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Class 607
SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION
Class Definition:
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
1
LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter for applying light or analogous rays to the body or
modifying the temperature of the body or applying electricity
to the body.
(1) Note. Devices in this subclass are limited by claimed
structure to therapeutic use. Where heating is used for
cutting, coagulation, or other surgical use, see Class 606,
Surgery, appropriate subclasses. Included herein are
apparatus and methods for shrinking or killing tumors by
heating, for example, at less than an amount needed to be
considered as cutting or coagulation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 2+ for electrical systems.
subclasses 88+ for light applicators.
subclasses 96+ for thermal applicators.
subclasses 115+ for electrical applicators.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
219, Electric Heating, subclasses 600+ for subject matter
for heating by means of electrostatic and/or electro magnetic
fields.
601, Surgery: Kinesitherapy, subclasses 15+ for light,
thermal, and electrical application to the body.
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, subclasses 1+ for
light, thermal or electrical application utilizing bandages
or splints.
604, Surgery, subclass 20 for light applied to the body for
therapeutic purposes.
606, Surgery, for surgical instruments utilizing light, heat
or electrical instruments in body treatment, see subclasses
2+ for light application, 27+ for heat application and
subclasses 32+ for electrical applications.
Subclass:
2
Electrical therapeutic systems:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein an electrical signal is generated for application to
electrodes or other applicators to stimulate body tissue for
effecting a cure or alleviation of the effects of an abnormal
condition or injury, or to restore normal or quasi-normal
operation to a body part or the monitoring or controlling of
such generation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 4+ for subject matter relating to stimulators
for a specific purpose or for use on a specific portion of
the body.
subclasses 45+ for electrical signals applied to the body
to produce heating effects.
subclasses 59+ for subject matter relating to special
circuits useful for generating a stimulus.
subclasses 66+ for subject matter relating to stimulation
signals not otherwise classified.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclasses 300+ for diagnostic systems,
particularly subclass 554 wherein the subject's body response
to an electrical stimulus is measured.
Subclass:
3
Combined with nonelectrical therapy:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
wherein the electrical treatment is accompanied,
simultaneously or alternatively, with a nonelectrical
therapy.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 98+ for electrical application to produce
thermal effects in the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclasses 2+ for combined electrical and
radioactive therapy and subclass 11 for combined electrical
and magnetic therapy.
601, Surgery: Kinesitherapy, subclasses 15+ for electrical
treatment combined with a kinesitherapy device.
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, subclass 2 for
bandages applying electricity to the body.
604, Surgery, subclasses 20+ for devices applying
electricity and a medicament to the body, i.e.,
iontophoresis.
606, Surgery, subclasses 32+ for electrosurgical use, i.e.,
cutting, coagulating etc., of body tissue.
Subclass:
4
Combined cardioverting/defibrillating and pacing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
wherein electrical energy may be applied to the body in, on,
or near the heart at a relatively high level to stop an
abnormally rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) or a rapid
fluttering (fibrillation) of the heart and at a relatively
low level to regulate (pace) the heart at or near a desired
rate.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 5+ for subject matter relating only to
defibrillation/cardioversion.
subclasses 9+ for subject matter relating only to pacing.
Subclass:
5
Cardioverting/defibrillating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
wherein energy at a relatively high level is applied in, on,
or near the heart to stop an abnormally high heart rate
(tachycardia) or a rapid fluttering of the heart
(fibrillation).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
4 for combined cardioversion/defibrillation and pacing.
14 for pacers correcting or preventing an abnormally high
heart rate.
Subclass:
6
Sensing body condition or signal other than
electrocardios:graphic signal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter
for controlling output or setting parameters in response to a
body condition or signal other than the electros:graphic
signal.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 17+ for pacing subject matter controlled by a
sensed body condition.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclasses 300+ for body condition sensing
devices for diagnostic purposes.
Subclass:
7
Controlling or indicating stimulation level:
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter
for signalling when a preset stimulation level has been
reached or for setting the stimulation level in response to
the sensing of a body condition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6 for subject matter setting the stimulation level in
response to a sensed body condition.
Subclass:
8
Computing energy required or contact impedance:
Subject matter under 5 for computing desired or actual energy
supplied or the impedance between the body and applicators.
Subclass:
9
Heart rate regulating, (e.g., pacing):
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
for applying a relatively low energy level in, on, or near
the heart to regulate the rate at which the heart beats to or
near a desired rate or for monitoring and testing of such
subject matter.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
115 for applicators used for pacing purposes.
Subclass:
10
With nonimplanted generator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
for generators positioned outside the patient's body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
33 for an externally-located energy source.
Subclass:
11
Regulating or compensating stimulus level:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
for regulating the level of the excitation applied to the
patient or for compensating the stimulus for energy source
variations or impedance changes in applicator-tissue
interface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
64 for similar subject matter in noncardiac stimulators.
