# US 9,710,607 B2 · Portable electronic therapy device and the method thereof > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,710,607 B2 - Document ID: US9710607B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 14/011,273 - Filed: 2013-08-27 - Published: 2014-07-17 - Granted: 2017-07-18 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-15 - Assignees: Itrace Biomedical Inc. - Applicants: Itrace Biomedical Inc. - Inventors: Radhakrishnan Ramdas; Bhaskara Rao Bandaru; Krishnamohan Sharma - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9710607B2 ## CPC - G16H 20/10: relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients - A61B 5/02055: {Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular condition and temperature} - A61B 5/026: Measuring blood flow {(A61B3/1233, A61B3/1241 take precedence)} - A61B 5/1075: {for measuring dimensions by non-invasive methods, e.g. for determining thickness of tissue layer (A61B8/0858 takes precedence)} - A61B 5/4824: {Touch or pain perception evaluation (A61B5/4821 takes precedence)} - A61B 5/4836: {Diagnosis combined with treatment in closed-loop systems or methods (A61B5/0036 takes precedence)} - A61F 7/00: Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body (hyperthermia using electric or magnetic fields or ultrasound A61N) - A61F 7/007: {characterised by electric heating} - A61N 1/00: Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor (A61N2/00 takes precedence; irradiation apparatus A61N5/00) - A61N 7/00: Ultrasound therapy (lithotripsy A61B17/22, A61B17/225; massage using supersonic vibration A61H23/00 {; using ultrasound for introducing media into the body A61M37/0092}) - G16H 10/60: for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records - A61F 2007/0071: {using a resistor, e.g. near the spot to be heated} - A61F 2007/0075: {using a Peltier element, e.g. near the spot to be heated or cooled} - A61F 2007/0078: {with a battery} - A61F 2007/0093: {programmed} - A61F 2007/0095: {with a temperature indicator} - A61F 2007/029: {Fat cell removal or destruction by non-ablative heat treatment} - A61M 37/0092: {using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic vibrations, e.g. phonophoresis} - A61N 2007/0008: {Destruction of fat cells} - A61N 2007/0013: {Fracture healing} - A61N 2007/0017: {Wound healing} - G16H: HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C) - A61N: ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY (measurement of bioelectric currents A61B; surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body A61B18/00; anaesthetic apparatus in general A61M; incandescent lamps H01K; infrared radiators for heating H05B) - A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)} ## Abstract The present disclosure relates to an electronic therapy device including automatic controlled application of energies along with feedback control using sensors for improved synergistic effects and further the device is configured to be used for longer periods of time for improved and optimal therapeutic results without causing any adverse effects, the device can be used for pain management, healing, fitness, cosmetic and topical delivery related applications and a method for performing electronic therapy using the said portable electronic device. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A portable electronic therapy device, comprising: an applicator and a controller; wherein the applicator is configured for accepting at least one electronic input; the controller configured for providing intensity, sequencing, nature, and timing information for different forms of output energies supplied to the applicator, wherein the controller comprises a microprocessor and memory that is preprogrammed to configure appropriate output energies based on therapy to be delivered for a particular treatment area, the information disposed on the memory of the controller; and the applicator comprising a plurality of transducers configured for converting input electrical energy to different forms of output energies, the plurality of transducers comprising (a) a thermal transducer for delivering heat and cold therapy, the heat therapy delivered at a temperature of 25° C. to 40° C. and the cold therapy delivered at a temperature of 4° C. to 25° C. and (b) an ultrasound transducer for delivering ultrasound waves at a frequency of 1 MHz to 3 MHz and with intensities in the range of 0.05 W/cm2 to 3 W/cm2, wherein the heat and cold therapy is produced by a resistive peltier element, wherein the ultrasound waves are produced by a piezo electric material, wherein the applicator transmits heat and ultrasound simultaneously, cold and ultrasound simultaneously, or a combination of heat and ultrasound simultaneously followed by cooling or vice versa to a subject's dermal and sub-dermal layers in a treatment cycle comprising a continuous treatment mode or a pulsed treatment mode having pulses of a minimum duration of one second or more; and a plurality of sensors configured for providing a feedback control signal to the controller, at least one of the plurality of sensors configured to measure change in temperature. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the feedback control signal is configured for optimizing performance of the applicator by altering output energies delivered to the applicator based on feedback signals. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the applicator is in contact with the skin. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein therapy is assisted by application of different energies in pulse mode. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device is configured to treat arthritis, joint pain, bursitis, muscle pain or injuries, muscle spasm or strain, soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, back pain, joint stiffness, cold hands, rheumatism, neuralgia, inflammation, edema, ischemia, spasm, to stimulate enzyme activity and immune system, bone healing, tendon healing, or wound healing. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the applicator comprises metal, or polymer or resin or composite material. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the applicator is either integral part of the controller or electrically connected through wire or wireless. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the applicator is provided with a contact system to keep the applicator in contact with the skin at the treatment area. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the input power source comprises a rechargeable battery. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the input power to at least one of the transducers is configured for delivering potential of range 3V to 18V DC. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pulse sequence and duration of pulses are optimized according to therapy requirements. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller controls temperature, rate of heating, duration of heating, rate of cooling, duration of cooling, ultrasound energy, frequency, intensity, and duration. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller further comprises LED status indicators. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the memory is for the storage, recording and retrieval of data for further use. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device can be used for human or animal use. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, where in the device controls a skin permeation rate of topically applied formulations or skin patches. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device is configured for use in connection with rejuvenation of facial and body skin, wrinkle treatment or removal, detoxification of skin cells, reduction or removal of stretch marks, treatment of contracture or scar tissues, or stimulation of lipolysis in adipose tissue. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) A method for performing electronic therapy using a portable electronic device, comprising: attaching the device of claim 1 to the skin of the subject; inputting electrical energy from a power source; controlling the electrical energy power input using the controller; converting the electrical energy to one or more of the different forms of output energy using a plurality of configured circuit blocks, wherein the different forms of output energy comprise heat and ultrasound simultaneously, cold and ultrasound simultaneously, or a combination of heat and ultrasound simultaneously followed by cooling or vice versa, wherein heat therapy is delivered at a temperature of 25° C. to 40° C., cold therapy is delivered at a temperature of 4° C. to 25° C., and ultrasound waves are delivered at a frequency of 1 MHz to 3 MHz with intensities in the range of 0.05 W/cm2 to 3 W/cm2; providing intensity, sequence, nature, and timing signals for activating therapy through the applicator; delivering a combination of output energies to the skin of the subject, wherein heat and cold therapy affects surface temperature of a region of skin surface up to 2 cm depth of tissue depth for the duration of contact, and wherein the ultrasound therapy affects a deeper tissue region of up to 5 cm of tissue depth for the duration of contact; and modifying the intensity, sequence, nature, and timing signals as per the feedback control signals from the plurality of sensors. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The method as claimed in claim 18, wherein the controller comprises a processor that is preprogrammed to configure the output energies to treat targeted areas of skin or subcutaneous tissue or bone. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) The method as claimed in claim 18, wherein at least a portion of the applicator is in contact with the skin. ### Claim 21 (depends on 18) The method as claimed in claim 18, wherein therapy is assisted by application of the different output energies over a treatment area in pulse mode or continuous mode. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The method as claimed in claim 21, wherein the method is used to treat arthritis, joint pain, bursitis, muscle pain or injuries, muscle spasm or strain, soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, back pain, joint stiffness, cold hands, rheumatism, neuralgia, inflammation, edema, ischemia, spasm, to stimulate enzyme activity and immune system, bone healing, tendon healing, or wound healing. ### Claim 23 (depends on 21) The method as claimed in claim 21, where in the device is used in combination with topically applied dosage forms. ### Claim 24 (depends on 21) The method as claimed in claim 21, wherein the method is used for rejuvenation of facial or body skin, wrinkle treatment or removal, detoxification of skin cells, reduction or removal of stretch marks, treatment of contracture or scar tissue, or stimulation of lipolysis in adipose tissue. ### Claim 25 (depends on 18) The method as claimed in claim 18, wherein the feedback control signal is configured for optimizing performance of the applicator by altering output energies delivered to the applicator based on feedback signals. ### Claim 26 (depends on 8) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the contact system comprises peel off adhesive or a strap. ### Claim 27 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ultrasound output energies are configured to penetrate through the subject's skin to up to 5 cm of tissue depth for the duration of contact. ### Claim 28 (depends on 1) The portable electronic therapy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the thermal output energies penetrate a surface region of through the subject's skin to up to 2 cm for the duration of contact, and wherein the ultrasound output energy is configured to penetrate-into deeper tissue layers up to 5 cm for the duration of contact. ### Claim 29 (depends on 18) The method of claim 18, wherein the timing signals comprise delivery of the output energies for a minimum duration of one second or more. ### Claim 30 (depends on 18) The method of claim 18, wherein the sequence signals comprise delivery of a first output energy followed by a second output energy for a combination therapy. ### Claim 31 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the controller delivers of a first output energy followed by a second output energy for a combination therapy. ### Claim 32 A portable electronic therapy device, comprising: an applicator and a controller; wherein the applicator is configured for accepting at least one electronic input; the controller configured for providing intensity, sequencing, nature, and timing information for different forms of output energies supplied to the applicator, wherein the controller comprises a microprocessor and memory that is preprogrammed to configure appropriate output energies based on therapy to be delivered for a particular treatment area, the information disposed on the memory of the controller; the applicator comprising a plurality of transducers configured for converting input electrical energy to different forms of output energies, the plurality of transducers comprising a thermal transducer for delivering heat therapy at a temperature of 25° C. to 40° C. and for delivering cold therapy at a temperature of 4° C. to 25° C. and an ultrasound transducer for delivering ultrasound waves at a frequency of 1 MHz to 3 MHz and with intensities in the range of 0.05 W/cm2 to 3 W/cm2, wherein the heat and cold therapy is produced by a resistive peltier element, wherein the ultrasound waves are produced by a piezo electric material, wherein the applicator transmits a simultaneous combination of the heat and ultrasound simultaneously, cold and ultrasound simultaneously, or a combination of heat and ultrasound simultaneously followed by cooling or vice versa to a subject's dermal and sub-dermal layers for a treatment cycle comprising a continuous treatment mode or a pulsed treatment mode having pulses with a minimum duration of one second or more, wherein the heat and cold therapy affects a surface region of skin surface to 2 cm depth of tissue depth, and wherein the ultrasound therapy affects a deeper tissue region of up to 5 cm of tissue depth; and a plurality of sensors configured for providing a feedback control signal to the controller, at least one of the plurality of sensors configured to measure change in temperature and send temperature change information to the controller.