CA1301255C - Combined magnetic field infra-red treatment apparatus - Google Patents
Combined magnetic field infra-red treatment apparatusInfo
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- CA1301255C CA1301255C CA000523289A CA523289A CA1301255C CA 1301255 C CA1301255 C CA 1301255C CA 000523289 A CA000523289 A CA 000523289A CA 523289 A CA523289 A CA 523289A CA 1301255 C CA1301255 C CA 1301255C
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
- A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
- A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
- A61N2/00—Magnetotherapy
- A61N2/002—Magnetotherapy in combination with another treatment
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
A description is given of a bioenergetic treatment apparatus for the production of electromagnetic fields and waves whereby bioenergetic effects are brought about in human or animal organisms with a magnetic-field-coil (1) in a housing or a mounting. In order to render possible the combined use of the magnetic-field and infra-red therapy at the same time and on the same organism, provision is made, according to the invention, for the fitting of at least one infra-red emitter (2) in the interior of the coil (1) or to the housing thereof.
A description is given of a bioenergetic treatment apparatus for the production of electromagnetic fields and waves whereby bioenergetic effects are brought about in human or animal organisms with a magnetic-field-coil (1) in a housing or a mounting. In order to render possible the combined use of the magnetic-field and infra-red therapy at the same time and on the same organism, provision is made, according to the invention, for the fitting of at least one infra-red emitter (2) in the interior of the coil (1) or to the housing thereof.
Description
130~25S
Combined Magnetic Field Infra-Red Treatment Apparatus This invention relates to a treatment apparatus for generating electromagnetic fields or waves which cause bio-energetic effects in a human or animal organism, comprising at least one magnetic field coil in a housing or a holder.
Apparatuses of the above type are used in order to expose a human or animal organism in particular to a magnetic (alternating) field which positively influences various processes in the cells of an organism. In particular, apparatuses of the above kind are used for treating wounds or injuries, muscular or nervous pains, disturbances in the circulation of blood and the like.
In addition there are also known processes of microwave or short wave therapy and also ultrasound therapy.
Infra-red irradiation apparatuses are likewise used for treating various illnesses or illness symptoms.
Hitherto however there have been no or only a few specific attempts to use the various therapy methods referred to above not just successively and in parallel, but simultaneously. In some circumstances the simultaneous application of various methods of therapy may show a considerably increased effect in comparison with the successive use of the same methods.
The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a treatment apparatus for generating electro-magnetic fields and waves, which makes it possible to provide for the combined use of magnetic field and infra-red therapy at the same time and on the same organism.
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That object is attained in that, in a treatment apparatus having the features set forth in the opening part of this specification, at least one infra-red emitter is disposed in the interior of the coil or on the housing thereof.
Desirably the infra-red emitter is mounted on the coil or in the interior of the coil in such a way that its radiation falls onto the same part of the body in which the magnetic field also produces its effect.
In accordance with the present innovation, it is provided in that respect that the infra-red emitter comprises at least one infra-red light-emitting diode.
A diode of that kind is a very small and convenient component which can be readily disposed virtually anywhere on a coil. In addition diodes have the advantage that they preferentially irradiate electromagnetic radition in a given, closely restricted frequency range.
The preferred embodiment of the innovation provides that inEra-red diodes are arranged in a cross-sectional plane of a magnetic coil.
Parts of a body which are to be subjected to treatment are generally brought into the region of the axis of the magnetic coil. If the infra-red diodes are disposed in a cross-sectional plane of the coil, the region of the axis of the coil is also highly uniformly irradiated by the diodes. Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the invention three coils with infra-red diodes are arranged in side-by-side relationship, the cross-sectional plane of each of the two outer coils being at an angle of about 120 with that of the middle coil.
~30~255 A geometrical arrangement of the magnetic field coils of that kind has been found to be particularly suitable for producing closed magnetic field lines wherein, in that embodirnent, the radiation of the infra-red diodes which are disposed in the cross-sectional plane of the coils is at the same time also directed ontoa common centre at which the magnetic field strength also reaches relatively high values.
In another preferred embodirnent of the innovation, infra-red diodes are arranged on a cylindrical surface which is concentric with respect to the axis of the coil.
In particular the cylindrical surface may be the interior of a cylindrical coil housing into which, depending on the size of the coil or the housing, for example injured extremities or even the entire body of a patient can be introduced. The organism is then advantageously concentrically surrounded by infra-red diodes which irradiate it with infra-red light while at the same time a static magnetic field or also a magnetic field which is variable in respect of time, of given frequencies and pulse sequence, passes through the organisrn substantially in the longitudinal direction of the axis of the coil. In all ernbodiments in accordance with the innovation, infra-red diodes which emit infra-red light in the wavelength range of about 900 nm are preferred.