Subclass:
12
Stimulation raised above energy source level:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
for raising the stimulus amplitude above the energy source
amplitude, e.g., by voltage multiplying, addition to the
energy source amplitude, etc. to produce an effective pacing
amplitude.
Subclass:
13
Reducing output recovery time:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
for reducing the time required for electrochemical chemical
effects in the tissue caused by the stimulus to stabilize, to
permit the sensing of the cardiac response to the stimulus.
Subclass:
14
Treating or preventing abnormally high heart rate:
Subject matter under 9 for preventing the delivery of the
pacing stimulus at a time in the cardiac cycle when the heart
would respond by beating at an undesirable high rate or by
stimulating the heart in a manner to counteract an abnormally
high rate.
Subclass:
15
Selecting plural stimulation patterns:
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Subject matter
wherein multiple stored patterns of stimuli are applied in
sequence to prevent or treat an abnormally high rate.
Subclass:
16
Intermittent operation for energy conservation:
Subject matter under 9 wherein at least a part of the
stimulus-producing circuitry is temporarily deactivated until
the occurrence of a predetermined event ("wakeup" signal) to
reduce the consumption of energy to prolong energy source
life.
Subclass:
17
Parameter control in response to sensed physiological load on
heart:
Subject matter under 9 for controlling the pacing parameter,
usually pulse rate, by sensing changes in the physiological
load on the heart as evidenced by changes in a body
condition, due to the changes in the person's activity, state
of health.
(1) Note. Conditions such as blood pressure, body
temperature, and blood chemistry are detected conditions
monitored.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclasses 300+ for similar monitoring
techniques for diagnostic purposes.
Subclass:
18
Plural sensed conditions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
for controlling or pacer parameter in response to signals
from plural sensors of the same or different body
conditions.
(1) Note. Two temperature sensors located at different
areas of the body or a temperature sensor and a blood
pressure sensor.
Subclass:
19
Physical activity:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
for controlling the pacer parameter as a function of the
movement of a portion of the patient's body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclass 595 for subject matter monitoring
body movement.
Subclass:
20
Respiratory movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Subject matter
wherein the moving body part is the chest wall or lungs.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclasses 534+ for subject matter sensing
body movement for diagnostic purposes.
Subclass:
21
Body or blood temperature:
Subject matter under 17 for controlling the pacer parameter
as a function of the sensed temperature of the body or
blood.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclass 549 for subject matter sensing
temperature for diagnostic purposes.
Subclass:
22
Chemical substance in blood:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
for controlling the pacer parameter as a function of the
concentration, e.g., pH, of a chemical substance in the
patient's blood.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclass 309, 310, and 345 for subject matter
sensing chemicals in the blood for diagnostic purposes.
Subclass:
23
Blood pressure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
for controlling the pacer parameter as a function of blood
pressure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclass 465 for blood pressure sensors for
diagnostic purposes.
Subclass:
24
Stroke volume:
Subject matter under 17 for controlling the pacer parameter
as a function of the change in size of the heart ventricles
from the fully contracted to the fully distended state.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclass 526 for stroke volume determining
devices for diagnostic purposes.
Subclass:
25
Ventricular electrocardios:graphic intervals, (e.g., q-t
interval):
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
wherein the pacer is controlled as a function of the
electrocardios:graphic interval measured from the occurrence
of a pacer pulse, or the heart's response, thereto to the
time when the heart recovers from the effects of the
stimulus.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, particularly subclasses 515+ for subject
matter detecting various waves of the electrocardios:graphic
signal for diagnostic purposes.
Subclass:
26
Gradient or slope of electrocardios:graphic waves:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
wherein the pacer is controlled as a function of the change
of amplitude or the rate of change.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, particularly subclasses 515+ for subject
matter detecting various waves of the electrocardios:graphic
signal for diagnostic purposes.
Subclass:
27
Testing or monitoring pacer function:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
for determining whether or not a pacer is functioning in the
desired manner.
Subclass:
28
Measuring pacing threshold, capture margin, or contact
impedance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
for determining the minimum, pulse amplitude necessary to
sustain pacing of the heart, how much reserve or margin of
amplitude exists above a threshold, or a load or contact
impedance at the applicator interface with the body tissue as
a measure of pacing efficiency.
Subclass:
29
Testing condition of energy source:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
for determining the condition or remaining useful life of
available power source powering the pacer.
Subclass:
30
Remotely changing (e.g., programming, pacer), parameters, or
functions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
for remotely changing, the parameters of the generated pulse
or the mode of operation, to adapt the pacer to a particular
patient or to changing conditions in the patient.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 27+ for subject matter changing parameters for
test purposes only.
145 for similar subject matter in nonpacer stimulators.
Subclass:
31
Assurance of security, accuracy, or completion of programming
procedure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter
permitting programming only if signals in the proper format
are received, or indicating the implementation of, or the
exactness of the effect of such programming signals.
