns the stylus 20 with the treatment vector.
  • the alignment and the selected treatment vector are displayed on the touch screen 30.
  • the position sensor 70 reports to the firmware 74 on the force and amplitude of the sinusoidal vibration of the electromagnetic voice coil actuator 72 and therefore the stylus 20 on the patient.
  • This force will only be the force of the stylus 20 as controlled by the electromagnetic voice coil actuator 72 and is independent of the force exerted by the practitioner.
  • the RGB light emitting diodes 79 receive instructions from the firmware 74 and a colour indicating that the treatment is within the selected protocol or not lights up the stylus 20. This allows the practitioner to easily see if the treatment protocol is being followed.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif portatif de traitement par impulsions prévu pour retenir de manière amovible un stylet, le dispositif portatif de traitement par impulsions comprenant : un logement qui comprend une extrémité distale et une extrémité proximale ; un support qui est fixé à l'extrémité distale du logement ou est en contact continu avec celle-ci ; une gaine de stylet qui est fixée au support ou est en contact continu avec une extrémité distale, une extrémité proximale et une longueur efficace réglable entre celles-ci, est située dans le logement : un panneau de commande qui comprend un micrologiciel ; un actionneur linéaire qui est en communication électronique avec le micrologiciel ; un couplage fixé à l'actionneur linéaire ; un capteur de position, qui est en communication électronique avec l'actionneur linéaire et le micrologiciel ; et une unité de mouvement inertiel qui est en communication électronique avec le micrologiciel.
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