Further advantages, features and possible uses of the present innovation will be clearly apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawing in which:
Figure 1 shows a combined magnetic field infra-red treatment apparatus having three magnetic coils arranged at an angle to each other, and Figure 2 shows a combined magnetic field infra-red treatment apparatus in cylindrical form.
~301255 The embodiment shown in Figure 1 essentially comprises three magnetic coils 1 whose opening is substantially of square or rectangular cross-section, with infra-red emitters 2 being arranged in a cross-sectional plane of the coil opening. In a preferred embodiment the infra-red emitters 2 comprise infra-red diodes 3 which are uniformly distributed over the cross-sectional areas and which emit infra-red light in the wavelength range of about 900 nm.
In order to produce a particularly directed or point effect of the infra-red light however the infra-red diodes 3 may also be arranged in a given layout in the cross-sectional plane, while the infra-red light emitted thereby may additionally be focused for example by a (metal) concave reflector or mirror unted behind the diodes 3.
The angle at which adjacent coil elements are inclined relative to each other is about 120 in each case so that the notional coil axes intersect substantially at a common centre point at respectively equal distances from the coil surfaces.
Such a coil system can ~e produced in substantially any size and can be used on both human and animal organisms.
With the above-mentioned wavelength of the infra-red radiation, the effectiveness thereof is substantially restricted to a surface region to a depth of about 5 cm. In that respect the magnetic field exerts an advantageous influence on generation of energy in the cell by way of enhanced 2 utilisation while the infra-red effect has a positive influence on the cell respiration chain.
The apparatus is thus used for treating skin diseases as well as pathological phenomena which occur up to 5 cm beneath the surface of the skin.
Depending on the choice of the infra-red diodes 3 or the wavelength of the radiation emitted thereby however, it is also possible ~30i255 to attain o~her depths of penetration.
Figure 2 shows another embodiment of the combined magnetic field infra-red treatment apparatus. In this case the magnetic coil 1 is disposed in a housing which is in the form of a double-wall hollow cylinder. In this embodiment the infra-red diodes3 arearranged in a cylindrical surface which is concentric with respect to the axis of the coil, in the form of infra-red emitter bars.
Not shown in the drawing are the electrical connections for the magnetic coil 1 and the infra-red diodes 3~
The infra-red diodes 3 may also be mounted on the whole of the inner surface of the cylinder.
~ oth the diodes 3 and the magnetic coil ' may be operated either continuously or in a pulsed fashion in a given time sequence.
Infra-red lamps may also be used as the infra-red emitters 2.
Combined Magnetic Field Infra-Red Treatment Apparatus This invention relates to a treatment apparatus for generating electromagnetic fields or waves which cause bio-energetic effects in a human or animal organism, comprising at least one magnetic field coil in a housing or a holder.
Apparatuses of the above type are used in order to expose a human or animal organism in particular to a magnetic (alternating) field which positively influences various processes in the cells of an organism. In particular, apparatuses of the above kind are used for treating wounds or injuries, muscular or nervous pains, disturbances in the circulation of blood and the like.
In addition there are also known processes of microwave or short wave therapy and also ultrasound therapy.
Infra-red irradiation apparatuses are likewise used for treating various illnesses or illness symptoms.
Hitherto however there have been no or only a few specific attempts to use the various therapy methods referred to above not just successively and in parallel, but simultaneously. In some circumstances the simultaneous application of various methods of therapy may show a considerably increased effect in comparison with the successive use of the same methods.
The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a treatment apparatus for generating electro-magnetic fields and waves, which makes it possible to provide for the combined use of magnetic field and infra-red therapy at the same time and on the same organism.
~;~0~25S
That object is attained in that, in a treatment apparatus having the features set forth in the opening part of this specification, at least one infra-red emitter is disposed in the interior of the coil or on the housing thereof.
Desirably the infra-red emitter is mounted on the coil or in the interior of the coil in such a way that its radiation falls onto the same part of the body in which the magnetic field also produces its effect.
In accordance with the present innovation, it is provided in that respect that the infra-red emitter comprises at least one infra-red light-emitting diode.
A diode of that kind is a very small and convenient component which can be readily disposed virtually anywhere on a coil. In addition diodes have the advantage that they preferentially irradiate electromagnetic radition in a given, closely restricted frequency range.
The preferred embodiment of the innovation provides that inEra-red diodes are arranged in a cross-sectional plane of a magnetic coil.
Parts of a body which are to be subjected to treatment are generally brought into the region of the axis of the magnetic coil. If the infra-red diodes are disposed in a cross-sectional plane of the coil, the region of the axis of the coil is also highly uniformly irradiated by the diodes. Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the invention three coils with infra-red diodes are arranged in side-by-side relationship, the cross-sectional plane of each of the two outer coils being at an angle of about 120 with that of the middle coil.