Subclass:
32
Communicating with pacer (e.g., telemetry):
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
with specific arrangements for communication between the
pacer and a remote device such as a programmer or monitor.
(1) Note. This subclass is intended to receive devices
having more specific structure than a diagram block labeled
"telemetry", "coil", or the like.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, subclasses 903-904 for radio and telephone
telemetry devices for medical purposes.
Subclass:
33
Energy source external to generator or body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
having at least one energy source outside a container for the
signal generator structure or the user's body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
61 for similar subject matter in noncardiac stimulators
Subclass:
34
Alterable energy source configuration:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
for altering the manner in which the individual portions of
an energy source supply energy to a pulse generator, thus
preventing the failure of one portion of the source from
causing failure of the pacer or to reconfigure the remaining
operative portions to prolong the useful life of the pacer.
Subclass:
35
Biological substance or activity-powered energy source:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
wherein energy for operating the pacer is derived from body
substances, or a movement of a portion of the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
439, Electrical Connectors, subclass 2 for subject matter
using living matter in the battery and subclasses 9+ for fuel
cell-type batteries.
Subclass:
36
Feature of stimulator housing or encapsulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
wherein significance is attributed to the material,
construction, shape, etc. of either a container for the
generator or a material encapsulating or filling the
container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9 for subject matter relating to the construction of the
circuit, per se; e.g., chip architecture, component mounting,
etc.
Subclass:
37
Feature of generator-applicator connection:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
pertaining to an electrical and mechanical connection between
a signal generator and a lead for the applicator.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
439, Electrical Connectors, appropriate subclasses for
similar subject matter in general utility electrical
devices.
Subclass:
38
Multiple position connector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Subject matter
wherein the connection is capable of more than one operative
position to permit alternative electrical connection to be
made between the generator and the applicator.
Subclass:
39
Stimulating reproductive organ:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
for stimulating reproductive tissue to promote erectile
tissue in the body or to stimulate testes for production of
semen.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
138 for applicators for vaginal or uterine use.
143 for applicators for male genital organs.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, subclass 788 for electrical applicators for
male genital organs and subclass 794 for electrical
applicators for vaginal or uterine use.
Subclass:
40
Stimulating bladder or gastro-intestinal tract:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
for stimulation of the membranous sac in which urine is
stored or stomach and intestines of the body to restore or
maintain at least quasi-normal operation thereof.
Subclass:
41
Incontinence control:
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Subject matter
providing stimulation to avoid the involuntary discharge of
body wastes.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
138 for applicators for vaginal or uterine use.
Subclass:
42
Stimulating respiration function:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
providing stimulation for maintaining a regular breathing
cycle.
Subclass:
43
Correcting spinal deformities:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
providing stimulation to muscles attached to a backbone
support structure for eliminating or diminishing spinal
curvature and other such deformities of the spinal column.
Subclass:
44
Treating hypertension:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
providing stimulation to a portion of the body, to cause a
reduction of blood pressure as a treatment for high blood
pressure.
Subclass:
45
Treating mental or emotional disorders:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
providing stimulation, primarily to the head, for causing a
convulsive shock or other altering of brainwaves to ease or
eliminate the symptoms of mental and emotional disorders.
Subclass:
46
Electrical treatment of pain:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
providing stimulation to reduce the patient's awareness of
bodily suffering or distress.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
134 for electrical applicators used in, on, or near the
mouth.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclass 26 for electrical stimulation to
induce sleep or to produce a general anesthetic effect.
Subclass:
47
Dental analgesia:
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Subject matter
wherein the stimulation is applied in, on, or near the
patient's mouth to reduce pain of toothache or dental
procedures.
Subclass:
48
Directly or indirectly stimulating motor muscles:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
providing stimulation to those organs which produce movement
or their controlling nerves to induce at least a quasi-normal
movement of the associated body part.
Subclass:
49
For walking assistance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter
wherein the stimulation is applied to leg muscles or nerves
to assist the patient during locomotion.
Subclass:
50
Promoting tissue growth or healing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
providing electrical stimulation for accelerating tissue
growth or healing of surface and subcutaneous wounds.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclasses 9+ for subject matter providing
similar treatment by magnetic field.
Subclass:
51
Hard tissue (e.g., bone):
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter
wherein the tissue treated is a solid, rigid, compact mass.
Subclass:
52
With monitoring or testing feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
providing for checking or controlling of the progress of
tissue growth.
Subclass:
53
Promoting optical function:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
providing electrical stimulation to improve the condition or
the natural operation of the patient's sense of sight.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
141 for electrical applicators for the eye.
Subclass:
54
Producing visual effects by stimulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
providing electrical stimulation which produces a resulting
effect interpreted by a patient's brain as light; e.g.,
phosphene.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
136 for electrical applicators for the external ear canal.