~30~255 A geometrical arrangement of the magnetic field coils of that kind has been found to be particularly suitable for producing closed magnetic field lines wherein, in that embodirnent, the radiation of the infra-red diodes which are disposed in the cross-sectional plane of the coils is at the same time also directed ontoa common centre at which the magnetic field strength also reaches relatively high values.
In another preferred embodirnent of the innovation, infra-red diodes are arranged on a cylindrical surface which is concentric with respect to the axis of the coil.
In particular the cylindrical surface may be the interior of a cylindrical coil housing into which, depending on the size of the coil or the housing, for example injured extremities or even the entire body of a patient can be introduced. The organism is then advantageously concentrically surrounded by infra-red diodes which irradiate it with infra-red light while at the same time a static magnetic field or also a magnetic field which is variable in respect of time, of given frequencies and pulse sequence, passes through the organisrn substantially in the longitudinal direction of the axis of the coil. In all ernbodiments in accordance with the innovation, infra-red diodes which emit infra-red light in the wavelength range of about 900 nm are preferred.
Further advantages, features and possible uses of the present innovation will be clearly apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawing in which:
Figure 1 shows a combined magnetic field infra-red treatment apparatus having three magnetic coils arranged at an angle to each other, and Figure 2 shows a combined magnetic field infra-red treatment apparatus in cylindrical form.
~301255 The embodiment shown in Figure 1 essentially comprises three magnetic coils 1 whose opening is substantially of square or rectangular cross-section, with infra-red emitters 2 being arranged in a cross-sectional plane of the coil opening. In a preferred embodiment the infra-red emitters 2 comprise infra-red diodes 3 which are uniformly distributed over the cross-sectional areas and which emit infra-red light in the wavelength range of about 900 nm.
In order to produce a particularly directed or point effect of the infra-red light however the infra-red diodes 3 may also be arranged in a given layout in the cross-sectional plane, while the infra-red light emitted thereby may additionally be focused for example by a (metal) concave reflector or mirror unted behind the diodes 3.
The angle at which adjacent coil elements are inclined relative to each other is about 120 in each case so that the notional coil axes intersect substantially at a common centre point at respectively equal distances from the coil surfaces.
Such a coil system can ~e produced in substantially any size and can be used on both human and animal organisms.
With the above-mentioned wavelength of the infra-red radiation, the effectiveness thereof is substantially restricted to a surface region to a depth of about 5 cm. In that respect the magnetic field exerts an advantageous influence on generation of energy in the cell by way of enhanced 2 utilisation while the infra-red effect has a positive influence on the cell respiration chain.
The apparatus is thus used for treating skin diseases as well as pathological phenomena which occur up to 5 cm beneath the surface of the skin.
Depending on the choice of the infra-red diodes 3 or the wavelength of the radiation emitted thereby however, it is also possible ~30i255 to attain o~her depths of penetration.
Figure 2 shows another embodiment of the combined magnetic field infra-red treatment apparatus. In this case the magnetic coil 1 is disposed in a housing which is in the form of a double-wall hollow cylinder. In this embodiment the infra-red diodes3 arearranged in a cylindrical surface which is concentric with respect to the axis of the coil, in the form of infra-red emitter bars.
Not shown in the drawing are the electrical connections for the magnetic coil 1 and the infra-red diodes 3~
The infra-red diodes 3 may also be mounted on the whole of the inner surface of the cylinder.
~ oth the diodes 3 and the magnetic coil ' may be operated either continuously or in a pulsed fashion in a given time sequence.
Infra-red lamps may also be used as the infra-red emitters 2.
Claims (7)
1. A bio-energetic treatment apparatus for generating electro-magnetic fields and waves which cause bio-energetic effects in a human or animal organism, comprising at least one magnetic field coil in a housing or a holder, wherein at least one infra-red emitter, comprising at least one infra-red emitting diode emitting radiation primarily beyond the spectrum of visible light, is disposed in the interior of the coil or on the housing thereof.
2. A treatment apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the infra-red emitter emits radiation of a wavelength in the range of about 900 nm.
3. A treatment apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the infra-red emitters are arranged in a cross-sectional plane of the coil.
4. A treatment apparatus according to claim 3 wherein three coils with infra-red emitters are arranged in side-by-side relationship, the cross-sectional plane of each of the two outer coils being at an angle of about 120° with that of the middle coil.
5. A treatment apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein infra-red emitters are arranged on a cylindrical surface which is concentric with respect to the axis of the coil.
6. A treatment apparatus according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the infra-red light is focused and/or deflected by a mirror.
7. A treatment apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the infra-red light is focused and/or deflected by a mirror.
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| DEG8532628.3 | 1985-11-19 |
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