Subclass:
55
Promoting auditory function:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
providing means for stimulation to improve the condition or
operation of a patient's sense of hearing.
Subclass:
56
Producing aural effects by stimulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Subject matter
wherein the stimulus is derived from an audio information
signal device and is applied to the patient's auditory
nerves, as a hearing aid or to other neural pathways, as a
prosthesis.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
136 for electrical applicators for the external ear canal.
137 for electrical applicators for the inner ear.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclass 25 for implanted, vibratory-type
hearing aid devices.
Subclass:
57
By partially or wholly implanted device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Subject matter
wherein at least a portion of the device is surgically placed
or inserted in the body.
Subclass:
58
Stimulating for aversion and substance abuse therapy:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
having means for providing stimulation to a person attempting
to break habituation to actions or substances by substituting
an electrical shock for the action or substance or for
providing a warning or protection against the action of
another.
(1) Note. Protection against the actions of another
includes repelling a shark attack on a swimmer or by using a
"stun gun".
Subclass:
59
Control signal storage (e.g., programming):
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
providing for the storage of information in the stimulator
containing at least one signal parameter or mode of operation
whereby the operation of the generator can be controlled for
immediate or subsequent delivery of a desired stimulation
signal.
Subclass:
60
Telemetry or communications circuits:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
providing for communication between the stimulator and a
control or a monitoring unit.
(1) Note. The mere presence of a diagram box labeled
"coil", "telemetry," or the like is not sufficient subject
matter to warrent classification in this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
33 and 52, for cardiac pacers with programming circuitry.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, subclasses 903-904 for radio and telephone
telemetry means used on the body.
Subclass:
61
Energy source outside generator housing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
where the energy source for the generator is an independent
means which as a separate unit is operatively connected to
the generator.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
33 for cardiac pacers with similar energy source
application.
Subclass:
62
Output controlled by sensor responsive to body or interface
condition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
wherein a body condition or a contact or interface condition
between the applicator and body surface is monitored and used
as a control input, (i.e., feedback) to adjust a parameter or
operating condition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
11 for cardiac pacers which regulate the output signal
according to an interface condition.
subclasses 17+ for body condition-responsive cardiac
pacers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclasses 300+ for diagnostic devices
sensing various body conditions.
Subclass:
63
Promoting patient safety or comfort:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
providing for the well-being or protection of a patient by
limiting amplitude levels in the signal, disconnecting the
patient from the generator, shutting off the generator in the
event of circuit failure or unsafe operating condition.
Subclass:
64
Constant level output:
This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Subject matter
maintaining a substantially constant output amplitude
regardless of changing interface conditions.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
11 for cardiac pacers which regulate the output signal
according to an interface condition.
Subclass:
65
Signal generated by induction coil circuit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
wherein the stimulus generator includes a primary coil
connected to a circuit interrupter or an energy source which
induces a current in a secondary coil.
Subclass:
66
Generating more than one signal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
having a generator means for separate stimuli to be
alternately or simultaneously applied to the patient.
(1) Note. Merely providing the same signal to plural sets
of applicators does not qualify as "separate stimuli".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
148 for applicators defining plural electrical pathways
through the body.
Subclass:
67
Applied for interferential effect in body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter
wherein separate signals are applied to the body with the
signals intersecting below the surface of tissue to produce a
combined effect, therein.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 115+ for electrical applicators.
148 for applicators defining plural electrical pathways
through the body.
Subclass:
68
Generating complex signals:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
for generating a stimulus having at least two signal
components.
(1) Note. If more than two signal components are present,
regardless of the type, the patent is classified in this
subclass.
(2) Note. Such signals may be galvanic or constant direct
current, oscillatory with positive and negative portions
substantially congruent and pulse; e.g., discontinuous or
nonoscillatory continuous waves, combined by mixing, adding,
modulating, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 72+ for pulse-type signals.
75 for galvanic signals.
76 for oscillatory signals.
Subclass:
69
With two oscillating signal components:
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Subject matter
for generating a composite stimulus formed from two signal
components, each of which having continuous signals having
positive and negative portions of approximately the same
amplitude and shape.
Subclass:
70
With two pulse signal components:
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Subject matter
for generating a composite stimulus formed from two signal
components, both of which are discontinuous or continuous,
nonoscillatory-types.
Subclass:
71
With one pulse and one oscillating signal component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Subject matter
for generating a composite stimulus formed from two signal
components, one of the pulse-type and the other of
oscillatory-type.
Subclass:
72
Pulse signal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
for generating a stimulus having a single component which is
a discontinuous or continuous, nonoscillatory stimuli.
Subclass:
73
Random or pseudo-random pulse pattern:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein pulses are generated with at least one parameter
which varies without pattern or in a false patternless
manner.
Subclass:
74
Bipolar pulses:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein the generated pulses have both positive and negative
components.
Subclass:
75
Galvanic (e.g., battery-like, direct current signals):
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
for generating a stimulus having a single component of the
galvanic or battery like type wherein the amplitude is
relatively unchanging direct current.
Subclass:
76
Oscillating signals:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
for generating a single component which is a continuous
signal having positive and negative portions of substantially
the same amplitude and shape.
Subclass:
77
Exercising:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
associated with means designed for physical exertion to
develop the muscles of the body which is operated by the
user.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
482, Exercise Devices, particularly subclasses 1+ for an
exercise device which applies electricity to a user while
exercising for a nontherapeutic purpose.
Subclass:
78
Push or pull:
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Subject matter
in which the exercise is obtained by a to and fro motion
against a resisting force and operated by an attached part
of the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
482, Exercise Devices, particularly subclasses 92+ for a
push or pull exercise device.
Subclass:
79
Brush or comb:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
combined with an implement consisting of bristles, hair, or
the like, attached to a handle or an implement consisting of
a toothed strip of material for arranging hair or holding it
in place.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, subclasses
159+ for brushes, particularly subclass 160 for heated
brushes.
132, Toilet, subclass 219 for combs, particularly subclasses
117 and 118 for heated combs.
601, Surgery: Kinesitherapy, subclasses 15+ for body
massagers combined with light, thermal, and electrical
applicators.
Subclass:
80
Light and fluid treatment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which is used to apply light rays and liquids to the body
concurrently.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclasses 487+
for bathing apparatus having no means other than the bathing
medium to modify the temperature of the body.
Subclass:
81
Baths or cabinets:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
designed to surround or enclose the body or a body member for
the purpose of applying thermal or fluid treatment thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclasses 535+
for subject matter used in general bathing (i.e. showers,
tubs etc.) and for applying hot air baths having no means to
apply heat to the body except through the heat conveyed to
the body of air.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, for general cabinet
structure.
Subclass:
82
Shower or spray:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein a jet of fine liquid is discharged over the body or a
body member.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclasses 59+ for
shower baths.
Subclass:
83
Vapor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein a gas at a temperature below its critical temperature
is applied to the bath or cabinet enclosure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclasses 524+
for vapor and hot-air baths.
Subclass:
84
For body member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Subject matter
wherein the enclosure is adapted to accommodate only a part
of the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclass 537 for
vapor baths for the head or face.
Subclass:
85
Liquid receiving tub:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
comprising tanks or receptacles for bathing.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclasses 488+
and 538+ for liquid holding body receiving receptacles.
Subclass:
86
For body member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Subject matter
wherein the receptacle is adapted to accommodate only a part
of the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclass 573.1 and
621+ for liquid receptacles for the feet.
Subclass:
87
With fluid circulation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein a treatment medium comprises a thermally controlled
fluid which is circulated to the bath or cabinet.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclasses 541+
for baths with liquid circulating means.
128, Surgery, subclass 66 for baths which comprise a
circulated liquid medium
Subclass:
88
Light application:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
having means for the application or analogous rays of light
to the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
602, Surgery: Spint, Brace, or Bandage, subclasses 2+ for
surgical instruments confined with light applicators.
Subclass:
89
Laser application:
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Subject matter
wherein a maser which amplifies radiation of frequencies of
light within or near the range of visible light is used to
treat the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
606, Surgery, subclasses 2+, for instruments which direct
focused paralleled light rays at the body.
Subclass:
90
Lamp and casing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Subject matter
wherein the light applicator comprises a covering for the
case or an associated support structure for the light.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
362, Illumination, for lamps in combination with casing
and/or support structure.
Subclass:
91
Surrounding body or body member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Subject matter
wherein the casing or its support is designed to enclose the
body or a body member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
80 for body enclosures which comprise light ray and fluid
treatments.
81 for body enclosures with lamps which heat the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, subclass 455.1 for enclosures combined
with sources of radiant energy.
Subclass:
92
Internal application:
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Subject matter
which is used to apply light rays directly to the internal
body tissue, organs, or fluids.
(1) Note. This subclass includes subject matter which
applies light rays to body fluids which are pumped outside of
the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclasses 185+, 191, 200, 221+, and 246 for
illuminated specular designed to enter natural body orifices
Subclass:
93
Light pipe applicator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Subject matter
wherein the casing or support structure comprises a rod or
cable of light transparent material for directing the light
ray along a restricted, usually curved path.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclasses 101+, particularly, subclasses 160+,
179+, 183+, 191, 200, 213, 224, 246+, and 248+ for light
conductors which are inserted into the body.
Subclass:
94
Ultraviolet:
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Subject matter
which utilizes light rays beyond the violet segment of the
spectrum to treat the body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
90 for ultraviolet lights combined with body surrounding
structures.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, subclass 504 for ultraviolet light
generation and sources.
Subclass:
95
Solar (Natural) light applicator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Subject matter
having means which are designed to expose the body to sun
rays in a particular manner through the use of some
structural feature.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
80 for pools or tubs filled with fluid for the purpose of
cooling the body while sunbathing.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
D24, Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 38 for the
design of similar devices.
Subclass:
96
Thermal applicators:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which is worn on or applied directly upon the body in order
to modify its temperature.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
62, Refrigeration, appropriate subclasses, for refrigeration
means, particularly subclass 530 for an envelope type
container, containing material to be refrozen for reuse.
126, Stoves and Furnaces, subclasses 204+ for nonelectrical
body warmers.
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclass 2.1
for heat exchange bags.
165, Heat Exchange, subclass 46 for a flexible envelope or
cover type of heat exchanger not limited by structure to
therapeutic use.
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for body warmers
combined with electric heating means particularly subclasses
354 and 553 for infra red lamps and subclass 528 for flexible
heaters.
220, Receptacles, subclass 577 for a rigid heat transfer
container intended to be used in the manner of a hot water
bottle.
601, Surgery: Kinesitherapy, subclass 3 for ultrasonic
thermal applicators.
604, Surgery, subclass 291 for thermal medicators.
Subclass:
98
Electric current:
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter
wherein heating is accomplished by passing electric current
through tissue.
(1) Note. In general, the electric current is passed
between two electrodes mounted in contact with the tissue to
be heated, as distinguished from electromagnetic waves
radiated into the tissue. The electrodes can be either
conductively coupled to the tissue or capacitively coupled to
the tissue (e.g., electrode insulated from tissue).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
219, Electric Heating, appropriate subclasses for electric
heating in general.
Subclass:
99
Localized application:
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Subject matter
for directing the electric current to a defined limited area
of the tissue to be heated.
Subclass:
100
Electromagnetic radiation (e.g., infrared):
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter
wherein therapeutic heating is accomplished by the absorption
of electromagnetic waves radiated into the area to be
heated.
(1) Note. The electromagnetic waves may be any frequency
capable of heating the tissue when coupled thereto with
sufficient power, and includes without being so limited
wavelengths in the infrared, radio, and microwave
wavelengths.
(2) Note. The mere specifying of, for example, of high or
radio-frequencies, etc., is not sufficient for classification
herein absent the feature of radiated electromagnetic waves.
For example, where a radio frequency generator is coupled to
a pair of electrodes attached to the body to direct a current
between them, classification is proper in subclass 98,
above.
Subclass:
101
Microwave or RF (high frequency):
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the electromagnetic radiation is of extremely high
frequency.
Subclass:
102
With temperature sensing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter
including subject matter for detecting the temperature of the
heated object or applicator.
(1) Note. This subclass will also take patents which in
addition to sensory may further include control circuitry
responsive to the sensed temperature for controlling the
application of microwave radiation.
Subclass:
103
Electromagnetic induction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter
wherein heating is accomplished by means having electric or
magnetic properties which produces magnetism, an electrical
charge, or electromotive force in a body without contact
therewith.
Subclass:
104
With fluid supply:
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter
wherein a heating or cooling liquid is supplied to a thermal
applicator from an outside source.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
165, Heat Exchange, subclass 46 for a subject matter
regarding heat exchangers.
Subclass:
105
Internally applied:
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Subject matter
comprising means to modify the temperature of interior body
tissues, organs or fluids by direct application.
Subclass:
106
Blood:
This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter
wherein means are applied to the body to directly modify the
temperature of blood.
(1) Note. This subject matter includes devices wherein the
blood is heated or cooled when it is circulated externally of
the body.
Subclass:
107
Dry gas:
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Subject matter
wherein the heating or cooling fluid is nonmoistened air.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
83 for subject matter which applies a vapor to the body.
87 for cabinets which are thermally controlled by an air
circulation means.
Subclass:
108
For specific external body area:
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter
which is designed such that it may be worn on or applied to a
particular area of the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
2, Apparel, for wearing apparel, per se.
126, Stoves and Furnaces, subclasses 204+ for wearing
apparel in combination with nonelectrical heating means.
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for wearing apparel
containing an electric heating element for heating the body.
Subclass:
109
Head, face, or neck:
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter
which is shaped so as to be applied to the head, face, or
neck portions of the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
2, Apparel, subclass 171.2 for head coverings combined with
means to treat (a) the head, (b) air coming in contact with
the head, or (c) body fluids extruded from the head.
Subclass:
110
Top of head:
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter
which is worn on the upper portion of the head in the manner
of a hat.
Subclass:
111
Hand or foot:
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter
which is shaped so as to be applied to the terminal,
prehensile part of an upper or lower limb in an animal.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, subclass 2.6 for heated
shoes and subclass 3 for ventilated shoes.
Subclass:
112
With support or fastening means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter
having means for sustaining or attaching a thermal pack
during its application upon the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
62, Refrigeration, subclass 530 for envelopetype thermal
packs which are applied to the body.
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, appropriate
subclasses, for bandages with thermal applicators.
Subclass:
113
Internal application:
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter
having means which modify the temperature of interior body
tissues, organs, or fluids by direct application.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
105 for internal thermal applicators with a fluid supply
means.
Subclass:
114
Thermal material receptacle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter
designed to hold hot or cold substances.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
112 for thermal material receptacles combined with body
support or fastening means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
44, Fuel and Related Compositions, subclasses 3+ for
chemically fired heaters.
62, Refrigeration, subclass 530 for envelopes which retain a
cold material.
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 901 for hot water or ice bags.
Subclass:
115
Electrical energy applicator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
for applying electrical energy to the external surface or
inside portions of the body to effect a cure or alleviation
of symptoms of a disease or defect of the body tissue.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 2+ for electrical generating systems for use
with applicators producing electrical therapy.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclasses 10+ for magnetic field therapy
devices including an electrical applicator, subclasses 372+
for body signal sensing devices resembling electrical
applicators, and subclass 554 for electrical applicators for
diagnostic purposes.
602, Surgery: Spint, Brace, or Bandage, subclass 2 for an
electrical applicator contained in a bandage.
604, Surgery, subclasses 20+ for medicament dispensers with
electrical application.
606, Surgery, subclasses 32+ for electrosurgical devices
and applicators and subclass 129 for electrode guide
devices.
Subclass:
116
Placed in body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the electrical energy is applied to tissue inside the
body by an applicator inserted through a natural or
surgically created opening in the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclasses 373+ for body signal receiving
devices used inside the body.
Subclass:
117
Spinal cord:
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Subject matter
wherein the electrical energy is applied directly to the
spinal cord by an electrode inserted between vertebrae or
through a surgically created opening in a vertebra.
Subclass:
118
Applicator placed around the stimulated nerve:
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Subject matter
wherein the applicator has an elongated strip wrapped around
a nerve or a slot or clamp formation substantially
surrounding a nerve to hold the electrode in position.
Subclass:
119
Heart:
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is placed directly on or in the heart
tissue or within at least one chamber of the heart.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclasses 373+ for heart signal sensing
devices inserted in the body.
Subclass:
120
With drug or medicament-dispensing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Subject matter
wherein the applicator includes means for dispensing a drug
or medicament either by self-regulating or manual means.
Subclass:
121
With nonpolarizing, impedance matching or antithrombogenic
electrode material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Subject matter
wherein the electrode or other element includes material
which does not cause a buildup of electrical charge, which
promotes a good energy transfer or prevents blood clotting in
order that the applicator is not disabled by the attack of
body substances.
Subclass:
122
Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is an elongated member with electrodes
at the end or along the length thereof for insertion through
a surgical incision in a blood vessel into the heart
chambers.
Subclass:
123
Stimulating plural chambers (e.g., atrium and ventricle):
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Subject matter
wherein the applicator has electrodes in or near at least two
heart chambers to achieve a stimulation pattern nearer
natural operation.
Subclass:
124
Esophageal-type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is inserted through the mouth and
extends the electrodes near or at the level of the heart.
Subclass:
125
With nonlinear locating portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Subject matter
wherein a portion of the catheter is distorted from the
longitudinal axis of the catheter to provide a positioning
element with respect to the tissue of the heart.
(1) Note. Conical or other flow-directing devices are not
considered to be "locators" for purposes of this subclass.
Subclass:
126
With anchor means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Subject matter
wherein structure is provided at or near the electrodes for
physically attaching the catheter to the heart to maintain
proper electrode contact with the heart tissue during heart
motion.
Subclass:
127
Axially-mounted helical type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
wherein the anchor is in the shape of a helix or spiral
mounted on the end of the catheter to be rotated into heart
tissue.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
131 for other electrical applicators for use upon the heart
and having spiral anchors.
Subclass:
128
Retractable tines or hooks:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
wherein the anchor means comprises tines or hooks emerging
from the catheter to engage heart tissue and retain the
catheter in position in the heart but which are capable of
being drawn back to a position where the catheter may be
moved or removed.
Subclass:
129
Patch or epicardial (on heart surface) type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Subject matter
wherein a patch of nonconductive material is provided with a
conductive portion which is in electrical contact with the
external surface of or is inserted into the heart tissue.
Subclass:
130
With anchor other than a suture:
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter
wherein structure such as a hook, tine, etc. is employed in
addition to or in lieu of a suture for retaining the
electrode in operative position on the heart surface.
Subclass:
131
Helical:
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter
wherein the anchor means is in the shape of a spiral for
insertion into the heart tissue.
(1) Note. Unless a spiral electrode is also used as an
anchoring device, the subject matter would not be appropriate
here.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
127 for catheter-type electrodes with spiral anchor means.
Subclass:
132
Suturetype:
This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Subject matter
wherein the applicator has at least a portion thereof with a
surgical suture needle attached to permit the electrode to be
inserted in the heart tissue.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
606, Surgery, subclasses 222+ for suture needles and 228+
for suture material and construction.
Subclass:
133
Gastro-intestinal tract:
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is inserted into the stomach or
intestines for localized treatment.
Subclass:
134
Mouth:
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is inserted into the mouth for
treatment of the interior structures of the mouth.
Subclass:
135
Nose:
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is inserted in and treats the inner
surfaces of the organ of smell.
Subclass:
136
External auditory canal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is inserted in the canal of the outer
ear leading from the auricle to the ear drum.
Subclass:
137
Inner ear (e.g., cochlea):
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Subject matter
wherein the electrodes are implanted in the structures of the
inner ear such as the cochlea for stimulating nerve fibers of
the auditory system.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
56 for electrical stimulating devices for this purpose.
Subclass:
138
Rectum, vagina, or uterus:
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is inserted into an anal opening, a
vaginal opening or a uterus to stimulate the surrounding
tissue.
Subclass:
139
Head-supported:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is provided with means to support the
electrode on a desired portion of the head.
Subclass:
140
Mounted on, or consisting of, a mask covering nose and chin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Subject matter
wherein the support means is a covering for the user's face,
particularly for location over the nose and chin of the
subject.
Subclass:
141
Overlying eye:
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Subject matter
wherein the electrode is positioned over at least one organ
of sight.
Subclass:
142
Applying electrical energy to the heart through intact skin
(e.g., defibrillator paddle type):
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is intended to apply high energy
electricity to the body of a subject for the purpose of
restoring a regular heartbeat.
Subclass:
143
Male genital organ:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is positioned on the male genitals.
Subclass:
144
Foot:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is structured as a plate, bucket,
tray, etc., for receiving at least a portion of a subject's
terminal portion of a lower extremity.
Subclass:
145
Hand held:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is shaped as a handle or rod to fit
inside the subject's closed hand or placed on or entirely
about the hand.
Subclass:
146
Writing instrument:
This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is in the shape of or includes a pen
or pencil.
Subclass:
147
Rotated by contact with body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the applicator surface is swivelably or rotatably
mounted so as to produce a rolling contact with the body
tissue when in use.
Subclass:
148
Electrical energy applied through parallel paths:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein an electrode is made up of plural contacts connected
in common either directly or through a switch, for example,
to stimulate more than a single area of tissue.
Subclass:
149
Means for holding applicator against the body tissue:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the applicator includes means to maintain contact of
the applicator with body tissue.
(1) Note. Holding means includes adhesive, belts, bands and
clamps, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
112 for support devices for other applicators.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
343, Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, subclass 718 for
body attached or connected antennas or structure which
enables the body to operate as an antenna.
Subclass:
150
Hand held:
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Subject matter
wherein the device for supporting the electrode is
handle-shaped to fit into the prehensile portion of an upper
extremity of the user.
Subclass:
151
Battery-holding grip:
This subclass is indented under subclass 150. Subject matter
wherein the handle includes a battery source for the device
and may form one of the applicator contacts to the body
tissue.
Subclass:
152
Flexible sheet or resilient pad:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is of a flat shaped single or
multi-layer sheet material or is of yieldable material of
similar shape.
Subclass:
153
Means for wetting applicator-body interface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein a means, is provided to reduce the electrical
resistance of the interface between the body tissue and the
electrical contact of the applicator by the application of a
liquid thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclasses 372+ for other applicators having
awetted surface.
Subclass:
154
High frequency radiation type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is intended to be used in the
application of inherently high frequency to the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
219, Electric Heating, subclasses 600+ for subject matter
related to heating by means of electromagnetic fields.
Subclass:
155
Substantially flat radiating coil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Subject matter
wherein the applicator includes or consists of a coil
supported in substantially planer configuration on the user's
body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
600, Surgery, subclasses 13+ for similar applicators of
electromagnetic fields for magneto-therapy use.
Subclass:
156
Antenna or transmission line:
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Subject matter
wherein the applicator is in the shape of an aerial, or a
transmission line modified to provide an outlet for the
electrical energy.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
343, Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, subclass 718 for
body attached or connected antennas or structure which
enables the body to operate as an antenna.
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
Subclass:
900
Substance abuse therapy:
A cross-reference art collection directed to patents for the
treatment of dependency of addictive substances.
Subclass:
901
Cancer detection:
A cross-reference art collection directed to means used to
discover the presence of a malignant invasive tumor.
Subclass:
902
Fetal monitoring other than heart rate:
A collection of cross-reference art collection directed to
the monitoring of fetal activities while in the womb
exclusive of the heartbeat rate.
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Last Modified: 6 October 2000